Seat With Back And/or Foot Rest Patents (Class 280/47.4)
  • Patent number: 8567808
    Abstract: A modular standing frame is described herein. The modular standing frame has a chair module adapted to raise and lower a user between sitting and standing postures without inducing shear between the user and the seat and seat back of the chair module. The chair module may be selectively coupled to one of a glider module adapted to provide walking-type exercise to a standing user, a workstation module that provides a work surface for a sitting or standing user, and a mobility module that allows the standing frame to be moved about by a user much like a wheel chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Altimate Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan L. Tholkes, Wesley Ovre, Gabriel Routh, Jeffrey Schmidt, Michael Lokken, Tamera Trotter
  • Patent number: 8550489
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Baby Jogger, LLC
    Inventors: Martin E. Valdez, James Blubaugh
  • Patent number: 8523199
    Abstract: A headrest-adjusting mechanism is adapted for use with a stroller. The stroller includes a headrest-supporting tube and a backrest-supporting tube. The headrest-adjusting mechanism is adapted to be connected between the headrest-supporting tube and the backrest-supporting tube in such a manner to allow for rotation of the headrest-supporting tube relative to the backrest-supporting tube from a usable position to a folded position in a predetermined direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventor: Rui-Bin Chen
  • Patent number: 8523218
    Abstract: A stroller has a seat assembly with a seat bottom and a seat back that is movable from an upright in-use orientation to a forward folded orientation closer to the seat bottom. A structure such as an arm bar extends across the seat assembly above the seat bottom and in front of the seat back. The structure is in a raised in-use position with the seat back in the in-use orientation. The structure moves from the in-use position to a lowered stowed position closer to the seat bottom when the seat back is moved to the folded forward orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Europe Brands S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Louis Doucette, Thomas Perrin, Matthew Ransil, Todd Sorzano, Brady M. Schroeder
  • Patent number: 8505958
    Abstract: Sit or stand strollers and methods of using and making the same are described herein. An example stroller includes a frame and a seat having a seat pan. The seat pan is pivotable between a raised position and a lowered position. In the lowered position, the seat pan is to support a child in a seated position. The example stroller also includes a foot platform coupled to the frame to support a child in a standing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Wes Thomas, Toriono Granger, James Morrow
  • Publication number: 20130140779
    Abstract: An oxygen, or other type of, bottle holder is attached to a medical device and includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion includes a cylindrical recess into which the bottom of the bottle is inserted. The upper portion includes a clamp that may include either a movable arm or movable fingers. The movable fingers pivot about a common pivot axis and are retractable into, and extendable out of, a housing. The movable arm includes different sections with different levels of curvature. A trigger may be included that automatically opens the clamp upon the insertion of the bottle therein, as well as automatic closing of the clamp thereafter, thereby relieving the user from having to manually manipulate the clamp for it to secure the upper end of the bottle. The device may be wheeled chair, cot, stretcher, bed, or other device that holds an oxygen bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventor: STRYKER CORPORATION
  • Publication number: 20130127127
    Abstract: The aim of this invention is creating a chair for children work, rest, training and rehabilitation in the sitting position. The chair is suitable for people suffering from cerebral paralysis, paraplegia, paraparesis, tetraplegia, tetraparesis, as well as after violation of the spinal—in the area of the neck, chest and waistline. The basis of this chair is made of a double frame construction and worm shaft adjustment mechanism, which ensure smooth and precise turn of the chair position/change from sitting/working position to half (more or less) lying rest position or vice versa. This double frame construction and worm shaft adjustment mechanism ensure construction stability, safety, even (smooth) change of positions, precision, efficiency and long service time. The double frame construction consists of the external and internal frames, which, when using the mentioned worm shaft adjustment mechanisms, can be moved relatively to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: KASKO GROUP. UAB
    Inventors: Remigijus Vainutis, Martynas Vainutis
  • Patent number: 8414012
    Abstract: A stroller is adapted to be connected with a car seat, and includes a frame, a footrest, and at least one locking device. The frame has two seat rods. The footrest is disposed between the seat rods, and includes two side rod sections and a middle rod section having two ends connected respectively and pivotally to the side rod sections. The locking device is disposed between one of the side rod sections and a corresponding one of the seat rods, and includes an angle-limiting mechanism and an actuator operable to cooperate with the angle-limiting mechanism so as to adjust the footrest among a plurality of angular positions including an erected position whereat the stroller is connectable with the car seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Shun-Min Chen, Xiao-Hong Xiao
  • Publication number: 20130049331
    Abstract: A folding stroller with changeable seating positions two infants or children is provided. The seating positions for two children may include side-by-side, with the seats positioned to be transverse to the direction of travel of the stroller, with seats facing the same or facing in opposite directions. Seating positions may also include in-line front-to-rear, facing forward or backward; side-by-side facing forward or backward. At least one seat may be provided with a reclining mechanism in which the seat may be reclined between a first position and a second position such that the center of mass of the seat remains substantially aligned with a vertical axis of the stroller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Ascanio Carimati DI CARIMATE, Richard Wyant, Andrew Serbinski
  • Patent number: 8382127
    Abstract: A stroller having an articulated frame with at least one front leg, at least one rear leg, and a reclinable seatback support. An adjustment member is fixed to the frame and defines a plurality of detents that correspond to selectable recline positions for the reclinable seatback support. A locking member is movably attached to the reclinable seatback support and removably engages one of the plurality of detents. An actuator handle is connected to the locking member and is movably mounted on a handle guide that is fixed to the seatback support. The actuator handle is slidable along the handle guide to a first position to move the locking member away from one of the plurality of detents and slidable along the handle guide to a second position to move the locking member into engagement with one of the plurality of detents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Artsana USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Longenecker, Jeff G. Greger
  • Patent number: 8366127
    Abstract: An infant carrier device comprises a foldable support frame, an adjustable backrest assembly, a backrest positioning mechanism including a fixed positioning member and a movable latching member connected with the backrest assembly, and a disengaging mechanism connected with the support frame and movable relative to the positioning member. The latching member is movable between a first position where the latching member is engaged with the positioning member for locking the backrest assembly in position, and a second position where the latching member is disengaged from the positioning member. Moreover, the disengaging mechanism is operable to interact with the latching member for causing the latching member to move from the first position to the second position when the support frame is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Hong Kong Company Limited
    Inventors: Zhi-ren Zhong, Rui-bin Chen
  • Patent number: 8322744
    Abstract: A stroller has a frame assembly, a seat assembly mounted to the frame assembly, and a hub assembly carried by the seat assembly. The hub assembly has a hub axis, a first hub part connected to the stroller, and a second hub part connected to the first hub part and to the seat assembly. A cup holder is connected to the first hub part. The second hub part and the seat assembly can be rotated about the hub axis relative to the first hub part to adjust a recline position of the seat assembly while the cup holder does not rotate therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Ahnert, Patrick W. Laffan, Robert T. Pike
  • Patent number: 8322745
    Abstract: A tandem stroller frame includes two lateral frame units, a handle unit, two side rod units, and a footrest plate. Each lateral frame unit includes front and leg rods connected pivotally to each other. The handle unit includes two side handle rods connected pivotally and respectively to the lateral frame units. Each side rod unit is disposed between the front leg rod of a respective one of the lateral frame units and a corresponding one of the side handle rods, and includes a front leg connecting portion connected pivotally to the front leg rod of the respective lateral frame unit, and a rear connecting portion connected pivotally to one of the corresponding side handle rod and the rear leg rod of the respective lateral frame unit. The footrest plate interconnects the rear leg rods of the lateral frame units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jian-Qun Li, Shun-Min Chen, Li Dao-Chang
  • Publication number: 20120248720
    Abstract: The invention provides a utility transport wagon to be used with mobility scooters or other mobility device designed to carry cargo or children passengers, and a hitch system to adapt a mobility scooter or power chair to tow the wagon. The body is canopied and the floor is molded to form two seats at each end of the wagon. Located at each end of the wagon floor is a hinged backrest that folds flush with the floor when not in use. The canopy is supported by four collapsible or telescoping poles, these poles fitting into cylindrical openings at each top corner of the Wagon's sides. The poles collapse into the openings when not in use. The front wheels of the Wagon are mounted on each end of a pivoting, steering axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas Grato
  • Patent number: 8226111
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Baby Jogger LLC
    Inventors: Martin E. Valdez, James Blubaugh
  • Patent number: 8201846
    Abstract: A backrest recline adjustment assembly includes a stationary seat, a rotary seat, and a driving component. The stationary seat is connected to a stroller frame, and is provided with a first positioning unit. The rotary seat is connected to a backrest unit and has a second positioning unit, a groove formed thereon, and a first cam surface formed in the groove. The driving component is disposed in the groove of the rotary seat and provided with a second cam surface. The driving component is movable to drive sliding movement of the second cam surface relative to the first cam surface, thereby moving the rotary seat against biasing action of a resilient component from a securing position, where the rotary seat is positioned relative to the stationary seat, to a releasing position, where the rotary seat is rotatable relative to the stationary seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Excellerate Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fu-Sian Yu, Hong-Bo Chen, Chih-Wei Wang
  • Publication number: 20120146301
    Abstract: A wheel chair is configurable as a mobility and a positioning chair. The chair has a seat and backrest with opposite side rails to interchangeably receive various components. The seat has a taut sheet of plastic to reduce pressure points. The seat and backrest can tilt together with respect to a base frame. The backrest can recline with respect to the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Dylan Horvath, Scott Bodaly, Travis Patrick Clarke, Takuro Nishiwaki, Greg Hall
  • Patent number: 8196950
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Martin Manufacturing Company, LLC
    Inventors: Willis E. Martin, Alexander Bradford Earle, Stanley A. Brantley, Jr., Junius Warren White, Shawn Lane, Deepak Devasagayam
  • Patent number: 8186695
    Abstract: A wheelchair comprising a chassis, which has a lower chassis section pivotally connected to an upper chassis section, such that the upper chassis section can pivot in relation to the lower chassis section about a substantially horizontal axis; where said lower section comprises two substantially parallel load carrying members, oriented in a direction parallel to the intended travelling direction of the wheelchair; where the load carrying members are spaced in a direction perpendicular to the travelling direction by at least one transverse member; where the rear wheels can be detachably mounted where the transverse member intersects each of the load carrying members; and where close to, or as a part of, the mechanism pivotally connecting the upper and lower section, front wheels can be attached, said wheel mounting being pivotable about a vertical axle; where a seat can be slidingly attached to the upper chassis section, and the seat further can be pivoted about a horizontal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: R82 A/S
    Inventor: Flemming Møller
  • Patent number: 8152182
    Abstract: A pushchair for restraining, supporting and transporting a child comprises a ground-engaging frame to support a seat for a child. The frame includes a plurality of ground-engaging wheels to facilitate movement of the frame and one or more handles to allow a carer to control movement of the frame. The seat includes first and second seating components mounted on the frame to define a seat base and a seat back. Each seating component includes a closed frame over which a flexible membrane is stretched to define a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Space Net Technology Limited
    Inventors: Robert Ian Vickers, Samuel Blackburn Pearce
  • Patent number: 8136831
    Abstract: The baby stroller with rotating seat involves a baby seat that rotates about the baby stroller in proportion to the rate of travel of the baby stroller. The baby seat is encircled by a cylindrical enclosure, and is optionally covered by an umbrella that can be tilted. The baby seat is rotated by a rotating means that is in mechanical connection with at least one stroller wheel. A seat release is included to adjust the height of the baby seat with respect to the baby stroller and of which engages or disengages from the rotating means. Optional storage means are included about the baby stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Roger Caruso
  • Patent number: 8113523
    Abstract: A backrest reclining mechanism is applied to a stroller. The backrest reclining mechanism includes a fabric, at least one pulley, at least one cable, and an adjusting device. The fabric is disposed around a backrest of the stroller. Two ends of the fabric are connected to two sides of a main body of the stroller respectively. The pulley is rotatably disposed on the backrest. The cable is wound around the pulley. A first end of the cable extends within the fabric to be connected to the main body. The adjusting device is movably disposed on the backrest and connected to a second end of the cable. The adjusting device is used for changing a length of the cable between the first end and the pulley when moving, so as to adjust a reclining angle of the backrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventor: Jonathan Mountz
  • Patent number: 8100429
    Abstract: A three-dimensional folding stroller featuring movable infant carrier mounts for securing an infant carrier to the stroller. The infant carrier mounts move between a first position, where the infant carrier may be secured to the stroller, and a second position that facilitates folding. The stroller also features a reclinable seatback support that is operable by one hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Artsana USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Longenecker, Jeff G. Greger
  • Patent number: 8100418
    Abstract: A folding seat comprising a base and a back hinged thereto, in which the base comprises an open topped container defining an inner storage space, in which in a first arrangement the back is folded onto the base, and a closed container is formed, and in which in a second arrangement the back is unfolded from the base and a seating or lying platform is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Rotasol International Ltd.
    Inventor: Steven Watts
  • Patent number: 8066300
    Abstract: A baby carriage includes: a pair of front legs; a pair of connecting members; a pair of guide sleeves respectively fixed to intermediate regions of the pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs having their upper ends pivotally connected to the connecting members, respectively; a pair of push bars slidably held by the pair of connecting members and the pair of guide sleeves, respectively; a pair of slide members provided slidably on upper regions of the pair of rear legs, respectively; a back cross member having its upper end pivotally connected to the pair of slide members and its lower end pivotally connected to respective lower regions of the pair of rear legs; and a bottom cross member having its front end pivotally connected to respective lower ends of the pair of push bars, and its rear end pivotally connected to respective intermediate regions of the pair of rear legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Aprica Children's Products Inc.
    Inventor: Ichiro Ohnishi
  • Publication number: 20110175306
    Abstract: A stroller having a reclinable seat is provided, the reclinable seat includes a base connected to the stroller, a seatback pivotally connected to the stroller, and a seat recline mechanism arranged on the seatback. The seat recline mechanism includes a body defining a cavity having grooves and a release slider arranged within the cavity. The release slider has teeth that correspond to the grooves in the cavity and an end portion connected to an actuator. A spring is associated with the release slider, biasing the teeth of the release slider into engagement with the grooves in the cavity. A pawl is also arranged within the cavity and removably engages at least one of the grooves in the cavity. A recline link is pivotally connected at a first end to the pawl and pivotally connected at a second end to the stroller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: CHICCO USA, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel Nelson Newhard
  • Patent number: 7938435
    Abstract: A multi-seat juvenile stroller including a first seat, second seat, and a rolling stroller frame. The second seat includes a mobile infant carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: David Sousa, Donald Hendry, Gaetano Daniel DeSimone, Joseph Brewin
  • Patent number: 7938433
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are soft goods attachment designs and techniques for a stroller. The stroller includes a frame having a section, and further includes a soft goods component with an edge having a loop that forms a tunnel running along the edge. The soft goods component is attached to the section of the frame at the edge. A support strip is inserted in the tunnel and shaped to extend along the edge of the soft goods component and follow the section of the frame to facilitate attachment of the soft goods component to the frame. In some cases, a set of fasteners extends through the support strip to secure the soft goods component to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Pike, Sharon L. Griffiths
  • Publication number: 20110084458
    Abstract: A backrest reclining mechanism is applied to a stroller. The backrest reclining mechanism includes a fabric, at least one pulley, at least one cable, and an adjusting device. The fabric is disposed around a backrest of the stroller. Two ends of the fabric are connected to two sides of a main body of the stroller respectively. The pulley is rotatably disposed on the backrest. The cable is wound around the pulley. A first end of the cable extends within the fabric to be connected to the main body. The adjusting device is movably disposed on the backrest and connected to a second end of the cable. The adjusting device is used for changing a length of the cable between the first end and the pulley when moving, so as to adjust a reclining angle of the backrest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventor: Jonathan Mountz
  • Publication number: 20110079972
    Abstract: A multi-use wagon is disclosed. The wagon includes a body supported by a plurality of wheels, front and rear seats disposed within the body, and forward and rear back-support panels pivotably coupled to the front and rear seats to provide back support and to selectively fold to create a table top surface. The seats are removable. The wagon also includes left and right side panels pivotably coupled to the body, wherein the left and right side panels are configured to be operatively placed in one of three positions: to be used in a stowed position at a left and right sides, respectively, of the wagon body, to be lifted to provide upper side support to the wagon body while carrying a child or cargo, and to operatively fold, outwardly to provide a right or left side portion, respectively, of the table top surface. The wagon includes an insulated chest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Diane H. Watson
  • Patent number: 7891678
    Abstract: A wagon assembly for carrying items and materials typically used in lawn and garden care. The wagon assembly has a wheeled unitary body construction that forms a storage compartment. A storage bin can be placed inside the compartment or beneath and external the storage compartment. A lid is positionable over the storage compartment having recesses formed within the lid for holding of various items including a cushion, the recesses each having a drain to avoid the collection of water. A handle is provided by use of a flexible and detachable pull strap. The strap is adjustable in length and allows pulling of the wagon at most as well as hands free operation when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Torrence Anderson, Robert Kopp
  • Publication number: 20100308552
    Abstract: A pushchair seat (10) comprising a seat back (18) mounted for pivotable movement relative to a seat base (20). A bumper bar (14) is pivotably coupled to and carried by the seat (10) and is moveable between a stowed position generally adjacent to the seat base (20) and a deployed position spaced from the seat back (18) and the seat base (20). Drive mechanisms (16) are provided at each end of the bumper bar (14) and comprise a selectively engageable coupling mechanism in the form of a clutch mechanism (30, 32) and a control mechanism (34, 56, 58). The coupling mechanism couples movement of the seat back (18) between its stowed position and its operating position into a corresponding movement of the bumper bar (14) between its stowed position and its deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: MAMAS & PAPAS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
    Inventors: Nicolas James Mival, Andrew Gordon Wallace, Martin Paul Bagwell, Benjamin James Peter Hubert, Simon Lewis Bilton
  • Publication number: 20100301574
    Abstract: A convertible wheeled patient aid for assisting a patient in a first transport mode and a second transport mode comprising a frame having at least one wheel, a seat, a handle. A configurable backrest, configurable from a first position to a second position. The aid further comprising a leg rigging movably coupled to the frame from a first position to a second position. A leg rigging retaining member, selectively engageable with the leg rigging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Medline Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Richard P. Derks, Ishwor P. Adhikari
  • Patent number: 7832744
    Abstract: A stroller includes a main frame, a backrest, a backrest adjustor, and a linkage device. There is a guide rail formed inside the backrest adjustor. A positioning part of the backrest engages with the guide rail. When a handle of the linkage device is moved upward, a connecting component of the linkage device drives a pushing component of the linkage device to move upward along a supporting rod of the backrest. Accordingly, a protruding portion of the pushing component drives the backrest adjustor to rotate relative to a supporting frame of the main frame so as to release the positioning part from the guide rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shun-Min Chen, Ru-Yi Li
  • Publication number: 20100259021
    Abstract: A stroller has a frame assembly, a seat assembly mounted to the frame assembly, and a hub assembly carried by the seat assembly. The hub assembly has a hub axis, a first hub part connected to the stroller, and a second hub part connected to the first hub part and to the seat assembly. A cup holder is connected to the first hub part. The second hub part and the seat assembly can be rotated about the hub axis relative to the first hub part to adjust a recline position of the seat assembly while the cup holder does not rotate therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Graco Childrens Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Ahnert, Patrick W. Laffan, Robert T. Pike
  • Patent number: 7798515
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Dynamic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Martin E. Valdez, James Blubaugh
  • Patent number: 7775532
    Abstract: A stroller is connected with a car seat, and includes a frame, a seat portion disposed on the frame, and a supporting member mounted to the seat portion. The supporting member is convertible between a supporting state where the supporting member stands on the seat portion, and a retracted state where the supporting member is disposed under the seat portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shun-Min Chen, Jun-Xu Jin
  • Publication number: 20100148543
    Abstract: A seat pad assembly is disclosed including a body pad for placement on the seating surface of a child seating device. The body pad has a front side, a back side, and two spaced apart vertical slots through the pad. The seat pad assembly has a head support with a connecting strip extending between a pair of laterally spaced apart cushions. The head support is generally H-shaped and installed on the pad through the slots with the pair of cushions on one side of the pad and the connecting strip on the other side. The head support is slidable along the slots to adjust the vertical position of the cushions. The seat pad assembly can be used on a child seating device such as a children's car seat, an infant carrier, a stroller, an infant swing, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly Runk, Sharon L. Griffiths
  • Publication number: 20100117315
    Abstract: A backrest recline adjustment assembly includes a stationary seat, a rotary seat, and a driving component. The stationary seat is connected to a stroller frame, and is provided with a first positioning unit. The rotary seat is connected to a backrest unit and has a second positioning unit, a groove formed thereon, and a first cam surface formed in the groove. The driving component is disposed in the groove of the rotary seat and provided with a second cam surface. The driving component is movable to drive sliding movement of the second cam surface relative to the first cam surface, thereby moving the rotary seat against biasing action of a resilient component from a securing position, where the rotary seat is positioned relative to the stationary seat, to a releasing position, where the rotary seat is rotatable relative to the stationary seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: EXCELLERATE ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Fu-Sian YU, Hong-Bo Chen, Chih-Wei Wang
  • Patent number: 7703778
    Abstract: Device (1) for height adjustment of a module, such as a children's seat (3) on a stem (2) in a trolley or a chair, characterized in that the locking device (1) comprises a movable casing (4) which partly or completely surrounds the stem (2), a friction element (5) and a handle (6) which rotates eccentrically in order to tighten the friction element (5) against the stem (2) and providing friction between the locking device (1) and the stem (2). The children's seat (3) may comprise a footrest (20) characterized in that two rails (21) are received in guides (22) integrated in the seat, such that the footrest (20) may be displaced telescopically in relation to the seat (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Stokke A/S
    Inventor: Bjørn Refsum
  • Patent number: 7673888
    Abstract: A supportive device for use as a wheelchair and a walker. A pair of handgrips are pivotally attached to a frame so as to have a rearwardly-facing position and a forwardly-facing position. A seat is pivotally attached to the frame so as to have a horizontal position and a vertical position. When using the supportive device as the wheelchair, a pair of front legs of the frame terminate in wheels, the seat is in the horizontal position thereof, and the pair of handgrips are in the rearwardly-facing position thereof. When the supportive device is used as the walker, the pair of front legs terminate in either wheels or caps, the seat is in the vertical position thereof, and the pair of handgrips are in the forwardly-facing position thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventors: Givi Lauren, Irma Lauren
  • Patent number: 7658399
    Abstract: A stroller includes at least one adapter, by which a first child seat is configured to be detachably connected to the stroller. The stroller further includes at least one connecting piece, by which a second child seat is configured to be detachably connected to the stroller. The at least one adapter is movable from at least a first position, in which the first child seat is configured to be detachably connected to the adapter, to at least a second position connected to the stroller, in which the second child seat is configured to be detachably connected to the connecting piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventor: John Gert Til Van Dijk
  • Patent number: 7614639
    Abstract: A modular standing frame is described herein. The modular standing frame has a chair module adapted to raise and lower a user between sitting and standing postures without inducing shear between the user and the seat and seat back of the chair module. The chair module may be selectively coupled to one of a glider module adapted to provide walking-type exercise to a standing user, a workstation module that provides a work surface for a sitting or standing user, and a mobility module that allows the standing frame to be moved about by a user much like a wheel chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Alan L. Tholkes, Wesley Ovre, Gabriel Routh, Jeffrey Schmidt, Michael Lokken, Duffy Trotter, Tamera Trotter, legal representative
  • Patent number: 7540527
    Abstract: A multi-use mobile support assembly structured to be selectively used as a walker or a wheelchair including a frame having at least one adjustable frame segment structured to be disposed in either a first orientation or a second orientation. The frame may be foldable and includes at least a first front leg and at least a first rear leg, having wheel assemblies connected thereto for travel of the frame, whether used as a walker or wheelchair, over a different ground or support surfaces. In one embodiment, the first rear leg includes an upper member having a first end a second end and a lower member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the upper member may be pivotally connected to the first end of the lower member, and the lower member is removable with a corresponding wheel assembly or pivotal between an extended use position and a folded storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Inventors: Phillip Minyard Willis, Randy Bernard
  • Publication number: 20090072513
    Abstract: An upright wheelchair with a chassis (29, 22), a seat (2) arranged pivotably on the chassis (29, 22), which can be pivoted from a substantially horizontal seating position to a substantially vertical standing position during upright motion, and at least one footrest (16) arranged on the chassis (29, 22), which is lowered to the ground in the standing position, is characterised in that when the seat (2) is in the seating position the footrest (16) is inclined at an angle (?) relative to the horizontal (H) and the angle (?) returns to zero during upright motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Heinrich Perk
  • Patent number: 7487977
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Johnson
  • Patent number: 7472920
    Abstract: A retractable bed mechanism is disclosed. The bed mechanism comprises a sitting pad, a sitting back, a leg seat and a base seat interconnected by a plurality of linking rods and two driving means. The driving means drives the linking rods so as to drive the sitting pad, the sitting back and the leg seat so as to provide various sitting or laying or upright position to the user which facilitates face to face conversation or accessible to objects or other activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Inventor: Chang-Wei Chai
  • Patent number: 7451992
    Abstract: A mobility device includes at least a first front leg and at least a first rear leg connected to the first front leg connected to the first front leg. The first rear leg includes an upper member having a first end a second end and a lower member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the upper member is pivotally connected to the first end of the lower member, and the lower member is preferably pivotal between an extended use position and a folded storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Inventor: Phillip Minyard Willis
  • Patent number: 7448633
    Abstract: A pediatric assistance device useful in enabling a pediatric patient to participate in developmental and social stimulus during medical interventions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventor: Mary Patrice Mollick
  • Patent number: 7396039
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Dynamic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Martin E. Valdez, James Blubaugh