Patents Examined by Justin Caudill
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Patent number: 11980269Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a frame assembly. The frame assembly includes, for example, a bottom support structure, a handle housing coupled to the bottom support structure, a holder coupled to the handle housing, and a diagonal support structure diagonally positioned and coupled to the handle housing via the holder. The handle housing, the holder, and the diagonal support structure together form an integrated structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2021Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: OSPREY PACKS, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Meyer, James J. Matthews, Paul Fair, Jamie Kummerfeld, Hanh Doan
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Patent number: 11969395Abstract: The invention is a hollow nipple containing a side-entry tube and aperture that solves the problem of administering fluid medicines to infants or babies by combining the comfort of a common baby bottle, containing accustomed milk or formula, with the use of an industry common, over-the-counter oral medicine syringe by allowing for the syringe to be inserted into the side-entry tube and aperture so that the medicine can mix with the milk or formula and be quickly consumed while the care provider has the option of manually regulating the flow of the medicine into the nipple. The invention therefore avoids the need for administering such fluid medicine directly into the mouth, or even mixing it into the contents of the bottle where the medicine may not be fully or timely consumed. The invention has applications not only with human infants and babies but also in the field of animal care.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Inventor: Lauren Nicole Hunter
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Patent number: 11950667Abstract: A purse with an integrated and removable phone case includes an attached, but removable, phone case suspended from a purse strap by a chain, cord, or similar mechanism. Cell phone users require immediate, unencumbered access to their phones. Currently available products require the phone user to remove his or her phone from a bag. Phone cases cannot hold many items without becoming too bulky. Small purses have limited storage space and personal devices can take up much of that space. Moreover, carrying a phone case with a strap in addition to a purse with a strap can cause tangling and limit ease of use. An externally available phone case suspended from a strap of a purse allows for immediate access to the cell phone without consuming space within the purse. The suspended phone case may be removed from the purse to allow for separate use of the phone or purse.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Karis and Drake, LLCInventor: Maggie Drake
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Patent number: 11937674Abstract: A card holder that includes a body defining an inner cavity with a front opening and at least one back opening. The inner cavity is limited by an upper plate, a lower plate, and two side walls. The upper plate bifurcates towards the back opening into first and second subplates that are separated from one another along the two side walls by a gap shaped as a pocket which houses ends of the multiple slidable card actuators of the holder. Long arms of the actuators are rested on the upper surface of the second subplate, while short arms are disposed below the second subplate. The body is preferably monolithic, and in one case at least one support element may be permanently affixed to the second subplate and/or the lower plate. When such support element(s) is affixed to both, the misalignment of the elements of the body and/or breakage thereof is substantially eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: ACM ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventor: James A. Tiscione
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Patent number: 11910955Abstract: Cases for portable grills are disclosed. An example case includes a base, a first flap extending from the base, a second flap extending from the base, a third flap extending from the base, and a fourth flap extending from the base. The base is centrally located relative to the first, second, third, and fourth flaps. The case is configured to be positioned in an open configuration in which the first flap extends radially away from the base in a first direction, the second flap extends radially away from the base in a second direction that differs from the first direction, the third flap extends radially away from the base in a third direction that differs from the first and second directions, and the fourth flap extends radially away from the base in a fourth direction that differs from the first, second, and third directions.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Weber-Stephen Products LLCInventors: Cassandra A. S. McVey, Romualdo Sonny Siazon, Shannon Ella Cerny
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Patent number: 11910897Abstract: A lightweight case with a mobile wall cabinet having a base tray, a case lid in the form of a hood shell, with a base tray mounted on it, in particular rotatable through 360° perpendicular to the roller plane and plane of the base tray, wheels and telescopic rails with integrated locking as prefabricated components and a flexible, lightweight suitcase wall material which is formed between the floor trough and the hood shell, wherein the hood shell with the telescopic rails is designed to be lockable, translatorically retractable and extendable by means of a pushbutton integrated in the hood shell and an integrated pushbutton force distributor strut and with a supporting strut, the supporting strut fastening at least one, preferably two, telescopic rails to the suitcase wall material, so that the suitcase is formed with a stable spatial structure forming a wall cupboard, in particular also for the expanded state.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2019Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Inventor: Georg-Guenter Libuda
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Patent number: 11910895Abstract: An apparatus for carrying sound production components includes a frame with a plurality of vertically interspaced mounting structures, which are vertically adjustable. Each of the vertically interspaced mounting structures releasably engage with a plurality of sound production components. A folding surface with at least one attached wing is pivotably mounted to a top of the frame, such that the folding surface and the at least one attached wing can releasably engage with at least one of the plurality of sound production components. A bag receives the frame in a folded configuration and encloses the frame and the plurality of sound production components.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Inventor: Kenneth Martini
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Patent number: 11896101Abstract: A luggage connector assembly for ease of transport of various luggage members in tandem, the connector assembly including one or more telescopically retractable knob assemblies slidably coupled to a first portable case assembly along one or more rail assemblies. One or more C-shaped latch assemblies are coupled to at least one second portable case assembly and designed to slidably receive an end portion of the one or more telescopically retractable knob assemblies when the one or more telescopically retractable knob assemblies are extended. A substantially rigid arch inside the one or more C-shaped latch assemblies restrains the sideways movement of the one or more telescopically retractable knob assemblies. The slotted rail pair assembly is designed to restrain the one or more telescopically retractable knob assemblies from sideways movement while permitting longitudinal movement along the slotted rail pair assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Inventor: Shakiba Rahimi
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Patent number: 11884142Abstract: A system for a protective tire device including a cover assembly, strap assembly and a tire assembly is disclosed. The cover assembly includes a dome cover. The dome cover includes through holes reinforced with O-rings located equidistantly about a circumference of the dome cover. Each through hole receives one of a plurality of elastomeric straps having a hook at a distal end thereof. The dome cover is mounted over a tire sitting atop a tire stack. The elastomeric straps extend downwardly along the tire stack. The hooks of the elastomeric straps are extended towards a center of the tire stack such that the elastomeric straps are sandwiched between two tires of the tire stack. The hooks engage an inner liner of the tire from underneath, creating tension on the elastomeric straps and securing the dome cover to the tire to prevent access to the interior of the tire stack.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Inventor: Dwight LoRay
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Patent number: 11884351Abstract: A system for a bicycle or other vehicle to carry a golf bag, such as to, from, and on a golf course, in which the system can facilitate its use and transportation of the golf bag, such as by providing adjustability (e.g., to adjust how the golf bag is positioned), stability (e.g., to properly distribute weight and/or adapt to irregularity, softness, and/or other conditions of a ground surface), and/or other benefits.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: FIDUCIE RICHARD SEGUINInventors: Richard Seguin, Alain Marchand
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Patent number: 11877636Abstract: A convertible clutch and footwear storage system is disclosed herein. The present invention includes a convertible clutch-style purse for conveniently storing various items. The convertible clutch includes a first compartment for storing personal items such as a wallet, money, ID, cosmetics, etc.; and a second compartment for storing footwear. The convertible clutch is movable from a folded condition to an unfolded condition. In the folded condition, the second compartment is sized to store flat shoes such as flip flops. In the unfolded condition, the second compartment is sized to store high heel shoes.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Inventors: Uzra Vo, Tamula Shreve
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Patent number: 11871824Abstract: In an embodiment, a carrier bag is provided. The carrier bag includes an outer mesh configured to have a seal. The outer mesh is configured to have a set of holes along an outer surface are of the outer mesh. The carrier bag includes an inner liner configured to be waterproof. The inner liner is within an interior surface area of the outer mesh. The inner liner is configured to be penetrated by hollow nails of an injection mechanism of a carrier box.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Illinois Tool Works IncInventor: Lorraine N. Mordi
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Patent number: 11857048Abstract: Mechanism for opening/closing an opening leaf with respect to a frame. The mechanism is configured to cause, upon opening, a lifting of the opening leaf from a closure plane to an opening plane parallel to the closure plane, followed by a pivoting of the opening leaf about a pivot axis orthogonal to the translational movement of the opening leaf, and vice versa upon closing. The mechanism comprises: a fixed frame; a movable frame mounted translationally on the fixed frame; a hinge part mounted in a pivoting manner on the movable frame and coupled to a mechanism for attachment to the opening leaf; an actuator comprising an output member which can be actuated in a direction orthogonal to the pivot axis of the opening leaf; and a transmission that comprises a transmission link coupled in a pivoting manner to the output member, and to the hinge part.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2018Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: PA.COTTE SAInventor: Pascal Hugues
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Patent number: 11849824Abstract: A protective wrap system protects the handles of a purse or other bag and provides a gripping surface to resist tendency of the purse to slip when supported by the handles. The system includes a wrap configured to wrap around a purse handle and a grip that couples to the wrap and is positioned outside the wrap on the underside of the handle. The system provides protection to the handles from contact with a user's hand or other surface. The system further provides a gripping surface configured to grip a contoured surface without damaging or leaving residue on the surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2023Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: NO SACRIFICE BAGS INC.Inventor: Donna Lee Elizabeth Lehtonen
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Patent number: 11840796Abstract: A laundry basket system has a laundry housing with a base that extends to a base perimeter, and an upwardly extending wall that extends upwardly from the base perimeter of the base to form a laundry receiving chamber. The upwardly extending wall extends to a top perimeter that forms an upper opening. An access opening in the upwardly extending wall allows access into the laundry receiving chamber. A plurality of pallets each have a generally planar body that extends to an outer perimeter, the outer perimeter being sized and shaped to slidably abut the inner surface of the upwardly extending wall, so that the plurality of pallets may be slidably inserted through the upper opening of the upwardly extending wall, in a horizontal configuration, and into the laundry receiving chamber. A hanger assembly may also be mounted on the laundry housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Inventor: Tina Kim Chan
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Patent number: 11839279Abstract: Accessories that can add new functionality to an electronic device. These accessories can provide additional functionality that allow for the replacement of a physical object that would otherwise be carried in addition to and separate from the electronic device. These accessories can further provide improvements, such as a reduction in size or improvement in functionality over the physical object to be replaced.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Timothy C. Wulff, Yang Zhou, James C. Wu, Tao Pan, Leon Zilun Zhang, Geng Luo
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Patent number: 11832695Abstract: Wearable or carryable items have multiple compartments that provide RF shielding for personal electronic devices. Different compartments provide different degrees of shielding. Depending on the compartment you use, you may continue to have the ability to receive messages while your body will be protected from the EMF RF exposure, or you can make the device unavailable to the RF network altogether. Wherever you decide to store your devices, this will encourage awareness of usage. You can time-block your usage and now make room for fully present, engaging human experiences. This practice will have an immediate and ever deepening effect on the user's personal and professional life and create a healthier, happier more emotionally balanced population.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Handbag Heidi LLCInventor: Heidi Krauss
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Patent number: 11825925Abstract: The invention relates to a luggage with a shell having an upper section and a lower section connected by a hinge area. The upper section has a handle for handling the luggage with an upper framework between an upper handle and a lower support fastened in the upper section. The lower section has a lower framework which extends between a lower wall of the lower section and an upper support fastened in the lower section. The luggage being has an intermediate framework with a connector while being reversibly deployable between a position remote from the hinge area and a position of engagement of the connector into one of the supports while being arranged to prevent folding of the hinge area. The connector and the support includes a device for reversibly locking their engagement.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: DECATHLONInventors: Romain Thiebaud, Alexandre Guillon, Benoît Fray, Hélène Gosset, Romain Paupard
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Patent number: 11793286Abstract: Gear hooks may be attached to the exterior of a bag, such as a sports bag, to carry gear outside of the bag. In some embodiments, a gear hook may include a base portion, an attachment portion extending from the base portion, a neck portion extending transversely from the base portion, and an arm portion extending transversely from the neck portion. The arm portion may be spaced apart from the base portion to form a gap configured to receive one or more objects (gear) for carrying the one or more objects on the outside of the bag. The attachment portion may be stitched into or onto the bag. In some embodiments, the attachment portion may include a flange extending outwardly from the base portion and generally parallel to the base portion. In some embodiments, the attachment portion may include a spine extending transversely from the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: EASTON DIAMOND SPORTS, LLCInventors: Dmitry Rusakov, Allan Wong, Abraham Peters
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Patent number: 11786018Abstract: A wallet includes a first metal shell with one or more openings on a shell perimeter adapted to clip one or more objects to the one or more openings; a second metal shell coupled to the first shell with a storage compartment therebetween; and securing a soft material to the first and second metal shells, wherein the soft material comprises compartment to store cards or money therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Dango Products, LLCInventors: Thuan Tran, Charlie Carroll, Binh Tran