Patents Assigned to Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
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Patent number: 9469370Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Wesley Justin Fleming, Paramjit Singh
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Patent number: 9315206Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.Inventor: Wesley Fleming
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Publication number: 20150232115Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Thule Child Transport Systems LtdInventor: Wesley Fleming
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Patent number: 9050989Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.Inventors: Wesley Justin Fleming, Daniel W. Britton, Garner Elliot Meszaros, Roger Wayne McPherson
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Publication number: 20140252749Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 8678424Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20140015217Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: THULE CHILD TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LTDInventors: Daniel W. BRITTON, David ANDERSON, Wesley Justin FLEMING, Paramjit SINGH
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Publication number: 20140015222Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: THULE CHILD TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LTDInventors: Wesley Justin FLEMING, Matthew STENGLER, Daniel W. BRITTON, Garner Elliot Meszaros, Roberto BERRITTA, Martin John Behling, III, David Anderson
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Publication number: 20140015209Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: THULE CHILD TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LTDInventors: Wesley Justin FLEMING, David ANDERSON, Daniel W. BRITTON, Garner Elliot MESZAROS, Roger Wayne MCPHERSON
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Patent number: 8262103Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.Inventors: Anton Rudolf Enserink, Jaap Jozua Van Boxtel
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Patent number: 8251457Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
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Patent number: 8006992Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 14, 2006Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.Inventor: Daniel William Britton
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Patent number: D704600Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Bart T. Mayer, Brian D. Neeley