Chair Or Stroller For Seated Occupant Patents (Class 280/650)
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Publication number: 20140361518Abstract: A folding chassis (1) for push-chairs, baby carriages and the like, comprising—a lower frame (2), which has at least one front post (2a) and at least one rear post (2b), which are connected in a lower region to respective wheel assemblies (3a, 3b); —at least one upper post (4), which supports grip means (4a) and can move with a combined rotary and translational motion with respect to the lower frame (2) during the transition of the chassis from an extended open condition to a collapsed closed condition; —at least one interconnection linkage (5), which is articulated rotatably to the upper post (4) and to the rear post (2b) about a first articulation axis (101) and a second articulation axis (102); —means (7) for kinematic interconnection between the upper post (4) and the lower frame (2); —the interconnection linkage (5) and the kinematic interconnection means (7) being adapted to determine the relative motion between the front post or posts, the rear post or posts and the upper post or posts (4) during the tType: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Ivan Tomasi, Roberto Gorza
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Patent number: 8906229Abstract: The invention concerns a device comprising: a base (2); a moveable or removable door (20), said device having a closed door position; and in the closed door position, a circuit (8) comprising a bag comprising two flexible films and conveying network connectors, and a press (9) comprising a first shell (16) disposed on said front face (5) of said base (2) and a second shell (17) disposed in said door (20); said bag being clamped between said first shell (16) and said second shell (17) in a state in which conduits of said network for conveying liquid are formed between said films.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: EMD Millipore CorporationInventors: Sebastien Cirou, Rene Reinbigler, Virginie Buisson, Jean-Louis Weissenbach
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Patent number: 8905428Abstract: A stroller fold joint has first and second joint parts. The first part has a hosel coupled to a hub body with a circumferential surface and a pivot axis. The second part has a connector coupled to two plates. The hub body is between the plates and the two joint parts pivot about the pivot axis between a folded and an unfolded orientation. A tunnel through the hub body is perpendicular to the pivot axis. A shuttle slides within the tunnel and has latch end and an actuator end. The latch end is adjacent the hub body's circumferential surface at one tunnel end and the actuator end extends into the hosel. The shuttle is not exposed and is covered when the fold joint is in the folded or unfolded orientations and when moving therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Brady Matthew Schroeder, Thomas M. Perrin
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Patent number: 8905427Abstract: A stroller device comprising at least one carriage, the carriage comprising a support unit for supporting at least one person, typically an infant, a wheels assembly coupled to the support unit, an engagement element for engaging the carriage to another such carriage and a pivoting element coupled to the support unit allowing rotating the support unit with respect to the carriage. The support unit may be rotatably reoriented so as to allow transporting the stroller device such that the support unit of the carriage and the other support unit of the other carriage can be aligned in a train state or alternatively in a side-by-side state.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Baby Jogger, LLCInventors: Geva Katz, Oron Lazarovich
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Publication number: 20140353946Abstract: A buggy for transporting children has a frame (3a, 3b, 5) and wheels (9) that are rotatably mounted relative to the frame to support the frame above a ground surface. A primary seat (8) is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a first child. A secondary seat (17) is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a second child. The buggy is convertible between an in use configuration for transporting children and a folded storage configuration, whether or not the secondary seat is attached. The secondary seat may be detachable. The secondary seat may be positioned at least partly behind and at least partly below the primary seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Campbell GOWER, Philip BRACE
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Publication number: 20140353945Abstract: A foldable wagon is provided having a collapsible frame that converts the wagon from a use configuration to a folded configuration for storage and transportation. The foldable wagon has a collapsible frame positonable in an open position and a collapsed position, a plurality of wheels coupled to the collapsible frame, a plurality of substantially rigid seats pivotally coupled to the collapsible frame, and a flexible housing about the collapsible frame to form a sidewall for the wagon. The substantially rigid seats each having a substantially rigid seat back and a substantially rigid seat bottom hingedly coupled to the seat back.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: Radio Flyer Inc.Inventors: Matthew E. Young, Randall A. Sandlin, Thomas K. Schlegel, Cameron Eckert
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Patent number: 8899613Abstract: A baby stroller for transporting a child is disclosed. This baby stroller has a folding mechanism to facilitate folding for easier stowing and transporting. The folding mechanism, a unique feature of the design is directed toward compactness, ease of use, reliability, and reduction in manufacturing costs.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Baby Jogger, LLCInventor: Chih-Ching Cheng
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Patent number: 8894091Abstract: A stroller includes: a first stroller component; a second stroller component comprising a child receiving portion; a drive mechanism operatively engaged with at least one of the first and second stroller components to move the at least one of the first and second stroller components from a first position to a second position; and an object sensor operably coupled to the child receiving portion. The object sensor provides a signal that prevents movement of the first and second stroller components from the first position to the second position if the object sensor detects the presence of an object in the child receiving portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Thorley Industries LLCInventors: Henry F. Thorne, Robert D. Daley, Mary J. Koes
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Publication number: 20140339793Abstract: The present invention reveals a Single-Handedly Foldable Stroller that includes a Hand Tube, a Front Leg Tube, a Front Helm, a Rear Leg Tube, a Rear Helm, and 2 Joint Components. Said Joint Components connect the Hand Tube, the Front Leg Tube and the Rear Leg Tube with each other. Each said Joint Components includes an Upper Joint, a Lower Joint, a Sleeve, a Sleeve Limiting Pedestal and a Folding Operation Component. The Upper Joint is connected with the Hand Tube, and the Lower Joint is connected with the Front Leg Tube. One end of the Sleeve is inserted in the Sleeve Limiting Pedestal, while the other end is sleeved in the Rear Leg Tube. Moving the Sleeve through the Folding Operation Component would gradually turn the Upper Joint and the Lower Joint counter-clockwise, accomplishing the folding/expanding of the Stroller.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Dongguang Master Kids Toy Co., LtdInventor: Jiahong Xu
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Publication number: 20140339794Abstract: A collapsible support frame particularly for an infant pushchair comprises in an erect configuration at least a centrally located elongate spine and a seating cavity within the support frame in which to receive a seat. The spine being coupled at or towards one end to a coupler and at or towards its other end to a handle assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventor: Samuel Blackburn Pearce
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Patent number: 8882134Abstract: Maneuverable strollers are disclosed herein. An example stroller disclosed herein includes a frame having a front wheel and rear wheel to support the frame. An intermediate wheel is positioned between the front wheel and the rear wheel. A carriage is coupled to the rear wheel, the intermediate wheel and the frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Peter Rolicki, Liviu Iftinca, Wes Thomas, Ted Bretschger
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Publication number: 20140327233Abstract: 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 pre-determined position optimized to allow the stroller to be supported by the wheels when folded.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: ARTSANA USAInventors: JEFF G. GREGER, MATTHEW J. RANSIL
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Patent number: 8876147Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventor: Dana E. Chicca
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Patent number: 8870214Abstract: A child stroller apparatus includes first and second leg frames, a handle and a latch element. The first leg frame includes a first side segment affixed with a first coupling element. The second leg frame includes a second side segment affixed with a second coupling element that is pivotally connected with the first coupling element about a first pivot axis. The handle includes a third side segment affixed with a third coupling element that is pivotally connected with the first coupling element about a second pivot axis. The latch element is operable to move between a locked position where the latch element locks the first, second and third coupling elements together to hold the handle and the first and second leg frames in a deployed state, and an unlocked position to allow relative rotations between the handle and the first and second leg frames to collapse the stroller apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Schantal M. Kane, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Robert E. Haut
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Publication number: 20140312599Abstract: A stroller assembly includes a cushion below the seat fabric connected between the pair of primary rear legs and the pair of lower front legs, the cushion having a pair of straps on an upper side when the stroller assembly is an open configuration. The pair of handle bars are pivotable about the pair of upper hinges to rest against the primary rear legs. The pair of lower front legs are pivotable about the pair of lower hinges to rest against the pair of primary front legs. The cushion is detachable about a pivot axis and configured to be rotated about the pivot axis to such the lower side of the cushion can be rested against lower front legs rested against the pair of primary front legs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Helen Millman-Wood
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Patent number: 8857846Abstract: An improved frame structure of a baby carriage is provided, including a handle, a connecting rod, a folding assembly, a support rod and a linkage rod assembly. The connecting rod has one end connected to the handle and the other one connected to the folding assembly. The folding assembly includes a first transmission rod and a second transmission rod. The first transmission rod has one end connected to the connecting rod and the other end connected to the support rod. The second transmission rod has one end connected to the first transmission rod and the other end connected to the linkage rod assembly. The improved frame structure is easy to use and portable.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Kingstar Business Group CorporationInventor: Chun-Tun Yeh
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Patent number: 8857848Abstract: A collapsible vehicle trailer comprises a detachable lightweight enclosure (1), consisting of flexible, collapsible walls (21) and floor (22). The enclosure has two or more support frame members (2) integral to the structure of the enclosure. The support frame members are integrated into the structure of the enclosure by virtue of horizontal loops (3) and vertical loops (4). The enclosure is detachably connected to the rigid frame of the vehicle trailer, by means of the integral support frame members and the front transverse frame member (5) and the rear transverse frame member (6). The enclosure becomes a self supporting, freestanding structure when detached from the trailer frame. The enclosure also acts as a storage bag for the constituent components of the collapsed trailer frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Inventors: Peter Martin Lomas, Claire Michelle Lomas
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Patent number: 8857830Abstract: The present invention relates to a stroller comprising a first passenger support and a second seat positioned behind the first passenger support, the second seat having an in use position and a stowed position, where the second seat can be moved between its in use and stowed positions and back again without need to reposition the first passenger support. An associated method for folding the stroller is also disclosed, the method for collapsing the stroller including the steps of moving the second seat from its in use position to its stowed position, and then folding the stroller. The method for erecting the stroller being the reverse of the method for collapsing this.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Lerado (Zhongshan) Industrial Co. Ltd.Inventors: Ho-Sheng Chen, Sheng-Po Hung, Lung-Sheng Chen
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Patent number: 8857829Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame, a front seat assembly, and a rear seat assembly. The stroller frame includes two side support assembly disposed oppositely. A front seat space and a rear seat space are formed between the two side support assemblies. The rear seat assembly is detachably and height-adjustably disposed between the two side support assemblies and located in the rear seat space, for performing a function of adjusting a sitting height of a child sitting on the rear seat assembly. The stroller can include an accommodating basket under the front seat assembly. When the rear seat assembly is moved relative to the stroller frame, an expansible side portion of the accommodating basket can spread upward to expand the accommodating space of the accommodating basket.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Chin-Ming Cheng, Shun-Min Chen, Yun-Ju Chen, I-Ting Yeh
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Publication number: 20140300086Abstract: An improved frame structure of a baby carriage is provided, including a handle, a connecting rod, a folding assembly, a support rod and a linkage rod assembly. The connecting rod has one end connected to the handle and the other one connected to the folding assembly. The folding assembly includes a first transmission rod and a second transmission rod. The first transmission rod has one end connected to the connecting rod and the other end connected to the support rod. The second transmission rod has one end connected to the first transmission rod and the other end connected to the linkage rod assembly. The improved frame structure is easy to use and portable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Kingstar Business Group CorporationInventor: Chun-Tun YEH
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Patent number: 8844964Abstract: A convertible tandem stroller with a double seat transfer mechanism includes a wheeled rack, a pair of extension arms and a pair of chairs. The stroller is featured with the wheeled rack having a swivel mount, the pair of extension arms being connected to the swivel mount, and the pair of chairs being swivelly mounted on the pair of extension arms. The extension arms are capable of swiveling relative to the wheeled rack and positioning on a longitudinally oriented position and a transversely oriented position so as to convert the stroller from a tandem style to a side-by-side double seat style, and vice versa.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Lerado (Zhong Shan) Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sen-Yung Chiang
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Patent number: 8840133Abstract: A stroller frame includes two handle rods, a chair disposed between the handle rods, two front leg rods, two rear leg rods, two connecting members, and two locking members. An upper end of each of the front leg rods is connected pivotally to the chair. A front end of each of the rear leg rods is connected pivotally to a lower end of a corresponding one of the front leg rods. Each of the connecting members is connected pivotally between one of the rear leg rods and a corresponding one of the handle rods. Each of the locking members is disposed at the rear end of a respective one of the rear leg rods, and the lower end of each of the handle rods is separably connected to a respective one of the locking members.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventor: Jian-Qun Li
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Patent number: 8840132Abstract: A buggy for transporting children has a frame (3a, 3b, 5) and wheels (9) that are rotatably mounted relative to the frame to support the frame above a ground surface. A primary seat (8) is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a first child. A secondary seat (17) is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a second child. The buggy is convertible between an in use configuration for transporting children and a folded storage configuration, whether or not the secondary seat is attached. The secondary seat may be detachable. The secondary seat may be positioned at least partly behind and at least partly below the primary seat.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Phil and Teds Most Excellent Buggy Company LimitedInventors: Campbell Gower, Philip Brace
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Patent number: 8827283Abstract: A mounting system includes at least one mounting fixture affixed on a stroller frame, and a connector affixed on a child support accessory. The connector can be inserted into the mounting fixture for locking the child support accessory in position on the stroller frame. The connector can lock with the mounting fixture in either of a rearward or forward facing configuration of the child support accessory. The construction of the stroller frame is such that it can be conveniently collapsed with the child support accessory installed thereon. Examples of the child support accessory can include a stroller seat module, a support adapter for carrycot or bassinet, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Nuna International B.V.Inventors: Maurits Homan, Thomas van der Schoor, Erik Baas, Jonathan K Mountz
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Publication number: 20140232089Abstract: A buggy for transporting children has a frame (3a, 3b, 5) and wheels (9) that are rotatably mounted relative to the frame to support the frame above a ground surface. A primary seat (8) is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a first child. A secondary seat (17) is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a second child. The buggy is convertible between an in use configuration for transporting children and a folded storage configuration, whether or not the secondary seat is attached. The secondary seat may be detachable. The secondary seat may be positioned at least partly behind and at least partly below the primary seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: PHIL AND TEDS MOST EXCELLENT BUGGY COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Campbell GOWER, Philip BRACE
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Patent number: 8807588Abstract: Sit or stand strollers and methods of using and making the same are described herein. An example stroller includes a frame, a first set of mounts, a second set of mounts and a removable accessory. The removable accessory comprises a seat to be mounted to at least one of the first or second sets of mounts, a platform positioned beneath the seat, the platform to provide a standing surface for a stroller occupant, and a handle cantilevered above the platform and in front of the seat to provide a grip for the occupant when standing on the standing surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Wes Thomas, Toriono Granger, James Morrow
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Patent number: 8807587Abstract: A stroller includes: a frame part; a handle connected to the frame part so as to be swingable; caster mechanisms turnably holding wheels; and a switching mechanism including a switching member which is configured to be held on predetermined positions in accordance with the position of the handle. The caster mechanisms are provided with locking members configured to regulate turning of the wheels. In addition, there are provided transmission mechanism configured to operate the locking members in conjunction with a movement of the switching member.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Combi CorporationInventor: Kenji Funakura
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Publication number: 20140217706Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventor: Dana E. Chicca
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Patent number: 8789843Abstract: A collapsible support frame particularly for an infant pushchair comprises in an erect configuration at least a centrally located elongate spine and a seating cavity within the support frame in which to receive a seat. The spine being coupled at or towards one end to a coupler and at or towards its other end to a handle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2009Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventor: Samuel Blackburn Pearce
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Patent number: 8783709Abstract: The apparatus of the present disclosure is an improvement on known wheelchairs and other known devices for transporting elderly, infirm, injured, handicapped, disabled, or otherwise mobility-impaired individuals. The present disclosure provides a seat that is adjustable in height, tilt angle, and orientation, relative to the supporting surface and frame of the apparatus. In some embodiments, the height adjustment is provided via a hydraulic lift cart.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Inventors: Karl H. Westermann, Mary Kay Schitton
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Patent number: 8783708Abstract: A collapsible stroller includes a collapsible seat-support frame and a frame lock coupled to the seat-support frame. The frame lock is operable by a caregiver to retain the seat-support frame in an erect configuration or release the seat-support frame so that it is free to move to a collapsed storage configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Gerjan Storm, Petrus Henricus Maria Stokman, John Gert Til van Dijk
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Patent number: 8777252Abstract: A basket device is used for a foldable stroller including front and rear support units. The rear support unit includes two rear support frames. The basket device includes two pivot members secured respectively to the rear support frames, two clamping members disposed respectively and rotatably on the pivot members, a curved frame, and a basket body made of a soft material. Each of the clamping members defines a passage. The curved frame has two opposite end portions extending respectively through the passages in the clamping members. The basket body has a front end fastened to the front support unit, and a rear end portion sleeved fixedly on the curved frame, such that the curved frame is generally horizontal.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventor: Andrew J. Winterhalter
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Patent number: 8757655Abstract: A wheelchair includes a chassis, a positioning module, a seat frame, and a seat. The positioning module is mounted to an upper portion of the chassis. The seat frame includes a support member secured to and spanning a seating area of the positioning module and a front frame member secured to a front end of the support member and overhanging a front edge of the seating area of the positioning module, such that the seat frame at least partially straddles the positioning module. The front frame member is connected with and at least partially supports at least one of a side frame member, foot rest, leg rest and arm rest assembled with and supported by the front frame member. The seat is secured to an upper surface of the support member.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Motion Concepts CanadaInventor: David Ciolfe
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Publication number: 20140167393Abstract: A foldable stroller frame has three sections (a lower-front section, a lower-rear section, and an upper-rear section) joined to and foldable around a common hub structure. The hub structure includes two hubs located on the left and right sides of the stroller frame. The lower-rear section is attached to a pair of brackets of the hub and the other two sections are attached to two guide plates of the hub, to allow the three sections to rotate with respect to each other when the stroller is folded and unfolded. The hub also includes a releasable locking structure for locking the stroller frame in the unfolded state. A release trigger, including a release lever located on a horizontal section extending between the two rear wheels of the stroller, and a wire coupling the release lever and the locking structure, for releasing the locking structure to allow the frame to fold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Baby Trend Inc.Inventors: Denny Tsai, Jung Tsai CHEN, Derek Conrad
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Publication number: 20140159347Abstract: A buggy for transporting children has a frame (3a, 3b, 5) and wheels (9) that are rotatably mounted relative to the frame to support the frame above a ground surface. A primary seat (8) is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a first child. A secondary seat (17) is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a second child. The buggy is convertible between an in use configuration for transporting children and a folded storage configuration, whether or not the secondary seat is attached. The secondary seat may be detachable. The secondary seat may be positioned at least partly behind and at least partly below the primary seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: PHIL AND TEDS MOST EXCELLENT BUGGY COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Campbell GOWER, Philip BRACE
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Publication number: 20140159346Abstract: A stroller for carrying a child or child restraint system, that may comprise an additional storage area or child support system when expanded. The frames include a mechanism whereby the base of the frame is expanded rearward to create a storage space roughly behind the baby seat, and optionally where a top to the storage area folds up from the rear of the frame to complete the storage area. The stroller may include detachable wheels. The stroller may also include handles or push bars that may optionally include mechanisms to assist in expanding or contracting the storage area. The stroller may also be constructed so as to be collapsible for storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba, Hao Tian
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Patent number: 8746731Abstract: 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: December 4, 2009Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Baby Jogger, LLCInventor: Mark Zehfuss
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Publication number: 20140145417Abstract: A foldable stroller includes a stroller frame having two side frame portions, each of which includes a push rod, a leg rod, a pivot joint, and an armrest assembly including an armrest and an armrest folding device. The pivot joint has an upper joint member connected to the push rod, and a lower joint member connected to the leg rod. The armrest folding device includes: a connecting unit connected fixedly to the armrest, connected pivotally to the lower joint member, and having a guide slot formed therethrough; and a guide pin connected to the the upper joint member and extending through the guide slot. When the push rod is rotated relative to the leg rod, the guide pin moves between too opposite ends of the guide slot to thereby rotate the connecting unit relative to the lower leg rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITEDInventor: FANG-MING LI
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Patent number: 8733785Abstract: A stroller includes a seating portion; a hub coupled to the seating portion; and at least one wheel coupled to the hub. A first portion of the seating portion is configured to telescopingly extend from a second portion of the seating portion, such that the first portion is extended from the second portion when the seating portion is in a first, open position, and the first portion is configured to slide within the second portion when the seating portion is in a second, closed position such that the seating portion becomes shorter in both length and width when in the second, closed position. A top portion of the seating portion is narrower than a central portion of the seating portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Thorley Industries LLCInventors: Henry F. Thorne, Mary J. Koes, Robert D. Daley
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Patent number: 8727370Abstract: A stroller with a leg rest that can be rotated to different positions, including an upward position in which the leg rest is adapted to be partially inserted into a notch of an infant car seat for secure placement of the car seat on the stroller. In one embodiment, the stroller frame is collapsible for storage, where a left side structure and a right side structure can be collapsed toward each other. The leg rest is formed of two individual members each attached to one of the left and right side structures. A gap exists between the two members when the stroller frame is in the uncollapsed state, allowing the two members to move toward each other when the stroller frame is collapsed, so that the leg rest does not need to be detached when collapsing the stroller frame. In another embodiment, the leg rest is a one-piece structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Baby Trend Inc.Inventor: Denny Tsai
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Patent number: 8720936Abstract: A twin baby carriage comprises a front bracket, a pair of rear brackets, and a linkage bar set. The front bracket includes a connection hub at a middle section. The front bracket includes a front stretcher extended between two sides thereof. The rear brackets include a rear stretcher extended between two outmost sides thereof. The linkage bar set includes an elongate bar, an upper slide sleeve and a lock control assembly. The elongate bar bridges the connection hub and front stretcher. The upper slide sleeve is coupled on the elongate bar. The lock control assembly is held in the upper slide sleeve and includes a control knob and a pin. The control knob is depressible to drive the pin to insert into a positioning hole on the elongate bar such that the upper slide sleeve and elongate bar are locked to form a fixing state.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2013Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventor: Chin-I Lai
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Patent number: 8714581Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Ward A. Fritz, Dana E. Chicca, Walter S. Bezaniuk
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Publication number: 20140117647Abstract: A baby carriage is disclosed in the invention, the baby carriage comprises a folding frame, a seat disposed on the frame, a locking mechanism for locking the frame when it is unfolded, front and rear wheel assemblies disposed at the bottom of the frame. The frame comprises: front brackets; seat rods with front portions being connected to the front brackets; push rods with lower portions being rotatably connected to the upper portions of the front brackets or the front portions of the seat rods; rear brackets with lower portions being rotatably to seat rods; and sliding elements for connecting the upper portions of push rods with the upper portions of the rear brackets. The sliding elements are slidably disposed on one of the push rods and rear brackets, and rotatably connected to the other one. The seat is set on the seat rods.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Goodbaby Child Products Co., Ltd.Inventor: Junma Wang
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Patent number: 8708364Abstract: A buggy for transporting children has a frame (3a, 3b, 5) and wheels (9) that are rotatably mounted relative to the frame to support the frame above a ground surface. A primary seat (8) is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a first child. A secondary seat (17) is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a second child. The buggy is convertible between an in use configuration for transporting children and a folded storage configuration, whether or not the secondary seat is attached. The secondary seat may be detachable. The secondary seat may be positioned at least partly behind and at least partly below the primary seat.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Phil and Teds Most Excellent Buggy Company LimitedInventors: Campbell Gower, Philip Brace
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Patent number: 8702118Abstract: A buggy for transporting children has a frame (3a, 3b, 5) and wheels (9) that are rotatably mounted relative to the frame to support the frame above a ground surface. A primary seat (8) is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a first child. A secondary seat (17) is operatively supported by the frame for supporting a second child. The buggy is convertible between an in use configuration for transporting children and a folded storage configuration, whether or not the secondary seat is attached. The secondary seat may be detachable. The secondary seat may be positioned at least partly behind and at least partly below the primary seat.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Phil and Teds Most Excellent Buggy Company LimitedInventors: Campbell Gower, Philip Brace
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Patent number: 8696016Abstract: A stroller apparatus can collapse in a compact and convenient manner. In some embodiments, the stroller apparatus can be provided with a mounting fixture capable of detachably fastening a child support accessory thereon. The mounting fixture affixed on the stroller frame can lock with a connector affixed on the child support accessory. The connector can be inserted into the mounting fixture for locking the child support accessory in position on the stroller frame. The connector can lock with the mounting fixture in either of a rearward and forward facing configuration of the child support accessory. In other embodiments, the stroller apparatus can include a child support that has a connector portion through which it is assembled with the stroller frame. The construction of the stroller frame is such that it can be conveniently collapsed in a compact form.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Nuna International, B.V.Inventors: Maurits Homan, Thomas van de Schoor, Erik Baas, Jonathan K. Mountz
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Publication number: 20140097597Abstract: A transport chair enables one person to provide mobility to two passengers simultaneously. The transport chair can include two seats, allowing a care giver to provide a fast, safe and less stressful solution for providing mobility to multiple passengers. The transport chair can collapse similar to a conventional wheelchair to provide for ease of storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventors: Lisa Webb Coleraine, Kathryn Webb Braswell, Joyce Webb Rucker
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Publication number: 20140097598Abstract: A collapsible stroller includes a mobile base and a juvenile seat coupled to the mobile base. The mobile base includes a foldable frame and wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. Sundberg, Joseph D. Langley, Ward A. Fritz
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Publication number: 20140091560Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: LERADO (ZHONG SHAN) INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventors: WEI-YEH LI, BO-WEN YANG
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Patent number: 8684396Abstract: A foldable adjustable dynamic wheelchair including a seat assembly and a push handle assembly configured to serve as a chair back frame both of which are pivotally connected to a mobility base having a pair of spaced apart front rear wheels and a front wheel. A pair of selector plates each having a pair of valleys at a bottom edge thereof are each mounted to either side of the mobility base. A foot operable actuator member is connected to an over-center assembly for moving a latch bar into a valley on one side of center and for moving the latch bar outside a valley on the other side of center. With the latch bar located in one valley the wheelchair is configured in an upright configuration and when the latch bar is located in the other valley, the wheelchair is configured in an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Inventor: Wayne H. Hanson