Abstract: The invention relates generally to an adjustably extendable seat back for a car seat, that optionally folds compactly for easy transportation.

Abstract: A ladder includes a frame and a plurality of folding steps. The ladder includes a step mover coupled to the steps to allow pivotable movement of the step sections relative to the left and right legs as the ladder is moved between opened and closed positions.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to an adjustable seat back and belt positioning juvenile booster car seat that folds compactly for easy transportation.

Abstract: A container closure device and a method for securely closing a container includes a container with a first and second flap, said first flap at least partially overlapping the second flap when the container is properly closed. Each of said first and second flaps further comprise at least one opening. The first flap further comprises a closing means movably mounted in and extending continuously through the opening of the first flap and, when properly positioned and the container is closed, through the opening in the second flap. Upon the closing means extending continuously through the second flap, the closing means can be positioned so as to prevent the unintentional or inadvertent opening of the container, thereby reducing or eliminating the possibility that the contents of the container will prematurely exit the container during shipment of storage.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a foldable or collapsible juvenile car seat.

Abstract: A ladder includes a frame and a plurality of folding steps. The ladder includes a step mover coupled to the steps to allow pivotable movement of the step sections relative to the left and right legs as the ladder is moved between opened and closed positions.

Abstract: A step stool includes a step frame and a handrail movable relative to the step frame between lowered and raised positions. The handrail includes a handle and left and right handle support arms coupled to the handle to allow sliding movement of the handle relative to the left and right handle support arms as the handrail is moved relative to the step frame between raised and lowered positions. A tray is mounted for pivotable movement on a handle located between the left and right handle support arms about a pivot axis established by the handle.

Abstract: A seat for receipt of a child capable of providing exercise and entertainment comprising a seat having an upper support and a lower support, the lower support having leg openings for passage of the legs of a child supported therein. An upper supporting tray has a radially interior opening for receiving and supporting the seat, the upper supporting tray having a radially exterior periphery with projections extending downwardly therefrom. A bowl-shaped base, preferably with radial ribs, is provided, the upper periphery of the base having spaced upstanding towers with openings depending from the upper ends thereof. Upstanding posts are also provided, each post having a lower end received within the upper end of a tower, each post having an upper end with a recess for receiving a downwardly depending projection.

Abstract: A seat for receipt of a child capable of providing exercise and entertainment comprising a seat having a rigid upper support and a lower support therebeneath and a circular bearing surface therebetween, the lower support having leg openings for passage of the legs of a child supported therein. An upper supporting tray has a radially interior opening in a circular configuration for receiving and supporting the seat, the upper supporting tray having a radially exterior periphery with projections extending downwardly therefrom. A bowl-shaped base, preferably with radial ribs, is provided, the upper periphery of the base having spaced upstanding towers with openings depending from the upper ends thereof. Upstanding posts are also provided, each post having a lower end received within the upper end of a tower, each post having an upper end with a recess for receiving a downwardly depending projection.

Abstract: A buckle latch mechanism for an infant carrier including a buckle latch mechanism for an infant carrier. The buckle latch mechanism includes a slot formed in a frame adjacent the foot end of an infant carrier essentially transverse to the side walls. A generally rigid plastic latch is reciprocally mounted in the frame forwardly of the slot. The latch has a rearwardly extending lower extent beneath the frame movable from a locking position beneath the slot to an unlocked position forwardly of the slot. The latch has an operator controlled upper extent above the frame movable between a locked orientation in proximity to the slot and an unlocked postioned forwardly thereof. The latch has a vertically extending intermediate extent between the lower extent and the upper extent. The intermediate extent has a cylindrical aperture therethrough. A horizontal post is fixedly positioned beneath the upper surface of the frame.

Abstract: A infant carrier base positionable on a vehicle seat for coupling and uncoupling with respect to an infant carrier. The base has an upper surface for the receipt of an infant carrier thereon and a lower surface for being received upon the seat of a vehicle. The base has a foot end, a head end, and generally parallel side walls therebetween. Coupling mechanisms on the base are cooperable with an infant carrier including a first coupling mechanism and a second coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism includes an inverted J-shaped hook extending upwardly from the foot end of the base. The hook is provided with an upwardly extending recess with an upper surface beneath the central portion of the hook adapted to receive the upper edge at the foot end of an infant carrier therein.

Abstract: A handle adjustment mechanism for an infant car seat includes a pair of symmetrically similar, axially aligned, hollow first cylinders positioned on each side of an infant carrier and at respective handle arms. The first cylinders have a common axis coextensive with the axis of rotation and formed with a circumferential slot adjacent to the lower ends of the arms of the carrier. A pair of reduced second cylinders integrally formed on the infant carrier on the opposite sides thereof are located within the first cylinders. The second cylinders have a common central axis coincident with the axis of rotation for rotation movement of the first cylinder and arms therearound. The exterior surface of each second cylinder are formed with a plurality of radial recesses.

Abstract: Outdoor hot and cold water faucet assembly having a mixing faucet which provides hot and/or cold water, or some combination thereof, which is enclosed in a housing having a hinged door which insulates and protects the outdoor hot and cold water faucet. The outdoor hot and cold water faucet assembly preferably includes a housing or enclosure having an outwardly facing opening and a cover member pivotally attached to the housing or enclosure, the cover member being capable of being closed on the outwardly facing opening in the housing or enclosure and also being capable of being opened from the outwardly facing surface to permit access to the interior of the housing or enclosure through the outwardly facing opening and an outdoor hot and cold water faucet having a hot and cold water control valve and a hot and cold water control handle, the hot and cold water control handle being positioned in the interior of the housing or enclosure.

Abstract: A fishing rod and reel assembly carrying case having two (2) elongated housing sections attached along one elongated edge thereof by a pivotal connection, such as one or more hinges. The interior of each of the two (2) elongated housing sections includes a cavity into which a fishing rod and reel assembly can be placed and one of the elongated housing sections includes one or more tackle box compartments having dividers positioned therein and pivotally attached cover portions which cover and retain fishing tackle and other fishing equipment therein. The two (2) elongated housing sections can be closed upon each other and latched in this position to form an elongated fishing rod and reel assembly carrying case having an integral handle portion to carry the enclosed fishing rod and reel assembly carrying case.