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Reconfigurable support system for children

a technology for supporting systems and children, applied in the direction of convertible furniture for children, amusements, hairdressers, etc., can solve the problems of increasing the cost of ownership of infants and the problem of storage of devices

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-09-22
MATTEL INC
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[0004]The present invention relates to a reconfigurable support system for children. The support system includes a universal seat and a plurality of base frames such as a toddler seat frame, a high chair frame, an infant seat frame, and a swing frame. The arms of the seat define receptacles that receive members of each frame. A lock mechanism removably secures the seat to each frame. The support system further includes a locator assembly that enables the seat to be coupled to each fra

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Purchasing each device separately is problematic because it significantly increases the costs of ownership of infant support structures that support children in different positions, heights, orientations, etc.
In addition, such separate purchasing creates issues regarding storage of the devices.

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[0039]The terms “support,”“support device,”“seating configuration,”“support assembly,” and “support structure” are used to refer to any frame or support that is configured to provide a support for an object. The terms “infant support,”“infant support device,” and “infant support structure” are used to refer to any frame or support that can be used to support an infant or child in a stationary manner or in a moving manner. Some exemplary infant support structures are swings, bassinets, jumping devices, bouncers, high chairs, rockers, hammocks, etc. The terms “child” and “infant” may be used interchangeably herein.

[0040]FIG. 1 illustrates the reconfigurable support system in accordance with the invention. The system 10 includes a universal seat 100, a plurality of support members or legs 105, a toddler seat frame or toddler frame 110, an infant seat frame or infant frame 115, a swing assembly 120, and an optional tray assembly 125.

[0041]Referring to FIGS. 2A-2C, the seat 100 includes ...

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Abstract

A reconfigurable support system for children a universal seat and a plurality of base frames such as a toddler seat frame, a high chair frame, an infant seat frame, and a swing frame. The arms of the seat define receptacles that receive a portion of each frame. A locator assembly enables the seat to be coupled to each frame in a predetermined orientation. A lock mechanism removably secures the seat to each frame. The support system further includes support legs that selectively connect to the frames and support the frames over a supporting surface.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of and priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 314,766, entitled “RECONFIGURABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN”, filed Mar. 17, 2010, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a reconfigurable support system for children.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]A variety of infant support structures are available for children. These structures include infant seats, high chairs, toddler or booster seats, bouncer seats, swings, etc. Typically, a parent purchases each infant support structure separately because the configuration of each individual device is fixed. Purchasing each device separately is problematic because it significantly increases the costs of ownership of infant support structures that support children in different positions, heights, orientations, etc. In addition, such separ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47D1/00A47D11/00A63G9/00
CPCA47D13/105A47D1/10A47D1/006A47D1/002A47D1/004
Inventor HUNTSBERGER, KURT J.CANNA, JOHN S.DIGNITTI, DANIELLUNDEEN, MICHAEL J.HUTHMAKER, TODD J.
Owner MATTEL INC
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