US3967833A
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Baby holding device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-10
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Granted: 1976-07-06
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Expires: 1995-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A portable baby holding device is provided which may take the form of a combination baby carriage, stroller, infant seat, car seat, car bed, bassinet, high chair and the like and comprises baby carrier means and baby shielding or protective means movably connected to said carrier means, for protecting the baby from severe or inclement weather while the baby is being held in said carrier means. The baby shielding means may comprise a plastic, metal, and/or cloth canopy, which is adapted to completely cover the baby. The carrier means includes a collapsible frame and baby holding means supported on the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry Fleischer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:22
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B7/00; B62B7/04; B62B7/06; B62B7/068; B62B7/12; B62B9/00; B62B9/10; B62B9/14; B62B2205/00; B62B2205/02; B62B2206/00; B62B2206/02; B62B2206/04; B62B7/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A collapsible baby holding device comprising a collapsible frame and baby holding means supported on said frame, said frame comprising a primary support member comprising a substantially elongated member, a pair of secondary support members having first and second end portions, for supporting said baby holding means, said first end portions of said pair of secondary support members being connected to said primary support member, and the second end portions of said secondary support members being spaced from each other and adapted to move toward each other and away from said primary support member, a wheel support member having first and second end portions and an intermediate portion, said first and second end portions extending from said primary support member, and said intermediate portion being disposed in contact with said primary support member, at least one front wheel rotatably connected to said first portion of said wheel support member, a pair of back wheels rotatably connected to said second portion of said wheel support member in close proximity to said second end portion thereof, at least a pair of cross members connected to said pair of secondary support members; handle means for maneuvering said frame; and shielding means for protecting the baby, connected to said baby holding means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
A collapsible baby holding device comprising a collapsible frame and baby holding means supported on said frame, said frame comprising a primary support member comprising a substantially elongated member, a pair of secondary support members having first and second end portions, for supporting said baby holding means, said first end portions of said pair of secondary support members being connected to said primary support member, and the second end portions of said secondary support members being spaced from each other and adapted to move toward each other and away from said primary support member, a wheel support member having first and second end portions and an intermediate portion, said first and second end portions extending from said primary support member, and said intermediate portion being disposed in contact with said primary support member, at least one front wheel rotatably connected to said first portion of said wheel support member, a pair of back wheels rotatably connected to said second portion of said wheel support member in close proximity to said second end portion thereof, at least a pair of cross members connected to said pair of secondary support members; handle means for maneuvering said frame; and shielding means for protecting the baby, connected to said baby holding means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said shielding means is collapsible.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said shielding means is formed of a plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said shielding means is secured to the baby holding means by snaps.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said shielding means is formed of a pliable material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said shielding means includes two main sections, each main section of which includes support members which are hingedly connected to each other and to said baby holding means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said shielding means further includes end covering flaps to cover and close off end portions of said shielding means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein at least a first end of the shielding means overlaps one end of the baby holding means to protect the feet or head of a baby.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
The baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein the shielding means comprises two main sections which as a unit includes two end portions and a top portion, and means for joining the two main sections along said top portion and along said two end portions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said primary support member comprises a tubular member and said wheel support member comprises an elongated member disposed within said tubular member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 10 wherein said pair of cross members comprise rod-like members adjustable in length.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 11, wherein each of said pair of cross members comprises telescoping rod-like members comprising a first tubular member and a second rod-like member adapted to slide in and out of said first tubular member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
56 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 10 further including back wheel connecting means comprising a pair of elongated members having first and second end portions, the first end portions of which are pivotally connected to said wheel support member, and the second end portions of which are each connected to a back wheel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 1 including a third cross member connected to each of said pair of secondary support members adapted to retain said second end portions of said secondary support members in spaced relation to each other.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
56 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 14 wherein said third cross member comprises a pair of elongated members each having first and second end portions, the first end portions of each being connected to said pair of secondary support members and said second end portions of each being pivotally connected to each other.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
41 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said second end portions of said pair of secondary support members each includes a hook-like member adapted to be positioned on the back of a seat or other support body.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 16 wherein said hook-like members are pivotally connected to said pair of secondary support members.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 1 further including securing means for movably securing said baby holding means to said frame.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
66 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 18 wherein said securing means comprises at least one support bracket connected to each of said pair of secondary support means and adapted to engage corresponding securing means on said baby holding device, said baby holding means thereby being adapted to be secured to and positioned at any desired position along said pair of secondary support members.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
29 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said baby holding means comprises a body support frame and a body portion supported by said support frame.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
38 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 20 wherein said baby holding means further includes securing means for movably securing said baby holding means to any desired position on said secondary support members on said frame.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
37 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 21 wherein said body support frame comprises bottom wall, end wall and side wall support members and said securing means are connected to said bottom wall support members.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
48 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 22 wherein said securing means comprises at least one bracket connected to side and/or bottom corners of said body support frame, said brackets being adapted to engage corresponding baby holding device support members connected to said secondary support members.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
39 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 23 wherein said securing means is arc-shaped and includes a plurality of teeth along said arc for securing said baby holding means to said frame at any desired angle thereto.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
33 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said baby holding means comprises a solid one piece baby carrier including means for movably securing said baby carrier to said frame.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
32 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said wheel support member includes at least one engaging means for engaging the first end portions of said secondary support members.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
31 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 26 wherein said engaging means of said wheel support hember comprises a plurality of recessed portions positioned along said wheel support member.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
24 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said shielding means comprises a canopy hingedly connected to said baby holding means.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
34 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 28 wherein said canopy which protects a baby held in said carrier means from the surrounding environment, includes means for supplying air for said baby.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
33 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said shielding means comprises at least two sections adapted to be removably connected to each other and to said baby holding means.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
48 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 30 wherein each end of said sections of said shielding means comprises two pair of hingedly connected support members hinged to each other and one of which members of each pair thereof is hinged to said baby holding device.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
23 words
The baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said shielding means comprises a plastic shield pivotally connected to said carrier means.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
25 words
The baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said shielding means comprises a fabric cover adapted to completely enclose the baby carrier means.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
33 words
The baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said shielding means includes means for admitting air into said baby holding means when said shielding means is in its closed protecting position.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
27 words
The baby holding device as defined in claim 1 wherein said baby holding means comprises a body support frame and baby holding means supported on said frame.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
36 words
The baby holding device as defined in claim 1 further including adjustable means connected to said baby holding means and adapted to be adjustable in length to support said baby holding means at a desired position.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
58 words
The collapsible baby holding device as defined in claim 36 wherein said adjustable means comprises a pair of telescoping support rods connected to said baby holding means, said telescoping support rods being adjustable in length and adapted to support said baby holding means at a desired position depending upon the length that said telescoping support rods are fixed.
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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) | 1979-07-06 | 1980-01-05 | 1980-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-06 | 1984-01-05 | 1984-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-06 | 1988-01-05 | 1988-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |