Patents Examined by Hiwot E Tefera
  • Patent number: 11457738
    Abstract: A drawer sidewall includes a carrier body, a sidewall profile, and a holding device for fastening a drawer rear wall. Each of the sidewall profile and the holding device is fixed to the carrier body, and the holding device, at least in an unfixed condition of the drawer rear wall, is aligned inclined relative to a longitudinal direction of the carrier body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Julius Blum GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Irgang, Markus Kampl
  • Patent number: 11460238
    Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator having a simplified interior. The refrigerator includes a main body, a storage compartment formed in the main body and having a front side thereof open, a first door rotatably coupled to the main body to open and close a part of the storage compartment, a second door arranged below the first door and rotatably coupled to the main body to open and close a remaining part of the storage compartment, a filler rotatably provided on the first door or the second door to seal a gap between the first door and the second door in a state in which the first door and the second door are closed, a filler guide configured to guide the filler to be rotated in a first direction, and disposed on a sidewall of the storage compartment adjacent to a rotation axis of the first door and the second door, and a filler pusher configured to push the filler to be rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nam Gu Choi, Sun Gyou Lee, Sang Chul Ryu, Sang Gyu Jung
  • Patent number: 11460243
    Abstract: A refrigerator may include a storage compartment, an inner door which comprises an opening having a size corresponding to a size of the storage compartment, a plurality of door guards, and an outer door which open and close the storage compartment, wherein the inner door comprises a control unit may control an internal environment of the storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun Joo Kim, Yong Man Seo, In-Sung Hwang, Bok Hyun Jang, Tae Youl Lee, Jeong Won Choi
  • Patent number: 11441835
    Abstract: A containment system for a refrigerator includes a storage bin and a support arm. The storage bin is secured to an internal panel of a refrigerator door. The support arm is secured to the interior panel at a position above the storage bin. The support arm is configured to transition between a retracted position that is adjacent to a back surface of the internal panel and an advanced position that is spaced apart from the back surface. The support arm in the advanced position is configured to engage a food container that is positioned in the storage bin such that the food container is disposed between the support arm and the back surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Isadora Camargo Góss, Luiz Afranio Alves Ferreira
  • Patent number: 11389016
    Abstract: A storage device for sewing machine presser feet is provided. The storage device includes a base member and a tower member rotatably coupled to the base member. The tower member is centered about a longitudinal axis and extends along the longitudinal axis. The tower member has an outer side surface with a first plurality of hangers disposed thereon. The first plurality of hangers include a first hanger. The first hanger has first and second extension arms and a tab member configured to hold a sewing machine presser feet thereon. The tab member of the first hanger is disposed between and above the first and second extension arms of the first hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventor: Michelle Lori Strassburg
  • Patent number: 11357348
    Abstract: A display hanger for hanging first and second footwear items on a hanger support includes a base having a first and second end portions, and a central portion between the first and second end portions. A first footwear engagement element is coupled to the base at the first end portion and is rotatable relative to the base about a first rotation axis. A second footwear engagement element is coupled to the base at the second end portion and is rotatable relative to the base about a second rotation axis separate from the first rotation axis. The first and second footwear engagement elements are engageable with respective first and second footwear items. A support body is coupled to the central portion of the base and is rotatable relative to the base about a central rotation axis, with the support body being configured to be selectively engageable with the hanger support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: TYR Sport, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Vito DiLorenzo, Sunki Jeon, Yang Wang, Jimmy Cai
  • Patent number: 11359857
    Abstract: A cabinet structure is provided herein that includes an exterior wrapper defining an opening and at least one liner disposed inside the opening of the wrapper with a front edge of the wrapper disposed laterally outward relative to a front edge of the liner. An insulation cavity is disposed between the wrapper and the liner. A trim breaker is coupled to the exterior wrapper and the liner. A hinge bracket is disposed outwardly of the trim breaker. A hinge support has a first portion disposed along the trim breaker and a second portion extending rearwardly from the first portion. An encapsulation member is disposed rearwardly of the trim breaker and defines an encapsulation cavity that is separated from the insulation cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Lynne F. Hunter, Daniel Lottinville
  • Patent number: 11350743
    Abstract: A modular shelf assembly that is adapted to interlock with adjacent modular shelf assemblies. The modular shelf assembly may include a shelf unit, a plurality of supports, and a plurality of feet. The shelf units, supports, and feet, in combination, are adapted to create the modular shelf assembly. The shelf unit may also be modular and have a shelf body that includes a cap. Each cap may have interlocking apertures that are adapted to receive interlocking components, which are used to connect multiple shelf assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: CREATIVE PLASTIC CONCEPTS, LLC
    Inventors: Nickolas Reinhart, Jacob H. Whitta
  • Patent number: 11337560
    Abstract: A shower caddy for attachment to an associated outer enclosure panel or door of an associated shower or tub enclosure includes a body and an attachment mechanism mounted on an end portion of the body. The attachment mechanism has at least one movable mounting arm. The attachment mechanism is configured such that downward movement of the body relative to the attachment mechanism by force of gravity moves the at least one mounting arm from a rest position toward an engagement position where the at least one mounting arm is engageable with the associated outer enclosure panel or door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Helen of Troy Limited
    Inventors: Morris Elijah Worden, IV, William Jack Merrill, Conor McNamara, Daniel Juda
  • Patent number: 11338607
    Abstract: Adjustable frames for use with hanging folders are disclosed herein. An example frame disclosed herein includes an a first end portion including a first side and a second side, a second end portion including a third side and a fourth side, the second end portion and the first end portion disposed within a plane, a first track disposed between the first side and the third side, and a second track disposed between the second side and the fourth side, the first track and the second track to enable the frame to move between a contracted position and an expanded position within the plane, the contracted position corresponding to a first distance between the first end portion and the second end portion, the expanded position corresponding to a second distance between the first end portion and the second end portion, the second distance greater than the first distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: LSC COMMUNICATIONS US, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Joseph Bantle, Su Chew Lee
  • Patent number: 11320192
    Abstract: A refrigerator including: a main body forming a storage compartment and a door provided to open and close the storage compartment, wherein the door includes a door frame, a cover arranged in front of the door frame and including a cover fixer, and a door panel arranged in front of the cover, the door panel including a first fixer and a second fixer on a rear surface of the door panel. When the door panel is coupled to a front side of the cover, the first fixer is coupled to the door frame and the second fixer is coupled to the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chomin Lee, Byoungmok Kim, Oungu Lee, Jeonghyun Lee, Dongyeong Kim, Minseok Choi, Yang-yeol Gu, Ae-ryun Kim, Yountae Shin, Donghyun Lee, Seonju Lee, Jaemin Lee
  • Patent number: 11320194
    Abstract: An insulating structure for an appliance includes a trim breaker, a wrapper, and a liner. The wrapper and liner coupled to the trim breaker and at least partially defining a structural cabinet. A barrier is positioned between the liner and the wrapper. The barrier is also coupled to the trim breaker. An inner compressible gasket is proximate the liner, and an outer gasket is proximate the wrapper. The inner gasket and the outer compressible gasket are coupled to the barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Devidas B. Raskar, Lorraine J. Westlake
  • Patent number: 11319748
    Abstract: A refrigerator, in particular a domestic refrigerator, has a body and a closure element, which jointly delimit a storage chamber. A seal is provided, which is arranged between the body and the closure element and which is at least partly arranged in a seal receptacle. The seal receptacle has a passage section for bypassing the seal. Accordingly, the passage section has at least two passage channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Alfred Raab, Oliver Elser, Simon Hillmann, Markus Mayer, Juergen Diebold
  • Patent number: 11311122
    Abstract: The invention relates to a display, a kit, and a method for displaying goods. The display has a compact and one or more built-up configurations. The display has shelves that can be supported by hingedly connected, slideably attached, and telescopic side walls. The kit has a display and an advertisement wall for the display. The method relates to the spacing of two shelves by means of two side walls by exerting a force on one of both shelves and hinging and sliding the side walls to a position in essence perpendicular to both shelves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignees: Pure Value Europe NV, Pure Value Netherlands BV
    Inventors: Geert Marivoet, Bram Schijndel, Sandy Defauw, Francesco De Piero
  • Patent number: 11306966
    Abstract: A refrigerator appliance or a variable shelf assembly, as provided herein, may include a selectively-sealed shelf tube, a support piston, a shelving bracket, a first valve, and a second valve. The selectively-sealed shelf tube may define a fluid inlet to receive water therethrough and a fluid outlet to exhaust water therethrough. The support piston may be slidably disposed within the selectively-sealed shelf tube to move between a top position and a base position according to a volume of water within the selectively-sealed shelf tube. The shelving bracket may be fixed to the support piston to move therewith. The first valve may be upstream from the fluid inlet to selectively permit water thereto. The second valve may be downstream from the fluid outlet to selectively permit water from the variable shelf assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Goodman Schroeder, Matthew Hunter
  • Patent number: 11291301
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for customizable cabinetry framing. The systems presented describe components which can be assembled into customizable framing modules for cabinetry in outdoor kitchens, farming sheds, restaurants, warehouses, or more. The methods presented describe making each component by cutting sheet metal or other sheet material, and then by folding the cut sheet metal, and using some fasteners. Standardized components may be assembled on-site into customized modules. These materials and assembly eliminate the need for costly and time-consuming welding at point of manufacture or assembly, while providing advantages in strength of the assembled framing modules. Various components may be packed for shipping in relatively flat units. The present invention solves problems with the currently available means of manufacturing and assembling outdoor kitchens and other custom framing built on-site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Inventors: Salvatore Bova, Kenneth McIntire, Eric Chuckran
  • Patent number: 11287174
    Abstract: A refrigerator including: a main body forming a storage compartment and a door provided to open and close the storage compartment, wherein the door includes a door frame, a cover arranged in front of the door frame and including a cover fixer, and a door panel arranged in front of the cover, the door panel including a first fixer and a second fixer on a rear surface of the door panel. When the door panel is coupled to a front side of the cover, the first fixer is coupled to the door frame and the second fixer is coupled to the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chomin Lee, Byoungmok Kim, Oungu Lee, Jeonghyun Lee, Dongyeong Kim, Minseok Choi, Yang-yeol Gu, Ae-ryun Kim, Yountae Shin, Donghyun Lee, Seonju Lee, Jaemin Lee
  • Patent number: 11280539
    Abstract: A refrigerator may include a shelf provided on a door and a shelf guard provided to be movable in front of the shelf so that a user can easily take out food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Minsub Kim, Kyukwan Choi, Sanghun Kim, Yong Kim
  • Patent number: 11266255
    Abstract: A retail display unit including a riser having at least one tier and having a vertical rise, a horizontal width and a horizontal length. At least one removable lid has a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, a width of the removable lid covers at least a portion of the horizontal width of the at least one tier and a length of the removable lid covers at least a portion of the horizontal length of the at least one tier. In the second configuration, the removable lid is located in a pocket that is defined by a pocket depth that is a portion of the vertical rise of the at least one tier, a pocket width that is a portion of the horizontal width of the at least one tier and a pocket length that is at least a portion of the horizontal length of the at least one tier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason W. Johnson, Blake M. Johnson, Jeremiah J. Albrecht
  • Patent number: 11262809
    Abstract: A base chassis supports a set of storage cages. The base chassis includes a front portion that is removably attachable to a first storage cage. The base chassis also includes an extension portion. The extension portion has a first end that is fixedly attachable to the front portion to extend a length of the base chassis to support an additional storage cage when the first storage cage is detached from the front portion. The extension portion also has a second end that is attachable to the first storage cage to support the first storage cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Kenny H. Pham, Earl W. Moore, Paul E. Westphall, Daniel W. Tower