Patents Examined by Jose V. Chen
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Patent number: 11701991Abstract: A tray device for a vehicle includes a tray having a storage space capable of storing an article, a tray cover rotatably installed on the tray to open and close the storage space and including a coupling plate having a heart cam groove, and a locking device fixedly installed on an outer surface of the tray.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: NIFCO KOREA INC.Inventor: Hyo Keun Yang
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Patent number: 11684152Abstract: A rapidly assembled tabletop support includes cross members and a stringer perpendicular to the cross members. There are locking mechanisms on the cross member, and steps and necks corresponding to the steps on the stringer. By pushing the stringer to move relative to the cross member, the stringer and its steps are closely matched with a tube wall of the cross member, and the locking mechanism is engaged into the neck on the stringer, realizing rapid engagement between the cross member and the stringer. The rapidly assembled tabletop support has advantages such as high production efficiency, simple structure, convenient installation, reliable use, and adjustable length.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: CHANGZHOU KAIDI ELECTRICAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Gengxing Zhu
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Patent number: 11680442Abstract: Described is a pallet including a base having a length extending between a first end and a second end opposite the first end and a width transverse to the length; and a cage removably coupled to the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Inventor: Peter Zwierzykowski
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Patent number: 11672334Abstract: An apparatus for positioning an electronic display can be combined with an existing work surface to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases, the apparatus includes a mounting portion configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The mounting portion may be movable with respect to the work surface between multiple positions, including for example, a sitting position and a standing position.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa Ergun, Scott Trish
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Patent number: 11673499Abstract: An auxiliary function board of vehicle seats, comprising a device main body, wherein the device main body comprises a bottom plate and a supporting plate mounted on the bottom plate in a pull-out manner; the upper end of the supporting plate forms a horizontal placement surface, and the upper end of the bottom plate is provided with a boss on the side away from the supporting plate; a backing plate is mounted on the boss in an overturning manner; a pull-out plate is inserted from top to bottom on the backing plate; the pull-out plate is provided with a fixing device; the whole device main body is fixedly installed on the two metal rods on the seat back through the fixing device; at least two placing cavities of arbitrary shapes are formed on the bottom plate protruding from one end of the supporting plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Shenzhen Longxin industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Fang Long
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Patent number: 11666143Abstract: An assembly composing of a robust articulating armature with optionally interchangeable platform like components which incorporate and adapts the core armature assembly into a multitude of product configurations each having ergonomic benefits. The core articulating armature is configured to be a variably lift assisted and repositionable in a manner when combined with the other elements, configures to become a device with demonstrably beneficial features in each of its configurations. In some of the configurations, lift assistance and positional support is the primary feature, whereas in other configurations, flexing and returning back to a user designated set position becomes the primary feature. This application discloses a device with the flexibility to be configured in such a manner as to bring benefits to both the consumer and to the manufacture due to its uniquely modular and configurable elements which can be utilized to create a multitude of ergonomic product configurations.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: FELLOWES INC.Inventors: Tai Hoon Matlin, Peter Maletich, Shawn Michael Applegate
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Patent number: 11666142Abstract: A support arrangement (1) for an object (2), comprising primary frame (10), at least three pivoting members (21, 22, 25) and first, second, third and fourth feet (31, 32, 33, 34) fixed to the three pivoting members. The primary frame includes longitudinally spaced first and second stem portions (11, 12) fixed to a longitudinal member (13). The first and fourth feet are laterally spaced and positioned towards a first end of the primary frame and the second and third feet being laterally spaced and positioned towards a second end of the primary frame, the second and third feet being longitudinally spaced from the first and fourth feet. At least one interaction arrangement (50) provides interaction between the three pivoting members such that the four feet can move to accommodate or engage an uneven surface while maintaining control of the object in a position parallel to the average ground plane.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: No Rock Cafe Tables Pty LtdInventor: Toby William Heyring
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Patent number: 11660994Abstract: Described are table assemblies for a passenger seat. The table assemblies may include a paddle arm, a table support, and a leveling assembly. A first end of the paddle arm may include a paddle arm tab extending outwards from the paddle arm. The table support may be pivotably connected to the first end and configured to support a table. The table support may include a top side that defines a latch receiving area. The leveling assembly may include a latch and a latch adjuster. The latch may be pivotably supported on the table support within the latch receiving area. The latch adjuster may selectively engage a first end of the latch and control a tilt angle range of the table support. The latch adjuster may engage the latch at a first tilt angle, and the paddle arm tab may engage the latch at a second tilt angle.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLCInventors: Tyler Newbold, Klay Ethan Gilbert
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Patent number: 11661237Abstract: A pallet having: a pallet body having a first side and an opposing second side; at least one formed portion located on the first side of the pallet body and shaped to receive a rigid elongate first item thereon, the formed portion oriented substantially along a lengthwise axis of the pallet body. When the elongate first item is substantially retained on the formed portion of the pallet body such that when the elongate first item is secured thereon, a lengthwise rigidity of the pallet body is enhanced by the rigid elongate first item.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: FORMALL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Major, Gerd Krohn
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Patent number: 11648864Abstract: Described are modular folding shelves configured for removably connecting with a passenger seat back to support small items. The modular folding shelves can include an attachment portion configured to removably connect with a passenger seat back, a platform portion, and a folding support element connected between the attachment portion and the platform portion. The folding support element can be configured to fold between the attachment portion and platform portion when the platform portion is stowed, and to extend when the platform portion is deployed such that the folding support element supports the platform portion and prevents it from extending beyond the deployed configuration. The platform portion is pivotally connected with the attachment portion to allow the platform portion to fold upward and rest against or proximate to the passenger seat back when the modular shelf is installed and in a stowed configuration, and to extend away from the passenger seat back in a deployed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLCInventors: Jose Madrigal, Mario Herrera, Cristina Bermudez, Luis Eduardo Ornelas
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Patent number: 11641977Abstract: Embodiments of a side shelf for coupling to an outdoor cooking station configured to control placement of objects adjacent a cooking surface of the outdoor cooking station. The side shelf includes an upward facing flat surface extending to a front periphery, a rear periphery, an outer periphery and an inner periphery. Further, the upward facing flat surface includes an upstanding elongated ridge, the upstanding elongated ridge extending above the upward facing flat surface and extending at least partially along the inner periphery of the upward facing flat surface. With this arrangement, the upstanding elongated ridge extends to define a set-back from the cooking surface for controlled placement of the objects on the upward facing flat surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: North Atlantic Imports, LLCInventors: Roger Dahle, Steve L. Puertas, Jeffrey D. Clark
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Patent number: 11642995Abstract: A support surface includes a table top, a movement stage, a movement actuator, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a controller. The movement stage is coupled to the table top and configured to couple to a structure. The movement stage is further configured to permit the table top to move in a degree of freedom. The movement actuator is operable to move the table top in the degree of freedom. The first sensor is for receiving a first user input. The second sensor is for receiving a second user input. The controller operates the movement actuator to move the table top according to the first user input received by the first sensor when the second user input is simultaneously received by the second sensor.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Athena Y. Huang, Tyson B. Manullang, Kurt R. Stiehl
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Patent number: 11634059Abstract: Described are tray table tuning mechanisms for a passenger seat. The tray table tuning mechanisms can include a pivot limiting member, a paddle arm deployment member, an adjustment plate, and a paddle arm. The paddle arm deployment member and the adjustment plate may be pivoted relative to the pivot limiting member. The paddle arm can include at least one stop member and may be pivotably coupled to the paddle arm deployment member. Additionally, the paddle arm may be pivoted between a stowed state and a deployed state. In the deployed state, the stop member can abut a portion of the adjustment plate to limit rotation of the paddle arm deployment member in a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLCInventor: Tyler Newbold
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Patent number: 11633040Abstract: A workspace system includes different base components, different accessory interfaces and different accessories. Different accessory interfaces may be fixed to different base components, and different accessories may be releasably engaged by different, or the same accessory interfaces. The same accessories may be engaged by different accessory interfaces. The base components and accessories may be reconfigured to define different workspaces. Methods of assembling and reconfiguring the workspaces are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: STEELCASE INC.Inventors: Charles Beasley, Justin G. Beitzel, Brandon Johnson, Daniel Perez Marin, Robert Jeffers
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Patent number: 11634259Abstract: An apparatus may include a breadboard. The breadboard may include a substantially flat board, which may include a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface may be disposed opposite the bottom surface. The board may include one or more openings disposed in the board. The apparatus may include a pallet. The pallet may include a top surface and a bottom portion disposed opposite the top surface. The pallet may include a plurality of risers, which may be disposed on the bottom portion and extend in a direction opposite the top surface. The bottom surface of the breadboard may be mountable to the top surface of the pallet. One or more circuit breakers may be disposable on the top surface of the board of the breadboard. The breadboard and pallet may be reusable in transporting circuit breakers.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: LOGISTICS ADVANCED RESEARCH CENTER LLCInventors: Samuel Jacob Berman, John Christopher Taylor, Jeremy Merrill
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Patent number: 11634058Abstract: A table for seat provided facing a seat installed above a floor of a vehicle, including a top plate, and a leg part attached to a support portion provided below the seat to movably support the top plate from an accommodation position below the sitting portion to a use position above a sitting portion of the seat. The leg part includes a movable portion, and a fixing device configured to fix a movement of the movable portion in conjunction with an operation of the top plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jun Otsuki
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Patent number: 11628971Abstract: Proposed is an anti-vibration pallet. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an anti-vibration pallet that is capable of realizing an effect of an air spring by using only a combination of an auxiliary mount and a main mount that are formed of elastic bodies provided between an upper plate and a lower plate, and is also capable of maximizing an anti-vibration performance by controlling an optimal anti-vibration load according to a cargo load. In order to achieve the objectives described above, the present disclosure includes: an upper plate on which cargo is loaded on a top portion thereof; a lower plate positioned below the upper plate; a main mount installed between the lower plate and the upper plate; and an auxiliary mount installed outside the main mount.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Korea Railroad Research InstituteInventor: Seung-Ho Jang
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Patent number: 11627804Abstract: The present invention provides an ergonomic multi-positionable workstation having independently positionable and adjustable seating and work area components. The seating components can further comprise back, leg support, and head support components, and the work area components can further comprise a work surface or desk area and areas for accommodating a computer keyboard and monitor.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2022Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Lucca Ventures, Inc.Inventor: James Mark Kondziela
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Patent number: 11628758Abstract: A table for seat provided facing a seat installed above a floor of a vehicle, including a top plate, and a leg part attached to a support portion provided below the seat to movably support the top plate from an accommodation position below the sitting portion to a use position above a sitting portion of the seat. The leg part includes a first leg part rotatably connected to the support portion, and a second leg part having a first end rotatably connected to the first leg part and a second end rotatably connected to the top plate. The table for seat further includes a biasing member disposed between the support portion and the second leg part to apply a biasing force to the second leg part from the support portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jun Otsuki
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Patent number: 11628757Abstract: An adjustable assembly for use in a vehicle, including a table element and an adjustment device for power-operated adjustment of the table element. The table element defines a table surface on which at least one object can be deposited. The table element is adjustable in a power-operated way by means of the adjustment device along a longitudinal axis extending substantially parallel to the table surface between a retracted position and an extended position and is pivotable about a pivot axis extending substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Inventors: Markus Bauernfeind, Michael Höppel, Fabian Lang