Patents by Inventor Maureen O'Connor Salazar
Maureen O'Connor Salazar 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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Publication number: 20210361079Abstract: An adjustable infant carrier which is outfitted with conversion flaps adapted to allow for selective adjustability to the effective width of the seat portion of the carrier so as to accommodate children of differing size, as well as different support positions/configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Alycia Thomas Castro, Leslie Ann Roeder
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Patent number: 11058229Abstract: An adjustable infant carrier which is outfitted with conversion flaps adapted to allow for selective adjustability to the effective width of the seat portion of the carrier so as to accommodate children of differing size, as well as different support positions/configurations.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: BLUE BOX TOY FACTORY LIMITEDInventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Alycia Thomas Castro, Leslie Ann Roeder
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Patent number: 11019941Abstract: An adjustable infant carrier which is outfitted with conversion flaps adapted to allow for selective adjustability to the effective width of the seat portion of the carrier so as to accommodate children of differing size, as well as different support positions/configurations.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Blue Box Toy Factory LimitedInventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Alycia Thomas Castro, Leslie Ann Roeder
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Patent number: 10743678Abstract: A wrap type infant carrier which also integrates certain attributes of mei tai and SSC carriers to provide an optimal meld of some of the most desirable attributes of these existing carriers, the present carrier thus providing the comfort and closeness of a wrap carrier, but further being configured to be easily fitted to the wearer, thus avoiding any excessive learning curve associated with its use. In addition to being easy to use, the present carrier is also configured to more effectively distribute the load to the caregiver to mitigate muscle strain or fatigue.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: BLUE BOX TOY FACTORY LIMITEDInventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Castro, Leslie Roeder
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Publication number: 20200107650Abstract: An adjustable infant carrier which is outfitted with conversion flaps adapted to allow for selective adjustability to the effective width of the seat portion of the carrier so as to accommodate children of differing size, as well as different support positions/configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Alycia Thomas Castro, Leslie Ann Roeder
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Patent number: 10441091Abstract: An adjustable infant carrier which is outfitted with various modalities, including a selectively expandable and retractable seat portion and a selectively deployable sling seat, as allows for varying degrees of adjustability to the effective width of and support level provided by the seat portion of the carrier alone or in combination with the seat sling thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Blue Box Toy Factory LimitedInventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Castro, Leslie Roeder
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Publication number: 20190075937Abstract: An adjustable infant carrier which is outfitted with various modalities, including a selectively expandable and retractable seat portion and a selectively deployable sling seat, as allows for varying degrees of adjustability to the effective width of and support level provided by the seat portion of the carrier alone or in combination with the seat sling thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Castro, Leslie Roeder
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Publication number: 20190075936Abstract: A wrap type infant carrier which also integrates certain attributes of mei tai and SSC carriers to provide an optimal meld of some of the most desirable attributes of these existing carriers, the present carrier thus providing the comfort and closeness of a wrap carrier, but further being configured to be easily fitted to the wearer, thus avoiding any excessive learning curve associated with its use. In addition to being easy to use, the present carrier is also configured to more effectively distribute the load to the caregiver to mitigate muscle strain or fatigue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Castro, Leslie Roeder
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Patent number: 10045634Abstract: An infant carrier which provides the comfort of a wrap-type carrier and the ease of use of a conventional soft-sided infant carrier. The infant carrier includes a pair of adjustable side panels which allow a wearer to selectively transition the side panels between narrow and wide seat configurations to accommodate the size of the infant seated within the carrier. The carrier also includes a torso band, which enables adjustment of the infant support panel relative to the wearer, and also rests higher than conventional waist belts commonly employed on most soft-sided infant carriers.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: BLUE BOX OPCO LLCInventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Leslie Ann Roeder
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Publication number: 20180184813Abstract: An adjustable infant carrier which is outfitted with conversion flaps adapted to allow for selective adjustability to the effective width of the seat portion of the carrier so as to accommodate children of differing size, as well as different support positions/configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Alycia Thomas Castro, Leslie Ann Roeder
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Patent number: 9357852Abstract: An adjustable infant carrier includes a waist belt disposable about the waist of the wearer. A pair of shoulder straps is coupled to the waist belt, wherein each shoulder strap includes a free end portion and an opposed proximal end portion coupled to the waist belt. A carrier body is coupled to the waist belt and is connectable to the shoulder straps. The carrier body includes a middle section and a pair of conversion flaps disposed on opposed sides of the middle section. Each conversion flap is selectively transitional between a narrow configuration, wherein a free end portion of the conversion flap is connected to the middle section, and a wide configuration, wherein the free end portion of the conversion flap is connected to the waist belt.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: BLUE BOX OPCO LLCInventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Alycia Thomas Castro
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Publication number: 20160150893Abstract: An infant carrier which provides the comfort of a wrap-type carrier and the ease of use of a conventional soft-sided infant carrier. The infant carrier includes a pair of adjustable side panels which allow a wearer to selectively transition the side panels between narrow and wide seat configurations to accommodate the size of the infant seated within the carrier. The carrier also includes a torso band, which enables adjustment of the infant support panel relative to the wearer, and also rests higher than conventional waist belts commonly employed on most soft-sided infant carriers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Leslie Ann Roeder
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Publication number: 20150374139Abstract: An adjustable infant carrier includes a waist belt disposable about the waist of the wearer. A pair of shoulder straps is coupled to the waist belt, wherein each shoulder strap includes a free end portion and an opposed proximal end portion coupled to the waist belt. A carrier body is coupled to the waist belt and is connectable to the shoulder straps. The carrier body includes a middle section and a pair of conversion flaps disposed on opposed sides of the middle section. Each conversion flap is selectively transitional between a narrow configuration, wherein a free end portion of the conversion flap is connected to the middle section, and a wide configuration, wherein the free end portion of the conversion flap is connected to the waist belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Alycia Thomas Castro
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Publication number: 20140135683Abstract: Systems, components and methods for expressing breast milk are described herein. An adapter includes a first connector portion, a second connector portion and a transition portion extending between the first connector portion and the second connector portion. At least the first connector portion and the transition portion cooperate to define an interior chamber configured to receive fluid. The first connector portion is configured for connection to a pump assembly, and the second connector portion is configured for connection, via a plurality of internal threads, to a spout of a fluid container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: INFANTINO, LLCInventors: John L. Hradisky, Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Colette Gartner Cosky