US4181356A
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Folding baby carriers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-13
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Granted: 1980-01-01
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Expires: 1997-01-13
Abstract
Abstract Collapsible baby carriers are provided which may be employed by themselves as car beds, car seats, or infant seats or in conjunction with collapsible frames to provide strollers, carriages, high chairs, bathinettes and the like. One embodiment of the collapsible carrier involves a two-piece telescoping carrier provided with a series of hinges, which requires no locks or fasteners; the two-piece carrier remains open as long as an infant is positioned therein and when desired, is easily collapsed. Two and three-way carriers are also provided which include a head portion, body portion and foot portion. The positions of the head portion and the foot portion may be adjusted independently of each other. Alternatively, movement and positioning of one of the head and foot portions may cause corresponding movement and positioning in the other. In addition, a unique semi-circular track arrangement is provided for use in conjunction with carrier-frame combinations or swing sets which permits a carrier to be deployed and secured in any desired disposition with regard to the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry Fleischer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:38
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D11/00; A47D11/005; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/14; A47C1/146; A47D1/00; A47D1/002; A47D1/004; A47D1/006; A47D1/06; A47D1/10; B; B62; B62B; B62B7/00; B62B7/04; B62B7/12; B62B7/123; B62B2205/00; B62B2205/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
259 words
A seat for infants comprising, in combination, a seat portion including a front end and a rear end and a pair of side portions connecting said front and rear ends, a back rest portion including an upper end and a lower end and a pair of side portions connecting said upper and lower end portions, a pair of coaxial and transversely disposed hinges, each hinge having one of its ends running from a said side portion and its other end terminating substantially midway the width of said seat and back rest portions and hingedly connected along peripheral portions of the rear end of said seat portion and the lower end of said back rest portion thereby directly connecting said seat and back rest portions to each other, and a first longitudinally disposed hinge disposed intermediate and substantially midway between said sides of and running the length of the seat portion thereby dividing the seat portion into two substantially rigid one-piece longitudinal sections, and a second longitudinally disposed hinge disposed intermediate the sides of and running the length of the back rest portion, thereby dividing the back rest portion into two substantially rigid one-piece longitudinal sections, said seat portion and said back rest portion being adapted to support an infant without buckling and without bowing, whereby said seat may be collapsed by moving said seat portion about said transversely disposed hinge in close proximity to said back rest portion, moving one of said longitudinal sections about said longitudinally disposed hinge into close proximity to the other of said longitudinal sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
259 words
A seat for infants comprising, in combination, a seat portion including a front end and a rear end and a pair of side portions connecting said front and rear ends, a back rest portion including an upper end and a lower end and a pair of side portions connecting said upper and lower end portions, a pair of coaxial and transversely disposed hinges, each hinge having one of its ends running from a said side portion and its other end terminating substantially midway the width of said seat and back rest portions and hingedly connected along peripheral portions of the rear end of said seat portion and the lower end of said back rest portion thereby directly connecting said seat and back rest portions to each other, and a first longitudinally disposed hinge disposed intermediate and substantially midway between said sides of and running the length of the seat portion thereby dividing the seat portion into two substantially rigid one-piece longitudinal sections, and a second longitudinally disposed hinge disposed intermediate the sides of and running the length of the back rest portion, thereby dividing the back rest portion into two substantially rigid one-piece longitudinal sections, said seat portion and said back rest portion being adapted to support an infant without buckling and without bowing, whereby said seat may be collapsed by moving said seat portion about said transversely disposed hinge in close proximity to said back rest portion, moving one of said longitudinal sections about said longitudinally disposed hinge into close proximity to the other of said longitudinal sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The seat as defined in claim 1 further including support means for further connecting said seat portion to said back rest portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The seat as defined in claim 2 wherein said support means comprises at least one adjustable strap for supporting the back rest portion at a desired angle to the seat portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The seat as defined in claim 3 wherein said support means comprises a pair of adjustable straps, each strap being disposed in close proximity to an end of a said transversely disposed hinge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
The seat as defined in claim 2 wherein said support means comprises a pair of adjustable straps, each strap being connected at one end to said upper end portion of the back rest portion and to said front end portion of the seat portion, said adjustable straps supporting the seat portion at a desired angle to the back rest portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The seat as defined in claim 1 further including back brace means pivotally connected to the back rest portion and extending to the rear thereof for supporting said back rest portion at a desired angle to the horizontal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The seat as defined in claim 6 wherein said back brace means comprises a pair of legs one end of each being pivotally connected to said back rest portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
The seat as defined in claim 2 further including leg support means for connecting an intermediate portion of each leg to an intermediate side portion of the back rest portion, and locking-clamping means disposed on said back rest portion for locking said legs against said back rest portion when said legs are not in use.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The seat as defined in claim 6 further including back brace support means for connecting intermediate portions of said back brace means to an intermediate portion of said back rest portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The seat as defined in claim 6 further including locking-clamping means disposed on said back rest portion for locking said back brace means against said back rest portion when said back brace means are not in use.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The seat as defined in claim 6 further including support means for supporting said seat portion with respect to said back rest portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The seat as defined in claim 11, wherein said support means comprises at least one adjustable strap.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The seat as defined in claim 1 further including carrying or gripping means associated with said back rest portion for facilitating carrying of said seat.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The seat as defined in claim 13 wherein said gripping means comprises cutout areas disposed near the upper end of said back rest portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The seat as defined in claim 13 wherein said carrying means comprises adjustable strap means connected near the upper end of said back rest portion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The carrier as defined in claim 1 formed of a rigid material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The seat as defined in claim 1 further including gripping means associated with said seat portion for facilitating carrying of said seat.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The seat as defined in claim 17 wherein said gripping means comprises cutout areas disposed near the front end of said seat portion.
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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) | 1982-12-31 | 1983-07-02 | 1984-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-31 | 1987-07-02 | 1988-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-31 | 1991-07-02 | 1992-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |