Patents Examined by Kevin Hurley
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Patent number: 11970032Abstract: A vehicle towing device and mechanism for wheelie bin and refuge containers preferably includes an interface attaching mechanism for securing the device to the vehicle using a lower horizontal component. This component can utilize the vehicle's towing receiver or be adapted for other attachment methods. The invention further comprising a tee-shaped intermediate assembly and further attaches to a refuge container to Interface attaching mechanism consisting of 2 primary parts made from a metal preferably aluminum or a polymer like material which may be effectively mirror images of each other and rotate about the horizontal round stock arm of the Tee Assembly in opposite directions to each other concurrently to surround the refuge container handle to securely attach the refuge container to the Tee Assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Inventor: James Larry Wolf
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Patent number: 11970243Abstract: An exercise measurement device comprises a housing for attaching to a frame of a bicycle, a generator, an annular rotational input member for rotationally driving the generator, the rotational input member being rotatably mounted on the housing and positioned around a crank axis line, a connecting member connecting the rotational input member to the crankshaft or the crank arm in a torque transmitting relationship, a sensor for detecting at least one of electric current of the generator, a rotational speed of the generator or the crank arm, a torque of the crank arm, a position of the crank arm, a strain in the crank arm, and a pressure on the pedal, a measurement computing unit for computing at least one of power and a pedaling force from an output of the sensor, and a display unit for displaying a computed value of the measurement computing unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Kenji Tsukamoto, Yoshihiro Namiki, Satoshi Honda, Hiroyuki Kikuchi
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Patent number: 11970221Abstract: A steering actuator for rear axle steering of a motor vehicle has a spindle drive (5) which comprises pushrods (9) which are connected to a threaded spindle (16) and which are mounted in a housing (6) by means of plain bearings (18), allowing the passage of air, and are connected at each end thereof to an attachment element (12) provided for coupling to a chassis suspension arm, wherein a gaiter (19, 20) is connected on the one side to the housing (6) and on the other side to one of the attachment elements (12) in each case. Each plain bearing (18) is designed as a bearing allowing one revolution of the threaded spindle (16), wherein at least one longitudinal groove (21) abuts one guide bush (23) of the plain bearing (18).Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventor: Benjamin Wuebbolt-Gorbatenko
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Patent number: 11964717Abstract: An off-road trailer includes a lower frame, a housing positioned on the lower frame, an extendible trailer tongue with a ball hitch receiver, an upper frame positioned above an upper surface of the housing, a rear frame, and at least two wheels. The upper frame and housing may store off-road gear, such as camping accessories. The housing may have one or more retractable platforms that may receive additional gear. Due to the configuration of the lower frame and the wheels, the trailer may be configured to traverse numerous types of terrain due to its lightweight frame and maneuverability.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Inventor: Kent Linford
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Patent number: 11964726Abstract: A shock absorber includes: a damper tube accommodating a piston in a reciprocally movable manner; a suspension spring for urging the damper tube and a piston rod in opposite directions; a first male screw provided on an outer peripheral surface of the damper tube; a first nut screwed into the first male screw so as to enable a spring load of the suspension spring to be adjusted; a second nut screwed into the first male screw so as to enable a position of the first nut in an axial direction of the damper tube to be fixed; a second male screw having a reverse screw configuration to the first male screw and provided on the outer peripheral surface of the damper tube; and a damper head screwed into the second male screw so as to enable the damper head to cover one end portion of the damper tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: HITACHI ASTEMO, LTD.Inventor: Yuka Kubotera
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Patent number: 11964523Abstract: A hitch vibration dampener assembly and method of use thereof including a tow mount member including a base portion with a vibration dampener pad affixed to the back surface such that coupling of the tow mount member by locked engagement of at least one elongated pin successively received through paired side holes disposed in flanges of a hitch platform channel compresses a vibration dampener material upon the back panel of the hitch platform to thereby reduce the movement between the tow mount member and hitch assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Inventors: Arvinder Singh, Hardeep Singh
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Patent number: 11964531Abstract: A wheel suspension system is disclosed. The wheel suspension system may include a suspension assembly that may include a sub-frame adapted to be connected to a reference frame of a vehicle, a wheel interface adapted to rotatably support a wheel of the vehicle and to define a wheel rotation axis and a wheel rotation plane, and one or more linking units. Components of the linking unit(s) may be pivotally connected to each other, to sub-frame and to the wheel interface using pivoting connection that may cause components of the linking unit(s) to rotate about axes that are substantially perpendicular to the wheel rotation axis. The components of the linking unit(s) may be dimensioned, and positions of the pivoting connections may be set to cause a substantially linear motion of the wheel interface along a reference wheel interface motion axis that is perpendicular to the wheel rotation axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: REE AUTOMOTIVE LTDInventors: Amit Aknin, Ran Dekel, Ahishay Sardes
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Patent number: 11958398Abstract: An apparatus for moving an object across a ground surface may include a platform having an upper surface for positioning the object on, and a perimeter. The apparatus may also include a plurality of lift assemblies configured to selectively raise the platform off of the ground surface and permit the apparatus to move across the ground surface with the object carried on the platform. The plurality of lift assemblies may be located along the perimeter of the platform, and each of the lift assemblies may have a deployed condition and a retracted condition. The deployed condition may be characterized by the lift assembly facilitating movement of the platform across the ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Inventor: Daniel Zierden
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Patent number: 11958547Abstract: In a steering device of the present invention, an electric motor rotates a steering shaft through a reduction mechanism, and the reduction mechanism and a torque sensor are accommodated in an integrally-structured housing. With this, the present invention can provide a steering device that is capable of suppressing increase in size of the electric motor.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Systems Japan Ltd.Inventor: Takuya Ishihara
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Patent number: 11957868Abstract: A system for transporting persons with reduced mobility includes a chassis having two lateral cross members, a device for connecting to an IV pole including a rod and a wheeled support attached to an end of the rod, the connection device including an attachment support fixed to the chassis, a coupling element designed to be solidly fixed to the rod, a member for connecting the coupling element to the attachment support, a lateral stop attached to at least one of the cross members, the lateral stop being built and arranged to brace the wheeled support in relation to the chassis and to position the IV pole laterally in relation to the transportation system.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: INSTITUT GUSTAVE ROUSSYInventors: Damien Drubay, Jean-Marie Nebbak, Joël Daguet, Serge Pechard, Christophe Mas
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Patent number: 11958323Abstract: A coupler lock device is configured for use with a self-latching trailer coupler securing a hitch ball in the coupler socket. The coupler lock device has a housing that includes a top panel portion defining a cavity configured so that, when the housing is secured in position over the trailer coupler, the housing top panel prevents seating of the hitch ball in the coupler socket by restricting upward movement of the release lever when an attempt is made to insert the hitch ball into the coupler socket. Also, when the housing is secured in position over the trailer coupler with a hitch ball seated in the coupler socket, the housing top panel prevents removal of the coupler socket from the hitch ball by restricting upward movement of the release lever that would otherwise release the coupler socket from the hitch ball.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: U-HAUL INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Marco Garcia
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Patent number: 11958536Abstract: An improved trailer chassis assembly primarily constructed from extruded components including an extruded chassis rail component, a cross member component and a connector component. The component has a wall surface defining an interior channel and an opening in the wall surface extending through the wall surface to the interior channel. The connector component has a first region adapted to engage with the interior space of the chassis rail component, and a second region adapted to engage with the cross member component. The interior space of the chassis rail component is adapted to capture movement of the first region of the connector component in vertical and horizontal planes, and yields movement in the axial plane.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: FUTURA IP LIMITEDInventor: Glen Reid
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Patent number: 11958565Abstract: A crank assembly for a bicycle includes a crank axle rotatably mounted to a frame of the bicycle, and a carrier shaft slidably mounted on the crank axle and configured to slide in a direction substantially parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the crank axle and relative to the crank axle. The crank assembly also includes an elliptical sprocket mounted on the carrier shaft. The elliptical sprocket rotates to move the bicycle in response to a rotation of the crank axle. A start time of a power stroke of the elliptical sprocket is changed by sliding the carrier shaft relative to the crank axle.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Inventor: Lance A Heitz
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Patent number: 11958548Abstract: An adjustable trailer hitch and king pin assembly that may be moved longitudinally to adjust the position and weight distribution of a trailer relative to a truck. The disclosed assembly may allow a trailer to be utilized with various different sized and configured trucks while maximizing the cargo carrying capability and efficiency thereof. In one example, an adjustable trailer hitch is provided having a slidable king pin assembly that may be adjusted forwards or backwards to move the king pin to the desired location relative to the truck and trailer. In another example, a removable king pin may be provided that may be removed and moved to a different location according to the weight and desired weight distribution of a truck and trailer combination.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Scott A. Kibler, Allen Gordon
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Patent number: 11958549Abstract: A standard component of a vehicle equippable with a plurality of wheels or a plurality of track systems for engaging the ground, such as an axle housing or a frame of the vehicle, comprises a connector dedicated to connecting a given one of the track systems to the vehicle and provided during original manufacturing of the standard component of the vehicle. This may facilitate installation of the track systems on the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Camso Inc.Inventors: Alain Lussier, Frederic Couture, Etienne Poulin
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Patent number: 11958552Abstract: A bionic robot is provided, which includes a body; a plurality of sets of wheeled leg devices arranged at intervals in a front-rear direction, each comprising two wheeled leg devices arranged symmetrically in a left-right direction, each comprising a leg assembly and a travel wheel, and a power output shaft connected to the travel wheel; and a suspension device disposed in the body and connected to at least two sets from the plurality of sets of wheeled leg devices. The at least two sets of wheeled leg devices are located at the foremost end and the backmost end respectively. The suspension device comprises a plurality of drive assemblies, each connected to a corresponding leg assembly, which each comprise: an electric cylinder being configured to drive a telescopic rod to extend or retract; a damper connected between the body and the leg assembly; and an elastic member fitted over the damper.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignees: INNER MONGOLIA SU MENG TECHNOLOGY POWER EQUIPMENT CO., LTD., CHINA UNIVERSITY OF MINING & TECHNOLOGY, BEIJINGInventors: Jianwei Zhao, Hai Zhang, Zhikang Chi, Haichao Zhang, Chaoyi Liu, Xiaofei Ma
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Patent number: 11958411Abstract: A mobile sensor device for a vehicle combination with a tractor and a trailer, in particular a semitrailer train with a semitrailer tractor and a semitrailer includes a recording device for recording information, a transmission device for transmitting the information to a central device, and a connection area for detachably coupling the mobile sensor device to the trailer, in particular the semitrailer.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: SAF-HOLLAND GmbHInventors: Mark Hartmann, Bernd Brunsch
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Patent number: 11951787Abstract: The present invention relates to a trailer dampening system for dampening during variable road conditions experienced during long hours of travel. Secondly, the trailer dampening system encompasses a universal design that will allow for easy installation and application to multiple trailers. The trailer dampening system is provided having a barrel assembly joined to the trailer, a cylinder rod assembly adjoined to the barrel assembly by a connection assembly wherein a connection assembly first opening is configured to receive a coupler end cap proximal end of the cylinder rod assembly. In some embodiments, there is a reservoir system having a main reservoir, a valve assembly, and at least one connection line. In some embodiments, the trailer dampening system further comprises an electrical control system connected to the valve assembly and having an input device configured to receive an input, a battery, a plurality of sensors, and a microcontroller.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Inventor: Colton Farquer
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Patent number: 11952075Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosed embodiments, an apparatus for a vehicle includes a locking plate configured to be coupled to a first shaft of a suspension rod. A housing is configured to be coupled to a second shaft of the suspension rod that moves relative to the first shaft. The housing extends along a first longitudinal axis. A pin is configured to rotate about a second longitudinal axis. A locking mechanism is configured to lock the pin in starting position.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Turn 14 Distribution, Inc.Inventors: Bradley J. Smith, Paul Perebijnos, Scott Boyer
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Patent number: 11951620Abstract: An automated order fulfillment system and mobile robot are disclosed, where the mobile robot includes a compliant drive for moving between levels of a multilevel storage structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: William J. Fosnight, John G. Lert, Jr., Michael Duquette, Martin R. Elliott, Julian Warhurst, Charles W. Su, Alan Grant