Patents by Inventor Kenji Funakura

Kenji Funakura 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: 9027953
    Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller body having a frame member and an armrest, a back part frame pivotably joined to the stroller body, and a support member connecting the armrest and the back part frame with each other. The support member has a flexibility so as to allow the back part frame to be pivoted with respect to the stroller body within a predetermined range. The support member makes it possible that the back part frame is pivoted with respect to the stroller body, in conjunction with the folding action of the stroller body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Combi Corporation
    Inventor: Kenji Funakura
  • Patent number: 8807587
    Abstract: A stroller includes: a frame part; a handle connected to the frame part so as to be swingable; caster mechanisms turnably holding wheels; and a switching mechanism including a switching member which is configured to be held on predetermined positions in accordance with the position of the handle. The caster mechanisms are provided with locking members configured to regulate turning of the wheels. In addition, there are provided transmission mechanism configured to operate the locking members in conjunction with a movement of the switching member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Combi Corporation
    Inventor: Kenji Funakura
  • Patent number: 8448976
    Abstract: A stroller allowing an operation for switching the conditions of the wheels in accordance with a position of the handle to be performed in a more stable and reliable manner is provided. The stroller includes a frame part; a handle swingably connected to the frame part; caster mechanisms that turnably hold wheels; and a switch mechanism having a switching member disposed on the handle. The caster mechanisms are provided with locking member for restricting turnings of the wheels. The switching member is movable about a swing center of the handle in accordance with a swinging of the handle. A transmission member operates the locking member in conjunction with an action of the switch mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Combi Corporation
    Inventor: Kenji Funakura
  • Publication number: 20130009388
    Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller body having a frame member and an armrest, a back part frame pivotably joined to the stroller body, and a support member connecting the armrest and the back part frame with each other. The support member has a flexibility so as to allow the back part frame to be pivoted with respect to the stroller body within a predetermined range. The support member makes it possible that the back part frame is pivoted with respect to the stroller body, in conjunction with the folding action of the stroller body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: COMBI CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kenji Funakura
  • Patent number: 8297643
    Abstract: There is provided a stroller allowing an operation for switching the conditions of the wheels in accordance with a position of the handle to be performed in a more stable and reliable manner. A stroller 10 includes: a frame part 20; a handle 50 connected to the frame part so as to be swingable; caster mechanisms 60 and 80 configured to turnably hold wheels; and switch mechanisms 100a and 100b respectively including lock switching members capable of being pushed so as to be moved by the handle that is swung. The caster mechanisms are respectively provided with locking means capable of restricting a turning of the wheel. There are disposed transmission means 120 and 130 configured to operate the locking means in accordance with movements of the lock switching members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Combi Corporation
    Inventor: Kenji Funakura
  • Publication number: 20120056393
    Abstract: A stroller includes: a frame part; a handle connected to the frame part so as to be swingable; caster mechanisms turnably holding wheels; and a switching mechanism including a switching member which is configured to be held on predetermined positions in accordance with the position of the handle. The caster mechanisms are provided with locking members configured to regulate turning of the wheels. In addition, there are provided transmission mechanism configured to operate the locking members in conjunction with a movement of the switching member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: COMBI CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kenji Funakura
  • Publication number: 20100127481
    Abstract: There is provided a stroller allowing an operation for switching the conditions of the wheels in accordance with a position of the handle to be performed in a more stable and reliable manner. A stroller 10 includes: a frame part 20; a handle 50 connected to the frame part so as to be swingable; caster mechanisms 60 and 80 configured to turnably hold wheels; and switch mechanisms 100a and 100b respectively including lock switching members capable of being pushed so as to be moved by the handle that is swung. The caster mechanisms are respectively provided with locking means capable of restricting a turning of the wheel. There are disposed transmission means 120 and 130 configured to operate the locking means in accordance with movements of the lock switching members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: COMBI CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kenji Funakura
  • Publication number: 20100109271
    Abstract: There is provided a stroller allowing an operation for switching the conditions of the wheels in accordance with a position of the handle to be performed in a more stable and reliable manner. A stroller 10 includes: a frame part 20; a handle 50 swingably connected to the frame part 20; caster mechanisms 60 and 80 that turnably hold wheels 61 and 81; and a switch mechanism 100 having a switching member 105 disposed on the handle 50. The caster mechanisms are provided with locking means 75 and 95 for restricting turnings of the wheels. The switching member is movable about a swing center of the handle in accordance with a swinging of the handle. There are disposed transmission means 120 and 130 that operate the locking means in conjunction with an action of the switch mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: COMBI CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kenji Funakura
  • Patent number: D695651
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Combi Corporation
    Inventors: Toshiro Yoshie, Kenji Funakura, Kazunao Ogura