Patents by Inventor Joseph S. Hei

Joseph S. Hei 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).

  • Patent number: 8714582
    Abstract: A baby stroller system is provided including a baby stroller and a ride along board attached thereto for supporting a rider (e.g., a child) while the stroller is pushed. The ride along board may include a platform for the rider to stand upon and at least one wheel for supporting the platform. Additionally, the ride along board is positioned asymmetrically relative to the stroller, e.g., in-line with one of the rear wheel or laterally outside of the stroller wheel base. Further, the platform may be positioned laterally outside of the handlebars, thereby providing more room for the rider (e.g., not having to stand or squeeze between the handlebars) and moving the ride along board and rider away from the moving space of a user pushing the stroller. The ride along board further includes at least three wheels defining a ride along board wheel base, where a center of mass of the ride along board is within the wheel base. The ride along board may be attached to opposing ends of an axle of one of the rear wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Hei, Bryan T. White, Colter P. Leys, Simon M. S. Weiss
  • Patent number: 7770970
    Abstract: A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Hei, Bryan T. White
  • Publication number: 20100109270
    Abstract: A baby stroller system is provided including a baby stroller and a ride along board attached thereto for supporting a rider (e.g., a child) while the stroller is pushed. The ride along board may include a platform for the rider to stand upon and at least one wheel for supporting the platform. Additionally, the ride along board is positioned asymmetrically relative to the stroller, e.g., in-line with one of the rear wheel or laterally outside of the stroller wheel base. Further, the platform may be positioned laterally outside of the handlebars, thereby providing more room for the rider (e.g., not having to stand or squeeze between the handlebars) and moving the ride along board and rider away from the moving space of a user pushing the stroller. The ride along board further includes at least three wheels defining a ride along board wheel base, where a center of mass of the ride along board is within the wheel base. The ride along board may be attached to opposing ends of an axle of one of the rear wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph S. HEI, Bryan T. WHITE, Colter P. LEYS, Simon M.S. WEISS
  • Publication number: 20090302578
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for adding an interface to a stroller is described. The apparatus may include a frame supporting a mounting interface for engaging an interface of the stroller, and first and second interfaces, each operable for receiving a removable seating surface. Such an apparatus may be mounted on the interface of a stroller designed to have a single interface for a seat, thereby providing two interfaces for seats. In another example, an apparatus for adding an interface may include an interface for receiving a removable seating surface and a frame operable for attaching to a stroller and supporting the interface. The apparatus may further include an attachment mechanism for attaching to the frame of the stroller and wheels. Such an apparatus may attach to a stroller designed to have a single interface for a seat, thereby introducing at least one more interface for a second seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Orbit Baby, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan T. WHITE, Joseph S. Hei, Colter P. Leys
  • Patent number: 7559606
    Abstract: A modular child restraint system for use in vehicles comprises a base and interchangeable attachable seats where the seats are for different stages of childhood development. The system can further comprise additional bases adapted to other uses such as strollers and infant swings. A common engagement mechanism allows the various seats to be moved from one base to another. One such system comprises a base and a seat configured to rotate relative to one another when engaged. The seat can also lock in a position relative to the base. The base includes a visual indicator to show that the seat is secured to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Orbit Baby, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Hei, Bryan T. White
  • Patent number: D461499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: IDEO Product Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Joseph Boyle, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim, Andrew P. Switky, Joseph S. Hei, Peter Nils Skillman