Abstract:
An infant chair designed to attach and secure to the rear of a seat functions as a conventional baby seat and has a soft fabric-based seat. The chair comprises a pair of adjustable handles that extend over the seating surface. The base of the chair also comprises a pair of adjustable legs to support the seat against the back cushion portion of the seat. The handles allow the infant chair to be placed upon a seat more safely than existing models. To make the chair more appealing to the infant, the chair comprises an animal motif with the handles being the upper arms of an animal and the lower base supports being the legs of an animal. The chair further has an integral vibrating mechanism and permanently attached toys to help amuse the infant while in the chair.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present invention was first described in and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/217,119 filed May 28, 2009, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates generally to infant chairs, and in particular, to an infant chair adapted for use with furniture such as couches with provisions for selectively interchangeable decorative facades. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Infants are delicate little beings that require the utmost care in order protect and keep them safe from harm. As a result, there are a myriad of products intended to provide protection from the danger generated by a variety of sources. Perhaps one (1) of the most common items for infant caretaking is that of the baby seat. Such seats aid in the secure transportation and safe seating of infants. 
     Such seats are often placed on a floor surface for safety. However, this requires the user to bend over to pick up the infant. Also, use of such seats in other locations or positions often results in negation of many of the safety features of the device and can result in dangerous results such as the infant falling over, or the like. Failure to use these devices can result in diminished protection, support, and comfort for an infant during sitting and transportation. 
     Various attempts have been made to provide infant chairs adaptable for use with furniture and the like. Examples of these attempts can be seen by reference to several U.S. patents. U.S. Pat. No. 5,228,746, issued in the name of Burleigh, describes a child safety seat adapted for use in motor vehicles. The Burleigh seat includes a base which rests on a motor vehicle seat and secures via an existing adult lap belt. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 5,528,785, issued in the name of Petrus, describes an attachable couch-cushion confining device for infants. The Petrus device converts a couch cushion into a confining device for a baby via a wedge portion along a perimeter edge. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 5,868,465, issued in the name of Kvalvik, describes a child&#39;s seating restraint which provides a means for inserting into a crack in a couch or the like for anchoring of a child seating device. 
     While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives, each of these references suffer from one (1) or more of the aforementioned disadvantages. Many such devices are not usable in a number of desirable locations or positions. Also, many such devices are not easy and quick to setup and remove without undue manipulation. Furthermore, many such devices are not adjustable and adaptable to various configurations. In addition, many such devices are not safe when utilized in conjunction with furniture such as couches and the like. Accordingly, there exists a need for an infant chair without the disadvantages as described above. The development of the present invention substantially departs from the conventional solutions and in doing so fulfills this need. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In view of the foregoing references, the inventor recognized the aforementioned inherent problems and observed that there is a need for an infant chair which can be safely used in conventional location in addition to being safely adapted for use with couches and the like in a manner which is simple, quick, and adjustable. Thus, the object of the present invention is to solve the aforementioned disadvantages and provide for this need. 
     To achieve the above objectives, it is an object of the present invention to comprise an infant chair with an animal motif which provides a means for securing, soothing, and transporting an infant in a seated position. The apparatus comprises a frame, a seat, a toy bar, a plurality of motif correlated animal portions, and associated electrical components. 
     Another object of the present invention is to provide features of a conventional baby “bouncy” seat such as use on a level ground surface or the like in a common manner. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to provide an area to support a sitting or partially laying infant in a secure manner via an adjustable harness. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to attach to a couch and similar pieces of furniture in a secure manner which allows a caregiver to easily and quickly lift the infant when necessary. This is accomplished via a pair of handles which suspend the apparatus from a couch back portion. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to comprise enhanced aesthetic feature such as the appearance of a monkey which visually stimulate an infant or the like. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to provide entertainment to an infant via a toy bar which allows a user to selectively attach and suspend a plurality of toys of various plush shapes, colors, patterns, and the like. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to provide removable attachment of a plurality of decorative and comfortable aesthetic portions such as a monkey head, monkey leg covers, monkey arm covers, and the like. A user may selectively remove and reattached these portions via a plurality of fastening means to allow for replacement, washing, and the like. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to allow for horizontal adjustment and securement of the apparatus against a couch back portion via adjustable legs which engage an internal portion of the frame via a common spring-loaded adjustment means. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to allow the apparatus to rotate to a desired position via a rotatable ground support. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to allow for adjustment of the hanging handles to vary the overall height of the apparatus necessary for varying heights of couches or other similar structures. The handles engage an internal portion of the frame via a common spring-loaded adjustment means. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to provide electrical vibration functions to soothe an infant. The apparatus includes an internal battery powering means and various controls which allow the vibrating means to be manually actuated and adjusted. 
     Yet still another object of the present invention is to provide a method of utilizing the device that provides a unique means of providing the apparatus with a desired aesthetic appearance, providing the apparatus with a desired plurality of toys and entertainment devices, placing the apparatus in a desired location along a ground surface or piece of furniture, selectively rotating the apparatus, selectively adjusting the height of the handles for hanging from a furniture back portion, selectively adjusting the horizontal legs for secure placement of the apparatus on a piece of furniture, and easily lifting and carrying the apparatus from its secure position on a piece of furniture for transport or the like. 
     Further objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which: 
         FIG. 1  is an environmental perspective view of an infant chair with animal motif  10  depicting placement on a couch, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the infant chair with animal motif  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 3  is an exploded perspective view of the infant chair with animal motif  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 4  is an exploded side view of the infant chair with animal motif  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 5  is an underside perspective view of the infant chair with animal motif  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6  is a close-up perspective view of a ground support  27 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 7  is a side view of a toy bar  50  depicting an attachment to a second toy bar attachment  55   b , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 8  is a front view of the toy bar attachment  55   b , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 9  is a perspective break-away view of the toy bar attachment  55   b , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 10  is an electrical block diagram of the toy bar attachment  55   b , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 11   a  is a front view of an elephant motif  150 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 11   b  is a rear view of the elephant motif  150 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 12   a  is a front view of a bear motif  154 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 12   b  is a rear view of the bear motif  154 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 13   a  is a front view of a frog motif  158 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and, 
         FIG. 13   b  is a rear view of the frog motif  158 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTIVE KEY 
     
       
         
               
               
               
             
           
               
                   
                   
               
             
             
               
                   
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                 infant chair with animal motif 
               
               
                   
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                 frame 
               
               
                   
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                 slot 
               
               
                   
                  25a 
                 rear support brace 
               
               
                   
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                 front support brace 
               
               
                   
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                 ground support 
               
               
                   
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                 groove 
               
               
                   
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                 harness 
               
               
                   
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                 seat 
               
               
                   
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                 toy bar 
               
               
                   
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                 first toy bar attachment 
               
               
                   
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                 second toy bar attachment 
               
               
                   
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                 internal portion 
               
               
                   
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                 protrusion 
               
               
                   
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                 toy 
               
               
                   
                  59 
                 monkey motif 
               
               
                   
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                 monkey head 
               
               
                   
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                 head attachment portion loop fastener 
               
               
                   
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                 head attachment portion 
               
               
                   
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                 head attachment portion hook fastener 
               
               
                   
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                 monkey leg cover 
               
               
                   
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                 leg cover elastic portion 
               
               
                   
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                 monkey arm cover 
               
               
                   
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                 arm cover elastic portion 
               
               
                   
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                 battery compartment 
               
               
                   
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                 battery 
               
               
                   
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                 power switch 
               
               
                   
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                 operational switch 
               
               
                   
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                 leg 
               
               
                   
                  89 
                 leg groove 
               
               
                   
                  90 
                 length adjustment aperture 
               
               
                   
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                 length adjustment pin 
               
               
                   
                 103 
                 handle 
               
               
                   
                 104 
                 handle flattened portion 
               
               
                   
                 105 
                 handle adjustment aperture 
               
               
                   
                 107 
                 handle adjustment pin 
               
               
                   
                 108 
                 handle groove 
               
               
                   
                 120 
                 motor 
               
               
                   
                 121 
                 ear 
               
               
                   
                 122 
                 shaft 
               
               
                   
                 123 
                 offset mass 
               
               
                   
                 130 
                 electrical wiring 
               
               
                   
                 140 
                 back portion 
               
               
                   
                 141 
                 seat portion 
               
               
                   
                 150 
                 elephant motif 
               
               
                   
                 152 
                 elephant head 
               
               
                   
                 154 
                 bear motif 
               
               
                   
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                 bear head 
               
               
                   
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                 frog motif 
               
               
                   
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                 frog head 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of its preferred embodiment, herein depicted within  FIGS. 1 through 10  and alternately, herein depicted within  FIGS. 11   a  through  13   b . However, the invention is not limited to the described embodiment and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that many other embodiments of the invention are possible without deviating from the basic concept of the invention, and that any such work around will also fall under scope of this invention. It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items. 
     The present invention describes an infant chair with animal motif (herein described as the “apparatus”)  10 , which provides a means for securing, soothing, and transporting an infant while positioned in a seated position. The apparatus  10  comprises a frame  20 , a seat  40 , a toy bar  50 , a plurality of motif correlated animal portions  59 ,  150 ,  154 ,  158 , and associated electrical and electronic components. The apparatus  10  is utilized as a common baby “bouncy” seat or may be attached to a couch or similar piece of furniture to secure the infant out of harms way and allow a caregiver to easily lift said infant when necessary. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 1  an environmental perspective view of the apparatus  10  depicting placement on a couch and  FIG. 2 , a perspective view of the apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, are disclosed. The apparatus  10  comprises a resilient frame  20  similar to the common baby seats. The frame  20  comprises a pair of inclined members which angle upwardly and extend horizontally and rearwardly to engage a ground surface. The frame  20  enables placement of a seat  40 , a toy bar  50 , a pair of adjustable legs  88 , and a pair of adjustable handles  103 . The preferred embodiment of the apparatus  10  comprises a monkey motif  59  further comprising enhanced monkey features which visually stimulate the aesthetics of the apparatus  10 . The apparatus  10  comprises a monkey head  60 , a pair of removably attachable monkey leg covers  65 , and a pair of removably attachable monkey arm covers  67 . In use, the apparatus  10  is preferably suspended from a couch back portion  140  via a pair of handles  103  which enables said apparatus  10  to also rest on top of a couch seat portion  141  and provides a means to maintain the security of the infant. The apparatus  10  may also be positioned on a level surface in a common manner. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 3  through  FIG. 6 , various views of the apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, are disclosed.  FIG. 3  depicts an exploded perspective view of the apparatus  10 ,  FIG. 4  depicts an exploded side view of the apparatus  10 ,  FIG. 5  depicts an underside perspective view of the apparatus  10 , and  FIG. 6  depicts a close-up perspective view of a ground support  27 . As above-mentioned, the apparatus  10  comprises a pair of inclined frames  20  which are preferably fabricated from a lightweight material such as, but not limited to: metal wire, tubular metal, or heavy gauge plastic. The frames  20  are structurally supported and separated at a desired width via a rear support brace  25   a  and a front support brace  25   b . The braces  25   a ,  25   b  are comprised of rectangular member&#39;s integrally molded and positioned perpendicular to a horizontal portion of the frames  20 . 
     The frames  20  also comprise a seat  40  which provides an area to support a sitting or partially laying infant. The seat  40  is comprised of a durable washable material such as, but not limited to: plastic coated fabrics, meshed vinyls, or the like. The seat  40  is permanently attached and supported to the inclined portions of the frames  20  via conventional sewing techniques or the like. The seat  40  comprises an adjustable harness  30  which secures and protects an infant  110  within said seat  40 . The harness  30  comprises a buckling means and preferably a three-point strapping system. The harness  30  extends from the bottom of the seat  40  relative to a leg portion on the infant to a central position relative to a waist portion on said infant. The harness  30  is fabricated from materials such as nylon, yet other materials may be utilized without limiting the scope of the apparatus  10  and is attached to the seat  40  and inclined portions of the frames  20  via conventional sewing techniques. 
     Also attached to an intermediate portion of each inclined portion the frame  20  is a first toy bar attachment  55   a  and a second toy bar attachment  55   b  which provide an attachment means to a toy bar  50  and a plurality of toys  57 . Each toy bar attachment  55   a ,  55   b  is integrally molded to the frames  20  and comprises a cylindrical form. An inner surface of each toy bar attachment  55   a ,  55   b  also comprises a protrusion  56  which enables each said toy bar attachment  55   a ,  55   b  to engage a toy bar  50 . The toy bar  50  comprises an arcuate form comprised of a tubular wire or plastic which provides a means to suspend the plurality of toys  57 . The toy bar  50  is removable attached from one (1) toy bar attachment  55   a ,  55   b  to the other via insertably engaging each protrusion  56  with end portions of said toy bar  50  (see  FIG. 7 ). A variety of toys  57  which are comprised of various plush shapes and a variety of colors and patterns are attached to the toy bar  50  to provide entertainment to the infant. The toys  57  are attached with fastening means such as, but not limited to: hook-and-loop fasteners, sewing techniques, or the like. The toy bar attachments  55   a ,  55   b  are preferably fabricated from a plastic material, yet other materials may be incorporated. 
     The second toy bar attachment  55   b  is depicted herein as comprising a battery compartment  70 , a power switch  80 , and an operational switch  81  for illustration purposes only; it is known that other positions such as the first toy bar attachment  55   a  may be utilized without limiting the scope of the apparatus  10 . The battery compartment  70  and switches  80 ,  81  provide an operating and controlling means to a vibrating feature of the apparatus  10  (see  FIGS. 8  though  10 ). 
     The frame  20  further comprises a monkey head  60  for illustration purposes only and it is known that other animals (see  FIGS. 11   a  through  11   b ) may be utilized without limiting the scope of the apparatus  10 . The monkey head  60  is stuffed similar to that of stuffed animals or teddy bears and is fabricated from a plush mohair fabric, yet other materials may be incorporated without limiting the scope of the apparatus  10 . The monkey head  60  is removably attachable from a head attachment portion  63  which is located and attached to an upper portion of the seat  40  via conventional sewing techniques. The head attachment portion  63  is preferably fabricated from a similar material as the seat  40  and comprises a head attachment portion hook fastener  64  which engages a head attachment portion loop fastener  61  to attach the monkey head  60  to said head attachment portion  63 . The head attachment portion loop fastener  61  is located on a rear intermediate surface of the monkey head  60  and the head attachment portion hook fastener  64  is located on an upper intermediate surface of the head attachment portion  63 . 
     The frame  20  further comprises a pair of adjustable legs  88  which provide varied horizontal positions for the apparatus  10  and provides a means to secure the apparatus between the couch back portion  140  and couch seat portion  141  (see  FIG. 1 ). The legs  88  are comprised of tubular members that engage a lower portion of each frame  20 . The legs  88  vary the overall length of the apparatus  10  necessary for varying depths of couches or other structures. The legs  88  engage an internal portion of the frame  20  and are adjusted via a common spring-loaded adjustment means further comprising a plurality of length adjustment apertures  90  equidistantly spaced along a distal surface of said legs  88 . The length adjustment apertures  90  are selectively engaged by a length adjustment pin  95  which is located on the lower surface of the frames  20 . The legs  88  are fabricated from an identical material as the frame  20 . 
     The legs  88  also comprise a rotatable ground support  27  (see  FIG. 2 ) which enables the apparatus  10  to engage an area between the couch back portion  140  and couch seat portion  141  (see  FIG. 1 ). The ground support  27  takes on an “L”-shaped form comprising similar features to an animal&#39;s foot. An outer circumference of the ground support  27  comprises a groove  28  which is friction fitted to a slot  21  located along an internal circumference of the horizontal portion of the frames  20 . The groove  28  engages the slot  21  and enables the ground support  27  to rotate to a desired position. In use, if the apparatus  10  is positioned on a couch the ground support  27  is positioned downwardly, thereby enabling said ground support  27  to engage the area between the couch back portions  140  and couch seat portion  141 . In use, if the apparatus  10  is positioned on a level surface each ground support  27  is positioned upwardly to provide stability to said apparatus  10 . 
     The legs  88  also provide an attachment means to a pair of removable attachable monkey leg covers  65 . The monkey leg covers  65  provide additional animal motif features which are removably attachable to enable the apparatus  10  to be cleaned, disinfected, or for changing animal motifs as necessary. The monkey leg covers  65  are herein depicted as common monkey feet or paw features such as ankles, toes, or the like. The monkey leg covers  65  are fabricated from a plush mohair fabric, yet other materials may be incorporated. Distal end portions of each monkey leg cover  65  comprise a leg cover elastic portion  66  which provides an attachment means to each leg portion  88  and frame  20 . The leg cover elastic portions  66  engage a leg groove  89  to secure the monkey leg covers  65  onto the leg portion  88  and frame  20 . The leg groove  89  is located on a horizontal outer circumference of the frame  20  adjacent to each length adjustment pin  95 . Each monkey leg cover  65  is positioned over each leg  88  via the slip-fitting means and each leg cover elastic portions  66  is positioned around each leg groove  89 , thereby prohibiting said monkey leg covers  65  from becoming unfastened. 
     The frame  20  yet further comprises a pair of adjustable handles  103  which provide a means to suspend the apparatus  10  from a couch back portion  140  (see  FIG. 1 ). The handles  103  are comprised of arcuate tubular members which engage an upper portion of each frame  20 . The handles  103  also comprise an integrally molded handle flattened portion  104  on a proximal end which provides a flattened surface to engage a rear portion of the couch back portion  140  which further provides a secure and stable suspending of the apparatus  10 . The handle portions  100  vary the overall height of the apparatus  10  necessary for varying heights of couches or other similar structures. The handles  103  engage an internal portion of the frame  20  are adjusted via a common spring-loaded adjustment means further comprising a plurality of handle adjustment apertures  105  equidistantly spaced along a distal surface of said handles  103 . The handle adjustment apertures  105  are selectively engaged by a handle adjustment pin  107  which is located on the upper portion of the frames  20 . The handles  103  are fabricated from an identical material as the frame  20 . 
     The handles  103  also provide an attachment means to a pair of removable attachable monkey arm covers  67 . The monkey arm covers  67  provide additional monkey motif features which are removably attachable to enable the apparatus  10  to be cleaned, disinfected, or for changing animal motifs as necessary. The monkey arm covers  67  are herein depicted comprise common animal hand or paw features such as palms, fingers, or the like. The monkey arms covers  67  are fabricated from a plush mohair fabric, yet other materials may be incorporated. Distal end portions of each monkey arm cover  67  comprise an arm cover elastic portion  68  which provides an attachment means to each handle  103  and each frame  20 . The arm cover elastic portions  68  engage a handle groove  108  to secure the arm covers  67  onto the handles  103 . The handle groove  108  is located on an upper portion of the frame  20  along an outer circumference which lies adjacent to each handle adjustment pin  107 . Each monkey arm cover  67  is positioned over each handle  103  via the slip-fitting means and each arm cover elastic portions  68  is positioned around each handle groove  108 , thereby prohibiting said monkey arm covers  67  from becoming unfastened. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 7  though  FIG. 10 , various views of the second toy bar attachment  55   b , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, are disclosed.  FIG. 7  depicts a side view of a toy bar  50  depicting an attachment to a second toy bar attachment  55   b ,  FIG. 8  depicts is a front view of the toy bar attachment  55   b ,  FIG. 9  depicts a perspective break-away view of the toy bar attachment  55   b , and  FIG. 10  depicts an electrical block diagram of the toy bar attachment  55   b . The toy bar  50  is removably attachable to each toy bar attachment  55   a ,  55   b  via inserting a distal or proximal end portion, respectively, into a protrusion  56  which is located on an inner surface of each said toy bar attachment  55   a ,  55   b . Other methods of attaching the toy bar  50  into each toy bar attachment  55   a ,  55   b  may be utilized without limiting the scope of the apparatus  10 . 
     The apparatus  10  comprises a battery  75  housed within the battery compartment  70 . The battery  75  is interconnected with electrical wiring  130  to a power switch  80 , operational switch  81 , and a motor  120  which provide a vibrating means to the apparatus  10 . Although the electronic components are illustrated as being housed within the second toy bar attachment  55   b  it is known that other locations may be utilized to store said components without limiting the scope of the apparatus  10 . 
     The power switch  80  enables the vibrating means to be manually activated or deactivated, thereby providing an ON and OFF function. The operational switch  81  controls the speed of the vibrating means which further increases or decreases the rotation of the motor shaft  122 . The motor  120  is a common direct current (DC) motor  120  with an offset mass  123  which causes the second toy bar attachment  55   b  to vibrate. The vibration of the second toy bar attachment  55   b  travels along the toy bar  50  which enables the toys  57  to move and provides a soothing means to the infant. The offset mass  123  is attached to the shaft  122  via fastening means such as, but not limited to: integral molding, threading means, or the like. As the shaft  122  rotates the offset mass  123  rotates causing an unbalanced vibration. The motor  120  is attached to an internal portion  55   c  via mounting a pair of ears  121  with common fasteners. In use, an electrical current is sent through the electrical wiring  130  to the switches  80 ,  81  and motor  120 , thereby providing the vibrating feature to the apparatus  10 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 11   a  though  FIG. 13   b , views of alternate motifs, according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, are disclosed. The apparatus  10  may comprise alternate animal motif embodiments  150 ,  154 ,  158  which preferably modify the design of the animal head  152 ,  156 ,  160  and colors utilized on the seat  40 , monkey leg covers  65 , and monkey arm covers  67 .  FIG. 11   a  depicts a front view of an elephant motif  150 ,  FIG. 11   b  depicts is a front view of bear motif  154 , and  FIG. 11   c  depicts a front view of a frog motif  158 . The elephant motif  150  comprises an elephant head  152  and various colors associated with common elephants such as grey. The bear motif  154  comprises a bear head  156  and various colors associated with common bears such as brown and black. The frog motif  158  comprises a frog head  160  and various colors associated with common frogs such as green. Each head  152 ,  156 ,  160  is fabricated similar to the monkey head  60  and comprises similar fastening means. 
     It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     The preferred embodiment of the present invention can be utilized by the common user in a simple and effortless manner with little or no training. After initial purchase or acquisition of the apparatus  10 , it would be installed as indicated in  FIG. 1 . 
     The method of utilizing the apparatus  10  may be achieved by performing the following steps: acquiring the apparatus  10 ; inserting an appropriate amount of batteries  75  within the battery compartment  70 ; removing the toy bar  50 ; attaching the desired head  60 ,  152 ,  156 ,  160  on the head attachment portion  63  via engaging the head attachment portion loop fastener  61  with the head attachment portion hook fastener  64  as desired; unbuckling the harness  30 ; adjusting the leg  88  to a desired position with the length adjustment apertures  90  and length adjustment pins  95 ; installing the monkey leg covers  65  onto each leg  88  and securing the leg cover elastic portion  66  over the leg groves  89 ; adjusting the handles  103  to a desired position via the handle adjustment apertures  105  and handle adjustment pins  107 ; installing the monkey arm covers  67  onto the handle  103  and securing the arm cover elastic portions  68  over the handle grooves  108 ; rotating the ground support  27  to the downward position to engage the area between the couch back portion  140  and couch seat portion  141 ; placing the apparatus  10  on the couch with each handle  103  suspended from the couch back portion  140 ; placing the infant inside the apparatus  10  on the seat  40 ; adjusting the harness  30  to snuggly fit the infant and buckling the harness  30 ; attaching the toy bar  50 ; placing the power switch  80  and operational switch  81  into a desired position; removing the monkey head  60 , legs covers  65 , and monkey arm covers  67  for cleaning and adjusting; and, allowing the infant to play in the secure apparatus  10 . 
     The method of utilizing the apparatus  10  on a ground or level surface is similar to the abovementioned procedure, yet with the addition of swiveling the ground support  27  to the downward position. 
     The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention and method of use to the precise forms disclosed. Obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions or substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but is intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.