Patents by Inventor Steven Glenn Gerhart

Steven Glenn Gerhart 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: 20230043656
    Abstract: A support structure (2) is used for supporting an infant in a supine position. The support structure (2) includes a support body (21) and a neck bolster portion (22) for supporting a neck of the infant. A bottom surface of the support body (21) is a horizontal surface. A top surface of the support body (21) is an inclined surface for supporting the infant. The neck bolster portion (22) protrudes from the inclined surface. A concave structure (23) for resisting buttocks of the infant is provided along a downward direction of the inclined surface. The support structure (2) keeps an airway open when the infant sleeps in the supine position, so as to avoid sudden infant death syndrome. The support body (21) has the concave structure (23) for resisting buttocks of the infant and providing support for buttocks and legs of the infant, thereby preventing the infant from sliding down due to gravity and providing the infant with a comfortable feeling of being contained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Steven Glenn Gerhart, Anna R. Carter, Nathanael Saint
  • Patent number: 10479237
    Abstract: A rebound bar adapted for being supported between a child safety seat and a backrest of a car seat is disclosed. The rebound bar includes a main body and at least one shock absorbing portion. The main body is connected to one of a seat portion and a base portion of the child safety seat. The at least one shock absorbing portion combined with the main body for absorbing an impact from the backrest. The at least one shock absorbing portion can produce deformation when the rebound bar receives the impact from the backrest. Therefore, it can effectively reduce risk of injury to a child. Furthermore, a child safety seat assembly having the aforementioned rebound bar is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventors: Esther R. Saint, Steven Glenn Gerhart, Brad Thomas Bickley
  • Publication number: 20180154803
    Abstract: A rebound bar adapted for being supported between a child safety seat and a backrest of a car seat is disclosed. The rebound bar includes a main body and at least one shock absorbing portion. The main body is connected to one of a seat portion and a base portion of the child safety seat. The at least one shock absorbing portion combined with the main body for absorbing an impact from the backrest. The at least one shock absorbing portion can produce deformation when the rebound bar receives the impact from the backrest. Therefore, it can effectively reduce risk of injury to a child. Furthermore, a child safety seat assembly having the aforementioned rebound bar is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Esther R. Saint, Steven Glenn Gerhart, Brad Thomas Bickley
  • Patent number: 5862548
    Abstract: A playyard system includes a playyard structure and a canopy. The playyard structure is partially covered by the canopy which channels heat outward to provide improve shading and ventilation. Sides of the playyard structure have mesh panels with removable covers to further control shading and ventilation. Accordingly, the playyard system has improved thermal characteristics. Furthermore, the canopy allows visibility and easy access to the interior of the playyard structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Glenn Gerhart
  • Patent number: D404216
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Glenn Gerhart