IP Library Granted Patent US 8,276,987
Granted Patent B1
US 8,276,987 · App. 12/627,665 · Granted Oct 2, 2012

Children's tricycle with adaptable seat

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Patent No.
US 8,276,987
App. No.
12/627,665
Granted
Oct 2, 2012
Kind
B1
Abstract

A children's tricycle comprises a frame, a set of handlebars, a fork, three wheels and a seat adaptable for users of different sizes without modification. The frame comprises a top tube, a head tube and a rear triangle that is substantially perpendicular to the top tube. In some embodiments, the seat extends from the head tube to a point on the frame. In some embodiments, the seat extends from a pivot point of the tricycle along the top tube to the rear triangle. Accordingly, to utilize the tricycle, different sized users are able to move forward or backward on the seat to comfortably engage the pedals and handlebars of the tricycle. In some embodiments, the frame of the children's tricycle comprises one or more of steel, aluminum and metal composite.

Claims (24)

1. A children's tricycle seat, adaptable for users of multiple sizes without modification, comprising:

a. two sides;

b. a front configured to attach at a pivot point of a children's tricycle; and

c. an undivided, elevated back support, wherein a width of the seat decreases as the seat transitions from the back support to the front;

wherein the two sides comprise a near face and an opposite face, wherein the near face and the opposite face increase in size as the width of the seat decreases and the seat transitions from the elevated back support to the front.

2. The children's tricycle seat of claim 1 wherein the front is configured to fit over a head tube of a children's tricycle frame.

3. The children's tricycle seat of claim 2 wherein the front further comprises a circular aperture for receiving a securing device to secure the children's tricycle seat with the head tube.

4. The children's tricycle seat of claim 1 wherein the seat comprises one or more of rubber, foam, leather and plastic.

5. A children's tricycle seat, adaptable for users of multiple sizes without modification, comprising:

a. two sides;

b. a front configured to attach at a pivot point of a children's tricycle; and

c. an elevated back support, wherein a width of the seat decreases as the seat transitions from the back support to the front,

wherein the two sides comprise a near face and an opposite face, wherein the near face and the opposite face increase in size as the width of the seat decreases and the seat transitions from the elevated back support to the front.

6. The children's tricycle seat of claim 5 wherein the front is configured to fit over a head tube of a children's tricycle frame.

7. The children's tricycle seat of claim 6 wherein the front further comprises a circular aperture for receiving a securing device to secure the children's tricycle seat with the head tube.

8. The children's tricycle seat of claim 5 wherein the seat comprises one or more of rubber, foam, leather and plastic.

9. A children's tricycle seat, adaptable for users of multiple sizes without modification, comprising:

a. two sides;

b. a front configured to attach at a pivot point of a children's tricycle; and

c. an undivided back support, wherein a width of the seat decreases as the seat transitions from the undivided back support to the front

wherein the two sides comprise a near face and an opposite face, wherein the near face and the opposite face increase in size as the width of the seat decreases and the seat transitions from the elevated back support to the front.

10. The children's tricycle seat of claim 9 wherein the front is configured to fit over a head tube of a children's tricycle frame.

11. The children's tricycle seat of claim 10 wherein the front further comprises a circular aperture for receiving a securing device to secure the children's tricycle seat with the head tube.

12. The children's tricycle seat of claim 9 wherein the seat comprises one or more of rubber, foam, leather and plastic.

Assignments (12)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 19, 2024
From: ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
To: CHILDREN'S FACTORY, LLC
Reel/Frame 066183/0839 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 19, 2024
From: ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
To: EXCELLIGENCE LEARNING CORPORATION; ANGELES CORPORATION; CHILDCARE EDUCATION INSTITUTE, LLC; CHILDREN'S FACTORY, LLC; EARLYCHILDHOOD LLC; REALLY GOOD STUFF, LLC; FROG STREET PRESS, LLC
Reel/Frame 066185/0261 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 18, 2024
From: CHILDREN'S FACTORY, LLC
To: MIDCAP FINANCIAL TRUST
Reel/Frame 066166/0572 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 7, 2018
From: CHILDREN'S FACTORY, LLC
To: ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 045729/0306 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 10, 2018
From: EXCELLIGENCE LEARNING CORPORATION
To: CHILDREN'S FACTORY, LLC
Reel/Frame 044585/0303 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 19, 2017
From: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT (AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY MERGER TO GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT)
To: EXCELLIGENCE LEARNING CORPORATION; ANGELES CORPORATION; EARLYCHILDHOOD LLC; EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS, INC.
Reel/Frame 042066/0010 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 18, 2017
From: EXCELLIGENCE LEARNING CORPORATION; ANGELES CORPORATION; CHILDCARE EDUCATION INSTITUTE, LLC; CHILDREN'S FACTORY, LLC; EARLYCHILDHOOD LLC; REALLY GOOD STUFF, LLC; FROG STREET PRESS, LLC
To: ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 042045/0473 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 30, 2014
From: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION
To: EXCELLIGENCE LEARNING CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 034601/0051 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 30, 2014
From: EXCELLIGENCE LEARNING CORPORATION; ANGELES CORPORATION; EARLYCHILDHOOD LLC; EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS, INC.
To: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 034601/0383 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 30, 2013
From: EXCELLIGENCE LEARNING CORPORATION
To: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 029727/0020 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 5, 2011
From: EXCELLIGENCE LEARNING CORPORATION
To: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 027323/0650 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 30, 2009
From: JOHANSEN, JESPER BRUHN; MATHIESEN, LARS
To: EXCELLIGENCE LEARNING CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 023580/0968 →