Patents by Inventor Daniel W. Britton
Daniel W. Britton has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9469370Abstract: An accessory cross bar for a passenger carrier bicycle trailer comprising a bicycle carrier frame with a coupling arrangement at a front end of the frame for coupling of the bicycle trailer to a bicycle and a push-handle at a rear end of the frame. The accessory cross bar is adapted for horizontal mounting at the rear end of the bicycle trailer frame and has a non-circular cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Wesley Justin Fleming, Paramjit Singh
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Patent number: 9050989Abstract: A foldable passenger carrier, such as an infant stroller, comprising a carrier frame with a frame body and at least one longitudinal frame element comprising a folding hinge with a locking mechanism in the folding hinge. The carrier further comprises a push-handle which is connected to the upper part of the frame body and comprises a handle adjustment hinge with a locking mechanism. The push-handle is foldable towards the forward part of the frame body at the handle adjustment hinge and the longitudinal frame element is foldable in a direction towards the lower part of the frame body at the folding hinge.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.Inventors: Wesley Justin Fleming, Daniel W. Britton, Garner Elliot Meszaros, Roger Wayne McPherson
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Patent number: 8678424Abstract: A front wheel arrangement on a bicycle trailer is provided. The connecting hook is arranged to be rotated on the connecting axis that comprises a locking arrangement for locking the front wheel in an in-use position and in a rest position.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.Inventors: Wesley Justin Fleming, Matthew Stengler, Daniel W. Britton, Garner Elliot Meszaros, Roberto Berritta, Martin John Behling, II, David Anderson
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Publication number: 20140015222Abstract: A front wheel arrangement on a bicycle trailer is provided. The connecting hook is arranged to be rotated on the connecting axis that comprises a locking arrangement for locking the front wheel in an in-use position and in a rest position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: THULE CHILD TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LTDInventors: Wesley Justin FLEMING, Matthew STENGLER, Daniel W. BRITTON, Garner Elliot Meszaros, Roberto BERRITTA, Martin John Behling, III, David Anderson
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Publication number: 20140015209Abstract: A foldable passenger carrier, such as an infant stroller, comprising a carrier frame with a frame body and at least one longitudinal frame element comprising a folding hinge with a locking mechanism in the folding hinge. The carrier further comprises a push-handle which is connected to the upper part of the frame body and comprises a handle adjustment hinge with a locking mechanism. The push-handle is foldable towards the forward part of the frame body at the handle adjustment hinge and the longitudinal frame element is foldable in a direction towards the lower part of the frame body at the folding hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: THULE CHILD TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LTDInventors: Wesley Justin FLEMING, David ANDERSON, Daniel W. BRITTON, Garner Elliot MESZAROS, Roger Wayne MCPHERSON
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Publication number: 20140015217Abstract: An accessory cross bar for a passenger carrier bicycle trailer comprising a bicycle carrier frame with a coupling arrangement at a front end of the frame for coupling of the bicycle trailer to a bicycle and a push-handle at a rear end of the frame. The accessory cross bar is adapted for horizontal mounting at the rear end of the bicycle trailer frame and has a non-circular cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: THULE CHILD TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LTDInventors: Daniel W. BRITTON, David ANDERSON, Wesley Justin FLEMING, Paramjit SINGH
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Patent number: 8251457Abstract: An apparatus for securing the head and/or torso of a child by way of a belt securing system is provided. Adjustable head and torso supporting portions can be attached to the seat of a lightweight vehicle, such as a bike trailer, or an airplane.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
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Publication number: 20100244517Abstract: An apparatus for securing the head and/or torso of a child by way of a belt securing system is provided. Adjustable head and torso supporting portions can be attached to the seat of a lightweight vehicle, such as a bike trailer, or an airplane.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
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Patent number: 7690675Abstract: A body receptacle for a wheeled frame allows for the transport of babies in a bicycle trailer. The body receptacle has a flexible mat that is brought into the intended transport form with the help of tensioning devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: 634182 Alberta Ltd.Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
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Publication number: 20090026817Abstract: A body receptacle for a wheeled frame allows for the transport of babies in a bicycle trailer. The body receptacle has a flexible mat that is brought into the intended transport form with the help of tensioning devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: 634182 ALBERTA LTD.Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
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Patent number: 7431324Abstract: A body receptacle for a wheeled frame allows for the transport of babies in a bicycle trailer. The body receptacle has a flexible mat that is brought into the intended transport form with the help of tensioning devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: 634182 Alberts Ltd.Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
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Publication number: 20040130118Abstract: A body receptacle for a wheeled frame allows for the transport of babies in a bicycle trailer. The body receptacle has a flexible mat that is brought into the intended transport form with the help of tensioning devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Applicant: 634182 Alberta Ltd.Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
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Patent number: 5577746Abstract: A transport vehicle has an upper frame, a chassis and a pair of folding frame units. The vehicle may be folded into compact position by collapsing the folding frame units allowing the rotation of the upper frame toward the chassis. The vehicle is easy to manufacture and offers a simplified folding procedure over previously known vehicles. The vehicle may used as a trailer, a stroller or a sled and may be convertible therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1995Date of Patent: November 26, 1996Assignee: 634182 Alberta Ltd.Inventor: Daniel W. Britton
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Patent number: 5474316Abstract: A trailer, as for example for towing behind a bicycle, has an upper frame member, a lower frame member and a pair of folding frame units. The trailer may be folded into compact position by collapsing the folding frame units allowing the rotation of the upper frame member toward the lower frame member. The trailer is easy to manufacture and offers a simplified folding procedure over previously known trailers. The trailer may be modified for use as a stroller.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1993Date of Patent: December 12, 1995Assignee: 634182 Alberta Ltd.Inventor: Daniel W. Britton
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Patent number: D704600Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Bart T. Mayer, Brian D. Neeley