Patents by Inventor Alan L. Lytle

Alan L. Lytle 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).

  • Patent number: 9380884
    Abstract: A crib including first, second, third, and fourth walls configured to bound an interior space that is operative to support a mattress therein. Each of the third and fourth walls includes a pair of panels pivotally connected to each other to enable the crib to be configured between a folded position for storage and an extended position for use. The first wall includes a stationary portion and a drop gate that includes opposed side ends. The drop gate pivots relative to the stationary portion between an upper closed position and a lower open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: FOUNDATIONS WORLDWIDE, INC
    Inventors: Joseph A. Lawlor, Robert L. Houry, Jason Biter, David E. Campbell, Alan L. Lytle
  • Publication number: 20140115779
    Abstract: A crib including first, second, third, and fourth walls configured to bound an interior space that is operative to support a mattress therein. Each of the third and fourth walls includes a pair of panels pivotally connected to each other to enable the crib to be configured between a folded position for storage and an extended position for use. The first wall includes a stationary portion and a drop gate that includes opposed side ends. The drop gate pivots relative to the stationary portion between an upper closed position and a lower open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: FOUNDATIONS WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Lawlor, Robert L. Houry, Jason Biter, David E. Campbell, Alan L. Lytle
  • Patent number: 8646127
    Abstract: A crib is provided that includes a mattress support portion and a vertical member. The vertical member includes an upper end that extends above the mattress support portion and a lower end that extends below the mattress support portion. The crib further includes a caster that is operatively connected to the lower end of the vertical member, and a first reinforcing member that is operatively connected to the mattress support portion and the caster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Foundations Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan L. Lytle
  • Patent number: D661121
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Foundations Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Houry, Alan L. Lytle
  • Patent number: D661138
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Foundations Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan L. Lytle