CA2201034A1 - "strider" - Google Patents

Abstract

In everyday transportation of infants/toddlers and luggage while moving from one point to the next, one had to choose between a baby stroller or the all-purpose shopping cart.
To efficiently manage both an infant/toddler and luggage is impossible.

This invention, which will be unique in the market place, appears to be an equipment that will satisfy the consumers's need for a compact, portable, lightweight and effective means of transporting infants and luggage at the same time.

The invention will allow parents, while travelling or just shopping to transportinfants/toddlers and luggage move efficiently. At the same time there will be the added security and comfort of the child in a luxuriously padded compartment where it may rest while the parent is managing the luggage or shopping with much ease.

The invention involves an bi-level, foldable and portable equipment designed forconvenience; it features two baskets attached to a mainframe with foldable mechanism.
The upper basket is designed with padded materials for comfort to be used for carrying infants/toddlers. The lower basket is equipped with a large bag folded flat and attached inside the basket. The bag can be used for carrying smaller items; for example groceries bags. The lower basket is also designed to carry larger luggage of up to 50 pounds. This baskets are attached to main frames with adjustable frames.

The invention will bring to the market place a means of transportation equipment that is portable and can be folded for transportation and/or storage. Light weight and durable materials will be chosen for the manufacture of this item to allow easy management and convenience.

Description

~0 1 034 SPECIFICATION:

1. The general c~laracter of the cl~lss of article or the kind of process to which the inven~ion (i.e. the inventive ideas) rel~tes.

The invention appears to be unique in the market place in its current design. It is however related to different carriages, shopping carts and baby strollers.

2. The nature in general terms of the articles or processes previously known or used whi~
are lntended to be improved or replaced by resort to the invention and of the dif/iculties and inconveniences which t~e~ involve.

Only one item bears slight resemblance to the invention; i.e. baby strollers with large basket located at the bottom. Othel- related items include:
a. Holiday Heavy duty luggage cart - only used for carrying luggage;
b. All purpose shopping carts used in most stores. Some parents use the upper basket for transpol-ting toddlers.
c. ICP Envopak mail Cart with removable baskets. Used f~r carrying mail in offices.

All these equipments are inefficienf and do not offer the convenience and security in the transportation of both infants/toddlers while lifting heavy luggage especially in crowded places i.e. airports, shopping centres, etc.

- ~~o ~ 03 4 3. The inventive idea which the new article or process embodies, and the way in which resort to it ~, .co.,.cs the dif~culties and inco..~..iences of previous practices orl!~oposo A Since this invention is unique in its present design, no other product is available in the market that provide similar functions it is designed to perform.

B The incon~eniences and difficulties parents of younger children experience while transporting their children from one point to another has not be addressed. This will be the first time such an equip1nent is available in the market.

C Tllis invention will enable parents of young children to handle both child and luggage satisfactorily - with added comfort and security while travelling.

4. A full description of the best way of using or put~ing in~o operation the inventive idea.
y ~l~ere are drawings, the descriptions should be proceeded by a list of these drawings, and sltould- be rel~ted to them by the use of numerals which appear upon them.

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The invention brings with it convenience:
1. It's light weight and conveniently portable.

2. Light weight and durable materials will be used for easy transportation and handling.

3. Folding mechanism for both frames and baskets with holding hooks.

4. Elasticized cords will be used for holding luggage or baskets in folding positions.

5. Upper basket layered with puffy deluxe liner pad on seat for comfort with removable padded front bat to allow older infants easier access 6. Infant will be securely held with 5-point harness.

7. Upper basket can also be used for carrying smaller bags or light luggage.

8. Lower basket will be used for transporting luggage only.

9. 8" pneunlati~ wheels will be used to handle rough terrains and curbs in addition to easy manageability on soft or hard surfaces especially in winter.

10. Shock absorbing suspension may be installed.

11. All wheels swivel.

12. Parking brakes on rear wheels. Cable brakes will be used.

I3. Back wheel will prevent tipping when there is weight imbal~nce between the upper and lower baskets.

~ ~ ~ ~ 3 4 14. Parents will be able to unload luggage while child is securely held in upper basket.

15. Quality sturdy frames for extra durability.

16. During storage of the equipment, both the upper and lower baskets will be folded upward and fasted tightly against the main frame using the elasticized cords.

Claims (3)

1. The strider may be used for transporting luggage only.

2. The strider may also be used in stores and malls for the convenience of parents with younger children.

3. The strider may be used at airports also for the convenience of travelling parents with young children