Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly installed in a cabin of a vehicle having a vehicle seat and a side airbag device; the vehicle seat having a seat back and a seat base; the seat back connected to the seat base in a manner movable relative to the seat base in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The side airbag device arranged on the vehicle seat including: a first side airbag and a second side airbag not in fluid communication with each other and configured to be unfolded between the vehicle seat and the side wall of the vehicle when in an inflated state; a controller for determining the orientation of the vehicle seat and detecting an impact signal to output a control signal; and a gas generator for generating gas on the basis of the control signal of the controller to inflate the first side airbag or second side airbag.

Abstract: Adapters may be used for connecting pieces of equipment that may not be directly connected. One adapter for a vehicle seat includes two rails and a metal plate connecting the rails. The rails further include a plurality of holes configured to receive two or more fastening bolts. The fastening bolts are configured to couple a vehicle seat to each of the two rails. The metal plate further includes at least one hole configured to receive a chair base protrusion.

Abstract: A stroller having a folding frame which serves as basis for a stroller which can be used in a seat configuration for the transportation of a child, and which can be alternatively used in a cart configuration wherein the seat-bottom and seat-back are hingedly interconnected and configured to fold out into a cart for transporting goods such as groceries.

Abstract: A folding frame which serves as basis for a stroller base to allow the interconnection of a child safety seat thereto, while allowing the installation of the child safety seat to a vehicle seat without requiring the disconnection of the safety seat from the folding frame. The folding frame extends from a folded configuration to an unfolded configuration for use as a stroller with or without the use of the child safety seat.

Abstract: A rotatable child safety seat can include a seat shell for receiving a child therein, a rotating pedestal, and a seat base. The pedestal and seat shell can rotate with respect to the seat base. The pedestal can include a locking pin and the seat base can include a multitude of pin receiving apertures that allow a user to rotate the seat shell and pedestal in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction at a number of different angles or positions. The child safety seat can also include two separate seat belt/LATCH tether pathways. One seat belt/LATCH tether pathway can be provided on the seat back of the seat shell and can be used when the child safety seat is in a forward-facing configuration and the other seat belt/LATCH tether pathway can be provided in the seat base and used when in a rearward-facing configuration.

Abstract: The convertible child high-chair and step stool can include a frame having a front leg stand and a rear leg stand. A height adjustment mechanism can be coupled to the front leg stand or the rear leg stand and can be adjustable along the vertical axis of the front leg stand or the rear leg stand from a raised position to a lowered position. The apparatus can also include a booster seat and removable platform step. In the raised position, the booster seat can be coupled to the height adjustment mechanism to provide a high chair. In the lowered position, the booster seat can be removed and the removable platform step can be coupled to the height adjustment mechanism and the frame to provide a step stool. The apparatus can also include wheel assemblies coupled to the frame that limit the potential for tip hazards in the step stool configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a seat arrangement for a means of transport, in particular for a means of passenger transport, wherein the seat arrangement can be arranged on the means of transport by means of a fastening device, wherein the seat arrangement is intended and suitable for providing a sitting position at standing height, wherein the seat arrangement comprises at least one frame element, which is arranged on the fastening device by means of at least one mounting shaft, wherein the at least one mounting shaft is received in at least one receiving device of the fastening device, wherein the at least one receiving device is arranged on a fastening element which is configured as an arm element extending along a height axis.

Abstract: A children's accessory that is convertible between a highchair configuration and a stepstool. In the highchair configuration the device generally includes a first child seat supported above a floor by a highchair frame, and a second child seat configured for being removably coupled to the first child seat. The second child seat is configured such that, when detached from the highchair's first child seat, it can be used as a booster seat. In certain embodiments, the second child seat includes a base surface configured to stably support the second child seat on a separate support surface. In the stepstool configuration a support step platform is supported above the floor by the frame, and a back rail at the top of the frame provides further support for the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a toileting device for children, including a seating part, supporting legs, and a bottom plate; each supporting leg includes a main rod and an auxiliary rod; an upper end of the main rod is connected to one end of the seating part, and a lower end is connected to one end of the bottom plate; and an upper end of the auxiliary rod is connected to the main rod, and a lower end is connected to the other end of the bottom plate.

Abstract: A tray for attachment to first and second rising legs of a foldable chair for a child. A connection between the tray and one of the first and second legs includes a female connector depending from the underside of a tray and a male connector rising from the leg. An interlock slides between the female and male connectors and is operated by a handle integral with the interlock. Resilient arms integral with the interlock and handle keep the interlock engaged and automatically draw back the interlock after the handle slides the interlock to a disengaged position such that the tray can be removed from the legs.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a convertible children's high chair and a booster seat. According to various embodiments, the convertible high chair generally comprises a first child seat supported above a floor by a high chair frame, and a booster seat configured for being removably coupled to first child seat. The booster seat is configured such that, when detached from the high chair's first child seat, it can be used apart from the high chair (e.g., secured to the seating surface of a standard chair or another generally flat support surface). In certain embodiments, the booster seat includes a base surface configured to stably support the second child seat on a separate support surface (e.g., without the need to be attached to or mounted on a separate base or support member).

Abstract: Systems and methods for reconfiguring seats of an autonomous vehicle is provided. The method includes obtaining service request data that includes a service selection and request characteristics. The method includes obtaining data describing an initial seat configuration for each of a plurality of seats of an autonomous vehicle assigned to the service request. The initial seat configuration can include a seat position and a seat orientation for each of the plurality of seats. The method includes generating, based on the initial cabin configuration and the service request data, seat adjustment instructions configured to adjust the initial seat configuration of at least one of the seats. The method includes providing the seat adjustment instructions to the autonomous vehicle assigned to the service request.

Abstract: A combination step stool and high chair includes at least a base with one or more steps and a chair that can be selectively attached to and detached from the base.

Abstract: A child seat temporary holding structure in a passenger motor vehicle having a connection member to which a connector provided on an ISOFIX type child seat is to be detachably connected, the connection member protruding from a top wall located on the upper side of the vehicle body relative to a seat in the cabin of the passenger motor vehicle.

Abstract: A highchair includes a building block table, a booster stool and a feeding chair. The bottom of the booster stool is detachably connected to the top of the building block table. The bottom of the feeding chair is detachably connected to the top of the booster stool. Four sockets are provided on the top surface of the building block table. An elastic cover that is adapted to the socket covers the top of each socket. A plurality of vertical grooves are spaced apart on the inner periphery of each socket. The bottom surface of each socket is provided with a first spring receiving groove. A plurality of protruding blocks are spaced apart on the outer periphery of each cover. The protruding block is matched with a corresponding groove. The bottom surface of each cover is provided with a second spring receiving groove.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus supports a patient for movement assisted by first and second caregivers and includes a litter. The litter includes a patient support deck extending between first and second ends and defines at least one cavity. First and second evacuation interfaces are coupled to the litter. The first and second evacuation interfaces pivot between first and second unfolded positions and first and second upright positions, respectively, and move between first and second lengthened positions and first and second shortened positions, respectively. The first and second evacuation interfaces are disposed in the cavity when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second unfolded positions and the first and second shortened positions, respectively, and configured to be grasped and lifted by the first and second caregivers when the first and second evacuation interfaces are in the first and second upright positions, respectively.

Abstract: A child carrier includes a booster seat and a leg assembly. The leg assembly is detachably installed on the booster seat. The leg assembly includes an upper support and a lower support. The upper support is detachably installed on the booster seat. The lower support is detachably installed on the upper support. The child carrier is in a high chair mode when the lower support and the upper support are respectively installed on the upper support and the booster seat to connect the leg assembly to the booster seat, the child carrier is in a youth chair mode when the upper support is installed on the booster seat and the lower support is detached from the upper support, and the child carrier is in a booster mode when the upper support is detached from the booster seat to separate the leg assembly from the booster seat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a booster seat comprising a seat shell with a lower face for supporting the seat shell and an upper face, on which a seat base and lateral seat cushion regions and backrest regions that delimit the seat base laterally and rearwards are provided. The lower face of the seat shell has a stacking contour which is designed to provide a stacking capability on the upper face of the seat shell. The invention also relates to a booster seat comprising a strap system that has four eyelets, wherein one retaining strap is allocated to a pair of eyelets. Two eyelets are arranged in the front outer region of each lateral seat cushion region, while two eyelets are arranged in the rear outer region of each lateral seat cushion region or in the lateral outer region of the back region. The invention further relates to a method for producing a booster seat of this type.

Abstract: A child booster seat assembly includes a base seat and an upper seat. A first seating area is formed on the base seat. The upper seat is detachably installed on the base seat. The upper seat can be installed on the base seat installed on an adult chair at a higher position or detached from the base seat and installed on the adult chair at a lower position, which allows a caregiver to adjust an elevated height of the upper seat easily. Furthermore, when the upper seat is detached from the base seat, the upper seat and the base seat can be used independently and respectively installed on two adult chairs for accommodating two children at once.

Abstract: A foldable car seat carriage includes a frame unit and an engagement unit. The frame unit includes two leg frames. Each of the leg frames includes two legs pivotable relative to each other, and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism has opposite ends connected pivotally to the legs at first and second intersections. The engagement unit includes two bayonets. Each of the bayonets has a linking portion connected pivotally to the driving mechanism of a respective one of the leg frames. For each of the leg frames, change of a distance between the first and second intersections of the driving mechanism and the legs during pivot action of the legs converts a position of the engagement unit relative to the legs.

Abstract: A suspension recline system for a stowable seat may comprise a suspension member comprising a first end configured to be coupled to a seat back of the stowable seat, and a second end configured to be coupled to a legrest for the stowable seat, wherein the suspension recline system is moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The stowable seat may recline in response to the suspension recline system being moved to the deployed position. An end of the suspension member may be configured to be inserted into a slot disposed in the legrest, in the deployed position.

Abstract: A car seat includes a chassis formed as an interrupted shell defining a protected interior with a top opening, and a handle fixed to the chassis at a single point and covering a sufficient portion of a length of the top opening such that the handle functions as a carry handle and a roll bar against impacts or intrusions into the protected interior.

Abstract: Upper and lower platforms are connected by at least one adjustable telescoping pillar. The lower platform has bottom surface with at least one, e.g., at least three wheels affixed thereto. At least one engagement structure is mounted on a top surface of the upper platform to engage an infant car seat. When an infant car seat is mounted on the upper platform, a child, secured in the infant car seat, can be propelled to or from a motor vehicle by pushing on the infant car seat with the wheels in contact with the ground.

Abstract: A device (100) includes a substantially planar portion (101) defining a seat (106). One or more legs (110,111,112,113) are coupled to, and support, the seat. The seat includes a first seat edge (104) defining a bench receiver (122) that is selectively attachable to a seat receiver (422) of a bench (400) to extend the substantially planar portion along a plane (107) defined by the substantially planar portion by a predefined additional width (601).

Abstract: A watercraft chair. The watercraft chair is made of a frame assembly with a seat frame, a backrest frame and a footrest frame. A covering is disposed over the frame assembly. A plurality of fasteners extends from the backrest frame to attach the watercraft chair to a watercraft. The watercraft chair is movable between a folded and usable position.

Abstract: A car seat includes a chassis formed as an interrupted shell defining a protected interior with a top opening, and a handle fixed to the chassis at a single point and covering a sufficient portion of a length of the top opening such that the handle functions as a carry handle and a roll bar against impacts or intrusions into the protected interior.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a convertible children's high chair. According to various embodiments, the convertible high chair generally comprises a first child seat supported above a floor by a high chair frame, and a second child seat configured for being removably coupled to first child seat. The second child seat is configured such that, when detached from the high chair's first child seat, it can be used apart from the high chair as a booster seat (e.g., secured to the seating surface of a standard chair or another support surface). In certain embodiments, the second child seat includes a base surface configured to stably support the second child seat on a separate support surface (e.g., without the need to be attached to or mounted on a separate base or support member).

Abstract: A child safety seat includes a seat shell, an extension member connected with the seat shell, and a front and a rear foot respectively connected with the seat shell and movably linked to the extension member. The seat shell has a bottom surface capable of resting on a vehicle seat. The extension member is movable between a first position where a forward end of the extension member extends forward from the front end of the seat shell, and a second position where the extension member is retracted toward the seat shell. The front foot and the rear foot are movable relative to the seat shell to adjust the seat shell between a first and a second angular position, the seat shell being in the first and second angular position when the extension member is respectively in the first and second position.

Abstract: The color-coded buckle straps for a wheelchair is an active restraint system. The color-coded buckle straps for a wheelchair is configured for use with a wheelchair. The color-coded buckle straps for a wheelchair secure a patient to the wheelchair. Each of the plurality of harnesses further comprises a buckle. Each buckle further comprises a male component and a female component. The buckle for each harness selected from the plurality of harnesses is selected such that the color of the buckle of any harness selected from the plurality of harnesses is different from the buckle of each unselected harness remaining within the plurality of harnesses. The color-coded buckle straps for a wheelchair comprises a chest harness, a waist harness, a pelvic harness, and a lower harness. The chest harness, the waist harness, the pelvic harness, and the lower harness are attached to the wheelchair.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a juvenile vehicle seat is adapted to be installed on a vehicle passenger seat of a vehicle. Safety belt straps included in the vehicle are used to retain the juvenile vehicle seat in place on the vehicle passenger seat.

Abstract: A child safety seat includes a base and a seat part. The seat part includes a back portion and a sitting portion, which are movably disposed on the base and are pivotally connected with each other. An adjustment mechanism for the child safety seat includes a positioning structure and a dragging part. The positioning structure is movably disposed on the base or the seat part. The dragging part extends toward the positioning structure. The positioning structure selectively fixes or releases the dragging part. When the dragging part is released by the positioning structure, a manipulator can manipulate the dragging part to make the sitting portion and the back portion relatively pivot to switch the child safety seat between a lying status and a sitting status. Thereby, the manipulator can conveniently and quickly adjust the child safety seat through the adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A child high chair includes a high chair frame, a booster seat and a youth seat assembled with each other. A booster seat backrest is rotatably disposed on a booster seat bottom. A booster seat headrest is rotatably disposed on the booster seat backrest and opposite to the booster seat bottom. A booster seat reclining mechanism is located inside the booster seat backrest and actuated to rotate the booster seat headrest while the booster seat backrest is rotated relative to the booster seat bottom. A youth seat footrest is rotatably disposed on a youth seat bottom. A youth seat backrest is rotatably disposed on the youth seat bottom and opposite to the youth seat footrest. A youth seat reclining mechanism is located inside the youth seat bottom to rotate the youth seat footrest via rotation of the youth seat backrest simultaneously driven by reclining of the booster seat backrest.

Abstract: A child restraint seat includes a seat unit, a locking mechanism and a releasing handle. The locking mechanism is disposed on the seat unit and adapted to fix the seat unit onto a first external structural unit. The locking mechanism includes a latch base disposed on the seat unit, a first latching component movably disposed on the latch base, and a lock releasing component connected to the first latching component. The first latching component is adapted to move relative to a first constraining component of the first external structural unit for switching between a closed position and an open position. The releasing handle is disposed on the seat unit and connected to the lock releasing component, the releasing handle is utilized to drive the lock releasing component to move the first latching component from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: A motion apparatus for use in combination with a standard infant carrier, such as a car seat. The motion apparatus comprises a support structure and a frame for receiving the transportable base of an infant car seat, and a drive assembly, which, when activated causes motion of the infant carrier. Methods and devices of the invention are useful to soothe an infant.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a convertible children's high chair. According to various embodiments, the convertible high chair generally comprises a first child seat supported above a floor by a high chair frame, and a second child seat configured for being removably coupled to first child seat. The second child seat is configured such that, when detached from the high chair's first child seat, it can be used apart from the high chair as a booster seat (e.g., secured to the seating surface of a standard chair or another support surface). In certain embodiments, the second child seat includes a base surface configured to stably support the second child seat on a separate support surface (e.g., without the need to be attached to or mounted on a separate base or support member).

Abstract: A collapsible swing frame for supporting a child receiving receptacle includes first and second support members, and upper swing mechanism, and a cross-brace pivotally coupled between the first and second support members. Preferably, the collapsible swing frame is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. Preferably, the cross-brace provides a rigid and substantially supportive connection between the first and second support members.

Abstract: A child restraint system includes a juvenile vehicle seat and an infant carrier. The juvenile vehicle seat is adapted to be retained in a stationary position on a passenger seat in a vehicle.

Abstract: An adjusting mechanism includes a first engaging component, a second engaging component and a third engaging component is applied to a child carrier including a supporting component and a seating component. The first engaging component is detachably disposed on the supporting component. The second engaging component is disposed on the seating component. The third engaging component is movably located between the first engaging component and the second engaging component in a switchable manner. The second engaging component drives the third engaging component to move between a first position and a second position. The third engaging component moves to the first position to engage with the first engaging component so as to constrain relative movement between the seating component and the supporting component. The third engaging component moves to the second position to be separated from the first engaging component and the seating component can rotate relative to the supporting component.

Abstract: An infant chair assembly includes an infant chair, and an infant carrier installed on the infant chair in a transversally oriented configuration. The infant carrier includes a shell body adapted to be placed on the infant chair, and an anchor mechanism operable to fasten with the infant chair. The anchor mechanism includes a rotary shaft pivotally connected with the shell body, a release member slidably connected with the shell body and operatively connected with the rotary shaft, two engaging arms affixed with the rotary shaft, and the two engaging arms respectively having hooks operable to engage with the infant chair for locking the infant carrier in place on the infant chair. Actuation of the release member can drive rotation of the rotary shaft and the engaging arms for disengaging the hooks from the infant chair.

Abstract: A car seat connection system for connecting the car seat to a vehicle is provided. The system includes at least one strap, each having a first connector at a respective first end of said strap and a second connector at a respective second end of said strap. The first connector is configured to removably connect to the car seat and the second connector is configured to removably connect to a car seat anchor of the vehicle. The seat connector and the first connector may be seatbelt connectors of opposite gender. The second connector may be a LATCH or ISOFIX connector. A method is provided for removably connecting the car seat to the vehicle. The method includes connecting the first connector to the seat connector of the car seat and connecting the second connector to the car seat anchor of the vehicle.

Abstract: An infant bed apparatus includes a support frame, a bed frame for defining an interior space suitable for receiving a child, and a motorized drive unit. The support frame includes a first and a second housing disposed at two locations spaced-apart from each other along a lengthwise axis of the infant bed apparatus. The bed frame has a first portion anchored with the first housing, and a second portion assembled with the second housing. The motorized drive unit is operable to drive the second portion of the bed frame in movement relative to the second housing.

Abstract: An infant high chair includes a standing frame, a seat assembly and a side segment. The seat assembly includes a seat support frame movably connected with the standing frame, and a rear and a front seat portion respectively connected with the seat support frame, the front seat portion being respectively connected with the seat support frame and the side segment at two vertically spaced-apart locations. The side segment is pivotally connected with the seat support frame about a pivot axis, and is rotatable between a folded state and a deployed state. A rotation of the side segment in a folding direction drives a rearward sliding displacement of the front seat portion relative to the rear seat portion. Moreover, a downward displacement of the seat assembly to a predetermined lower position while the side segment remains in the folded state can trigger unlocking of the standing frame.

Abstract: A portable aquatic chair that is suspendible within a contained body of water such as, but not limited to, a pool or spa. The chair includes an at least partially collapsible and lightweight frame that facilitates installation and transport of the chair. During use, the chair is adapted to be supported by the containment structure of the aquatic body (e.g., by a pool deck and side wall) and to support a user in a partially submerged but seated and upright position.

Abstract: A child safety seat assembly includes a seat shell that is secured to a vehicle seat by way of a standard safety belt system, and a belt adjustment mechanism that facilitates adjusting the horizontal belt path taken by the standard safety belt through the safety seat assembly such that the horizontal belt path aligns with a child's center of gravity (CG). In a first fixed state, the belt adjustment mechanism generates a lower horizontal belt path that is a relatively short distance from the seat base portion, thereby optimizing the seat assembly for securing shorter children or infants having lower CGs. As a child grows, the belt adjustment mechanism is adjusted into a second fixed state that maintains the horizontal belt path at a relatively long distance from the seat base portion, thereby optimizing the seat assembly for securing taller children having higher CGs.

Abstract: A baby stroller includes a base and a suspension unit is connected to the base. The suspension unit has a movable rod which is movably connected to the suspension unit. A support frame is connected to the distal end of the movable rod and a seat or a bed is connected to the support frame. The suspension unit absorbs shocks and vibration transferred from the road. The distance between the seat or the bed and the base is adjusted by the movement of the movable rod. The seat or the bed can be rotated to face the user or to face front.

Abstract: An infant care device includes a casing, a latch member, a driving member and a first resilient member. The casing has an insertion space permitting an insertion portion of a mounting seat to be inserted thereinto. The latch member is mounted movably to the casing. The first resilient member biases the latch member to engage the insertion portion so as to prevent relative movement between the infant care device and the insertion portion. The driving member is mounted to the casing, and is able to be pushed to move a cam portion thereof to disengage the latch member from the insertion portion against the biasing action of the first resilient member, so as to permit the relative movement between the infant care device and the insertion portion.

Abstract: A child safety seat assembly includes a base having two fixed anchoring hooks, a seat shell detachably installed with the base, two catching collars pivotally assembled with the seat shell, the collars being operable to respectively engage with the anchoring hooks to hold the seat shell with the base, and a release actuator operatively connected with the catching collars, the release actuator being operable to rotate the catching collars to disengage the catching collars from the anchoring hooks.

Abstract: A removable tray device is disclosed that offers a simple and easy way to eat or drink when sitting outside. The removable tray device comprises a tray component secured to a folding chair via a pinned hinge that allows the tray component to rotate vertically and a swivel component that allows the tray component to swivel horizontally. The tray component further comprises a catch or lock bracket on a leg of the chair which corresponds with a mating lock pin secured to a back edge of the tray component. Specifically, the lock pin of the tray component mates to and is secured within the catch or lock bracket to further secure the tray component to the folding chair when the tray component is in front of the folding chair or is to the side of the folding chair.

Abstract: An unlocked-state retention device is adapted for use in a seat assembly. The seat assembly includes a base frame and a seat body, which is mounted removably on the base frame through a locking unit to lock or unlock the seat body relative to the base frame such that the seat body is placed in a locked state or an unlocked state. The unlocked-state retention device includes a pusher adapted to be disposed movably in one of the base frame and the seat body, and includes a push member to retract ably project from the one of the base frame and the seat body and to push the other one of the base frame and the seat body when the seat body is unlocked relative to the base frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a joint mechanism connected to at least two supporting components of a supporting device. The joint mechanism includes a first joint component connected to one of the at least two supporting components, a second joint component connected to the other of the at least two supporting components and pivoted to the first joint component, and a triggering component movably connected to the first joint component for selectively engaging with or separating from the second joint component. The joint mechanism facilitates folding or unfolding the supporting device. The present invention further relates to the supporting device with the joint mechanism.