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US 9,788,662 B1Granted
Multi-functional infant, baby, and toddler seating system
OwnerStephen Mark Hollett, Lisa Elaine Hollettinventors
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Abstract
A multi-functional infant, baby and toddler seating system characterized by two complementary components that can be used separately, yet simultaneously, for distinctly different infant, baby and toddler seating purposes, or the individual, but complementary components can be used uniquely together for yet another distinctly different means of seating babies and toddlers during meal time or other seating needs.
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A multi-functional infant, baby and toddler seating system comprising:
- (a) a support structure stand, including:
- (i) a base for placement on a floor or ground surface,
- (ii) at least one integral riser extending upward from the base,
- (iii) a substantially horizontal support platform forming a shelf having a periphery,
- (iv) at least one barrier element arranged at an elevation above the shelf, wherein a containment area is defined by the support platform and the peripheral barrier elements such that the containment area has sides defined by the at least one barrier element, a bottom defined by the shelf formed by the support platform, and an open top, and
- (v) a first interlocking structure, integral with or rigidly attached to, but distinct from, one or more of the at least one integral riser, the support platform, and the at least one barrier element;
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- (b) a seat assembly, including:
- (i) a frame, a seat and a backrest, and
- (ii) a second interlocking structure, integral with or rigidly attached to one or more of the frame, seat, and backrest, and adapted to engage and connect securely with the first interlocking structure;
- (c) wherein, in a first state of use:
- (i) the seat assembly is installed on the support platform in the containment area of the support structure stand, thereby functioning as a highchair, such that the seat assembly rests on, and is supported by, the support platform and is restrained from being dislodged by the at least one barrier element,
- (ii) the first and second interlocking structures are securely fastened together to retain the seat assembly on the support platform and in the containment area, and
- (iii) the seat assembly is adapted to receive a baby or toddler therein;
- (d) wherein, in a second state of use:
- (i) the first and second interlocking structures are unfastened from one another and the seat assembly is removed from the support structure stand,
- (ii) an infant carrier is disposed in the containment area such that the infant carrier rests on, and is supported by, the support platform and is restrained from being dislodged by the at least one barrier element, and
- (iii) the infant carrier is adapted to receive an infant therein;
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- (e) wherein, in a third state of use:
- (i) the first and second interlocking structures are unfastened from one another and the seat assembly is removed from the support structure stand,
- (ii) the seat assembly is placed on a restaurant booth seat surface or adult-height dining chair, and
- (iii) while placed on the restaurant booth seat surface or adult-height dining chair, the seat assembly is adapted to receive a baby or toddler therein.
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A multi-functional infant, baby and toddler seating system comprising:
- (a) a support structure stand, including:
- (i) a base for placement on a floor or ground surface,
- (ii) at least one integral riser extending upward from the base,
- (iii) a substantially horizontal support platform having a periphery,
- (iv) one or more barrier elements arranged to extend around substantially the entirety of the periphery of the platform at an elevation thereabove, wherein a containment area is defined by the support platform and the one or more peripheral barrier elements such that the containment area has sides defined by the one or more peripheral barrier elements, a bottom defined by the support platform, and an open top, and
- (v) a first interlocking structure, integral with or rigidly attached to one or more of the at least one integral riser, the support platform, and the one or more peripheral barrier elements;
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- (b) a seat assembly, including:
- (i) a frame, a seat and a backrest, and
- (ii) a second interlocking structure, integral with or rigidly attached to one or more of the frame, seat, and backrest, and adapted to engage and connect securely with the first interlocking structure;
- (c) wherein, in a first state of use:
- (i) the seat assembly is installed on the support platform in the containment area of the support structure stand, thereby functioning as a highchair, such that the seat assembly rests on, and is supported by, the support platform and is restrained from being dislodged by the one or more barrier elements,
- (ii) the first and second interlocking structures are securely fastened together to retain the seat assembly in the containment area, and
- (iii) the seat assembly is adapted to receive a baby or toddler therein;
- (d) wherein, in a second state of use:
- (i) the first and second interlocking structures are unfastened from one another and the seat assembly is removed from the support structure stand,
- (ii) an infant carrier is disposed on the support platform in the containment area such that the infant carrier rests on, and is supported by, the support platform and is restrained from being dislodged by the one or more barrier elements, and
- (iii) the infant carrier is adapted to receive an infant therein;
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- (e) wherein, in a third state of use:
- (i) the first and second interlocking structures are unfastened from one another and the seat assembly is removed from the support structure stand,
- (ii) the seat assembly is placed on a restaurant booth seat surface or adult-height dining chair, and
- (iii) while placed on the restaurant booth seat surface or adult-height dining chair, the seat assembly is adapted to receive a baby or toddler therein.
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A multi-functional infant, baby and toddler seating system comprising:
- (a) a support structure stand, including:
- (i) a base for placement on a floor or ground surface,
- (ii) at least one integral riser extending upward from the base,
- (iii) a substantially horizontal support platform,
- (iv) at least one barrier element arranged at an elevation above the support platform, wherein a containment area is defined by the support platform and the one or more barrier element such that the containment area has sides defined by the at least one barrier element, a bottom defined by the support platform, and an open top, and
- (v) a first interlocking structure, integral with or rigidly attached to one or more of the at least one integral riser, the support platform, and the at least one barrier element;
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- (b) a seat assembly, including:
- (i) a frame, a seat and a backrest, and
- (ii) a second interlocking structure, integral with or rigidly attached to one or more of the frame, seat, and backrest, and adapted to engage and connect securely with the first interlocking structure,
- (iii) wherein the frame includes a base having bottom surfaces that are arranged to be substantially horizontally co-planar with each other, and
- (iv) wherein the seat is elevated above the bottom surfaces of the base;
- (c) wherein, in a first state of use:
- (i) the seat assembly is installed on the support platform in the containment area of the support structure stand, thereby functioning as a highchair, such that the seat assembly rests on, and is supported by, the support platform and is restrained from being dislodged by the at least one barrier element and wherein the seat is disposed at the same elevation as a top of the at least one barrier element,
- (ii) the first and second interlocking structures are securely fastened together to retain the seat assembly in the containment area, and
- (iii) the seat assembly is adapted to receive a baby or toddler therein;
- (d) wherein, in a second state of use:
- (i) the first and second interlocking structures are unfastened from one another and the seat assembly is removed from the support structure stand,
- (ii) an infant carrier is disposed on the support platform in the containment area such that the infant carrier rests on, and is supported by, the support platform and is restrained from being dislodged by the at least one barrier element, and
- (iii) the infant carrier is adapted to receive an infant therein;
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- (e) wherein, in a third state of use:
- (i) the first and second interlocking structures are unfastened from one another and the seat assembly is removed from the support structure stand,
- (ii) the seat assembly is placed on a restaurant booth seat surface or adult-height dining chair, and
- (iii) while placed on the restaurant booth seat surface or adult-height dining chair, the seat assembly is adapted to receive a baby or toddler therein.
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