Patents by Inventor Patrick David Schaefer

Patrick David Schaefer 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).

  • Infant entertainment device
    Patent number: 12409394
    Abstract: An aspect of the infant entertainment device relates to an entertainment component that is moved by an input from an infant. In one embodiment, the entertainment component moves in response to a kicking input from an infant in a supine position. The infant entertainment device includes an input mechanism that is positioned so that the infant can move the input mechanism by kicking it. The infant entertainment device includes a drive mechanism that converts movement of the input mechanism into motion of the entertainment component. In one implementation, the entertainment component is a mobile that moves when the infant kicks the input mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2025
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2025
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Lauren Rachael Hoffman, Lawrence Martin Hopcia, Patrick David Schaefer