Patents Examined by David R. Dunn
  • Patent number: 11462131
    Abstract: An information display stand is built up by two panels and two transverse locking inserts by means of which the stand can be expanded from an idle flat state to an expanded state of use. Each locking insert has a tongue member and a tongue receiving member which are in sliding connection. By this sliding, the locking inserts can assume an extended form corresponding to the idle formation of the stand and a retracted form corresponding to the expanded state of the stand. The tongue member and the tongue receiving member have matching engagement means which form a stopping mechanism for the locking assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Satins AB
    Inventor: Jesper Ljunggren
  • Patent number: 11459789
    Abstract: A hammock and tent assembly for viewing the sky includes a frame, a shell, and a hammock. The frame comprises a plurality of segments, which are hingedly interconnected so that the frame is selectively positionable in a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the frame is substantially cuboid shaped and defines an interior space. In the stowed configuration, the segments are proximally positioned. The hammock is selectively engageable to the frame so that the hammock is suspended therefrom and positioned in the interior space. The shell is selectively positionable over and around the frame and can shelter a user positioned on the hammock. At least a portion of the shell positioned over the top is substantially transparent, thereby allowing the user a view therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Keenan Thomas
  • Patent number: 11458871
    Abstract: Seat covers for a seat with a headrest are disclosed. The design includes a seat cover for a seat having a headrest, including a backrest cover sized to at least partially cover a backrest of the seat, an opening disposed on the backrest cover sized to allow the headrest to pass therethrough, and a flap sized to cover the opening and that is transitionable between a closed position and an open position. The opening is sized similar to the flap and the backrest cover has a securable slit provided therein. The flap in the open position and the slit in an unsecured orientation enables the seat cover to fit over the headrest, and the flap can be closed under the headrest and the securable slit secured to form a closed orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Plasticolor Molded Products Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn A. Diamond, Eric M. Peterson
  • Patent number: 11458872
    Abstract: An operator station is provided for a work vehicle cab. The operator station includes a base frame; an operator chair including a chair frame; and a chair arm. A chair arm adjustment mechanism includes a mounting post and the chair frame; a clamp configured to fit about the mounting post; a tie rod; and a lever. The lever is movable into a first pivotal position to move the tie rod to substantially disengage the clamp surface from the post surface, and the lever is movable into a second pivotal position to move the tie rod to substantially engage the clamp surface on the post surface. When the clamp surface is disengaged, the chair arm body is movable along the post axis, and when the clamp surface is engaged with the post surface, the chair arm body, at least in part, is fixed along the post axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Gregory O. McConoughey, Michael Thompson, Brian M. Huenink
  • Patent number: 11453317
    Abstract: A seating system for a vehicle is disclosed herein. The seating system includes a first seating assembly having a first seat base pivotable between use and pivoted positions. A second seating assembly is adjacent to the first seating assembly and includes a second seat base that is pivotable between use and pivoted positions. The first and second seat bases are operable between interdependent conditions, wherein movement of the first seat base between the use and pivoted positions causes the second seat base to move between the use and pivoted positions, and independent conditions, wherein the first seat base is operable to move between the use and pivoted positions independently of the second seat base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael John Harmon, Arnav Wagh, Gabriella M. G. Jacobsen, Carlos Gonzales, Michael Huskey, David Vondle, Jevon Gerweck, Daveanand M. Singh
  • Patent number: 11453315
    Abstract: A vehicle seat device includes a seat cushion having a cushion front side and cushion rear side both running in the transverse direction of the seat device. The device also includes a seat back having two backrest edge sides opposite each other and each running in the transverse direction of the seat device. The seat back is arrangeable on the cushion front and rear sides of the seat cushion in order to change a seat direction. The seat back is mounted so as to be rotatable by at least 180° around a transverse axis in order to change the seat direction. At least one headrest unit is arranged on the seat back in a displaceable manner in such a way that it can be displaced beyond the backrest edge side facing away from the seat cushion in each case and can be displaced back under this backrest edge side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG
    Inventors: Matthijs Ravestein, Jan Rath
  • Patent number: 11452348
    Abstract: One aspect of this disclosure is a pole apparatus. The pole apparatus may comprise a grip segment comprising a cord attachment surface; a pole segment; a tip segment and a cord extending between at least the pole segment and the tip segment. The grip segment, the pole segment, and the tip segment may be arrangeable in a side-by-side disposition. A portion of the cord extending between the pole segment and the tip segment may be positionable on the cord attachment surface in the side-by-side disposition. The grip segment may be removably attachable to the tip segment such that, when the portion of the cord is positioned on the cord attachment surface, the removable attachment of the grip segment to the tip segment may maintain the side-by-side disposition. Aspects of related apparatus, methods, and systems also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: G3 Genuine Guide Gear Inc.
    Inventors: Cameron Allan Shute, Robbie Gordon Roberts, Matthew Paul Taylor, Michael Coletti
  • Patent number: 11445838
    Abstract: An apparatus for displaying apparel. The apparatus includes a three-dimensional apparel base that has a convex front surface, an opposing concave rear surface, and a plurality of magnetically active attachment points. The apparatus includes a backboard that has an anterior surface, an opposing posterior surface, and a plurality of magnets arranged on the anterior surface. The backboard magnetically couples to the three-dimensional apparel base by way of magnetic connections between two or more of the plurality of magnets and two or more of the plurality of magnetically active attachment points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventor: Matt Ruedlinger
  • Patent number: 11439213
    Abstract: The present invention may provide a wallet-type portable umbrella comprising: an umbrella including a grip portion; a case including a storage portion which includes a storage space in which the umbrella is accommodated, and a cover portion which can be fastened to the grip portion and opens and closes the storage portion; and a coupling unit for fastening the grip portion and the cover portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: Min Soo Kyung
  • Patent number: 11440452
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a seat back frame that has a composite body. The composite body includes a first side member and a second side member positioned on opposite sides of the composite body. The first and second side members include a recliner assembly at a lower end of each member. Each recliner assembly includes a first bracket, a second bracket, and a recliner sub-assembly. Each recliner assembly is welded or otherwise coupled to an extension that extends away from the recliner assembly along a respective side of the composite body. The extension may be stamped steel having a first end that is closer to the recliner assembly and a second end that is spaced from the recliner assembly. The first end of the extension has a width that is greater than a width of the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Mozurkewich, Travis Pierce, Bradley Bysouth, Adarsh Gupta, Kevin Wayne Preuss
  • Patent number: 11434657
    Abstract: The tent frame fitting cover is a durable, self-restraining structure serving to smooth the harsh upper surfaces of the tent frame joint and protect the fabric of the tent canopy. After snapping on, the cover holds itself in place by friction fit on the tent frame and encapsulates hardware, including pins and bails, and tubing. The cover includes a central body and a plurality of projections. The projections extend in various directions from the tent fitting, tracking with the tent frame member components. Many cover embodiments are provided to accommodate many tent junction variations. By heat pressing, the projections are initially formed into arms that wrap and secure the cover structure to the tent tubing. The thermo-formed material retains the initial shape in a flexible manner to allow pressing installation and prying removal of the cover from the tent. The cover increases tent installation efficiency and extends canopy life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventor: William Edward Gross, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11430350
    Abstract: A multi-purpose signage assembly is provided. The multi-purpose signage assembly including a framework having a plurality of edges. The edges bounding opposing first and second panels. A first screen received by the first panel and a second screen received by the second panel. One of the plurality of edges having a plurality of slot assemblies. Another of the plurality of edges having a plurality of slot assemblies. A plurality of opposing magnets positioned in the plurality of slot assemblies of one of the edges or the slot assemblies of the other edge. The plurality of opposing magnets configured to attract each other in a manner such as to retain the opposing magnets in the slot assemblies. The plurality of opposing magnets further configured to attach the multi-purpose signage assembly to a ferrous surface with sufficient magnetic force to maintain the multi-purpose signage assembly in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Inventor: James W. Nichols
  • Patent number: 11426323
    Abstract: A crutch (102) for supporting a leg of a user is described. The crutch comprises a handle (112), a base portion (116) having plurality of legs (114) that define a footprint when contacting the ground, and a main rod (123) connecting the handle and the base portion. The base portion (116) is moveable to alter the length of the crutch (102) from a first configuration to a second configuration, and wherein in the first configuration the handle (112) is positioned at a first distance from the base portion (116) for gripping by an ambulatory user and in the second configuration the handle (112) is positioned at a second, shorter, distance from the base portion (116) for resting a foot of a sitting user; and wherein the base portion (116) provides a smaller footprint in the first configuration than in the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Joint Project Limited
    Inventor: Gillian Thies
  • Patent number: 11428023
    Abstract: A portable shelter includes a frame structure with a plurality of pole structures. In some embodiments, a pole structure includes telescopically movable pole portions and a spring-biasing mechanism configured to bias one pole portion away from the other. In some embodiments, a center hub structure of the portable shelter includes a locking mechanism for engaging one of the pole portions to interfere with telescopic movement of the pole structure. In some embodiments, a pole structure includes a flexible portion attached to a first rigid portion, and a second rigid portion that is movable relative to the first rigid portion. The second rigid portion is pivotable or telescopically movable between a first position in which the second rigid portion overlaps the first rigid portion such that the flexible portion is free to flex, and a second position in which the second rigid portion overlaps and restrains the flexible portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: ARDISAM, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Furseth, Chuck Librande, Scott Nickell
  • Patent number: 11419781
    Abstract: A walking assistant robot, comprising a main frame body (1), a foot walking mechanism for alternating walking, an auxiliary device (2) and a control device; the walking mechanism, the auxiliary device (2) and the control device are all disposed on the main frame body (1); the control device is connected with the walking mechanism; the auxiliary device (2) includes auxiliary feet (201), and the auxiliary feet (201) are disposed in front of and/or behind the walking mechanism along the walking direction. The foot walking mechanism is used to realize the basic function of the robot walking forward; auxiliary feet (201) are disposed in the walking direction such that the walking mechanism still has, at the moment of foot alternation, multiple supporting points in contact with the ground. Therefore, the mechanism is slip-and-fall-resistant, stable and reliable and guarantees the user safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: GUANGZHOU ZUBU MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yifei Fan
  • Patent number: 11420540
    Abstract: A child safety seat includes a base, a seat body and a spin lock mechanism. The seat body is movably disposed on the base and switchable relative to the base between a forward facing position and a rearward facing position. The spin lock mechanism is for allowing and restraining switching movement of the seat body relative to the base and includes a pivoting component and a locking component. The pivoting component is pivotally connected to one of the base and the seat body. The locking component is movably connected to the pivoting component for engaging with and disengaging from the other of the base and the seat body. The locking component can be driven by a pivoting movement of the pivoting component to disengage from the other of the base and the seat body to allow the switching movement of the seat body relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventor: Bruce L. Williams
  • Patent number: 11421439
    Abstract: A tent apparatus and method of manufacture are described herein. The tent apparatus may comprise a tent body, a frame, and/or other components. The tent body may include a first portion configured to be substantially enclosed within the bed of the pickup truck in an as-used mode of the tent apparatus, and a second portion that extends from the first portion such that the second portion is exposed to an environment above a bed of a pickup truck in the as-used mode. The frame may be integrally coupled to the tent body, and configured to articulate between a closed position and an open position. The frame may comprise a central hub coupled to the tent body at a central coupling point; and support members that extend from the central hub to coupling points on the tent body to integrate the frame with the tent body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Weave Composites
    Inventor: Nathan Thomas Sargent
  • Patent number: 11423809
    Abstract: A support assembly for advertisement or photography, comprising a support bracket and a reversible cloth structure attachable to the support bracket. The cloth structure includes at least two pieces of cloth that are quadrilaterals with a same size and overlapped with one another. The upper and lower adjacent edges of the at least two pieces of cloth are respectively joined together to form an upper joined edge and a lower joined edge so as to form a channel between each two adjacent pieces of cloth. The other opposite edges on the left and right sides of the at least two pieces of cloth respectively form a channel entrance and a channel exit. The upper and lower joined edges can be turned over toward the channel entrance, inserted into the channel and pulled out from the channel exit to turn the inner surfaces of two adjacent pieces of cloth outward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Inventor: Chien-Ting Lin
  • Patent number: 11417243
    Abstract: A pop-up structure with a lock mechanism that functions to retain the pop-up structure in an unfolded or fully erect configuration. The lock mechanism contains a base panel, main panel, locking tab and one or more stopper mechanisms. The lock mechanism interacts with the pop-up structure and is mainly contained within a cavity of the pop-up structure. The lock mechanism can be accessed through an opening in a base. Users may move a lock tab clockwise to retain the pop-up structure in an open position and then move the lock tab counterclockwise to close the pop-up structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph Bucco
  • Patent number: 11408195
    Abstract: A collapsible canopy frame includes a plurality of side poles, a plurality of edge scissor assemblies coupling adjacent side poles from among the plurality of side poles to each other, a center pole to support a canopy covering, a plurality of center pole ribs each coupling the center pole to a respective side pole of the adjacent side poles; a plurality of support members coupling the plurality of center pole ribs to the adjacent side poles, the plurality of support members being coupled to the plurality of center pole ribs through respective joints that are movable along respective center pole ribs from among the plurality of center pole ribs, and one or more tension members coupled to the plurality of center pole ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Caravan Canopy Int'l, Inc.
    Inventors: David Charles Hudrlik, Jason Scott Hudrlik