Patents by Inventor Robert D. Monahan
Robert D. Monahan 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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Patent number: 9845102Abstract: In accordance with some aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided a foldable stroller frame comprising a first side frame member, a second side frame member, a middle frame member, and a sliding mechanism configured to slide along the middle frame member. First and second cross frame members may connect the sliding mechanism to the first and second side frame members. In some examples, the first and second cross frame members may comprise a curved portion proximate the connection with the side frame members. The sliding member may comprise an upper portion and a lower portion. In some examples, spring-biased tongues disposed in the lower portion may bias the upper portion. In some examples third and fourth cross frame members may connect the first side frame member and the second side frame member to a foot pedal that may be disposed on the middle frame member.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: MONAHAN PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Richard M. Bastien, Carl J. Sukeforth, Ward A. Fritz, Robert D. Monahan
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Publication number: 20170021852Abstract: In accordance with some aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided a foldable stroller frame comprising a first side frame member, a second side frame member, a middle frame member, and a sliding mechanism configured to slide along the middle frame member. First and second cross frame members may connect the sliding mechanism to the first and second side frame members. In some examples, the first and second cross frame members may comprise a curved portion proximate the connection with the side frame members. The sliding member may comprise an upper portion and a lower portion. In some examples, spring-biased tongues disposed in the lower portion may bias the upper portion. In some examples third and fourth cross frame members may connect the first side frame member and the second side frame member to a foot pedal that may be disposed on the middle frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Richard M. Bastien, Carl J. Sukeforth, Ward A. Fritz, Robert D. Monahan
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Patent number: 8033554Abstract: A stroller system includes a stroller frame and a seat system. The stroller frame includes first and second frame supports spaced apart from each other, at least one third frame support attaching the first frame support to the second frame support, and wheels rotatably attached to one or more of the frame supports. The seat system is removably attached to the stroller frame and includes a seat support having first and second end portions, and first and second end connectors disposed on the corresponding first and second end portions of the seat support. Each end connector includes a connector body having first and second end portions, where each end portion defines a recess configured to receive one of the frame supports. The recesses arranged substantially in opposition to engage the received support in substantially opposing directions.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Monahan Products, LLCInventors: Michael C. Vieira, Trung Q. Phung, Robert D. Monahan
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Patent number: 7870622Abstract: A bed rail is disclosed for use with a bed. The bed rail includes a clamping device to clamp the bedrail to the bed. The bedrail is moveable between an upright position and a released position wherein the rail is moved downwardly toward a sidewall of the mattress to facilitate climbing upon and climbing off of the mattress.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Nygren, Jorge Tomas, Robert D. Monahan, Steve Lepke
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Publication number: 20100148473Abstract: A stroller system includes a stroller frame and a seat system. The stroller frame includes first and second frame supports spaced apart from each other, at least one third frame support attaching the first frame support to the second frame support, and wheels rotatably attached to one or more of the frame supports. The seat system is removably attached to the stroller frame and includes a seat support having first and second end portions, and first and second end connectors disposed on the corresponding first and second end portions of the seat support. Each end connector includes a connector body having first and second end portions, where each end portion defines a recess configured to receive one of the frame supports. The recesses arranged substantially in opposition to engage the received support in substantially opposing directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: UPPAbabyInventors: Michael C. Vieira, Trung Q. Phung, Robert D. Monahan
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Publication number: 20100050340Abstract: A bed rail is disclosed for use with a bed. The bed rail includes a clamping device to clamp the bedrail to the bed. The bedrail is moveable between an upright position and a released position wherein the rail is moved downwardly toward a sidewall of the mattress to facilitate climbing upon and climbing off of the mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: COSCO MANAGEMENT, INC.Inventors: Kurt Nygren, Jorge Tomas, Robert D. Monahan, Steve Lepke
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Patent number: 7627985Abstract: A gate is mounted to a gate mount for movement between an opened and a closed position. The gate includes a hand-operated latch assembly for mating with the gate mount to lock the gate in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Marsden, Richard M. Bastien, Robert D. Monahan, Trung Phung
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Patent number: 7624459Abstract: A bed rail is disclosed for use with a bed. The bed rail includes a clamping device to clamp the bedrail to the bed. The bedrail is moveable between an upright position and a released position wherein the rail is moved downwardly toward a sidewall of the mattress to facilitate climbing upon and climbing off of the mattress.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Nygren, Jorge Tomas, Robert D. Monahan, Steve Lepke
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Patent number: 7318298Abstract: A gate assembly comprising a gate mount and a gate mounted for movement on the gate mount between an opened position and a closed position. The gate assembly further comprises an illumination system mounted on the gate mount for turning on a light mounted on the gate mount when someone approaches the gate when it is dark in the vicinity of the gate.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Marsden, Richard M. Bastien, Robert D. Monahan, Trung Phung
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Patent number: 7178792Abstract: A child safety gate includes a flexible barrier that is retractable into a housing and extendable across a passageway to inhibit passage by a child. An electrically operable extension lock solenoid inhibits barrier extension until activated by a parent. The gate includes a motion sensor, a night light, a child monitor and an interactive audio-visual display.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2002Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: The First Years Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Monahan, Ronald J. Sidman, Jon R. Rossman, Bryan R. Hotaling, Thomas A. Hagerty
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Patent number: 7147127Abstract: A pill dispenser includes a base formed to include several pill-receiving compartments and a cover formed to include an opening. The cover is mounted for rotation on the base to allow a user to align the cover opening with a selected one of the pill-receiving compartments so that the user can access any pills stored in the selected pill-receiving compartment.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2004Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Steve Lepke, Robert D. Monahan, Andrew W. Marsden
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Patent number: 7028354Abstract: A bed rail is disclosed for use with a bed. The bed rail includes a support portion joined to a rail portion. The support portion being adjustable to grip a member such as a mattress member. A fold controller controls foldable movement of the bed rail and adjustment to clamp the bedrail to the bed.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Nygren, Jorge Tomas, Robert D. Monahan, Steve Lepke
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Patent number: 7024708Abstract: A bed rail comprises a side rail and a clamp. The clamp is configured to clamp a mattress to mount the side rail alongside the mattress.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.Inventors: Jorge Tomas, Robert D. Monahan, Steve Lepke
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Publication number: 20040211002Abstract: A bed rail comprises a side rail and a clamp. The clamp is configured to clamp a mattress to mount the side rail alongside the mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2003Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Jorge Tomas, Robert D. Monahan, Steve Lepke
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Patent number: 6648396Abstract: Sunshades for vehicle windows are provided, including a shade having upper and lower edges, and a pair of support members having free ends. One of the members is associated with each of the upper and lower edges, and the support members are constructed to be spaced apart to support the shade in an extended, open position during use. Each of the support members includes a self-straightening tape that is arcuate in cross-section and can be repeatedly folded without significant plastic deformation.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: The First Years, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Monahan, Ten-Chang Liu
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Publication number: 20030197164Abstract: A child safety gate includes a flexible barrier that is retractable into a housing and extendable across a passageway to inhibit passage by a child. An electrically operable extension lock solenoid inhibits barrier extension until activated by a parent. The gate includes a motion sensor, a night light, a child monitor and an interactive audio-visual display.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: Robert D. Monahan, Ronald J. Sidman, Jon R. Rossman, Bryan R. Hotaling, Thomas A. Hagerty
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Patent number: 6536163Abstract: A child safety barrier is disclosed, including a receptacle assembly rigidly mountable to a structural element on one side of a passageway, a gate comprising a latch housing, the gate being mountable to a structural element on an opposite side of the passageway and positionable to span across the passageway, a retractable plunger assembly disposed at least partially within the latch housing and extendable from the latch housing to engage the receptacle assembly and retain the gate in a closed position, and a knob exposed at a surface of the latch housing for manipulation by an operator, the knob being movable in a first sense to a first position and movable from the first position in a second sense to cause the plunger assembly to retract from the receptacle assembly to release the gate for opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: First Years Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Monahan, Antonio S. Fernandes, Brian D'Amelio, Jon R. Rossman, Thomas A. Hagerty, Bryan R. Hotaling
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Patent number: 6536502Abstract: A method is disclosed of installing a barrier device at a passageway. The method includes attaching a barrier housing containing a retractable barrier to a structural element on one side of the passageway, extending the barrier a desired distance from the barrier housing, with the barrier so extended, setting an extension limit of the barrier to prevent subsequent extension of the barrier beyond the desired distance from the barrier housing and, with the extension limit set, retracting the barrier into the housing. The set extension limit can permit subsequent retraction and re-extension of the barrier up to the set extension limit.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: First Years Inc., TheInventors: James J. Britto, Robert D. Monahan, Thomas A. Hagerty, Jon R. Rossman, Bryan R. Hotaling
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Publication number: 20020179257Abstract: A method is disclosed of installing a barrier device at a passageway. The method includes attaching a barrier housing containing a retractable barrier to a structural element on one side of the passageway, extending the barrier a desired distance from the barrier housing, with the barrier so extended, setting an extension limit of the barrier to prevent subsequent extension of the barrier beyond the desired distance from the barrier housing and, with the extension limit set, retracting the barrier into the housing. The set extension limit can permit subsequent retraction and re-extension of the barrier up to the set extension limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventors: James J. Britto, Robert D. Monahan, Thomas A. Hagerty, Jon R. Rossman, Bryan R. Hotaling
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Patent number: 6478435Abstract: An apparatus includes a mirror. A body is adapted to couple to and support the mirror in multiple of orientations to allow the mirror to reflect light from and to multiple areas. Multiple tabs are coupled to the body and adapted to interfere with adjacent portions of a car seat, to which the body is mounted, and a rear ledge of a car to inhibit the body from moving relative to the car seat.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2002Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: The First Years Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Monahan, Rene Polin, Jr.