Patents Examined by Christopher E Veraa
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Patent number: 11373557Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: BUDNICK CONVERTING, INC.Inventor: Richard J. Hatton
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Patent number: 11367370Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 20, 2021Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Formetco IncorporatedInventor: Isaac Charles Innis
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Patent number: 11361684Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: M.T Reklam Anonim ŞirketiInventor: Ali Topcuoglu
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Patent number: 11361685Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 17, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Selina Larsen, Jacob K. Pomputis, Scott J. Fuenffinger
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Patent number: 11351891Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: FAURECIA Sièges d'AutomobileInventors: Farouk Bouzid, Philippe Resende
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Patent number: 11308826Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 18, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Vanguard Packaging, LLCInventor: Jerry Ryan Frost
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Patent number: 11295637Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Inventor: John Wayne Butler
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Patent number: 11279262Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Joseph Michael Kish, Macit Aktas, Spencer Robert Hoernke, David Frederick Lyons
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Patent number: 11273916Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Marc Wesseloh, Sven Prahl, Frank Starke
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Patent number: 11276334Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Spirit Specialty Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Michael M Kurmlavage
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Patent number: 11269293Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG & CO. KGInventors: Klaus Pforte, Ludwig Brehm
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Patent number: 11248637Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 18, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Watchfire Signs, LLCInventors: Ryan Messmore, Chad Salmela, Justin M. Bargo, Robert E. Wright, Matthew Curtis Lane
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Patent number: 11244581Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Bedford Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, John B. Linquist, Colin M. O'Donnell, Ryan M. Korpela
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Patent number: 11244583Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Inventors: Frank Harris, Joseph P. Corkins
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Patent number: 11235687Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY INC.Inventors: Adam Mark Will, Quentin Walsh, Julien Santini
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Patent number: 11214091Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Travel Tags, Inc.Inventors: Shelle B Pascua, Deborah Bartles, John Tomczyk
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Patent number: 11214178Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Joseph Michael Kish, Macit Aktas, Spencer Robert Hoernke, David Frederick Lyons
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Patent number: 11214179Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Joseph Michael Kish, Macit Aktas, Spencer Robert Hoernke, David Frederick Lyons
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Patent number: 11176852Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: MS. CARITA SAFETRUCK, INC.Inventor: Gordon E. Mosby
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Patent number: 11160379Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: BF17 GmbHInventor: Wolfgang Höhn