Chair Or Stroller For Seated Occupant Patents (Class 280/650)
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Patent number: 12221150Abstract: A folding stroller includes a framework and wheels mounted at a bottom of the framework. The framework has a folded state and an unfolded state. The framework includes a first bracket assembly, a second bracket assembly, a connecting bracket assembly and a supporting assembly. The second bracket assembly and the first bracket assembly are arranged at front and back oppositely. Two ends of the connecting bracket assembly are respectively connected to the first bracket assembly and the second bracket assembly. A connecting end of the supporting assembly is rotatably connected to the connecting bracket assembly. A sliding end of the supporting assembly is slidably connected to the first bracket assembly and the second bracket assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2024Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: ZHONGSHAN KANGDI BABY PRODUCTS CO., LTD.Inventor: Junjie Kuang
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Patent number: 12157512Abstract: The present disclosure provides a folding cart, including a front frame, a rear frame and a side frame, wherein a front end of a front inclined rod is pivotally connected to a lower side of a front frame, and a rear end of a rear inclined rod is pivotally connected to a lower side of a rear frame. A pivoting mechanism is respectively connected to a rear end of a front top rod, a front end of a rear top rod, a rear end of the front inclined rod, and a front end of the rear inclined rod, and enables the four to be pivotally connected to each other. According to the present disclosure, the overall structural strength and folding stability of the folding cart are improved, and use requirements of a user can be guaranteed to a maximum extent.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2024Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Zhongshan Kanglaiya Trade Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zelian Jiang
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Patent number: 11834091Abstract: A child stroller frame includes a first frame portion including a handle frame segment and a front leg segment pivotally connected with each other, a second frame portion pivotally connected with the front leg segment, a pivoting part having one end fixedly connected with a wheel support member and another end pivotally connected with the second frame portion, and a linkage movably coupling the first frame portion to the pivoting part. The linkage has a first end pivotally connected with the front leg segment, a second end pivotally connected with the pivoting part, and an intermediate portion between the first end and the second end that is pivotally connected with the second frame portion, whereby the first frame portion and the wheel support member are movably linked for folding in a concurrent manner toward the second frame portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AGInventor: Zhi-Ren Zhong
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Patent number: 11826291Abstract: A mobility device (1) comprising: a main frame (3), drive wheel swing arms (5) pivotally connected to the main frame (3), drive wheels (7) connected to a respective one of the drive wheel swing arms (5), wheel motors, each wheel motor being configured to drive a respective drive wheel (7), a rear wheel swing arm (9) pivotally connected to the main frame (3), a rear wheel (11) connected to the rear wheel swing arm (9), and an actuating device configured to control a rear wheel swing arm angle between the rear wheel swing arm (9) and the main frame (3) independently of control of the wheel motors.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: PERMOBIL ABInventor: Jonas Jähkel
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Patent number: 11679796Abstract: A foldable baby stroller that can comprise collapsible telescoping support shafts connected by a hinged handle. Pivot assemblies support the support shafts and two pairs of legs including at least one pair of rotating legs and one pair of fixed legs, each leg including an attached wheel. The pair of rotating legs when in a closed configuration fit below, adjacent, and parallel to the fixed pair of legs with the attached respective wheels of each pair arranged in tandem. A hinged support brace links the pair of pivot assemblies and locks in an extended configuration. Two seat supports attaching a seat to the stroller and fold upward 90° to facilitate configuring between the extended configuration and folded configuration by folding upward. The pivot assemblies facilitate folding the support shafts when in the retracted configuration, and the two pairs of legs when in the retracted configuration, together into the folded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Inventor: Jacob Morrise
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Patent number: 11613291Abstract: A synchronous folding mechanism is adapted to be mounted to a stroller, and includes a rear joint, a handlebar joint, a front joint, a swing member and a first link member. The handlebar joint and the front joint are rotatably connected to the rear joint. The swing member has opposite end portions, one of which is rotatably connected to the rear joint. The first link member is rotatably connected to the other one of the end portions of the swing member, and is rotatably connected to one of the handlebar joint and the front joint. Rotation of the one of the handlebar joint and the front joint drives a swinging movement of the swing member relative to the rear joint and a movement of the first link member relative to the rear joint.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AGInventor: Jialiang Yuan
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Patent number: 11523953Abstract: The present invention provides an assembly having a wheelchair and a lift assembly to urge the seat surface upward with respect to the frame from a lowered position when supporting the seated individual during use to an elevated position with respect to the frame assisting the individual during ingress or egress to or from the wheelchair. The lift assembly may include a mechanical linkage and an actuator. The assembly also provides at least one brake configured to block rotation of the wheelchair wheel with respect to the wheelchair frame in a locked state and disengaging with the wheels to allow rotation of the wheel with respect to the frame in an unlocked state. The assembly also provides a brake linkage communicating between the lift assembly and the brake to move the brake into the lock state when the seat surface moved to the elevated position.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Direct Supply, Inc.Inventors: Justin T. Morgan, Anthony J. Patrick, Joshua J. Jakubowski, Jason Ronald Geidel, Michael Dennis Peters
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Patent number: 11358623Abstract: A child stroller frame includes a first and a second frame portion, a pivoting part and a linkage. The second frame portion has a front end and a rear end, the front end of the second frame portion being pivotally connected with the first frame portion. The pivoting part has one end fixedly connected with a rear wheel support member and another end pivotally connected with the rear end of the second frame portion. The linkage movably couples the first frame portion to the pivoting part, and has an intermediate portion pivotally connected with the second frame portion, whereby the first frame portion and the rear wheel support member are movably linked for folding in a concurrent manner toward the second frame portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AGInventor: Zhi-Ren Zhong
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Patent number: 11285059Abstract: Personal transportation aid that can be converted easily between a wheelchair and a walker. The device has handles that can be pushed forward to switch from wheelchair mode to walker mode. Pushing the handles forward causes the seat bottom of the wheelchair to flip up, opening a space where the user can stand to use the walker; the front wheels of the wheelchair are also pushed forward. Pulling the handles backwards returns the device to its wheelchair configuration, with the seat bottom flipped down and the front wheels moved backwards. Simple mechanical linkages may be used to flip the seat bottom up and down, and to push the front wheels forward and backwards; therefore the device does not require a power source or actuators.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: ALEXANDER IDEAS INC.Inventor: Scott Alexander
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Patent number: 11160702Abstract: A rigid frame wheelchair of a box frame design includes a base frame having a rear axle for receiving rear wheels and a left-hand side strut and a right-hand side strut for receiving steering wheels, an L-shaped seat-foot support frame having an L-shaped left-hand strut and an L-shaped right-hand strut, two coupling units that connect together in an articulated manner the base frame to the seat-foot support frame about an axis vertically to a sagittal plane for an angular adjustment, a left-hand frame connector and a right-hand frame connector that fixedly connect together the base frame and seat tube segments of the L-shaped struts.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Inventor: Gregor Horacek
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Patent number: 10913478Abstract: An outdoor stroller for children is disclosed, including a top frame and a bottom frame which are frame units parallel to each other. An upper lateral bar is pivoted with a lower lateral bar which is crossed over and put upright with a crossbar in an X-shape. By the arrestment of a disengaging mechanism and a clamping device, the upper lateral bar and the lower lateral bar are formed into a straight bar to support and level the top frame parallel, thereby unfolding the stroller. On the other hand, the upper lateral bar and the lower lateral bar are turned backward, the top frame is lowered down parallel, and the lower lateral bar and the crossbar that are crossed over in the X-shape are folded with each other, so as to fold the stroller.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Inventor: Xiying Zhou
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Patent number: 10899377Abstract: A child stroller apparatus includes a standing frame, a push handle frame having a side segment that is pivotally connected with the standing frame via a pivot connection, an adapter having a coupling portion configured to receive the installation of a detachable part, the adapter being fixedly connected with a handle, the handle having a cavity through which is slidably disposed the side segment so that the handle and the adapter are slidable in unison along the side segment for adjustment, and a locking mechanism for locking the adapter in position on the side segment.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AGInventors: Colin F. Eggert-Crowe, Robert E. Haut
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Patent number: 10524970Abstract: A folding wheelchair includes two side frames, which are connected to each other via a cross-strut. A fabric is stretched between the side frames in order to form a seating area of a seat. The side frames are formed identically and include an outer tube and an inner tube. The outer tubes have a slot extending in a longitudinal direction (L), which opens at least into an outer tube end. The inner tubes each include a slot extending in the longitudinal direction (L), which opens at least into an inner tube end. A tensioning rod is accommodated in one of the outer tubes and opens into the associated inner tube. The fabric is led to the outside through the slots of the inner tube and outer tube. The inner tube, the fabric and the tensioning rod are connected to one another.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: OTTO BOCK MOBILITY SOLUTIONS GMBHInventors: Sergej Dick, Patrick Hoehn
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Patent number: 10479391Abstract: A child stroller apparatus includes a first side segment connected fixedly with a first shell portion and a grip portion that are disposed adjacent to each other, a second side segment fixedly connected with a second shell portion that is pivotally connected with the first shell portion, a latch assembled in a cavity delimited at least partially by the first and second shell portions, the latch being movable between a locking position that prevents relative rotation between the first and second side segments and thereby locks the child stroller apparatus in an unfolded state for use, and an unlocking position for folding and unfolding of the child stroller apparatus, and a release actuator assembled adjacent to the grip portion and operatively coupled to the latch, the release actuator being operable to cause the latch to move from the locking position to the unlocking position.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AGInventors: Robert E. Haut, Andrew J. Taylor
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Patent number: 10391894Abstract: A second bracket of a vehicle seat reclining device includes a first pawl restriction portion and a second pawl restriction portion arranged respectively in correspondence with a first pawl and a second pawl to restrict movement of the first pawl and the second pawl in the radial direction. The second pawl restriction portion is located toward the positive direction and a radially inner side from the first pawl restriction portion. Negative direction ends of the first pawl restriction portion and the second pawl restriction portion are arranged to contact positive direction corners of the limitation portions of the first pawl and the second pawl when a rotation angle of the second bracket relative to the first bracket is a specified angle. The first pawl restriction portion allows movement of the second pawl toward the radially outer side.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Mikihito Nagura, Naoaki Hoshihara, Shinya Isobe
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Patent number: 10238558Abstract: The invention relates to a backrest assembly for a wheelchair with a backrest frame pivotally connected to a seat or seat frame, a carrying means provided by or attached to the backrest frame, a rotating means rotatable secured to the carrier means, a first sliding means slidable connected to the backrest frame on the rear side of the backrest assembly and connected to the rotating means via a first mechanical link, a second sliding means slidable secured to the backrest frame on the front of the backrest assembly and connected to the rotating means via a second mechanical link, and an actuator for adjusting the backrest assembly between an upright and reclined position with the actuator being connected to the first sliding means for driving the second sliding means via the rotating means to perform a sinusoidal movement.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Sunrise Medical GmbHInventor: Markus Kramer
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Patent number: 10207731Abstract: An expandable child carrier includes a base frame, a pivot frame, at least one first wheel unit and at least one second wheel unit. The pivot frame is pivoted to the base frame. The first wheel unit is mounted to the base frame. The second wheel unit is mounted to the pivot frame. A distance between the second wheel unit and the first wheel unit is adjusted upon the pivotal movement of the pivot frame relative to the base frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AGInventors: Andrew J. Taylor, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Robert E. Haut
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Patent number: 10172751Abstract: This Apparatus consists of a collapsible Transport Chair providing the ability to transport a passenger and significant baggage as well as bi-directional operation over rougher surfaces. The Transport Chair includes a strong platform containing a footrest, wheel and braking assemblies. The platform supports a hinged front frame enclosing a passenger seat frame and seat; plus a hinged rear support frame to secure the front frame and seat when assembled. Handgrips and brake levers are provided for the caregiver to push from the rear as well as a fold-down handle bar to allow the transport chair to be propelled from the front. The rear support frame and the front frame along with the folding seat collapse onto the platform for storage and/or transport.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Inventor: David Michael Balmer
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Patent number: 9790985Abstract: A pivoting fitting (1) comprises a first tab (2) and a second tab (3) which are mounted so as to be rotatable relative to each other about an axis (6), and a locking mechanism having at least one pawl (5) and toothing (4), wherein the pawl (5) can be engaged in the toothing in a plurality of positions and permits a pivoting movement of the first tab (2) with respect to the second tab (3) in a first direction and blocks movement in an opposing direction, and wherein at least one control element (14) is provided to disengage the at least one pawl (5) from the toothing (4) and then to pivot the first tab (2) with respect to the second tab (3) in the second direction through an angle, wherein the at least one pawl (5) is retained by a spring element (9) in a position engaged in the toothing (4), wherein the spring element (9) is at least partially made from an elastomer material. In this way, the pivoting fitting (1) can be pivoted with little noise.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Hettich Franke GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Ernst Haug, Gerd Stauβ, Steffen Grathwol
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Patent number: 9775766Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 4, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventor: Margaret M. Andersen
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Patent number: 9554954Abstract: The present invention relates to a convertible wheelchair with a removable wheel assembly that can be replaced by a stationary stand for use at the beach and other loose gravel and sand locations.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Inventors: Theresa L. Hutchins, Jeffrey L. Hutchins, Donna M. Rich, Harvey Clyde Rich, Jr.
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Patent number: 9540027Abstract: A collapsible stroller includes a stroller frame, at least one hinge mechanism, and a hinge lock mechanism. The stroller frame is movable between a deployed position and a collapsed position. The at least one hinge mechanism is on the stroller frame and allows for movement of the stroller frame between the collapsed position and the deployed position. The hinge lock mechanism is capable of a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the hinge lock mechanism locks the at least one hinge mechanism to maintain the stroller frame in the deployed position. In the unlocked state, the hinge lock mechanism allows the stroller frame to move from the deployed position toward the collapsed position. The hinge lock mechanism includes a manually actuated first linkage and a manually actuated second linkage.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Helen of Troy LimitedInventors: Thomas C. Hanson, Troy H. Phipps
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Patent number: 9403549Abstract: The present invention relates to a frame for a pushchair or buggy which is provided with a telescopic push bar. The invention likewise relates to a pushchair or buggy with such a frame. According to the present invention use is made of a telescopic push bar in combination with a tiltable upper tube in which the push bar is received. The upper tube can tilt here to the lower tube, after which the entity of upper tube and lower tube can tilt to the lower frame part.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Mutsy B.V.Inventor: Franciscus Johannes Cornelius Driessen
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Patent number: 9308143Abstract: A wheelchair suspension includes a frame, a drive assembly pivot arm, a drive assembly, a front caster pivot arm, a front caster, and a spring and shock absorbing assembly. The drive assembly pivot arm is pivotally connected to the frame. The drive assembly includes a drive wheel and is mounted to the drive assembly pivot arm. The front caster pivot arm is pivotally mounted to the frame and coupled to the drive assembly pivot arm. The front caster is coupled to the at least one front caster pivot arm. The spring and shock absorbing assembly is pivotally connected to the drive assembly pivot arm at a first pivotal connection and pivotally connected to the front caster pivot arm at a second pivotal connection. The first and second pivotal connections are positioned such that a majority of the force applied by the spring and shock absorbing assembly is applied to the drive wheel when the suspension is on a flat, horizontal support surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Invacare CorporationInventors: Robert Bekoscke, Kevin Burns
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Patent number: 9266549Abstract: A foldable chassis for a child's pushchair that includes an inverted U-shaped handlebar mounted to a pair of side arms that are connected to a pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs, a scissor frame and two side cross members that link the front legs to the rear legs, and a locking compass connected between a pair of rear wheels, wherein each front leg is connected to a front wheel by an articulated section that is pivotally connected to the front leg and to an adjacent front wheel support to which a front wheel is mounted, so that, as the chassis is folded, the articulated sections reduce a length of the folded chassis.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: JANE, S.A.Inventor: Manuel Jane Santamaria
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Patent number: 9168939Abstract: The invention discloses a baby carriage comprising a frame, a seat disposed on the frame, and a front wheel assembly and a rear wheel assembly arranged at the bottom of the frame. The frame comprises a push rod, a front wheel bracket with an upper portion being rotatably connected with the push rod and a lower end being provided with the front wheel assembly, a rear wheel bracket with a lower end being provided with the rear wheel assembly; and a seat rod with a front portion being connected with the front wheel bracket and a rear portion being rotatably connected with the rear wheel bracket. The seat is located above the seat rod. A sliding element is is slidably disposed on the push rod along the push rod, and the sliding element is rotatably connected with the rear wheel bracket.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Goodbaby Child Products Co., LtdInventors: Xiaocong Gu, Weian Qian
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Patent number: 9108660Abstract: A compact collapsible stroller includes a mobile base provided with front and rear wheels. A push handle is coupled to the mobile base.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.Inventors: Brian C Sundberg, Kurt Nygren, Walter S Bezaniuk, Joseph D Langley
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Patent number: 9050987Abstract: A buggy for transporting children has a frame and wheels that are rotably mounted relative to the frame to support the frame above a ground surface. A primary seat is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a first child. A secondary seat 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. The secondary seat may be positioned at least partly behind and at least partly below the primary seat.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2015Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: PHIL AND TEDS MOST EXCELLENT BUGGY COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Campbell Gower, Philip Brace
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Patent number: 9050989Abstract: A foldable passenger carrier, such as an infant stroller, comprising a carrier frame with a frame body and at least one longitudinal frame element comprising a folding hinge with a locking mechanism in the folding hinge. The carrier further comprises a push-handle which is connected to the upper part of the frame body and comprises a handle adjustment hinge with a locking mechanism. The push-handle is foldable towards the forward part of the frame body at the handle adjustment hinge and the longitudinal frame element is foldable in a direction towards the lower part of the frame body at the folding hinge.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.Inventors: Wesley Justin Fleming, Daniel W. Britton, Garner Elliot Meszaros, Roger Wayne McPherson
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Patent number: 9039032Abstract: A stroller has a first frame part and a second frame part capable of movement between at least two positions relative to the first frame part. A push-pull mechanism has a push-pull element that directly or indirectly connects the first and second frame parts. Moving the first frame part causes the push-pull mechanism to move the second frame part. The mechanism can be employed on the stroller frame to assist in folding and/or unfolding the stroller.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Derek Saville, Greg Cerny, Kyle A. Naydo
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Patent number: 9027953Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller body having a frame member and an armrest, a back part frame pivotably joined to the stroller body, and a support member connecting the armrest and the back part frame with each other. The support member has a flexibility so as to allow the back part frame to be pivoted with respect to the stroller body within a predetermined range. The support member makes it possible that the back part frame is pivoted with respect to the stroller body, in conjunction with the folding action of the stroller body.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Combi CorporationInventor: Kenji Funakura
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Publication number: 20150123381Abstract: A carriage having a frame, where the frame is foldable between a use position and a storage position. The frame includes an attachment point for a plurality of frame components and a pivot lock for retaining the frame in the use position. The pivot lock is operated by rotating a portion of the frame of the carriage to unlock the pivot lock, permitting the carriage to be folded to the storage position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Paramjit SINGH, Wesley Justin Fleming, Miao Kaihua
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Patent number: 9016715Abstract: A mobility device for people who need assisted mobility comprising side support structures for supporting the weight of an occupant in a semi seated position, a back rest structure, a shin rest structure and an arm rest structure. The mobility device of the present invention provides a rear access which is feasible by moving outwardly and upwardly the side support structures.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Rideup Mobility Inc.Inventor: Michael Moliner
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Publication number: 20150108738Abstract: A foldable stroller has a frame reconfigurable between an unfolded and a folded configuration. The frame has left and right sides, each having a fold joint, a handle push arm slidably coupled to the fold joint, a front leg substantially parallel to the push arm with an upper end connected to the fold joint, a rear leg pivotably extending down from the fold joint, and a drive link with a rear end pivotally coupled to the rear leg and a front end pivotally coupled to a lower end of the push arm. When moved to the folded configuration, the push arm slides downward relative to the fold joint and the rear leg and the drive link rear end move toward the front leg and push arm. In the folded configuration, the rear leg is substantially parallel with and close to the front leg and push arm. A slide collar can be fixed to the front leg and define an opening. The push arm can slide within the opening. A drive mechanism can be operably coupled to the frame to assist in moving the frame to the folded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Thomas J. Pollack, Louis Doucette, Thomas M. Perrin, William Forbes, Alan W. Ball, Kelly Hon
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Patent number: 8998241Abstract: A foldable structure for baby strollers is revealed. The foldable structure includes two joints at each side thereof. A push rod, a front support with a sliding member and a rear support are pivotally connected to each joint. The sliding member is linked to the push rod and the rear support by an upper link and a lower link respectively. A quadrilateral linkage is arranged between the two front supports while a seat is pivotally connected to and located above the quadrilateral linkage. The quadrilateral linkage is linked to front wheel sets and the sliding members. Thereby the quadrilateral linkage is driven to move through the upper and the lower links and the sliding members when the joint is released from a locked state and the push rod is pushed forward. The front wheel sets are also folded. Thus the baby stroller is folded into a compact size.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventor: Pao-Hsien Cheng
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Patent number: 8991854Abstract: A foldable frame for a stroller having front and rear legs with wheels disposed at the ends thereof and a handle support joined at a folding mechanism. The folding mechanism synchronizes motion of the front leg and handle to collapse them adjacent to the rear leg. The mechanism also actuates a swivel mechanism on a front wheel that swivels the front wheel to a predetermined position optimized to allow the stroller to be supported by the wheels when folded.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Artsana USA, Inc.Inventors: Jeff G. Greger, Matthew J. Ransil
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Patent number: 8991853Abstract: A retractable 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: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Lerado (Zhong Shan) Industrial Co., LtdInventors: Wei-Yeh Li, Bo-Wen Yang
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Publication number: 20150084313Abstract: A folding chassis (1) for a child's pushchair comprising a plurality of up members (10, 11, 13, 13) for supporting the wheels and a support for the child, in which at least two members (10, 11, 13, 13) of said plurality of members are articulated to one another in such a way that when the chassis is in a deployed configuration the angular separation between these two members is higher than it is when the chassis is in a folded configuration, and in which each one of said two members comprises several parts (1021, 1022, 1121, 1122, 121, 122, 131, 132) able to slide relative to one another in a longitudinal direction of said member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: NAPA VALLEYInventors: Jerome Tricault, Emmanuel Sordoillet
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Patent number: 8985616Abstract: The utility model provides a baby stroller capable of be folded with one hand, which comprises a comprise a joint seat, an upper joint, a lower joint, an annular pressing block, a lock device being used in the lower joint and the upper joint to avoid rotating among the lower joint, a folding device being used to control the lock device for locking or releasing the upper joint and the lower joint, wherein the folding device comprises a connecting seat, a lever, a wire and a lifting belt; the connecting seat is provided with first release components to control and lock the lever in case of movement. The present invention can fold the baby stroller by one hand, and the operation is very convenient, flexible, and effortless.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Inventor: Yong Xiang Chen
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Publication number: 20150069738Abstract: The present invention relates to an exercise stroller. The handles of the stroller are pivotally attached to the stroller frame and can be moved in an alternating forward and backward direction. Each of the stroller handles includes a tension device, such as, for example, elastic members, a hydraulic cylinder, various types of springs, etc., to provide resistance to the movement of the handles. In an embodiment, each handle includes a pair of torsion springs, wherein one of the torsion springs is left wound and the other of the pair of torsion springs is right wound. In this configuration, each pair of torsion springs is enclosed in a plastic housing, one of the torsion springs disposed on a left side and the other torsion spring disposed on a right side, wherein a fastener extends through central portions of the spring and secures the pair of the torsion springs to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Tiffany Knight, Mario Esquer
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Patent number: 8955869Abstract: The invention relates to a seat attachment for a stroller, single stroller and double strollers. Such a seat attachment may be used to reversibly convert a single stroller into a double stroller. More specifically, versions of the seat attachment relate to a seat attachment for a stroller capable of supporting a seat such as, but not limited to, a stroller seat, a baby seat, bassinet, a pram, a car seat, or a baby carrier, for example. The seat may be supported in front of a permanent seat of the stroller.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Baby Jogger, LLCInventor: Mark Zehfuss
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Patent number: 8955868Abstract: An infant stroller apparatus includes a rear leg frame including a first side segment, a handle having a second side segment, and a hinge structure assembled with the first and second side segments. The hinge structure includes a first and a second coupling part, and a latch. The first coupling part is pivotally connected with the first side segment. The second coupling part is affixed with the second side segment and is pivotally connected with the first coupling part. The latch is operable to lock the first coupling part with the second coupling part to block rotation of the second coupling part relative to the first coupling part about the second pivot axis. When the stroller apparatus is in a deployed state, a distal end of the second coupling part faces a rear surface of the first side segment, and the latch engages with the first coupling part at a location above the distal end.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Robert E. Haut, Andrew J. Taylor, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Dylan A. Mellinger
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Publication number: 20150042075Abstract: A foldable child support apparatus including a seat with a seat back pivotal relative to a seat base between at least one open condition for seating a child when the apparatus is unfolded and a closed condition when the apparatus is folded. A frame is provided including a handle member and front and rear leg members, which pivot about at least one frame pivot between an unfolded condition in which the handle member and the front leg members extend on generally opposite sides of the pivot and a folded condition in which the frame members are located on the same side of the pivot with the front leg members located between the handle member and rear leg members. The frame is arranged to transfer the seat between a forward facing unfolded position and a forward facing folded position and vice versa.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: Mamas & Papas (Holdings) Ltd.Inventors: Peter Smith, Nichola Hargreaves, Stephen Redfern
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Publication number: 20150042076Abstract: A stroller (201) is provided which includes a chassis (203, 205) having first (211) and second (213) opposing frame elements. The chassis is supported on a plurality of wheels (223, 224, 225, 226). A seat (231) is suspended from the chassis by way of a support element (241). The seat includes upper (233) and lower (235) portions and is adapted to accommodate a child such that the back of the child rests against the upper portion and such that the legs of the child rest against the lower portion. The support element has first and second ends which are rotatably attached to first (243) and second (245) pivots mounted, respectively, on the first and second frame elements. The first pivot rotates about a first axis, and the seat is disposed between the first axis and the plurality of wheels. A first motor (271) is provided which rotates the first pivot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventor: Jeff Mills
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Patent number: 8944457Abstract: A stroller is provided which includes a right frame and a left frame. Each frame has a front support rotatably connected to a rear support at a frame joint. The front support of each frame is a telescoping tube assembly. The stroller further includes a linkage comprising at least two substantially rigid members connected between the right frame and the left frame, the rigid members being connected to the front supports at a right slideable joint and a left slidable joint. The joints are received within the slot of the outer tube. A drive mechanism coupled to the right or left frame is also provided. The front support and the rear support of the right frame and the left frame are movable from an open position to a closed position by the drive mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Thorley Industries LLCInventors: Justine Rembisz, Robert D. Daley, Frederick Karl Hopke, Henry F. Thorne, John J. Walker, Elijah M. Wiegmann
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Publication number: 20150021882Abstract: A vehicle frame assembly (4) including a hinge device (16), the hinge device (16) having first and second hub devices (22) and a third hub device (22) interposed between the first and second hub devices (22), the first and second hub devices (22) releasably engage with the third hub device (24) for locking the vehicle frame assembly (4) in an erected condition, wherein the first and second hub devices (22) have inwardly-projecting lugs (26) about their periphery and the third hub device (24) includes at its periphery recesses (28), the recesses (28) and the inwardly-projecting lugs (26) arranged to loosely interdigitate in the erected condition, and wherein the inwardly-projecting lugs (26) comprise inwardly-projecting ramped portions and the third hub device (24) comprises, bounding the recesses (28), corresponding outwardly-projecting ramped surface portions (40).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: SCS (LONDON) LIMITEDInventor: David Leslie Offord
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Publication number: 20150008659Abstract: A stroller frame with a hidable release actuator includes a foldable frame, a locking mechanism, a release mechanism and a baby carrier. The locking mechanism is mounted on the foldable frame for locking the foldable frame in the erected configuration. The release mechanism has a release actuator operatively mounted on the foldable frame for unlocking the locking mechanism by rotation in either a forward direction or a rearward direction. The baby carrier has a deployed position to support a baby occupant thereon and can hide the release actuator thereunder. The baby carrier can be converted into a folded position to permit the access to the release actuator. By this arrangement, to prevent the caregiver from accessing the release actuator, so as to avoid accidentally folding of the foldable frame before the baby occupant being held up from the baby carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: CHEN-TAI CHANG, HO-SHENG CHEN, PING-CHING LIN, CHIA-MING SHEN
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Patent number: 8919808Abstract: A stroller for disabled children, having a foldable underframe and a seat receiving means fixed to the underframe for receiving a seat with a backrest. The seat is fastened in the seat receiving means facing toward or away from the direction of travel. The seat receiving means is pivotable in relation to a horizontal plane for adjusting the inclination of the seat and is lockable in its respective position in relation to the underframe. The pivoting of the seat receiving means is provided by a pivoting device, which includes a control element, a locking element, and an actuator, which is in operative connection with the control element and the locking element.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Otto Bock Mobility Solutions GmbHInventors: Christian Spielmann, Jürgen Sonderhüsken
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Patent number: 8919806Abstract: A foldable stroller has a frame assembly with a fold joint, a fold joint, a handle push arm, a front leg with an upper end connected to the fold joint, a rear leg extending down from and pivotally connected to the fold joint, and a drive link. The drive link has a rear end pivotally coupled to the rear leg below the fold joint and a front end pivotally coupled to a lower end of the push arm. The frame assembly is reconfigurable between an unfolded and a folded configuration. In the folded configuration, the fold joint moves upward along the handle push arm. The rear end of the drive link and the rear leg are moved toward and lie closely adjacent the front leg and handle push arm. The frame assembly may automatically move to the folded and/or unfolded configuration. The foldable stroller may also stand upright in the folded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Pollack, Louis Doucette, Thomas M. Perrin, William Forbes, Alan W. Ball, Kelly Hon
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Patent number: 8919809Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 19, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventor: Dao-Chang Li