Children's walker

Abstract

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an adjustable orbital children's walker. According to various embodiments, the children's walker is configured for being adjusted between an orbital movement mode, in which the walker is restricted to movement along an orbital path, and a free movement mode, in which the walker is not restricted to movement along an orbital path. In particular, various embodiments of the children's walker include at least one pivot mechanism configured for being easily adjusted by a user between a first configuration, in which the children's walker is thereby in the orbital movement mode, and a second configuration, in which the children's walker is thereby in the free movement mode.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority from provisional U.S. Application No. 61 / 500,199 entitled “Infant Walker Devices,” which was filed on Jun. 23, 2011, and from provisional U.S. Application No. 61 / 531,831 entitled “Infant Walker,” which was filed Sep. 7, 2011, each of which is herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]Various embodiments of the present invention described herein generally relate to children's walker apparatuses, particularly children's walker apparatuses adapted for orbital motion.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]Conventional children's walkers typically include a child seat suspended by a frame configured to roll along a support surface. The child seat is positioned such that the legs of a child positioned therein hang downwardly from the seat, thereby enabling the child to push on the support surface and move the walker in various directions. However, these co...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a children's walker apparatus configured for movement along a support surface. According to various embodiments, the children's walker apparatus comprises a child support configured for providing a seating surface for a child and a frame configured for suspending the child support above the support surface. In various embodiments, the frame includes one or more movement members configured for

Problems solved by technology

However, these conventional walkers do not significantly restrict the movement of the child, which can be inconvenient when a caretaker needs the child to remain in a particular area.

However, orbital walkers of this type are not able to permit the child to move in other, non-orbital directions where such freedom of motion may be desired by a caretaker.

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