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| 6343890 | Fastener and connection assembly A fastener has an integral closure. The fastener maintains the relative position of concentrically nested or telescopically related inner and outer tubes. The closure occludes the inner tube. The fastener can be used for assembling children's products suc... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6339304 | Swing control for altering power to drive motor after each swing cycle A control (200) for an infant and child swing (40) driven by a direct current motor (160) includes a user interface (312) for selecting from a plurality of swing heights (or amplitudes), a microcontroller (400) having a processor (401), a swing angle indi... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6331032 | Infant carrier mounting system An infant carrier includes provisions that allow the infant carrier to easily and conveniently mount to either a stroller or a base. The infant carrier also includes an actuator that operates both the stroller and base releasing mechanisms.... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6318799 | Adjustable car seat base An adjustable car seat base (10) includes a frame (20) that is positioned on a vehicle seat (12) to receive an infant carrier. An adjustment end (28) slidable receives a foot (18) which is raised and lowered by an adjustment assembly (80). The adjustment ... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6283870 | Motor mechanism for child's swing A spring motor mechanism for use with a child's swing (100) that includes a spring (300) attached to a slip clutch device (400) to prevent the spring (300) from beconing over wound. In addition, the spring motor mechanism includes an indecator (800) which... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6273505 | Web adjuster for infant products A web adjuster for securing a web and a seat including the web adjuster. The web extends through the web adjuster including a mounting plate that is mounted to the seat. A sliding plate moves relative to the mounting plate for lockingly engaging the web. ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6273451 | Stroller and components thereof A stroller has a collapsible frame, a removable stand, a removable footrest assembly, removable front and upper trays, and a latch for maintaining the collapsible frame in the collapsed position. The stand is connected to the cross brace and the intermedi... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6241273 | Collapsible stroller with slidable basket A collapsible stroller with a slidable basket is provided. In the fully opened position, the basket extends to the rear of the stroller to allow easy access, and a relatively large storage space. During folding, the basket is retracted toward the front of... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6233759 | Combination folding play pen with changing table and bassinet A combination play pen, bassinet and changing table includes a bassinet assembly removably supported on the upper frame assembly of the play pen. The bassinet assembly includes a pair of bassinet frame assemblies, each consisting of a pair of J-tube assem... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6205600 | Child restraint car bed A child restraint car bed is disclosed comprising a shell body (12) including a chamber (5) sized to receive an infant; and first and second through-slots (44, 46) extending through the shell body and communicating with the chamber. A lower surface portio... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6193224 | Swing drive mechanism for child's swing A swing drive mechanism is provided for use with infant's and child's swings. The swing drive mechanism provides an input mechanism, an output mechanism, and a torsion spring member disposed between the input mechanism and the output mechanism. The torsio... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6192535 | Storage unit and canopy for a folding play yard with a bassinet Accessories for a foldable play yard apparatus, and more particularly to a play yard apparatus supporting a bassinet, include a storage unit and a canopy. The storage unit is adapted to be supported by the play yard apparatus adjacent to the bassinet and ... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6163924 | Swivel caster assembly with releasable lock mechanism A swivel caster assembly is provided with a releasable locking mechanism which selectively locks the caster assembly against rotation. A leg bushing used to support the leg of an associated appliance such as a baby stroller is rotatably supported by a cas... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6155740 | Stroller and a fold latch assembly thereof A fold latch assembly is provided for use with a collapsible stroller. The fold latch assembly includes a latch slidably connected to an arm of the collapsible stroller, a housing pivotally attached to the latch and slidably attached to the rear leg of th... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6139100 | Child's car seat with multi-positionable headrest A child's car seat (20) includes a backrest (26) with a plurality of strap slots (34) formed therein, a seat portion (24), and a removable headrest (22). The headrest (22) has a pair of projections (50) each having a pair of leaves (86) that extend outwar... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6139101 | Adjustable base convertible child car seat An adjustable child car seat (100) includes a base (110) with a pivot rod (174) at one end and a level adjuster receptor (140) with a plurality of adjust positions (150) at an opposite end. A recliner (114) is carried by the base (110) at the pivot rod (1... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6120041 | Convertible child care device A child care device with an improved mounting system is disclosed. The improved mounting arrangement includes a child carrier having at least one side wall having at least one slot on the side wall. The invention also includes at least one support mechani... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6099083 | Retention mechanism for use with an axle assembly A retention mechanism for an axle assembly includes an axle and a retainer coupled to the axle thereby securing a wheel on the axle. The retention mechanism of the present invention includes a plurality of fins disposed on the retainer and a plurality rec... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6082814 | Reconfigurable chair for infants toddlers and small children A reconfigurable chair for use with infants, toddlers and small children. A chair base has a pair of channel members extending forward and aft of the chair base and providing a seat reference plane for a removable seat having a back and a platform. The se... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6070890 | Infant carrier mounting system An infant carrier includes provisions that allow the infant carrier to easily and conveniently mount to either a stroller or a base. The infant carrier also includes an actuator that operates both the stroller and base releasing mechanisms.... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6068284 | Stroller with one hand release mechanism and one hand release mechanism thereof A stroller has a frame that is foldable or collapsible between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration. A pair of locking devices are mounted on the frame to lock the frame in the extended configuration. The frame also has a handle or hand... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6067676 | Playyard with a door A playyard (10) includes a floor (12) and side panels (20) extending upwardly from the floor to provide an enclosure. At least one of the side panels has an opening (26) therethrough which is selectively covered by a pivotal door panel (30) to preclude ac... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6027163 | Juvenile carrier with moveable canopy The improved canopy preferably includes a flexible material and a first bow adapted to be connected to a juvenile product and connected to a first edge of the flexible material. The first bow includes a rotational bearing surface to allow for adjustment t... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6022042 | Stroller having a brake assembly A stroller has a frame, a plurality of wheels, and brake assembly. The brake assembly includes a mounting member fixedly disposed on the frame, the mounting member having cam surface with a first cam portion and a second cam portion; a brake member dispos... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5996192 | Buckle assembly The present invention provides a buckle assembly which includes a first tongue, a second tongue, and a socket having a cavity for receiving at least a portion of the first tongue and second tongue. Each tongue includes a tongue coupling member which opera... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5967535 | Swivel wheel mount Disclosed is a stroller including a frame member, a swivel mount adapted to receive the frame member, a swivel latch adapted to be received in the swivel mount, a suspension housing including a swivel latch receiving portion, the suspension housing adapte... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5961180 | Juvenile carrier with adjustable handle assembly Disclosed is a juvenile carrier including a frame including a seating portion for receiving a juvenile and a locking member receiving portion, a circular locking member adapted to engage the locking member receiving portion, a handle rotatably connected t... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5918933 | Body support A support adapted for infant holding devices, such as strollers, swing, seats, etc., includes an upper support and a lower support extending from the upper support. The upper support is adapted to support the upper portion of the body, including the head,... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5916828 | Material for use in a canopy An improved material for use in juvenile products has utility as a canopy covering, for example, a playyard structure or stroller. The improved material substantially blocks visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light from passing through to the child or inf... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5904344 | Floor locking linkage for collapsible playpen A floor lock assembly for a playpen prevents collapse of the apparatus when it is occupied by a child, whereby a potential safety problem is obviated. In a typical playpen collapsible frame, a lower frame assembly is comprised of a pair of parallel connec... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5887935 | Stroller reclining and canopy tensioning mechanism thereof The present invention relates to a stroller, in particularly a tandem seat stroller, and a unique canopy mechanism and a unique reclining mechanism for use in the stroller according to the present invention. The stroller includes a main frame having a fir... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5882030 | Stroller handlebar A collapsable stroller for transporting a passenger includes a frame movable between a collapsed position and an operating position. The frame includes rotatably mounted wheels for providing the stroller with mobility. A passenger seat is provided for rec... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5862548 | Playyard system and canopy A playyard system includes a playyard structure and a canopy. The playyard structure is partially covered by the canopy which channels heat outward to provide improve shading and ventilation. Sides of the playyard structure have mesh panels with removable... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5860695 | Removable seat with height adjustment A child carrier with an improved mounting system is disclosed. The improved mounting arrangement includes at least one side wall having at least one slot on a surface of the side wall. The arrangement also includes at least one support extension connected... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5857601 | Beverage holder for a stroller or the like An improved beverage holder is provided that is particularly well suited for association with the handlebar of a stroller. The beverage holder includes a flattened U-configured clip that is removably positionable over the handlebar. The beverage holder al... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5855384 | Detachable and rotatable stroller tray accessory A tray accessory for use with a stroller. Preferably, the tray accessory provides a tray portion, a pair of support members connected to the tray portion and a pair of connection portions. Each connection portion being attached to a respective support mem... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5845666 | Canopy with latch and pivot members A canopy for providing shade and protection from the elements to persons is disclosed. The canopy includes a silent pivoting mechanism and a quick-release feature.... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5829829 | Removable/adjustable head support An adjustable and removable head support for an infant and a toddler has an upper body portion with a pair of flanking pillow sections, a pair of harness belt apertures below the head pillow portions, a central portion with a plurality of fold lines and a... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5823615 | Tray for a high chair An improved removable tray for use with a juvenile product is disclosed. A pair of side handles are provided on the bottom of a tray portion and are interconnected by a flexible interconnection member. The flexible interconnection member ensures that the ... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5819342 | Foldable playyard with latch locking hub system A foldable playyard includes a lower frame assembly including a hub and a plurality of hub legs with one end portion of each of the hub legs pivotally coupled to the hub. The foldable playyard also includes an upper frame assembly including a plurality of... | 10/13/1998 |
