Patents by Inventor Wes Thomas
Wes Thomas 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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Patent number: 11584421Abstract: Foldable strollers with removable seats and related methods are disclosed herein. An example stroller disclosed herein a wheeled frame, a receiver coupled to the frame, and a seat. The seat includes a mount, a lock disposed in the mount; and a handle having an extended positon and a retracted position relative to the seat. The lock is to move from a first position to a second position when the mount is disposed in the receiver to removably couple the seat to the frame, and the lock to move from the second position to the first position to release the seat from the receiver when the handle moves from the retracted position to the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Peter Rolicki, Mark Eyman, Wes Thomas, Kenneth J. Bargo
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Patent number: 11292499Abstract: Maneuverable strollers are disclosed. An example stroller includes a frame that includes an upper frame support, an intermediate frame support, a lower frame support, and a handle coupled to the upper frame support. The example stroller also includes a front wheel coupled to the lower frame support, an intermediate wheel having an axis of rotation, and a rear wheel. The intermediate wheel is located between the front wheel and the rear wheel. The intermediate wheel and the rear wheel are coupled to upper frame support via the intermediate frame support. The example stroller also includes a pivot axis, where the intermediate frame support is coupled to the upper frame support about the pivot axis, and the pivot axis is offset above and forward to the axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Peter Rolicki, Liviu Iftinca, Wes Thomas, Ted Bretschger
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Publication number: 20220001908Abstract: Strollers with removable seats and related methods are disclosed herein. An example stroller includes a wheeled frame, a receiver coupled to the frame, and a seat. The seat includes a hub, a mount, and a lock disposed in the mount. The lock is to move from a first positon to a second position when the mount is disposed in the receiver to removably couple the seat to the frame. The seat includes a handle and a pin disposed between the handle and the hub. The handle is moveable from a retracted position to an extended position when the pin is in a third position relative to the handle and the lock is to move from the second position to the first position when the handle moves from the retracted position to the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Mark Eyman, Peter Rolicki, Wes Thomas, Kenneth J. Bargo
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Publication number: 20210403070Abstract: Foldable strollers and related methods are disclosed herein. An example frame for use with a stroller includes a first leg, a second leg, a first joint to couple the first leg and the second leg, a handle arm, and a second joint to couple the handle arm and the first leg. The second joint includes a first portion having a pocket and a second portion including a lock slidably disposed in the second portion. The lock is to be removably coupled to the pocket. The handle arm is to rotate relative to the first leg via the second joint when the lock is removed from the pocket. The rotation of the handle via the second joint is to enable the second leg to rotate relative to the first leg via the first joint to fold the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Yong Huang Xu, Mark Eyman, Peter Rolicki, Wes Thomas, Sebastiaan Ernst Raak, Martijn van Heteren, Aragon He
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Publication number: 20210339785Abstract: Foldable strollers with removable seats and related methods are disclosed herein. An example stroller disclosed herein a wheeled frame, a receiver coupled to the frame, and a seat. The seat includes a mount, a lock disposed in the mount; and a handle having an extended positon and a retracted position relative to the seat. The lock is to move from a first position to a second position when the mount is disposed in the receiver to removably couple the seat to the frame, and the lock to move from the second position to the first position to release the seat from the receiver when the handle moves from the retracted position to the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Peter Rolicki, Mark Eyman, Wes Thomas, Kenneth J. Bargo
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Publication number: 20210284224Abstract: Foldable strollers and related methods are disclosed herein. An example frame for use with a stroller includes a first leg having a first wheel coupled thereto, a second leg having a second wheel coupled thereto, a first joint to couple the first leg and the second leg, a handle arm, and a second joint to couple the handle arm and the first leg. The handle arm is to rotate relative to the first leg via the second joint. The rotation of the handle via the second joint is to cause the second leg to rotate relative to the first leg via the first joint to fold the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Mark Eyman, Peter Rolicki, Wes Thomas, Sebastiaan Ernst Raak, Martijn van Heteren
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Patent number: 11059510Abstract: Strollers with removable seats and related methods are disclosed herein. An example stroller includes a wheeled frame, a receiver coupled to the frame, and a seat. The seat includes a hub, a mount, and a lock disposed in the mount. The lock is to move from a first positon to a second position when the mount is disposed in the receiver to removably couple the seat to the frame. The seat includes a handle and a pin disposed between the handle and the hub. The handle is moveable from a retracted position to an extended position when the pin is in a third position relative to the handle and the lock is to move from the second position to the first position when the handle moves from the retracted position to the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Mark Eyman, Peter Rolicki, Wes Thomas, Kenneth J. Bargo
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Patent number: 11052934Abstract: Foldable strollers and related methods are disclosed herein. An example frame for use with a stroller includes a first leg, a second leg, a first joint to couple the first leg and the second leg, a handle arm, and a second joint to couple the handle arm and the first leg. The second joint includes a first portion having a pocket and a second portion including a lock slidably disposed in the second portion. The lock is to be removably coupled to the pocket. The handle arm is to rotate relative to the first leg via the second joint when the lock is removed from the pocket. The rotation of the handle via the second joint is to enable the second leg to rotate relative to the first leg via the first joint to fold the frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Yong Huang Xu, Mark Eyman, Peter Rolicki, Wes Thomas, Sebastiaan Ernst Raak, Martijn van Heteren, Aragon He
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Patent number: 10994763Abstract: Foldable strollers with removable seats and related methods are disclosed herein. An example stroller disclosed herein a wheeled frame, a receiver coupled to the frame, and a seat. The seat includes a mount, a lock disposed in the mount; and a handle having an extended positon and a retracted position relative to the seat. The lock is to move from a first position to a second position when the mount is disposed in the receiver to removably couple the seat to the frame, and the lock to move from the second position to the first position to release the seat from the receiver when the handle moves from the retracted position to the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Peter Rolicki, Mark Eyman, Wes Thomas, Kenneth J. Bargo
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Patent number: 10960913Abstract: Foldable strollers and related methods are disclosed herein. An example frame for use with a stroller includes a first leg having a first wheel coupled thereto, a second leg having a second wheel coupled thereto, a first joint to couple the first leg and the second leg, a handle arm, and a second joint to couple the handle arm and the first leg. The handle arm is to rotate relative to the first leg via the second joint. The rotation of the handle via the second joint is to cause the second leg to rotate relative to the first leg via the first joint to fold the frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Mark Eyman, Peter Rolicki, Wes Thomas, Sebastiaan Ernst Raak, Martijn van Heteren
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Publication number: 20200198682Abstract: Maneuverable strollers are disclosed. An example stroller includes a frame that includes an upper frame support, an intermediate frame support, a lower frame support, and a handle coupled to the upper frame support. The example stroller also includes a front wheel coupled to the lower frame support, an intermediate wheel having an axis of rotation, and a rear wheel. The intermediate wheel is located between the front wheel and the rear wheel. The intermediate wheel and the rear wheel are coupled to upper frame support via the intermediate frame support. The example stroller also includes a pivot axis, where the intermediate frame support is coupled to the upper frame support about the pivot axis, and the pivot axis is offset above and forward to the axis of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Peter Rolicki, Liviu Iftinca, Wes Thomas, Ted Bretschger
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Patent number: 10556610Abstract: Maneuverable strollers are disclosed. An example method for manufacturing a stroller includes mounting a front wheel to a frame; mounting a rear wheel and an intermediate wheel to a connector; and mounting the connector to the frame at a pivot axis such that the intermediate wheel is located between the front wheel and the rear wheel and the pivot axis is located between the rear wheel and the intermediate wheel.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Peter Rolicki, Liviu Iftinca, Wes Thomas, Ted Bretschger
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Publication number: 20190256121Abstract: Foldable strollers with removable seats and related methods are disclosed herein. An example stroller disclosed herein a wheeled frame, a receiver coupled to the frame, and a seat. The seat includes a mount, a lock disposed in the mount; and a handle having an extended positon and a retracted position relative to the seat. The lock is to move from a first position to a second position when the mount is disposed in the receiver to removably couple the seat to the frame, and the lock to move from the second position to the first position to release the seat from the receiver when the handle moves from the retracted position to the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Peter Rolicki, Mark Eyman, Wes Thomas, Kenneth J. Bargo
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Publication number: 20190256122Abstract: Strollers with removable seats and related methods are disclosed herein. An example stroller includes a wheeled frame, a receiver coupled to the frame, and a seat. The seat includes a hub, a mount, and a lock disposed in the mount. The lock is to move from a first positon to a second position when the mount is disposed in the receiver to removably couple the seat to the frame. The seat includes a handle and a pin disposed between the handle and the hub. The handle is moveable from a retracted position to an extended position when the pin is in a third position relative to the handle and the lock is to move from the second position to the first position when the handle moves from the retracted position to the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Mark Eyman, Peter Rolicki, Wes Thomas, Kenneth J. Bargo
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Publication number: 20190193769Abstract: Foldable strollers and related methods are disclosed herein. An example frame for use with a stroller includes a first leg, a second leg, a first joint to couple the first leg and the second leg, a handle arm, and a second joint to couple the handle arm and the first leg. The second joint includes a first portion having a pocket and a second portion including a lock slidably disposed in the second portion. The lock is to be removably coupled to the pocket. The handle arm is to rotate relative to the first leg via the second joint when the lock is removed from the pocket. The rotation of the handle via the second joint is to enable the second leg to rotate relative to the first leg via the first joint to fold the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Yong Huang Xu, Mark Eyman, Peter Rolicki, Wes Thomas, Sebastiaan Ernst Raak, Martijn van Heteren, Aragon He
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Publication number: 20190168794Abstract: Foldable strollers and related methods are disclosed herein. An example frame for use with a stroller includes a first leg having a first wheel coupled thereto, a second leg having a second wheel coupled thereto, a first joint to couple the first leg and the second leg, a handle arm, and a second joint to couple the handle arm and the first leg. The handle arm is to rotate relative to the first leg via the second joint. The rotation of the handle via the second joint is to cause the second leg to rotate relative to the first leg via the first joint to fold the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Mark Eyman, Peter Rolicki, Wes Thomas, Sebastiaan Ernst Raak, Martijn van Heteren
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Patent number: 9888788Abstract: A playard having a floor and an upper frame is disclosed. The upper frame includes a first end supported a first distance above the floor, a second end supported a second distance above the floor, and at least two opposed sides. Each of the opposed sides includes a first rail, a second rail, and a joint joining the first and second rails. The joint is positioned in a first plane when the joint secures the first and second rails in an erected position, the first plane being transversely oriented with respect to the floor.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Wes Thomas, Ken Zorovich
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Publication number: 20160159385Abstract: Maneuverable strollers are disclosed. An example method for manufacturing a stroller includes mounting a front wheel to a frame; mounting a rear wheel and an intermediate wheel to a connector; and mounting the connector to the frame at a pivot axis such that the intermediate wheel is located between the front wheel and the rear wheel and the pivot axis is located between the rear wheel and the intermediate wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Peter Rolicki, Liviu Iftinca, Wes Thomas, Ted Bretschger
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Patent number: 9260127Abstract: Maneuverable strollers are disclosed herein. An example stroller disclosed herein includes a frame having a front wheel and rear wheel to support the frame. An intermediate wheel is positioned between the front wheel and the rear wheel. The example stroller includes a support having a first end and a second end, where the first end supports the intermediate wheel and the second end supports the rear wheel. The support to pivotally couple the intermediate wheel and the rear wheel to the frame, the support defining a pivot axis positioned between the intermediate wheel and the rear wheel when the support is pivotally coupled to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: Peter Rolicki, Liviu Iftinca, Wes Thomas, Ted Bretschger
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Patent number: 9096252Abstract: Sit or stand strollers and methods of using and making the same are described herein. An example stroller includes a frame having a first set of mounts and a second set of mounts. The example stroller includes a first seat removably couplable to the frame via either the first set of mounts or the second set of mounts. The stroller also includes an accessory removably couplable to the frame via either the first set of mounts or the second set of mounts, the accessory including a platform to provide a standing surface for a stroller occupant.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Wes Thomas, Toriono Granger, James Morrow