Patents Assigned to Munchkin, Inc.
  • Container for receiving multiple flexible bag assemblies
    Patent number: 10906737
    Abstract: Containers are described which can accommodate a variety of flexible bag assemblies used for containing waste. Internal accommodating structures are designed to accommodate and secure various types of bag assemblies, including single bag assemblies and cassettes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
  • CASSETTE FOR DISPENSING PLEATED TUBING
    Publication number: 20210024286
    Abstract: A cassette to dispense a pleated tubing. The cassette includes a circular body having an annular channel housing with a central cylindrical core. At least one wall has an upper end with a lip disposed thereon. An annular cover is attached to the lip at the upper end defining a gap over the annular body. A tubing is disposed within the annular channel housing and withdrawn from the gap. At least one of a plurality of apertures is provided at a lower end of the annular channel housing. The apertures have reinforced walls. The apertures are adapted to be aligned with a projection extending upward from within a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Kevin Douglas Johnson
  • Multi-compartment container with a flexible partition
    Patent number: 10869578
    Abstract: A container assembly having a container, a lid having a spout, and a partition to separate the container into multiple subcompartments. The partition has a flexible edge which is in contact with an inner surface of the lid. When the lid rotates about the container, the flexible edge is biased against the lid and is capable of being deformed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Ruth Hsin-Ju Fang, Thomas E. Birkert, Kim Fung Dick Yiu
  • Self-propelled spinning aquatic toy
    Patent number: 10843096
    Abstract: A self-propelled spinning device having a first and second hemisphere connected together to form a hollow housing. A drive system is disposed in the hollow housing and a plurality of projections extends outward from the first or second hemisphere. The drive system includes an eccentric path of rotation causing the hollow housing to spin about a rotational axis. The projections propel the self-propelled spinning device in a forward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Saxton, Mark G. Tebbe, Maryann Chi
  • Non-spill drinking container
    Patent number: 10827860
    Abstract: A collar having an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a sidewall. The closed lower end may have a projection extending upward therefrom and at least one passage disposed through the closed lower end to channel a fluid. The sidewall has a tapered shape that extends from the open upper end inward toward the closed lower end and has a support surface provided along an inner surface adjacent to the open upper end. The support surface defines at least one channel. A fastener portion may be provided on the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
  • Bottle brush
    Patent number: 10791823
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Agnes Yena Lee, Sung Yun Chan
  • Magnetic Bottle Brush
    Publication number: 20200305590
    Abstract: A magnetic bottle brush that has a handle with an upper portion and a lower portion and a brush head attached to the upper portion of the handle. A magnetic element is disposed in the lower portion of the handle that exerts a magnetic attraction force between the magnetic bottle brush and an accompanying magnetic base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Yong Sun Simon KANG, Thomas Edward BIRKERT, Mark Gerard TEBBE, Fangyi GAO, Nicholas TRUMBO, Sung Yun CHAN
  • TWIST RING CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20200277124
    Abstract: An assembly having a container, one or more rings around the container, and a base which secures the rings to the container. The container may also, in some embodiments, have a solid lid or flexible lid that is secured to the container with a lid collar. The ring or rings are stacked upon one another when placed on the container. When assembled, the rings are able to freely rotate with respect to each other and the container body. The container is useful as an entertainment integrated with a drinking vessel in addition to many other useful applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: MUNCHKIN, Inc
    Inventors: Anya SCHULTZ, Ho Wing Tak, Agnes Yena LEE, Sung Yun CHAN
  • Toilet hook
    Patent number: 10758098
    Abstract: A toilet hook for use in storing a child's toilet seat cover. The toilet hook may have an upper body and a stopper attached to the upper body. The toilet hook may also have a lower body and a hook adjacent to the lower body. The upper body of the toilet hook may be able to twist in relation to the lower body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Nairi Gharibian, Jasper H Cohen
  • Latching assembly for barrier gate
    Patent number: 10745941
    Abstract: A barrier latch assembly having a housing including a first locking element, a second locking element, a trigger and a swing plate. The swing plate is coupled to the trigger and to the first and second locking elements. When the trigger is depressed, the swing plate pivots from an unlock position to a lock position over a rear side of the first and second locking element thereby blocking and preventing the first and second locking elements from being depressed inward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Ruth Hsin-Ju Fang, Thomas Birkert, Stephen Kong, Stephen Chan
  • Compact drying rack
    Patent number: 10716452
    Abstract: A compact drying rack is disclosed having a portable carry case which is opened to reveal various sized pegs to accommodate a variety of different types of bottles and bottle brushes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Antonio Sauceda, Mark A Hatherill, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Kevin Douglas Johnson
  • Container for receiving multiple flexible bag assemblies
    Patent number: 10710799
    Abstract: Containers are described which can accommodate a variety of flexible bag assemblies used for containing waste. Internal accommodating structures are designed to accommodate and secure various types of bag assemblies, including single bag assemblies and cassettes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
  • CASSETTE FOR DISPENSING PLEATED TUBING
    Publication number: 20200180884
    Abstract: A cassette to dispense a pleated tubing having an annular body, an annular cover and a plurality of apertures. The annular body may have a generally U-shaped housing with a central cylindrical core. The annular cover may extend over the annular body and define a gap, while being secured to the body. The plurality of apertures may be radially provided in an angular wall in the annular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Munchkin Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Kevin D. Johnson
  • Modular bottle rack
    Patent number: 10631711
    Abstract: A bottle rack is provided. For example, a bottle rack can include a reservoir, a perforated tray and a first pivot housing member. The reservoir is for retention of a liquid. The perforated tray can enable the liquid to pass through to the reservoir. The first pivot housing member includes a first peg to hold an article. The first pivot housing member comprises an axle within the first pivot housing member. The first peg is rotatable via the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Yong Sun Simon Kang, Mark Gerard Tebbe
  • Integrated anti-spill container
    Patent number: 10625921
    Abstract: A spill proof integrated container having a flexible cover, a snack container, a beverage cup and a straw. The snack container is attached to the beverage container. The snack container has a straw port. The flexible cover is secured over at least the snack container and has a diaphragm with slit openings formed through the diaphragm in order to access a first compartment within the snack container. The integrated container being useful for carrying both snacks and a beverage, all within a single integrated container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Douglas Johnson, Mark A Hatherill, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Adlin Aslan
  • Flexible pail
    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
  • Flexible pail
    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
  • Compressible pacifier
    Patent number: 10603249
    Abstract: A compressible pacifier is described having a flexible neck portion connecting a nipple to a base portion. The flexible neck portion allows for the nipple to be extended for use as needed, and compressed within the planar surface of the base portion when the pacifier is not in use or is being transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Ruth Hsin-Ju Fang, Thomas E Birkert, Mark Gerard Tebbe
  • Drying rack
    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
  • Vehicle seat harness retainer
    Patent number: 10589712
    Abstract: A harness retainer having a cover, a magnet, a rear plate and a fastener. The cover has a ledge defining a flat surface. The rear plate is attached to the cover and is constructed to define a contour having a radius of curvature. The magnet is disposed between the cover and the rear plate and is disposed under the ledge. The rear plate has a first retainer and a second retainer. The fastener is fixedly attached to the first retainer and removably attached to the second retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Yong Sun Simon Kang, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Thomas E. Birkert