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Juvenile high chairJuvenile high chair description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070145790, Juvenile high chair. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation of and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. .sctn. 120 from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/751,799, filed Dec. 20, 2005, the disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to juvenile chairs, and particularly to convenience features associated therewith. More specifically, the invention relates to folding mechanisms, adjustable tray assemblies, and tray inserts for use in connection with juvenile high chairs. [0003] Juvenile high chair trays having convenience features are known. Specifically, juvenile high chairs having adjustable trays are known. See, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,992,932 to Kain et al. and U.S. Pat. No. 5,823,615 to Haut, et al. Generally, it is considered desirable for such adjustable trays to not only to be easily adjustable into several positions horizontally, but which also may be simply and easily removed by a caregiver, preferably with one hand. [0004] Additionally, juvenile high chairs incorporating a folding mechanism that allows the legs of the high chair to be folded are also known. See, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,050,643 to Kain et al., et al. Generally it is considered desirable for such folding mechanisms to be simply and easily operable by a caregiver so that the high chair may be folded for easy storage. [0005] Also, tray inserts for use in connection with juvenile high chairs are also known. See, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,920,831 to Asbach et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,851,375 to Guard et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,497,452 to Catelli, et al. Generally it is considered desirable for such trays to not only be dishwasher safer, but also to be visually stimulating for a child using the high chair. [0006] According to the present invention, a juvenile high chair is provided which meets these desired conditions. In particular, a juvenile high chair having improved features according to the present invention includes a tray adjustment mechanism which may be operated with one hand, a leg folding mechanism that is structurally sound and easy to operate, and a tray insert which is dishwasher safe and visually stimulating for an infant seated in the chair. [0007] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description of preferred embodiments exemplifying the best mode of carrying out the invention as presently perceived. The drawings are only to serve for reference and illustrative purposes, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008] The detailed description particularly refers to the accompanying Figures in which: [0009] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a juvenile high chair in accordance with the present invention; [0010] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a tray for use in connection with the high chair of FIG. 1; [0011] FIG. 3 is a partial front perspective view of the high chair of FIG. 1 with the tray removed; [0012] FIG. 4 is a underside perspective view of the tray of FIG. 2 showing a tray adjustment mechanism in accordance with the present invention; [0013] FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of the tray adjustment mechanism as shown in FIG. 4; [0014] FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view of a connection member of the tray adjustment mechanism shown in FIG. 5; [0015] FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view of a stopping rib of the tray adjustment mechanism shown in FIG. 5; [0016] FIG. 8 is a side elevation view of a leg folding mechanism for use with a juvenile high chair in accordance with the present invention showing the leg in an unfolded, use position; [0017] FIG. 9 is a side elevation view of the folding mechanism of FIG. 7 showing the leg as it is being moved to a folded position; [0018] FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of the folding mechanism of FIG. 8 showing the leg as it is being moved to a folded position; and [0019] FIG. 11 is a tray insert for use in connection with a juvenile tray having decorative indicia etched and molded therein in accordance with the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0020] As shown best in the appended drawings as described above, the present invention is comprised of a juvenile high chair 10. Juvenile chair 10 preferably includes a frame 12 and a seat 14. The seat 14 is preferably mounted to frame 12 and includes a seat back 16, a seating surface 18, a center post 19, and armrests 20, 22 positioned to lie on either side of the seating surface 18. The frame 12 preferably includes front legs 24 and rear legs 26 which are connected together by a connector 28. Preferably the high chair 10 includes a tray assembly 30 comprised of a main tray 32 and a tray insert 34. The main tray 32 preferably includes side latch handles 36, 38, a front latch handle 40 and a tray adjustment mechanism 42 attached to the underside thereof. Tray 32 is preferably shaped to be coupled to and extend across the armrests 20, 22 of seat 24 of the juvenile chair 10. The side latch handles 36, 38 preferably include nubs 44 positioned thereon which are shaped to engage corresponding recesses 46 positioned on the top portions of the armrests 20, 22 to keep the tray 32 latched to the armrests 20, 22. Preferably multiple recesses 46 are provided so that the tray 32 may be adjusted to several different horizontal positions as may be desired. Continue reading about Juvenile high chair... Full patent description for Juvenile high chair Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Juvenile high chair patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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