Interpretation ID: nht94-4.66

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: October 27, 1994

FROM: Lois Castillo -- President, Travel Tray, Inc.

TO: Joan Womack -- NHTSA; John Womack

TITLE: NONE

ATTACHMT: Attached to 1/9/95 letter from Philip Recht to Lois Castillo (A43; Std. 213)

TEXT: Dear Joan Womack:

My name is Lois Castillo. I represent a new company called Travel Tray, Inc. based in Utah. Our tray fits across children's carseats and is easily attached and removed. I have enclosed one of our brochures that describes our tray.

I need your help in obtaining any information you might have regarding safety regulations pertaining to a tray such as this.

We are in preparation to start manufacturing and have been advised to seek information from your department first. I have spoken with Craig Allred, Director of the State of Utah Division of Highway Safety and showed him my tray. He felt the tray was okay, but suggested that I should apply a disclaimer clause and warning that the tray should not be used as part of the safety apparatus. That it is only to be used as a convenience item - like a toy - for the child. My patent attorney also suggested thi s.

Please let me know what you think and any information you might have regarding this.

Thank you in advance for your time.

Enclosure

(Brochure omitted.)