Patents Assigned to Kolcraft Enterprises
  • Patent number: 9314115
    Abstract: Play yards and methods of operating the same are disclosed. An example play yard includes a plurality of posts, a lower frame supported by the plurality of posts, and a top frame supported by the plurality of posts when the play yard is in an erected position. The top frame includes a first rounded rail; a second rounded rail opposite the first rounded rail; a third rounded rounded rail between the first rounded rail and the second rounded rail; and a fourth rounded rail opposite the third rounded rail. In the erected position, the third rail curves upward and a center of the third rail is at a first height and a center of the first rail is a second height. The second height is closer to the lower frame than the first height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES
    Inventor: Damon Oliver Casati Troutman
  • Patent number: 8490227
    Abstract: Play yards and methods of operating the same. An example includes a lower frame having a collapsed position and an erected position; an upper frame having a collapsed position and an erected position; and a plurality of posts joining the upper frame and the lower frame. The upper frame has a rounded rectangular shape when in the erected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises
    Inventor: Damon Oliver Casati Troutman
  • Patent number: 8357054
    Abstract: A child entertainment apparatus is convertible between a swing mode and a jumper mode. An example apparatus includes a frame, and a seat. The seat is coupled to the frame by a substantially rigid support when the apparatus is in the swing mode, and the seat is coupled to the frame through a substantially flexible support when the apparatus is in the jumper mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises
    Inventors: Peter J. Myers, Joseph P. Sejnowski, Jeff Yaschur, Bill Mussig, Dan Nelsen, Traci J. Barron, Ross G. Carl
  • Patent number: 7883145
    Abstract: High chairs and methods to use high chairs are disclosed. An example high chair includes a frame and a seat, wherein the seat defines a slot and is shaped to funnel spills toward the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises
    Inventors: Damon Oliver Casati Troutman, Rapheal Torion Avila
  • Patent number: 7568242
    Abstract: Play yards and methods of operating the same are disclosed. A disclosed example includes a lower frame having a collapsed position and an erected position; an upper frame having a collapsed position and an erected position; and a plurality of posts joining the upper frame and the lower frame. The upper frame has a rounded rectangular shape when in the erected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises
    Inventor: Damon Oliver Casati Troutman
  • Patent number: 7568758
    Abstract: High chairs and methods to use high chairs are disclosed. An example high chair includes a frame, a seat, a tray positioned a distance above the seat, and an actuator to adjust the distance between the seat and the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises
    Inventors: Damon Oliver Casati Troutman, Raphael Torion Avila
  • Patent number: 7376993
    Abstract: Play gyms and methods of operating the same are disclosed. A disclosed example includes a floor mat dimensioned to be positioned within a play yard and/or a bassinet. It also includes a play gym to suspend an object above the mat when the mat is positioned in the play yard and/or the bassinet, and at least one connector to couple the play gym to the mat when the mat is removed from the play gym and/or the bassinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises
    Inventors: Peter J. Myers, Joseph Paul Sejnowski
  • Patent number: 7287768
    Abstract: Multi-mode child entertaining apparatus and methods of using the same are disclosed. A disclosed apparatus may be configured as a walker alternative which includes a base, a seat, and a wheeled walker to at least partially support the seat above the base. The wheeled walker is removable from the base for use apart from the remainder of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises
    Inventors: Peter J. Myers, Damon Oliver Casati Troutman
  • Patent number: 6863287
    Abstract: A child walker is provided that includes a frame having a plurality of wheels. The walker includes a handle that is positionable in a first position and a second position. A seat is attached to the frame when the handle is in the first position. When the handle is in the second position, it is positioned to be gripped by a standing child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises
    Inventors: Peter Jonathan Myers, Thomas N. Koltun, Abdelkrim Bedja
  • Patent number: 6251023
    Abstract: An open top swing which includes a frame and mounting housings. A swing assembly depends from the pivot pins and includes a pair of spaced legs to which a swing is releasably attached for moving the swing closer to or away from the pivot pins to permit a change in the swing speed and the distance of the arcuate path that the swing will travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises
    Inventors: Charles W. Lauro, Thomas N. Koltun, Peter J. Myers
  • Patent number: 6010410
    Abstract: An open top swing which includes a frame and mounting housings. A swing assembly depends from the pivot pins and includes a pair of spaced legs to which a swing is releasably attached for moving the swing closer to or away from the pivot pins to permit a change in the swing speed and the distance of the arcuate path that the swing will travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises
    Inventors: Charles W. Lauro, Thomas N. Koltun, Peter J. Myers
  • Patent number: D413025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises
    Inventors: John V. Mariol, Thomas J. Welsh, Jr.