Abstract: A combination chair and ottoman is adapted to convert to a slide, with the chair having a seat supported directly on a floor; and an ottoman supported directly on the floor in front of the seat, the ottoman including a lower wedge shaped section and an upper wedge shaped section hingedly connected together at common edges thereof, with the upper wedge shaped section adapted to assume a first position on top of the lower wedge shaped section to form the ottoman, and a second position pivoted upwardly on top of the seat while the lower wedge shaped section remains positioned in front of the seat to form a slide; and a first securing arrangement for securing the lower wedge shaped section to the seat when the lower wedge shaped section is positioned in front of the seat.

Abstract: A child car seat includes a seat base configured to hold a child seat carrier and a ratchet system. The ratchet system includes a housing coupled to the seat base, a handle movably coupled to the housing, and a spindle movably coupled to the handle and to the housing. The spindle has a longitudinal slot configured to hold a belt. The ratchet system is configured to move the spindle with the handle in a first direction and to move the handle in a second direction without moving the spindle.

Abstract: A child car seat includes a seat base configured to hold a child seat carrier and a level indicator system. The level indicator system includes a housing coupled to the seat base, a pendulum having a top portion with an opening and movably coupled to the housing and configured to permit rotation about an axis, and one or more pair of sensors coupled to the housing on opposing sides of the opening. The sensors and opening configured such that a first sensor on one side of the opening is in communication with a second sensor on the other side of the opening when the opening is substantially aligned with the first and second sensors.

Abstract: A child car seat includes a seat base configured to hold a child seat carrier and a ratchet system. The ratchet system includes a housing coupled to the seat base, a handle movably coupled to the housing, and a spindle movably coupled to the handle and to the housing. The spindle has a longitudinal slot configured to hold a belt. The ratchet system is configured to move the spindle with the handle in a first direction and to move the handle in a second direction without moving the spindle.

Abstract: A child car seat includes a seat base configured to hold a child seat carrier and a control console removably coupled to the seat base. The control console includes a user interface having at least one input and at least one output, circuitry configured to interface with other components of the child car seat, and a power source configured to provide power to the user interface.

Abstract: A swing includes a mechanism for providing a vibrating motion to the infant suspended in the swing seat. The swing includes a swing support, a child-receiving seat, a swing arm, and a vibration mechanism. The swing arm is coupled to the seat and has a first end that is pivotally connected to the support. The vibration mechanism is disposed to impart a vibrating motion to the seat.

Abstract: A stroller includes a child-receiving seat, a frame coupled to the seat, one or more wheels coupled to the frame, and a vibration mechanism disposed to impart a vibrating motion to the seat.

Abstract: A swing includes a mechanism for providing a vibrating motion to the infant suspended in the swing seat. The swing includes a swing support, a child-receiving seat, a swing arm, and a vibration mechanism. The swing arm is coupled to the seat and has a first end that is pivotally connected to the support. The vibration mechanism is disposed to impart a vibrating motion to the seat.

Abstract: A parameter value indication apparatus for a parameter measuring device includes an input port, a comparator, and a parameter value indicator. The input port receives parameter value information. The comparator compares the parameter value information with a stored threshold value and generates a first comparison result if the parameter value information is below the stored threshold value and a second comparison result if the parameter value information is above the stored threshold value. For example, the threshold can cover a range from a minimum threshold value of the parameter to a maximum threshold value of the parameter. The parameter value indicator provides a non-quantitative indication of the first and second comparison results.

Abstract: A child seat includes a base portion, a seat portion that is connected to the base portion, and a connection piece. The connection piece is attached to the base portion and/or the seat portion, and is adapted to removably couple the attached portion to an external frame, such as a high chair frame or a swing frame.

Abstract: A bed guard assembly includes one or more side panels, an end panel coupled to the one or more side panels, and stabilizers for placement beneath a mattress, coupled to the one or more side panels. Each side panel includes a rigid outer side frame and fabric material attached to the rigid outer side frame. The end panel includes a rigid outer end frame and fabric material attached to the rigid outer end frame. Each side panel and/or the end panel can also include a substantially horizontal rigid member spanning an interior of the outer side frame.

Abstract: A bed guard assembly includes one or more side panels, an end panel coupled to the one or more side panels, and stabilizers for placement beneath a mattress, coupled to the one or more side panels. Each side panel includes a rigid outer side frame and fabric material attached to the rigid outer side frame. The end panel includes a rigid outer end frame and fabric material attached to the rigid outer end frame. Each side panel and/or the end panel can also include a substantially horizontal rigid member spanning an interior of the outer side frame.

Abstract: A small child's bath station that provides support for a child during bathing. The bath station collapses to a smaller volume for storage and transport. The bath station includes at least two tub sections having an operative position defining a bath tub with a bath cavity and an inoperative position wherein the volume of the bath cavity is reduced for storage and transportation. The bath station may also include a bath ring assembly moveable between an inoperative position and an operative position for providing support to a child in a sitting position within the bath cavity.

Abstract: A security gate for closing a passage has a pair of panels movable translationally with respect to one another to alter the effective width of the gate. An actuating mechanism for forcing the opposite ends of the panels against the sides of the passage includes a handle mounted on one of the panels controlling a latching device operative for locking the handle in a fixed relationship with respect to the other of the panels. The latching device in accordance with one embodiment includes a rack and brake. When the latch is engaged, a cam also controlled by the handle engages the panel on which the handle is mounted to force the two panels translationally further apart so as to bear firmly against the sides of the passage to hold the gate in position.