Patents by Inventor Ward A. Fritz

Ward A. Fritz 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).

  • Collapsible stroller mechanism
    Patent number: 9845102
    Abstract: In accordance with some aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided a foldable stroller frame comprising a first side frame member, a second side frame member, a middle frame member, and a sliding mechanism configured to slide along the middle frame member. First and second cross frame members may connect the sliding mechanism to the first and second side frame members. In some examples, the first and second cross frame members may comprise a curved portion proximate the connection with the side frame members. The sliding member may comprise an upper portion and a lower portion. In some examples, spring-biased tongues disposed in the lower portion may bias the upper portion. In some examples third and fourth cross frame members may connect the first side frame member and the second side frame member to a foot pedal that may be disposed on the middle frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: MONAHAN PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Richard M. Bastien, Carl J. Sukeforth, Ward A. Fritz, Robert D. Monahan
  • Child car seat with height-adjustable seat cushion
    Patent number: 9604554
    Abstract: A juvenile vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a seatback. The juvenile vehicle seat also includes a child-restraint harness coupled to the seat bottom and seatback to restrain a juvenile seated on the seat bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Francois Renaudin, Nicolas Garnier, Nicolas Pasquier, David M. Amirault, Ward A. Fritz, Walter S. Bezaniuk, Dana E. Chicca, Andrew W. Marsden, Joseph D. Langley
  • COLLAPSIBLE STROLLER MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20170021852
    Abstract: In accordance with some aspects of the present disclosure, there is provided a foldable stroller frame comprising a first side frame member, a second side frame member, a middle frame member, and a sliding mechanism configured to slide along the middle frame member. First and second cross frame members may connect the sliding mechanism to the first and second side frame members. In some examples, the first and second cross frame members may comprise a curved portion proximate the connection with the side frame members. The sliding member may comprise an upper portion and a lower portion. In some examples, spring-biased tongues disposed in the lower portion may bias the upper portion. In some examples third and fourth cross frame members may connect the first side frame member and the second side frame member to a foot pedal that may be disposed on the middle frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Richard M. Bastien, Carl J. Sukeforth, Ward A. Fritz, Robert D. Monahan
  • Juvenile walker
    Patent number: 9357854
    Abstract: A juvenile walker includes a seat supported for movement on a movable base. The elevation of the seat can be changed by a caregiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C Sundberg, Laura K Raffi, Ward A Fritz
  • Height adjustor for infant swing unit
    Patent number: 9295342
    Abstract: A juvenile swing includes a foundation adapted to set on a floor, a swing, and a swing support coupled to the foundation and the swing. The swing is arranged to swing about a swing axis relative to the swing support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Allan R Ferraro, Ward A Fritz, Brian C Sundberg
  • Infant restraint system for juvenile seat
    Patent number: 9278631
    Abstract: An infant restraint is coupled to a juvenile seat to restrain an infant seated in the seat. The seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Allan R Ferraro, Brian C Sundberg, Ward A Fritz
  • Compactible stroller
    Patent number: 9227648
    Abstract: A collapsible stroller includes a mobile base and a juvenile seat coupled to the mobile base. The mobile base includes a foldable frame and wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C Sundberg, Joseph D Langley, Ward A Fritz
  • HEIGHT ADJUSTOR FOR INFANT SWING UNIT
    Publication number: 20150265068
    Abstract: A juvenile swing includes a foundation adapted to set on a floor, a swing, and a swing support coupled to the foundation and the swing. The swing is arranged to swing about a swing axis relative to the swing support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Allan R. Ferraro, Ward A. Fritz, Brian C. Sundberg
  • CHILD CAR SEAT WITH HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION
    Publication number: 20150108800
    Abstract: A juvenile vehicle seat includes a seat bottom and a seatback. The juvenile vehicle seat also includes a child-restraint harness coupled to the seat bottom and seatback to restrain a juvenile seated on the seat bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Francois Renaudin, Nicolas Garnier, Nicolas Pasquier, David M. Amirault, Ward A. Fritz, Walter S. Bezaniuk, Dana E. Chicca, Andrew W. Marsden, Joseph D. Langley
  • JUVENILE WALKER
    Publication number: 20150102574
    Abstract: A juvenile walker includes a seat supported for movement on a movable base. The elevation of the seat can be changed by a caregiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Brian C Sundberg, Laura K Raffi, Ward A Fritz
  • INFANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR JUVENILE SEAT
    Publication number: 20150076877
    Abstract: An infant restraint is coupled to a juvenile seat to restrain an infant seated in the seat. The seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Allan R Ferraro, Brian C Sundberg, Ward A Fritz
  • Child restraint for vehicle
    Patent number: 8752895
    Abstract: A child restraint includes a juvenile seat and a child-restraint harness coupled to the juvenile seat. The juvenile seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom. The juvenile seat also includes a headrest mounted for up-and-down movement on the seat back relative to the seat bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Ward A. Fritz, Andrew W. Marsden, Walter S. Bezaniuk, Joseph D. Langley, Eric Hyman
  • Compact foldable stroller
    Patent number: 8714581
    Abstract: A juvenile stroller includes a mobile base and a juvenile seat mounted on the mobile base. The mobile base includes wheels and a foldable frame carrying the juvenile seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Ward A. Fritz, Dana E. Chicca, Walter S. Bezaniuk
  • COMPACTIBLE STROLLER
    Publication number: 20140097598
    Abstract: A collapsible stroller includes a mobile base and a juvenile seat coupled to the mobile base. The mobile base includes a foldable frame and wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Sundberg, Joseph D. Langley, Ward A. Fritz
  • Child restraint for vehicle
    Patent number: 8690244
    Abstract: A child restraint includes a base, a seat, and an anchor belt. The anchor belt holds the base in place on a passenger seat of a vehicle. The seat mounts on the base and supports a child or infant for travel in the vehicle above the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Ward Fritz, Andrew W. Marsden, Walter S. Bezaniuk, Joe Langley, Eric Hyman
  • CHILD RESTRAINT FOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20130313873
    Abstract: A child restraint includes a juvenile seat and a child-restraint harness coupled to the juvenile seat. The juvenile seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom. The juvenile seat also includes a headrest mounted for up-and-down movement on the seat back relative to the seat bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Ward A. Fritz, Andrew W. Marsden, Walter S. Bezaniuk, Joseph D. Langley, Eric Hyman
  • Child restraint for vehicle
    Patent number: 8550555
    Abstract: A child restraint includes a base, a seat, and an anchor belt. The anchor belt holds the base in place on a passenger seat of a vehicle. The seat mounts on the base and supports a child or infant for travel in the vehicle above the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Ward Fritz, Andrew W. Marsden, Walter Bezaniuk, Joe Langley, Eric Hyman
  • Child restraint for vehicle
    Patent number: 8517467
    Abstract: A child restraint includes a juvenile seat and a child-restraint harness coupled to the juvenile seat. The juvenile seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom. The juvenile seat also includes a headrest mounted for up-and-down movement on the seat back relative to the seat bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Ward Fritz, Andrew W. Marsden, Walter S. Bezaniuk, Joe Langley, Eric Hyman
  • Child restraint for vehicle
    Patent number: 8262161
    Abstract: A child restraint includes a base, a seat, and an anchor belt. The anchor belt holds the base in place on a passenger seat of a vehicle. The seat mounts on the base and supports a child or infant for travel in the vehicle above the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Ward Fritz, Andrew W Marsden, Walter Bezaniuk, Joe Langley, Eric Hyman
  • Energy-dissipation system
    Patent number: 8128165
    Abstract: A child restraint includes a juvenile vehicle seat and an energy-absorption apparatus coupled to the juvenile vehicle seat. The energy-absorption apparatus is configured to absorb external energy associated with an external impact force applied to the energy-absorption apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Marsden, Ward Fritz, Walter S. Bezaniuk, Joe Langley, David Amirault