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US 10,588,425 · App. 16/004,012 · Granted Mar 17, 2020

Child seat system

Inventor: Angelica Jordan (Dorchester, MA)
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,588,425
App. No.
16/004,012
Granted
Mar 17, 2020
Kind
B1
Abstract

A child seat system which provides adaptable portions capable of being configured in different forms including a car seat, a highchair, a climbing apparatus, and a stroller. The system includes removably attachable major components including a seat assembly, a highchair base assembly, and a stroller base assembly. The system is envisioned to include a number of entertaining and educational features for an occupant such as audio video accessories, a cup holder, and a mirror.

Claims (67)

1. A child seat system, comprising:

a seat assembly comprising:

a pivoting tray assembly;

at least one child restraining strap;

a booster seat;

a pair of side inserts; and,

a pair of vehicle seatbelt apertures;

wherein said seat assembly includes an L-shaped structure having a conjoined rectangular seat section and a seat back section portions;

wherein said seat assembly is removable completely from a highchair base assembly by detaching at least one fastener;

wherein said pair of side inserts are removable;

wherein said seat assembly provides a plurality of sitting heights via a booster seat capable of height adjustment;

wherein said booster seat is sized to fit securely within a rectangular seat aperture portion formed within a center portion of said seat section;

wherein said seat assembly is usable in a stand-alone manner as a car seat device by utilizing a shoulder and crotch strap portion and by routing an existing vehicle seatbelt through a pair of seatbelt apertures formed through opposing side portions of said seat assembly;

wherein said tray assembly is positioned horizontally across a front area of said child, and is pivotal to a vertical side position;

wherein said tray assembly is pivotably affixed to said seat back section, and supported by a tray rest arm on an opposite side;

wherein, said tray assembly is rotatable to a horizontal position where it is to rest upon said tray rest arm;

wherein, said tray assembly is also rotatable to a vertical side position, said tray assembly is retained in said vertical side position via a tray latch portion of a tray restraint arm, said tray restraint arm stationarily affixed to a side portion of said seat back section;

a highchair base assembly comprising:

a step-ladder-shaped structure having a horizontal highchair platform along a top portion;

a plurality of protruding frame members which extend downwardly to support a ladder frame along a front edge;

a pair of highchair wheels along a rear edge portion of said highchair platform,

wherein said pair of highchair wheels are rearwardly located and enable easy transport of said highchair base assembly across a surface;

a plurality of protruding frame members which extend downwardly to support a ladder frame along a front edge; and,

wherein said seat assembly is removably affixed along a top surface of said highchair base assembly;

wherein said highchair platform is envisioned to provide a rigid bottom surface and a padded top surface; and,

wherein said ladder frame includes a plurality of integral horizontal and parallel rungs, acting to provide a climbing activity for said child.

2. The child seat system according to claim 1 , wherein said conjoined rectangular seat section and said seat back section portions comprise foam rubber sections with water-proof vinyl coverings.

3. The child seat system according to claim 1 , wherein said seat assembly is removable completely from said highchair base assembly by detaching at least one fastener or said seat assembly is pivoted rearwardly about a hinged hook-and-loop fastener by detaching only a front hook and loop fastener portion to configure said child seat system for climbing activity.

4. The child seat system according to claim 1 , wherein said seat assembly is removably affixed to said highchair platform portion along a front edge portion via integral corresponding flat hook fastener and flat loop fastener portions and along a rear edge portion via a hinged hook-and-loop fastener.

5. The child seat system according to claim 1 , wherein said tray assembly further comprises:

a first microphone;

at least one cup holder;

at least one audio speaker;

a removable mirror; and,

a personal electronic device holder;

wherein said first microphone, said speaker, and said personal electronic device holder are in electrical and electronic communication with each other to provide a multi-functional audio and video system.

6. The child seat system according to claim 5 , wherein said mirror slides into said tray assembly, acting as a reflecting mirror when in a vertical position, and as a play or feeding surface when in a horizontal position.

7. The child seat system according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of four 360 degree rotation pivotable stroller wheels are provided for support and manual locomotion that are configured to replace said pair of highchair wheels and said ladder frame.

8. The child seat system according to claim 1 , further comprising an eating utensil set including a spoon and fork set, a plate, a cup, and a sippy cup;

wherein said spoon and fork set, said plate, said cup, and said sippy cup each have a text-to-speech conversion circuit.

9. A child seat system, comprising:

a stroller base assembly comprising:

an open-top and generally rectangular fabric enclosure supported along upper edges by a tubular frame;

a pair of pivoting front stroller wheels;

a pair of fixed rear stroller wheels; and,

an operable pushing handle;

wherein said enclosure comprises a flexible waterproof fabric material forming an inner space portion below and in between a pair of seat assemblies;

wherein said seat assemblies rotate 180 degrees so that both seat assemblies are facing one another;

wherein a front of each seat assembly is also provided with a release button to aid in release, rotation, and removal of said respective seat assembly;

wherein said pushing handle and said wheel portions are securely attached to, and supported by the tubular frame;

wherein a sunshade is envisioned to help block harmful ultraviolet light and reduce incoming sun light, as well as protect an occupant from rain, wind, or snow;

wherein a plurality of solar photovoltaic panels is positioned upon said sunshade for purposes of capturing sun rays to produce electricity;

wherein said pushing handle is of a metal tubular construction and associated with said frame via a handle pivot portion;

wherein said pushing handle is capable of pivoting from a rearward to a forward position, thereby allowing a caregiver to move said child seat system in an opposite direction, allowing said caregiver walking behind said child seat system to guide said child seat system along a ground surface; and,

wherein said inner space comprises a removably attachable pedal assembly having at least two pedals and rotating crank portions to provide an exercising means.

10. The child seat system according to claim 9 , wherein said pedal assembly provides a mechanical drive means to said stroller wheels, thereby enabling said child to pedal said child seat system along a surface while being coincidentally motioned by a caregiver using said pushing handle.

11. The child seat system according to claim 9 , wherein said removably attachable pedal assembly is provided for each of said seat assemblies while in a forward-facing position, said forward-facing position is also provided with an outrigger arm and a pivotable wheel to aid in steering of said child seat system.

12. The child seat system according to claim 9 , wherein each of said seat assembles is provided with an attachable mirror to allow said child to see said care provider located adjacent said pushing handle.

13. The child seat system according to claim 9 , wherein a forward-facing surface of said stroller base assembly is provided with two headlight assemblies.

14. The child seat system according to claim 9 , wherein a rear facing surface of said stroller base assembly is provided with a centrally located outrigger standing board to permit said child to stand upon during motion of said stroller base assembly.

15. The child seat system according to claim 9 , wherein said side facing surfaces of said stroller base assembly are provided with a plurality of decorative icons and are each individually physically secured to a retractable cable to allow said child to pull on each said decorative icon.

16. The child seat system according to claim 9 , wherein an upper portion of said pushing handle comprises a cup holder, a GPS tracking device, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

17. The child seat system according to claim 9 , further comprising an eating utensil set comprising a spoon and fork set, a plate, a cup, and a sippy cup, wherein said spoon and fork set, said plate, said cup, and said sippy cup each have a text-to-speech conversion circuit.

18. The child seat system according to claim 9 , further comprising a personal electronic device holder that provides for an audio plug which connects to said GPS tracking device.

19. The child seat system according to claim 9 , further comprising a remote-control device provided to allow for remote control over a propulsion feature of said stroller base assembly;

wherein said remote-control device comprises a GPS receiver having a GPS antenna, a GPS notification screen and a navigation computer.

20. The child seat system according to claim 9 , further comprising a car seat base atop a playpen.

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