Patents by Inventor Timothy Schneidau

Timothy Schneidau 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: 8978947
    Abstract: A device holder for a stroller permits storage and use of a touch-screen electronic device by a child in the stroller. The device holder is for securing an electronic device between handlebars of the stroller. The stroller includes a user storage compartment with a concavity for holding a child in the stroller. The stroller is rear-facing such that when the child is positioned in the concavity, the child faces a direction of the handlebars. A main body surface of the device holder forms a plane extending between the handlebars of the stroller filling a void otherwise existent between the handlebars. The main body surface includes an area for securely attaching an electronic device to the main body surface to position the electronic device between the handlebars of the stroller. A positioned electronic device comprises a screen for visibly presenting media to the child positioned in the concavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy Schneidau, Heather Prattas
  • Patent number: 8887334
    Abstract: A securable pillow can include a pillow having a top surface, bottom surface, and a filler material encased therein, and one or more bi-stable spring fastening mechanisms. The bi-stable spring fastening mechanisms can be attached to the bottom surface of the pillow. Activation of the bi-stable spring fastening mechanisms can substantially couple the pillow to the appendage of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventors: Timothy Schneidau, Heather Prattas