ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,303,041, issued on May 20, was assigned to MUNCHKIN INC. (Van Nuys, Calif.).
"Combination infant bouncer and rocker" was invented by Sean Quinton Herrin (South Pasadena, Calif.), Sung Yun Chan (Pasadena, Calif.), Nicholas Arthur Trumbo (Valencia, Calif.), Kevin Douglas Johnson (Tarzana, Calif.) and Mau Chun Yip (Hong Kong).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A multi function bouncer and rocker is disclosed which allows for easy conversion between the different modes. Height adjustment allows for a back portion of the bouncer to lie against the frame or be positioned at varying heights. A sensor attached to a bouncer motor senses the types of m...