Patents Assigned to The Boppy Company
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Publication number: 20130340173Abstract: In one embodiment, a support pillow comprises a pillow body having a medial region and two opposing arms that form a well region, a first side and a second side. The pillow body further includes an outer periphery and an inner periphery outlining the well region. The pillow body further comprises a fill material and a cover enveloping the fill material. The cover comprises a main section that extends about the first and second sides and the outer periphery, and a center panel coupled to the main section so as to be located along the inner periphery. Also, the center panel is constructed of a woven fabric having two grain directions that are generally perpendicular to each other and a bias. The woven fabric is generally non-stretchable in at least one of the grain directions, and the center panel is coupled to the main section so as to be substantially on the bias.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLCInventor: Kristin A. Tidwell
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Patent number: 8595872Abstract: In one embodiment, a support pillow comprises a pillow body having a medial region and two opposing arms that form a well region, a first side and a second side. The pillow body further includes an outer periphery and an inner periphery outlining the well region. The pillow body further comprises a fill material and a cover enveloping the fill material. The cover comprises a main section that extends about the first and second sides and the outer periphery, and a center panel coupled to the main section so as to be located along the inner periphery. Also, the center panel is constructed of a woven fabric having two grain directions that are generally perpendicular to each other and a bias. The woven fabric is generally non-stretchable in at least one of the grain directions, and the center panel is coupled to the main section so as to be substantially on the bias.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2006Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: The Boppy Company, LLCInventor: Kristin A. Tidwell
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Patent number: 8550548Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a stowable covering that fits about a child seat to cover an infant or child placed therein. The covering may include a sheet of flexible fabric having a top surface, a bottom surface, an outer periphery defining an opening through which a portion of the child seat may be received, a coupling mechanism at the outer periphery, and a pocket. The coupling mechanism may be configured to secure the sheet about the child seat by constricting about a portion of the child seat and the pocket may be coupled to the sheet to permit the sheet to be folded and stowed within the pocket.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Haley Gibbons, Cathy McNeil
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Patent number: 8516638Abstract: A feeding pillow is constructed of a pillow body that is generally defined by a medial region and two opposing arms. The medial region is configured to be placed near or adjacent a user's stomach, with the arms generally near or adjacent the user's sides. The pillow body has a top surface that is adapted to hold a baby and a bottom surface that is adapted to be placed on the user's lap. The pillow body further includes a fabric cover and a fill material disposed within the fabric cover. Also, a support member is removably positioned at or above one of surfaces such that one surface is more firm than the other surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Jamie Kummerfeld, Paul Fair, Haley Gibbons, Clarice Bonzer
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Patent number: 8495775Abstract: A support pillow includes a pillow body having a medial region and two curved arms that extend from the medial region. The pillow body has a curved exterior periphery and an interior periphery that defines a well when the pillow is in an open position. A first flap portion extends from the exterior periphery of a first one of the curved arms and a second flap portion extends from the exterior periphery of a second one of the curved arms. A fastening mechanism is configured to couple the first and the second flap portions to each other when the pillow body is folded in half to place the pillow in a closed position, with the first and the second arms being generally adjacent to each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2011Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Paul Fair, Jamie Kummerfeld
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Patent number: 8485601Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a seat liner and methods associated with the seat liner. The seat liner may include a fabric having an outer periphery, an upper portion, a lower portion, a left side, and a right side. The seat liner may also include a pair of apertures in the upper portion that are configured to receive a pair of restraint belts and an additional aperture in the lower portion configured to receive a buckle. The restraint belts and buckle may couple together to secure a child placed in the seat. The seat liner may further include a chamber disposed at the outer periphery of one of the sides and a padding member removably held within the chamber to cushion the child placed in the seat.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Paul Fair, Jamie Kummerfeld
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Publication number: 20130145556Abstract: A feeding pillow is constructed of a pillow body that is generally defined by a medial region and two opposing arms. The medial region is configured to be placed near or adjacent a user's stomach, with the arms generally near or adjacent the user's sides. The pillow body has a top surface that is adapted to hold a baby and a bottom surface that is adapted to be placed on the user's lap. The pillow body further includes a fabric cover and a fill material disposed within the fabric cover. Also, a support member that is encased in a moisture protective covering is removably positioned at or above one of surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2013Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLCInventor: The Boppy Company, LLC
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Patent number: 8460053Abstract: Systems and methods enable attaching toys or other items to child care equipment such as a play gyms, swings, bouncers, changing pads, and the like. Attachment is accomplished by passing a compressible portion of the item to be attached through an opening in the child care equipment. The opening may be provided by a hole in the equipment, or by a hole in a clip engaged with a rod embedded in or attached to the equipment. The clip may slide along the rod to adjust the position of the item. In one application, rods embedded in a play gym provide a structural support for a canopy of the play gym, and also may receive clips for attaching toys or other items to the play gym.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Paul Fair, Kristin A. Tidwell, Catherine P. McNeil, Clarice Bonzer
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Publication number: 20130125314Abstract: A feeding pillow is constructed of a pillow body that is generally defined by a medial region and two opposing arms. The medial region is configured to be placed near or adjacent a user's stomach, with the arms generally near or adjacent the user's sides. The pillow body has a top surface that is adapted to hold a baby and a bottom surface that is adapted to be placed on the user's lap. The pillow body further includes a fabric cover and a fill material disposed within the fabric cover. Also, a support member is removably positioned at or above one of surfaces such that one surface is more firm than the other surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: THE BOPPY COMPANY, LLCInventor: THE BOPPY COMPANY, LLC
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Publication number: 20130057031Abstract: An infant chair includes a frame having a seat portion and a base portion that are pivotally connected to each other so as to be movable between an expanded position and a collapsed position. A locking mechanism is operable to lock the frame in the expanded position. Further, a cover is configured to substantially cover the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Jamie Kummerfeld, Paul Fair
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Publication number: 20120286547Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a stowable covering that fits about a child seat to cover an infant or child placed therein. The covering may include a sheet of flexible fabric having a top surface, a bottom surface, an outer periphery defining an opening through which a portion of the child seat may be received, a coupling mechanism at the outer periphery, and a pocket. The coupling mechanism may be configured to secure the sheet about the child seat by constricting about a portion of the child seat and the pocket may be coupled to the sheet to permit the sheet to be folded and stowed within the pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Haley Gibbons, Cathy McNeil
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Publication number: 20120284897Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a bunting bag useable with a child seat to cover a child and a method of using a bunting bag. The bunting bag may include a rear blanket having one or more slots that permit one or more straps of a child seat to be positioned through the rear blanket to secure a child within the child seat. The bunting bag may also include a front blanket positioned atop the rear blanket and coupled therewith to form an interior space within which the child may be placed. The front blanket may have a left portion or flap and a right portion or flap that are separable from each other to provide access into the interior space. The bunting bag may further include an insulating blanket removably coupled atop of the front blanket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Paul Fair, Jamie Kummerfeld
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Publication number: 20120286549Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a seat liner and methods associated with the seat liner. The seat liner may include a fabric having an outer periphery, an upper portion, a lower portion, a left side, and a right side. The seat liner may also include a pair of apertures in the upper portion that are configured to receive a pair of restraint belts and an additional aperture in the lower portion configured to receive a buckle. The restraint belts and buckle may couple together to secure a child placed in the seat. The seat liner may further include a chamber disposed at the outer periphery of one of the sides and a padding member removably held within the chamber to cushion the child placed in the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Paul Fair, Jamie Kummerfeld
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Publication number: 20120278991Abstract: A multi-use pillow is constructed of a pillow body having a medial region and two arms that extend from the medial region. The pillow body also has a curved exterior periphery and an interior periphery that defines a well. A plurality of use-defining images are positioned on the pillow. Also, numeric indicia may also be placed on the pillow body adjacent to each of the use-defining images. In this way, a user is provided with a variety of visual prompts about how the pillow may be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Clarice Bonzer, Charles Parker, Nancy Bartley
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Publication number: 20120278994Abstract: A multi-use pillow is constructed of a pillow body having a medial region and two arms that extend from the medial region. The pillow body also has a curved exterior periphery and an interior periphery that defines a well. A plurality of use-defining images are positioned on the pillow body at locations indicative of where a particular use of the pillow may occur. Also, use-defining text may also be placed on the pillow body adjacent to or separate from each of the use-defining images. In this way, a user is provided with a variety of visual prompts about how the pillow may be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Clarice Bonzer, Charles Parker, Nancy Bartley
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Publication number: 20120240339Abstract: A support pillow includes a pillow body having a medial region and two curved arms that extend from the medial region. The pillow body has a curved exterior periphery and an interior periphery that defines a well when the pillow is in an open position. A first flap portion extends from the exterior periphery of a first one of the curved arms and a second flap portion extends from the exterior periphery of a second one of the curved arms. A fastening mechanism is configured to couple the first and the second flap portions to each other when the pillow body is folded in half to place the pillow in a closed position, with the first and the second arms being generally adjacent to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Paul Fair, Jamie Kummerfeld
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Publication number: 20120151657Abstract: In one embodiment, a nursing cover is constructed of a flexible cover body that is configured to cover a mother's front, particularly areas exposed while nursing a baby. For convenience of reference, the cover body can be described in terms of a top end, a bottom end and two sides. A track is coupled to the top end of the cover, and at least one clip is slidingly engaged with the track to permit the clip to slide along the track. In this way, not only does the cover provide privacy protection to a nursing mother, but the cover also includes a slidable clip that can serve a variety of functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Haley Gibbons, Clarice Bonzer
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Publication number: 20110163520Abstract: A stroller liner includes a flexible body configured to nest in the seat portion of a stroller, a track at least partially embedded in a portion of the stroller liner, and a clip slidingly engaged with the track, the clip defining an opening for attaching an item to the stroller liner. An item such as a toy, teething ring, pacifier, or other item may be attached. The body may be padded, and may define one or more openings positioned to receive portions of a seat belt of the stroller through the body when the stroller liner is nested in the seat portion of the stroller, to secure a child in the stroller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Paul Fair, Kristin A. Tidwell, Catherine P. McNeil, Clarice Bonzer
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Publication number: 20110154572Abstract: A pillow includes a compressible fill material and a flexible shell covering the fill material. A track is at least partially embedded in the flexible shell, and a clip is slidingly engaged with the track. The clip defines an opening for attaching an item to the pillow. Various kinds of items may be attached. In another variation, a slipcover includes a flexible shell configured to conform to an outer shape of a particular pillow, and also includes a track at least partially embedded in the flexible shell. A clip is slidingly engaged with the track and defines an opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Paul Fair, Kristin A. Tidwell, Catherine P. McNeil, Clarice Bonzer
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Publication number: 20110156455Abstract: A shopping cart liner includes a body configured to nest in the child seat portion of a shopping cart. The body may define one or more openings positioned to enable the feet of a child seated in the shopping cart to protrude through the body, and the shopping cart liner includes a track at least partially embedded in a portion of the shopping cart liner. A clip is slidingly engaged with the track, and defines an opening for attaching an item to the shopping cart liner. An item such as a toy, teething ring, pacifier, or other item may be attached. The body may be padded, and, and may include one or more pockets. The shopping cart liner may include a seat belt for securing a child to the shopping cart liner, and may be used in combination with a pillow.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: The Boppy Company, LLCInventors: Paul Fair, Kristin A. Tidwell, Catherine P. McNeil, Clarice Bonzer