GB2480809A - Child's booster seat convertible into a piece of luggage - Google Patents

Child's booster seat convertible into a piece of luggage Download PDF

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GB2480809A
GB2480809A GB1009016A GB201009016A GB2480809A GB 2480809 A GB2480809 A GB 2480809A GB 1009016 A GB1009016 A GB 1009016A GB 201009016 A GB201009016 A GB 201009016A GB 2480809 A GB2480809 A GB 2480809A
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Susan Darlington Tudor Smith
Bertrand Daniel Fayn
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D1/00—Children's chairs
    • A47D1/02—Foldable chairs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C5/03—Suitcases
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C5/14—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage with built-in rolling means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C9/00—Purses, Luggage or bags convertible into objects for other use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C4/00—Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs
    • A47C4/52—Trunk chairs, i.e. chairs collapsible to self contained carrying case, e.g. trunk shape
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/24—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
    • B60N2/26—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles for children
    • B60N2/28—Seats readily mountable on, and dismountable from, existing seats or other parts of the vehicle
    • B60N2/2866—Seats readily mountable on, and dismountable from, existing seats or other parts of the vehicle booster cushions, e.g. to lift a child to allow proper use of the conventional safety belts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C9/00—Purses, Luggage or bags convertible into objects for other use
    • A45C2009/007—Purses, Luggage or bags convertible into objects for other use into other hand or travelling articles

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  • Child & Adolescent Psychology (AREA)
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  • Purses, Travelling Bags, Baskets, Or Suitcases (AREA)

Abstract

This invention relates to a child's vehicle booster cushion which transforms to a piece of preferably pull along luggage. As a booster seat it preferably conforms to international vehicle safety standards. The booster seat is preferably provided with retractable arm rests 2 under which an adult vehicle seat belt may be placed. The retractable arm rests may be locked in extended and closed positions. There may be provided a telescopic handle 1 which may close flush with the top of the luggage and which is used to pull the luggage that is preferably provided with wheels. The device tnav also be suitable for use during a flight and may conform to airline hand luggage regulations.

Description

INTELLECTUAL
. .... PROPERTY OFFICE Application No. GB 1009016.5 RTM Date:23 September 2010 The following terms are registered trademarks and should be read as such wherever they occur in this document: Seatcase Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office www.ipo.gov.uk Titlel The SeatCase.
Description
This invention relates to an elegant piece of pull along luggage fitted as a suitcase, which conforms to airline specifications as a flight hand luggage, and, to a child's vehicle booster cushion, which conforms to international safety standards.
Carrying a booster cushion when travelling is not very easy to manage: When travelling in a vehicle with a child aged between 4-12 years old, up to 150cm tall and weighing over 22kg, it is an European Union safety requirement that the child is seated on a booster cushion, restrained by the vehicles built-in adult seat belts.
* When travelling by air, a booster cushion can be required for the child for the journey to the airport if it is done by car, coach or taxi. In the same way, a booster cushion can be required at the destination.
* Some airlines companies restrict the carry-on of one hand luggage per person. Therefore, most of the time, preference for children is to take an usable piece of hand luggage. When no luggage restrictions apply, and choice has been made to bring their own booster cushion, it must be carried by the adults for each appropriate child, in addition to their own hand luggage.
* When hiring a car, a booster cushion is an additional expense, each time. Many taxi firms will not transport a child without appropriate safety systems, forcing the purchase of a booster seat. Furthermore in some areas of the world no suitable booster cushions are available.
This often results in the adult carrying a booster cushion for each appropriate child in addition to any other luggages, in any travelling situation or, in bringing extra expenses with the purchase or rent of booster cushion.
The SeatCase can solve all these constraints: * By allowing the children travelling by vehicle, to arrive safely seated on their SeatCase at the airport.
* Once at the airport for departure, children can pull their SeatCase like any normal wheel hand luggage until they get into the plane.
* Children can keep and enjoy any required items with them for their time at the airport and during the journey by having the SeatCase all the time with them.
* Upon arrival, they can immediately use the SeatCase in the vehicle for the onward and any subsequent journey.
The various outside finishes, make a sleek pull along case, that is a desirable item for any member of an image conscious travelling family.
Features It's uniqueness lies in the following areas: * II is one single item, not requiring additions.
* II can be pulled, by adult or child.
* It is designed for travel.
* It is for use as hand luggage by the adult or child.
* It is designed for airline and international travel.
* It meets all current and planned vehicle (car, bus, coach, taxi, etc.) child booster cushion safety legislation.
* It meets all current and planned flight pull along hand luggage regulation, including size and weight limits.
* It conforms to international and EU standards like UN ECE 44.03 and 44.04.
* It has retractable arm rests which restrain the adult seat belts, whether left or right hand fixing.
* The booster seat cushion seat belt restraints, retract, leaving a smooth surface view.
* It can incorporate any current and planned standard vehicle fixing systems.
* It is an elegantly styled piece of luggage usable by all the family.
* It is made from a strong, light weight moulded plastic material.
* It has a comfortable cushionable surface, for seating the child on the booster cushion.
* It has a locking telescopic pulling handle, and free running wheels which make it easily transported by a child or adult as a suitcase.
Drawings The above mentioned features and other features of this invention and the manner of obtaining them may become more apparent when the Description and Claims are read in conjunction with the following drawings in which: Figure 1 Is a front face view of the SeatCase as a pull along case, resting in the stable upright position.
1. The telescopic pulling handle is shown partly extended.
2. The shading indicates the subtle shaping, and comfortable cushioning of that area of the front side to ensure comfortable seating of the child, when the SeatCase is used as a booster cushion.
3. The arm rests are retracted and locked to be flush with the surface.
4. The overall size conforms to the airline hand luggage regulations.
Figure 2 Ts a rear face view of the SeatCase as a pull along case resting in the stable upright position.
1. The Telescopic pulling handle is shown retracted and locked to be flush with the surface.
2. The free running wheels are visible.
Figure 3 Is a side view of the SeatCase as a pull along case resting in the upright position.
1. The telescopic pulling handle is shown extended.
2. The arm rests are retracted to be flush with the front surface of the case.
3. The base of the arm rests are in line with the wheels, to enable a stable upright position.
4. The opening of the case, around both sides and top, of the case.
Figure 4 Ts a view of the case, showing that it opens as a suitcase.
1. 2 raised internal areas to accommodate the retracting arm rests.
Figure 5 Is a base view of the SeatCase as a booster cushion, resting on it's rear face.
1. The telescopic arm rests are extended and locked, for use as an adult seat belt restraint.
2. The hinging allowing the case to open.
3. The free running wheels are visible.
Figure 6 Is a side view of the SeatCase as a booster seat resting on it's rear face.
1. The telescopic arm rests are extended and locked, for use as an adult seat belt restraint.
2. The telescopic arm rests are level with the base wheels.
3. The opening of the case runs from the hinged base, along the sides and top.
4. The handle is completely retracted and locked to be flush with the surface.
5. Comfortable cushioned area.
6. A handle for carrying.

Claims (34)

  1. Claims 1. The SeatCase is a desirable piece of international flight hand luggage, and also a child's international vehicle booster cushion.
  2. 2. The SeatCase is shaped to be a sleek elegant piece of pull along hand luggage and a comfortable child's booster cushion.
  3. 3. The SeatCase can conform to all airline hand luggage regulations.
  4. 4. The SeatCase can conform to all international current and plannedsafety regulations, with regard to safe transportation of children in a vehicle, and including UN ECE 44.03 and 44.04 standards.
  5. 5. The SeatCase booster cushion is designed for the use of children from 4 to 12 years.
  6. 6. The SeatCase booster cushion is designed is designed for use of a child up to l5Ocm's.
  7. 7. The SeatCase can incorporate any current and planned standard vehicle fixing system.
  8. 8. The SeatCase is designed for ownership and use as a piece of luggage, by Adults.
  9. 9. The SeatCase is designed for use as a piece of luggage by children.
  10. 10. The SeatCase is designed to open as a suitcase.
  11. 11. The SeatCase interior has various fittings as a suitcase.
  12. 12. The SeatCase will have a hinged opening.
  13. 13. The SeatCase will have a method of fastening and locking, as a case.
  14. 14. The SeatCase will be made from a strong robust but light weight moulded plastic.
  15. 15. The SeatCase is designed for use as a child's booster cushion.
  16. 16. The SeatCase as a booster cushion will have a comfortable cushioned area, for the child's comfort.
  17. 17. The SeatCase is designed to take the weight of a child from 22kg upwards.
  18. 18. The SeatCase can be finished with various colours and designs.
  19. 19. The SeatCase can be covered in various fabrics.
  20. 20. The SeatCase includes retractable arm rests.
  21. 21. The retractable arm rests close flush with the surface of the luggage.
  22. 22. The retractable arm rests lock in the closed position.
  23. 23. The arm rests extend to an open position.
  24. 24. The extendible arm rests lock in the open position.
  25. 25. A vehicle adult seat belt is tucked under either the left or right locked extended arm rests.
  26. 26. The SeatCase has a handle for pulling, which is telescopic.
  27. 27. The SeatCase's telescopic handle locks at various lengths.
  28. 28. The SeatCase's telescopic handle closes flush with the top of the case.
  29. 29. The SeatCase has wheels at the base of the case.
  30. 30. The SeatCase is pulled by the telescopic handle.
  31. 31. The SeatCase is pulled by the telescopic handle and runs on the wheels.
  32. 32. Parts of the SeatCase base are level with the wheels, to allow a stable upright positioning.
  33. 33. The SeatCase can have outside pockets for transport of laptop computer, travel documents etc.
  34. 34. The SeatCase has a handle on the side for carrying as luggage.
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GB2495519A (en) * 2011-10-12 2013-04-17 Andrew Terry An item of luggage that is convertible into a booster seat
WO2015081054A1 (en) * 2013-11-27 2015-06-04 B/E Aerospace, Inc. Carry-on passenger seat

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GB2262511A (en) * 1991-12-06 1993-06-23 Derrick John Martin Barker Container/seat combinations
DE19738022A1 (en) * 1996-12-06 1998-06-10 Horst Waldig Child booster seat for car, etc., with integral satchel
WO2006030243A2 (en) * 2004-09-14 2006-03-23 Equipbaby Limited Improvements in or relating to child seats
US20060226636A1 (en) * 2005-03-31 2006-10-12 Wilson Zachary C Transportable child booster seat/carrying bag
US20070241596A1 (en) * 2006-04-13 2007-10-18 Amsafe Commercial Products Child travel restraint system
GB2442196A (en) * 2006-09-27 2008-04-02 Kate Connell-Wynne Rucksack usable as a childs booster seat

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GB2262511A (en) * 1991-12-06 1993-06-23 Derrick John Martin Barker Container/seat combinations
DE19738022A1 (en) * 1996-12-06 1998-06-10 Horst Waldig Child booster seat for car, etc., with integral satchel
WO2006030243A2 (en) * 2004-09-14 2006-03-23 Equipbaby Limited Improvements in or relating to child seats
US20060226636A1 (en) * 2005-03-31 2006-10-12 Wilson Zachary C Transportable child booster seat/carrying bag
US20070241596A1 (en) * 2006-04-13 2007-10-18 Amsafe Commercial Products Child travel restraint system
GB2442196A (en) * 2006-09-27 2008-04-02 Kate Connell-Wynne Rucksack usable as a childs booster seat

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GB2495519A (en) * 2011-10-12 2013-04-17 Andrew Terry An item of luggage that is convertible into a booster seat
GB2495519B (en) * 2011-10-12 2013-09-18 Andrew Terry An item of luggage
WO2015081054A1 (en) * 2013-11-27 2015-06-04 B/E Aerospace, Inc. Carry-on passenger seat
US9340292B2 (en) 2013-11-27 2016-05-17 B/E Aerospace, Inc. Carry-on passenger seat

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