Patents by Inventor Melanie A. Sippel

Melanie A. Sippel 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: 5975613
    Abstract: A shading device is disclosed for a canopied stroller. The shading device includes a top panel, two side flaps, and a front flap, all of which are made of heavy cotton or cotton blend fabric. The shading device includes front and rear canopy straps to secure the shading device to the stroller canopy. The canopy straps and the side and front flaps may be secured by hook and loop fastener in a variety of configurations to protect a child in the stroller from the sun. A pair of side straps may be included to secure the side flaps to the stroller or to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Inventor: Melanie A. Sippel