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).

  • Publication number: 20100059968
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Mark J. Bergum, William R. Howell, Gary G. Lenihan, Scott H. Mcilvain, David G. Waples
  • Publication number: 20100000644
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, William R. Howell
  • Patent number: 7490558
    Abstract: A tray insert is adapted to be coupled to a support. A tray set includes a tray insert and a base tray or support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, John F. Rhein
  • Publication number: 20080268745
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, David M. Bapst, Kurt J. Huntsberger
  • Publication number: 20080264703
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, David M. Bapst, Kurt J. Huntsberger
  • Patent number: 7328941
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Maarten Van Huystee
  • Patent number: 7252594
    Abstract: An infant support structure with an entertainment device that may be used to pacify and/or entertain an infant is disclosed. In one embodiment, the infant support structure is an infant swing. In one embodiment, the entertainment device includes a toy aquarium. The entertainment device may be removably coupled to the infant support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Armbruster, Ronald M. Asbach, Jennifer A. Schroth, Maarten Van Huystee
  • Patent number: 6920830
    Abstract: A tray insert is adapted to be coupled to a support. A tray set includes a tray insert and a base tray or support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, John F. Rhein
  • Patent number: 6910735
    Abstract: An infant support structure having a seat and an adjustment mechanism that is configured to adjust the receiving area of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Michael T. Kane
  • Patent number: 6908397
    Abstract: An infant support structure with an entertainment device that may be used to pacify and/or entertain an infant is disclosed. In one embodiment, the infant support structure is an infant swing. In one embodiment, the entertainment device includes a toy aquarium. The entertainment device may be removably coupled to the infant support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Armbruster, Ronald M. Asbach, Jennifer A. Schroth, Maarten Van Huystee
  • Patent number: 6877801
    Abstract: A child support structure includes a locking mechanism that can be selectively moved to place the child support structure in either of a deployed position and a collapsed position and a carriage assembly that enables a seat portion to be positioned at different heights. The child support structure includes a frame and a container removably coupled to the frame. The container holds articles on the support structure and can be used during the washing the articles in a dishwasher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Michael T. Kane
  • Patent number: 6854799
    Abstract: An infant support structure includes a base, a frame coupled to the base, a seat coupled to the frame for movement relative to the base, a motion sensor configured to output a signal associated with a movement of the seat relative to the base, and an output generating system. The frame includes a first frame portion and a second frame portion with the first frame portion being releasable coupled to the seat and pivotably coupled to the base. The output generating system is configured to generate sensible output based on the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Domenic T. Gubitosi
  • Patent number: 6851752
    Abstract: An infant support structure having a frame, a support, and a height adjustment mechanism. The frame includes telescoping legs that support the frame in selected positions above the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald M. Asbach
  • Publication number: 20040259648
    Abstract: An infant support structure with an entertainment device that may be used to pacify and/or entertain an infant is disclosed. In one embodiment, the infant support structure is an infant swing. In one embodiment, the entertainment device includes a toy aquarium. The entertainment device may be removably coupled to the infant support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Michael D. Armbruster, Ronald M. Asbach, Jennifer A. Schroth, Maarten Van Huystee
  • Publication number: 20040084944
    Abstract: An infant support structure having a frame, a support, and a height adjustment mechanism. The frame includes telescoping legs that support the frame in selected positions above the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Ronald M. Asbach
  • Publication number: 20040084941
    Abstract: An infant support structure having a seat and an adjustment mechanism that is configured to adjust the receiving area of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Michael T. Kane
  • Patent number: 6629727
    Abstract: The present invention provides support assembly having a resilient support frame having a ground engaging portion and an upper portion. The upper portion is moveable with respect to the ground engaging portion. A suspension assembly is coupled to the upper portion of the support frame such that motion of the upper portion imparts motion to the suspension assembly. In another aspect of the invention, the invention includes a seat supported on a resilient support frame having a ground engaging portion and an upper portion moveable with respect to the ground engaging portion. A mobile is coupled to the upper portion such that motion of the upper portion imparts a corresponding motion to the mobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Curt Jonathan Mahlstedt
  • Patent number: 6623074
    Abstract: An adjustable vehicle seat may include an adjustable head support, body support, harness, or any combination thereof. A latching mechanism couples an upper portion of the vehicle seat to a seatback. The latching mechanism provides a mechanical coupling between the upper portion and a seat body. The mechanical coupling permits vertical adjustment of the upper portion, which may be configured to provide an adjustable headrest for the vehicle seat. The upper portion may further include side bolsters and harness guides associated with a attached seat harness and/or an auxiliary seat harness. In this embodiment, the latching mechanism permits simultaneous adjustment of the harness, headrest and side bolsters for accommodating a seat occupant. In the preferred embodiment, the vehicle seat is configured as a child's car seat which may be used as either a forward facing car seat with attached harness or a belt positioning booster seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, David M. Bapst, John F. Rhein
  • Publication number: 20030067199
    Abstract: The present invention provides support assembly having a resilient support frame having a ground engaging portion and an upper portion. The upper portion is moveable with respect to the ground engaging portion. A suspension assembly is coupled to the upper portion of the support frame such that motion of the upper portion imparts motion to the suspension assembly. In another aspect of the invention, the invention includes a seat supported on a resilient support frame having a ground engaging portion and an upper portion moveable with respect to the ground engaging portion. A mobile is coupled to the upper portion such that motion of the upper portion imparts a corresponding motion to the mobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Curt Jonathan Mahlstedt
  • Patent number: RE41121
    Abstract: The present invention provides support assembly having a resilient support frame having a ground engaging portion and an upper portion. The upper portion is moveable with respect to the ground engaging portion. A suspension assembly is coupled to the upper portion of the support frame such that motion of the upper portion imparts motion to the suspension assembly. In another aspect of the invention, the invention includes a seat supported on a resilient support frame having a ground engaging portion and an upper portion moveable with respect to the ground engaging portion. A mobile is coupled to the upper portion such that motion of the upper portion imparts a corresponding motion to the mobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Curt Jonathan Mahlstedt