Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Hauptner

Andrew J. Hauptner 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: 8221270
    Abstract: A combination sporting practice assembly includes a stem, a first structure, a second structure, and a basketball hoop. The stem extends between first and second ends. The first and second structures are releasably engaged with the first and second ends of the stem, respectively. The basketball hoop is releasably engaged with at least one of the stem, the first structure, and the second structure. The combination sporting practice assembly is selectively reconfigurable between different configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: The Step2 Company, LLC
    Inventors: Frank C. Kraska, Jamie L. Nash, Daniel Hladky, Andrew J. Hauptner, Michael Feeney, Michael Carnahan, Shelby J. Buell
  • Publication number: 20030040255
    Abstract: An on-board battery recharger is provided for use on a toy-riding vehicle that automatically connects and disconnects the recharger to the battery of the vehicle. A power cord is also provided to connect power from a power source to the on-board recharger via a receptacle. When charging power is supplied to the toy vehicle, an electric switching means connects the battery to the recharger and disconnects the battery from drive motors that propel the toy vehicle. Likewise, when the charging power is removed from connection with the toy vehicle, the electric switching means disconnects the battery from the recharger and reconnects the battery to the drive motors for continued operation of the toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: The Step2 Company
    Inventors: Andrew J. Hauptner, James R. Nagy