Patents by Inventor Jesslyn E. Tankel

Jesslyn E. Tankel 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).

  • Non-motorized object hanger
    Publication number: 20040198513
    Abstract: A non-motorized object hanger for use with a swing having a seat hanger tube supported from a hub and a seat coupled to the seat hanger tube. The object hanger comprises a support member coupled to one of the seat hanger tube and seat. A hanger is coupled to the support member. A decorative object is coupled to the hanger, wherein motion is imparted to the support member by the motion of the swing. Another embodiment provides the support member is offset from the access of the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Wood, Dennis Stauffer, Jesslyn E. Tankel
  • Non-motorized object hanger
    Publication number: 20040198515
    Abstract: A non-motorized object hanger for use with a swing having a seat hanger tube supported from a hub and a seat coupled to the seat hanger tube. The object hanger comprises a support member coupled to one of the seat hanger tube and seat. A hanger is coupled to the support member. A decorative object is coupled to the hanger, wherein motion is imparted to the support member by the motion of the swing. Another embodiment provides the support member is offset from the axis of the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Wood, Dennis Stauffer, Jesslyn E. Tankel
  • Non-motorized object hanger
    Patent number: 6705950
    Abstract: A non-motorized object hanger for use with a swing having a seat hanger tube supported from a hub and a seat coupled to the seat hanger tube. The object hanger comprises a support member coupled to one of the seat hanger tube and seat. A hanger is coupled to the support member. A decorative object is coupled to the hanger, wherein motion is imparted to the support member by the motion of the swing. Another embodiment provides the support member is offset from the access of the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Wood, Dennis Stauffer, Jesslyn E. Tankel
  • Infant retention member for a stroller
    Patent number: 6669225
    Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame and a seat assembly attached to the stroller frame. The seat assembly has a seat and a backrest extending from a back side of the seat. The stroller also includes an infant retention member having a main section mounted to the seat assembly. The retention member is movable between a stowed position and a use position. When the retention member is in the stowed position, the main section lies over the seat so that an infant sitting on the seat sits on the main section. When the retention member is in the use position, the main section stands substantially upright from the seat to block forward movement of an infant lying on the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff G. Greger, Jesslyn E. Tankel
  • Non-motorized object hanger
    Publication number: 20030199328
    Abstract: A non-motorized object hanger for use with a swing having a seat hanger tube supported from a hub and a seat coupled to the seat hanger tube. The object hanger comprises a support member coupled to one of the seat hanger tube and seat. A hanger is coupled to the support member. A decorative object is coupled to the hanger, wherein motion is imparted to the support member by the motion of the swing. Another embodiment provides the support member is offset from the access of the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Steve Wood, Dennis Stauffer, Jesslyn E. Tankel
  • Infant retention member for a stroller
    Publication number: 20030062710
    Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame and a seat assembly attached to the stroller frame. The seat assembly has a seat and a backrest extending from a back side of the seat. The stroller also includes an infant retention member having a main section mounted to the seat assembly. The retention member is movable between a stowed position and a use position. When the retention member is in the stowed position, the main section lies over the seat so that an infant sitting on the seat sits on the main section. When the retention member is in the use position, the main section stands substantially upright from the seat to block forward movement of an infant lying on the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Jeff G. Greger, Jesslyn E. Tankel