Patents Assigned to Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
  • Patent number: 9469370
    Abstract: An accessory cross bar for a passenger carrier bicycle trailer comprising a bicycle carrier frame with a coupling arrangement at a front end of the frame for coupling of the bicycle trailer to a bicycle and a push-handle at a rear end of the frame. The accessory cross bar is adapted for horizontal mounting at the rear end of the bicycle trailer frame and has a non-circular cross-section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Wesley Justin Fleming, Paramjit Singh
  • Patent number: 9315206
    Abstract: A multi-function passenger carrier includes a carrier frame and a passenger compartment within the carrier frame, the passenger carrier including first and second means for attaching a first and a second accessory to the carrier frame. The carrier frame includes a security arrangement having a first blocking arrangement for blocking attachment of the first accessory to the carrier frame, a second blocking arrangement for blocking attachment of the second accessory to the carrier frame, first control means for controlling activation and deactivation of the first blocking arrangement, second control means for controlling activation and deactivation of the second blocking arrangement, a connecting member connecting the first control means with the second control means. The first and second control means are arranged to interact through the connecting member to cause the first blocking arrangement to be activated when the second blocking arrangement is inactivated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
    Inventor: Wesley Fleming
  • Publication number: 20150232115
    Abstract: A multi-function passenger carrier includes a carrier frame and a passenger compartment within the carrier frame, the passenger carrier including first and second means for attaching a first and a second accessory to the carrier frame. The carrier frame includes a security arrangement having a first blocking arrangement for blocking attachment of the first accessory to the carrier frame, a second blocking arrangement for blocking attachment of the second accessory to the carrier frame, first control means for controlling activation and deactivation of the first blocking arrangement, second control means for controlling activation and deactivation of the second blocking arrangement, a connecting member connecting the first control means with the second control means. The first and second control means are arranged to interact through the connecting member to cause the first blocking arrangement to be activated when the second blocking arrangement is inactivated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd
    Inventor: Wesley Fleming
  • Patent number: 9050989
    Abstract: A foldable passenger carrier, such as an infant stroller, comprising a carrier frame with a frame body and at least one longitudinal frame element comprising a folding hinge with a locking mechanism in the folding hinge. The carrier further comprises a push-handle which is connected to the upper part of the frame body and comprises a handle adjustment hinge with a locking mechanism. The push-handle is foldable towards the forward part of the frame body at the handle adjustment hinge and the longitudinal frame element is foldable in a direction towards the lower part of the frame body at the folding hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Wesley Justin Fleming, Daniel W. Britton, Garner Elliot Meszaros, Roger Wayne McPherson
  • Publication number: 20140252749
    Abstract: A front wheel arrangement on a bicycle trailer is provided. The connecting hook is arranged to be rotated on the connecting axis that comprises a locking arrangement for locking the front wheel in an in-use position and in a rest position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: THULE CHILD TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LTD.
    Inventors: Wesley Justin Fleming, Matthew Stengler, Daniel William Britton, Garner Elliot Meszaros, Roberto Berritta, Martin John Behling II, David Anderson
  • Patent number: 8678424
    Abstract: A front wheel arrangement on a bicycle trailer is provided. The connecting hook is arranged to be rotated on the connecting axis that comprises a locking arrangement for locking the front wheel in an in-use position and in a rest position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Wesley Justin Fleming, Matthew Stengler, Daniel W. Britton, Garner Elliot Meszaros, Roberto Berritta, Martin John Behling, II, David Anderson
  • Publication number: 20140015217
    Abstract: An accessory cross bar for a passenger carrier bicycle trailer comprising a bicycle carrier frame with a coupling arrangement at a front end of the frame for coupling of the bicycle trailer to a bicycle and a push-handle at a rear end of the frame. The accessory cross bar is adapted for horizontal mounting at the rear end of the bicycle trailer frame and has a non-circular cross-section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: THULE CHILD TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LTD
    Inventors: Daniel W. BRITTON, David ANDERSON, Wesley Justin FLEMING, Paramjit SINGH
  • Publication number: 20140015222
    Abstract: A front wheel arrangement on a bicycle trailer is provided. The connecting hook is arranged to be rotated on the connecting axis that comprises a locking arrangement for locking the front wheel in an in-use position and in a rest position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: THULE CHILD TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LTD
    Inventors: Wesley Justin FLEMING, Matthew STENGLER, Daniel W. BRITTON, Garner Elliot Meszaros, Roberto BERRITTA, Martin John Behling, III, David Anderson
  • Publication number: 20140015209
    Abstract: A foldable passenger carrier, such as an infant stroller, comprising a carrier frame with a frame body and at least one longitudinal frame element comprising a folding hinge with a locking mechanism in the folding hinge. The carrier further comprises a push-handle which is connected to the upper part of the frame body and comprises a handle adjustment hinge with a locking mechanism. The push-handle is foldable towards the forward part of the frame body at the handle adjustment hinge and the longitudinal frame element is foldable in a direction towards the lower part of the frame body at the folding hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: THULE CHILD TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LTD
    Inventors: Wesley Justin FLEMING, David ANDERSON, Daniel W. BRITTON, Garner Elliot MESZAROS, Roger Wayne MCPHERSON
  • Patent number: 8262103
    Abstract: Vehicle for carriage of children, comprising a frame and at least two wheels which are attached to the frame. The vehicle can be transformed between at least a first configuration as pushable buggy and a second configuration for use as a towed trailer, and in both first and second configurations provides room for at least one child. The vehicle can be transformed between the first and second configuration by adjusting the width of the frame and location of the center of gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Anton Rudolf Enserink, Jaap Jozua Van Boxtel
  • Patent number: 8251457
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing the head and/or torso of a child by way of a belt securing system is provided. Adjustable head and torso supporting portions can be attached to the seat of a lightweight vehicle, such as a bike trailer, or an airplane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
  • Patent number: 8006992
    Abstract: A child transport vehicle including: a frame, displacement means connectable to the frame, and a transport attachment storage system including one or more engagement devices operable and positioned to store an unused transport attachment in an inoperable position on the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
    Inventor: Daniel William Britton
  • Patent number: D704600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Bart T. Mayer, Brian D. Neeley