Interpretation ID: nht93-6.42

DATE: September 21, 1993 Est.

FROM: Greg Biba

TO: Office of Chief Council, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 10/25/93 from John Womack to Greg Biba (A41; Std. 213)

TEXT:

In talking to Dee Fujita and George Mouchahoir about safety regulation specifications, they suggested I write you for an official confirmation about my questions.

I am developing and interested in patenting an infant observation mirror for car travel. This observation mirror is not attached to the car seat. Ms. Fujita and Mr. Mouchahoir said accessories that are not a part of the car seat have no safety regulations to their knowledge. Are there any regulations that limit what I do, are there any size or material regulations?

To give you a brief description: This infant observation mirror is different than others that have patented, in that it is supported by a stand that sits under the infants car seat as the seat faces to the rear of the car.

Please write at your earliest possible convenience about my questions or if you have any additional comments.