US5143398A
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Collapsible structure for a stroller
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-07-03
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Granted: 1992-09-01
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Expires: 2011-07-03
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an improved collapsible structure for a stroller, mainly comprising an engaging member and a seat member on the rear leg, a limit block on the back rest, a leaf spring in the seat member, and a spring in the engaging member, whereby when the user applies a force on the seat member to press the leaf spring, the engaging member will be moved by the connection between the engaging member and the seat member as well as the connection between the limit block and the seat member and therefore enabling the stroller to be collapsed.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry M. S. Teng
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:47
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B7/00; B62B7/04; B62B7/06; B62B7/08; B62B2205/00; B62B2205/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
An improved collapsible structure for a stroller comprising front legs, rear legs, handle grip, and a back rest, characterized in that: a seat member pivotally connected at one end with the rear leg and having a raised flat surface located at a free end, said flat surface being provided with a recess found in a lower edge; an engaging member located on said rear leg has a flange formed on one end thereof and is contiguous the flat surface of said seat member, said flange being received in the recess of the flat surface of said seat member; a limit block mounted on the connection between said back rest and said handle grip and having a notch and a stop edge, said stop edge bearing against the upper surface of said flange and said notch receiving the flat surface of said seat member; whereby the stroller rear legs and back rest are lockingly coupled to prevent inadvertent collapsing of said stroller.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
An improved collapsible structure for a stroller comprising front legs, rear legs, handle grip, and a back rest, characterized in that: a seat member pivotally connected at one end with the rear leg and having a raised flat surface located at a free end, said flat surface being provided with a recess found in a lower edge; an engaging member located on said rear leg has a flange formed on one end thereof and is contiguous the flat surface of said seat member, said flange being received in the recess of the flat surface of said seat member; a limit block mounted on the connection between said back rest and said handle grip and having a notch and a stop edge, said stop edge bearing against the upper surface of said flange and said notch receiving the flat surface of said seat member; whereby the stroller rear legs and back rest are lockingly coupled to prevent inadvertent collapsing of said stroller.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The improved collapsible structure for a stroller as claimed in claim 1, wherein a leaf spring is mounted between the free end of said seat member and the rear leg so that the seat member may be pushed to compress the leaf spring to move said engaging member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The improved collapsible structure for a stroller as claimed in claim 1, wherein said engaging member is formed with a chamber for receiving a spring which is positioned between an inner end of the chamber of said engaging member and a pin located at an outer end of said chamber secured to the rear leg thus enabling said engaging member to move forwards and rearwards.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The improved collapsible structure for a stroller as claimed in claim 1, wherein said limit block includes a lower actuating portion displaced from said stop edge engaged with said seat member and said engaging member, said lower actuating portion and the rear wheel being in contact with the ground when the stroller is collapsed.
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) | 1995-09-01 | 1996-03-02 | 1996-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-09-01 | 2000-03-02 | 2000-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-09-01 | 2004-03-02 | 2004-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |