Patents Examined by Christopher E Veraa
  • Patent number: 11373557
    Abstract: A slotted frame assembly for receiving tensionable textile media, e.g., a sign face, the textile media being tucked into frame slots in the assembly to provide attachment and tensioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: BUDNICK CONVERTING, INC.
    Inventor: Richard J. Hatton
  • Patent number: 11367370
    Abstract: A billboard framework system may have a plurality of lateral adjusters adapted to be laterally adjustable on poles. The system may also have at least one frame support attached to some of the plurality of lateral adjusters where each of the frame supports may be co-planar with one another. The system may also have a generally rectangular-shaped frame structure connected to the frame supports where the frame structure is coplanar. The frame structure may have two side portions connecting an upper portion and a lower portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Formetco Incorporated
    Inventor: Isaac Charles Innis
  • Patent number: 11361684
    Abstract: A production method for a poster device with two boards and a frame as well as a poster device. One permanently fixed board is attached to the frame. The other board is removable and can be removed without tools. The frame may be a snap frame and the removable board may be held by snapping elements of the snap frame. The removable board can be removed after the snapping elements have been opened. The method comprises the following steps: ?providing a frame and a permanently fixed board comprising a frame-like groove, ?placing the frame and the permanently fixed board horizontally, ?pouring a flowable gasket material into the frame-like groove so that the groove is completely filled with the flowable gasket material and the flowable gasket material sticks out from the groove, ?solidifying the gasket material in such a way that it will not solidify for at least minutes, preferably for at least 20 minutes, ?placing the removable board onto the solidified gasket material, ?fixing the removable board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: M.T Reklam Anonim Şirketi
    Inventor: Ali Topcuoglu
  • Patent number: 11361685
    Abstract: A header for coupling to a retail display structure includes a front panel and a rear panel. The rear panel is formed coplanarly with the front panel, bordering the front panel along a longitudinal fold line. The rear panel is folded about the longitudinal fold line to fit adjacent and be adhered to an interior surface of the front panel. Hooks are initially coplanarly formed in an interior of the rear panel and coupled to a remainder of the rear panel via a fold line. Each of the hooks is folded rearwardly away from the rear panel defining an offset portion and a downwardly extending portion. The downwardly extending portion is spaced from the rear panel to receive at least a portion of the retail display structure between the exterior surface of the rear panel and the downwardly extending portion of each of the hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Selina Larsen, Jacob K. Pomputis, Scott J. Fuenffinger
  • Patent number: 11351891
    Abstract: System including a vehicle seat comprising a seating portion, a backrest pivotally mounted on the seat by a lockable hinge mechanism, the seat further comprising a motorized adjustment device connected to the backrest independently of the hinge mechanism. An electric control device synchronously controls the hinge mechanism and the motorized adjustment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: FAURECIA Sièges d'Automobile
    Inventors: Farouk Bouzid, Philippe Resende
  • Patent number: 11308826
    Abstract: A modular sign including a spacer assembly affixed to graphic panels is provided. The modular sign is movable between a knock-down configuration and an erected configuration. In the knock-down configuration, the spacer assembly lays flat on a back surface of the graphic panels. In the erected configuration, the spacer assembly is positioned behind the graphic panels so as to provide a support structure for the graphic panels while simultaneously being at least partially concealed by the graphic panels. The modular sign is moved from the knock-down configuration to the erected configuration by rotating the graphic panels up and away from a flat surface and is secured in the erected configuration by inserting a key flap into a keyhole. Once the modular sign is in the erected configuration, it can be installed onto a tube and/or another support structure, such as a register sign.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Vanguard Packaging, LLC
    Inventor: Jerry Ryan Frost
  • Patent number: 11295637
    Abstract: A flexible fade resistant posted marker sign based on a flexible substrate and fade resistant coating that can bend to lock onto a studded flanged post by positioning the sign ends between the studs on the post with the body arching across and over middle studs on the post with the sign being wide enough to span across the flanges of the post and be secured with wire passing through holes positioned to place the wire at the sides of the width of the post to inhibit vertical, horizontal, and twisting movement of the sign while still maintaining a continuous center section of the sign for use as a colored warning blaze.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Inventor: John Wayne Butler
  • Patent number: 11279262
    Abstract: A seat assembly includes a track assembly having a swivel mechanism slideably supported along the track assembly. A base frame is supported on the swivel mechanism between forward-facing and rearward-facing configurations. A seatback is pivotally coupled to the base frame by a recliner mechanism. A seat portion is pivotally coupled to the base frame and includes a front edge. The seat portion is operable between first and second positions, such that the front edge of the seat portion defines a forward-most portion of the seat assembly when the seat portion is in the first position. Further, the front edge of the seat portion is vertically juxtaposed over the base frame when the seat portion is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Joseph Michael Kish, Macit Aktas, Spencer Robert Hoernke, David Frederick Lyons
  • Patent number: 11273916
    Abstract: A multifunctional seat arrangement for a passenger cabin of a vehicle includes at least one first seat and one second seat which is laterally arranged directly adjacent to the at least one first seat. The second seat is narrower than the first seat, and the second seat has a pivotable seat surface extension which is pivotable into different positions relative to the seat surface of the second seat. Support functions and a child seat function or baby carrier function may be achieved thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Marc Wesseloh, Sven Prahl, Frank Starke
  • Patent number: 11276334
    Abstract: A rolling information display apparatus configured to rotate on the rolling surfaces of a roller grill is provided. The apparatus includes a tubular shaped body configured to roll in contact with the rolling surfaces of a roller grill. The apparatus further includes a calibrated cook timer, a temperature monitor, a temperature indicator, and an information medium removably positioned on the tubular shaped body. The calibrated cook timer includes a printed circuit board that is calibrated to rise in temperature in a similar manner to a food item that is cooked on said roller grill. The apparatus is used to display product information, to monitor the temperature of food items in close proximity to the apparatus, and to indicate when the food item is no longer suitable for consumption and sale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael M Kurmlavage
  • Patent number: 11269293
    Abstract: A security document having a security element including a multilayer body with a volume hologram layer and a partial opaque layer, arranged on a surface of the volume hologram layer, which is present in a first area and is not present in a second area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG & CO. KG
    Inventors: Klaus Pforte, Ludwig Brehm
  • Patent number: 11248637
    Abstract: A device includes a first unit and a second unit. The first unit comprises a first C-shaped portion, a first bridge portion, and a first U-shaped portion. The first U-shaped portion comprises a first projection extending therefrom. The second unit comprises a second C-shaped portion, a second bridge portion, and a second U-shaped portion. The second U-shaped portion comprises a second projection extending therefrom. The first projection interlocks with the second projection when the first C-shaped portion and the second C-shaped portion are fastened to a plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Watchfire Signs, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Messmore, Chad Salmela, Justin M. Bargo, Robert E. Wright, Matthew Curtis Lane
  • Patent number: 11244581
    Abstract: A unitary sheet-like article has a material sheet including a first edge and an elastic sheet including an aperture and a second edge. The material sheet and the elastic sheet overlap at an overlap portion defined between the first and second edges. The material sheet and the elastic sheet are bonded together at the overlap portion. The aperture of the elastic sheet is not located on the overlap portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Bedford Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, John B. Linquist, Colin M. O'Donnell, Ryan M. Korpela
  • Patent number: 11244583
    Abstract: A signpost system includes a signpost assembly, comprised of a vertical post and horizontal bar; hinge assemblies, which hingedly connect portions of the vertical post, such that the vertical post is foldable; sign hooks, each slidably attachable to the horizontal bar, such that varyingly sized signs can be hung from the horizontal bar; a post support assembly, which is detachably insertable into a ground surface; and a removable step bar, which can aid in the insertion of the post support assembly into the ground; whereby the post support assembly is insertable into the vertical post, such that signpost assembly is secured in an upright position by the post support assembly when inserted into the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Inventors: Frank Harris, Joseph P. Corkins
  • Patent number: 11235687
    Abstract: A child safety seat may include a base configured to be operably coupled to a vehicle seat, a seat shell configured to receive and secure a child therein, and a multi-functional energy absorber. The seat shell may be operably coupled to the base such that the seat shell is alternately movable between a plurality of positions relative to the base responsive to operation of a seat positioner assembly, and lockable in the plurality of positions relative to the base responsive to operation of a locking assembly. The multi-functional energy absorber may be disposed between the base and the seat shell. The multi-functional energy absorber may be an integral portion of both the seat positioner assembly and the locking assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY INC.
    Inventors: Adam Mark Will, Quentin Walsh, Julien Santini
  • Patent number: 11214091
    Abstract: A secure packaging system for a stored value card. The secure packaging system including a front panel and a back panel sealed via a non-rewettable polymer to the front panel at a non-rewettable sealing section, the sealing section arranged continuously around at least a periphery of the stored value card, wherein the sealing section cannot be reactivated or unsealed with heat to access the contents therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Travel Tags, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelle B Pascua, Deborah Bartles, John Tomczyk
  • Patent number: 11214178
    Abstract: A seat assembly includes a mounting plate and a base frame rotatable mounted on the mounting plate by a swivel mechanism for swiveling the seat assembly between forward-facing and rearward-facing configurations. A seat portion is operably coupled to the base frame and includes a front edge. The seat portion can be pivoted between use and upright non-use positions. The seat assembly includes a first rotational footprint when the seat portion is in the use position and a second rotational footprint that is less than the first rotational footprint when the seat portion is in the upright non-use position. The second rotational footprint is intended to accommodate swiveling of the seat assembly between the forward-facing and rearward-facing configurations within a vehicle interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Joseph Michael Kish, Macit Aktas, Spencer Robert Hoernke, David Frederick Lyons
  • Patent number: 11214179
    Abstract: A seat assembly includes a base frame supporting a lift mechanism. A seatback is operably coupled to a seat portion. The seatback and the seat portion are vertically adjustable as powered by the lift mechanism. The seat portion is pivotally coupled to the seatback by a support bracket for rotational movement between first and second positions. A seat frame of the seat portion is vertically juxtaposed over the lift mechanism when the seat portion is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Joseph Michael Kish, Macit Aktas, Spencer Robert Hoernke, David Frederick Lyons
  • Patent number: 11176852
    Abstract: The mounting bracket systems are used in pairs to support a banner on a vehicle. In a first embodiment, the system includes opposing masts having upper and lower extending tabs adapted for attaching a banner between the masts, an annular flange disposed around the mast, and a lower mast end inserted into a bushing attached to a vehicle by U-shaped mounting straps. In a second embodiment, the system includes opposing masts having upper and lower extending tabs adapted for attaching a banner between the masts. The bottom end of each mast is attached to a platform having an elongate U-shaped pocket insert having planar walls extending from the platform opposite the mast. The pocket inserts are adapted for insertion into stake pockets common to trucks and trailers that haul oversize loads. A clevis pin may be inserted through opposing walls of the pocket insert below the stake pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: MS. CARITA SAFETRUCK, INC.
    Inventor: Gordon E. Mosby
  • Patent number: 11160379
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a booster seat comprising a seat shell with a lower face for supporting the seat shell and an upper face, on which a seat base and lateral seat cushion regions and backrest regions that delimit the seat base laterally and rearwards are provided. The lower face of the seat shell has a stacking contour which is designed to provide a stacking capability on the upper face of the seat shell. The invention also relates to a booster seat comprising a strap system that has four eyelets, wherein one retaining strap is allocated to a pair of eyelets. Two eyelets are arranged in the front outer region of each lateral seat cushion region, while two eyelets are arranged in the rear outer region of each lateral seat cushion region or in the lateral outer region of the back region. The invention further relates to a method for producing a booster seat of this type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: BF17 GmbH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Höhn