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US7654613B2
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Head and body protection system for a child safety seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2008-01-14
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Granted: 2010-02-02
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Expires: 2028-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A head protection assembly which can be secured to a seat includes a plurality of chambers or pads, inflated to a pre-selected pressure which provide protection of the occupant of the seat from side and rear impacts. The head protection assembly is placed in a seat in lateral alignment with the side of the head of an occupant of the seat and adjusted to restrain movements of the head caused by vehicle collisions. The chambers or pads are inflated or deflated to permit the chambers or pads to be adjusted to the size of the occupant of the seat. The assembly includes a device to indicate the correct inflation pressure. The chambers or pads are fluidly interconnected to distribute fluid throughout the assembly to help absorb the impact of the head of the occupant. The chambers or pads can be secured to an existing seat to afford additional protection or can be incorporated into the seat during the manufacture of the seat. An inflatable body restraint can also be provided to help protect the occupant of the seat.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric Bass
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2851; B60N2/2803; B60N2/2812; B60N2/2857; B60N2/286; B60N2/2884; B60N2/80; B60N2/882; B60N2/90; B60N2/914; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/10; B60R22/105; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R2021/0206; B60R2021/022; B60R21/04; B60R2021/0407
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
A head protection assembly comprising: at least one fluid chamber; said at least one fluid chamber being inflatable and deflatable, said at least one fluid chamber being constructed and arranged to be secured to a safety seat of a vehicle and positionable in alignment with a head of an occupant of the safety seat whereby the head of the occupant is protected against lateral and rearward movement caused by an impact relative to the safety seat, a plurality of separate fluid chambers connected to each other, at least two said fluid chambers positioned on both sides of the head of an occupant of the safety seat, wherein said plurality of separate fluid chambers are separated from each other by fluid impermeable barriers, at least one fluid passage connecting adjacent fluid chambers, said at least one fluid passage being constructed and arranged to permit fluid to be displaced from a first chamber into a second chamber upon impact of the head of an occupant of the seat and also to permit fluid to be displaced from said second chamber back into said first chamber upon removal of the head from contacting said first chamber, whereby fluid is distributed throughout said head protection assembly as a result of impact of the head of an occupant of the safety seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
A head protection assembly comprising: at least one fluid chamber; said at least one fluid chamber being inflatable and deflatable, said at least one fluid chamber being constructed and arranged to be secured to a safety seat of a vehicle and positionable in alignment with a head of an occupant of the safety seat whereby the head of the occupant is protected against lateral and rearward movement caused by an impact relative to the safety seat, a plurality of separate fluid chambers connected to each other, at least two said fluid chambers positioned on both sides of the head of an occupant of the safety seat, wherein said plurality of separate fluid chambers are separated from each other by fluid impermeable barriers, at least one fluid passage connecting adjacent fluid chambers, said at least one fluid passage being constructed and arranged to permit fluid to be displaced from a first chamber into a second chamber upon impact of the head of an occupant of the seat and also to permit fluid to be displaced from said second chamber back into said first chamber upon removal of the head from contacting said first chamber, whereby fluid is distributed throughout said head protection assembly as a result of impact of the head of an occupant of the safety seat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The head protection assembly of claim 1 including at least a third separate fluid chamber positioned at the rear of the head of the occupant of the seat whereby the head is protected against rearward movement caused by a forward or rearward impact relative to the seat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The head protection assembly of claim 2 including a pump for selectively inflating and a release valve for selectively deflating said fluid chambers individually whereby said fluid chambers can be inflated or deflated relative to the size of an occupant of the seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The head protection assembly of claim 1 including a pump for selectively inflating said at least one fluid chamber and a release valve for selectively deflating said at least one fluid chamber whereby said at least one fluid chamber can be inflated or deflated relative to the size of an occupant of the seat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The head protection assembly of claim 1 including a device securing said head restraint assembly to a seat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The head protection assembly of claim 5 wherein said device securing said head restraint assembly is adjustable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The head protection assembly of claim 5 wherein said device securing said head restraint assembly comprises a plurality of straps.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The head protection assembly of claim 1 including a fluid bladder positioned within said at least one fluid chamber, said fluid bladder being inflatable and deflatable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
77 words
The head protection assembly of claim 1 including at least one expandable chamber; said at least expandable chamber filled with foam; said at least one expandable chamber being constructed and arranged to be secured to a safety seat of a vehicle and positionable in alignment with a head of an occupant of the safety seat whereby the head of the occupant is protected against lateral and rearward movement caused by an impact relative to the safety seat.
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