David Francis Clement
Engineers at Miranda Rd, Colorado Springs, CO

License number

Colorado 30012

Issued Date

Nov 18, 1994

Renew Date

Nov 1, 2013

Expiration Date

Oct 31, 2015

Type

Professional Engineer

Address

5306 Miranda Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Professional information

Director Of Engineering At Sunshine Kids

Position:

Director of Engineering at Sunshine Kids

Location:

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Industry:

Consumer Goods

Work:

Sunshine Kids - Director of Engineering

Education:

Old Dominion University 1984 - 1988

Lower Anchor Coupling

US Patent:

8240761, Aug 14, 2012

Filed:

Sep 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/565523

Inventors:

David Clement - Colorado Springs CO, US

Assignee:

SKJP Holdings, LLC - Naples FL

International Classification:

B60N 2/26, A47C 31/00

US Classification:

297253, 2974631

Abstract:

The coupling includes a main body with a fixed frame and a locking pawl. A carriage and impact member are connected in spring-biased fashion to the frame. The carriage controls locking of the pawl while the impact member continually urges the pawl in a counterclockwise direction. Pressing the release button causes the carriage to separate from the pawl permitting the impact member to rotate the pawl to permit entry and exit of a LATCH loop into locking communication with the tooth of the pawl. When the button is released, the carriage maintains the pawl open until a LATCH loop is impacted into the back of the pawl to disengage it from the carriage to lock the pawl closed. The invention includes a fail safe measure to maintain locking when any of the springs fail and the ability to accommodate loads much heavier than prior art couplings.

Convertible Child Safety Seat

US Patent:

6386632, May 14, 2002

Filed:

Feb 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/515434

Inventors:

Dan Goor - Colorado Springs CO
David F. Clement - Colorado Springs CO
E. Patricia Goor - Colorado Springs CO

Assignee:

XSCI, Inc. - Colorado Springs CO

International Classification:

B60N 228

US Classification:

29721611, 2971832, 29725614, 29725616

Abstract:

The convertible child safety seat of the present invention provides improved occupant protection in all vehicles, in both the front and rear seats, and especially in vehicles equipped with a passenger-side airbag. The child safety seat includes an air bag deflector, including a shock absorbent canopy to deflect an expanding air bag away from the infant and dampen the shock of airbag deployment and an impact. The child safety seat is convertible from a rearward facing position to a forward facing position. The cradle of the safety seat is removable utilizing a single-handed release mechanism to unlock the cradle from the frame. A handle with ergonomically designed grips aids removal of the cradle and allows carrying the cradle to put less strain on the carrier.

Coupling Device For Securing A Child Car Seat To A Vehicle

US Patent:

8366192, Feb 5, 2013

Filed:

Mar 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/052648

Inventors:

David Clement - Colorado Springs CO, US
Russell Berger - Needham MA, US

Assignee:

SKJP Holdings, LLC - Naples FL

International Classification:

A47C 1/08

US Classification:

297253, 2485031, 248542, 2972172, 29725616

Abstract:

A device for locking to a vehicle seat having a child car seat mounting system includes a pair of pawl assemblies with hooks that connect to the loops of a child car seat mounting system. The hooks are spring-actuated pawls. The device includes two indicator windows that can respectively display the open or locked status of the first hook and the second hook, which move in unison and also lock and open in unison. The indicator windows separately confirms the condition of both of the hooks. A button is interconnected to both of the hooks to simultaneously control opening and locking thereof. The button is also interconnected to a ratchet to permit simultaneous relocation of the hooks for custom adjustment. A child car seat can be mounted to the device to secure the child seat to a vehicle seat that includes a child car seat mounting system.

Crash Indication System For A Reclining Ride Down Child Seat

US Patent:

2012031, Dec 20, 2012

Filed:

Aug 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/587388

Inventors:

David Clement - Colorado Springs CO, US

Assignee:

SKJP HOLDINGS, LLC - Puyallup WA

International Classification:

B60N 2/42, B60N 2/26

US Classification:

29721611

Abstract:

More specifically, the crash indication system for a child safety seat includes a seat bottom. A base is provided for supporting the seat bottom, which is slidably connected to the bases so that the seat body is movable relative to the base, between a resting position and a ride down position, a position due to a change in environmental forces. The seat body is adjustably affixed to a carriage to set a recline position. An indicator member is attached to the carriage and moves therewith to visually track and monitor the movement of the seat. When ride down of the seat occurs due to a change in forces to the seat, the indicator member moves with the sliding carriage to reflect a ride down position of the seat bottom. A ratchet connection is provided to prevent the carriage from going back to its resting position.

Reclining Ride Down Child Seat

US Patent:

8632124, Jan 21, 2014

Filed:

Mar 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/052838

Inventors:

David Clement - Colorado Springs CO, US
Russell Berger - Needham MA, US

Assignee:

SKJP Holdings, LLC - Naples FL

International Classification:

B60N 2/12, B60N 2/26, B60N 2/42

US Classification:

29721611, 29721619, 29725613

Abstract:

The child safety seat includes a seat body having a seat bottom and a seat back. The seat bottom is slidably connected to a first portion of the base and the seat back is slidably connected to a second portion of the base. The seat body is movable relative to the base, namely, between a resting position and ride down position. A dampening member is connected between the seat body and the base for dampening/retarding the movement of the seat body from the resting position to the ride down position. The dampening member is preferably partially oriented yarn that is no longer usable after use, such as in the event of an accident. The recline angle of the seat body relative to the base is adjustable.

Child Restraint Device With Energy Absorbing Regions

US Patent:

7644986, Jan 12, 2010

Filed:

Feb 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/677734

Inventors:

Russell Berger - Needham MA, US
David Clement - Colorado Springs CO, US

Assignee:

SKJP Holdings, LLC - Naples FL

International Classification:

B60R 21/00

US Classification:

29721611, 297484

Abstract:

Energy absorbing webbing is provided for use in child safety seat and child restraint devices. A harness system includes energy-absorbing regions into the construction of the harness to allow some release or extension of the harness during use. The energy-absorbing regions of the harness are formed using energy-absorbing webbing in a given region or regions to permit the webbing to extend or elongate so that strong forces are not fully and directly imparted to the child. The energy-absorbing region may be installed at various positions within the child safety seat and harness system and may be incorporated into the child safety harness as original equipment or as a retrofit feature.

Adjustable Child Restraint Device

US Patent:

7810883, Oct 12, 2010

Filed:

Jan 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

11/970729

Inventors:

Russell Berger - Needham MA, US
David Clement - Colorado Springs CO, US

Assignee:

SKJP Holdings, LLC - Naples FL

International Classification:

A47D 1/10

US Classification:

2972561, 2972843, 2972849

Abstract:

The present invention provides an adjustable child restraint device, namely, a juvenile safety seat. The safety seat preferably includes a backrest and a pair of side guards that protect the body and shoulder of a person, such as a small child. Each of the pair of side guards have a top end and a bottom end and each are respectively pivotally connected about an axis to the backrest at their bottom ends and movable between a closed position and an open position so that the distance between the respective bottom ends of the side guards remains substantially constant and the distance between the respective top ends of the side guards is adjustable by pivoting movement of the side guards. A curved guide means is disposed in communication with the side guards for guiding movement of the side guards.

Compact Folding Seat With Reverse Cantilevered Pivot

US Patent:

7475941, Jan 13, 2009

Filed:

Apr 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/096883

Inventors:

David Clement - Colorado Springs CO, US
Russell Berger - Needham MA, US

Assignee:

SKJP Holdings LLC - Naples FL

International Classification:

A47D 1/10

US Classification:

297255, 297256

Abstract:

The unique folding child vehicle seat () includes a seat back member () and a seat bottom member () that is pivotally connected thereto. The seat bottom () is pivotally connected to the seat back () in the unique location of a selected distance from the bottom edge of the seat back member. A support member () is provided proximal to the bottom edge of the seat back (). The seat bottom member () is pivotable between a closed position where the lower surface of the seat bottom member () rests on the support member () to provide a unique cantilevered seat configuration. Vertically oriented plates () provide an internal framework for added strength. Also, the seat () may be of a non-folding configuration where L-shaped vertically oriented plates () provide the internal framework.