Patents by Inventor Kim Voskuil

Kim Voskuil 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: 7567242
    Abstract: A stylus for an electrographic position location apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the stylus includes a writing element that is retractable. The stylus may have a proximal end and a distal end. A conductive annular structure may be at the proximal end of the stylus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Perkins, Peter Nevil Milford, Kim Voskuil, Larry Lynch, Julie Wu Kuei Yao Willey
  • Patent number: 7510238
    Abstract: An interactive entertainer having a lower tray with a plurality of compressible legs supporting an upper tray. The lower tray is concave to permit rocking of the tray when placed on a flat surface. One or more supports coupled to the lower tray may be repositioned to inhibit rocking of the lower tray. The legs can fold into the lower tray following separation of the upper tray. The lower tray can then nest within the upper tray to provide compact storage. The upper tray can support a seat that is selectively rotatable or stationary based on a position of a seat lock. A plurality of interactive devices may be positioned on the upper tray. One or more sensors may be positioned relative to the seat to detect the orientation of the seat relative to the devices. The devices may be selectively enabled based on the seat orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Christa McClintock, Kathleen Campisano, Stephanie Elias, Kim Voskuil, Stuart Kurdi, Michael Perkins, Michael C. Dorsey, Andrew B. Mendenhall
  • Publication number: 20080043001
    Abstract: A stylus for an electrographic position location apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the stylus includes a writing element that is retractable. The stylus may have a proximal end and a distal end. A conductive annular structure may be at the proximal end of the stylus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Perkins, Peter Milford, Kim Voskuil, Larry Lynch, Julie Kuei Yao Willey
  • Patent number: 7224348
    Abstract: A stylus for an electrographic position location apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the stylus includes a writing element that is retractable. The stylus may have a proximal end and a distal end. A conductive annular structure may be at the proximal end of the stylus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Perkins, Peter Nevil Milford, Kim Voskuil, Larry Lynch, Julie Wu Kuei Yao Willey
  • Publication number: 20060202976
    Abstract: A stylus for an electrographic position location apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the stylus includes a writing element that is retractable. The stylus may have a proximal end and a distal end. A conductive annular structure may be at the proximal end of the stylus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Perkins, Peter Milford, Kim Voskuil, Larry Lynch, Julie Willey
  • Patent number: 7068262
    Abstract: A stylus for an electrographic position location apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the stylus includes a writing element that is retractable. The stylus may have a proximal end and a distal end. A conductive annular structure may be at the proximal end of the stylus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Perkins, Peter Nevil Milford, Kim Voskuil, Larry Lynch, Julie Wu Kuei Yao Willey
  • Publication number: 20050140185
    Abstract: An interactive entertainer having a lower tray with a plurality of compressible legs supporting an upper tray. The lower tray is concave to permit rocking of the tray when placed on a flat surface. One or more supports coupled to the lower tray may be repositioned to inhibit rocking of the lower tray. The legs can fold into the lower tray following separation of the upper tray. The lower tray can then nest within the upper tray to provide compact storage. The upper tray can support a seat that is selectively rotatable or stationary based on a position of a seat lock. A plurality of interactive devices may be positioned on the upper tray. One or more sensors may be positioned relative to the seat to detect the orientation of the seat relative to the devices. The devices may be selectively enabled based on the seat orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Christa McClintock, Kathleen Campisano, Stephanie Elias, Kim Voskuil, Stuart Kurdi, Michael Perkins, Michael Dorsey, Andrew Mendenhall
  • Publication number: 20050011378
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stamping apparatus with an audio feature thereby providing a “talking stamper” for entertainment or educational purposes. The talking stamper provides sounds for the user, particularly in response to a stamping action. The stamper has at least one raised indicium configured to form an imprint of the indicium on a sheet of material during the stamping action. In preferred embodiments, the indicium has the form of a letter of an alphabet or a picture of an object related to a letter of an alphabet. In these embodiments, the sounds provided to the user are related to the letter and/or object, including but not limited to a pronunciation of the letter, a phoneme of the letter, a sound related to the object, or a song.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2003
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Shuler, Kim Voskuil, Stuart Kurdi
  • Publication number: 20040246211
    Abstract: A stylus for an electrographic position location apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the stylus includes a writing element that is retractable. The stylus may have a proximal end and a distal end. A conductive annular structure may be at the proximal end of the stylus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Perkins, Peter Nevil Milford, Kim Voskuil, Larry Lynch, Julie Wu Kuei Yao Willey
  • Patent number: D493793
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Kim Voskuil, John Caldwell