Patents Assigned to Radio Flyer, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140353945
    Abstract: A foldable wagon is provided having a collapsible frame that converts the wagon from a use configuration to a folded configuration for storage and transportation. The foldable wagon has a collapsible frame positonable in an open position and a collapsed position, a plurality of wheels coupled to the collapsible frame, a plurality of substantially rigid seats pivotally coupled to the collapsible frame, and a flexible housing about the collapsible frame to form a sidewall for the wagon. The substantially rigid seats each having a substantially rigid seat back and a substantially rigid seat bottom hingedly coupled to the seat back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew E. Young, Randall A. Sandlin, Thomas K. Schlegel, Cameron Eckert
  • Patent number: 8844960
    Abstract: A foldable tricycle that transitions between a use orientation, and a transport or storage orientation. The tricycle has a frame including a first end and a second end of the frame, a fork rotatably connected adjacent the first end of the frame, a front wheel rotatably connected to the fork, and a handlebar assembly coupled to the fork to allow for steering of the fork. The tricycle also has first and second rear wheels adjacent the second end of the frame in the use position. The rear wheels are positioned a first distance from a longitudinal axis of the frame in the use position. The first and second wheels can be transitioned to a storage position adjacent the first end of the frame and at a second distance from the longitudinal axis of the frame in the storage position, wherein the first distance from the frame is greater than the second distance from the frame. The tricycle may also have a folding assembly pivotably coupled to the second end of the frame at a first pivot location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Edward Young, Randall Alan Sandlin, Ross Elliot Bartels, Thomas K. Schlegel, Jason Fitzwater
  • Patent number: 8827282
    Abstract: A storage bag system for a wagon includes a collapsible storage bag that is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The storage bag system also includes a connector for attaching the collapsible storage bag to a sidewall of the wagon. As a result, the invention provides additional hauling and storage capacity for a wagon via a collapsible storage bag that may be moved to a collapsed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Schlegel, Mark Johnson, Ross Bartels, Jeffrey Bricker, Joseph Agati
  • Patent number: 8820765
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a seating platform featuring a first pair of seat mounting holes, a second pair of seat mounting holes positioned rearward of the first pair of seat mounting holes and a third pair of seat mounting holes positioned rearward of the second pair of seat mounting holes. A seatback is provided with a pair of hooks and a pair of snaps. Each of the snaps includes a catch portion. The hooks and snaps are adapted to engage the first and second pair of seat mounting holes to secure the seatback in a first position. The hooks and snaps are also adapted to engage the second and third pair of seat mounting holes to secure the seatback in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Agati, Edward Paramadilok
  • Publication number: 20140217694
    Abstract: A user-propelled vehicle is adapted for use as a ride on vehicle. The user-propelled ride on vehicle has a frame, a rider support platform, a steering column, a front cross member, a rear cross member, and a plurality of a caster assemblies coupled to the front and rear cross members at a front forward tilting angle to the vertical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Ian Grout
  • Patent number: 8790152
    Abstract: A ramp for a ride-on toy includes a base adapted to be positioned on a surface. The base has a top, sidewalls and an interior space. An end ramp section is also adapted to be positioned on the surface. A middle ramp section is removably connected between the base and the end ramp section. The end ramp section and the middle ramp section are sized to be removably positioned within the interior space of the base for storage. The ramp sections include a track formed on their top surfaces sized for miniature toy vehicles. The base features a roller wheel and a handle for pulling the base along the surface when the ramp sections and ride-on toy are stored in the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Schlegel, Joseph Agati
  • Publication number: 20140103616
    Abstract: A foldable tricycle that transitions between a use orientation, and a transport or storage orientation. The tricycle has a frame including a first end and a second end of the frame, a fork rotatably connected adjacent the first end of the frame, a front wheel rotatably connected to the fork, and a handlebar assembly coupled to the fork to allow for steering of the fork. The tricycle also has first and second rear wheels adjacent the second end of the frame in the use position. The rear wheels are positioned a first distance from a longitudinal axis of the frame in the use position. The first and second wheels can be transitioned to a storage position adjacent the first end of the frame and at a second distance from the longitudinal axis of the frame in the storage position, wherein the first distance from the frame is greater than the second distance from the frame. The tricycle may also have a folding assembly pivotably coupled to the second end of the frame at a first pivot location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: RADIO FLYER INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Edward Young, Randall Alan Sandlin, Ross Elliot Bartels, Thomas K. Schlegel, Jason Fitzwater
  • Patent number: 8641057
    Abstract: A wagon includes a wagon pan including a wagon pan sidewall and a footwell including a footwell sidewall and a bottom. The wagon pan and footwell are adapted to be shipped in a nesting configuration and fastened together with the wagon pan on top of the footwell to form a body of the wagon. A handle and a number of are wheels adapted to be connected to the body of the wagon. The handle and wheels may also be shipped in a nested configuration with respect to the footwell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Herlitz, Thomas Schlegel, Eric Selner
  • Publication number: 20140007735
    Abstract: A scooter features a top tube attached to the top portion of a steering column and handlebars having handgrips and stems, with the stems sized to be received within the open ends of the top tube when in a use configuration. A handlebar holder housing covers a top portion of the steering column and a portion of the top tube and includes holding bores sized to receive the handlebar stems when the handlebars are in a storage configuration. The handlebar stems are provided with spring pins that engage use apertures and storage apertures formed in the top tube and housing, respectively, when in the handlebars are in the use and storage configurations. A cord passes through the top tube and is fastened to the handlebars. The handlebar holder housing includes cord slots in communication with the holding bores and receive the cord when the first and second handlebars are in the storage configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Johnson, Emily Rivard, Katherine Powers
  • Publication number: 20140011601
    Abstract: A riding toy includes a body with a spring assembly supporting the body on a base so that the body may be moved in first and second motions with respect to the base. The riding toy also includes a microcontroller and first and second motion sensors responsive to the first and second motions, respectively. The first and second motion sensors are positioned on the body and in electronic communication with the microcontroller. A sound synthesizing circuit is in electronic communication with the microcontroller and a speaker. The microcontroller is programmed to provide a first sound effect when the first motion sensor detects the first motion and a second sound effect when the second sensor detects the second motion. The first sound effect is varied based on a speed of the first motion and preempts the second sound effect if both the first and second motions are taking place simultaneously. The riding toy also includes a light sensor in electronic communication with the microprocessor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Emily RIVARD, Thomas Schlegel, Mark Johnson, Katherine Powers
  • Patent number: 8596649
    Abstract: A riding toy provides a spin-out feature. The riding toy includes a frame, a steerable front wheel mounted to the frame and a rear wheel mounted to the frame. A rear carriage is pivotally attached to the frame so as to pivot about a generally horizontal axis. A caster is mounted to the rear carriage so as to pivot about a generally vertical axis. A lever is pivotally attached to the frame. A link has a leading end pivotally connected to the lever and a trailing end pivotally connected to the rear carriage. As a result, the riding toy may be changed from a traditional configuration, where the rear wheel of the riding toy contacts a riding surface upon which the riding toy is being ridden, to a spin-out configuration, where the caster lifts the rear wheel of the riding toy off of the riding surface, by pulling the lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Bricker
  • Patent number: 8529310
    Abstract: A riding toy includes a body with a spring assembly supporting the body on a base so that the body may be moved in first and second motions with respect to the base. The riding toy also includes a microcontroller and first and second motion sensors responsive to the first and second motions, respectively. The first and second motion sensors are positioned on the body and in electronic communication with the microcontroller. A sound synthesizing circuit is in electronic communication with the microcontroller and a speaker. The microcontroller is programmed to provide a first sound effect when the first motion sensor detects the first motion and a second sound effect when the second sensor detects the second motion. The first sound effect is varied based on a speed of the first motion and preempts the second sound effect if both the first and second motions are taking place simultaneously. The riding toy also includes a light sensor in electronic communication with the microprocessor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine Powers, Emily Rivard, Thomas Schlegel, Mark Johnson
  • Patent number: D701271
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Grout, Todd Herlitz
  • Patent number: D705873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Grout, Todd Herlitz
  • Patent number: D706876
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventor: Ian Grout
  • Patent number: D710947
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Herlitz, Kyle Houchens
  • Patent number: D710950
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventor: Ian Grout
  • Patent number: D714693
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventor: Ross Elliott Bartels
  • Patent number: D716382
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Herlitz, Andrew Poskie
  • Patent number: D719618
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Herlitz, Kyle Houchens