Julia M C Wilkins

US Patent:

6390555, May 21, 2002

Filed:

Apr 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/840083

Inventors:

Julia Wilkins - Buffalo NY
John S. Canna - Orchard Park NY
Sandra M. Darling - East Aurora NY
Kenneth Von Felten - Marietta NY

Assignee:

Fisher-Price, Inc. - East Aurora NY

International Classification:

A47D 162

US Classification:

29735413, 2972849, 5 94

Abstract:

The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.

US Patent:

20030057744, Mar 27, 2003

Filed:

Apr 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/120844

Inventors:

Julia Wilkins - Buffalo NY, US
John Canna - Orchard Park NY, US
Sandra Darling - East Aurora NY, US
Kenneth Von Felten - Marietta NY, US

Assignee:

Fisher-Price, Inc.

International Classification:

A47B085/04

US Classification:

297/126000

Abstract:

The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.

US Patent:

60956143, Aug 1, 2000

Filed:

Jul 28, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/123355

Inventors:

John S. Canna - Orchard Park NY
Julia M. Wilkins - Buffalo NY
Kenneth VonFelten - Marietta NY

Assignee:

Mattel, Inc. - El Segundo CA

International Classification:

B60R 2100

US Classification:

297468

Abstract:

A child carrier harness includes a first harness member made of soft goods with a pair of male fasteners receivable with a second pair of female fasteners secured to the ends of an adjustable strap secured to the rear face of the seatback. The harness also includes an adjustable strap disposed on the rear face of the seatback for adjusting the length of the strap and thereby adjusting the harness to accomodate different midsection sizes.

US Patent:

59475528, Sep 7, 1999

Filed:

Aug 14, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/911524

Inventors:

Julia Wilkins - Buffalo NY
John S. Canna - Orchard Park NY
Sandra M. Darling - East Aurora NY
Kenneth Von Felten - Marietta NY

Assignee:

Mattel, Inc. - El, Segundo CA

International Classification:

A47D 1300

US Classification:

297 161

Abstract:

The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.

US Patent:

62477552, Jun 19, 2001

Filed:

Jul 12, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/614702

Inventors:

John S. Canna - Orchard Park NY
Julia M. Wilkins - Buffalo NY
Kenneth VonFelten - Marietta NY

International Classification:

B60R 2100

US Classification:

297468

Abstract:

A child carrier harness includes a first harness member made of soft goods with a pair of male fasteners receivable with a second pair of female fasteners secured to the ends of an adjustable strap secured to the rear face of the seatback. The harness also includes an adjustable strap disposed on the rear face of the seatback for adjusting the length of the strap and thereby adjusting the harness to accomodate different midsection sizes.

US Patent:

62576593, Jul 10, 2001

Filed:

Jun 25, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/339817

Inventors:

Julia Wilkins - Buffalo NY
John S. Canna - Orchard Park NY
Sandra M. Darling - East Aurora NY
Kenneth Von Felten - Marietta NY

Assignee:

Fisher-Price, Inc. - East Aurora NY

International Classification:

A47D 162

US Classification:

297 161

Abstract:

The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.