Patents by Inventor Ronald M. Asbach
Ronald M. Asbach 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).
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Patent number: 11524247Abstract: A body assembly for a toy figurine comprising an inner plate having a plurality of openings, a first outer section coupled to a first side of the inner plate, and a second outer section coupled to a second side of the inner plate. The first outer section includes one or more first coupling members positioned on one side of the first outer section that are engaged with one or more of the openings on the inner plate. The second outer section includes one or more second coupling members positioned on one side of the second outer section that are engaged with one or more of the openings on the inner plate. The inner plate is thus enclosed between the first outer section and the second outer section. The inner plate further holds the first outer section and the second outer section together.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Louis-Philippe Mayer, Ronald M. Asbach, Andrew Sik lun Wong
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Patent number: 11524246Abstract: A toy assembly comprising a first section and a second section coupled to the first section. The first section includes a plurality of first section members positioned on an inner side of the first section. The second section includes a plurality of second section members positioned on an inner side of the second section. The plurality of second section members are heat welded directly to the plurality of first section members without any additional welding or filler material. The first section and the second section are solely held together by the heat welded first section members and second section members.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Louis-Philippe Mayer, Ronald M. Asbach, Andrew Sik lun Wong, Peter John Simpson
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Publication number: 20220274030Abstract: A toy assembly comprising a first section and a second section coupled to the first section. The first section includes a plurality of first section members positioned on an inner side of the first section. The second section includes a plurality of second section members positioned on an inner side of the second section. The plurality of second section members are heat welded directly to the plurality of first section members without any additional welding or filler material. The first section and the second section are solely held together by the heat welded first section members and second section members.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Louis-Philippe Mayer, Ronald M. Asbach, Andrew Sik lun Wong, Peter John Simpson
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Publication number: 20220274032Abstract: A body assembly for a toy figurine comprising an inner plate having a plurality of openings, a first outer section coupled to a first side of the inner plate, and a second outer section coupled to a second side of the inner plate. The first outer section includes one or more first coupling members positioned on one side of the first outer section that are engaged with one or more of the openings on the inner plate. The second outer section includes one or more second coupling members positioned on one side of the second outer section that are engaged with one or more of the openings on the inner plate. The inner plate is thus enclosed between the first outer section and the second outer section. The inner plate further holds the first outer section and the second outer section together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Louis-Philippe Mayer, Ronald M. Asbach, Andrew Sik lun Wong
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Publication number: 20140259360Abstract: The present invention relates to a tub for bathing infants or children. The tub includes a receptacle for containing water and for receiving an infant. The tub also includes a selectively removable insert, seat, or positioning member that can be used to change the bathing area inside of the tub. When the removable insert, seat, or positioning member is locked into the tub, the positioning member defines a smaller receptacle and an upright infant seating position within the tub. The positioning member is removable from the tub to allow the entire receptacle to be used. When the positioning member is removed from the tub a sling may be coupled to the tub to provide for a supine position suspended within the tub.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Chalin Yu, Ronald M. Asbach
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Patent number: 8540312Abstract: An infant support includes a seat and an upright portion that extends from the seat. A tray has a first member, a second member, and a third member. The first member of the tray is configured to be removably coupled to the upright portion. Additionally, the second member of the tray is configured to be removably coupled between the first member and the third member.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Maarten Van Huystee
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Patent number: 8381848Abstract: Children's ride-on vehicles having window mechanisms, and window mechanisms for such vehicles. In some embodiments, the window mechanism is a manual window mechanism, and in some embodiments the window mechanism is a powered, or motorized, window mechanism. The window mechanism includes a window drive assembly that selectively drives movement of a window member relative to the vehicle body. In some embodiments, the window drive assembly is a powered window drive assembly that includes a window motor assembly and a window linkage to couple the output of the window motor assembly to the window member. In some embodiments, the window drive assembly is a manual window drive assembly. In some embodiments, the window member includes a receiving region coupled to the window linkage. In some embodiments, the window mechanism includes a window support assembly that maintains the window member in a predetermined orientation relative to the vehicle body.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, David M. Bapst, Kurt J. Huntsberger, Jacob J. Clark
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Patent number: 8366135Abstract: A children's ride-on vehicle is disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle may include a body having a seat assembly configured to support a child; and a drive assembly adapted to selectively drive rotation of at least one driven wheel in a plurality of drive configurations, and including a motor assembly comprising at least one electric motor, at least one user input device positioned to receive inputs from a child supported by the seat assembly and adapted to selectively actuate the motor assembly, a battery assembly adapted to selectively energize the motor assembly, and a detection system adapted to detect whether an accessory is coupled to the body. The drive assembly being adapted to restrict driving of the at least one driven wheel to less than all drive configurations of the plurality of drive configurations based on the detection system detecting whether the accessory is coupled to the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Mark J. Bergum, William R. Howell, Gary G. Lenihan, Scott H. McIlvain, David G. Waples
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Patent number: 8272920Abstract: Children's ride-on vehicles are disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle may include first and second mechanical members, with the second mechanical member configured to move between a concealing position, in which the second mechanical member conceals a portion of the first mechanical member, and a revealing position, in which the second mechanical member does not conceal the portion of the first mechanical member. In some embodiments, a biasing member urges the second mechanical member toward the concealing position. In some embodiments, a user input device permits a child to lock the first mechanical member in one of a retracted position and an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Gerald P. Sitarski, David Grober, Ronald M. Asbach
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Patent number: 8251083Abstract: A system for preventing overinflation of an inner tube is disclosed. In some embodiments, the system may include a wheel; and a tube-bursting region of the wheel, wherein the tube-bursting region is configured to facilitate bursting of an associated inner tube when the associated inner tube is pressurized above a predetermined maximum pressure. A tire system also is disclosed. In some embodiments, the system may include a wheel; and a tube-bursting region of the wheel, wherein the tube-bursting region is configured to facilitate bursting of an associated inner tube when the associated inner tube is pressurized above a predetermined maximum pressure. A children's ride-on vehicle also is disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle may include a wheel; and a tube-bursting region of the wheel, wherein the tube-bursting region is configured to facilitate bursting of an associated inner tube when the associated inner tube is pressurized above a predetermined maximum pressure.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, William R. Howell
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Publication number: 20120118651Abstract: Children's ride-on vehicles having window mechanisms, and window mechanisms for such vehicles. In some embodiments, the window mechanism is a manual window mechanism, and in some embodiments the window mechanism is a powered, or motorized, window mechanism. The window mechanism includes a window drive assembly that selectively drives movement of a window member relative to the vehicle body. In some embodiments, the window drive assembly is a powered window drive assembly that includes a window motor assembly and a window linkage to couple the output of the window motor assembly to the window member. In some embodiments, the window drive assembly is a manual window drive assembly. In some embodiments, the window member includes a receiving region coupled to the window linkage. In some embodiments, the window mechanism includes a window support assembly that maintains the window member in a predetermined orientation relative to the vehicle body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2012Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, David M. Bapst, Kurt J. Huntsberger, Jacob J. Clark
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Patent number: 8109352Abstract: Children's ride-on vehicles having window mechanisms, and window mechanisms for such vehicles. In some embodiments, the window mechanism is a manual window mechanism, and in some embodiments the window mechanism is a powered, or motorized, window mechanism. The window mechanism includes a window drive assembly that selectively drives movement of a window member relative to the vehicle body. In some embodiments, the window drive assembly is a powered window drive assembly that includes a window motor assembly and a window linkage to couple the output of the window motor assembly to the window member. In some embodiments, the window drive assembly is a manual window drive assembly. In some embodiments, the window member includes a receiving region coupled to the window linkage. In some embodiments, the window mechanism includes a window support assembly that maintains the window member in a predetermined orientation relative to the vehicle body.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, David M. Bapst, Kurt J. Huntsberger, Jacob J. Clark
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Publication number: 20110284297Abstract: Children's ride-on vehicles are disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle may include first and second mechanical members, with the second mechanical member configured to move between a concealing position, in which the second mechanical member conceals a portion of the first mechanical member, and a revealing position, in which the second mechanical member does not conceal the portion of the first mechanical member. In some embodiments, a biasing member urges the second mechanical member toward the concealing position. In some embodiments, a user input device permits a child to lock the first mechanical member in one of a retracted position and an extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Gerald P. Sitarski, David Grober, Ronald M. Asbach
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Patent number: 7988524Abstract: A children's ride-on vehicle is disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle may include a body including at least one seat sized for a child; a plurality of wheels including at least one driven wheel; a battery-powered drive assembly configured to selectively drive the rotation of the at least one driven wheel; a mechanical assembly including a first mechanical member movably connected to the body and configured to move among a plurality of positions including a first position in which one or more portions of the first mechanical member are not visible, and a second position in which the one or more portions of the first mechanical member are visible; and at least one user input device positioned to receive inputs from a child sitting on the at least one seat, and configured to selectively move the first mechanical member between the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Gerald P. Sitarski, David Grober, Ronald M. Asbach
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Publication number: 20110169307Abstract: An infant support includes a seat and an upright portion that extends from the seat. A tray has a first member, a second member, and a third member. The first member of the tray is configured to be removably coupled to the upright portion. Additionally, the second member of the tray is configured to be removably coupled between the first member and the third member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Maarten Van Huystee
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Publication number: 20110159778Abstract: A system for preventing overinflation of an inner tube is disclosed. In some embodiments, the system may include a wheel; and a tube-bursting region of the wheel, wherein the tube-bursting region is configured to facilitate bursting of an associated inner tube when the associated inner tube is pressurized above a predetermined maximum pressure. A tire system also is disclosed. In some embodiments, the system may include a wheel; and a tube-bursting region of the wheel, wherein the tube-bursting region is configured to facilitate bursting of an associated inner tube when the associated inner tube is pressurized above a predetermined maximum pressure. A children's ride-on vehicle also is disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle may include a wheel; and a tube-bursting region of the wheel, wherein the tube-bursting region is configured to facilitate bursting of an associated inner tube when the associated inner tube is pressurized above a predetermined maximum pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, William R. Howell
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Patent number: 7967089Abstract: Children's ride-on vehicles having powered window mechanisms, and window mechanisms for such vehicles. The window mechanism includes a window drive assembly that selectively drives movement of a window member relative to the vehicle body. In some embodiments, the window drive assembly includes a window motor assembly and a window linkage to couple the output of the window motor assembly to the window member. In some embodiments, the window member includes a receiving region coupled to the window linkage. In some embodiments, the window mechanism includes a window support assembly that maintains the window member in a predetermined orientation relative to the vehicle body.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, David M. Bapst, Kurt J. Huntsberger, Jacob J. Clark
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Patent number: 7918240Abstract: A system for preventing overinflation of an inner tube is disclosed. In some embodiments, the system may include a wheel; and a tube-bursting region of the wheel, wherein the tube-bursting region is configured to facilitate bursting of an associated inner tube when the associated inner tube is pressurized above a predetermined maximum pressure. A tire system also is disclosed. In some embodiments, the system may include a wheel; and a tube-bursting region of the wheel, wherein the tube-bursting region is configured to facilitate bursting of an associated inner tube when the associated inner tube is pressurized above a predetermined maximum pressure. A children's ride-on vehicle also is disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle may include a wheel; and a tube-bursting region of the wheel, wherein the tube-bursting region is configured to facilitate bursting of an associated inner tube when the associated inner tube is pressurized above a predetermined maximum pressure.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, William R. Howell
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Patent number: 7871125Abstract: An infant support includes a base member, a tray, a first leg, a second leg and an adjustment member. The base member includes a seat portion and an upright portion. The tray is configured to be removably coupled to the upright portion. The first leg is configured to support the base member and is slidably coupled to the base member such that the first leg can be selectively placed in a first position in which the first leg is retracted and a second position in which the first leg is fully extended. The second leg is configured to support the base member and is slidably coupled to the base member. The adjustment member is slidably coupled to the base member between the first leg and the second leg and is configured to retain the first leg in at least one of the first position or the second position.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Maarten Van Huystee
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Publication number: 20100216372Abstract: A children's ride-on vehicle is disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle may include a body including at least one seat sized for a child; a plurality of wheels including at least one driven wheel; a battery-powered drive assembly configured to selectively drive the rotation of the at least one driven wheel; a mechanical assembly including a first mechanical member movably connected to the body and configured to move among a plurality of positions including a first position in which one or more portions of the first mechanical member are not visible, and a second position in which the one or more portions of the first mechanical member are visible; and at least one user input device positioned to receive inputs from a child sitting on the at least one seat, and configured to selectively move the first mechanical member between the first and second positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Gerald P. Sitarski, David Grober, Ronald M. Asbach