Chairs and seats – Supplemental seat
Patent
1983-04-20
1985-02-19
Downey, Kenneth
Chairs and seats
Supplemental seat
297216, 297488, 280751, A47C 108
Patent
active
045001359
ABSTRACT:
A baby car seat and protector is disclosed which provides a comfortable car seat for a baby, complete with a conveniently located toy retaining tray-like area, which car seat automatically encloses the baby in a protective cocoon-like structure in the event of a crash to cushion the impact resulting therefrom and to protect the baby from flying glass and other debris. The car seat has a main member which defines a seat-like structure for receiving the baby in the sitting position and supporting the back thereof, with the seat-like structure having a top region and sides which extend forward somewhat around the baby to provide side protection thereto. A second, tray-like member is disposed in front of the baby to define a region for conveniently holding toys and the like. The tray-like member extends to the baby's chest and abdomen, providing a padded tunnel-like region for passage of an automobile seat belt therethrough. The tray-like member is fastened to the main seat structure through a bellows-like structure so that in the event of an impact, the tray-like structure will rotate upward to engage the sides and top of the seat structure to provide a protective enclosure for the baby. In the event of a collision from behind, the tray-like structure will swing upward under its own weight, whereas in the event of a head-on collision, other means are provided to force the tray-like structure to the protective position. While the car seat may be fabricated by various techniques, such as utilizing light weight foams with a protective outer surface, an inflatable structure is preferred as providing ideal cushioning in use and ready storage when not in use.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3713695 (1973-01-01), Von Wimmersperg
patent: 3865433 (1975-02-01), Stafford
patent: 4039225 (1977-08-01), Tomforde
patent: 4436341 (1984-03-01), Converse
Downey Kenneth
Kim-Kee Enterprises
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