Booster seat

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2002-02-21

2004-01-27

Cuomo, Peter M. (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Supplemental seat

C297S423190, C297S423200, C297S284110, C297S411320, C297S391000, C297S406000, C297S464000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06682143

ABSTRACT:

The present invention is directed to a booster seat, and more particularly, to a booster seat including at least one of a thigh support, arm rest or head rest.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Booster seats are commonly used to secure a child occupant to a vehicle seat. The booster typically provides a surface upon which the occupant can sit, and may include a belt guide or the like which can receive a vehicle seat belt therethrough to guide the vehicle belt across the occupant in a desired manner. The booster seat may also include various other features to increase the comfort of the occupant.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
One embodiment of the present invention is a booster seat which includes an adjustable thigh support to provide upper thigh support to occupants of various sizes. The booster seat may also include a pair of adjustable arm rests to support the arms of the occupant, as well as an adjustable head rest to support the head of a occupant.


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