US6705675B1 — Adjustable child seat for toddlers to small child…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 179 words

A child seat comprising: a seat body including a seat back and a seat portion connected to the seat back, the seat portion having a first base connected to the seat back and a second base connected to the first base, the first and second bases forming a seating surface upon which to sit, the first base being fixedly connected to the seat back and the second base being movably mounted relative to the first base for movement between a retracted position and an extended position to change the area of the seating surface; and a seat adjusting mechanism that moves the second base toward and away from the first base to lengthen and shorten the seating surface, the seat adjusting mechanism including: an anchor fixedly mounted to the first base; a shaft axially movably mounted to the anchor and anchored at one end to the second base; and an actuator extending from the anchored end, the shaft being movable relative to the anchor upon actuation of the actuator to move the second base relative to the first base.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 179 words

A child seat comprising: a seat body including a seat back and a seat portion connected to the seat back, the seat portion having a first base connected to the seat back and a second base connected to the first base, the first and second bases forming a seating surface upon which to sit, the first base being fixedly connected to the seat back and the second base being movably mounted relative to the first base for movement between a retracted position and an extended position to change the area of the seating surface; and a seat adjusting mechanism that moves the second base toward and away from the first base to lengthen and shorten the seating surface, the seat adjusting mechanism including: an anchor fixedly mounted to the first base; a shaft axially movably mounted to the anchor and anchored at one end to the second base; and an actuator extending from the anchored end, the shaft being movable relative to the anchor upon actuation of the actuator to move the second base relative to the first base.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 52 words

A child seat according to claim 1 , wherein the shaft has external threads and the anchor has complementary threads that engage the shaft external threads, the anchored end of the shaft being configured to allow the shaft to rotate but prevent relative axial displacement between the shaft and the second base.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 19 words

A child seat according to claim 2 , wherein the actuator is a rotatable knob that rotates the shaft.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 104 words

A child seat comprising: a seat body including a seat back and a seat portion connected to the seat back, the seat portion having a first base connected to the seat back and a second base connected to the first base, the first and second bases forming a seating surface upon which to sit, the first and second base being movably connected relative to each other to change the area of the seating surface; and at least a first armrest mounted to one of a left-hand side and a right-hand side of the second base, the first armrest being movable with the second base.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 104 words

A child seat comprising: a seat body including a seat back and a seat portion connected to the seat back, the seat portion having a first base connected to the seat back and a second base connected to the first base, the first and second bases forming a seating surface upon which to sit, the first and second base being movably connected relative to each other to change the area of the seating surface; and at least a first armrest mounted to one of a left-hand side and a right-hand side of the second base, the first armrest being movable with the second base.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 84 words

A child seat according to claim 4 , wherein the first armrest is mounted on the left-hand side of the second base, and further including a second armrest mounted on the right-hand side of the second base, wherein each of the first and second armrests is asymmetrically mounted to the second base about an axis and is rotatable between a first position and a second position, an arm resting portion of each armrest being higher in the first position than in the second position.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 110 words

A child seat comprising: a seat body including a seat back and a seat portion connected to the seat back, the seat portion having a first base connected to the seat back and a second base connected to the first base, the first and second bases forming a seating surface upon which to sit, the first base being fixedly connected to the seat back and the second base being movably mounted relative to the first base for movement between a retracted position and an extended position to change the area of the seating surface; and opposing armrests mounted to the second base, the armrests being movable with the second base.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 110 words

A child seat comprising: a seat body including a seat back and a seat portion connected to the seat back, the seat portion having a first base connected to the seat back and a second base connected to the first base, the first and second bases forming a seating surface upon which to sit, the first base being fixedly connected to the seat back and the second base being movably mounted relative to the first base for movement between a retracted position and an extended position to change the area of the seating surface; and opposing armrests mounted to the second base, the armrests being movable with the second base.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 52 words

A child seat according to claim 6 , wherein each of the armrests is asymmetrically mounted to the second base about an axis and is rotatable between a first position and a second position, an arm resting portion of each armrest being higher in the first position than in the second position.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 28 words

A child seat according to claim 7 , further including an actuator for each of the armrest for locking the respective armrest to the first or second position.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 48 words

A child seat according to claim 8 , wherein each of the armrests has a guide rail and the actuator is mounted to the second base and intersects the rotational axis of the armrest, the actuator engaging the respective guide rail to control rotation of the respective armrest.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 67 words

A child seat according to claim 9 , wherein the armrests each have a first supporting surface and a second supporting surface, and wherein, when the armrests are in the first position, the respective first supporting surfaces are higher than the respective second supporting surfaces and, when the armrests are in the second position, the respective second supporting surfaces are higher than the respective first supporting surfaces.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 43 words

A child seat according to claim 10 , further including a beverage container holder detachably mountable to one of the armrests, wherein at least one of the first supporting surface and the second supporting surface is configured to receive the beverage container holder.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 36 words

A child seat according to claim 9 , wherein the guide rail has a curved pathway, and the actuator has a key configured to slide relative to the curved pathway during rotation of the respective armrest.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 37 words

A child seat according to claim 12 , wherein the actuator is biased to position the key in the guide rail to prevent rotation of the respective armrest at first and second ends of the curved pathway.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 46 words

A child seat according to claim 12 , wherein the guide rail includes a first locking area adjacent to and contiguous with the first end of the curved pathway and a second locking area adjacent to and contiguous with the second end of the curved pathway.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 38 words

A child seat according to claim 14 , wherein the curved pathway is semi-circular, the first and second locking areas extending radially outwardly and diametrically opposite each other at the first and second ends of the curved pathway.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 96 words

A child seat comprising: a seat body including a seat back and a seat portion connected to the seat back, the seat portion having a first base connected to the seat back and a second base connected to the first base, the first and second bases forming a seating surface upon which to sit, the first and second base being movably connected relative to each other to change the area of the seating surface; and a recline mechanism, connected to the first and second bases, for selectively tilting the seat body relative to a vehicle seat.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 96 words

A child seat comprising: a seat body including a seat back and a seat portion connected to the seat back, the seat portion having a first base connected to the seat back and a second base connected to the first base, the first and second bases forming a seating surface upon which to sit, the first and second base being movably connected relative to each other to change the area of the seating surface; and a recline mechanism, connected to the first and second bases, for selectively tilting the seat body relative to a vehicle seat.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 29 words

A child seat according to claim 16 , wherein the recline mechanism is adapted to tilt the seat body regardless o~the relative position between the first and second bases.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 38 words

A child seat according to claim 16 , wherein the recline mechanism comprises: a recline assembly connected to the second base; and a first telescoping arm connected to the recline assembly and pivotally connected to the first base.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 26 words

A child seat according to claim 18 , further including a second telescoping arm connected to the recline assembly and pivotally connected to the first base.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 71 words

A child seat according to claim 19 , wherein the recline assembly comprises: a pair of opposing towers mounted to the first base; a recline rod releasably mounted to the towers; and a recline handle connected to the recline rod, wherein the towers each have vertically spaced slots adapted to receive the recline rod, the recline handle being movable to adjust the position of the recline rod relative to the towers.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 23 words

A child seat according to claim 20 , wherein each of the second telescoping arms connects to a respective one of the towers.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 43 words

The child seat according to claim 16 , further comprising a seat adjusting mechanism that moves the second base toward and away from the first base to lengthen and shorten the seating surface, the seat adjusting mechanism being located underneath the seating surface.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 217 words

A child seat comprising: a seat body including a seat back and a seat portion connected to the seat back, the seat portion having a first base connected to the seat back and a second base connected to the first base, the first and second bases forming a seating surface upon which to sit, the first and second base being movably connected relative to each other to change the area of the seating surface; a headrest adjustably mounted to the seat back, wherein the seat back has a front surface and the headrest has a back surface, the headrest being adjustable between a first position at which at least a portion of the back surface of the headrest overlaps the front surface of the seat back and a second position at which the back surface of the headrest clears the front surface of the seat back; and a headrest adjustment mechanism including: a support member mounted to the headrest and having an opening that exposes a backside of the seat back; a bracket attached to the backside of the seat back, the bracket movably guiding the support member; and an adjustment latch movably mounted to the support member and having a projection aligned with and insertable in the opening to engage the backside of the seat back.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 217 words

A child seat comprising: a seat body including a seat back and a seat portion connected to the seat back, the seat portion having a first base connected to the seat back and a second base connected to the first base, the first and second bases forming a seating surface upon which to sit, the first and second base being movably connected relative to each other to change the area of the seating surface; a headrest adjustably mounted to the seat back, wherein the seat back has a front surface and the headrest has a back surface, the headrest being adjustable between a first position at which at least a portion of the back surface of the headrest overlaps the front surface of the seat back and a second position at which the back surface of the headrest clears the front surface of the seat back; and a headrest adjustment mechanism including: a support member mounted to the headrest and having an opening that exposes a backside of the seat back; a bracket attached to the backside of the seat back, the bracket movably guiding the support member; and an adjustment latch movably mounted to the support member and having a projection aligned with and insertable in the opening to engage the backside of the seat back.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 40 words

A child seat according to claim 23 , wherein the backside of the seat back has a plurality of vertically spaced recesses adapted to hook the projection of the adjustment latch to lock the headrest relative to the seat back.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 149 words

A child seat comprising: a seat body including a seat back and a seat portion connected to the seat back, the seat portion having a first base connected to the seat back and a second base connected to the first base, the first and second bases forming a seating surface upon which to sit, the first and second base being movably connected relative to each other to change the area of the seating surface, wherein the seat back has side supports and a shoulder clip mounted to the side support, the shoulder clip including: a mounting member secured to the side support; and a belt receiving portion rotatably mounted to the mounting member, the belt receiving portion having a first belt-receiving opening and a second belt-receiving opening, the first belt-receiving opening having a first width and the second belt-receiving opening having a second width greater than the first width.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 149 words

A child seat comprising: a seat body including a seat back and a seat portion connected to the seat back, the seat portion having a first base connected to the seat back and a second base connected to the first base, the first and second bases forming a seating surface upon which to sit, the first and second base being movably connected relative to each other to change the area of the seating surface, wherein the seat back has side supports and a shoulder clip mounted to the side support, the shoulder clip including: a mounting member secured to the side support; and a belt receiving portion rotatably mounted to the mounting member, the belt receiving portion having a first belt-receiving opening and a second belt-receiving opening, the first belt-receiving opening having a first width and the second belt-receiving opening having a second width greater than the first width.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 40 words

A child seat according to claim 25 , wherein the belt receiving portion includes a main portion and two pairs of fingers extending outwardly from the main portion and toward each other to define the first and second belt-receiving openings.

Claim 33

Dependent Claim 62 words

A shoulder clip comprising: a mounting member adapted to be secured to a child seat; and a belt receiving portion rotatably mounted to the mounting member, the belt receiving portion having a first belt-receiving opening and a second belt-receiving opening, the first belt-receiving opening having a first width and the second belt-receiving opening having a second width greater than the first width.

Claim 34

Dependent Claim 62 words

A shoulder clip comprising: a mounting member adapted to be secured to a child seat; and a belt receiving portion rotatably mounted to the mounting member, the belt receiving portion having a first belt-receiving opening and a second belt-receiving opening, the first belt-receiving opening having a first width and the second belt-receiving opening having a second width greater than the first width.

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 40 words

A shoulder clip according to claim 27 , wherein the belt receiving portion includes a main portion and two pairs of fingers extending outwardly from the main portion and toward each other to define the first and second belt-receiving openings.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2007-03-16	2007-09-15	2008-03-16	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2011-03-16	2011-09-15	2012-03-16	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2015-03-16	2015-09-15	2016-03-16	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Adjustable child seat for toddlers to small children

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