IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0977470
(2010-12-23)
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등록번호 |
US-8357054
(2013-01-22)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Myers, Peter J.
- Sejnowski, Joseph P.
- Yaschur, Jeff
- Mussig, Bill
- Nelsen, Dan
- Barron, Traci J.
- Carl, Ross G.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
8 인용 특허 :
102 |
초록
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A child entertainment apparatus is convertible between a swing mode and a jumper mode. An example apparatus includes a frame, and a seat. The seat is coupled to the frame by a substantially rigid support when the apparatus is in the swing mode, and the seat is coupled to the frame through a substant
A child entertainment apparatus is convertible between a swing mode and a jumper mode. An example apparatus includes a frame, and a seat. The seat is coupled to the frame by a substantially rigid support when the apparatus is in the swing mode, and the seat is coupled to the frame through a substantially flexible support when the apparatus is in the jumper mode.
대표청구항
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1. A convertible child entertainment apparatus comprising: a frame; and a seat, the seat being coupled to the frame by a substantially rigid support when the apparatus is in a swing mode, and the seat being coupled to the frame through a substantially flexible support when the apparatus is in a jump
1. A convertible child entertainment apparatus comprising: a frame; and a seat, the seat being coupled to the frame by a substantially rigid support when the apparatus is in a swing mode, and the seat being coupled to the frame through a substantially flexible support when the apparatus is in a jumper mode; wherein the substantially rigid support includes a substantially rigid section, a substantially flexible section, and an at least partially releasable bypass connector, such that when the bypass connector is not removed, the substantially rigid section of the substantially rigid support is coupled to the frame through the bypass connector, and such that when the bypass connector is at least partially removed, the substantially rigid section of the substantially rigid support is coupled to the frame through the substantially flexible section. 2. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the substantially flexible member is integral to the substantially rigid support. 3. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the substantially rigid support is convertible to the substantially flexible arm. 4. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the seat further comprises a shell and a seat bottom, the seat bottom being movable between a feet forward position and a feet down position. 5. An apparatus as defined in claim 4, wherein the seat defines leg openings, and wherein the leg openings are substantially covered by the seat bottom when in the feet forward position, and substantially uncovered by the seat bottom when in the feet down position. 6. An apparatus as defined in claim 5, wherein the seat is at least partially covered by a fabric covering, and wherein the fabric covering defines at least a portion of the leg openings. 7. An apparatus as defined in claim 5, wherein the seat bottom comprises a first seat bottom and a second seat bottom, wherein the second seat bottom is movable to overlap the first seat bottom when the first seat bottom is in the feet forward position and the second seat bottom is in a feet forward position, and to substantially uncover the leg openings when the first seat bottom is in the feet down position and the second seat bottom is in a feet down position. 8. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the at least a portion of the seat is adjustable between an upright position and a reclining position. 9. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, further comprising a swing motor coupled to the substantially rigid arm to swing the seat when the apparatus is in a swing mode. 10. An apparatus as defined in claim 9 further comprising a switch in circuit with the swing motor and positioned to interact with the apparatus to disable the swing motor when the apparatus is in the jumper mode. 11. An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the seat comprises a frame and a cover secured to the frame, the cover including a seat bottom defining leg openings, a seat back and a flap, the flap being releasably securable to the seat to cover the leg openings and being releasably securable to the seat back to expose the leg openings. 12. A convertible child entertainment apparatus comprising: a frame; a seat; and means for suspending the seat from the frame, the suspending means having a first mode wherein the seat is suspended for operation as a swing and a second mode wherein the seat is suspended for operation as a jumper; wherein the suspending means includes a substantially rigid section, a substantially flexible section, and an at least partially releasable bypass connector, such that when the bypass connector is not removed, the substantially rigid section of the suspending means is coupled to the frame through the bypass connector, and such that when the bypass connector is at least partially removed, the substantially rigid section of the suspending means is coupled to the frame through the substantially flexible section. 13. An apparatus as defined in claim 12, further comprising a motor to impart swinging motion to the seat. 14. An apparatus as defined in claim 12, further comprising a switch in circuit with the motor and positioned to interact with the suspending means to disable the swing motor when the suspending means is in the second mode. 15. An apparatus as defined in claim 12, wherein the seat is convertible between a feet forward position and a feet down position. 16. An apparatus as defined in claim 12, wherein the seat further comprises: a shell; and a seat bottom pivotably coupled to the shell to convert the seat between the feet forward position and the feet down position. 17. An apparatus comprising: a frame; a substantially rigid support; and a convertible seat having a first mode wherein leg holes in a bottom of the seat are exposed to receive legs of a child and a second mode wherein the leg holes are covered; wherein the substantially rigid support includes a substantially rigid section, a substantially flexible section, and an at least partially releasable bypass connector, such that when the bypass connector is not removed, the substantially rigid section of the substantially rigid support is coupled to the frame through the bypass connector, and such that when the bypass connector is at least partially removed, the substantially rigid section of the substantially rigid support is coupled to the frame through the substantially flexible section. 18. An apparatus comprising: a flame; a swing seat assembly comprising: a swing seat; and at least one substantially rigid support arm having a free end to selectively suspend the swing seat assembly from the frame for swinging movement; and a jumper seat assembly comprising: a jumper seat; and a plurality of substantially flexible supports to suspend the jumper seat from the frame; wherein the substantially rigid support includes a substantially rigid section, a substantially flexible section, and an at least partially releasable bypass connector, such that when the bypass connector is not removed, the substantially rigid section of the substantially rigid support is coupled to the frame through the bypass connector, and such that when the bypass connector is at least partially removed, the substantially rigid section of the substantially rigid support is coupled to the frame through the substantially flexible section. 19. An apparatus as defined in claim 18, wherein the frame includes a housing and a pivotable hub supported by the housing, the hub defining a receptacle to receive the free end of the at least one support arm. 20. An apparatus as defined in claim 18, wherein the frame includes a plurality of receptacles to releasably secure the plurality of flexible supports to the frame. 21. An apparatus as defined in claim 18, wherein the plurality of receptacles include a first set of receptacles at a first height on the frame and a second set of receptacles on a second height of the frame to enable releasable securement of the jumper seat to the frame at the first or second heights. 22. An apparatus as defined in claim 18, wherein the swing seat assembly includes a plurality of receptacles to releasably secure the plurality of flexible supports to the swing seat assembly. 23. An apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the substantially rigid support is positioned to selectively deactivate the substantially flexible support when the apparatus is in the swing mode. 24. An apparatus as defined in claim 23, wherein the substantially rigid support is movable between a released position and a secured position to convert the apparatus between the swing and jumper modes. 25. An apparatus as defined in claim 23, wherein the substantially rigid support is pivotable relative to the substantially flexible support. 26. An apparatus as defined in claim 23, wherein the jumper mode permits the seat to bounce relative to the frame, and wherein the swing mode suspends the seat at a fixed height.
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