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Collapsible infant seat carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-05-02
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Granted: 1992-06-16
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Expires: 2011-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible stroller frame adapted to carry variously sized and shaped infant type seats. The frame includes a pair of longitudinal elements having handles at one end and wheels at the other. A strap connects between the longitudinal elements in a rearward portion of the erect frame. A sling element is positioned in a forward portion of the erect frame and is possibly supported by an additional support member connecting between the longitudinal elements. The sling accommodates the front portion of an infant seat and the strap supports the rear portion of the seat. The frame may also include additional strap elements to secure the seat to the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Janet L. March
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:10
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B7/00; B62B7/04; B62B7/06; B62B9/00; B62B9/10; B62B9/14; B62B9/142; B62B2205/00; B62B2205/02; B62B7/064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A collapsible stroller frame adapted for carrying an infant seat, said frame comprising: a pair of collapsible longitudinal frame elements connected one to the other by collapsible brace elements, said longitudinal elements being movable one towards the other between a first erect position and a second collapsed position, said longitudinal elements having first and second ends, a first end thereof comprising handles for manipulating said frame, said second ends comprising roller elements for traversing said frame over ground, said frame when in an erect condition defining a forward and a rearward portion thereof, said longitudinal elements being additionally interconnected by at least one strap element in a rearward portion of said frame, and interconnected in a forward portion of said frame by a support element, said support element comprising sling means secured to said support element independent of and spaced from said strap element, to accept a forward portion of an infant seat, so that, when an infant seat is placed onto said frame, a forward portion of said seat is supported by said sling means and a rearward portion of said seat is supported by said strap element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A collapsible stroller frame adapted for carrying an infant seat, said frame comprising: a pair of collapsible longitudinal frame elements connected one to the other by collapsible brace elements, said longitudinal elements being movable one towards the other between a first erect position and a second collapsed position, said longitudinal elements having first and second ends, a first end thereof comprising handles for manipulating said frame, said second ends comprising roller elements for traversing said frame over ground, said frame when in an erect condition defining a forward and a rearward portion thereof, said longitudinal elements being additionally interconnected by at least one strap element in a rearward portion of said frame, and interconnected in a forward portion of said frame by a support element, said support element comprising sling means secured to said support element independent of and spaced from said strap element, to accept a forward portion of an infant seat, so that, when an infant seat is placed onto said frame, a forward portion of said seat is supported by said sling means and a rearward portion of said seat is supported by said strap element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A stroller frame as in claim 1, wherein: said strap element is adjustable in length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A stroller type frame as in claim 1, wherein: said strap element is comprised of a deformable material adapted to accommodate the shape of a rearward portion of a carried infant seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A stroller type frame as in claim 1, further comprising: securing means attached to said frame for securing said infant seat to said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A stroller type frame as in claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of strap elements connecting between said longitudinal frame elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A stroller frame as in claim 1, wherein: said sling means comprises a flexible mesh.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A stroller frame as in claim 1, wherein: said sling means comprises a fabric pouch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A stroller frame as in claim 1, wherein: said support element further comprises a collapsible bar element spanning between said longitudinal frame elements.
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