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Infant support with entertainment device

a technology for supporting seats and infants, applied in child seats, chairs, applications, etc., can solve the problems of burdensome removal and replacement of toy bars, difficult to place infants in seats, and difficult to remove infants from seats

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-02-16
MATTEL INC
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[0007]The present invention solves the problems with, and overcomes the disadvantages of, conventional infant seats. In particular, the present invention relates to an infant seat that has an attached entertainment device that is selectively positionable above the seat.

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With the toy bar in place, it is difficult to place an infant in the seat, and likewise, difficult to remove the infant from the seat.
Removal and replacement of the toy bar can be burdensome, especially when holding an infant.

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[0018]FIGS. 1-6 illustrate one embodiment of an infant support assembly 100. The infant support assembly 100 includes a support frame 110, a seat 240, a suspension assembly 300, and an entertainment device 500.

[0019]The support frame 110 is a generally peripheral frame and includes a ground-engaging base member 112 that is configured to elevate the seat 240 above a supporting surface. An upper portion 114 is coupled to the base member 112 and is configured to support the seat 240 in an inclined position relative to the supporting surface. The upper portion 114 includes a leg support 116 that is coupled above the base member 112 and is configured to support a portion of the seat 240 in a forwardly extended position. The upper portion 114 of the frame 110, including leg support 116, is movable with respect to the ground engaging portion or base 112 to provide a bouncing or rocking motion to soothe the infant positioned in the seat 240.

[0020]A stimulation device 119 may be attached to ...

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Abstract

The present invention provides support assembly having a resilient support frame having a ground engaging portion and an upper portion. The upper portion is moveable with respect to the ground engaging portion. A suspension assembly is coupled to the upper portion of the support frame such that motion of the upper portion imparts motion to the suspension assembly. In another aspect of the invention, the invention includes a seat supported on a resilient support frame having a ground engaging portion and an upper portion moveable with respect to the ground engaging portion. A mobile is coupled to the upper portion such that motion of the upper portion imparts a corresponding motion to the mobile.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to infant support seats, and more particularly to an infant support seat with an attached mobile.[0003]2. Discussion of the Related Art[0004]Conventional infant support seats provide support for infants who are unable to support themselves in an upright position. Typically, the support seats provide some sort of stimulation for the infant in the form of vibration or music. Many infant support seats are also supported by resilient frames that flex under an infant's weight and provide soothing bouncing or rocking motion with the infant in the seat.[0005]Additionally, there are infant seats that incorporate a bar or similar structure that arches over the seat and is configured to suspend toys to stimulate the infant in the seat. Such toy bars are typically removably coupled to opposite sides of the support seat frame. With the toy bar in place, it is difficult to place an infant in the seat, and like...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C7/62A63H33/00B60N2/28
CPCB60N2/2821Y10S297/11
Inventor ASBACH, RONALD M.MAHLSTEDT, CURT JONATHAN
Owner MATTEL INC
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