US4324432A
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Infant swing carrier
Assignee: Graco Childrens Products Inc
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Filing: 1980-05-23
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Granted: 1982-04-13
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Expires: 2000-05-23
Abstract
Abstract An infant carrier has a handle which can be detachably coupled to a hanger on a swing. The handle is U-shaped and pivotably connected at its free ends to the carrier shell body by a latch means so that the handle can be latched in different angular positions.
Inventors
- 👤 James Eldon, III
- 👤 David Saint
- 👤 Thomas L. Latone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D13/00; A47D13/10; A47D13/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
Apparatus comprising: (a) an infant carrier body, a generally U-shaped handle pivoted at its free ends to opposite sides of said body and with the handle bight being above and transverse of said body, (b) latch means for latching said handle in at least two positions relative to said body, one of said positions being an operative position, (c) a hanger for detachably coupling the handle bight to a swing when the handle is in its operative position, said handle bight and hanger having mating structure to prevent pivoting of the handle relative to the hanger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
Apparatus comprising: (a) an infant carrier body, a generally U-shaped handle pivoted at its free ends to opposite sides of said body and with the handle bight being above and transverse of said body, (b) latch means for latching said handle in at least two positions relative to said body, one of said positions being an operative position, (c) a hanger for detachably coupling the handle bight to a swing when the handle is in its operative position, said handle bight and hanger having mating structure to prevent pivoting of the handle relative to the hanger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 including a tilt support member pivoted to said body and adjustable between at least two positions, means for latching said tilt support member in said two positions thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein said handle and tilt support member pivot about a common axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said hanger has two free ends for attachment to a swing thereabove, means on said free ends for attaching the hanger to a swing without fasteners.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein said latch means for said tilt member is constructed so that the tilt member will pivot from at least one of its operative positions only by the application of a manually applied pivoting force.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 5 wherein said latch means for said tilt member includes a projection pivotable therewith, said body having a plurality of holes for receiving said projection, a cam on a side face of said projection for withdrawing the projection from one of said holes in response to said force.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
84 words
Apparatus comprising: (a) an infant carrier body, a generally U-shaped handle pivoted at its free ends to opposite sides of said body and with the handle bight being above and transverse of said body, (b) latch means for latching said handle in at least two positions relative to said body, one of said positions being an operative position, (c) a tilt support member pivoted to said body and adjustable between two positions, means for latching said tilt support member in said two positions thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
84 words
Apparatus comprising: (a) an infant carrier body, a generally U-shaped handle pivoted at its free ends to opposite sides of said body and with the handle bight being above and transverse of said body, (b) latch means for latching said handle in at least two positions relative to said body, one of said positions being an operative position, (c) a tilt support member pivoted to said body and adjustable between two positions, means for latching said tilt support member in said two positions thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 7 wherein said handle and tilt support member pivot about a common axis.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 7 including a flange depending from the upper edge of said body, said latch means cooperating with said flange to latch said handle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 9 wherein said tilt support member is pivoted to said flange on a side opposite from said latch means, said tilt support member being between said flange and said body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 7 wherein said latch means is pivoted to said handle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 7 wherein said tilt support member is U-shaped with its free ends under tension and biased away from said body toward the free ends of said handle.
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) | 1985-04-12 | 1985-10-12 | 1986-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-04-12 | 1989-10-12 | 1990-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-04-12 | 1993-10-12 | 1994-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |