Patents by Inventor Christine A. Drosendahl

Christine A. Drosendahl 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: 8910787
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic portable device includes a main body portion having a transparent base and sidewalls defining a recess configured for releasably receiving a portable electronic device. A plate is disposed against or defined by a portion of the base of the main body. The plate covers a portion of the front face or a portion of the display of the portable electronic device. The covered portion of the display is not actuable through the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Damon, Christine A. Drosendahl, Anthony Favorito, Jared P. Pardi, John Thaddeus Smokowski, Gary E. Weber
  • Publication number: 20130295817
    Abstract: An infant entertainment apparatus includes an upper frame with a housing for a portable electronic device that can be configured to multiple positions to provide entertainment to a child via the portable electronic device. In one embodiment, the infant entertainment apparatus may include two pivotally coupled arcuate members. A housing for a portable electronic device may be coupled to one of the arcuate members and house a portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Gary E. Weber, Karl Christopherson, Daniel J. Damon, Christine A. Drosendahl, Anthony Favorito, Jared P. Pardi, John Thaddeus Smokowski
  • Publication number: 20130292975
    Abstract: An infant entertainment apparatus includes a seat assembly having multiple configurations. The seat is able to be configured in a more reclined configuration for newborns and infants or a more upright configuration for toddlers. The frame of the child's seat structure may be split into a lower and upper frame, with the upper frame rotating about the seat into different configurations. The upper frame may contain a housing for a portable electronic device that can be configured to multiple positions to provide entertainment to an child in the seat structure via the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Chalin Yu, Kurt J. Huntsberger, Maarten Van Huystee, Daniel J. Damon, Christine A. Drosendahl, Anthony Favorito, Jared P. Pardi, John Thaddeus Smokowski, Gary E. Weber
  • Publication number: 20120228181
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic portable device includes a main body portion having a transparent base and sidewalls defining a recess configured for releasably receiving a portable electronic device. A plate is disposed against or defined by a portion of the base of the main body. The plate covers a portion of the front face or a portion of the display of the portable electronic device. The covered portion of the display is not actuable through the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Damon, Christine A. Drosendahl, Anthony Favorito, Jared P. Pardi, John Thaddeus Smokowski, Gary E. Weber
  • Patent number: 7578720
    Abstract: An activity device includes a housing, at least one interactive feature, and a rotatable container mounted on the housing. The container, which is capable receiving accessories, includes an outer wall and an inner wall that define a cavity therebetween. At least one of the inner or outer walls may be transparent. The cavity is configured to hold a fluid with objects dispersed therein. The rotation of the container about its axis causes agitation of the liquid medium and engages an actuator coupled to a control unit. The control unit, when actuated via the rotation of the container, generates sensory stimulating output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine A. Drosendahl, Albert P. Maggiore
  • Publication number: 20080070710
    Abstract: A dual purpose child seat and toy is disclosed. The toy can be employed in a rocking horse fashion by sitting in a forward facing direction and rocking back and forth. The base of the toy is curved to allow such rocking motion. In addition, the toy is configured so as to allow the child to turn in the opposite direction facing the rear of the toy with a backrest being provided for the child to recline. In such a position, the child can relax, watch television, read books, or the like. In addition, the toy is provided with storage capability and a convenient carrying handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventor: Christine Drosendahl
  • Publication number: 20060094328
    Abstract: An activity device includes a housing, at least one interactive feature, and a rotatable container mounted on the housing. The container, which is capable receiving accessories, includes an outer wall and an inner wall that define a cavity therebetween. At least one of the inner or outer walls may be transparent. The cavity is configured to hold a fluid with objects dispersed therein. The rotation of the container about its axis causes agitation of the liquid medium and engages an actuator coupled to a control unit. The control unit, when actuated via the rotation of the container, generates sensory stimulating output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Christine Drosendahl, Albert Maggiore
  • Patent number: 6702643
    Abstract: The present invention provides an infant entertainment device and a support assembly for positioning the entertainment device in view of an infant. The support is reconfigurable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The entertainment device is responsive to actuation of a motion detector coupled to the entertainment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Drosendahl, Jerry May, Timothy J. Snyder
  • Patent number: D544925
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Christine A. Drosendahl