Patents by Inventor Sung Yun Chan

Sung Yun Chan 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: 20200239227
    Abstract: A flexible pail having a container that is adapted to stand upright. The container may have a flexible sheet, a cover, a base, a flap and an odor barrier. The cover may be attached to a first upper end of the flexible sheet, while the base may be attached to a second lower end of the flexible sheet. The cover may have a flap pivotably attached thereto, such that the flap is adapted to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The cover may further have an opening and an odor barrier disposed in the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Sung Yun CHAN, Kevin Douglas JOHNSON, Agnes Yena LEE
  • Patent number: 10618729
    Abstract: A flexible pail having a container that is adapted to stand upright. The container may have a flexible sheet, a cover, a base, a flap and an odor barrier. The cover may be attached to a first upper end of the flexible sheet, while the base may be attached to a second lower end of the flexible sheet. The cover may have a flap pivotably attached thereto, such that the flap is adapted to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The cover may further have an opening and an odor barrier disposed in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Sung Yun Chan, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Agnes Yena Lee
  • Patent number: 10618727
    Abstract: A flexible diaper pail having a container that is adapted to stand upright. The container may have a flexible sheet, a cover, a base, a flap and an odor barrier. The cover may be attached to a first upper end of the flexible sheet, while the base may be attached to a second lower end of the flexible sheet. The cover may have a flap pivotably attached thereto, such that the flap is adapted to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The cover may further have an opening and an odor barrier disposed in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin Inc.
    Inventors: Agnes Yena Lee, Sung Yun Chan, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
  • Patent number: 10588484
    Abstract: A drying rack assembly having a first drying rack, a utensil bin, a support that connects the utensil bin to the first drying rack, and an elevated foundation which promotes air ventilation throughout the drying rack. The first drying rack includes an integrated clamp and a collapsible peg that secures objects in place. The utensil bin is a cylindrical sleeve having guided projections that connects to the support located on the first drying rack. At least one aperture is located on the support to provide proper drainage for items placed inside the utensil bin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventor: Sung Yun Chan
  • Patent number: 10531725
    Abstract: Modular and flexible interchangeable brush system to scrub a container. The brush system includes a handle having a first core and a second core. A sleeve is provided into which the first core and the second core are disposed. A flexible stem is removably connected to the first core of the handle. The flexible stem has at least one gap into which a resilient material is disposed. The location of the gap is at a bend location along a longitudinal axis of the handle. A first brush is operatively connected to the flexible stem, and a second brush is operatively connected to, and received within, the second core of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Birkert, Sung Yun Chan, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Yong Sun Simon Kang
  • Patent number: 10493002
    Abstract: A modular pacifier assembly having a modular mouth guard assembly including a nipple. The modular mouth guard assembly includes a mouth guard shield and a removable mouth guard plate that interconnects into the mouth guard shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Munchkin Inc.
    Inventors: Sung Yun Chan, Matthew Joseph Saxton
  • Publication number: 20190337372
    Abstract: A stretchable vehicle window shade that may have a panel and a positioning tab attached to the panel. The positioning tab may have a magnet disposed inside. The magnet may be adapted so that a magnetic force allows attachment to a metallic portion of a door frame of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Agnes Yena Lee, Nicholas Arthur Trumbo, Sung Yun Chan, Aidan Rosario
  • Patent number: 10370897
    Abstract: A linear actuator extension assembly having a base housing, a driving member and a driven member having a housing. The driving member has a driving surface and a threaded lead screw disposed within the base housing. The driving surface is rotated about a first axis to actuate the threaded lead screw, thereby rotating the threaded lead screw about a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis. The rotation of the threaded lead screw translates the driven member housing relative to the base housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Birkert, Sung Yun Chan, Nicholas Trumbo
  • Patent number: 10364072
    Abstract: A spill proof container assembly having a receptacle, a non spill barrier, a collar with a hook, a handle and a cover. The cover has in integrated hinge strap disposed at a peripheral edge. The hinge strap has a first surface having a curved notch and a second surface with a raised bump. When the hinge strap is attached to the hook, the cover pivots between an open position and closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Tebbe, Agnes Yena Lee, Sung Yun Chan
  • Publication number: 20190177082
    Abstract: A flexible diaper pail having a container that is adapted to stand upright. The container may have a flexible sheet, a cover, a base, a flap and an odor barrier. The cover may be attached to a first upper end of the flexible sheet, while the base may be attached to a second lower end of the flexible sheet. The cover may have a flap pivotably attached thereto, such that the flap is adapted to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The cover may further have an opening and an odor barrier disposed in the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Agnes Yena LEE, Sung Yun CHAN, Kevin Douglas JOHNSON, Matthew Joseph SAXTON
  • Patent number: 10206531
    Abstract: A bowl assembly is described having a bowl and lid and a masher. The lid has an embedded suction cup that is adapted to secure the bottom of the bowl when the lid is placed inverted on a flat surface. The bowl has interior ridges which serve to help mash up food when the masher is pressed down. The masher is ring-shaped and has a wider handle and food contacting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventor: Sung Yun Chan
  • Patent number: 10173707
    Abstract: A versatile cover is described which can be secured onto a shopping cart, high chair, stroller or other similar seating apparatus. The cover is rollable into a low profile, shape with a handle, and can be unrolled to fit within a seat basket of a shopping cart or high chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas Arthur Trumbo, Sung Yun Chan, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Tal Zaksenberg
  • Patent number: 10080707
    Abstract: A pacifier assembly including a compressible pacifier, a cover, a clip and a strap. The compressible pacifier has a nipple with a radial base which is secured between a ring and a handle. The cover is adapted to be secured to the compressible pacifier while the clip is adapted to be fastened to a general object. The strap is attached to the clip at a first end and the compressible pacifier at a second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Nairi Khachikian, Sung Yun Chan, Matthew Joseph Saxton
  • Patent number: 10081980
    Abstract: A pressure fit mesh gate having an outer casing and a mesh barrier door. The outer casing has a pair of upright frame elements connected to a lower cross element. The mesh barrier door is positioned within the outer casing. The mesh barrier door is hingedly connected to one of the upright frame elements. The barrier door has a frame including a first side member and a second side member friction fit connected at their ends by corner joints to an upper member and a lower member. At least one of the corner joints is a two-part corner joint. The two-part corner joint has a first extension that is friction fit into a first end of one of the members, and a second extension friction fit into an adjacent end of another one of the members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Birkert, Sung Yun Chan, Ruth Hsin-Ju Fang, Nicholas Trumbo
  • Publication number: 20180235354
    Abstract: A brush assembly is disclosed having a brush handle with a variety of vertical and horizontal bristles positioned thereon, as well as middle paddles. The handle fits upon a resting base which may be a suction cup and adapted to collect water which flows down from the bristles and the handle into a collection area, and further directed down a ramp which directs fluid off of the resting base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Agnes Yena Lee, Sung Yun Chan
  • Patent number: 9848753
    Abstract: A dishwasher basket having a container, an interior frame, at least one height adjustable rack, a lid and a connection assembly that hingedly couples the container, the interior frame and the lid together. The height adjustable rack may be fastened and moved vertically via a tray securing assembly to vary a volume of an upper compartment and a lower compartment. The lid may have at least one slot for securely holding a portion of a nipple or pacifier, at least one of which slots may be spaced to receive the nipple while the lid remains in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Sung Yun Chan, Nicholas Trumbo, Thomas Birkert
  • Publication number: 20170319439
    Abstract: A modular pacifier assembly having a modular mouth guard assembly including a nipple. The modular mouth guard assembly includes a mouth guard shield and a removable mouth guard plate that interconnects into the mouth guard shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Sung Yun CHAN, Matthew Joseph SAXTON
  • Publication number: 20170238737
    Abstract: A bowl assembly is described having a bowl and lid and a masher. The lid has an embedded suction cup that is adapted to secure the bottom of the bowl when the lid is placed inverted on a flat surface. The bowl has interior ridges which serve to help mash up food when the masher is pressed down. The masher is ring-shaped and has a wider handle and food contacting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventor: Sung Yun Chan
  • Publication number: 20170217468
    Abstract: A versatile cover is described which can be secured onto a shopping cart, high chair, stroller or other similar seating apparatus. The cover is rollable into a low profile, shape with a handle, and can be unrolled to fit within a seat basket of a shopping cart or high chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Nicholas Arthur Trumbo, Sung Yun Chan, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Tal Zaksenberg
  • Publication number: 20170208928
    Abstract: Modular and flexible interchangeable brush system to scrub a container. The brush system includes a handle having a first core and a second core. A sleeve is provided into which the first core and the second core are disposed. A flexible stem is removably connected to the first core of the handle. The flexible stern has at least one gap into which a resilient material is disposed. The location of the gap is at a bend location along a longitudinal axis of the handle. A first brush is operatively connected to the flexible stem, and a second brush is operatively connected to, and received within, the second core of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas E. Birkert, Sung Yun Chan, Mark Gerard TEBBE, Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Yong Sun Simon Kang