Patents by Inventor Katherine Powers
Katherine Powers 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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Patent number: 9079110Abstract: A riding toy includes a body with a spring assembly supporting the body on a base so that the body may be moved in first and second motions with respect to the base. The riding toy also includes a microcontroller and first and second motion sensors responsive to the first and second motions, respectively. The first and second motion sensors are positioned on the body and in electronic communication with the microcontroller. A sound synthesizing circuit is in electronic communication with the microcontroller and a speaker. The microcontroller is programmed to provide a first sound effect when the first motion sensor detects the first motion and a second sound effect when the second sensor detects the second motion. The first sound effect is varied based on a speed of the first motion and preempts the second sound effect if both the first and second motions are taking place simultaneously. The riding toy also includes a light sensor in electronic communication with the microprocessor.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.Inventors: Emily Byrne, Thomas Schlegel, Mark Johnson, Katherine Powers
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Patent number: 9027943Abstract: A scooter features a top tube attached to the top portion of a steering column and handlebars having handgrips and stems, with the stems sized to be received within the open ends of the top tube when in a use configuration. A handlebar holder housing covers a top portion of the steering column and a portion of the top tube and includes holding bores sized to receive the handlebar stems when the handlebars are in a storage configuration. The handlebar stems are provided with spring pins that engage use apertures and storage apertures formed in the top tube and housing, respectively, when in the handlebars are in the use and storage configurations. A cord passes through the top tube and is fastened to the handlebars. The handlebar holder housing includes cord slots in communication with the holding bores and receive the cord when the first and second handlebars are in the storage configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.Inventors: Mark Johnson, Emily Byrne, Katherine Powers
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Patent number: 8955855Abstract: An infant wagon includes a body having a seating surface. A number of wheels and a handle are attached to the body. A seatback is pivotally attached to the body adjacent to the seating surface. The seatback may be pivoted between a folded position where the seating surface is covered, an upright position and a reclined position. An infant seat is removably attached to the seatback when in the reclined position.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.Inventors: Todd Herlitz, Katherine Powers, Mark Johnson, Emily Rivard, Matt Young
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Patent number: 8925935Abstract: A scooter features a deck tube with a steering column having a front wheel and handlebars are pivotally attached to a leading portion of the deck tube by a steering column. A rear wheel attached to a trailing portion of the deck tube. A deck features a channel portion that receives the deck tube so that the deck is supported on the deck tube. Interlocking decorative clips are removably positioned on the steering column, and each features a generally C-shaped body constructed from a semi-rigid material.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.Inventors: Katherine Powers, Cameron Eckert, Emily Rivard, Todd Herlitz
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Publication number: 20140007735Abstract: A scooter features a top tube attached to the top portion of a steering column and handlebars having handgrips and stems, with the stems sized to be received within the open ends of the top tube when in a use configuration. A handlebar holder housing covers a top portion of the steering column and a portion of the top tube and includes holding bores sized to receive the handlebar stems when the handlebars are in a storage configuration. The handlebar stems are provided with spring pins that engage use apertures and storage apertures formed in the top tube and housing, respectively, when in the handlebars are in the use and storage configurations. A cord passes through the top tube and is fastened to the handlebars. The handlebar holder housing includes cord slots in communication with the holding bores and receive the cord when the first and second handlebars are in the storage configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Radio Flyer Inc.Inventors: Mark Johnson, Emily Rivard, Katherine Powers
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Publication number: 20140011601Abstract: A riding toy includes a body with a spring assembly supporting the body on a base so that the body may be moved in first and second motions with respect to the base. The riding toy also includes a microcontroller and first and second motion sensors responsive to the first and second motions, respectively. The first and second motion sensors are positioned on the body and in electronic communication with the microcontroller. A sound synthesizing circuit is in electronic communication with the microcontroller and a speaker. The microcontroller is programmed to provide a first sound effect when the first motion sensor detects the first motion and a second sound effect when the second sensor detects the second motion. The first sound effect is varied based on a speed of the first motion and preempts the second sound effect if both the first and second motions are taking place simultaneously. The riding toy also includes a light sensor in electronic communication with the microprocessor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Radio Flyer Inc.Inventors: Emily RIVARD, Thomas Schlegel, Mark Johnson, Katherine Powers
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Patent number: 8529310Abstract: A riding toy includes a body with a spring assembly supporting the body on a base so that the body may be moved in first and second motions with respect to the base. The riding toy also includes a microcontroller and first and second motion sensors responsive to the first and second motions, respectively. The first and second motion sensors are positioned on the body and in electronic communication with the microcontroller. A sound synthesizing circuit is in electronic communication with the microcontroller and a speaker. The microcontroller is programmed to provide a first sound effect when the first motion sensor detects the first motion and a second sound effect when the second sensor detects the second motion. The first sound effect is varied based on a speed of the first motion and preempts the second sound effect if both the first and second motions are taking place simultaneously. The riding toy also includes a light sensor in electronic communication with the microprocessor.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.Inventors: Katherine Powers, Emily Rivard, Thomas Schlegel, Mark Johnson
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Patent number: 8511695Abstract: A scooter features a top tube attached to the top portion of a steering column and handlebars having handgrips and stems, with the stems sized to be received within the open ends of the top tube when in a use configuration. A handlebar holder housing covers a top portion of the steering column and a portion of the top tube and includes holding bores sized to receive the handlebar stems when the handlebars are in a storage configuration. The handlebar stems are provided with spring pins that engage use apertures and storage apertures formed in the top tube and housing, respectively, when in the handlebars are in the use and storage configurations. A cord passes through the top tube and is fastened to the handlebars. The handlebar holder housing includes cord slots in communication with the holding bores and receive the cord when the first and second handlebars are in the storage configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.Inventors: Mark Johnson, Emily Rivard, Katherine Powers
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Publication number: 20130049334Abstract: A scooter features a deck tube with a steering column having a front wheel and handlebars are pivotally attached to a leading portion of the deck tube by a steering column. A rear wheel attached to a trailing portion of the deck tube. A deck features a channel portion that receives the deck tube so that the deck is supported on the deck tube. Interlocking decorative clips are removably positioned on the steering column, and each features a generally C-shaped body constructed from a semi-rigid material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: KATHERINE POWERS, Cameron Eckert, Emily Rivard, Todd Herlitz
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Publication number: 20120235372Abstract: An infant wagon includes a body having a seating surface. A number of wheels and a handle are attached to the body. A seatback is pivotally attached to the body adjacent to the seating surface. The seatback may be pivoted between a folded position where the seating surface is covered, an upright position and a reclined position. An infant seat is removably attached to the seatback when in the reclined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: TODD HERLITZ, Katherine Powers, Mark Johnson, Emily Rivard, Matt Young
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Publication number: 20110190068Abstract: A riding toy includes a body with a spring assembly supporting the body on a base so that the body may be moved in first and second motions with respect to the base. The riding toy also includes a microcontroller and first and second motion sensors responsive to the first and second motions, respectively. The first and second motion sensors are positioned on the body and in electronic communication with the microcontroller. A sound synthesizing circuit is in electronic communication with the microcontroller and a speaker. The microcontroller is programmed to provide a first sound effect when the first motion sensor detects the first motion and a second sound effect when the second sensor detects the second motion. The first sound effect is varied based on a speed of the first motion and preempts the second sound effect if both the first and second motions are taking place simultaneously. The riding toy also includes a light sensor in electronic communication with the microprocessor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: KATHERINE POWERS, Emily Rivard, Thomas Schlegel, Mark Johnson
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Publication number: 20110148061Abstract: A scooter features a top tube attached to the top portion of a steering column and handlebars having handgrips and stems, with the stems sized to be received within the open ends of the top tube when in a use configuration. A handlebar holder housing covers a top portion of the steering column and a portion of the top tube and includes holding bores sized to receive the handlebar stems when the handlebars are in a storage configuration. The handlebar stems are provided with spring pins that engage use apertures and storage apertures formed in the top tube and housing, respectively, when in the handlebars are in the use and storage configurations. A cord passes through the top tube and is fastened to the handlebars. The handlebar holder housing includes cord slots in communication with the holding bores and receive the cord when the first and second handlebars are in the storage configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Mark Johnson, Emily Rivard, Katherine Powers
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Patent number: D645522Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Radio Flyer, Inc.Inventors: Katherine Powers, Earle Cramer
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Patent number: D652084Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.Inventors: Todd Herlitz, Katherine Powers, Mark Johnson
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Patent number: D654963Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2011Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Radio Flyer IncInventors: Katherine Powers, Emily Rivard, Todd Herlitz