Patents by Inventor Matthew Alan Szymanski

Matthew Alan Szymanski 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: 10064499
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an infant play yard with multiple reconfigurations. The infant play yard includes a frame structure that is reconfigurable between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration. Rotatably coupled to the frame structure is a set of legs that are reconfigurable between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration. The infant play yard includes an infant play yard cover that is coupled to the frame structure, the play yard cover having an exterior and an interior. Moreover, the infant play yard further includes a sleeper insert that is removably coupleable to the frame structure. The sleeper insert, when used in conjunction with the frame structure, is disposed between the sidewalls of the play yard cover. The sleeper insert is configured with locking covers that are removably coupleable to the legs of the play yard frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Alan Szymanski, Charles Smith, Lawrence M. Hopcia, John S. Canna, Juliette Marlene Welch
  • Patent number: 10016068
    Abstract: An improved infant support structure is disclosed herein. The swing contains a frame, a motor compartment, a hanger arm, and a seat. The frame is configured to suspend the motor compartment, the hanger arm, and the seat above the support surface. The hanger arm extends downwardly from the motor compartment, and is capable of a first type of motion and a second type of motion. The first type of motion may cause the hanger arm and seat to rotate about a vertical axis. The second type of motion may cause the hanger arm and seat to sway or swing along a substantially circular curvilinear arc within a horizontal plane. The motor compartment may cause the hanger arm and seat to simultaneously perform the first and second types of motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Maarten Van Huystee, Matthew Alan Szymanski, Philip R. Pyrce, Noah Paul Mauer
  • Publication number: 20170105547
    Abstract: An improved infant support structure is disclosed herein. The swing contains a frame, a motor compartment, a hanger arm, and a seat. The frame is configured to suspend the motor compartment, the hanger arm, and the seat above the support surface. The hanger arm extends downwardly from the motor compartment, and is capable of a first type of motion and a second type of motion. The first type of motion may cause the hanger arm and seat to rotate about a vertical axis. The second type of motion may cause the hanger arm and seat to sway or swing along a substantially circular curvilinear arc within a horizontal plane. The motor compartment may cause the hanger arm and seat to simultaneously perform the first and second types of motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Maarten Van Huystee, Matthew Alan Szymanski, Philip R. Pyrce, Noah Paul Mauer
  • Publication number: 20160183698
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an infant play yard with multiple reconfigurations. The infant play yard includes a frame structure that is reconfigurable between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration. Rotatably coupled to the frame structure is a set of legs that are reconfigurable between a deployed configuration and a storage configuration. The infant play yard includes an infant play yard cover that is coupled to the frame structure, the play yard cover having an exterior and an interior. Moreover, the infant play yard further includes a sleeper insert that is removably coupleable to the frame structure. The sleeper insert, when used in conjunction with the frame structure, is disposed between the sidewalls of the play yard cover. The sleeper insert is configured with locking covers that are removably coupleable to the legs of the play yard frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew Alan Szymanski, Charles Smith, Lawrence M. Hopcia, John S. Canna, Juliette Marlene Welch
  • Publication number: 20150059088
    Abstract: An infant support structure with a pivotable joint includes a frame, a child receiving portion, and a pivotable joint. The pivotable joint is fixedly coupled to both the frame and the child receiving portion and configured to pivotally couple the child receiving portion such that the infant support structure is movable between an extended configuration and a storage configuration. The pivotable joint includes an insert that is rotatably mounted within a sleeve and configured to receive fasteners through the sleeve, such that the insert may be fixedly coupled to a portion of an infant support structure while remaining rotatably coupled to the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Matthew Alan Szymanski
  • Patent number: 8491401
    Abstract: An infant support structure includes a frame, a seat portion rotatably coupled to the frame so that the seat portion is movably coupled to the frame, an engagement member coupled to the seat portion, and a lock bar pivotally coupled to the lower portion of the frame, the lock bar movable between a first position disengaged from the engagement member thereby permitting swinging motion of the seat portion, and a second position engaging the engagement member and inhibiting swinging motion of the seat portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Alan Szymanski
  • Publication number: 20110225737
    Abstract: An infant support structure includes a frame and a receptacle configured to receive a power source. The frame includes a hub and an infant support portion coupled to the hub. The hub defines the receptacle. A cover is coupled to the hub and is pivotally movable between an open position for providing access to the receptacle and a closed position for restricting access to the receptacle. The cover defines a handle portion for moving the infant support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: John Dave DeRubes, Matthew Alan Szymanski, Juliette Marlene Welch
  • Publication number: 20110230271
    Abstract: An infant support structure includes a frame, a seat portion rotatably coupled to the frame so that the seat portion is movably coupled to the frame, an engagement member coupled to the seat portion, and a lock bar pivotally coupled to the lower portion of the frame, the lock bar movable between a first position disengaged from the engagement member thereby permitting swinging motion of the seat portion, and a second position engaging the engagement member and inhibiting swinging motion of the seat portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventor: Matthew Alan Szymanski
  • Patent number: D814837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Maarten Van Huystee, Philip R. Pyrce, Ross Rumfola, III, Matthew Alan Szymanski
  • Patent number: D814838
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Maarten Van Huystee, Philip R. Pyrce, Ross Rumfola, III, Matthew Alan Szymanski