US4157839A
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Baby carriage accessory
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-17
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Granted: 1979-06-12
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Expires: 1998-03-17
Abstract
Abstract An accessory for a foldable baby carriage having a seat disposed on a collapsible tubular frame is disclosed in which the accessory has a first and second portion, the first portion constituting a cushion for the bottom and back of the seat when the carriage is open but which folds within the carriage when the carriage is collapsed and a second portion which is joined to the first portion and forms a bag-like receptacle when the carriage is unfolded but which encircles the folded frame and enclosed first portion so as to secure both but remain accessible to the operator of the carriage.
Inventors
- 👤 Jayne L. Lahti
- 👤 Barbara A. Hoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:47
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A baby carriage accessory for a foldable carriage having a seat disposed on a collapsible tubular frame, said accessory having (1) first and second portions, (a) said first portion having bottom and back cushions operable to (i) conform to the bottom and back, respectively, of the carriage seat when the carriage is unfolded but (ii) permit unhindered folding of said carriage, and (b) said second portion comprising a baglike receptacle joined on one side of its open end to the top of the back cushion of said first portion and having, disposed on the same side as it is joined to said back cushion, means operable to (i) connect said receptacle to the rear of said carriage frame when unfolded and (ii) to encircle both said frame when folded and said first portion, and (2) loop means operable to engage opposing side portions of said carriage frame, said loop means being disposed approximately at the junction of said first and second portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A baby carriage accessory for a foldable carriage having a seat disposed on a collapsible tubular frame, said accessory having (1) first and second portions, (a) said first portion having bottom and back cushions operable to (i) conform to the bottom and back, respectively, of the carriage seat when the carriage is unfolded but (ii) permit unhindered folding of said carriage, and (b) said second portion comprising a baglike receptacle joined on one side of its open end to the top of the back cushion of said first portion and having, disposed on the same side as it is joined to said back cushion, means operable to (i) connect said receptacle to the rear of said carriage frame when unfolded and (ii) to encircle both said frame when folded and said first portion, and (2) loop means operable to engage opposing side portions of said carriage frame, said loop means being disposed approximately at the junction of said first and second portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
An accessory according to claim 1 wherein said first and second portions are detachably joined.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An accessory according to claim 1 wherein said second portion includes an inner receptacle operable to receive and store said first portion.
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) | 1982-06-11 | 1982-12-11 | 1983-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-06-11 | 1986-12-11 | 1987-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-06-11 | 1990-12-11 | 1991-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |