Patents by Inventor Michael T. Donine

Michael T. Donine 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: 6409060
    Abstract: An improved child carrier capable of carrying both infants and larger toddlers. The device features a removable infant seat insert to accommodate the seating requirements of smaller infants in the larger seat panel. The infant seat insert may either be removably attached to the device or in an alternate embodiment is deployable from a pocket formed in the body support panel. The carrier also features a strapping arrangement that allows lateral translation of the shoulder straps to aid in comfort during use and an arrangement at the waist band to keep the seat of the device generally upright when the wearer bends forward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventor: Michael T. Donine
  • Publication number: 20010030210
    Abstract: An improved child carrier capable of carrying both infants and larger toddlers. The device features a removable infant seat insert to accommodate the seating requirements of smaller infants in the larger seat panel. The infant seat insert may either be removably attached to the device or in an alternate embodiment is deployable from a pocket formed in the body support panel. The carrier also features a strapping arrangement that allows lateral translation of the shoulder straps to aid in comfort during use and an arrangement at the waist band to keep the seat of the device generally upright when the wearer bends forward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventor: Michael T. Donine
  • Patent number: 4940255
    Abstract: A method, and apparatus for practicing said method, for easing the strain on skier's legs while riding on ski lift chairs, wherein the method involves support means fastened about the waist of a skier, extending over the edge of the ski lift chair so as to support a load, and under the skier's skis so as to relieve the pressure of the leading edge of the ski lift chair against the skier's legs and to relieve the weight of the skis and ski boots from the skier's legs. The method includes utilizing support members extending outwardly from support means bearing against the leading edge of a ski lift chair and supported by body encircling harness, with pouch means to carry the support means when not being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Inventor: Michael T. Donine