Patents by Inventor Gregory S. Sellers
Gregory S. Sellers 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).
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Patent number: 10524585Abstract: An infant carrier includes a carrying handle having a coupling shell pivotally connected with a coupling portion of a seat body, and a latch assembled in the coupling shell. The carrying handle is adjustable to multiple angular positions, which include a carry position for facilitating transport of the infant carrier with the carrying handle, and a recline position inclined relative to the carry position. The latch can engage with the coupling portion for locking the carrying handle in position, or disengage from the coupling portion for allowing rotation of the carrying handle. A safety mechanism is disposed in an inner cavity between the coupling shell and the coupling portion, and is operable to allow the latch to engage with the coupling portion for forcing the carrying handle to stop in an intermediate safety position during adjustment of the carrying handle from the carry position toward the recline position.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AGInventors: Andrew J. Taylor, Kyle S. Mason, Gregory S. Sellers, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Patrick J. G. Bowers
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Publication number: 20190231090Abstract: An infant carrier includes a carrying handle having a coupling shell pivotally connected with a coupling portion of a seat body, and a latch assembled in the coupling shell. The carrying handle is adjustable to multiple angular positions, which include a carry position for facilitating transport of the infant carrier with the carrying handle, and a recline position inclined relative to the carry position. The latch can engage with the coupling portion for locking the carrying handle in position, or disengage from the coupling portion for allowing rotation of the carrying handle. A safety mechanism is disposed in an inner cavity between the coupling shell and the coupling portion, and is operable to allow the latch to engage with the coupling portion for forcing the carrying handle to stop in an intermediate safety position during adjustment of the carrying handle from the carry position toward the recline position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Andrew J. TAYLOR, Kyle S. MASON, Gregory S. SELLERS, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE, Patrick J.G. BOWERS
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Patent number: 10299609Abstract: An infant carrier includes a carrying handle having a coupling shell pivotally connected with a coupling portion of a seat body, and a latch assembled in the coupling shell. The carrying handle is adjustable to multiple angular positions, which include a carry position for facilitating transport of the infant carrier with the carrying handle, and a recline position inclined relative to the carry position. The latch can engage with the coupling portion for locking the carrying handle in position, or disengage from the coupling portion for allowing rotation of the carrying handle. A safety mechanism is disposed in an inner cavity defined at least partially by the coupling shell and the coupling portion, and can interact with the latch for forcing the carrying handle to stop in an intermediate safety position during adjustment of the carrying handle from the carry position toward the recline position.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AG.Inventors: Andrew J. Taylor, Kyle S. Mason, Gregory S. Sellers, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Patrick J. G. Bowers
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Patent number: 10144332Abstract: A child seat includes a shell body, and an object holder including a bracket, a support base, and a flexible linking member having a first and a second end respectively attached to the bracket and the support base. The bracket is movably assembled with the shell body so that the object holder is movable between a storage state and a deployed state, and the support base is movable relative to the bracket between a collapse position where the support base is received within an opening defined through the bracket, and an expanding position where the support base is hung below the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AGInventors: Bruce L. Williams, Gregory S. Sellers
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Patent number: 9937823Abstract: A child safety seat includes a seat shell, and a first and a second belt restraining member respectively connected with the seat shell. The seat shell has a shell surface, and a first and a second opening for selective passage of an anchoring belt to attach the child safety seat on a vehicle seat in two different configurations, which include a rearward and a forward facing configuration. The first belt restraining member is independently operable to press against an anchoring belt passing through the first opening, and the second belt restraining member is independently operable to press against an anchoring belt passing through the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AGInventors: Bruce L. Williams, Gregory S. Sellers
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Patent number: 9873359Abstract: A child safety seat includes a base having a shell body, a seat shell assembled with the base, the seat shell being adjustable between a plurality of recline positions relative to the base, and a lock mechanism operable to lock the seat shell with the base at any of the recline positions. The lock mechanism includes two latches assembled with the shell body and movable to engage with and disengage from the seat shell, and two release buttons respectively disposed at a left and a right side of the base and respectively coupled with the two latches, each of the two release buttons being independently operable to drive concurrent unlocking displacements of the two latches.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Bruce L. Williams, Gregory S. Sellers
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Patent number: 9789791Abstract: A child safety seat includes a seat shell having a seat portion and a backrest, the seat portion having a front end opposite to the backrest, and an extension member connected with the seat shell and having a forward end. The extension member is configurable between a first position where the forward end deploys forward away from the front end of the seat shell, and a second position in which the extension member is retracted toward or removed from the seat shell. The child safety seat has a rear facing configuration of installation, and the forward end of the extension member when in the first position is configured to provide abuttal contact against a seatback of the vehicle seat in the rear facing configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: James M. F. Hutchinson, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Kyle S. Mason, Gregory S. Sellers, Robert E. Haut
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Patent number: 9758067Abstract: The child safety seat provides a crotch belt assembly to allow the consumer to adjust the crotch belt's position and length without disassembling the child restraint. The positioner uses two tab-like abutting ends that can slide within the channels so that the positioner may be configured at different positions with respect to the seat section, allowing for quick adjustability from a rear position to a forward position and vice versa. The crotch belt runs through the positioner and is connected to the seat shell with the belt attachment. The rear position will be used for the smaller child and is locked into that position by the second abutting end. The second abutting end is depressed and the positioner is slid forward until the first abutting end engages. During this process, the length of the crotch belt will automatically adjust for proper fit for the larger child.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Bruce Williams, Gregory S. Sellers
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Publication number: 20170106772Abstract: A child safety seat includes a seat shell, and a first and a second belt restraining member respectively connected with the seat shell. The seat shell has a shell surface, and a first and a second opening for selective passage of an anchoring belt to attach the child safety seat on a vehicle seat in two different configurations, which include a rearward and a forward facing configuration. The first belt restraining member is independently operable to press against an anchoring belt passing through the first opening, and the second belt restraining member is independently operable to press against an anchoring belt passing through the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Bruce L. WILLIAMS, Gregory S. SELLERS
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Publication number: 20170065098Abstract: An infant carrier includes a carrying handle having a coupling shell pivotally connected with a coupling portion of a seat body, and a latch assembled in the coupling shell. The carrying handle is adjustable to multiple angular positions, which include a carry position for facilitating transport of the infant carrier with the carrying handle, and a recline position inclined relative to the carry position. The latch can engage with the coupling portion for locking the carrying handle in position, or disengage from the coupling portion for allowing rotation of the carrying handle. A safety mechanism is disposed in an inner cavity defined at least partially by the coupling shell and the coupling portion, and can interact with the latch for forcing the carrying handle to stop in an intermediate safety position during adjustment of the carrying handle from the carry position toward the recline position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Andrew J. TAYLOR, Kyle S. MASON, Gregory S. SELLER, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE, Patrick J.G. BOWERS
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Publication number: 20160200234Abstract: A child seat includes a shell body, and an object holder including a bracket, a support base, and a flexible linking member having a first and a second end respectively attached to the bracket and the support base. The bracket is movably assembled with the shell body so that the object holder is movable between a storage state and a deployed state, and the support base is movable relative to the bracket between a collapse position where the support base is received within an opening defined through the bracket, and an expanding position where the support base is hung below the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Bruce L. Williams, Gregory S. Sellers
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Publication number: 20160176320Abstract: A child safety seat includes a base having a shell body, a seat shell assembled with the base, the seat shell being adjustable between a plurality of recline positions relative to the base, and a lock mechanism operable to lock the seat shell with the base at any of the recline positions. The lock mechanism includes two latches assembled with the shell body and movable to engage with and disengage from the seat shell, and two release buttons respectively disposed at a left and a right side of the base and respectively coupled with the two latches, each of the two release buttons being independently operable to drive concurrent unlocking displacements of the two latches.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Bruce L. WILLIAMS, Gregory S. SELLERS
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Publication number: 20160114706Abstract: A child safety seat includes a seat shell having a seat portion and a backrest, the seat portion having a front end opposite to the backrest, and an extension member connected with the seat shell and having a forward end. The extension member is configurable between a first position where the forward end deploys forward away from the front end of the seat shell, and a second position in which the extension member is retracted toward or removed from the seat shell. The child safety seat has a rear facing configuration of installation, and the forward end of the extension member when in the first position is configured to provide abuttal contact against a seatback of the vehicle seat in the rear facing configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: James M.F. HUTCHINSON, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE, Kyle S. MASON, Gregory S. SELLERS, Robert E. HAUT
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Publication number: 20160068084Abstract: The child safety seat provides a crotch belt assembly to allow the consumer to adjust the crotch belt's position and length without disassembling the child restraint. The positioner uses two tab-like abutting ends that can slide within the channels so that the positioner may be configured at different positions with respect to the seat section, allowing for quick adjustability from a rear position to a forward position and vice versa. The crotch belt runs through the positioner and is connected to the seat shell with the belt attachment. The rear position will be used for the smaller child and is locked into that position by the second abutting end. The second abutting end is depressed and the positioner is slid forward until the first abutting end engages. During this process, the length of the crotch belt will automatically adjust for proper fit for the larger child.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Bruce Williams, Gregory S. Sellers
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Patent number: 9221365Abstract: A convertible child safety seat assembly includes a seat portion and a removable seatback. The seat portion has a seat portion having an upper surface, and an elongated slot opened on the upper surface. The seatback is affixed with at least one beam that has an elongated shape. The beam has a distal end, and is assembled with a latch movable transversally relative to the beam. The seatback is attached to the seat portion with the beam received in the elongated slot, the distal end engaged under the upper surface, and the latch engaging through a sidewall of the elongated slot.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Bruce L. Williams, Gregory S. Sellers
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Patent number: 9156379Abstract: A child safety seat assembly comprises a child seat, a base adapted to assemble with the child seat, wherein the base includes a first portion having an enlarged bottom, and an inclined second portion joined with an upper side of the first portion and provided with a storage pocket, and an abuttal support operable to slide relative to the base between a first position stowed in the storage pocket and a second position deployed outward.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Bruce L. Williams, Gregory S. Sellers, Nathanael Saint, Sharon A. Gillett
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Patent number: 9090181Abstract: A child safety seat comprises a seat shell, two first latches, two second latches and a release handle. An underside of the seat shell has two protruding rails, each of which having an inner side surface facing a gap delimited between the two rails, and an outer side surface opposite to the inner side surface. The two first latches are assembled with the rails, and respectively protrude from the inner side surfaces of the two rails to engage with a base. The two second latches are assembled at positions adjacently opposite to the first latches, and respectively protrude from the outer side surfaces of the two rails to engage with a stroller frame. The release handle is operatively connected with the first and second latches at the two rails, and is operable to switch the first and second latches from a locking to unlocking state.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Bruce L. Williams, Gregory S. Sellers, Curtis M. Hartenstine
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Patent number: 8998312Abstract: An infant safety seat comprises a seat shell, a handle and at least a latch element mounted between the seat shell and the handle. Two sides of the seat shell are provided with first coupling elements, each of which includes multiple locking grooves. Two sides of the handle has second coupling elements that are pivotally connected with the first coupling elements, each of the second coupling elements having an interior defining a guide slot. The latch element is movably assembled in the guide slot and includes at least a first stud, the latch element being operable to switch between a locked state where the first stud is engaged with one of the locking grooves to hold the handle in place, and an unlocked state where the first stud is disengaged from the locking grooves to allow rotation of the handle relative to the seat shell.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Gregory S. Sellers, Bruce L. Williams, Wanquan Zhu
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Patent number: D1003613Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AGInventors: Bruce L. Williams, Gregory S. Sellers
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Patent number: D1009488Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2023Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AGInventors: Bruce L. Williams, Gregory S. Sellers