Patents by Inventor Loren T. Taylor

Loren T. Taylor 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).

  • Publication number: 20180339897
    Abstract: A powder dispensing apparatus for dispensing a powder either with or without a liquid is presented. The apparatus includes a base, dispenser, and tower. The base is adapted for receiving a container. The dispenser includes a rotatable or slidable carriage. The carriage includes at least one compartment horizontally disposed above an optional funnel. The carriage is rotatable about a central axis or translatable parallel to and below the hopper. A hopper is disposed above the carriage and communicates with less than all compartments. Each compartment is capable of separately dispensing a powder from the hopper into the funnel and thereafter into the container resting on the base. The tower is disposed between and attached at opposing ends to the base and the dispenser. The apparatus is useful, for example, in preparing baby formula and other food for infants, as well as in preparing food and drink for children and adults.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher P. DOOLEY, Loren T. TAYLOR, Mark E. HARTELIUS
  • Patent number: 10138114
    Abstract: A powder dispensing apparatus for dispensing a powder either with or without a liquid is presented. The apparatus includes a base, dispenser, and tower. The base is adapted for receiving a container. The dispenser includes a rotatable or slidable carriage. The carriage includes at least one compartment horizontally disposed above an optional funnel. The carriage is rotatable about a central axis or translatable parallel to and below the hopper. A hopper is disposed above the carriage and communicates with less than all compartments. Each compartment is capable of separately dispensing a powder from the hopper into the funnel and thereafter into the container resting on the base. The tower is disposed between and attached at opposing ends to the base and the dispenser. The apparatus is useful, for example, in preparing baby formula and other food for infants, as well as in preparing food and drink for children and adults.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignees: Product Spring, LLC, Taylored Concepts, LLC, Hartdesign! Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Dooley, Loren T. Taylor, Mark E. Hartelius
  • Publication number: 20150342263
    Abstract: An adjustable swaddle for an infant is described. The adjustable swaddle is made from a lightweight, breathable, stretchable fabric. The swaddle has an adjustable chest flap that can be used to increase or decrease the pressure felt by the infant. An adjustable foot flap can be used to increase or decrease the length of the swaddle. The foot flap further has an opening which allows for diaper changes without removing the swaddle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicants: ME FIRST! DESIGN, INC, TAYLORED CONCEPTS, LLC
    Inventors: Loren T. Taylor, Louise White
  • Patent number: 7717582
    Abstract: An underwater light display system for providing a decorative light display on the surface of a container holding a body of water and/or objects located within a body of water is provided. An exemplary system comprises a shell and a light assembly. The shell comprises a bottom and a top portion. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the light assembly is preprogrammed to produce variable light patterns and is secured to the interior surface of the top portion so as to direct light downward. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the light assembly may further comprise a plurality of lenses configured to direct light. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the light assembly further comprises a weight having a lens configured to direct light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Inventors: Jose Longoria, Loren T. Taylor, Traci Heather Feldman
  • Publication number: 20080239706
    Abstract: An underwater light display system for providing a decorative light display on the surface of a container holding a body of water and/or objects located within a body of water is provided. An exemplary system comprises a shell and a light assembly. The shell comprises a bottom and a top portion. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the light assembly is preprogrammed to produce variable light patterns and is secured to the interior surface of the top portion so as to direct light downward. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the light assembly may further comprise a plurality of lenses configured to direct light. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the light assembly further comprises a weight having a lens configured to direct light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Jose Longoria, Loren T. Taylor, Traci Heather Feldman
  • Patent number: 7413319
    Abstract: An underwater light display system for providing a decorative light display on the surface of a container holding a body of water and/or objects located within a body of water is provided. An exemplary system comprises a shell and a light assembly. The shell comprises a bottom and a top portion. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the light assembly is preprogrammed to produce variable light patterns and is secured to the interior surface of the top portion so as to direct light downward. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the light assembly may further comprise a plurality of lenses configured to direct light. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the light assembly further comprises a weight having a lens configured to direct light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Inventors: Jose Longoria, Loren T Taylor, Traci Heather Feldman
  • Publication number: 20070230161
    Abstract: An underwater light display system for providing a decorative light display on the surface of a container holding a body of water and/or objects located within a body of water is provided. An exemplary system comprises a shell and a light assembly. The shell comprises a bottom and a top portion. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the light assembly is preprogrammed to produce variable light patterns and is secured to the interior surface of the top portion so as to direct light downward. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the light assembly may further comprise a plurality of lenses configured to direct light. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the light assembly further comprises a weight having a lens configured to direct light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Jose Longoria, Loren T. Taylor, Traci Heather Feldman
  • Patent number: 7007975
    Abstract: A foldable electric powered child riding vehicle includes a front module pivotally connected to a rear module. In a riding configuration, the modules are secured together in a stretched (i.e., deployed) position. An electric drive of the vehicle may be enabled only after the modules have been secured in the stretched position. In a storage/transportation configuration, the modules are disengaged and rotationally folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Inventors: Loren T. Taylor, Brian Walker
  • Publication number: 20040227340
    Abstract: A foldable electric powered child riding vehicle includes a front module pivotally connected to a rear module. In a riding configuration, the modules are secured together in a stretched (i.e., deployed) position. An electric drive of the vehicle may be enabled only after the modules have been secured in the stretched position. In a storage/transportation configuration, the modules are disengaged and rotationally folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Loren T. Taylor, Brian Walker
  • Patent number: 5803789
    Abstract: A remote control toy includes a remote land vehicle which is controlled by a hand controller configured in the shape of a flying vehicle. The hand controller includes a switch for controlling forward and rearward movement of the land vehicle and a photoelectric tilt switch for controlling steering of the land vehicle wherein tilting movement of the flying vehicle hand controller causes steering of the land vehicle. The tilting movement of the hand controller for steering creates that appearance that the flying vehicle is following or chasing the land vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Inventors: Bryan L. Dean, Victor G. Reiling, Loren T. Taylor, Todd W. Wise, Charles W. Miga
  • Patent number: D408473
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Inventors: Peter L. Millman, Loren T. Taylor, Matt Murray