Patents Examined by Patrick D Hawn
  • Patent number: 11786104
    Abstract: A removable lid rack for a dishwashing appliance includes a body including a plurality of struts extending along the lateral direction, the plurality of struts collectively defining a plurality of apertures; a mounting portion extending from the body along the vertical direction, the mounting portion including a slide tab extending along the transverse direction; a snap hook protruding from the body along the vertical direction; and a locator hook protruding from the body along the lateral direction away from the plurality of apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Aldo Vincent Kremmel
  • Patent number: 11792951
    Abstract: A subrack assembly (1) comprising a subrack (3) comprising two top rails (9), two bottom rails (7) and side elements (5), at least one rigidifying frame (21) comprising a front crossbeam, a rear crossbeam and two side beams; and at least one connector (70) for connecting the rigidifying frame (21) to the top and/or bottom of the subrack (3), comprising at least one movable block movable in translation relative to the rigidifying frame (21) between an insertion position, in which it is spaced away from the subrack (3) and a use position, in which it bears against the subrack (3). The connector (70) is configured for connecting the rigidifying frame (21) to the top and/or bottom of the subrack (3) such that the front and rear crossbeams each extend substantially parallel to a top or bottom rail (7, 9) of the subrack (3) and in alignment therewith along a vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: FRAMATOME
    Inventors: Jürgen Dennerlein, Norman Kaun, Michael Goth
  • Patent number: 11783392
    Abstract: A self-organizing hanging system generally includes at least two main components—bars and keys. The bars have at least three embodiments: standard embodiment, valet embodiment, and shelf embodiment. Each embodiment has variations of embodiments of bars and keys. Each of the bars and keys can have embodiments of magnetic elements and anti-rotation elements. The keys have additional opportunities for variations of embodiments to couple with a product support. In at least one aspect, the bars can be formed with receiver stations at predetermined spacing to cause organized placement for coupling keys with the bars. Further, the bars and keys can be coupled to appear as an integral assembly with one or more external surfaces in planar uniformity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Invi Works, LLC
    Inventors: Autumn L. Caraway, Angela M. Caraway, Nathaniel R. Caraway, R. Patrick Caraway
  • Patent number: 11772729
    Abstract: Disclosed are an electric bicycle parking pile and a parking lock structure thereof, including a mounting base, a movable rod and at least one lock rod extending outward along the width of the mounting base. The mounting base includes a first base plate and two first side plates extending upward from two opposite sides of the first base plate. The middle of each first side plate includes a chute extending along the height. A first reset spring on the outer surfaces of the first guide post and the second guide post can enlarge the adjustment range of the lock rod and the application range of the parking lock, and make the lock rod automatically return to the initial position. The lock lever includes a locking groove. There is a preset angle of inclination between the axis of the lock lever and the first base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: HUNAN XIBAODA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Feng Yang, Xiaosong Xue
  • Patent number: 11771240
    Abstract: A modular shelving system includes a plurality of shelves, each shelf having a length and defining a first passage, a second passage, a first channel, and a second channel that each extend the full length of their respective shelf. The system also includes a plurality of bars, each bar defining a length and including a first bar opening at a first end and a second bar opening at a second end opposite the first end, and a plurality of connectors, each connector including at least two male portions, each male portion sized and shaped to be received in one of the first passage, the second passage, the first bar opening, and the second bar opening to interconnect each of the plurality of shelves and each of the plurality of bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: GloFish, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Phillip C. Bartoszek, Ernie Katris
  • Patent number: 11771300
    Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes two or more universal rack brackets. The universal rack brackets include a body, a stud on a first end of the body, and a snap fit securing element between the first and second ends of the body forming a protrusion from the body. A rail attachment element has two elongated slots that align with the studs of the universal rack brackets to slidably engage. The rail attachment element further includes a snap fit tab aligned such that sliding the rail attachment element to engage the studs of the universal rack brackets causes the snap fit tab to pass over the snap fit securing element and prevent return movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Logan Chayse Dunaway
  • Patent number: 11766161
    Abstract: A container holder for a dish basket of a household dishwasher includes a holding device, which has a holding position for holding a container and a downwardly inclined position relative to the container. The holding device is designed to move out from the holding position into the inclined position when a vertical, downwardly directed force is exerted on the holding device and exceeds a threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Held, Christian Jakob, Martin Siddiqui-Baeumert
  • Patent number: 11765853
    Abstract: A server rack is configured to accommodate a network switch. The server rack includes a rack body, at least one stretchable frame, and at least one baffle. The rack body has two first strips opposite to each other. The stretchable frame includes a guiding part and an adjustable part slidably disposed on the guiding part. The guiding part and the adjustable part of the stretchable frame are respectively mounted on the two first strips. The baffle is connected to the guiding part. The baffle is located between the two first strips, and the baffle is configured to be located at a side of the network switch to guide an airflow to the network switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignees: INVENTEC (PUDONG) TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Xiaogang Lu
  • Patent number: 11759006
    Abstract: A modular desktop organizer and system including a rectangular base with a tall superstructure and shallow side trays. The superstructure includes a U-slot for holding an upright smartphone with an inductive charger, and a deep cup for holding pens, scissors, and accessories. The base includes a channel-shaped tablet holder at the back. The base is electrically powered and includes USB ports. The modular components have a self-centering bias by way of a bottom bulge with a rounded periphery that nests within the top of another modular component having a complementary rounded lip. The modular components can be stacked to two, three or more levels high in an aligned and neat fashion due to the self-centering bias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Amax Inc.
    Inventors: Holly O'Brien, Dennis Danville, Noah E. Dingler, Andrew J. Miller, Julia Wright
  • Patent number: 11759088
    Abstract: In general terms, the present invention relates to a soft transition rack adjustment mechanism that is designed to be used in dishwashers with one or a multitude of superimposed products receiving racks and that comprises a secure, three-stage movement system that protects the items therein. The present invention relates to both performing transitions between stages and ensuring that these transitions are made in a soft and controlled manner by means of an infinite-life, stainless plastic spring that is positioned inside the inventive rack adjustment mechanism, and that does not require any additional components, nor creates any additional costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: SERDAR PLASTIK SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
    Inventor: Serdar Tütek
  • Patent number: 11751750
    Abstract: Disclosed are a rack assembly capable of enhancing usability by improving a rack assembly structure, and a dishwasher having the rack assembly. The dishwasher includes: a washing tub; and a rack assembly provided inside the washing tub, wherein the rack assembly includes: a frame; a tray on which dishes are accommodated and which is movably supported on the frame; and a link unit connecting the frame to the tray and moving the tray to one of a first location and a second location that is lower than the first location, the link unit being rotatably coupled with the frame and the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dae Joung Kim, Jae Jun Kim, Gi Sung Han
  • Patent number: 11758679
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure include a support frame having a rear side, a bottom section, a connector bracket, a first perimeter section, a second perimeter section, and a rotatable bracket. The bottom section defines a width of the support frame. The connector bracket extends upright from the bottom section. The first perimeter section and the second perimeter section extend upright from opposing ends of the bottom section. The first perimeter section and the second perimeter section are substantially parallel to the connector bracket. The rotatable bracket is rotatably coupled at one end to the first perimeter section. The rotatable bracket is configured, at another end, to removably couple to the connector bracket, thereby enclosing an opening when the rotatable bracket is in a closed configuration. The opening is defined by the first perimeter section, a portion of the bottom section, the connector bracket, and the rotatable bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Ming-Lung Wang, Hung-Wei Chen, Liang-Ju Lin
  • Patent number: 11737579
    Abstract: A retail merchandise pusher with a remote alarm feature is provided. The pusher includes a housing and an adaptor. The adaptor is removably coupled to the housing and slidably coupled to a track. The pusher including a shaft rotatable about its axis in a first and second direction and a gear wheel coupled to the shaft. The rotation of the gear wheel causing a first electrical contact to engage with a second electrical contact, such that the distance that the pusher moves along the track can be measured by totaling the number of times the first electrical contact engages with the second electrical contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent O. Ewing, Chan Chor Man, Thomas O. Nagel
  • Patent number: 11732896
    Abstract: A mobile kitchen unit includes a storage container, a first module, and a second module. The first module can include a sink for receiving water. The first module can be positioned within the storage container and mounted on a first set of rails such that it can slide at least partially out from the storage container. The second module can have a stove and propane tank in one example. The second module can be positioned within the first module and mounted on a second set of rails such that the second module can slide at least partially out from the first module. In one example, the first and second modules are independently slidable with respect to one another. In an example, the second module can fit substantially within the first module with the stove and propane tank still attached to the second module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Nomad Kitchen Company LLC
    Inventor: Samuel Hirscher Gross
  • Patent number: 11723462
    Abstract: A storage device for holding record albums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: IDEASTREAM CONSUMER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Eric Fitzgerald Klosky
  • Patent number: 11717261
    Abstract: A floating mechanism (300) and an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. The floating mechanism (300) and the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus can implement the direct superposition of lifting movements and rotational movements, so that the floating mechanism (300) can move in more directions. In addition, a lifting structure and a rotation structure in the floating mechanism (300) are integrally linked in design, accordingly, the link performance is good, the response is fast, the occupied space is small, and the operation range is great.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yanqun Zhao, Rongfu Yang, Zhiwu Chen
  • Patent number: 11712114
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a fixing assembly comprising: a wire rack having a vertical frame and a horizontal frame; a slide rail having a fixed rail coupled to the wire rack, and a movable rail slidably arranged on the fixed rail; and a fixing means for coupling the fixed rail to the wire rack, wherein the fixing means comprises a first fixing clip provided on one side of the fixed rail, and a second fixing clip provided at the other side of the fixed rail, and the first fixing clip is laterally supported on the horizontal frame first, and then the second fixing clip is horizontally fixed to the horizontal frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: SEGOS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Doo Myun Lee, Duc Hoi Kim, Sai Ryun Kim, Ro Hee Lee
  • Patent number: 11713161
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a support rack for storing or transporting plate-shaped objects, a combination of a transport pallet and such a support rack, a kit of parts for manufacturing such a support rack and the use of such a support rack. In particular, the invention relates to support racks for storing and transporting plate-shaped articles such as glass panels, natural stone slabs, metal plates and the like, wherein the support racks consist mainly or entirely of plate-shaped, vertical support elements which are connected to each other by connecting slats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Deltarack bvba
    Inventor: Jan Servaes
  • Patent number: 11705854
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a ground mounting system, particularly for mounting solar photovoltaic panels on a planar or inclined surface or a surface that is partly planar and partly inclined The disclosed invention is a system that comprised of an array of soil nails, inserted in the ground; a plurality of adapting apparatus, each on top of each the nails; and a resulting structure supports racks, made of metal or plastic, or other structural profiles designed to enable mounting photovoltaic panels on it, wherein the racks are installed on the array of nail using the adapting apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: SOLATICS LTD.
    Inventors: Benjamin Keren, Neta Reef
  • Patent number: 11700958
    Abstract: Provided is a sneeze guard attachment for creating an air curtain between display food covered by a sneeze guard and a person. The device includes a panel, a frame affixed to the panel that creates a chamber between the panel and the sneeze guard, and a means for forcing air into the chamber. The chamber includes an open end, which allows the air to be forced out of the chamber in order to create an air curtain. The air curtain separates the display food contained in a food bar/food prep area from the consumer. The device can be retrofitted on any preexisting food shield or sneeze guard, and can be utilized with various types of display food, including food items found in buffets, salad bars, hot food bars, roller grills, made-to-order food operations, catering stands, roller grills, sandwich preparation areas, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventor: Michael M Kurmlavage