US3944241A
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Convertible car seat and stroller
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-19
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1994-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A children's car seat which is adapted to convert into a stroller apparatus with minimum of effort and adjustment required by the user. The apparatus includes an adjustable handle means and wheel assemblies which are pivotally mounted between a raised position defining a car seat configuration and a lowered position defining a stroller configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Quido C. Epelbaum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:22
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B7/00; B62B7/04; B62B7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A children's car seat adapted for conversion to a stroller apparatus comprising, in combination, a generally L-shaped frame means including substantially vertically disposed support members and a horizontally disposed base means adapted to rest substantially flush with the horizontally portion of an auto seat with the vertical frame portion substantially flush to the upright portion of the auto seat; a seat portion connected to said frame means and including a back rest portion, said seat portion being vertically spaced above said base means and including means to restrain a child's forward and sideward movement; handle means mounted on said frame means; wheel means rotatably mounted in a strut portion, said strut portion pivotally mounted to said base means to define raised and lowered positions of said wheel means; and means for releasably fixing the position of said strut portion including a locking pin assembly slideably mounted through said strut and alternately engageable with one of at least a pair of locking holes disposed in a bracket member fixed to said base means; the lower edge of said bracket member and said strut portion when it is disposed in a raised position being in substantially the same horizontal plane as the lower edge of said base means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A children's car seat adapted for conversion to a stroller apparatus comprising, in combination, a generally L-shaped frame means including substantially vertically disposed support members and a horizontally disposed base means adapted to rest substantially flush with the horizontally portion of an auto seat with the vertical frame portion substantially flush to the upright portion of the auto seat; a seat portion connected to said frame means and including a back rest portion, said seat portion being vertically spaced above said base means and including means to restrain a child's forward and sideward movement; handle means mounted on said frame means; wheel means rotatably mounted in a strut portion, said strut portion pivotally mounted to said base means to define raised and lowered positions of said wheel means; and means for releasably fixing the position of said strut portion including a locking pin assembly slideably mounted through said strut and alternately engageable with one of at least a pair of locking holes disposed in a bracket member fixed to said base means; the lower edge of said bracket member and said strut portion when it is disposed in a raised position being in substantially the same horizontal plane as the lower edge of said base means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |