Patents by Inventor Joaquin J. Launes

Joaquin J. Launes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4747526
    Abstract: A collapsible infant seat and stroller includes a central frame support having straps so that the frame may be carried as a backpack. A lower part of the frame includes wheels which may be moved between a first inactive position and a second active position. A handle-bar is provided which is pivotably attached to the upper part of the frame so that it may be positioned in a folded position, so that its length is adjacent the length of the frame, and a handle-bar position so that the frame may be pushed along the ground by means of the wheels. A seat is provided which is supported by a seat support member which is pivotably fixed to the upper part of the frame so that the seat may be positioned in an active position and an inactive position. A stabilizing leg is also provided so that the device may be used as a stationary seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1988
    Assignee: Play, S.A.
    Inventor: Joaquin J. Launes
  • Patent number: 4709960
    Abstract: A reclinable children's chair or child's chair for use on a motor vehicle seat, comprising a base frame to be placed on such vehicle seat, and a reclinable child's seat operatively engaged with the base frame and movable generally longitudinally back and forth relative to the base frame selectively angularly between an upright rearward position and a reclined forward position, a drive mechanism, e.g. a motor and drive shaft and connecting rod linkage, mounted on the base frame and operatively connected to the reclinable seat for so moving the reclinable seat, and a control mechanism for controlling the operation of the drive mechanism e.g. a manual handle for rotating the shaft and/or a switch for operating the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1987
    Assignee: Play, S. A.
    Inventor: Joaquin J. Launes