Patents Assigned to Munchkin, Inc.
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Patent number: 10791823Abstract: A brush assembly is disclosed having a brush handle with a variety of vertical and horizontal bristles positioned thereon, as well as middle paddles. The handle fits upon a resting base which may be a suction cup and adapted to collect water which flows down from the bristles and the handle into a collection area, and further directed down a ramp which directs fluid off of the resting base.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Agnes Yena Lee, Sung Yun Chan
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Publication number: 20200305590Abstract: A magnetic bottle brush that has a handle with an upper portion and a lower portion and a brush head attached to the upper portion of the handle. A magnetic element is disposed in the lower portion of the handle that exerts a magnetic attraction force between the magnetic bottle brush and an accompanying magnetic base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Yong Sun Simon KANG, Thomas Edward BIRKERT, Mark Gerard TEBBE, Fangyi GAO, Nicholas TRUMBO, Sung Yun CHAN
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Publication number: 20200277124Abstract: An assembly having a container, one or more rings around the container, and a base which secures the rings to the container. The container may also, in some embodiments, have a solid lid or flexible lid that is secured to the container with a lid collar. The ring or rings are stacked upon one another when placed on the container. When assembled, the rings are able to freely rotate with respect to each other and the container body. The container is useful as an entertainment integrated with a drinking vessel in addition to many other useful applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: MUNCHKIN, IncInventors: Anya SCHULTZ, Ho Wing Tak, Agnes Yena LEE, Sung Yun CHAN
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Patent number: 10758098Abstract: A toilet hook for use in storing a child's toilet seat cover. The toilet hook may have an upper body and a stopper attached to the upper body. The toilet hook may also have a lower body and a hook adjacent to the lower body. The upper body of the toilet hook may be able to twist in relation to the lower body.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Nairi Gharibian, Jasper H Cohen
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Patent number: 10745941Abstract: A barrier latch assembly having a housing including a first locking element, a second locking element, a trigger and a swing plate. The swing plate is coupled to the trigger and to the first and second locking elements. When the trigger is depressed, the swing plate pivots from an unlock position to a lock position over a rear side of the first and second locking element thereby blocking and preventing the first and second locking elements from being depressed inward.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2016Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Ruth Hsin-Ju Fang, Thomas Birkert, Stephen Kong, Stephen Chan
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Patent number: 10716452Abstract: A compact drying rack is disclosed having a portable carry case which is opened to reveal various sized pegs to accommodate a variety of different types of bottles and bottle brushes.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Antonio Sauceda, Mark A Hatherill, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Kevin Douglas Johnson
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Patent number: 10710799Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 12, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Publication number: 20200180884Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Munchkin Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Kevin D. Johnson
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Patent number: 10631711Abstract: A bottle rack is provided. For example, a bottle rack can include a reservoir, a perforated tray and a first pivot housing member. The reservoir is for retention of a liquid. The perforated tray can enable the liquid to pass through to the reservoir. The first pivot housing member includes a first peg to hold an article. The first pivot housing member comprises an axle within the first pivot housing member. The first peg is rotatable via the axle.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Yong Sun Simon Kang, Mark Gerard Tebbe
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Patent number: 10625921Abstract: A spill proof integrated container having a flexible cover, a snack container, a beverage cup and a straw. The snack container is attached to the beverage container. The snack container has a straw port. The flexible cover is secured over at least the snack container and has a diaphragm with slit openings formed through the diaphragm in order to access a first compartment within the snack container. The integrated container being useful for carrying both snacks and a beverage, all within a single integrated container.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: MUNCHKIN, INC.Inventors: Kevin Douglas Johnson, Mark A Hatherill, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Adlin Aslan
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Patent number: 10618729Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Munchkin Inc.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Sung Yun Chan, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Agnes Yena Lee
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Patent number: 10618727Abstract: A flexible diaper 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: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Munchkin Inc.Inventors: Agnes Yena Lee, Sung Yun Chan, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
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Patent number: 10603249Abstract: A compressible pacifier is described having a flexible neck portion connecting a nipple to a base portion. The flexible neck portion allows for the nipple to be extended for use as needed, and compressed within the planar surface of the base portion when the pacifier is not in use or is being transported.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Ruth Hsin-Ju Fang, Thomas E Birkert, Mark Gerard Tebbe
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Patent number: 10588484Abstract: A drying rack assembly having a first drying rack, a utensil bin, a support that connects the utensil bin to the first drying rack, and an elevated foundation which promotes air ventilation throughout the drying rack. The first drying rack includes an integrated clamp and a collapsible peg that secures objects in place. The utensil bin is a cylindrical sleeve having guided projections that connects to the support located on the first drying rack. At least one aperture is located on the support to provide proper drainage for items placed inside the utensil bin.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventor: Sung Yun Chan
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Patent number: 10589712Abstract: A harness retainer having a cover, a magnet, a rear plate and a fastener. The cover has a ledge defining a flat surface. The rear plate is attached to the cover and is constructed to define a contour having a radius of curvature. The magnet is disposed between the cover and the rear plate and is disposed under the ledge. The rear plate has a first retainer and a second retainer. The fastener is fixedly attached to the first retainer and removably attached to the second retainer.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Yong Sun Simon Kang, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Thomas E. Birkert
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Patent number: 10548438Abstract: A wet wipe container having a housing having an internal compartment for holding wet wipes, a lid and a moisturizing spray dispenser. The lid has a dispensing opening through which wipes are dispensed and a dispensing opening lid for covering the dispensing opening while not in use. The moisturizing spray dispenser has an outlet positioned to dispense fluid directly onto the wet wipes in a storage position in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: MUNCHKIN INC.Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Nicholas Trumbo, Mark A. Hatherill, Mark Gerard Tebbe
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Patent number: 10549211Abstract: A bath book and a puppet combination and method of manufacturing a bath book and a puppet combination, wherein a first intermediate assembly is bonded to a second intermediate assembly to create a third intermediate assembly. A second jersey backing layer is secured to the third intermediate assembly to create a fourth intermediate assembly. The fourth intermediate assembly may be flipped inside-out through a hole opening in the second jersey backing layer. The hole may then be sealed. The second jersey backing layer may be pushed upwards into the further intermediate assembly. An adhesive film may be applied to the terry cloth ring and the non-woven material ring of the second intermediate assembly to create a puppet assembly. The puppet assembly is positioned into a center aperture in a book assembly and bonded therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: MUNCHKIN INC.Inventors: Nairi Gharibian, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Wai Fun Salina Ha, Edward Kwok
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Patent number: 10531725Abstract: Modular and flexible interchangeable brush system to scrub a container. The brush system includes a handle having a first core and a second core. A sleeve is provided into which the first core and the second core are disposed. A flexible stem is removably connected to the first core of the handle. The flexible stem has at least one gap into which a resilient material is disposed. The location of the gap is at a bend location along a longitudinal axis of the handle. A first brush is operatively connected to the flexible stem, and a second brush is operatively connected to, and received within, the second core of the handle.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Birkert, Sung Yun Chan, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Yong Sun Simon Kang
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Patent number: 10507969Abstract: A low profile, modular container is described having two cylindrical compartments which connect together at a center portion. The ends of each compartment include a pair of pivoting jaws which are adapted to open to accommodate a pacifier within the body of each compartment.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.Inventors: Ruth Hsin-Ju Fang, Thomas E Birkert, Mark Gerard Tebbe
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Patent number: D874160Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: MUNCHKIN INC.Inventor: Quinn Michael Biesinger