# US 8,770,663 B2 · Combination shopping cart and high chair cover with plush character > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,770,663 B2 - Document ID: US8770663B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/561,962 - Filed: 2012-07-30 - Published: 2013-10-10 - Granted: 2014-07-08 - Earliest claimed: 2012-04-04 - Assignees: Infantino, LLC - Applicants: Elizabeth Zack - Inventors: Elizabeth Zack - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8770663B2 ## CPC - B62B 3/1448: {Linings or cushions} - A47C 31/11: for chairs {(for headrests only A47C7/386)} - A47D 15/003: {foldable, e.g. baby mats} - A47D 15/006: {in chairs} - B60N 2/2881: {Upholstery, padded or cushioned members therefor} - B60N 2/60: Removable protective coverings - B62B: HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES (characterised by animal propulsion B62C; propulsion of sledges by driver or engine B62M) - A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS - A47D: FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN (school benches or desks A47B39/00, A47B41/00) - B60N: SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## Abstract Provided is a seat cover for use with a seat, such as a seat of a shopping cart, high chair or the like. The seat includes a front wall, rear wall and a pair of opposed side walls. The seat cover includes a liner having a front panel, a pair of opposed side panels, and a rear panel. The linear is configured to be placeable within the seat such that front panel resides adjacent the seat front wall, the rear panel resides adjacent the seat rear wall, and the pair of opposed side panels reside adjacent respective ones of the pair of opposed seat side walls. The seat cover additionally includes a character connected to the liner and positioned relative to the liner such that when the liner is placed within the seat, the character appears to be seating within the seat. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A seat cover for a seat having a seat bottom, a backrest, a pair of leg openings and a handlebar, the seat cover comprising: a primary panel configured to be selectively engageable with the seat, the primary panel having; a forward panel portion extendable over the handlebars when the primary panel is engaged with the seat; a rear panel portion extendable over the backrest when the primary panel is engaged with the seat; opposed front and back surfaces; and a pair of panel openings extending through the primary panel between the front and back surfaces; a pocket panel coupled to the forward panel portion and overlapping the forward panel portion to define a pocket and a corresponding pocket opening adjacent the front surface of the primary panel; a fastening member coupled to the primary panel and configured to selectively maintain a portion of the primary panel in releasable engagement to the handlebar of the seat; and a plush character coupled to the primary panel; the primary panel, the pocket panel and the plush character being sized and configured such that when the primary panel is releasably engaged to the handlebar, extended over the seat bottom and backrest, the pair of panel openings are aligned with the pair of leg openings, the plush character is disposed adjacent the backrest and the pocket panel is positioned adjacent the handlebar and is generally facing the plush character. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The seat cover recited in claim 1, wherein the pocket panel is formed from a transparent material. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The seat cover recited in claim 1, wherein the pocket is collectively defined by the forward panel portion and the pocket panel. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The seat cover recited in claim 1, wherein the pocket panel is generally rectangular and includes an opposed pair of lateral edges, which are separated from each other by a distance of approximately 5.5 inches, and an opposed pair of longitudinal edges, which are separated from each other by a distance of approximately 4 inches. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The seat cover recited in claim 1, further comprising a closure flap connected to the primary panel and moveable relative to the pocket panel to selectively cover and uncover the pocket opening. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The seat cover recited in claim 1, further comprising a pair of leg flaps coupled to the primary panel adjacent respective ones of the pair of panel openings. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The seat cover recited in claim 1, further comprising a restraint belt coupled to the primary panel, the restraint belt having a pair of end portions selectively engageable with each other to restrain a child within the seat. ### Claim 8 A seat cover for a seat having a seat bottom, a backrest, a pair of leg openings and a handlebar, the seat cover comprising: a primary panel selectively engageable with the seat and having: a forward panel portion extendable over the handlebars when the primary panel is engaged with the seat; a rear panel portion extendable over the backrest when the primary panel is engaged with the seat; and opposed front and back surfaces, the primary panel having a pair of panel openings extending through the primary panel between the front and back surfaces; a pocket panel coupled to the forward panel portion and overlapping the forward panel portion to define a pocket and a corresponding pocket opening adjacent the front surface of the primary panel; a fastening member coupled to the primary panel and configured to selectively maintain a portion of the primary panel in releasable engagement to the handlebar of the seat; and the primary panel and the pocket panel being sized and configured such that when the primary panel is releasably engaged to the handlebar, extended over the seat bottom and backrest, the pair of panel openings are aligned with the pair of leg openings and the pocket panel is positioned adjacent the handlebar. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The seat cover recited in claim 8, wherein the pocket panel is formed from a transparent material. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The seat cover recited in claim 8, wherein the pocket is collectively defined by the forward panel portion and the pocket panel. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The seat cover recited in claim 8, wherein the pocket panel is generally rectangular and includes an opposed pair of lateral edges, which are separated from each other by a distance of approximately 5.5 inches, and an opposed pair of longitudinal edges, which are separated from each other by a distance of approximately 4 inches. ### Claim 12 (depends on 8) The seat cover recited in claim 8, further comprising a closure flap connected to the primary panel and moveable relative to the pocket panel to selectively cover and uncover the pocket opening. ### Claim 13 (depends on 8) The seat cover recited in claim 8, further comprising a pair of leg flaps coupled to the primary panel adjacent respective ones of the pair of angi openings. ### Claim 14 (depends on 8) The seat cover recited in claim 8, further comprising a restraint belt coupled to the primary panel, the restraint belt having a pair of end portions selectively engageable with each other to restrain a child within the seat. ### Claim 15 A multi-function insert adapted for use as a play mat and a seat cover for a seat having a handlebar, a seat bottom, a backrest, and a pair of leg openings, the multifunction insert comprising: a primary panel selectively engageable with the seat and having: a forward panel portion extendable over the handlebars when the primary panel is engaged with the seat; a rear panel portion extendable over the backrest when the primary panel is engaged with the seat; and opposed front and back surfaces, the primary panel having a pair of panel openings extending through the primary panel between the front and back surfaces; a pair of flaps connected to the primary panel adjacent respective ones of the pair of panel openings and moveable relative to the primary panel between respective open and closed positions; a pocket panel coupled to the forward panel portion to define a pocket and a corresponding pocket opening adjacent the front surface of the primary panel; a fastening member coupled to the primary panel and configured to selectively maintain a portion of the primary panel in releasable engagement to the handlebar of the seat; and the primary panel and the pocket panel being sized and configured such that when the primary panel is releasably engaged to the handlebar, extended over the seat bottom and backrest, the pair of panel openings are aligned with the pair of leg openings and the pocket panel is positioned adjacent the handlebar in generally opposed relation to the rear panel portion. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The seat cover recited in claim 15, wherein the pocket panel is formed from a transparent material. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The seat cover recited in claim 15, wherein the pocket is collectively defined by the forward panel portion and the pocket panel. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The seat cover recited in claim 15, wherein the pocket panel is generally rectangular and includes an opposed pair of lateral edges, which are separated from each other by a distance of approximately 5.5 inches, and an opposed pair of longitudinal edges, which are separated from each other by a distance of approximately 4 inches. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The seat cover recited in claim 15, further comprising a closure flap connected to the primary panel and moveable relative to the pocket panel to selectively cover and uncover the pocket opening. ### Claim 20 (depends on 15) The seat cover recited in claim 15, further comprising a restraint belt coupled to the primary panel, the restraint belt having a pair of end portions selectively engageable with each other to restrain a child within the seat.