Edward J Hedges

US Patent:

20080079293, Apr 3, 2008

Filed:

Sep 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/863774

Inventors:

Edward James Hedges - Van Nuys CA, US
Lisa Lynn Hubbard - Wauwatosa WI, US

International Classification:

B60N 2/42

US Classification:

29721611

Abstract:

The invention as presently conceived discloses a unique system and method for an improved infant car seat having an integral extra transportation apparatus combining the functionality of a car seat with a stroller into one device. The apparatus generally resembles a conventional infant car seat but with an overhead handle that can be extracted from behind the headrest with a set of two folding legs extending downward and locking in place. Each extended leg has a pair of wheels that when used in conjunction with the handle allows the entire apparatus to serve as an infant stroller in a manner similar to a wheelbarrow. A third brace leg has a stabilizing rubber foot that extends down from behind the seat to allow the apparatus to safely stand unassisted. This novel apparatus and system will permit a care giver to remove the apparatus from a vehicle with the infant remaining in the seat, and by extending the legs into place, transform the apparatus into a stroller.