GORDON A BROZ
Engineering in Merrimac, MA
License number
Massachusetts 37444
Issued Date
Aug 27, 1993
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2018
Type
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
Merrimac, MA 01860
Professional information
Infant Carrier Installable On A Bicycle
US Patent:
5542587, Aug 6, 1996
Filed:
Oct 17, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/323742
Inventors:
Jayne I. Broz - Merrimac MA
Gordon A. Broz - Merrimac MA
Gordon A. Broz - Merrimac MA
International Classification:
B62J 704
US Classification:
224415
Abstract:
An infant carrier is mounted on a platform located directly over the rear wheel of a bicycle, such that the infant can become a passenger along with the bicyclist. The carrier has an arcuate cradle-like configuration that causes the infant to be in a semi-prone inactive position in the carrier. A helmet is releasably retained on the carrier body to provide head protection for the infant. A retention strap encircles the helmet to stabilize the helmet position, and to reduce the loading of the helmet on the infant's head and neck muscles. The carrier is selectively positionable on the platform to face either toward the front or the rear. The carrier is detachably mounted so that it can be used for carrying the infant when the carrier is in a detached condition.