Occupant Seating Type (e.g., Baby Carriages) Patents (Class 280/47.38)
  • Patent number: 7258353
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Publication number: 20070187914
    Abstract: A device for fitting seats and the like to the chassis of baby carriages includes at each side of the seat a respective anchoring mechanism for a direct anchoring at corresponding attachments provided at the chassis of the baby carriage. The anchoring mechanism is housed in a body inferiorly having a projection having a slanted edge adapted to shift a transverse pin slidably fitted in a box making up the attachment provided at the chassis when the aforementioned body is fitted to the box. The transverse pin is linked to a spring adapted to take said transverse pin back to its initial position when the action of the aforementioned projection having a slanted edge has ceased. A control is exteriorly fitted to the body housing the anchoring mechanism, the control being linked to said mechanism and when actuated releasing the anchored state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Manuel Jane Santamaria
  • Publication number: 20070170675
    Abstract: A brake mechanism for a baby stroller has a wheel brake device, a connecting element, an actuator and a retainer. The wheel brake device is operatively connected to a wheel set of the stroller. The actuator is controllable connected to the upper portion of the stroller for driving the wheel brake device via the connecting element to brake the wheel of the stroller. The retainer is used to engage with the actuator to keep the actuator in a locked position, thereby to keep to brake the stroller continually.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventor: Chuan-Ming Yeh
  • Publication number: 20070170674
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a diaper changing station in connection with a stroller. The diaper changing station is attached to the stroller. When stored, the changing station does not detract from the appearance of the stroller. The changing station may be opened for use. The changing station is formed of a waterproof material for easy cleanup. In one embodiment, the changing station includes a bed and frame which are folded and stored below the seat of the stroller. The frame extends the bed from between the legs of the stroller to create a surface for the changing station. In other embodiments, the seat of the stroller is formed of multiple parts which are convertible from an upholstered seat to a changing station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Khai Gan (Kenneth) Chuah, Fong Yong (Jane) Khor
  • Patent number: 7234711
    Abstract: For baby strollers, particularly umbrella strollers, a device to prevent tipping comprising a pair of rearward extension bars. Each bar is adapted to extend rearwardly over or nearly over one of the rear wheels of the stroller. Each curves downwards so as to clear the wheel over or near which it extends and then curves to present a distal end section at least approximately parallel to the surface on which the stroller sits. Each bar is provided with a clamp by which it may be attached to the stroller. The clamp is adjustable to optimize tip prevention and loosenable so that the extension may be folded transversely for storage or transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventors: Stuart Gordon, Scott Gordon
  • Patent number: 7234722
    Abstract: A stroller for transporting a child includes a wheeled frame including at least two base rails interconnected by a cylindrical hub, a spine, and a bracing linkage. A basket attaches to the spine, confining the child and supporting a seat ring. The seat ring includes upper and lower connected concentric arcs having different radii and supports a seat back on its lower arc. The seat back reclines, and the seat ring rotates from center. A seat base is supported on the frame and includes a platform movable between an extended position disposed inside the seat ring and a retracted position withdrawn from the seat ring. The stroller permits the child to be safely and comfortably transported in a standing, seated, or reclined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Stroller Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Karen Jacy Madigan, Lynn Furton McIntyre, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Ian Douglas Kovacevich, Kevin James Dahlquist
  • Patent number: 7229083
    Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller body and a basket support mechanism. The stroller body has two front legs, two rear legs, a handle, and a seat support part. The basket support mechanism has a basket support member disposed below the rear legs of the stroller body, and a flexible member disposed between the basket support member and a front upper part of the stroller body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Combi Corporation
    Inventors: Yuichi Arai, Kazunao Ogura, Toshiro Yoshie
  • Patent number: 7229091
    Abstract: A stroller is convertible between an unfolded state and a folded state, and includes a handle frame disposed pivotally on a wheel frame and pivotable between an inclined position and a horizontal position. A brace member interconnects the handle frame and the wheel frame, and is convertible between a supporting state, where the handle frame is disposed at the inclined position and where the stroller is in the unfolded state, and a non-supporting state, where the handle frame is disposed at the horizontal position and is folded on the wheel frame and where the stroller is in the folded state. A retaining unit maintains the stroller in the folded state, and allows for a one-touch operation so as to permit the handle member to be biased by a biasing unit to the inclined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Inventor: Red Lan
  • Patent number: 7226059
    Abstract: A cart includes a frame and a rigid base section horizontally registered above a ground level and oriented parallel thereto. Casters are mated to opposed corners of the base section. An upper section is pivotally conjoined to opposed corners of the base section and is offset along a vertical plane. The upper section is spaced from the casters. A collection bin is centrally housed within the upper section and seated on the base section. The bin is arranged so that the upper section abuts proximal and distal top ends of the bin. Clamping arms are anchored to a distal end of the base section and spaced from the upper section respectively. The upper section and the clamping arms are simultaneously and independently articulated during operating conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: Semeka Samuels
  • Patent number: 7222874
    Abstract: A rear wheel synchronous brake system used in a pushcart such as a baby jogging stroller is disclosed to include two rear brakes respectively coupled to the two rear wheels of the baby jogging stroller, a hand control unit mounted on the handle of the baby jogging stroller at the top, and two brake lines coupled between the brake lever of the hand control unit and the two rear brakes for driving the rear brakes to brake the two rear wheels of the baby jogging stroller synchronously when the user pulling the brake lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Inventor: Ssu-Liu Liu
  • Patent number: 7213818
    Abstract: A stroller includes a wheel, a rotation control device mounted above the wheel, and a wire control device mounted on a position that facilitates operation of a user and connected to the rotation control device to lock and unlock the rotation control device between. Thus, the wire control device is mounted on a position that facilitates operation of the user, so that the user directly controls rotation of the wheel, thereby facilitating the user controlling the moving direction of the stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Abmex Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chung-Hui Chang
  • Patent number: 7210690
    Abstract: A direction-limiting device for a stroller includes a mounting seat, a wheel assembly, and a direction-limiting device. The mounting seat includes a base coupled to a frame of a stroller. The wheel assembly includes a frame having a positioning hole. The direction-limiting mechanism includes a press button and a positioning member. When the press button is in an initial position, a lower end of the positioning member is disengaged from the positioning hole to allow free pivotal movement of the wheel assembly relative to the base. When the press button is pressed and then released, the lower end of the positioning member is engaged in the positioning hole, allowing joint movement of the wheel assembly and the base. Thus, even moving on a rugged road or hitting a bump on a road, the stroller will move straightly forward or rearward without the risk of turning over.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Inventor: Yi-Cheng Tan
  • Patent number: 7210699
    Abstract: A stroller is convertible between an unfolded state and a folded state, and includes a wheel frame, a brace member and a handle frame. The handle frame includes two inclined swing rods connected pivotally to the wheel frame, and a handle rod disposed above and connected pivotally to the swing rods. The brace member interconnects the wheel frame and the swing rods so as to prevent rotation of the swing rods relative to the wheel frame. After two sliding sleeves are moved upwardly on the handle rod, the handle rod can be pivoted forwardly relative to the swing rods so as to fold the stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Inventor: Red Lan
  • Patent number: 7182363
    Abstract: A stroller comprises a main structure provided with a handle including a pair of back pipes, a body structure, and a seat. The body structure includes a back part, and a pair of side parts extending from a right and a left side of the back part, and is formed of a cushioning material. The stroller includes a support sheet for supporting the body structure on the main structure, and a reclining mechanism for adjusting inclination of the body structure relative to the seat. The side parts are connected to corresponding back pipes by connecting flaps formed of a flexible material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Combi Corporation
    Inventors: Seiji Takubo, Hiroko Kurosu, Kentaro Moriguchi
  • Patent number: 7168728
    Abstract: A stroller is provided with a handle having a horizontal middle part and two side pipes. The two side pipes are connected to the horizontal middle part by gear trains so as to be turnable about axes perpendicular to an axis of the horizontal middle part, respectively. A folding part operating mechanism is incorporated into the horizontal middle part of the handle. The side pipes can be folded and unfolded relative to the horizontal middle part by turning the horizontal middle part about its axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Combi Corporation
    Inventors: Nobuhide Suga, Yuichi Arai, Toshiharu Hatano
  • Patent number: 7128326
    Abstract: A stroller backrest tilting adjusting device is provided. The stroller backrest tilting adjusting device comprises two supporting straps for supporting the backrest of the stroller, each supporting strap having a fixed end attached to a frame of the stroller and a free end; a strap direction guiding unit allowing the free end of each of the straps to pass therethrough and guiding the straps' direction; and an adjusting assembly fixed to an upper portion of the backrest which is capable of adjusting the effective supporting length of the straps to thereby adjusting the tilting angle of the backrest of the stroller by operating a one-way locking member, which is disposed in the adjusting assembly and has a cam effecting portion for increasingly exerting locking force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Adora Business Company Limited
    Inventor: Jui-Lung Chen
  • Patent number: 7118121
    Abstract: A stroller frame structure includes a front wheel rack, a rear wheel rack, a first linkage assembly, a coupling dock, a handle tube, a release mechanism, an armrest and a second linkage assembly that are pivotally coupled with one another. The handle tube has a lower end movable to allow the second linkage assembly to drive the first linkage assembly to move downwards to form a V-shaped folding thereby to move the front wheel rack and the rear wheel rack close to each other or extend to achieve smooth folding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventors: Huang-Yi Cheng, Ming-Chi Tsai, Tse-Chien Wu
  • Patent number: 7118116
    Abstract: A stroller includes a main frame, a linkage, a support unit, and a shock-absorbing device. Thus, the front wheels of the stroller can be turned rightward and leftward stably and smoothly. In addition, the front wheels of the stroller are turned easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the user operating the stroller. Further, the stroller has a shock-absorbing effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Inventor: Wang-Hsing Lin
  • Patent number: 7104556
    Abstract: A combination mop bucket and trolley with an independent and detachable mop bucket is provided wherein the trolley and mop bucket each have separate wheels for independent movement. The trolley has a front recess to receive the mop bucket with the bucket remaining supported on the floor surface and without having to lift the mop bucket onto the trolley. A connection mechanism extends between the trolley and the mop bucket to selectively attach the mop bucket to the trolley so that the combined trolley and bucket can be easily maneuvered by one person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Ronald Alexander (Scott) Young
    Inventor: Scot Young
  • Patent number: 7090239
    Abstract: A stroller has front legs and rear legs. Right and left connecting bars connect the front legs and the rear legs, and form a seat support. L-shaped basket-holding rods are connected to rear ends of the connecting bars. Bent rear ends of the right and the left basket-holding rods are disposed opposite to each other and are spaced apart from each other. A rear part of an upper edge of a carrier basket is connected to the basket-holding rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Combi Corporation
    Inventors: Toshiro Yoshie, Yutaka Ukitsu, Tokihiko Ikuno, Toru Miyachi
  • Patent number: 7090242
    Abstract: A pet stroller assembly includes an open topped housing that has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall being attached to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall. A plurality of legs is attached to and extends downwardly from the bottom wall. Each of a plurality of wheels is rotatably coupled to one of the legs. A handle is attached to the housing. A canopy is hingedly coupled to the housing and is selectively positioned in a closed position abutting the peripheral wall or in an open position extending upwardly from the peripheral wall. The canopy extends at least 3 inches upwardly from the peripheral wall when the canopy is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Inventors: Tarrin Jamil Sheinall, Jean E. Eckford
  • Patent number: 7090231
    Abstract: An adjustable front fork blade for a stroller includes a sleeve, a base movably mounted in the sleeve, and a connecting tube mounted between the sleeve and the base. Thus, the front fork blade has an adjustable length so that when two front fork blades are mounted on a front wheel, the length of each of the two front fork blades can be adjusted to match each other so as to calibrate and center the position of the front wheel, thereby preventing the front wheel from being oscillated or vibrated due to deflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Patent number: 7083175
    Abstract: A front fork swivel control structure used in a jogging stroller is disclosed to use a button to control the position of a spring-supported locking shaft, for enabling the locking shaft to be selectively shifted between the locking position to lock the front fork to the front frame tube of the jogging stroller and to prohibit the front wheel from a swivel motion, and the unlocking position to unlock the front fork from the front frame tube for allowing a swivel motion of the front wheel. The button is operable with the foot when the user's hands are not free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Inventor: Ssu-Liu Liu
  • Patent number: 7077405
    Abstract: An audio system which system is incorporated in a child's stroller. The system includes speakers permanently enclosed in the sidewalls or canopy of the stroller. Protective padding is provided for the speakers to prevent damage thereto and to dampen the sound to afford protection to the child's hearing. A pocket is provided in the rear of the stroller whereby to house an audio player such as a CD player. Appropriate jacks are provided to connect the CD player to the speakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Stacie Akpom
  • Patent number: 7073800
    Abstract: A shopping cart carrier attachment for carrying at least one child, the child carrier having a main body with an entrance and a support platform or seat to support the child, the main body being removably attachable to the basket of the cart and to the lower frame of the cart such that the main body extends forward from and is suspended from the front of the cart. Most preferably, the child carrier is configured as a real world object, such as a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Inventors: Mark D. Shaw, J. Tad Heyman, Laurence M. Bierce
  • Patent number: 7070188
    Abstract: A support frame having a plurality of wheeled assemblies, mounted at corners of the support frame, each wheeled assembly including a substantially identical mechanism for extending and retracting a respective wheel assembly. Each mechanism has a locking member which includes a locking portion for selectively engaging locking apertures on a rotatable member which rotatably supports the wheel assembly. Each mechanism also includes a grip, spaced from the locking member, to facilitate rotation of the rotatable member and the respective wheel assembly between extended and retracted positions when the locking portion is disengaged from the locking apertures. When each wheel assembly is in an extended position, the support frame is able to roll on a suitable surface. Each wheel assembly is also capable of being retained in a retracted position housed within a recess in its associated housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Simplicity, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Waldman, Jerry Drobinski
  • Patent number: 7059452
    Abstract: A brake assembly for a stroller includes left and right braking mechanisms, a connecting member, and left and right operating members interconnected to each other through the connecting member so as to move in opposite directions when operated. Each of the left and right braking mechanisms includes a first engaging member, and a second engaging member movable between a locking position, in which the second engaging member engages the first engaging member, and an unlocking position, in which the second engaging member is disengaged from the first engaging member. Each of the left and right operating members defines a cam face which is in sliding contact with the second engaging member so as to drive the second engaging member to move to the locking position when the left operating member is operated, and so as to drive the second engaging member to move to the unlocking position when the right operating member is operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shun-Min Chen
  • Patent number: 7059625
    Abstract: A stroller, in particular a rehabilitation stroller, having a front frame which extends upward to the rear, at an angle <90° to the ground and has two front frame struts, which are directed forward and downward and are equipped at their respectively lower ends with front wheels, and has a push bar at its rear, upper end, and having a rear frame which extends downward to the rear and is fastened at its upper end to the front frame and/or to the push bar thereof and is equipped at its rear, lower end with rear wheels. In order to obtain optimum shock absorption for the child and optimum maneuverability of the stroller, the latter comprises, according to the invention, a frame construction which serves as a seat carrier or is actually part of a seat, is guided in a longitudinally displaceable manner on the two front frame struts and is supported with respect to the front frame struts on at least one spring bearing, the spring force of which can be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Otto Bock HealthCare IP GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventor: Gregor Horacek
  • Patent number: 7052023
    Abstract: A wheel chair includes wheel frames which can be adjusted up and down, moving devices and brake devices are connected to two respective sides of the two wheel frames. Support devices are connected to the wheel frames so as to adjust the depth of the wheel frames to which arm rest devices are connected. A folding device is connected between the wheel frames and an assistant device is connected to the folding device. A positioning device is connected to the assistant device so that the wheel chair can be adjusted in many ways to meet different needs of users. The modularized devices effectively reduce manufacturing cost of the wheel chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation
    Inventors: Zen-Jye Chen, Hsiang-Suen Lin, Wen-Huei Chung
  • Patent number: 7040694
    Abstract: An improved infant car seat can be attached to and detached from a car seat base and a stroller. The stroller can be used with or without the infant car seat. The infant car seat connects to the stroller frame through a bar that supports a tray at the front of the stroller. The tray slides out of the way for car seat attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Baby Trend, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Sedlack
  • Patent number: 7032911
    Abstract: A stroller handle extender for an existing stroller, for increasing the effective length of the push handles thereof, so that a taller individual may comfortably stand upright while grasping the push handles and pushing a child in the stroller, and thereby avoid straining the back, neck, and shoulder muscles. The stroller handle extender has two elongated extender handles, and has two clamping assemblies, each having an upper bracket and a lower bracket. Each clamping assembly is simultaneously and selectively attachable to one of the push handles and to one of the extender handles by simultaneously sandwiching both the push handle and the extender handle between the upper bracket and the lower bracket, by extending two bolts through the upper bracket and the lower bracket, and by threading each of the bolts into a different wing nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Inventor: Barbara Shellenberger
  • Patent number: 7025364
    Abstract: A stroller has a pivotable seat which may be latched at any rotational angle desired. In addition, a support tray positioned beneath the seat can be folded into a stored position and the height of the support platform adjusted to accommodate the height of the baby occupying the seat, which permits the stroller to be used as a walker and as a play station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventor: William A Clarke
  • Patent number: 7021651
    Abstract: A stroller has a direction-limiting device including a direction-limiting element movable relative to a stroller frame between a limiting position, where the direction-limiting element is inserted into a limiting hole in a wheel-supporting member of a wheel unit so as to prevent rotation of the wheel-supporting member relative to the stroller frame, and a release position, where the direction-limiting element is removed from the limiting hole so as to permit the rotation of the wheel-supporting member relative to the stroller frame. A control device includes an adjusting member disposed on an upper portion of a handle unit of the stroller frame, and a pull cord disposed between the adjusting member and the direction-limiting element. The adjusting member is operable to move the direction-limiting element between the limiting position and the release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Inventor: Red Lan
  • Patent number: 7017921
    Abstract: A stroller including a frame shaped to removably receive an infant carrier thereon, a set of wheels coupled to the frame, and a handlebar shaped and located to be gripped by an operator such that the operator can roll the stroller in the desired direction. The stroller further includes a retaining mechanism that is movable between a retaining position and a loading position. The retaining mechanism is configured such that locating the infant carrier on the frame or lifting the infant carrier off of the frame causes the retaining mechanism to move from one of the retaining or loading positions to the other of said retaining or loading positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Evenflo Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter F. Eros
  • Patent number: 7017936
    Abstract: A handle assembly is coupled with each of two handle-coupling rods (3) of a stroller or a top stroller. The handle assembly includes a handle (1) and a connecting tube (2). The connecting tube (2) includes an upper end (21) received in the handle (1) and a lower end that receives an upper end of an associated handle-coupling rod. When a button (15) mounted to the handle (1) is pressed, the handle (1) can be turned relative to the connecting tube (2) to a desired orientation. Further, when the button is pressed, the handle and the connecting tube can be jointly moved along a longitudinal direction of the connecting tube, thereby adjusting a level of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventor: Ming-Tai Huang
  • Patent number: 7017922
    Abstract: An accessory bridge, having a storage compartment, adapted to be secured to the upper portion of the handle of a stroller, above a so-called “parent console;” and a stroller including such an accessory bridge. The accessory bridge preferably is secured at its bottom to the top of the console, and at its top to the handgrip portion of the handle. The storage compartment may be within a tilt-out bin that is accessible from the rear, such that it can be accessed when the stroller is open, as well as when it is folded. A front opening allows the dispensing of articles (e.g., tissues) carried by the accessory bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis M. Hartenstine, Gregg R. Espenshade, Jonathan M. Pacella
  • Patent number: 7017937
    Abstract: A double occupancy baby stroller having a guiding handle and a generally stork shaped body having head and tail sections. The body is separable into an upper portion and a lower portion. A child's seat is removably mounted on the upper portion and wheeled legs are attached to the lower portion. An infant carrier is detachably mounted inside the head of the body. Both child's seat and infant carrier can be effectively used in a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventor: Michael D. Williams
  • Patent number: 7011318
    Abstract: A stroller with a basket comprises a backrest, a seat, a frame assembly, a basket, and a plurality of wheels. The frame assembly includes an U-shaped handlebar, two first rods and two second rods, connected with each other. The frame assembly further includes two first blocks respectively fixed to both second rods. The basket has a basket frame, a basket body attached to the basket frame, and two second blocks respectively secured to both sides of the basket frame. The basket frame can be formed by two rod telescopically coupled with each other or alternatively by bending a flexible rod. When the second block is supported on the first block, the basket is spread out and the distance between the basket frame and the seat is smaller. When the second block is separated from the first block or located beneath the first block, the basket can be descended so that the distance between the basket frame and the seat is larger in favor of putting the articles into and taking the articles from the basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shun-Min Chen
  • Patent number: 7007959
    Abstract: A walker used by babies to learn to walk includes a base frame on wheels. The base frame is provided with two rockers which are adjustably fastened to the base frame. The two rockers allow the walker a rocking movement. The two rockers are respectively fastened at a first retaining portion of the base frame when the two rockers remain in a standby state. The two rockers are respectively fastened at a second retaining portion of the base frame when the two rockers are at work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Inventor: Li-Wei Lu
  • Patent number: 6991241
    Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a child safety seat includes a wheeled assembly a clamping bracket for applying a clamping force to the back of the child safety seat and positioning members to ensure that the apparatus is properly positioned relative thereto. The apparatus with attached child safety seat may be wheeled on the ground by a person using one hand. The apparatus is fully detachable from the child safety seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Go-Go Babyz Corp.
    Inventors: Kenneth P. Ostrow, Kerry Williams
  • Patent number: 6991243
    Abstract: A lightweight collapsible four-wheeled scooter with a large platform, the scooter including a height-adjustable non-steering foldable handle assembly in front for gripping by a rider, an adjustable height removable push bar extending to the rear for use by a pusher, a pair of non-swivelable wheels extending to the rear, and a pair of swivelable wheels in the front to enable steering, the scooter being capable of supporting a single standing rider or multiple standing riders, the scooter platform being capable of accommodating an optional removable seat having an optional removable carry basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Inventors: Manus J. Boyle, Kathleen A. Boyle
  • Patent number: 6986518
    Abstract: A combined baby car seat and stroller includes a base member removably attachable to the seat of an automobile and a seat member removably engageable and lockable with the base member. The seat member includes a hide-away canopy connected thereto and a plurality of wheels connected to the bottom portion thereof for allowing the seat member to be rolled on a surface. The device further includes an elongated carry handle connected to select ones of the plurality of wheels and a telescopic member connected to the seat member and extendable outwardly and away therefrom for aiding an operator in advancing the seat member when removed from the base member. The device further includes a foot lever and a rocker member positioned below the plurality of wheels so that the seat member can be oscillated along an arcuate path. The seat member may be reclined for convenient travel sleeping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: Gary Lee Besaw
  • Patent number: 6981709
    Abstract: The apparatus is a highly maneuverable, curb mounting double baby stroller. To improve maneuverability, the rear wheels are placed closer than usual to the front wheels, decreasing the wheelbase and providing greater leverage between the rear wheels and the rear handle. To compensate for the instability caused by the reduced wheelbase, a trailing support is provided behind the rear wheels. The trailing support may be a simple bar extension or have small wheels. The trailing support can be unlatched to permit it to pivot for lifting the front wheels to mount a curb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Inventor: Nathanael Saint
  • Patent number: 6979018
    Abstract: A childcare instrument or baby carriage has a core member contained removably in a bag placed on the rear side of the carriage, and the core member includes a first plate member and a second plate member arranged to overlap each other. The first plate member has first apertures piercing therethrough in the direction of thickness. The second plate member has second apertures piercing therethrough in the direction of thickness, and the second plate member is relatively displaceable between a first position to align the first apertures with the second apertures and a second position to displace the first apertures from the second apertures. The childcare instrument thus provided is accordingly capable of adjusting the degree of breathing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Aprica Kassai Kabushikikaisha
    Inventors: Kenzou Kassai, Kaichi Fujimoto, Miyuki Nishikura
  • Patent number: 6976686
    Abstract: A detachable front guider arrangement for incorporating with a stroller includes a front guider and a pair of coupling devices for detachably coupling two ends of the front guider with two front leg frames of a front frame of the stroller respectively. Each of the coupling devices includes a locking latch outwardly protruded from the respective front leg frame and a joint member mounted on the end of the front guider and detachably coupled with the front leg frame. A locking groove is formed on the joint member and arranged to engage with the locking latch so as to lock up the joint member on the front leg frame. Therefore, the front guider is capable of detachably attaching to the front frame of the stroller by securely mounting the joint members on the front leg frames respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Inventor: Ben M. Hsia
  • Patent number: 6976697
    Abstract: A passenger carrier frame of the invention includes a lower frame member, a folding frame member, a back frame member and a frame folding control. These frame members are pivotally connected adjacent their ends to form a triangular arrangement in side view. The pivotal connections permit the frame to be folded and the frame folding control acts at a selected one of the pivotal connections to drive and lock pivotal rotation at that pivotal connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: 634182 Alberta Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel William Britton, Imad Assaf
  • Patent number: 6964429
    Abstract: A stroller includes armrests, rear legs pivotally joined to the armrests, respectively, a handle pivotally joined to the armrests, and brackets interconnecting the handle and the rear legs. The brackets engage with locking members mounted on lower end parts of side pipes of the handle. Holding members are supported on sides of the side pipes opposite to sides of the same with which the brackets are in contact with the side pipes by pins, respectively. When the stroller is folded in two, stopping parts of the locking members and stopping parts of the holding members are engaged, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Combi Corporation
    Inventors: Nobuhide Suga, Kentaro Moriguchi
  • Patent number: 6955363
    Abstract: A toy shopping cart has a basket and seat that may be used for different functions and which are easily removed from and reattached to a frame of the shopping cart. The frame of the toy shopping cart has a pair of leg assemblies with four wheels and a number of cross-members with a holding channel formed on one of the cross-members to removably support the basket by a rim and the seat by a holding member in position at the front and the rear of the frame. The basket includes a housing with a base that is supported by a second of the cross-members when held in the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Libretti, Frederick Loh Man Wai, Jon Marine
  • Patent number: 6951342
    Abstract: A stroller includes a leg unit, a seat frame mounted on the leg unit, a backrest frame pivoted to the seat frame, and a positioning mechanism including a base pivoted to the leg unit, a rail unit formed on the backrest frame, a slide unit mounted slidably on the rail unit, a first engaging unit secured to the base, and a second engaging unit secured to the backrest frame. The slide unit is slidable on the rail unit between an engaging position, in which the second engaging unit engages the first engaging unit, and a disengaging position, in which the second engaging unit disengages from the first engaging unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Inventor: Red Lan
  • Patent number: 6938300
    Abstract: A wheel assembly for a stroller includes a wheel with a rim that has two vertical side surfaces and a vertical central plane. A vertical pivot shaft is disposed within a mounting space in the wheel, is located in the central plane, and extends through a fixed seat that is adapted to be mounted fixedly to a stroller frame and that is attached to a rotatable seat. A wheel seat is connected to the wheel and the rotatable seat so as to permit rotation of the wheel and the wheel seat about the vertical pivot shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventor: Red Lan