Kristin R Tidwell

US Patent:

7430765, Oct 7, 2008

Filed:

Feb 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/363588

Inventors:

Susan Matthews Brown - Golden CO, US
Kristin A. Tidwell - Denver CO, US
Sheila Littlehorn - Littleton CO, US

Assignee:

The Boppy Company - Golden CO

International Classification:

A42B 1/00

US Classification:

2202, 2204, 2267, 2410, 21735, 2205, 1281161, 1281121, 602 17, 5603, 5622, 5655, 5636

Abstract:

The invention generally relates to articles which may be used as headwear for infants that address issues related to flat head syndrome. In a first aspect, an article of headwear for an infant is provided. The headwear is configured to reduce pressure at the rear portion of the head when the infant is lying or reclining in the supine position. The headwear generally includes a head receiving portion having at least a top region and rear region for covering at least the top and rear portions of the head of the infant. In accordance with the invention, the headwear also includes support cushion positioned in the rear region of the head receiving portion. The support cushion is configured to support at least the rear portion of the head of the infant and to at least partially surround a pressure relief region. The pressure relief region is configured to receive at least a portion of the rear portion of the head such that pressure applied to the rear portion of the head is reduced when lying or reclining in the supine position. Methods for reducing pressure at the rear region of an infant's head while lying or reclining in the supine position are also provided.

US Patent:

7451508, Nov 18, 2008

Filed:

Jun 15, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/764107

Inventors:

Susan Matthews Brown - Evergreen CO, US
Kristin A. Tidwell - Denver CO, US

Assignee:

The Boppy Company, LLC - Golden CO

International Classification:

A47G 9/02

US Classification:

5655, 5657, 5490, 5633, 5640

Abstract:

A support pillow that comprises a pillow body having a medial region and two curved arms that extend from the medial region to define a generally open well. A back rest extends vertically upward from the medial region. This configuration permits an infant to be placed in the open well, with the curved arms of the pillow body supporting the infant from tipping side to side and the back rest supporting the infant's back. Conveniently, the back rest may be incorporated into a slipcover that is placed over the pillow body.

US Patent:

7587773, Sep 15, 2009

Filed:

Jan 11, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/330760

Inventors:

Sheila Littlehorn - Littleton CO, US
Kristin A. Tidwell - Denver CO, US
Elizabeth A. Franqui - Philadelphia PA, US

Assignee:

The Boppy Company, LLC - Golden CO

International Classification:

A47G 9/00

US Classification:

5655, 5652, 5657, 5632

Abstract:

A pillow system comprises a curved main pillow having a pillow body having a midsection and a pair of ends. The pillow body is curved and is both flexible and firm to permit it to wrap around a user. A curved side pillow is operably attached to one of the ends of the main pillow such that the side pillow is positionable around the user's side and back when the main pillow is placed adjacent to the user's stomach. The side pillow has an inner portion near the main pillow and an outer portion away from the main pillow. The side pillow tapers downward in height from the inner portion to the outer portion.

US Patent:

7624461, Dec 1, 2009

Filed:

Jan 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/623645

Inventors:

Kristin A. Tidwell - Denver CO, US
Susan Matthews Brown - Golden CO, US

Assignee:

The Boppy Company, LLC - Golden CO

International Classification:

A47G 9/10
A61G 7/065

US Classification:

5655, 5656, 5657

Abstract:

A support pillow is disclosed which may include a cushion body, a cover and a mat. The cushion body may have a medial region and two opposing arms that define a generally open well, with the cushion body possibly having an outer periphery and an inner periphery adjacent the well. The cover may be disposed over the cushion body such that the cover may conform generally to the shape of the cushion body. The mat may be coupled with at least one of the cushion body and the cover.

US Patent:

7788752, Sep 7, 2010

Filed:

May 15, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/467082

Inventors:

Kristin A. Tidwell - Denver CO, US
Sheila Littlehorn - Littleton CO, US

Assignee:

The Boppy Company, LLC - Golden CO

International Classification:

A47G 9/00

US Classification:

5655, 5657, 5652, 5632

Abstract:

A pillow system comprises a curved pillow body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a midsection and a pair of curved arms that each have an end. The system also includes a padded booster that is configured to rest on the top surface of the pillow body. The booster has a midportion and a pair of ends. The ends have a height that is larger than the height at the midportion, and the midportion is flexible to permit the booster to be folded in half.

US Patent:

7832036, Nov 16, 2010

Filed:

Sep 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/204956

Inventors:

Sheila Littlehorn - Littleton CO, US
Kristin A. Tidwell - Denver CO, US
Elizabeth A. Franqui - Philadelphia PA, US

Assignee:

The Boppy Company - Golden CO

International Classification:

A47G 9/00

US Classification:

5655, 5657, 5652, 5632

Abstract:

A pillow system comprises a curved main pillow having a pillow body having a midsection and a pair of ends. The pillow body is curved and is both flexible and firm to permit it to wrap around a user. A padded attachment member may be removably attachable to the pillow body, and may have a flexible midportion that permits the attachment member to be folded in half. The pillow may include a belt having two portions that may be coupled to each other to secure the pillow body around a user.

US Patent:

8460053, Jun 11, 2013

Filed:

Nov 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/619481

Inventors:

Paul Fair - Denver CO, US
Kristin A. Tidwell - Denver CO, US
Catherine P. McNeil - Golden CO, US
Clarice Bonzer - Littleton CO, US

Assignee:

The Boppy Company, LLC - Golden CO

International Classification:

A63H 33/00

US Classification:

446227, 5655

Abstract:

Systems and methods enable attaching toys or other items to child care equipment such as a play gyms, swings, bouncers, changing pads, and the like. Attachment is accomplished by passing a compressible portion of the item to be attached through an opening in the child care equipment. The opening may be provided by a hole in the equipment, or by a hole in a clip engaged with a rod embedded in or attached to the equipment. The clip may slide along the rod to adjust the position of the item. In one application, rods embedded in a play gym provide a structural support for a canopy of the play gym, and also may receive clips for attaching toys or other items to the play gym.

US Patent:

8595872, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Jul 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/458083

Inventors:

Kristin A. Tidwell - Denver CO, US

Assignee:

The Boppy Company, LLC - Golden CO

International Classification:

B68G 5/00
A47C 20/00

US Classification:

5655, 5490, 5630, 5652

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a support pillow comprises a pillow body having a medial region and two opposing arms that form a well region, a first side and a second side. The pillow body further includes an outer periphery and an inner periphery outlining the well region. The pillow body further comprises a fill material and a cover enveloping the fill material. The cover comprises a main section that extends about the first and second sides and the outer periphery, and a center panel coupled to the main section so as to be located along the inner periphery. Also, the center panel is constructed of a woven fabric having two grain directions that are generally perpendicular to each other and a bias. The woven fabric is generally non-stretchable in at least one of the grain directions, and the center panel is coupled to the main section so as to be substantially on the bias.