This disclosure relates to infant seat covers.
An infant seat is generally configured to hold a baby or child. The seat may be attached to or part of a stroller or automobile. A baby or child generally sits in the seat and may be exposed to sun, rain, snow, dust, insects or other elements.
This disclosure provides a frame for supporting a seat cover. In one aspect, the frame includes a flexible member with a first end and a second end. A first connector is configured to receive the first end of the flexible member, and a second connector is configured to receive the second end of the flexible member. A support is configured to receive the first connector and the second connector.
In some implementations, the flexible member is a wire. The wire may be made of steel. In other implementations, the first connector is configured to define a recess to receive the first end of the flexible member. The second connector may also be configured to define a recess to receive the second end of the flexible member. In another implementation, the first connector includes an arm that extends from the first connector. The second connector may also include an arm that extends from the second connector. In other implementations, the support defines one or more recesses for receiving one or more arms.
In another aspect, the frame includes a flexible member and a tube covering part of the flexible member. The tube may be made of plastic.
In another aspect, the frame includes a cover. The cover may be configured to attach to the flexible member or the support. The cover may be made of a woven fabric.
In another aspect, a seat cover includes a frame and a cover configured to attach to part of the frame. The frame includes a flexible member with a first end and a second end, a first connector configured to receive the first end of the flexible member, a second connector configured to receive the second end of the flexible member, and a support configured to receive the first connector and the second connector.
Implementations of the disclosure may include one or more of the following features. The flexible member may be a wire and the wire may be made of steel. The first connector may be configured to define a recess to receive the first end of the flexible member. The second connector may be configured to define a recess to receive the second end of the flexible member. The first connector may include an arm that extends from the first connector. The second connector may include an arm that extends from the second connector. The support may define one or more recesses for receiving one or more arms.
In another aspect, a seat cover includes a tube covering part of the flexible member. The tube may be made of plastic.
In another aspect, a seat cover includes a cover configured to attach to the support.
The details of one or more implementations of the disclosure are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other aspects, features, and advantages will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims.
a is a side perspective view of a seat cover frame.
b is a side perspective view of a seat cover frame.
a is a front view of a frame member.
b is a side perspective view of a frame member.
Like reference symbols in the various drawings indicate like elements.
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In other implementations, a seat cover frame may be comprised of two wires 100, four wire retainers 300 and two frame members 200. Each wire 100 has two ends, each one of which is configured to attach to wire retainer 300. Each wire retainer 300 is configured to attach to one of the frame members 200.
In other implementations, a seat cover frame may be comprised of a wire 100 and a frame member 200, where the frame member 200 includes a wire retainer 300 as part of the frame member 200.
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A number of implementations have been described. Nevertheless, it will be understood that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, other implementations are within the scope of the following claims.
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