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Thomas E Birkert

from West Hills, CA
Age ~54
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Also known as:
Thomas Edward Birkert, Tom E Birkert, Thomas Birkert Revocable, Thomas E Birer, Thomas Pirkett, Thomas T
Phone and address:
23464 Haynes St, Woodland Hills, CA 91307
Related to:
John Allen Nicolas, 48Edward W Birkert, 85Juanita R LoperNicholas A Loper, 27Donna Birkert Loper, 53Michael A Loper, 56Lorraine A Birkert, 84
Connected to:
Brad Birkes, 30Jessica Birkes, 51Johnny A Birkes, 58Kenneth G Birkes, 58Kristin E Birkes, 52Mary E Birkes, 47Mason J Birkes, 49Nathan C Birkes, 42Ronald W Birkes, 76Stephen R Birkes, 58

Thomas Birkert Phones & Addresses

  • 23464 Haynes St, West Hills, CA 91307
  • Canoga Park, CA
  • 10 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94117
  • 400 59Th St, New York, NY 10022 (212) 339-0043
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 23464 Haynes St, West Hills, CA 91307

Work

Company: Munchkin inc May 2005 Position: Product design manager

Education

School / High School: Pratt Institute 1990 to 1994

Skills

Product Design • Concept Development • Design Strategy • Industrial Design • Creative Direction • Sketching • Toys • Product Development • Design Thinking • Cross Functional Team Leadership • Design Management • Consumer Products • Product Management • Marketing Strategy • Product Marketing • Solidworks • Packaging • Concept Design • Concept Generation • Trade Shows • Rapid Prototyping • Merchandising

Emails

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Industries

Design

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Director Of Product Design At Munchkin Inc

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Location:
23464 Haynes St, West Hills, CA 91307
Industry:
Design
Work:
munchkin inc since May 2005
Product Design Manager
Pottery Barn 2002 - 2005
Designer
Revlon 1999 - 2001
Designer
Education:
Pratt Institute 1990 - 1994
State University of New York College at Purchase 1988 - 1990
Skills:
Product Design
Concept Development
Design Strategy
Industrial Design
Creative Direction
Sketching
Toys
Product Development
Design Thinking
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Design Management
Consumer Products
Product Management
Marketing Strategy
Product Marketing
Solidworks
Packaging
Concept Design
Concept Generation
Trade Shows
Rapid Prototyping
Merchandising

Publications

Us Patents

Wipe Dispenser Frame

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US Patent:
D665259, Aug 14, 2012
Filed:
Aug 25, 2011
Appl. No.:
29/400279
Inventors:
Steven B. Dunn - Beverly Hills CA, US
Mark A. Hatherill - Beverly Hills CA, US
Mark G. Tebbe - Ventura CA, US
Huisok Pyon - Paramount CA, US
Thomas Birkert - West Hills CA, US
International Classification:
0903
US Classification:
D 9435, D9734

Adjustable Width Barrier

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US Patent:
8578656, Nov 12, 2013
Filed:
Dec 14, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/967140
Inventors:
Adam John Yates - Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Steven B. Dunn - Beverly Hills CA, US
Mark A. Hatherill - Beverly Hills CA, US
Rodolfo Gastelum - San Pedro CA, US
Thomas Birkert - West Hills CA, US
Assignee:
Munchkin, Inc. - Van Nuys CA
International Classification:
E05C 21/02
US Classification:
49465, 49464, 49 55
Abstract:
A barrier has an expandable width barrier having opposing first and second ends. A locking arm is pivotably coupled to the expandable width barrier at the first end and slidably coupled to the expandable width barrier at the second end. The locking arm may be an adjustable-length construction. The pivoting of the locking arm causes the barrier to move between locked and unlocked states. When the locking arm is pivoted to lock the barrier, it causes the barrier to linearly expand a supplemental amount and fits the barrier to opposing sides of a passageway opening.

Pet Chew Toy Brush

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US Patent:
D550460, Sep 11, 2007
Filed:
Jan 23, 2007
Appl. No.:
29/276335
Inventors:
Steven B. Dunn - Beverly Hills CA, US
Mark Hatherill - Beverly Hills CA, US
Thomas Birkert - West Hills CA, US
Assignee:
Munchkin, Inc. - North Hills CA
International Classification:
0401
US Classification:
D 4128, D4136

Shelving System

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US Patent:
20070017888, Jan 25, 2007
Filed:
Jul 19, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/183926
Inventors:
Daniel Falvey - South San Francisco CA, US
Brett Kladney - San Francisco CA, US
Linda Kuo - San Francisco CA, US
Thomas Birkert - West Hills CA, US
International Classification:
A47B 57/00
US Classification:
211205000
Abstract:
A system for creating shelving, pedestal supports, a cabinet or desk and for mounting these items against a substantially vertical wall. One or more rails are provided which are affixed to the substantially vertical wall. Each rail is characterized as having an elongated longitudinal axis, base portion configured to contact the substantially vertical wall and a pair of flanges extending perpendicularly from the base portion in establishing a channel therebetween along the longitudinal axis noting further that the flanges are provided with a plurality of openings configured therein. The shelf, pedestal, cabinet or desk each have at least one rear surface supporting at least one bracket. A first portion of each bracket is embedded within the shelf and a second portion of each bracket extends from the shelf and is insertable within the channels and is slideable therein. In addition, the second portion of each bracket is provided with openings which align with openings in the flanges. Pins are provided which are sized to pass through the openings in the flanges and openings in the second portion of each bracket to releaseably secure the shelves to the substantially vertical wall.

Pet Chew Toy Brush

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US Patent:
20080201881, Aug 28, 2008
Filed:
Feb 22, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/677952
Inventors:
Steven B. Dunn - Beverly Hills CA, US
Mark Hatherill - Beverly Hills CA, US
Thomas Birkert - West Hills CA, US
Assignee:
MUNCHKIN, INC. - North Hills CA
International Classification:
A46B 1/00
A01K 29/00
US Classification:
15106, 119710
Abstract:
A system for cleaning a pet chew toy of the type that has a sidewall having an inner surface defining a hollow interior and at least one opening defined in the sidewall communicating with the hollow interior includes a first brush having a stem portion and a plurality of bristles. The stem portion and the bristles are both constructed and arranged so as to be able to fit through an opening in the sidewall of the pet chew toy. The bristles are further dimensioned so as to facilitate scrubbing of the inner surface of the sidewall of the pet chew toy. A handle is operatively connected to the stem portion of the first brush, and a second brush is provided that is constructed and arranged so as to be able to fit through a second opening in the sidewall of the pet chew toy. A method of cleaning a pet chew toy is also disclosed.

Toilet Training Devices For Small Children

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US Patent:
20120084909, Apr 12, 2012
Filed:
Aug 25, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/217959
Inventors:
Steven B. Dunn - Beverly Hills CA, US
Mark A. Hatherill - Beverly Hills CA, US
Mark G. Tebbe - Ventura CA, US
Huisok Pyon - Paramount CA, US
Thomas Birkert - West Hills CA, US
Assignee:
MUNCHKIN, INC. - North Hills CA
International Classification:
A47K 11/00
US Classification:
4483
Abstract:
A toilet training device includes an odor remediation system for absorbing or masking odors that may be created during toilet training. The odor remediation system may include a modular odor remediating insert that may be releasably positioned within a recess that is provided within the toilet training device. The odor remediating insert may include an odor absorbing substance such as sodium bicarbonate, an odor masking substance such as a fragrance or a combination of an odor absorbing substance and an odor masking substance. The toilet training device also includes a system for dispensing wipes that may utilize a recess that is defined in a side wall of the main body portion of the toilet training device. A wipes cartridge is designed so that it can be used to conveniently dispense wipes regardless of whether it is separated from the toilet training device or mounted within the recess of the toilet training device.

Adjustable Width Barrier

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US Patent:
20120285099, Nov 15, 2012
Filed:
May 13, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/107162
Inventors:
Adam John Yates - Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Steven B. Dunn - Beverly Hills CA, US
Mark A. Hatherill - Beverly Hills CA, US
Rodolfo Gastelum - San Pedro CA, US
Thomas Birkert - West Hills CA, US
Assignee:
MUNCHKIN, INC. - North Hills CA
International Classification:
E06B 5/00
US Classification:
49503
Abstract:
A gate has an expandable barrier and a horizontal rail located at a top of the barrier. A post may be coupled to the barrier and may have a portion extending above the horizontal rail. A lock is movably coupled to the post above the rail to provide for the locking and unlocking of the gate.

Pet Feeding Bowl Insert

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US Patent:
D564138, Mar 11, 2008
Filed:
Jan 10, 2007
Appl. No.:
29/275921
Inventors:
Steven B. Dunn - Beverly Hills CA, US
Mark Hatherill - Beverly Hills CA, US
Thomas Birkert - West Hills CA, US
International Classification:
3003
US Classification:
D30129
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