Patents Examined by Emma K Frick
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Patent number: 11820416Abstract: A stroller platform includes a seat connected to a back rest portion, the back rest adjustable to fold down over the seat and adjustable to unfold from the seat, the back rest also adjustable to present a horizontal relationship with the seat, a pair of privacy panels connected to opposing edges of the seat, the privacy panels positional to assume a vertical position when the stroller platform is unfolded, and a prone position against the seat when the stroller platform is folded, and a pair of pull straps each anchored to a privacy panel on each side of the stroller platform, the pull straps routed through the slots provided through the seat portion, and back up to connect to respective arm bar base tubes connected to a stroller frame, the base tubes provided to seat an arm bar presenting to the front and above the seat portion of the stroller platform.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2023Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Inventors: Jenny Heckler, Julianne Cook
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Patent number: 11813210Abstract: A transport chair of this disclosure includes a frame having a pair of fixed sides and hinged sides, the frame moveable between stowed and deployed states. The frame includes wheel receiving means and armrest and push handle assemblies receiving means with quick connect-disconnect clamps or pins. A bar, which is connectable to, and detachable from, each hinge extends between the pair of hinged sides. When connected to the hinged sides, the bar locks the frame in the deployed state and prevents the frame from moving to the stowed state. The chair may be quickly assembled and then dissembled for storage without the need for tools. When dissembled, the transport chair fits within an envelope 9 inches deep×14 inches wide×22 inches long.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventor: Jay Foonberg
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Patent number: 11794821Abstract: A vehicle fender assembly includes a fender including a body having an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The body defines a body opening. A stiffener is mounted to the body inner surface and is located at the body opening. The stiffener includes stiffener holes sized to receive associated fasteners. A charge port assembly includes a bracket mounted to the stiffener. The bracket includes bracket holes sized to receive the associated fasteners. The bracket holes are over-sized relative to the associated fasteners to allow for positional movement of the charge port assembly on the associated fasteners relative to the body opening. The stiffener includes at least one stiffener locating feature and the bracket includes at least one bracket locating feature adapted to mate with the at least one stiffener feature to ensure proper placement of the bracket on the stiffener relative to the body opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Stephen James Marshall, Steve Faria, Daniel R. Muller, Patrick J. Ellison, Taiga Marukawa, Takashi Nakano, Akira Futatsuhashi, Keiichiro Tsuji
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Patent number: 11779830Abstract: In a preferred embodiment a wheeled platform apparatus and method for use in rolling on a surface are provided. The apparatus includes a platform having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front portion, a center portion, a rear portion, and a first wheel and a second wheel that interface with or are positioned below the bottom surface of the platform to facilitate rolling movement of the platform. The apparatus may further include an attachment device interfacing with the top surface and the footwear, as well as a footrest to support the forefoot of another foot, or footwear.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Inventor: Michael G. Staffaroni
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Patent number: 11767064Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling movement of a mudflap hanger arm, to reliably return from a deflected position to a resting position, while providing improved manufacturability and reduced corrosion and wear through the use of guidance surfaces on a mounting plate and a frame seat that form the interface between the hanger arm and a vehicle frame. When the hanger arm pivots about an axis on one side of the mounting plate and frame seat, guidance surfaces on the opposite side are in contact or near-contact, preventing the mounting plate and frame seat from being laterally displaced or rotated with respect to each other. The improved mounting plate and frame seat can reduce or eliminate manufacturing operations such as welding, coating, etc., reducing the cost of the apparatus, while enhancing manufacturability and operation.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: FLOWBELOW AERO, INC.Inventors: Roberto Urista, Aditya Peri, Joseph Peter Martin, Benam Shrestha
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Patent number: 11760403Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stroller comprising: a sheet portion including a sheet; a support frame including an upper support frame supporting the sheet, a lower support frame rotatably connected to the upper support frame by a hinge portion, and a frame support that maintains a fixed state between the upper support frame and the lower support frame; and a moving structure to which the support frame is detachably connected, the moving structure including a guide frame that allows the lower support layer to fold and support and is extended in the length direction, a drive frame including a rear wheel coupling portion having a front wheel coupling portion connected in a ‘¬’ shape to the front part of the guide frame and a rear wheel coupling portion having coupling shaft portions formed on both sides of the rear end of the guide frame, a front wheel supported by a support fork to be installed on the front wheel coupling portion, and a rear wheel installed on the rear wheel coupling portion through a reType: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Inventor: Sang Jin Yoo
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Patent number: 11753059Abstract: An assisted thrust system for a carriage provided with wheels that includes a base to which a first directional wheel and a second directional wheel are fixed that are connected to the base so as to be able to rotate around a respective axis perpendicular to the base; to the base a first drive wheel and a second drive wheel are further fixed that are rotated by at least one gearmotor unit, which drives the first drive wheel by a first magnetic coupling device and the second drive wheel by a second magnetic coupling device.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Rational Production S.r.l.Inventors: Diego Cattaneo, Giuliano Bonfanti
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Patent number: 11753082Abstract: A wheel casing including a body portion configured to be positioned along an inboard sidewall of a tire having an axis of rotation and at least a front strake positionable over tread of the tire. The front strake having a first edge adjacent the body portion and extending outwardly to a second edge of the front strake that terminates at or inboard of an outboard side of the tire, the front strake defining a lower edge and an upper edge, the lower edge and the upper edge both configured to be positioned forward of the axis of rotation, and tread of the tire positioned rearward of the upper edge is uncovered by the wheel casing.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Pirooz Moradnia, Matthew L. Metka, Pratap Thamanna Rao
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Patent number: 11745780Abstract: A lockable cover panel for a shopping cart and a shopping cart comprising the same is disclosed. The shopping cart can comprise a frame, a plurality of wheels, and a main compartment. The shopping cart can further comprise a collapsible secondary compartment comprising a first panel and a lower panel and defining a top opening. A cover panel can pivotably attach to the first panel and extend across the top opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Inventor: Raymond Cornog
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Patent number: 11724589Abstract: A motor vehicle having a vehicle body, an engine compartment (10) housing an engine (12) and a bonnet seal arrangement (30, 34). The bonnet seal arrangement defines an opening (35) and is configured to deflect ram air received at the front of the motor vehicle (2) in use past the opening (35) to define a first air flow path, and draw air from the first air flow path through the opening (35) to define a second air flow path for supplying air to the intake duct orifice (42), the second air flow path being angled in a horizontal plane to the first air flow path.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITEDInventors: Roger Forty, Michael Powell, Philip Dryhurst
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Patent number: 11701274Abstract: A driving wheel includes: a first disc provided to be rotatable with respect to a rotary shaft; a second disc provided to be rotatable with respect to the rotary shaft; a plurality of spokes each protruding outward and each having a first side rotatably coupled to the first disc and a second side rotatably coupled to the second disc; a first motor to rotate the first disc; and a second motor to rotate the second disc.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Hun Keon Ko, Hyun Kyoo Park, Jea Kyoo An
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Patent number: 11684843Abstract: A personal mobility device includes a frame connected to at least one wheel, a connection part on the frame, a boarding part connected to the connection part to be tiltable, a first sensor disposed on the frame to measure an inclination of the frame, and a second sensor disposed on the boarding part to measure an inclination of the boarding part.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: NAVER LABS CORPORATIONInventors: Dong Il Choi, Min Su Kim
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Patent number: 11672714Abstract: An electric wheelchair according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a frame configured to support a seat, a driver configured to be coupled to a lower portion of the frame, armrests configured to be coupled to both sides of the frame, and a controller configured to be detachably coupled to the armrest, in which the controller is coupled so as to shield an opening formed in the armrest and is electrically connected to a connector located inside the armrest. The wheelchair includes a robot.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2019Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Haemin Choi, Wondong Do, Jaebeom Im, Eulpyo Hong
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Patent number: 11673612Abstract: A hood back portion moving mechanism is supported with a hinge on a side of a vehicle body such that a back end portion of a hood provided at a front portion of a vehicle body is able to be opened and closed, and the hood is lifted up by an actuator. A back end portion of a pop-up link is rotatably coupled to an upper hinge included in the hinge, the hood is rotatably coupled to a front end portion of the pop-up link, and the actuator is bridged over the upper hinge and the hood.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Kazutada Sasaki, Chisato Suetsugu
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Patent number: 11654784Abstract: An electrically driven automobile with a power pack and retrofit thereof. An electric power pack in an electrically powered automobile is provided for retrofit where part of the batteries are substituted by a fuel cell system in order to extend the travelling range of the automobile.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: BLUE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING APSInventors: Mads Bang, Peter Leander Jensen, Anders Risum Korsgaard, Martin Stenild Gron
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Patent number: 11628103Abstract: A support device includes a wheel, a base member, a leg coupled to the wheel and the base member, the leg including an upper leg segment, a lower leg segment positioned below the upper leg segment, a joint positioned between the upper leg segment and the lower leg segment, and an actuator engaged with the upper leg segment and the lower leg segment, where the actuator includes a linear engagement member that is engaged with one of the upper leg segment and the lower leg segment, a cammed member defining a non-circular perimeter engaged with the linear engagement member, and a motor engaged with the linear engagement member through the cammed member.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Douglas A. Moore
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Patent number: 11623341Abstract: Provided is a robot. The robot includes a main body provided with a traveling wheel, a seat base coupled to an upper portion of the main body, a seat pad configured to cover the seat base at an upper side of the seat base, a pair of arm supporters connected to both sides of the seat base, respectively, and a pair of moving mechanisms disposed between the seat base and the seat pad, the pair of moving mechanisms being configured to allow the pair of arm supporters to move forward and backward.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jungkyu Son, Jinsu Kim, Boyeon Kim, Hyesun Lee, Bina Kim, Mina Suh, Jinwon Kang
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Patent number: 11618493Abstract: A multifunctional tray includes a portable tray housing that defines a beverage receptacle. The beverage receptacle can be selectively heated by a thermal element mounted within the tray housing. A control panel mounted to the tray housing can be used to control the heating function of the thermal element by selectively energizing the thermal element with a power source. Optionally, the tray is selectively attachable to a personal mobility device via a pair of attachment elements mounted at opposing ends of the tray housing. The tray may also include wireless connectivity capabilities that allow a user to play music and other audio entertainment from a portable electronic device through a speaker that is mounted to the tray housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Inventor: Bianca Jackson
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Patent number: 11613291Abstract: A synchronous folding mechanism is adapted to be mounted to a stroller, and includes a rear joint, a handlebar joint, a front joint, a swing member and a first link member. The handlebar joint and the front joint are rotatably connected to the rear joint. The swing member has opposite end portions, one of which is rotatably connected to the rear joint. The first link member is rotatably connected to the other one of the end portions of the swing member, and is rotatably connected to one of the handlebar joint and the front joint. Rotation of the one of the handlebar joint and the front joint drives a swinging movement of the swing member relative to the rear joint and a movement of the first link member relative to the rear joint.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AGInventor: Jialiang Yuan
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Patent number: 11590406Abstract: A ski binding reduces a likelihood of injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the tibia is accomplished by absorption in the binding to limit loads transmitted through the boot-binding interface. Release based on an injury threshold includes a binding response tower attached to the ski and adapted for selective engagement with the ski, such that the binding response tower permits biased vertical and lateral horizontal displacement, prior to a release threshold. The binding is in communication with the boot heel and is adapted for slideable engagement in response to vertical and lateral forces exerted from the boot heel. The binding response tower adapted to disengage, or release upon reaching at least one a predetermined lateral displacement or a predetermined vertical displacement, such as when the boot heel is forced sufficiently sideways or upwards due to skier movement that would tend to cause an ACL injury.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2018Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Worcester Polytechnic InstituteInventors: Jacob J. Billington, Jonathan D. Comden, Sean J. Regan, Thomas C. Roberti, Christopher A. Brown