Patents Examined by Monica E. Millner
  • Patent number: 11784675
    Abstract: A mobile device holder includes an attachment assembly and a support assembly. The attachment assembly includes a magnet enclosed in a shell. When brought into proximity to a magnetic part of a mobile device, the magnet causes the mobile device holder to be attached to the mobile device by magnetic attraction. The magnet has a ring shape. Toward the center of the ring-shaped magnet, the attachment assembly has an accommodating recess. The support assembly includes a handle that is movable on a hinge in and out of the accommodating recess. The joint permits the handle to rotate about a first axis and a second axis not parallel to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventor: Ping Zhang
  • Patent number: 11785369
    Abstract: A multi-dimensional microphone stand includes a first rotational module, a first rotational arm, a second rotational module, a second rotational arm, and a third rotational module. The first rotational arm is connected to the first rotational module, and the second rotational module is connected to the first rotational arm, and the first rotational module is rotatable relative to the second rotational module. The second rotational arm is connected to the second rotational module, the third rotational module is connected to the second rotational arm, and the second rotational module is rotatable relative to the third rotational module. In addition, in a folded state, the first rotational arm and the second rotational arm are arranged side by side and connected to the second rotational module in parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Cheng-Yun Wu
  • Patent number: 11782486
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a front panel that includes a front slot along an edge of the front panel and a back panel fixedly coupled to the front panel. The back panel includes a back slot along an edge of the back panel. The front slot and back slot align. A side panel is configured to fold into a gap between the front panel and the back panel, and a pivot coupling at a corner of the side panel. The pivot coupling is slidably coupled to the front and back slots. The corner of the side panel slidably moves along the front and back slots via the pivot coupling, and the side panel is movable from a stowed position in the gap to an open position to the side of the front and back panels by rotating the side panel and moving the pivot coupling along the front and back slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Cross Arc, LLC
    Inventor: Jonah Christensen
  • Patent number: 11774039
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a head portion, an undercarriage portion, and a telescopic portion configured to adjustably move into a plurality of different lengths. A first end of the head portion is rotatably attached to a first end of the undercarriage portion and a second end of the undercarriage portion is rotatably attached to a first end of the telescopic portion. A second end of the head portion is rotatably attached to a second end of the telescopic portion. In a first position, the telescopic portion has a first length of the plurality of different lengths and the head portion and the undercarriage portion form a first angle. In a second position, the telescopic portion has a second length of the plurality of different lengths and the head portion and the undercarriage portion form a second angle different from the first angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Martin van Til, Niek Fox, Luigi D'Andrea
  • Patent number: 11766122
    Abstract: A mount for clamping to a display, comprising: a main body, with a stopper and a carrier disposed at a certain distance from each other; a screw rod, rotatably mounted on the carrier and linearly movable by rotation; a top push piece, located between the stopper and the carrier, installed at one end of the screw rod and driven by the screw rod to be close to or away from the stopper; a tightening piece, rotatably installed at the screw rod and at a position far from the stopper; a support arm, having two ends, with one end pivotally connected to the screw rod and able to be clamped by the carrier and the tightening piece, and the other end clamped with a device, the device being for holding an electronic product. When clamping, the stopper contacts the front of the display and the top push piece contacts the back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Inventor: Eagle Fan
  • Patent number: 11754222
    Abstract: An accessory device is provided with one or more physical interlocks for mating with a slot provided along an accessory mounting track, or alternatively, with discrete physical mating interlocking features provided along an accessory mounting track, such as along opposing sides of the slot. In this way, the accessory device can be mounted along the slot in a lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track or perpendicularly or transversely to the lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track. When mounting in a lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track, the accessory device is prevented from moving along the accessory mounting track when sufficient frictional forces are applied. When mounting perpendicularly or transversely to the lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track, the interlocks mate with the interlocking features to prevent movement of the accessory device along the accessory mounting track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: YakAttack, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Anderson Newman, Luther Cifers
  • Patent number: 11746823
    Abstract: An electronically-releasable suction cup assembly is designed to releasably secure an object to a surface. The suction cup assembly includes a suction cup secured to the object. The suction cup has a cavity and is configured to be releasably secured to the surface. The suction cup assembly further includes a gas generating cell coupled to the suction cup. The gas generating cell is configured to selectively eject fluid into the cavity of the suction cup to release the suction cup from the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Two Ton Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Todd H. Becker
  • Patent number: 11744186
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and structures on which decorative wreaths can be assembled. Such systems may be designed to allow accessory(ies) to be impermanently attached or coupled to a main member or base structure. In one illustrative embodiment, a suitable system may contain at least one location where accessory(ies) may be coupled and uncoupled quickly and easily with no prescribed design or arrangement method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: West Canyon Ridge, LLC
    Inventors: Lara Ann Myers, Russell Roy Myers
  • Patent number: 11738687
    Abstract: An assembly includes a head assembly for an external rear view device to be attached to a motor vehicle, a lower casing element, an upper casing element, an articulation assembly, a bezel assembly for carrying at least one rear view element, and a hinge connection between the bezel assembly and a first sub assembly provided by at least the lower casing, the articulation assembly and attachment means with the articulation assembly being mounted on the attachment means or the attachment means being mounted on the articulation assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.
    Inventors: Andrew Lettis, Callum Scott-Collins, Graham Rehill, Thorsten Staiger, Zoltan Huszar, Levente Àcs
  • Patent number: 11732838
    Abstract: An equipment adaptor assembly and equipment stand is disclosed which generally comprises an adaptor body having a width and a depth, a connector extending from the adaptor body and configured for securement to the equipment, a first brace extending from a first portion of the adaptor body for stabilizing the equipment relative to the adaptor when secured to the connector, and a second brace extending from a second portion of the adaptor body for stabilizing the equipment relative to the adaptor when secured to the connector. The adaptor may be configured to be interchangeably securable to a floor stand and a horizontal support structure while maintaining a level orientation of the equipment relative to horizontal when secured to the adaptor and without rearranging the adaptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Potrero Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Hannah Jackson, Dimitri Sokolov, Brandon Guarino, Rich Keenan, Brian Bechtel
  • Patent number: 11732839
    Abstract: An equipment holder comprises a clip with gripping members extending in a first direction. A hook extends from one side of the clip in a second direction. An anchor extends from the opposite side of the clip in a third direction. The clip is configured for releasable engagement with a support structure and with a clip of a like holder. The anchor is configured for releasable engagement with a support structure. The holder can be used in a variety of locations, attached to a support structure by the clip or the anchor. Once holder may also be attached to another holder of the same type for use as a cable management device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Keymed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Limited
    Inventor: Nevzat Atakan
  • Patent number: 11732840
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting apparatus for electronic devices is configured to be adaptable to various support structures, and to facilitate a customized mount orientation for the electronic devices through several degrees of pivot freedom. The mounting apparatus is particularly adaptable to outdoor or industrial environments in which standard support structure modalities may not be available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Havis, Inc.
    Inventor: Jamie Brandt
  • Patent number: 11723463
    Abstract: A foot is connected to the bottom wall of a refrigeration cabinet. The foot is selectively movable relative to the bottom wall to adjust a vertical position of the foot with respect to the bottom wall. The bottom wall provides access to the foot from within the interior of the cabinet to allow a user to selectively move the foot to adjust the vertical position of the foot with respect to the bottom wall. The foot includes a stop configured to engage the bottom wall and thereby limit downward adjustment of the foot with respect to the bottom wall. A floor glide is connected to the bottom wall and initially protrudes downward from the bottom wall beyond the foot. The floor glide enables the cabinet to slide along a support surface to a deployment position so then the foot can be lowered to support the cabinet at the deployment position on the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: TRUE MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
    Inventors: Christian Pizzi, Daniel Pestka
  • Patent number: 11724053
    Abstract: An apparatus for endotracheal intubation. The apparatus allows medical personnel to grip and stabilize a bougie inside the apparatus and maintain a curved orientation during the intubation processes. The apparatus includes a locking ring for retaining the bougie during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Inventor: Boyi Gao
  • Patent number: 11719382
    Abstract: One variation of a mobile tripod includes a device case, including a first set of magnetic elements, and a tripod including: a mounting plate defining a leg receptacle and an aperture; a second set of magnetic elements arranged about the leg receptacle and configured to couple to the first set of magnetic elements to retain the mounting plate against the device case; a set of socket sections coupled to the mounting plate, arranged within the aperture, and defining a socket; a leg assembly configured to seat within the leg receptacle in a retracted position and deploy outward from the exterior face of the device case to mount to a base surface in a deployed position; a spherical end, coupled to the leg assembly, and configured to rotate within the socket, encapsulated by the set of socket sections, to pivot the leg assembly between the retracted position and the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: PEAK DESIGN
    Inventors: Robb Jankura, Matthew James, Arthur Viger, Jaimee Erickson
  • Patent number: 11719384
    Abstract: An apparatus may include a band having opposing first and second ends, a medial portion between the first and second ends, and opposing first and second sides. The band may further include at least one clamp connected to the medial portion on the first side of the band and configured to hold an object. The least one clamp may be connected to the medial portion of the band at a location spaced apart from a center of the medial portion in a direction of the first end. The band may comprise a bistable spring changeable between an extended configuration and a coiled configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventor: Jesus Dobbins
  • Patent number: 11705703
    Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for securement of elongate items, such as wires, cables, or other bundles items to a support structure. The mounting bracket assembly may include a clamp member defining a first clamp member and a second clamp member joined to the first clamp member by a hinge mechanism. The mounting bracket assembly may also include a locking mechanism, a wedge-shaped pawl having a plurality of teeth disposed within the slotted opening, and a mounting member defining a mounting aperture configured to receive an attachment feature therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Aptiv Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Michael Toll, Gerard G. Geiger, Christopher J. Rohde, Jonathan Zick, Walter P. Trautfield
  • Patent number: 11703177
    Abstract: An accessory mounting apparatus and system are provided. The system includes a structural framing, an accessory mounting apparatus, and an accessory. The accessory mounting apparatus includes a first component, a second component, and a connector arm. The first component includes a first base, a first rail connector that extends from the first base, and one or more first connectors. The second component includes a second base and a second rail connector that extends from the second base. The connector arm includes a second connector and a mounting arm, and the second connector is coupled to the one or more first connectors. Further, the first rail connector and the second rail connector are configured to engage a first rail slot and a second rail slot of the structural framing, accordingly. Additionally, the accessory is coupled to the mounting arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: 7-ELEVEN, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan Jerman Jones, Sailesh Bharathwaaj Krishnamurthy
  • Patent number: 11702202
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for unfolding and folding a multi-arm device that includes a support member and an actuator. A first arm is coupled to the actuator and extends from a folded position to an unfolded position upon actuation of the actuator. A second arm is coupled to the actuator and moves from a folded position to an unfolded position upon actuation of a linkage that causes the second arm to rotate. A third arm moves from a folded position to an unfolded position, via an elbow joint, upon release of a tether attached to the third arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Michael L. Anderson, Zachary Froembling, Kaz I. Teope
  • Patent number: 11697379
    Abstract: A soil compactor machine can include: a machine frame; at least one cylindrical roller drum rotatably coupled to the machine frame and rotatable about a drum axis oriented generally transverse to a direction of travel of the compactor machine; a plurality of sensors mounting locations on the machine frame for mounting one or more lidar sensors and cameras; and a plurality of brackets, wherein, one of each of the plurality of brackets is positioned at each of the sensor mounting locations for mounting the lidar sensors and the cameras, wherein the bracket at each of the sensor mounting locations has a similar design as the other of the plurality of brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Todd A. Impola, Timothy M. O'Donnell, Jacob J. McAlpine, John L. Marsolek