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Front caster device for infant stroller

US5172451A · kind A · utility

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3References
3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 1991
Grant dateDec 22, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 6, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2200/83
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A front caster device for an infant stroller including a bulb integrally attached to distal end of a front leg, a mounting hub attached to the bottom of the bulb in a manner that the hub is axially rotatable with respect to the bulb, a locking device for selectively locking the hub in a pre-selected angle with respect to the bulb, a wheel mounting bracket hingedly attached to the hub and a cushion fitted between the hub and wheel mounting bracket for absorb vibration rendering greater comfort a baby contained in the stroller.

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