Three- Or Four-wheeled Chair, Baby Carriage, Or Stroller Patents (Class 280/642)
  • Patent number: 8070179
    Abstract: A foldable stroller has a frame assembly that can be moved from an in-use configuration to a folded configuration. A storage latch for the foldable stroller has a catch part carried on a first frame part that extends transversely between left and right frame sides. The storage latch also has a latch part carried on a second frame part that extends transversely between the left and right frame sides, at least one of the latch or catch parts moving from a stowed position to a latching position adjacent the other of the parts as the frame assembly is moved to the folded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Pike, Michael A. Dotsey
  • Patent number: 8061732
    Abstract: A child stroller is disclosed comprising two side frames bilaterally set, each side frame comprising a front leg, a rear leg, the upside of the rear leg being rotatably connected with the rear end of the front leg, and a handspike with the lower end connected to the upper end of the rear leg, a positioning device set at the joint of the handspike and the rear leg, a first crossbar set between the two front legs, a second crossbar set between the two side frames, a first locking mechanism set between the first and the second crossbar, the second crossbar being connected to either the handspike or the rear leg or to both. Being locked in unfolding state by the positioning device and the first locking mechanism, the side frame is mainly composed of a front leg, a rear leg and a handspike. The stroller frame is simple and little interference occurs when folding and unfolding the stroller frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Goodbaby Child Products, Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhenghuan Song, Feng Liu
  • Patent number: 8061376
    Abstract: A posterior walker is disclosed comprising: a foldable, tubular frame; adjustable handles; wheels including anti-rollback wheels in the back and pivoting wheels in the front; a flexible, adjustable lower back support strap; features to adjust the handling and stability of the walker, to meet the mobility and standing needs of persons with unsteady gait and standing posture, namely an adjustable weighting means; and optionally backpack storage. In one embodiment, the adjustable weighting means is provided by use of weighted stability cuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
    Inventors: Stephen Ryan, Susan Hardy, William Johnson, Michael Doell
  • Patent number: 8056921
    Abstract: A stroller has a frame structure with two laterally spaced apart sides and a frame extension on each side. Each frame extension projects rearward and terminates at a free end. The frame structure is collapsible laterally from a side-to-side in-use spacing between the frame extensions to a side-to-side compact spacing less than the in-use spacing between the frame extensions. A push handle is on the free end of each frame extension. A cross-brace extends between and interconnects the frame extensions. The cross-brace has a central section and a pair of flanking sections pivotally connected to one another. The cross brace is selectively reconfigurable from a stiff condition to a loose condition with the frame extensions in the in-use spacing. The stiff condition maintains the in-use spacing between the frame extensions and the loose condition permits the frame extensions to collapse to the compact spacing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dotsey, Todd D. Sorzano, Roy L. Dean
  • Patent number: 8042828
    Abstract: A foldable stroller includes a rolling chassis, a push arm coupled to the rolling chassis to move relative to the chassis, and a folding mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurent Ageneau, Bruno Zweideck
  • Patent number: 8038165
    Abstract: A foldable wheeled vehicle for individuals includes a main body, front and rear wheels joined on the body, and an anti-tip wheel joined on a rear end of the main vehicle body; the rear wheels will be in an immobilized state when the vehicle isn't in-use; the anti-tilting wheel will move to be below the rear wheels automatically when the vehicle is folded; thus, the vehicle in the folded position can be dragged with the front wheels and the anti-tip wheel contacting the ground; secondly, the anti-tip wheel will be in a higher position than the rear wheels when the vehicle is in an expanded in-use position; thus, when the vehicle is moving along a slope and tilting rearwards, the anti-tip wheel will contact the ground to prevent the vehicle from tilting rearwards excessively to overturn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Inventor: Arthur Wang
  • Patent number: 8029014
    Abstract: A stroller includes a frame assembly, a seat supported by the frame assembly, and first and second adjustable seat supports engaged with the frame assembly to support the seat in a position relative to the frame assembly. A link couples the first and second seat supports such that a movement of the first seat support is mirrored in a corresponding movement of the second seat support to adjust the position of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Ahnert, Daniel Newhard, Derek Saville, John (Jason) C. Arnold, IV
  • Publication number: 20110181024
    Abstract: A juvenile stroller includes a mobile base and a juvenile seat mounted on the mobile base. The mobile base includes wheels and a foldable frame carrying the juvenile seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: COSCO MANAGEMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Dana Chicca
  • Publication number: 20110163518
    Abstract: A seat unit and child stroller assembly includes a stroller having a frame, a seat and a safety device connected to the frame for preventing a child seated on the seat from falling off; a seat unit including a seat frame, a connecting means and an operating means mounted on the seat frame, the connecting means comprising a first locking member for locking the seat frame into the safety device and a second locking member for locking the seat frame into any device except the stroller, the first locking member being shiftable between a locking status during which the seat unit and the safety device are interconnected, and an unlocking status during which the seat unit can be removed from the stroller; wherein, the operating means is set to control the first locking member only, making the first locking member shift from locking status to unlocking status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: GOODBABY CHILD PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Zhenghuan Song
  • Publication number: 20110163519
    Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame having two opposite side frames, two first connecting devices disposed respectively on the two side frames of the stroller frame, a first removable seat including a seat body and two second connecting devices disposed respectively on two sides of the seat body of the first removable seat, a second removable seat including a seat body, and two third connecting devices disposed respectively on two sides of the seat body of the second removable seat. The first connecting devices are selectively and respectively connected with the second connecting devices or the third connecting devices so as to selectively mount the first removable seat or the second removable seat to the stroller frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: NUNA INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Martijn Hans Van Gelderen, Vincent Ten Horn, Erik Baas, Thomas Van Der Schoor, Maurits Homan
  • Patent number: 7971897
    Abstract: A stroller is provided having a stroller frame supported by front and rear wheels. The frame includes a latch assembly that is movable between a locked and an unlocked position. When in the locked position, the latch assembly prevents the frame from being folded. When in the unlocked position, the latch assembly allows the frame to be folded. The frame is connected to an ergonomically friendly handlebar having discrete outer ends. The handlebar includes a latch release handle that is operably connected to the latch assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Pike, Michael A. Dotsey, Roy L. Dean, Andrew Serbinski
  • Publication number: 20110156374
    Abstract: A rear support frame of baby strollers is revealed. The rear support frame mainly includes a vertical rod arranged between two pivoted upper horizontal rods and two pivoted lower horizontal rods. Moreover, a connection section is arranged between a top of the vertical rod and a pivot part between the two upper horizontal rods so as to make outer ends of the upper and the lower horizontal rods are pivoted on two opposite surfaces between the two rear frames on two sides of a baby stroller. Thereby a load on the rear support frame is evenly distributed over a front surface and a rear surface of the two rear frames on two sides of the baby stroller. Thus distortion of the rear support frame is avoided and overwear of rear wheels that causes inconvenience in pushing the stroller is further prevented. The practical value of the baby stroller is enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: PAO-HSIEN CHENG
  • Patent number: 7942437
    Abstract: A detachable tray accessory for a stroller secured by a left and right side member or lock housing member each containing a detachable attaching means that attaches to and releases from a corresponding lock receiver on the stroller assembly or stroller seat. The detachable tray accessory for a stroller includes a support bar for supporting the shape and weight of a flat surface tray removably attachable to the support bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Tray Vous LLC
    Inventor: Lauren A. Moore
  • Publication number: 20110084467
    Abstract: This invention is to provide a baby stroller foldable joint, comprising: a joint mechanism, having a top frame joint, a bottom frame joint and a rear wheel frame joint connecting to the top frame, the bottom frame and the rear wheel frame respectively, where the frame joints each is provided with a breach at its rim, and the breaches are aligned with one another, and having a gear set in its interior; and a control mechanism, having a slider flexible to move back and forth, driving the other flexible block through a linkage, for the purpose of clasping or separating the breaches of the frame joints, to accomplish the expansion or folding of the frame; by means of the aforesaid combination, the expansion or folding of the frames can be simultaneous and accomplished at one go, where the expansion can even be locked automatically, to make the manipulation handy and swift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Patent number: 7918467
    Abstract: A foldable stroller includes a rear composite supporting member interposed between and pivoted to two rear supporting rod parts of a frame; the rear composite supporting member can be expanded to hold the stroller in an in-use position, and it can be compressed so as to reduce the width of the stroller when the stroller is not-in-use; the stroller further includes a composite fixing member, which will fix the rear composite supporting member automatically when the rear composite supporting member is moved to the expanded position; the stroller frame has two front supporting rod parts, which each include an upper rod, and a lower rod pivoted to the upper rod; the stroller can be reduced in its height by making the lower rods of the front supporting rod parts become close to the upper rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventor: Ying-Hsiung Cheng
  • Patent number: 7909353
    Abstract: A stroller frame has a front, a back, and a ready for use configuration. The stroller frame includes a spine having a forward end, a rear end, an underside, and a top side. The spine is positioned generally along a center lengthwise axis of the stroller frame with the forward end coinciding with the front of the stroller frame and the rear end elevated above the forward end and coinciding with the back of the stroller frame. A pair of rear legs each has a proximal end coupled to the spine and a distal end located below, laterally outward, and rearward of the respective proximal end. The proximal ends are laterally spaced apart from one another. A pair of support arms each has a proximal end coupled to the spine. Each support arm has a distal end portion located above, laterally outward, and forward of the respective proximal end. A seat is frame coupled to the stroller frame and positioned on the top side of the spine. The stroller can be collapsible in three dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Nolan, Michael A. Dotsey
  • Patent number: 7909050
    Abstract: A canopy mechanism comprises a canopy support and a canopy frame. The canopy support comprises a combining part and an engaging part. A terminal of the engaging part connects the combining part, and another terminal of the engaging part extends opposite to the combining part. The engaging part comprises a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall. A chamber is formed between the first and second lateral walls, and one terminal of the chamber has a chamber entrance. The second lateral wall has an opening, and a cantilever structure extends from a side of the opening therein. The cantilever structure has a first position-limiting part. The canopy frame has a connection part with a second position-limiting part. The connection part of the canopy frame inserts into the chamber via the chamber entrance to engage the first and second position-limiting parts to fasten the canopy frame and the canopy support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventor: Hai-Bo Zeng
  • Publication number: 20110062681
    Abstract: A collapsible structure for baby strollers includes a main frame including two first support rods on two sides thereof and each first support rod has an engaging member which includes a protrusion. Each first support rod has a connection part which includes a first hook. Two handles are pivotally connected to the two engaging members respectively, and the two handles are provided with two locking units. Each locking unit has a first connection member extending through a pull member and a second connection member extending through a restriction member. The restriction member includes a recess with which the protrusion is engaged. The locking units each further have a space in which a resilient member is located. A third connection member extends through a positioning hole of each locking unit and the resilient member contacts the third connection member. A second hook is provided on the restriction member to securely engage with the first hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: SINGAROO INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: RAYMOND TSAI
  • Publication number: 20110062682
    Abstract: An integrated carrier and support system for supporting and moving a child that includes a carrier assembly and a support assembly. The support assembly may collapse and expand and, when collapsed, may fit cooperatively adjacent to the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: RaZbaby Innovation Baby Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Aida Viana, Lidia Viana
  • Patent number: 7905509
    Abstract: A brake mechanism for a baby stroller, having a plurality of wheels and a pair of rotatable push arms capable of being moved either forward or rearward. The brake mechanism comprises a connecting assembly and an actuator; and has a braking block for operatively stopping the baby stroller. The connecting assembly has a pulling slider for operatively associating with the braking block of the brake mechanism, and the actuator is operatively secured to the push arm and associated with the connecting assembly, so as to indirectly drive the brake mechanism. This allows a user to manipulate the actuator to stop the stroller from either in front of or behind the stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventor: Chuan-Ming Yeh
  • Patent number: 7900952
    Abstract: A folding chair includes handle frames, and front legs and rear legs configured to support the chair in an upright position. The front legs are pivotally attached to respective rear legs. A chair portion, includes a back rest, a seat, and a leg rest pivotally attached to the seat. Pivot frames are pivotally attached to respective handle frames, the back rest, and the rear legs. Sliders are pivotally attached to respective pivot frames, the back rest, respective arm rests, and the seat, and are configured to slide along the front legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Dick Cone Industrial Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard E. Cone, II
  • Patent number: 7896385
    Abstract: A foldable wheelchair includes a frame having a seat bottom and a seat back movable relative to the seat bottom, wherein the seat back can be moved between a folded position such that the seat back extends generally parallel to a plane defined by the seat bottom and one or more unfolded positions to provide back support to a user. The foldable wheelchair can have a leg support movable relative to the seat bottom and can be moved between an unfolded position to support a user's legs and a folded position such that the leg support extends generally parallel to said plane defined by the seat bottom. In the folded position, the seat back, seat bottom and leg support define generally parallel planes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Every
  • Patent number: 7883104
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention discloses a carriage, for instance for a buggy, including a frame to which a number of first arms are pivotally connected, wherein the first arms can be placed in a position of use and in a compact position, wherein the carriage has at least one locking device. An embodiment of the invention is directed to a carriage including at least one second arm which is pivotally connected to at least one first arm, wherein the second arm can be locked in the position of use by at least one locking device. An embodiment of the present invention also discloses a mobile carriage having a frame provided with at least one central part and with at least one third arm which is connected fixedly to the central part, wherein the buggy has a position of use and a compact position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Musty B.V.
    Inventor: Franciscus Johannes Driessen
  • Patent number: 7878527
    Abstract: The invention relates to a collapsible frame (1;31;51) for a pushchair, comprising a chassis (4; 34; 54) with several wheels (2, 3; 32, 33; 52, 53, 53?), a frame (5; 35; 55), supporting the body (6), in particular a seat, shell, pouch or similar for a child, and a folding mechanism (7; 37; 57), arranged between the same, to change the separation of the support frame (5; 35; 55) of the body (6) from the chassis 4; 34; 54), whereby the folding mechanism (7; 37; 57) comprises at least two parallel arms (18, 19; 40, 41; 66, 67), connected in the style of a parallelogram link to the chassis (4; 34; 54) at one side and the to the support frame (5; 35; 55) on the other side. According to the invention, the connecting line between the joints points (39: 65) of both arms (18, 19; 40, 41; 66, 67) of a pair on the chassis (4; 34; 54) include a greater angle with the horizontal contact plane of the wheels (2, 3; 32, 33; 52, 53, 53?) than with the verticals running perpendicular to that plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Endepro GmbH
    Inventor: Alexander Popp
  • Patent number: 7874563
    Abstract: A cart apparatus to facilitate the play of disc golf may include but not be limited to a chassis, at least three wheels rotatably coupled to the chassis, a handle member mounted to the chassis, a floor platform mounted on the chassis and at least one seat member retractably mounted on the floor platform such that the seat member descends through the floor platform with the application of a sufficient weight and the seat member ascends through the floor platform after the removal of the weight. The seat member may consist of a seat mounted on a support. When someone sits on the seat the seat support descends through a hole in floor platform until it hits the ground. The ground then supports the weight of the sitter. When the sitter stands up and gets off the seat, the member ascends through the floor platform back to its starting position, or close thereto. Folding or collapsible embodiments of the cart apparatus allow it to be stored or transported more easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventor: Russell Mims
  • Publication number: 20110012324
    Abstract: A folding stroller comprises a stroller frame and a foldable and detachable seat (4), the stroller frame (10) having a supporting rack (14) for providing a first engaging site (2) and a second engaging site (3). The foldable and detachable seat (4) can connect to the stroller frame (10) at the first engaging site (2) and the second engaging site (3), and can be released from the first engaging site (2) by folding its seat back (42), and thereafter disengaging from the second engaging site (3) by pulling a releasing member (64).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: LERADO (ZHONG SHAN) INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD
    Inventors: Chuan-Ming Yeh, Wei-Yeh Li
  • Patent number: 7871099
    Abstract: A collapsible pushchair can be expanded into a deployed state for carrying a child and collapsed into a portable state for being carried as a piece of luggage. Transformation of the pushchair between its deployed and portable states is enabled by the use of rotationally mounted chair legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: 100 Watt Limited
    Inventors: Michael Quinton Gilbertson, Steven James Moore
  • Patent number: 7871100
    Abstract: A collapsible stroller is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shun-Min Chen, Zhi-Ren Zhong
  • Patent number: 7862069
    Abstract: A basket structure for a stroller is formed with a basket tube extending around the upper surface of the basket structure from one seat tube to the laterally opposing seat tube. The basket tube is a single formed tubular member that extends rearwardly from the seat tubes and bends downwardly at a rearward end thereof to define an access opening. The formed basket tube is depressed at the access opening below the surface against which the seat back is located when lowered into a reclined position. The access opening, therefore, remains open and allows access into the interior of the basket, even when the seat back is reclined, without disturbing the child positioned in the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Derek A. King
  • Patent number: 7857330
    Abstract: This children's carriage (1) comprises a frame (10) that supports a seat or the like for the child, equipped with a rear bar for pushing the carriage. The frame is equipped, at the front with a warning light controlled by means of a control switch provided on the push bar in order to limit the risks of collisions between the children's carriage and vehicles traveling in proximity thereto such as automobiles. In order to confer a good-looking aesthetic appearance to children's carriage, particularly at the warning light, the frame is equipped with a front wheel (18), which is supported on the ground and joined to the frame by a fork (22?) that is articulated with regard to the frame, an external housing (26) of the light (24) forming, at least in part, a decorative element in the area of the articulation of the fork with regard to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Francois Chaudeurge
  • Publication number: 20100308562
    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: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: Dynamic Brands,LLC
    Inventors: Martin E. Valdez, James Blubaugh
  • Patent number: 7845671
    Abstract: A folding chair includes handle frames, and front legs and rear legs configured to support the chair in an upright position. The front legs are pivotally attached to respective rear legs. A chair portion, includes a back rest, a seat and a leg rest pivotally attached to the seat. Pivot frames are pivotally attached to respective handle frames, the back rest and the rear legs. Sliders are pivotally attached to respective pivot frames, the back rest, respective arm rests and the seat and are configured to slide along the front legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Dick Cone Industrial Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard E. Cone, II
  • Patent number: 7837208
    Abstract: A mobility device includes stored orientation and an operative orientation. Further the mobility device includes a frame, the frame having a front leg assembly including a pair of front legs, and a rear leg assembly including a pair of rear legs. Each of the front and rear leg assemblies including at least one cross member spanning the legs thereof, the cross members structured to have a variable width so as to effectively vary an overall width of the mobility device and reduce the width when in the stored orientation. Further, at least one of the leg assemblies includes a lower portion wherein the wheels are included, the lower portion disposable into a non-operative storage position that at least partially defines a reduced longitudinal dimension of the mobility device when in the stored orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Inventor: Phillip Minyard Willis
  • Patent number: 7832755
    Abstract: A modular chassis of a stroller system includes a body, a front wheel mount on the body, a rear wheel mount on the body, and at least one stroller frame mount on the body. The stroller frame mount is configured to couple releasably and interchangeably a first stroller frame configuration and a second stroller frame configuration different from the first stroller frame configuration to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Nolan, Michael A. Dotsey
  • 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
  • Patent number: 7832756
    Abstract: A stroller comprising at least one seat assembly, a first part comprising at least one front wheel, a second part comprising at least one rear wheel, and a third part comprising at least one push rod provided with a handle, at least two of which parts are each provided with at least one toothing which is pivotable about a pivot pin. The toothings are in mesh with each other, thus pivotally interconnecting the three parts. The second part comprises an arcuate rod, which is provided with at least one rear wheel at both ends, which arcuate rod is pivotally connected to the first part and the third part between its two ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerjan Storm
  • Publication number: 20100282800
    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: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Jian-Qun Li, Shun-Min Chen, Li Dao-Chang
  • Publication number: 20100244393
    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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Wes Thomas, Toriono Granger, James Morrow
  • Publication number: 20100237589
    Abstract: A stroller comprises a support frame and a handle, and a seat assembled between the support frame and the handle. A front leg is coupled with a rear leg via a first pivot link, and a side segment of the handle is movable relative to the front and rear leg. The seat has a front portion pivotally connected with the front leg, and a rear portion pivotally connected with the side segment of the handle. The side segment is in stable abutment against a contact region of the support frame adjacent to the first pivot link for supporting the seat. For folding the stroller, the handle is moved in a first direction that raises the side segment above the support frame for displacing the contact region of the support frame in a forward direction to a disengaged position out of reach for the lower end portion of the side segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Robert E. Haut, Schantal M. Kane
  • 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: 7798516
    Abstract: A changing table that is secured to most types of conventional baby carriages. The changing table is deployed from a fixed position on the baby carriage to take into account the proper weight, size and space requirements necessary to change a small child. When the changing table is not in use, it may be retracted and ultimately stowed into the baby carriage in an unobtrusive position. In this manner, the changing table becomes a useful, mobile alternative to those people who typically must seek out a safe, clean and adequate surface to change their small children.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Inventor: Holli L. Homan
  • Patent number: 7798500
    Abstract: A foldable stroller having a frame for supporting a child carrier, wherein the frame includes front and rear wheels, a push/pull handle with a right and left push/pull bar, right and left front and rear wheel bars, having discs, which support the front and rear wheels, respectively, a right and left carrier supporting pin, a right coupling member associated with the right front wheel bar and a left coupling member associated with the left front wheel bar. The right push/pull bar and the right supporting pin are fixed so that the right front and rear wheel bar discs can pivot about an axis that runs transverse to the front and rear wheel bars, the push/pull bars and the support pins. The left push/pull bar and the left supporting pin are fixed so that the left front and rear wheel bar discs pivot relative one another about the pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Royalty Bugaboo GmbH
    Inventor: Jacob Geert Arie Den Boer
  • Publication number: 20100225093
    Abstract: A foldable golf cart with a front wheel of detachable and foldable, includes a frame body, the frame body having a first bracket and a second bracket at the bottom thereof, a rotation shaft mechanism, being disposed between the first bracket and the second bracket, and having a rotation shaft, the rotation shaft having an insert connecting portion, the insert connecting portion being disposed a clip thereon; a front wheel, movably and rotatably disposed on a wheel mount, the wheel mount being inserted into the insert connecting portion, and the clip being benefiting for fixing or releasing the wheel mount of the front wheel, by the rotation shaft mechanism, the front wheel could be expanded or folded, while by the clip, the front wheel could be detached or assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: WEN-TSAN LIN
  • Patent number: 7789413
    Abstract: A basket for use alone or in conjunction with a stroller or similar device is provided. The basket is detachable from the stroller and is constructed so that it can be crushable for storage. The basket includes a two-piece handle that, when mated together, can slide into a track of the stroller. The two piece handle separates to open the basket. In a fully open configuration, the basket can lay flat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan Thomas White, Hoi Ning Wong
  • Patent number: 7789402
    Abstract: A stroller includes a base frame assembly and a seat assembly supported by the base frame assembly. A seat leg extending from the seat assembly is slidably engaged with the base frame assembly for movement of the seat assembly relative to the base frame assembly from a first seating height level to a second seating height level. In some cases, a support post of the base frame assembly is oriented in a telescopic arrangement with the seat leg along a generally vertical axis. In some cases, one or more slider mechanisms slidably couple the seat assembly to the base frame assembly, where each slider mechanism has a lock to secure the seat assembly at either the first seating height level or the second seating height level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Saville, Daniel Newhard, Nico Michler, Christian Busse, Bianca Fleischer
  • Publication number: 20100219616
    Abstract: A foldable stroller chassis has left and right sides, a front end, and a rear end. The chassis has a chassis joint between the left and right sides, a front wheel section extending toward the front end, and a rear wheel section extending toward the rear end and coupled to the front wheel section at the chassis joint. The front and rear wheel sections are pivotable away from one another to an in-use configuration and toward one another to a folded configuration. A fold latch mechanism is positioned adjacent the chassis joint between the left and right sides and is reconfigurable between a latched condition securing the chassis in the in-use configuration and an unlatched configuration. A part of the mechanism is carried on the front wheel section and a part of the mechanism is carried on the rear wheel section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: GRACO CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventor: MICHAEL A. DOTSEY
  • Publication number: 20100219617
    Abstract: An adjustable multipurpose adult mobility device is herein disclosed which includes improvements over prior art including ride cushioning, improved braking and includes a movable frame adapted for use by a person to assist in ambulatory movement, and a canopy that is positioned substantially above and carried by the movable frame. A flexible shield extends downwardly from the front portion of the canopy to at least partially cover a front portion of the movable frame. Such coverage effectively protects a passenger from the environment or potential inclement weather.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: Cascio Enteprises, LLC
    Inventor: Janet Murdock
  • Patent number: 7775547
    Abstract: A stroller has a frame structure with two laterally spaced apart sides. A seat is supported between the sides of the frame structure. A frame extension is provided on each side of the frame structure. Each frame extension projects rearward of the seat. The frame structure is at least collapsible laterally from a side-to-side in-use spacing between the frame extensions to a side-to-side compact spacing less than the in-use spacing between the frame extensions. A cross-brace extends between and interconnects the frame extensions. The cross-brace is selectively reconfigurable from a stiff condition to a loose condition with the frame extensions in the in-use spacing. In the stiff condition the brace maintains the in-use spacing between the frame extensions and in the loose condition the brace permits the frame extensions to collapse to the compact spacing. A cup holder can be carried on the cross-brace to be collapsible with the frame structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dotsey, Todd D. Sorzano, Roy L. Dean
  • Publication number: 20100201103
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rehabilitation children's sport stroller, comprising a frame (28), a seat (10), and a pivot device (16), which at least in some regions connects the seat (10) to the frame (28) pivotally about a seat pivot axis (S) and comprises a first joint (20) and a second joint (22), which are provided on the seat (10) on mutually opposing sides, wherein the first joint (20) and the second joint (22) can be locked, the first joint (20) comprising a first-joint operating element (40) for releasing the first joint (20). According to the invention, the second joint (22) is connected to the first-joint operating element (40) by means of a push-stable transfer device such that during an actuation of the first-joint operating element (40) the first joint (20) and the second joint (22) are released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBH
    Inventors: Oliver Kretschmer, Christian Wilke, Jürgen Christmann
  • Patent number: 7770911
    Abstract: A collapsible stroller has a frame structure collapsible between an in-use configuration and a compact or collapsed configuration. The stroller has a variety of features or accessories that improve collapsibility, as well as stroller function and comfort during use. A number of these features or accessories also permit three-dimensional collapse of the stroller frame structure without requiring removal or disassembly of these features or accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dotsey, Todd D. Sorzano, Roy L. Dean