US5651581A
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Infant seat handle
Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises Inc
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Filing: 1995-09-22
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Granted: 1997-07-29
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Expires: 2015-09-22
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for holding and carrying an infant in which a U-shaped handle is attached to a carrier and a second hand grip member is attached to the handle and lies in a substantially vertical plane which extends through the longitudinal axis of the carrier. The second hand grip member normally pivots about the U-shaped handle; however, if desired, it can be locked in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter J. Myers
- 👤 Edward M. Johnson, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D13/00; A47D13/02; A47D13/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
Apparatus for holding and carrying an infant comprising: a carrier having a front end, back end and a pair of spaced apart side members, the carrier having a longitudinal axis extending between the side members from one carrier end to the other carrier end; a handle for carrying said carrier, said handle comprising a U-shaped member; said U-shaped member comprising a base member having two ends which traverses the carrier and a pair of handle legs, each leg having a first end and a second end, each handle leg having one end extending from one of the two base member ends and the second leg end being connected to one of said carrier side members; and, a handle grip member pivotally connected to said handle base member and positioned to pivot about said base member in a substantially vertical plane extending through the longitudinal axis of said carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
Apparatus for holding and carrying an infant comprising: a carrier having a front end, back end and a pair of spaced apart side members, the carrier having a longitudinal axis extending between the side members from one carrier end to the other carrier end; a handle for carrying said carrier, said handle comprising a U-shaped member; said U-shaped member comprising a base member having two ends which traverses the carrier and a pair of handle legs, each leg having a first end and a second end, each handle leg having one end extending from one of the two base member ends and the second leg end being connected to one of said carrier side members; and, a handle grip member pivotally connected to said handle base member and positioned to pivot about said base member in a substantially vertical plane extending through the longitudinal axis of said carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus for holding and carrying an infant in accordance with claim 1 wherein said handle grip member is an oval-shaped member which includes a hand grip portion and a base member attachment portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
Apparatus for holding and carrying an infant in accordance with claim 2, wherein said base member includes a reduced portion which is substantially circular in cross section and said attachment portion includes a circular groove adapted to receive said reduced circular portion and a cover member having a circular groove adapted to receive said reduced circular portion, said cover member being connected to said base member attachment portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus for holding and carrying an infant in accordance with claim 3 and further including means for limiting the amount of travel of said handle grip member about said base member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus for holding and carrying an infant in accordance with claim 3 and further including locking means for precluding said second member from pivoting about said base member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
132 words
Apparatus for holding and carrying an infant comprising: a carrier having a front end, back end and a pair of spaced apart side members, the carrier having a longitudinal axis extending between the side members from one carrier end to the other carrier end; a handle for carrying said carrier, said handle comprising a U-shaped member; said U-shaped member comprising a base member having two ends which traverses the carrier and a pair of handle legs, each handle leg having one end extending from one of the two base member ends and a second leg end which is connected to a carrier side member; and, an oval-shaped handle grip member pivotally connected to said base member and located in a substantially vertical plane which extends through the longitudinal axis of said carrier.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
132 words
Apparatus for holding and carrying an infant comprising: a carrier having a front end, back end and a pair of spaced apart side members, the carrier having a longitudinal axis extending between the side members from one carrier end to the other carrier end; a handle for carrying said carrier, said handle comprising a U-shaped member; said U-shaped member comprising a base member having two ends which traverses the carrier and a pair of handle legs, each handle leg having one end extending from one of the two base member ends and a second leg end which is connected to a carrier side member; and, an oval-shaped handle grip member pivotally connected to said base member and located in a substantially vertical plane which extends through the longitudinal axis of said carrier.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
74 words
Apparatus for holding and carrying an infant in accordance with claim 6 wherein said base member includes a portion which is circular in diameter; said oval-shaped member including a hand grip portion and a base member connection portion; said connection portion including a circular groove; a cover member having a circular groove; and, said connection portion and cover member portion being connected to each other whereby said base member portion seats in said grooves.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
Apparatus for holding and carrying an infant in accordance with claim 7 wherein said base member portion includes at least one notch and said cover member includes a boss adapted to seat in said notch to limit the amount of movement of said oval-shaped member relative to said base member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 8 wherein said base member portion includes a plurality of said notches and said boss is adapted to seat in each of said notches to limit the amount of movement of said oval-shaped member relative to said base member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 7 and further including a movable lock member for locking said oval-shaped member in position relative to said base member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
113 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 10 wherein said base member and said oval-shaped member each include a recess; said lock member being adapted to seat in said base member recess, said base member having a slot therein extending along the length of said recess; a fastener extending through said slot for fastening said lock member to said base member whereby said lock member is adapted to travel along the length of said slot; and, said lock member further including a portion adapted to seat in said oval-shaped member recess whereby, when said lock member is seated in said oval-shaped member recess, said oval-shaped member is precluded from pivoting about said handle base member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus for holding and carrying in accordance with claim 6 wherein said base member is located in an axis which traverses the width of said carrier.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus in accordance with claims 1 or 6 and further including a lock member movable between said carrier handle and said handle grip member for selectively precluding movement between said carrier handle and said handle grip member.
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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) | 2000-07-28 | 2001-01-27 | 2001-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-07-28 | 2005-01-27 | 2005-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-07-28 | 2009-01-27 | 2009-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |