Patents by Inventor Christopher Brian Stafford

Christopher Brian Stafford 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: 11896173
    Abstract: A bathtub closure system may include a step configured to be retrofit onto a bathtub and a plug. The step may include a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity configured to facilitate ingress and egress into the bathtub, and a first attachment recess extending downward from the first top surface less than an entire height of the first side panel or extending downward from the second top surface less than an entire height of the second side panel. The plug includes a body and a first attachment member affixed to the body and corresponding to the first attachment recess defined by the step. The plug cooperates with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the first attachment member is mated with the first attachment recess and the body of the plug is positioned at least partially within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Lance Middleton, Houston E. Lay
  • Publication number: 20230355042
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub that can include a U-shaped step saddle associated with a door assembly. The door assembly can include a hinge coupled with the U-shaped step saddle such that the door assembly can be transitioned between an open position and a closed position. The door assembly can include a catch and a latch to secure the door in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Michael Anthony Serraino, Bruce R. Slattery
  • Publication number: 20230023727
    Abstract: A bathtub closure system may include a step configured to be retrofit onto a bathtub and a plug. The step may include a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity configured to facilitate ingress and egress into the bathtub, and a first attachment recess extending downward from the first top surface less than an entire height of the first side panel or extending downward from the second top surface less than an entire height of the second side panel. The plug includes a body and a first attachment member affixed to the body and corresponding to the first attachment recess defined by the step. The plug cooperates with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the first attachment member is mated with the first attachment recess and the body of the plug is positioned at least partially within the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Lance Middleton, Houston E. Lay
  • Publication number: 20230014493
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub that can include a U-shaped step saddle associated with a door assembly. The door assembly can include a hinge coupled with the U-shaped step saddle such that the door assembly can be transitioned between an open position and a closed position. The door assembly can include a catch and a latch to secure the door in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Michael Anthony Serraino, Bruce R. Slattery
  • Patent number: 11540672
    Abstract: A bathtub closure system may include a step configured to be retrofit onto a bathtub and a plug. The step may include a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity configured to facilitate ingress and egress into the bathtub, and a first attachment recess extending downward from the first top surface less than an entire height of the first side panel or extending downward from the second top surface less than an entire height of the second side panel. The plug includes a body and a first attachment member affixed to the body and corresponding to the first attachment recess defined by the step. The plug cooperates with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the first attachment member is mated with the first attachment recess and the body of the plug is positioned at least partially within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: SAFEWAY SAFETY STEP, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Lance Middleton, Houston E. Lay
  • Patent number: 11445863
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub that can include a U-shaped step saddle associated with a door assembly. The door assembly can include a hinge coupled with the U-shaped step saddle such that the door assembly can be transitioned between an open position and a closed position. The door assembly can include a catch and a latch to secure the door in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Michael Anthony Serraino, Bruce R. Slattery
  • Patent number: 11382463
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub closure system having a step, the step having a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity, where the cavity can be configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub. The bathtub closure system can include a closure, where the closure can be coupled with the step and can cooperate with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Floyd McKee, Christopher Brian Stafford
  • Publication number: 20210393086
    Abstract: A bathtub closure system may include a step configured to be retrofit onto a bathtub and a plug. The step may include a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity configured to facilitate ingress and egress into the bathtub, and a first attachment recess extending downward from the first top surface less than an entire height of the first side panel or extending downward from the second top surface less than an entire height of the second side panel. The plug includes a body and a first attachment member affixed to the body and corresponding to the first attachment recess defined by the step. The plug cooperates with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the first attachment member is mated with the first attachment recess and the body of the plug is positioned at least partially within the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Lance Middleton, Brian Muldoon, Houston E. Lay
  • Publication number: 20200375410
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub closure system having a step, the step having a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity, where the cavity can be configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub. The bathtub closure system can include a closure, where the closure can be coupled with the step and can cooperate with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Donald Floyd McKee, Christopher Brian Stafford
  • Patent number: 10750910
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub closure system having a step, the step having a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity, where the cavity can be configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub. The bathtub closure system can include a hinged closure, where the closure can be coupled with the step and can cooperate with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Floyd McKee, Christopher Brian Stafford
  • Publication number: 20200245821
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub that can include a U-shaped step saddle associated with a door assembly. The door assembly can include a hinge coupled with the U-shaped step saddle such that the door assembly can be transitioned between an open position and a closed position. The door assembly can include a catch and a latch to secure the door in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Michael Anthony Serraino, Bruce R. Slattery
  • Publication number: 20190216268
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub closure system having a step, the step having a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity, where the cavity can be configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub. The bathtub closure system can include a closure, where the closure can be coupled with the step and can cooperate with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position. The bathtub closure system can include a support portion, where the support portion can be co-molded with the step and have a substantially U-shaped configuration extending in a generally downward direction from the step to support the step during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Lance Middleton, Brian Muldoon, Houston E. Lay
  • Publication number: 20190038082
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub closure system having a step, the step having a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity, where the cavity can be configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub. The bathtub closure system can include a hinged closure, where the closure can be coupled with the step and can cooperate with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Donald Floyd McKee, Christopher Brian Stafford
  • Publication number: 20180310776
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub that can include a U-shaped step saddle associated with a door assembly. The door assembly can include a hinge coupled with the U-shaped step saddle such that the door assembly can be transitioned between an open position and a closed position. The door assembly can include a catch and a latch to secure the door in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Michael Anthony Serraino, Bruce R. Slattery
  • Patent number: 10111560
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub closure system having a step, the step having a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity, where the cavity can be configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub. The bathtub closure system can include a hinged closure, where the closure can be coupled with the step and can cooperate with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Floyd McKee, Christopher Brian Stafford
  • Publication number: 20180116469
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub closure system having a step, the step having a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity, where the cavity can be configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub. The bathtub closure system can include a closure, where the closure can be coupled with the step and can cooperate with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position. The bathtub closure system can include a support portion, where the support portion can be co-molded with the step and have a substantially U-shaped configuration extending in a generally downward direction from the step to support the step during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Lance Middleton, Brian Muldoon, Houston E. Lay
  • Publication number: 20180070778
    Abstract: A bathtub insert can include a frame, a door movably coupled with the frame and movable with respect to the frame between an opened position and a closed position, an elongate latch coupled with the door, a catch coupled with the frame, and a support structure, the support structure being coupled to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Michael Anthony Serraino
  • Patent number: 9833110
    Abstract: A bathtub insert can include a frame, a door movably coupled with the frame and movable with respect to the frame between an opened position and a closed position, an elongate latch coupled with the door, a catch coupled with the frame, and a support structure, the support structure being coupled to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Michael Anthony Serraino
  • Publication number: 20170202402
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub closure system having a step, the step having a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity, where the cavity can be configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub. The bathtub closure system can include a hinged closure, where the closure can be coupled with the step and can cooperate with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Donald Floyd McKee, Christopher Brian Stafford
  • Patent number: D797266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Safeway Safety Step, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Bruce Randell Slattery, Lance Middleton, John Thomas Richter