Child car seat with enhanced features
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1. child car seat with electronic entertainment features is 297 217 4 297 217 6 herein disclosed comprising an integral sound system with 58 Field of Classification Search 297 217 3 pre recorded sounds or music and a pair of speakers embed 56 297 217 4 217 6 250 1 256 16 See application file for complete search history References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 4 748 972 A 6 1988 Hasegawa 4 979 777 A 12 1990 Takada 4 982 996 A 1 1991 Vottero Fin et al 5 147 109 A 9 1992 Jolly 5 179 447 A 1 1993 Lain 5 464 381 A 11 1995 Wilson 297 250 1 X 5 482 352 A 1 1996 Leal et al 5 624 156 A 4 1997 Leal et al ded in the car seat near the child s head Also a plurality of flashing lights that can be synchronized with the music is provided along a perimeter region Finally a vibrating mechanism in the base of the seat may operate in a synchro nous manner with the music or provide a soothing and com forting effect thereto the child to lull the child to sleep The seat is capable of manual or automatic operation as selected using a front mounted switch control panel or may be con trolled remotely via a handheld wireless controller The car seat is powered by connection to a cigarette lighter socket within the vehicle 13 Claims 4 Drawing Sheets Amy 110 ai RARO U S Patent Aug 30 2011 Sheet 1 of 4 US 8 007 043 B1 NE lr pes 110 1 i pee wee j PUG itera T2. to provide elec trical power via a cigarette lighter adapter thereby utilizing the vehicle s 12 volt electrical system The present invention provides a method of utilizing the apparatus that provides young children multiple activities to amuse them with while traveling in an automobile providing a more enjoyable trip for them and the driver and other pas sengers Further objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like elements are identified with like symbols and in which FIG 1 is a perspective view of a child car seat with enhanced features 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention FIG 2 is a front view of the child car seat with enhanced features 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention US 8 007 043 BI 3 FIG 3 is a section view of the child car seat with enhanced features 10 taken along section line A A see FIG 2 accord ing to a preferred embodiment of the present invention and FIG 4 is an electrical block diagram of the child car seat with enhanced features 10 according to a preferred embodi ment of the present invention DESC
3. vibra tion 34 and illumination 81 effects designed to entertain and or sooth the child 95 while he she occupies the car seat assembly 15 The pushbutton housing 23 is also envisioned to US 8 007 043 BI 7 provide an external interface port 115 capable of establishing digital communication therebetween the control module 28 and various peripheral devices such as computers MP3 play ers and the like thereby enabling downloading of data such as but not limited to music sounds stories operational software and the like It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teach ings of the present invention and only one particular configu ration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope The preferred embodiment of the present invention can be utilized by the common user ina simple and effortless manner with little or no training After initial purchase or acquisition of the apparatus 10 it would be utilized as indicated in FIGS 1 and 2 The method of utilizing the apparatus 10 may be achieved by performing the following steps installing the base portion 20 of the apparatus 10 therewithin a vehicle in a forward facing orientation by routing an existing vehicle seatbelt 120 therethrough the seatbelt tunnel feature 21 of the base portion 20 latching and tightening said vehicle seatbelt 120 in a normal ma
4. 10 The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illus tration and description They are not intended to be exhaus tive or to limit the invention and method of use to the precise forms disclosed Obviously many modifications and varia tions are possible in light of the above teaching The embodi ment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifica tions as are suited to the particular use contemplated It is understood that various omissions or substitutions of equiva lents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient but is intended to cover the application or imple mentation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention What is claimed is 1 A child car seat with enhanced entertainment features comprising 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 65 8 a car seat assembly including a base portion and a seat portion removably attached thereto said base portion including a pushbutton housing attached thereto a plurality of speakers coupled to said seat portion for emitting sounds and vibrations an internal motorized vibration mechanism situated within said base portion for generating vibrations having a vari et
5. 39 are arranged so as to be pre aligned and engaged in a coincidental engaging motion therewith the aforementioned latching features 130 132 136 138 when installing the child seat assembly 15 thereto the base portion 20 Said connectors 38 39 provide enabling electrical circuitry therefrom the internally mounted control module 28 located therewithin the base portion 20 thereto the aforementioned vibration means 32 speakers 62 and lights 80 via common internal wiring 150 see FIG 4 Referring now to FIG 4 an electrical block diagram of the apparatus 10 according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention is disclosed The apparatus 10 receives a 12 volt current therefrom a vehicle s 12 volt system via con nection therewith a common cigarette lighter socket power adapter 26 Said electric power is subsequently conducted thereto the control module 28 via internal wiring 150 within the base portion 20 The control module 28 comprises a common plastic or metal electronic enclosure providing a protection and durable mounting means thereto internal elec trical and electronic equipment and components such as but not limited to printed circuit boards relays memory chips embedded software sound processing circuitry input output signal processors and the like The control module 28 is in electrical communication therewith the pushbutton housing 23 which comprises a plurality of electronic input devices along an external surfac
6. RIPTIVE KEY 10 child car seat with enhanced features 15 car seat assembly 20 base portion 21 seat belt tunnel 22 release clasp 23 pushbutton housing 24 pushbutton 26 power adapter 28 control module 30 seat portion 32 vibration means 34 vibration 35 release catch 38 first connector 39 second connector 40 shoulder strap 41 shoulder strap padding 42 strap latch 44 crotch strap 50 arm rest portion 60 backrest portion 61 foam filling 62 speaker 63 sound 70 handle 72 decorative indicia 80 light 81 illumination 95 child 100 remote controller 102 remote controller button 105 signal 110 signal receiver 115 interface port 120 seat belt 130 first rear latching feature 132 second rear latching feature 136 first front latching feature 138 second front latching feature 150 wiring DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of its preferred embodiment herein depicted within FIGS 1 through 4 However the invention is not limited to the described embodiment and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that many other embodiments of the invention are possible without deviating from the basic concept of the invention and that any such work around will also fall under scope of this invention It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorpo rated into the teachings ofthe prese
7. T sss pe br ett MAIL Vi ie i ane n R Sag PRI R SI A a ARN a i e 120 a RA j gt lt M L A Lee 59 N ff TNA Ln f bei 26 MI 115 A U S Patent Aug 30 2011 Sheet 2 of 4 US 8 007 043 B1 U S Patent Aug 30 2011 Sheet 3 of 4 US 8 007 043 B1 U S Patent Aug 30 2011 Sheet 4 of 4 US 8 007 043 B1 Fig 4 US 8 007 043 BI 1 CHILD CAR SEAT WITH ENHANCED FEATURES RELATED APPLICATIONS The present invention was first described in and claims the benefit of U S Provisional Application No 61 192 498 filed Sep 19 2008 the entire disclosures of which are incorpo rated herein by reference FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to child car seats and more particularly to a battery operated child car seat that protects a child and entertains and stimulates the child by integral electronic entertainment features BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION For parents and others involved in raising children nothing even comes close to the importance placed on ensuring the child s safety at all times day and night This notion is per haps best demonstrated in the safety precautions taken while traveling in an automobile By law small children are to be placed in safety seats at all times while traveling in an auto mobile Various types of child car seats and restraints exist to reduce the risk of injury to a child in the event of a vehicle accident or similar event wh
8. US008007043B1 a United States Patent 10 Patent No US 8 007 043 B1 Vuong 45 Date of Patent Aug 30 2011 54 CHILD CAR SEAT WITH ENHANCED 5 760 873 A 6 1998 Wittek 297 217 3 X FEATURES 5 838 808 A 11 1998 Prosser 6 025 902 A 2 2000 Wittek 297 217 3 X i 6 126 233 A 10 2000 Gaetano etal 297 217 6 76 Inventor Thien Vuong San Jose CA US D483 576 S 12 2003 Kassai et al f i i D487 640 S 3 2004 Chen Notice Subject to any disclaimer the term of this 7 039 207 B1 5 2006 Elrod et al patent is extended or adjusted under 35 D537 640 S 3 2007 Spence et al U S C 154 b by 152 days 7 703 848 B1 4 2010 Cochran etal 297 256 16 7 722 118 B2 5 2010 Bapst etal 297 256 16 X 7 883 072 B2 2 2011 Kondoetal 297 217 4X 21 Appl No 12 563 866 2005 0151401 AL 7 2005 Evans 297 250 1 2005 0275260 A1 12 2005 Patterson et al 297 256 16 22 Filed Sep 21 2009 2007 0296254 A1 12 2007 Kahn 297 256 16 2010 0320819 A1 12 2010 Cohen etal 297 2174 Related U S Application Data cited by examiner 60 Ra application No 61 192 498 filed on Sep Primary Examiner Rodney B White 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Montgomery Patent and ey Ag gomery 51 Int CI Design Robert C Montgomery A47D 1 10 2006 01 A47C 7 72 2006 01 57 ABSTRACT 52 U S CI 297 250 1 297 256 16 297 2173 A
9. ase portion and being removably mated with said release clasp a first rear latching feature a second rear latching feature removably engaged to said first rear latching feature a first front latching feature and a second front latching feature removably engaged to said first front latching feature wherein each of said first and second rear latching features as well as each of said first and second front latching features include geometrically matching pairs of inter locking stationary elements sequentially inserted into each other respectively and wherein said first and second rear latching features as well as said first and second front latching features are retained at an engaged state when said release clasp is engaged in said release catch respectively 5 The child car seat with enhanced entertainment features of claim 4 wherein said release clasp and release catch are located along front surfaces of said seat portion and said base portion respectively 6 The child car seat with enhanced entertainment features of claim 4 further comprising a plurality of electrical con nectors situated between said seat portion and said base por tion said electrical connectors being pre aligned and engaged in a coincidental engaging motion with said first and US 8 007 043 BI 9 second front latching features as well as said first and second rear latching features respectively when said seat portion is attached to said base port
10. ch 35 a first rear latching feature 130 a second rear latching feature 132 a first front latching feature 136 and a second front latching feature 138 The latching features 130 132 136 138 comprise geometri cally matching pairs of plastic molded interlocking and cap tivating stationary elements which are to be sequentially inserted thereinto each other and subsequently retained therein an engaged state via the spring loaded release clasp 22 being engaged therein the release catch 35 The release clasp 22 and release catch 35 are located therealong front surfaces 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 6 ofthe car seat assembly 15 and base portions 20 respectively However it is understood that the method utilized to latch the car seat assembly 15 thereto the base portion 20 is not limited to the described embodiment and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that many other latching mechanisms com mon in the industry may be utilized without deviating from the basic concept and as such should not be interpreted as a limiting factor of the apparatus 10 The apparatus 10 further provides a plurality of electrical connections therebetween the child seat assembly 15 and the base portion 20 via vertical mechanical engagement ofa male first connector 38 and a female second connector 39 Said connectors 38 39 comprise multiple pin out construction and male female molded features Furthermore said connectors 38
11. e including a plurality of pushbuttons 24 a signal receiver 110 and an interface port 115 In use the pushbuttons 24 are manually pressed by a user to provide selection and configuration of various sound 63 and illumi nation 81 functions of the apparatus 10 based upon active software and hardware configurations therewithin the control module 28 The signal receiver 110 works in conjunction therewith a remote controller 100 thereby providing a user alternate wireless activation of said sound and lighting func tionality via a transmitted and received radio frequency RF or inferred IR signal 105 The remote controller 100 com prises a plurality of remote controller buttons 102 along a front surface which emulate similar functions as the afore mentioned pushbuttons 24 The remote controller 100 is espe cially convenient in such cases as when the user is located at a distance therefrom the child 95 or while operating the vehicle The control module 28 further provides a plurality of enabling electrical output signals via internal wiring 150 being connected and conducted thereto the child seat assem bly 15 therethrough the aforementioned first 38 and second 39 connectors Said enabling electrical output signals are in turn in electrical communication therewith the aforemen tioned speakers 62 lights 80 and vibration means 32 The control module 28 further comprises user configurable micro processor based software providing various sound 63
12. g outer side surfaces and extends laterally in front of the child 95 in a protective manner as well as pivoting upwardly to provide a grasping and carrying means Said handle 70 further provides the child 95 with visually stimu lating surface features such as colorful printed and or molded decorative indicia 72 depicting symbols such as but not lim ited to animal figurines cartoon characters alphanumeric characters and the like being arranged along outer surfaces thereupon The seat portion 30 further comprises an internal motor ized vibration means 32 being capable of conducting vibra tions 34 having a variety of frequencies and corresponding amplitudes The vibration means 32 is to be capable of also operating in a synchronous manner therewith the aforemen tioned sound and lighting portions of the apparatus 10 to enhance entertainment of the child 95 Furthermore the vibration means 32 may also be capable of providing a con tinuous vibration mode thereby providing a soothing vibra tion 34 to comfort the child 95 and or encourage the child 95 to sleep Referring now to FIG 3 a section view of the apparatus 10 taken along section line A A see FIG 2 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is disclosed The apparatus 10 provides quick and easy loading and unloading of the child seat assembly 15 therefrom the base portion 20 by a user or care giver The apparatus 10 comprises a release clasp 22 a release cat
13. ich can occur while driving While car seats provide the best safety for the child that technology can provide these seats lack any entertainment or amusement for the child In fact the immobilization of the child may cause temper tantrums crying whining and the like much to the dismay of the driver or fellow passengers Devices have attempted to provide entertainment and amusement to children while riding in a vehicle These attempts can be seen by example is several U S patents including U S Pat Nos 5 147 109 issued in the name of Jolly which describes a car seat with an audible reproduction mechanism mounted within a base portion 5 482 352 issued in the name of Leal et al which describes a child seat with a compartment for carrying an audio source 5 624 156 issued in the name of Leal et al which describes a child safety seat with entertainment system having speakers and an audio source and 7 039 207 issued in the name of Elrod et al which describes an entertainment and pacification system for a car seat having speakers audio sources and an anti noise audio system Additionally ornamental designs for child seats exist par ticularly U S Pat Nos D 483 576 issued in the name of Kassai et al D 487 640 issued in the name of Chen and D 537 640 issued in the name of Spence et al However none of these designs are similar to the present invention While these attempts fulfill their respective particular objective
14. ion wherein said electrical connectors are electrically coupled to said internal control module 7 A child car seat with enhanced entertainment features comprising a car seat assembly including a base portion and a seat portion removably attached thereto said base portion including a pushbutton housing attached thereto a plurality of speakers coupled to said seat portion for emitting sounds and vibrations an internal motorized vibration mechanism situated within said base portion for generating vibrations having a vari ety of frequencies and corresponding amplitudes a plurality of lights for creating an attractive visual illumi nation effect said lights including an arrangement of variegated light bulbs located along forward facing sur faces and perimeter edge portions of said seat portion respectively and an internal control module located within said base portion and being communicatively coupled to said speakers said internal motorized vibration mechanism and said lights respectively wherein said internal motorized vibration mechanism syn chronously operates with said lights and speakers respectively 8 The child car seat with enhanced entertainment features of claim 7 wherein said pushbutton housing comprises a plurality of pushbuttons for generating entertaining sounds illumination and vibrations from said speakers said lights and said internal motorized vibration mecha nism a receiver communicatively coup
15. is secured thereto the vehicle via routing of an existing seatbelt 120 therethrough a seatbelt tunnel feature 21 being integrally molded thereinto the base portion 20 as seen in FIG 1 The car seat assembly portion 15 further comprises par ticular enhancements designed to entertain and or calm a child 95 while seated therein a vehicle The base portion 20 further comprises an integral pushbutton housing 23 therea long a front surface providing a user manual control of the entertaining enhancements of the apparatus 10 The pushbut ton housing 23 is envisioned to comprise electronic compo nents such as but not limited to a plurality of pushbuttons 24 a remote controller signal receiver 110 and a software inter face port 115 The pushbuttons 24 comprise common momentary contact closure devices providing various input signals thereto an internal control module 28 located there within the base portion 20 see FIG 3 The pushbuttons 24 provide manual activation of various functions such as but not limited to ON OFF switching selection of various sleep and entertainment modes different sound 63 and illumination US 8 007 043 BI 5 effects 81 menu and routine selection selection of sounds and music 63 volume control illumination 81 brightness control and the like The apparatus 10 receives electrical power via the power adapter 26 thereby utilizing an available vehicle electrical system to produce said entertaining sounds 63 il
16. led to said internal con trol module and a remote controller in wireless communication with said receiver 9 The child car seat with enhanced entertainment features of claim 7 wherein said seat portion further comprises a handle and a backrest portion pivotally mated to said handle wherein said handle extends from opposing outer side sur faces of said backrest portion and extends laterally in front of said seat portion 10 The child car seat with enhanced entertainment features of claim 7 wherein said child seat assembly further com prises a release clasp connected to said seat portion a release catch situated at said base portion and being removably mated with said release clasp a first rear latching feature a second rear latching feature removably engaged to said first rear latching feature 20 30 35 40 45 10 a first front latching feature and a second front latching feature removably engaged to said first front latching feature wherein each of said first and second rear latching features as well as each of said first and second front latching features include geometrically matching pairs of inter locking stationary elements sequentially inserted into each other respectively and wherein said first and second rear latching features as well as said first and second front latching features are retained at an engaged state when said release clasp is engaged in said release catch respecti
17. lumination 81 and vibrations 34 The sounds and music 63 are to be locally broadcasted thereto the child 95 via a pair of common speakers 62 Said sounds and music 34 are envisioned to comprise various pre recorded sounds 63 such as but not limited to music calming nature sounds stories nursery rhymes animal sounds and the like Said sounds and music are to be received therefrom sound generating microproces sor based circuitry providing common memory and digital sound conversion functions and being integral thereto the aforementioned control module 28 see FIG 3 The lights 80 provide an attractive visual illumination 81 effect to further entertain the child 95 The lights 80 com prises a linear or random arrangement of variegated and col orful light bulbs located along forward facing surfaces and perimeter edge portions of the car seat assembly 15 Said lights 80 comprise common illuminating devices such as light emitting diodes LED incandescent bulbs or other current illumination 81 technology The lighting 80 and the sounds emitted therefrom the speakers 62 are to be capable of operating in either an independent manner or in a synchro nous manner being responsive thereto each other so as to respond thereto certain sound elements 63 such as a musical beat a musical rhythm sound amplitude and the like The backrest portion 60 provides a pivoting attachment means thereto a U shaped handle 70 which extends therefrom opposin
18. mbodiment of the present invention are disclosed The apparatus 10 comprises a car seat assembly 15 a pushbutton housing 23 a power adapter 26 a pair of speakers 62 a handle 70 a plurality of lights 80 a remote controller 100 and a wireless signal receiver 110 The apparatus 10 is depicted here comprising a two piece unit comprising a hard plastic base portion 20 and a remov ably attached car seat assembly 15 The base portion 20 provides attachment thereto a vehicle using an existing seat belt 120 The apparatus 10 further comprises standard and expected features being similar to those found on many popu lar car seat models such as but not limited to a seat belt tunnel 21 a foam filled 61 seat portion 30 a pair of shoulder straps 40 having padded portions 41 a strap latch 42 a crotch strap 44 a pair of arm rests 50 a foam filled 61 backrest portion 60 and a carrying handle 70 The seat portion 30 provides manual detachment means therefrom the base por tion 20 via a release clasp 22 mechanism The shoulder straps 40 are envisioned to be affixed securely thereto the seat 30 and back rest 60 portions via common strapping elements includ ing a strap latch 42 and a restraining crotch strap 44 in an expected manner The car seat assembly 15 is envisioned to be made using common plastic vinyl and fabric outer materials introduced in a variety of different colors and patterns and an inner foam filling 61 In use the base portion 20
19. nner securing the child seat assembly 15 thereto the base portion 20 if not previously installed by initially engaging the rear latching features 130 132 and engaging the front latching features 136 138 wherein the first connec tor 38 couples therewith the second connector 39 verifying that the spring loaded release clasp 22 is latched securely thereto the release catch 35 loading and securing a child 95 thereinto the car seat assembly 15 by securing the shoulder straps 40 strap latch 42 and crotch strap 44 thereto said child 95 in a conventional manner plugging the power adapter 26 thereinto a suitable 12 volt DC receptacle therewithin the vehicle pressing the pushbuttons 24 to activate configure select and activate desired sound 63 illumination 81 and vibration 34 effects of the apparatus 10 proceeding to drive the vehicle while utilizing the entertaining features of the apparatus 10 thereto a destination in a normal manner switching or reconfiguring the sound 63 illumination 81 and vibratory 34 effects of the apparatus 10 using the pushbuttons 24 or the remote controller 100 as desired deactivating the apparatus 10 upon reaching one s destination or until opera tion is once again needed using said push buttons 24 and providing enjoyable and entertaining effects of the apparatus 10 thereto an occupying child 95 as well as experiencing improved operation of a vehicle by a care giver while utilizing the present invention
20. nt invention and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limita tion of scope 5 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 4 The terms a and an herein do not denote a limitation of quantity but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items The present invention describes a child car seat with enhanced features herein described as the apparatus 10 comprising entertaining electronic effects including sound 63 illumination 81 and vibration 34 A music system pro vides playback of pre recorded or externally received music 63 through a pair of speakers 62 embedded therein a car seat backrest portion 60 being adjacent thereto an occupying child s head 95 A plurality of flashing color lights 80 arranged along outer edges provide various flashing illumi nated effects 81 A vibrating mechanism 32 located within a base portion 20 ofthe apparatus 10 produces vibration effects 34 which sooths and comforts the child 95 The features of the apparatus 10 are controlled manually using front mounted pushbuttons 24 or from a distance using a wireless remote controller 100 The apparatus 10 is powered via a cigarette lighter adapter 26 thereby utilizing a vehicle s 12 volt electrical system Referring now to FIGS 1 and 2 a perspective view and a front view of the apparatus 10 according to the preferred e
21. on respectively providing and locating an internal control module within said base portion communicatively coupling said internal control module to said speakers said internal motorized vibration mecha nism and said lights respectively removably attaching said seat portion to said base portion said base portion including a pushbutton housing attached thereto and said internal control module causing said internal motor ized vibration mechanism to synchronously operate with said lights and speakers respectively
22. s each suffers from one or more of the disadvan tages or deficiencies Accordingly there is a need for a means by which infants and children placed in car seats can be provided with a means to entertain amuse and soothe them The development of the present invention substantially departs from the conventional solutions and in doing so ful fills this need SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the foregoing references the inventor recog nized the aforementioned inherent problems and observed that there is a need for a child safety car seat provided with various electronic components which makes car travel enjoy 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 2 able for both a child and thus the object of the present inven tion is to solve the aforementioned disadvantages and pro vides for this need Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus that reduces the stress on a driver or passengers of an automobile caused by a non entertained and fussy child Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus that provides various means of audible reproduc tion which sooth a child Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus that provides visual stimulus to a restrained child Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus that provides an integral means of vibration to sooth and comfort the child Another object of the present invention is
23. to provide the child car seat with various means of operational control and electrical power Another object of the present invention is to provide a durable safe and effective child restraint for use while trav eling in automobiles To achieve the above objectives the present invention pro vides a child car seat with entertaining electronic effects including sound illumination and vibration The apparatus generally comprises a car seat assembly having a base portion and a seat portion a pushbutton housing a power adapter a pair of speakers a handle a plurality of lights a vibration means a remote controller and a wireless signal receiver In a preferred embodiment a feature of the present inven tion is a music system that provides playback of pre recorded or externally received music through a pair of speakers embedded in a car seat backrest portion that is adjacent to an occupying child s head Another feature of the present invention is a plurality of flashing color lights arranged along outer edges that provide various flashing illuminated effects Another feature of the present invention is a vibrating mechanism located within a base portion of the seat that produces vibration effects which sooths and comforts the child Another feature of the present invention is functional con trol provided manually by using front mounted pushbuttons or using a wireless remote controller Another feature of the present invention is
24. vely 11 The child car seat with enhanced entertainment features of claim 10 wherein said release clasp and release catch are located along front surfaces of said seat portion and said base portion respectively 12 The child car seat with enhanced entertainment features of claim 11 further comprising a plurality of electrical con nectors situated between said seat portion and said base por tion said electrical connectors being pre aligned and engaged in a coincidental engaging motion with said first and second front latching features as well as said first and second rear latching features respectively when said seat portion is attached to said base portion wherein said electrical connectors are electrically coupled to said internal control module 13 A method of utilizing a child car seat with enhanced entertainment features said method comprising the steps of providing a car seat assembly by obtaining a base portion and a seat portion providing and coupling a plurality of speakers to said seat portion for emitting sounds and vibrations providing and situating an internal motorized vibration mechanism within said base portion for generating vibrations having a variety of frequencies and corre sponding amplitudes providing a plurality of lights for creating an attractive visual illumination effect by providing and arranging variegated light bulbs along forward facing surfaces and perimeter edge portions of said seat porti
25. y of frequencies and corresponding amplitudes a plurality of lights including an arrangement of variegated light bulbs located along forward facing surfaces and perimeter edge portions of said seat portion respectively and an internal control module communicatively coupled to said speakers said internal motorized vibration mecha nism and said lights respectively wherein said internal motorized vibration mechanism syn chronously operates with said lights and speakers respectively 2 The child car seat with enhanced entertainment features of claim 1 wherein said pushbutton housing comprises a plurality of pushbuttons for generating entertaining sounds illumination and vibrations from said speakers said lights and said internal motorized vibration mecha nism a receiver communicatively coupled to said internal con trol module and a remote controller in wireless communication with said receiver 3 The child car seat with enhanced entertainment features of claim 1 wherein said seat portion further comprises a handle and a backrest portion pivotally mated to said handle wherein said handle extends from opposing outer side sur faces of said backrest portion and extends laterally in front of said seat portion 4 The child car seat with enhanced entertainment features of claim 1 wherein said child seat assembly further com prises a release clasp connected to said seat portion a release catch situated at said b
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