Abstract: A child carrier includes a frame, wheels disposed at the lower portion of the frame, a hand-pushed bar joined to the frame, a seat attachable to the frame by a fore swing arm and a rear swing arm. The fore swing arm and the rear swing arm are hinged respectively to the front and rear of the frame and are capable of swinging the seat. The child carrier further includes a switching device that permits a caregiver to adjust the distance between the lower ends of the fore and rear swing arms so that the seat can swing in a horizontal gliding motion or a pendulum type rocking motion. The carrier can also be used as a common hand-pushed carriage when the seat is fixed. The child carrier further includes an anti-swing latch capable of coupling the frame to the fore swing arm to prevent the seat from moving relative to the frame. The seat is adjustable to provide a forward or rearward facing stroller or carriage seat and is removable from the frame to provide a bassinet.

Abstract: A recreational chair which is adapted to be folded for storage and useful as transport cart is disclosed. The recreational chair has a seat member with mounted arm rests and an axle with spaced apart wheels. The arm rests have a first pair of pivot pins. There is also a back support member with ends pivotally mounted on the axle and it has a second pair of pivot pins spaced from the axle. Rachet members are mounted on the second pivot pins and the rachet members comprise an elongated member with a central channel interconnected to a first opening which is adapted to receive the first set of pins. A second opening spaced from and remote from the channel is adapted to receive the second set of pins.

Abstract: A child carriers accessory attachable to a shopping or luggage cart which does not significantly reduce the functionality of the cart.

Abstract: A tray accessory for use with a stroller. Preferably, the tray accessory provides a tray portion, a pair of support members connected to the tray portion and a pair of connection portions. Each connection portion being attached to a respective support member. The connection portions are configured to rotatably and detachably connect the tray portion to the stroller.

Abstract: A stroller is designed to have a multi-step foldable mechanism which includes a connector having holes for receiving a back support with a long slot, a locking member having a stepped protrusion, a blocker, a tubular projection and a plate, and a receiving member for pivotally receiving the back support and securely receiving a front support. After the back support is inserted into the connector through the tubular projection of the locking member and one of the holes of the receiving member, a resilient member is inserted into a bottom of the back support and is suspended within the back support by a pin inserted into the locking member and received within the long slot of the back support, such that, when the blocker is lifted upward by a cylindrical projection formed on an outer periphery of an outer tube which is enclosing an arm of a handle, the stroller is folded.

Abstract: A footrest/cover member is attached to the frame of an infant or child carrier such as a stroller. The footrest/cover member is pivotally attached to the stroller frame by a bar traversing the two front leg portions. The footrest cover member can serve as a footrest for a stroller or may be rotated upward to engage a resilient tab on a grab bar, thus enclosing the stroller leg area when the carrier is serving as a bassinet/carriage.

Abstract: A stabilizing device comprising a rigid anti-sway roller journalled about a wear axle is mounted on an agricultural tractor. The device provides a rigid stabilizing opposing force between the draft links and the rear structure of the tractor, while allowing the draft links to be easily raised and lowered. The device also includes a special assembly whereby the stabilizing force can be varied by adjusting the distance between the roller and the rear structure. The adjustment is accomplished by rotation of a nut on a connecting bolt or rotation of a threaded bolt thus eliminating the need for adjustment shims.

Abstract: A lifting rod for the lower steering arm of a tractor, at the ends of the lifting rod, has connecting elements in the form of a connecting yoke 6 and a ball joint 7. The connecting yoke 6, via a threaded rod 9, is threaded into a threaded bore 10 of a tubular rod element 11. The rod element 11 is received in the housing bore 21 of the housing 8 and is movable along the longitudinal axis 17. The rod element 11 and the housing 8 are able to assume two different positions relative to one another, with the lifting rod length being fixed in one of the two positions. In the other position, both may assume a floating relationship relative to one another.

Abstract: A child carrier accessory attachable to a shopping or luggage cart which does not significantly reduce the functionality of the cart.

Abstract: A stroller includes a wheeled stroller frame with a handle unit for pushing the stroller frame, and a seat member mounted on the stroller frame. The stroller frame has a pair of horizontal linking plates on two sides of the seat member. A shock absorbing device includes a frame unit disposed between the linking plates and mounted swingably on the linking plates, and a spring unit. The frame unit is movable relative to the linking plates in a first direction, wherein the frame unit swings forwardly and downwardly, and in a second direction, wherein the frame unit swings rearwardly and upwardly. The spring unit interconnects the frame unit and the linking plates and biases the frame unit in the second direction. The seat member has a seat portion with a bottom side that is provided with a mounting unit for mounting the seat member on the frame unit of the shock absorbing device.

Abstract: A stroller is provided to have an adjustable device for changing degree of inclination of a back seat. The adjustable device comprises an adjusting device and a seat back pivotally connected thereto. A user is able to use only one hand to change the inclined angle of the back seat through the linkage between the adjusting device and the backing racket of a tracking device.

Abstract: A cover member is attached to the frame of an infant or child carrier such as a stroller. The cover member relates to a removable flexible covering for a laterally extending member such as a grab bar residing between a pair of opposed side portions on a child carrier frame. The upper aspects of the cover may be draped around the grab bar and releasably secured to the grab. In a like manner, the lower aspects of the cover may be releasably secured to the footrest.

Abstract: A foldable frame assembly includes two main frame units on which two seats can be mounted so as to permit two babies to sit on the front and rear parts of the stroller in a face-to-face relationship. The main frame units are designed so as to enable the seats to be turned to horizontal positions at the same time, thus permitting the babies to lie on the seats simultaneously. A spacer unit is interposed between the main frame units. The main frame units are interconnected by means of two aligned pairs of crossed links so as to perform the same operation when either is actuated in order to fold or unfold the stroller. A locking unit is provided on one of the main frame units for preventing the main frame units from movement relative to the spacer unit, and can be operated so as to permit one of the handle frames to move toward the other one in order to fold the frame assembly. Two handle frames are provided on the front and rear end portions for pushing the stroller in opposite directions.

Abstract: A carrier that is not self-propelled in which a person can be transported, the carrier comprising a base, a handle or frame by which the carrier may be pushed or carried by a person walking behind the carrier, a frame supported on the base, the frame including at least two spaced-apart handle connecting members extending from the handle, a flexible, transparent, plastic wind screen adapted to be positioned in front of a person riding in the carrier, and at least two securement devices attached to the wind screen for securing the wind screen to the handle connecting members/frame so that the wind screen subtends the distance between the handle connecting members.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a trailer hitch for quickly and easily connecting a trailer to a tractor including a draw bar, a primary pivot device for connecting the draw bar to the tractor, a hitching device connected to the trailer for connecting the trailer to the draw bar, the hitching device having a stabilizer and air cylinder connected thereto for decreasing the downward forces on the rear end of a tractor.

Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame with parallel front and rear horizontal rod members, and a seat member having a seat portion with a bottom side that is provided with a mounting unit for mounting detachably the seat member on the front and rear rod members. The mounting unit includes at least one hook unit for engaging one of the front and rear rod members, and a spring-loaded retaining device for engaging releasably the other one of the front and rear rod members.

Abstract: A folding collapsible stroller that includes a pair of constraint devices to hold the stroller in an operative position. The constraint devices have a sector groove and a deep blind hole at a top side thereof. A projecting portion is situated between the sector groove and the blind hole. A projecting rod is inserted into the sector groove to secure the constraint device in the closed position. The projecting rod is moved into the blind hole to allow the constraint device to engage the top end of the side frame to hold the stroller in the operative position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stroller, in particularly a tandem seat stroller, and a unique canopy mechanism and a unique reclining mechanism for use in the stroller according to the present invention. The stroller comprises a main frame having a first seat support for supporting a first seat and a first reclinable backrest frame for supporting a first backrest. A first reclining mechanism is connected to the backrest frame and the main frame for selectively pivotally moving the backrest relative to the main frame, which includes at least one pivot mechanism. A first canopy mechanism is also connected to the main frame which includes a first tensioning mechanism, a first canopy frame connected to one end of a canopy and a second canopy frame connected to the other end of the canopy.

Abstract: A double-seat stroller comprises two front wheel frames, two rear wheel frames, a U-shaped pushbar with two arms, a U-shaped armrest bar disposed at the middle portion of the pushbar, a basket frame disposed under the pushbar to support a basket, a back plate disposed at the middle portion of the basket frame, and two holding bars disposed at two arms of the pushbar. A back seat plate is disposed beneath the back plate. A fastening band is disposed at the middle of the back plate. Two fastening straps are disposed at two sides of the back seat plate. A safety strap is disposed across two arms of the pushbar.

Abstract: A trailer system has a drawbar that connects to a flat bed via a laterally-swiveling joint. The drawbar has a forward member and an aft member. A clevis structure on the mating-end portion of each drawbar member is formed by two plates fixed to the sides of each drawbar and extending beyond its mating end. The plates on the forward drawbar member are less that half the height thereof and are fixed flush with the upper edge of the drawbar. The plates on the aft drawbar member are similar, and are fixed to the lower half of the drawbar. Aligned holes in the free ends of each pair of plate extensions can be aligned with a hole in the opposite drawbar member. The selection of bolts placed in these aligned holes can make the drawbar rigid for towing (if both bolts are in place), or its two members disconnected (if both bolts are removed), or the drawbar can be made bendable upwardly or downwardly, depending on which set of aligned holes is fastened with a bolt.

Abstract: A stroller includes a rounded vacuum formed body having a top opening capable of substantially enclosing an occupant, the body having at least one upwardly extending projection. A frame is attached to the body having wheels attached thereto and a handle assembly is attached to the rear of the stroller for pushing the same. A horizontal cross member is attached to the frame and positioned, in alignment with the rearwardmost surface of the upwardly extending projection whereby when one of the strollers is placed upon the other, the crossmember engages the projection and enables the nesting of one of the strollers atop the other.

Abstract: A stroller includes a pair of side frames, each including a main side tube comprised of an upper and lower tube portions, a locking pivot assembly for releasably locking the lower end of the upper tube portion to the upper end of the lower tube portion such that the upper and lower tube portions are substantially in alignment with each other in an open configuration of the stroller and such that the lower end of the upper tube portion and the upper end of the lower tube portion are disengaged from each other in a configuration other than the open configuration, the releasable locking pivot assembly including a lower locking member fixed to an upper end of the lower tubular portion, and an upper locking member slidably mounted on a lower end of the upper tubular portion, a rear side tube pivotally connected to the lower tube portion, and a double pivot bar pivotally connected at one end thereof to the lower end of the upper tube portion and at an opposite end thereof to the upper end of the lower tube portion

Abstract: An adjustable, clamping infant carrier support frame that can be used as part of a stroller to provide for quick clamping of infant carriers of different shapes and sizes. The clamping infant carrier support frame comprises a clamping support frame with openings for the insertion of mechanical clamps. The clamps adjust to the size of the infant carrier and apply a securing force through a clamp disk. The frame may also include an interconnected braking mechanism which operates automatically when the clamps are closed.

Abstract: A hitch assembly for a work vehicle, such as an agricultural tractor, includes a pair of mounting brackets, a rocker pivotally mounted on the brackets, a pair of draft links secured to the brackets, a pair of actuators coupled between the brackets and the rocker and a pair of lift links coupled between the rocker and the draft links. The mounting brackets are generally C-shaped unitary structures that include a rocker support, an actuator support and a draft link support, preferably all lying within a common plane, permitting forces to be transmitted to the bracket and to the vehicle with a minimum of lateral bending stress. The brackets are preferably identical to one another and include mounting pads on both sides, permitting the brackets to be interchangeably mounted on either the left or the right side of the vehicle.

Abstract: A convertible stroller and shopping cart having a stroller portion and a shopping cart portion. The stroller portion includes a seat secured to a metal frame, and the shopping cart portion comprises a collapsible receptacle. The receptacle can be oriented in two orientations, a stowed orientation adjacent the seat and a deployed orientation over the seat. When the receptacle is deployed, it conforms to the seat, creating a shopping cart from the stroller.

Abstract: An articulated trailer utilizing two pivot points and an angular transfer system to control the radial movement of the front axle during turning is disclosed. The articulated trailer comprises an elongated carriage having two spaced-part, wheeled axles. The rear axle rigidly attaches to the carriage while the front axle is pivotally mounted. The carriage front end comprises two spaced-apart pivot points, a hollow jack column assembly and a tongue assembly. A structural assembly supports the jack column assembly and the tongue assembly. A draw bar extends from the tongue assembly to the draft vehicle. Tie-rods attach the ends of the upper tongue assembly to a pair of plates. The plates are interconnected by a shaft. A responder plate is coupled to an electric motor. The electric motor selectively rotates to effect the radial movement of the tongue assembly to transfer angular movement to the jack column assembly.

Abstract: A hitching arrangement for attaching a mower deck to a propelling vehicle has a lift shaft rotatably supported by the mower deck and extending transversely across the deck. At least one hitch arm is fixedly secured on one end to the lift shaft. The hitch arm has a hook located on its other end with a downwardly facing opening adopted for engagement with a generally horizontally disposed attaching member on the propelling vehicle. A cutting height adjustment mechanism is operably coupled to the lift shaft and adjusts the cutting height of the mower. The adjustment mechanism has a first position corresponding to an elevated cutting height of the mower deck and a second position corresponding to a lowered cutting height of the deck. A deck stand is provided which is releasably attached to the deck.

Abstract: A fifth wheel hitch includes a frame for mounting to a towing vehicle and a head assembly for engaging a trailer to be towed. The head assembly is mounted for pivotal movement relative to the frame by means of a pivot pin secured to the head assembly, a yoke for receiving the pivot pin, a support bracket on the frame for receiving the yoke and a damping element for engaging the yoke and the support bracket. A connecting pin secures the pivot pin in the yoke.

Abstract: A belt assembly is arranged on a back side of a backrest of a baby carriage, so that the angle of inclination of the backrest may be changed by adjusting of the length of the belt assembly. The belt assembly includes a first belt, a second belt, and a buckle which is attached to an end of the first belt and which has the second belt passing therethrough. The second belt has on its first major surface a plurality of engaging cavities. The buckle holds an operating member, which is cross-directionally or laterally movable across the second belt, and which is urged by a spring to move downwardly. The operating member is provided with engaging projections, which can selectively engage the engaging cavities. The length of the belt assembly is fixed when the engaging projections engage the engaging cavities, while the length of the belt assembly is rendered changeable when the former disengage from the latter.

Abstract: A tandem stroller includes two side frames having a pivotal locking assembly for locking the side frames in an open configuration and for permitting the side frames to be folded in a lengthwise direction of the stroller, each side frame including a main side tube and a rear side tube pivotally connected to the main side tube at an intermediate portion thereof; a connecting frame for connecting the side frames together in parallel, spaced relation, the connecting frame including two lengthwise support rods pivotally connected to the main side tube and the rear side tube of each side frame and a first transverse connecting bar for connecting the lengthwise support rods together; a front seat formed at a front portion of the connecting frame, the front seat including a front seat bottom extending between the lengthwise support rods, and a front seat back pivotally connected to the lengthwise support rods; and a rear seat formed at a rear portion of the connecting frame, the rear seat being positioned substantial

Abstract: An agricultural tractor includes an axle body and a vehicle substructure. A generally vertical lifting structure is rigidly attached to the vehicle substructure and engages a lifting frame which is adjustable in height. The lifting frame carries coupling and/or drive arrangements for implements. A hydraulic cylinder is arranged between the lifting frame and the axle body. The cylinder is connected to a hydro-pneumatic pressure reservoir and functions as an elastic spring support. A lock can be engaged to fix the lifting structure rigidly to the axle body. A transport lock can be selectively engaged to rigidly connect the lifting structure to the lifting frame. A selector valve selective connects the pressure chamber of the hydraulic cylinder with either a hydro-pneumatic pressure reservoir or with a lifting control arrangement. Preferably the lifting structure is designed as a rollover structure.

Abstract: A coupling device for coupling a trailer to a vehicle includes a first channel adapted to be connected to the tongue of the trailer and a second channel adapted to be connected to a hitch member. The hitch member is adapted to be connected to the hitch of a vehicle. The first and second channels are joined together by a pair of links which are pivoted about two spaced apart vertical axes. The hitch member can swing about the links so as to permit alignment of the hitch member with the hitch on the vehicle.

Abstract: A mobile support device for a handicapped person and rollable on a reaction surface, the mobile support device comprises first and second longitudinally extending frame sections oriented in spaced relationship. A back support portion extends transversely between and is coupled with the first and second frame sections. A seat portion extends transversely between and is secured to the first and second frame sections. A wheel assembly is mounted on the frame sections so as to engage the reaction surface. The wheel assembly includes a pair of front caster wheels, a pair of rear caster wheels and a pair of central wheels. Each of the central wheels has a fixed transverse axis of rotation and is positioned intermediate the front and rear caster wheels to inhibit transverse motion. Each of the frame section carries one of the front caster wheels, one of the central wheels and one of the rear caster wheels. Each of the wheels has a lowermost tangent lying in a common plane.

Abstract: A convertible wheelchair permits change over from an attended wheelchair arrangement to a self propelled wheelchair arrangement. The wheelchair accommodates both lateral and longitudinal dimensional changes. Further, the seat can pivot relative to the frame, as well as permitting a seat back to tilt relative to the seat portion. In the attended wheelchair arrangement, the rear wheels are simultaneously locked.

Abstract: A stroller arrangement includes an elongate planar platform, having first and second seat members arranged in an aligned relationship relative to one another, with a first seat positioned forwardly of a rearward most seat mounted to the platform structure. The arrangement is directed to include a surrounding framework relative to the seat structure, having a rearwardly projecting handle, with rear wheels of a first diameter at a rear distal end of the platform, with a forward pivotally mounted wheel at a forwardmost end of the platform and frame assembly for pivotal mounting relative to the framework, with the forward wheel of a second diameter less than a first diameter of the rear wheels permitting ease of maneuverability of the organization in use.

Abstract: A collapsible recuperating walker having a seat frame, a standing frame, collapsing units and two brake units. Each collapsible unit consisting of bendable tube joints connected in intermediate portions of upper horizontal tubes and lower horizontal tubes of the seat frame and the standing frame. The collapsible units are capable of being folded so as to make the recuperating walker collapsible to a smaller dimension for transportation or storage. The brake units are used to break the casters and are provided below the standing frame.

Abstract: A stroller structure arranged to simulate 1 racing car configuration for entertainment and amusement of individuals includes a floor having side walls, with the side walls each including an air scoop directed therethrough, the air scoop in pneumatic communication with ventilation apertures through the side walls. A front cowl is mounted to the floor extending rearwardly thereof in adjacency to a seat structure arranged for pivotal mounting to the floor about rear pivot pins. Handle bar structure is arranged for pivotal orientation in a substantially raised first position to a lowered second position to provide for a grip for an infant secured within the seat structure.

Abstract: A collapsible device for a baby carriage has a locking disc as a male joint fixed with an inverted U-shaped push rod and a female joint fixed with each of the ends of a protective rod combined together and locked or unlocked by a push button fitted in the female joint. A locking block deposited and moved back and forth in a chamber in the female joint to engage or disengage from the locking disc so that the female joint can be locked together or unlocked from the locking disc so as to swing up the protective rod relative to the push rod for collapsing the baby carriage.

Abstract: A joint for adjustably mounting a backrest support on a stroller frame. The joint consists of a first element and a second element. The first element has (a) an arc-shaped edge, (b) a hole formed transversely through the first element, (c) two bosses formed on a side of the first element, for which the hole is the middle point, (d) a flange formed along the arc-shaped edge, (e) a number of teeth formed on the flange and (f) a pocket for receiving the backrest support. The second element has (a) a tubular body for receiving a handle, (b) a clamp formed below the tubular body, for receiving a rear wheel leg, (c) a plate with an arc-shaped rim, being formed on a side of the tubular body, (d) a passage formed transversely through the plate and the tubular body, (e) two slots formed in the plate and (f) a number of recesses formed in the arc-shaped rim. A rivet penetrates a hole in a seat support, the hole in the first element, the passage in the second element and a hole in the handle.

Abstract: Multi-function baby support and transport apparatus including a wheeled, vertically-extensible frame, the uppermost member of which is adapted to carry a baby seat. The frame includes locking means for locking it in several different configurations, in each of which configurations the uppermost member is at a different elevation from a horizontal plane surface which bears the apparatus. A propelling handle is pivotably mounted on the uppermost member and can be positioned in an upright propelling position or in a horizontal position in which it is closely juxtaposed to the uppermost member. A folding diaper changing table is affixed to the propelling handle, and thus can be used for changing diapers when the propelling handle is in a horizontal position.

Abstract: A transport vehicle has a seat for a patient of a hospital or the like, and luggage space behind the seat. The vehicle has handles so one person can transport a patient and the patient's luggage at the same time. The vehicle has sockets to receive various support members for IV poles, legs rests and the like for use by patients during transport. The front of the vehicle has a platform for the patient's feet, and the platform has an opening so the patient can stand on the floor while being seated. The vehicle may include a power lift for the seat to assist a patient in standing.

Abstract: An umbrella stroller includes two side frames, each having a main side tube and a rear side tube pivotally connected to the main side tube at an intermediate portion thereof; a bottom scissor frame foldably connecting the side frames together; two upwardly inclined support rods pivotally connected at rear ends thereof to lower ends of the rear side tubes, and pivotally secured to a lower end of a respective main side tube; a rear seat supporting assembly supporting a fabric seat between the pair of side frames and above the bottom scissor frame, the rear seat supporting assembly including two horizontal seat support bars, each hinged at a rear end thereof to an intermediate point of a rear side tube, and extending forwardly therefrom with a substantially horizontal orientation in the open configuration, a connecting bar pivotally connected between each horizontal seat support bar and the respective upwardly inclined support rod, and a back support; and a front seat supporting assembly for supporting a fabric

Abstract: A collapsible folding baby cart collapse control mechanism which includes two upper frames connected between respective hand rails and the handle of a baby cart to hold a cross bar of the back rest, two pull rods movably and respectively attached to the upper frames, two positioning plates respectively connected between the pull rods and the cross bar, two stop plates respectively connected to the positioning plates; and two torsional springs respectively connected between the positioning plates and the stop plates, wherein pulling the pull rods upwards from the upper frames causes the positioning plates to be respectively rotated on the upper frames in disconnecting the stop plates from the respective locating rods on a sub-frame of the baby cart's rear wheel frame, permitting the baby cart to be collapsed.

Abstract: A hitch guidance mechanism for an agricultural vehicle having a pair of movable draft links for coupling to an implement and having a pair of brackets attached to the rear end of a frame of the vehicle. The brackets are positioned above and on opposite sides of a PTO shaft which projects from the frame. Pivot arms are pivotally suspended from the brackets. Left and right sway block supports are pivotally coupled to the lower ends of the pivot arms. The sway block supports are rigidly interconnected to each other by a rectangular plate and an adjustable length rod. A pair of sway blocks slidably engage the draft links and are adjustably fixable to the sway block supports. An actuator is coupled between the frame and one of the sway block supports for controlling lateral movement of the sway block supports, the sway blocks and the draft links.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in reversing front seat of a multi-seat stroller comprises a seat, two parallel arms, two joint members, two connection members, and a backrest. The seat is mounted on a predetermined position of two parallel branch tubes located at lower side of the framework of the stroller. The two parallel arms are pivotally mounted on two parallel branch tubes at the position corresponding to the center of the seat. Two joint members are separately and pivotally mounted on the free ends of two parallel arms. Two connection members are pivotally mounted under the two joint members so that two joint members can be detachably fastened to the two parallel branch tubes. The backrest is pivotally mounted at lower ends of both sides thereof to the two joint members in such a manner that the pivotal angle of the backrest and the seat can be adjusted.

Abstract: A lift mechanism is provided for lifting the tow bar of a trailer to facilitate connection of the trailer tow bar to a truck's pintle. In the preferred embodiment the lift mechanism includes a bladder which may be connected to a pneumatic system on the trailer. The air bladder is inflated to raise the tow bar above the level of the pintle, facilitating connection of the tow bar to the pintle. Because the tow bar is independent of the lift mechanism, the tow bar has a free travel range greater than the powered travel range.

Abstract: A convertible stroller and car seat including a housing positioned below a seat portion for receiving a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels in retracted condition. An operating handle extends outwardly through the rear wall of the housing and is connected to a rotatable actuator disk from which connecting rods extend to respective wheel assemblies supporting the wheels. Movement of the handle from side to side causes the actuating disk to rotate, thereby either extending the wheels from the wheel housing or retracting the wheels into the wheel housing. One pair of diagonally opposed wheel carriers is adapted to pivot directly into and out of the wheel housing, and the remaining pair of diagonally opposed wheel carriers pivots into and out of the wheel housing and also rotate by 90.degree. so that the four wheels when fully extended each lie in parallel planes for ease of use of the stroller.

Abstract: An Adirondack-type chair for therapeutic use with frail, older adults having a back support including six slats in a curved plane to support the lateral block muscles of the user on two medial slats and allowing the fragile spine of the user to be free from pressure which would be encountered by a central slat of a five-slat configuration. The curved plane of the back support follows the natural curvature of the trunk of the body to provide equal distribution of pressure along the back. Wheels are provided at the bottom of the chair for user mobility. A handle located at the top of the back support provides a grasp for both hands of an assistant pushing the chair. In addition, a footrest located above the rear wheels of the chair allows for downward pressure to be exerted by a foot of the assistant, while pulling rearwardly by the handles at the top of the chair, to elevate the front end of the chair. The chair is tilted rearwardly for easy movement over door sills and other obstacles.

Abstract: An improved doll-carriage having a retaining and adjusting mechanism which makes assembly and operation easier. The retaining and adjusting mechanism comprises a retaining piece and an adjusting piece mounted in a fixed relation to the retaining piece. The retaining piece has a guide channel thereon for press-fittingly engaging with a corresponding rear support leg when the carriage is in an extended configuration. The adjusting piece has a protrusion with teeth and pins on an outer face thereof for engaging with corresponding teeth and holes provided in a cylindrical recess of the retaining piece. The adjusting piece is urged to bear against the retaining piece by a spring received within a receiving recess formed on the adjusting piece and secured by a cover so that the adjusting piece is angle-adjustable in a limited manner.