Patents by Inventor Wesley Fleming

Wesley Fleming 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: 11840273
    Abstract: A stroller and foldable frame assembly for a stroller includes a locking mechanism adjustable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking mechanism is configured to releasably lock the foldable frame assembly in its use configuration and/or storage configuration by releasably and internally locking at least one of a respective swivel joint assembly of the frame assembly. The locking mechanism includes an actuation element configured to adjust the locking mechanism between the unlocked and the locked position that is arranged spaced apart transversely to a swivel axis of the respective at least one internally lockable swivel joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Paramjit Singh, Roger McPherson, Wesley Fleming, Wilbert Hak, Oskar Juhlin, Peter Ejvinsson
  • Publication number: 20220258785
    Abstract: A stroller and foldable frame assembly for a stroller includes a locking mechanism adjustable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking mechanism is configured to releasably lock the foldable frame assembly in its use configuration and/or storage configuration by releasably and internally locking at least one of a respective swivel joint assembly of the frame assembly. The locking mechanism includes an actuation element configured to adjust the locking mechanism between the unlocked and the locked position that is arranged spaced apart transversely to a swivel axis of the respective at least one internally lockable swivel joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Paramjit SINGH, Roger MCPHERSON, Wesley FLEMING, Wilbert HAK, Oskar JUHLIN, Peter EJVINSSON
  • Patent number: 11325631
    Abstract: A stroller and foldable frame assembly for a stroller includes a locking mechanism adjustable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking mechanism is configured to releasably lock the foldable frame assembly in its use configuration and/or storage configuration by releasably and internally locking at least one of a respective swivel joint assembly of the frame assembly. The locking mechanism includes an actuation element configured to adjust the locking mechanism between the unlocked and the locked position that is arranged spaced apart transversely to a swivel axis of the respective at least one internally lockable swivel joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Paramjit Singh, Roger McPherson, Wesley Fleming, Wilbert Hak, Oskar Juhlin, Peter Ejvinsson
  • Patent number: 10864934
    Abstract: A child transport carrier includes an upper frame member having a forward end and a rear end and a rear frame coupled to the upper frame member. The rear frame includes a lower rear frame member, an upper rear frame member having an upper end fixedly coupled to the rear end of the upper frame member, and a first joint assembly coupling the lower rear frame member and the upper rear frame member. The rear frame is configured to fold between an unfolded in-use position and a folded storage position. The upper frame member and the upper rear frame member are fixed relative to each other. The first joint assembly is disposed longitudinally rearward of the forward end of the upper frame member and longitudinally forward of the rear end of the upper frame member in the unfolded in-use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley Fleming, Daniel Britton
  • Publication number: 20200385044
    Abstract: A stroller and foldable frame assembly for a stroller includes a locking mechanism adjustable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking mechanism is configured to releasably lock the foldable frame assembly in its use configuration and/or storage configuration by releasably and internally locking at least one of a respective swivel joint assembly of the frame assembly. The locking mechanism includes an actuation element configured to adjust the locking mechanism between the unlocked and the locked position that is arranged spaced apart transversely to a swivel axis of the respective at least one internally lockable swivel joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Paramjit SINGH, Roger MCPHERSON, Wesley FLEMING, Wilbert HAK, Oskar JUHLIN, Peter EJVINSSON
  • Patent number: 10583854
    Abstract: A child transport carrier includes a handle bar and a rotatable brake actuator disposed around the handle bar. The rotatable brake actuator includes a first portion having a first radius of curvature and a second portion having a second radius of curvature. The first radius of curvature is less than the second radius of curvature. Rotating the rotatable brake actuator around the handle bar activates a first wheel brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley Fleming, Roger Mcpherson, Karl Mendes
  • Publication number: 20190217880
    Abstract: A child transport carrier includes a handle bar and a rotatable brake actuator disposed around the handle bar. The rotatable brake actuator includes a first portion having a first radius of curvature and a second portion having a second radius of curvature. The first radius of curvature is less than the second radius of curvature. Rotating the rotatable brake actuator around the handle bar activates a first wheel brake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Wesley FLEMING, Roger MCPHERSON, Karl MENDES
  • Patent number: 10279832
    Abstract: A child transport carrier includes a handle bar and a rotatable brake actuator disposed along a lengthwise axis of the handle bar. A first cable having a first end and a second end is coupled to the rotatable brake actuator. A first wheel brake of a first wheel is coupled to the first end of the first cable. Rotating the rotatable brake actuator around the lengthwise axis of the handle bar activates the first wheel brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Thule Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley Fleming, Roger McPherson, Karl Mendes
  • Publication number: 20180141579
    Abstract: A child transport carrier includes an upper frame member having a forward end and a rear end and a rear frame coupled to the upper frame member. The rear frame includes a lower rear frame member, an upper rear frame member having an upper end fixedly coupled to the rear end of the upper frame member, and a first joint assembly coupling the lower rear frame member and the upper rear frame member. The rear frame is configured to fold between an unfolded in-use position and a folded storage position. The upper frame member and the upper rear frame member are fixed relative to each other. The first joint assembly is disposed longitudinally rearward of the forward end of the upper frame member and longitudinally forward of the rear end of the upper frame member in the unfolded in-use position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Wesley FLEMING, Daniel BRITTON
  • Patent number: 9908552
    Abstract: A child transport carrier includes a lower frame member having a forward end and a rear end, an upper frame member having a forward end and a rear end, and a rear frame coupling the lower frame member to the upper frame member. The rear frame includes a lower rear frame member having a lower end coupled to the rear end of the lower frame member and an upper rear frame member having an upper end coupled to the rear end of the upper frame member. A first joint assembly couples the lower rear frame member and the upper rear frame member. The rear frame is configured to fold between an unfolded in-use position and a folded storage position. An exterior angle formed by the lower rear frame member and the upper rear frame member is less than 180 degrees in the unfolded in-use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Thule Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley Fleming, Daniel Britton
  • Publication number: 20170341672
    Abstract: A child transport carrier includes a handle bar and a rotatable brake actuator disposed along a lengthwise axis of the handle bar. A first cable having a first end and a second end is coupled to the rotatable brake actuator. A first wheel brake of a first wheel is coupled to the first end of the first cable. Rotating the rotatable brake actuator around the lengthwise axis of the handle bar activates the first wheel brake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Wesley Fleming, Roger McPherson, Karl Mendes
  • Publication number: 20170341671
    Abstract: A child transport carrier includes a lower frame member having a forward end and a rear end, an upper frame member having a forward end and a rear end, and a rear frame coupling the lower frame member to the upper frame member. The rear frame includes a lower rear frame member having a lower end coupled to the rear end of the lower frame member and an upper rear frame member having an upper end coupled to the rear end of the upper frame member. A first joint assembly couples the lower rear frame member and the upper rear frame member. The rear frame is configured to fold between an unfolded in-use position and a folded storage position. An exterior angle formed by the lower rear frame member and the upper rear frame member is less than 180 degrees in the unfolded in-use position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Wesley Fleming, Daniel Britton
  • Patent number: 9315206
    Abstract: A multi-function passenger carrier includes a carrier frame and a passenger compartment within the carrier frame, the passenger carrier including first and second means for attaching a first and a second accessory to the carrier frame. The carrier frame includes a security arrangement having a first blocking arrangement for blocking attachment of the first accessory to the carrier frame, a second blocking arrangement for blocking attachment of the second accessory to the carrier frame, first control means for controlling activation and deactivation of the first blocking arrangement, second control means for controlling activation and deactivation of the second blocking arrangement, a connecting member connecting the first control means with the second control means. The first and second control means are arranged to interact through the connecting member to cause the first blocking arrangement to be activated when the second blocking arrangement is inactivated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
    Inventor: Wesley Fleming
  • Publication number: 20150232115
    Abstract: A multi-function passenger carrier includes a carrier frame and a passenger compartment within the carrier frame, the passenger carrier including first and second means for attaching a first and a second accessory to the carrier frame. The carrier frame includes a security arrangement having a first blocking arrangement for blocking attachment of the first accessory to the carrier frame, a second blocking arrangement for blocking attachment of the second accessory to the carrier frame, first control means for controlling activation and deactivation of the first blocking arrangement, second control means for controlling activation and deactivation of the second blocking arrangement, a connecting member connecting the first control means with the second control means. The first and second control means are arranged to interact through the connecting member to cause the first blocking arrangement to be activated when the second blocking arrangement is inactivated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd
    Inventor: Wesley Fleming
  • Patent number: D793914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Thule Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Henrik Eriksson, Daniel Britton, Jan Adler, Wesley Fleming
  • Patent number: D820169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Thule Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Henrik Eriksson, Daniel Britton, Jan Adler, Wesley Fleming
  • Patent number: D937139
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Henrik Eriksson, Daniel Britton, Jan Adler, Wesley Fleming