To Nonpropelled Patents (Class 280/7.17)
  • Patent number: 11691659
    Abstract: A wagon and catapult assembly provides a toy wagon that carries a detachable catapult. Assembly allows children to ride and operate the toy wagon, and also operate the catapult in a prone/sitting position, or while standing. The assembly comprises a toy wagon and a detachable catapult portion attached to the wagon. The toy wagon comprises mobile portion attached to a body portion to enable mobility of wagon. The body portion is foldable. Further the body portion has one or more fixed rear sidewalls and one or more detachable front sidewalls. The front sidewalls have a pair of leg depressions that enable the child to sit in a prone position while operating catapult and/or riding the toy wagon. An elongated handle pivotally and detachably attaches to the wagon for manipulating it and providing stability while operating the catapult. A seat detachably couples to the wagon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Inventor: Eric Ray Cardin
  • Patent number: 11097583
    Abstract: A multi-functional off-road vehicle has a frame which includes a left lateral frame member and a right lateral frame member. The two frame members are connected by a crossbar. Four wheel assemblies are connected to the frame. At least two of the wheel assemblies are continuous tracks. The crossbar includes a track width adjustment actuator which extends and contracts a length of the crossbar and thereby changes a track width of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventor: Ruprecht Alfred Rohde
  • Patent number: 9409617
    Abstract: A multifunctional riding vehicle includes a steering assembly having a joint. A frame has a main body including an end thereof pivotally connecting to the joint between different fixed positions, and has a platform adapted to be extended and collapsed. The multifunctional riding vehicle has a first configuration in which the main body of the frame is in a first of the fixed positions and the platform is in an extended position, and a second configuration in which the main body of the frame is in a second of the fixed positions and in an upside-down relationship with respect to the first fixed position and the platform is in a collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Inventor: Wang-Chuan Chen
  • Patent number: 9162727
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a tricycle vehicle having a cart. According to the invention the tricycle vehicle includes a riding module (101) having a front wheel (102), a steering assembly (107) and a frame (105) having a rear tube. The tricycle vehicle also includes a cart module (103) having two wheels (104), a body (111) configured to carry a bag, a base having a base frame and a handle (112) configured for steering the tricycle vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: SMART TRIKE MNF PTE LTD.
    Inventor: Yoram Baron
  • Patent number: 9114821
    Abstract: A multi-function baby stroller comprising a headstock tube component, which further comprising a front wheel, a handle and a headstock tube; a frame plate; and a frame tube component further comprising a rear wheel and a frame tube; wherein the headstock tube component and the frame plate are fixed by a broaching positioning device, the frame plate and frame tube component are removably connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Zhejiang JinBang Sports Equipment Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yongqiang Xu
  • Publication number: 20150014076
    Abstract: A golf bag cart comprising a wheeled drive section and a storage section configured to house one or more golf clubs. In some embodiments the golf bag cart's storage section can be flipped up from a closed position against the drive section to an open position extended away from the drive section, such that the golf bag cart can be driven around in the open position by a user. The golf bag cart can have one or more steering mechanisms configured to direct the golf bag cart as the golf bag cart is driven.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Yama Azizi
  • Publication number: 20140367931
    Abstract: A bicycle convertible to a three-wheeled vehicle comprises a pair of auxiliary wheels mounted on either side of the rear wheel. The auxiliary wheels are movable between a raised position in which the auxiliary wheels are raised from the supporting surface when the bicycle is in a bicycle mode and a lowered position in which the auxiliary wheels contact the supporting surface when the bicycle is in a stroller mode. A locking mechanism is provided for locking the auxiliary wheels in the raised and lowered positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Bell
  • Publication number: 20140203527
    Abstract: A tricycle may be operable between a first mode of operation steerable by a tricycle rider, and a second mode of operation steerable by an individual pushing the tricycle. A rider handle, in the first mode, may be configured to be rotationally coupled with the stem in a manner permitting a tricycle rider to exert forces on the rider handle and thereby turn the fork, and the rider handle in the second mode, being configured to be rotationally uncoupled from the stem, preventing forces on the rider handle from turning the fork. At least one rotation restrictor may be included for preventing the frost wheel from turning to a position where the front wheel axis leads the fork axis, and for maintaining the front wheel axis in a position trailing the fork axis both when the tricycle is propelled by a tricycle rider in the first mode and when the tricycle is pushed from behind in the second mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: Yoram BARON
  • Publication number: 20130341877
    Abstract: A tricycle may be operable between a first mode of operation steerable by a tricycle rider, and a second mode of operation steerable by an individual pushing the tricycle. A rider handle, in the first mode, may be configured to be rotationally coupled with the stem in a manner permitting a tricycle rider to exert forces on the rider handle and thereby turn the fork, and the rider handle in the second mode, being configured to be rotationally uncoupled from the stem, preventing forces on the rider handle from turning the fork. At least one rotation restrictor may be included for preventing the front wheel from turning to a position where the front wheel axis leads the fork axis, and for maintaining the front wheel axis in a position trailing the fork axis both when the tricycle is propelled by a tricycle rider in the first mode and when the tricycle is pushed from behind in the second mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Smart Trike MNF PTE LTD
    Inventor: Yoram Baron
  • Patent number: 8596649
    Abstract: A riding toy provides a spin-out feature. The riding toy includes a frame, a steerable front wheel mounted to the frame and a rear wheel mounted to the frame. A rear carriage is pivotally attached to the frame so as to pivot about a generally horizontal axis. A caster is mounted to the rear carriage so as to pivot about a generally vertical axis. A lever is pivotally attached to the frame. A link has a leading end pivotally connected to the lever and a trailing end pivotally connected to the rear carriage. As a result, the riding toy may be changed from a traditional configuration, where the rear wheel of the riding toy contacts a riding surface upon which the riding toy is being ridden, to a spin-out configuration, where the caster lifts the rear wheel of the riding toy off of the riding surface, by pulling the lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Bricker
  • Patent number: 8403342
    Abstract: A bicycle ski attachment assembly provides a ski vehicle that positions a rider similar to being on a conventional bicycle including similar rider height and movable pedals. The assembly includes an elongated front ski and an elongated rear ski. A front ski support has a front hub. A front axle assembly is coupled to the front hub and is configured for coupling to front forks of a bicycle. A rear ski support has a rear hub. A rear axle assembly is coupled to the rear hub and is configured for coupling to rear dropouts of the bicycle. A chain pulley is coupled to the rear axle assembly. The chain pulley is configured for receiving a chain from the bicycle under tension whereby the chain pulley provides resistance to pedaling pedals on the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Royce A. McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20130038030
    Abstract: A tricycle may be operable between a first mode of operation steerable by a tricycle rider, and a second mode of operation steerable by an individual pushing the tricycle. A rider handle, in the first mode, may be rotationally coupled with the stem in a manner permitting a tricycle rider to exert forces on the rider handle and thereby turn the fork, and the rider handle in the second mode, may be rotationally uncoupled from the stem, preventing forces on the rider handle from turning the fork. At least one rotation restrictor may be included for preventing the front wheel from turning to a position where the front wheel axis leads the stem axis, and for maintaining the front wheel axis in a position trailing the stem axis in the first mode and in the second mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: Yoram Baron
  • Publication number: 20130033012
    Abstract: An apparatus which is convertible from a portable cargo container to a wheeled vehicle. In particular, the present invention is a backpack or article of luggage that includes a deployable wheeled platform so that the backpack or luggage is convertible to a scooter type vehicle. The present invention is particularly useful for transporting relatively heavy loads along with a human operator, quickly and with minimal effort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Hamid Arjomand, Phillip H. Neal
  • Publication number: 20120211952
    Abstract: A movable wheelchair structure contains a base; a sliding mechanism fixed on the base and includes two rods extending outward from one side of the base, and each rod including an auxiliary wheel extending outward from one end portion thereof; a vertical moving mechanism fixed on the sliding mechanism; a frame fixed on one side of the vertical moving mechanism and moving vertically and horizontally with vertical moving mechanism and the sliding mechanism; a back support axially coupled with a rear end of the frame; a leg member axially connected with a front end of the frame, such that a user is capable of moving onto a bed or another position, enhancing usage at hospital and home.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Chin-Hsing Tsai
  • Patent number: 8118322
    Abstract: Cycling apparatus (10) including at least one front wheel (12) and at least one rear wheel (14) rotatably mounted on axles on a frame (18), a riding sea (20) attached to the frame (18), a drive mechanism (24) coupled to at least one of the wheels for driving the cycling apparatus, at least one handlebar post (26) attached to a portion of the frame (18), and a carrier member (28) attachable to the frame (18) for carrying at least one of a child and an object therein and movable between first and second attachment orientations, wherein in the first attachment orientation the cycling apparatus is in a rider orientation drivable by a rider sitting on the seat, and wherein in the second attachment orientation the cycling apparatus is in a stroller orientation wherein the at least one handlebar post (26) is arranged with respect to the carrier member (28) to form a pushable stroller, wherein in the stroller orientation there are two rear wheels (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Taga Design & Development Ltd.
    Inventors: Shlomo Barak, Hagai Barak, Amit Barak, Miky Heimann, Boaz Ken-Dror
  • Patent number: 8096569
    Abstract: A convertible cycling-stroller apparatus is provided. The convertible cycling-stroller apparatus includes a two-part frame; at least one wheel each rotably mounted on the at least one axle on the first frame; at least one wheel each rotably mounted on the at least one axle on the second frame; a riding seat; a drive mechanism; at least one handlebar post attached to the first frame; and a carrier attachable to the first frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Inventor: Emil Horovitz
  • Publication number: 20110006494
    Abstract: The mobility system of an embodiment may be a wheelchair walker system and may include a wheelchair portion and a walker portion that may extend from and/or retract into the wheelchair portion. When the walker portion is substantially retracted within the wheelchair portion, the mobility system may function substantially as a standard and/or unmodified wheelchair. When the walker portion is substantially extended from the wheelchair portion, a user (not illustrated) may utilize the walker portion substantially as a standard and/or unmodified walker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventor: Evaret Walker
  • Patent number: 7490844
    Abstract: Cycling apparatus including at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel rotatably mounted on axles on a frame, a riding seat attached to the frame, a drive mechanism coupled to at least one of the wheels for driving the cycling apparatus, at least one handlebar post attached to a portion of the frame, and a carrier member attachable to the frame for carrying at least one of a child and an object therein and movable between first and second attachment orientations, wherein in the first attachment orientation the cycling apparatus is in a rider-powered orientation drivable by a rider sitting on the seat and powering the drive mechanism, and wherein in the second attachment orientation the cycling apparatus is in a stroller orientation wherein the at least one handlebar post is arranged with respect to the carrier member to form a pushable stroller, wherein a center of gravity of the carrier member with respect to the axle of the at least one front wheel at the first attachment orientation is different
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Taga Design & Development Ltd.
    Inventors: Shlomo Barak, Hagai Barak, Amit Barak, Miky Heimann
  • Publication number: 20080217875
    Abstract: Cycling apparatus (10) including at least one front wheel (12) and at least one rear wheel (14) rotatably mounted on axles on a frame (18), a riding sea (20) attached to the frame (18), a drive mechanism (24) coupled to at least one of the wheels for driving the cycling apparatus, at least one handlebar post (26) attached to a portion of the frame (18), and a carrier member (28) attachable to the frame (18) for carrying at least one of a child and an object therein and movable between first and second attachment orientations, wherein in the first attachment orientation the cycling apparatus is in a rider orientation drivable by a rider sitting on the seat, and wherein in the second attachment orientation the cycling apparatus is in a stroller orientation wherein the at least one handlebar post (26) is arranged with respect to the carrier member (28) to form a pushable stroller, wherein in the stroller orientation there are two rear wheels (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Shlomo Barak, Hagai Barak, Amit Barak, Miky Heimann, Boaz Ken-Dror
  • Patent number: 7070188
    Abstract: A support frame having a plurality of wheeled assemblies, mounted at corners of the support frame, each wheeled assembly including a substantially identical mechanism for extending and retracting a respective wheel assembly. Each mechanism has a locking member which includes a locking portion for selectively engaging locking apertures on a rotatable member which rotatably supports the wheel assembly. Each mechanism also includes a grip, spaced from the locking member, to facilitate rotation of the rotatable member and the respective wheel assembly between extended and retracted positions when the locking portion is disengaged from the locking apertures. When each wheel assembly is in an extended position, the support frame is able to roll on a suitable surface. Each wheel assembly is also capable of being retained in a retracted position housed within a recess in its associated housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Simplicity, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Waldman, Jerry Drobinski
  • Patent number: 6726233
    Abstract: A toddler tricycle folding footboard structure consisting of a shaft hole formed through the lateral surfaces of a connective tube positioned between the rear and front brace of a toddler tricycle frame that is aligned with the shaft holes in the vertical extremities of a pair of L-shaped bracket members, a bolt inserted through the shaft holes, and a nut fastened onto it to effect a tight conjoinment, following which the pair of L-shaped bracket members remain movable at the shaft hole in the lateral surfaces of the connective tube. The horizontal extremities at the bottom aspects of the L-shaped bracket members facing outward from the two sides of the connective tube are then conjoined to a footboard such that they become a unitary structural entity, with the bolt functioning as an axle that enables free swinging for folding and unfolding to reduce space occupancy and facilitate utilization convenience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Hong Mou Enterprise Co., LTD
    Inventor: Hsing Li
  • Patent number: 6663115
    Abstract: A children's cycle comprising frames, wheels under the frames and a push-handle connected with the frames. The push-handle is arcuate in shape and movably connected with the frames. The push-handle may be turned down to the underside of the cycle body with its arcuate concave facing upward so that the cycle body is supported by the push-handle. The push-handle may be used for pushing or pulling the cycle, and may be turned down to the underside of the cycle body for rocking the cycle forward and backward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Goodbaby Child Products Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhenghuan Song
  • Patent number: 6637759
    Abstract: A transformable riding toy includes a frame having front, rear, and central portions with a seat for a child. The toy includes a canopy having a top panel and a plurality of legs coupled to the central portion of the frame. The canopy is removable from the frame for use as a table. The toy also includes a digger assembly mounted to the rear portion of the frame and having a bucket with wheels that is removable, the bucket being operative as a wagon when removed. The toy includes a front-end loader assembly coupled to the front portion of the frame and having a bucket with a removable panel, the front-end loader bucket being operative as a bench when removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Myra L. Jones
  • Patent number: 6626441
    Abstract: A bicycle ski link assembly 10 includes front and rear ski link brackets 20, 30, and left and right foot pegs 50, 52. Each of the two ski link brackets 20, 30 has an upper portion 22, 32 and a lower base portion 26, 36. The upper portion 22, 32 of each ski link bracket 20, 30 contains a transverse axle hole 24, 34. Further, the lower base portion 26, 36 of each ski link bracket 20, 30 contains a set of ski member holes 28, 38. The ski link brackets 20, 30 and the foot pegs 50, 52 attach to the frame 70 of a standard bicycle which includes a front wheel mount 72, a rear wheel mount 74, and a wheel cranks mount 76. In order to convert the standard bicycle into a snowbike 60, the front and rear wheels are removed from the front and rear wheel mounts 72, 74, and the wheel cranks are removed from the wheel cranks mount 76.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Winter-X-Bike, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew C. Hanson
  • Publication number: 20030011149
    Abstract: At least one walking member is detachably connectable to an in-line skate to enable the wearer of the in-line skate to connect the walking member to the in-line skate, thus enabling the wearer to walk while wearing the in-line skate. Two walking members can be provided on alternative sides of the in-line skate wheels to provide a more stable platform for the wearer of the in-line skate. Since the two walking members are removable, the walking members do not detract from the aerodynamic and functional performance of the in-line skate, and can be manufactured together with the skate or, alternatively, can be added to the skate after purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Richard S. Gaster, Fred H. Stengel, Thomas M. Sherlock
  • Patent number: 6446981
    Abstract: A cart including a body, at least two wheels, and a frame. The body has an upper surface and a lower surface. The at least two wheels are operably coupled to the body. The frame includes a generally planar and substantially rigid upper member and at least one leg support member. The leg support member is coupled to the upper member and is releasably coupled to the body. The frame is positionable in a first configuration, wherein the upper member is substantially disposed over the upper surface of the body thereby forming a cover, and a second configuration, in which the frame is decoupled from the body and placed on a generally horizontal surface thereby forming a table. The frame includes means for releasably coupling the at least one leg support member to the body without the use of tools. A table includes a generally planar and substantially rigid first member, and leg support members. The first member substantially extends between and connects the leg support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: The Little Tikes Company
    Inventors: Gerald C. Wise, Cristina N. Gerwitz, Mark S. Coats
  • Patent number: 6231056
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual function baby walker, wherein a supporting frame is mounted at the top of a base seat body which is disposed to the bottom of an upper housing seat including a chamber. When the chamber at the upper housing seat is provided with a chair, the baby can be seated on the chair and the legs of the baby can touch the ground to control the moving direction of the walker. When the baby is standing up, the upper housing seat can be detached from the supporting frame, and the bottom of the upper housing seat is mounted with a plurality of wheel bodies. The top of the upper housing seat is provided with a handle to provide holding for the baby while walking. Thus, the baby walker is suitable to be used for baby at different growth stages such that the baby walker can be functioned as a sitting type of baby walker and a pushing type of baby walker as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventor: Jung-Chih Wu