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).

  • Patent number: 9469370
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Wesley Justin Fleming, Paramjit Singh
  • Patent number: 9050989
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Wesley Justin Fleming, Daniel W. Britton, Garner Elliot Meszaros, Roger Wayne McPherson
  • Patent number: 8678424
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20140015222
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: THULE CHILD TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LTD
    Inventors: Wesley Justin FLEMING, Matthew STENGLER, Daniel W. BRITTON, Garner Elliot Meszaros, Roberto BERRITTA, Martin John Behling, III, David Anderson
  • Publication number: 20140015209
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: THULE CHILD TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LTD
    Inventors: Wesley Justin FLEMING, David ANDERSON, Daniel W. BRITTON, Garner Elliot MESZAROS, Roger Wayne MCPHERSON
  • Publication number: 20140015217
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: THULE CHILD TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LTD
    Inventors: Daniel W. BRITTON, David ANDERSON, Wesley Justin FLEMING, Paramjit SINGH
  • Patent number: 8251457
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
  • Publication number: 20100244517
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
  • Patent number: 7690675
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: 634182 Alberta Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
  • Publication number: 20090026817
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: 634182 ALBERTA LTD.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
  • Patent number: 7431324
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: 634182 Alberts Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
  • Publication number: 20040130118
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: 634182 Alberta Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Andreas Gehlen
  • Patent number: 5577746
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: 634182 Alberta Ltd.
    Inventor: Daniel W. Britton
  • Patent number: 5474316
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: 634182 Alberta Ltd.
    Inventor: Daniel W. Britton
  • Patent number: D704600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Britton, Bart T. Mayer, Brian D. Neeley