Patents Examined by Daniel J Troy
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Patent number: 11969086Abstract: An adjustable platform work tray includes a storage platform, a fixed mounting channel, an adjustable mounting channel, a support frame, and an adjustable brace. The storage platform that function as the storage area for materials and tools includes a base and a side wall. The fixed mounting channel is laterally mounted along a first wall section of the side wall and functions as one of the mounting structures. The support frame is perpendicularly mounted to the base and oriented opposite of the side wall. The support frame is positioned adjacent to the first wall section as the adjustable mounting channel is slidably mounted to the support frame. The adjustable mounting channel that functions as the second structure and the fixed mounting channel are positioned coplanar to each other. The adjustable brace is rotatably engaged in between the base and the adjustable mounting channel to further support the storage platform.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Inventors: Gary A. Christensen, James Michael Hainline, Jr.
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Patent number: 11965368Abstract: A sliding door roller fitting includes a tilting lever having a long and short arm angled thereto. The long arm has a freely rotatably mounted running roller which projects beyond the long arm to roll along a running rail. The short arm has an outwardly curved outer side facing away from the running roller. The tilting lever is held on a sliding door-side bearing body and is tiltable between two end positions about a tilting axis parallel to a running roller tangent. The bearing body has at least one planar bearing surface which extends horizontally in the setting-out direction in the mounting position of the bearing body. The short arm of the tilting lever bears by its curved outer side against the bearing surface and rolls thereon during tilting of the tilting lever. The bearing body has two driving stops between which the tilting lever is arranged.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Häfele SE & Co KGInventor: Lorenz Arnold
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Patent number: 11963650Abstract: A sliding-pivoting mechanism for a rack includes two pivot arms pivotably secured to the carcass, arranged parallel to one another, and forming a parallel guide for a pull-out guide having a guide rail and a running rail to which the rack is fastened. A locking mechanism is arranged on the guide rail and on one of the pivot arms to prevent a simultaneous pivoting and sliding movement. The locking mechanism has a locking pin arranged movably on one of the pivot arms and a locking plate mounted in a positionally fixed manner with respect to the guide rail and which interacts with the locking pin to block a pivoting movement of the pivot arms if the rack is lifted into an upper loading and unloading position. An unlocking device, coupled to the locking mechanism, has an actuating element and an unlocking element to move the locking pin from a blocking position into a release position.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Paul Hettich GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Oscar Garcia, Iker Lopetegi, Ander Martinez, Patrick Bon, Thomas Wieder
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Patent number: 11959320Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a latch having a first latch protrusion and a second latch protrusion, and a catch having a first catch protrusion and a second catch protrusion. The first catch protrusion engages the first latch protrusion in a first catch position. The second catch protrusion engages the second latch protrusion in a second catch position following release of the first catch position.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: TE Connectivity Solutions GmbHInventor: Christopher John Karrasch
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Patent number: 11957241Abstract: A mobile desk system that allows for the transportation of a seat, a desk, and additional materials by a single user. The desk and associated chair combine to form a transportation unit that can be operated by a user with one hand. The transportation unit can also carry additional equipment. Once the transportation unit is at the desired location, the equipment is offloaded and the desk and chair are set up per the user's needs.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Inventor: Anthony Rivera, Jr.
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Patent number: 11957242Abstract: A height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever can comprise a leveling mechanism comprising a turnbuckle rod that can adjust an angle of a horizontal frame member relative to a vertical frame member. An assembler can adjust the angle of the horizontal frame member from a pivot point located on a proximal corner of the height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever. The height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever can also include a height adjusting mechanism comprising a threaded rod that can adjust a height of the height adjusting and leveling worksurface cantilever, relative to a hanger bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD.Inventors: Thomas A. Brown, Geoff W. Gosling, Joseph A. Vulic
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Patent number: 11959322Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sealing assembly for moving a slidable panel for engagement with and disengagement from sealing means, the sealing assembly comprising a linkage assembly which connects a handle and at least one roller assembly having roller wheels, the sealing assembly being configured to be adjustable, by manipulation of the handle, such that the at least one roller assembly and the slidable panel supported thereby are movable between a first position where the slidable panel is in contact with sealing means thereby providing weatherproofing and a second position where the slidable panel is free of the sealing means and the panel is able to move freely relative to an outer frame, and wherein the linkage assembly is configured to as to provide a variable force through the handle when the at least one roller assembly and supported panel is moved between the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Anthony Innovations Pty Ltd.Inventor: Oscar Humphrey Richard Hooke
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Patent number: 11952820Abstract: A vehicular slider window assembly includes a frame portion, a fixed window panel fixed relative to the frame portion, and a movable window panel. A drive system is operable to move the movable window panel between an opened position and a closed position. The drive system includes (i) a housing attached at the fixed window panel, (ii) a drive motor disposed in the housing, (iii) a threaded shaft disposed in the housing and rotatably driven by the drive motor, (iv) a connecting element that threadedly receives the threaded shaft therethrough and (v) a window connector that is affixed to the movable window panel and that pivotally connects to the connecting element. Rotation of the threaded shaft imparts a translational movement of the connecting element along the threaded shaft to move the movable window panel between the opened and closed positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Magna Mirrors of America, Inc.Inventors: Darin J. Snider, Peggy L. Gustafson, Troy F. Tooker
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Patent number: 11944191Abstract: This invention is a foldable buffet station comprising supporting legs and a countertop frame mounted on upper ends of the supporting legs. The supporting legs comprise two sets of supporting panels on left and right sides. Each set of the supporting panels comprises a front supporting panel and a rear supporting panel which are rotationally connected. The countertop frame comprises a front beam, a rear beam, and two left and right side beams which form a rectangular frame. The two left and right side beams are respectively fixed at upper ends of the two rear supporting panels on left and right sides. The rear beam is detachably fixed at upper ends of the two back side supporting panels. The front beam is fixed at upper ends of the two front side supporting panels.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Inventor: Yi Li
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Modular system for a room, for a living, work or storage area, or for other three-dimensional spaces
Patent number: 11945358Abstract: A modular flooring system comprises a modular floor surface and a plurality of stackable, three-dimensional modular interior design components (MIDCs). The modular floor surface can comprise an array of discrete, raised, low-profile, receiving panels that can be rectangular in shape. MIDCs can be securely and interchangeably placed on any group of one or more adjacent unoccupied receiving panel and they can also be stackable, such that various different floor layouts can be created. Each of the MIDCs may comprise a lower surface recess that fits over a group of one or more adjacent raised receiving panels. A first MIDC may have an raised lip on a top surface such that the lower surface recess of a second MIDC fits over, separately and interchangeably, one (or more) of the raised receiving panels and the raised lip on the top surface of the first MIDC.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: HAPPIER CAMPER, INC.Inventor: Derek M. May -
Patent number: 11939107Abstract: A pallet includes a deck and one or more leg-plank bridges that extend from the deck. The leg-plank bridges include one or more legs and a plank that extends between the legs. The legs and plank are integrally formed together and attached to the deck. The legs have one or more internal walls that define one or more cavities. Concrete fills the cavities of the legs located on a lead end of the pallet. The remaining cavities in the legs are filled with foam. The cavities in one version are wedge shaped. Other legs of the deck are filled entirely with foam.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Artistic Composite Pallets LLCInventors: Garrett Clark, William A. Bastian, II
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Patent number: 11938237Abstract: A sanitizer and a method for using a sanitizer are disclosed. The sanitizer comprises an illumination source, a collection frame, a discharge frame and a carrier system comprising a pair of belts to transport the elongated item between the collection frame and the discharge frame. The elongated item may be a writing instrument, a stylus, an eating utensil, or any other elongated object.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Inventor: Brian E. Wind
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Patent number: 11932086Abstract: An embodiment sealing device of a closure module for a vehicle includes a roof extension extending vertically from an upper end of a roof panel, a sealing unit assembled with the upper end of the roof panel, the sealing unit configured to seal a gap between the roof panel and a door panel adjacent to the roof panel, and a first sealing tape provided on either the roof extension or the sealing unit, the first sealing tape configured to fix the sealing unit to the roof extension.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Sang Hyun Lee, Ki Hyun Cho
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Patent number: 11930926Abstract: A table assembly includes a tabletop member having a tabletop worksurface and a downwardly directed lower surface. A leg structure including first and second substantially vertical and spaced apart leg members is coupled to the lower surface for supporting the tabletop member. An elongated horizontal upper member extends between upper ends of the leg members. An elongated horizontal lower member below the tabletop member lower surface extends between and is joined to the leg members intermediate their upper and lower ends to form a gap with the upper member. A removable accessory bracket includes a substantially flat vertical member extending along a first plane and a lip member coupled to an upper end of the vertical member, the lip member extending along a second, substantially parallel plane spaced from the first plane and engaging the lower member to support the accessory bracket adjacent the outer surface of the lower member.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Kirt Martin, David C. Eberlein, Fredric Biddle
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Patent number: 11927299Abstract: A two display monitor mechanism including a stand assembly, a motorized arm assembly, and a mounting assembly is disclosed. These assemblies in conjunction with one another provide a simple solution to selectively concealing a secondary display behind a primary display. The stand assembly includes a stand having a primary display placed thereon. The motorized arm assembly includes a motorized arm with a second support plate to support a secondary display. The motorized arm assembly being disposed adjacent and at a spaced apart and parallel relationship with respect to the stand assembly. The motorized arm and the secondary display mounted thereon are then actuated via a remote between an up and down position. Thereby selectively concealing the secondary display behind the primary display.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventor: Randy Embrey
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Patent number: 11927385Abstract: A sliding and connecting device configured to slidably secure a cabinet panel to an appliance door includes a rail element and a sliding element. The sliding element has a first flat portion and a second flat portion. The second flat portion has a first cross-sectional hollow profile and a second cross-sectional hollow profile intersecting the first cross-sectional hollow profile. Each of the first and second cross-sectional hollow profiles are configured to engage and slide along a matching cross-sectional profile formed on the rail element.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventor: Matteo Parnisari
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Patent number: 11918116Abstract: A system for managing the elevation of a workstation, the system comprising a frame, a worktop having an upper worksurface, at least a first powered vertical-displacement drive mechanism connected between the frame and the worktop and arranged to selectively vertically displace the worktop with respect to the frame, a presence sensor and a processor linked to the drive mechanism and the sensor, the processor using information from the presence sensor to track user presence at the workstation and, upon detecting that the workstation is unoccupied, automatically controlling the drive mechanism to move the worktop from a current height to a scheduled height.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Jean-Paul Labrosse, Michael Xinjie Chu, Scott Sullivan, Matthew N. Schneider
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Patent number: 11910913Abstract: An apparatus drives and guides movement of a display assembly that includes a display unit. At least one track extends along at least one side of the display assembly and defines a path along which the display assembly is driven. A plurality of pins extend from the display assembly to the at least one track. At least one constant force spring has at one end a coiled part that is rotatably coupled to the display assembly, and an opposing end fastened to a fixed mounting location, and an uncoiled part extending between the coiled part and the opposing end. The at least one constant force spring is configured to drive the display assembly from a lowered position to a raised position while the plurality of pins travels along the at least one track and guide movement of the display assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Crestron Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Albert Pedoeem, David Paolazzi
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Patent number: 11913268Abstract: A glass panel system comprising an upper and lower guide track and at least two adjacent glass panels which are movable along the lower and upper guide tracks. The lower guide track is configured to support at least two glass panels. The upper guide track comprises two opposite side walls, an elongated groove and a free space formed between the two side walls. One of the glass panels leans against both the side walls by one guide element and against one of the two side walls and against another glass panel by another guide element. One of the glass panels leans, on one hand, against one of the two side walls and against another glass panel by one guide element and, on the other hand, against the other side wall and against another glass panel by another guide element. The guide elements are arranged in the free space.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: LUMON INVEST OYInventor: Esa Hilliaho
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Patent number: 11912109Abstract: A flush glass apparatus includes a fixed glass having an opening, an operation glass configured to open and close the opening of the fixed glass, a lower rail configured to slidably support a lower portion of the operation glass, a sealing member provided below the lower rail to seal a gap between an inner surface of the fixed glass and a vehicle body, one or more upper drain holes provided on the lower rail to discharge rainwater on the lower rail to a buffer area between the lower rail and the sealing member, and a drain induction member interposed between the inner surface of the fixed glass and the sealing member and providing a lower drain hole to discharge rainwater in the buffer area to the outside.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Webasto Korea Holdings Ltd.Inventors: Jeong Hyeon Kim, Seong Min Gwak, Su Yun Choi