Patents by Inventor Leslie Stiba
Leslie Stiba 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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Publication number: 20180093691Abstract: A stroller system including an expandable base and two frame members is discussed. The stroller system is configured for dual occupancy and provides an expandable cargo area to a user. The first and second seats coupled to their respective frame members may be modular in nature. The second seat may also include a bench seat with optional secondary support structures. The two frame members are configured to fold independently of one another. The mechanical apparatus of the dual occupancy stroller including locking and actuator mechanisms are discussed. Additionally, the mechanism by which the front frame member folds is discussed. The disclosed stroller is capable of simultaneously carrying multiple children with a cargo area that can be extended or retracted and can carry a heavy load. The stroller is able to easily fold to a stowed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Leslie Stiba, Patrick William Laffan, Zheng Rong, Christopher Wiencek, Mark Petro-Roy, Cameron Dye
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Patent number: 9868456Abstract: A stroller system including an expandable base and two frame members is discussed. The stroller system is configured for dual occupancy and provides an expandable cargo area to a user. The first and second seats coupled to their respective frame members may be modular in nature. The second seat may also include a bench seat with optional secondary support structures. The two frame members are configured to fold independently of one another. The mechanical apparatus of the dual occupancy stroller including locking and actuator mechanisms are discussed. Additionally, the mechanism by which the front frame member folds is discussed. The disclosed stroller is capable of simultaneously carrying multiple children with a cargo area that can be extended or retracted and can carry a heavy load. The stroller is able to easily fold to a stowed state.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Austlen Baby Co.Inventors: Leslie Stiba, Patrick William Laffan, Zheng Rong, Christopher Wiencek, Mark Petro-Roy, Cameron Dye
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Publication number: 20170341674Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stroller with a secondary attachment mechanism to facilitate the attachment of various structures to the stroller. In one embodiment, the secondary attachment mechanism may comprise an infant car seat adapter. In another embodiment, the secondary attachment may comprise a basket. The present disclosure also relates to a basket for use in an expandable stroller system. The expandable stroller system comprises an expandable base. The basket attaches to the expandable stroller system and expands with the expandable base of the stroller system advantageously providing additional storage space.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba
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Patent number: 9771095Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stroller with a secondary attachment mechanism to facilitate the attachment of various structures to the stroller. In one embodiment, the secondary attachment mechanism may comprise an infant car seat adapter. In another embodiment, the secondary attachment may comprise a basket. The present disclosure also relates to a basket for use in an expandable stroller system. The expandable stroller system comprises an expandable base. The basket attaches to the expandable stroller system and expands with the expandable base of the stroller system advantageously providing additional storage space.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Austlen Baby Co.Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba
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Publication number: 20170158219Abstract: A stroller for carrying a child or child restraint system, that may comprise an additional storage area or child support system when expanded. The frames include a mechanism whereby the base of the frame is expanded rearward to create a storage space roughly behind the baby seat, and optionally where a top to the storage area folds up from the rear of the frame to complete the storage area. The stroller may include detachable wheels. The stroller may also include handles or push bars that may optionally include mechanisms to assist in expanding or contracting the storage area. The stroller may also be constructed so as to be collapsible for storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba, Hao Tian
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Patent number: 9586607Abstract: A stroller system including a rear suspension system comprising two springs is discussed. The stroller system is configured to withstand a variety of operating conditions including various terrain, speed and weight requirements. An embodiment of a stroller with a dual elastic suspension system is also discussed.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Austien Baby Co.Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba
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Patent number: 9561817Abstract: A stroller for carrying a child or child restraint system, that may comprise an additional storage area or child support system when expanded. The frames include a mechanism whereby the base of the frame is expanded rearward to create a storage space roughly behind the baby seat, and optionally where a top to the storage area folds up from the rear of the frame to complete the storage area. The stroller may include detachable wheels. The stroller may also include handles or push bars that may optionally include mechanisms to assist in expanding or contracting the storage area. The stroller may also be constructed so as to be collapsible for storage.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Austlen Baby Co.Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba, Hao Tian
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Publication number: 20160229441Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stroller with a secondary attachment mechanism to facilitate the attachment of various structures to the stroller. In one embodiment, the secondary attachment mechanism may comprise an infant car seat adapter. In another embodiment, the secondary attachment may comprise a basket. The present disclosure also relates to a basket for use in an expandable stroller system. The expandable stroller system comprises an expandable base. The basket attaches to the expandable stroller system and expands with the expandable base of the stroller system advantageously providing additional storage space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba
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Publication number: 20160229440Abstract: A stroller system including a rear suspension system comprising two springs is discussed. The stroller system is configured to withstand a variety of operating conditions including various terrain, speed and weight requirements. An embodiment of a stroller with a dual elastic suspension system is also discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba
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Publication number: 20150217792Abstract: A stroller system including an expandable base and two frame members is discussed. The stroller system is configured for dual occupancy and provides an expandable cargo area to a user. The first and second seats coupled to their respective frame members may be modular in nature. The second seat may also include a bench seat with optional secondary support structures. The two frame members are configured to fold independently of one another. The mechanical apparatus of the dual occupancy stroller including locking and actuator mechanisms are discussed. Additionally, the mechanism by which the front frame member folds is discussed. The disclosed stroller is capable of simultaneously carrying multiple children with a cargo area that can be extended or retracted and can carry a heavy load. The stroller is able to easily fold to a stowed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Leslie Stiba, Patrick William Laffan, Zheng Rong, Christopher Wiencek, Mark Petro-Roy, Cameron Dye
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Publication number: 20140346756Abstract: A stroller for carrying a child or child restraint system, that may comprise an additional storage area or child support system when expanded. The frames include a mechanism whereby the base of the frame is expanded rearward to create a storage space roughly behind the baby seat, and optionally where a top to the storage area folds up from the rear of the frame to complete the storage area. The stroller may include detachable wheels. The stroller may also include handles or push bars that may optionally include mechanisms to assist in expanding or contracting the storage area. The stroller may also be constructed so as to be collapsible for storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba, Hao Tian
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Publication number: 20140159346Abstract: A stroller for carrying a child or child restraint system, that may comprise an additional storage area or child support system when expanded. The frames include a mechanism whereby the base of the frame is expanded rearward to create a storage space roughly behind the baby seat, and optionally where a top to the storage area folds up from the rear of the frame to complete the storage area. The stroller may include detachable wheels. The stroller may also include handles or push bars that may optionally include mechanisms to assist in expanding or contracting the storage area. The stroller may also be constructed so as to be collapsible for storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba, Hao Tian
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Patent number: 8070180Abstract: A stroller for carrying a user or multiple users may include a first and second front frame member for supporting a seat or seats and back support member, a first and second back frame member being detachably connected to the first and second front frame member, an expandable base member which connects between the first and second front frame member and the first and second back frame member. The expandable frame member may move between an extended and a retracted position to provide a storage area. The first and second back frame member may include handles, and the first and second front frame members may include an upper section and a lower section. The upper section may pivot with respect to the lower section, and the first and second back frame members may pivot with respect to the extendable base member. The first and second front frame members may pivot with respect to the extendable base member.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Inventor: Leslie Stiba
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Publication number: 20090315300Abstract: A stroller for carrying a user or multiple users may include a first and second front frame member for supporting a seat or seats and back support member, a first and second back frame member being detachably connected to the first and second front frame member, an expandable base member which connects between the first and second front frame member and the first and second back frame member. The expandable frame member may move between an extended and a retracted position to provide a storage area. The first and second back frame member may include handles, and the first and second front frame members may include an upper section and a lower section. The upper section may pivot with respect to the lower section, and the first and second back frame members may pivot with respect to the extendable base member. The first and second front frame members may pivot with respect to the extendable base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventor: Leslie Stiba
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Patent number: D802489Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Austlen Baby Co.Inventors: Leslie Stiba, Patrick William Laffan
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Patent number: D811949Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Austlen Baby Co.Inventors: Leslie Stiba, Patrick William Laffan
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Patent number: D834457Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Austlen Baby Co.Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba