Patents Examined by Patrick D Hawn
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Patent number: 11559185Abstract: A system and method for adjusting a dishwasher rack in a dishwasher includes a base, a slider and a lock for raising and lowering a dishwasher basket between an up and down position, respectively. The slider is connected in a fixed engagement with the dishwasher basket. The base includes two or more rollers for engagement with dishwasher slide rails and is slideably engaged relative to the slider. The lock is biased into a locked position when the base is fully upwardly extended relative to the slider and is released to permit the basket to be lowered downwardly.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Massoud Elkhoury, Michael Osvatic, William S. Poehls
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Patent number: 11541953Abstract: A bicycle rack with a wheel fixing means for fixing a wheel of a bicycle. The wheel fixing means comprises a receiving space for receiving the wheel in a clamping manner. The width of the receiving space can be varied to receive different wheel widths. Further, a single bicycle rack with only one such bicycle rack is provided. Moreover, a bicycle rack system with at least two such bicycle racks is provided which are connected with each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Canyon Bicycles GmbHInventor: Nicolas Caratiola
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Patent number: 11533991Abstract: A storage apparatus that stores objects includes a housing; a fixed part disposed in the housing and fixed in a position against the housing; a rotating part connected to the fixed part through a rotating shaft extending in the vertical direction and rotates relative to the fixed part as a center of the rotating shaft; and a rotating shaft driving part that rotates the rotating shaft; wherein the fixed part includes a power-transmission unit that transmits electric power in noncontact state; and the rotating part includes a rotating shelf on which objects are disposed; a power drive device disposed to rotate integrally with the rotating shelf and driven by electric power; and a power-receiving unit that supplies the electric power transmitted from the power-transmission unit to the power drive device.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Murata Machinery, Ltd.Inventors: Minoru Mizutani, Masafumi Hayakawa, Hiroyasu Tomita, Masataka Hayashi
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Patent number: 11528990Abstract: Variable planform shelving systems include a variable support platform and a support surface assembly that is supported by the variable support platform. The variable support platform includes frames that can be repositioned relative to each other to vary the planform of the variable support platform. The support surface assembly provides a support surface for supported items. The support surface assembly is flexible and/or comprised of a plurality of linked panels so that the support surface provided varies in response to variation in the planform of the variable support platform.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2019Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Techni, LLCInventors: George Fanourgiakis, Lawrence J. Brucia
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Patent number: 11510508Abstract: An integrated display coordination system is provided. The system includes a support structure. The system also includes a base, the base interfaced with the support structure, the support structure having a plurality of display surfaces. The system further includes a plurality of posts, each of the plurality of posts affixed to at least one of the plurality of display surfaces. The system includes display item areas, the display item areas are formed by at least one of the plurality of display surfaces and at least one of the plurality of posts affixed to the plurality of display surfaces. The system is configured wherein the support structure and base, when assembled and connected in a shape of a cube, and wherein the interlocking reusable panels are interconnected with dovetail connections and wherein a bottom of the interlocking reusable panels rest on the base.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Inventor: Carina Wood
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Patent number: 11503907Abstract: A tool storage system has a universal mounting bracket coupled to a support surface formed with a plurality of apertures that align with differently sized support arms that support a tool therefrom. The apertures are aligned along a common horizontal plane and the support arms have different heights that allow tools to be hung therefrom in a nesting relationship so that more tools can occupy less space or area relative to the support surface. The nesting relationship of the tools provides for a first tool supported by the first arm to fit within a space defined by the second tool supported by the second arm. In some instance, the first and second arms may be part of a pair of support arms, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Woodpeckers, LLCInventor: Edward A. O'Halloran
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Patent number: 11503954Abstract: The present invention provides a cabinet (10) for the temporary storage of a heated food item. The cabinet (10) has a in base (12), a top (14) and opposing sides (16,18). The base (12), top (14) and opposing sides (16,18) define an interior space (20) of the cabinet (10) which is accessible through opposing apertures (22, 24) at each end of the cabinet (10). The cabinet (10) is provided with air movement means and air heating means operable to draw air from the interior space (20) of the cabinet (10), heat said air and utilise a portion of said heated air to produce air curtains across the opposing apertures (22, 24) of the cabinet (10). The remainder of said air is circulated within the interior space (20) of the cabinet (10).Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: THE ALAN NUTTALL PARTNERSHIP LIMITEDInventors: Michael Steele, Alan Nuttall
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Patent number: 11497307Abstract: A tool storage system has a universal mounting bracket coupled to a support surface formed with a plurality of apertures that align with differently sized support arms that support a tool therefrom. The apertures are aligned along a common horizontal plane and the support arms have different heights that allow tools to be hung therefrom in a nesting relationship so that more tools can occupy less space or area relative to the support surface. The nesting relationship of the tools provides for a first tool supported by the first arm to fit within a space defined by the second tool supported by the second arm. In some instance, the first and second arms may be part of a pair of support arms, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Woodpeckers, LLCInventor: Edward A. O'Halloran
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Patent number: 11484135Abstract: A device for dispensing and locking carts disposed in a stack, comprising: a dual-lever mechanism, comprising: a locking lever which is blocking movement of a first cart of a plurality of carts disposed in a stack when in open position; a base adjacent to said locking lever which is movable forward and backward with respect to the stack; and a dispensing lever mounted on the base which is blocking movement of a second cart of the plurality of carts when in open position; and a drive belt driving the plurality of carts in parallel to movement of said base by moving forward and backward in coordination with the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Freetail Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Arye Levin
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Patent number: 11478080Abstract: The bearing structure for shelving comprises: —a vertical upright comprising a first metal section provided with at least a first longitudinal side and with at least a second longitudinal side, the first longitudinal side and the second longitudinal side being flat, continuous and transverse to each other; —a longitudinal cross-piece; —an angular bracket to be interposed between the vertical upright and the longitudinal cross-piece and comprising a first longitudinal face and a second longitudinal face, the first longitudinal face and the second longitudinal face being flat, contiguous and transverse to each other; wherein it comprises first connecting means arranged on the first longitudinal side and the first longitudinal face, and second connecting means, arranged on the second longitudinal side and the second longitudinal face, the first connecting means and the second connecting means coupling the angular bracket to the vertical upright.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Inventor: Antonello Briosi
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Patent number: 11479386Abstract: A can stacking and organization device is present herein. The device includes at least one body segment which is formed of an outer wall, an intermediate wall and an inner wall. A first trough is defined between the outer wall and the intermediate wall, and a second trough is defined between the intermediate wall and the inner wall. The intermediate wall includes at least one indentation formed upon a top surface thereof, such that material collected within the first trough can overflow through the indentation and into the second trough.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Inventor: Morne Brittnell
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Patent number: 11478079Abstract: A movable storage assembly has first and second mobile storage units that are selectively movable towards and away from one another and are equipped with a deployable and retractable (or installable and removable) platform to facilitate access to upper regions of the storage units. The platform is movably coupled to one of the mobile storage units and can be repositioned between a deployed or installed position in which the platform interlocks the first storage unit to the second storage forming an elevated walking or standing surface therebetween, and a retracted or removed position in which the platform is partially disconnected to allow the first mobile storage unit to move independently and into close proximity with the second mobile storage unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. French, Delos A. Rockwell, Andrew B. Hartmann
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Patent number: 11471004Abstract: A shower system having individual shower brackets containing recesses and slots for receiving cylindrical rods and shelves. The shower system being directed to an improved apparatus for storage.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventor: Cris Pasto
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Patent number: 11470986Abstract: An enclosure is provided for displaying artwork, historical documents, or artifacts that require controlled atmospheric conditions. The enclosure is of low cost and is less cumbersome as compared to existing microclimate enclosures. The enclosure is easy to set up, maintain, and monitor. The enclosure has a microclimate hypoxic/anoxic framing that protects against, oxidation of its contents, pests, and microbial growth. The enclosure is suitable for: paintings, works on paper, ephemera, textiles, mineral specimens, archeological metallic artifacts, animal skins and other organic items, rubber and polymers, and items susceptible to insect damage, water staining and tide lines from uncontrolled internal humidity conditions.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventor: Jerome S. Feig
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Patent number: 11466861Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Nomad Kitchen Company LLCInventor: Samuel Hirscher Gross
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Patent number: 11465826Abstract: A releasable lock (11) for a pipe cradle is disclosed. The releasable lock (11) comprises an elongate arm (1), pivotally secured at a first end to a pivot end mounted on a cradle frame (12). At a second end the releasable lock comprises a locking element (3), said locking element (3) being moveable between a release position allowing pivoting of the elongate arm (1) about the pivot end and a gripping position preventing said pivoting. The pivot end is moveable about a pivot pin (10) housed on the cradle, said movement displacing the elongate arm (1) between a first release position allowing removal or addition of pipes (15) from/to a cradle and a second position in which pipes are secured in position in the cradle.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Mercom DenmarkInventor: Paul John George Brebner
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Patent number: 11455921Abstract: A device for securing a display to a door utilizes attachment clips which attach to the door. The attachment clips each have a first side wall, a second wall and an end wall which extends between the first side wall and the second side wall. An arm is attached to the first side wall. The arm is attached to a display retaining assembly which is configured, upon installation, to retain the display against the door, where the display retaining assembly applies a load which causes the first side wall to engage a first surface of the door and the second side wall to engage a second side of the door, thereby urging the end wall against a side of the door.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2022Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Inventor: Mariano Alvarez
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Patent number: 11452376Abstract: A mounting device is configured to mount a panel to a wall of an object. The mounting device includes a mounting member and an auxiliary member. The mounting member is configured to be mounted to the panel, and the mounting member is arranged with at least one coupling device. The at least one coupling device is configured to connect the panel to the wall. The auxiliary member is configured to cover at least one predetermined portion of the mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignees: King Slide Works Co., Ltd., King Slide Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Fang-Cheng Su, Ci-Bin Huang, Yue-Hua Tang, Chun-Chiang Wang
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Patent number: 11447200Abstract: A system for locking the wheel of a motorcycle and hence the motorcycle itself utilizes a locking housing with a back wall, dual sidewalls, and a bottom floor which partially circumscribe a slotted space for receiving the Wheel of a motorcycle. The bottom floor has lateral sections extending outside the sidewalls. A locking base is provided which has rail members extending along the side of the base, the rail members being configured to slidably receive the lateral sections of the bottom floor. Bolts secure the locking housing to the locking base when the system is assembled to receive the front wheel of a motorcycle. An elongated cycle lock is provided to extend through holes in the sidewalls and the motorcycle wheel positioned within the slotted space, to secure the wheel and thus the motorcycle within the locking housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Inventor: Michael W. Errickson, Jr.
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Patent number: 11445837Abstract: A display is configured to be coupled to a shelving structure. The display includes a bracket having an upper portion. The upper portion includes a plurality of walls. The plurality of walls is configured to contact a member of the shelving structure to couple the bracket to the shelving structure. The bracket also includes a mounting portion extending below the upper portion. The mounting portion includes a surface configured to be recessed within the shelving structure when the plurality of walls contact the member of the shelving structure. The mounting portion also includes an aperture extending through the surface. The aperture is positioned below the plurality of walls of the upper portion and configured to receive a fastener that couples a toilet seat assembly to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kenneth Alt, Mary Distl