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Baby carrier
Assignee: Graco Childrens Products Inc
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Filing: 1990-01-26
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Granted: 1991-01-22
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Expires: 2010-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A baby carrier 10 having on its underside an integral pair of rockers 12 with a wedge shape pouch 13 detachable secured between the rockers, and having a support handle 14 rotatably connected to the sides of the carrier by a pair of pivots 15 which can be locked in various positions for use of the carrier to carry a baby, as a rocker, or as a chair.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D. Wise
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D1/00; A47D13/00; A47D13/02; A47D13/025; A47D1/002; A47D13/027; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32262; Y10T403/32319; Y10T403/32327; Y10T403/32336
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
In a baby carrier having a shell seat with sides and a rotatable handle, all bilaterally symmetrical about a lengthwise plane, a handle support pivot comprising: a hub gear having a planar area disposed on the shell; a rim extending from said planar area, and having a circumferential surface including a plurality of spaced apart notches; a shaft extending from said planar area; and a cap at an end of said handle, secured to said shaft, including a drum portion for rotatable engagement about said rim, the drum portion comprising a plunger opening; a spring; and a radially extending plunger disposed between said planar area and said cap and including: an outer portion extending through said plunger opening; an inner portion including a radially extending slot having a first portion through which said shaft extends and a second portion for retaining said spring between a boundary surface of the second portion and the shaft, wherein said second portion is axially offset from said first portion; said second portion including a plunger peg positioned for mating engagement with said notches in said rim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
In a baby carrier having a shell seat with sides and a rotatable handle, all bilaterally symmetrical about a lengthwise plane, a handle support pivot comprising: a hub gear having a planar area disposed on the shell; a rim extending from said planar area, and having a circumferential surface including a plurality of spaced apart notches; a shaft extending from said planar area; and a cap at an end of said handle, secured to said shaft, including a drum portion for rotatable engagement about said rim, the drum portion comprising a plunger opening; a spring; and a radially extending plunger disposed between said planar area and said cap and including: an outer portion extending through said plunger opening; an inner portion including a radially extending slot having a first portion through which said shaft extends and a second portion for retaining said spring between a boundary surface of the second portion and the shaft, wherein said second portion is axially offset from said first portion; said second portion including a plunger peg positioned for mating engagement with said notches in said rim.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The baby carrier of claim 1 wherein the seat is a unitary shell seat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The baby carrier of claim 2 wherein the U-shaped handle has distal ends and the first and second rotatable connectors connect the distal ends to the seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The baby carrier of claim 1 wherein the shaft is secured to the hub gear.
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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) | 1994-01-21 | 1994-07-23 | 1995-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-01-21 | 1998-07-23 | 1999-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-01-21 | 2002-07-23 | 2003-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |