Abstract: An umbrella-type folding frame (1) particularly for push-chairs and the like, has a pair of front upper (2a′, 2b′) and lower (2a, 2b) struts, a pair of rear struts (3a, 3b), at least one lock/release mechanism (44, 45) between each upper strut (2a′, 2b′) and its respective lower strut (2a, 2b), an articulated connection structure (5) between said rear struts (3a, 3b) and a lifting handle (8), connected to the said articulated structure (5), which is designed, upon being actuated, to cause the frame (1) to set from an open or extended position to a closed or collapsed position and a driving device (9) located on said frame (1) at the said lifting handle (8) for the remote control of said lock/release mechanism (44, 45).

Abstract: A multipurpose carrier capable of transporting people and/or consumer goods is disclosed. The multipurpose carrier disclosed can be readily converted between first configuration (e.g., a stroller configuration) and a second configuration (e.g., a shopping cart configuration). The carrier comprises a rigid retaining module that is positionable between a first configuration (e.g., a stroller configuration) and a second configuration (e.g., a shopping cart configuration). The carrier also comprises a frame assembly supporting the retaining module. The frame assembly is constructed and arranged to support the retaining module such that the retaining module in the first configuration is offset from the retaining module in the second configuration. In one embodiment of the invention, the carrier also comprises a linkage arrangement pivotably securing the retaining module to the frame assembly.

Abstract: An ambulation device for physically challenged persons comprising an ambulatory chair movable by feet of an occupant of the ambulatory chair; a rolling tripod walker having three wheels and a connection arrangement to selectively connect the ambulatory chair to the tripod walker to provide an integral unit and to selectively disconnect the ambulatory chair from the tripod walker to enable separate and independent use of the ambulatory chair and the tripod walker.

Abstract: A Child's stroller including a latch mechanism for convenient folding and unfolding of the stroller, a bolster/tray that pivotally mounts to the upper handlebars of the stroller and is adapted for receiving an infant carrier or car seat for convenient transport of an infant passenger thereof in the stroller. The latch mechanism utilizes a latching handle that pivotally engages a spring loaded collar for disengagement of the stroller frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable stroller with separable infant carrier, comprising a foldable stroller, a front protect frame slidably connected with the stroller and a infant carrier which can be either a safety seat or a seat of a stroller. The front protect frame changes in accordance with the changing of positions of stroller from using, unfolded, to parking, folded, and is mounted by the infant carrier for fixing position when the stroller is on using position.

Abstract: An infant restraint convertible between a safety car seat configuration and a cart-like infant carrier. The infant restraint comprises a seat shell, a handle mounted to the shell for movement between retracted and extended positions, and only one set of wheels mounted to the shell for movement as a single unit between an idle car seat position to a ground engaging position. The wheels are positioned so as to permit movement thereof between the idle car seat position and the ground engaging position while the seat shell still rests on a support surface. The handle cooperates with the wheels to allow rolling transportation of the infant restraint when the handle and the wheels are in their respective extended and ground engaging positions.

Abstract: A convertible stroller and shopping vehicle having a stroller portion and a shopping vehicle portion. The stroller portion includes a seat which is movable from a deployed position to a stowed position. In the deployed position, the invention is used as a stroller. The shopping vehicle portion includes a collapsible receptacle that can be oriented in one of two orientations. In an open orientation, the receptacle creates a shopping cart while in a collapsed orientation the invention can be used to transport bulk materials.

Abstract: A convertible beach/field apparatus comprises a one-piece seat/sled component fabricated of plastic or fiberglass. The component has a spoon-shaped front end and an inclined rear end. A frame is provided to support the component. The frame includes two quadrilateral members which share and are rotatable about a common side. The quadrilateral members may assume a first position whereby the apparatus can be used as an inclined seat. A second position of the quadrilateral members and the addition of wheels will allow the apparatus to be utilized as a cart. The component alone may function as a sled.

Abstract: The foldable frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access dual density supporting foam. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral transfer of a patient. The armrests at each side of the wheelchair pivot upwardly and rearwardly of the chair. Locking members are provided for locking each arm support in its lowered position; and a release lever can be pushed to unlock each arm support. A pair of footrest supports are each contoured so as not to have any sharp edges and are provided with non-slip surfaces and a drain hole. Each footrest support is pivoted to a split block which is slidable vertically along an arm. The block can be tightened and loosened by a lever.

Abstract: A convertible chair and walker assembly for providing additional support for persons with limited mobility. The convertible chair and walker assembly includes a frame assembly, a plurality of wheels coupled to the frame assembly adapted for facilitating the movement of the frame assembly and a seat assembly pivotally coupled to the frame assembly which is adapted to being selectively positioned with respect to the frame assembly in multiple positions including an adult seat position, a child seat position, a walking position, and a tray position.

Abstract: An apparatus that is convertible between walker and a wheelchair has one pair of wheels that are continually engaged with the ground and a second pair of wheels that are movable from a first position out of engagement or disengaged with the ground, in which the apparatus is used as a walker, to a second position into engagement with the ground, in which the apparatus is used as a wheelchair. The movable wheels are controllable by the operator through the use of handle members connected such wheels. The handle members rotate the wheels into and out of engagement with the ground along a path that is at an angle from the vertical, thereby assuring disengagement of the wheels from the ground.

Abstract: A multi-feature stroller (100) includes several unique features. The stroller, which has a forward sub-frame (104) and a rearward sub-frame (108) that is foldable upon itself, provides a napper bar (150) which extends outwardly from the forward sub-frame (104). The napper bar (150) provides a locking mechanism (254) which engages one of two locking tongues (190) extending from an underside of a car seat (160). Accordingly, the car seat (160) may be carried by the stroller (100) in a forward-facing position and a rearward-facing position. The napper bar (150) is moveable between an extended position and a recessed position by actuating a release mechanism (302). A fold down mechanism (130) is connected between the rear sub-frame (108) and the forward sub-frame (104) when actuated causes the sub-frames to fold into a collapsed position and simultaneously causes the napper bar to fall to its recessed position.

Abstract: A wheeled board that is attached to the back of a baby stroller is disclosed. The stroller and board are propelled in the same way as a scooter. The parent pushes against the ground with one foot, while keeping the other foot on the board. When both are moving, the parent can place both feet on the board and the board and stroller will roll in unison. The wheeled board consists of a rigid material such as wood with the top surface for standing. Two wheels are mounted on the bottom surface of the board at one end. At the other end, the board has a bracket for connecting it to the stroller and in the preferred embodiment, the bracket is attached to the stroller's rear wheel axle. The bracket provides a pivot point between the board and the stroller. The board is steered in unison with the stroller by the parent shifting the weight over the board to pivot the board on its longitudinal axis and by the parent changing the angle between the board and stroller.

Abstract: A stroller that accepts and supports various types of child's car seats is easily converted from its operational state to its storage state by actuating a latching mechanism. The stroller includes a lever which facilitates the removal of the child's car seat. A seat assembly can be attached to the stroller to convert the stroller from a child's car seat carrier to a toddler stroller. The seat assembly remains in the upright position when the stroller is converted from the storage state to the operational state.

Abstract: An improved toy assembly is adapted to be alternatively used as a foot-to-floor ride-on vehicle, or as a walker. The convertible walker/rider toy includes a chassis which is supported on a plurality of wheels, and a body that is pivotally attached to the front end of the chassis. The body includes a contoured upper surface that functions as a seat when the toy is assembled in the rider configuration. The toy further includes an L-shaped handlebar having a rider portion and a walker portion which are joined at approximately a 90° angle. The walker portion of the handlebar is pivotally attached to the rear end of the body and is pivotally movable relative to the body. When the toy is in the rider configuration, the body overlies the chassis, the walker portion of the handlebar is received beneath the body and the rider portion of the handlebar projects upwardly through the opening in the front end of the body.

Abstract: A integral carry-on child safety seat and stroller. The safety seat includes a base frame having wheels which is supported by collapsible folding members which may be nested in the housing of the safety seat for use in a vehicle whereby the base frame and wheels are expandable upon removal from the vehicle to form a stroller.

Abstract: A car seat stroller assembly is provided which can be converted from a child car seat into a child stroller, and vice versa. The car seat stroller assembly comprises a child car seat which can be removably secured to a fixed car seat of an automobile, a wheel assembly secured to the seat body at a location near the rear end of the bottom portion of the seat body, and a handle assembly secured to the seat body at a location along the back portion of the seat body. The car seat stroller assembly preferably consists of two wheels which are rotatably mounted to an axle of the wheel assembly. The wheel assembly can be placed in a retracted position to enable a user to secure the car seat stroller assembly to the fixed car seat of the automobile, or in an extended position in which the wheels extend below the bottom portion of the seat body to enable the car seat stroller assembly to be operated as a child stroller.

Abstract: A combination stroller and carseat is provided that allows the stroller to be conveniently converted into a carseat and infant carrier device. The device has a seat shell configured to hold an infant and a coupling knee rotatingly coupled to the seat shell. At least one front wheel is pivotally coupled to the knee so that the front wheel pivots relative to the seat when the knee rotates. Further, at least one rear wheel is pivotally coupled to the knee so that the rear wheel pivots relative to the seat when the knee rotates. A handle is coupled to the knee that is moveable between a first position wherein the handle is extended outwardly from the seat and a second position wherein the handle is retracted within the seat. A releasable locking mechanism is operably coupled to the handle and the knee that is operable to allow movement of the knee.

Abstract: A convertible trailer and stroller having, a pair of frame blocks mount to a frame member of a jogging stroller, each proximate the two rear wheels of the jogging stroller. The frame blocks are each attached to a wheel block at a wheel pivot that interconnect the frame blocks to their respective wheel blocks. A pair of wheels having hub axle ends are received into a wheel bearing within each of the wheel blocks, and the wheel blocks are rotatable about the respective block pivots to selectably raise or lower each wheel relative to the block pivots. In the lowered wheel, or stroller configuration, a high ground clearance for all terrain operation is provided, while in the raised wheel or trailer configuration, a low and stable center of gravity is provided. The convertible trailer and stroller can also include an upper bar that attaches to the wheel blocks.

Abstract: A stroller has two handle push rods, two front wheel support rods, two rear wheel support rods, two base rods, and two pivot joints. Each pivot joint is connected to the respective handle push rod, the respective front wheel support rod, and the respective rear wheel support rod. A seat positioning frame is disposed on the stroller. The seat positioning frame has a transverse frame and a longitudinal frame. The longitudinal frame is connected to the transverse frame. The longitudinal frame and the base rods are fastened by connectors. The transverse frame and the handle push rods are fastened by fasteners.

Abstract: The frame of the wheelchair has an opening at the lower rear part thereof for receiving a commode or a tray which supports a removable pail. The seat has front and side cutouts to provide under seat access. The seat also has laterally projecting wings at the front thereof to facilitate lateral transfer of a patient. The arm supports at each side pivot upwardly and rearwardly of the chair. Locking members are provided for locking each arm support in its lowered position; and a release lever can be pushed to unlock each arm support. A pair of footrest supports are each contoured so as not to have any sharp edges and are provided with non-slip surfaces and a drain hole. Each footrest support is pivoted to a split block which is slidable vertically along an arm. The block can be locked and unlocked by a lever. A heel support is pivotally mounted at the front of the chair and is movable from a depending stored position to a generally horizontal use position.

Abstract: A convertible stroller and shopping vehicle having a stroller portion and a shopping vehicle portion. The stroller portion includes a seat which is movable from a deployed position to a stowed position. In the deployed position, the invention is used as a stroller. The shopping vehicle portion includes a collapsible receptacle that can be oriented in one of two orientations. In an open orientation, the receptacle creates a shopping cart while in a collapsed orientation the invention can be used to transport bulk materials.

Abstract: A folding child stroller and frame carrier convertible by using only one hand between use as a ground-contacting four-wheel stroller and use as a frame carrier for carrying a child on a person's back, consists of a front frame portion having a front end supporting at least two front wheels, a rear frame portion having a rear end supporting at least two rear wheels, a flexible child holder attached to the front frame portion, the rear frame portion pivotally connected to the front frame portion at a pivot point and movable between an extended position in which the rear end is substantially separated from the front end and a contracted position in which the rear end is adjacent the front end, a handle portion connected to the front frame portion and pivotable downwardly and forwardly using only one hand from an extended position in which the handle portion is substantially in-line with the front frame portion and a folded position in which the handle portion is adjacent to the rear frame portion, and an actuati

Abstract: A child care device with an improved mounting system is disclosed. The improved mounting arrangement includes a child carrier having at least one side wall having at least one slot on the side wall. The invention also includes at least one support mechanism connected to a frame and adapted to engage the slot and cooperates with a release mechanism having a piston to releasably secure the child carrier to the support mechanism. In addition, the child care device includes an adjustable arm bar having an arm bar actuator that releasably engages the arm bar such that the arm bar is telescopically slidable relative to the child care device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a convertible multi-function stroller. The stroller includes a frame structure with a set of wheel rotatably secured to its lower extent. The device further includes a child seat which is adapted to be removably secured to this frame structure. More specifically, the frame includes a pair of seat securing means on each of its sides. The child seat is adapted to be removably secured to an opposed pair of such securing means. The securing means are positioned to enable to child seat to be secured at an upper, or in the alternative, a lower position. Furthermore, the child seat can be totally removed to be used as a child carrier.

Abstract: A wheelchair device for aiding the positioning of a user into a car seat. The wheelchair device includes a base frame with a plurality of ground engaging wheels. A spaced apart pair of elongate support members are upwardly extended from the base frame. Each of the support members has a tubular lifting sleeve slidably disposed therearound. A lower cross bar is extended between the lifting sleeves. The lifting sleeves each have an elongate side bar forwardly extending from the respective sleeve. A platform is detachably and slidably coupled to the side bars. A lifting device is provided for raising and lowering the platform with respect to the base frame. A seat is detachably and rotationally mounted on the platform.

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 collapsing device for a stroller is provided, including a framework consisting of two front feet, two rear feet, a lying frame, an extended frame and an inverted U-shaped handle pivotally combined with the front and rear feet. When a pusher unit fixed on the handle is pressed, the extended frame supporting a canopy is swung down to a collapsed position to lie on the lying frame. Then, the handle is swung down, with two connecters functioning as pivots for the handle to permit the handle to disengage from the front feet in moving to the collapsed position, responsive to a contact member of each connecter respectively separating from upper ends of the two front feet.

Abstract: A skid steer loader vehicle comprising a body having a front end and a rear end and provided with first and second ground engageable propulsion wheels respectively disposed on opposite sides of the vehicle and in which the first and second propulsion wheels are driven by first and second transmission systems respectively to permit the vehicle to be propelled and steered by driving the propulsion wheels on one side of the vehicle independently from the propulsion wheels on the other side of the vehicle, an operator's compartment and a boom assembly, the boom assembly having, at an outer end thereof, connecting structure for connecting a material handling implement to the boom assembly and an inner end of the boom assembly being pivotally mounted on the body, adjacent the rear end of the body, for movement between a raised position and a lowered position in which the boom assembly extends forwards alongside the operator's compartment and the material handling implement is disposed forward of the front end of th

Abstract: A child carrier for use as a two-wheeled stroller and as a child-supporting backpack comprising a frame formed of an upper handle component in an inverted U-shaped configuration and a lower component formed of two downwardly extending legs and a cross-piece coupling the legs at their lower ends with a bracket at the lower ends of the handle and the upper ends of the legs for coupling therebetween. A fabric seat for a child has a rear face coupled to the bracket. An upwardly extending back and a pair of vertical straps form a front. A forwardly-extending U-shaped restraint is positioned in front of a child and secured at its inboard ends to the bracket supporting the upper edge of the seat. A pair of wheels are rotatably secured to the lower end of the legs.

Abstract: A two seat baby carriage which is easy to fold and can be easily converted into a one seat carriage.

Abstract: A device for transporting a child to and from a play location under control and propulsion by an adult. The device combines a stroller and a toy vehicle in the same mechanism. The stroller configuration transports the child, facing forward, under adult control, to and from the play location. The stroller configuration includes a handle for propulsion and control by the adult. A toy vehicle configuration can be ridden and controlled by the child. The device can be quickly and easily transmogrified back and forth between the stroller and toy vehicle configurations. All components of the stroller configuration are stowed on board the vehicle configuration, and visa versa.

Abstract: A controlling structure of a stroller enabling a user to release a seat includes a driving block and a driven block respectively engaged with each other through respective teeth integrally formed on a respective upper end face and a respective lower end thereof and a wire having a first end thereof securely connected with a control bar and a second end thereof securely connected with the driving block such that when a user pulls the control bar, the driving block will move along in the same direction as the control bar, and the driven block will thus be forced to move sideward. When the driven block is moved sideward, a projection of the driven block originally received within a side hole of an armrest will also be moved out of the side hole. Thus, a seat having a hole defined in respective side thereof and initially having the projection of the driven block received within the hole is able to be lifted by a user.

Abstract: A child stroller which is convertible between a condition which is adapted to carry a child in a normal sitting position and a condition which is adapted to carry a child in a standing position includes a seat and a step disposable in a location below the seat location, the seat being moveable to permit a child to stand upon the step without interference from the seat.

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 child safety seat can be used as an auxiliary seat in an automobile and a stroller. The child safety seat has front and rear caster arms which are rotatably provided in a seat structure. The front and rear caster arms selectively extend downward from and retract above the lowermost portion of the seat structure. The child safety seat can be attached to the automobile seat when the front and rear caster arms retract.

Abstract: In a grip bar for a collapsible baby carriage, first and second portions 4 and 5 are coupled with each other by a rigid link member 28 within a joint 6, so that the first and second portions 4 and 5 symmetrically operate with respect to the joint 6. Thus, angles formed by the respective first and second portions 4 and 5 relative to the joint 6 can be kept identical to each other, whereby locking members 23 and 24 for both of the first and second portions 4 and 5 can be reliably and concurrently engaged in open state locking concave portions 19 and 20 or closed state locking concave portions 21 and 22. In this manner, it is possible to reliably and easily attain a locking state of both of the first and second portions 4 and 5 in either a linear open state or a folded state.

Abstract: A removable latching assembly for use with a child's stroller. The stroller has a latch support post with a latch lug and a bearing surface, and a pivot support post with a bearing surface. The latching assembly includes a latching portion having an engagement surface and a manually operable latch lever with a pawl engagable with the latch lug, and a pivot portion with a bearing surface slidably engagable with the bearing surface of the pivot support post. To install, the pivot portion is maneuvered onto the pivot post bearing surface, the assembly is rotated by substantially ninety degrees about the bearing surface of the pivot support post until the latching portion engagement surface encounters the bearing surface of the latch support post. The latch lever is manipulated to engage the latching pawl with the latch lug.

Abstract: The present invention provides a releasably mounted retrofit system that allows a standard back-mounted child carrier to also serve as a stroller. The retrofit system comprises an adjustable handlebar apparatus and a wheel unit. Both of these can be releasably mounted to the rear frame of an existing back-mounted child carrier thereby allowing existing carriers to also function as strollers.

Abstract: A convertible stroller for convenient conversion between a plurality of configurations, comprising a frame structure, a back rest portion connected to the frame structure at a first pivot point to allow the back rest portion to recline between an upright and a reclined position, a foot rest portion connected to the frame structure at a second pivot point to allow the foot rest portion to rotate between a lowered position and an elevated position, and an arm bar slidably connected to the frame structure to allow the arm bar to move between a closed position and an extended position.

Abstract: A new and improved collapsable, combination chair/walker for aiding elderly and/or disabled people in independent movement includes an upstanding foldable, or collapsable frame including a front rail, a pair of opposite side rails and a back, and the frame supports a removable seat at an intermediate level for a person to sit within the frame. An open space is provided forwardly of the seat for accomodating the legs of an occupant in both a standing/walking position and/or a seated position. The open space is defined between the front rail and a forward edge of the seat and a flexible detachable safety strap extends into the open space between the seat and front rail for preventing an occupant from sliding out of the seat onto the floor or falling to the floor from a walking or standing position. Rollers or casters are provided for easy movement of the chair/walker and brakes are provided on at least some of the rollers to immobilize the chair/walker when desired.

Abstract: A convertible child stroller/package carrier having a wheeled frame, a child seat which can be removably fastened to the frame to provide a child stroller, and a package holder which likewise can be removably fastened to the wheeled frame to provide a package carrier. The wheeled frame ordinarily has four legs, with a wheel assembly on each. Two additional legs with wheel assemblies can be attached on the rear of the wheeled frame to provide additional stability when carrying heavy packages. The wheeled frame is preferably hinged to permit folding of the child stroller/package carrier for ease of transporting, either by carrying by hand or by placement in an automobile or other vehicle. The package holder is preferably a weather resistant bag or a mesh bag and is preferably provided with a drawstring for closing of the bag when the package carrier is removed from the wheeled frame.

Abstract: A device for transporting a child to and from a play location under control and propulsion by an adult. The device combines a stroller and a toy vehicle in the same mechanism. The stroller configuration transports the child, facing forward, under adult control, to and from the play location. The stroller includes a backrest for supporting the back and head of the child while resting. The stroller configuration includes a handle for propulsion and control by the adult. A toy vehicle configuration can be ridden and controlled by the child. The device can be quickly and easily transmogrified back and forth between the stroller and toy vehicle configurations. All components of the stroller configuration are stowed on board the vehicle configuration, and visa versa.

Abstract: A vehicle for transporting a child (stroller, carriage or buggy) with a safety side handle pivotally connected to the vehicle frame. The pivot point for the side handle is located forward of the rear of the vehicle by a distance equal to at least about one-quarter of the front-to-back dimension of the vehicle. Better results are obtained if the distance mentioned is about one-third of the front-to-back dimension of the vehicle, and a distance of about one-half that dimension is preferred. The handle pivots from an inoperative position alongside the vehicle to a laterally extending, operative position, where it can be pushed to move the vehicle forward. The preferred form includes a collapsible tray table attached to the rear of the vehicle. The side handle may be attached indirectly to the vehicle frame through a pivotable attachment to the outer end of the side handle support frame that is in turn directly and pivotally attached to the vehicle frame.

Abstract: A child carrier for use as a two-wheeled stroller and as a child-supporting backpack comprising a frame formed of an upper handle component in an inverted U-shaped configuration and a lower component formed of two downwardly extending legs and a cross-piece coupling the legs at their lower ends with a bracket at the lower ends of the handle and the upper ends of the legs for coupling therebetween. A fabric seat for a child has a rear face coupled to the bracket. An upwardly extending back and a pair of vertical straps form a front. A forwardly-extending U-shaped restraint is positioned in front of a child and secured at its inboard ends to the bracket supporting the upper edge of the seat.

Abstract: A transport vehicle has an upper frame, a chassis and a pair of folding frame units. The vehicle may be folded into compact position by collapsing the folding frame units allowing the rotation of the upper frame toward the chassis. The vehicle is easy to manufacture and offers a simplified folding procedure over previously known vehicles. The vehicle may used as a trailer, a stroller or a sled and may be convertible therebetween.

Abstract: A combination wheelchair/walker when in a wheelchair configuration having four spaced apart surface support wheels positioned on each corner of a generally rectangular form in which a person is supported thereby. The rear pair of wheels fixed in their direction of travel and the front pair of wheels being pivotable through 360 degrees. In the walker configuration the generally rectangular form is converted into a generally triangular or trapezium support form with the two rear wheels remaining in their original spaced apart position with the front two wheels moved closer together in a relatively reduced spaced apart relationship acting effectively as slightly spaced apart dual wheels. The seat platform of the wheelchair is rigid and folds up against the front of the back of the device in its walker or transport/storage configuration.

Abstract: An interface is provided to convert a wheelstand to a wheelchair by removal of the prone board from the wheelstand frame. The interface has a rectangular frame member with outwardly extending tabs which are connected to the wheelstand frame by interlock positioning collars, brackets and latches. A seat is connected to the interface frame member.

Abstract: An apparatus combining an overbed table, IV stand, walker, and optionally a wheeled chair is described. The IV stand portion of the apparatus can be raised for administering intravenous liquids or lowered for concealment. The table portion can be detachable so that the stand can be attached to a patient's bed. The apparatus contains a wide wheelbase for stability as a walker, yet furnishes easy maneuverability. The apparatus also contains mechanisms for attaching oxygen bottles, catheterization equipment, infusion pumps, and the like. An embodiment containing a wheeled chair functionality combines the table and wheeled chair functionalities so that one or the other can be selected for use. This multifunctional apparatus reduces the amount of occupied floor space in a patient's room and reduces the need for storage space for IV stands, walkers, wheeled chairs and the like.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage cart comprising a folding seat and a handle that, through a simple rotation by the user, releases said seat and rotates it down from a folded up compact stowed position to a horizontal level position for seating the traveler. The seat is attached to the cart by means of a hinge assembly that engages the vertical posts of the cart and permits rotation of the seat to the two positions; in the deployed seating position, dual legs extend downward from the center of the seat to the floor to support the user's weight. To position these legs correctly, a connection guide link, attached to the luggage cart, guides the legs to their correct load bearing position. In addition to support this load, there is a diagonal compression link attached to the seat, and attached to the base of the luggage cart, to provide a truss structure to share the imposed weight. A sliding bracket on the cart allows the diagonal link to be compactly stowed with the seat flatly against the back of the cart.