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US5344171A
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Wheeled vehicle for carriage of children convertible between jogging and bicycle trailer configurations
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-01-04
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Granted: 1994-09-06
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Expires: 2013-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A multi-purpose sports vehicle for the carriage of children which can readily be converted between a three wheeled stroller which is pushed by a person jogging or running to a two wheeled trailer for convenient towing behind a bicycle or the like. The wheels and seat are mounted on a light weight tubular frame. In a third configuration the wheels are removed and the vehicle can be used as a sled, or "pulk", to be pulled by a dog or a skier.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy Garforth-Bles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:19
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B7/00; B62B7/04; B62B7/12; B62B13/00; B62B13/18; B62B7/126; B62B9/00; B62B9/26; B62K; B62K13/00; B62B7/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A multi-purpose sports vehicle convertible between stroller configuration and a trailer configuration, comprising a rear wheel assembly including front transverse member and rear end and first and second sides; a pair of wheels rotatably mounted on the first and second sides proximate the rear end of said rear wheel assembly; an integral handle and front wheel fork; at least one strip of hook and loop material releasably securing said rear wheel assembly to said integral handle and front wheel fork; a wheel rotatably mounted on said front wheel fork; front clip means mounted on said integral handle and front wheel fork for releasable receipt of said rear wheel assembly front transverse member; rear clip means mounted on said rear wheel assembly for releasably receipt of said integral handle and front wheel fork; rotating collar means mounted on said rear wheel assembly and slidingly connected to said handle; and a seat mounted on the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A multi-purpose sports vehicle convertible between stroller configuration and a trailer configuration, comprising a rear wheel assembly including front transverse member and rear end and first and second sides; a pair of wheels rotatably mounted on the first and second sides proximate the rear end of said rear wheel assembly; an integral handle and front wheel fork; at least one strip of hook and loop material releasably securing said rear wheel assembly to said integral handle and front wheel fork; a wheel rotatably mounted on said front wheel fork; front clip means mounted on said integral handle and front wheel fork for releasable receipt of said rear wheel assembly front transverse member; rear clip means mounted on said rear wheel assembly for releasably receipt of said integral handle and front wheel fork; rotating collar means mounted on said rear wheel assembly and slidingly connected to said handle; and a seat mounted on the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
A multi-purpose sports vehicle convertible between stroller configuration and a trailer configuration, comprising a rear wheel assembly; a pair of wheels rotatably mounted on said rear wheel assembly; a handle; a front wheel fork; a wheel rotatably mounted on said front wheel fork; a first pin rotatably connecting said rear wheel assembly to said handle; a second pin connecting said rear wheel assembly to said handle; at least one strip of hook and loop material releasably securing said rear wheel assembly to said handle; and a seat mounted on the vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
A multi-purpose sports vehicle convertible between stroller configuration and a trailer configuration, comprising a rear wheel assembly; a pair of wheels rotatably mounted on said rear wheel assembly; a handle; a front wheel fork; a wheel rotatably mounted on said front wheel fork; a first pin rotatably connecting said rear wheel assembly to said handle; a second pin connecting said rear wheel assembly to said handle; at least one strip of hook and loop material releasably securing said rear wheel assembly to said handle; and a seat mounted on the vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
81 words
A multi-purpose sports vehicle convertible between stroller configuration and a trailer configuration, comprising a rear wheel assembly; a pair of wheels rotatably mounted on said rear wheel assembly; a handle; a front wheel fork; a wheel rotatably mounted on said front wheel fork; a first pin rotatably connecting said rear wheel assembly to said handle; a second pin connecting said rear wheel assembly to said handle; a tow bar releasably connected to said handle; and a seat mounted on the vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
81 words
A multi-purpose sports vehicle convertible between stroller configuration and a trailer configuration, comprising a rear wheel assembly; a pair of wheels rotatably mounted on said rear wheel assembly; a handle; a front wheel fork; a wheel rotatably mounted on said front wheel fork; a first pin rotatably connecting said rear wheel assembly to said handle; a second pin connecting said rear wheel assembly to said handle; a tow bar releasably connected to said handle; and a seat mounted on the vehicle.
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