Patents by Inventor Maurits Homan

Maurits Homan 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: 20210137280
    Abstract: A convertible enclosure system includes a rigid structure covered by a flexible liner. The rigid structure includes an upper frame with a first side bar, a second side bar, a front bar, and a rear bar, and legs extending downward from the upper frame and terminating at foot ends. The front and rear bars are adjustable in length between a retracted length and an extended length. The flexible liner includes an upper member surrounding upper frame, a bottom member operably connected to foot ends of each of the legs, and a sidewall extending between the upper member and the bottom member. The flexible liner is configured to adjust in size as the length of the front bar and the length of the rear bar is adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Janet VILLANO, Maurits HOMAN, Erin KNOWLTON, Alex GEORG, Chelsea CARTER
  • Patent number: 8851505
    Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame having two opposite side frames, two first connecting devices disposed respectively on the two side frames of the stroller frame, a first removable seat including a seat body and two second connecting devices disposed respectively on two sides of the seat body of the first removable seat, a second removable seat including a seat body, and two third connecting devices disposed respectively on two sides of the seat body of the second removable seat. The first connecting devices are selectively and respectively connected with the second connecting devices or the third connecting devices so as to selectively mount the first removable seat or the second removable seat to the stroller frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Nuna International B.V.
    Inventors: Martijn Hans Van Gelderen, Vincent Ten Horn, Erik Baas, Thomas van der Schoor, Maurits Homan
  • Patent number: 8827283
    Abstract: A mounting system includes at least one mounting fixture affixed on a stroller frame, and a connector affixed on a child support accessory. The connector can be inserted into the mounting fixture for locking the child support accessory in position on the stroller frame. The connector can lock with the mounting fixture in either of a rearward or forward facing configuration of the child support accessory. The construction of the stroller frame is such that it can be conveniently collapsed with the child support accessory installed thereon. Examples of the child support accessory can include a stroller seat module, a support adapter for carrycot or bassinet, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Nuna International B.V.
    Inventors: Maurits Homan, Thomas van der Schoor, Erik Baas, Jonathan K Mountz
  • Patent number: 8696016
    Abstract: A stroller apparatus can collapse in a compact and convenient manner. In some embodiments, the stroller apparatus can be provided with a mounting fixture capable of detachably fastening a child support accessory thereon. The mounting fixture affixed on the stroller frame can lock with a connector affixed on the child support accessory. The connector can be inserted into the mounting fixture for locking the child support accessory in position on the stroller frame. The connector can lock with the mounting fixture in either of a rearward and forward facing configuration of the child support accessory. In other embodiments, the stroller apparatus can include a child support that has a connector portion through which it is assembled with the stroller frame. The construction of the stroller frame is such that it can be conveniently collapsed in a compact form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Nuna International, B.V.
    Inventors: Maurits Homan, Thomas van de Schoor, Erik Baas, Jonathan K. Mountz
  • Publication number: 20140042729
    Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame having two opposite side frames, two first connecting devices disposed respectively on the two side frames of the stroller frame, a first removable seat including a seat body and two second connecting devices disposed respectively on two sides of the seat body of the first removable seat, a second removable seat including a seat body, and two third connecting devices disposed respectively on two sides of the seat body of the second removable seat. The first connecting devices are selectively and respectively connected with the second connecting devices or the third connecting devices so as to selectively mount the first removable seat or the second removable seat to the stroller frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Nuna International B.V.
    Inventors: Martijn Hans Van Gelderen, Vincent Ten Horn, Erik Baas, Thomas van der Schoor, Maurits Homan
  • Patent number: 8398103
    Abstract: An auxiliary frame is adapted to be mounted on a rear end of a bicycle. The auxiliary frame includes two horizontally spaced apart lateral propping members, a plank member, and a supporting frame. The plank member extends between the lateral propping members and is disposed at an end of each of the lateral propping members. The supporting frame is connected to and disposed behind the plank member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Nuna International B.V.
    Inventors: Imre Peter Jacobs, Sander van Oosterum, Therese Johansson, Maurits Homan
  • Publication number: 20110241313
    Abstract: A stroller apparatus can collapse in a compact and convenient manner. In some embodiments, the stroller apparatus can be provided with a mounting fixture capable of detachably fastening a child support accessory thereon. The mounting fixture affixed on the stroller frame can lock with a connector affixed on the child support accessory. The connector can be inserted into the mounting fixture for locking the child support accessory in position on the stroller frame. The connector can lock with the mounting fixture in either of a rearward and forward facing configuration of the child support accessory. In other embodiments, the stroller apparatus can include a child support that has a connector portion through which it is assembled with the stroller frame. The construction of the stroller frame is such that it can be conveniently collapsed in a compact form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: NUNA INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Maurits HOMAN, Thomas van der SCHOOR, Erik BAAS, Jonathan K. MOUNTZ
  • Publication number: 20110241395
    Abstract: A mounting system includes at least one mounting fixture affixed on a stroller frame, and a connector affixed on a child support accessory. The connector can be inserted into the mounting fixture for locking the child support accessory in position on the stroller frame. The connector can lock with the mounting fixture in either of a rearward or forward facing configuration of the child support accessory. The construction of the stroller frame is such that it can be conveniently collapsed with the child support accessory installed thereon. Examples of the child support accessory can include a stroller seat module, a support adapter for carrycot or bassinet, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: NUNA INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Maurits HOMAN, Thomas van der SCHOOR, Erik BAAS, Jonathan K. MOUNTZ
  • Publication number: 20110163519
    Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame having two opposite side frames, two first connecting devices disposed respectively on the two side frames of the stroller frame, a first removable seat including a seat body and two second connecting devices disposed respectively on two sides of the seat body of the first removable seat, a second removable seat including a seat body, and two third connecting devices disposed respectively on two sides of the seat body of the second removable seat. The first connecting devices are selectively and respectively connected with the second connecting devices or the third connecting devices so as to selectively mount the first removable seat or the second removable seat to the stroller frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: NUNA INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Martijn Hans Van Gelderen, Vincent Ten Horn, Erik Baas, Thomas Van Der Schoor, Maurits Homan
  • Publication number: 20100164199
    Abstract: An auxiliary frame is adapted to be mounted on a rear end of a bicycle. The auxiliary frame includes two horizontally spaced apart lateral propping members, a plank member, and a supporting frame. The plank member extends between the lateral propping members and is disposed at an end of each of the lateral propping members. The supporting frame is connected to and disposed behind the plank member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Nuna International B.V.
    Inventors: Imre Peter Jacobs, Sander Van Oosterum, Therese Johansson, Maurits Homan