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US4815764A
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Carrying device for strollers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-02-26
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Granted: 1989-03-28
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Expires: 2008-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A carrying device is described for attachment to a baby stroller of the type which is foldable and which includes upper and lower crossmembers exposed on the back of the stroller. The carrying device includes a flexible sheet material (such as fabric) and one or more pocket members. The first end of the device is attached to the upper cross member. The device extends around the lower crossmember and is attached at its second end to the back of the stroller between the upper and lower crossmembers. The pocket members are accessible from the back of the stroller. The carrying device does not have to be removed in order to recline or fold the stroller.
Inventors
- 👤 Dianne M. Carpenter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:28
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B9/00; B62B9/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
In combination with a foldable stroller of the type including a backmember having upper and lower crossmembers, a carrying device comprising: (a) a length of flexible sheet material having first and second ends; (b) first and second pocket members each having closure means for selectively closing said pocket members; wherein said first pocket member is secured to said first end of said sheet material and said second pocket member is secured to said second end of said sheet material; (c) first attachment means secured to said first end of said sheet material; (d) second attachment means secured to said second end of said sheet material; wherein said first end of said sheet material is detachably secured to said upper crossmember; wherein said sheet material extends downwardly around said lower crossmember and then upwardly toward said upper crossmember; wherein said second end of said sheet material is detachably secured to said backmember between said upper and lower crossmembers; wherein said pocket members are accessible from the rear of said stroller; and wherein said stroller can be reclined or folded without detaching said carrying device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
In combination with a foldable stroller of the type including a backmember having upper and lower crossmembers, a carrying device comprising: (a) a length of flexible sheet material having first and second ends; (b) first and second pocket members each having closure means for selectively closing said pocket members; wherein said first pocket member is secured to said first end of said sheet material and said second pocket member is secured to said second end of said sheet material; (c) first attachment means secured to said first end of said sheet material; (d) second attachment means secured to said second end of said sheet material; wherein said first end of said sheet material is detachably secured to said upper crossmember; wherein said sheet material extends downwardly around said lower crossmember and then upwardly toward said upper crossmember; wherein said second end of said sheet material is detachably secured to said backmember between said upper and lower crossmembers; wherein said pocket members are accessible from the rear of said stroller; and wherein said stroller can be reclined or folded without detaching said carrying device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A combination in accordance with claim 1, wherein said sheet material comprises fabric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combination in accordance with claim 1, wherein said first attachment means comprises strap members including hook and loop fasteners.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A combination in accordance with claim 1, wherein said second attachment means comprises string members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combination in accordance with claim 1, wherein said closure means on each said pocket member comprises a cover flap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A combination in accordance with claim 1, further comprising at least one stay member horizontally disposed and attached to said sheet material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination in accordance with claim 1, wherein each said pocket member includes a front edge, and wherein each said front edge is elastic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
163 words
A combination comprising: (a) a foldable stroller including a backmember having upper and lower crossmembers; (b) a carrying device comprising: (i) a length of flexible sheet material having first and second ends; (ii) at least one pocket member having closure means for selectively closing said pocket member; wherein said pocket member is secured to said first end of said sheet material; (iii) first attachment means secured to said first end of said sheet material; (iv) second attachment means secured to said second end of said sheet material; wherein said first end of said sheet material is detachably secured to said upper crossmember; wherein said sheet material extends downwardly around aid lower crossmember and then upwardly toward said upper crossmember; wherein said second end of said sheet material is detachably secured to said backmember between said upper and lower crossmembers; wherein said pocket member is accessible from the rear of said stroller; and wherein said stroller can be folded without detaching said carrying device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
163 words
A combination comprising: (a) a foldable stroller including a backmember having upper and lower crossmembers; (b) a carrying device comprising: (i) a length of flexible sheet material having first and second ends; (ii) at least one pocket member having closure means for selectively closing said pocket member; wherein said pocket member is secured to said first end of said sheet material; (iii) first attachment means secured to said first end of said sheet material; (iv) second attachment means secured to said second end of said sheet material; wherein said first end of said sheet material is detachably secured to said upper crossmember; wherein said sheet material extends downwardly around aid lower crossmember and then upwardly toward said upper crossmember; wherein said second end of said sheet material is detachably secured to said backmember between said upper and lower crossmembers; wherein said pocket member is accessible from the rear of said stroller; and wherein said stroller can be folded without detaching said carrying device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A combination in accordance with claim 8, wherein said sheet material comprises fabric.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combination in accordance with claim 8, wherein said first attachment means comprises strap members including hook and loop fasteners.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A combination in accordance with claim 8, further comprising a second pocket member secured to said second end of said sheet material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A combination in accordance with claim 11, wherein said closure means on each pocket member comprises a cover flap.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
A combination in accordance with claim 8, further comprising at least one stay member horizontally disposed and attached to said sheet material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
A combination in accordance with claim 8, wherein said pocket member includes a front edge, and wherein said front edge is elastic.
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