Patents Examined by Adam J Waggenspack
  • Patent number: 11969077
    Abstract: A modular spackle knife caddy is an apparatus that houses spackle knives for a user while executing tasks. The apparatus a U-shaped hook, a bracing plate, a primary spackle-knife holder, and a primary attachment mechanism. The U-shaped hook attaches onto a garment. The bracing plate connects the at least one spackle knife holder with the hook. The primary spackle-knife holder retains at least one spackle knife. The primary attachment mechanism connects the at least one primary spackle knife holder with the mounting plate. In a first embodiment, the at least one primary spackle knife holder includes a receptacle. In a second embodiment, the at least one primary spackle knife holder includes a sheath. A third embodiment further includes a secondary spackle knife holder, wherein the at least one primary spackle knife holder includes a receptacle. The at least one secondary spackle knife holder includes a sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Inventor: Valentin Ursachi
  • Patent number: 11969076
    Abstract: A convertible shoulder bag and backpack includes: (a) a bag body defining front, back, top, bottom, first side, and second side panels; and (b) a strap defining first and second portions thereof extending between first and second pairs of connection points for connecting the first and second portions to the bag body, respectively. An interconnecting portion slidably extends between a pair of diagonally opposing connection points such that slidably increasing the length of the first portion decreases the length of the second portion and vice versa, the strap being configured to enable the convertible shoulder bag and backpack to be converted between a shoulder-bag configuration and a backpack configuration without disconnecting or reconnecting the strap. The strap may include a retractable hip belt and/or securing strap. Additionally, a tote handle may be coupled to the first and/or second portion by a length-multiplying interconnecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Inventor: David Liesch
  • Patent number: 11957237
    Abstract: A power tool assembly is provided including a portable power tool, at least one first auxiliary part connected in a functional manner to the portable power tool, and a lanyard mounted on the power tool and the at least one first auxiliary part to hold the at least one first auxiliary part functionally connected to the portable power tool when the power tool assembly is dropped. The lanyard may include a belt and a sheaf surrounding the belt, where visual information is provided on the external surface of the sheaf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Norbert Hahn
  • Patent number: 11957235
    Abstract: A clip device includes a membrane body having a flat surface and a tapered end fixed to the membrane body. The tapered end is clipped to a retractable cord. The flat surface of the membrane body is sandwiched between a case of a handheld device and the handheld device and the tapered end has a portion protruding from the case through an opening of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Inventor: Brian Tilley
  • Patent number: 11957118
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a multipoint, flexible fishing rod holder that may be quickly and efficiently engaged and disengaged is disclosed. Both the rod handle and rod blank may be supported by separate flexible devices that accommodate all sizes and styles of fishing rod such that the rod may be maintained in a generally horizontal orientation. In one embodiment, the supporting apparatus can be retrofitted to existing fishing apparel. In another, the supporting apparatus is integral to the apparel at the time of manufacture. In certain aspects, the rod holder can be quickly engaged and disengaged to allow an angler use of both hands to facilitate various activities such as changing lures, adding bait, positioning bobbers, or wading with a staff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Inventor: Paul C. Rogers
  • Patent number: 11951067
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dual-receptacle carrier that is generally configured for attachment to a rollator or walker and that is configured to retain either a beverage or a mobile device, such as a cellular telephone. The device comprises a body, a base, and first and second opposing retention arm portions that are configured as a receptacle for a beverage. The first and second opposing retention arm portions and base include recesses that define a receptacle for an electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Medline Industries, LP
    Inventors: Todd Brockway, Emily Berman, Caren Wax, Tambra Martin, William Elliott Brooks, Robert W. Sheldon, Gregory J. Foster
  • Patent number: 11953301
    Abstract: A magazine accessory includes a magazine pouch including a body having an open end for inserting or removing therethrough a magazine. An elastic retention device is pivotally coupled to the body at a pivot so that the elastic retention device can be positioned over the open end. The elastic retention device is constructed of an elastic cord with a stiffening layer, such that the elastic cord can be pulled over the magazine and press against the magazine to retain the magazine in the body of the magazine pouch. The stiffening layer keeps the elastic retention device pivoted away from the magazine when the elastic retention device is pivoted away from the magazine towards a side of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Agilite Ergonomics, Ltd.
    Inventors: Elie Isaacson, Lev Israel Friedman
  • Patent number: 11951914
    Abstract: A bracket (10) adapted to be mounted to a pane of a motor vehicle having a base part (11) and at least one fixation arrangement (12a, 12b, 12c) configured to fixate a camera carrier (35) carrying at least one camera (14) to the bracket (10). Each of the at least one fixation arrangement (12a, 12b, 12c) includes a holder (13a, 13b, 13c) and a spring element (15) configured to exert an elastic locking force on a pin (19) of the camera carrier (35). The spring element (15) forms a base element (17) configured to be held in said holder (13). The spring element (15) comprises a fixation tongue (16) bendably connected to the base element (17) at one end (23) and adapted to exert said elastic locking force on the pin (19) of the camera carrier (35).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Magna Electronics Sweden AB
    Inventors: Maxim Grasun, Catalin Padurariu, Catalin Rotariu
  • Patent number: 11933989
    Abstract: A headband device is provided. The headband device includes a first knob, a first transmission mechanism, a vertical adjustment mechanism and a vertical headband. The first knob is rotated around a first axis. The first transmission mechanism is connected to the first knob, wherein the first transmission mechanism is rotated by the first knob around a second axis, wherein the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis. The vertical adjustment mechanism is adapted to be connected to the first transmission mechanism, wherein the vertical adjustment mechanism is rotated by the first transmission mechanism and is rotated around the second axis. The vertical headband is connected to the vertical adjustment mechanism, wherein the vertical headband is moved by the vertical adjustment mechanism and the tightness of the vertical headband is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: WISTRON CORP.
    Inventors: Tsu Yin Jen, Pei Hsin Huang, Lee-Hua Yu
  • Patent number: 11931644
    Abstract: A ski carrier apparatus for manually carrying skis, the ski carrier apparatus includes a flexible bracket to hold skis together in the form of a ā€œCā€ shaped channel including a planar base portion having a first end portion and an opposing second end portion, a first leg and a second leg that each extend in a same direction and parallel to one another, the first and second legs each terminate in a respective first and second hook sections. The ski carrier apparatus further includes a strap having a first strap end and a second strap end that are removably engageable to a cord, wherein the strap is looped around an upper torso of a user and the cord looped around a ski toe binding assembly to suspend the skis above the ground allowing the user to carry the skis via walking in a handsfree manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventor: Richard D. Hughes
  • Patent number: 11932155
    Abstract: Provided is a vehicle cup holder allowing wireless charging. A vehicle cup holder allowing wireless charging according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a housing having an accommodation space for accommodating objects, including a portable telephone; and a support member coupled to the housing by means of a rotational shaft to allow rotation in the accommodation space, and comprising a wireless transmission module for wirelessly charging the battery of a portable telephone, wherein the support member switches between a first state allowing a portable telephone to be charged by supporting one surface thereof, and a second state allowing an object to be accommodated in the accommodation space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: AMOSENSE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chol Han Kim, Bo Hyeon Han, Bong Sik Woo, Bae Geun Lee
  • Patent number: 11927425
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for securely carrying a bow comprises: a body, a first end of the body further comprising a loop hook configured on the first end, a second end of the body, a bow mount configured on the second end of the body, and an external attachment point comprising: a strap, a loop in the strap configured to engage the loop hook; and a latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventors: Douglas Padilla, Ramon Armando Martinez
  • Patent number: 11925254
    Abstract: An article shield apparatus adapted to protectively encompass an article, the apparatus including a first flexible surrounding sidewall that acts as a protective cover, a second flexible surrounding sidewall that is nested within the first flexible surrounding sidewall, the second surrounding sidewall functions as a radio frequency shield, in addition, a third flexible surrounding sidewall that is nested within the second surrounding sidewall with the third surrounding sidewall being constructed with from a waterproof material, wherein the third surrounding sidewall holds the article thus resulting in operationally the article being substantially protected from water and radio frequency waves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Harold M. Hughes
  • Patent number: 11898380
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for holder for handcuffs, comprising: a polymer body having two integral spring-like flaps; a manual safety, embedded within said body, having an open and closed positions, and connecting plate in the back of said body adapted to prevent movement of said handcuffs backward and to allow connecting said holder to external articles; wherein upon closing handcuffs on said holder, said flaps bend inward and create pressure on said handcuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventor: Simmon Ivgi
  • Patent number: 11896100
    Abstract: Apparatus selectively attachable to the outer case of a cellular telephone or other similarly sized portable device. The apparatus desirably includes a housing containing an elastomeric band that is principally disposed inside the housing when the apparatus is not in use. The apparatus may include a kickstand and a cardholder. The elastomeric band can be used as a selectively retractable carrying strap when the cell phone or other similar device is not in use. Alternatively, the flexible continuous loop can be used, for example, to support the cell phone around a user's neck for hands-free use when the user is engaged in other activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: SLINGER, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Small, Steven E. Shaw, Eric Montalvo
  • Patent number: 11892646
    Abstract: A head mount display support includes a support body including two telescopic arms overlapped with each other, a knob shaft configured to move into an overlapping part of the two telescopic arms when being pressed, an adjustment gear sleeved on the knob shaft to mesh with the two telescopic arms and drive the two telescopic arms to move towards or away from each other, a rear housing arranged on a side of the overlapping part away from the knob shaft, an elastic member with an end fixed to the rear housing and a locking member; another end of the elastic member is connected with the locking member; when the knob shaft retracting, the knob shaft drives the adjustment gear to move away from the overlapping part, the elastic member drives the locking member to bounce into the overlapping part to lock a relative position of the two telescopic arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.
    Inventor: Hongzhen Cai
  • Patent number: 11884210
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cargo carrier system that is modular and can be arranged for a variety of applications, accessories, and cargo. The cargo carrier system has a modular base with a frame and a plurality of receptacles located within the frame configured to receive attachments. The base may have a rectangular frame coupled to a substantially flat top surface. Different components may be coupled to the frame by using standardized coupling attachments, thereby forming a highly customizable and modular system. Removable rails and clamping devices may be coupled to the base in a specific configuration and may be arranged based on the cargo being carried. A latching system couples the rails and other accessories to the base, as well as the cargo within the modular carrier system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Mesa Carriers, LLC
    Inventor: Douglas Wright
  • Patent number: 11882923
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a hand strap apparatus for securing a mobile device relative to user's hand and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, the hand strap apparatus comprises a backhand strap plate configured for positioning against a backhand portion the user's hand based on an engagement of a strap mechanism with the user's hand; a backhand mount component configured to receive a mobile device to secure the mobile device in a mounted position relative to the backhand strap plate; a finger mount component configured to receive a detachable ring mount attachment in an attached position relative to the hand strap apparatus; wherein the backhand mount component is in electronic communication with the finger mount component such that, when the ring mount attachment is in the attached position, operation of the mobile device is controlled by a trigger button of the ring mount attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Quinton Eduard Theron
  • Patent number: 11864641
    Abstract: A wallet for attachment to a mobile device. The wallet has a body defining a compartment and a device side surface. The wallet has a first arrangement of magnetic material with a first region exposing a first polarity magnetic field at the device side surface and a second adjacent region exposing an opposite polarity magnetic field at the device side surface. The wallet also has a second arrangement of magnetic material with a first region exposing a first polarity magnetic field at the device side surface and a second adjacent region exposing an opposite polarity magnetic field at the device side surface. Collectively, the first and second arrangements, in use, magnetically couple the accessory to a mobile device and cause the accessory to adopt a specific orientation on the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: 1LSS, INC.
    Inventors: Fernando Mora, Alejandro Baca, Mydul R. Islam
  • Patent number: 11857062
    Abstract: The present invention provides a scrunches/towel combination which surrounds the palm of the user's hand that is involved in sporting or working activities and needs a towel for wiping perspiration from various parts of the body during these activities. While not in use, the towel can be folded within the palm of the hand through the scrunches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Tina Dorn