Abstract: A structure for coupling a safety car seat or a stroller seat with a stroller to allow users to use two hands to grasp two sides of the safety car seat or stroller seat and to press a pushbutton adjacent to the palm to release a latch mechanism located below the seat without other people's help. The latch mechanism includes a pushbutton and a latch block. The pushbutton is located beside the handles at two sides of the safety car seat or stroller seat so that a user may grasp two sides of the stroller seat and press the pushbuttons and transmit the pressing force through a transmission mechanism to the latch block and to turn the latch block to release the seat.

Abstract: Each of right and left X-shaped leg assemblies (2) is constructed by pivotally joining middle parts of a front leg (3) and a rear leg (4). The right and the left X-shaped leg assembly (2) are connected to parallel right and left bases (8). One of the front leg (3) and the rear leg (4) of each X-shaped leg assembly (2) has a lower end pivotally connected to the base (8), and the other of the front leg (3) and the rear leg (4) has a lower end supported for turning and longitudinal movement on the base (8).

Abstract: A passenger chair which can be converted into a child chair, comprising a floor frame (1), a passenger back rest (4) with side members (5, 6) which are linked with rear side portions (2, 3) of the frame (1) for tilting the passenger back rest (4) backwards and forwards, the passenger back rest having a first flap (20) the top of which is linked with an upper portion (7) of the passenger back rest (4) and a second flap (21) with a first end portion which is linked with a lower end portion of the first flap (20). The passenger chair has a mechanism (22, 23, 24, 25) which, when the passenger back rest is moved forwards, effects a forcible rotation of the second flap (20) to an approximately horizontal position, while at the same time the first flap (20) is moved forwards. The first flap (20) thereby forms a back rest and the second flap (21) a seat of a child chair which faces in the opposite direction relative to the passenger chair.

Abstract: A cable splicer chair is disclosed that is ergonomically sound in a wide variety of work environments. This seat includes a seat assembly having a backrest and adjustable legs that will allow the chair seat to be level regardless of the terrain upon which the chair is supported. The cable splicer chair includes convenient mechanisms for attaching tools that are used by the cable splicer and locating such tools optimally for an individual cable splicer.

Abstract: A juvenile transportation system is provided which includes a seat shell detachably mountable on a small base wherein the small base is formed to be mounted on a vehicle seat with a seat belt. The small base is adapted to be mounted on a rear portion of a vehicle seat such that a portion of the seat shell lies on a forward portion of the vehicle seat when the seat shell is coupled with the small base. A large base can also be provided, the seat shell being adapted to be mounted on either the small base or the large base.

Abstract: A child support device is disclosed that can be converted between a highchair configuration and a swing configuration. The support device includes a frame from which a U-shaped swing arm is rotatably mounted. A child seat is located on the U-shaped arm such that it can be slid between a distal position at the bottom of the U-shaped swing arm (swing configuration) and a proximal position at the upper ends of the U-shaped swing arm (highchair configuration). When in the highchair configuration, a swing lock can be provided to rotatably lock the U-shaped swing arm with respect to the frame such that the seat cannot swing. The swing lock can include a retractable post that can be extended to contact a portion of the frame to prevent rotation of the swing arm. An over rotation stop can also be provided to limit the angle of rotation through which the seat swings when in the swing configuration, and to work in conjunction with the retractable post to lock the swing arm in place when in the highchair configuration.

Abstract: A universal floatable child safety seat for holding a child weighing generally between 10 pounds and 40 pounds so that the child is protected from injury in the event of sudden movements in both an automotive environment and a marine environment. The floatable child safety seat remains afloat in the water in the event of an emergency on board a water craft so that the head of the child remains above water level. The floatable child safety seat includes a safety seat that meets automotive code requirements for protecting children. The floatable child safety seat includes a mostly molded plastic support structure that includes a cradle that is secured to a base member. The base member defines a planar surface that is compatible with placing the floatable child safety seat either on the surface of a seat of a motor vehicle or on the surface of a water craft.

Abstract: A child car seat (10) to be to be mounted on a car seat has a child car seat body (10a). The child car seat body (10a) is provided with belt guides (13, 17). The child car seat (10) is mounted on a car seat (25). A seat belt (26) is engaged with the belt guides (13, 17) of the child car seat body (10a) to fasten the child car seat (10) to the car seat (25).

Abstract: An adjustable children's rocking chair is shown that can be readily converted without the use of tools between a configuration where it is used to support an infant in a more reclined position, and a configuration where it is suitable for use as a rocking chair by a toddler. The rocking chair includes a seat portion, a support portion connected to the seat portion, and the support portion being pivotably connected to a rocker base and being adjustable in length. The support portion includes a front frame assembly, such as a pair of front legs, and a rear frame assembly, such as a pair of rear legs, with each of the front legs being pivotably connected to a respective rear leg through a detachable joint. The seat portion includes a back support portion that is formed by a U-shaped seat back tube slipped inside a pocket in soft goods. Both ends of the U-shaped seat back tube are connected to the detachable joints pivotably connecting the rear legs to the front legs.

Abstract: A seating system, for example a paediatric seating system for wheelchairs, provides appropriate support for a person using the chair by providing adjustable components to support specific anatomical areas of the back, pelvis and upper leg and, more specifically, three components that stabilize the pelvis of that person. These components comprise an elevation change in the seat, a pad at the back that provides resistance to the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) and a pair of anterior pelvic pads that stabilize below the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS).

Abstract: An infant carrier is shown that can be used as a rearwardly facing infant car seat either by itself or attached to a separate base support, as a stroller seat, or as a carrier for an infant with an adjustable handle attached between longitudinally opposed ends of the carrier. The separate base support can be belted into a vehicle seat and left in place after the infant carrier is removed. The base support has a vertical portion that rests parallel to the back seat of the vehicle and includes a mirror mounted high enough on the back portion to be visible from the vehicle's rear view mirror when the infant carrier is mounted in the base support. The infant carrier has a handle that can be reciprocated in the axial direction of the carrier to actuate two separate attachment mechanisms for attaching the infant carrier to the base support or to a stroller.

Abstract: A multi-functional children's convertible furniture article which can be utilized for a number of different purposes including a bassinet, cradle, bench, desk, rocking bench, high chair, or changing table. The device includes a main frame h shaped member and two supported sides that are rotatable. The furniture article achieves all of its intended uses without disassembly. The main frame component is flat on one edge and curved on the opposite edge allowing for a rocking action in one disposition and stabilization when capsized. The main frame component allows for attachable legs to achieve its high position components. The rotatable sides have been designed to swivel up or down, singly or in unison. All of the furniture articles positions are achieved when combining one or more of the units actions.

Abstract: An adjustable support and retention device for supporting and retaining interchageable furnishing and/or equipment is disclosed. The invention includes a pedestal; a horizontally adjustable support column attached to the pedestal for providing rotatable support to a support and retention assembly; and a support and retention mechanism. The support column assembly is attached to and projects upwards from the pedestal and provides verticle and horizontal adjustment. The pedestal can be comprised of five support members extending outwardly from its center and can include rollers for providing ground mobility to the pedestal. A braking mechanism may be provided for the rollers or pedestal to prevent movement of the pedestal with respect to the ground. Interchangeable furnishing (e.g., car seats and/or high chairs) are adaptable for use with the support and retention mechanism through complimentary hardware.

Abstract: An infant carrier includes provisions that allow the infant carrier to easily and conveniently mount to either a stroller or a base. The infant carrier also includes an actuator that operates both the stroller and base releasing mechanisms.

Abstract: Seating apparatus 10 is shown in several embodiments one of which features a body 12 including a seat 14 and a lid 16 which is pivotable with respect to the body 12 between a retracted position and an extended position in which the lid 16 defines a cover for the seat 14. In the retracted position the lid 16 cooperates with the body 12 to enclose the seat 14 against use. The lid 16 is attached to the body 12 at a pivot point which is positioned adjacent to the seat 14. When the lid 16 is pivoted into the extended position, the apparatus 10 includes a support means in the form of a telescopic member 23 positioned between the lid 16 and the body 12 to enable the lid 16 to be supported open. The body 12 includes a plurality of steps 18 positioned adjacent and stepping up to the seat 14 when the apparatus 10 is positioned upright in use.

Abstract: A frame assembly (11) and child reception member (12, 112) such as a child reception nacelle or seat with a mutual removable fastening device. The fastening device has controllable hooking members (21, 23) which are arranged on the reception member (12, 112) to engage corresponding fixed hooking members (22) on the frame (11).

Abstract: A juvenile seat assembly includes a seat and a frame including front and rear legs coupled to the seat. The seat includes a seat bottom and a footrest mounted to the seat bottom. The footrest is formed to include a front-leg support coupled to each one of the front legs to block side-to-side movement of the seat relative to the frame.

Abstract: An infant car seat support assembly for securing an infant car seat to a portable support assembly. The infant car seat support assembly includes a pair of support members. Each support member has a pair of legs and a cross member extending between upper ends of the pair of legs. The support members are pivotally coupled to each other in a manner such that the cross members are positioned in a substantially parallel spaced relationship to each other to define an open position. The infant car seat support assembly also has at least one brace member that has opposite ends. Each end of the brace member is couplable to a respective one of the cross members for holding the support members in the open position. One of the cross members is designed to securely engage an infant car seat clip, whereby the infant car seat support assembly can be securely engaged to the infant car seat.

Abstract: A multi-purpose child support device comprises a frame having a base for placement on a floor surface and a support section positioned above said base. A seat element is configured for receiving a toddler child in a sitting position and is coupled with the support section above the floor surface for forming a high chair. The seat element is displaceably mounted to the frame and is operable for being selectively removed from the support section such that the support section receives an infant child carrier for supporting an infant child carrier above a floor surface.

Abstract: A multi-postion chair. The chair includes a base that has a seat and a seatback attached thereto. The seatback may be reclined relative to the base in a plurality of positions. An arcuate foot rest is pivotally attached to the base such that it may be pivoted under the base to enable the chair to be rocked thereon. In the alternative, the footrest may be extended relative to the base to provide a footrest for the occupant. A storage well may be provided in the base and the seat may be pivotally attached to the base such that it overlies the storage well. The chair may have pivotable armrests attached to the base and an adjustable headrest attached to the seatback.

Abstract: A combination stroller and carseat is provided that allows the stroller to be conveniently converted into a carseat and infant carrier device. The device has a seat shell configured to hold an infant and a coupling knee rotatingly coupled to the seat shell. At least one front wheel is pivotally coupled to the knee so that the front wheel pivots relative to the seat when the knee rotates. Further, at least one rear wheel is pivotally coupled to the knee so that the rear wheel pivots relative to the seat when the knee rotates. A handle is coupled to the knee that is moveable between a first position wherein the handle is extended outwardly from the seat and a second position wherein the handle is retracted within the seat. A releasable locking mechanism is operably coupled to the handle and the knee that is operable to allow movement of the knee.

Abstract: A detachable seat comprises a movable curve member capable of being in a first position when curve member is extended away from the seat to serve as footrest or a second position when curve member is beneath seat such that curve member and seat together are supported on the ground to serve as an independent chair.

Abstract: A multi-purpose child support device comprises a frame having a base for placement on a floor surface and a support section positioned above said base. A seat element is configured for receiving a toddler child in a sitting position and is coupled with the support section above the floor surface for forming a high chair. The seat element is removably mounted to the frame and is operable for being selectively removed from the support section such that the support section receives an infant child carrier for supporting an infant child carrier above a floor surface. A mounting element is positioned on the frame and engages the removed seat element for securing the removed seat element to the frame.

Abstract: A baby stroller apparatus used in combination with a standard child's car seat. The car seat includes a transportable base having at least one transverse slot and a latching mechanism mounted retractably within the slot and releasably interengagable with a locking component in a standard fixed base mounted in a motor vehicle. The stroller includes a frame having a pair of elongate, generally parallel side sections and at least one pair of elongate, generally parallel crossbar members that transversely and rigidly interconnect the side sections. The crossbar members in each pair include an upper crossbar member that is interengaged by the transverse slot in the transportable base of the car seat and is releasably interengaged with the latching mechanism. A lower crossbar member is interengaged by the transportable base such that the baby's car seat is supported on and releasably locked to the frame.

Abstract: A multi-purpose child support device comprises a frame having a base for placement on a floor surface and a support section positioned above said base. A seat element is configured for receiving a toddler child in a sitting position and engaging the support section above the floor surface to form a high chair. The seat element is pivotally mounted to the frame and is operable for being selectively pivoted away from the support section such that the support section receives an infant child carrier for supporting an infant child carrier above a floor surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combined luggage trolley and seat comprising a main frame and a supporting frame, which in the region for the first ends of the main frame and the supporting frame are rotatably connected with each other around a first shaft: a wheel arrangement situated in the region of the first shaft; a seat which is rotatably connected with the main frame around a second shaft parallel to the first shaft, for rotation of the seat between a folded-up position and a sitting position, wherein the seat in the folded-up position extends essentially in the same plane as the main frame; and a drawbar which, when the seat is in the folded-up position, extends in a plane substantially coplanar with the main frame.

Abstract: A stroller has two handle push rods, two front wheel support rods, two rear wheel support rods, two base rods, and two pivot joints. Each pivot joint is connected to the respective handle push rod, the respective front wheel support rod, and the respective rear wheel support rod. A seat positioning frame is disposed on the stroller. The seat positioning frame has a transverse frame and a longitudinal frame. The longitudinal frame is connected to the transverse frame. The longitudinal frame and the base rods are fastened by connectors. The transverse frame and the handle push rods are fastened by fasteners.

Abstract: Each of the legs of the seat comprises at least one transversely projecting part forming a retaining member, while the corresponding runner comprises, in its region that accommodates each leg, at least one hook-shaped catch articulated to it and capable of retracting as the projection of the corresponding leg is introduced into the runner, before coming back to hook onto this projection under the action of its return spring action, the manual latches of unlocking the catches being borne by each of the legs.

Abstract: A variable height chair provides variable seat height measurements from the floor to the planar surface of the seat. The seat planar surfaces consist of seat panels forming a polygonal core and are supported at each end by two end frame panels. The central axis of the core is offset from the respective centers of the two end frame panels. The end frame panels have a number of identical dimensioned edges placed substantially parallel and apart from each other. The variation in height is achieved by the asymmetrical or offset location of the axis of the polygonal core. Through successive rotation forward or backward, different heights emerge for each planar seat surface. These different heights of the seat planar surfaces provide selectively different heights for persons of varied statures within the same age bracket and in different age brackets.

Abstract: An adjustable-leg chair has four telescoping legs with provision for setting each leg at a desired length. The chair adjusts to very uneven terrain so that the user can sit in a generally level and comfortable position especially for fishing on the bank of a river or lake, uneven camp sites, graded spectator seating locations, etc. The folding aluminum chair has horizontal connecting braces extending across front and back at the bottom ends of upper leg sections which comprise tubes of the telescoping connection. When the lower extensions of the telescoping legs are fully removed, the chair serves as a beach chair with the connecting braces being the primary contacts with the sand or ground.

Abstract: A modular item of child's furniture can be converted from a high chair to a child's chair by removing four chair leg extensions. A lumbar support is provided for the child occupying the chair that is shaped to match the average physiological needs of an infant from birth to two years of age. An adjustable safety strap that is drawn over the child's shoulders restrains dangerous side-to-side swaying motion. A tray also is provided that can be installed on the chair or removed from the chair through a single adult hand manipulation as well as being assembled into a table by attaching the chair leg extensions to the tray.An arcuate rung also can be attached to the chair legs in order to convert the chair into a rocking chair.

Abstract: A chair and carrier assembly comprises a base, a carrier receiving support mounted to the base and adapted to receive a carrier, and a carrier removably received in the carrier receiving support. The carrier includes a seat, for holding a child, and a handle including arms joined by a cross member, the arms being pivotally mounted to the seat, and including an elongated member transversely extending from the cross member for carrying the carrier when the handle is in a first position and for providing a passive restraint for the child when the handle is in a second position. The carrier is removable from the carrier receiving support.

Abstract: A reconfigurable chair for use with infants, toddlers and small children. A chair base has a pair of channel members extending forward and aft of the chair base and providing a seat reference plane for a removable seat having a back and a platform. The seat is provided with first and second laterally extending guides engagable with the channels in the chair base. Several seat position detents are provided in each channel. Additional detents are provided above the reference plane at the rear of the chair base to enable the seat to be installed at an angle when used with an infant. When used with a toddler or a small child, the seat can be arranged in either an upright or an inverted mode. An auxiliary tray can be mounted either in a conventional fashion from the front of the chair base or from either side for infant feeding.

Abstract: A wheelchair includes a rigid upholstered seat removably mounted on a crossbrace-type chassis. The seat includes a generally square-shaped frame having a clevis assembly depending from each of the four corners of the frame. Each one of a first pair of the clevis assemblies disposed at diagonally opposed front and rear corners of the seat frame is formed with aligned generally pear-shaped openings. Each one of a second pair of the clevis assemblies disposed at the other diagonally opposed front and rear corners of the seat frame is formed with aligned generally horizontal elliptical-shaped openings. An inverted generally U-shaped mounting bracket formed with aligned openings is disposed on each end of each one of a pair of chassis sideframes. Each clevis assembly is engageable with a respective one of the U-shaped brackets so that the respective openings of the engaged brackets are aligned. A quick release pin is passed through each set of aligned openings to secure the seat to the chassis.

Abstract: A multi-purpose child support device comprises a frame having a base for placement on a floor surface and a support section positioned above said base. A seat element is configured for receiving a toddler child in a sitting position and engaging the support section above the floor surface to form a high chair. The seat element is pivotally mounted to the frame and is operable for being selectively pivoted away from the support section such that the support section receives an infant child carrier for supporting an infant child carrier above a floor surface.

Abstract: An infant carrier includes provisions that allow the infant carrier to easily and conveniently mount to either a stroller or a base. The infant carrier also includes an actuator that operates both the stroller and base releasing mechanisms.

Abstract: A floatable automotive/water craft child safety seat for holding a child weighing generally between 10 pounds and 40 pounds so that the child is protected from injury in the event of sudden movements in both an automotive environment and a marine environment. The floatable child safety seat remains afloat in the water in the event of an emergency on board a water craft so that the head of the child remains above water level. The floatable child safety seat includes a safety seat that meets automotive code requirements for protecting children. The floatable child safety seat includes a support frame holding the safety seat in a generally upright position. The frame also defines a planar surface that is compatible with placing the floatable child safety seat either on the surface of a seat of a motor vehicle or on the surface of a water craft. A floatation structure is secured to the child safety seat so that the child is maintained afloat in water so that the head of the child is positioned above water level.

Abstract: A juvenile chair is provided for seating a child. The chair includes a frame, a seat mounted on the frame for sliding movement along the frame, and a height-adjustment mechanism formed to fix the seat in a selected elevation on the frame. The frame includes a guide channel and the seat includes a track guide that slides in the guide channel. The frame further includes height-adjustment slots into which the height-adjustment mechanism locks at each respective elevation.

Abstract: An infant restraint system including an infant carrier, a base couplable to the infant carrier via an improved locking mechanism and having an improved recline mechanism. The infant restraint system further includes an improved handle and an improved belt system, the belt system having a mid-belt adjuster disposed in front of the infant when the infant is positioned in the infant restraint system.

Abstract: A multi-purpose child support device comprises a frame having a base for placement on a floor surface and a support section positioned above said base. A seat element is configured for receiving a toddler child in a sitting position and is coupled with the support section above the floor surface for forming a high chair. The seat element is removably mounted to the frame and is operable for being selectively removed from the support section such that the support section receives an infant child carrier for supporting an infant child carrier above a floor surface. A mounting element is positioned on the frame and engages the removed seat element for securing the removed seat element to 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 high chair which includes a removable tray with a single-handed actuation handle for actuating a release mechanism. The actuation handle is located on the front edge of the tray and can be pushed slightly forward to operate the release mechanism which pivots fingers out of engagement with grooves located on the sides of the seat of the high chair. The seat can be removed from the high chair by actuating a latch located on a bottom side thereof and pivoting it slightly while lifting off to disengage notches defined on the back of the seat from an upper tubular member of a cradle which is attached to a frame and supports the seat thereon. The cradle can be pivoted relative to the frame to provide a plurality of positions for the seat, including an upright and a recline position. A pivoting mechanism includes a pair of nested hubs and a pin which selectively locks the hubs together.

Abstract: A child seat is composed of a base, which can be fastened on a vehicle seat, as well as of a removable shell part. In order to be able to carry out an inclination adjustment of the shell part with respect to the base also during the drive without any safety risk, a connection element is provided in the form of a bolt which can take up three positions. In the locking position with the inclination of the shell part is fixed, the bolt penetrates a locking strip with several detent openings. In the securing position, the bolt no longer engages in the locking strip so that the inclination of the shell part can be changed. However, the bolt still reaches behind a stop which prevents a release of the shell part from the base. The shell part can be removed from the base only in the removal position of the bolt.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for coupling an infant carrier to a stroller in which the carrier has extensions projecting outward from the carrier side walls and the stroller has guide housings with an open face recess adapted to receive the extensions. An actuation bar located contiguous to the stroller handle bar serves to release biased latch members which lock the carrier extension to the stroller guide housings.

Abstract: An expandable seat for a stroller, a jogging stroller, or the like, which seat is formed as a unitary or one-piece member with a contoured seating position, a seat back portion and side portions, the latter being configured for, and including provision for, attachment to the frame of the stroller. Excess material in the form of inverted triangular pieces of material are integrally formed with the seat back and a portion of the seating portion, to form pockets of material, with closures or slide fasteners on the long edges thereof being zipped to the closed position to orient the seat back in a generally upright position and, when unzipped, to orient the seat back in a generally reclining position.

Abstract: A child seat capable of easily adjusting its reclining angle. The child seat is placed on a vehicle seat, and the tongue of a seat-side belt and the buckle of a belt are latched to each other. Then, the dial is turned to wind the belt to fix the child seat to the vehicle seat. To adjust the reclining angle, a lock-releasing lever is pulled to pull out seat-fixing pins from pin through holes and to pivot an arm portion by a link bar so as to release the locking of the winder.

Abstract: A child carrier with an improved mounting system is disclosed. The improved mounting arrangement includes at least one side wall having at least one slot on a surface of the side wall. The arrangement also includes at least one support extension connected to a frame and adapted to engage the slot and cooperate with a stop to fixedly connect the child carrying device to the frame.

Abstract: A convertible high chair including a base, a board attachable to a lower portion and to an upper portion of the base, a chair attachable to the base by means of mechanical fasteners, the chair when attached to the base, and the board when attached to the lower portion of the base forming a high chair, wherein the chair includes a plurality of chair parts which are storable separately and which are assembled together by means of mechanical fasteners, and the base includes a plurality of base parts which are storable separately and which are assembled together by means of mechanical fasteners, and wherein the base and the chair are adapted to be assembled separately, the board being attached to the upper portion of the base, such that the base and the chair form a chair and table set, and wherein each mechanical fastener is storable attached to at least one of the chair and the base parts.

Abstract: A unitary lavatory seat assembly including a seat adapted for sitting thereon for lavatory purposes, the seat including a non-pivoting extension which extends from a forward portion of the seat, and a base pivotally attached to the seat along a pivot axis and arrangeable therewith in a first and a second orientation, wherein in the first orientation, the seat is supported by the extension and at least partially supported by a portion of the base at a rearward portion of the seat, the base being swung about the pivot axis to be positioned underneath the seat, and in the second orientation, the seat is placeable on a portion of a lavatory bowl and the base is swung about the pivot axis to be positioned forward of the extension, the base being adapted for stepping thereon, thereby to aid a user to climb and sit on the seat.

Abstract: A system for coupling an infant carrier to a second support device in which the infant carrier has coupling members extending from the side of the carrier, the coupling members forming mounting pockets. The support device, such as an infant car seat base or stroller, employs coupling posts adapted to be received within the carrier mounting pocket.