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A stroller (201) is provided which includes a chassis (203, 205) having first (211) and second (213) opposing frame elements. The chassis is supported on a plurality of wheels (223, 224, 225, 226). A seat (231) is suspended from the chassis by way of a support element (241). The seat includes upper

A stroller (201) is provided which includes a chassis (203, 205) having first (211) and second (213) opposing frame elements. The chassis is supported on a plurality of wheels (223, 224, 225, 226). A seat (231) is suspended from the chassis by way of a support element (241). The seat includes upper (233) and lower (235) portions and is adapted to accommodate a child such that the back of the child rests against the upper portion and such that the legs of the child rest against the lower portion. The support element has first and second ends which are rotatably attached to first (243) and second (245) pivots mounted, respectively, on the first and second frame elements. The first pivot rotates about a first axis, and the seat is disposed between the first axis and the plurality of wheels. A first motor (271) is provided which rotates the first pivot.

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1. A stroller, comprising: a chassis having first and second opposing frame elements, wherein said chassis is supported on a plurality of wheels;a seat suspended from said chassis by way of a support element, wherein said seat includes upper and lower portions and is adapted to accommodate a child s

1. A stroller, comprising: a chassis having first and second opposing frame elements, wherein said chassis is supported on a plurality of wheels;a seat suspended from said chassis by way of a support element, wherein said seat includes upper and lower portions and is adapted to accommodate a child such that the back of the child rests against the upper portion and such that the legs of the child rest against the lower portion, wherein said support element has first and second ends which are rotatably attached to first and second pivots mounted, respectively, on said first and second frame elements, wherein said first pivot rotates about a first axis, and wherein said seat is disposed between said first axis and said plurality of wheels; anda first motor which rotates said first pivot; wherein said support element includes first and second opposing portions which are connected by a third portion, wherein said first and second portions are attached to said first and second pivots, respectively, and wherein said third portion extends underneath said seat. 2. The stroller of claim 1, wherein said support element extends under said seat. 3. The stroller of claim 1, wherein said seat has first and second opposing major surfaces, wherein said first major surface includes said upper and lower portions, and wherein said support element is mounted on said second major surface. 4. The stroller of claim 1, wherein said first and second pivots rotate about a common axis. 5. The stroller of claim 1, wherein said second pivot rotates about a second axis, and wherein said second axis is parallel to said first axis. 6. The stroller of claim 1, wherein said seat is disposed between said plurality of wheels and a plane containing said first axis. 7. The stroller of claim 1, wherein said support element is U-shaped. 8. The stroller of claim 1, wherein said support element includes first and second arcuate portions. 9. The stroller of claim 1, wherein said support element extends under the middle of said seat. 10. The stroller of claim 1, further comprising a second motor, wherein said first and second motors are mounted, respectively, on first and second opposing frame elements. 11. The stroller of claim 1, further comprising a handle attached to a first end of said first and second frame elements. 12. The stroller of claim 10, further comprising a first axle having first and second joints disposed on first and second ends thereof, wherein a second end of said first frame element is attached to said first joint, and wherein a second end of said second frame element is attached to said second joint. 13. The stroller of claim 12, wherein said plurality of wheels includes first and second wheels which are attached, respectively, to first and second joints. 14. The stroller of claim 13, wherein said first and second wheels include wheel locks. 15. The stroller of claim 1, further comprising a second axle having third and fourth wheels disposed, respectively, on first and second ends thereof. 16. The stroller of claim 15, further comprising a first strut having a first end which is attached to said first frame element, and having a second end which is attached to said second axle. 17. The stroller of claim 16, further comprising a second strut having a first end which is attached to said second frame element, and having a second end which is attached to said second axle. 18. The stroller of claim 15, further comprising: a first crossbar having a first end which is attached to said first frame element, wherein said first crossbar has a second end which is attached to said first strut; anda second crossbar having a first end which is attached to said second frame element, wherein said second crossbar has a second end which is attached to said second strut. 19. The stroller of claim 1, wherein said stroller is transformable between a first state and a second state, wherein said second state is in a more compact arrangement in said second state as compared to said first state, and further comprising a spring activated lock disposed on said first frame element which locks the stroller in said first state, and wherein said lock further includes a button which may be pressed to disengage the lock, thus allowing said stroller to be placed in said second state. 20. The stroller of claim 1, wherein said seat moves in a swinging motion when said first motor is activated.