Patents by Inventor Brian S. Kelly

Brian S. Kelly 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: 7044892
    Abstract: A child activity device for entertaining and promoting activity in a child is disclosed. The child activity device is configurable between a use and storage position and may also include a frame providing bouncing motion for a child. The activity device includes a support frame extending vertically upwards from a lower end proximate to a support surface and terminating at an upper end, a supporting portion, and may further include a seat, coupled to the supporting portion, that is rotatable about a first axis relative to the support frame to allow a child placed in the seat to rotate about the first axis. A coupling assembly is also disclosed. The coupling assembly secures the supporting portion to the support frame upper end and permits rotation of the supporting portion about a second axis for configuring the seat and supporting portion in a storage position. An activity device with foldable support legs is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl M. Stern, Andrew M. Weiman, Timothy J. Snyder, Brian S. Kelly
  • Patent number: 6932709
    Abstract: A support frame having a first end frame portion having an apex, a second end frame portion having an apex and spaced laterally from the first frame portion, and a ground-engaging portion coupled to each of the end frame portions is disclosed. A plurality of resilient members connect a seat to the frame, each running from the seat to a point on one of the end frame portions below the apex. The seat is suspended from the end frame portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Domenic T. Gubitosi, Brian S. Kelly
  • Patent number: 6739649
    Abstract: A frame for a child seat includes an upper frame and a lower frame connected to the upper frame. The lower frame has left and right members that can be connected to each other such that the left and right members are positionable relative to one another between a first position and a second position when the lower frame is disconnected from the upper frame. A second frame can be rotatable between an angularly spaced position and a collapsed position along bends formed on a first frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian S. Kelly, Bryan M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20040048547
    Abstract: An entertainment toy that can be disposed in multiple configurations is disclosed. In one embodiment, the entertainment toy includes a base having an upper surface, a support frame coupled to the base, and a seat that is configured to hold an infant. The seat is movably mounted on the support frame. The entertainment toy includes an output generating system. In one embodiment, the entertainment toy includes an actuator disposed on the base. The actuator is connected to the output generating system and is disposed to be engaged by a foot of the infant. The output generating system is configured to generate audible and/or visual outputs in response to activation of the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Domenic T. Gubitosi, Brian S. Kelly
  • Patent number: 6616237
    Abstract: A connector for securing two portions of a frame is disclosed. The connector is well suited for providing a low cost and reliable connection between first and second portions of a body support structure. In the preferred embodiment, the connector is used to secure the ground-engaging leg portions of a child's bouncer seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Sonner, Brian S. Kelly
  • Patent number: 6561915
    Abstract: An infant swing that may be parent activated or sound activated and a method of using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian S. Kelly, James P. Meade
  • Publication number: 20030069079
    Abstract: An infant swing that may be parent activated or sound activated and a method of using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Brian S. Kelly, James P. Meade
  • Publication number: 20030034685
    Abstract: A connector for securing two portions of a frame is disclosed. The connector is well suited for providing a low cost and reliable connection between first and second portions of a body support structure. In the preferred embodiment, the connector is used to secure the ground-engaging leg portions of a child's bouncer seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Sonner, Brian S. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20020195862
    Abstract: A frame for a child seat includes an upper frame and a lower frame connected to the upper frame. The lower frame has left and right members that can be connected to each other such that the left and right members are positionable relative to one another between a first position and a second position when the lower frame is disconnected from the upper frame. A second frame can be rotatable between an angularly spaced position and a collapsed position along bends formed on a first frame portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Brian S. Kelly, Bryan M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20020115535
    Abstract: A child activity device for entertaining and promoting activity in a child is disclosed. The child activity device is configurable between a use and storage position and may also include a frame providing bouncing motion for a child. The activity device includes a support frame extending vertically upwards from a lower end proximate to a support surface and terminating at an upper end, a supporting portion, and may further include a seat, coupled to the supporting portion, that is rotatable about a first axis relative to the support frame to allow a child placed in the seat to rotate about the first axis. A coupling assembly is also disclosed. The coupling assembly secures the supporting portion to the support frame upper end and permits rotation of the supporting portion about a second axis for configuring the seat and supporting portion in a storage position. An activity device with foldable support legs is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl M. Stern, Andrew M. Weiman, Timothy J. Snyder, Brian S. Kelly
  • Patent number: 6425842
    Abstract: A child activity device for entertaining and promoting activity in a child is disclosed. The child activity device is configurable between a use and storage position and may also include a frame providing bouncing motion for a child. The activity device includes a support frame extending vertically upwards from a lower end proximate to a support surface and terminating at an upper end, a supporting portion, and may further include a seat, coupled to the supporting portion, that is rotatable about a first axis relative to the support frame to allow a child placed in the seat to rotate about the first axis. A coupling assembly is also disclosed. The coupling assembly secures the supporting portion to the support frame upper end and permits rotation of the supporting portion about a second axis for configuring the seat and supporting portion in a storage position. An activity device with foldable support legs is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl M. Stern, Andrew M. Weiman, Timothy J. Snyder, Brian S. Kelly