Patents by Inventor Julia Favorito (nee Wilkins)

Julia Favorito (nee Wilkins) 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).

  • Collapsible bassinet/infant seat with canopy
    Patent number: 7455353
    Abstract: The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Julia Favorito (nee Wilkins), John S. Canna, Sandra M. Darling, Kenneth Von Felten, Brian L. Badger
  • Collapsible bassinet/infant seat with canopy
    Publication number: 20060138847
    Abstract: The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Julia Favorito (nee Wilkins), John Canna, Sandra Darling, Kenneth Von Felten, Brian Badger
  • Collapsible bassinet/infant seat with canopy
    Publication number: 20050011004
    Abstract: The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: Julia Favorito (nee Wilkins), John Canna, Sandra Darling, Kenneth Von Felten, Brian Badger