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A folding stroller having a structural frame formed of a plurality of rigid support members. The stroller is provided with a skirt formed of a flexible material. The skirt can be disposed around at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the stroller to create a visual impression of something other

A folding stroller having a structural frame formed of a plurality of rigid support members. The stroller is provided with a skirt formed of a flexible material. The skirt can be disposed around at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the stroller to create a visual impression of something other than an ordinary stroller. For example, the skirt can create a visual impression of a vehicle such as an automobile, truck, airplane, spacecraft, an animal or a character. The skirt can be formed of fabric, plastic sheeting or film, or a mesh. A suspension frame is provided for suspending the skirt along a least a portion of an upper edge thereof. The suspension frame can at least partially define a profile of the vehicle, animal or character. The suspension frame folds with the structural frame of the stroller for ease of storage.

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I claim: 1. A stroller, comprising: a structural frame formed of a plurality of elongated rigid support members, one or more of said plurality of elongated rigid support members movable relative to each other for modifying said stroller as between a first configuration in which said stroller is con

I claim: 1. A stroller, comprising: a structural frame formed of a plurality of elongated rigid support members, one or more of said plurality of elongated rigid support members movable relative to each other for modifying said stroller as between a first configuration in which said stroller is configured for use for transporting a child, and a second configuration in which said stroller is configured for compact storage; a seat supported on said structural frame; a plurality of wheels attached to a portion of said structural frame in a position for rolling said stroller on a walking surface when it is in at least said first configuration; at least one handle attached to said structural frame for pushing said stroller on said plurality of wheels; a pair of cantilever frame members coupled to said structural frame defining opposing sides of an unobstructed access path to a seat area defined by said seat, each cantilever frame member extending beyond a front set of said plurality of wheels opposed from said handle; a decorative skirt formed of a flexible material draped around at least a portion of an outer perimeter of said stroller, and said cantilever frame members suspending said decorative skirt along a least a portion of an upper edge thereof, said decorative skirt extending forwardly beyond said front set of said plurality of wheels; and a plurality of mechanical fasteners coupled to at least a portion of said decorative skirt and configured to detachably secure said portion of said decorative skirt to at least one of said cantilever frame member so that said portion of said decorative skirt can be folded back to allow a child to enter into said seat area via said unobstructed access path, without being lifted over said decorative skirt and any portion of said structural frame; wherein said cantilever frame members and said decorative skirt in combination at least partially define a profile that mimics an appearance of a motorized vehicle selected from the group comprising an automobile, a truck, a boat, a rocket, a space craft and an airplane. 2. The stroller according to claim 1, wherein said decorative skirt is formed from a material selected from the group consisting of a fabric, a flexible plastic film, and a mesh. 3. The stroller according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of rigid support members are formed from a material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic or composite tubing. 4. The stroller according to claim 1, wherein each said cantilever frame member is formed from a material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic or composite tubing. 5. The stroller according to claim 1, wherein said decorative skirt is further comprised of one or more elongated straps disposed around a periphery of said decorative skirt for attaching said decorative skirt to said cantilever frame members. 6. The stroller according to claim 1, wherein said decorative skirt is collapsed when said stroller is in said second configuration. 7. The stroller according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the said cantilever frame members is pivotally mounted relative to at least one of said rigid support members. 8. The stroller according to claim 1, wherein said cantilever frame members are pivotally attached to said suspension structural frame for supporting a portion of said decorative skirt, said cantilever frame members being movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. 9. The stroller according to claim 1, wherein, said cantilever frame members and said decorative skirt collectively have a profile that generally conforms to the appearance of a race car. 10. The stroller according to claim 9, wherein said plurality of wheels of said stroller are shaped and colored to mimic a race car wheel and tire. 11. The stroller according to claim 1, further comprising a sun shade attached to said stroller, said sun shade extending over at least a portion of said seat. 12. The stroller according to claim 11, wherein said sun shade is pivotally attached to said structural frame and is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. 13. The stroller according to claim 12, further comprising a mesh suspended from said sun shade to mimic the mesh of a race car. 14. The stroller according to claim 13, wherein said mesh is folded onto said sun shade when said sun shade is moved between said first configuration to said second configuration. 15. The stroller according to claim 14, wherein said mesh includes one or more edges mimicking a frame member of a race car. 16. The stroller according to claim 11, wherein said sun shade is folded on top of said at least one handle when repositioning said stroller from a first unfolded configuration to a second folded configuration. 17. The stroller according to claim 1, wherein said at least one handle is folded on top of said seat when repositioning said stroller from said first configuration to said second configuration. 18. The stroller according to claim 1, further comprising a pair of downwardly disposed bottom frame members forming a u-shaped recess for receiving a bottom of said seat. 19. The stroller according to claim 18, wherein a plane defined by said bottom of said seat is aligned at or below a level defined by a plane intersecting a top of said plurality of wheels. 20. The stroller according to claim 1, wherein said decorative skirt extends beyond a rear set of said plurality of wheels. 21. The stroller according to claim 1, wherein said motorized vehicle is an automobile or truck and said decorative skirt defines at least one wheel well opening of said automobile or truck aligned with one of said plurality of wheels, said wheel well opening generally extending around at least an arcuate portion of an outer diameter of said wheel. 22. The stroller according to claim 1, wherein said decorative skirt covers substantially all of a lower half of said structural frame. 23. A stroller, comprising: a structural frame formed of a plurality of elongated rigid support members, one or more of said plurality of elongated rigid support members movable relative to each other for modifying said stroller as between a first configuration in which said stroller is configured for use for transporting a child, and a second configuration in which said stroller is configured for compact storage; a seat supported on said structural frame; a plurality of wheels attached to a portion of said structural frame in a position for rolling said stroller on a walking surface when it is in at least said first configuration; at least one handle attached to said structural frame for pushing said stroller on said plurality of wheels; a pair of cantilever frame members coupled to said structural frame defining opposing sides of an unobstructed access path to a seat area defined by said seat, each cantilever frame member extending beyond a front set of said plurality of wheels opposed from said handle; a decorative skirt formed of a flexible material draped around at least a portion of an outer perimeter of said stroller, and said cantilever frame members suspending said decorative skirt along a least a portion of an upper edge thereof, said decorative skirt extending forwardly beyond said front set of said plurality of wheels; a plurality of mechanical fasteners coupled to at least a portion of said decorative skirt and configured to detachably secure said portion of said decorative skirt to at least one of said cantilever frame members so that said portion of said decorative skirt can be folded back to allow a child to enter into said seat area via said unobstructed access path, without being lifted over said decorative skirt and any portion of said structural frame; wherein said cantilever frame members and said decorative skirt in combination at least partially define a profile that mimics an appearance of an animal.