Seat attachment for a stroller

Abstract

The invention relates to a seat attachment for a stroller, single stroller and double strollers. Such a seat attachment may be used to reversibly convert a single stroller into a double stroller. More specifically, versions of the seat attachment relate to a seat attachment for a stroller capable of supporting a seat such as, but not limited to, a stroller seat, a baby seat, bassinet, a pram, a car seat, or a baby carrier, for example. The seat may be supported in front of a permanent seat of the stroller.

1 . A seat attachment for a stroller, comprising:
 an attachment frame member comprising a connector portion capable of connecting to a stroller frame; and   a seat support element capable of supporting a seat;   
   
   
       2 . The seat attachment of  claim 1 , comprising:
 a wheel.   
   
   
       3 . The seat attachment for a stroller of  claim 2 , further comprising a wheel support frame connecting the wheel to the attachment frame member. 
   
   
       4 . The seat attachment for a stroller of  claim 3 , wherein the wheel support frame is pivotally connected to the attachment frame member. 
   
   
       5 . The seat attachment for a stroller of  claim 4 , wherein the wheel support frame is pivotally connected near the middle of the attachment frame member. 
   
   
       6 . The seat attachment for a stroller of  claim 5 , further comprising a folding mechanism. 
   
   
       7 . The seat attachment for a stroller of  claim 6 , wherein the folding mechanism comprises a sliding connector slidingly connected to the attachment frame member and a strut having a first end connected to the sliding member and a second end connected to the wheel support frame. 
   
   
       8 . The seat attachment for a stroller of  claim 4 , wherein the wheel support frame is capable of pivoting from a first position to a second position. 
   
   
       9 . The seat attachment for a stroller of  claim 8 , wherein the first position is a locked and in-use position and the second position is an unlocked and folded position. 
   
   
       10 . The seat attachment for a stroller of  claim 1 , wherein the seat is a baby seat, a car seat, a stroller seat, a bassinet, or a pram. 
   
   
       11 . The seat attachment for a stroller of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment frame member has a first end and a second end. 
   
   
       12 . The seat attachment for a stroller of  claim 11 , wherein the first end is capable of connecting to a stroller frame. 
   
   
       13 . The seat attachment for a stroller of  claim 12 , wherein the second end is connected to the seat attachment member. 
   
   
       14 . The seat attachment for a stroller of  claim 1 , wherein the seat support element is capable of supporting a seat in either a forward or backward position. 
   
   
       15 . The seat attachment for a stroller of  claim 1 , further comprising a stroller seat, wherein the seat support element is capable of supporting the stroller seat in either a forward or backward position. 
   
   
       16 . A double stroller, comprising:
 a stroller frame comprising wheels, a frame, a first seat and an attachment frame member connected to the frame;   a seat attachment comprising a wheel, a second seat, and a connector portion capable of connecting to the attachment frame member.   
   
   
       17 . The double stroller of  claim 12 , wherein the connector portion is capable of being releasably connected to the attachment frame member. 
   
   
       18 . The double stroller of  claim 12 , wherein the second seat is releasably connected to the seat support element. 
   
   
       19 . The double stroller of  claim 18 , wherein the seat support element is capable of supporting the second seat in either a forward or backward position. 
   
   
       20 . A double stroller, comprising:
 a first seat attachment capable of removably supporting a child seat; and   a second seat attachment capable of supporting a child seat.   
   
   
       21 . The double stroller of  claim 20 , wherein each seat attachment comprises two seat connector portions. 
   
   
       22 . The double stroller of  claim 20 , wherein the child seat is one of a stroller seat, a baby carrier, a bassinet, a pram, or a car seat. 
   
   
       23 . The double stroller of  claim 20 , comprising a frame, wherein the frame comprises a handle portion, a front wheel support portion and a back wheel support portion. 
   
   
       24 . The double stroller of  claim 23 , wherein a first seat attachment is adjacent to the front wheel support portion. 
   
   
       25 . The double stroller of  claim 24 , wherein the first seat attachment is above at least one front wheel connected to the wheel support portion. 
   
   
       26 . The double stroller of  claim 25 , wherein the second seat attachment is adjacent to the handle portion. 
   
   
       27 . The double stroller of  claim 23 , further comprising a folding mechanism that connects the handle portion, the front wheel support portion, and the back wheel support portion. 
   
   
       28 . A stroller, comprising:
 a frame;   at least one front wheel;   at least one rear wheel;   a stroller seat; and   a seat attachment portion capable of supporting a second seat in front of the stroller seat.   
   
   
       29 . The stroller of  claim 28 , wherein the seat attachment portion comprises two seat connectors. 
   
   
       30 . The stroller of  claim 29 , wherein the seat attachment portion is removably connected to the frame. 
   
   
       31 . The stroller of  claim 30 , wherein the seat attachment portion comprises two portions each comprising one seat connector. 
   
   
       32 . The stroller of  claim 30 , wherein the frame comprises a sleeve for removably connecting the seat attachment portion to the frame. 
   
   
       33 . The stroller of  claim 28 , wherein the second seat is one seat selected from a stroller seat, an infant carrier, a bassinet, a pram, or a car seat. 
   
   
       34 . The stroller of  claim 33 , wherein the second seat is integral to the seat attachment portion.