Patents Examined by John Cogill
-
Patent number: 9265331Abstract: A case for enclosing an electric device, such as a personal voltage detector is provided. Embodiments of the case can increase safety and convenience to wearers operating near high-voltage electric lines, and combine (i) the ability to wear the case in either an open or closed position around a user's neck, (ii) the ability to adjust the position of the case, when either open or closed, to an appropriate mid-chest or mid-torso position, (iii) the ability to use the device when the case is open and worn around a user's neck and the device is inside the case, and (iv) an electrically shielded enclosure. When closed, the case can disable the electric device, allowing the device to be always on.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: HD Electric CompanyInventor: Mark R. Hoffman
-
Patent number: 9220352Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide infant carrying devices. In particular, embodiments described herein provide infant inserts to carry an infant in a child carrier. Inserts according to various embodiments can comprise a flexible panel having a curved shape that narrows toward one end of the panel. The panel can define a front opening to an area to hold the infant. A cushion can be disposed at the bottom of the area to hold the infant. The infant insert can be adapted to support an infant in a wearer facing position with the infant's knees raised. In particular, embodiments of infant inserts can be adapted to promote a spread-squat-position.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2009Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc.Inventor: Karin Annette Frost
-
Patent number: 9222751Abstract: The invention concerns a holster which has a weapon part (10) for a weapon which is detachably connected to a fastening part (1), whereby the fastening part (1) has at least one connection device (21, 21?) and the weapon part (10) having a connection counter device (23) that acts in combination with it. The invention is characterized by an adapter (12) being detachably providable between the weapon part (10) and the fastening part (1), said adapter (12) having in the area of one of its ends a connection counter device (24) which corresponds geometrically to the connection counter device (23) of the weapon part (10) and having in the area of its other end a connection device (22) which corresponds geometrically to the connection device (21, 21?) of the fastening part (1).Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2008Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Value PrivatstiftungInventor: Gaston Glock
-
Patent number: 9221376Abstract: A tray for use in a vehicle may include a base sized and shaped to fit within a vehicle cup holder and a tray attachable to the base and repositionable on the base to different positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Inventor: Forrest S. Baker
-
Patent number: 9192221Abstract: The present invention relates to an insert for a carrying strap for carrying objects at the body. In an exemplary embodiment, the insert includes an essentially elastic section and a limitation section, wherein a length of the limitation section limits elongation of the essentially elastic section. The length of the limitation section is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: adidas AGInventors: Anatol Rainer Just, Noah Daniel Sussman
-
Patent number: 9156411Abstract: An apparatus for securing a device to an exterior of a vehicle, comprising: a plurality of rail members spaced apart and substantially parallel each other, each rail member has two ends; a first and second pair of mounting brackets configured to be fixedly or detachably attached to a portion of the vehicle, wherein two rail members are in communication with the mounting brackets; a first and second transverse member having two ends, and the ends of the transverse members are in communication with the mounting brackets; a wagon member, having two ends, and the ends, of the wagon member are in communication with the rail members; the wagon member is moveable, and further comprises a cradle; a restraining member having two ends, and the restraining member is in communication with the rail members; the restraining member is stationary, rotatable, and comprises a restraining arm, which contacts the device to prevent movement.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2009Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Inventor: Frank Elezaj
-
Patent number: 9125477Abstract: A backpack for carrying school supplies, camping equipment, tools or the like, including a plurality of pockets or compartments for various items and particularly including a longitudinal compartment within each back strap for storing one half of a longitudinally split hood. When inclement weather strikes, the user opens the compartment within each back strap, pulls out each half of the attached hood and joins the two hood halves together via a connecting means such as a zipper. The user then recloses the back strap compartments and puts the backpack on using the shoulder straps whereby the hood extends from the top portion of the backpack. The hood includes ties for fastening the hood around the user's head and under the chin.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Inventor: Bernard J. Killion
-
Patent number: 9120575Abstract: A jumpable pack having a quick release attachment area; a pair of harness attachment loops secured to said pack within said quick release attachment area; a pair of connection loops secured to said pack within said quick release attachment area; a pair of release loops secured to said pack within said quick release attachment area; shoulder straps releasably secured to said pack; a pair of leg straps, wherein each leg strap is secured to said pack; a pair of leg strap attachment segments, wherein each leg strap attachment segment is releasably secured, via a leg strap attachment segment coupler, to each leg strap, and wherein each leg strap attachment segment includes an aperture formed proximate an end of said leg strap attachment segment; and a single point release assembly, wherein said single point release assembly includes a release line attached to a handle portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Vista Outdoor Operations LLCInventors: Frederick W. Storms, Jr., David M. Jones, Eric M. Yeates
-
Patent number: 9078508Abstract: A detachable receptacle for carrying material such as cosmetics is disclosed. The receptacle comprises a mounting assembly (12) having fixing means (24 . . . 30) by which it can be secured to a piece of textile material and a container assembly (10). Each of the mounting assembly (12) and the container assembly (10) has mutually co-operative coupling means (26, 56) that permit repeated interconnection and separation of the mounting assembly and the container assembly. Interconnection and separation may be achieved by mutual linear movement. The coupling means may include a first component that has a groove (26) into which a formation (56) of a second component can slide. In preferred embodiments, the container assembly (10) is watertight.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2006Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: PIN ESSENTIALS LTDInventors: Louise Ramsey, Peter Ramsey
-
Patent number: 9079545Abstract: Accessory holders and methods of displaying an accessory or a display screen of an accessory to an occupant of a vehicle are disclosed. In one aspect, the accessory holder has a lower portion configured to couple to the gear shift of a vehicle. In another aspect, the accessory holder is configured to secure a personal electronic accessory.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Inventor: James A. Dugan
-
Patent number: 9056641Abstract: A hooking system for a motorcycle bag is described, comprising a framework, intended to be constrained to a fixed structure of a motorcycle, and a hooking plate, intended to be constrained to the bag. The hooking plate is provided with first fixed hook-shaped hooking means, suitable to hold a first portion of the framework, and second fixed support means, suitable to receive a second portion of the framework opposite to such a first portion. The system comprises moveable hooking means positioned at the second fixed support means and able to be rotatably actuated, by means of a lock mechanism, between a first operative position, to hold the second portion of the framework and keep such a framework hooked to the hooking plate, and a second non-operative position, to release the second portion of the framework and, thus, obtain the disengagement of the bag from the motorcycle.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: GIVI S.R.L. UNIPERSONALEInventor: Giuseppe Visenzi
-
Patent number: 9055795Abstract: A neckpiece wearable by a user includes opposing arm segments operatively connected to each other and configured such that each arm segment defines a tethering element configured to removably retain a cable to the neckpiece. The arm segments may be arranged to retain the neckpiece to the user's neck intermediate the shoulders and jaw of the user, such that the neckpiece when worn by the user is not in contact with the user's shoulders and/or is not supported in position by the user's shoulders. An access opening allows the user to don and doff the neckpiece, and is preferably less than 35% of the perimeter of the neckpiece. The neckpiece may include a grasping interface to exert a grasping pressure on the user's neck. The neckpiece may include a physiological sensing element. The arm segments may be formed of wire. A connecting element may detachably connect the opposing arm segments.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Nicholas Stuart LarkinInventor: Nicholas Stuart Larkin
-
Patent number: 9010595Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to conveniently carry a mobile device, among others, on a hand brace. The systems include a case to enclose the mobile device and a system to wear the apparatus on a hand. The systems comprise of a case; a case tether coupled to the case; a hand brace shaft coupled to a hand brace and a case lock to secure the case in a closed position. Also presented, a method to carry and use the device while tethered to a hand.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Inventor: David Chen Yu
-
Patent number: 8985409Abstract: A bottle and accessories carrier generally includes a bottle carrier with preferable accessory storage. One version includes a holster portion for retaining at least one bottle or container; straps or other means attaching the holster portion onto a user's body or other article; a preferably flattened bottle; and an accessory storage area for carrying items. A strategically placed spacer or padding layer improves breathability and reduces bounce, providing a more comfortable carrier.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Amphipod, Inc.Inventors: Keith Willows, June Angus, Antonio Del Rosario
-
Patent number: 8978942Abstract: A wristband assembly comprises a first portion having a first length, a second portion having a second length, and a release mechanism. The release mechanism is configured to establish a pre-defined pre-load that corresponds to the magnitude of tension load at which the first portion is released from the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Inventor: Brian K. Bell
-
Patent number: 8978946Abstract: A roof bar (10) for a motor vehicle (1) has an elongate load carrying member (213) and a single elongate stay (214) which are hingedly connected to a roof (5) of the motor vehicle (1) by a pair of base plates (211). The elongate load carrying member (213) is selectively held in a deployed position by a latch mechanism (222, 255) which latches a castellated edge of the elongate load carrying member (213) to a castellated edge of the single elongate stay (214) along a significant portion of the interface between the two components (213, 214) so as to provide a strong support for any loads carried by the roof bar (10). The components (211, 213, 214) forming the roof bar (10) are all relatively thin and the elongate load carrying member (213) and the single elongate stay (214) are arranged to fold flat on the roof (5) of the motor vehicle (1) so as to minimize any change in vehicle height when the roof bar (10) is stowed.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2009Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Ford Global TechnologiesInventors: Torsten Gerhardt, John K. Harding, Steve David Fleming, Danny Edward Stanesby, Alicia Agius, Will Farrelly
-
Patent number: 8910844Abstract: A backpack for providing improved user access points. In particular a backpack providing for side entry into the contents. The backpack may utilize an S-shape zipper to improve access. The backpack may have multiple ways to access the inner pocket, including top access and dual side access.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Michael Rowe, Edward Busam, Kevin Witter, Trisha Maurer, Kyley Reed, Amy Bryant, Thomas Africa, Sherry Jones, Harlan Peden, Elizabeth Taylor
-
Patent number: 8899456Abstract: A lightweight bicycle carrier that is easily adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of sizes and shapes of bicycles and other equipment. The bicycle carrier of the present invention is easily assembled and installed onto the hitch receiver of a vehicle. The bicycle carrier can also be partially disassembled to allow access into the rear of the vehicle without interfering with the vehicle tailgate. The bicycle carrier includes adjustable angular support arms to support bicycles during transport.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Inventor: Marty Williams
-
Patent number: 8893939Abstract: The present invention relates to a trailer hitch storage apparatus for storing a trailer hitch on a trailer having a frame. The apparatus includes a trailer hitch receptacle shaped to receive the trailer hitch. The apparatus includes a pair of spaced-apart side plates. The side plates have first ends. At least one of the first ends of the side plates is connected to the trailer hitch receptacle. The side plates have second ends opposite the first ends which extend outwards from the trailer hitch receptacle. The side plates are configured to receive the frame of the trailer between the side plates. The apparatus includes a connector connected to the side plates near the second ends of the side plates. The connector is extendable between the side plates for fixedly securing the frame of the trailer.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Brass Wolf Enterprises Ltd.Inventor: Ronald Anthony Brass
-
Patent number: 8893940Abstract: A bag or pack, such as a backpack, having a pack portion that includes a back side made of flexible material, a carrying system directly or indirectly connected to the pack portion and including at least one carrying element, a frame connected to the pack portion, the frame including at least a rigid or semi-rigid sheet frame which is affixed to the back side of the pack portion by adhesive bonding.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2005Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Arc'Teryx Equipment Inc.Inventors: Daniel Allan Green, Michael Douglas Blenkarn