Entertainment device with mode indicator

US8992283B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8992283-B2
Application numberUS-84789607-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateAug 30, 2007
Priority dateMay 1, 2003
Publication dateMar 31, 2015
Grant dateMar 31, 2015

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This present invention relates generally to an infant seat and, in particular, to an infant seat that provides a stable, enhanced seating position for an infant and includes a sensory stimulus unit with a slide switch that, when actuated, effectuates a change in visual appearance of the stimulus unit and a corresponding change in the sensory output.

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We claim: 1. A control device for an entertainment unit mounted on a frame of an infant seat, the control device comprising: an engagement portion coupling the control device and the entertainment unit to the frame of the infant seat in proximity to a infant receiving portion of the infant seat, the control device facing away from the infant receiving portion; an output generator configured to produce a plurality of output modes including at least a first output mode and a secon…

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What does patent US8992283B2 cover?
This present invention relates generally to an infant seat and, in particular, to an infant seat that provides a stable, enhanced seating position for an infant and includes a sensory stimulus unit with a slide switch that, when actuated, effectuates a change in visual appearance of the stimulus unit and a corresponding change in the sensory output.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Piwko Jr Robert D, Rhein John F, Kane Michael Thomas, and 1 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A47D13/107. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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