Patents Examined by Lester L. Vanterpool
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Patent number: 10932551Abstract: A wearable, access-control management and storage device includes a belt loop including opposed connectable ends, the belt loop being adjustable in size; a pouch module coupled to the belt loop, the pouch module including an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface of the pouch module defining a first storage compartment having an opening and the outer surface defining a front side and a back side of the pouch module; and a plurality of key holders disposed within the first storage compartment of the pouch module, each of the plurality of key holders configured to receive and hold at least one key. The back side of the pouch module includes at least one aperture configured to receive the belt loop.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Inventor: Sophia Edgel
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Patent number: 10933790Abstract: A carrier system and method for assisting in handling cargo of a vehicle. A carrier container includes an interior storage space surrounded by a front side facing the rear of the vehicle, rear, left, right, and bottom sides, and an open top that allows access to the interior storage space with a lid that closes and opens the top. A carrier support structure mounted to the carrier container is inserted into the hitch of the vehicle and holds the top surface of the container flush with the cargo bed of the vehicle. The lid is opened to deploy a ramp stored inside which is anchored to the container so that it is flush with the top surface of the container and reaches the ground. The lid is closed and a bridge plate commonly hinged with the lid is deployed over any gap between the cargo bed and the container top, providing a continuous surface between the cargo bed and the ground for use by pets for ingress and egress of the vehicle and for handling cargo.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Inventor: Theodore J. Keck
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Patent number: 10932545Abstract: Golf bag strap systems and methods to manufacture the same are generally described herein. In one example a strap system may include a strap connector having a body portion and a first and second strap arm portion extending diagonally therefrom. A plurality of strap fitments may be pivotally coupled to the strap connector at or proximate longitudinal end portions of the first and second strap arm portions. Other examples may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: PARSONS XTREME GOLF, LLCInventors: Duane E. Pacha, Candace Chen, William W. Sliger, II
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Patent number: 10925379Abstract: A thermally insulated fanny pack containment system provides secure containment of temperature sensitive articles in either hot or cold environments by utilizing a rigid double wall bin portion that has an insulating gap between the inner and outer walls. A cover, which is also rigid double wall construction is configured to extend over the top opening of the bin portion and latch down to secure the cover over the bin portion. A belt is coupled to the bin portion and is configured to extend around a person's waist. One or more detachably attachable thermal liners that are chilled or heated may be configured to fit within the bin portion to control the temperature within the interior of the bin portion enclosure. The thermal liners may have fasteners for securing an article within the bin portion. A bottle-in-bottle may be utilized to prevent moisture exposure to contents therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Efficiency Products, LLCInventor: Jim E. Fulbrook
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Patent number: 10925364Abstract: A shoe-carrying bag with front and back shoe holding sections pivotally attached to a base. The front and back sections each have multiple shoe-carrying compartments that display the shoes behind see-through covers such as mesh fabric. A center section extends vertically from the base between the front and back sections. It has a compartment sized for a laptop computer. The front and back sections pivot apart from the center section into a horizontally opposed open position while the center section remains vertical. This displays all of the shoes in the front and back sections simultaneously while also providing unobstructed access to the center section. The base may have a further zippered compartment. Partitions between the shoe carrying compartments may be rigid or semi-rigid and non-releasable.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Sole Premise LLCInventor: Anthony M. Fernandez
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Patent number: 10906471Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile mounting system for releasably supporting an elongated vessel on a vehicle support member, the mobile mounting system comprising a handgrip extending from a curved end to an angled end, a mount in receipt of the handgrip and a hinge operably extending between the handgrip and the mount, the hinge configured for pivotal operation of the handgrip about a pivot axis extending through the curved end and a release mechanism operably connect to the angled end.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Inventor: Matthew Magliacano
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Patent number: 10899403Abstract: A hitch equipment storage mount. The hitch equipment storage mount is sized and shaped to secure to a portion of hitch equipment, such as a trailer hitch or trailer hitch tongue, and comprises a main body. The main body is sized and shaped to secure to, for example, the trailer hitch tongue. The main body is configured to receive and hold, for example, a hitch bar or spring bar used in a hitch system and comprises two arm-like appendages separated by a space and terminating in a bottom portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Hitchport, LLCInventor: Gary E. Bussell
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Patent number: 10900744Abstract: A combination exteriorly worn holster and an illuminator packaged together for retail sale, the combination providing a simple exteriorly worn holster solution for handguns with an attached accessory that is wearable either on the right or left side, with a reliable passive retention, and with a universal fit for a very large segment of the semi-automatic handguns with accessory rails. The accessory removed from the packaging instantly snaps onto the handgun's rail without utilizing threaded fasteners such that the handgun and accessory is readily received by the holster and the accessory provides the entirety of the engagement between the handgun and accessory combination and the holster. The holster's passive retention comprising a polymer spring unitary with the holster body, wherein the holster body conformingly and snugly engages and grips the accessory as it is holstered retaining the handgun in position by the illuminator.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Vista Outdoor Operations LLCInventor: Larry A. Houck
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Patent number: 10893757Abstract: The present disclosure provides kangaroo care neonatal device and method of applying thereof. The device comprises the sling pouch which holds infant and attached to the main structure of device through zippers and zippers can be easily unzipped to access and position the baby for feeding and reposition back for continuing kangaroo care, without needing to remove the sling or the infant.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2019Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Bempu Health Private LimitedInventors: Mona Sharma, Vidisha Agarwal, Ratul Narain
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Patent number: 10888078Abstract: A fishing pole caddy including a first strap having an interior end and an exterior end. The caddy includes a second strap having an interior end and an exterior end, the interior end of the second strap is selectably removably coupled to the interior end of the first strap by a coupling device. The caddy includes an effective length adjustment device functionally coupled to at least one of the first strap and second strap such that an effective length thereof is adjustable. The caddy includes a first sheath and a second sheath coupled to the exterior end of the first and second strap respectively and shaped and orientated to receive an end of a fishing pole from an interior direction corresponding with the interior end of the first strap and second strap.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2017Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Inventors: James Alan Burts, Rebecka L. Burts
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Patent number: 10882460Abstract: Disclosed is an extension tube-type vehicle-mounted back support comprising a mounting rod and a mounting part mounted on the mounting rod and used for fixing a mobile terminal. The mounting rod comprises a connector and two connection tubes respectively connected to the left and right ends of the connector, wherein outer ends of the two connection tubes are both connected to a clamping part, an extension spring is provided inside at least one of the connection tubes, and the corresponding clamping part is arranged in a manner of shifting to the left and right relative to the connection tube with the action of the extension spring. The overall structure of the mounting rod is simple and compact and has good stability. By designing the mounting rod as an elastically extending structure, the mounting rod can be directly installed on a vehicle seat headrest metal rod.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: BENZHI (SHENZHEN) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Fan Yu
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Patent number: 10869539Abstract: A holster with an adjustable-depth “pocket” for hands-free use and carrying of electronic devices. The pocket is “sleeve like” and is defined by four walls, a stirrup webbing on the bottom, and an elastic restraining cord on top, thus forming a six-element restraining system for dampening device movement. The tongue forms a “stirrup” pendent from the front wall that is looped below the pocket and brought up inside the pocket, where it reversibly and adjustable attaches inside the back wall. The elastic cord is fastened superiorly on the back wall and is secured to the front wall near the top lip with a snap or clasp so that the device is immobilized while permitting access to device controls. The upper lips of the side walls are angulated so as to form a “guide slot” or “rails” for self-centering and guiding the device into the stirrup. The holster may be integrated into complex wearable combinations that are comfortable, durable and multifunctional.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2017Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Inventor: Gordon M Caldwell
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Patent number: 10857947Abstract: An underseat container system can be positioned between a seat and a floor of a vehicle, and can include an open-topped receptacle or container. The receptacle can be secured to the vehicle seat via a cable lock system, the cable lock system including a cable and a cable lock mechanism. When the receptacle is placed under the vehicle seat, the cable can be threaded through an aperture in a wall of the receptacle, and around a support member in the seat. The cable lock mechanism can secure the threaded cable to itself, thus securing the receptacle to the vehicle seat. When the vehicle seat is configured to accept passengers for seating, the vehicle seat and the receptacle can form a storage compartment. The receptacle can include a plurality of nubs on its bottom surface, for providing traction to the underseat container when positioned underneath the vehicle seat.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: L.O.F., Inc.Inventors: Laszlo Antal Kovach, Shawn Christopher Scott
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Patent number: 10856634Abstract: A case for a lens or telescope has a generally cylindrical side wall attached to a top wall and a bottom wall defining a compartment accessed by an opening extending across the top wall away from a belt mounting sleeve and down the side wall opposite the belt mounting sleeve. The top wall and the side wall are deformable to permit the opening to be enlarged by hand for insertion or removal of the lens or telescope. A zipper secures the opening. An additional opening may be provided at a juncture of the top wall and the side wall.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Think Tank Photo, Inc.Inventor: Michael Allen Sturm
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Patent number: 10850138Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to connectors for use with harness and backplate systems in an SCBA. An SCBA may comprise a backplate for holding a cylinder of air and a harness with straps operable to attach to the backplate. Applicants have developed a backplate connector that provides a reliable quick connection and disconnection for straps attached to a backplate. The connector may fit into a slot on the backplate. In some embodiments, a plurality of connectors may be used to connect a plurality of straps to the backplate. Additionally, the connector may comprise a clip or other attachment operable to secure one or more hoses of the SCBA. This design may prevent the air hoses being hooked accidently, and the attachment of the hoses may help to secure the connector into the slot of the backplate, reducing the change of the connector disconnecting during normal usage.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Bruce Liu, Mark Hua, Kevin Lu, Mike Ma
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Patent number: 10842245Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a backpack system including a frame-less waterproof bag and a backpack frame. In one example, a frame-less waterproof bag may include a frame-cap welded to an outer surface of the frame-less waterproof bag. The frame-cap may be adapted to couple the frame-less waterproof bag with the backpack frame while maintaining a waterproof quality of the frame-less waterproof bag.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: WATERSHED, LLCInventor: Eric Revels
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Patent number: 10813845Abstract: An improved system and device combining a vest and backpack for carrying an eternal feeding tube, pump, and nutritional supplements, particularly for children who are mobile but too small for a standard backpack. This vestpack includes straps and chest panels which cooperate for customizable fit to accommodate varying body sizes and treatment demands. The pack fits snuggly and securely holds the stored items against the child's upper torso but vertically spaced from the stoma port, thereby reducing interference and risk of ER visits to have ports reinserted. The straps and chest panels disengage from one another to permit quick and complete removal under any conditions. Transport components of the device include a hanger, milk pouch, tube restraint, and a pump pocket. Caregivers retain access to all functionality of the feeding system even while they are onboard, allowing convenient, everyday use and milk refills even while the backpack is worn.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Inventor: Megan Diane Juras
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Patent number: 10806238Abstract: A backpack including a flexible hip belt assembly is provided. The backpack may include a frame assembly defining a lower portion, a hip belt including a central portion and a lower portion with opposing first and second arms extending from the central portion. The lower portion of the hip belt and the lower portion of the frame assembly may be securely coupled together to support a substantially vertical load. A resilient member may couple the hip belt to the frame assembly. The resilient member may expand or contract as the hip belt and frame assembly move relative to one another to reduce the forces applied to the hip belt by the non-vertical movement of the frame assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.a.r.l.Inventors: John Bemis Sears, Matthew Halloran Connors
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Patent number: 10787130Abstract: A vehicle mounted bike carrier comprising: a carrier member configured to support a bicycle, a supporting structure a bike supporting device comprising: a first wheel supporting member having a first end having a pivotal connection on the carrier member where the connection is configured to be positioned proximal to the rotational axle of a first bicycle wheel, and a second free end configured to support said bicycle wheel, a second wheel supporting member having a first end having a connection on the carrier member where the connection is configured to be positioned distal to the rotational axle of said first bicycle wheel and a second free end configured to support said bicycle wheel.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Thule Sweden ABInventors: Simon Nordström, Hannes Olaison, Fredrik Larsson, Simon Stråth
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Patent number: 10780840Abstract: A cellphone stand drawer apparatus for supporting a cellphone in a vehicle includes a housing having a housing interior. A drawer track is coupled to the housing and a pair of drawer sides is coupled to the drawer track. A drawer front and a base are coupled to the pair of drawer sides. An opener arm moves the pair of drawer sides from a closed position to an alternate open position. A touch latch is coupled to the housing and the drawer front. A cradle axle is coupled to the pair of drawer sides and a pair of cradle arms is coupled to the cradle axle. The pair of cradle arms pivots and slides on the cradle axle to secure a cellphone both within the drawer apparatus in the closed position and standing in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Inventor: Tammie Richardson