US3829113A
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Adapter for convertible car seat and stroller
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-27
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1992-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A convertible child car seat and stroller apparatus adapted to easily and simply convert most presently available types of child car seats into a stroller assembly and back to a car seat as described with a minimum of effort.
Inventors
- 👤 Q Epelbaum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:17
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B7/00; B62B7/04; B62B7/14; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/26; B60N2/28; B60N2/2839; B60N2/2842; B60N2/2848; B60N2/2857; B60N2/286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A combination childrens car seat and stroller apparatus convertibly adapted to serve as one or the other comprising, in combination, a generally L-shaped frame means including an upright back portion connected to a horizontally disposed base means which is adapted to rest substantially flush with the horizontal portion of an auto seat, said upright portion provided with an adjustable handle portion; wheel means operatively mounted to said base means between raised and lowered positions; a car seat portion conventionally adapted to receive a child in a safe sitting disposition and including an upright back portion engaging said upright back portion of said frame means and a base portion engaging said base means of said frame portion; and means for releasably fixing said respective back portions and said respective base portions to one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A combination childrens car seat and stroller apparatus convertibly adapted to serve as one or the other comprising, in combination, a generally L-shaped frame means including an upright back portion connected to a horizontally disposed base means which is adapted to rest substantially flush with the horizontal portion of an auto seat, said upright portion provided with an adjustable handle portion; wheel means operatively mounted to said base means between raised and lowered positions; a car seat portion conventionally adapted to receive a child in a safe sitting disposition and including an upright back portion engaging said upright back portion of said frame means and a base portion engaging said base means of said frame portion; and means for releasably fixing said respective back portions and said respective base portions to one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus defined in claim 1 wherein said upright back portion of said frame means is pivotally mounted to said horizontally disposed base means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus defined in claim 1 wherein said wheel means are pivotally connected to said base means of said frame means between releasably fixed raised and lowered positions defining a car seat configuration and a stroller configuration respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
The apparatus defined in claim 3 wherein said wheel means are rotatably mounted to a strut portion and said strut portion is pivotally mounted to said base means; and including a locking pin assembly mounted to said strut portion and having a pin slideably mounted through said strut and alternately engagably with one of a pair of locking holes provided in a bracket member fixed to said basE means of said frame, said locking pin being biased inwardly to extend into said locking holes when aligned therewith.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
92 words
An apparatus for adapting a conventional children''s car seat into a baby stroller comprising, in combination, a generally L-shaped frame including an upright back portion and a horizontally disposed base means; said back portion including variable length handle means; support members mounted on said frame and adapted to receive the respective back portion and base portion of said car seat in engaging and supporting disposition; fastening means connected to said frame for removably fixing said car seat to said frame means; and wheel means mounted on said base means of said frame.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
92 words
An apparatus for adapting a conventional children''s car seat into a baby stroller comprising, in combination, a generally L-shaped frame including an upright back portion and a horizontally disposed base means; said back portion including variable length handle means; support members mounted on said frame and adapted to receive the respective back portion and base portion of said car seat in engaging and supporting disposition; fastening means connected to said frame for removably fixing said car seat to said frame means; and wheel means mounted on said base means of said frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus defined in claim 5 wherein said back portion of said frame is pivotally connected to said base means between releasably locked open and folded positions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus defined in claim 5 wherein said wheel means are pivotally mounted to said base means between releasably fixed raised and lowered positions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |