On Child's Vehicle Body (e.g., Carriage, Etc.) Patents (Class 296/37.4)
  • Patent number: 9022456
    Abstract: Hinged assemblies, and children's products including at least one hinged assembly, include a base member and a hinged member operatively and pivotally coupled to the base member to define a hinge. The hinge is configured to release if an obstruction is positioned between the hinged member and the base member while the hinged member is being closed and if a closing torque is greater than or equal to a release torque. The hinge also may be configured to not release when an opening torque is applied when the hinged member is in its open position even when the opening torque is greater than the release torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Howell, Charles D. Smith, Jon Paul Castiglione
  • Patent number: 8801010
    Abstract: A scooter configurable into a stowed and an unstowed position includes an elongated deck support pivotally coupled at opposed ends to a steering assembly and to an elongated deck. In some embodiments, the scooter includes a cargo stand pivotally coupled to the elongated deck and configurable into a stowed and an unstowed position. The cargo stand is further configured for removably securing a cargo when in the unstowed position. In certain embodiments, the scooter includes a brake element pivotally coupled the elongated deck and spring biased away from a rear wheel of the scooter. Application of a force to the brake element hinders a rotation of the rear wheel by moving at least a portion of the brake element towards the rear wheel and removal of the force moves the brake element away from the rear wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Onima, Inc.
    Inventor: Satyajit Deb
  • Patent number: 8662564
    Abstract: Hinged assemblies, and children's products including at least one hinged assembly, include a base member and a hinged member operatively and pivotally coupled to the base member to define a hinge. The hinge is configured to release if an obstruction is positioned between the hinged member and the base member while the hinged member is being closed and if a closing torque is greater than or equal to a release torque. The hinge also may be configured to not release when an opening torque is applied when the hinged member is in its open position even when the opening torque is greater than the release torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Howell, Charles D. Smith, Jon Paul Castiglione
  • Publication number: 20090033118
    Abstract: A tray for attachment to a stroller includes a compartment into which a device, such as a portable entertainment device, can be placed and retained, to educate or entertain a child who is in the stroller. The compartment is within the tray, the walls of the tray forming compartment walls. A lip formed by overlap of the compartment walls with the tray top surface retains the device within the compartment. The compartment bottom includes an opening to facilitate insertion, removal and cooling of the device, and can include a cover for the opening. Connecting brackets that extend from the tray member connect the tray to the stroller by means of a pivoting action and a press-fit between the members of the bracket that retain the stroller frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Rolando Gomez