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Collapsible baby stroller and releasable locking and folding mechanism therefor

US6102431A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 1, 1998
Grant dateAug 15, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32409
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A baby stroller for transporting an infant over flat, rough, or uneven terrain at speeds faster than normal walking speed is disclosed. This baby stroller can be folded to make it easier to stow and transport. The folding mechanism, a unique feature of the design, enables the user to fold and unfold the stroller with one hand. Other features of the stroller include a quick release mechanism for the rear wheels, a foot-activated parking brake, and a canopy deployment mechanism.

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