Patents Assigned to Munchkin, Inc.
  • Stretchable vehicle window shade
    Patent number: 11364775
    Abstract: A stretchable vehicle window shade that may have a panel and a positioning tab attached to the panel. The positioning tab may have a magnet disposed inside. The magnet may be adapted so that a magnetic force allows attachment to a metallic portion of a door frame of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Munchkin Inc.
    Inventors: Agnes Yena Lee, Nicholas Arthur Trumbo, Sung Yun Chan, Aidan Rosario
  • Non-slip toilet training devices
    Patent number: 11284754
    Abstract: Non-slip toilet training devices are disclosed which include a layer of resilient material positioned at all contact surfaces between the training device and a conventional toilet. A raised resilient front portion serves to prevent potential urine flow from spraying outside of the confines of the training device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Ruth Hsin-Ju Fang, Thomas E. Birkert, Shirley Rodriguez
  • Bath spout cover
    Patent number: 11185194
    Abstract: A bath spout cover having a body structure, which has an upper portion having two sides extending therefrom. The body structure may also have a front portion. A soap receptacle may be disposed in the body structure. There may also be at least one strap connecting an inner side of the two sides of the body structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventor: Nairi Gharibian
  • Magnetic sponge assembly
    Patent number: 11185208
    Abstract: A multi-layer sponge assembly is disclosed which contains a metallic disk that mates with a separate metallic element to allow the sponge to be elevated in a suspended position to dry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Matthew Joseph Saxton, Kwok Ping Kuen
  • Flexible pail
    Patent number: 11167918
    Abstract: A flexible pail having a container that is adapted to stand upright. The container may have a flexible sheet, a cover, a base, a flap and an odor barrier. The cover may be attached to a first upper end of the flexible sheet, while the base may be attached to a second lower end of the flexible sheet. The cover may have a flap pivotably attached thereto, such that the flap is adapted to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The cover may further have an opening and an odor barrier disposed in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Sung Yun Chan, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Agnes Yena Lee
  • Cassette for dispensing pleated tubing
    Patent number: 11130628
    Abstract: A cassette for use in dispensing a pleated tubing. The cassette includes an annular body having an annular channel housing with a central cylindrical core. At least one wall has an upper end with a downturn lip disposed thereon. An annular cover extends radially outward from the central cylindrical core over the annular body defining a gap. The cover has a socket into which the upper end with the downturn lip is secured. A tubing is disposed within the annular channel housing and withdrawn from the gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Kevin Douglas Johnson
  • Faucet extender
    Patent number: 11066816
    Abstract: A faucet extender having a channel adapted to extend and divert a fluid out of an open edge away from a faucet opening. The faucet extender may have a fluid outlet fitting having a receiving opening and a flow-through opening. The faucet extender may have an attachment mechanism that pivotally rotates and secures the fluid outlet fitting in an angle that diverts the fluid to the open edge. The faucet extender is adapted to interface with a variety of different faucet configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Yong Sun Simon Kang, Thomas E. Birkert, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Quinn Michael Biesinger, Nathan Lu
  • Convertible bib
    Patent number: 11064742
    Abstract: A bib having a first panel and a storage container. The first panel has a collar constructed in a first end. The storage container has a first and a second side, an upper opening and a lower closed end. The first panel also has a second end which is attached to an upper end of the second side of the storage container in order to capture spillage while the bib is in use. The first panel can also be folded down into the storage container and secured by a fastener about the upper opening of the storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventor: Caroline Amrikhas
  • System for venting, priming and modifying a flow rate of fluid from a container
    Patent number: 10993884
    Abstract: An expandable container system including a container, an expandable nipple and a one-way valve. The expandable nipple is attached to the first end of the container and the valve is attached to a second end of the container. A counteracting bias force is generated within the container and a first fluid is drawn in through the valve by extending the expandable nipple. When the expandable nipple is released, the expandable nipple is biased back to an unextended state, and an increase in pressure created by the counteracting bias force induces a second fluid to flow out of an outlet in the expandable nipple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Nairi Khachikian
  • NON-SPILL DRINKING CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210052094
    Abstract: A non-spill drinking container assembly having a container with an open upper portion and closed lower portion. A collar may be removably attached to the upper portion of the container and may have an upper surface with a contour. A seal may be removably attached to the collar and cover the contour of the upper surface of the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Mark A. HATHERILL, Kevin Douglas JOHNSON, Matthew Joseph SAXTON
  • Cassette for dispensing pleated tubing
    Patent number: 10913626
    Abstract: A cassette to dispense a pleated tubing having an annular body, an annular cover and a plurality of apertures. The annular body may have a generally U-shaped housing with a central cylindrical core. The annular cover may extend over the annular body and define a gap, while being secured to the body. The plurality of apertures may be radially provided in an angular wall in the annular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Kevin D. Johnson
  • Container for receiving multiple flexible bag assemblies
    Patent number: 10906737
    Abstract: Containers are described which can accommodate a variety of flexible bag assemblies used for containing waste. Internal accommodating structures are designed to accommodate and secure various types of bag assemblies, including single bag assemblies and cassettes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
  • CASSETTE FOR DISPENSING PLEATED TUBING
    Publication number: 20210024286
    Abstract: A cassette to dispense a pleated tubing. The cassette includes a circular body having an annular channel housing with a central cylindrical core. At least one wall has an upper end with a lip disposed thereon. An annular cover is attached to the lip at the upper end defining a gap over the annular body. A tubing is disposed within the annular channel housing and withdrawn from the gap. At least one of a plurality of apertures is provided at a lower end of the annular channel housing. The apertures have reinforced walls. The apertures are adapted to be aligned with a projection extending upward from within a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Kevin Douglas Johnson
  • Multi-compartment container with a flexible partition
    Patent number: 10869578
    Abstract: A container assembly having a container, a lid having a spout, and a partition to separate the container into multiple subcompartments. The partition has a flexible edge which is in contact with an inner surface of the lid. When the lid rotates about the container, the flexible edge is biased against the lid and is capable of being deformed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Ruth Hsin-Ju Fang, Thomas E. Birkert, Kim Fung Dick Yiu
  • Self-propelled spinning aquatic toy
    Patent number: 10843096
    Abstract: A self-propelled spinning device having a first and second hemisphere connected together to form a hollow housing. A drive system is disposed in the hollow housing and a plurality of projections extends outward from the first or second hemisphere. The drive system includes an eccentric path of rotation causing the hollow housing to spin about a rotational axis. The projections propel the self-propelled spinning device in a forward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Saxton, Mark G. Tebbe, Maryann Chi
  • Non-spill drinking container
    Patent number: 10827860
    Abstract: A collar having an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a sidewall. The closed lower end may have a projection extending upward therefrom and at least one passage disposed through the closed lower end to channel a fluid. The sidewall has a tapered shape that extends from the open upper end inward toward the closed lower end and has a support surface provided along an inner surface adjacent to the open upper end. The support surface defines at least one channel. A fastener portion may be provided on the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
  • Fruit cup infuser
    Patent number: D917986
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, INC.
    Inventors: Quinn Michael Biesinger, Thomas E Birkert, Mark Gerard Tebbe
  • Infant bath tub
    Patent number: D935577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventor: Quinn Michael Biesinger
  • Infant bath tub
    Patent number: D935578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventor: Quinn Michael Biesinger
  • Sponge
    Patent number: D947477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Matthew Joseph Saxton, Kwok Ping Kuen