Patents Examined by Alfred J Wujciak
  • Patent number: 11755070
    Abstract: A computing device holder; it has a curved base comprising a flat upper part, wherein the curved base defines an inner space for receiving an edge of a table; a receiving portion for receiving the computing device; a connector connecting the receiving portion to the flat upper part; and a hinge connecting the connector to the receiving portion, wherein the connector allows the receiving portion to rotate around the longitudinal axis defined by the length of the connector, and wherein the hinge allows the receiving portion to rotate around the hinge from a first position where the receiving portion is orthogonal with respect to the flat upper part of the curved base to a second position where the receiving portion is parallel with respect to the flat upper part of the curved base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventors: Parth Luhar, James Edward Bell
  • Patent number: 11744774
    Abstract: An adjustable bottle support for a pump used in medical procedures comprises first and second support members mounted on an attachment member which is attachable to a pump body. The second support member is pivotally mounted on the attachment member for rotation between a first position in which in which the first and second support members are aligned and level with one another and a second position in which the second support member is tilted and slopes upwardly in a direction away from the first support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Keymed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Limited
    Inventors: Adam Arnold, Jordan Jowitt, Timothy Roberts, Nicholas MacMillan, Nevzat Atakan
  • Patent number: 11746949
    Abstract: A headphone holder device that can attach to a microphone stand allowing a performer to remove his or her headphone and place it on the J shaped hook of the headphone holder device when needed and quickly retrieve the headphone and put it on his or her head as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Inventor: William Kairy, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11732837
    Abstract: A clip system is configured to secure an insulation blanket to a frame. The clip system includes a first clamp member including an adjustment arm and a first engagement arm, and a second clamp member including a sleeve and a second engagement arm. The sleeve is configured to adjustably retain the adjustment arm to allow the first clamp member and the second clamp member to be moveably adjusted. The first engagement arm and the second engagement arm are configured to securely clamp portions of the insulation blanket and the frame therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Joe L. Hurtado, Chau T. Le
  • Patent number: 11732822
    Abstract: A retention mechanism provided for use with a first line and a second line comprises a flexible convoluted web, a first conduit, and a second conduit. The first conduit defines a first passageway through the web, and is configured to receive the first line through the first passageway. The second conduit defines a second passageway through the web, and is configured to receive the second line through the second passageway. The first and second conduits are attached to and surrounded by the web such that the web enables movement of the first and second lines when the first and second lines are fixed respectively to the first and second conduits and extend respectively through the first and second passageways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventor: Daniel T. Short
  • Patent number: 11725774
    Abstract: An isolation coupler for coupling a functional element to a support structure includes a first bracket. The first bracket includes a number of first-bracket sides. The number of first-bracket sides forms a closed polygonal shape, in plan view. The isolation coupler further includes a number of isolators coupled to each one of the first-bracket sides. The isolation coupler also includes a second bracket. The second bracket includes a number of second-bracket sides. The second bracket sides are coupled to the isolators. The number of second-bracket sides is equal to the number of first-bracket sides and forms the closed polygonal shape, in plan view. The isolators separate each one of the first-bracket sides from a corresponding one of the second-bracket sides to attenuate a load transferred from the first bracket to the second bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Richard W. Aston, Michael John Langmack, Anna M. Tomzynska, Matthew Herrmann, Emily C. Woods
  • Patent number: 11723623
    Abstract: Embodiments provide for a support system for a portable ultrasound machine. In one example, the support system includes a carrier for an imaging display and a bracket for a beamformer, where the bracket mechanically couples to the carrier in a plurality of positions depending on a desired use of an operator of the portable ultrasound machine. In this way, operational aspects related to use of the portable ultrasound machine, and satisfaction of a user thereof, may be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Sonivate Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Hatlan, Dan Tidwell, Bill McDonough
  • Patent number: 11725708
    Abstract: An energy transmission control mount comprises a carrier having a first major surface, an opposite second major surface and an aperture provided therein. Channels are provided adjacent opposite ends of the first surface. Vibration dampening material is provided on the carrier. The vibration dampening material substantially lines the channels and the aperture and extends over at least a portion of the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Inventors: Paul C. Downey, William T. Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 11712116
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a display panel fixing apparatus that adjusts a separation distance between first and second support frames by folding a link while an adjustment member of a gap adjustment unit is vertically moved, adjusts a height of a height adjustment unit in proportion to an exposure distance of a height adjustment bolt by vertically moving the height adjustment bolt, adjusts angles of upper end lower ends of a fixing frame while vertically moving and rotating angle adjustment members installed at upper and lower ends using a vertical movement adjuster of an angle adjustment device, and thus can individually finely adjust a separation distance between a display and a base frame, an installation height of a display, and tilting angles of upper and lower ends of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: GMTRON CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Nam Sun Kim
  • Patent number: 11713845
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the disclosure provide a base for a display bracket and the display bracket, wherein the base for the display bracket includes a supporting part, a connecting part, and a lock screw. The connecting part is connected with the supporting part. The connecting part is provided with a first through hole and a movable block movably disposed at the first through hole. The lock screw passes through the first through hole, a clamping space is formed between a free end of the lock screw and the supporting part. The movable block has a thread engaged with the lock screw, so that when the thread of the movable block is controlled to be disengaged from the lock screw, the lock screw does not need to be turned and freely rises or falls in the first through hole of the connecting part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: NINGBO TUOTUO RIVER DESIGN COMPANY
    Inventors: Xiaodong You, Hongjun Wang
  • Patent number: 11713843
    Abstract: A stand adjustment device has a tripod-connecting member, a connecting seat, two clamping plates, a boom-connecting tube, a locking shaft, and a manual operating member. The connecting seat is rotatably located around the tripod-connecting member. The two clamping plates are detachably attached to two opposite sides of the connecting seat respectively. One end of the locking shaft is movably disposed in the boom-connecting tube. The boom is slidably mounted through the boom-connecting tube and the locking shaft. The locking shaft is slidably mounted through the boom-connecting tube, the two clamping plates, and the connecting seat such that the boom-connecting tube is rotatable relative to the connecting seat. The manual operating member and the locking shaft are configured to clamp the boom-connecting tube, the two clamping plates, and the connecting seat therebetween into a locked condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Reliance International Corp.
    Inventors: Pei-Chi Chu, Cheng-Lin Ho, Chi-Chia Huang, Wei-Ting Chen
  • Patent number: 11712317
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for holding and organizing surgical instruments in a surgical environment. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument holder has an elongated body portion with a top surface and a base surface. The base surface is configured to contact a table surface. When a portion of a surgical instrument is laid upon the top surface, the top surface is configured to deform under an applied weight so as to limit movement of the surgical instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Nichols-Reeves Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher L. Reeves, Markyia S. Nichols
  • Patent number: 11703180
    Abstract: The present invention provides a bracket fixable to a desk edge, the bracket including: a fixing portion, a holding portion and a connecting assembly, wherein the connecting assembly has one end connected to the fixing portion and the other end connected to the holding portion; the connecting assembly includes a connecting body, having a first end and a second end, a first connecting member arranged at the first end, and a second connecting member arranged at the second end; the first connecting member has a first body portion perpendicular to the connecting body, and a first locking portion fixed to the fixing portion; the first body portion is provided with a first arc-shaped slot; the second connecting member has a second body portion perpendicular to the connecting body, and a second locking portion fixed to the holding portion; the second body part is provided with a second arc-shaped slot; and the connecting assembly further includes a first screw slidable in the first arc-shaped slot, and a second scre
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventor: Chusong Chen
  • Patent number: 11696643
    Abstract: Stabilizer for a piece of furniture, such as a dresser or television, includes an elongate preferably rigid portion having opposed ends, two plates each having an inner major surface and an outer planar surface on a side opposite the inner major surface, a respective hinge that pivotally connects each end of the elongate portion to the inner major surface of a respective plate, and attachment structure arranged at least partly on the outer planar surface of each plate for attaching the plate to the piece of furniture or to a vertical support surface behind the piece of furniture. When the stabilizer is attached to the piece of furniture at a location above the location at which the stabilizer is attached to the vertical support surface and the stabilizer is in a vertical orientation, the stabilizer provides resistance to tipping of the piece of furniture away from the vertical support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Thoughtful Furniture Company, LLC
    Inventor: David M. Stravitz
  • Patent number: 11686429
    Abstract: A frame includes first and second mounting assemblies pivotally connected with each other. The frame also includes first, second and third leg assemblies. The first leg assembly is pivotally connected the first mounting assembly. The second leg assembly is pivotally connected with the second mounting assembly. The third leg assembly is pivotally connected with both of the first and second mounting assemblies. The frame further includes one or more supporting assemblies to enhance stability of the frame. A supporting assembly includes first, second and third members and a controller. The first member is connected with the third leg assembly. The controller is connected with the first member and selectively movable along the first member. The second member is pivotally connected with the controller and the first mounting assembly, and the third member is pivotally connected with the controller and the second mounting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 11686427
    Abstract: A slidable container assembly includes a sliding support mechanism and a storage container. The sliding support mechanism includes a first sliding track, a second sliding track and a container support arrangement. The container support arrangement includes a first front supporting platform, a second front supporting platform, a first rear supporting platform, a second rear supporting platform, a first front securing member and a second front securing member, a first rear securing member and a second rear securing member. The four base corner portions of the storage container are adapted to detachably dispose on the first front supporting platform, the second front supporting platform, the first rear supporting platform, and the second rear supporting platform. The storage container can be stably and securely slid out and then conveniently took out from the first sliding tracking and the second sliding track for cleaning or replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Inventor: Mingwei Chen
  • Patent number: 11668432
    Abstract: A secure base for a large piece of equipment, such as an electric vehicle charging station, includes a plurality of identical beam members having a generally rectangular-tubular shape, secured in a parallel arrangement to an underside of a baseplate. Each of the beam members includes a pair of opposing elongate openings defined by a bottom wall and sidewalls of the beam member. The beam members may be enclosed by kickplates secureable about a perimeter of the base. The preferred arrangement of the beam members, and the elongate openings therein, allow for receipt of blades of a forklift or pallet jack from all four sides of a piece of equipment mounted on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: FREEWIRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Ledesma, James Crim
  • Patent number: 11664763
    Abstract: A supporting and fixing structure and a photovoltaic tracking and mounting system. The supporting and fixing structure includes a main support rod, a mounting rod, a rotary power device and a plurality of auxiliary support rods. The mounting rod is rotatably mounted on the main support rod through the rotary power device. The auxiliary support rods are rotatably matched with the mounting rod. The auxiliary support rod is configured to support the mounting rod. It further includes a valve stem, a housing, an inner housing plate and a plunger rod. The inner housing plate is disposed in the housing, and separates a space in the housing to be two chambers. The plunger rod is movably installed on a housing wall of the housing, and is configured for blocking or communicating the first housing chamber. The valve stem is in sliding and sealing fit with the second housing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Zhejiang Ansant Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Zhao, Gaofeng Liu, Ziyi Yu, Di Liu
  • Patent number: 11653762
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a television mount concealer assembly and a method of operating the television mount concealer assembly are described. In one example, the television mount concealer assembly can include a television mount and an adjustable concealer assembly for placement behind a wall-mounted television. The adjustable concealer assembly comprising a front panel, a rear panel, a first flexible sidewall, and a second flexible sidewall. The rear panel can be configured to be placed adjacent to a wall in which a television is mounted, and the front panel can be adjusted between a first position and a second position in order to expand and contract the adjustable concealer assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: JK3 Ventures LLC
    Inventor: James Keith, III
  • Patent number: 11649840
    Abstract: A locking device includes an outer portion and an inner portion. The outer portion has a bore formed at least partially axially therethrough and a channel formed laterally therethrough. The inner portion is positioned at least partially within the bore. A first link is positioned at least partially outside of the outer portion and coupled to the inner portion through the channel. A second link is coupled to the outer portion. A pin is coupled to the first link and the second link. The locking device is in an unlocked state when the inner portion is fully positioned within the bore, and the locking device is in a locked state when an end of the inner portion extends axially out of the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Wanko, Glenn Thore Saebo, Max Paul Holand