Patents by Inventor Patrick J. Bowers

Patrick J. Bowers 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: 20260083257
    Abstract: A travel bassinet includes a first side structure, a second side structure, a fixed end structure and a pivoting end panel. The fixed end structure is disposed between ends of the first side structure and the second side structure. The pivoting end panel is movably disposed between the first side structure and the second side structure and opposite to the fixed end structure. The pivoting end panel is utilized to switch between a first operation mode and a second operation mode for adjusting an accommodating space of the travel bassinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2025
    Publication date: March 26, 2026
    Applicant: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventors: Andrew Horst, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Patrick J. Bowers, Ryan N. Miller
  • Patent number: 12495914
    Abstract: A travel bassinet includes a first side structure, a second side structure, a fixed end structure and a pivoting end panel. The fixed end structure is disposed between ends of the first side structure and the second side structure. The pivoting end panel is movably disposed between the first side structure and the second side structure and opposite to the fixed end structure. The pivoting end panel is utilized to switch between a first operation mode and a second operation mode for adjusting an accommodating space of the travel bassinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2025
    Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventors: Andrew Horst, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Patrick J. Bowers, Ryan N. Miller
  • Publication number: 20250235011
    Abstract: A child bassinet includes a support frame supporting an enclosure, and a playpen coupling mechanism provided on the support frame. The playpen coupling mechanism includes an adjustable catching part that is connected with the support frame and is engageable with a playpen for installing the child bassinet thereon. The catching part is movable relative to the support frame between a first and a second position of different elevations, and is further movable relative to the support frame between a locked state where the catching part engages with the support frame for locking the catching part in the first or second position, and an unlocked state where the catching part is disengaged from the support frame for movement of the catching part between the first and second position. The catching part is adjustable between the first and second position for installing the child bassinet on the playpen at different heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2025
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Applicant: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventors: Andrew J. HORST, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE, Patrick J. BOWERS
  • Patent number: 12295505
    Abstract: A child bassinet includes a support frame supporting an enclosure, and a playpen coupling mechanism provided on the support frame. The playpen coupling mechanism includes an adjustable catching part that is connected with the support frame and is engageable with a playpen for installing the child bassinet thereon. The catching part is movable relative to the support frame between a first and a second position of different elevations, and is further movable relative to the support frame between a locked state where the catching part engages with the support frame for locking the catching part in the first or second position, and an unlocked state where the catching part is disengaged from the support frame for movement of the catching part between the first and second position. The catching part is adjustable between the first and second position for installing the child bassinet on the playpen at different heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG
    Inventors: Andrew J. Horst, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Patrick J. Bowers
  • Publication number: 20230200557
    Abstract: A child bassinet includes a support frame supporting an enclosure, and a playpen coupling mechanism provided on the support frame. The playpen coupling mechanism includes an adjustable catching part that is connected with the support frame and is engageable with a playpen for installing the child bassinet thereon. The catching part is movable relative to the support frame between a first and a second position of different elevations, and is further movable relative to the support frame between a locked state where the catching part engages with the support frame for locking the catching part in the first or second position, and an unlocked state where the catching part is disengaged from the support frame for movement of the catching part between the first and second position. The catching part is adjustable between the first and second position for installing the child bassinet on the playpen at different heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew J. HORST, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE, Patrick J. BOWERS
  • Patent number: 11607057
    Abstract: A child bassinet includes a support frame supporting an enclosure, the support frame and the enclosure delimiting at least partially an interior space for receiving a child, and a playpen coupling mechanism provided on the support frame. The playpen coupling mechanism includes an adjustable catching part connected with the support frame, the catching part being movable relative to the support frame between a first position and a second position of different elevations, the catching part in the first position being engageable with a playpen for installing the child bassinet on the playpen at a first height above a bottom of the playpen, and the catching part in the second position being engageable with the playpen for installing the child bassinet on the playpen at a second height above the bottom of the playpen that is different from the first height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventors: Andrew J. Horst, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Patrick J. Bowers
  • Publication number: 20210186233
    Abstract: A travel bassinet includes a first side structure, a second side structure, a fixed end structure and a pivoting end panel. The fixed end structure is disposed between ends of the first side structure and the second side structure. The pivoting end panel is movably disposed between the first side structure and the second side structure and opposite to the fixed end structure. The pivoting end panel is utilized to switch between a first operation mode and a second operation mode for adjusting an accommodating space of the travel bassinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew Horst, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Patrick J. Bowers, Ryan N. Miller
  • Patent number: 10966544
    Abstract: A travel bassinet includes a first side structure, a second side structure, a fixed end structure and a pivoting end panel. The fixed end structure is disposed between ends of the first side structure and the second side structure. The pivoting end panel is movably disposed between the first side structure and the second side structure and opposite to the fixed end structure. The pivoting end panel is utilized to switch between a first operation mode and a second operation mode for adjusting an accommodating space of the travel bassinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventors: Andrew Horst, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Patrick J. Bowers, Ryan N. Miller
  • Publication number: 20210030166
    Abstract: A child bassinet includes a support frame supporting an enclosure, the support frame and the enclosure delimiting at least partially an interior space for receiving a child, and a playpen coupling mechanism provided on the support frame. The playpen coupling mechanism includes an adjustable catching part connected with the support frame, the catching part being movable relative to the support frame between a first position and a second position of different elevations, the catching part in the first position being engageable with a playpen for installing the child bassinet on the playpen at a first height above a bottom of the playpen, and the catching part in the second position being engageable with the playpen for installing the child bassinet on the playpen at a second height above the bottom of the playpen that is different from the first height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew J. HORST, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE, Patrick J. BOWERS
  • Patent number: 10874225
    Abstract: A child bassinet includes a support frame supporting an enclosure, the support frame and the enclosure delimiting at least partially an interior space for receiving a child, and a playpen coupling mechanism provided on the support frame. The playpen coupling mechanism is operable to engage with and disengage from a playpen for installation and removal of the child bassinet on the playpen at different heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventors: Andrew J. Horst, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Patrick J. Bowers
  • Patent number: 10435058
    Abstract: A child stroller apparatus includes a first frame portion provided with a first wheel assembly, a second frame portion provided with a second wheel assembly, the second frame portion being assembled with the first frame portion for sliding movement along a lengthwise axis extending from a front to a rear of the child stroller apparatus, and an expandable storage basket spanning across the first and second frame portions. The storage basket includes a first and a second basket frame portion respectively attached to the first and second frame portion, the first and second basket frame portions being movable away or toward each other for expanding or contracting the storage basket as the second frame portion slides relative to the first frame portion for increasing or reducing a distance between the first and second wheel assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG
    Inventors: Robert E. Haut, Andrew J. Taylor, Patrick J. Bowers, Curtis M. Hartenstine
  • Publication number: 20190009811
    Abstract: A child stroller apparatus includes a first frame portion provided with a first wheel assembly, a second frame portion provided with a second wheel assembly, the second frame portion being assembled with the first frame portion for sliding movement along a lengthwise axis extending from a front to a rear of the child stroller apparatus, and an expandable storage basket spanning across the first and second frame portions. The storage basket includes a first and a second basket frame portion respectively attached to the first and second frame portion, the first and second basket frame portions being movable away or toward each other for expanding or contracting the storage basket as the second frame portion slides relative to the first frame portion for increasing or reducing a distance between the first and second wheel assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventors: Robert E. Haut, Andrew J. Taylor, Patrick J. Bowers, Curtis M. Hartenstine
  • Patent number: 10077063
    Abstract: A child stroller apparatus includes a first frame portion provided with a first wheel assembly, a second frame portion provided with a second wheel assembly, the second frame portion being assembled with the first frame portion for sliding movement along a lengthwise axis extending from a front to a rear of the child stroller apparatus, and a control mechanism operable to adjust a position of the second frame portion relative to the first frame portion, the control mechanism including an actuator assembled with one of the first and second frame portions, the actuator being operable to drive the second frame portion in sliding movement relative to the first frame portion for modifying a distance between the first and second wheel assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventors: Robert E. Haut, Andrew J. Taylor, Patrick J. Bowers, Curtis M. Hartenstine
  • Publication number: 20180192785
    Abstract: A travel bassinet includes a first side structure, a second side structure, a fixed end structure and a pivoting end panel. The fixed end structure is disposed between ends of the first side structure and the second side structure. The pivoting end panel is movably disposed between the first side structure and the second side structure and opposite to the fixed end structure. The pivoting end panel is utilized to switch between a first operation mode and a second operation mode for adjusting an accommodating space of the travel bassinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew Horst, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Patrick J. Bowers, Ryan N. Miller
  • Publication number: 20180192786
    Abstract: A child bassinet includes a support frame supporting an enclosure, the support frame and the enclosure delimiting at least partially an interior space for receiving a child, and a playpen coupling mechanism provided on the support frame. The playpen coupling mechanism is operable to engage with and disengage from a playpen for installation and removal of the child bassinet on the playpen at different heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventors: Andrew J. HORST, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE, Patrick J. BOWERS
  • Publication number: 20170217471
    Abstract: A child stroller apparatus includes a first frame portion provided with a first wheel assembly, a second frame portion provided with a second wheel assembly, the second frame portion being assembled with the first frame portion for sliding movement along a lengthwise axis extending from a front to a rear of the child stroller apparatus, and a control mechanism operable to adjust a position of the second frame portion relative to the first frame portion, the control mechanism including an actuator assembled with one of the first and second frame portions, the actuator being operable to drive the second frame portion in sliding movement relative to the first frame portion for modifying a distance between the first and second wheel assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventors: Robert E. HAUT, Andrew J. TAYLOR, Patrick J. BOWERS, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE
  • Patent number: 6064162
    Abstract: An anti-regeneration circuit for preventing a regenerated current produced by an overhauling DC motor from setting a series brake. The anti-regeneration circuit includes a current blocking device 90 which blocks the flow of regenerated current in the crane control circuit 10 and a surge suppresser 94 for protecting the current blocking device 90 from a high inverse peak voltage produced by de-excitation of a crane control circuit 10 upon the sudden loss of power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Square D Company
    Inventor: Patrick J. Bowers
  • Patent number: 5962998
    Abstract: A circuit for initiating the setting of a series brake upon detecting a loss of armature current in an overhauling DC crane motor. The circuit includes an ammeter shunt, a meter relay and associated contact, a meter relay power supply, a control relay and associated contact, a low current relay and associated contact and two static timers which can be added to an existing crane operating circuit. The ammeter shunt is located electrically in series with motor armature for monitoring current flow in the armature. The meter relay is connected to the ammeter shunt such that it will operate in response to a signal from the ammeter shunt indicating that current in the motor armature has dropped below a predetermined level. The meter relay requires power for operation, this power being provided by the 24 VDC power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Square D Company
    Inventors: Patrick J. Bowers, Joseph M. Palma