NO TIP BOOSTER SEAT STRAP

Abstract

A child safety device for preventing a child from tipping a booster seat backwards, incorporates a strap operatively configured to prevent a child from lifting his or her legs high enough to push off a table or counter; and a mounting element to affix the strap to a booster seat, wherein the strap is operatively positioned relative to the legs of the child to thereby prevent the child from lifting his or her legs. The device may also be formed as part of a child booster seat or a high chair.

Claims

1. A child safety device for preventing a child from tipping a booster seat backwards, comprising: a strap operatively configured to prevent a child from lifting his or her legs high enough to push off a table or counter; and a mounting element to affix the strap to a booster seat, wherein the strap is operatively positioned relative to the legs of the child to thereby prevent the child from lifting his or her legs.

2. A child safety device according to claim 1, further comprising: an adjusting element to adjust at least one of a length and a position of the strap.

3. A child safety device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting element is configured to allow removable attachment of the child safety device to be used on a different seat.

4. A child safety device according to claim 3, wherein the mounting element is configured to allow removable attachment of the child safety device to be used on a high chair.

5. A child safety device for preventing a child from tipping a high chair backwards, comprising: a strap operatively configured to prevent a child from lifting his or her legs high enough to push off a table or counter; and a mounting element to affix the strap to a booster seat, wherein the strap is operatively positioned relative to the legs of the child to thereby prevent the child from lifting his or her legs.

6. A child booster seat having a safety device for preventing a child from tipping the seat backwards, comprising: a strap operatively configured to prevent a child from lifting his or her legs high enough to push off a table or counter; and a mounting element to affix the strap to the seat, wherein the strap is operatively positioned relative to the legs of the child to thereby prevent the child from lifting his or her legs.

7. A child booster seat according to claim 6, further comprising: an adjusting element to adjust at least one of a length and a position of the strap.

8. A high chair for a child having a safety device for preventing a child from tipping the seat backwards, comprising: a strap operatively configured to prevent a child from lifting his or her legs high enough to push off a table or counter; and a mounting element to affix the strap to the seat, wherein the strap is operatively positioned relative to the legs of the child to thereby prevent the child from lifting his or her legs.

9. A high chair for a child according to claim 8, further comprising: an adjusting element to adjust at least one of a length and a position of the strap.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The present invention as disclosed and claimed herein is illustrated as follows:

[0022] FIG. 1 depicts all of the individual components of the present invention;

[0023] FIG. 2 depicts the present invention as it is attached to a booster seat used on an adult chair;

[0024] FIG. 3 depicts a child in a booster seat without the present invention lifting their legs and placing their feet against a table or counter;

[0025] FIG. 4 depicts how the present invention will prevent the child's legs from lifting up and placing their feet against a table or counter; and

[0026] FIG. 5 depicts the present invention as a permanent feature of the booster seat.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027] The purpose of the present invention is to help prevent tip related child head injuries that may result when a child is able to raise his/her legs, thus tipping the chair they are in backwards (see FIG. 3). With reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 4 and 5, the present invention consists of an adjustable strap assembly 100 that prevents a child from lifting their legs high enough to get enough leverage to push off a table or counter. The strap is placed over the child's knees or thighs to restrict them from lifting their legs (see FIG. 4). The strap can be affixed to any booster seat or integrated into the booster seat itself as a permanent feature to prevent a child from lifting his or her legs.

[0028] Referring to FIG. 1, the adjustable strap assembly 100 of the present invention consists of two straps 140, buckle 180, slider 160 and two mounting elements 120. Each strap is connected on one side to custom flexible mounting elements 120. As shown in FIG. 2, the mounting elements 120 are affixed to opposite sides of the booster seat using heavy-duty two-sided tape (which allows for removal without damaging the seat). The flexibility of the mounting elements will mold to any curvature the side of a booster seat may have. The two straps 140 will be attached together with the buckle 180. One of the straps will include a slider 160 that can be used to adjust the length so the strap fits tight but comfortably over the child's knees or lower thighs. For installation, a user will only need to attach the mounting elements to opposite sides of the booster seat. The materials that will be used to manufacture the adjustable strap assembly 100 would be selected so as to be easy to clean and water resistant.

[0029] With reference to FIG. 5, the present invention may also be integrated into a new booster seat design as a permanent feature. The booster seat design will include the present invention as a built in strap instead of as an attachment 200.

[0030] Among the other features of the present invention, the adjustable strap assembly may also be used in restaurant settings. This present invention could also be used for high chairs. Variations of the present invention include a strap that may be recoiled, much like a seatbelt; a strap that is built into the booster seat itself and not attached to the side; and a strap that is connected in some other way to the booster seat. Other variations of the invention may include attributes that are designed for use with a high chair; and the use of different materials for the restriction device, such as a bar instead of a strap.

[0031] Although the present invention has been fully described in connection with the preferred embodiment thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be noted that various changes and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. changes and modifications are to be understood as included within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims, unless they depart therefrom.