Patents Assigned to Orbit Baby, Inc.
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Patent number: 9481389Abstract: A convertible stroller for selectively converting between two different active use modes is provided. The convertible stroller may include a frame supporting at least one front wheel, rear wheels, and a seat base for supporting (or including) a seating surface. The seat base is operable to be selectively positioned in at least two different use modes, a first use mode and a second use mode, wherein the first use mode positions the seat base at a relatively higher position than in the second use mode. In some examples, the frame and/or wheels are also operable to transition to a longer wheel base in the second use mode.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Colter P. Leys, Alfredo Santos, Joseph Hei, Cynthia E. Bartz, Lance Dudkowski, Sarah Marie Maddox, Marcus C. Wang
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Patent number: 8714582Abstract: A baby stroller system is provided including a baby stroller and a ride along board attached thereto for supporting a rider (e.g., a child) while the stroller is pushed. The ride along board may include a platform for the rider to stand upon and at least one wheel for supporting the platform. Additionally, the ride along board is positioned asymmetrically relative to the stroller, e.g., in-line with one of the rear wheel or laterally outside of the stroller wheel base. Further, the platform may be positioned laterally outside of the handlebars, thereby providing more room for the rider (e.g., not having to stand or squeeze between the handlebars) and moving the ride along board and rider away from the moving space of a user pushing the stroller. The ride along board further includes at least three wheels defining a ride along board wheel base, where a center of mass of the ride along board is within the wheel base. The ride along board may be attached to opposing ends of an axle of one of the rear wheels.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph S. Hei, Bryan T. White, Colter P. Leys, Simon M. S. Weiss
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Patent number: 8534751Abstract: An all weather sunshade system for infant carriers includes a main sunshade that is pivotally attached to the infant carrier and an integrally provided sunshade extension. The main sunshade is selectively deployable and includes curved semi-rigid members which support a fabric material and includes a front edge. A rear edge of the sunshade extension is secured along the front edge of the main sunshade structure and is sized and shaped so that it may be selectively drawn forward, when the main sunshade is fully deployed, and secured around a front portion of the infant carrier. In doing so, the sunshade extension remains taut following the contours defined by the shape of the front edge of the main sunshade and the perimeter shape of the front edge of the infant carrier.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Noi Ning Wong, Bryan T. White
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Patent number: 8511749Abstract: A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan T. White
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Publication number: 20130015691Abstract: A magnetic buckle retention system is provided including magnetic material placed along the side and/or bottom portions of a child seat. The magnetic material is adapted to attract a component of the child seat's belt harness, such as a tongue, a buckle and/or a belt. When the child seat's belt harness is in an unfastened configuration, a tongue, buckle, and/or belt portion of the belt harness may be held in place by the magnetic material at the positions described above, thus reducing the likelihood of the belt harness components interfering with the ingress and/or egress of a child seat occupant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Alan C. Y. FENG, Albert H. Leung, Colter P. Leys
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Publication number: 20120267925Abstract: A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan Thomas White
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Patent number: 8256841Abstract: A child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a seat portion and a base. The base secures the child restraint system to a vehicle seat with a vehicle restraint such as a seat belt or a LATCH system. The base both engages the vehicle restraint and includes a force-multiplying mechanism for tensioning the vehicle restraint. Tensioning the vehicle restraint secures the base by forcing the base against the vehicle seat. An embodiment of the base includes a platform configured to rest on the vehicle seat, an upright member joined to the platform, and a tensioning device, including a force-multiplying mechanism, for tensioning the vehicle restraint.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan T. White
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Patent number: 8235465Abstract: A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan T. White
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Patent number: 8210550Abstract: A suspension system for a stroller is described. The suspension system may include a rotating damper mechanism used between a stroller frame and a stroller wheel. In one example, apparatus for providing suspension/damping of a stroller includes a first member attached to a stroller frame, a second member disposed co-axially with the first member and operable to rotate relative to the first member, and at least one elastic member (e.g., urethane) positioned between the first and second members for damping motion (e.g., rotational or translational motion) therebetween. In one example, four elastic members are disposed between the first and second members.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Bryan T. White, Colter P. Leys, Albert H. Leung
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Patent number: 8182033Abstract: Improvements for child restraint systems are directed specifically to the covers, handles, and harnesses thereof. A child restraint cover is readily removed without having to detach the harness from the seat. A soft and semi rigid child restraint handle includes members that are tied together in a crossover fashion. Another handle of the invention spans above the restraint in a head to foot direction. A further handle design includes dual integrated handles. 5-point and 7-point harnesses that do not require threading a child's limbs through harness loops are also provided. A harness height adjuster is also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan T. White
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Publication number: 20110115264Abstract: Improvements for child restraint systems are directed specifically to the covers, handles, and harnesses thereof. A child restraint cover is readily removed without having to detach the harness from the seat. A soft and semi rigid child restraint handle includes members that are tied together in a crossover fashion. Another handle of the invention spans above the restraint in a head to foot direction. A further handle design includes dual integrated handles. 5-point and 7-point harnesses that do not require threading a child's limbs through harness loops are also provided. A harness height adjuster is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan Thomas White
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Publication number: 20110074195Abstract: A child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a seat portion and a base. The base secures the child restraint system to a vehicle seat with a vehicle restraint such as a seat belt or a LATCH system. The base both engages the vehicle restraint and includes a force-multiplying mechanism for tensioning the vehicle restraint. Tensioning the vehicle restraint secures the base by forcing the base against the vehicle seat. An embodiment of the base includes a platform configured to rest on the vehicle seat, an upright member joined to the platform, and a tensioning device, including a force-multiplying mechanism, for tensioning the vehicle restraint.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph HEI, Bryan Thomas White
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Patent number: 7891732Abstract: An all weather sunshade system for infant carriers includes a main sunshade that is pivotally attached to the infant carrier and an integrally provided sunshade extension. The main sunshade is selectively deployable and includes curved semi-rigid members which support a fabric material and includes a front edge. A rear edge of the sunshade extension is secured along the front edge of the main sunshade structure and is sized and shaped so that it may be selectively drawn forward, when the main sunshade is fully deployed, and secured around a front portion of the infant carrier. In doing so, the sunshade extension remains taut following the contours defined by the shape of the front edge of the main sunshade and the perimeter shape of the front edge of the infant carrier.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Hoi Ning Wong, Bryan Thomas White
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Patent number: 7887129Abstract: A child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a seat portion and a base. The base secures the child restraint system to a vehicle seat with a vehicle restraint such as a seat belt or a LATCH system. The base both engages the vehicle restraint and includes a force-multiplying mechanism for tensioning the vehicle restraint. Tensioning the vehicle restraint secures the base by forcing the base against the vehicle seat. An embodiment of the base includes a platform configured to rest on the vehicle seat, an upright member joined to the platform, and a tensioning device, including a force-multiplying mechanism, for tensioning the vehicle restraint.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2005Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan Thomas White
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Publication number: 20100314925Abstract: A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan Thomas White
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Patent number: 7789413Abstract: A basket for use alone or in conjunction with a stroller or similar device is provided. The basket is detachable from the stroller and is constructed so that it can be crushable for storage. The basket includes a two-piece handle that, when mated together, can slide into a track of the stroller. The two piece handle separates to open the basket. In a fully open configuration, the basket can lay flat.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan Thomas White, Hoi Ning Wong
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Patent number: 7770970Abstract: A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2009Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph S. Hei, Bryan T. White
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Patent number: 7740313Abstract: Improvements for child restraint systems are directed specifically to the covers, handles, and harnesses thereof. A child restraint cover is readily removed without having to detach the harness from the seat. A soft and semi rigid child restraint handle includes members that are tied together in a crossover fashion. Another handle of the invention spans above the restraint in a head to foot direction. A further handle design includes dual integrated handles. 5-point and 7-point harnesses that do not require threading a child's limbs through harness loops are also provided. A harness height adjuster is also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2006Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hei, Bryan Thomas White
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Publication number: 20100148553Abstract: A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Joseph HEI, Bryan Thomas White
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Patent number: D683974Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.Inventors: Colter P. Leys, Joseph Hei, Bryan T. White, Christopher Loew, Yusuke Miyashita