Patents by Inventor Elizabeth A. Zack

Elizabeth A. Zack 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: 9763544
    Abstract: A bath spout cover is provided that includes a body structure having an upper portion, two opposing side portions, and a front portion; a receiving area defined between the upper portion, the two opposing side portions, and the front portion; a strap spanning the two opposing side portions, said strap being adjustable on at least one of the side portions of the body structure; and at least one aperture defined by one of the side portions of the body structure, said aperture for receiving an end of the strap. Further provided are methods for securing a bath spout cover to a bath spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: SKIP HOP, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Henderson, Janet Villano, Ellen Diamant, Elizabeth Zack
  • Publication number: 20150265104
    Abstract: A bath spout cover is provided that includes a body structure having an upper portion, two opposing side portions, and a front portion; a receiving area defined between the upper portion, the two opposing side portions, and the front portion; a strap spanning the two opposing side portions, said strap being adjustable on at least one of the side portions of the body structure; and at least one aperture defined by one of the side portions of the body structure, said aperture for receiving an end of the strap. Further provided are methods for securing a bath spout cover to a bath spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Scott HENDERSON, Janet VILLANO, Ellen DIAMANT, Elizabeth ZACK
  • Patent number: 9060653
    Abstract: A bath spout cover is provided that includes a body structure having an upper portion, two opposing side portions, and a front portion; a receiving area defined between the upper portion, the two opposing side portions, and the front portion; a strap spanning the two opposing side portions, said strap being adjustable on at least one of the side portions of the body structure; and at least one aperture defined by one of the side portions of the body structure, said aperture for receiving an end of the strap. Further provided are methods for securing a bath spout cover to a bath spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: SKIP HOP, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Henderson, Janet Villano, Ellen Diamant, Elizabeth Zack
  • Patent number: 8936183
    Abstract: Provided is an elastically expandable stroller storage device configured to be easily secured to a stroller frame to provide additional storage space particularly intended for essential items. The storage device is formed from an elastically expandable material, such as neoprene, that is stretched to dispose the device in tension and to wrap the device around the stroller frame. When the device is secured to the stroller frame, the tension within the storage device maintains the device in position on the stroller frame. As such, the storage device may be particularly suitable for umbrella strollers including a pair of frame members extending downwardly from the stroller handles. The device may be wrapped around the frame member to secure the storage device thereto, and to position the device in an easily accessible position for the parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Infantino, LLC
    Inventor: Elizabeth Zack
  • Patent number: 8827102
    Abstract: A device for holding bath toys is provided that includes a flexible receptacle having a back panel and a front panel adjoined by opposing sides and a bottom of the receptacle. At least a portion of the bottom of the receptacle is formed of a mesh material. The top portion of the back panel and an upper edge of the front panel define an open end of the receptacle. The device can be attached to a bathroom wall, for example by using at least two posts which extend through a respective opening in the receptacle and at least two caps, each cap defining a bore for receiving the post and for secure attachment to the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Skip Hop, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Zack, Rany Joo, Janet Villano, Ellen Diamant
  • Patent number: 8770663
    Abstract: Provided is a seat cover for use with a seat, such as a seat of a shopping cart, high chair or the like. The seat includes a front wall, rear wall and a pair of opposed side walls. The seat cover includes a liner having a front panel, a pair of opposed side panels, and a rear panel. The linear is configured to be placeable within the seat such that front panel resides adjacent the seat front wall, the rear panel resides adjacent the seat rear wall, and the pair of opposed side panels reside adjacent respective ones of the pair of opposed seat side walls. The seat cover additionally includes a character connected to the liner and positioned relative to the liner such that when the liner is placed within the seat, the character appears to be seating within the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Infantino, LLC.
    Inventor: Elizabeth Zack
  • Patent number: 8579168
    Abstract: There is provided is an infant carrier having a lumbar belt to enhance the comfort and support during usage thereof. The infant carrier is adaptable to support an infant in a forward facing position or a rearward facing position. The infant carrier may also be configured to allow for easy adjustment to fit the infant carrier to the specific size of the wearer. The infant carrier may also be configured to be connectable with a bib in a variety of configurations to protect the wearer or infant carrier from fluids or objects which may fall from the infant's mouth. The bib may also be connected to the infant carrier in a position to provide shade to the infant. In this regard, the bib may provide three-in-one functionality to the infant carrier to enhance the overall experience of wearing the carrier for both the wearer and the infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Infantino, LLC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Zack, Sara Lighthall
  • Publication number: 20130264852
    Abstract: Provided is a seat cover for use with a seat, such as a seat of a shopping cart, high chair or the like. The seat includes a front wall, rear wall and a pair of opposed side walls. The seat cover includes a liner having a front panel, a pair of opposed side panels, and a rear panel. The linear is configured to be placeable within the seat such that front panel resides adjacent the seat front wall, the rear panel resides adjacent the seat rear wall, and the pair of opposed side panels reside adjacent respective ones of the pair of opposed seat side walls. The seat cover additionally includes a character connected to the liner and positioned relative to the liner such that when the liner is placed within the seat, the character appears to be seating within the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: Elizabeth Zack
  • Patent number: 8424129
    Abstract: A bath spout cover is provided that includes a body structure having an upper portion, two opposing side portions, and a front portion; a receiving area defined between the upper portion, the two opposing side portions, and the front portion; a strap spanning the two opposing side portions, said strap being adjustable on at least one of the side portions of the body structure; and at least one aperture defined by one of the side portions of the body structure, said aperture for receiving an end of the strap. Further provided are methods for securing a bath spout cover to a bath spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Skip Hop, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Henderson, Janet Villano, Ellen Diamant, Elizabeth Zack
  • Patent number: 8387783
    Abstract: A device for holding bath toys is provided that includes a flexible receptacle having a back panel and a front panel adjoined by opposing sides and a bottom of the receptacle. At least a portion of the bottom of the receptacle is formed of a mesh material and a top portion of the back panel defines at least two openings, with the top portion of the back panel and an upper edge of the front panel further defining an open end of the receptacle. The device also includes a mounting plate having at least two posts on a first side of the mounting plate and an element for attaching the mounting plate to a wall; and at least two caps, each cap defining a bore for receiving the post and for secure attachment to the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Skip Hop, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Zack, Rany Joo, Janet Villano, Ellen Diamant
  • Publication number: 20120318833
    Abstract: There is provided is an infant carrier having a lumbar belt to enhance the comfort and support during usage thereof. The infant carrier is adaptable to support an infant in a forward facing position or a rearward facing position. The infant carrier may also be configured to allow for easy adjustment to fit the infant carrier to the specific size of the wearer. The infant carrier may also be configured to be connectable with a bib in a variety of configurations to protect the wearer or infant carrier from fluids or objects which may fall from the infant's mouth. The bib may also be connected to the infant carrier in a position to provide shade to the infant. In this regard, the bib may provide three-in-one functionality to the infant carrier to enhance the overall experience of wearing the carrier for both the wearer and the infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Elizabeth Zack, Sara Lighthall
  • Publication number: 20120272926
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided is a shopping cart and walking harness wearable by a child for use in a “walking mode” or a “shopping cart mode.” In the walking mode, a leash may be connected to the harness and the child's parent may hold the leash to remain in contact with the child. The harness may be easily transitioned from the walking mode into the shopping cart mode by disconnecting the leash from the harness and connecting the harness to a shopping cart seat. Thus, the shopping cart and walking harness provides a universal, all-in-one device for use in restraining a child when the child is walking, as well as when the child is in a shopping cart seat. The shopping cart and walking harness advantageously provides a single substitute for conventional child leashes and shopping cart restraints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventor: ELIZABETH ZACK
  • Publication number: 20120266350
    Abstract: Provided is a universal cover for an infant carrier, wherein the cover is configured to provide warmth and/or protection from precipitation, such as rain, snow, etc. The cover includes a cape portion which may be draped over the infant seat of the infant carrier. The inside of the cape portion includes a strip of fabric at the peripheral edge thereof to form a peripheral pocket on the cape. The lower end of the pocket may be configured to receive the infant's feet/legs while the infant is seated within the carrier. The cover additionally includes a connector strip including a pair of lateral end portion which may be wrapped around respective shoulder strap(s) of the infant carrier to secure the cover to the infant carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: Elizabeth Zack
  • Publication number: 20120267405
    Abstract: Provided is an elastically expandable stroller storage device configured to be easily secured to a stroller frame to provide additional storage space particularly intended for essential items. The storage device is formed from an elastically expandable material, such as neoprene, that is stretched to dispose the device in tension and to wrap the device around the stroller frame. When the device is secured to the stroller frame, the tension within the storage device maintains the device in position on the stroller frame. As such, the storage device may be particularly suitable for umbrella strollers including a pair of frame members extending downwardly from the stroller handles. The device may be wrapped around the frame member to secure the storage device thereto, and to position the device in an easily accessible position for the parent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: Elizabeth Zack
  • Publication number: 20120241487
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided is an infant carrier adaptable to support an infant in a forward facing position or a rearward facing position. The infant carrier may also be configured to allow for easy adjustment to fit the infant carrier to the specific size of the wearer. The infant carrier may also be configured to be connectable with a bib in a variety of configurations to protect the wearer or infant carrier from fluids or objects which may fall from the infant's mouth. The bib may also be connected to the infant carrier in a position to provide shade to the infant. In this regard, the bib may provide three-in-one functionality to the infant carrier to enhance the overall experience of wearing the carrier for both the wearer and the infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Elizabeth Zack, Sara Lighthall
  • Publication number: 20120199619
    Abstract: Provided is an infant wrap carrying device having a lumbar support belt that is secured to the caregiver around the waist and lumber region of the caregiver. A primary wrap is joined to the lumbar support belt and includes a first strap and a second strap. The first and second straps define fixed end portions coupled to the lumber belt, wherein the first and second straps extend from the lumber belt and terminate in respective free end portions. A secondary wrap is also joined to the lumbar support belt to substantially overlap the primary wrap adjacent the lumbar support belt. The secondary wrap includes a main panel and a pair of opposed tie portions which are configured to wrapped and tied around the caregiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: Elizabeth Zack
  • Publication number: 20110084038
    Abstract: A device for holding bath toys is provided that includes a flexible receptacle having a back panel and a front panel adjoined by opposing sides and a bottom of the receptacle. At least a portion of the bottom of the receptacle is formed of a mesh material and a top portion of the back panel defines at least two openings, with the top portion of the back panel and an upper edge of the front panel further defining an open end of the receptacle. The device also includes a mounting plate having at least two posts on a first side of the mounting plate and an element for attaching the mounting plate to a wall; and at least two caps, each cap defining a bore for receiving the post and for secure attachment to the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Elizabeth ZACK, Rany Joo, Janet Villano, Ellen Diamant
  • Publication number: 20110023979
    Abstract: A bath spout cover is provided that includes a body structure having an upper portion, two opposing side portions, and a front portion; a receiving area defined between the upper portion, the two opposing side portions, and the front portion; a strap spanning the two opposing side portions, said strap being adjustable on at least one of the side portions of the body structure; and at least one aperture defined by one of the side portions of the body structure, said aperture for receiving an end of the strap. Further provided are methods for securing a bath spout cover to a bath spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Scott HENDERSON, Janet Villano, Ellen Diamant, Elizabeth Zack
  • Patent number: D640882
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Infantino, LLC
    Inventor: Elizabeth Zack
  • Patent number: D642375
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Infantino, LLC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Zack, Sara Lighthall