Patents by Inventor Shaun Woodward

Shaun Woodward 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).

  • Patent number: 6309274
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic drive and clutch assembly, especially to an assembly suitable for use in radio or remote-controlled toys and model vehicles. There is described a magnetic drive for a wheel or other rotating body comprising (i) a motor assembly (23) coupled to an axle (30) carrying a housing (14) carrying at least one drive magnet (15) of a chosen polarity, and (ii) a wheel (27) or other rotating body including at least one wheel magnet (9) of the opposite polarity; the motor assembly and wheel (or other rotating body) being mounted for support such that the drive (15) and wheel (9) magnets are positioned adjacently axially with a spacing therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Inventors: Harry Thomson, David Raffo, Shaun Woodward, John Pape
  • Patent number: 5788253
    Abstract: A convertible baby walker and baby gym comprising a pair of spaced-apart side frames supported on wheels. A cross-piece extends between the side frames and is extensible to adjust the spacing between the frames. The cross-piece is elevated above the side frames and serves to suspend playthings when the apparatus is in the baby gym configuration. The cross-piece is repositioned to extend adjacent a forward pair of wheels associated with the side frames to brace the side frames when the apparatus is in the baby walker configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: Tomy UK Limited
    Inventors: Harry S. Thomson, Shaun Woodward, David M. Raffo, John A. Pape