Child seat

Abstract

An adjustable child seat includes a backrest and a seat base. The backrest is adjustable and includes a top portion movably connected to a bottom portion. The back rest includes a latch connected to one of the top or bottom portions that engages a notch located in the other portion. A handle may be provided to disengage the latch from the notch and allow movement of the top portion of the backrest relative to the bottom portion.

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       10 . A child seat comprising: 
 a backrest having a top portion movably connected to a bottom portion wherein the position of the top portion is vertically adjustable;    a tab connected to one of the top portion and the bottom portion; and    notches located in the other of the top portion and the bottom portion;    wherein the tab is positioned to engage one of the notches to fix the position of the top portion relative to the bottom portion.    
   
   
       11 . The child seat of  claim 10 , wherein the tab is biased away from a position of engagement with one of the notches.  
   
   
       12 . The child seat of  claim 11 , further comprising a movable rigid member positioned to contact the tab and control the engagement of the tab with one of the notches.  
   
   
       13 . The child seat of  claim 12 , wherein the rigid member is connected to the top portion of the backrest.  
   
   
       14 . The child seat of  claim 12 , wherein the rigid member is biased in an equilibrium position that corresponds to the tab being engaged with one of the notches.  
   
   
       15 . The child seat of  claim 14 , wherein the rigid member includes an enlarged section that contacts the tab when the rigid member is in the equilibrium position to force the tab to engage one of the notches.  
   
   
       16 . The child seat of  claim 14 , wherein the rigid member includes a narrow section that contacts the tab when the rigid member is moved out of the equilibrium position, thereby allowing movement of the top portion relative to the bottom portion.  
   
   
       17 . The child seat of  claim 14 , further comprising a handle connected to the rigid member.  
   
   
       18 . The child seat of  claim 14 , further comprising a spring for biasing the rigid member into the equilibrium position.  
   
   
       19 . The child seat of  claim 10 , further comprising a second tab for engaging one of the notches.  
   
   
       20 . The child seat of  claim 19 , wherein the notches are arranged in at least two parallel rows, each row positioned to correspond to one of the tabs.  
   
   
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