Adjustable Plural Use Positions Patents (Class 297/183.4)
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Patent number: 9371017Abstract: A plurality of lock tracks on a carrier of a car seat, a slider that co-pivots with a handle of the carrier, and an actuator on the handle and moveable between lock and release positions. Each of the lock tracks defines a respective handle position. The slider is slideable between lock and release positions, and is spring-biased toward the lock position. In the slider lock position, the slider engages one of the lock tracks to secure the co-pivoting handle in the respective handle position. And in the slider release position, the slider does not engage any of the lock tracks to permit the co-pivoting handle to pivot between the handle positions. The actuator is biased toward the lock position by the spring-biased slider, and actuating the actuator from its lock position to its release position moves the slider from its lock position to its release position.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Scott R. Spence, Jacob Sclare, Michael A. Dotsey, Noah E. Dingler, Patrick B. Nolan
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Patent number: 8998312Abstract: An infant safety seat comprises a seat shell, a handle and at least a latch element mounted between the seat shell and the handle. Two sides of the seat shell are provided with first coupling elements, each of which includes multiple locking grooves. Two sides of the handle has second coupling elements that are pivotally connected with the first coupling elements, each of the second coupling elements having an interior defining a guide slot. The latch element is movably assembled in the guide slot and includes at least a first stud, the latch element being operable to switch between a locked state where the first stud is engaged with one of the locking grooves to hold the handle in place, and an unlocked state where the first stud is disengaged from the locking grooves to allow rotation of the handle relative to the seat shell.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Gregory S. Sellers, Bruce L. Williams, Wanquan Zhu
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Patent number: 8770660Abstract: A convertible rocking chair can be converted to use as a rocking-bed, a chair and a rocking-horse. The convertible rocking chair has an arched base rack and a seat frame. The arched base rack has a curved downside for rocking and rolling back and forth against ground. The seat frame includes a left-side rack and a right-side rack for stretching a fabric cover therebetween to form an accommodating space. The left-side rack and right-side rack can be locked in a first position when converted to the rocking-bed or chair, and rotatable to close together in a second position for engaging with a seat board so as to convert to the rocking-horse. The seat frame may pivot to the arched base rack and adjust inclination by a lifting rack when being converted to a chair.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Lerado (Zhong Shan) Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ho-Sheng Chen, Chi-Chien Chen, Chia-Ming Shen
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Patent number: 8714639Abstract: An infant carrier includes a seat bucket and a carrier handle. The carrier handle is coupled to the seat bucket and is movable between a storage position extending along the seat bucket and a carry position extending up and over the seat bucket.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventor: Nathan W. Heisey
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Publication number: 20130134746Abstract: A multi-functional healthy chair is added with many extra functions. The length of the seat is prolongable. A U shape frame can be attached and detached easily. Furthermore, the length of the handle is changeable. A semi-round plate aside the seat is helpful as the users are making love. Furthermore, a telescopic rod below the leg is helpful to extend the length of the leg. Furthermore, a safety ring causes a sick or weak person can wear it and then attaches the ring to the seat for exercising safely. The retaining rods between adjacent legs of the chair is helpful to retain the chair in a safe steady state so as to provide a safety environment as the user sits on the chair.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Inventor: Yun Lan
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Publication number: 20120104808Abstract: An infant safety seat comprises a seat shell, a handle and at least a latch element mounted between the seat shell and the handle. Two sides of the seat shell are provided with first coupling elements, each of which includes multiple locking grooves. Two sides of the handle has second coupling elements that are pivotally connected with the first coupling elements, each of the second coupling elements having an interior defining a guide slot. The latch element is movably assembled in the guide slot and includes at least a first stud, the latch element being operable to switch between a locked state where the first stud is engaged with one of the locking grooves to hold the handle in place, and an unlocked state where the first stud is disengaged from the locking grooves to allow rotation of the handle relative to the seat shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Gregory S. SELLERS, Bruce L. WILLIAMS, Wanquan ZHU
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Patent number: 8157287Abstract: The convertible wheelchair includes a seat and a plurality of chair legs extending downward from the seat. Each leg includes a wheel to permit movement of the convertible wheelchair. A reclining backrest is pivotally mounted to the back of the wheelchair, which provides a flat, horizontal surface for a user to rest thereon. Both the seat and the backrest include a pair of panels selectively extendable towards the lateral side in order to form a bed. In this configuration, a caregiver can easily maneuver the user into any position required for ablutions and lavatory functions. Each panel and the handlebars on the backrest may include extendable legs to stabilize the bed.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2011Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Inventors: Valerie N. Cleveland, Gerlene C. Borum
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Publication number: 20110210585Abstract: An infant carrier has a sunshade that is removably coupled to a handle and that substantially occupies an interior space defined by the handle. The sunshade may be retractable from a pouch. The sunshade may have children's toys attached for child amusement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventor: Ann Marie Leigh
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Patent number: 7971933Abstract: An infant swing has a base member supported by hanger members for reciprocal movement. The base member is formed with an upwardly extending mounting protrusion that nests into a mating receiver structure formed on the bottom of the seat carrier. A latch mechanism carried by the seat carrier is selectively operable to disengage a pivoted, spring-loaded latch member mounted on the base member mounting protrusion. The seat carrier is formed with a pivoted lift handle that provides a dual lift function, including the normal lift function associated with the lift handle being raised into the upright operative position. The lift handle is formed with grip openings adjacent the pivot connection of the lift handle such that the grip handles are rotated for access when the lift handle is lowered to the folded position to enable the seat carrier to be lifted by grasping the two transversely spaced grip openings.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2007Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., LtdInventors: Peter R. Tuckey, Sharon A. Gillett
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Patent number: 7918499Abstract: An infant swing has a base member supported by hanger members for reciprocal movement. The base member is formed with an upwardly extending mounting protrusion that nests into a mating receiver structure formed on the bottom of the seat carrier. A latch mechanism carried by the seat carrier is selectively operable to disengage a pivoted, spring-loaded latch member mounted on the base member mounting protrusion. The seat carrier is formed with a pivoted lift handle that provides a dual lift function, including the normal lift function associated with the lift handle being raised into the upright operative position. The lift handle is formed with grip openings adjacent the pivot connection of the lift handle such that the grip handles are rotated for access when the lift handle is lowered to the folded position to enable the seat carrier to be lifted by grasping the two transversely spaced grip openings.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., LtdInventors: Peter R. Tuckey, Sharon A. Gillett
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Patent number: 7850233Abstract: An infant carrier includes a shell and a carry handle coupled to the shell. The carry handle includes first and second side arms coupled to the shell.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Shafer, David Amirault
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Patent number: 7726731Abstract: This device includes anchoring mechanism being actuated by a rope and fitted to respective attachments being provided on the pram. The device has two portions namely being a first one (1) being provided at the lower end of the handle and having a cavity (5) in an angularly tiltable arrangement housing an action element (6) being fit to act on the anchoring mechanism (7), and a second portion (2) being solid with the carrycot seat (4) or carrycot and including the anchoring mechanism (7). The action element (6) is made up by an arcuate part one (6?) of whose ends is arranged in a pivoting arrangement at the angular end (5?) of the cavity (5), the arcuate part being at its other end (6?) linked to the pulling rope (8). The action element (6) is fit to act on the bent upper end (9) of a rod (10) pertaining to the anchoring mechanism (7).Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Jane S.A.Inventor: Manuel Jane Santamaria
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Publication number: 20090243351Abstract: An infant swing has a base member supported by hanger members for reciprocal movement. The base member is formed with an upwardly extending mounting protrusion that nests into a mating receiver structure formed on the bottom of the seat carrier. A latch mechanism carried by the seat carrier is selectively operable to disengage a pivoted, spring-loaded latch member mounted on the base member mounting protrusion. The seat carrier is formed with a pivoted lift handle that provides a dual lift function, including the normal lift function associated with the lift handle being raised into the upright operative position. The lift handle is formed with grip openings adjacent the pivot connection of the lift handle such that the grip handles are rotated for access when the lift handle is lowered to the folded position to enable the seat carrier to be lifted by grasping the two transversely spaced grip openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: Peter R. Tuckey, Sharon A. Gillett
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Publication number: 20090224578Abstract: The present invention is related to one massage chair with slant angle adjustable chair frame, primarily comprising one basic frame, one chair frame, two first connecting members, two second connecting members and one linearly retractable actuator. The basic frame comprises one base frame and two support frames arranged in parallel and stretching up from said base frame. Every support frame has one first pivot portion and one second pivot portion. The chair frame has at least one set of massage chair, comprising one seat frame with two side frames. Every said side frame has one third pivot portion and one fourth pivot portion. Every first connecting member has one top end and one bottom end. The top end is pivotally connected to the first pivot portion of the corresponding support frame. The bottom end is pivotally connected to the third pivot portion of one corresponding side frame. Every second connecting member has one top end and one bottom end.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventor: Chiu Hsiang Lo
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Publication number: 20090167065Abstract: The invention is directed to a reboard system comprising a steeply inclined backrest for transporting infants and toddlers approximately in a half-lying, half-sitting posture, particularly in a car opposite the direction of travel thereof, it being possible to vary the length of the backrest in the direction of the spine of an infant sitting in the reboard system when a child is in the reboard system and/or when the reboard system is fastened to a seat of a car opposite the direction of travel thereof, by a guided parallel shift of an extendible part of the backrest relative to said seat surface along a straight line, which is inclined by a constant acute angle ? against the horizontal plane in the direction of travel, whereby the extendible part (10) of the backrest (6) is provided with upper lateral body rests (12) for substantially guiding the shoulders and/or upper arms of the infant during the travel in a car.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2009Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventor: Horst Kespohl
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Patent number: 7455354Abstract: The handle is made up by a rigid element having the shape of an inverted U and being fit to be articulatedly linked to the sides of the infant seat or carrycot. This device includes a locking element to lock the different positions of the handle and to be actuated by a rope. This device has two portions (1 and 2), of which portion (1) houses the locking element (5) being formed by a tiltable part, and portion (2) has the device on which said locking element (5) carries out its locking action, the device is made up by teeth (9) being formed on the periphery of a central hub (10). The locking element (5) is formed by a part having an angular end (6) and tilted in an angular (8) cavity (7) having a wider expanse and being provided in the first portion (1) of the device, the locking element having a U-shaped protuberance (5?) being fit to selectively engage one of the aforementioned teeth (9).Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Jane, S.A.Inventor: Manuel Jane Santamaria
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Patent number: 7364232Abstract: Children's safety seat comprising two seat sections, preferably a sitting section and a back section, which connected to each other and an adjustable carrying handle connected to the safety seat. The carrying handle is arranged to be moved between various positions relative to the safety seat. Tthe movement of the carrying handle between the various positions causes a reposition preferably an angular displacement of at least one of the seat sections.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: HTS Hans Torgersen & Sønn ASInventors: Willem Mees van der Bijl, Rob Heinemeijer, Johannes Hendrikus Rikhof, Okke van Mourik, Henk Vertegaal, Sander Weernink
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Patent number: 7293827Abstract: An ergonomically designed ambulatory walking device comprised of a bicycle seat supported by an offset seat post that can be used for both right and left injuries. Different handlebar configurations can move the user's hands any number of different positions laterally to the right or left, higher and lower in relationship to the seat and closer and farther from the pelvis. Different frame sizes and height and seat to hand spread make it possible to fine tune a person's balance by selecting standardized parts. The dispensing method allows for verification of doctor's orders and the procedure for selecting parts by a trained individual allows for proper body positioning of the user. The new and simplified frame design, along with its various components and stabilizers, help persons needing more assistance.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2006Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Inventor: Joseph F. Schrader
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Patent number: 6913313Abstract: An infant car seat is provided, comprising a seat shell and a handle comprising a grip portion and a pair of handle arms extending from the grip portion. Each of the handle arms is rotatably connected to the seat shell at an end of the handle arm opposite the grip portion. The grip portion comprises a first grip section that extends generally perpendicular to a central longitudinal axis of the seat shell, a second grip section and a third grip section. The second and third grip sections extend inwardly towards the central longitudinal axis from opposite ends of the first grip section.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2002Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Baby Trend, Inc.Inventor: Mark Sedlack
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Patent number: 6893040Abstract: A safety seat anchoring mechanism for a stroller and particularly an anchoring mechanism that has a pair of anchor docks connecting to a frame and having a coupling member formed on each anchor dock. The safety seat has a body pivotally coupling with a handle. The handle may be turned relative to the body with an adjusting apparatus to switch to a carrying position and an anchored position. The lower side of the handle is extended to form an anchor hook that is turnable with the handle. When anchoring the safety seat, move the handle to the carrying position and place the body above the anchor docks. Then turn the handle to a usage position to couple the anchor hook with the coupling member and form a latched condition. The anchor position is also attained by switching the handle position. The invention provides direct and effective movements to achieve safety and to prevent inadvertent misuse.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2002Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Link Treasure LimitedInventors: Jen-En Hou, Chuan-Tso Tai
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Publication number: 20040113469Abstract: A latch indication apparatus for strollers and car seats has a display spot on an outer side of an anchor dock of a stroller frame corresponding to a latch section of the anchor dock. When the car seat is coupled on the anchor dock, users can confirm secured coupling and anchoring of the car seat on anchor dock through viewing the display spot thereby to prevent incomplete coupling and avoid loosening of the car seat from the stroller frame to achieve improved safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventor: Chuan-Ming Yeh
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Patent number: 6682137Abstract: An adjustable frame of rocker includes a rocking frame and a supporting frame foldably coupled with the rocking frame, wherein the rocking frame includes a pair of coupling means for pivotally coupling two supporting arms with a supporting frame, so as to inclinedly support the supporting frame in position. Moreover, by unlocking the coupling means, the supporting frame is capable of pivotally rotating about the coupling means in order to adjust the inclination of the supporting frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2001Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Inventor: Ben Ming Hsia
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Patent number: 6626489Abstract: An infant seat (which is also known as an infant carrier) includes a shell having sidewalls and a handle having arms attached to the sidewalls. A cushion pad may be attached to an arm and partially defines an inwardly-facing surface of the arm. Preferably this cushion pad contacts the crook of an elbow of a user who is carrying the infant seat by wrapping the crook of the elbow around the first arm of the handle. Another cushion pad may be attached to either the outwardly-facing surface of the shell or the similarly-facing surface portion of the arm. Preferably, this cushion pad contacts the hip of the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2001Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Evenflo Company, Inc.Inventors: Mark W. Geis, Paul F. Fair
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Publication number: 20030164627Abstract: An infant car seat is provided, comprising a seat shell and a handle comprising a grip portion and a pair of handle arms extending from the grip portion. Each of the handle arms is rotatably connected to the seat shell at an end of the handle arm opposite the grip portion. The grip portion comprises a first grip section that extends generally perpendicular to a central longitudinal axis of the seat shell, a second grip section and a third grip section. The second and third grip sections extend inwardly towards the central longitudinal axis from opposite ends of the first grip section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2002Publication date: September 4, 2003Inventor: Mark Sedlack
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Patent number: 6561577Abstract: An infant seat (which is also called an infant carrier) includes a shell, a handle, and a spring. The handle has an arm hub coaxially aligned with, and rotatably attached to, a side hub of the shell. In one design, the side hub has notches, and the arm hub a projection. A spring has a longitudinal axis aligned substantially parallel to the hub axis and is positioned to radially bias the projection into engagement with a rotationally-aligned notch. The handle is movable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the hub axis to disengage the projection from the radially-aligned notch permitting the handle to be rotated to other notches corresponding to other handle positions. In another design, the arm hub has the notches, and the side hub has the projection.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Evenflo Company, Inc.Inventor: Joseph E. Kelly
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Publication number: 20020163232Abstract: Child safety device able to be adapted on a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2002Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventors: Cedric Vezinet, Joseph Catin
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Patent number: 6443522Abstract: A canopy support is movable relative to a juvenile seat to raise and lower a canopy with respect to the seat. The canopy support includes a hub mount on each side of the seat, an arched canopy frame, and a hub mount ring for connecting each end of the arched canopy frame to one of the hubs. Each hub mount ring is configured to interact with its companion hub to retain the arch canopy frame in a selected position relative to the seat.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2001Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: James M. Kain, Richard Glover
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Patent number: 6170910Abstract: The invention includes a pivot that is preferably attached to a child's seat and used to adjust the position of a canopy. The canopy pivot can be adjusted by pulling on the canopy frame to move the canopy to a desired position. No separate locking mechanisms are required for locking and unlocking the canopy at a plurality of different positions. The canopy pivot includes a flange member extending from the child's seat. The flange can have indents or nubs therein which mate with indents or nubs located on the canopy pivot member. The resiliency of the flange member at a specific location between the indents or nubs and the contact point of a retainer structure provides the necessary locking force for keeping the canopy pivot locked and for allowing it to unlock when a person pulls the canopy frame to pivot the canopy about the canopy pivot.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1998Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: David M. Bapst