Patents by Inventor Mark Gunter

Mark Gunter 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: 11491897
    Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a vehicle seat is provided herein. The child seat, which may be front- and/or rear-facing, includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion. The seat base can receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a vehicle seat in an untensioned configuration. A tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and is rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism applies tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC.
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Mark Gunter, Scott Alan Reed
  • Publication number: 20220048413
    Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a vehicle seat is provided herein. The child seat, which may be front- and/or rear-facing, includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion. The seat base can receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a vehicle seat in an untensioned configuration. A tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and is rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism applies tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Mark Gunter, Scott Alan Reed
  • Patent number: 11117498
    Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a vehicle seat is provided herein. The child seat, which may be front- and/or rear-facing, includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion. The seat base can receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a vehicle seat in an untensioned configuration. A tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and is rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism applies tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC.
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Mark Gunter, Scott Alan Reed
  • Patent number: 9963051
    Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a vehicle seat is provided herein. The child seat, which may be front- and/or rear-facing, includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion. The seat base can receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a vehicle seat in an untensioned configuration. A tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and is rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism applies tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC.
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Mark Gunter, Scott Alan Reed
  • Publication number: 20170217339
    Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a vehicle seat is provided herein. The child seat, which may be front- and/or rear-facing, includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion. The seat base can receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a vehicle seat in an untensioned configuration. A tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and is rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism applies tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Mark Gunter, Scott Alan Reed
  • Publication number: 20170158094
    Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a vehicle seat is provided herein. The child seat, which may be front- and/or rear-facing, includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion. The seat base can receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a vehicle seat in an untensioned configuration. A tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and is rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism applies tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Mark Gunter, Scott Alan Reed
  • Patent number: 9586504
    Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a vehicle seat is provided herein. The child seat, which may be front- and/or rear-facing, includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion. The seat base can receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a vehicle seat in an untensioned configuration. A tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and is rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism applies tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC.
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Mark Gunter, Scott Alan Reed
  • Publication number: 20170028879
    Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a vehicle seat is provided herein. The child seat, which may be front- and/or rear-facing, includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion. The seat base can receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a vehicle seat in an untensioned configuration. A tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and is rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism applies tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Mark Gunter, Scott Alan Reed
  • Patent number: 9499074
    Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a vehicle seat is provided herein. The child seat, which may be front- and/or rear-facing, includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion. The seat base can receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a vehicle seat in an untensioned configuration. A tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and is rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism applies tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC.
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Mark Gunter, Scott Alan Reed
  • Patent number: 9187016
    Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a car seat is provided herein. The child seat includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion and designed to receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a car seat in an untensioned configuration. The child seat further includes a tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism is configured to apply tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the car seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY INC.
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Mark Gunter, Scott Alan Reed
  • Publication number: 20150115676
    Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a vehicle seat is provided herein. The child seat, which may be front- and/or rear-facing, includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion. The seat base can receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a vehicle seat in an untensioned configuration. A tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and is rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism applies tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: Britax Child Safety, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Mark Gunter, Scott Alan Reed
  • Patent number: 8845022
    Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a car seat is provided herein. The child seat includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion and designed to receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a car seat in an untensioned configuration. The child seat further includes a tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism is configured to apply tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the car seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Britax Child Safety, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Mark Gunter, Scott Alan Reed
  • Publication number: 20140246889
    Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a car seat is provided herein. The child seat includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion and designed to receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a car seat in an untensioned configuration. The child seat further includes a tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism is configured to apply tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the car seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Britax Child Safety, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Mark Gunter, Scott Alan Reed
  • Publication number: 20140062150
    Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a car seat is provided herein. The child seat includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion and designed to receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a car seat in an untensioned configuration. The child seat further includes a tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism is configured to apply tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the car seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Britax Child Safety, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Mark Gunter, Scott Alan Reed
  • Patent number: 8636181
    Abstract: A child carrier that may be worn by an adult and support a child in either a forward-facing or rearward-facing position is provided. The child carrier may include a pouch assembly including a bottom portion and a front portion, where the weight of the child in a first position is configured to be substantially supported by the bottom portion. The child carrier may further include a removable insert configured to be removably installed into the child carrier, where when the removable insert is installed in the child carrier, the weight of the child in a second position is configured to be substantially supported by the removable insert. The child carrier may further include a harness assembly attached to the pouch assembly, where the removable insert may be configured to be attached at one end to the pouch assembly and at another end to the harness assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Britax Child Safety, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gunter, Jeanna Rimmer, Delsie Herrera, William Flood
  • Publication number: 20120217273
    Abstract: A child carrier that may be worn by an adult and support a child in either a forward-facing or rearward-facing position is provided. The child carrier may include a pouch assembly including a bottom portion and a front portion, where the weight of the child in a first position is configured to be substantially supported by the bottom portion. The child carrier may further include a removable insert configured to be removably installed into the child carrier, where when the removable insert is installed in the child carrier, the weight of the child in a second position is configured to be substantially supported by the removable insert. The child carrier may further include a harness assembly attached to the pouch assembly, where the removable insert may be configured to be attached at one end to the pouch assembly and at another end to the harness assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Britax Child Safety, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gunter, Jeanna Rimmer, Delsie Herrera, William Flood
  • Patent number: D712134
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Britax Child Safety, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gunter, Jeanna Rimmer, Delsie Herrera, William Flood
  • Patent number: D720129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Britax Child Safety Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gunter, Jeanna Rimmer, Delsie Herrera, William Flood
  • Patent number: D720130
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Britax Child Safety Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gunter, Jeanna Rimmer, Delsie Herrera, William Flood