Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
  • A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
  • A47C7/62—Accessories for chairs
  • A47C7/66—Means to protect against weather
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
  • A47D15/00—Accessories for children's furniture, e.g. safety belts or baby-bottle holders

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• the invention pertains to the field of retractable canopies.
• the invention is a type of retractable canopy that is particularly adaptable for use on automobile infant seats, bicycle infant seats, and infant hand carriers.
• the Staroste patent discloses a sun protection consisting of three frame type supporting beams which are covered with fabric.
• the sun protection is mounted on a deck chair or the like and can be adjusted at various angles to provide maximum protection from the sun.
• the Anderson patent discloses a one piece sun shield assembly. The assembly is designed for detachable attachment to an infant's seat.
• the Perego patent discloses a foldable baby carriage. The carriage includes a fabric forming a closed top or parasol which overhangs the seat portion to provide a shade or covering.
• the invention consists of a retractable canopy that is easily attached to infant seats such as automobile infant seats, bicycle infant seats, and infant hand carriers.
• the canopy is comprised of two canopy support members where each member is comprised of a horizontal side and two contiguous vertical sides extending in a downwardly direction.
• the support members are constructed of metal or plastic and are enclosed by a canopy cover constructed of flexible material such as cloth or plastic.
• the common vertical sides of each canopy support member are pivotally joined by a retained pin such as a bolt and nut combination that also secures a clamp.
• the clamp is used to attach the canopy to the frame structure of the infant seat.
• FIGURE 1 is perspective view of the retractable canopy attached to an infant car seat.
• FIGURE 2 is a plan view of snap-on type of canopy cover-to-canopy frame member attaching device.
• FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of an alternate domed-head split-stem canopy cover-to-canopy frame member attaching device.
• FIGURE 4 is a perspective view of a snap-on clamp attached to the canopy frame members for attaching to an infant seat having a tubular frame structure.
• FIGURE 5 is a perspective view of an alternate bolt-on clamp attached to the canopy frame member for attaching to an infant seat having a flat frame structure.
• FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of the retractable canopy attached to an infant hand carrier.
• FIGURE 7 is a perspective view of a general layout of a canopy cover.
• the best mode for carrying out the invention of the retractable canopy 1 is described in terms of its adaptability to an infant automobile seat 20 and an infant hand carrier 30.
• the infant automobile seat and infant hand carrier are illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 6 respectfully.
• the retractable canopy 1 is comprised of four major elements: a first support member 2; a second support member 3; a clamping device 10 or 12 and a canopy cover 5.
• the first member 2 and second member 3 are identical elements having flat or curved upper horizontal sides and two contiguous vertical sides 2a, 3a and 2b, 3b extending downwardly. Additionally, each vertical side has a corresponding hole located at point 4a and 4b as shown in FIGURE 1.
• vertical member sets 2a and 3a, and 2b and 3b are connected at point 4a and 4b respectively by a retained pin such as a conventional bolt and nut combination which also pivotally secures the non-clamping end of the clamp 10 or 12.
• the free end of the clamp is used to attach the canopy 1 to the frame structure of the infant seat 20 or 30.
• Clamp 10 is a snap-on clamp for attaching to an infant seat having a tubular frame structure 21.
• Clamp 12 is a bolt-on type clamp for attaching to an infant seat having a flat frame structure 31.
• the snap-on clamp 10 may be of the vertical type or the clamping section may be displaced from the fastening section by 90 degrees.
• FIGURES 4 and 5 The details of the clamps 10 and 12 are shown in FIGURES 4 and 5 respectively while the attachment of the canopy 1 to the infant seat 30 or 30 is shown in FIGURES 1 and 6 respectfully.
• the pivot allows the two support members 2 and 3 to be moved from a fully extended position to a fully retracted position or any in between position.
• the support members 2 and 3 are shown in their fully extended positions in FIGURES 1 and 6.
• the canopy cover 5 is of a one-piece construction and is typically designed as shown in the perspective lay-out of FIGURE 7. The design allows the cover 5 to fit over and be supported by the horizontal sections of support members 2 and 3.
• the cover 5 is attached to the members 2 or 3 by a combination of mechanical fasteners and stringties 7.
• the string-ties are attached through pairs of eyelets 5a located along each side of the upper portion of support member 2 and 3.
• the mechanical fasteners include conventional male-female snap-on fasteners 6, as shown in FIGURE 2; or domed-head split stem fasteners 8 as shown in FIGURE 3. Either type of fastener allows the canopy cover 5 to be easily removed when or if an occasional maintenance action is required.
• the canopy cover 5 is made of flexible material such as cloth or plastic so that it can be easily moved from a fully extended position to a fully retracted position.
• the canopy cover 5 is also designed with front flaps 5b, side flaps 5c and back flap 5d, as best shown in FIGURE 1, to provide the seated infant with additional front and side shielding.

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  • 1980-12-18 AU AU72230/81A patent/AU7223081A/en not_active Abandoned
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• 1981
  • 1981-11-02 WO PCT/US1981/001470 patent/WO1982001985A1/en not_active Ceased
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