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A walker for a toddler or infant is disclosed. The walker has a base and a seat operatively coupled to the base. It also includes a plurality of rollers for supporting the base on a walking surface such as a floor. The walker also includes a brake which is positioned to constantly apply friction to

A walker for a toddler or infant is disclosed. The walker has a base and a seat operatively coupled to the base. It also includes a plurality of rollers for supporting the base on a walking surface such as a floor. The walker also includes a brake which is positioned to constantly apply friction to at least one of the rollers to thereby inhibit the travel speed of the walker.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A walker comprising:a base; a seat operatively coupled to the base; first and second rollers respectively mounted at first and second corners of the base; third and fourth rollers respectively mounted at third and fourth corners of the base, each of the third and fourth rollers being restricted t

1. A walker comprising:a base; a seat operatively coupled to the base; first and second rollers respectively mounted at first and second corners of the base; third and fourth rollers respectively mounted at third and fourth corners of the base, each of the third and fourth rollers being restricted to forward and rearward rolling movement; a first brake positioned to constantly apply friction to the third roller; a second brake positioned to constantly apply friction to the fourth roller such that the walker is constantly braked against pivoting movement, forward movement, and rearward movement; a braking surface; and a spring positioned to cause frictional engagement between the third roller and the braking surface, wherein the base includes a pair of walls, the third roller is mounted between the pair of walls, and at least one of the pair of walls comprises the braking surface.