Abstract: A child safety seat comprises a seat body having a seat portion (12), a backrest (14) with an outwardly facing rear surface, and a support mechanism comprising an abutment member (24) and a link (32) having one end connected to the abutment member (24) and another end pivotally connected to the outwardly facing rear surface. The abutment member (24) is movable through a predetermined angle of greater than 90° between a stowed position in which the link (32) and the abutment member (24) are parallel to and in close proximity to the outwardly facing rear surface and a deployed position in which at least one edge of the abutment member (24) is held by the link (32) in a position spaced apart from the outwardly facing rear surface. A limit device prevents angular movement of the link (32) beyond the deployed position.

Abstract: A child seat comprises a main body, a seat portion which is supported by the main body so as to be movable in a longitudinal direction, a back portion which is connected to the main body so as to be pivotable around an axis in a lateral direction and be movable within a predetermined range in a direction orthogonal to the axis, and which is pivotally connected to a rear end part of the seat portion on a lower end side thereof, and a restraint belt which is drawn out to a rear side of the back portion from a restraint position on an upper surface side of the seat portion through the back portion, and which is extended to a restraint position on a front end part of the seat portion via a lower surface side of the seat portion.

Abstract: A reclining seat having a L-shaped base unit and a seat with a reclining seat portion is described. The seat may be pulled out from the base unit, rotated with respect to the base unit and the reclining seat portion reclined to form a substantially horizontal surface, which may be used as a diaper-changing surface. If the reclining seat is a car safety seat, the base unit may accommodate a safety belt. The present invention also comprises a method of changing a child's diaper without removing the child from a car seat.

Abstract: A child car seat includes a cradle to be fastened to a seat of a vehicle, having a base part and a standing part, a sliding base longitudinally slidably mounted on the cradle. A seat body having a backrest part, is supported for turning on the sliding base. The sliding base tilts gradually as the same slides on the cradle.

Abstract: A motor and reversible drive move a child safety seat between a sitting and reclining position on a base secured by a vehicle safety belt. A drive shaft and gear system, double action winch and cord system, hydraulic drive, screw drive, or other drive system positioned within an enclosed base move the safety seat reversibly. A remote control operable by the driver of the vehicle controls the seat motor. An interconnecting system between the safety seat and the base maintains the safety seat in proximity with the vehicle seat back. The electric motor may be battery powered or plugged into the cigarette lighter of the vehicle.

Abstract: A motor and sprocket drive move a child safety seat between a sitting and reclining position on a base secured by a vehicle safety belt. A drive shaft and gear system, drive belt with pulley system, double action winch and cord system or other drive system positioned within an enclosed base move the sprocket reversibly. A remote control operable by the driver of the vehicle controls the seat motor. A pair of sprockets housed in the base interacts horizontally with a mating pair of arched tracking grooves in the seat to move the seat with no weight bearing on the sprockets. The electric motor may be battery powered or plugged into the cigarette lighter of the vehicle. The sprocket or a solenoid lock the seat in place.

Abstract: A child safety seat pivots between a sitting and reclining position on a base secured by a vehicle safety belt. A pair of pivot arms extending from each side of the safety seat slide in a pair of grooves in each side of the base. The primary pivot arm moves in an essentially horizontal groove to maintain a low center of gravity. A secondary pivot arm stabilizes the safety seat and helps to maintain the safety seat back in close proximity with the vehicle seat back. A high pivot arm near the top of each side of the seat may be positioned in a mating opening or a slotted opening in each side of the base. A motor and reversible drive assembly, which may be remotely controlled can be used to move the safety seat.

Abstract: A child safety seat pivots between a sitting and reclining position on a base secured by a vehicle safety belt. A pair of pivot arms extending from each side of the safety seat slide in a pair of grooves in each side of the base. The primary pivot arm moves in an essentially horizontal groove to maintain a low center of gravity. A secondary pivot arm stabilizes the safety seat and helps to maintain the safety seat back in close proximity with the vehicle seat back. A high pivot arm near the top of each side of the seat may be positioned in a mating opening or a slotted opening in each side of the base. A motor and reversible drive assembly, which may be remotely controlled can be used to move the safety seat.

Abstract: A child restraint system for securing a child aboard a watercraft, the child restraint system including a base to be secured to a fixture of the watercraft, a seat assembly adapted to be releasably coupled to the base in a manner to support the child in a seated position, a restraint for securing the child to the seat, a release mechanism that cooperates with the base and the bottom portion of the seat assembly when the seat assembly is coupled to the base, and a floatation device to float the child on a surface of water such that the head of the child is maintained above the surface of the water. The release mechanism automatically releases the child from the watercraft when a portion of the seat assembly is immersed in the water.

Abstract: An adjustable child seat includes a seat body having a seat back and a seat portion. The seat portion has a first base and a second base movably mounted to the first base. The child seat further includes a seat adjusting mechanism for adjusting the length of the seat to customize to differently sized children. In addition, the child seat includes a recline mechanism connected to the first and second bases to selectively tilt the seat body. The child seat can also include two adjustable armrests, and adjustable headrest, and an adjustable shoulder belt clip.

Abstract: A infant car seat/carrier apparatus for converting a car seat/carrier to one that swings back and forth for the comfort of the infant. The infant car seat/carrier apparatus includes a base assembly including a base member and also including fastening members being movably mounted to the base member; and also includes a seat support assembly including a support base being detachably mounted upon the base member and also including elongate support members being extendably attached to the support base; and further includes a seat/carrier assembly including a seat member, and also including a handle assembly being attached to the seat member and to the elongate support members.

Abstract: A chair is provided that includes a seat member, a back rest pivotally connected to the seat member, and first and second recline mechanisms. The seat member includes a first back rest support portion and a second back rest support portion. The back rest support portions each have a tooth-receiving member at an upper exterior surface. The recline mechanisms each include a lever mounted to the back rest. The lever of each recline mechanism has a tooth for receipt in a respective tooth-receiving member, and the lever is movable between an engaged state and a disengaged state. When the lever is in the engaged state, the tooth engages the tooth-receiving member to prevent rearward pivotal motion of the back rest relative to the seat member. When the lever is in the disengaged state, the tooth is disengaged from the tooth-receiving member. When the levers of the recline mechanisms are both in the disengaged state, the back rest is allowed to pivot relative to the seat member.

Abstract: A motor and reversible drive move a child safety seat between a sitting and reclining position on a base secured by a vehicle safety belt. A drive shaft and gear system, double action winch and cord system, hydraulic drive, screw drive, or other drive system positioned within an enclosed base move the safety seat reversibly. A remote control operable by the driver of the vehicle controls the seat motor. An interconnecting system between the safety seat and the base maintains the safety seat in proximity with the vehicle seat back. The electric motor may be battery powered or plugged into the cigarette lighter of the vehicle.

Abstract: An adjustable booster-type seat having a base 10 for supporting the seat on a flat surface, a riser 12 mounted for height adjustment on the base, a body support 14 having a seat and back mounted for arcuate motion on the riser 12 for changing the angular position of the body support 14 and being adjustable in height by virtue of the adjustability of the riser on the base. A restraint bar 16 is detachably connected to the body support and in turn adjustably carries a tray 18 enabling the tray to be moved toward and away form the back and to be mounted at different angles with respect to the body support 14.

Abstract: A motor and sprocket drive move a child safety seat between a sitting and reclining position on a base secured by a vehicle safety belt. A drive shaft and gear system, drive belt with pulley system, double action winch and cord system or other drive system positioned within an enclosed base move the sprocket reversibly. A remote control operable by the driver of the vehicle controls the seat motor. A pair of sprockets housed in the base interacts horizontally with a mating pair of arched tracking grooves in the seat to move the seat with no weight bearing on the sprockets. The electric motor may be battery powered or plugged into the cigarette lighter of the vehicle. The sprocket or a solenoid lock the seat in place.

Abstract: An adjustable booster-type seat having a base 10 for supporting the seat on a flat surface, a riser 12 mounted for height adjustment on the base, a body support 14 having a seat and back mounted for arcuate motion on the riser 12 for changing the angular position of the body support 14 and being adjustable in height by virtue of the adjustability of the riser on the base. A restraint bar 16 is detachably connected to the body support and in turn adjustably carries a tray 18 enabling the tray to be moved toward and away from the back and to be mounted at different angles with respect to the body support 14.

Abstract: A child's seat is especially adapted for mobile use in an aircraft. The seat has a support frame which can be fixed by a belt. A seat pan (9) and a back pan (10) are fixed to the support frame in an articulated manner. The lateral lower ends of the back pan (10) are displaceably accommodated in lateral guiding elements (15) of the support frame. The back pan can be fixed in an upright position by a fixing device and can be displaced in the guiding elements of the support frame once the fixing device has been released. The seat pan can be folded against the back pan and can be made of two pieces. The child's seat can be folded in a compact manner and can be packed in an aircraft in a space-saving manner. The child's seat can especially be used in a conventional passenger set in or against the flying direction.

Abstract: A portable forward leaning seating device to be used on a bleacher at sporting events to provide the user with superior support to that portion of his back which is most susceptible to fatigue and pain. The device consists of a padded seat (10) attached to a seat frame (12) which is securely attached to the bleacher by a spring loaded hook (42). The user sits on the padded seat (10) by facing the sporting event with the adjustable vertical support sleave (14) positioned between the user's thighs. The user rests his arms on the padded horizontal arm rests (16) which are positioned using the adjusting knob (32) and spring loaded tab (38) in such a way to provide comfortable support to the torso of the user in a forward leaning fashion. The lock clasp (20) serves to lock the vertical support armature (18) securely in place.

Abstract: A tiltable base is adapted to rest on a vehicle seat and support a juvenile vehicle seat in a desired position with respect to the underlying vehicle seat. The base includes a support foundation, a seat support movable relative to the support foundation, and a retainer configured to retain the seat support in selected positions relative to the support foundation and to release the seat support for movement relative to the support foundation.

Abstract: A child seat includes a seating member, a base member, seating member lock and a connecting member. The seating member is designed to abut the body of a child. The base member has an outside surface that is designed to abut a seat of a vehicle. A connecting surface of the base member is designed to selectively abut the seating member. The seating member is pivotally coupled to the base member. The seating member lock is used for selectably securing the seating member to the base member. The seating member lock is coupled to an upper end of the base member and is selectably engaged to an upper end of the seating member. A connecting member is used for coupling the base member to a seatbelt of the vehicle. The connecting member is coupled to the base member. The connecting member is selectably coupled to the seat belt of the vehicle.

Abstract: A reclining child's safety seat arrangement for a seat member (3) and base member (1) assembly. The seat member (3) is pivotally mounted to the base member (1) on a transverse axis (5) and a link (7) extends between the seat member and the base member and spaced apart from the transverse axis (5). Alteration of the angle of the link arm with respect to the base member such as by the use of an extendable arm (13), on either the link arm or the base member, varies the amount of recline of the child safety seat. Useful for convertible seats which may be used either as a rearwardly facing infant seat in a more prone position or a forwardly facing child safety seat with the child in a more upright position. The variable angle arrangement of the present invention can be used for reclining the seat in a selected amount when the seat is in the former orientation.

Abstract: A protector device for a child-care instrument such as a child safety car seat or a child bed provides cushioning and protection around the child while allowing the support space for receiving the child to be adapted to different stages of the growth of the child. The protector device includes a head protector surrounding the child's head, an upper protector surrounding the child's upper body, and a lower protector surrounding the child's lower body. Protector elements may also support the child's head and body from below. The adaptable protector device makes the child-care instrument safer and more comfortable for the child in various stages of growth.

Abstract: A car seat is constructed to be adaptable for use by children within the toddler-size range and the youth-size range. In particular, the car seat includes cam-shaped arm rests which can be rotated about an axis roughly parallel to a seat bottom, with the rotation resulting in supporting surfaces at different heights relative to the seat bottom. In addition, the car seat has a base portion which allows a seat body to be reclined relative to the base portion, and a five-point harness which is easily removed or adjusted for children of varying heights. The car seat also has a moveable or removable head support. The car seat can be adjusted for children of varying heights and weights, avoiding the costs of multiple car seats for different sized children.

Abstract: A child car seat includes a cradle to be fastened to a seat of a vehicle, having a base part and a standing part, a sliding base longitudinally slidably mounted on the cradle. A seat body having a backrest part, is supported for turning on the sliding base. The sliding base tilts gradually as the same slides on the cradle.

Abstract: An infant carrier assembly and a method controlling an infant carrier position use a base and a movable trolley mounted to a vehicle in a rearwardly facing direction. An infant carrier is detachably mounted to the trolley. The trolley is movable so that the carrier is movable between two reclined positions, 58° and 49° from the vertical to the infant carrier seatback. A sacrificial link and springs connect the trolley to the base to limit the movement between the two positions. During a front collision, e.g., when 1 or more G-force is created, the sacrificial link breaks away to release the trolley/carrier from the reclined positions to an upright position, where the carrier seatback can be upright up to about 15% (14°) from the vertical.

Abstract: A small child and infant restraint device is disclosed which can be used with an existing seat of a transportation member such as an aircraft passenger seat. The restraint device includes a base member connected to a back panel by a hinge member. A seat pan provides a seating surface for the child or infant. A seat belt path is defined between the seat pan and the base member for disposal across the base member of a seat belt associated with the existing passenger seat, for attaching the restraint device to the existing passenger seat. The restraint device can be utilized in a forward facing configuration or in an aft facing configuration. The forward facing configuration is utilized with small children and toddlers, while the aft facing configuration is utilized with infants and small children without sufficient neck development. When the device is not in use, the back panel is folded down towards the base member to form a relatively thin stowable assembly where it can be properly stored.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a kinetic child restraint device which is fastened to or integrated into the seat of a vehicle to provide for 360 degree spherical impact protection to significantly reducing the risk of injury to a child in the event of a collision. The restraint device includes a capsule, a pivotally attached bracket and a pivotally attached base. The restraint device is designed so that it will automatically pivot a child forward, rearward and sideways to position the head, neck and back of the child perpendicular to the impact force. The restraint device is also designed to rotate during a collision to dissipate impact forces to reduce the risk of injury to the child.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a child vehicle seat, and particularly, to a child vehicle seat detachably coupled to a base adapted to rest on a seat in a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to a child vehicle seat that is adjustable to an upright or reclining position. The base of the child vehicle seat is formed to include a storage compartment.

Abstract: A tiltable base is adapted to rest on a vehicle seat and support a juvenile vehicle seat in a desired position with respect to the underlying vehicle seat. The base includes a support foundation, a seat support movable relative to the support foundation, and a retainer configured to retain the seat support in selected positions relative to the support foundation and to release the seat support for movement relative to the support foundation.

Abstract: A child car seat (10) has a seat bottom (11) to be set on the seat of a vehicle, and a seat back (12) capable of turning relative to the seat bottom (11). Straps (40) having back end parts connected to an anchoring member (42) is extended along the bottom surface of the seat bottom (11). The length of parts of the straps (40) between the seat bottom (11) and the anchoring member (42) is adjusted by sliding a strap tightening device (41) along the straps (40). The strap tightening device (41) is engaged with a step (50) formed in the front end of the seat bottom (11) to hold the seat bottom (11) securely on the seat of a vehicle by the straps (40).

Abstract: In a receive base 3 forming a child seat 1, there is disposed a set angle adjusting mechanism 5 which, in accordance with the angle of a vehicle seat 2, extends a primary rotary plate or the primary rotary plate and a secondary rotary plate simultaneously in a rotating manner to thereby interpose the same between the receive base 3 and vehicle seat 2. According to the present structure, the angle of the receive base 3 can be freely set regardless of the angle of the vehicle seat 2. Also, the set angle adjusting mechanism 5 may be interposed between the receive base 3 and the seat main body of the child seat in such a manner that it is able to adjust the angle of the seat main body. An angle display device is disposed in either of the receive base or seat main body, so that the above-mentioned angle can be confirmed while setting the same. This can enhance the convenience and safety of the child seat to a great extent.

Abstract: A seat is configured to comprise a plurality of notches on the arm of seat portion and two shaped shrouds of backrest each covered on the arm. Whereby raising the shrouds will cause the shrouds to disengage from the notches so as to freely move above along the notches and release of the shrouds will cause the shrouds to move downward to engage with the notches. By utilizing this, an angle adjustment of backrest with respect to seat portion is effected.

Abstract: A child seat is formed of a bottom squab on which buttocks of a child is seated, a seat back connected to the bottom squab for supporting a back of the child, and side walls disposed on side portions of the bottom squab and the seat back. An indicator for indicating an inclination angle of the child seat is arranged on a top of one of the side walls. In the child seat, the inclination angle of the seat can be easily checked through the indicator, thus facilitating the attachment of the child seat to a vehicle seat.

Abstract: An adjustable car seat base (10) includes a frame (20) that is positioned on a vehicle seat (12) to receive an infant carrier. An adjustment end (28) slidable receives a foot (18) which is raised and lowered by an adjustment assembly (80). The adjustment assembly (80) includes a knob (82) that rotates an externally threaded universal joint (90). The foot (18) is provided with an inward thread (78) engaged by the external threads. Movement of the foot (18) adjusts the position of the car seat base (10) with respect to the vehicle seat surface (12).

Abstract: In a receive base 3 forming a child seat 1, there is disposed a set angle adjusting mechanism 5 which, in accordance with the angle of a vehicle seat 2, extends a primary rotary plate or the primary rotary plate and a secondary rotary plate simultaneously in a rotating manner to thereby interpose the same between the receive base 3 and vehicle seat 2. According to the present structure, the angle of the receive base 3 can be freely set regardless of the angle of the vehicle seat 2. Also, the set angle adjusting mechanism 5 may be interposed between the receive base 3 and the seat main body of the child seat in such a manner that it in able to adjust the angle of the seat main body. An angle display device is disposed in either of the receive base or seat main body, so that the above-mentioned angle can be confirmed while setting the same. This can enhance the convenience and safety of the child seat to a great extent.

Abstract: In a receive base 3 forming a child seat 1, there is disposed a set angle adjusting mechanism 5 which, in accordance with the angle of a vehicle seat 2, extends a primary rotary plate or the primary rotary plate and a secondary rotary plate simultaneously in a rotating manner to thereby interpose the same between the receive base 3 and vehicle seat 2. According to the present structure, the angle of the receive base 3 can be freely set regardless of the angle of the vehicle seat 2. Also, the set angle adjusting mechanism 5 may be interposed between the receive base 3 and the seat main body of the child seat in such a manner that it is able to adjust the angle of the seat main body. An angle display device is disposed in either of the receive base or seat main body, so that the above-mentioned angle can be confirmed while setting the same. This can enhance the convenience and safety of the child seat to a great extent.

Abstract: A small child and infant restraint device is disclosed which can be used with an existing seat of a transportation member such as an aircraft passenger seat. The restraint device includes a base member connected to a back panel by a hinge member. A seat pan provides a seating surface for the child or infant. A seat belt path is defined between the seat pan and the base member for disposal across the base member of a seat belt associated with the existing passenger seat, for attaching the restraint device to the existing passenger seat. The restraint device can be utilized in a forward facing configuration or in an aft facing configuration. The forward facing configuration is utilized with small children and toddlers, while the aft facing configuration is utilized with infants and small children without sufficient neck development. When the device is not in use, the back panel is folded down towards the base member to form a relatively thin stowable assembly where it can be properly stored.

Abstract: A child restraint car bed is disclosed comprising a shell body (12) including a chamber (5) sized to receive an infant; and first and second through-slots (44, 46) extending through the shell body and communicating with the chamber. A lower surface portion (42) of the first sidewall is concave to support an infant in an on-side position and the bottom chamber surface (40) is substantially planar to support the child in a supine position. A harness assembly (78) is further provided for engaging the shell body and includes retention straps (80, 82, 84) having hook and loop end portions (86, 92, 94) that extend through the through-slots (44, 46) and attach to an infant positioned within the chamber to fixedly secure the infant to the shell body. The harness assembly laterally moves within the through-slots (44, 46) into alternative locations to adjust to a variable body position assumed by an infant in the chamber.

Abstract: A vehicular child safety seat includes a seat main body (1A) attached to a base body (1C) in a rotatable manner. The seat main body includes a seat portion (16), a backrest (11) reclinably hinged to the seat portion, a head guard (10) tiltably hinged to the upper edge of the backrest, side guards (12, 13) protruding perpendicularly from lateral edges of the backrest, and armrests (14, 15) protruding upwardly along side edges of the seat portion. When the backrest is in its most reclined position, and the seat main body is rotated on the base body to be transverse to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the seat portion and backrest are substantially coplanar and horizontal to form a baby bed. When the backrest is in a more upright position, and the seat main body is rotated to face forward or rearward in the vehicle, the safety seat is suitable for an infant, toddler or older child sitting upright.

Abstract: A child seat has an upper base section (1) and a lower base section (201) for changing an inclination angle between these base sections. The upper base section 1 and the lower base section (201) are journaled rotatably about a common journal axis (201A) at the front portion of the base. At a rear end side, an inclination angle changing mechanism (200) is installed for adjusting a spacing between the upper base section (1) and the lower base section (201) opposite the journal axis (201A). This structure provides a child seat allowing adjustment of the angle of inclination of a support surface supporting a child even if the child supporting surface extends lengthwise of a passenger car seat to which the base formed by the two base sections 1 and 201, is attached. This leveling of the child supporting surface is possible if the child seat (2) is rotatable about a vertical axis relative to its base.