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).
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Publication number: 20180070740Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Blake POMEROY, Stephen BURNS, Eric LANGE, Jacob SCLARE, Jose GAMBOA
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Patent number: 9861210Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Chaitanya Tadipatri, Stephen Burns, Jacob Sclare
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Publication number: 20170370980Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Aegis Industries, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Burns, Bruno D.V. Marino, Kenneth J. Stethem
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Publication number: 20170065101Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Chaitanya TADIPATRI, Stephen BURNS, Jacob SCLARE
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Patent number: 9585494Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Stephen Burns, Jacob Sclare, David Gilbert
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Patent number: 9588165Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: AEGIS INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Stephen Burns, Bruno D.V. Marino, Kenneth J. Stethem
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Patent number: 9561518Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 8, 2014Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Inventor: Stephen Burns
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Patent number: 9535985Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Inventor: Stephen Burns
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Publication number: 20160270553Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Daniel CORSO, Alex SORIANO, Stephen BURNS, Yuk Tong POON
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Patent number: 9450432Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 2, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Inventor: Stephen Burns
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Publication number: 20160242566Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Chaitanya TADIPATRI, Stephen BURNS, Eric A. LANGE
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Publication number: 20160227939Abstract: A child support device such as a bassinet, configured 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. In example forms, the child support device provides a gliding motion, with limited or no tilting or rocking.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Chaitanya TADIPATRI, Stephen BURNS, Yuk Tong POON
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Publication number: 20160092415Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Somyajit JENA, Stephen BURNS, Ross CLEWLEY
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Publication number: 20150342367Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Daniel CORSO, Alex SORIANO, Stephen BURNS, Yuk Tong Thomas POON
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Publication number: 20150073573Abstract: A fully functioning dual purpose digital audio player presented in cassette-shaped housing which incorporates a display, control buttons, audio output, and remote controlType: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: Dronk, LLCInventor: Stephen Burns
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Publication number: 20140351242Abstract: The disclosed methods and systems are related to searching elements of user interfaces. Without leaving the displayed user interface, such as an on-screen guide, searches can be performed on elements of the user interface, and the results of the searches may displayed in the same user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: THOMSON LICENSINGInventor: Christopher Stephen Burns
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Publication number: 20140247425Abstract: An optical apparatus includes a system of optical components capable of operating in a scanning laser ophthalmoscope (SLO) mode and an optical coherence tomography (OCT) mode. The system of optical components includes a first optical module for the SLO mode, a second optical module for the OCT mode, and a first scanning device. The first optical module for the SLO mode includes a first source adapted to provide a first imaging beam for the SLO mode and a first detection device configured to receive a first signal associated with a first image of a retina of an eye. The second optical module for the OCT mode includes a second source adapted to provide a second imaging beam for the OCT mode and a second detection device configured to receive a second signal associated with a second image of the retina.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Physical Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Daniel X. Hammer, R. Daniel Ferguson, Mircea Mujat, Anket H. Patel, Nicusor V. Iftimia, Stephen Burns
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Patent number: 8784225Abstract: A collapsible, portable infant swing having a foldable base movable between an unfolded, extended position and a folded, collapsed position, a lock mechanism for selectively locking/unlocking the foldable base, and support arms supported by the foldable base. Swing arms are pivotally coupled to the support arms for pivotal, back and forth motion and an infant support seat coupled to the swing arms for supporting and swinging an infant. A multi-function handle is provided for housing the lock mechanism for locking/unlocking the foldable base, for grasping the foldable base to fold the foldable base, and for carrying the swing when the foldable base is folded. The multi-function handle is positioned substantially centrally below the seat to make it generally inaccessible by the infant.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Kids II, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Burns, Alex Soriano, John Matthew Thomson
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Patent number: 8696122Abstract: An optical apparatus includes a system of optical components capable of operating in a scanning laser ophthalmoscope (SLO) mode and an optical coherence tomography (OCT) mode. The system of optical components includes a first optical module for the SLO mode, a second optical module for the OCT mode, and a first scanning device. The first optical module for the SLO mode includes a first source adapted to provide a first imaging beam for the SLO mode and a first detection device configured to receive a first signal associated with a first image of a retina of an eye. The second optical module for the OCT mode includes a second source adapted to provide a second imaging beam for the OCT mode and a second detection device configured to receive a second signal associated with a second image of the retina.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Physical Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Daniel X. Hammer, R. Daniel Ferguson, Mircea Mujat, Anket H. Patel, Nicusor V. Iftimia, Stephen Burns
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Publication number: 20140025328Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: Aegis Industries, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Burns, Bruno D.V. Marino, Kenneth J. Stethem