Patents by Inventor Paul Fair

Paul Fair 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).

  • Travel nursing pillow
    Patent number: 8495775
    Abstract: A support pillow includes a pillow body having a medial region and two curved arms that extend from the medial region. The pillow body has a curved exterior periphery and an interior periphery that defines a well when the pillow is in an open position. A first flap portion extends from the exterior periphery of a first one of the curved arms and a second flap portion extends from the exterior periphery of a second one of the curved arms. A fastening mechanism is configured to couple the first and the second flap portions to each other when the pillow body is folded in half to place the pillow in a closed position, with the first and the second arms being generally adjacent to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: The Boppy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Fair, Jamie Kummerfeld
  • Multi-use seat liner
    Patent number: 8485601
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a seat liner and methods associated with the seat liner. The seat liner may include a fabric having an outer periphery, an upper portion, a lower portion, a left side, and a right side. The seat liner may also include a pair of apertures in the upper portion that are configured to receive a pair of restraint belts and an additional aperture in the lower portion configured to receive a buckle. The restraint belts and buckle may couple together to secure a child placed in the seat. The seat liner may further include a chamber disposed at the outer periphery of one of the sides and a padding member removably held within the chamber to cushion the child placed in the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: The Boppy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Fair, Jamie Kummerfeld
  • Toy attachment systems and methods
    Patent number: 8460053
    Abstract: Systems and methods enable attaching toys or other items to child care equipment such as a play gyms, swings, bouncers, changing pads, and the like. Attachment is accomplished by passing a compressible portion of the item to be attached through an opening in the child care equipment. The opening may be provided by a hole in the equipment, or by a hole in a clip engaged with a rod embedded in or attached to the equipment. The clip may slide along the rod to adjust the position of the item. In one application, rods embedded in a play gym provide a structural support for a canopy of the play gym, and also may receive clips for attaching toys or other items to the play gym.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: The Boppy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Fair, Kristin A. Tidwell, Catherine P. McNeil, Clarice Bonzer
  • Breatheable padding for cycling gloves
    Patent number: 8429765
    Abstract: An athletic glove having at least one padded insert is provided. The padded insert comprises reticulated or open cell form, or a rubber formed into a matrix that allows ventilation paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: DashAmerica, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Africa, Don Powell, Paul Fair
  • Camera case with selective lens storage
    Patent number: 8424680
    Abstract: A camera storage case is provided that includes a camera support system. The camera support system may be made of EVA foam and made to conform to the exterior perimeter surface of the camera. The camera support system may also include a tube to protect the camera's interconnected lens. The storage case can be configured as a backpack, messenger bag, or holster. Flexible lens holders are included in the storage case to facilitate easy access to stored lenses. Furthermore, the storage case provides dividing walls to allow the user to selectively configure the interior storage compartment of the camera case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Fair, Josh Buller
  • BABY SEAT AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20130057031
    Abstract: An infant chair includes a frame having a seat portion and a base portion that are pivotally connected to each other so as to be movable between an expanded position and a collapsed position. A locking mechanism is operable to lock the frame in the expanded position. Further, a cover is configured to substantially cover the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Kummerfeld, Paul Fair
  • Feeding pillow with removable support surface
    Patent number: 8321977
    Abstract: A feeding pillow is constructed of a pillow body that is generally defined by a medial region and two opposing arms. The medial region is configured to be placed near or adjacent a user's stomach, with the arms generally near or adjacent the user's sides. The pillow body has a top surface that is adapted to hold a baby and a bottom surface that is adapted to be placed on the user's lap. The pillow body further includes a fabric cover and a fill material disposed within the fabric cover. Also, a support member is removably positioned at or above one of surfaces such that one surface is more firm than the other surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: The Boopy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Kummerfeld, Paul Fair, Haley Gibbons, Clarice Bonzer
  • BUNTING BAG WITH COVER
    Publication number: 20120284897
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a bunting bag useable with a child seat to cover a child and a method of using a bunting bag. The bunting bag may include a rear blanket having one or more slots that permit one or more straps of a child seat to be positioned through the rear blanket to secure a child within the child seat. The bunting bag may also include a front blanket positioned atop the rear blanket and coupled therewith to form an interior space within which the child may be placed. The front blanket may have a left portion or flap and a right portion or flap that are separable from each other to provide access into the interior space. The bunting bag may further include an insulating blanket removably coupled atop of the front blanket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Fair, Jamie Kummerfeld
  • MULTI-USE SEAT LINER
    Publication number: 20120286549
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a seat liner and methods associated with the seat liner. The seat liner may include a fabric having an outer periphery, an upper portion, a lower portion, a left side, and a right side. The seat liner may also include a pair of apertures in the upper portion that are configured to receive a pair of restraint belts and an additional aperture in the lower portion configured to receive a buckle. The restraint belts and buckle may couple together to secure a child placed in the seat. The seat liner may further include a chamber disposed at the outer periphery of one of the sides and a padding member removably held within the chamber to cushion the child placed in the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Fair, Jamie Kummerfeld
  • Travel Nursing Pillow
    Publication number: 20120240339
    Abstract: A support pillow includes a pillow body having a medial region and two curved arms that extend from the medial region. The pillow body has a curved exterior periphery and an interior periphery that defines a well when the pillow is in an open position. A first flap portion extends from the exterior periphery of a first one of the curved arms and a second flap portion extends from the exterior periphery of a second one of the curved arms. A fastening mechanism is configured to couple the first and the second flap portions to each other when the pillow body is folded in half to place the pillow in a closed position, with the first and the second arms being generally adjacent to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Fair, Jamie Kummerfeld
  • Oral care implement having user-interactive display and moving head
    Patent number: 8201295
    Abstract: An oral care implement includes a display and/or a plurality of other lighted regions, together with an element for inducing motion in a head region. The display and/or lights are used to provide instructions to the user regarding a periodically-performed oral care regimen. The motion-inducing element can be pulsed or otherwise selectively activated to signal different intervals in the regimen. Upon successful conclusion of the oral care regimen, the lights and/or display and the motion-inducing element are used to provide a game or other entertainment to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Robert Riebe, Paul Fair, James E. Michaels, Evan Ward
  • Interactive oral care implement system
    Patent number: 8137109
    Abstract: An oral care implement has a user-interactive display that displays images representing oral care regions of the mouth. The user can interact with the display by playing a game, which can relate to oral care. An oral care implement has a plurality of lighted segments that can be sequentially illuminated to indicate a recommended brushing sequence. The lighted segments can be shaped and/or labeled to indicate particular oral care regions of the mouth. In accordance with another aspect, an oral care implement can be equipped with features to encourage social interaction between two or more individuals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Robert Riebe, Paul Fair, Dong Ho Yun
  • Oral care implement having user-interactive display
    Patent number: 8075315
    Abstract: An oral care implement has an interactive display that displays images representing oral care regions of the mouth. The user can interact with the display by playing a game, which can relate to oral care. An oral care implement has a plurality of lighted segments that can be sequentially illuminated to indicate a recommended brushing sequence. The lighted segments can be shaped and/or labeled to indicate particular oral care regions of the mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: John J. Gatzemeyer, Eduardo J. Jimenez, Robert Riebe, Evan Ward, Paul Fair, James E. Michaels, Kevin Connor
  • STROLLER LINER WITH TOY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110163520
    Abstract: A stroller liner includes a flexible body configured to nest in the seat portion of a stroller, a track at least partially embedded in a portion of the stroller liner, and a clip slidingly engaged with the track, the clip defining an opening for attaching an item to the stroller liner. An item such as a toy, teething ring, pacifier, or other item may be attached. The body may be padded, and may define one or more openings positioned to receive portions of a seat belt of the stroller through the body when the stroller liner is nested in the seat portion of the stroller, to secure a child in the stroller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Fair, Kristin A. Tidwell, Catherine P. McNeil, Clarice Bonzer
  • Luggage with wheels and raised rails
    Patent number: D652216
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Fair
  • Carrying case
    Patent number: D665579
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Fair, Nathan Zwetzig
  • Case for an electronic device
    Patent number: D667220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Fair
  • Protective case
    Patent number: D667221
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Fair, Ryan L. Lee
  • Carrying case
    Patent number: D668872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Fair, Nathan Zwetzig
  • Electronic device case
    Patent number: D669269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Fair