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).

  • Publication number: 20210361079
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Alycia Thomas Castro, Leslie Ann Roeder
  • Patent number: 11058229
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: BLUE BOX TOY FACTORY LIMITED
    Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Alycia Thomas Castro, Leslie Ann Roeder
  • Patent number: 11019941
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Blue Box Toy Factory Limited
    Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Alycia Thomas Castro, Leslie Ann Roeder
  • Patent number: 10743678
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: BLUE BOX TOY FACTORY LIMITED
    Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Castro, Leslie Roeder
  • Publication number: 20200107650
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Alycia Thomas Castro, Leslie Ann Roeder
  • Patent number: 10441091
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Blue Box Toy Factory Limited
    Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Castro, Leslie Roeder
  • Publication number: 20190075937
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Castro, Leslie Roeder
  • Publication number: 20190075936
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Castro, Leslie Roeder
  • Patent number: 10045634
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: BLUE BOX OPCO LLC
    Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Leslie Ann Roeder
  • Publication number: 20180184813
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Alycia Thomas Castro, Leslie Ann Roeder
  • Patent number: 9357852
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: BLUE BOX OPCO LLC
    Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Alycia Thomas Castro
  • Publication number: 20160150893
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Leslie Ann Roeder
  • Publication number: 20150374139
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Alycia Thomas Castro
  • Publication number: 20140135683
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: INFANTINO, LLC
    Inventors: John L. Hradisky, Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Colette Gartner Cosky