Patents by Inventor Colleen Challenger Schropfer

Colleen Challenger Schropfer 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).

  • Method of protecting an infant or toddler from both sun's rays and from overheating in warm weather
    Patent number: 8256839
    Abstract: A seat cover and attached footmuff using the latest sun protection fabrics designed for child carriers, strollers and joggers, has a top portion with natural UV protected cotton to block the sun's harmful rays and uses buttons and zippers to ensure the top portion cannot be separated from the bottom portion. The bottom portion is designed to perfectly line the inside of carriers with head, back, seat and leg portions. A plurality of buttons and a single zipper connect the top and bottom portion to allow for maximum flexibility of use and airflow to child. The top portion never covers the child's head or face. The bottom has several openings to thread all harness systems safely. The buttons and zipper can be opened and used in any combination to fold the top unit up to child's chest level or rolled down to completely expose child's lower body and even feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventor: Colleen Challenger Schropfer
  • METHOD OF PROTECTING AN INFANT OR TODDLER FROM BOTH SUN'S RAYS AND FROM OVERHEATING IN WARM WEATHER
    Publication number: 20100026062
    Abstract: A seat cover and attached footmuff using the latest sun protection fabrics designed for child carriers, strollers and joggers, has a top portion with natural UV protected cotton to block the sun's harmful rays and uses buttons and zippers to ensure the top portion cannot be separated from the bottom portion. The bottom portion is designed to perfectly line the inside of carriers with head, back, seat and leg portions. A plurality of buttons and a single zipper connect the top and bottom portion to allow for maximum flexibility of use and airflow to child. The top portion never covers the child's head or face. The bottom has several openings to thread all harness systems safely. The buttons and zipper can be opened and used in any combination to fold the top unit up to child's chest level or rolled down to completely expose child's lower body and even feet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: COLLEEN CHALLENGER SCHROPFER