Patents by Inventor Jason Fitzwater

Jason Fitzwater 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).

  • Publication number: 20230112111
    Abstract: A folding mechanism for a scooter to transition the scooter from a use position to a folded position. The folding mechanism has an upper housing connected to a steering tube of the scooter, and a lower housing operably secured to a fork of the scooter and pivotally secured to the upper housing about a folding axle. A lever is pivotally attached to the folding axle and operates to move a locking clamp from an unlocked position to a locked position. The locking connects the upper housing and the lower housing in the locked position. Additionally, a locking sleeve engages the lever to prevent the lever from being moved from the locked position to the unlocked position when the locking sleeve is in its locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Collin Ostergaard
  • Patent number: 11439743
    Abstract: An accessory attachment mechanism for a wagon is provided. The mechanism has a mounting bracket, a pivot arm, and a retention mechanism. The mounting bracket is connected to the wagon and has a first opening, a second opening, and a pivot member. The pivot arm is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket at the pivot member and pivots about a plane generally parallel to a base of the wagon between a storage position and a use position. A pin extends through the pivot arm into separate openings in the mounting bracket to retain the pivot arm in the storage and use positions. The retention mechanism is provided at an end of the pivot arm and has a moveable clamp member adapted to secure an accessory thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Johnson, Jason Fitzwater, Jacob Swan
  • Publication number: 20210146038
    Abstract: An accessory attachment mechanism for a wagon is provided. The mechanism has a mounting bracket, a pivot arm, and a retention mechanism. The mounting bracket is connected to the wagon and has a first opening, a second opening, and a pivot member. The pivot arm is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket at the pivot member and pivots about a plane generally parallel to a base of the wagon between a storage position and a use position. A pin extends through the pivot arm into separate openings in the mounting bracket to retain the pivot arm in the storage and use positions. The retention mechanism is provided at an end of the pivot arm and has a moveable clamp member adapted to secure an accessory thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Johnson, Jason Fitzwater, Jacob Swan
  • Patent number: 10814928
    Abstract: A tricycle is provided having a front frame assembly, a rear frame assembly pivotally connected to the front frame assembly, and a release assembly connected to both the front frame assembly and the rear frame assembly to secure the rear frame assembly to the front frame assembly in a use position and alternately in a storage position. The release assembly is moveable to allow for transitioning the rear frame assembly to the storage position from the use position. A foot rest is connected to the tricycle and is also moveable between a use position and a storage position. The tricycle also has a restraint hoop and a canopy, and quick release mechanisms to removably secure the restraint hoop and the canopy to the tricycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Collin Ostergaard
  • Patent number: 10676117
    Abstract: A canopy assembly is provided for a ride-on vehicle including a canopy and a canopy frame assembly. The canopy frame assembly has a housing, a release member connected to the housing, a canopy support extending through the housing, and a connector connected to the canopy support. The canopy support has a first stop adjacent a first end of the canopy support and a second stop adjacent a second end of the canopy support. The release member engages the canopy support at the first stop to maintain the canopy support in the first position, wherein the canopy support is retracted, and at the second stop to maintain the canopy support in the second position, wherein the canopy support is in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Collin Ostergaard
  • Patent number: 10583852
    Abstract: A foldable wagon is provided that is configurable in a use configuration and folded configuration. The foldable wagon has a front frame assembly, a rear frame assembly, a first upper pivot bracket and a first lower pivot bracket connecting the front frame assembly to the rear frame assembly. The wagon has a timing member to maintain the front and rear frame assemblies synched during folding and unfolding of the wagon. The wagon also has a footrest with a first end connected to the rear frame assembly and a second end free from connection to the front frame assembly. When the second end of the footrest is raised the rear frame assembly and the front frame assembly pivot from the use configuration to the folded configuration. The wagon also has foldable front and rear seatbacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Matthew E. Young
  • Patent number: 10392042
    Abstract: A foldable wagon is provided that converts from a use configuration to a folded configuration for storage and transportation. The foldable wagon has a collapsible frame, a foldable floor assembly and a linkage assembly. The foldable wagon may also have a flexible housing over a portion of the frame. The flexible housing may have a retractable sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Cameron Eckert, Michael Boyle
  • Publication number: 20190256124
    Abstract: A canopy assembly is provided for a ride-on vehicle including a canopy and a canopy frame assembly. The canopy frame assembly has a housing, a release member connected to the housing, a canopy support extending through the housing, and a connector connected to the canopy support. The canopy support has a first stop adjacent a first end of the canopy support and a second stop adjacent a second end of the canopy support. The release member engages the canopy support at the first stop to maintain the canopy support in the first position, wherein the canopy support is retracted, and at the second stop to maintain the canopy support in the second position, wherein the canopy support is in the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Collin Ostergaard
  • Patent number: 10336394
    Abstract: A tricycle is provided having a front frame assembly, a rear frame assembly pivotally connected to the front frame assembly, and a release assembly connected to both the front frame assembly and the rear frame assembly to secure the rear frame assembly to the front frame assembly in a use position and alternately in a storage position. The release assembly is moveable to allow for transitioning the rear frame assembly to the storage position from the use position. A foot rest is connected to the tricycle and is also moveable between a use position and a storage position. The tricycle also has a restraint hoop and a canopy, and quick release mechanisms to removably secure the restraint hoop and the canopy to the tricycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Collin Ostergaard
  • Publication number: 20190023300
    Abstract: A foldable wagon is provided that converts from a use configuration to a folded configuration for storage and transportation. The foldable wagon has a collapsible frame, a foldable floor assembly and a linkage assembly. The foldable wagon may also have a flexible housing over a portion of the frame. The flexible housing may have a retractable sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Cameron Eckert, Michael Boyle
  • Patent number: 10081380
    Abstract: A foldable wagon is provided that converts from a use configuration to a folded configuration for storage and transportation. The foldable wagon has a collapsible frame, a foldable floor assembly and a linkage assembly. The foldable wagon may also have a flexible housing over a portion of the frame. The flexible housing may have a retractable sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: RADIO FLYER INC.
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Cameron Eckert, Michael S. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20180265163
    Abstract: A tricycle is provided having a front frame assembly, a rear frame assembly pivotally connected to the front frame assembly, and a release assembly connected to both the front frame assembly and the rear frame assembly to secure the rear frame assembly to the front frame assembly in a use position and alternately in a storage position. The release assembly is moveable to allow for transitioning the rear frame assembly to the storage position from the use position. A foot rest is connected to the tricycle and is also moveable between a use position and a storage position. The tricycle also has a restraint hoop and a canopy, and quick release mechanisms to removably secure the restraint hoop and the canopy to the tricycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Collin Ostergaard
  • Publication number: 20180118246
    Abstract: A canopy assembly is provided for a ride-on vehicle including a canopy and a canopy frame assembly. The canopy frame assembly has a housing, a release member connected to the housing, a canopy support extending through the housing, and a connector connected to the canopy support. The canopy support has a first stop adjacent a first end of the canopy support and a second stop adjacent a second end of the canopy support. The release member engages the canopy support at the first stop to maintain the canopy support in the first position, wherein the canopy support is retracted, and at the second stop to maintain the canopy support in the second position, wherein the canopy support is in the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Collin Ostergaard
  • Publication number: 20180118243
    Abstract: A foldable wagon is provided that is configurable in a use configuration and folded configuration. The foldable wagon has a front frame assembly, a rear frame assembly, a first upper pivot bracket and a first lower pivot bracket connecting the front frame assembly to the rear frame assembly. The wagon has a timing member to maintain the front and rear frame assemblies synched during folding and unfolding of the wagon. The wagon also has a footrest with a first end connected to the rear frame assembly and a second end free from connection to the front frame assembly. When the second end of the footrest is raised the rear frame assembly and the front frame assembly pivot from the use configuration to the folded configuration. The wagon also has foldable front and rear seatbacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Matthew E. Young
  • Patent number: 9956981
    Abstract: A canopy assembly is provided for a ride-on vehicle including a canopy and a canopy frame assembly. The canopy frame assembly has a housing, a release member connected to the housing, a canopy support extending through the housing, and a connector connected to the canopy support. The canopy support has a first stop adjacent a first end of the canopy support and a second stop adjacent a second end of the canopy support. The release member engages the canopy support at the first stop to maintain the canopy support in the first position, wherein the canopy support is retracted, and at the second stop to maintain the canopy support in the second position, wherein the canopy support is in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Collin Ostergaard
  • Patent number: 9789893
    Abstract: A ride-on vehicle is providing having a frame, a plurality of wheels connected to the frame, a receiver extending from the frame and a seat rotatedly connected in the receiver via a seat post. The receiver extends from the frame at a first acute angle greater than 0° with respect to a vertical axis, and the seat post extends from a bottom of the seat at a second acute angle greater than 0° with respect to the vertical axis. As such, when the seat is positioned in the rear facing orientation the seat is positioned at an acute angle greater than 0° with respect to a horizontal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew E. Young, Collin Ostergaard, Jason Fitzwater
  • Publication number: 20170088158
    Abstract: A ride-on vehicle is providing having a frame, a plurality of wheels connected to the frame, a receiver extending from the frame and a seat rotatedly connected in the receiver via a seat post. The receiver extends from the frame at a first acute angle greater than 0° with respect to a vertical axis, and the seat post extends from a bottom of the seat at a second acute angle greater than 0° with respect to the vertical axis. As such, when the seat is positioned in the rear facing orientation the seat is positioned at an acute angle greater than 0° with respect to a horizontal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew E. Young, Collin Ostergaard, Jason Fitzwater
  • Publication number: 20170015340
    Abstract: A foldable wagon is provided that converts from a use configuration to a folded configuration for storage and transportation. The foldable wagon has a collapsible frame, a foldable floor assembly and a linkage assembly. The foldable wagon may also have a flexible housing over a portion of the frame. The flexible housing may have a retractable sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Cameron Eckert, Michael S. Boyle
  • Patent number: D777607
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Collin Ostergaard
  • Patent number: D828233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Todd Herlitz