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US 8,746,731 · App. 12/631,375 · Granted Jun 10, 2014

Seat attachment for a stroller

Inventor: Mark Zehfuss (Glen Allen, VA)
Assignee: Baby Jogger, LLC
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Patent No.
US 8,746,731
App. No.
12/631,375
Granted
Jun 10, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

The invention relates to a seat attachment for a stroller, single stroller and double strollers. Such a seat attachment may be used to reversibly convert a single stroller into a double stroller. More specifically, versions of the seat attachment relate to a seat attachment for a stroller capable of supporting a seat such as, but not limited to, a stroller seat, a baby seat, bassinet, a pram, a car seat, or a baby carrier, for example. The seat may be supported in front of a permanent seat of the stroller.

Claims (34)

1. A seat attachment for a stroller, comprising:

a separate left attachment portion, wherein the left attachment portion comprises:

a connector portion capable of removably connecting to a stroller frame adjacent a left front wheel of the stroller and a left seat support element removably connecting a seat in either a forward or backward position; and

a separate right attachment portion, wherein the right attachment portion comprises:

a connector portion capable of removably connecting to the stroller frame adjacent a right front wheel of the stroller and a right seat support element removably connecting the seat in either a forward or backward position between the left and right seat support elements.

2. The seat attachment for a stroller of claim 1 , wherein the seat is a baby seat, a car seat, a stroller seat, a bassinet, or a pram.

3. The seat attachment of claim 1 , wherein each attachment portion has a first end and a second end.

4. The seat attachment for a stroller of claim 3 , wherein the first end is capable of connecting to the stroller frame.

5. The seat attachment for a stroller of claim 4 , wherein the second end is of connecting to the seat.

6. A stroller, comprising:

a frame;

two front wheels;

at least one rear wheel;

a stroller seat; and

two attachment frame members connected to the frame adjacent to the front wheels, wherein the attachment frame members are capable of removably receiving and supporting a separate left and right seat attachment portion, wherein each of the left and right seat attachment portions comprises a connector portion for removably connecting to the attachment frame members and a seat support element for removably connecting the stroller seat between the left and right seat attachment portions.

7. The stroller of claim 6 , wherein the attachment frame members each comprise a slot for removably receiving the connector portion of the seat attachment member.

8. The stroller of claim 6 , wherein the frame of the stroller is capable of supporting a second seat and the second seat is selected from a stroller seat, an infant carrier, a bassinet, a pram, or a car seat.

9. A stroller, comprising: a first stroller seat reversibly and removably connected to a stroller frame having a left front wheel and a right front wheel;

two attachment frame members attached to the stroller frame, wherein one attachment frame member is connected adjacent to the left front wheel and the other attachment frame member is connected adjacent to the right front wheel, and separate left and right seat attachment portions for converting the stroller into a double stroller, the seat attachment portions comprising:

a connector portion capable of removably connecting to one of the attachment frame members above the respective front wheel of the stroller, and

a seat support element removably connecting a second seat in either a forward or backward position.

10. The stroller of claim 9 , wherein the first stroller seat is releasably connected in a backward position.

11. The stroller of claim 10 , wherein the second stroller seat is one of a stroller seat, a car seat, or a bassinet.

12. The stroller of claim 9 , wherein the second seat is a bassinet or a car seat.

13. The stroller of claim 10 , wherein the frame further comprises two folding mechanisms.

14. The stroller of claim 10 , wherein the first seat comprises a releasable connection including a button or a locking tab.

15. The stroller of claim 10 , comprising a pair of back wheels.

16. The stroller of claim 15 , wherein the front wheels pivot and the back wheels are fixed.

17. The stroller of claim 9 , wherein each connector portion of the right and left seat attachment portions has a cylindrical shape.

18. The stroller of claim 17 , wherein the attachment frame members each have a cylindrical slot.

19. The stroller of claim 18 , wherein each connector portion of the right and left seat attachment portions is inserted in the cylindrical slots.

20. The stroller of claim 9 , wherein each connector portion is tubular construction.

21. The stroller of claim 9 , wherein each connector portion has a circular cross-sectional shape.

22. The stroller of claim 9 , wherein each connector portion has a complementary and cooperating shape that allows each connector portion to be secured to the attachment frame members.

Assignments (4)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 26, 2015
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: BABY JOGGER, LLC
Reel/Frame 035043/0470 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 13, 2012
From: DYNAMIC BRANDS, LLC
To: BABY JOGGER, LLC
Reel/Frame 028370/0128 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 23, 2012
From: BABY JOGGER, LLC
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 028087/0601 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 4, 2009
From: ZEHFUSS, MARK
To: DYNAMIC BRANDS, LLC
Reel/Frame 023608/0530 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 61119920 · Dec 4, 2008
Related Publication 20100140902A1 · Jun 10, 2010