"STRIDER"

CHARIOT-POUSSETTE

English 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.

French Abstract

Dans le transport quotidien de bébés/jeunes enfants et de bagages en se déplaçant d'un point au suivant, il fallait choisir entre la poussette et le chariot d'emplettes. Il est impossible de manipuler efficacement les deux en même temps. La présente invention, qui sera unique sur le marché, devrait apporter au consommateur un équipement qui répondra à son besoin d'un moyen compact, portable, léger et efficace de transporter en même temps des bébés et des bagages. L'invention permettra aux parents, quand ils voyagent ou qu'ils font simplement leurs emplettes, de transporter de façon plus efficace des bébés/jeunes enfants et des bagages. En même temps, il y aura un ajout de sécurité et de confort pour l'enfant dans un compartiment luxueusement capitonné ou il peut se reposer tandis que le parent est beaucoup plus à l'aise pour s'occuper des bagages ou faire ses emplettes. L'invention prévoit un équipement repliable et portable à deux niveaux, conçu pour la commodité; il comporte deux paniers rattachés à un bâti principal avec mécanisme de repliage. Le panier supérieur est rembourré en vue d'assurer le confort des bébés/jeunes enfants transportés. Le panier inférieur est muni d'un grand sac plié à plat et fixé à l'intérieur du panier. Le sac peut servir à contenir des articles plus petits; par exemple des sacs d'épicerie. Le panier inférieur permet aussi de transporter de plus gros bagages pouvant peser jusqu'à 50 livres. Ces paniers sont fixés au bâti principal avec des bâtis réglables. L'invention mettra sur le marché un équipement portable et repliable servant au transport et/ou au rangement. Des matériaux légers et durables seront choisis pour la fabrication de cet article de manière à en assurer la facilité de manutention et la commodité.

Claims

The Embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property privilege is claimed is
defined as follows:

A. In the case of apparatus -
A four-wheel carriage from which rear wheels can be folded forward and tacked under
the main frame next to the front wheels. As illustrated in the diagram the following
are the parts of the invention:

#1. The handle

#2. The hooks. There are four hooks altogether designed the be used forfastening either luggage while in use or the holding the empty baskets
securely in place for storage or transportation.

#3. These are adjoining metals designed to be used for the folding mechanism
for the various parts that will be folded while not in use. The same
mechanism is designed to hold the baskets in place in useable positions.
Both pieces of this equiment used for the upper and lower baskets will be
fully covered with soft fabric to avoid any injuries that may result in
children playing with it.

#4. The top basket is designed to transport infants or tolders. The top basket
will be well layered with with deluxe cushion for added comfort of
infant/toddler. Infant can be laid down to sleep in this compartment.
Toddlers up to 30 pounds may be seated in an upright position facing
forward where adequate space is available for legs can go through.

5. The two openings are designed for easy access while is use for older infants
and tolders in a sitting position. The edges of the openings will be
properly cussioned for comfort.

6. The footrest can also be folded upward to cover the openings in front of the
upper basket while in use for infants while laid in the basket.


7. This is a fastening mechanism equiped with buttons or velcro designed to
hold up the footrest and fastened, covering the two front openings.

8. This part is fastened with durable material to adjoin the rear wheels to the
main fraim of the equipment.

9. There are two support frames for upper and lower baskets. Holding hooks
for the elasiticised cords are located on these frames.

10. Rear frames attached to wheels. These frames can be folded for easy
transportation and convenience.

11. Brakes for rear wheels designed to keep the strider in place during loading
or unloading. The brakes can be applied by being pushed down against the
wheels.

12. Lower basket designed to handle up to 60 pounds or luggage.

13. Folding and adjoing mechanism for the lower basket.

14. 8" pneumatic wheels designed to handle rough terrain, curbs and soft
surface espcially in winter. The wheels will also allow power steering
manouverability. All wheels swivel. It will be equiped with shock
absorbing suspension.

15. Elasticized cord.

16. 5 point harness to hold infants more securely.


5. If desired, other ways in which the inventive idea may be used or put into operation.

The embodiments of the invention in which are exclusive property or privilege is claimed
as defined as follows:
A. In the case of the "strider" -

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

Description

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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.

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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.

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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.

Representative Drawing