Patents by Inventor John Matthew Thomson
John Matthew Thomson 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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Publication number: 20240043171Abstract: A collapsible container having a base, an upper frame, and a pair of opposed side walls pivotably connected to side edges of the upper frame. Each of the side walls including an upper panel hingeably connected to a lower panel. The lower panel is hingeably connected to the base. A pair of opposed end walls are pivotably connected to end edges of the upper frame. The end walls are pivotable between an upright position extending from the upper frame to the base between the side walls and a retracted position within the upper frame. A lid is pivotably secured to the upper frame. Other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Brian Robert Guerry, Daniel Vincent Sekowski, Way Joe Lee, John Matthew Thomson, Sydney Marie Ogawa-Garcia, Derek Gravitt, Jon P. Hassell, Derick Foster, Jorien D. Hopkins
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Patent number: 11767166Abstract: A container assembly includes a container body having a side wall extending upward from a base to define a mouth. A lid is pivotably secured to the container body and is pivotable between an open position and a closed position over the mouth of the container body. A collar is secured to an upper edge of the side wall of the container body. The collar reinforces the mouth of the container to prevent deformation thereof, such as by bears, and access between the lid and mouth of the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Rehrig Pacific CompanyInventors: Derick Foster, John Matthew Thomson
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Publication number: 20230008249Abstract: A lid assembly for a cart includes an outer wall defining an outer surface of a lid. An inner wall defines an inner surface of the lid. A hasp is pivotably connected to the lid and is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. A plurality of flexible arms extend from the lid towards the hasp.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Derick Foster, John Matthew Thomson, Derek Gravitt
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Publication number: 20230010597Abstract: A cart includes a body portion forming a receptacle. A lid is pivotable relative to the body portion. A lock assembly includes a hasp fixed relative to one of the lid or the body portion. A lock is fixed relative to the other of the lid or the body portion and includes a catch for engaging the hasp and an actuator in electrical communication with a controller. The actuator is configured to actuate the catch to selectively secure the hasp relative to the lock.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Derick Foster, John Matthew Thomson
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Publication number: 20220194698Abstract: A container assembly includes a a container body having a side wall extending upward from a base to define a mouth. A lid is pivotably secured to the container body and is pivotable between an open position and a closed position over the mouth of the container body. A collar is secured to an upper edge of the side wall of the container body. The collar reinforces the mouth of the container to prevent deformation thereof, such as by bears, and access between the lid and mouth of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Derick Foster, John Matthew Thomson
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Publication number: 20220017300Abstract: A roll-out cart includes a container body having a side wall extending upward to a mouth of the container body. A lid is pivotably connected to a rear portion of the container body. The lid is pivotable between an open position and a closed position covering the mouth of the container body. A latch selectively secures a front portion of the lid to a front portion of the container body. The latch includes an outer latch assembly having a first actuator. A guard defines a recess on the front portion of the container body. The first actuator of the latch is within the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Derick Foster, John Matthew Thomson
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Patent number: 11111075Abstract: A roll-out cart includes a container body having a side wall extending upward to a mouth of the container body. A lid is pivotably connected to a rear portion of the container body. The lid is pivotable between an open position and a closed position covering the mouth of the container body. A latch selectively secures a front portion of the lid to a front portion of the container body. The latch includes an outer latch assembly having a first actuator. A guard defines a recess on the front portion of the container body. The first actuator of the latch is within the recess.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Rehrig Pacific CompanyInventors: Derick Foster, John Matthew Thomson
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Patent number: 10952544Abstract: A child support system for infants or small children. The child support system includes a child containment device and at least one child support unit detachably mounted to the child containment device. The child containment device includes a frame, liner and, optionally, a raised bassinet mattress. The at least one child support unit may take the form of a bassinet, sleeper, seat, and/or a changing table. The child containment device frame can be collapsible for storage and transport. The child support unit can be configured for use in different modes, in combination with, and/or independent of the child containment device.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: KIDS2, INC.Inventors: Jacob Sclare, Chaitanya Tadipatri, Eric A. Lange, John Matthew Thomson
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Publication number: 20210070498Abstract: A collapsible container having a base, an upper frame, and a pair of opposed side walls pivotably connected to side edges of the upper frame. Each of the side walls including an upper panel hingeably connected to a lower panel. The lower panel is hingeably connected to the base. A pair of opposed end walls are pivotably connected to end edges of the upper frame. The end walls are pivotable between an upright position extending from the upper frame to the base between the side walls and a retracted position within the upper frame. A lid is pivotably secured to the upper frame. Other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Brian Robert Guerry, Daniel Vincent Sekowski, Way Joe Lee, John Matthew Thomson, Sydney Marie Ogawa-Garcia, Derek Gravitt, Jon P. Hassell, Derick Foster, Jorien D. Hopkins
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Publication number: 20200331696Abstract: A roll-out cart includes a container body having a side wall extending upward to a mouth of the container body. A lid is pivotably connected to a rear portion of the container body. The lid is pivotable between an open position and a closed position covering the mouth of the container body. A latch selectively secures a front portion of the lid to a front portion of the container body. The latch includes an outer latch assembly having a first actuator. A guard defines a recess on the front portion of the container body. The first actuator of the latch is within the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Derick Foster, John Matthew Thomson
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Patent number: 10244872Abstract: A child support device is provided with a height that is easily adjustable. The child support device includes a seat assembly suspended from at least one upright frame member extending above the seat assembly by at least one support member. The upright frame member includes a cap through which the support member is threaded. The height of the seat assembly is vertically adjustable by repositioning engagement of the support member with the at least one upright frame member.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: John Matthew Thomson, Yuk Tong Poon, Stephen R. Burns
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Patent number: 10188221Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a play yard configured for providing an enclosed space for a child. According to various embodiments, the play yard comprises a rigid support frame and removable, flexible liner. The frame includes one or more moveable retention members configured to engage the liner in order to form a bounded play yard space. By permitting the liner to be secured to the frame via the retention members, a user is able to easily secure the liner to the frame for use and remove the liner from the frame for washing.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Kurt Russell Rampton, Edgar Montague, Robert Gibson, Steven Burns, John Matthew Thomson
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Patent number: 9936820Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to the field of juvenile products, specifically infant support or nursing pillows, the intent of which is to support an infant in a variety of settings by providing a stable surface upon which to rest. Various embodiments include a generally crescent shaped device, comprised of a resilient fill material surrounded by a fabric shell and having a top and a bottom surface connected by a band of uniform width extending vertically and wholly about the perimeter of the pillow. The top and bottom surfaces are distinctly different in dimension, resulting in the pillow having an asymmetrical cross section, with one side having generally more loft and the other being substantially flat along a plane perpendicular to the perimeter band. A medial region between two extending arms forms a well, for the purpose of receiving a human torso or small child.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Jacob Sclare, John Matthew Thomson, Cary Costello, Peter Jackson
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Patent number: 9936818Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a children's motion device configured to oscillate a child support about a substantially upright axis of rotation. In various embodiments, the portion of the child support configured for supporting the head of a child positioned therein is configured to remain substantially aligned with the axis of rotation as the child support oscillates.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Jacob Sclare, John Matthew Thomson
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Patent number: 9775445Abstract: A collapsible swing frame for supporting a child receiving receptacle includes first and second support members, and upper swing mechanism, and a cross-brace pivotally coupled between the first and second support members. Preferably, the collapsible swing frame is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. Preferably, the cross-brace provides a rigid and substantially supportive connection between the first and second support members.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Stephen R. Burns, John Matthew Thomson, Chaitanya Tadipatri
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Publication number: 20170273476Abstract: A restraint for a child seat including at least one strap having a water-resistant coating covering an exterior surface a flexible base material. The water-resistant coating facilitates cleaning the restraint by preventing food or other materials from adhering to the strap, and resists staining.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventor: John Matthew THOMSON
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Publication number: 20170196373Abstract: A child support system for infants or small children. The child support system includes a child containment device and at least one child support unit detachably mounted to the child containment device. The child containment device includes a frame, liner and, optionally, a raised bassinet mattress. The at least one child support unit may take the form of a bassinet, sleeper, seat, and/or a changing table. The child containment device frame can be collapsible for storage and transport. The child support unit can be configured for use in different modes, in combination with, and/or independent of the child containment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Jacob SCLARE, Chaitanya TADIPATRI, Eric A. LANGE, John Matthew THOMSON
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Patent number: 9532657Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to the field of juvenile products, specifically infant support or nursing pillows, the intent of which is to support an infant in a variety of settings by providing a stable surface upon which to rest. Various embodiments include a generally crescent shaped device, comprised of a resilient fill material surrounded by a fabric shell and having a top and a bottom surface connected by a band of uniform width extending vertically and wholly about the perimeter of the pillow. The top and bottom surfaces are distinctly different in dimension, resulting in the pillow having an asymmetrical cross section, with one side having generally more loft and the other being substantially flat along a plane perpendicular to the perimeter band. A medial region between two extending arms forms a well, for the purpose of receiving a human torso or small child.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Jacob Sclare, Peter Jackson, John Matthew Thomson, Cary Costello
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Publication number: 20160360897Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a children's motion device configured to oscillate a child support about a substantially upright axis of rotation. In various embodiments, the portion of the child support configured for supporting the head of a child positioned therein is configured to remain substantially aligned with the axis of rotation as the child support oscillates.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Jacob Sclare, John Matthew Thomson
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Publication number: 20160311346Abstract: A harness adjustment mechanism for a child-support device including a harness system with at least two harness straps for securing a child in a receptacle of the child-support device. The harness straps are threaded through selected pairs of openings in the child receptacle so that portions of them extend behind the child receptacle. The adjustment mechanism includes a tightening strap coupled to both of the harness strap portions behind the child receptacle and accessible to a caregiver so that pulling on the tightening strap tightens the fit of the harness straps in a one-handed operation. A locking device is mounted on the child-support device and secures the tightening strap in place until released for loosening the harness straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventor: John Matthew THOMSON