Orbit Baby, Inc. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130015691 | MAGNETIC BUCKLE RETENTION SYSTEMAANM FENG; Alan C. Y.AACI Mountain ViewAAST CAAACO USAAGP FENG; Alan C. Y. Mountain View CA USAANM Leung; Albert H.AACI FremontAAST CAAACO USAAGP Leung; Albert H. Fremont CA USAANM Leys; Colter P.AACI Salt Lake CityAAST UTAACO USAAGP Leys; Colter P. Salt Lake City UT US - A magnetic buckle retention system is provided including magnetic material placed along the side and/or bottom portions of a child seat. The magnetic material is adapted to attract a component of the child seat's belt harness, such as a tongue, a buckle and/or a belt. When the child seat's belt harness is in an unfastened configuration, a tongue, buckle, and/or belt portion of the belt harness may be held in place by the magnetic material at the positions described above, thus reducing the likelihood of the belt harness components interfering with the ingress and/or egress of a child seat occupant. | 01-17-2013 |
20120267925 | MODULAR CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM - A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base. | 10-25-2012 |
20110115264 | CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS - Improvements for child restraint systems are directed specifically to the covers, handles, and harnesses thereof. A child restraint cover is readily removed without having to detach the harness from the seat. A soft and semi rigid child restraint handle includes members that are tied together in a crossover fashion. Another handle of the invention spans above the restraint in a head to foot direction. A further handle design includes dual integrated handles. 5-point and 7-point harnesses that do not require threading a child's limbs through harness loops are also provided. A harness height adjuster is also described. | 05-19-2011 |
20110074195 | ACTIVELY SECURABLE BASE FOR A MODULAR CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM - A child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a seat portion and a base. The base secures the child restraint system to a vehicle seat with a vehicle restraint such as a seat belt or a LATCH system. The base both engages the vehicle restraint and includes a force-multiplying mechanism for tensioning the vehicle restraint. Tensioning the vehicle restraint secures the base by forcing the base against the vehicle seat. An embodiment of the base includes a platform configured to rest on the vehicle seat, an upright member joined to the platform, and a tensioning device, including a force-multiplying mechanism, for tensioning the vehicle restraint. | 03-31-2011 |
20100314925 | MODULAR CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM - A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base. | 12-16-2010 |
20100148553 | MODULAR CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM - A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base. | 06-17-2010 |
20090302578 | MULTIPLE INTERFACE STROLLER APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS - An apparatus and method for adding an interface to a stroller is described. The apparatus may include a frame supporting a mounting interface for engaging an interface of the stroller, and first and second interfaces, each operable for receiving a removable seating surface. Such an apparatus may be mounted on the interface of a stroller designed to have a single interface for a seat, thereby providing two interfaces for seats. In another example, an apparatus for adding an interface may include an interface for receiving a removable seating surface and a frame operable for attaching to a stroller and supporting the interface. The apparatus may further include an attachment mechanism for attaching to the frame of the stroller and wheels. Such an apparatus may attach to a stroller designed to have a single interface for a seat, thereby introducing at least one more interface for a second seat. | 12-10-2009 |
20090302556 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR BABY STROLLER - A suspension system for a stroller is described. The suspension system may include a rotating damper mechanism used between a stroller frame and a stroller wheel. In one example, apparatus for providing suspension/damping of a stroller includes a first member attached to a stroller frame, a second member disposed co-axially with the first member and operable to rotate relative to the first member, and at least one elastic member (e.g., urethane) positioned between the first and second members for damping motion (e.g., rotational or translational motion) therebetween. In one example, four elastic members are disposed between the first and second members. | 12-10-2009 |