Patents Examined by Alfred J Wujciak
  • Compact foldable frame
    Patent number: 11578832
    Abstract: A frame includes a mounting assembly having a plurality of mounting members connected to or integrally formed with each other. The frame also includes first and second leg assemblies pivotally connected with the mounting assembly at first and second sides of the mounting assembly, respectively. The first and second leg assemblies are foldable into an interior defined by the mounting assembly and, when folded, are substantially on the same plane as the mounting assembly. The frame further includes one or more supporting assemblies to help stabilize the first and second leg assemblies and support the mounting assembly when the frame is unfolded. Thus, the frame is compact when folded and stable when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Anchor device for a wooden post
    Patent number: 11555325
    Abstract: An anchoring device for supporting a post from a support surface. The anchoring device comprises a base, at least one stanchion extending from the base, and a plate attached to the stanchion opposite the base. A plurality of side supports is included with each side support attached to and extending from the base. The side supports are also attached to the plate and extend past the plate. First and second guides are included with each guide attached to the plate and each side support. Each guide extends away from the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Fox Hardwood Lumber Company, LLC
    Inventor: Tommy Fox
  • Oscillation damper, in particular for a switch cabinet
    Patent number: 11549564
    Abstract: A passive oscillation damper (8), in particular for a switch cabinet (2), includes a supporting structure (12) having a longitudinal direction (y) and a transverse direction (x) and with a central oscillating mass (14) mounted by means of spring elements (20, 22, 24, 26) so as to be able to oscillate in the longitudinal direction (y) and in the transverse direction (x). At least one peripheral oscillating mass (40, 42) is mounted on the central oscillating mass (14) so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction (y) and to be movable relative to the central oscillating mass (14). At least one peripheral oscillating mass (44, 46) is mounted on the central oscillating mass (14) so as to be slidable in the transverse direction (x) and to be movable relative to central oscillating mass (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: FRAMATOME GmbH
    Inventors: Manfred Geiss, Nadim Moussallam
  • Hinge
    Patent number: 11543069
    Abstract: A hinge includes a bearing plate, a linkage mechanism, a shell element, and an elastic element. The linkage mechanism is linked to the bearing plate. The shell element is disposed on the support, is connected to the linkage mechanism and includes a receiving space. The elastic element is disposed in the receiving space and abuts against between the linkage mechanism and the shell element to provide an elastic force. When an external force is applied, the display device and the bearing plate rotate relative to the support between a first position and a second position. The bearing plate is linked to the linkage mechanism to compress or loosen the elastic element, and then the elastic force is changed. When the external force is removed, the display device and the bearing plate can be stopped at once at any position between the first position and the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: SYNCMOLD ENTERPRISE CORP.
    Inventors: Chun-Hao Huang, Chien-Cheng Yeh
  • Display stand and mounting method thereof
    Patent number: 11543072
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a display stand has a mounting seat connected on a support structure, internally provided with an accommodating cavity and having a slot communicated with the accommodating cavity at the top in an open way, a supporting arm having an insertion end capable of being inserted into the accommodating cavity of the mounting seat from the slot of the mounting seat, and a locking mechanism disposed on the mounting seat or supporting arm, for locking or unlocking the insertion end of the supporting arm in the accommodating cavity. When the insertion end of the supporting arm is locked, the supporting arm is limited within the accommodating cavity of the mounting seat, and when the insertion end of the supporting arm is unlocked, the insertion end of the supporting arm may be taken out from the slot of the mounting seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: LOCTEK ERGONOMIC TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: Lehong Xiang, Tao Lin, Tongwang Shao
  • Protection shield positioning assembly and positioning device therefore and method of use
    Patent number: 11525711
    Abstract: A method and assembly for protecting a device connected to a wiring harness is disclosed. The assembly includes a protective tubular shield and a positioning device, with the protective tubular shield having a bore for receiving the device at least partially therein. An elongated wiring harness extends from the device being protected and through the bore of the protective tubular shield. The positioning device is formed having a band and at least one flexible, resilient finger extending radially inwardly from the band. At least one of the fingers forcibly engages the wiring harness to releasably maintain the positioning device and the protective tubular shield in a protection position along the wiring harness at least partially surrounding the device being protected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul Powertrain LLC
    Inventors: Timothy D. Sellis, David A. Harris, Kenneth C. Upton, Danny E. Winters, Samuel B. Fryberger, Jr.
  • Adjustable tilt mechanism
    Patent number: 11517106
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to adjustable tilt mechanisms (30), e.g., adjustable tilt mechanisms configured for enabling objects to tilt around a tilting axis (101). According to one aspect of the invention, an adjustable tilt mechanism includes a housing (100) that defines a tilt axis and an adjustment axis (103) oriented perpendicular and non-intersecting relative to the tilt axis and a torque adjustment assembly that is at least partially disposed within the housing. The torque adjustment assembly (118) includes an adjuster (130) positioned for rotation about the adjustment axis defined by the housing, a gear (120) positioned for rotation about the tilt axis defined by the housing, and a biasing spring (140) coupled to the gear. The gear being operatively coupled to the adjuster. The housing configured for coupling to an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn Eric Anderson, Richard E. Schlack
  • Systems and methods for an adjustable, quck release, positive pressure, electronic device holder
    Patent number: 11516328
    Abstract: A system for holding an electronic device includes a body portion, the body portion having a surface. The system further includes a first gripping plate and a second gripping plate, each of the first and second holding pieces including a holding surface approximately perpendicular to the surface. The system further includes a first and second arm interconnected with the first and second gripping plate such that the first and second arm are rotationally movable and the first and second gripping plate are linearly moveable, the first and second gripping plate spring driven to move together, the first and second gripping plate configured to move apart when the first and second arm are moved together, the first and second gripping plate being complementarily shaped to hold the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory M. Adelman
  • Dual clamping device
    Patent number: 11512808
    Abstract: A dual clamping device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Really Right Stuff, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph M. Johnson, Sr., Verent Chan
  • Farrier hoof stand apparatus
    Patent number: 11503818
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a farrier hoof stand apparatus that includes a base, a vertical rise adjuster centrally and orthogonally affixed to the base. A plurality of buttresses are each affixed to the base and vertical rise adjuster (“VRA”). A stall jack is slidably positioned over the VRA opposite the base. A cradle is demountably positioned on the stall jack. A plurality of elongated tool holders are each affixed to the stall jack. A pin fastener is demountably coupled to the VRA and the stall jack. A plurality of magnets are each peripherally affixed to the base. The stall jack includes an anvil, an orifice positioned on the anvil, and a post affixed to the anvil. The post is slidably positioned over the VRA. The base is square and substantially planar. The plurality of elongated tool holders are each angularly affixed to the post opposite each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventor: Roy Parker
  • Pole clamp assembly for medical devices
    Patent number: 11497579
    Abstract: A pole clamp assembly is configured to facilitate removable coupling of one or more medical devices to a support structure. The pole clamp assembly includes a pole clamp that is configured to selectively grip the supporting structure. The pole clamp includes a fastener hub and a locking mechanism. A docking member is configured to operably couple a medical device of the one or more medical devices to the pole clamp. The docking member includes structure defining a fastener hub aperture and one or more recesses into which a portion of the locking mechanism can selectively reside. The locking mechanism is shiftable between a non-engaged position in which the docking member is rotatable relative to the pole clamp, and an engaged position in which rotation of the docking member relative to the pole clamp is inhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Allen Lacy, Kevin Krautbauer, Steven Plager
  • Modular artist studio easel system
    Patent number: 11490731
    Abstract: An example modular artist studio easel system includes a first mast member pivotally attached to first base member, and a second mast member pivotally attached to a second base member. Support arms are attached between the base members and the mast members. Cross members are slidably connected between the first mast member and the second mast member to adjust a width between the first mast member and the second mast member. A first back support is mounted to the first mast member, and a second back support is mounted to the second mast member, for supporting at least one canvas thereon. A first upper edge support and a first lower edge are mounted on the second back support. A second upper edge support and a second lower edge are mounted on the second back support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Reginald Norman
  • Refrigerator
    Patent number: 11493166
    Abstract: Disclosed is a refrigerator including a main body, a door coupled to a front surface of the main body, a bracket coupled to a front surface of the door and including a roller, a sliding plate supported on the roller and fixed to the bracket to slide in a vertical direction, a display supported on the sliding plate, and a position fixing device configured to fix a position of the sliding plate, wherein the position fixing device includes a spur gear rotatably provided on the bracket, a rack gear provided on the sliding plate and engaged with the spur gear, and a stopper configured to prevent rotation of the spur gear when the sliding plate is stopped to fix the position of the sliding plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Taein Eom, Hyunuk Park
  • Securing device for large scale cover systems
    Patent number: 11486160
    Abstract: A securing system for a covering device comprising a polymeric shell including a receptacle portion and an optional cover portion, the receptacle portion being formed of a base portion and one or more walls and at least one opening formed within the shell, wherein the opening is adapted to receive a material capable of flowing and optionally curing to form a filled receptacle portion, the filled receptacle portion forming a solid weight for use in securing a covering the covering device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Meadowlark Enterprise, LLC
    Inventors: Edmond Lloyd Progar, Wally Vendramini, John Anthony Progar
  • Smart device holder assembly
    Patent number: 11489952
    Abstract: A smart device holder assembly includes a base that has a pair of foldable sections that is each positionable in a flattened position for positioning beneath cushions on an article of furniture. An arm is coupled to and extends away from the base to extend upwardly between a respective pair of cushions on the article of furniture when the base is positioned beneath the cushions. The arm has a first portion that is pivotally coupled to the second portion such that the first portion is positionable at a variety of angles with respect to the second portion. A holder is movably disposed on the arm to hold a smart device in a preferred orientation above the cushions on the article of furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: Paul Sims
  • High-density cable management bar
    Patent number: 11483945
    Abstract: Example high-density cable management bars are provided. In an example, a cable management bar comprises a cable channel configured to fit one or more cables and comprising a first end and a second end. The cable management bar can also comprise a first attachment point extending perpendicular from the first end. The cable management bar can also comprise a second attachment point extending perpendicular from the second end, the first attachment point and the second attachment point configured to attach to a rackmount computer, the cable management system configured to extend away from a rack in which the rackmount computer is located when attached to the rackmount computer via the first attachment point and the second attachment point, and when the rackmount computer is mounted in a rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: EMC IP HOLDING COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Ilhan C. Gundogan, Keith C. Johnson
  • Clamping holder
    Patent number: 11480288
    Abstract: A clamping holder configured to arrange a display on a standing board defining a thickness direction is provided. The clamping holder includes a body, a connecting member, a first clamping member, and a second clamping member. The connecting member is disposed on the body and is connected to the display. The first clamping member is disposed on the body. When the body abuts against a side of the standing board and the second clamping member is assembled with the first clamping member, the second clamping member slides relative to the first clamping member in the thickness direction, such that the second clamping member abuts against the other side of the standing board, and the second clamping member and the body clamp the standing board together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
  • Separable magnetic attachment assembly
    Patent number: 11479988
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present disclosure, an attachment assembly for coupling to a base plate includes a substantially planar attachment plate having a top side and a bottom side, a magnet assembly including at least three magnets, each of the at least three magnets having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first sides of the at least three magnets are configured for coupling with the bottom side of the attachment plate, wherein the at least three magnets each have a first end and a second end, such that the first end of each magnet is adjacent a second end of an adjacent magnet to form an array, and a shim plate removably coupled to the second side of the at least three magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Pacific Cascade Parking Equipment Corporation
    Inventor: Mark A. Curtis
  • Isolation system and method
    Patent number: 11473647
    Abstract: An isolation system and method are disclosed. The isolation system includes a beam that includes a first end and a second end. The isolation system may include at least one clamping block comprising first elastomeric material, and the first end may be coupled with the first elastomeric material by the at least one clamping block. An end condition of the buckling beam may be varied based on compression stiffening of the first elastomeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: HRL LABORATORIES, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Shahan, Geoffrey P. McKnight, Sloan P. Smith, Christopher B. Henry, Christopher B. Churchill, Andrew C. Keefe
  • Pipe clamp
    Patent number: 11466796
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing pipes. The apparatus is a clamp for hanging or supporting pipe. The clamp comprises a base and a seat for receiving a pipe. The seat comprises at least two load bearing members adapted to receive the pipe. The clamp further comprises at least two side support members extending upward from the base at an oblique angle with respect to the base. The two support members each comprise an upwardly extending arm for receiving the pipe and wherein each upwardly extending arm forms an aperture for receiving a fastener to secure the pipe within the clamp. The clamp preferably comprises an integral, one-piece unit. Methods of making a pipe clamp and installing a pipe also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: David Fisher