Patents by Inventor Patrick William Laffan

Patrick William Laffan 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: 20180093691
    Abstract: A stroller system including an expandable base and two frame members is discussed. The stroller system is configured for dual occupancy and provides an expandable cargo area to a user. The first and second seats coupled to their respective frame members may be modular in nature. The second seat may also include a bench seat with optional secondary support structures. The two frame members are configured to fold independently of one another. The mechanical apparatus of the dual occupancy stroller including locking and actuator mechanisms are discussed. Additionally, the mechanism by which the front frame member folds is discussed. The disclosed stroller is capable of simultaneously carrying multiple children with a cargo area that can be extended or retracted and can carry a heavy load. The stroller is able to easily fold to a stowed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Leslie Stiba, Patrick William Laffan, Zheng Rong, Christopher Wiencek, Mark Petro-Roy, Cameron Dye
  • Patent number: 9868456
    Abstract: A stroller system including an expandable base and two frame members is discussed. The stroller system is configured for dual occupancy and provides an expandable cargo area to a user. The first and second seats coupled to their respective frame members may be modular in nature. The second seat may also include a bench seat with optional secondary support structures. The two frame members are configured to fold independently of one another. The mechanical apparatus of the dual occupancy stroller including locking and actuator mechanisms are discussed. Additionally, the mechanism by which the front frame member folds is discussed. The disclosed stroller is capable of simultaneously carrying multiple children with a cargo area that can be extended or retracted and can carry a heavy load. The stroller is able to easily fold to a stowed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Austlen Baby Co.
    Inventors: Leslie Stiba, Patrick William Laffan, Zheng Rong, Christopher Wiencek, Mark Petro-Roy, Cameron Dye
  • Publication number: 20170341674
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stroller with a secondary attachment mechanism to facilitate the attachment of various structures to the stroller. In one embodiment, the secondary attachment mechanism may comprise an infant car seat adapter. In another embodiment, the secondary attachment may comprise a basket. The present disclosure also relates to a basket for use in an expandable stroller system. The expandable stroller system comprises an expandable base. The basket attaches to the expandable stroller system and expands with the expandable base of the stroller system advantageously providing additional storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba
  • Patent number: 9771095
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stroller with a secondary attachment mechanism to facilitate the attachment of various structures to the stroller. In one embodiment, the secondary attachment mechanism may comprise an infant car seat adapter. In another embodiment, the secondary attachment may comprise a basket. The present disclosure also relates to a basket for use in an expandable stroller system. The expandable stroller system comprises an expandable base. The basket attaches to the expandable stroller system and expands with the expandable base of the stroller system advantageously providing additional storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Austlen Baby Co.
    Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba
  • Publication number: 20170158219
    Abstract: A stroller for carrying a child or child restraint system, that may comprise an additional storage area or child support system when expanded. The frames include a mechanism whereby the base of the frame is expanded rearward to create a storage space roughly behind the baby seat, and optionally where a top to the storage area folds up from the rear of the frame to complete the storage area. The stroller may include detachable wheels. The stroller may also include handles or push bars that may optionally include mechanisms to assist in expanding or contracting the storage area. The stroller may also be constructed so as to be collapsible for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba, Hao Tian
  • Publication number: 20170113485
    Abstract: Wheel assemblies and strollers comprising wheel assemblies are provided. The wheel assembly can comprise a standard wheel and a modular wheel, where the standard wheel has a first diameter that is greater than the diameter of the modular wheel. The modular wheel can be fixedly or removably attached to the standard wheel. The stroller can comprise at least one rear wheel assembly located proximate to a rear of the base. The stroller can also comprise at last one front wheel assembly located proximate to a front of the base. The stroller can also comprise a pulling and/or steering mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventor: Patrick William Laffan
  • Patent number: 9586607
    Abstract: A stroller system including a rear suspension system comprising two springs is discussed. The stroller system is configured to withstand a variety of operating conditions including various terrain, speed and weight requirements. An embodiment of a stroller with a dual elastic suspension system is also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Austien Baby Co.
    Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba
  • Patent number: 9561817
    Abstract: A stroller for carrying a child or child restraint system, that may comprise an additional storage area or child support system when expanded. The frames include a mechanism whereby the base of the frame is expanded rearward to create a storage space roughly behind the baby seat, and optionally where a top to the storage area folds up from the rear of the frame to complete the storage area. The stroller may include detachable wheels. The stroller may also include handles or push bars that may optionally include mechanisms to assist in expanding or contracting the storage area. The stroller may also be constructed so as to be collapsible for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Austlen Baby Co.
    Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba, Hao Tian
  • Publication number: 20160229440
    Abstract: A stroller system including a rear suspension system comprising two springs is discussed. The stroller system is configured to withstand a variety of operating conditions including various terrain, speed and weight requirements. An embodiment of a stroller with a dual elastic suspension system is also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba
  • Publication number: 20160229441
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stroller with a secondary attachment mechanism to facilitate the attachment of various structures to the stroller. In one embodiment, the secondary attachment mechanism may comprise an infant car seat adapter. In another embodiment, the secondary attachment may comprise a basket. The present disclosure also relates to a basket for use in an expandable stroller system. The expandable stroller system comprises an expandable base. The basket attaches to the expandable stroller system and expands with the expandable base of the stroller system advantageously providing additional storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba
  • Publication number: 20150217792
    Abstract: A stroller system including an expandable base and two frame members is discussed. The stroller system is configured for dual occupancy and provides an expandable cargo area to a user. The first and second seats coupled to their respective frame members may be modular in nature. The second seat may also include a bench seat with optional secondary support structures. The two frame members are configured to fold independently of one another. The mechanical apparatus of the dual occupancy stroller including locking and actuator mechanisms are discussed. Additionally, the mechanism by which the front frame member folds is discussed. The disclosed stroller is capable of simultaneously carrying multiple children with a cargo area that can be extended or retracted and can carry a heavy load. The stroller is able to easily fold to a stowed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Leslie Stiba, Patrick William Laffan, Zheng Rong, Christopher Wiencek, Mark Petro-Roy, Cameron Dye
  • Publication number: 20140346756
    Abstract: A stroller for carrying a child or child restraint system, that may comprise an additional storage area or child support system when expanded. The frames include a mechanism whereby the base of the frame is expanded rearward to create a storage space roughly behind the baby seat, and optionally where a top to the storage area folds up from the rear of the frame to complete the storage area. The stroller may include detachable wheels. The stroller may also include handles or push bars that may optionally include mechanisms to assist in expanding or contracting the storage area. The stroller may also be constructed so as to be collapsible for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba, Hao Tian
  • Publication number: 20140159346
    Abstract: A stroller for carrying a child or child restraint system, that may comprise an additional storage area or child support system when expanded. The frames include a mechanism whereby the base of the frame is expanded rearward to create a storage space roughly behind the baby seat, and optionally where a top to the storage area folds up from the rear of the frame to complete the storage area. The stroller may include detachable wheels. The stroller may also include handles or push bars that may optionally include mechanisms to assist in expanding or contracting the storage area. The stroller may also be constructed so as to be collapsible for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba, Hao Tian
  • Patent number: D802489
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Austlen Baby Co.
    Inventors: Leslie Stiba, Patrick William Laffan
  • Patent number: D811949
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Austlen Baby Co.
    Inventors: Leslie Stiba, Patrick William Laffan
  • Patent number: D834457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Austlen Baby Co.
    Inventors: Patrick William Laffan, Leslie Stiba