Patents by Inventor Mark Gerard Tebbe

Mark Gerard Tebbe 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).

  • Method of sterilizing waste containers with ultraviolet light
    Patent number: 12622986
    Abstract: A method of sterilizing a waste container with ultraviolet (UV) light is disclosed which includes, inserting an article of waste into the waste container, sealing the container from an external environment to prevent UV light from shining out, activating a UV sanitizing routine stored in a UV light module having at least one UV light source and irradiating an interior surface of the diaper pail with the UV light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Thomas Edward Birkert, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Michael John Laudi, Nicholas Arthur Trumbo, Sung Yun Chan, Ip Hing Lai, Cheung Yik Man, Ho Wing Tak, Luk Ka Lok, Chan Kim Ho, Mark Gerard Tebbe
  • MAGNETIC TOOL SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20240365969
    Abstract: A magnetic tool that has a handle with an upper portion and a lower portion and a brush head attached to the upper portion of the handle. A magnetic element is disposed in the lower portion of the handle that exerts a magnetic attraction force between the magnetic tool and an accompanying magnetic base. Various drip trays allow for the drainage or collection of fluid from the brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Yixiang LI, Benjamin Jeremey GROSS, Jaime Sanchez SOLANA, Steven Bryan DUNN, Yong Sun Simon KANG, Thomas Edward BIRKERT, Mark Gerard TEBBE, Fangyi GAO, Nicholas TRUMBO, Sung Yun CHAN
  • Magnetic bottle brush
    Patent number: 12035801
    Abstract: A magnetic bottle brush that has a handle with an upper portion and a lower portion and a brush head attached to the upper portion of the handle. A magnetic element is disposed in the lower portion of the handle that exerts a magnetic attraction force between the magnetic bottle brush and an accompanying magnetic base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Yong Sun Simon Kang, Thomas Edward Birkert, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Fangyi Gao, Nicholas Trumbo, Sung Yun Chan
  • Bite proof spout
    Patent number: 11932447
    Abstract: A bite-proof spout is disclosed which contains multiple durometer material, such that the higher durometer material is in closer contact to the mouth of a user to be able to withstand biting without undue deterioration than the lower durometer material which is positioned further away from the mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Tebbe, Nairi Khachikian, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin Douglas Johnson
  • Lighted mirrors
    Patent number: 11712999
    Abstract: A lighted mirror having a mirror housing that contains a mirror, a seat attachment assembly for attaching the lighted mirror to a seat in a vehicle, and a light housing that contains a light source for illuminating a child in a vehicle seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Yong Sun Simon Kang, Thomas Edward Birkert, Mark Gerard Tebbe
  • MAGNETIC BOTTLE BRUSH
    Publication number: 20230028280
    Abstract: A magnetic bottle brush that has a handle with an upper portion and a lower portion and a brush head attached to the upper portion of the handle. A magnetic element is disposed in the lower portion of the handle that exerts a magnetic attraction force between the magnetic bottle brush and an accompanying magnetic base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Yong Sun Simon KANG, Thomas Edward BIRKERT, Mark Gerard TEBBE, Fangyi GAO, Nicholas TRUMBO, Sung Yun CHAN
  • LIGHTED MIRRORS
    Publication number: 20220410806
    Abstract: A lighted mirror having a mirror housing that contains a mirror, a seat attachment assembly for attaching the lighted mirror to a seat in a vehicle, and a light housing that contains a light source for illuminating a child in a vehicle seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Yong Sun Simon Kang, Thomas Edward Birkert, Mark Gerard Tebbe
  • Magnetic bottle brush
    Patent number: 11399625
    Abstract: A magnetic bottle brush that has a handle with an upper portion and a lower portion and a brush head attached to the upper portion of the handle. A magnetic element is disposed in the lower portion of the handle that exerts a magnetic attraction force between the magnetic bottle brush and an accompanying magnetic base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Munchkin Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Yong Sun Simon Kang, Thomas Edward Birkert, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Fangyi Gao, Nicholas Trumbo, Sung Yun Chan
  • ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT STERILIZING WASTE CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20210283286
    Abstract: An ultraviolet sterilizing waste container is disclosed which contains a housing, base, lid assembly, support structure for receiving flexible bag assemblies and at least one UV light source for sterilizing the inside of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Thomas Edward Birkert, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Michael John Laudi, Nicholas Arthur Trumbo, Sung Yun Chan, Ip Hing Lai, Cheung Yik Man, Ho Wing Tak, Luk Ka Lok, Chan Kim Ho, Mark Gerard Tebbe
  • METHOD OF STERILIZING WASTE CONTAINERS WITH ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
    Publication number: 20210283288
    Abstract: A method of sterilizing a waste container with ultraviolet (UV) light is disclosed which includes, inserting an article of waste into the waste container, sealing the container from an external environment to prevent UV light from shining out, activating a UV sanitizing routine stored in a UV light module having at least one UV light source and irradiating an interior surface of the diaper pail with the UV light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Thomas Edward BIRKERT, Kevin Douglas JOHNSON, Michael John LAUDI, Nicholas Arthur TRUMBO, Sung Yun CHAN, Ip Hing LAI, Cheung Yik MAN, Ho Wing TAK, Luk Ka LOK, Chan Kim Ho, Mark Gerard TEBBE
  • Faucet extender
    Patent number: 11066816
    Abstract: A faucet extender having a channel adapted to extend and divert a fluid out of an open edge away from a faucet opening. The faucet extender may have a fluid outlet fitting having a receiving opening and a flow-through opening. The faucet extender may have an attachment mechanism that pivotally rotates and secures the fluid outlet fitting in an angle that diverts the fluid to the open edge. The faucet extender is adapted to interface with a variety of different faucet configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Yong Sun Simon Kang, Thomas E. Birkert, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Quinn Michael Biesinger, Nathan Lu
  • Magnetic Bottle Brush
    Publication number: 20200305590
    Abstract: A magnetic bottle brush that has a handle with an upper portion and a lower portion and a brush head attached to the upper portion of the handle. A magnetic element is disposed in the lower portion of the handle that exerts a magnetic attraction force between the magnetic bottle brush and an accompanying magnetic base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Yong Sun Simon KANG, Thomas Edward BIRKERT, Mark Gerard TEBBE, Fangyi GAO, Nicholas TRUMBO, Sung Yun CHAN
  • Compact drying rack
    Patent number: 10716452
    Abstract: A compact drying rack is disclosed having a portable carry case which is opened to reveal various sized pegs to accommodate a variety of different types of bottles and bottle brushes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Antonio Sauceda, Mark A Hatherill, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Kevin Douglas Johnson
  • Faucet Extender
    Publication number: 20200217053
    Abstract: A faucet extender having a channel adapted to extend and divert a fluid out of an open edge away from a faucet opening. The faucet extender may have a fluid outlet fitting having a receiving opening and a flow-through opening. The faucet extender may have an attachment mechanism that pivotally rotates and secures the fluid outlet fitting in an angle that diverts the fluid to the open edge. The faucet extender is adapted to interface with a variety of different faucet configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Yong Sun Simon KANG, Thomas E. BIRKERT, Mark Gerard TEBBE, Quinn Michael BIESINGER, Nathan LU
  • Modular bottle rack
    Patent number: 10631711
    Abstract: A bottle rack is provided. For example, a bottle rack can include a reservoir, a perforated tray and a first pivot housing member. The reservoir is for retention of a liquid. The perforated tray can enable the liquid to pass through to the reservoir. The first pivot housing member includes a first peg to hold an article. The first pivot housing member comprises an axle within the first pivot housing member. The first peg is rotatable via the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Mark A. Hatherill, Yong Sun Simon Kang, Mark Gerard Tebbe
  • Integrated anti-spill container
    Patent number: 10625921
    Abstract: A spill proof integrated container having a flexible cover, a snack container, a beverage cup and a straw. The snack container is attached to the beverage container. The snack container has a straw port. The flexible cover is secured over at least the snack container and has a diaphragm with slit openings formed through the diaphragm in order to access a first compartment within the snack container. The integrated container being useful for carrying both snacks and a beverage, all within a single integrated container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: MUNCHKIN, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Douglas Johnson, Mark A Hatherill, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Adlin Aslan
  • Compressible pacifier
    Patent number: 10603249
    Abstract: A compressible pacifier is described having a flexible neck portion connecting a nipple to a base portion. The flexible neck portion allows for the nipple to be extended for use as needed, and compressed within the planar surface of the base portion when the pacifier is not in use or is being transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Ruth Hsin-Ju Fang, Thomas E Birkert, Mark Gerard Tebbe
  • Vehicle seat harness retainer
    Patent number: 10589712
    Abstract: A harness retainer having a cover, a magnet, a rear plate and a fastener. The cover has a ledge defining a flat surface. The rear plate is attached to the cover and is constructed to define a contour having a radius of curvature. The magnet is disposed between the cover and the rear plate and is disposed under the ledge. The rear plate has a first retainer and a second retainer. The fastener is fixedly attached to the first retainer and removably attached to the second retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Yong Sun Simon Kang, Mark Gerard Tebbe, Thomas E. Birkert
  • Wet wipe container with spray pump dispenser
    Patent number: 10548438
    Abstract: A wet wipe container having a housing having an internal compartment for holding wet wipes, a lid and a moisturizing spray dispenser. The lid has a dispensing opening through which wipes are dispensed and a dispensing opening lid for covering the dispensing opening while not in use. The moisturizing spray dispenser has an outlet positioned to dispense fluid directly onto the wet wipes in a storage position in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: MUNCHKIN INC.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Nicholas Trumbo, Mark A. Hatherill, Mark Gerard Tebbe
  • Fruit cup infuser
    Patent number: D917986
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Munchkin, INC.
    Inventors: Quinn Michael Biesinger, Thomas E Birkert, Mark Gerard Tebbe