Patents Examined by Alfred J Wujciak
  • Patent number: 11333296
    Abstract: A display panel frame is provided. The frame includes a substrate having a bendable portion and two connecting portions connected to two sides of the bendable portion; and a connecting structure including two connecting members and an elastic belt. The two connecting members are respectively mounted to the two connecting portions and disposed opposite to each other, and the elastic belt is sleeved on the two connecting members and wound around outer surfaces of the two connecting members. Thus, the structural design of the product can be simplified to ensure that it does not cause product failure after bending over a long period of time, and increase the toughness of the flexible substrate, so that it is beneficial to ensure product reliability under long time bending.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICONDUCTOR DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Xuesi Qin
  • Patent number: 11326737
    Abstract: A robot includes a multi-articular arm and a base including a body. The body has a first supported surface and a second supported surface opposite to the first supported surface. A first bracket and a second bracket are connectable to the first supported surface or to the second supported surface to connect the body to the floor surface or the wall surface. Each of the body, the first bracket, and the second bracket has a mounting member such that the base is mounted on the floor surface when the first bracket is connected to the first supported surface and the second bracket is connected to the second supported surface, and such that the base is mounted on the wall surface when the first bracket is connected to the second supported surface and the second bracket is connected to the first supported surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: KABISHIKI KAISHA YASKAWA DENKI
    Inventor: Hisashi Fujioka
  • Patent number: 11324319
    Abstract: Stabilizer that provides tip resistance to a piece of furniture against a wall includes a first plate, a second plate, and a limited expansion assembly between inner sides of the first and second plates and having a collapsed state providing the stabilizer with its smallest thickness between outer sides of the first and second plates and a fully expanded state in which the stabilizer has its largest thickness between outer sides of the first and second plates. When the first plate is attached to the wall and the second plate is attached to the piece of furniture, movement of the piece of furniture away from the wall is prevented once the expansion assembly has attained its fully expanded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Thoughtful Furniture Company, LLC
    Inventor: David M Stravitz
  • Patent number: 11330352
    Abstract: A device for holding an audio microphone is disclosed. The microphone holding device includes a base section having a base plate connected to a riser block that engages with a tube of a microphone holding section to enable rotation of the microphone holding section from a horizontal orientation to a vertical orientation. The device also includes an expander shaft section including an expander shaft coupled at one end with the tube and at another end with base plate. The expander shaft expands from a compressed shaft to an expanded shaft when the microphone holding section rotates from the horizontal orientation to the vertical orientation to assist in holding the microphone holding section in the vertical orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: Bryan Richard Athan
  • Patent number: 11320067
    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: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Daniel T. Short
  • Patent number: 11319975
    Abstract: One cylindrical pipe is inserted into the hollow cylindrical portions of first and second holders made of hard plastic, and the other cylindrical pipe is inserted into the hollow semi-cylindrical portions. The first and second pipe holders are butted together at butt surfaces, respectively. The cylindrical pipe inserted into the butted hollow cylindrical portions is held in the hollow cylindrical portions using a clamping tool, and the cylindrical pipe inserted into a cylindrical portion that becomes hollow cylindrical by butting is held in the hollow semi-cylindrical portions using the clamping tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: SHONAN GOSEI-JUSHI SEISAKUSHO K.K.
    Inventors: Takao Kamiyama, Makoto Ishida
  • Patent number: 11300242
    Abstract: A stacked-plate type mobile device support stand includes a support plate, a mobile device abutting plate and a base plate. The support plate and the mobile device abutting plate have a first longitudinal bent portion therebetween, and the base plate has a stopper plate, and the base plate and the stopper plate have a second longitudinal bent portion therebetween, and the base plate and the mobile device abutting plate have a third longitudinal bent portion therebetween. When the stacked-plate type mobile device support stand is folded, the support plate, the mobile device abutting plate, the base plate and the stopper plate are bent into a stacked-plate form by using the first, second and third longitudinal bent portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignees: Moft Inc.
    Inventors: Jia-Jia He, Ben-Tien Lin
  • Patent number: 11297960
    Abstract: A picture frame hanging assembly that includes at least one bracket directly coupled to either a horizontally oriented or a vertically oriented frame element and each bracket enclosing and defining hook-receiving aperture superimposed over a frame cavity of the picture frame and with an aperture width. The assembly includes a hook component directly coupled to a building wall surface and with a cantilevered hook member extending therefrom an offset length from a front surface of the hook component to define a bracket placement zone with the bracket disposed therein and having an inner surface with an inner surface hook width spanning from terminal opposing lateral sides thereon and at least partially supporting an upper wall of the hook component, wherein the aperture width is at least approximately twice or greater than the inner surface hook width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: BLACK TIE BRANDS, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Voelker, Jonathan Batchelor
  • Patent number: 11297941
    Abstract: A book stand having three interconnected sections that is adjustable between a closed state where it is portable, and an open state, the open state being one of a number of heights, which height is selectable by the user to account for users of different sizes and users that are standing or sitting when using a book placed on the book stand. The middle section has a strut containing notches on both sides, one side for receiving a stem connected to the top section, the other side for receiving a stem from the bottom section, so that the user may adjust the height of the book stand for use on a surface for when the user wants to stand or sit down. Such book stands are useful for religious studies, particularly as a shtender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Inventor: Chanoch Hadar
  • Patent number: 11293584
    Abstract: A monitor support comprises: a static arm (16) configured to mount rotatably to a monitor support arm (10) at a lower end and a support arm junction (30) at an upper end; a moving arm (34) pivotally attached to the static arm (16) at the support arm junction (30) with a first pair of one-way freewheel friction hubs (36a, 36b) that includes first and second one-way cam assemblies (70a, 70b, 72a, 72b) and friction disc assemblies coaxially mounted to the support arm junction (30). The moving arm (34) includes monitor mounting structure and preferably includes a second pair of one-way freewheel friction hubs (44a, 44b) coupled to a VESA mounting plate (46) with a quick disconnect assembly. The monitor support and the monitor support arm (10) permit free movement in elevating a mounted monitor and require the application of force exceeding that of the monitor weight to lower a mounted monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Inventor: Ronald G. Kleist
  • Patent number: 11287080
    Abstract: A mounting system capable of mounting objects to support structures is disclosed. The mounting system includes a wall mount including a display bracket configured to hold the object, a fixed support bracket couplable to a vertical support structure, and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly has a low-profile stowed configuration in which the object is held in a raised position close to the support structure. The linkage assembly moves to another configuration to move the object. The object can be held in a lowered position. A biasing mechanism can facilitate convenient movement of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Manehu Product Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Newville, Lee Marc
  • Patent number: 11290585
    Abstract: The mobile device and computer device stand comprises a second platy body, a first platy body, a support piece, and a peripheral portion. One side of the second platy body is connected to the back of the mobile device and computer device. One end of one side of the first platy body is connected to one end of another side of the second platy body. The peripheral portion of the first platy body further comprises at least one main fold line. The first platy body is bendable relative to the second platy body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Inventor: Ben-Tien Lin
  • Patent number: 11284749
    Abstract: A system and method for a device for supporting writing and reading materials such as books that are held with a spring loaded clip so the user may view the materials in the inverted position while they are in the bath tub or relaxing in bed whereby the user may orientate the device for a more comfortable view as well as fold up the device to place it in storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Inventor: Kim Cooper
  • Patent number: 11278119
    Abstract: A flat panel television mount having a support for mounting a flat panel television, a cap adapted to be coupled to at least one of a ceiling and a wall, a base adapted to be coupled to at least one of a floor and a wall, a cap dampening member positioned between the cap and the support, and a base dampening member positioned between the base and the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: IdeaWorkx LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Loether, Robert C. Hendricks, Luis-Eduardo Soares
  • Patent number: 11280433
    Abstract: A system for holding in a conduit (7) cables and/or ducts with different diameters, comprising a plurality of rubbery or rubberlike sleeves (1) for inserting in such a conduit (7), the plurality of sleeves (1) comprising a number of units (2) of bonded sleeves (1) which are oriented parallel to each other, wherein within each unit (2) the sleeves (1) have corresponding outer dimensions, and wherein at least one unit (2) has a sleeve (1) having an inner diameter which differs from an inner diameter of a sleeve (1) of at least one other unit (2) of the number of units, wherein the number of the units (2) and the dimensions of the units (2) are such that therewith a stack of units can be made, in the stack of units (2) each sleeve (1) is also oriented parallel to any of the other sleeves (1), the stack of units having a rectangular shape of which each side is in detail shaped by the presence of a number of the sleeves (1) and of which each edge is in detail shaped by the presence of one, two or three of the slee
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Beele Engineering B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Alfred Beele
  • Patent number: 11242951
    Abstract: A dual clamping device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Really Right Stuff, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph M. Johnson, Sr., Verent Chan
  • Patent number: 11230851
    Abstract: The invention relates to a head for a formwork prop, which comprises a lower pin for connecting to the prop, a base for supporting beams, and four projections arranged to form a rectangle defining a long side and a short side, each projection being disposed at a corner of said rectangle, the rectangle delimiting an area for receiving beams. The head comprises two plates perpendicular to the support base, the plates being arranged parallel to each other and to the long side such that the plates leave a space therebetween for a beam and respective spaces for a beam in the space between the ends of the plates and one of the projections, each plate comprising at least two housings for attaching a beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: SISTEMAS TECNICOS DE ENCOFRADOS, S.A.
    Inventor: Jose Luis UbiƱana Felix
  • Patent number: 11224287
    Abstract: A platform apparatus is provided which may be configured to support an electronic device. The platform apparatus may include a base, an extension, and a support. Some implementations include a hinge. The platform apparatus may be configured for use by a standing, seated, or reclining user, or to support an electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Castleberry, Michael L. Arnold, George W. Jensen
  • Patent number: 11225201
    Abstract: A support assembly includes a first support member, a second support member, and/or a rod. The first support member and/or the second support member may be connected via the rod. The first support member and/or the second support member may be configured to move longitudinally along the rod. The first support member and/or the second support member may be configured to rotate about the rod. The first support member and/or the second support member may be configured to selectively engage a track. The first support member may include a first contact member and/or a third contact member. The second support member may include a second contact member and/or a fourth contact member. The first contact member may be configured to move with the third contact member, and/or the second contact member may be configured to move with the fourth contact member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventor: Antoine Moulin
  • Patent number: 11215316
    Abstract: A storage device includes a storage body, which includes a bottom surface, wall surfaces surrounding a storage space, a front opening portion and an upper opening portion such that a package body is enabled to be inserted into the storage space from a plurality of directions, a front guide, which is provided on the bottom surface in proximity to the front opening portion, and includes an inclined surface descending toward a surface on a back side of the storage space among the wall surfaces, and a rear guide, which is provided on the surface on the back side in proximity to the upper opening portion, and restricts upward movement of the package body stored in the storage space along the surface on the back side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuzuka Isobe, Yoshinari Matsuyama, Masaki Shikanai, Takeshi Kikuchi