Patents Examined by Matthew W Ing
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Patent number: 11866970Abstract: A fabric treatment machine has a cabinet housing. A lid enables access inside the cabinet. Fabric treatment components such as a drum are positioned inside the cabinet housing. A panel on the cabinet housing includes an opening to receive the lid. At least one hinge spacer couples with the panel to receive a shaft of a slow close hinge on the lid. The at least one hinge spacer includes a socket portion and a flange portion. The socket portion inserts into an aperture in the panel. The socket portion includes a bore with at least one flat side to receive a mating shaft from the slow closing hinge. The hinge shaft has at least one flat surface. The flange portion covers the panel around the socket.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: James Jeffery, Nicholas Schooley, David Walter
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Patent number: 11852175Abstract: An appliance includes an outer wrapper, an inner liner, a trim breaker having a channel that receives at least one of a wrapper edge of the outer wrapper and a liner edge of the inner liner, and a composite encapsulation system that hermetically seals an insulating cavity defined between the outer wrapper and the inner liner. The composite encapsulation system includes a base adhesive and an outer adhesive, wherein the base adhesive defines a structural adhesive component and the outer adhesive defines a sealing adhesive component.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2023Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Lakshya J. Deka, Hua Liu, Abhay Naik
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Patent number: 11849865Abstract: A system including a current-carrying wall member and a current collector. The wall member has a carrier plate, and has first polarity electrical conductor tracks and second polarity electrical conductor tracks. The first and second tracks are arranged alternately, and the first and second tracks are arranged on the front side of the carrier plate. The current collector has a plurality contact needles and is attached to the wall member where at least one of the needles contacts one of the first tracks and at least one other of the needles contacts one of the second tracks. The wall member has a first electrical terminal contact and a second electrical terminal contact, the first contact is electrically coupled to the first tracks, the second contact is electrically coupled to the second tracks, and the first contact and the second contact are on the back side of the carrier plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Magnwall GmbHInventors: Klaus-Dieter Feld, Roman Stakhivskyi
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Patent number: 11841750Abstract: A chassis for housing information handling resources of an information handling system may include an enclosure, a plurality of bays formed within the enclosure, each bay of the plurality of bays configured to receive a corresponding modular information handling resource, and a hem comprising a ledge extending from the enclosure and running proximate to at least a portion of the plurality of bays. The hem may have formed therein a recess sized and shaped in accordance with physical dimensions of an interchangeable labeling strip and a plurality of retention features, each retention feature configured to receive a corresponding engagement feature of the interchangeable labeling strip, in order to retain the interchangeable labeling strip within the recess.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Bernard D. Strmiska, Eduardo Escamilla, Matthew B. Gilbert, Richard Crisp
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Patent number: 11839692Abstract: A sterilization cabinet, comprising a top panel, at least two side panels, and a floor panel forming a part of a chamber of the sterilization cabinet; at least one door connected to at least one of the at least two side panels of the sterilization cabinet; a vent formed in at least one of the two side panels; at least one first filter covering the vent and a filter cover configured to hold the first filter against the vent; a drain positioned in the floor panel, wherein the floor panel has a slope configured to cause condensate within the chamber to flow into the drain and wherein the drain is the only outlet for the condensate along the floor panel; and a second filter covering the drain such that condensate flowing into the drain passes through the second filter.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Progressive Sterilization, LLCInventors: Michele Mauzerall, Maryellen Keenan
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Patent number: 11832722Abstract: A bracket system for coupling an appliance to a cabinet structure includes a mounting bracket having an inner wall spaced-apart from an outer wall and a plurality of apertures is provided through the outer wall. The inner wall couples to the outer surface of the appliance in assembly. A trim member includes first and second mounting portions and an abutment portion inwardly offset from the first and second mounting portions. The first and second mounting portions each include a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough. An inner surface of the first mounting portion abuts the outer wall of the mounting bracket, such that the apertures disposed therebetween are aligned. The second mounting portion includes a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough, and an outer surface of the second mounting portion is configured to abut the inner surface of the cabinet compartment for mounting thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Arunkumar Harikrishnasamy, Manjunathraddi Navalgund, Sanket Vivek Phalak
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Patent number: 11825935Abstract: A table carried at the distal end of a table leg that is configured for anchoring entirely on a toilet. The table leg is anchored at its proximal end to an upside-down J-bracket configured to couple with the rim of a toilet bowl. A J-bracket typically includes a clamping mechanism to horizontally squeeze the rim. Table elevation above floor level may be adjusted by way of a telescopic table leg, and/or a coupling mechanism between the proximal table leg end and the J-bracket. Horizontal orientation of the table top surface may be maintained by an anti-twist mechanism and an anti-roll mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Inventor: Matthew Hall
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Patent number: 11825939Abstract: A folding table includes a tabletop, a left folding mechanism, a left table leg, a right folding mechanism and a right table leg. The folding table is foldable by coordination of the tabletop, the left folding mechanism, the left table leg, the right folding mechanism and the right table leg. Once folded, the tabletop envelops the left folding mechanism, the left table leg, the right folding mechanism and the right table leg, such that the folding table appears as a long stripe shape and has a rectangular cross section, providing effects of a minimal occupied space and ease of portability when folded, and better stability and a bearing ability when unfolded.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: SPORT DIVERSIONS INC.Inventor: Yi-Ting Tsai
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Patent number: 11825946Abstract: A modular floating shelf system comprises a modular floating shelf bracket mounting a shelf to a wall and with the modular floating shelf bracket being contained in and hidden by the shelf. The modular floating shelf bracket comprises at least two bracket modules, including a main bracket and an extension bracket, selectively coupleable together. A coupler plate is coupled to a proximal end of an extension mounting plate and overhangs a seam between the extension mounting plate and a main mounting plate. A bore extends through the overhang of the coupler plate and receives a cantilevered main beams of the main bracket. The main and extension brackets can be selectively coupled together to accommodate wider shelves.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Silicate Studio Home, LLCInventors: Kevin Anderson, Jeff Ward, Riley Plocher
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Patent number: 11825947Abstract: A floating shelf system for a desk provides floating shelf brackets with plates mounted to both sides of a stud in a wall. A beam extends from the plates and have a fork with a pair of prongs secured along side the plates. The beam and the prongs are formed by a pair of outer square tubes and a center rectangular tube. The tubes form a rectangular and oblong cross-section with a pair of webs.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Silicate Studio Home, LLCInventor: Riley Plocher
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Patent number: 11825936Abstract: The present disclosure document is directed to an extendable, collapsible table. The table includes a table top with at least one pair of legs extending pivotably from its underside and at least one pair of extension panels. The extension panels are configured to be attached as shelves to slots on vertical table edges or on the horizontal table top face, or configured to be stored in slots on bars between the pairs of legs. For transport, the pairs of legs, with or without stored extension panels, are pivotably retracted. A user pulls a handgrip near one side of the table top to roll the transportable system using at least one wheel near an opposite side of the table top. The transportable system operates as a dolly when one extension panel is coupled to the horizontal table top face in a location nearest the at least one wheel.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: KINEMATIC SPORTS, LLCInventor: Patrick Powell
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Patent number: 11819120Abstract: A locking mechanism is configured to automatically secure a first object to a second object when the objects are adjacent one another. The locking mechanism selectively releases the objects from one another in response to the movement of a third object. The locking mechanism includes a latch having a base, a pivoting portion attached to the base, with the pivoting portion configured to pivotally secure the latch to the first object about an axis (A). The latch also includes a securing portion attached to the base. A receiving surface is configured to contact the second object as it comes into proximity with the first object and pivot the latch about the axis (A) in a first direction. The securing portion also includes a hook configured to automatically secure the second object to the first object when the objects are adjacent to one another.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.Inventors: Danny Baruch, Noam Twig, Nir Fridman
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Patent number: 11812848Abstract: A furniture system includes an elongated chase having a body extending from a first end to a second end. The body has an upper surface and a lower surface. A first leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and a second leg is coupled to the lower surface of the body and spaced apart from the first leg. Power cables are positioned within a cavity of the body, the power cables configured to connect to a building's power supply. A modular power unit is coupled to the lower surface of the body. The modular power unit includes a power outlet electrically coupled to the power cables.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: MILLERKNOLL, INC.Inventors: John Matthai, Joshua DeWys, Joel Ruiter, Michael Katje, Peter Keyzer, Michael A. Johnson, Taiyoh Afrik
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Patent number: 11805901Abstract: An appliance storage assembly includes a storage feature that includes a base and a plurality of walls that extend from the base. The base and the plurality of walls define a storage cavity. A rail assembly includes a rail and a rail slide. The rail slide is coupled to the storage feature and enables the storage feature to move along a length of the rail. A divider includes an upper retaining member and a lower retaining member spaced-apart from one another by at least one connecting member. The upper retaining member defines upper grooves and the lower retaining member defines corresponding lower grooves. A magnet is coupled to the lower retaining member and selectively engages the base of the storage feature.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Kamil Musa El-Sayed, Bartosz Daniel Stawczyk, Atishkumar S. Dhage
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Patent number: 11779137Abstract: Furniture articles have an integrally formed shell that generally has rounded features, the shell diminishing in circumference outwardly from a mounting surface, and a mounting portion configured to secure the shell to the mounting surface. A perimeter edge of the shell defines a mounting plane against which the mounting surface is to be secured. When the shell is secured to the mounting surface, the mounting portion is inaccessible and hidden from view. Furniture includes a shelving unit, a desk unit, a seating unit, and a bed.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: ASTRA CAPITAL INCORPORATEDInventor: Kenneth E. Szekely
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Patent number: 11779109Abstract: A barrier system is described herein. The barrier system includes at least three floating barrier elements, at least four securement components, and at least four stabilizing components. The at least four securement components are configured to secure the first floating barrier element between the second floating barrier element and the third floating barrier element to form a barrier. The at least four stabilizing components are configured to stabilize the barrier. The components of the barrier system are interchangeable and movable.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: PUCKSRUS, INC.Inventor: Steven Schwartz
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Patent number: 11766815Abstract: An injection molded component includes a wall that has an inner wall surface and an outer wall surface. A sensor is molded into one of the inner wall surface and the outer wall surface. A channel is at least partially surrounding the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2022Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Rehrig Pacific CompanyInventors: Brian Robert Guerry, Matthew Richard Rutigliano, Sydney Marie Ogawa-Garcia
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Patent number: 11767985Abstract: A device for reinforcing and ventilating furniture, includes at least one first longitudinal profile that has at least one line of through holes arranged along the longitudinal dimension thereof, and at least one second longitudinal profile, the at least first profile and the at least second profile being mutually joined along the same longitudinal dimension thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: FAMAR MUEBLES, S.L.Inventors: Francisco José Martínez García, Fabián Martínez García
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Patent number: 11738444Abstract: An example storage chest is provided. The example storage chest may include a box portion and a lid. The box portion may include a front wall, a rear wall, and a floor attached to the front and rear walls to form a primary compartment for storage of items. The lid may include a front panel, a rear panel, and a top panel attached to the front a rear panels. The rear panel may be pivotably coupled to the rear wall of the box portion. The front panel, the rear panel, and the top panel may define a secondary compartment within the lid for storage of items. The secondary compartment may include a lid storage compartment comprising a hingedly affixed door.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Richard A. Samsel, Jonathan Eziquiel-Shriro, Matthew Poppe, Jason Mars, Michael Taber
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Patent number: 11737557Abstract: A projectile-resistant table provides a reduced weight by employing separate structures for table stiffness and projectile resistance, for example, using a sandwich structure composite with high stiffness and tow projectile resistance for table integrity and a flexible fiber mat with low stiffness but high projectile resistance for shielding.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: PS FURNITUREInventors: Roger A. Clark, George Gula