US4723784A
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Child carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-07-21
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Granted: 1988-02-09
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Expires: 2006-07-21
Abstract
Abstract There is provided an enclosed cart having a plurality of openings in the top thereof into each of which a contoured cushioned module for containment of a child is inserted.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean Muscat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:43
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B7/00; B62B7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A cart for the emergency evacuation of children comprising: a base having a plurality of sidewalls; a plurality of wheels supporting said base; a panel affixed to the top of said base and having elongated openings defined therein; and a plurality of modules arranged to be removably positioned through said openings in said panel, each module having a tubular construction with a cross-sectional shape corresponding to said elongated openings, a top opening through which a child may enter, and a seat contained therein, wherein the top of said module is substantially at the same level with said panel when said module is received within said cart and wherein said module is of sufficient size to receive the entire body of a child while seated therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A cart for the emergency evacuation of children comprising: a base having a plurality of sidewalls; a plurality of wheels supporting said base; a panel affixed to the top of said base and having elongated openings defined therein; and a plurality of modules arranged to be removably positioned through said openings in said panel, each module having a tubular construction with a cross-sectional shape corresponding to said elongated openings, a top opening through which a child may enter, and a seat contained therein, wherein the top of said module is substantially at the same level with said panel when said module is received within said cart and wherein said module is of sufficient size to receive the entire body of a child while seated therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said plurality of modules contains seats of a variety of sizes to allow the modules to be fitted to the children to be evacuated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The assembly of claim 2 wherein said modules have defined thereon an outward protruding flange to engage said top member and secure said module therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 3 wherein said modules are substantially elliptical in cross section.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-02-08 | 1991-08-10 | 1992-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-02-08 | 1995-08-10 | 1996-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-02-08 | 1999-08-10 | 2000-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |