No tip booster seat strap

Abstract

A child safety device for preventing a child from tipping a booster seat backwards, incorporates a strap operatively configured to prevent a child from lifting his or her legs high enough to push off a table or counter; and a mounting element to affix the strap to a booster seat, wherein the strap is operatively positioned relative to the legs of the child to thereby prevent the child from lifting his or her legs. The device may also be formed as part of a child booster seat or a high chair.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 784606, filed Dec. 24, 2018, the entire contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference.PRIOR ART REVIEWED[0002]A patent search was conducted and revealed the following prior patents and published applications. We have concluded that there do not appear to be any prior inventions that incorporate all the features of the embodiments of our invention.[0003]U.S. Pat. No. 2,610,670[0004]U.S. Pat. No. 4,750,478[0005]U.S. Pat. No. 6,938,623[0006]US Publication No. 2005 / 0156394 A1[0007]US Publication No. 2006 / 0071536 A1[0008]US Publication No. 2017 / 0021849 A1FIELD OF INVENTION[0009]Certain embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to, preventing injury to a child caused by the child using their feet to push off of a table or counter and tipping the adult chair that a booster seat is attached to backwards.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0010]When c...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent is about a special seat belt for children that prevents them from lifting their legs high enough to tip over a table or counter. It is designed to lie across the child's knees or lower thighs and is adjustable to fit different children. The seat belt stops the child from using their legs to push off the table and ensures their safety.

Problems solved by technology

This is a common accident and can cause serious injury and even death.

However, many of the descriptions indicated the potential for a serious injury or even death.

The booster seat hazards that were identified include restraint / attachment problems, seat-related issues, tray related issues, booster seat design problems, and stability-related issues.

Some of these incidents resulted from the child pushing back from the table or counter.

Among the identified incidents is stability and tip related hazards.

Addressing the stability of the booster seat while attached to an adult chair is difficult in a standard for booster seats because stability is dependent on the adult chair.

Despite the tip hazard, there is currently no standard for the booster seat to prevent a child from tipping the chair.

It is unrealistic to assume that a parent or caregiver can prevent a child from pushing away from the table 100% of the time.

It is unrealistic for a parent or caregiver to be next to them and prevent them from pushing away at all times, especially when they have other kids or chores to attend to.

Issues related to booster seat safety are readily apparent online.

Most describe instances where a child uses his or her legs to push away from a table, causing the chair to tip over and injury to occur.

These parents are looking for a way to ensure the safety of their children and express dismay that there are no products or solutions available.

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