Patents by Inventor Kevin Dann
Kevin Dann 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: 11963623Abstract: A baby bouncer comprising a telescopic base, a seat, and an insert. The telescopic base comprises an outer shell portion and an inner extending portion located at least partially within the outer shell portion; an adjustable upper support pivotally coupled to the telescopic base; a connection limb having a first end operatively coupled to the adjustable upper support and a second end operatively coupled to the inner extending portion; an actuation pedal for adjusting an angle of the adjustable upper support in relation to the telescopic base; and a safety lock disposed on the telescopic base. The bouncer seat has a receiving area and an attachment pocket. The removable insert is received in the receiving area of the seat and receives an infant.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc.Inventors: Edward William Skilnick, Kevin Dann Scheiferstein, Eric William Childs, Rodney V. Telford
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Publication number: 20240057788Abstract: A baby bouncer comprising a telescopic base, a seat, and an insert. The telescopic base comprises an outer shell portion and an inner extending portion located at least partially within the outer shell portion; an adjustable upper support pivotally coupled to the telescopic base; a connection limb having a first end operatively coupled to the adjustable upper support and a second end operatively coupled to the inner extending portion; an actuation pedal for adjusting an angle of the adjustable upper support in relation to the telescopic base; and a safety lock disposed on the telescopic base. The bouncer seat has a receiving area and an attachment pocket. The removable insert is received in the receiving area of the seat and receives an infant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Edward William Skilnick, Kevin Dann Scheiferstein, Eric William Childs, Rodney V. Telford
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Patent number: 11839313Abstract: A baby bouncer comprising a telescopic base, a seat, and an insert. The telescopic base comprises an outer shell portion and an inner extending portion located at least partially within the outer shell portion; an adjustable upper support pivotally coupled to the telescopic base; a connection limb having a first end operatively coupled to the adjustable upper support and a second end operatively coupled to the inner extending portion; an actuation pedal for adjusting an angle of the adjustable upper support in relation to the telescopic base; and a safety lock disposed on the telescopic base. The bouncer seat has a receiving area and an attachment pocket. The removable insert is received in the receiving area of the seat and receives an infant.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2023Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc.Inventors: Edward William Skilnick, Kevin Dann Scheiferstein, Eric William Childs, Rodney V. Telford
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Publication number: 20230371713Abstract: A convertible platform for supporting a user in a standing or seated position is presented. In some embodiments, the convertible platform presents a set of front legs and a set of back legs that pivot about a pivot hinge to a preferred angle. The set of front legs and the set of back legs provide a base for supporting various attachment devices. The various attachment devices may comprise attachment members for attaching to base members for supporting the attachment device. The various attachment devices may be configured for supporting infants, toddlers, children, and adults in both standing and sitting positions. Furthermore, various attachments may be connected between the sets of legs for providing steps, platforms, shelves, and seats for the various users and/or objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Edward William Skilnick, Kevin Dann Scheiferstein, Eric William Childs, Petty Rader
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Publication number: 20230258039Abstract: A covering for an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The covering is formed from a plurality of assembled strips of fabric material joined together. Each assembled strip of fabric material may include a fabric material including inner and outer surfaces, and top and bottom ends. A first slat may be coupled to the inner surface of the fabric material adjacent the top end thereof, the first slat having a first contact surface. A second slat may be coupled to the outer surface of the fabric material adjacent the bottom end thereof, the second slat having a second contact surface. The first contact surface of the first slat of a first assembled strip is preferably nested with the second contact surface of the second slat of an adjoining second assembled strip. The second contact surface of the second slat may be partially covered by the piece of fabric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.Inventors: MICHAEL J. SIEBENALLER, KEVIN DANN
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Publication number: 20230190010Abstract: A baby bouncer comprising a telescopic base, a seat, and an insert. The telescopic base comprises an outer shell portion and an inner extending portion located at least partially within the outer shell portion; an adjustable upper support pivotally coupled to the telescopic base; a connection limb having a first end operatively coupled to the adjustable upper support and a second end operatively coupled to the inner extending portion; an actuation pedal for adjusting an angle of the adjustable upper support in relation to the telescopic base; and a safety lock disposed on the telescopic base. The bouncer seat has a receiving area and an attachment pocket. The removable insert is received in the receiving area of the seat and receives an infant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Edward William Skilnick, Kevin Dann Scheiferstein, Eric William Childs, Rodney V. Telford
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Patent number: 11576499Abstract: A baby bouncer comprising a telescopic base, a seat, and an insert. The telescopic base comprises an outer shell portion and an inner extending portion located at least partially within the outer shell portion; an adjustable upper support pivotally coupled to the telescopic base; a connection limb having a first end operatively coupled to the adjustable upper support and a second end operatively coupled to the inner extending portion; an actuation pedal for adjusting an angle of the adjustable upper support in relation to the telescopic base; and a safety lock disposed on the telescopic base. The bouncer seat has a receiving area and an attachment pocket. The removable insert is received in the receiving area of the seat and receives an infant.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2022Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc.Inventors: Edward William Skilnick, Kevin Dann Scheiferstein, Eric William Childs, Rodney V. Telford
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Publication number: 20220074266Abstract: Methods and apparatus to operate a covering of an architectural covering are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a clutch to disengage a motor when the motor is not in use. The dual control architectural covering further includes a clutch to disengage a motor from moving a covering to facilitate manual operation of the covering of an architectural covering when the motor is not in use; and a controller: to track a covering position based on a first encoder measurement from a first encoder; and to track a motor position when the motor disengages based on a second encoder measurement from a second encoder different from the first encoder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Kevin Dann, Joseph Kovach, Wendell Colson, Daniel Fluckey, Matthew DiFrancesco, Michael Siebenaller, Jeffrey Spray
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Publication number: 20220055359Abstract: A light blocking or blackout composite material is described. The light blocking material includes at least two metalized layers. In one embodiment, a polymer film is coated on both sides with a first metalized layer and a second metalized layer. The metalized layers may have matching or different optical densities. Other layers can be combined with the metalized layers in order to provide a finished surface and/or to protect the metalized layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Paul G. Swiszcz, Kevin Dann, Michael J. Siebenaller
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Patent number: 11186070Abstract: A light blocking or blackout composite material is described. The light blocking material includes at least two metalized layers. In one embodiment, a polymer film is coated on both sides with a first metalized layer and a second metalized layer. The metalized layers may have matching or different optical densities. Other layers can be combined with the metalized layers in order to provide a finished surface and/or to protect the metalized layers.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.Inventors: Paul G. Swiszcz, Kevin Dann, Michael J. Siebenaller
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Patent number: 11187036Abstract: Methods and apparatus to operate a covering of an architectural covering are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a clutch to disengage a motor when the motor is not in use. The dual control architectural covering further includes a clutch to disengage a motor from moving a covering to facilitate manual operation of the covering of an architectural covering when the motor is not in use; and a controller: to track a covering position based on a first encoder measurement from a first encoder; and to track a motor position when the motor disengages based on a second encoder measurement from a second encoder different from the first encoder.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Kevin Dann, Joseph Kovach, Wendell Colson, Daniel Fluckey, Matthew DiFrancesco, Michael Siebenaller, Jeffrey Spray
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Patent number: 11072976Abstract: Example methods and apparatus can be used to reduce noise in motor assemblies, such as those used in architectural coverings. An example apparatus includes a first driver configured to be coupled to and rotated by an output shaft of a motor, a second driver, and a plurality of vibration-absorbers disposed between the first driver and the second driver. The second driver is configured to be coupled to a rotating member to transfer rotational motion from the first driver to the rotating member via the vibration-absorbers.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Hunter Douglas, Inc.Inventors: James M. Anthony, Daniel M. Fogarty, Paul A. Brayford, Robert Fisher, II, Daniel A. Huber, Jan Pruegner, Clark Brace, Kevin Dann, Max Oelschlager, Todd Nelson, Nickolas C. Buccola, Jr., Michael Goldberg
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Publication number: 20210198941Abstract: Example methods and apparatus can be used to reduce noise in motor assemblies, such as those used in architectural coverings. An example apparatus includes a first driver configured to be coupled to and rotated by an output shaft of a motor, a second driver, and a plurality of vibration-absorbers disposed between the first driver and the second driver. The second driver is configured to be coupled to a rotating member to transfer rotational motion from the first driver to the rotating member via the vibration-absorbers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: James M. Anthony, Daniel M. Fogarty, Paul A. Brayford, Robert Fisher, Daniel A. Huber, Jan Pruegner, Clark Brace, Kevin Dann, Max Oelschlager, Todd Nelson, Nickolas C. Buccola, Michael Goldberg
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Publication number: 20210148164Abstract: A covering for a vertically-suspended architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The covering is formed from a plurality of assembled vanes suspended from a headrail assembly. Each assembled vane may be made via a strip process. Each vane including a strip of material (e.g., translucent fabric), and at least one slat (e.g., arcuate opaque material) coupled to the strip of material. For example, in one embodiment, the vanes may include first and second slats coupled to an intermediate strip of material on either side of the intermediate strip of material along the vertically extending side portions thereof, respectively. The first and second slats preferably each include a complementary curved surface so that when the assembled vanes are coupled to the headrail assembly, the first slat of a first assembled vane is coupled to or nested with the second slat of a second, adjacent assembled vane.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2021Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.Inventors: MICHAEL J. SIEBENALLER, KEVIN DANN, JOSEPH E. KOVACH, KEN WITHERELL, DAVID LYNCH
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Publication number: 20200370369Abstract: A covering for an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The covering is formed from a plurality of assembled strips of fabric material joined together. Each assembled strip of fabric material may include a fabric material including inner and outer surfaces, and top and bottom ends. A first slat may be coupled to the inner surface of the fabric material adjacent the top end thereof, the first slat having a first contact surface. A second slat may be coupled to the outer surface of the fabric material adjacent the bottom end thereof, the second slat having a second contact surface. The first contact surface of the first slat of a first assembled strip is preferably nested with the second contact surface of the second slat of an adjoining second assembled strip. The second contact surface of the second slat may be partially covered by the piece of fabric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: Hunter Douglas, Inc.Inventors: MICHAEL J. SIEBENALLER, KEVIN DANN
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Patent number: 10774584Abstract: A covering for an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The covering is formed from a plurality of assembled strips of fabric material joined together. Each assembled strip of fabric material may include a fabric material including inner and outer surfaces, and top and bottom ends. A first slat may be coupled to the inner surface of the fabric material adjacent the top end thereof, the first slat having a first contact surface. A second slat may be coupled to the outer surface of the fabric material adjacent the bottom end thereof, the second slat having a second contact surface. The first contact surface of the first slat of a first assembled strip is preferably nested with the second contact surface of the second slat of an adjoining second assembled strip. The second contact surface of the second slat may be partially covered by the piece of fabric material.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: HUNTER DOUGLAS INC.Inventors: Michael J. Siebenaller, Kevin Dann
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Patent number: D928728Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Fred Bould, Anson Cheung, Joshua Cope-Summerfield, Scott Stephenson, Kevin Dann, Jesse Perreault
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Patent number: D1003233Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Jesse Perreault, Christopher M. White, Kevin Dann, Scott Stephenson, Fred Bould, Kwan Hon Anson Cheung, Lora Dimitrova
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Patent number: D1017282Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc.Inventors: Rodney V. Telford, Kevin Dann Scheiferstein
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Patent number: D1018143Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc.Inventors: Rodney V. Telford, Kevin Dann Scheiferstein