For Child Seat Patents (Class 297/219.12)
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Patent number: 6428098Abstract: A one-piece, flexible liner for a high chair or other type of child seat, includes: a) a central, generally square-shaped seat portion; b) a pair of arm portions extending from opposite sides of the seat portion; c) a front portion extending from a third side of the seat portion; d) a generally rectangular-shaped back portion extending from a fourth side of the seat portion opposite to the front portion; e) one or more fastening mechanisms for detachably attaching the liner to the high chair or child seat; and f) a storage pouch, which is a part of the liner, for holding the folded liner. The present invention also encompasses a disposable seat liner which includes: (a) an upper layer of flexible, liquid-permeable sheet material; (b) a middle layer of an absorbent core material; (c) a lower layer of liquid impermeable material, and (d) a detachable adhesive on the lower layer for contacting the chair seat. A method for folding a one-piece liner into an attached storage pouch is also included herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2000Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Inventor: Florence B. Allbaugh
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Patent number: 6415969Abstract: A baby carrier having a pad of the present invention comprises a carrier body 10 including at least a back rest 11 and capable of accommodating and holding a baby in both a face-to-face holding manner in which the baby is held such that the back rest 11 is brought into contact with a back of the baby and a forward-facing holding manner in which the baby is held such that the back rest 11 is brought into contact with chest and abdomen of the baby; and shoulder belts 30 and 30 mounted to the carrier body 10 and carried on left and right shoulders; wherein the baby carrier further comprises a pad 40, which can cover the back rest 11, mounted detachably in the carrier body 10, formed wider than a portion which corresponds to a crotch rest portion of the back rest 11 of the carrier body 10 when the carrier body is used in the forward-facing holding.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2000Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: Lucky Industry Company, Ltd.Inventor: Junichi Higuchi
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Publication number: 20020070592Abstract: A car seat support comprising an elongate body portion and a head portion which extends from one end of the body portion. Extending from respective opposed sides of the head portion is an identically configured pair of elongate ear portions. The ear portions may be rolled or folded as necessary to be firmly captured between the head of an infant and the side walls of the receptacle of an infant car seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2000Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventor: Lisa C. Norman
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Patent number: 6394543Abstract: A covering for children's seating devices such as car seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers or the like includes a main body portion forming a pocket that fits over a seating device, and at least one blanket flap portion provided inset from a side of the main body portion. The blanket flap portion is foldably coupled to the main body portion to cover a child seated in the seating device when inwardly folded. Once the covering has been fastened to the seating device, a child is placed thereon so that the rear of the child comes into contact with the main body portion, which covers the seating device. Harness straps of the seating device, which serve to secure the child within the seating device, can be engaged through a divided opening through the main body portion prior to fitting it over the seat. The blanket flap portion is then folded over the body of the child so as to insulate the child in the manner of a blanket.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Crown Craft Infant ProductsInventors: Debra Dunne, Laura Hastings
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Patent number: 6386639Abstract: A head support cooperates with an infant seat or a child seat, in order to render the infant or child more comfortable by supporting the head with padding and a head covering device.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Inventor: Mary C. McMichael
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Patent number: 6363558Abstract: An infant head support which fits within an infant carrier, swing, stroller, or car seat, prevents the infant's head from falling to one side and protects the infant from injury during transport. The infant head support includes a main body portion and a head cushion element extending around a portion of the body portion. The body portion includes two panels which cooperate to facilitate securement of the support within the infant carrier or other device having shoulder restraint straps. The two panels, which are releasably coupled to one another, detach to form a wide opening for receiving simultaneously the shoulder restraint straps, including a V- or Y-joint. The panels can be re-attached to one another after the shoulder restraint straps have been threaded through the support, thereby separating the straps from one another and guiding the straps over the infant's shoulders.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Noel Joanna, Inc.Inventor: Debra L. Dunne
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Publication number: 20020014793Abstract: A infant seat insert in accordance with the present invention includes a backing that is positioned against the back wall of an infant seat, a plurality of first attachment parts that are attached to predetermined locations on the backing, and multiple support cushions. The support cushions include opposing head cushions which are formed with a hollow and include a lower collar portion, opposing torso cushions and a pelvis cushion. The head cushions, torso cushions and pelvis cushion each have a respective second attachment part fixed thereto, which allows for attachment of each respective cushion to the backing. When attached to the backing, the head cushions, torso cushions and pelvis cushions cooperate to establish a support space for the infant. When the infant is placed in the support space for transport, the hollows and lower collar portions of the head cushions prevent lolling of the infant's head, while the pelvis cushion and torso cushions prevent slumping of the infant within the child seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventor: Isabelle M. Santha
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Publication number: 20020014794Abstract: A therapeutic sling seat comprising a flexible material which is non-uniform in stiffness providing maximum contact surface area with the body of a person seated in the seat by spreading the forces away from high pressure areas using multiaxis tension forces. The seat material in tension adapts to the contour of the posterior of the seated person. By controlling the pressures on the ischial tuberosities, physical problems such as ulcers can be avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventor: William W. Chow
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Patent number: 6341818Abstract: An insert for a child's car seat comprising a cushioning positioner received within a child's car seat such that the cushioning positioner secures a child of any size in the car seat in a physiologically and physically beneficial orientation and protects the child from injury due to the operation of the car. The insert comprises a base with a child placement area therein and a restraint having a pivot and a securing end. The restraint is pivotally attached to the base at the pivot such that when the restraint is pivoted away from the base, a child can be placed into the child placement area and when the restraint is pivoted toward the base it releasably attaches at the securing end to the base.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2000Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Inventors: Esther A. L. Verbovszky, Carl J. Myers
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Publication number: 20010048235Abstract: A cover for child safety seats, particularly those attached to shopping carts, preferably comprised of a rectangular padded section and a similarly configured rectangular liner section of liquid impervious material, the padded section consisting of a central rectangular section and rear, front, and side flap sections for securing the cover to the child seat, and preferably having aperture for receiving a restraining strap or belt attached to a child safety seat, padded covers for the safety straps of the seat, and the rear and side flap sections are fitted with external pockets designed for receipt of personal items of the infant, small child, or parent or guardian.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2001Publication date: December 6, 2001Inventor: Amy M. Hartranft
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Patent number: 6309741Abstract: A shopping cart having a foam pad designed to reduce bruising and other damage to fruits and vegetables as well as provide additional comfort to young children sitting on the pad is provided. The pad should be formed of closed-cell FDA approved foam, having a protective water impermeable skin substantially surrounding exposed surfaces of the foam. The skin should also be FDA approved.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1999Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Inventor: William P. Boyle
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Patent number: 6296307Abstract: A seat unit including a seat, a reversible seat pad, and a primary first tether strap. The seat includes a forward side and an opposite rearward side and is formed to include a first tether slot. The reversible seat pad is formed to include a first strap passage slot therein. The primary first tether strap is arranged to extend through the first tether slot and includes a fixed end coupled to the reversible seat pad and a free end coupled to the seat on the rearward side thereof. The free end is adapted to be passed through the first strap passage slot formed in the reversible seat pad and the first tether slot formed in the seat.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1999Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventor: Timothy D. Holtke
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Publication number: 20010022457Abstract: An adjustable pillow system is provided for use with a juvenile vehicle seat. The pillow system includes a vertical slide strap adapted to be coupled to the juvenile vehicle seat and a pillow coupled to the vertical slide strap to slide up and down on the strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2001Publication date: September 20, 2001Inventor: Larry Voris
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Patent number: 6273503Abstract: Disclosed is a hook-on type baby seat which primarily comprises a main body portion and a seat portion. The main body portion comprises a U-shaped arm assembly for supporting the baby seat on an upper surface of a gripped object, a pair of longitudinal arm members soldered to the U-shaped arm assembly, a pair of gripping arm members for gripping or releasing the gripped object, and a pair of elevation controlling and adjusting members for allowing the pair of gripping arm members to be upwardly and downwardly movable in the elevation direction of the longitudinal arm member. The seat portion comprises a seat cushion and a back portion hanged on the U-shaped arm member by sewing.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2000Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Inventor: Kenny Cheng
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Patent number: 6266832Abstract: An infant cranial support system particularly adapted to cushion and support the head of an infant carried in an infant restraining car seat. A first toroidal cushion is configured and sized to receive the posterior region of the infant's skull and is provided with a relieved region next to the neck of the infant. A second toroidal cushion is preferably provided to encircle the neck of the infant to cushion against lateral and forward motion of the head. The first and second cushions may be releasably attached to each other. And at least one strap fastener may be provided for attaching the system to the restraining straps of the car seat.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2000Date of Patent: July 31, 2001Inventor: Pamela A. Ezell
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Patent number: 6254183Abstract: The present invention relates to a motor vehicle passenger seat assembly for use in a vehicle. The seat assembly comprises a seat bottom. The seat bottom comprises a base and a foam seat cushion. The seat cushion is removably attached to the base. The seat assembly further comprises a seat back in contacting relationship with the seat cushion of the seat bottom when the cushion is attached to the base. The seat assembly further comprises a pair of laterally spaced anchorage members for anchoring a child seat to the passenger seat. The anchorage members are located between the cushion and the base of the seat bottom.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2000Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Ce Bian, Lucian Bela
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Patent number: 6237998Abstract: A shopping cart seat cover has a shopping cart seat cover body made from flexible sheet material. The seat cover has a front panel, a handle fold at the upper portion of the front panel, and an interior seat liner panel extending from the front panel at the handle fold. The interior seat liner panel has right and left child leg apertures in the front portion of the interior seat liner panel, a rear seat basket fold at the back of the interior panel, and a rear flap extending from the interior panel at the rear seat basket fold. The interior panel includes a plurality of aperture closure flaps extending across a left leg aperture and a plurality of aperture closure flaps extending across a right leg aperture of the interior panel. The interior panel further includes right and left shopping cart side rail cover flaps. The shopping cart seat cover includes left and right side shopping cart handle covers. A safety strap extends through the right and left safety flap apertures of the rear flap.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Inventor: Sandra Stephens Aprile
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Patent number: 6224152Abstract: A support for a baby is disclosed having a flap portion, a seat portion, and a handle portion. The flap portion has at least one pocket. A pair of cushion blocks is removably attached to the seat portion, one on each side of the baby. The seat portion has a central area between the cushion blocks, composed of a non-slip material. Straps are included for securing the baby in a shopping cart or other seat. A handle is preferably attached to the handle portion for carrying the support. The cushion blocks support a baby too young to sit up alone in a seated position. Since the cushion blocks are removably attached on two surfaces, the support can also be laid flat for use as a changing pad.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2000Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Inventors: Tammy Sue Hughes, Brett Douglas Hughes
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Patent number: 6206471Abstract: The present device is a foldable cushion safety seat, manufactured from durable fabric and foam, that would be placed into the seat area of any standard shopping cart. The present invention would be secured to the cart by two VELCRO tabs and an incorporated handle bar cushion extending from the front of the seat when attached to the handle of the cart by a pair of VELCRO tabs also. The device would feature an adjustable nylon strap that, once a child would be placed in the seat, would secure the child in place. A short length of the nylon strap would be attached to the upper section of the safety seat. Once a child would be placed onto the lower section of the safety seat, the strap would then be tightened around the child's mid-section as needed. A replaceable and detachable child guard would protect the cushioned seat from stains.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2000Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Inventor: Gayla McGowan