Patents Assigned to Chicco USA, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20110175306
    Abstract: A stroller having a reclinable seat is provided, the reclinable seat includes a base connected to the stroller, a seatback pivotally connected to the stroller, and a seat recline mechanism arranged on the seatback. The seat recline mechanism includes a body defining a cavity having grooves and a release slider arranged within the cavity. The release slider has teeth that correspond to the grooves in the cavity and an end portion connected to an actuator. A spring is associated with the release slider, biasing the teeth of the release slider into engagement with the grooves in the cavity. A pawl is also arranged within the cavity and removably engages at least one of the grooves in the cavity. A recline link is pivotally connected at a first end to the pawl and pivotally connected at a second end to the stroller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: CHICCO USA, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel Nelson Newhard
  • Publication number: 20110175309
    Abstract: A stroller having a movable basket assembly with a basket frame pivotally connected to a stroller frame, a basket release mechanism disposed between the basket frame and a lower cross member of the stroller frame, and a basket fabric attached to the basket frame. The basket release mechanism includes a plunger, an actuator, and a spring associated with the plunger and actuator. The plunger has an engagement end that engages a corresponding groove of a link connected to the lower cross member. The actuator is movable between a first position, in which the plunger is engaged with the groove, to a second position, in which the plunger can be disengaged from the groove, in order to move the basket frame between an upper position and a lower position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: CHICCO USA, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel Nelson Newhard
  • Publication number: 20100171289
    Abstract: The stroller includes a frame having at least one front leg, at least one rear leg, and at least one wheel mounted on each leg. The frame defines front and rear portions and right and left sides. The stroller also includes a seat having a seat base and a seat back pivotally mounted to the frame. The seat back has a front surface, a rear surface, a top portion and a bottom portion and is rotatable relative to the frame between at least one substantially upright or reclined back support position and a travel seat support position wherein the top portion of the seat back extends towards the front portion of the frame and is capable of supporting a travel seat thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: CHICCO USA, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Greger, Michael Longenecker
  • Patent number: 7686322
    Abstract: A foldable stroller which includes a frame having a front leg and right and left rear legs, right and left support rails movably coupled to a respective one of the right and left rear legs, an operator handle extending between the support rails. A locking assembly is secured to at least one of the support rails and biased toward a locking position that fixes the engagement between the support rails and the rear legs. The stroller includes a one hand folding mechanism that can be movably secured to an operator tray. The foldable stroller also includes a reclinable back having a plurality of recline positions that retains the last adjustment position when the stroller is moved between a folded and unfolded condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Chicco USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Longenecker, Bruce L. Williams
  • Publication number: 20100038886
    Abstract: A stroller having a frame with front and rear portions and right and left sides. A seat having a seat base and a seat back is mounted to the front portion of the frame. The seat back is rotatable relative to the frame between a back support position and a travel seat support position where the seat back is substantially parallel to and above the seat base when the stroller is in an operating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: CHICCO USA, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Greger, Michael Longenecker
  • Publication number: 20100019557
    Abstract: A restraint system for a child travel seat which includes a frame dimensioned to rest upon a vehicle seat. The frame defines front and rear portions and a center line. An adjustment assembly is coupled to the frame and positioned at a selected one of the front and rear portions of the frame. A strap assembly is connected to the adjustment assembly. The strap assembly has first and second points removably securable to a vehicle anchor and a third point movably secured within the adjustment assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: CHICCO USA, INC.
    Inventors: Michael L. Longenecker, Bruce L. Williams
  • Patent number: 7621431
    Abstract: A folding stroller tray that finds particular use with folding strollers commonly used with small children. The present invention provides a folding stroller tray with a plurality of members which have complementary nested portions that are connected by fasteners that pass the nesting portions to define axis about which the members rotate and join the members to define a desired plane of contact among the assembled members. The present invention includes a method for providing a folding stroller tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Chicco USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce L. Williams
  • Patent number: 7597396
    Abstract: An infant travel system which include an infant travel seat that is adapted to be mounted to a stationary or mobile base. The base includes a restraint system for securing the base to a vehicle seat and a leveling system for positioning the base. The travel seat includes an adjustable carrying handle assembly having a locking mechanism adapted to engage the seat in a variety of positions. A multi-point locking system is used to secure the infant travel seat to the complimentary base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Chicco USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Longenecker, Bruce L. Williams
  • Publication number: 20090243260
    Abstract: A three-dimensional folding stroller featuring movable infant carrier mounts for securing an infant carrier to the stroller. The infant carrier mounts move between a first position, where the infant carrier may be secured to the stroller, and a second position that facilitates folding. The stroller also features a reclinable seatback support that is operable by one hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: CHICCO USA, INC.
    Inventors: Michael L. Longenecker, Jeff G. Greger
  • Publication number: 20090127828
    Abstract: An actuating system for a foldable stroller including a foldable stroller frame having left and right front legs and left and right rear legs and a wheel mounted to each leg. The frame includes an operator handle having left and right support rails extending therefrom and connected to the left and right rear legs. At least one locking member is movably connected to at least one the support rails and biased toward a locking position to secure the connection between the left and right support rails and the left and right rear legs. A support member having an actuator connected thereto is connected between the left and right support rails. The actuator is coupled to the at least one locking member. An operator tray is removably connected to the support member and includes at least one recess formed therein for receiving at least a portion of the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: Chicco USA, INC.
    Inventors: Michael L. Longenecker, Bruce L. Williams
  • Publication number: 20050264062
    Abstract: An infant travel system which include an infant travel seat that is adapted to be mounted to a stationary or mobile base. The base includes a restraint system for securing the base to a vehicle seat and a leveling system for positioning the base. The travel seat includes an adjustable carrying handle assembly having a locking mechanism adapted to engage the seat in a variety of positions. A multi-point locking system is used to secure the infant travel seat to the complimentary base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Applicant: Chicco USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Longenecker, Bruce Williams
  • Publication number: 20050242549
    Abstract: A foldable stroller which includes a frame having a front leg and right and left rear legs, right and left support rails movably coupled to a respective one of the right and left rear legs, an operator handle extending between the support rails. A locking assembly is secured to at least one of the support rails and biased toward a locking position that fixes the engagement between the support rails and the rear legs. The stroller includes a one hand folding mechanism that can be movably secured to an operator tray. The foldable stroller also includes a reclinable back having a plurality of recline positions that retains the last adjustment position when the stroller is moved between a folded and unfolded condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Applicant: Chicco USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Longenecker, Bruce Williams
  • Patent number: D521422
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Chicco USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce L. Williams