Abstract:
A child&#39;s car seat assembly includes components enabling mental stimulation, entertainment and comfort for a child or infant while they are sitting in a car seat assembly. A car seat assembly includes a car seat, a cup-holder and an interchangeable cup-holder control enabling access to media, educational tools and two-way, person-to-person communication. A car seat assembly includes a car seat, safety straps for securing occupant in the seat, a handle, a canopy to block sunlight or receive a projection, a car mounting base, at least one crush barrier and a projector. A car seat assembly includes a removable handle pad for holding a smart phone. A removable handle pad for holding a smart phone includes a pad and a smart phone pouch on the surface of the handle pad. The car seat assembly of the disclosure is intended for use with an infant or toddler.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    The present Application is a continuation of and claims the benefit of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 15/177,936 entitled “Car Seat Assembly,” filed Jun. 9, 2016, which is a continuation of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 13/835,777 entitled “Car Seat Assembly,” filed Mar. 15, 2013, which is a non-provisional of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/759,716, filed Feb. 1, 2013, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. 
     
    
     COPYRIGHT STATEMENT 
       [0002]    All of the material in this patent document is subject to copyright protection under the copyright laws of the United States and other countries. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in official governmental records but, otherwise, all other copyright rights whatsoever are reserved. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE 
       [0003]    This present disclosure relates generally to a system for entertaining a child or infant while in a car seat assembly, such as an assembly that can mentally stimulate, entertain, distract and comfort an infant or child sitting in a car seat assembly. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0004]    Children and infants spend a great deal of time being driven around in a vehicle. Laws mandate that children and infants use safety seats in vehicles. As a result of safety seat laws, children spend a great deal of time in safety seats. Further, it may be convenient to manually transport the infant or small child from one location to another location in a safety seat. Because of the frequency of use, parents, children, and infants appreciate a safety seat assembly in which the children or infants are mentally stimulated, entertained, distracted and otherwise comforted while in a car seat assembly. 
         [0005]    Accordingly, a need exists for an improved car seat assembly that mentally stimulates, entertains, distracts, and comforts a child or infant while they are sitting in a car seat assembly. These, and other needs, are addressed by one or more aspects of the present disclosure. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0006]    Embodiments of the present disclosure may include many aspects and features. Moreover, while many aspects and features of the present disclosure relate to, and are described in the context of a seat assembly for installation and use in a vehicle (hereinafter “car seat assembly”), the present disclosure is not limited to use only in such context and may be used and may have applicability in other contexts as well. For example, it will be appreciated that the present disclosure has further applicability to a seat assembly that is used in the context of a stroller, carrier, or crib. 
         [0007]    In one or more aspects, the present disclosure broadly relates to a car seat assembly. Such a car seat assembly may comprise devices including one or more components, wherein each of the one or more components are configured for attachment to a car seat and the car seat to which the device may be attached. In either case, the components preferably enable: mental stimulation, entertainment, and comfort for a child or infant while they are sitting in a car seat assembly. 
         [0008]    Broadly defined, the present disclosure according to a first aspect includes a car seat assembly that includes a car seat with a cup-holder, and a controller for wirelessly accessing media, educational tools and communication devices. The controller fits within the cup-holder and can be interchanged with an alternative controller. The car seat assembly may also include an adjustable arm extending a camera, a touch-screen, a smart phone, or a clip for the attachment of an electronic device. 
         [0009]    Broadly defined, the present disclosure according to a second aspect includes a car seat assembly that includes a car seat with a projector incorporated into the car seat that enables projection of content, video, and images on a car roof, a canopy, or a projector screen. The projector screen is preferably attached or incorporated into the back of a car seat. In features of this aspect, the projector components include a transceiver or, alternatively, a separate receiver and a separate transmitter wherein the projector may be controlled wirelessly. 
         [0010]    Broadly defined, the present disclosure according to a third aspect includes a car seat assembly that includes a car seat and safety straps with a pulsation system to comfort the occupant seated in the car seat. The pulsation system is intended to provide comfort to and calm the occupant seated in the car seat by replicating a heartbeat or vibrating. 
         [0011]    Broadly defined, the present disclosure according to a fourth aspect includes a car seat assembly with safety straps and a seat sensor that enables the detection of an occupant seated in the car seat assembly. In variation of this feature, the seat sensor may be built into the base or back of the car seat assembly. In a further feature of this aspect, the sensor may be built into the safety straps of the car assembly. The sensor may be used to show or relay the status of the occupant in the seat or the status of the seat assembly. 
         [0012]    Broadly defined, the present disclosure according to a fifth aspect includes a car seat assembly with a car seat and a mounting base. The seat assembly is securely docked on the mounting base of the car seat assembly. In this respect, and in accordance with a further feature, the mounting base includes a footrest that folds out from the front wall of the mounting base. In a further feature, the height of the footrest in the folded-out state is adjustable. Conversely, the footrest may be folded up to form the front wall of the mounting base. In a further feature, the mounting base includes a storage area located directly under the car seat. Access to the storage area is preferably located on at least one of the side walls of the mounting base. The opening to the storage area may be covered with a barrier net to retain stored items. The barrier net may be stretched or removed to insert items into the storage area. 
         [0013]    Broadly defined, the present disclosure according to a sixth aspect includes a car seat assembly with a car seat and at least one crush barrier to prevent crushing an occupant located in the seat assembly. The crush barrier(s) may extend along the sides of the car seat. In features of this aspect, the crush barrier may also be shaped so as to include a cup-holder. The cup-holder is capable of receiving an interchangeable controller for wirelessly accessing media, educational tools and communication devices. 
         [0014]    Broadly defined, the present disclosure according to a seventh aspect includes a car seat assembly with a car seat, a canopy, and a projector incorporated into the car seat to enable the projection of content, video, and images. The projector components include a transceiver or, alternatively, a separate receiver and a separate transmitter wherein the projector may be controlled wirelessly. The canopy attaches to either side of the car seat assembly and can extend to block sunlight or receive a projection. In a further feature, the canopy is made of a translucent Mylar material. 
         [0015]    Broadly defined, the present disclosure according to an eighth aspect includes a car seat assembly with a car seat, safety straps for safely securing occupant in the seat, a handle connected to the seat, a canopy connected to the seat, a car seat mounting base capable of receiving the seat, and a projector. The safety straps include a pulsation system to comfort the occupant seated in the car seat. The pulsation system is intended to provide comfort and soothe the occupant seated in the car seat by replicating a heartbeat or vibrating. In an embodiment, the handle has a dual-handle push-lock system. Handle adjustment is achieved by simultaneously pushing and holding down the push locks. In features of this aspect, the handle extends over the canopy so that the handle may be selectively placed without interfering with the positioning of the canopy. The canopy attaches to either side of the car seat assembly and can extend to block sunlight or receive a projection. In features of this aspect, the canopy can be portionally separated so that a part of the canopy is extended or positioned to block sunlight or receive a projection. A retracted canopy permits the projector to project content, video, and images upon the car roof or upon a protector screen. In a further feature of this aspect, the car seat mounting base includes a level-tune knob to selectively tilt the car seat while docked on the mounting base. In features of this aspect, the level-tune knob is mounted on the front of the base so the seat may be tilted without removing the car seat assembly from the car. 
         [0016]    Broadly defined, the present disclosure according to a ninth aspect includes a car seat assembly substantially as shown and described. 
         [0017]    Broadly defined, the present disclosure according to a tenth aspect includes a car seat assembly for mental stimulation, entertainment, and comfort of a child or infant while he/she is sitting in a car seat assembly. 
         [0018]    Broadly defined, the present disclosure according to an eleventh aspect includes a removable handle pad with a smart phone pouch and a pad that is capable of attaching to a car seat assembly. In features of this aspect, the pouch is a see-through poly-material that has one open end for insertion of a smart phone into the pouch. The pouch includes speaker holes so that the occupant of the car seat assembly or another person may use the phone while it is in the pouch. In an embodiment, the pouch is attached to a foam pad surrounded by fabric capable of being wrapped around the handle of the car seat assembly. The removable handle pad may be formed from two or three foam pads. The removable handle pad may have Velcro®-type material on either ends of the pad to secure the removable handle pad to the handle of the car seat assembly. In this respect, a secure handle pad may be rotated so that the pouch is on the top side or bottom side of the handle. 
         [0019]    Broadly defined, the present disclosure according to a twelfth aspect includes a handle pad substantially as shown and described. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0020]    For a more complete understanding of this disclosure, reference is now made to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: 
           [0021]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a child car seat assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure; 
           [0022]      FIGS. 2 and 3  are side views of a child car seat assembly with a cup-holder controller in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0023]      FIG. 4  provides side and top views of alternative controls for the child car seat assembly of  FIGS. 2 and 3 ; 
           [0024]      FIG. 5  is a front view of a child car seat assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure which includes a built-in seat sensor in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0025]      FIG. 6  is a side view of a child car seat assembly which includes a projector in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0026]      FIGS. 7 and 8  are side views of a child car seat assembly having a canopy in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0027]      FIG. 9  is a perspective view of a child car seat assembly having a foot rest, storage area and crush barrier in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0028]      FIG. 10  is a perspective view of an infant car seat assembly in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure; 
           [0029]      FIG. 11  is a side perspective view of the infant car seat assembly of  FIG. 10  with an extended translucent canopy for projection or to block the sun in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0030]      FIG. 12  provides front and side views of an infant seat assembly which includes a built-in seat sensor, a projector on top of the seat controlled by a tablet or smartphone, and a canopy in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure; 
           [0031]      FIG. 13  is a side perspective view of an infant car seat assembly with a dual handle push lock system in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0032]      FIG. 14  is a side view of an infant car seat assembly with a canopy extended for projection or to block sun in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0033]      FIG. 15  is a perspective view of the infant seat assembly of  FIG. 10  attached to a docking-base member with easy-to-find safety straps, comfort pulsation system, and a level-tune knob in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0034]      FIG. 16  is a side view of the infant car seat assembly of  FIG. 10  detached from its docking-base member with its canopy extended and a seat sensor in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0035]      FIG. 17  is a perspective view of an infant car seat assembly having a removable handle pad with smart phone pouch secured thereto in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0036]      FIG. 18  is a front view of an infant car seat assembly having a removable handle pad secured thereto; 
           [0037]      FIG. 19  is a side view of the infant car seat assembly having a removable handle pad secured thereto; 
           [0038]      FIG. 20  illustrates the removable handle pad of  FIG. 18 ; 
           [0039]      FIG. 21  is a side view of the removable handle pad of  FIG. 18 ; 
           [0040]      FIG. 22  is a side view of the removable handle pad of  FIG. 18 ; 
           [0041]      FIG. 23  is a top-perspective view of a removable handle pad in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure; 
           [0042]      FIG. 24  is a perspective view of the removable handle pad of  FIG. 17 ; 
           [0043]      FIG. 25  is a perspective view of the removable handle pad of  FIG. 24  rotated so that the pouch is on the bottom side of the handle; and 
           [0044]      FIG. 26  is a perspective view of the removable handle pad of  FIG. 24 . 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0045]    As a preliminary matter, it will readily be understood by one having ordinary skill in the relevant art (“Ordinary Artisan”) that the present disclosure has broad utility and application. Furthermore, any embodiment discussed and identified as being “preferred” is considered to be part of a best mode contemplated for carrying out the present disclosure. Other embodiments also may be discussed for additional illustrative purposes in providing a full and enabling disclosure of the present disclosure. Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the present disclosure. 
         [0046]    Accordingly, while the present disclosure is described herein in detail in relation to one or more embodiments, it is to be understood that this disclosure is illustrative and exemplary of the present disclosure, and is made merely for the purpose of providing a full and enabling disclosure of the present disclosure. The detailed disclosure herein of one or more embodiments is not intended, nor is to be construed, to limit the scope of patent protection afforded to the present disclosure; this scope is to be defined by the claims and the equivalents thereof. It is not intended that the scope of patent protection afforded the present disclosure be defined by reading into any claim a limitation found herein that does not explicitly appear in the claim itself 
         [0047]    Thus, for example, any sequence(s) and/or temporal order of steps of various processes or methods that are described herein are illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, it should be understood that, although steps of various processes or methods may be shown and described as being in a sequence or temporal order, the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence or order, absent an indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences and orders while still falling within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of patent protection afforded the present disclosure is to be defined by the appended claims rather than the description set forth herein. 
         [0048]    Additionally, it is important to note that each term used herein refers to that which the Ordinary Artisan would understand such term to mean based on the contextual use of such term herein. To the extent that the meaning of a term used herein as understood by the Ordinary Artisan based on the contextual use of such term differs in any way from any particular dictionary definition of such term, it is intended that the meaning of the term as understood by the Ordinary Artisan should prevail. 
         [0049]    Furthermore, it is important to note that, as used herein, “a” and “an” each generally denotes “at least one,” but does not exclude a plurality unless the contextual use dictates otherwise. Thus, reference to “a picnic basket having an apple” describes “a picnic basket having at least one apple” as well as “a picnic basket having apples.” In contrast, reference to “a picnic basket having a single apple” describes “a picnic basket having only one apple.” 
         [0050]    When used herein to join a list of items, “or” denotes “at least one of the items,” but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list. Thus, reference to “a picnic basket having cheese or crackers” describes “a picnic basket having cheese without crackers,” “a picnic basket having crackers without cheese,” and “a picnic basket having both cheese and crackers.” Finally, when used herein to join a list of items, “and” denotes “all of the items of the list.” Thus, reference to “a picnic basket having cheese and crackers” describes “a picnic basket having cheese, wherein the picnic basket further has crackers,” as well as describes “a picnic basket having crackers, wherein the picnic basket further has cheese.” 
         [0051]    Referring now to the drawings, in which like numerals represent like components throughout the several views, several embodiments of the present disclosure are next described. The following description of one or more embodiment(s) is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the disclosure, its application, or uses. 
         [0052]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of child car seat assembly  10  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in  FIG. 1 , car seat assembly  10  includes child car seat  12 , safety straps  14 , cup-holder  16 , interchangeable controller  18 , seat sensor  20 , projector  22 , footrest  24 , canopy  26 , storage area  28 , crush barrier  44  and entertainment components. Interchangeable controller  18  fits within cup-holder  16  and is configured to be utilized to wirelessly play video games, access educational tools, watch various entertainment media such as movies and videos, access available Internet content, control projector  22 , and enable two-way wireless communication between the occupant of car seat assembly  10  and another person or device. In at least one embodiment, the entertainment components also include adjustable arm  30  extending camera  32  from seat assembly  10  or seat assembly  1000  (see  FIGS. 2 and 3 ). Camera  32  may be integrated with technology for wirelessly accessing various entertainment and educational media, enabling two-way communication and monitoring the occupant of car seat assembly. In one contemplated embodiment, a touch-screen, smart phone or another communication device is extended from adjustable arm  30  allowing for monitoring of the child with a smart phone. Further, in another contemplated embodiment, adjustable arm  30  includes a clip for attachment of a touchscreen, smart phone or another communication device. 
         [0053]      FIGS. 2 and 3  are side views of child car seat assembly  1000  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. As can be seen in  FIG. 2 , cup-holder  16  fits interchangeable controller  18 . Controller  18  can be removed and switched out by lifting controller  18  from cup-holder  16 . An alternate controller may be used in cup-holder  16  (see  FIG. 4 ). In one contemplated embodiment, cup-holder  16  fits a clip for a smart phone or another communication device. In another contemplated embodiment, the cup-holder fits a mount for a touch-screen. In an embodiment, controller  18  may be used to control tablet  34  mounted on a car headrest (see  FIG. 3 ). In one contemplated embodiment, controller  18  may be used to wirelessly play video games, access educational tools, watch various entertainment media such as movies and videos, access available Internet content, and enable two-way wireless communication between the occupant of car seat assembly  1000  and another person or device. 
         [0054]      FIG. 4  shows side views and top views of alternate controllers that may be interchanged with controller  18  and fit cup-holder  16 . As shown in  FIG. 4 , controller  18  may comprise joystick  36 , button and scroll ball  38  or character  40 . 
         [0055]      FIG. 5  is a front view of child car seat assembly  1000  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in  FIG. 5 , child car seat assembly  1000  includes built-in seat sensor  20 . Seat sensor  20  may be used to detect the presence of a child in car seat assembly  1000 . Specifically, seat sensor  20  has been built into seat-base  42  of child car seat assembly  1000  and communicates to another person or device that the occupant of car seat assembly  1000  has been left behind. In other contemplated embodiments, the seat sensor is built into the back of seat  44  or into safety straps  14  of car seat assembly  1000 . Further, in one contemplated embodiment, seat sensor  20  may be used to show a status of seat assembly  1000 . Specifically, seat sensor communicates to another person or device that car seat assembly  1000  is properly secured and installed in the vehicle. 
         [0056]      FIG. 6  is a side view of child car seat assembly  1000  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in  FIG. 6 , child car seat assembly  1000  includes projector  22 . Projector  22  may be activated, deactivated, and controlled by a tablet or smart-phone. In at least some embodiments, projector  22  is configured to project content, video, and images upon projector screen  46  fastened to the back of the front seat. In at least some embodiments, projector  22  is configured to project content, video, and images upon the car roof liner or canopy  26  extending from seat assembly  1000  (as best seen in  FIG. 8 ). 
         [0057]      FIGS. 7 and 8  are side views of child car seat assembly  1000  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in  FIGS. 7 and 8 , child car seat assembly  1000  includes canopy  26 . In an embodiment, canopy  26  attaches to either side of car seat assembly  1000 . As shown in  FIG. 7 , canopy  26  retracts allowing projector  22  to project upon car roof liner. As shown in  FIG. 8 , canopy  26  extends to block sunlight or allow projector  22  to project upon canopy  26 . In an embodiment, canopy  26  is fully adjustable and tiltable in its arrangement with car seat assembly  1000 . Further, in one contemplated embodiment, canopy  42  is made of a translucent Mylar material. 
         [0058]      FIG. 9  is a perspective view of child car seat assembly  10  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in  FIG. 9 , child car seat assembly  10  includes footrest  24 , storage area  28 , and crush barrier  44 . Footrest  24  may be folded up to form the front wall of car seat assembly  10  base  46 . Access to storage area  28  is located on the side walls of car seat assembly  10  base  46 . Storage area  28  has barrier net  48  to retain stored items. Further,  FIG. 9  of car seat assembly  10  may include crush barrier  44 . Crush barrier  44  extends along the right and left sides of car seat assembly  10 . In one contemplated embodiment, cup-holder  16  is situated within crush barrier  44 . 
         [0059]      FIG. 10  is a perspective view of infant car seat assembly  100  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in  FIG. 10 , car seat assembly  100  includes infant car seat  102 , safety straps  104 , handle push lock  106 , seat sensor  200 , canopy  206 , level knob  208 , and projector  202 . Projector  202  may be activated, deactivated, and controlled by a tablet or smart-phone. In an embodiment, projector  202  projects content, video, and images upon canopy  206  (as best seen in  FIGS. 11 and 16 ). In at least some embodiments of the present disclosure, projector  202  projects content, video, and images upon the car roof liner (as best seen in  FIG. 12 ). 
         [0060]      FIG. 11  is a side view of infant car seat assembly  100  of  FIG. 10  with canopy  206  extended for projection or to block the sun in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, canopy  206  attaches to either side of car seat assembly  100 . As shown in  FIG. 11 , canopy  206  is fully adjustable and tiltable in its arrangement with car seat assembly  100 . 
         [0061]      FIG. 12  is a front and side view of infant seat assembly  2000  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in  FIG. 12 , child car seat assembly  2000  includes built-in seat sensor  200 , projector  202  on seat assembly  2000 , optionally controlled by a tablet or smart-phone, and canopy  206  in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in  FIG. 12 , canopy  206  is in the retracted position to allow for projector  202  to project images upon a projector screen or on the car roof liner. In an embodiment, seat sensor  200  may be used to detect the presence of an infant in car seat assembly  2000 . Specifically, seat sensor  200  has been built into seat-base  402  of infant car seat assembly  2000  and communicates to another person or device that the occupant of car seat assembly  2000  has been left behind. In one contemplated embodiment, the seat sensor is built into seat  102 . In another contemplated embodiment, the seat sensor is built into docking-base  404 . In a further contemplated embodiment, seat sensor  200  may be used to show a status of seat assembly  2000 . Specifically, the state of the seat may specify that the seat is locked-in-place or secure. 
         [0062]      FIG. 13  is a side view of the infant car seat assembly of  FIG. 10  with handle  406  and dual-handle push-lock system  408  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Handle  406  may be locked into docking-base  404  while in any position to allow for optimal safety of seat assembly  100  or to allow handle  406  of seat assembly  100  to take up the least amount of space in the vehicle. In an embodiment, handle  406  extends over canopy  206  to allow for selective positioning of handle  406  without interfering with canopy  206 . In at least one contemplated embodiment, canopy  206  extends over handle  406 . In another contemplated embodiment, canopy  206  and handle  406  are located on the same plane such that handle  406  is separate from or incorporated within canopy  206 . 
         [0063]      FIG. 14  is a side view of the infant seat assembly of  FIG. 12  with handle  406  in the back position and canopy  206  extended for receiving a projection or to block the sun in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one contemplated embodiment, canopy  402  is made of a translucent Mylar material. 
         [0064]      FIG. 15  is a perspective view of the infant seat assembly of  FIG. 10  attached to docking-base  404  with easy-to-find safety straps  104 , comfort pulsation system  412 , and level-tune knob  414  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, level-tune knob  414  is located on docking-base  404 . Level-tune knob  414  allows for infant car seat  102  to be tilted at a selected angle while docking-base  404  sits flat against a vehicle seat. In an embodiment, comfort pulsation system  412  forms the upper strap portion of safety straps  104 . In another contemplated embodiment, pulsation system  412  is located elsewhere on infant seat assembly  100 . Pulsation system  412  replicates a heartbeat pulsation to provide comfort to the occupant of infant seat assembly  100 . In a contemplated embodiment, pulsation system  412  vibrates to provide comfort to the occupant of infant seat assembly  100 . In a further contemplated embodiment, pulsation system  412  provides various other calming effects to comfort the occupant of infant seat assembly  100 . 
         [0065]      FIG. 16  is a side view of the infant car seat assembly of  FIG. 10  detached from docking-base  404  with canopy  206  extended and seat sensor system  200  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Projector  202  may continue to project content, video, and images upon canopy  206  even when released from docking-base member  404 . 
         [0066]      FIG. 17  is a top-perspective view of infant car seat assembly  100  having removable handle pad  502  with smart phone pouch  504  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Removable handle pad  502  is attached to infant car seat assembly  100  by wrapping handle pad  502  around handle  406  of infant car seat assembly  100 . Handle pad  502  may wrap around handle  406  in either direction. A smart phone may be inserted into handle pad  502  when handle pad  502  is attached or disconnected from infant car seat assembly  100 . 
         [0067]      FIG. 18  is a front view of the infant car seat assembly  2000  having removable handle pad  502  with smart phone pouch  504  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, smart phone pouch  504  is facing upward to allow a carrier of infant car seat assembly  2000  to use a smart phone contained in smart phone pouch  504 . 
         [0068]      FIG. 19  is a side view of infant car seat assembly  2000  having removable handle pad  502  in an upward facing position in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         [0069]      FIG. 20  is a top view of removable handle pad  502  with smart phone  506  partially in smart phone pouch  504  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, a smart phone is slid into smart phone pouch  504 . In other contemplated embodiments, smart phone pouch  504  can snap closed to secure a smart phone. In a further contemplated embodiment, a smart phone is secured to removable handle pad  502  by other attachment means. In an embodiment, pouch  504  is a see-through poly-pouch with speaker holes. As shown in  FIG. 20 , removable handle pad  502  has Velcro-style strip  510  along one side of removable handle pad  502  to secure removable handle pad  502  to handle  406  of infant car seat assembly  100 . In one contemplated embodiment, removable handle pad  502  can be secured by a clip. In one contemplated embodiment, removable handle pad  502  can be secured by a button. In one contemplated embodiment, removable handle pad  502  can be secured by a zipper. In another contemplated embodiment, removable handle pad  502  can be secured by other fastening means. 
         [0070]      FIG. 21  is a side view of unwrapped removable handle pad  502  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, removable handle pad  502  has foam pads  506  surrounded by fabric  508 . In another contemplated embodiment, removable handle pad  502  has another pad-like material surrounded by fabric  508 . In another contemplated embodiment, foam pads  506  are covered by various other materials. In one embodiment, removable handle pad  502  has three foam pads  506  (as best seen in  FIG. 21 ). In another embodiment, removable handle pad  502  has two foam pads  506  (as best seen in  FIG. 23 ). 
         [0071]      FIG. 22  is a side view of wrapped handle pad  502  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in  FIG. 22 , foam pads  506  on either end of removable handle pad  502  connect to secure removable handle pad  502  on infant car seat assembly  100 . 
         [0072]      FIG. 23  is a top-perspective view of unwrapped removable handle pad  602  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in  FIG. 23 , removable handle pad  602  may have two foam pads  506 . Foam pads  506  connect together to secure removable handle pad  502  on infant car seat assembly  100 . In this embodiment, Velcro-style strip  510  extends along one side to secure removable handle pad  502  to handle  406  of infant car seat assembly  100 . In one contemplated embodiment, foam pads  506  are memory foam to facilitate attachment to handle  406 . 
         [0073]      FIG. 24  is a perspective view of the removable handle pad of  FIG. 23  attached to handle  406  of infant car seat assembly  100 . In an embodiment, removable handle pad  602  may rotate around handle  406  to allow an occupant of infant car seat assembly  100  to view a smart phone contained in removable handle pad  602 . 
         [0074]      FIG. 25  is a perspective view of removable handle pad  602  of  FIG. 24 , positioned to allow an occupant of infant car seat assembly  100  to view a smart phone contained in removable handle pad  502  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. In this embodiment, removable handle pad  502  may be rotated around handle  406  while attached. 
         [0075]      FIG. 26  is a rear-perspective view of the removable handle pad of  FIG. 25  positioned to allow an occupant of infant car seat assembly  100  to view a smart phone contained in removable handle pad  602  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         [0076]    Although the present disclosure and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims. Moreover, the scope of the present application is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments of the process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, means, methods and steps described in the specification. As one of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate from the disclosure, processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps, presently existing or later to be developed that perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same result as the corresponding embodiments described herein may be utilized according to the present disclosure. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include within their scope such processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps.