Patents by Inventor Andrew Lourits

Andrew Lourits 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).

  • Reconfigurable Doll
    Publication number: 20170225086
    Abstract: A doll with reconfigurable hair and dress is disclosed. The hair is rotatably coupled to the top of the head of the doll and a switch within the head of the doll. Furthermore, the switch is connected to the output mechanism, dictating which output the output mechanism produces. When the hair rotates about the head of the doll, the switch is actuated, changing the output of the output mechanism. Additionally, the dress of the doll is capable from converting from a full gown that folds away to reveal a skirt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Patricia CHAN, STEVEN D. RYNIKER, Andrew LOURITS
  • Reconfigurable doll
    Patent number: 9616353
    Abstract: A doll with reconfigurable hair and dress is disclosed. The hair is rotatably coupled to the top of the head of the doll and a switch within the head of the doll. Furthermore, the switch is connected to the output mechanism, dictating which output the output mechanism produces. When the hair rotates about the head of the doll, the switch is actuated, changing the output of the output mechanism. Additionally, the dress of the doll is capable from converting from a full gown that folds away to reveal a skirt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Patricia Chan, Steven D. Ryniker, Andrew Lourits
  • Apparatus for circulating glitter particles
    Patent number: 8342900
    Abstract: A glitter circulation device includes a housing defining a chamber configured to receive a doll. A tray is coupled to the housing and configured to hold a plurality of glitter particles. A fan is coupled to housing and in communication with the tray and the chamber. The fan is configured to draw the glitter particles from the tray and expel the glitter particles into the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Erika Kane, Andrew Lourits, James A. Molina, Ben Yip
  • Folding Rotating Umbrella
    Publication number: 20120270469
    Abstract: A toy folding umbrella rotatably attached a vehicle base. In one embodiment, the toy folding umbrella has a frame, a central tube, and a cover. Furthermore, the frame comprises a runner slidably attached to the central tube, and at least three ribs with one end of each rib pivotally attached at or near the top of the central tube. Moreover, the folding umbrella rotates from a first configuration to a second configuration when the runner slides on the central tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: Andrew LOURITS
  • Doll with Faceted Bodice Portion
    Publication number: 20120052763
    Abstract: A doll includes a body having a torso, and a bodice or garment member is coupled to the torso. The bodice or garment member includes an outer layer having a plurality of facets configured to resemble a cut gemstone. In one embodiment, the torso includes a recess in which the bodice is located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Patricia Chan, Andrew Lourits, Steven D. Ryniker
  • Apparatus for Circulating Glitter Particles
    Publication number: 20120003898
    Abstract: A glitter circulation device includes a housing defining a chamber configured to receive a doll. A tray is coupled to the housing and configured to hold a plurality of glitter particles. A fan is coupled to housing and in communication with the tray and the chamber. The fan is configured to draw the glitter particles from the tray and expel the glitter particles into the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Erika Kane, Andrew Lourits, James A. Molina, Ben Yip