Patents by Inventor Stephen Burns

Stephen Burns 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: 11304539
    Abstract: A child support device includes a seat and a panel included in or adjacent to the seat. The panel includes a first panel portion including a panel edge defining a panel opening. The first panel portion has a first heat transfer coefficient. A location of the panel opening corresponds to a heat transfer region in which an expected heat received from a child in the seat is greater than a heat reception threshold. A second panel portion is in the panel opening and attached to the panel edge. The second panel portion includes a layered mesh having a second heat transfer coefficient greater than the first heat transfer coefficient and greater than a threshold heat transfer coefficient at which a temperature of the second panel portion while receiving the expected heat is greater than a room temperature by less than a threshold difference, wherein the threshold difference is at most five degrees Fahrenheit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: KIDS2, INC.
    Inventors: Heather Tootell, Casey Harris, Stephen Burns, Eric Lange
  • Patent number: 11304541
    Abstract: A depth-adjustable fabric liner for removable attachment to a structural support fame for use as a child containment device. In example forms, the depth-adjustable fabric liner provides for adjustability to the depth of the floor or bottom of the liner such that the bottom or floor portion of the liner is adjustable between at least two different heights. In example forms, the depth-adjustable fabric liner is adjustable relative to the structural support frame between a first floor position, a second floor position, and a third floor position such that the child containment device is generally convertible between a play yard configuration, a sleeper/bassinet configuration, and a diaper changing station configuration. In some example forms, the liner is substantially elastic and stretchable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: KIDS2, INC.
    Inventors: David Thrift, Stephen Burns, Jacob Sclare, Yuk Tong Poon
  • Patent number: 10860186
    Abstract: A system that generates a portal web site that includes a plurality of reusable components defines, for each reusable component, metadata for each event raised and generates event wiring for the portal web site. In response to an event being raised by a producer component, the system makes the event available to all consumer components on the portal web site by generating an event context storage. The system then configures each consumer component based on the event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Somyajit Jena, Stephen Burns, Ross Clewley
  • Patent number: 10664990
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and systems for modular virtual reality tracking of an object in a play area. An example system includes a first tracking module located at a first place and configured to capture a first image of a play area and obtain first coordinates of the object relative to the first place. The system may include at least one second tracking module located at a second place different from the first place and configured to capture a second image of the play area and obtain second coordinates of the object relative to the second place. The system may include a processing unit configured to receive the first coordinates from the first tracking unit and the second coordinates from the second tracking unit and continuously track the object while the object is within the boundaries of at least one of the first image and the second image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Murphy, Troy Hieda, Stephen Burns
  • Publication number: 20200008585
    Abstract: A depth-adjustable fabric liner for removable attachment to a structural support fame for use as a child containment device. In example forms, the depth-adjustable fabric liner provides for adjustability to the depth of the floor or bottom of the liner such that the bottom or floor portion of the liner is adjustable between at least two different heights. In example forms, the depth-adjustable fabric liner is adjustable relative to the structural support frame between a first floor position, a second floor position, and a third floor position such that the child containment device is generally convertible between a play yard configuration, a sleeper/bassinet configuration, and a diaper changing station configuration. In some example forms, the liner is substantially elastic and stretchable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: KIDS2, INC.
    Inventors: David THRIFT, Stephen BURNS, Jacob SCLARE, Yuk Tong POON
  • Publication number: 20190274448
    Abstract: A child support device (200) includes a seat (204) and a panel (208) included in or adjacent to the seat. The panel includes a first panel portion (212) including a panel edge (216) defining a panel opening. The first panel portion has a first heat transfer coefficient. A location of the panel opening corresponds to a heat transfer region in which an expected heat received from a child in the seat is greater than a heat reception threshold, A second panel portion is in the panel opening and attached to the panel edge. The second panel portion includes a layered mesh having a second heat transfer coefficient greater than the first heat transfer coefficient and greater than a threshold heat transfer coefficient at which a temperature of the second panel portion while receiving the expected heat is greater than a room temperature by less than a threshold difference, wherein the threshold difference is at most five degrees Fahrenheit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Heather TOOTELL, Casey HARRIS, Stephen BURNS, Eric LANGE
  • Publication number: 20190096087
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and systems for modular virtual reality tracking of an object in a play area. An example system includes a first tracking module located at a first place and configured to capture a first image of a play area and obtain first coordinates of the object relative to the first place. The system may include at least one second tracking module located at a second place different from the first place and configured to capture a second image of the play area and obtain second coordinates of the object relative to the second place. The system may include a processing unit configured to receive the first coordinates from the first tracking unit and the second coordinates from the second tracking unit and continuously track the object while the object is within boundaries of at least one of the first image or the second image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin Murphy, Troy Hieda, Stephen Burns
  • Publication number: 20190059611
    Abstract: A child support device includes a support frame having a base portion and an upright portion extending upwardly from the base portion. The upright portion is generally V-shaped and includes an upper junction. A handle is formed with the upper junction to facilitate transporting the child support device and wheels are attached to the base portion to facilitate movement. The arrangement of the support frame allows the support frame to fit through a 30-inch wide door opening. A support arm is pivotally suspended from the upper junction and a child-receiving receptacle is pivotally coupled to the at least one support arm. A capacitive touch control panel adjacent the upper junction controls operation of the child support device in response to user touches. Base and upright portions of the support frame, when viewed from the side, are collectively generally S-shaped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen BURNS, Chaitanya TADIPATRI, Avelina KAPANZHI
  • Publication number: 20180176662
    Abstract: There is provided a data communication apparatus adapted for use with a kitchen appliance. The communication apparatus includes (a) a bus interface that is adapted for connection to a bus within the kitchen appliance, (b) a network interface that is addressable at an address in a network, (c) a processor, and (d) a memory that contains instructions that are readable by the processor to cause the processor to (i) receive, via the bus interface, raw data that represents an operating parameter of the kitchen appliance, (ii) receive a request from a user device via the network interface, (iii) convert the raw data into formatted data, (iv) incorporate the formatted data into a page that is presentable on the user device via a web browser that is installed in the user device, and (v) send the page to the user device via the network interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Linda BRUGLER, Himanshu Chandrakant PARIKH, Stephen BURNS, Ozgur TANER, Gopinath SOMASUNDARAM, Muthu Ganesan NAMASIVAYAM
  • Publication number: 20180070740
    Abstract: A children's motion device such as a bouncer or jumper, including a base, a child-supporting portion, and at least one non-metal resilient biasing element operatively engaged between the base and the child-supporting portion to allow motion of the child-supporting portion relative to the base. In example forms, the resilient biasing element is formed from a polymeric polyester elastomer material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Blake POMEROY, Stephen BURNS, Eric LANGE, Jacob SCLARE, Jose GAMBOA
  • Patent number: 9861210
    Abstract: A child motion device including a support frame, a frame hub coupled to the support frame, a gliding swing mechanism pivotally mounted to the frame hub, and a cantilevered child support portion pivotally mounted to the gliding swing mechanism. In example embodiments, the child support portion can be in the form of a child seat or a bassinet. In example embodiments, the child support portion can be oriented between multiple seat-facing orientations for providing either of a side-to-side gliding movement or a front-to-back gliding movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Chaitanya Tadipatri, Stephen Burns, Jacob Sclare
  • Publication number: 20170370980
    Abstract: A method of testing an electric discharge stun device includes the steps of identifying a stun device to be tested and absorbing a discharge from the stun device into a tester. The discharge is characterized by a discharge characteristic that is then compared automatically to information such as (a) a previous corresponding characteristic associated with a previous discharge of the stun device or (b) a corresponding characteristic associated with a prior discharge of at least one other stun device. The characteristic can be a waveform, a peak voltage, duration, current, joule, and temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Aegis Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Burns, Bruno D.V. Marino, Kenneth J. Stethem
  • Publication number: 20170065101
    Abstract: A child motion device including a support frame, a frame hub coupled to the support frame, a gliding swing mechanism pivotally mounted to the frame hub, and a cantilevered child support portion pivotally mounted to the gliding swing mechanism. In example embodiments, the child support portion can be in the form of a child seat or a bassinet. In example embodiments, the child support portion can be oriented between multiple seat-facing orientations for providing either of a side-to-side gliding movement or a front-to-back gliding movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Chaitanya TADIPATRI, Stephen BURNS, Jacob SCLARE
  • Patent number: 9588165
    Abstract: A method of testing an electric discharge stun device includes the steps of identifying a stun device to be tested and absorbing a discharge from the stun device into a tester. The discharge is characterized by a discharge characteristic that is then compared automatically to information such as (a) a previous corresponding characteristic associated with a previous discharge of the stun device or (b) a corresponding characteristic associated with a prior discharge of at least one other stun device. The characteristic can be a waveform, a peak voltage, duration, current, joule, and temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: AEGIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Burns, Bruno D.V. Marino, Kenneth J. Stethem
  • Patent number: 9585494
    Abstract: A lounger seat, as for infants or children, having a body with a seating area, sidewalls for retaining the child in the seating area, and a non-flat lower surface for supporting the lounger on a support surface. In example embodiments, the non-flat lower surface allows rocking of the lounger. A kickstand or brace is optionally extendable to block the lounger from rocking, or retractable to permit rocking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Burns, Jacob Sclare, David Gilbert
  • Patent number: 9561518
    Abstract: A liquid dispenser having a pumping mechanism for consistent and measured dispensing of an alcoholic liquid into a standard “shot” glass. Specifically, in one aspect of the invention, a liquid dispenser is provided having a central body member, a liquid reservoir within the central body member, and a draw tube associated with the liquid reservoir. The liquid dispenser further includes a pump shaft and a pump top connected to an upper end of the pump shaft. In addition, the dispenser is configured to couple to a vessel having a liquid in order to dispense the liquid in a measured and consistent manner in a “shot” glass, wherein the liquid can be an alcoholic beverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventor: Stephen Burns
  • Patent number: 9535985
    Abstract: A fully functioning dual purpose digital audio player presented in cassette-shaped housing which incorporates a display, control buttons, audio output, and remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Inventor: Stephen Burns
  • Publication number: 20160270553
    Abstract: A cradling bassinet to impart a rocking, swaying or gliding motion to soothe a child occupant includes a frame and an infant receiving receptacle. In example forms, the frame is movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The infant receiving receptacle is pivotally mounted to the frame such that the infant receiving receptacle is capable of gliding or swaying relative to the frame. In some example forms, the infant receiving receptacle is removed from engagement with the frame and capable of rocking on a support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel CORSO, Alex SORIANO, Stephen BURNS, Yuk Tong POON
  • Patent number: 9450432
    Abstract: A combined portable charger and mirror is provided that can store and deliver energy to charge portable electronic devices without accessing external power sources and that also functions as a portable illuminated vanity mirror. The charger enables users of portable equipment and devices (e.g., cellular telephone, cameras, tablets, computers, etc.) to carry additional stored energy to extend the device's use time. The combined portable charger and vanity mirror includes a housing comprised of a top casing and a bottom casing coupled to each other, a reflective mirror coupled to the top casing, a rechargeable battery within the housing, one or more illuminated lights adjacent to the mirror, a light indicator configured to provide a visual indication of the battery charge level, and a communication interface for transmitting electrical current from the battery to one or more electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Inventor: Stephen Burns
  • Publication number: 20160242566
    Abstract: A children's play yard including a structural support frame and a liner for attachment to the structural support frame. The structural support frame includes corner posts and cross-members extending between the corner posts to define a periphery of the frame. The liner includes wall panels extending between corner posts of the frame on an interior side of the periphery of the frame, and at least one attachment flap for attachment around a corner post on an exterior side of the periphery of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Chaitanya TADIPATRI, Stephen BURNS, Eric A. LANGE