Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Horst

Andrew J. Horst 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).

  • Publication number: 20150313375
    Abstract: An infant high chair includes a standing frame, a seat assembly and a side segment. The seat assembly includes a seat support frame movably connected with the standing frame, and a rear and a front seat portion respectively connected with the seat support frame, the front seat portion being respectively connected with the seat support frame and the side segment at two vertically spaced-apart locations. The side segment is pivotally connected with the seat support frame about a pivot axis, and is rotatable between a folded state and a deployed state. A rotation of the side segment in a folding direction drives a rearward sliding displacement of the front seat portion relative to the rear seat portion. Moreover, a downward displacement of the seat assembly to a predetermined lower position while the side segment remains in the folded state can trigger unlocking of the standing frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew J. HORST, Daniel A. SACK, Ryan N. MILLEr, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE
  • Publication number: 20150296999
    Abstract: A child holding accessory can be desirably installed on a rigid support frame, and has two opposite regions adapted to receive a child in different configurations of use. Examples of construction for these holding regions can include, without limitation, a changing table and a child sleep bed. The child holding accessory can be attached with the support frame via one or more fixtures that is adjustable to turn upward either of the first and second regions for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Joseph F. FIORE, III, Andrew J. TAYLOR, Sharon A. GILLETT, Andrew J. HORST, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE, Nathanael SAINT, Guang-Hui ZHAO, Haibo ZENG, Wuxing XU, Jonathan M. PACELLA
  • Patent number: 9089225
    Abstract: A child holding accessory can be desirably installed on the play yard for use, and has two opposite regions adapted to receive a child in different configurations of use. Examples of construction for these holding regions can include, without limitation, a changing table and a child sleep bed. The child holding accessory can be attached with the play yard via one or more fixtures that is adjustable to turn upward either of the first and second regions for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Joseph F. Fiore, III, Andrew J. Taylor, Sharon A. Gillett, Andrew J. Horst, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Nathanael Saint, Guang-Hui Zhao, Haibo Zeng, Wuxing Xu, Jonathan M. Pacella
  • Patent number: 9078530
    Abstract: An infant playpen includes a plurality of upright legs, and a first and a second upper side rail assembly supported by the upright legs. Each of the first and a second upper side rail assembly includes at least one elongated segment having an outer surface, and a plurality of positioning regions are defined on the outer surfaces of the elongated segments, each of the positioning regions being configured to locate a connection of a removable accessory on the infant playpen. An infant care system is also disclosed, which includes the infant playpen and a removable accessory installed thereon. One selected positioning region of the first upper side rail assembly can be received in a housing of the removable accessory, and a locking part of the removable accessory is displaced to a locked position that retains the selected positioning region in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Jerry S. Ingram, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Daniel A. Sack, Ryan N. Miller, William B. Bellows, Nathanael Saint, Andrew J. Horst, Benjamin A. Stack
  • Publication number: 20150173523
    Abstract: An infant care apparatus includes a standing frame, and an infant resting support connected with the support frame and having a plurality of bearing surfaces. The infant resting support is rotatable relative to the standing frame to position any of the bearing surfaces facing upward for receiving a child thereon, and the infant resting support is further slidable vertically relative to the standing frame to adjust a height of the infant resting support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Andrew J. HORST, Daniel A. SACK, Ryan N. MILLER, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE, William B. BELLOWS
  • Patent number: 9010773
    Abstract: A frame for a baby carriage includes two side supporting members, a handling member, a traverse connecting member and a central supporting member. The handling member has opposite ends connected to the two side supporting members, respectively. The traverse connecting member has opposite ends connected to the two side supporting members, respectively and spaced apart from the handling member. The central supporting member is arranged between the two side supporting members so as to form two side-by-side seat areas and terminating at the traverse connecting member so as to form a T-shaped structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Andrew J. Horst, Dylan A. Mellinger, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Andrew J. Winterhalter
  • Publication number: 20150082538
    Abstract: A child holding accessory includes a reversible resting support and at least one fixture for attaching the resting support with a rigid support frame. The reversible resting support has a first and a second bearing surface facing opposite directions, the first and second bearing surfaces respectively having different profiles, and each of the first and second regions being positionable to be upwardly facing to receive a child thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Joseph F. FIORE, JR., Curtis M. HARTENSTINE, Andrew J. HORST, Zheng-Wen GUO, Nangui BU
  • Patent number: 8967171
    Abstract: A baby carriage includes a frame, a first canopy mechanism and a second canopy mechanism. The frame includes a first side tube, a second side tube, and a central tube located between the first side tube and the second side tube. The first canopy mechanism includes a first canopy, a first side socket connected on the first side tube, and a first central socket connected on the central tube, wherein opposite ends of the first canopy are connected to the first side socket and the first central socket respectively. The second canopy mechanism includes a second canopy, a second side socket connected on the second side tube, and a second central socket connected on the central tube, wherein opposite ends of the second canopy are connected to the second side socket and the second central socket respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventor: Andrew J. Horst
  • Patent number: 8967636
    Abstract: A stroller includes a frame and a plurality of hubless wheels. A seat is disposed on the frame. The hubless wheels are disposed on the frame. The hubless wheel includes a rim, an internal sliding structure and at least one bridging component. A tire is disposed on the hubless wheel. The rim has an external sliding structure on an inner surface of the rim. The internal sliding structure is disposed inside the external sliding structure. The bridging component is disposed between the external sliding structure and the internal sliding structure. The bridging component revolves on its own axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventor: Andrew J. Horst
  • Publication number: 20150047122
    Abstract: An infant playpen includes a plurality of upright legs, and a first and a second upper side rail assembly supported by the upright legs. Each of the first and a second upper side rail assembly includes at least one elongated segment having an outer surface, and a plurality of positioning regions are defined on the outer surfaces of the elongated segments, each of the positioning regions being configured to locate a connection of a removable accessory on the infant playpen. An infant care system is also disclosed, which includes the infant playpen and a removable accessory installed thereon. One selected positioning region of the first upper side rail assembly can be received in a housing of the removable accessory, and a locking part of the removable accessory is displaced to a locked position that retains the selected positioning region in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Jerry S. INGRAM, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE, Daniel A. SACK, Ryan N. MILLER, William B. BELLOWS, Nathanael SAINT, Andrew J. HORST, Benjamin A. STACK
  • Patent number: 8925128
    Abstract: A child holding accessory can be desirably installed on the play yard for use, and has two regions on opposite sides adapted to receive a child in different configurations of use. Examples of construction for these holding regions can include, without limitation, a changing table and a child sleeping bed. The child holding accessory can include a support board, and a cushion element mounted with the support board. The support board is configured to deform differently depending on whether the child is placed on the first or second region, so that the bearing surfaces associated with the holding regions can have different firmness to provide adequate resting of the child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Joseph F. Fiore, Jr., Curtis M. Hartenstine, Andrew J. Horst, Zeng-Wen Guo, Nangui Bu
  • Patent number: 8920253
    Abstract: A baby swing includes a frame, a supporting device and a seat. The supporting device is pivotally connected to the frame. The supporting device has a pivot post and a plurality of first engaging members formed on a periphery of the pivot post. The seat has a mounting structure pivotally mounted on the pivot post and a second engaging member disposed in the mounting structure and capable of moving between an engaging position and a releasing position. When the second engaging member is located at the engaging position, the second engaging member engages one of the first engaging members so that the seat is retained relative to the supporting device. When the second engaging member is located at the releasing position, the second engaging member disengages from the first engaging member so that the seat is allowed to rotate relative to the supporting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Andrew J. Horst, Nathanael Saint
  • Patent number: 8769738
    Abstract: A bassinet set is used for hanging on a playard. The bassinet set includes a bassinet and a placing device. The bassinet has at least one first angle adjusting sleeve formed on an inner wall of the bassinet. The placing device is removably disposed on the bassinet. The placing device includes a holding body and a tubular frame. The holding body is used for holding an infant. The tubular frame is disposed around the holding body. The tubular frame includes a first end portion and the second end portion. The second end portion is used for detachably connecting to the first end portion after the first end portion passes through the first angle adjusting sleeve, so as to make the holding body oblique to the bassinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Andrew J. Horst, Jonathan M. Pacella
  • Publication number: 20130255736
    Abstract: A baby carriage includes a frame, a first canopy mechanism and a second canopy mechanism. The frame includes a first side tube, a second side tube, and a central tube located between the first side tube and the second side tube. The first canopy mechanism includes a first canopy, a first side socket connected on the first side tube, and a first central socket connected on the central tube, wherein opposite ends of the first canopy are connected to the first side socket and the first central socket respectively. The second canopy mechanism comprises a second canopy, a second side socket connected on the second side tube, and a second central socket connected on the central tube, wherein opposite ends of the second canopy are connected to the second side socket and the second central socket respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Andrew J. Horst
  • Publication number: 20130257002
    Abstract: A frame for a baby carriage includes two side supporting members, a handling member, a traverse connecting member and a central supporting member. The handling member has opposite ends connected to the two side supporting members, respectively. The traverse connecting member has opposite ends connected to the two side supporting members, respectively and spaced apart from the handling member. The central supporting member is arranged between the two side supporting members so as to form two side-by-side seat areas and terminating at the traverse connecting member so as to form a T-shaped structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Andrew J. Horst, Dylan A. Mellinger, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Andrew J. Winterhalter
  • Publication number: 20130228989
    Abstract: A stroller includes a frame and a plurality of hubless wheels. A seat is disposed on the frame. The hubless wheels are disposed on the frame. The hubless wheel includes a rim, an internal sliding structure and at least one bridging component. A tire is disposed on the hubless wheel. The rim has an external sliding structure on an inner surface of the rim. The internal sliding structure is disposed inside the external sliding structure. The bridging component is disposed between the external sliding structure and the internal sliding structure. The bridging component revolves on its own axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventor: Andrew J. Horst
  • Patent number: 8366372
    Abstract: An unloading conveyor apparatus and system for an agricultural harvester including a spout controllably directable for enabling distributing grain in a desired manner within a region of a receiving storage container, or a transporting truck, wagon, or other vehicle, and configurable as a closure for the conveyor for preventing entry of contaminants and the like. The spout can advantageously extend both the distance and range of variability of grain delivery location, and the free end of the spout can include a cover for improving grain delivery accuracy and wind resistance, and a break open feature to prevent damage. The spout can also be rotatable laterally about the end of the conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Denver R. Yoder, Andrew J. Horst
  • Publication number: 20120178544
    Abstract: A baby swing includes a frame, a supporting device and a seat. The supporting device is pivotally connected to the frame. The supporting device has a pivot post and a plurality of first engaging members formed on a periphery of the pivot post. The seat has a mounting structure pivotally mounted on the pivot post and a second engaging member disposed in the mounting structure and capable of moving between an engaging position and a releasing position. When the second engaging member is located at the engaging position, the second engaging member engages one of the first engaging members so that the seat is retained relative to the supporting device. When the second engaging member is located at the releasing position, the second engaging member disengages from the first engaging member so that the seat is allowed to rotate relative to the supporting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew J. Horst, Nathanael Saint
  • Publication number: 20120036633
    Abstract: A bassinet set is used for hanging on a playard. The bassinet set includes a bassinet and a placing device. The bassinet has at least one first angle adjusting sleeve formed on an inner wall of the bassinet. The placing device is removably disposed on the bassinet. The placing device includes a holding body and a tubular frame. The holding body is used for holding an infant. The tubular frame is disposed around the holding body. The tubular frame includes a first end portion and the second end portion. The second end portion is used for detachably connecting to the first end portion after the first end portion passes through the first angle adjusting sleeve, so as to make the holding body oblique to the bassinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew J. Horst, Jonathan M. Pacella
  • Patent number: D699953
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Wonderland Nuserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Curtis M. Hartenstine, Andrew J. Horst, Nathanael Saint, Joseph F. Fiore, Jr.