Kristin A Tidwell from 463 Ivy Thicket Cir, Burnsville, NC 28714, age 58, Phone: (828)6752570

Resumes

Design Partner

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Location:

Burnsville, NC

Industry:

Entertainment

Work:

Carolina Textile District
Design Partner
The Boppy Company 2005 - 2010
Senior Product Designer and Developer
Denver Center For the Performing Arts 2002 - 2005
Props Director
Local Usa 829 1993 - 2002
Costume Designer
Arizona Theatre Company 2001 - 2002
Props Manager and Designer

Education:

Denver School of Massage Therapy 2007
University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign 1985 - 1989
Bachelors, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design, Theatre Aberystwyth University 1987 - 1988
Urbana High School

Skills:

Textiles
Product Design
Product Development
Sewing
Fashion
Apparel
Textile Design
Graphic Design
Trend
Brand Development
Fashion Design
Sportswear
Sketching
Business Coaching
Fashion Illustration
Trend Analysis
Inventor
Styling
Adobe Creative Suite
Footwear
Research
Art Direction
Photo Shoots
Wholesale
Creative Direction
Accessories
Film
Entertainment
Technical Design
Photography
Costume Design
Accessible Design
Costumes
Millinery
Pattern
Art
Ergonomics
User Centered Design
Adobe Illustrator
Leadership
Communication
Creative Problem Solving
Sourcing
Design Collaboration
Outdoor Industry
Visual Communication

Interests:

Arts Education
Children
Design
Research
Environment
Illustration
Art
Dance
Photography
Multiculturalism
Textiles
Sculpture
Build Inclusion
Travel
Arts and Culture
Health

Kristin Tidwell

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Us Patents

Infant Hats, Caps, Bonnets, And Hoods With Padded Pressure Relief Region
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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.

Slipcover And Pillow With Back Rest
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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.

Nursing Support Pillows And Methods
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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.

Support Pillow And Cover With Mat And Methods For Using
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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.

Booster Accessory For Support Pillows
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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.

Nursing Support Pillows And Methods
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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.

Toy Attachment Systems And Methods
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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.

Center Panel Support Pillows, Covers And Methods
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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.