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Wheel assembly for a foldable child enclosure
US8973181B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8973181-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313794949-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Publication date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
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A foldable structure includes: an upper assembly forming an upper portion of the structure; a base assembly forming a lower portion of the structure; a centrally-located hub assembly operatively connected to the base assembly; and a post extending from each corner of the upper assembly to a corner of the base assembly. At least one rotatable wheel assembly is provided at each corner of the lower portion of the structure extending from the structure to engage a surface. Each wheel assembly includes at least one support surface adapted for supporting and guiding the wheel on a surface and at least one groove provided on opposing sides of the support surface.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A foldable structure comprising: an upper assembly forming an upper portion of the structure, the upper assembly comprising a plurality of arm assemblies; a base assembly forming a lower portion of the structure; a centrally-located hub assembly operatively connected to the base assembly; a post extending from each corner of the upper assembly to a corner of the base assembly, thereby forming the structure; an operating structure operatively co…
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- A47D13/063Primary
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- What does patent US8973181B2 cover?
- A foldable structure includes: an upper assembly forming an upper portion of the structure; a base assembly forming a lower portion of the structure; a centrally-located hub assembly operatively connected to the base assembly; and a post extending from each corner of the upper assembly to a corner of the base assembly. At least one rotatable wheel assembly is provided at each corner of the lowe…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Thorley Ind Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A47D13/061. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 10 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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