Patents by Inventor John J. Norton

John J. Norton 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: 20040002394
    Abstract: A playground structure has a playhouse with a base and a platform. The base and platform are separated by a variety of vertical posts. The vertical posts are secured to the base by a plurality of supports that are positioned within pockets in the base. The vertical posts are secured to the platform by a plurality of supports positioned within pockets in the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: The Little Tikes Company a corporation of the State of Ohio
    Inventors: Shawn Heipp, John J. Norton
  • Patent number: 6416132
    Abstract: A swing seat comprising a chair having a region for the placement of a child and a bar rotatably coupled to the chair at one end thereof. The opposite end of the bar is capable of engaging the bottom of the chair. When secured to the bottom of the chair, the bar is at such a position so as to allow a person to remove the child from the chair. A plurality of straps are removably coupled to the bar and are used for securing the child in the chair. At least one support rope is coupled to the chair, allowing the swing seat to be suspended above the ground or other surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: The Little Tikes Company
    Inventors: John J. Norton, Thomas E. Fish
  • Publication number: 20020074846
    Abstract: A swing seat comprising a chair having a region for the placement of a child and a bar rotatably coupled to the chair at one end thereof. The opposite end of the bar is capable of engaging the bottom of the chair. When secured to the bottom of the chair, the bar is at such a position so as to allow a person to remove the child from the chair. A plurality of straps are removably coupled to the bar and are used for securing the child in the chair. At least one support rope is coupled to the chair, allowing the swing seat to be suspended above the ground or other surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: John J. Norton, Thomas E. Fish
  • Patent number: 5169354
    Abstract: A self-righting carousel toy having an eccentrically mounted internal weight for inducing oscillation of the toy about an upright position upon rotation of the weight relative to the base. The toy includes a drive mechanism for selectively rotating a display assembly relative to the base, independent of the self-righting forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Fisher-Price, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Norton, Clayton D. Roberts
  • Patent number: 4671766
    Abstract: An intraoral orthotic which consists of two halves, one in the maxillary arch and one in the mandibular arch. Both of which have wings projecting from them which interlock upon closing of the mouth. Each half can be fixed permanently or designed to be removable by the patient. When each half is in the approximate arch and the mouth is closed, the wings on the two pieces engage in a predetermined position to allow the meniscus to be in a proper therapeutic position and to stabilize the surrounding muscles of mastication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Inventor: John J. Norton
  • Patent number: D281086
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1985
    Assignee: CPG Products Corp.
    Inventors: John J. Norton, Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: D286308
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1986
    Assignee: CPG Products Corp.
    Inventors: John F. Mayer, John J. Norton
  • Patent number: D325407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: Fisher-Price, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Norton
  • Patent number: D327101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Halter, John J. Norton
  • Patent number: D372056
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: The Little Tikes Company
    Inventor: John J. Norton