Travel seat restraint system

Details Travel seat restraint system Travel seat restraint system

2009-10-05

2011-11-15

Nelson, Jr., Milton (Department: 3636)

Chairs and seats

Supplemental seat

Secured by bottom-back crevice

C297S256160

Reexamination Certificate

active

08056975

ABSTRACT:
A restraint system for a travel seat which includes a frame dimensioned to rest upon a vehicle seat. The frame defines front and rear portions and a center line. An adjustment assembly is coupled to the frame and positioned at a selected one of the front and rear portions of the frame. A strap assembly is connected to the adjustment assembly. The strap assembly has first and second points removably securable to a vehicle anchor and a third point movably secured within the adjustment assembly.

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