Inventors:
Usha M. Sankrithi - Bellevue WA
Mithra M. K. V. Sankrithi - Bellevue WA
International Classification:
B60R 2116
Abstract:
This invention provides a child accomodating device which can be secured in a vehicle. Deployable airbag means are provided for protecting a child accomodated in the device, in the event of an accident involving the vehicle. A typical embodiment features an airbag equipped child's car seat, along with accident sensing means and airbag inflation means. In addition to seat-like embodiments, bassinet- and cage- like embodiments and animal accomodating embodiments, also equipped with airbags, are described and claimed. Forward, rearward, and sideward orientations of the child accomodating device are possible, relative to the vehicle.