Abstract: A device for transporting a child to and from a play location under control and propulsion by an adult. The device combines a stroller and a toy vehicle in the same mechanism. The stroller configuration transports the child, facing forward, under adult control, to and from the play location. The stroller configuration includes a handle for propulsion and control by the adult. A toy vehicle configuration can be ridden and controlled by the child. The device can be quickly and easily transmogrified back and forth between the stroller and toy vehicle configurations. All components of the stroller configuration are stowed on board the vehicle configuration, and visa versa.

Abstract: A device for transporting a child to and from a play location under control and propulsion by an adult. The device combines a stroller and a toy vehicle in the same mechanism. The stroller configuration transports the child, facing forward, under adult control, to and from the play location. The stroller includes a backrest for supporting the back and head of the child while resting. The stroller configuration includes a handle for propulsion and control by the adult. A toy vehicle configuration can be ridden and controlled by the child. The device can be quickly and easily transmogrified back and forth between the stroller and toy vehicle configurations. All components of the stroller configuration are stowed on board the vehicle configuration, and visa versa.

Abstract: An automated method and system for consolidating a plurality of individual company charges for a customer with different periodic company billing and payment due dates is provided. Under the system, companies and businesses such as utility companies report their periodic billing information to a central processing office or facility. The processing office holds the billing information data in time suspense until all of the billing information for the customer during a pre-selected time period is received. Then, the central processing facility generates a single customer statement which identifies all individual company charges as well as a statement due date. The statement is sent to the customer and payment for the identified charges is due by the statement due date. After receiving payment from the customer, the centralized billing center processes the payment and then remits payment to all of the companies.

Abstract: An automated system and method for consolidating a plurality of individual company charges for a customer with different periodic company billing and payment due dates is provided. Under the system, companies and businesses such as utility companies report their periodic billing information to a central processing office or facility. This is completed by electronic or magnetic data transfer. The processing office undergoes minimization processing and holds the billing information data in time suspense until all of the billing information for the customer during a pre-selected time period is received. Then, the central processing facility generates a single customer statement which identifies all individual company charges as well as a statement due date. The statement is sent to the customer and payment for the identified charges is due by the statement due date. After receiving payment from the customer, the centralized billing center processes the payment and then remits payment to all of the companies.