ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,497,089, issued on Dec. 16.

"Delayed-action collapsible stroller device" was invented by Jamie Crane (Mountain View, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The delayed-action collapsible stroller device may be simple to operate, compact when folded, and robust and reliable during both use and storage. Such a device may further comprise a delayed-action folding mechanism to maximize its compactness when folded, and may further comprise advanced locking mechanisms to enhance its structural rigidity and ability to carry heavier users. The delayed-action collapsible stroller device may further comprise standardized mounting points and a plura...