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: 20160309915Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Stephen R. BURNS, John Matthew THOMSON, Chaitanya TADIPATRI
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Publication number: 20160286978Abstract: 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 and/or a changing table. The child containment device frame may be collapsible for storage and transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Jacob SCLARE, Eric A. LANGE, John Matthew THOMSON, Joseph W. STALEY, Stephen R. BURNS
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Publication number: 20160286977Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: John Matthew THOMSON, Yuk Tong POON, Stephen R. BURNS
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Publication number: 20160022055Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Kurt Russell Rampton, Edgar Montague, Robert Gibson, Steven Burns, John Matthew Thomson
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Patent number: 9149128Abstract: 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: February 24, 2011Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Kids II, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Russell Rampton, Edgar Montague, Robert Gibson, Steve Burns, John Matthew Thomson
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Patent number: 8784225Abstract: A collapsible, portable infant swing having a foldable base movable between an unfolded, extended position and a folded, collapsed position, a lock mechanism for selectively locking/unlocking the foldable base, and support arms supported by the foldable base. Swing arms are pivotally coupled to the support arms for pivotal, back and forth motion and an infant support seat coupled to the swing arms for supporting and swinging an infant. A multi-function handle is provided for housing the lock mechanism for locking/unlocking the foldable base, for grasping the foldable base to fold the foldable base, and for carrying the swing when the foldable base is folded. The multi-function handle is positioned substantially centrally below the seat to make it generally inaccessible by the infant.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Kids II, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Burns, Alex Soriano, John Matthew Thomson
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Publication number: 20140123386Abstract: 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: May 8, 2014Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Jacob Sclare, John Matthew Thomson
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Patent number: 8661582Abstract: 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: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Kids II, Inc.Inventors: Jacob Sclare, John Matthew Thomson
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Publication number: 20120216346Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Kurt Russell Rampton, Edgar Montague, Robert Gibson, Steven Burns, John Matthew Thomson
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Publication number: 20120073058Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Jacob Sclare, John Matthew Thomson, Cary Costello, Peter Jackson
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Publication number: 20120066833Abstract: 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: September 16, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Jacob Sclare, John Matthew Thomson
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Publication number: 20120061999Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an adjustable children's booster seat. In various embodiments, the booster seat includes a child support (e.g., a child seat) having a user-adjustable height and tilt angle. In particular, various embodiments of the booster seat include one or more improved tilt control devices and height control devices configured to enable a user to easily adjust the child support's height and tilt angle. In certain embodiments, the booster seat's frame is also configured to have a narrow profile enabling the booster seat to fit on a wide variety of chairs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Alex E. Soriano, John Matthew Thomson, Jacob Sclare, Charles Simons, Steve Burns
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Patent number: 7614979Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention are directed to a stationary exercise apparatus for providing exercise functionality for small children that includes first and second upper frame members and first and second base frame members that are coupled to first and second stationary hubs, an activity table, a seat, and one or more resilient members that suspend the activity table and seat between the upper frame members. The upper frame members extend upwardly and in a radially outward direction from the stationary hubs, and the base frame members extend downwardly and in a radially outward direction from the stationary hubs to engage a support surface. The one or more resilient members have a resiliency that allows a child within the apparatus to bounce vertically relative to the support surface in response to the child pushing its legs against the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Kids II, Inc.Inventors: John Matthew Thomson, Stephen R. Burns, Jacob M. Sclare, James E. Cartabiano
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Patent number: D600844Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Ottlite Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Matthew Thomson, Kelly Martelli, Kelly Shea Keuthe
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Patent number: D600845Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Ottlite Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Matthew Thomson, Kelly Martelli, Kelly Shea Keuthe
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Patent number: D601288Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Ottlite Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Matthew Thomson, Kelly Martelli, Kelly Shea Keuthe
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Patent number: D604438Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Ottlite Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Matthew Thomson, Kelly Martelli, Kelly Shea Keuthe
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Patent number: D611633Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Ottlite Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Matthew Thomson, Kelly Martelli, Kelly Shea Keuthe
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Patent number: D614334Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2009Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Ottlite Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Matthew Thomson, Kelly Martelli, Kelly Shea Keuthe
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Patent number: D615681Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2009Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Ottlite Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Matthew Thomson, Kelly Martelli, Kelly Shea Keuthe