Chair Or Stroller For Seated Occupant Patents (Class 280/650)
  • Patent number: 7731220
    Abstract: A frame assembly for a double-seat baby stroller is provided. The frame assembly comprises: a first frame including a first main post, plural first bars, plural second bars, plural third bar, a central post and a first folding device pivotally connected to one another; and a second frame including a second main post, plural fourth bars, plural fifth bars, plural sixth bar, the central post and a second folding device pivotally connected to one another. The frame assembly is characterized by further comprising a linking mechanism connecting one of the bars of the first frame and one of the bars of the second frame, wherein when the second main post of the second frame and the central post become close to each other, the one of the bars of the first frame is driven to move via the linking mechanism by the one of the bars of the second frame, so that the first main post of the first frame and the central post become close to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Wonderland NurseryGoods Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shun-Min Chen, Ru Yi Li, Fu Xian Yu
  • 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: 7717457
    Abstract: A spring-assisted fold mechanism for a child's stroller is operable to collapse the stroller frame into a storage configuration upon actuation of a release mechanism controlling the stroller fold latch mechanism. The stroller includes a spring device interconnecting two of the pivotally connected frame components to urge the pivotal movement thereof into a collapsed, folded configuration. An anti-fold latch mechanism is associated with the stroller seat to move from an inoperative position into a locking position whenever a child is placed into the stroller seat to prevent the fold mechanism from collapsing the frame of the stroller until the child is removed from the seat. The spring device can be configured as a gas spring, a torsion spring, a compression spring or an elastomeric member that can be stretched to exert a biasing force on the stroller frame to urge movement into the collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Adam D. Bearup, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Zhong Zhi-Ren, Cui Zong-Wang
  • Publication number: 20100102535
    Abstract: An infant carrier device comprises a foldable support frame, an adjustable backrest assembly, a backrest positioning mechanism including a fixed positioning member and a movable latching member connected with the backrest assembly, and a disengaging mechanism connected with the support frame and movable relative to the positioning member. The latching member is movable between a first position where the latching member is engaged with the positioning member for locking the backrest assembly in position, and a second position where the latching member is disengaged from the positioning member. Moreover, the disengaging mechanism is operable to interact with the latching member for causing the latching member to move from the first position to the second position when the support frame is folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS HONG KONG COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: Zhi-ren ZHONG
  • Patent number: 7699131
    Abstract: An electric wheelchair comprises: a chair assembly and a wheel assembly. The wheel assembly is mounted at the bottom of the chair assembly. The chair assembly includes a seat, a first frame, a second frame, and a third frame, which are pivotally connected to form a four-bar linkage mechanism, so that the seat and the respective frames of the electric wheelchair will be folded synchronously in the same direction when the electric wheelchair is being folded, and the folding direction of the chair assembly is vertical to the axis of the drive wheels of the wheel assembly, thus allowing the disabled user to fold the chair assembly and to disassemble the wheel assembly quickly and effortlessly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Pihsiang Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Donald P. H. Wu
  • Patent number: 7694995
    Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame movable between an in-use configuration and a folded configuration and a seat assembly mounted to the stroller frame. The stroller frame includes right and left front legs, right and left fold links, and right and left seat support frame members extending between the respective right and left front legs and the respective right and left fold links. The seat assembly includes a seat and a seat support mounted to the right and left seat support frame members such that, as the stroller frame moves from the in-use configuration to the folded configuration, the seat support translates relative to the right and left seat support frame members. The stroller frame also can include right and left push arms and right and left rear legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dotsey, Gregg R. Espenshade, Daniel N. Newhard
  • Patent number: 7690675
    Abstract: A body receptacle for a wheeled frame allows for the transport of babies in a bicycle trailer. The body receptacle has a flexible mat that is brought into the intended transport form with the help of tensioning devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: 634182 Alberta Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
  • Patent number: 7686322
    Abstract: A foldable stroller which includes a frame having a front leg and right and left rear legs, right and left support rails movably coupled to a respective one of the right and left rear legs, an operator handle extending between the support rails. A locking assembly is secured to at least one of the support rails and biased toward a locking position that fixes the engagement between the support rails and the rear legs. The stroller includes a one hand folding mechanism that can be movably secured to an operator tray. The foldable stroller also includes a reclinable back having a plurality of recline positions that retains the last adjustment position when the stroller is moved between a folded and unfolded condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Chicco USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Longenecker, Bruce L. Williams
  • Patent number: 7686323
    Abstract: A baby stroller includes a frame and a portable cradle is removably connected to the frame. The portable cradle includes two pivotal devices which are removably connected to two support devices on the frame. The pivotable device each includes a first part and a second part which is removably connected to a third part of the support device. A sleeve is movably mounted to the first part and connected to a pin which is inserted into a notch in the second part and one of positioning holes in a third part of the support device such that the portable cradle can be easily adjusted the inclination. The second part is removably connected to the third part of the support device. A front wheel assembly is connected to a front end of the frame of the stroller and the front wheel part is removably connected to the base of the front wheel assembly so that the front wheel part can be easily replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Inventor: Ting-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 7686324
    Abstract: A seat plate folding mechanism provided in a wheelchair or in a transfer device used to transfer of a person between a wheelchair and a bed etc. The mechanism enables easier transfer of a person with crippled limb between a wheelchair and bed, toilet seat, etc. The seat plates are folded, with the surfaces vertically set, to the sides of the occupant, to more rear-upward than an extended position. More particularly, the seat plate folding mechanism has stays whose base end sides are pivotally supported at side frames of a frame and has seat plates, one side of each of which is supported and connected at the head of a stay so as to be pivotable about a front-back shaft. The seat plates are folded by compound motion of swing of the stays and swing of the seat plates, the swing of the stay occurring at the section where the stay is pivotally supported at a side frame, the swing of a seat plate occurring at the section where the seat plate is supported and connected at the stay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Inventor: Takao Nishi
  • Patent number: 7677590
    Abstract: A stroller is provided including a stroller frame supported for movement on at least one wheel. The stroller frame supports at least one child seat, and includes a handle that is grasped by the operator to drive the stroller. The handle includes a main handle portion and an auxiliary handle portion that is telescopically connected to the main handle portion. The auxiliary handle portion is thus movable between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the main handle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dotsey, Patrick Nolan
  • Patent number: 7673888
    Abstract: A supportive device for use as a wheelchair and a walker. A pair of handgrips are pivotally attached to a frame so as to have a rearwardly-facing position and a forwardly-facing position. A seat is pivotally attached to the frame so as to have a horizontal position and a vertical position. When using the supportive device as the wheelchair, a pair of front legs of the frame terminate in wheels, the seat is in the horizontal position thereof, and the pair of handgrips are in the rearwardly-facing position thereof. When the supportive device is used as the walker, the pair of front legs terminate in either wheels or caps, the seat is in the vertical position thereof, and the pair of handgrips are in the forwardly-facing position thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventors: Givi Lauren, Irma Lauren
  • 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: 20100045002
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: Dynamic Brands, LLC
    Inventor: CHIH-CHING CHENG
  • Patent number: 7658399
    Abstract: A stroller includes at least one adapter, by which a first child seat is configured to be detachably connected to the stroller. The stroller further includes at least one connecting piece, by which a second child seat is configured to be detachably connected to the stroller. The at least one adapter is movable from at least a first position, in which the first child seat is configured to be detachably connected to the adapter, to at least a second position connected to the stroller, in which the second child seat is configured to be detachably connected to the connecting piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventor: John Gert Til Van Dijk
  • 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: 7631887
    Abstract: A stroller has front legs and rear legs. Right and left connecting bars connect the front legs and the rear legs, and form a seat support. L-shaped basket-holding rods are connected to rear ends of the connecting bars. Bent rear ends of the right and the left basket-holding rods are disposed opposite to each other and are spaced apart from each other. A rear part of an upper edge of a carrier basket is connected to the basket-holding rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Combi Corporation
    Inventors: Toshiro Yoshie, Yutaka Ukitsu, Tokihiko Ikuno, Toru Miyachi
  • Publication number: 20090302578
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for adding an interface to a stroller is described. The apparatus may include a frame supporting a mounting interface for engaging an interface of the stroller, and first and second interfaces, each operable for receiving a removable seating surface. Such an apparatus may be mounted on the interface of a stroller designed to have a single interface for a seat, thereby providing two interfaces for seats. In another example, an apparatus for adding an interface may include an interface for receiving a removable seating surface and a frame operable for attaching to a stroller and supporting the interface. The apparatus may further include an attachment mechanism for attaching to the frame of the stroller and wheels. Such an apparatus may attach to a stroller designed to have a single interface for a seat, thereby introducing at least one more interface for a second seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Orbit Baby, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan T. WHITE, Joseph S. Hei, Colter P. Leys
  • Patent number: 7628410
    Abstract: A method of loading a cart into an enclosure, according to various embodiments of the invention, comprises the steps of: (A) providing a cart having a first end and a second end, the cart comprising at least one swiveled wheel adjacent the first end, and at least two non-swiveled wheels adjacent the second end, the swiveled and non-swiveled wheels being adapted to facilitate the rolling movement of the cart over a surface; (B) positioning the at least two non-swiveled wheels on a wheeled platform so that the non-swiveled wheels are supported by the wheeled platform; and (C) while the non-swiveled wheels are supported by the wheeled platform, and while the at least one swiveled wheel is disposed on a support surface adjacent an interior portion of the enclosure, using the wheeled platform and the at least one swiveled wheel to roll the cart into the interior portion of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Innovative Product Achievements, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Fitzgerald, Kyle Joiner, Ward P. Broom
  • Patent number: 7614641
    Abstract: A foldable stroller has a frame assembly reconfigurable between an in-use configuration and a folded configuration. The frame assembly has a left and a right frame side and each frame side includes an elongate bottom part having a front end and a back end. Each bottom part is oriented extending generally from a front to a back of the frame assembly. A fold latch is on the frame assembly and has two latch parts pivotally coupled to one another. A push arm has a lower end connected to one of the latch parts and extends upward and rearward to a handle. A front leg has a lower end pivotally coupled to a front end of the bottom part and extends upward and rearward to an upper end connected to the other of the latch parts. A support strut has an upper end pivotally coupled to the fold latch at a pivot axis and has a lower end pivotally coupled to the bottom part forward of the back end at a pivot connection. The pivot connection of the support strut in one example is positioned further forward than the pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis M. Hartenstine, Daniel N. Newhard, Matthew J. Ransil
  • Patent number: 7607725
    Abstract: A collapsible support structure for use with a wheeled or non-wheeled chair includes a plurality of pivotally connected rigid poles which are parallel to one another in a collapsed position. Stretchable tension straps are strung on the poles to provide tension therebetween when in an erected position. A first collapsible assembly includes a front hub and four struts pivotally connected thereto. A second collapsible assembly includes a rear hub and four struts pivotally connected thereto. The hubs are slidably mounted on a spar. Four legs are pivotally connected to the spar and respectively to one of the struts. A collapsible seat is connected to first and second seat poles each having first and second telescoping segments, each pivotally connected respectively to one of the struts. Two arm poles are respectively pivotally connected to the first segments and to two back poles, which are respectively pivotally connected to each second segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Promen-Aid Innovations Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert G. Dickie, Steve A. Copeland
  • Patent number: 7600775
    Abstract: A stroller connectable with a car seat and includes a stroller frame, a seat portion on the stroller frame and formed with a generally horizontal seat plate, and a footrest disposed pivotally on the seat plate and having a coupling portion. The footrest is pivotable relative to the seat plate between first and second positions. When the footrest is in the first position it stands on the seat plate such that the retaining member engages the coupling portion to thereby retain the car seat on the stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shun-Min Chen, Jian-Qun Li, Haibo Zeng
  • Publication number: 20090236826
    Abstract: The technology described herein provides a portable, collapsible, and multifunctional pediatric transporter. The pediatric transporter provides walker, stander, sitting chair, stroller, and wheelchair functionality. The pediatric transporter includes frame members joined each to the other forming a frame, non-swiveled, and swiveled wheels, handlebars disposed upon the frame, a handgrip disposed upon each handlebar, a removable, storable seat, a support bar configured to support the seat when the seat is in use and being a handle bar for a standing child when the seat is not is use, a removable, storable standing platform, hinges disposed upon the frame to provide foldability, collapsibility, and portability of the pediatric transporter, and a lever configured to be depressed single-handedly to collapse the pediatric transporter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Dina Queen
  • Patent number: 7588263
    Abstract: A carrier basket has a bracket body, a pair of front basket-holding rods, a pair of positioning elements, and a rear basket-holding rod. The pair of front basket-holding rods is connected to both sides of the stroller frame, respectively. Each of the pair of positioning elements has a connecting portion for connecting with rear end of the front basket-holding rods, a pivotal portion for connecting with the rear basket-holding rod, and a pair of snap edges for holding the rear basket-holding rod in a first position. When the rear basket-holding rod is rotated in a direction against the snap edges, the snap edges can be pressed to open wider, thereby releasing the rear basket-holding rod from the first position and opening the rear end of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Link Treasure Limited
    Inventor: Cheng-Fan Yang
  • Patent number: 7588256
    Abstract: A coupler is used with umbrella strollers having tubular frames and four wheel assemblies. The coupler connects two unfolded strollers in a side-by-side position with a sufficient distance between them to prevent any contact between the wheel assemblies of the strollers. The coupler contains a receptacle having a set of three resilient C-shaped clips extending outwardly from each side wall for connecting the coupler to the strollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventor: Michael T. Turk
  • Patent number: 7571926
    Abstract: A foldable toy stroller includes two main rods and two extension rods whose upper ends are mounted to lower ends of the main rods. Lower ends of the extension rods are rotatably mounted to two ends of a front-wheel base. A sliding seat is slidably mounted on a central rod having an end connected to the front-wheel base. Two rear wheel support rods are provided and each include a first end pivotably connected to the front wheel base and a second end to which a rear wheel is mounted. Pivotably connected to the sliding seat are two struts whose upper ends are pivotably connected to upper ends of the main rods. Two connecting rods are pivotably connected between the rear wheel support rods and the sliding seat. Each rear wheel support rod and each connecting rod are pivotable toward or away from the central rod for folding or unfolding operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Inventor: Ming-Tai Huang
  • Patent number: 7562896
    Abstract: A body frame (10) for a wheelchair includes a main frame (11), a back frame (12) and a seat frame (13). The body frame (10) includes hinge structures (31), (38), (53) and (56) for causing the user of a wheelchair to lie down, and cross braces (15) and (16) for implementing the fold of the wheelchair. The hinge structures (31), (38), (53) and (56) are provided so that the main frame (11) and the seat frame (13) are divided in a longitudinal direction. The center of each of the hinge structures (31), (38), (53) and (56) is present on an identical virtual axis in a transverse direction. The cross braces (15) and (16) are disposed before each of the hinge structures (31), (38), (53) and (56).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Kawamura-Cycle Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tamio Murayama
  • Patent number: 7562895
    Abstract: A foldable chassis for baby carriages is provided which includes a base frame formed by two frontally converging side members disposed at their front portions linked in a pin-jointed connection to a front support, and two inclined arms disposed at their lower ends respectively linked in a pin-jointed connection to the front portion of the side members Each of the two branches of the handlebar slidably fits onto the arms. The front portion of the branches of the handlebar is respectively connected with the rear portion of the base side members by two crossed links. The branches of the handlebar are telescopically fitted to the two inclined arms and the handlebar branches is pin-jointedly linked to the rear region of the side members by a respective strut. The struts are connected with each other with components that are fit to lock the unfolded position of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Jane, S.A.
    Inventor: Manuel Jane Santamaria
  • Publication number: 20090152836
    Abstract: A stroller is provided having a stroller frame supported by front and rear wheels. The frame includes a latch assembly that is movable between a locked and an unlocked position. When in the locked position, the latch assembly prevents the frame from being folded. When in the unlocked position, the latch assembly allows the frame to be folded. The frame is connected to an ergonomically friendly handlebar having discrete outer ends. The handlebar includes a latch release handle that is operably connected to the latch assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Robert T. Pike, Michael A. Dotsey, Roy L. Dean, Andrew Serbinski
  • Patent number: 7543841
    Abstract: A cup holder assembly for a stroller has a slider that is carried on and slidable along a part of the stroller frame between a stowed position and a deployed position. A cup receiving ring is carried on the slider and is movable between a stowed orientation and a deployed orientation. A support arm is carried on the slider and is movable between a stowed orientation and a deployed orientation. Part of the support arm extends beneath the cup receiving ring in the respective deployed orientations. When the cup receiving ring and the support arm are in the respective stowed orientations and the slider is in the stowed position the cup holder assembly is housed within a space in the stroller frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dotsey, Patrick Nolan
  • 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: 20090127828
    Abstract: An actuating system for a foldable stroller including a foldable stroller frame having left and right front legs and left and right rear legs and a wheel mounted to each leg. The frame includes an operator handle having left and right support rails extending therefrom and connected to the left and right rear legs. At least one locking member is movably connected to at least one the support rails and biased toward a locking position to secure the connection between the left and right support rails and the left and right rear legs. A support member having an actuator connected thereto is connected between the left and right support rails. The actuator is coupled to the at least one locking member. An operator tray is removably connected to the support member and includes at least one recess formed therein for receiving at least a portion of the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: Chicco USA, INC.
    Inventors: Michael L. Longenecker, Bruce L. Williams
  • Patent number: 7526821
    Abstract: A fastener system is implemented to assemble a fabric element with a frame structure of a nursery device for supporting a baby occupant. The fastener system includes a first connecting structure joined with the fabric element and configured to complementarily mate with a second connecting structure having a protrusion extending along a support beam of the frame structure. The first connecting structure includes a flat affixing portion joined with an edge of the fabric element, and an engaging catch linked with the affixing portion through a joint portion. The second connecting structure complementarily mates within the engaging catch of the first connecting structure to fasten the fabric element with the support beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Shun-Min Chen, Zheng-Wen Guo, Ze-hua Yi
  • Patent number: 7527283
    Abstract: A collapsible stroller for children and the like includes front and rear struts interconnected by at least one transverse strut and a pair of longitudinal struts. Ground-engaging wheels are mounted at the lower ends of the front and rear struts. A push handle adapted for grasping includes lateral extensions having lower ends pivotally connected with a pair of slides, which are in turn slidingly connected with the upper portions of the rear struts to permit the push handle to be shifted between unfolded and folded configurations. A pair of support levers have opposite ends pivotally connected with the lower portions of the handle extensions and the upper portions of the front struts to permit shifting the stroller between the folded and unfolded configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventor: Gregor Horacek
  • Patent number: 7523954
    Abstract: A stroller has a frame structure with opposed and spaced apart frame sides. Each frame side has a front leg that terminates at a lower end. A seat is supported by the frame structure between the frame sides and has a seat bottom. A front wheel assembly is connected to the lower end of each of the front legs and each front wheel assembly has a housing. An elongate foot rest extends between the frame sides of the frame structure. The foot rest is positioned at an elevation that is higher than the lower ends of the front legs and lower than the seat bottom. The foot rest is not connected to the front legs at the elevation of the foot rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dotsey, Todd D. Sorzano, Roy L. Dean
  • Patent number: 7520518
    Abstract: A wheelchair frame member that includes a first metallic tube member, a second metallic tube member, and a tubular composite member. First and second end portions of the composite member extend into the first and second metallic tube members. The first and second end portions of the composite members are secured to inner surfaces of the first and second metallic tube members. The end portions of the tubular composite members may be connected to the inner surfaces of the metallic tube members in a variety of different ways. For example, the end portions may be forced radially outward into engagement with the inner surface of the tube members to secure the end portions to the inner surfaces of the tube members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Invacare Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Peterson, Matthew Robert Cerreto
  • Patent number: 7516966
    Abstract: A convertible dual stroller and methods therefor is provided for seating at least two children side-by-side when fully expanded, a single child when partially expanded and partially collapsed, and which is fully collapsible for storage. A secondary stroller portion is fixedly secured with a primary stroller portion and the secondary stroller portion may be collapsed when the convertible dual stroller is partially expanded and partially collapsed to seat one child while the primary stroller portion supports and transports the secondary stroller portion while the secondary stroller portion is collapsed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Inventor: Benjamin D. Gray
  • Patent number: 7516977
    Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to enhance the stability of seat up-down adjustment and the aesthetics of a wheelchair. The mechanism is structured by the cart frame, the seat, the linking rod mechanism and the linear motion actuator. There are at least two linking rod mechanisms, each mechanism is composed of several connecting frames and pivot-linked with each others and remains two distal ends for connecting to the cart frame and the seat. The linear motion actuator connects the cart frame and the seat, moves the seat up and down smoothly with help from the stable supporting of the linking rod mechanism. The whole adjustment mechanism is confined in between the seat and the cart frame, which minimizes the needed space and makes a nice figure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Cycling & Health Tech Industry R&D Center
    Inventors: Hung-Sheng Wu, Shun-Yuan Ju
  • Patent number: 7513512
    Abstract: A stroller 10 includes a body structure 10a and a child car set 40 capable of detachably mounted on the body structure 10a. The body structure 10a has a handle 15 having a pair of straight parts 15a and a shape resembling the inverted letter U. Armrest bars 16 have base parts respectively connected to the straight parts 15a of the handle 15. Connecting members 17 are attached respectively to front end parts of the armrest bars 16. A support frame 28 for supporting the child car set 40 is extended between the connecting members 17. End caps 29 are detachably put on opposite end parts of the support frame 28, respectively. Brackets 32 for supporting front side parts 40a of the child car set 40 thereon are provided to the straight parts 15a of the handle 15. Each of the brackets 32 has at least two steps 32a and 32a formed respectively at different levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Combi Corporation
    Inventors: Toshiro Yoshie, Yutaka Ukitsu
  • Patent number: 7510208
    Abstract: A portable stroller that includes a collapsible frame that has two Y-shaped support units and a plurality of links which collapsibly mount a seat section thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Jennifer Lochmueller
  • Patent number: 7500689
    Abstract: The wheelchair attachments are configured for removable attachment to a wheelchair to facilitate use of the wheelchair by occupants and/or attendants. One attachment is a retractable tray spanning the armrests at the front of the chair when deployed and retracting between the chair structure and a wheel for storage. Another attachment is a series of interchangeably installable handgrips or handles removably installable to the front or back of the chair for use by an attendant. At least some of the various handgrips or handle assemblies provide horizontal and/or vertical adjustment. Yet another attachment is an underseat storage compartment, primarily accessible by an attendant from the back of the chair. All of the various attachments may be installed upon and/or used with a wheelchair independently of one another or in combination with one another, or may be adapted for use with other devices as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventors: Peter Pasternak, Lisa Pasternak
  • Patent number: 7500692
    Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame, a basket frame including a pair of arms mounted to the stroller frame and a rear cross member extending between the pair of arms, a latch mount coupled to the rear cross member, a basket mounted to pivot relative to the basket frame, and a latch coupled to the basket to releasably engage the latch mount, thereby allowing the basket to move between a closed position and an open position relative to the basket frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventor: Gregg R. Espenshade
  • Patent number: 7497461
    Abstract: An apparatus that is a multi-purpose device that provides the caretaker of an infant a mobile, collapsible frame that can convert to a stroller, a walker, a high chair, a carrier, a bassinet and a backpack and that can accommodate the placement of car seats made by third party manufacturers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Inventor: Anthony G. Emerson
  • Patent number: 7494135
    Abstract: A shopping vehicle includes a wheeled chassis supporting a main cart and a utility portion. The main cart includes a front portion and a rear portion with the utility portion extending rearward from the rear portion of the main cart. The utility portion includes a generally horizontal platform and a generally vertical support structure. The support structure extends generally upward and generally perpendicular relative to the generally horizontal platform. The platform and the support structure of the utility portion, in combination with the rear portion of the main cart define a first cargo zone behind the main cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Ash, Mitchell W. Knoll, William D. Splain, Larry S. Hubbard
  • Patent number: 7487979
    Abstract: A transporter with integral media entertainment and education center for a baby. The transporter with integral media entertainment and education center includes a stroller with a hood and a handle, a DVD player, speakers, a controller, and a power source interface. The DVD player replaceably depends from the hood of the stroller and is viewed by the baby lying on the back in the stroller to entertain and educate the baby. The speakers are in electrical communication with the DVD player, are at the stroller, and are listened to by the baby lying in the stroller. The controller is at the handle of the stroller and is in electrical communication with, and controls, the DVD player. The power source interface is at the stroller, is in electrical communication with the DVD player, and electrically communicates with a power source to power the DVD player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Inventor: Jennie Ferraioli
  • Patent number: 7487978
    Abstract: An entertainment console is provided on a stroller, where the console securely holds a DVD player or other type of audio/video/media player. The console has a cavity that holds the DVD play. A release mechanism, such as a spring-biased release may be used to “pop” the DVD player out of the cavity. When the console is secured in the cavity, a hinged door can be closed over the DVD player to protect the DVD player. When the hinged door is opened, the DVD player screen can be opened as well for viewing. The DVD player screen is thus between the opened hinged door and the child. The console also has a sliding door or other protective element that slides over the DVD player controls when the DVD is in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Inventors: Omer Tutmaz, Sandra Tutmaz
  • Publication number: 20090033066
    Abstract: A stroller includes a frame having a frame leg and a frame joint at which the frame leg is coupled to the frame. The frame joint is configured to allow retraction of the frame leg to a folded position. A handle is attached to the frame at a pivot joint, the pivot joint being configured for rotation of the handle between first and second operational orientations. The pivot joint is further configured for rotation of the handle from the first or second operational orientations to a storage position aligned with the folded position of the frame leg. In some cases, a front frame leg and a rear frame leg are coupled to the frame joint, the frame joint being configured to allow the front frame leg and the rear frame leg to retract to respective folded positions in which the stroller is supported in an upright orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Saville, Daniel Newhard, Nico Michler, Christian Busse, Bianca Fleischer
  • Patent number: 7481445
    Abstract: The present invention is a combination walker and wheelchair which enables a person with back problems and other physical disabilities to walk from one location to another without assistance from a third person with correct walking posture and arm movement, thereby allowing long walks versus crutches of current design and also enables the person to comfortably sit in the chair in spite of the person's back pains. The ergonomically friendly design includes a high level transverse bar which enables the invention to be pushed by a person's hands, arms and chest or enables the person to lean against the invention; a foldable main structural frame; a detachable back support and seat; and rotatable wide armrests made with compressive materials thereby allowing the chair structure the maximum width to get through standard doors and still have even wider comfortable armrests. Therefore, the present invention can be used as a walker, a wheelchair, a transportation chair, a golf trolley, and a spectator chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Carmel Highland Inventions, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Danziger
  • Publication number: 20090020984
    Abstract: An actuating mechanism for a foldable stroller includes a mounting housing disposed on a handle tube of the foldable stroller, and a disk disposed in the mounting housing and connected rotatably to the handle tube. The disk has a notch, and a control lever extending outwardly of the mounting housing. Two cables are fastened to the disk at two diametrically opposed positions, respectively. The control lever is pushable in a lever-driving direction to rotate relative to the mounting housing to thereby move the cables. A safety latch is disposed in the mounting housing, and has an integral engagement member biased to engage the notch in the disk, and an integral pushbutton pushable in a pushbutton-driving direction opposite to the lever-driving direction so as to remove the engagement member from the notch in the disk, thereby allowing for folding of the foldable stroller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Shun-Min CHEN, Ru-Yi LI
  • Patent number: 7472921
    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 an armrest, 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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Inventors: Richard J. Harrison, William Frederick Mann, III