Occupant Seating Type (e.g., Baby Carriages) Patents (Class 280/47.38)
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Publication number: 20080277439Abstract: A basket structure for a stroller is formed with a basket tube extending around the upper surface of the basket structure from one seat tube to the laterally opposing seat tube. The basket tube is a single formed tubular member that extends rearwardly from the seat tubes and bends downwardly at a rearward end thereof to define an access opening. The formed basket tube is depressed at the access opening below the surface against which the seat back is located when lowered into a reclined position. The access opening, therefore, remains open and allows access into the interior of the basket, even when the seat back is reclined, without disturbing the child positioned in the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventor: Derek A. King
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Patent number: 7448633Abstract: A pediatric assistance device useful in enabling a pediatric patient to participate in developmental and social stimulus during medical interventions.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2005Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Inventor: Mary Patrice Mollick
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Patent number: 7445229Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame; a basket assembly including a basket frame coupled to the stroller frame, wherein the basket frame is configured to move, without bending, between a first, in-use position and a second, access position, and a basket supported by the basket frame; and a latch assembly on each side of the stroller that movably couples the basket frame to the stroller frame, the latch assembly being configured such that application of a downward force on the basket frame moves the basket frame from the first, in-use position to the second, access position. Upon removal of the application of downward force, the basket frame can remain in the second, access position.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2005Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Dotsey, Daniel N. Newhard
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Patent number: 7441794Abstract: A foldable stroller includes: a foldable frame having two pivot axles, two opposite lower rods, and two opposite upper rods pivoted to the lower rods through the pivot axles, respectively; a carrier disposed between the pivot axles and including two opposite connecting parts pivoted to the frame through the pivot axles, respectively, and formed with respective first and second arcuate grooves having a respective curvature center coincident with the respective pivot axle; and two limiting units, each of which includes first and second studs that project respectively from a respective one of the lower rods and a respective one of the upper rods into the first and second arcuate grooves of a respective one of the connecting parts.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Inventor: Red Lan
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Publication number: 20080258437Abstract: Removable cargo liners for a stroller and methods of using the same are disclosed. An example cargo liner includes a plurality of side walls and a floor coupled to the side walls to define a cargo area that is at least partially open at the top. The side walls and floor are sized to nest at least partially within the cargo basket of a stroller. The cargo liner is releasably secured to the cargo basket such that the cargo liner is removable from the cargo basket without removing the cargo basket from the stroller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Christine A. Ryan, Maureen Fitzgerald, Traci Barron
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Patent number: 7431324Abstract: A body receptacle for a wheeled frame allows for the transport of babies in a bicycle trailer. The body receptacle has a flexible mat that is brought into the intended transport form with the help of tensioning devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: 634182 Alberts Ltd.Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
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Publication number: 20080224432Abstract: This invention is a Standing board for prams, which is fastened to a pram with fastening beams that protrude from the Standing board and that have means for fastening to the pram on their outer ends. The fastening beams (4, 5) point forward in the Standing board's normal direction of movement and are basically parallel with it. They are also adjustable in a right angle to the movement direction, mounted on the forward edge of the Standing board with their fastenings (8, 9), which have means for retaining the fastenings in their adjusted position on the Standing board (1). The fastening beams are mounted in a manner that allows them to be twisted in the fastenings for adjustment of their angle relative to the supporting area.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2006Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Joran Lundh
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Patent number: 7422275Abstract: A foldable push chair having two side frames, each side frame having a forward strut and a rear strut attached at its uppermost end to the forward strut, and a base strut linking the rear and forward struts, wherein the forward strut has an upper section and a lower section, pivotally connected by a connection. The connection allows the upper section and lower section to pivot relative to each other, between a folded state and an unfolded state, the upper and lower sections being parallel and co-linear when the push chair is in the unfolded state.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2004Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Armon Ltd.Inventors: Graham Church, Michael Peters
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Patent number: 7413213Abstract: A stroller comprises a stroller frame, and a child seat positioned on the stroller frame and having a seat back, a seat bottom, and a seat bight. The stroller frame includes a cup holder forward of the seat bight. The stroller can further include a child barrier, such as a child tray or a child arm bar, movably coupled to the stroller frame such that the cup holder remains stationary relative to the stroller frame while the child barrier moves relative to the stroller frame. The child tray can also be movably coupled to the cup holder and releasably coupled to the stroller frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2005Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Robert T. Pike, Todd D. Sorzano, Gregory S. Sellers, Dmitriy Faktorovich
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Patent number: 7410186Abstract: A collapsible stroller has a frame assembly that is reconfigurable between an in-use configuration and a collapsed configuration. The frame assembly has a fold latch on a side of the frame assembly and has two latch parts that are pivotally coupled to one another. A push arm of the frame assembly has a lower end connected to one of the latch parts and is movable with the one latch part relative to the other latch part. The push arm extends upward and rearward to a handle of the stroller. A front leg of the frame assembly has a lower end and extends upward and rearward to an upper end. The front leg is a hollow tube and has a necked-down portion at the upper end received in the other latch part and is movable with the other latch part relative to the one latch part.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Curtis M. Hartenstine, Daniel N. Newhard, Matthew J. Ransil
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Patent number: 7410187Abstract: A collapsible stroller has a frame assembly that is reconfigurable between an in-use configuration and a collapsed configuration. The frame assembly has a fold latch on a side of the frame assembly and has two latch parts that are pivotally coupled to one another. A plunger is slidable within a cavity in one of the latch parts and has an end extendible from the cavity. A receiver in the other of the latch parts is positioned to receive the end of the plunger in the in-use configuration. A push arm of the frame assembly has a lower end that is connected to the one latch part. The push arm extends upward and rearward to a handle of the frame assembly. A front leg of the frame assembly has a lower end and extends upward and rearward to an upper end that is connected to the other of the latch parts. A support strut of the frame assembly has an upper end that is pivotally coupled to the one latch part at a pivot defining a pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Curtis M. Hartenstine, Daniel N. Newhard, Matthew J. Ransil
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Patent number: 7407178Abstract: Harmful effects of the sun are becoming more prominent than they have been in the past. Thus, appropriately shielding ourselves from the sun has become ever more important. Unfortunately, applying sunscreens to infants may not be preferable thus sunshade umbrellas have been developed that clamp onto a stroller and are user positionable to provide shade to the infant located thereunder. Unfortunately, as the stroller I moved with respect to the sun, the orientation of the umbrella must be varied in order to ensure the infant is in adequate shade. Not applicable to just stroller umbrellas, an automated position in system for an umbrella is thus disclosed. The automated positioning system orients the canopy of the umbrella in relation to the sun so that shade at a predetermine location is provided thereunder.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Inventor: Rashell Freedman
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Publication number: 20080179863Abstract: A modular stroller includes at least one mechanisms integrated into the stroller configured to be coupled to another stroller.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventor: Julia Dinah Schonfeld
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Patent number: 7404569Abstract: A collapsible stroller has a frame assembly with a front, a back, and left and right sides when in an in-use configuration. A seat is positioned between the left and right sides. Each of the left and right sides has an elongate bottom part and each bottom part has a front end and a back end. A back wheel is supported for rotation at the back end of each of the bottom parts. Each of the left and right sides has a front leg with a lower end pivotally connected to the front end of the respective bottom part. Each front leg extends upward from the bottom part and rearward toward the back of the frame assembly and terminates at an upper end. Each of the left and right sides also has a push arm pivotally coupled relative to the upper end of the respective front leg. Each push arm extends upward and rearward from the upper end of the respective front leg.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Graco Children's Products IncInventors: Curtis M. Hartenstine, Daniel N. Newhard, Matthew J. Ransil
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Patent number: 7401803Abstract: A stroller mainly includes an upper rack, a front wheel rack, a rear wheel rack, an arched rib, a connection bar, a bracing bar, a guarding handle, a plurality of rotary joints and a plurality of corresponding bars. It also has a folding means consisting of the rear wheel rack, arched rib, second, third and fourth rotary joints, a direction switch and wheel retraction means consisting of the front wheel rack, arched rib, second, third and fourth rotary joints, a brake means consisting of brake pulling bar assembly, a plurality of brake means and a cable, and a seat assembly consisting of a cross coupling hub, a guarding handle, a seat rack and a first rotary joint. The second rotary joint is slidable on the rear wheel rack. The fourth rotary joint is slidable on the arched rib.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Inventor: Chin-I Lai
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Patent number: 7398989Abstract: A stand-up type wheelchair for handicapped and sick people comprises a chassis (2) supporting an articulated structure (12) which includes a seat, a foot-rest, a chair-back, and two symmetrical lateral articulated systems. Each system includes a first deformable polygon contributing to the support of the seat, a second deformable polygon, contributing to the support of the foot-rest, a chair-back quadrilateral (four-bar linkage) (35) articulated on the first quadrilateral, and a manoeuvring assembly (40), which includes a first lever (41), a second lever (43), and a manoeuvring handle (49). The manoeuvring handle (49) is articulated firstly on the second lever (43) and/or the first lever (41), and secondly on the first quadrilateral by means of a connecting-rod (55) whose first extremity is connected by a pivot to the first quadrilateral and whose second extremity is connected by a pivot (58) to the manoeuvring handle (49).Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2005Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Lifestand International SAInventor: François Xavier Laffin
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Patent number: 7396039Abstract: A baby stroller for transporting an infant at speeds faster than normal walking is disclosed. This baby stroller can be folded to make it easier to stow and transport. The folding mechanism, a unique feature of the design is directed toward compactness, ease of use, reliability, and reduction in manufacturing costs.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2005Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Dynamic Brands, LLCInventors: Martin E. Valdez, James Blubaugh
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Patent number: 7396038Abstract: The invention relates to a child's vehicle with a folding frame, comprising at least one front shaft provided with at least one front wheel, a rear shaft provided with at least one rear wheel, and a pushing device cooperating with a guiding handle, wherein said frame includes at least one assembly of two pieces which can slide in relation to each other without a space therebetween. A first piece of said two pieces has at least one track and the second of said two pieces has at least one slider which slides in said track.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: AmpafranceInventor: Bruno Zweideck
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Patent number: 7387310Abstract: A foldable baby trailer includes a bottom frame, detachably provided with two rear wheels, two rear frame bars, a handlebar, a top frame bar, two front frame bars, and a trailer bar provided with a front wheel. The handlebar, the top frame bar, the two rear frame bars and the two front frame bars can be directly folded up and closely attached to the bottom frame to reduce the size for storage when the two bottom ends of the handlebar are unlocked from the two rear frame bars. Further, the user can grasp the top grip of the handlebar with the hands to push/pull the foldable baby trailer and to use the foldable baby trailer as an independent baby cart after disconnection of the trailer bar from the bicycle.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Inventor: Cheh-Kang Liu
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Publication number: 20080122191Abstract: A children's wagon includes a body supported by wheels and having an interior. Panels are pivotally attached to the wagon body and are positioned within the interior of the wagon. At least one such panel has a second panel pivotally attached to it. The panels may be moved between generally upright and horizontal positions so that the wagon features multiple interior configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: RADIO FLYER INC.Inventor: Mark Johnson
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Patent number: 7377526Abstract: A wheel-mounting assembly includes: a pivot shaft; a frame-connecting part; a wheel-mounting part pivoted to the frame-connecting part through the pivot shaft and formed with a retaining hole; a limiting member mounted movably on the frame-connecting part and extendable into the retaining hole; an urging member for urging the limiting member to move toward the retaining hole; a controlling member pivoted to and rotatable relative to the frame-connecting part between a retaining position to retain the limiting member, and a releasing position to free the limiting member therefrom; and a locking member pivoted to and rotatable relative to the controlling member between a locking position to retain the controlling member at the retaining position, and an unlocking position to release the controlling member therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Inventor: Red Lan
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Patent number: 7377537Abstract: An adjustable seat for a baby stroller with one-handed inclination control has a seat, a pair of rotating joints, and a one-handed adjusting mechanism. The pair of rotating joints are rotatively mounted on both sides of the seat and have a pair of connectors for detachably insertion into a pair of hold sockets firmly mounted on two sides of a baby stroller frame. A clutch member is movably received and engaged inside the rotating joint, and operatively associated with the one-handed adjusting mechanism via a flexible element. When a user actuates the clutch member by manipulating the one-handed adjusting mechanism, the rotating joint can rotatively modify its inclination relative to the baby stroller frame, so as to modify the inclination of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Link Treasure LimitedInventor: Wei-Yeh Li
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Patent number: 7377527Abstract: A three-wheeled vehicle having a reversed tricycle configuration provides a means of transporting a quadraped pet, such as a dog, to accompany the pet owner while he or she jogs or runs behind the vehicle pushing and steering it.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2007Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Inventor: Stacey Lee Cunningham
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Patent number: 7374196Abstract: The apparatus is a child's stroller that maintains all the wheels on the ground while it is being folded. The rear legs are interconnected with but separated from the armrests and move on circular paths, the centers of which are pivot points on the armrests. Therefore, the tops of the rear legs move around to a height different from the position of the front leg pivot point, and the location of the tops of the rear legs are determined by the position of the attached wheels rather by the pivot point of the front legs. Another linkage lowers the canopy support frame as the stroller is being folded in order to reduce the stroller's overall folded length.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Inventors: Curtis M. Hartenstine, Robert E. Haut
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Publication number: 20080111331Abstract: A child transportation system designed to receive and subsequently facilitate transportation of a child and further being configured to produce a plurality of audio and visual stimuli for the child disposed therein. The child transportation system includes a frame superposed on a plurality of wheels having a compartment for receiving a child secured to the frame. Integrally secured to a wall of the compartment is an entertainment unit. The entertainment unit is configured to produce a plurality of audio and visual stimuli utilizing media formats such as but not limited to CDs and DVDs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2006Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventor: Mark A. Koehl
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Patent number: 7367580Abstract: A stroller having a hand-push rod; a pair of right and left armrests rotatably connected to the hand-push rod; a pair of right and left front legs rotatably connected to the respective armrests; a pair of right and left rear legs rotatably connected to the respective armrests; front wheels disposed on lower ends of the respective front legs through front wheel holders; and rear wheels disposed on lower ends of the respective rear legs through rear wheel holders. At least one pair of the pair of front legs and the pair of rear legs are inclined such that a space between the front legs or the rear legs in a width direction of the stroller increases as the legs extend downward. The wheel holders disposed on at least the pair of legs are bent inward in the width direction of the stroller, so that each of the wheel holders holds, at a lower part thereof, the corresponding wheel at a position inside an axis of each of the pair of legs.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Combi CorporationInventors: Katsuhiro Iwata, Go Nishida
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Patent number: 7364171Abstract: A front wheel assembly for baby strollers includes a positioning member connected to a front frame of the stroller and a connection unit is inserted into the positioning member. A connection piece has two ends respectively inserted into the positioning member and a connection member to which the front wheels are connected. Two pins extend through two inclined guide slots in a button in the insertion of the connection unit and are engaged with an annular groove of the connection piece so as to connect the positioning member and the connection member. When the button is pushed downward, the two pins are guide to separated in opposite directions so that the connection member together with the connection piece can be removed from the positioning member.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2006Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Inventor: An-Min Hu
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Patent number: 7364183Abstract: A seat rotating device for a baby stroller includes a rotation unit connected to an underside of the seat and two insertions on two sides of an underside of the rotation unit are inserted into a positioning unit. The rotation unit has a disk and the seat is connected to the disk. The disk has a plurality of positioning holes defined in a periphery thereof. The disk is pivotably connected to a base by a shaft extending through a center of the disk and the base. The base has two wings and the two insertions are inserted into the wings. Each wing has a biasing member inserted therein which his connected with a cable. The biasing member is inserted into one of the positioning holes to position the disk and the seat at an angle.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Inventor: Tsung-Daw Lee
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Patent number: 7364182Abstract: This foldable chassis for baby carriages comprises two rear wheels (1) and (2), a front rolling support (3), and a U-shaped handlebar (4) being at the end of each of its branches (5) and (6) fitted to a respective lateral member (7) and (8), each of said lateral members being at its upper end (9) linked in a pin-jointed connection to a respective armrest (10) and (11), each of said armrests being in its turn linked in a pin-jointed connection (12) to the respective branch of the handlebar.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2006Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Jane, S.A.Inventor: Manuel Jane Santamaria
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Patent number: 7360772Abstract: A child transport air filtering system comprising: a child transport device; an air filtering device removeably coupled to the child transport device; a power supply removeably coupled to the child transport device, and removeably coupled to the air filtering device.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2006Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Inventor: Hal D. Koch
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Publication number: 20080084040Abstract: Keeping an infant comfortable and well ventilated when out for a stroll with mommy is the intent of this invention. A conditioned-air baby stroller keeps an infant comfortable while pushed by its caretaker. The working components of the heating and cooling apparatus are easily attachable by Velcro® or other attachment means to the baby carriage. Reliable electrical power is assured by a small electrical generator mechanically rotated when the childcare provider pushes the four-wheeled carriage. The generator provides heated or cooled air for the baby's comfort, electrically powering fan assemblies, easily mounted inside the canopy in a flow direction desired by the caretaker. Each fan assembly comprises a housing, a blower fan and motor, and heating element disposed in the housing and protected from accidental contact by a protective screen. An optional battery, kept charged by the electrical generator, continues to provide electric power if the caretaker stops the carriage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2006Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventor: Richard McGowan
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Patent number: 7338053Abstract: A wheeled transport device includes a body having a compartment configured to contain goods. Wheels are rotatably attached to a lower portion of the body, and a handle is attached to an upper portion of the body. The handle is configured to retract within a cavity defined by the body. An electronic device is mounted to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Umagination Labs, L.P.Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Dave Duncanson, Sung K. Park
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Publication number: 20080042384Abstract: A transporter with integral media entertainment and education center for a baby. The transporter with integral media entertainment and education center includes a stroller with a hood and a handle, a DVD player, speakers, a controller, and a power source interface. The DVD player replaceably depends from the hood of the stroller and is viewed by the baby lying on the back in the stroller to entertain and educate the baby. The speakers are in electrical communication with the DVD player, are at the stroller, and are listened to by the baby lying in the stroller. The controller is at the handle of the stroller and is in electrical communication with, and controls, the DVD player. The power source interface is at the stroller, is in electrical communication with the DVD player, and electrically communicates with a power source to power the DVD player.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2006Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventor: Jennie Ferraioli
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Publication number: 20080042383Abstract: A front wheel assembly for baby strollers includes a positioning member connected to a front frame of the stroller and a connection unit is inserted into the positioning member. A connection piece has two ends respectively inserted into the positioning member and a connection member to which the front wheels are connected. Two pins extend through two inclined guide slots in a button in the insertion of the connection unit and are engaged with an annular groove of the connection piece so as to connect the positioning member and the connection member. When the button is pushed downward, the two pins are guide to separated in opposite directions so that the connection member together with the connection piece can be removed from the positioning member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2006Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventor: An-Min Hu
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Patent number: 7328906Abstract: A stroller apparatus for exercising the arms and a portion of an upper torso of a user includes a seat to receive and support a rider. A frame is coupled to the seat to support the seat in an elevated position above a ground surface. A plurality of wheels is coupled to the frame. A crankshaft is rotatably coupled to the frame and releasably engages a pair of the wheels. The crankshaft rotates the associated pair of the wheels when the crankshaft is rotated with respect to the frame and engages the associated pair of the wheels. A pair of handle assemblies is operationally coupled to the crankshaft and pivotally coupled to the frame. One of the handle assemblies pivots in a direction opposite the other one of the handle assemblies in a substantially scissor like motion to rotate the crankshaft with respect to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Inventor: Jasminka K. Berkovich
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Publication number: 20080029983Abstract: A shock absorbing mechanism is adapted for cushioning a stroller via a flexible arched deformation, has a connecting member comprising at least an arched transverse portion, a pair of arched longitudinal portions connected by the arched transverse portion at mid-portion, and a plurality of seesawing mounts having a first end mounted to the arched longitudinal portions, a second portion pivotally connected to the struts respectively, and a middle portion pivotally supported by the wheels. The weight of the stroller and content shall be vertically imposed on the second end of the seesawing mounts, that makes each of the seesawing mounts rotates about its middle portion in an angle thereby to tilt the first end upwardly in a proportional angle for bending the arched longitudinal portions upwardly for balancing the weight and cushioning a passenger sitting in the stroller while the stroller traveling on bumpy terrain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Applicant: Link Treasure LimitedInventor: Cheng-Fan Yang
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Patent number: 7320471Abstract: A mounting arrangement for mounting a toddler seat to a pram or stroller having a framework is disclosed. The mounting arrangement includes a first support element that is pivotably attached to the framework and a second support element connected to the first support element. Also included is a mounting portion to attach the toddler seat. The second support element in a first deployed configuration is attachable to the framework to configure the mounting arrangement for the seating of a toddler and the second support element is further releasable from the framework to allow the mounting arrangement to fold or collapse to a compact folded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Britax Childcare Pty LtdInventor: Wieslaw Maciejczyk
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Publication number: 20080012258Abstract: A climate-control system for a perambulator, wheelchair, or the like. The climate-control system includes an enclosure and a climate-control unit. The enclosure is operatively connected to the perambulator, wheelchair, or the like, contains an environment, is completely sealed from the ambient so as to isolate the environment contained in the enclosure from the ambient, and encloses an occupant of the perambulator, wheelchair, or the like so as to isolate the occupant of the perambulator, wheelchair, or the like from the ambient. The climate-control unit is operatively connected to the enclosure and regulates the environment contained in the enclosure, as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventor: Hattie M. Townsend
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Patent number: 7316407Abstract: A combination rolling transport and fold-up seat has a detachable carry bag of waterproof, reinforced fabric, detachable snap-on wheels, and collapsible frame. The frame has a stabilizing element that allows it to stand upright and support either items on the load-bearing transport side or a person seated in the fold-up seat. A carry bag back mounting sheet forms a tube slipped over the main frame member to support the carry bag and act as a back rest for the seat. Pop-off wheels enable the flat folded up frame members to fit into a minimal storage space.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Inventor: Richard Elden
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Patent number: 7311313Abstract: A hands-free jogging stroller adaptor apparatus with shock absorbing properties is provided. The adaptor allows a jogger to utilize a jogging stroller without interruption of natural arm and leg cross-motion as would occur when pushing the stroller with hands or forearms. Telescopic tubes are situated between a jogger and the stroller, the tubes being equipped with an intermediary shock absorber whereby the motion of the jogger will not cause uncomfortable ‘bumping’ of the stroller or a child inside. The adaptor is worn by a jogger through the use of a waist belt. The adaptor is attached to the stroller by means of an interlocking bayonet-cup fitting.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2004Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Inventors: Sarah Joan Ray, Philip Stephen Fay
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Patent number: 7311353Abstract: An infant seat assembly includes a base member adapted to releasably support an accompanying infant seat member. The base member includes retractable wheels allowing the assembly to be used as a stroller. The infant seat member can be separated from the base member and used as an infant carrier. The infant seat member also includes wheels and an extendable handle allowing it to be used as a pull-style vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2006Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Inventor: Dwight L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20070290468Abstract: A wheelchair and an examination table is provided wherein there is provided a connector or connector assembly for connecting the wheelchair to the examination table. Once connected to the examination table, the wheelchair and patient sitting therein can be elevated, after which side frames of the wheelchair can be removed in order to facilitate examination of the patient. In addition, once elevated and the side frames removed, with the aid of a movable back that forms a part of the examination table, the back of the wheelchair can be reclined or positioned in various positions to facilitate examination and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Willis E. Martin, Alexander Bradford Earle, Stanley A. Brantley, Junius Warren White, Shawn Lane, Deepak Devasagayam
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Patent number: 7309071Abstract: An exercise stroller device for exercising a user's arms, shoulders, and chest muscles while walking, strolling, or running with an infant is provided. The exercise stroller device comprises a base unit, a plurality of wheels secured to the base unit, and a seat secured to the base unit with the infant receivable within the seat. A first handle is pivotally mounted to the base unit and a second handle is pivotally mounted to the base unit opposite the first handle.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2006Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Inventor: Tammy Michael
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Publication number: 20070267834Abstract: A child stroller can be arranged into nested, stacked, and/or layered configurations to increase storage density. For example, the nose of a first such stroller can fit within a cavity formed in the rear of a second such stroller. In another embodiment, strollers can include a first interlock arrangement and a second interlock arrangement having complementary geometries, thereby facilitating vertical stacking of the strollers. A bottom surface of the strollers also can include a third interlock arrangement configured to mate with the second interlock arrangement to facilitate layering of the strollers. Embodiments of the stroller also can include an activity bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: Keith Amdahl, Matthew Burk
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Publication number: 20070267833Abstract: Aspects of the present invention involve a steerable stroller including a rear frame assembly supporting two rear wheels and a front frame assembly, which may take the form of a boom or other frame work, pivotally coupled with the rear frame assembly and supporting a front wheel. A centering mechanism is provided that elastically couples the front frame assembly with the rear frame assembly so that the boom and front wheel are normally in a straight orientation with respect to the rear wheels, and when a user imparts a turning force the centering mechanism acts to return the boom and front wheel to the straight orientation when the force is reduced or removed. It is also possible to include a pivoting front wheel in conjunction with or separate from the pivoting boom, with pivoting wheel also including a centering mechanism. Finally, aspects of the present invention may include a removable seat assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventor: Gregory P. Durbin
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Publication number: 20070262543Abstract: An occupant retention structure for a child's stroller utilizes an abbreviated upper horn extending downwardly from the underside of the tray and an abbreviated lower horn that extends upwardly from the seat pan beneath the lower horn without connection therebetween. Other protuberances formed by the tray and seat structures cooperates with the upper and lower horns to prevent the passage of a small probe used to determine if a child's torso or head could pass through an opening. The tray is mounted on a forwardly extending mounting pin for rotation thereon, while being rotatable about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the mounting pin to provide a swivel connection for the tray on one of the arm rests. A spring-loaded detent allows the tray to be released from the mounting pin for removal thereof from the stroller. The opposing end of the tray is latched to the other arm rest.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventor: Joseph F. Fiore
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Patent number: 7278652Abstract: A stroller including two rear legs, two arms, wherein a first one of the arms is pivotally connected to a first one of the rear legs by a first latch mechanism and a second one of the arms is pivotally connected to a second one of the rear legs by a second latch mechanism, each of the latch mechanisms being adapted to releasably lock an associated one of the arms in a position with respect to an associated one of the rear legs, a handlebar portion having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the handlebar portion is pivotally connected to a first one of the arms and the second end of the handlebar portion is pivotally connected to a second one of the arms, and a single release mechanism positioned on the handlebar portion, wherein the single release mechanism is connected to each of the first and second latch mechanisms and is adapted to release the first and second latch mechanisms to allow pivotal movement of the arms relative to the rear legs.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Inventors: John Riedl, John K. Hay, Thomas B. Remm, John T. Schmidt
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Patent number: 7278653Abstract: Disclosed is a wheelchair, particularly an electric wheelchair, comprising a frame (20), at least one steerable wheel (3), two non-steerable wheels (5) which are connected to the frame (20) at a wheelbase (R), and a seat (10) that is fastened to the frame (20) and is provided with a back rest (8). The inventive wheelchair is characterized by the fact that the wheelbase (R) is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2003Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Otto Bock HealthCare GmbHInventors: Joachim Pelka, Heinrich Perk, Thomas Brendel, Andreas Biederstadt
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Patent number: 7267359Abstract: A collapsible stroller frame capable of being either collapsed or expanded with a rod set, wherein a slide sleeve is located at a front supporter of the stroller frame and a foldable supporter is pivotally connected between the front supporter and a rear supporter. A link rod connects the slide sleeve and the foldable supporter, and is pivotally connected between the front and rear supporter. The foldable supporter includes a front folding tube and a rear folding tube, pivotally connected to each other. A user can operate the foldable supporter to shorten the distance between the front and rear folding tubes, by disengaging the slide sleeve from the frame, thereby facilitating assembly and folding of the stroller.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2006Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Link Treasure LimitedInventors: Cheng-Fan Yang, Hung-Chung Hou, Sen-Yung Jiang
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Patent number: 7258353Abstract: A stroller includes a main frame, a pedal, a front wheel frame, and a positioning device. The positioning device includes a lower cover, an upper cover, a rotation knob, and a locking rod. Thus, the front wheel frame is locked to and unlocked from the main frame by moving the drive plate of the rotation knob, so that the positioning device is operated easily and rapidly. In addition, when the positioning device is unlocked, a click sound is produced so as to notify the user that the positioning device is unlocked and the front wheel frame is rotatable relative to the main frame freely, thereby facilitating the user judging the state (locked or unlocked) of the front wheel frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2005Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Liao