Patents by Inventor A. Paula Lopes

A. Paula Lopes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Tubs for bathing infants and toddlers
    Patent number: 6578209
    Abstract: A tub for bathing children is configured with opposing back rests and associated seating surfaces, for bathing an infant reclining against one of the back rests, or a toddler seated against the other back rest. The tub is molded of a shape enabling multiple tubs to nest particularly well, for efficient merchandising and storage, and includes a fresh water basin molded behind one of the back rests. The underside of the tub is configured to fit safely within either a standard kitchen sink, or one basin of a double sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: The First Years Inc.
    Inventors: A. Paula Lopes, Michael A. Susi, Christopher J. Reinke, Ryan P. Rafter
  • TUBS FOR BATHING INFANTS AND TODDLERS
    Publication number: 20030070219
    Abstract: A tub for bathing children is configured with opposing back rests and associated seating surfaces, for bathing an infant reclining against one of the back rests, or a toddler seated against the other back rest. The tub is molded of a shape enabling multiple tubs to nest particularly well, for efficient merchandising and storage, and includes a fresh water basin molded behind one of the back rests. The underside of the tub is configured to fit safely within either a standard kitchen sink, or one basin of a double sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: A. Paula Lopes, Michael A. Susi, Christopher J. Reinke, Ryan P. Rafter