Convertible Patents (Class 280/648)
  • 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: 8128119
    Abstract: A stroller includes a frame having a frame leg and a frame joint at which the frame leg is coupled to the frame. The frame joint is configured to allow retraction of the frame leg to a folded position. A handle is attached to the frame at a pivot joint, the pivot joint being configured for rotation of the handle between first and second operational orientations. The pivot joint is further configured for rotation of the handle from the first or second operational orientations to a storage position aligned with the folded position of the frame leg. In some cases, a front frame leg and a rear frame leg are coupled to the frame joint, the frame joint being configured to allow the front frame leg and the rear frame leg to retract to respective folded positions in which the stroller is supported in an upright orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Saville, Daniel Newhard, Nico Michler, Christian Busse, Bianca Fleischer
  • Patent number: 8128103
    Abstract: An optionally deployable side seat for a baby stroller, to seat a second child, is secured by hand-operated connectors to nearly any baby or child stroller, without tools. The side seat faces to the side of the stroller and has a deployed position in which two wheels mounted in tandem on the side seat frame contact the pavement. For stowing the side seat remains on the stroller, and two quick-release lockable joints, in the position of arms on the side seat, are released and raised upwardly, which folds the seat bottom up against the seat back and raises up a lower frame portion that supports the wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventors: Marie Schutzendorf, Corbett Griffith
  • Patent number: 8118145
    Abstract: A suitcase with wheels that is convertible to be a pushcart or pull-cart upon which a traveler can load other luggage items and pull or push the suitcase for easy movement of several pieces of luggage simultaneously. When the suitcase is not being used as a pushcart or pull-cart it functions as a traditional “wheelie bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventors: Regev Hamamy, Egale Hamamy
  • Publication number: 20120032420
    Abstract: A baby safety car seat convertible into a rollable baby seat, and comprising a front, head area and a rear, feet area, the head area being higher than the feet area; a right and left pair of front and rear legs, and a handle. The legs of each pair have distal ends associated with wheels and proximal ends articulated to the seat at corresponding leg attachment area. Both legs are rotatable relative to each other and to the seat between a storage position to be taken in a safety car seat mode of the seat, and an operational position to be taken in a rolling-carrier mode of the seat. The legs can further have an intermediate position between the storage and operational position, and can be rotatable between the intermediate position and the operational position, at least partially under the influence of gravity force. At least one of the rear and front legs and, optionally, both legs of each pair, when in the storage position, can have their distal ends disposed under the head area of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: DOONA HOLDINGS LTD.
    Inventors: Shabtai Yoav Mazar, Maxim Holtzman
  • Publication number: 20120025495
    Abstract: A stroller includes laterally spaced apart hubs that interconnect upper, middle and front frame member assemblies of a chassis of the stroller. The hubs are disposed one each along opposite sides of the stroller, and include mounting structures for coupling two or more of the strollers together in a side-by-side fashion. The hubs further include other mounting structures for mounting a seat assembly to the stroller chassis and for supporting both rearward facing and frontward facing orientation of the seat assembly as well as selectable inclination positions. Each of the hubs includes a folding mechanism for supporting folding of the stroller, such as for transport in a vehicle or for storage. Other laterally spaced apart hubs are provided along the upper frame members for providing a second point of attachment between two coupled strollers and for mounting of accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: CLEK INC.
    Inventors: Raymond J. Minato, Yunzhen Larry Zhou
  • Patent number: 8091916
    Abstract: This application discloses a fold flat wheeled carrier/wagon/cart, adaptable for a wide array of carrying purposes, including but not limited to cargo, luggage, people, and supplies, featuring optional fold flat retaining walls, handle and wheels. The wagon/cart/carrier wheel assemblies may include simple manually manipulable grips, which the user simply moves to release the wheel assembly and tires, and upon release the wheel assembly and tire is pivoted by spring biasing preferably, and/or is movable to a fold flat profile within the wheeled carrier perimeter and side elevational profile. The application provides for simple internal mechanisms for the wheel assemblies as well as unique faceplates with finger grips. In the stowed, fold flat profile; the wheel assembly may serve to retain the optional retaining walls. Manufacturing construction methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Richard N. Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20110298198
    Abstract: A stroller includes laterally spaced apart hubs that interconnect upper, middle and front frame member assemblies of a chassis of the stroller. The hubs are disposed one each along opposite sides of the stroller, and include mounting structures for coupling two or more of the strollers together in a side-by-side fashion. The hubs further include other mounting structures for mounting a seat assembly to the stroller chassis and for supporting both rearward facing and frontward facing orientation of the seat assembly as well as selectable inclination positions. Each of the hubs includes a folding mechanism for supporting folding of the stroller, such as for transport in a vehicle or for storage. Other laterally spaced apart hubs are provided along the upper frame members for providing a second point of attachment between two coupled strollers and for mounting of accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: CLEK INC.
    Inventors: Raymond J. MINATO, Yunzhen Larry ZHOU
  • Patent number: 8070180
    Abstract: A stroller for carrying a user or multiple users may include a first and second front frame member for supporting a seat or seats and back support member, a first and second back frame member being detachably connected to the first and second front frame member, an expandable base member which connects between the first and second front frame member and the first and second back frame member. The expandable frame member may move between an extended and a retracted position to provide a storage area. The first and second back frame member may include handles, and the first and second front frame members may include an upper section and a lower section. The upper section may pivot with respect to the lower section, and the first and second back frame members may pivot with respect to the extendable base member. The first and second front frame members may pivot with respect to the extendable base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: Leslie Stiba
  • Publication number: 20110233903
    Abstract: An easy lock and release mechanism for a safety seat retaining on a stroller frame and a base, comprising a base, a stroller frame, a safety seat, and a release mechanism. The base has two transversal bars for detachably connecting with the safety seat. The stroller frame has two sides, two spring-loaded latches and a front confinement. The front confinement is stretched between the two sides of the stroller frame. The spring-loaded latch is projectively and retractively mounted at the front confinement for detachably connecting with the safety seat. The safety seat has a front end, a rear end, two anchoring slots, two latching elements and two positioning protrusions, the two positioning protrusions protruded downwardly for resting within the positioning indent and each formed with an orifice for engaging with the spring-loaded latch thereby retaining the safety seat on the stroller frame. The two anchoring slots is capable of anchoring on the two transversal bars and locked by the two latching elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: LERADO (ZHONG SHAN) INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD
    Inventors: Bruce Williams, Andrew Lehman, Scott Anderson
  • Patent number: 8020879
    Abstract: A child's stroller that collapses into a compact form that can be carried in a manner similar to a backpack is herein disclosed. When collapsed, an attached textile-based covering or bag is wrapped over the stroller portion and secured shut with a zipper. Adjustable straps are then placed over the parent's or caregiver's shoulders, thereby allowing the apparatus to be carried in a backpack manner. In such a manner, the stroller may be collapsed and carried when the stroller is not needed on a continual basis. As such, the parent or care provider may enjoy the convenience of a stroller when needed, but is not burdened with pushing or caring the stroller when the child is not in it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth C. Engdahl
  • Patent number: 7992889
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle that is converted from a stroller for carrying a passenger and cycle operated by a rider to a combined unit. More specifically, the invention relates to a stroller and a bicycle combined, physically and operationally, such that the operator of the cycle portion of the stroller-cycle can control operation of the stroller portion while the stroller-cycle is in motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Soma Cycle, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ehrenreich, Joel Hoag, Brian Rhee
  • Patent number: 7950686
    Abstract: A man-carrying vehicle has a chassis, which can be reduced for the vehicle to be easy to store, put away and transport; the chassis includes a front part, a rear part, and a stretching and reducing device interposed between the front and the rear parts; the stretching and reducing device includes first and second stationary components, first and second crank and connecting rod combinations, and a stretching and reducing assistant unit; the first and the second stationary components are fixedly joined on the front and the rear parts respectively; the crank and connecting rod combinations are interposed between and pivoted to the stationary components; the stretching and reducing assistant unit is interposed between and pivoted on one of the stationary components and one of the crank and connecting rod combinations to provide power to change position of the front part in relation to the rear part of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Freerider Corp.
    Inventor: Arthur Wang
  • 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: 7914030
    Abstract: A braking and steering assembly in a vehicle having a pushing section and a riding section. The assembly includes an upper connection post containing braking and steering components for the riding section. The upper connection post has an upper end and a lower threaded end. The assembly further includes a lower connection post containing braking and steering components for the pushing section. The lower connection post has an aperture for threadedly receiving the lower threaded end of the upper connection post. The assembly also includes a rotatable front knob fixed to the upper end of the upper connection post. Rotatably tightening the front knob connects the lower end of the upper connection post with the upper end of the lower connection post. Braking and steering in the riding section controls braking and steering in the pushing section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Soma Cycle, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ehrenreich, Joel Hoag, Brian Rhee
  • Publication number: 20110068561
    Abstract: A convertible cycling-stroller apparatus is provided. The convertible cycling-stroller apparatus includes a two-part frame; at least one wheel each rotably mounted on the at least one axle on the first frame; at least one wheel each rotably mounted on the at least one axle on the second frame; a riding seat; a drive mechanism; at least one handlebar post attached to the first frame; and a carrier attachable to the first frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Emil Horovitz
  • Patent number: 7909354
    Abstract: A wheelchair includes a chassis with rear wheels and front wheels mounted thereto. A support is pivotally coupled by a pivot axis to the chassis. A seat mount is pivotally coupled to the support. An electric actuator can move the support to cause the seat mount to be moved between raised and lowered positions. A clearance is provided between one or more power supply units and suspension mounts to enable the support to move therein during movement of the seat mount to and from the lowered position. The support and actuator are mounted by a mounting assembly that is mounted by guides so that the mounting assembly can be raised by the actuator to further elevate the seat mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Metalform (Dannevirke) Limited
    Inventor: Campbell Bryce Easton
  • Publication number: 20110012325
    Abstract: A buggy for transporting children has a frame (3a, 3b, 5) and wheels (9) that are rotatably mounted relative to the frame to support the frame above a ground surface. A primary seat (8) is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a first child. A secondary seat (17) is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a second child. The buggy is convertible between an in use configuration for transporting children and a folded storage configuration, whether or not the secondary seat is attached. The secondary seat may be detachable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Campbell Gower, Philip Brace
  • Publication number: 20100327561
    Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame having a mounting frame portion, a support frame connected pivotally to the mounting frame portion for supporting a seat, and a support-frame adjusting device operable to adjust an angle between the support frame and the mounting frame portion. The support-frame adjusting device includes an elongated supporting member disposed pivotally on one of the support frame and the mounting frame portion and having first and second engagement portions, and a positioning member locked releaseably at a selected one of the first and second engagement portions. When released from the selected one of the first and second engagement portions, the positioning member is movable to engage the other one of the first and second engagement portions to thereby change the angle between the supporting member and the mounting frame portion and, thus, the inclination angle of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Zhi-Ren Zhong
  • 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: 7818840
    Abstract: There is provided a foldable, portable, trauma treatment and monitoring patient platform. The patient platform includes an upper housing body including a top surface and an upper patient support surface. The patient platform also includes a lower housing body including a rear surface and a lower patient support surface. The upper and lower patient support surfaces are cooperative to collectively support a patient. The lower housing and upper housing are in pivotal communication to enable selective articulation about a pivoting axis between a closed orientation and an open orientation. In the closed orientation, the upper patient support surface is substantially flush with the lower patient support surface. In the open orientation, the upper patient support surface and lower patient support surface are substantially co-planar. A bay capable of receiving at least one medical monitoring/treatment unit is located within at least one of the upper and lower housing bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Integrated Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Andrew Barnett, Todd Douglas Kneale, Steven Bruce Alexander, Terrance Paul Domae
  • Patent number: 7819410
    Abstract: A child walker is provided that includes a frame having a plurality of wheels. The walker includes a handle that is positionable in a first position and a second position. A seat is attached to the frame when the handle is in the first position. When the handle is in the second position, it is positioned to be gripped by a standing child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Jonathan Myers, Thomas N. Koltun, Abdelkrim Bedja
  • Patent number: 7793970
    Abstract: A convertible suitcase stroller apparatus may comprise a suitcase that is openable at at least one side; a handle assembly that is reconfigurable between a storage configuration and a deployed configuration and that has a handgrip portion and two handle stems, wherein each of the two handle stems has an upper end and wherein the handgrip portion is established substantially between the upper ends; fabric seatback material that is established substantially between the two handle stems when the handle assembly is in the deployed configuration; a child seatbelt that is securable around a child seated directly on the suitcase; and at least two wheels established substantially at a lower portion of the suitcase, wherein a back of a child seated directly on the suitcase is supported against the fabric seatback material, the fabric seatback material is crumpable, and the convertible suitcase stroller apparatus is convertible between: a minimum space occupying configuration, a suitcase only toting configuration and a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventors: Daryne J. Fegler, Kristi S. Fegler
  • Patent number: 7784815
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stand-up wheelchair for handicapped people and invalids, comprising a frame (2) supporting a hinged structure (12), supporting a seat back (D), a seat (A), a footrest (R) and being mobile between a seated position (P1) and an upright position (P2), characterized in that the hinged structure comprises a hinged support system of the seat (A) and of the seat back (D) which comprises at least an upper side rail (14, 15), a lower side rail (35) and front (27) and rear (20) spacers carrying a seat back upright and maneuvering means (50) which are interposed between the frame (2) and the lower side rail (35) and which are adapted, by displacement of the lower side rail, on the one hand, to ensure adjustment of the inclination of the seat back upright (24, 25) when the upper side rail (14, 15) is supported on a seat bearing (52, 53) and, on the other hand, to verticalize the hinged structure (12) when the front spacer (27) has reached its maximum return position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Lifestand “Vivre Debout”
    Inventor: Francois Porcheron
  • Patent number: 7780184
    Abstract: A vehicle for pushing and riding, the vehicle including a frame having a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion of the frame has a lower connection post containing braking and steering components and the rear portion of the frame has an upper connection post containing braking and steering components for the rear portion. The upper and lower connection posts are threadedly engaged within a steering portion of the frame. A hitch beam on the front portion forms part of the frame. A hitch clamp on the rear portion of the frame is fastened around the hitch beam for connecting the front portion and the rear portion of the frame. A pair of front wheels is operationally connected to the front portion of the frame. At least one rear wheel is operationally connected to the rear portion of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Soma Cycle, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ehrenreich, Joel Hoag, Brian Rhee
  • Patent number: 7766359
    Abstract: A combination stroller/jogger configured to be converted from a stroller or jogger to a bicycle trailer and then reconfigured for use as a stroller or jogger. The product can be interchanged between a bike trailer and a stroller/jogger and vice versa without the need for a conversion kit, as all of the necessary components are built into the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventors: Leighton Klevana, David Boardman
  • Publication number: 20100171289
    Abstract: The stroller includes a frame having at least one front leg, at least one rear leg, and at least one wheel mounted on each leg. The frame defines front and rear portions and right and left sides. The stroller also includes a seat having a seat base and a seat back pivotally mounted to the frame. The seat back has a front surface, a rear surface, a top portion and a bottom portion and is rotatable relative to the frame between at least one substantially upright or reclined back support position and a travel seat support position wherein the top portion of the seat back extends towards the front portion of the frame and is capable of supporting a travel seat thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: CHICCO USA, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Greger, Michael Longenecker
  • Publication number: 20100078916
    Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame having a pair of lateral members, a footrest disposed rotatably between the lateral members and having a coupling portion, and a locking device disposed between the footrest and the lateral members and operable to allow for an adjustment to an angle of the footrest with respect to the lateral members. The locking device includes an angle-limiting mechanism and an actuator operable to allow the footrest to be pivoted relative to the lateral members to a selected one of a first angular position and a second angular position. The angle-limiting mechanism locks the footrest at the selected one of the first and second angular positions when the actuator is released. When the footrest is disposed at the first angular position, the coupling portion of the footrest is engageable with a retaining member of a car seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Wonderlands Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shun-Min CHEN
  • Patent number: 7669863
    Abstract: A walker for use by those with limited mobility. The walker includes a seat assembly that assists the user in rising from a seated position or sitting from a standing position. The seat assembly is mounted in a frame and includes at least one gas spring mounted between the seat assembly and the frame that deflects the seat assembly while the user is rising from the seat or dampens the deflection of the seat when the user is sitting. The walker may include other capabilities and attachments, including a braking system and mountings for ancillary equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Mark Steiner, James Signor, Michael Heligman, Danielle Kocher, Tyler E. Bellamy
  • Patent number: 7661696
    Abstract: A wheeled chair for assisting a user in changing a disposition. The chair comprises: a base member, a substantially planar seat member, a leg bracing member, a back bracing member, a bracing motor, and an actuator module. The base member includes a plurality of wheels and a lift device. The seat member is oriented substantially orthogonal to the direction of motion of the lift device. The leg bracing member includes a first mode wherein it extends downwardly from the seat member and a second mode wherein it extends substantially collinearly from the seat member. The back bracing member includes a first mode wherein it extends upwardly from the seat member and a second mode wherein it extends substantially collinearly from the seat member. The bracing motor changes between the two modes. The lift device includes a lift device motor. The actuator module activates the bracing and lift device motors simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Revolutionary Wheelchair, Inc.
    Inventor: Alex Acebo
  • Publication number: 20100032925
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle that is converted from a stroller for carrying a passenger and cycle operated by a rider to a combined unit. More specifically, the invention relates to a stroller and a bicycle combined, physically and operationally, such that the operator of the cycle portion of the stroller-cycle can control operation of the stroller portion while the stroller-cycle is in motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: Soma Cycle, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ehrenreich, Joel Hoag, Brian Rhee
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20090315300
    Abstract: A stroller for carrying a user or multiple users may include a first and second front frame member for supporting a seat or seats and back support member, a first and second back frame member being detachably connected to the first and second front frame member, an expandable base member which connects between the first and second front frame member and the first and second back frame member. The expandable frame member may move between an extended and a retracted position to provide a storage area. The first and second back frame member may include handles, and the first and second front frame members may include an upper section and a lower section. The upper section may pivot with respect to the lower section, and the first and second back frame members may pivot with respect to the extendable base member. The first and second front frame members may pivot with respect to the extendable base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventor: Leslie Stiba
  • Patent number: 7628411
    Abstract: A walker device for assisting an individual with mobility which is temporarily convertible to a wheeled transportation chair, includes a frame structure having two front legs and two rear legs, each of the legs having a leg extension adjustably attached thereto and supported on a rotatable wheel. A seat is attached to the frame structure. A backrest is selectively disposed in a front position for a rearward seating condition or in a rear position for a forward seating condition. A footrest assembly is optionally attached to the frame structure and is adapted to pivot about first and second pivoting axes parallel to each other, between a folded position and an unfolded position optionally with different height levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: AMG Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Seth Meyers, Cristian Boar, Ming Xu
  • Patent number: 7584985
    Abstract: A foldable baby stroller, comprising simplified rods assembly for expanding and folding via linkage, includes a front supporter, a linking rod and a rear supporter, wherein the front supporter pivots to the rear supporter. One end of the front supporter connects to a sliding sleeve for driving by the handle bar, and the linking rod is pivotally connected between the handle bar and the rear supporter. Via the simple linkage, the sliding sleeve slides down and further driving the linking rod for rotation, in which the rear supporter is drawn close to the front supporter to be in a folded state. The simplified structure of the stroller has the effect of easy assembly and smoothly operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventors: Youn-Fu You, Tse-Chien Wu, Wei-Yeh Li
  • Publication number: 20090206578
    Abstract: A wheeled walker having a pair of opposing front legs carrying front wheels on their lower ends, and a pair of opposing back legs carrying back wheels on their lower ends, a seat carried between opposing front legs and rear legs, and handles extending from an upper portion of the front or rear legs, the wheeled walker including a structure with the front and back legs offset and a first pivoting connection between the front or back legs and the seat and a second pivoting connection between the handles and the other of the front or back legs to allow collapse of the wheeled walker to a substantially planar storage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Nir Pizmony, Jon Seddon, Sean Moran
  • Patent number: 7540507
    Abstract: A child seat and stroller assembly includes a base with a bottom wall and a perimeter wall. A chair includes a seat portion and a backrest portion that is attached to and extends upwardly from a rear edge of the seat portion. The seat portion is removably positioned in the base to prevent movement of the chair with respect to the base. A handle is attached to and extending upwardly from the chair. A wheel apparatus is mounted to the chair. The wheel apparatus includes a plurality of wheels positionable in a retracted position positioned above a bottom surface of the seat portion or in a deployed position extending below the bottom surface. The wheel apparatus is mechanically coupled to the handle. The wheel apparatus is alternately moved between the deployed and stored positions when the handle is actuated with respect to the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Inventor: James M. Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20090127827
    Abstract: A stroller system has a stroller with a frame assembly supported by a plurality of wheels. The stroller has a front and a back. A toddler seat is carried on the frame assembly and has a seat bottom and a seat back extending up relative to the seat bottom. The seat back is pivotable forward and rearward and has a front side facing the front of the frame assembly, a top edge, and a back side facing opposite the front side. An infant carrier is removably mounted in part to the top edge or the back side of the seat back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Pike, Frank Berrios
  • Patent number: 7516966
    Abstract: A convertible dual stroller and methods therefor is provided for seating at least two children side-by-side when fully expanded, a single child when partially expanded and partially collapsed, and which is fully collapsible for storage. A secondary stroller portion is fixedly secured with a primary stroller portion and the secondary stroller portion may be collapsed when the convertible dual stroller is partially expanded and partially collapsed to seat one child while the primary stroller portion supports and transports the secondary stroller portion while the secondary stroller portion is collapsed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Inventor: Benjamin D. Gray
  • Patent number: 7506921
    Abstract: A convertible car seat/stroller is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the convertible car seat/stroller includes a car seat having a seat portion and a backrest portion. A pair of front wheel wells is provided in the seat portion and a pair of rear wheel wells is provided in the backrest portion. A pair of front wheel supports and a pair of rear wheel supports can be selectively deployed between an extended configuration and a folded configuration in which the pair of front wheels is deployed in the pair of front wheel wells, respectively, and the pair of rear wheels is deployed in the pair of rear wheel wells, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Inventors: Glenn A. Sigmon, Jr., Rita H. Sigmon, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7481445
    Abstract: The present invention is a combination walker and wheelchair which enables a person with back problems and other physical disabilities to walk from one location to another without assistance from a third person with correct walking posture and arm movement, thereby allowing long walks versus crutches of current design and also enables the person to comfortably sit in the chair in spite of the person's back pains. The ergonomically friendly design includes a high level transverse bar which enables the invention to be pushed by a person's hands, arms and chest or enables the person to lean against the invention; a foldable main structural frame; a detachable back support and seat; and rotatable wide armrests made with compressive materials thereby allowing the chair structure the maximum width to get through standard doors and still have even wider comfortable armrests. Therefore, the present invention can be used as a walker, a wheelchair, a transportation chair, a golf trolley, and a spectator chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Carmel Highland Inventions, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Danziger
  • Patent number: 7475900
    Abstract: A stroller frame including a wheeled support, a lower support joint, an upper support, and a connecting joint that commonly form a foldable linkage system. The wheeled support has a pair of push bars and an actuator associated with a flexible element, so as to control the rotation of each push bar. When the end of the push bar is released, the connecting joint is driven by the push bars and carries the wheeled support, the lower support joint, the upper support, which are simultaneously rotated and moved from an erect position to a collapsed position. The upper support is furnished with a connector for detachably securing a stroller seat, a safety seat, or an infant carrier. In addition, the lower support joint may extend upwardly with a plurality of extension arms for detachably securing two seats, two safety seats or an infant carrier. This provides a stroller frame having multiple uses and greater convenience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventor: Huang-Yi Cheng
  • 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: 7422230
    Abstract: A one hand folding structure for stroller, where a driving member is a able to drive engaging rods provided at opposing sides to disengage from engaging portions simultaneously, so as to allow one hand folding operation, wherein the driving member is provided beneath the stroller seat, so that in folding the frame the user would naturally removes the toddler from the seat first and then activates the driving member of driving device to result in a series of one hand folding responses, so as to prevent accidental folding and possible dangers while the user pushes the stroller while allowing one hand operation to achieve the intended folding operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventor: Chang Ling Chuan
  • Patent number: 7410187
    Abstract: A collapsible stroller has a frame assembly that is reconfigurable between an in-use configuration and a collapsed configuration. The frame assembly has a fold latch on a side of the frame assembly and has two latch parts that are pivotally coupled to one another. A plunger is slidable within a cavity in one of the latch parts and has an end extendible from the cavity. A receiver in the other of the latch parts is positioned to receive the end of the plunger in the in-use configuration. A push arm of the frame assembly has a lower end that is connected to the one latch part. The push arm extends upward and rearward to a handle of the frame assembly. A front leg of the frame assembly has a lower end and extends upward and rearward to an upper end that is connected to the other of the latch parts. A support strut of the frame assembly has an upper end that is pivotally coupled to the one latch part at a pivot defining a pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis M. Hartenstine, Daniel N. Newhard, Matthew J. Ransil
  • Patent number: 7410186
    Abstract: A collapsible stroller has a frame assembly that is reconfigurable between an in-use configuration and a collapsed configuration. The frame assembly has a fold latch on a side of the frame assembly and has two latch parts that are pivotally coupled to one another. A push arm of the frame assembly has a lower end connected to one of the latch parts and is movable with the one latch part relative to the other latch part. The push arm extends upward and rearward to a handle of the stroller. A front leg of the frame assembly has a lower end and extends upward and rearward to an upper end. The front leg is a hollow tube and has a necked-down portion at the upper end received in the other latch part and is movable with the other latch part relative to the one latch part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis M. Hartenstine, Daniel N. Newhard, Matthew J. Ransil
  • Patent number: 7401803
    Abstract: A stroller mainly includes an upper rack, a front wheel rack, a rear wheel rack, an arched rib, a connection bar, a bracing bar, a guarding handle, a plurality of rotary joints and a plurality of corresponding bars. It also has a folding means consisting of the rear wheel rack, arched rib, second, third and fourth rotary joints, a direction switch and wheel retraction means consisting of the front wheel rack, arched rib, second, third and fourth rotary joints, a brake means consisting of brake pulling bar assembly, a plurality of brake means and a cable, and a seat assembly consisting of a cross coupling hub, a guarding handle, a seat rack and a first rotary joint. The second rotary joint is slidable on the rear wheel rack. The fourth rotary joint is slidable on the arched rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Inventor: Chin-I Lai
  • Publication number: 20080156275
    Abstract: A pet utility device for reversibly converting from a pet seat or pet carrier to a pet bed, the device includes: a shell portion, wherein the shell portion includes two lateral portions, a rear portion, a bottom portion, and a sealable flap portion; a pad portion for detachable attachment to a portion of the shell portion; and, sealing means located on the periphery of the lateral portions, a portion of the sealable flap portion, and a portion of said bottom portion of the shell portion for reversibly converting the device from a pet seat or pet carrier to a pet bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 1, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Pui Yue LAM
  • Patent number: 7387310
    Abstract: A foldable baby trailer includes a bottom frame, detachably provided with two rear wheels, two rear frame bars, a handlebar, a top frame bar, two front frame bars, and a trailer bar provided with a front wheel. The handlebar, the top frame bar, the two rear frame bars and the two front frame bars can be directly folded up and closely attached to the bottom frame to reduce the size for storage when the two bottom ends of the handlebar are unlocked from the two rear frame bars. Further, the user can grasp the top grip of the handlebar with the hands to push/pull the foldable baby trailer and to use the foldable baby trailer as an independent baby cart after disconnection of the trailer bar from the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventor: Cheh-Kang Liu
  • Publication number: 20080100036
    Abstract: A transportation apparatus for transporting an invalid onto a raised surface is disclosed. The transportation apparatus includes a backrest and leg support pivotably connected to a seat portion. The seat portion is slidably connected to first and second spaced apart slide rails. Each slide rail includes a plurality of telescoping members. At least one middle leg and at least one rear leg depends downwardly from the seat portion. At least one middle wheel is connected to the middle leg and at least one rear wheel is connected to the rear leg. The middle wheel and rear wheel define a middle and rear rotation axes, respectively. At least one front wheel is operatively connected to the leg support. The middle leg is movable to adjust the vertical position of the middle wheel, and the rear leg is movable to adjust the vertical position of the rear wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: Volodymyr Ivanchenko