Stephen Patrick Flanagan

US Patent:

7009522, Mar 7, 2006

Filed:

Aug 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/919039

Inventors:

Stephen R. Flanagan - Atlanta GA, US
Daniel B. Thomasson - Santa Rosa CA, US

Assignee:

SeatSignal, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G08B 21/00

US Classification:

340666, 34053911, 34053921, 34053923, 177136, 180268, 180271, 180273, 200 85 A

Abstract:

A weight-sensitive mat or other sensor determines whether a child seat in a vehicle is occupied, a transmitter is proximate to the sensor, and a keychain fob or other portable unit includes a receiver and an alarm. Generally, if the child seat is occupied and the keychain fob is removed from proximity to the transmitter, the transmitter communicates this to the keychain fob receiver and the alarm is activated. Exemplary embodiments include an add-on kit including a base unit with a transceiver for use with existing car seats having a base and a detachable shell, an add-on kit without the base unit for use with existing unitary car seats, a car seat with the child sensor, transmitter, and/or base unit built into it, and an automatic checklist feature for diaper bags, strollers, etc.

US Patent:

7255393, Aug 14, 2007

Filed:

May 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/120645

Inventors:

Stephen R. Flanagan - Atlanta GA, US

International Classification:

A47D 13/10
A63G 9/02
A63G 13/00
A63G 13/08

US Classification:

297278, 297273, 297274, 297277, 297DIG 10, 472105, 472135

Abstract:

An adjustable infant holder apparatus includes a support structure that has a base support and a head support situated at opposing longitudinal ends and mutually coupled by a longitudinal stabilizer. A seat is adjustable between an inclined lying position and an upright sitting position. The seat has a base end that is suspended from the base support and a head end that is suspended from the head support. Optionally, at least one of the base and head ends is suspended by at least one cable that permits the seat to swing back and forth laterally. Embodiments include a linear actuator that can force the swinging motion.

US Patent:

20030062996, Apr 3, 2003

Filed:

Sep 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/254492

Inventors:

Stephen Flanagan - Atlanta GA, US
Daniel Thomasson - Santa Rosa CA, US

International Classification:

B60Q001/00

US Classification:

340/457000, 340/573400, 340/686600, 340/539000

Abstract:

A weight-sensitive mat or other sensor determines whether a child seat in a vehicle is occupied, a transmitter is proximate to the sensor, and a keychain fob or other portable unit includes a receiver and an alarm. Generally, if the child seat is occupied and the keychain fob is removed from proximity to the transmitter, the transmitter communicates this to the keychain fob receiver and the alarm is activated. Exemplary embodiments include an add-on kit including a base unit with a transceiver for use with existing car seats having a base and a detachable shell, an add-on kit without the base unit for use with existing unitary car seats, and a car seat with the child sensor, transmitter, and/or base unit built into it.

US Patent:

20050264066, Dec 1, 2005

Filed:

May 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/120647

Inventors:

Stephen Flanagan - Atlanta GA, US

International Classification:

A47C001/08
A47D001/10

US Classification:

297256170

Abstract:

A reconfigurable seating and sleeping apparatus having an elongated body. The reconfigurable seating and sleeping apparatus is readily reconfigurable between a chair configuration, a sleeping configuration and a storage configuration by bending the elongated body. The invention thereby provides a highly useful product for people who have children.