Patents Examined by Alfred J Wujciak
  • Energy transmission control mount
    Patent number: 11060579
    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: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventor: Paul C. Downey
  • Devices for the support of tools
    Patent number: 11045940
    Abstract: A positionable tool support device is mounted near a work surface for supporting a tool for a user. The tool support device includes a surface mount to secure the tool support device to a support surface. A gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is coupled to and extends from the surface mount. The gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly is selectively adjustable about both vertical and horizontal axes. A rigid support extension is coupled to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly for selective rotation relative to the gravity-balancing articulated arm assembly. A flexible tensile member is coupled to and extends, in a relaxed state, vertically downward from the rigid support extension. The tensile member is coupled to the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Russdon Angold, Mario Solano, Chris Paretich, Thomas Mastaler, Brett Jaeger, Nicholas Fleming, Katherine Calvert, Matthew D. Sweeney
  • Quick release equipment mount
    Patent number: 11047525
    Abstract: A quick release equipment mount includes a support module secured to a fixture such as a wall or pipe and a number of item modules, each of which can attach to an item of equipment such as a fire extinguisher for quick release. The item modules can have two pair of vertically spaced apart hooks which engage two pair of commensurately spaced apart posts extending laterally from an elongated vertical tongue extending from the support module. The hooks are formed on a pair of rails spaced to form a groove slidingly engaged by the tongue. Item modules can have different item interfacing segments for securing in various manners to various types of equipment items while all having similar support module interfacing segments capable of quick release mounting to the support module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Roskamp, Randall Roskamp, Roger J. Malcolm
  • Pre-loaded two-lobe spring twist-on rearview mounting assembly
    Patent number: 11040663
    Abstract: A rearview device attachment assembly includes a mount having a periphery that defines first and second recesses. The mount is configured to engage a windscreen button. An attachment clip is coupled to the mount at a central portion of the attachment clip. The attachment clip includes first and second opposing loading members that abut the first and second recesses. A flex portion extends from each of the first and second opposing loading members. A connection portion extends inwardly from each flex portion. Each of the first and second loading members of the attachment clip is pre-loaded during coupling of the attachment clip to the mount, but prior to rotational engagement of the attachment clip with engagement surfaces of the windscreen button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian R. DeMaagd, Bradley L. Busscher
  • Pumpkin display system and method
    Patent number: 11034186
    Abstract: A pumpkin display system including a plurality of legs, a central hub and a pumpkin. The central hub has a plurality of apertures formed therein. Each of the apertures is adapted to receive an end of one of the legs to form a pumpkin display. The pumpkin is placed onto and is supported by the pumpkin display to form the pumpkin display system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventor: Joseph Prebil
  • Electronic device holder
    Patent number: 11027665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device holder. The electronic device holder includes a housing, at least two clamping arms, and at least one adjusting arm. One of the at least two clamping arms is slidably connected to the housing. A clamping arm at least slidably connected to the housing is connected with an adjusting arm. The adjusting arm is slidably connected to the housing. The housing includes a first housing and a second housing. The adjusting arm can be driven to slide so that the relative movement of the first housing and the second housing drives the at least two clamping arms to open or clamp. By providing the adjusting arm, a pushing block and an elastic element, the clamping arms can be driven to open for placement of the electronic device. The structure is simple, the manufacturing cost is low, and the operation is convenient and quick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Shenzhen Xinyuan Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jingbin Cao
  • Mount interface for a medical device
    Patent number: 11028869
    Abstract: A mount interface is described that includes a latch; and a latching assembly configured to receive the latch so as to lock the latch at a set position with respect to the latching assembly, wherein the latching assembly includes a housing provided with an irregular orifice configured to receive the latch; a first plug disposed in the housing so that a first portion of the irregular orifice overlies the first plug; and a second plug disposed in the housing adjacent the first plug so that a second portion of the irregular orifice overlies the second plug. Such a mount interface provides rapid and secure locking of a latch to the latching assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: MAQUET CARDIOPULMONARY GMBH
    Inventor: William James Repka
  • Chin rest
    Patent number: 11006757
    Abstract: A chin rest includes a body having opposing sides, a front, a back, a top having a top surface, and a bottom having a bottom surface. The top further defines a top plane between a front and back of the top, and the bottom defines a bottom plane between a front of the bottom and a back of the bottom. The top plane and bottom plane form an angle so that the chin rest can comfortable sit between a user's chin and the user's chest, with the user's chin resting on the top surface, and the bottom surface engaged against the user's upper chest. The user's head can be comfortably supported while the user is seated, allowing the user to relax muscles in the neck and avoid strain and other issues normally associated with resting without support in a seated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Dr. Cliff's Products, LLC
    Inventors: Leonard Titayevsky, Clifford Jay Shapiro
  • Structural device cover
    Patent number: 10999944
    Abstract: The description relates to devices that can include a hollow arm that has an open side and a cover engaging region around the open side. The cover engaging region defines a first width at the open side, a second width farther from the open side, and a third width that is farther from the open side than the first width and the second width. The device can also include an arm cover that includes an arm engaging region. The arm engaging region can define a fourth width at the open side, a fifth width farther from the open side, and a sixth width that is farther from the open side than the fourth width and the fifth width. The sixth width can be greater than the fifth width and the second width and less than the first width and the fourth width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel C. Park, Anthony J. Hewett
  • Mobile terminal bracket
    Patent number: 10995902
    Abstract: A mobile terminal bracket comprises: a support housing provided with a supporting cavity at front side thereof, the supporting cavity comprising a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall opposite to each other, a third side wall and a fourth side wall opposite to each other, a protective film clearing hole on the first side wall, the second side wall provided with a fixing fastener, the third side wall and the fourth side wall separately provided with a sliding slot; a protective film retraction mechanism comprising a first roller in the support housing, a protective film twined on the first roller, a reset spring for rotating the first roller to reset, a pull rod connected to end of the protective film, the pull rod slidably assembled in the sliding slots of the third, fourth side wall and clipped to the fixing fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignees: Beijing BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bin Xu, Hao Wu, Xuzhong Liu, Na An, Zongwei Luo, Xiao Ma, Gang Ci, Baolei Guo, Xinfeng Gong, Shaopeng Xu, Zhenhua Luo, Zheng Zhang, Qingzhu Guan
  • Apparatus for mounting a plurality of monitors having adjustable distance to a viewer
    Patent number: 10976776
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a plurality of display monitors is disclosed, wherein the apparatus is provided at a user's desk or workstation. The apparatus can be easily moved toward and away from the user such that all the monitors mounted on the apparatus move in unison in the direction indicated by the user. Accordingly, the apparatus accommodates the visual preferences of virtually all users of the desk or workstation so that eye and skeletal muscle fatigue are reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Xybix Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Carson, David R. Carson, Kenneth R. Carson
  • Rearview device mount and attachment method
    Patent number: 10974650
    Abstract: A rearview assembly includes a rearview device having at least one of a display and an electro-optic element. A mount is pivotally coupled with the rearview device. The mount includes a receiving aperture for receiving an installation tool. A mounting button is operably coupled with a vehicle and is configured to engage the mount, wherein during installation, the installation tool is used to rotate the mount into engagement with the mounting button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew J. Kremkow, Andreas Kraus, Blake R. Adams, Sebastien C. Jaeger, Alexander K. Stapf, Jeremy J. Samora
  • Cantilever device and hydraulic system thereof
    Patent number: 10969057
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hydraulic system of a cantilever device, which comprises an end cap, an adjustment brace, an adjustment bolt, a slider, and an upper pivot. The end cap comprises an upper wall, a bottom wall, and side walls. The bottom wall has a securing groove. Each side wall has an upper pivot hole adjacent to the upper wall. The adjustment brace is fastened to the end cap and is secured in the securing groove. The slider comprises a first slider portion and a second slider portion, wherein the first slider portion has two shaft portions located on both sides of the adjustment portion. The upper pivot comprises a shaft body portion located between the bolt head and the bolt shoulder of the adjustment bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: MODERNSOLID INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chin Jui Hung
  • Anchor device for a wooden post
    Patent number: 10968655
    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: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: FOX HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Tommy Fox
  • Pivoting members for a solar array
    Patent number: 10972045
    Abstract: Pivoting members for pivoting a solar array mounted to a torque rail and tracking systems that include such pivoting members are disclosed. The pivoting member may include a liner between a rotating inner member and the outer housing of the pivoting member to reduce friction during pivoting of the solar array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: FTC Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Nagendra Cherukupalli, Milo Zabala, Rechel Cruz, Larry Wong
  • Fastening bracket
    Patent number: 10962165
    Abstract: A fastening bracket is provided. The fastening bracket is adapted to be affixed to a mounting surface and connected to an object. The fastening bracket includes a base and a connection unit. The base is for being affixed to the mounting surface. The connection unit is connected to the base, wherein the connection unit includes a unit inclined surface and at least one unit abutting portion. The object includes at least one object abutting portion. When the object is in a separated state, the object abutting portion is separated from the unit abutting portion, and when the object is in a connected state, the object abutting portion abuts the unit abutting portion. While the object is being moved from the separated state to the connected state, the object abuts the unit inclined surface and slides relative to the unit inclined surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: WISTRON NEWEB CORP.
    Inventors: Ping-You Weng, Yu-Shuo Wu
  • Adjustment mechanism for support of solar panel
    Patent number: 10951158
    Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for adjusting height of a support including a through hole and configured to mount a solar panel thereon is provided with a base including an upward extending side plate on a top, a vertical, elongated slot through the side plate, and holes upward oriented, equally spaced apart from the slot in which a lower portion of the support is engaged with each side plate; an adjustment plate including at least one peg on an inner surface and a central opening in which each peg is configured to fit into one hole; and a threaded fastener driven through the central opening, the slot and the through hole to adjustably fasten the adjustment plate, the side plate and the support together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: STRONGEN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: San-He Chang
  • Cooler mounting system
    Patent number: 10939766
    Abstract: A cooler mounting system is provided. The cooler mounting system includes at least one front bracket system and at least on rear bracket system. Each bracket system includes at least one arm portion and a base portion. The mounting system also includes a cooler that includes a front rail portion located on a front face of the cooler and a rear rail portion located on a rear face of the cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: The Wise Company
    Inventors: Frans Weterrings, Bruce Whitmer, Rocky Martini, Michael Monroe, Butch Dingler
  • Vehicle holding unit
    Patent number: 10940785
    Abstract: A vehicle holding unit includes a cupholder and a holding member. The cupholder has a sidewall defining a cup receiving area. The holding member having a base movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The base being mainly vertical in the stowed position. The base being mainly horizontal and extends into the cup receiving area in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Oliver Ruben Acosta Campos
  • Mobile device and computer device stand
    Patent number: 10935182
    Abstract: A mobile device and computer device stand used for a mobile device/computer device includes a second platy body, a first platy body, and a support piece. One end of the first platy body is connected to one end of the second platy body. The middle portion of the first platy body is formed with a hole. A support portion is disposed on the first platy body. The support portion is located at one end of the first platy body opposite to the end connected to the second platy body. The support piece is disposed in the hole. The support piece has a fold line. The support piece is divided into a first portion and a second portion by the fold line. The second portion is connected to the support portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Solution Expert 33 International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ben-Tien Lin