Patents by Inventor Robin Hansen

Robin Hansen 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: 5709000
    Abstract: A common way for an adult to carry a baby is to cradle the baby in both arms, so that the baby's head is resting on one of the adult's shoulders. However, the baby may drool onto the adult. Also, thin adults with bony shoulders may cause discomfort to the baby's head. Such problems are solved by a combination baby pillow and drool guard that includes a shell stuffed with soft batting. A hole is arranged on the pad, so that it may be worn around the neck of the adult. The pad covers the shoulders and upper chest area of the adult to cushion the baby's head, and to protect the adult's clothing from the baby's drool. In a first embodiment, a pair of straps connect the opposite ends of the pad together when worn. In a second embodiment, a releasable joint extends between the hole and an edge of the pad for facilitating donning and removal. In a third embodiment, the pad includes a pair of wings extending from the sides for providing extra coverage on the adult's shoulders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Inventors: Robin Hansen, John Leon
  • Patent number: 5606871
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a pacifier shaped teether with an internal bladder filled with food grade propalyne glycol which can be brought to freezing temperatures while maintaining it's liquid nature. There is a hollow portion in the mouth guard of the pacifier which is connected to a hemispherical chamber allowing room for expansion of the bladder into the chamber as the nipple is being sucked. One or more pacifier shaped teether(s) may be stored in a portable, insulated, gel ice filled storage container thereby keeping the pacifiers cold for several hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Assignees: Robin Hansen, John Leon
    Inventors: Robin Hansen, Kenneth A. Tablow