Universal floatation child safety seat
US6412865B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2029/043
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A universal floatable child safety seat for holding a child weighing generally between 10 pounds and 40 pounds so that the child is protected from injury in the event of sudden movements in both an automotive environment and a marine environment. The floatable child safety seat remains afloat in the water in the event of an emergency on board a water craft so that the head of the child remains above water level. The floatable child safety seat includes a safety seat that meets automotive code requirements for protecting children. The floatable child safety seat includes a mostly molded plastic support structure that includes a cradle that is secured to a base member. The base member defines a planar surface that is compatible with placing the floatable child safety seat either on the surface of a seat of a motor vehicle or on the surface of a water craft. Floatation is achieved by attaching floatation material in various area of the floatable portions of the child safety seat so that the child is maintained afloat in water with the head of the child positioned above water level. Alternatively, portions of the plastic cradle form hollow compartments to provide floatability. Ballast …
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