Patents by Inventor Jeff G. Greger
Jeff G. Greger 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: 7081052Abstract: A child swing includes a swing frame and at least one swing handle rotationally coupled to the swing frame such that the swing handle may rotate about a handle rotational axis between at least two positions. The number of swing handles may be two, where each of the swing handles has a hand grip portion. The at least two positions may include a first position and a second position, the first position being substantially rotated about 180° relative to the second position. The swing frame may include first and second legs, each of the first and second legs including a length adjustment mechanism that allows the respective leg to be adjustable in length.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2004Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Jeff G. Greger, Alexander R. Therrien, Michael L. Longenecker, Baku Kakuda, Matthew J. Ransil
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Patent number: 6932426Abstract: A tray system for a seat apparatus comprising a first body configured as a tray and coupled to the seat apparatus. A second body having a top side is movably coupled to the bottom side of the first body. The second body moves to a position under at least a portion of the first body. Another embodiment provides that the second body includes a plurality of guide tracks configured to engage a corresponding plurality of guide members coupled to the bottom side of the first body. The second body can translate along the tracks to a position under at least a portion of the first body.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2002Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventor: Jeff G. Greger
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Patent number: 6902489Abstract: A seat recline mechanism for a child swing includes at least one latch, positioned on a side of a seat back of the swing, and first and second latch-receiving members, positioned on a hanger arm of the swing. The latch is configured to engage the first latch-receiving member to position the seat back in a first in-use position, and the latch is configured to engage the second latch-receiving member to position the seat back in a second in-use position in which the seat back is adjusted rearward relative to the first in-use position.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Jeff G. Greger, Michael L. Longenecker, Paul B. Nelson
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Publication number: 20040198511Abstract: A seat recline mechanism for a child swing includes at least one latch, positioned on a side of a seat back of the swing, and first and second latch-receiving members, positioned on a hanger arm of the swing. The latch is configured to engage the first latch-receiving member to position the seat back in a first in-use position, and the latch is configured to engage the second latch-receiving member to position the seat back in a second in-use position in which the seat back is adjusted rearward relative to the first in-use position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Jeff G. Greger, Michael L. Longenecker, Paul B. Nelson
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Patent number: 6669225Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame and a seat assembly attached to the stroller frame. The seat assembly has a seat and a backrest extending from a back side of the seat. The stroller also includes an infant retention member having a main section mounted to the seat assembly. The retention member is movable between a stowed position and a use position. When the retention member is in the stowed position, the main section lies over the seat so that an infant sitting on the seat sits on the main section. When the retention member is in the use position, the main section stands substantially upright from the seat to block forward movement of an infant lying on the seat.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Jeff G. Greger, Jesslyn E. Tankel
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Patent number: 6666505Abstract: A chair is provided that includes a seat member, a back rest pivotally connected to the seat member, and first and second recline mechanisms. The seat member includes a first back rest support portion and a second back rest support portion. The back rest support portions each have a tooth-receiving member at an upper exterior surface. The recline mechanisms each include a lever mounted to the back rest. The lever of each recline mechanism has a tooth for receipt in a respective tooth-receiving member, and the lever is movable between an engaged state and a disengaged state. When the lever is in the engaged state, the tooth engages the tooth-receiving member to prevent rearward pivotal motion of the back rest relative to the seat member. When the lever is in the disengaged state, the tooth is disengaged from the tooth-receiving member. When the levers of the recline mechanisms are both in the disengaged state, the back rest is allowed to pivot relative to the seat member.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Jeff G. Greger, Baku Kakuda
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Patent number: 6645080Abstract: A child swing includes a frame, a seat including a seat back, and at least one hanger arm that connects the seat to the frame. The seat back of the swing seat is positionable in a first in-use position, in a second in-use position in which the seat back is adjusted rearward relative to its first in-use position, and in a fold position in which the seat back is adjusted forward relative to its first in-use position. The frame may be movable between an in-use position and a fold position. In this regard, the seat back may be positionable in its first and second in-use positions while the frame is in its in-use position, and the seat back may be positionable in its fold position while the frame in is its fold position.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Jeff G. Greger, Michael L. Longenecker
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Publication number: 20030197403Abstract: A tray system for a seat apparatus comprising a first body configured as a tray and coupled to the seat apparatus. A second body having a top side is movably coupled to the bottom side of the first body. The second body moves to a position under at least a portion of the first body. Another embodiment provides that the second body includes a plurality of guide tracks configured to engage a corresponding plurality of guide members coupled to the bottom side of the first body. The second body can translate along the tracks to a position under at least a portion of the first body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventor: Jeff G. Greger
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Publication number: 20030197408Abstract: A chair is provided that includes a seat member, a back rest pivotally connected to the seat member, and first and second recline mechanisms. The seat member includes a first back rest support portion and a second back rest support portion. The back rest support portions each have a tooth-receiving member at an upper exterior surface. The recline mechanisms each include a lever mounted to the back rest. The lever of each recline mechanism has a tooth for receipt in a respective tooth-receiving member, and the lever is movable between an engaged state and a disengaged state. When the lever is in the engaged state, the tooth engages the tooth-receiving member to prevent rearward pivotal motion of the back rest relative to the seat member. When the lever is in the disengaged state, the tooth is disengaged from the tooth-receiving member. When the levers of the recline mechanisms are both in the disengaged state, the back rest is allowed to pivot relative to the seat member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: Jeff G. Greger, Baku Kakuda
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Publication number: 20030062710Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame and a seat assembly attached to the stroller frame. The seat assembly has a seat and a backrest extending from a back side of the seat. The stroller also includes an infant retention member having a main section mounted to the seat assembly. The retention member is movable between a stowed position and a use position. When the retention member is in the stowed position, the main section lies over the seat so that an infant sitting on the seat sits on the main section. When the retention member is in the use position, the main section stands substantially upright from the seat to block forward movement of an infant lying on the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2001Publication date: April 3, 2003Inventors: Jeff G. Greger, Jesslyn E. Tankel
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Patent number: 6318799Abstract: An adjustable car seat base (10) includes a frame (20) that is positioned on a vehicle seat (12) to receive an infant carrier. An adjustment end (28) slidable receives a foot (18) which is raised and lowered by an adjustment assembly (80). The adjustment assembly (80) includes a knob (82) that rotates an externally threaded universal joint (90). The foot (18) is provided with an inward thread (78) engaged by the external threads. Movement of the foot (18) adjusts the position of the car seat base (10) with respect to the vehicle seat surface (12).Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1999Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Jeff G. Greger, Michael L. Longenecker
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Patent number: 5961180Abstract: Disclosed is a juvenile carrier including a frame including a seating portion for receiving a juvenile and a locking member receiving portion, a circular locking member adapted to engage the locking member receiving portion, a handle rotatably connected to the frame, and a handle actuator disposed proximate to the handle. Also disclosed is a adjustable handle assembly including a rotatable handle, a handle actuator disposed proximate to the handle, and a circular locking member disposed proximate to the handle actuator. The handle actuator is adapted to engage and move the circular locking member in an axial direction to allow the handle to be adjusted to and locked in a plurality of rotational positions. Also, the circular locking member includes a plurality of teeth disposed about its circumference and is adapted to engage the handle and the locking member to selectively lock the handle in several distinct rotational positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1997Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Jeff G. Greger, Robert T. Pike
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Patent number: D503055Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2003Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Longenecker, Jeff G. Greger
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Patent number: D504791Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2003Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Longenecker, Jeff G. Greger
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Patent number: D478219Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventor: Jeff G. Greger
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Patent number: D490993Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2003Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Longenecker, Jeff G. Greger, Baku Kakuda
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Patent number: D402124Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1997Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Haut, Jeff G. Greger
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Patent number: D404938Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1997Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventor: Jeff G. Greger
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Patent number: D423833Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1998Date of Patent: May 2, 2000Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Jeff G. Greger, Michael L. Longenecker
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Patent number: D427822Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1999Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventor: Jeff G. Greger