With Pair Of Laterally Spaced "x" Members Patents (Class 280/649)
  • Patent number: 11833088
    Abstract: A kit of parts which when assembled will provide a wheeled chair and include a central frame member to which all other elements are connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventor: Jay Foonberg
  • Patent number: 11820416
    Abstract: A stroller platform includes a seat connected to a back rest portion, the back rest adjustable to fold down over the seat and adjustable to unfold from the seat, the back rest also adjustable to present a horizontal relationship with the seat, a pair of privacy panels connected to opposing edges of the seat, the privacy panels positional to assume a vertical position when the stroller platform is unfolded, and a prone position against the seat when the stroller platform is folded, and a pair of pull straps each anchored to a privacy panel on each side of the stroller platform, the pull straps routed through the slots provided through the seat portion, and back up to connect to respective arm bar base tubes connected to a stroller frame, the base tubes provided to seat an arm bar presenting to the front and above the seat portion of the stroller platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Inventors: Jenny Heckler, Julianne Cook
  • Patent number: 11612530
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of wheelchairs and has been designed for the measurement of parameters for the adjustment of a seated position of the user. It relates to a device for the simulation of a seated position in a wheelchair, which includes a seat backrest (1) adjustable horizontally, vertically and during its reclination, two side seat pans (27) with armrests (3) with adjustable distance, a foldable seat pan (2) with adjustable reclination, two wheels (4) with adjustable horizontal and vertical position, and a footrest (5) with adjustable vertical position and its reclination, at least one electric motor or an electric piston (15) for the adjustment of the position of the adjustable components, an electronic circuit with special software for the control of the motors and the display of the measurements, as well as a virtual reality software.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventor: Dimitrios Gkaintatzis
  • Patent number: 11140869
    Abstract: The present invention includes a mechanical roping apparatus and method for practicing animal roping, the apparatus comprising: an animal assembly that provides an up and down motion and simulates a hopping motion by the animal; a leg assembly mounted at the rear of the frame wherein the leg members are movable with respect to the frame and simulate a running motion; an actuation assembly to move the leg members from a forward position to a rear position; and one or more indicia that indicates to the user when the leg members are in an optimal position for roping, and then they are not accessible for roping and then the legs are accessible for roping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Smart Roping, LLC
    Inventor: Allen Bach
  • Patent number: 10220869
    Abstract: A stroller includes a left side support frame; a right side support frame; and a connecting frame which connects the left and right side support frames together, and which defines a seat rest for a child; wheels rotatably connected to a front and rear of each support frame; at least one rear footboard connected to a rear end of the stroller; an adjustment assembly which rotatably connects the rear wheels to a rear of the support frames, between a first inward operative position and each rear footboard to a vertical position for use when a child is not standing on the at least one rear footboard and a second outward operative position and each rear footboard to a horizontal position which increases a footprint of the stroller for use when a child is standing on the at least one rear footboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Delta Enterprise Corp.
    Inventors: Sam L. Shamie, Scott A. Lewis
  • Patent number: 9968509
    Abstract: A rolling walker comprises a frame, a seat supported by that frame, and a backrest supported by the frame. By one approach the backrest is configured to selectively move between a first position that provides back support for a person sitting in the seat facing in a forward direction and a second position that provides back support for a person sitting in the seat facing in a rearward direction. If desired, this backrest can be comprised of a material (such as a memory foam material) that biases the backrest towards that first position when the backrest is in the first position and that biases the backrest towards the second position when the backrest is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Margaret M. Andersen
  • Patent number: 9845102
    Abstract: In accordance with some aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided a foldable stroller frame comprising a first side frame member, a second side frame member, a middle frame member, and a sliding mechanism configured to slide along the middle frame member. First and second cross frame members may connect the sliding mechanism to the first and second side frame members. In some examples, the first and second cross frame members may comprise a curved portion proximate the connection with the side frame members. The sliding member may comprise an upper portion and a lower portion. In some examples, spring-biased tongues disposed in the lower portion may bias the upper portion. In some examples third and fourth cross frame members may connect the first side frame member and the second side frame member to a foot pedal that may be disposed on the middle frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: MONAHAN PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Richard M. Bastien, Carl J. Sukeforth, Ward A. Fritz, Robert D. Monahan
  • Patent number: 9421991
    Abstract: The present application relates to a device for supporting a child. The application also relates to a pushchair, a high chair and a child's bed provided with such a device. According to at least one embodiment of the invention, a relative rotation movement of the undercarriage and upper carriage of the device is converted by means of a transmission into a movement collapsing the undercarriage. The device can hereby also be reduced in size in a transverse direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: MUTSY B.V.
    Inventor: Franciscus Johannes Cornelus Driessen
  • Patent number: 9327750
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stroller frame adapted for a stroller and the stroller with the stroller frame. The stroller frame includes a handle, a front foot pivoted to the handle, a bottom pipe pivoted to the front foot, and a linking mechanism pivoted with the handle, the front foot and the bottom pipe. Thus, the present invention provides the stroller frame and the stroller therewith capable of being folded easily and with simple structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Ze-Hua Yi, Fangming Li
  • Patent number: 8998245
    Abstract: A wheelchair includes left and right side frames and a folding mechanism for connecting the left and right side frames to each other in a folding and unfolding relationship. The folding mechanism includes cross struts rotatably connected to the lower side frame members, hinge links connected to the upper side frame members, and a lock for locking the hinge links together when the folding mechanism is unfolded to form a rigid truss between the left and right upper side frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Sunrise Medical (US) LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Adrian Anooshian, Steven Julian Alatorre, Joseph Nobert Ram
  • Patent number: 8967657
    Abstract: A cart for use in supporting an infant carrier which includes an articulating frame having front and rear pairs of spaced apart and elongated members. Pairs of wheels are secured to lower ends of the elongated members. First and second latch sub-assemblies each include a pair of pivotally connected and conduit shaped bodies, these sliding over intermediate locations of the pairs of elongate members and such that the elongate members are permitted to pivot between expanded and collapsed positions. A perimeter defined frame is supported upon pivotally inter-connecting upper ends of the elongated members, the frame adapted to support the infant carrier thereupon during ambulatory traversing of the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Shawn C. Burchi
  • Patent number: 8919809
    Abstract: A child stroller and a stroller frame thereof are disclosed. The child stroller includes the stroller frame and a child safety seat. The child safety seat is engaged with the stroller frame in a detachable way. The stroller frame includes a main frame and an engaging device disposed on the main frame. The child safety seat includes a front engagement mechanism and a rear structural part. The front engagement mechanism is engaged with a front handrail support of the main frame. A hook of the engaging device hooks the rear structural part. Therefore, in practice, parents can take the child safety seat together with the child sitting thereon from a car onto the stroller frame, which reduces the probability of waking the child up and the inconvenience of the parents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventor: Dao-Chang Li
  • Patent number: 8894078
    Abstract: A juvenile walker includes a rolling base and a child restraint coupled to the rolling base to move therewith. The child restraint is adapted to support a child using the juvenile walker. The rolling base includes a lift carrier and a child-restraint lift coupled to both the child restraint and the lift carrier to vary a height of the child restraint above ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph F Brewin, Gerald C Palmer
  • Patent number: 8833794
    Abstract: A baby carriage includes a wheel assembly and a foldable frame connected to the wheel assembly. The foldable frame includes a front leg, a rear leg, a push handle located above the rear leg and connected to the front leg, a connecting rod, and a basket tube located on the rear leg. The front leg and the rear leg are connected to the wheel assembly. The push handle is pivotally connected to the front leg. An end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to the rear leg. The baby carriage of the invention can be folded so as to avoid occupying much space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventor: Ze-Hua Yi
  • Publication number: 20140091560
    Abstract: A retractable umbrella stroller comprises a pair of push arms, a pair of second sliding mounts and a pair of foot rest mount. The pair of push arms are slidably and retractably coupling with a pair of front struts. The pair of second sliding mounts are fixedly mounted on the lower ends of the push arms in a way of slidable along the front struts; each sliding mount formed with an opening in a radial direction, and the pair of foot rest mounts are usable for connecting a foot support element therebetween for support an occupant's feet at an appropriate height. The pair of foot rest mounts are fixedly attached to the front struts in a position aligned with the opening so as to permit the second sliding mounts capable of sliding along the front struts and passing over the foot rest mount without obstacle of the foot rest mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: LERADO (ZHONG SHAN) INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEI-YEH LI, BO-WEN YANG
  • Patent number: 8480116
    Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame, a handle assembly having two side segments, two handle adjusting mechanisms pivotally connecting the two side segments of the handle assembly with the support frame, a release actuator and two transmission elements. Each of the handle adjusting mechanisms has a locked state for securely holding the handle assembly in place relative to the support frame, and an unlocked state allowing rotation of the handle assembly about a pivot axis relative to the support frame. Each of the transmission elements has a first and second distal end, wherein the first distal end is connected with one of the handle adjusting mechanisms, and the second distal end is connected with the release actuator. The release actuator is operable to switch the handle adjusting mechanisms from the locked state to the unlocked state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventor: Fang Ming Li
  • Publication number: 20130154240
    Abstract: A baby carriage includes a wheel assembly and a foldable frame connected to the wheel assembly. The foldable frame includes a front leg, a rear leg, a push handle located above the rear leg and connected to the front leg, a connecting rod, and a basket tube located on the rear leg. The front leg and the rear leg are connected to the wheel assembly. The push handle is pivotally connected to the front leg. An end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to the rear leg. The baby carriage of the invention can be folded so as to avoid occupying much space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Ze-Hua Yi
  • Publication number: 20130140797
    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: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: COSCO MANAGEMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Cosco Management, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8454048
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and device for varying the width of a wheelchair. The disclosed embodiments utilize a plurality of vertical pivots and linkages to facilitate the manipulation of a pair of horizontally oriented “scissor” linkages in order to reduce the track of the wheels for use in close quarter environments, such as commercial airlines, or to collapse the chair for transport or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Columbia Medical Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Reese M. Regan, Gary S. Werschmidt
  • Patent number: 8444171
    Abstract: A convertible double stroller comprising a pair of cross bars pivotally connected at a common vertex connected to a pair of telescoping rods creating a generally hour-glass shaped frame assembly having a front end and a rear end, a plurality of wheels attached to the frame assembly, a handle bar attached to the frame assembly rear end, and a pair of seat mounts fixedly attached to each of the telescoping rods, wherein the convertible double stroller may be selectively transitioned between three configurations: (a) a seated configuration wherein the frame assembly is in a fully expanded position thereby positioning the seat mounts in a side-by-side placement for seating; (b) a seated configuration wherein the frame assembly is in a moderately expanded position thereby positioning the seat mounts in a front-to-rear placement for seating; and (c) a storage configuration wherein the frame assembly is in a fully collapsed position for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventors: Laura Jane Smith, Ji Ke, Adam Smith, Jason Ducharme
  • Publication number: 20130113187
    Abstract: A mobility device includes at least a first front leg and at least a first rear leg connected to the first front leg connected to the first front leg. The first rear leg includes an upper member having a first end a second end and a lower member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the upper member is pivotally connected to the first end of the lower member, and the lower member is preferably pivotal between an extended use position and a folded storage position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Phillip Minyard Willis
  • Patent number: 8360461
    Abstract: A foldable stroller that moves between an extended position and stowed position, and which comprises a seat portion, a back, at least three legs, and a rear linkage including at least one rear leg, a front linkage including at least one front leg, a back linkage including at least one back mount and a seat portion mounting and when moving the stroller from the extended position to the stowed position, the lower end of the back leg tilts forward the lower end of the front leg tilts backward, the back is folded against the seat portion, the upper edge of the back coming opposite the front end of the seat portion mounting and the upper end of the front leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Inventor: Gilles Henry
  • Patent number: 8231136
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for detachably mounting different types of infant carriers on a support structure. The system includes a mounting platform provided on a frame of the support structure. The mounting platform includes a first and second coupling structure. The first coupling structure is adapted to engage with a first fastener structure of a first infant carrier, whereas the second coupling structure is adapted to engage with a second fastener structure of a second infant carrier. The mounting platform also includes a rotary support base that can be rotated relative to the frame between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the support base enables engagement of the first coupling structure with the first fastener structure. In the second position, the support structure enables engagement of the second coupling structure with the second fastener structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventor: Joseph F. Fiore, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8210562
    Abstract: A baby carriage includes: a pair of front legs; a pair of connecting members; a pair of guide sleeves respectively fixed to intermediate regions of the pair of front legs; a pair of rear legs having their upper ends pivotally connected to the pair of connecting members, respectively; a pair of push bars sidably held by the pair of connecting members and the pair of guide sleeves, respectively; width-direction connecting means for connecting left and right sides of the baby carriage each formed by each front leg, each rear leg, and each push bar to each other; and a canopy having its both ends in a width direction respectively connected to and held by the pair of push bars at a position lower than the pair of connecting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Aprica Children's Products Inc.
    Inventor: Ichiro Ohnishi
  • Patent number: 8191919
    Abstract: A locking device for a stroller is provided. The stroller includes a pair of side frames and a base frame. The locking device comprises an articulated mechanism pivotally connected between the respective rear frames of the pair of side frames, a locking member slidably provided on the articulated mechanism for locking the articulated mechanism, and a pair of side braces pivotally connected to the locking member at one end thereof respectively and pivotally connected to the respective rear frames of the pair of side frames at the other end thereof. The folding and unfolding of the stroller can be easily carried out by means of the locking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Excellerate Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Wei Wang
  • Patent number: 8141895
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Robert E. Haut, Schantal M. Kane
  • 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: 8113534
    Abstract: This invention relates to a safety buckle structure of baby stroller which shows a collapsible stand provided between rear wheels thereof, a main rod being provided at the central portion of a main joint of the collapsible stand, two upper rods being pivoted at the top end of the main rod and to the corresponding rear wheel rods at the other ends thereof, two lower rods being pivoted at the bottom end of the main rod and to the corresponding rear wheel rods at the other ends, a buckling means being pivoted at the pivot of the bottom end of the main rod and the lower rods, the main rod and lower rods are inserted and fixed in the buckling means. Thus, the front and rear wheel rods can be moved closely to the center to shrink the volume thereof as small as possible for facilitating assembly, storage or transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventor: Pao-Hsien Cheng
  • Patent number: 8066300
    Abstract: A baby carriage includes: a pair of front legs; a pair of connecting members; a pair of guide sleeves respectively fixed to intermediate regions of the pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs having their upper ends pivotally connected to the connecting members, respectively; a pair of push bars slidably held by the pair of connecting members and the pair of guide sleeves, respectively; a pair of slide members provided slidably on upper regions of the pair of rear legs, respectively; a back cross member having its upper end pivotally connected to the pair of slide members and its lower end pivotally connected to respective lower regions of the pair of rear legs; and a bottom cross member having its front end pivotally connected to respective lower ends of the pair of push bars, and its rear end pivotally connected to respective intermediate regions of the pair of rear legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Aprica Children's Products Inc.
    Inventor: Ichiro Ohnishi
  • Publication number: 20110272923
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stroller. A folding mechanism and a foldable stroller with the folding mechanism are disclosed. The folding mechanism includes a pivot device, a first support member, and a second support member. The first support member is pivotally connected to the second support member by the pivot device. The second support member includes a curve portion. There is a gap formed between the first support member and the second support member by the curve portion for preventing fingers from being trapped when the first support member and the second support member pivot close to each other. Thereby, it can prevent fingers from being trapped during folding the foldable stroller, even close to the pivot device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Shun-Min Chen
  • Patent number: 8002300
    Abstract: A rear wheel mounting assembly for a wheelchair having a frame with upper and lower longitudinal members vertically spaced from one another and disposed along the same side of the frame. The rear wheel mounting assembly includes an elongated upright member with a plurality of spaced apart recesses arranged longitudinally along an inward face. The elongated upright member includes a clamp disposed at each of its ends. One of the clamps is clamped to the upper longitudinal frame member and the other to the lower longitudinal frame member. The rear wheel mounting assembly includes a camber clamping assembly having an aperture for receiving and retaining an axle of a rear wheel and a removable clamp having a clamping surface engaged with a portion of the elongated upright member. The clamping surface comprises a projection received within one of the recesses of the elongated upright member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: TiSport, LLC
    Inventors: Alan N. Ludovici, David V. Berriochoa
  • Publication number: 20110175330
    Abstract: A convertible double stroller comprising a pair of cross bars pivotally connected at a common vertex connected to a pair of telescoping rods creating a generally hour-glass shaped frame assembly having a front end and a rear end, a plurality of wheels attached to the frame assembly, a handle bar attached to the frame assembly rear end, and a pair of seat mounts fixedly attached to each of the telescoping rods, wherein the convertible double stroller may be selectively transitioned between three configurations: (a) a seated configuration wherein the frame assembly is in a fully expanded position thereby positioning the seat mounts in a side-by-side placement for seating; (b) a seated configuration wherein the frame assembly is in a moderately expanded position thereby positioning the seat mounts in a front-to-rear placement for seating; and (c) a storage configuration wherein the frame assembly is in a fully collapsed position for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Laura Jane Smith, Ji Ke, Adam Smith, Jason Ducharme
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20110049842
    Abstract: This invention relates to a safety buckle structure of baby stroller which shows a collapsible stand provided between rear wheels thereof, a main rod being provided at the central portion of a main joint of the collapsible stand, two upper rods being pivoted at the top end of the main rod and to the corresponding rear wheel rods at the other ends thereof, two lower rods being pivoted at the bottom end of the main rod and to the corresponding rear wheel rods at the other ends, a buckling means being pivoted at the pivot of the bottom end of the main rod and the lower rods, the main rod and lower rods are inserted and fixed in the buckling means. Thus, the front and rear wheel rods can be moved closely to the center to shrink the volume thereof as small as possible for facilitating assembly, storage or transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Pao-Hsien Cheng
  • Publication number: 20100301586
    Abstract: A height adjustment mechanism for baby walkers is revealed. The height adjustment mechanism for baby walkers includes a locating member disposed on the bottom of a top plate of a main body, a first side bar and a second side bar crossed pivoted with each other, and a movable control member arranged at the bottom end of the locating member and also connected with the first side bar. The locating member and a connection plate are respectively disposed with a locking part and at least one adjustment member, corresponding to each other. The control member is pivoted with a protection cover and a control button is disposed on the front side of the control member while a stopping part is arranged projectingly at the front end of the control button for stopping the protection cover and fixing the control member. Thus the first side bar and the second side bar are moved like scissors so as to adjust the height of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventor: Chung-Jen Cheng
  • Publication number: 20100237590
    Abstract: A stroller comprises a foldable stroller frame including two handle tubes, two front leg tubes connected respectively to lower ends of the handle tubes, and two rear leg tubes connected respectively and pivotally to the front leg tubes. Each of the handle tubes has upper and lower handle tube sections interconnected pivotally by a first joint. Each of the front leg tubes has upper and lower front leg tube sections interconnected pivotally by a second joint. Each of the lower handle tube sections is connected pivotally to the upper front leg tube section of the corresponding front leg tube and the corresponding rear leg tube by a third joint. Upon folding the stroller frame, an assembly of the handle tubes and the front leg tubes is folded in a Z-shaped manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: Schantal Kane
  • Patent number: 7770913
    Abstract: A collapsible trailer and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the collapsible trailer includes a jointed lattice-work frame of scissor linkages which in the expanded position provide an open enclosure for transporting the load. Two orthogonally positioned collapsible crossbars span the open enclosure and releasably engage the lattice-work frame. A meshed netting is superposed to the collapsible crossbars and releasably coupled to the lattice-work frame. The collapsible trailer may be configured in a collapsed position for easy storage when not in use by removing the meshed netting, releasing the collapsible crossbars, and slidably collapsing the collapsible crossbars lengthwise and width wise in an accordion fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: John Cannon
  • Patent number: 7766368
    Abstract: A retractable frame structure of a baby stroller includes a frame, a pair of scissors-type linking sets, a push rod and a linking rod. Each scissors-type linking set is connected with the push rod and the link rod, respectively. When pushing the pushing rod, the scissors-type linking set will be collapsed and the linking rod will urge front wheels to move backward towards rear wheels, thus the collapsed stroller has a compact size which is convenient to carry and to store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Singaroo International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Raymond Tsai
  • Publication number: 20100148474
    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: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Arthur Wang
  • Publication number: 20100126789
    Abstract: An electric scooter (1) comprises a collapsible chassis (2), a pair of driven wheels (4) at the front of the chassis (2) and a pair of casters (5) at the rear. An upright column (6) is supported on the chassis (2) and a foldable seat (3) is supported on the column (6). The chassis (2) comprises a pair of cross-members that make up an X-frame, such that the chassis (2) may readily be folded. The back of the seat (3) may fold down onto the base of the seat and they may together be pivoted downwardly and rotated through 90°, so that they fall within the plan area of the folded chassis. The height of the seat (3) on the column (6) is adjustable, to facilitate transfer of a user to and from the seat (3). An electric wheelchair is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Fred Scragg
  • Patent number: 7717456
    Abstract: The stroller applies a first link of the linkage assembly pivotally connecting between the handle and the protecting guard and a second link of the linkage pivotally connecting between the front frame and the protecting guard. During the folding process of the stroller, the first and the second links drive the protecting guard to move and rotate to a position that is substantially parallel with the handle, the front frame, the rear frame, and the bottom frame, bringing the stroller to a smallest size when in the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Wonderland NurseryGoods Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shun-Min Chen, Zhi-Ren Zhong, Jian-Qun Li
  • Patent number: 7669881
    Abstract: A collapsible, foldable support structure and conveyance has a frame assembly with multiple interconnected frame members, junction blocks located at intersecting ends of some of the frame members, and wheels attached to the junction blocks or directly to frame members. Fixtures are attached to or integrally formed with the junction blocks for mounting of wheels or other conveyances or components to the frame assembly. A support structure is attached to the frame assembly to support a load such as a human or cargo or both. In a folded configuration, the frame members are moved into a generally parallel arrangement and the junction blocks and conveyances attached to the junction blocks or frame members are drawn together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Inventors: Gilbert E. Haury, Mark Quintile
  • Publication number: 20100032926
    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: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: Dick Cone Industrial Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard E. CONE, II
  • Patent number: 7641216
    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: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Dick Cone Industrial Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard E. Cone, II
  • Patent number: 7624954
    Abstract: The present invention features an infant car seat caddy, which is configured in the fully extended or raised position. The present invention comprises a first support assembly and a second support assembly, which are joined by a series of braces pivotally attached thereto. The first and second support assemblies which are attached together by the braces can be raised into an extended position and lowered into a retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Inventors: James E. Randle, Jr., Charnelsa Walters
  • Patent number: 7614642
    Abstract: A stroller has a frame structure with spaced apart sides and is collapsible from an in-use arrangement to a compact collapsed arrangement. The stroller has a seat supported by the frame structure and has a tray assembly with a front. The tray assembly is supported between the sides of the frame structure and is spaced from the seat when the frame structure is in the in-use arrangement. A foot is provided as part of the tray assembly. The foot is in an extended position projecting outward relative to the front of the tray assembly when the frame structure is in the collapsed arrangement. The foot is in a stored position when the frame structure is in the in-use arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Graco Children's Product Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dotsey, Todd D. Sorzano, Roy L. Dean
  • Publication number: 20090194975
    Abstract: The present invention is a collapsible self-propelled chair on wheels that is lightweight in construction and easily collapsed, carried, stored and transported by public or private means. The chair performs the function of a wheelchair while avoiding the appearance of a traditional wheelchair thus avoiding the invalid stigma often associated with wheelchairs. It can be configured as an assistive mobility device to fill the unmet needs of aging healthy adults who wish to retain their independence and social interactions or a medical device to assist those with medical needs. Additional features such as removable armrest, seat belts, a footrest, or a reclining back are easily added during manufacture and because of the chairs uncomplicated design and duplicity of parts, it is very economical to manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Richard J. Harrison, William F. Mann, III
  • Publication number: 20090134604
    Abstract: A baby carriage includes: a pair of front legs; a pair of connecting members; a pair of guide sleeves respectively fixed to intermediate regions of the pair of front legs; a pair of rear legs having their upper ends pivotally connected to the pair of connecting members, respectively; a pair of push bars sidably held by the pair of connecting members and the pair of guide sleeves, respectively; width-direction connecting means for connecting left and right sides of the baby carriage each formed by each front leg, each rear leg, and each push bar to each other; and a canopy having its both ends in a width direction respectively connected to and held by the pair of push bars at a position lower than the pair of connecting members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventor: Ichiro Ohnishi
  • Publication number: 20090102163
    Abstract: A baby carriage includes: a pair of front legs; a pair of connecting members; a pair of guide sleeves respectively fixed to intermediate regions of the pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs having their upper ends pivotally connected to the connecting members, respectively; a pair of push bars slidably held by the pair of connecting members and the pair of guide sleeves, respectively; a pair of slide members provided slidably on upper regions of the pair of rear legs, respectively; a back cross member having its upper end pivotally connected to the pair of slide members and its lower end pivotally connected to respective lower regions of the pair of rear legs; and a bottom cross member having its front end pivotally connected to respective lower ends of the pair of push bars, and its rear end pivotally connected to respective intermediate regions of the pair of rear legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: GRACO CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventor: Ichiro Ohnishi
  • 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