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Collapsible baby stroller and releasable locking and folding mechanism therefor
   
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US Patent 6102431
Issued Date
August 15, 2000
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A baby stroller for transporting an infant over flat, rough, or uneven terrain at speeds faster than normal walking speed is disclosed. This baby stroller can be folded to make it easier to stow and transport. The folding mechanism, a unique feature of the design, enables the user to fold and unfold the stroller with one hand. Other features of the stroller include a quick release mechanism for the rear wheels, a foot-activated parking brake, and a canopy deployment mechanism.
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Published
August 15, 2000
Application Number
09/088,259
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June 1, 1998
US Classification
280/642   280/47.17 280/47.25 280/644 280/646 280/647 280/650 403/100 403/102 403/99
Int'l Classification
B62B   7/08   (20060101)   B62B   7/00   (20060101)   F16C   11/10   (20060101)   F16C   11/04   (20060101)   B62B   7/04   (20060101)  
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280/62   280/47.2   280/47.24   280/47.25   280/47.34   280/47.38   280/47.17   280/47.22   280/642   280/643   280/644   280/645   280/646   280/650   280/658   403/99   403/100   403/102  
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