Patents by Inventor Stephen R. Burns
Stephen R. 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: 20170367492Abstract: A child containment device and a mattress support assembly for a child containment device providing a generally flat mattress configuration under load of a child supported thereon; a multi-paneled mattress for a child containment device allowing repositioning of mattress panels between an expanded state and a compact state, and wherein in the expanded state, structural couplings maintain the mattress in a generally flat configuration; and a chamfered corner arrangement for resisting curling of a mattress for a child containment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: John M. THOMSON, Stephen R. BURNS, Joseph W. STALEY, Chaitanya TADIPATRI, Frank (CHIH-FENG) CHEN, Mark MENDES
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Publication number: 20170360216Abstract: A wood gliding bassinet to impart a gliding motion to soothe a child occupant includes a frame and an infant receiving receptacle. In example forms, the frame is wooden and includes four legs for supporting the frame on a support surface. The infant receiving receptacle is pivotally mounted to the frame such that the infant receiving receptacle is capable of gliding relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Jacob SCLARE, Stephen R. BURNS
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Publication number: 20170340137Abstract: 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: August 14, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Chaitanya TADIPATRI, Stephen R. BURNS, Jacob SCLARE
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Publication number: 20170318983Abstract: A convertible children's walker device includes a seated walker portion and a standing walker portion. The standing walker portion is detachably mounted to the seated walker portion in a first seated-support mode wherein the standing walker portion is used in combination with the seated walker portion, and the standing walker portion is detached from the seated walker portion in a standing-support mode of use independent of the seated walker portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventor: Stephen R. BURNS
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Publication number: 20170282951Abstract: A mobile child support and entertainment device includes a base panel having roller elements for rolling support along a support surface, an upper support body having a seat positioned generally centrally therein for receiving a child, and at least one support leg extending between the base panel and the upper support body. The device allows a caregiver to move the child in the device from location to location, and provides entertainment and activity for the child. Embodiments of the device are configured for ease of maneuverability and access.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Stephen R. BURNS, Jacob SCLARE
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Patent number: 9775445Abstract: A collapsible swing frame for supporting a child receiving receptacle includes first and second support members, and upper swing mechanism, and a cross-brace pivotally coupled between the first and second support members. Preferably, the collapsible swing frame is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. Preferably, the cross-brace provides a rigid and substantially supportive connection between the first and second support members.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Stephen R. Burns, John Matthew Thomson, Chaitanya Tadipatri
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Patent number: 9763523Abstract: A child containment device and a mattress support assembly for a child containment device providing a generally flat mattress configuration under load of a child supported thereon; a multi-paneled mattress for a child containment device allowing repositioning of mattress panels between an expanded state and a compact state, and wherein in the expanded state, structural couplings maintain the mattress in a generally flat configuration; and a chamfered corner arrangement for resisting curling of a mattress for a child containment device.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: John M. Thomson, Stephen R. Burns, Joseph W. Staley, Chaitanya Tadipatri, Frank Chih-Feng Chen, Mark Mendes
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Patent number: 9756962Abstract: An access-optimized infant support device comprising a lower support frame and a seat or resting portion supported on the lower support frame, whereby the lower support frame maintains the seat or resting portion at a height allowing a line-of-sight eye-contact interaction between an infant on the seat or resting portion and an adult seated at a standard dining table, and also allows close proximity between the infant on the seat or resting portion and an adult seated on a standard sofa.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Thomas M. Perrin, Stephen R. Burns
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Publication number: 20170245658Abstract: A compact jumper for an infant or young child. The compact jumper includes a support frame, at least one resilient member, and a child-receiving apparatus. The support frame is configured for resting on a support surface and the at least one resilient member is coupled to a portion of the support frame. The child-receiving apparatus is supported by the at least one resilient member, with a collar mounting the resilient member to the child-receiving apparatus, and is guided by a portion of the support frame. The child-receiving apparatus is movable with respect to the support surface as the child moves and jumps.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Stephen R. BURNS, Alex SORIANO, Blake D. POMEROY, Cary COSTELLO
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Patent number: 9701331Abstract: A mobile child support and entertainment device includes a base panel having roller elements for rolling support along a support surface, an upper support body having a seat positioned generally centrally therein for receiving a child, and at least one support leg extending between the base panel and the upper support body. The device allows a caregiver to move the child in the device from location to location, and provides entertainment and activity for the child. Embodiments of the device are configured for ease of maneuverability and access.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Stephen R. Burns, Jacob Sclare
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Publication number: 20170119172Abstract: A booster seat includes a storage compartment for a tray and/or a storage compartment for securing straps. The tray-storage compartment can be formed in a base of the seat and include an access opening through a sidewall of the base. The tray-storage compartment can include two opposite and inwardly-extending lips that support the tray in the stowed position, and a support foot that moves between a use position in the compartment where it helps support the seat and a stored position displaced from the compartment. Also, the tray-storage compartment can include ribs that engage the tray in the stowed position to retain it there. The strap-storage compartment can be formed in the base and include an access opening with a closure for retaining the straps in the compartment. A base panel can be provided for stability and support.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Jacob SCLARE, John M. THOMSON, Cary COSTELLO, Patrick B. NOLAN, Michael A. DOTSEY, Noah E. DINGLER, Stephen R. BURNS
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Patent number: 9615673Abstract: A compact jumper for an infant or young child. The compact jumper includes a support frame, at least one resilient member, and a child-receiving apparatus. The support frame is configured for resting on a support surface and the at least one resilient member is coupled to a portion of the support frame. The child-receiving apparatus is supported by the at least one resilient member, with a collar mounting the resilient member to the child-receiving apparatus, and is guided by a portion of the support frame. The child-receiving apparatus is movable with respect to the support surface as the child moves and jumps.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Inventors: Stephen R. Burns, Alex Soriano, Blake D. Pomeroy, Cary Costello
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Publication number: 20170065099Abstract: A convertible children's walker device includes a seated walker portion and a standing walker portion. The standing walker portion is detachably mounted to the seated walker portion in a first seated-support mode wherein the standing walker portion is used in combination with the seated walker portion, and the standing walker portion is detached from the seated walker portion in a standing-support mode of use independent of the seated walker portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventor: Stephen R. BURNS
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Publication number: 20160374481Abstract: A modular reconfigurable child containment and entertainment product, including a foldable frame structure to which one or more accessories or modules are interchangeably attached. A stationary module and a mobile module can be used in combination, or the mobile module can be used independently of the stationary module, for example as a co-sleeper. A projector or other entertainment features can be included, as well as a child monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Jacob SCLARE, Stephen R. BURNS, Eric LANGE
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Publication number: 20160309914Abstract: 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 the play yard configuration, a bassinet configuration, and a sleeper configuration. In some example forms, the liner is substantially elastic and stretchable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Stephen R. BURNS, Jacob SCLARE, Yuk Tong POON
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Publication number: 20160309915Abstract: A collapsible swing frame for supporting a child receiving receptacle includes first and second support members, and upper swing mechanism, and a cross-brace pivotally coupled between the first and second support members. Preferably, the collapsible swing frame is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. Preferably, the cross-brace provides a rigid and substantially supportive connection between the first and second support members.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Stephen R. BURNS, John Matthew THOMSON, Chaitanya TADIPATRI
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Publication number: 20160309909Abstract: A child support device, such as a high chair, having a tray base, an entertainment component thereon, and an optional tray liner. The device allows a child to be entertained, stimulated, and/or distracted during feeding times. The device further allows a child to clean food from his hands while engaging the entertaining component. For example, the entertainment component can function as a squeegee. The entertainment component can also prevent a child from dragging food into his lap from the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Cary COSTELLO, Stephen R. BURNS, Matthew GUNTER
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Patent number: 9464646Abstract: A male inserter and a female receiver fixed to a toy bar and a child-support device for relative movement between upright locked and inclined unlocked positions. The male inserter includes a lock element and the female receiver includes a catch surface. In the upright unlocked position, the male inserter can pass through the female receiver. But in the inclined locked position, the lock element engages and locks against the catch surface. If a child in the child-support device pulls down and/or forward on the toy bar in the locked position, it does not move to the unlocked position. But an upward lifting force applied to the toy bar causes it to pivot from the locked position to the unlocked position and to then detach from the child-support device.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2013Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Stephen R. Burns, Mark Mendes
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Publication number: 20160288813Abstract: A mobile child support and entertainment device includes a base panel having roller elements for rolling support along a support surface, an upper support body having a seat positioned generally centrally therein for receiving a child, and at least one support leg extending between the base panel and the upper support body. The device allows a caregiver to move the child in the device from location to location, and provides entertainment and activity for the child. Embodiments of the device are configured for ease of maneuverability and access.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Stephen R. BURNS, Jacob SCLARE
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Publication number: 20160286977Abstract: A child support device is provided with a height that is easily adjustable. The child support device includes a seat assembly suspended from at least one upright frame member extending above the seat assembly by at least one support member. The upright frame member includes a cap through which the support member is threaded.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: John Matthew THOMSON, Yuk Tong POON, Stephen R. BURNS