Patents Examined by Rowland Do
  • Easy lacing system for article of footwear
    Patent number: 11510462
    Abstract: A closure mechanism for an article of footwear includes a tongue, adjustable lace, toggle, and a tether. The adjustable lace operatively connects the lateral sidewall and the medial sidewall along a throat opening, the tongue extends between the lateral sidewall and the medial sidewall within the throat opening, the toggle is coupled to and movable along the adjustable lace and fixedly attached to the tongue, and the tether is operatively coupled to each of the tongue and the toggle. The closure mechanism provides ease of use with a single motion, one-handed, transition from an open position to a tightened position by exerting a traction force in a predetermined direction on the adjustable lace, and from a tightened position to an open position by exerting a traction force in the predetermined direction on the tether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Ben S. Yun
  • Ventilation device
    Patent number: 11490670
    Abstract: A ventilation device including a flexible support having first and second edges delimiting a longitudinal opening and being provided with first and second closing devices arranged to cooperate with one another, the ventilation device including at least one elastic spacer member which includes a first tab extending along the first edge and a second tab extending along the second edge, the elastic spacer member being constrained when the closing devices are in the closed position, so that the first and second tabs tend to separate from one another, the length of at least the first tab being less than half the length of the first edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventors: Tom Chaleteix, Lucile Durdan
  • Shackle with push to engage connector
    Patent number: 11486466
    Abstract: A shackle includes a body having a first ear, a second ear opposed to the first ear and separated from the first ear to define a gap, a U-shaped bow extending from the first ear to the second ear and a pin. There is a first opening defined in the first ear and a threaded connection at the second ear. The pin has a proximal end, an intermediate section and an axial threaded section positioned distally of the proximal end. The axial threaded section and the intermediate section are dimensioned to be inserted through the first opening in the first ear and into the second ear with the intermediate section extending across the gap. The threaded section on the pin is engageable with the threaded connection at the second ear by urging the pin axially in translation relative to threaded connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ulven Machinery Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher R. Seale
  • Closure device for releasably connecting two parts
    Patent number: 11478050
    Abstract: Disclosed is a closure device for releasably connecting two parts, including a first closure part which includes a first base body, and a second closure part which includes a second base body. The first closure part and the second closure part can be attached to each other such that in a closed position the first base body and the second base body at least partly are at least positively connected with each other to support a load acting between the first closure part and the second closure part along a load direction, and holding of the first and second closure parts against each other in the closed position is magnetically supported. An engagement opening is formed on the first base body as a through opening into which an engagement portion of the second base body protrudes in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Fidlock GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Fiedler, Philip Klein
  • Connecting structure and display device
    Patent number: 11477896
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a connecting structure and a display device, the connecting structure includes a base, a connecting rod, an elastic arm, and a clamping ring. The connecting rod includes two ends, the connecting rod defines a guiding groove between the two ends; the base is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rod; the connecting rod defines a guiding groove between the two ends, the elastic arm is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting rod; the clamping ring is sleeved on the elastic arm; the clamping ring defines a clamping component, the clamping component is received in the guiding groove, the clamping component moves in the guiding groove under an action of an external force, allowing the clamping ring to reciprocate along a direction of the guiding groove; the clamping ring is capable of moving to generate a force on the elastic arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: HKC CORPORATION LIMITED
    Inventor: Jianfeng Shan
  • Display attachment
    Patent number: 11464300
    Abstract: A display attachment can be attached to apparel such as, but not limited to, shoes or shirts and can also be attached to other objects such as, but not limited to, backpacks, notebooks, or clipboards in order to display interchangeable adornments, messages, and logos. The display attachment includes a design display, a display clip, and an attachment mechanism. The design display is a display that includes a design which may be, but is not limited to, adornments, messages, or logos. The display clip allows the display attachment to be attached onto apparel or other objects. The attachment mechanism may be any mechanism that allows the design display to be attached to the display clip. Thus, the user can remove the design display when desired in order to attach another design display to the display clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: Arthur Snyder
  • Belt or strap fastener
    Patent number: 11457697
    Abstract: A fastener for a belt or strap that is configured to be operable with a single hand wherein the fastener includes a body having a first portion and a second portion. The body of the fastener is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the first portion and second portion are compressed against each other. In the second position the second portion is moved away from the first portion to create a void therebetween of suitable width to journal a portion of a strap or belt therethrough. A first arm member is secured between the first portion and second portion and is arcuate in shape. A second arm member, arcuate in shape, is secured between the first portion and second portion of the body. A gripping member is present on the first portion of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Shailendra Joshi
  • Buckle with spring closure
    Patent number: 11439208
    Abstract: A buckle has a main buckle body having a first side wall, a second side wall, and at least one first slot for receiving a strap, and a top bar connected to the main buckle body at the first side wall and forming a second slot with the main buckle body for receiving a second strap. The second slot is open at a distal end thereof. The top bar has a guide track extending longitudinally therethrough, with the guide track opening into the second slot. A catch is formed on the second side wall adjacent the distal end of the second slot. A spring gate is disposed in the guide track. The spring gate is placed around the catch to close the distal end of the second slot. The spring gate is releasable from the catch by pressing on the top bar until the spring gate clears the catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong Limited
    Inventor: Yick Fai Chan
  • Clip for securing an element to another element and use of a two-part clip of this type
    Patent number: 11441587
    Abstract: A two-piece clip for securing an element to another element includes a first component having a head and a shaft extending from the head along a shaft axis having a point. At least one protrusion is provided on the shaft, having a contact surface facing the head, and the head having a contact surface facing the protrusion. The clip further includes a second component having a support surface facing the contact surface of the head, and a contact surface facing the protrusion. The contact surface of the head is supported on the support surface of the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: A. RAYMOND ET CIE
    Inventors: Sven Binkert, Kevin Maschat
  • Stopper and slide fastener comprising same
    Patent number: 11425972
    Abstract: Stop member includes: a first member including a first insert to be inserted into a slider via a rear mouth of the slider, and a first base positioned rearward of the first insert; and a second member including a second insert to be inserted into the slider via a slit extending between the rear mouth and a front mouth of the slider, and a second base to be overlaid onto the first base. The first and second bases are configured to effect magnetic attraction and/or repulsion between the first and second bases when the first and second bases are overlaid. The second base rotates relative to the first base in accordance with the magnetic attraction and/or repulsion to allow the second insert to pivot toward the slit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: YKK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tomoyuki Ekko, Yu Chen Tung, Jiro Nozaki
  • Tarp securing apparatus
    Patent number: 11420548
    Abstract: A tarp securing apparatus that is configured to secure a tarp to an object from both sides of the tarp. The tarp securing apparatus includes a first portion and a second portion wherein the first portion and second portion are formed in a shape so as to be mateably coupled. The first portion is located on the first side of the tarp and the second portion is located on the second side of the tarp. A portion of the tarp is biased in between the first portion and the second portion so as to secure the portion of the tarp. Apertures are provided to operably couple with an anchoring fastener or other securing element. The tarp securing apparatus is manufactured from a lightweight rigid material and is configured to be placed in various positions on a tarp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Inventor: Marc Poehner
  • Serviceable edge clip assembly
    Patent number: 11420571
    Abstract: An edge clip assembly for attachment of a component, and, more specifically, an edge clip assembly which is serviceable and self-locking, includes a clip body and a spacer provided within the clip body, and further includes an interlock securing the spacer in a final position in which the clip body can be engaged with the component to hold the component under tension. A ramp disposed on the spacer forms a service tool gap, and a tool can be wedged into the tool gap to disengage the interlock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: A. Raymond et Cie
    Inventor: James R. Spearing
  • Slide fastener-attached product
    Patent number: 11406165
    Abstract: Provided is a slide fastener-attached product in which an element member, is fixed to an element attaching edge portion of a fastener attached member with a sewn portion for fixing. The sewn portion for fixing pierces the element attaching edge portion, and a thread forming the sewn portion for fixing holds a connecting member. A position that the sewn portion for fixing pierces the element attaching edge portion is apart from an element to be inside of the element attaching edge portion. Thereby, weight reduction and improvement in flexibility of the slide fastener-attached product can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: YKK Corporation
    Inventor: Yoshiyuki Sho
  • Closure device for the releasable connecting of two parts
    Patent number: 11406149
    Abstract: Provided is a closure device for the releasable connecting of two parts to each other including a first closure part, having a first base body, at least two first engaging sections formed on the first base body, spaced apart from each other along a loading direction and forming between them a gap, and at least one first magnetic section arranged on the first base body, and a second closure part, having a second base body, at least one second engaging section formed on the second base body, and at least one second magnetic section arranged on the second base body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Fidlock GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Fiedler, Breido Botkus, Philip Klein
  • Metal retention clip
    Patent number: 11400871
    Abstract: A retention clip is configured to securely connect a first component to a second component. The retention clip includes a first frame connected to an opposed second frame by a central beam. An interior of the clip is defined between the first and second frames. Each of the first and second frames includes lateral legs that fold inwardly at upper bends, thereby forming flanges that are disposed within the interior. The flanges on respective sides of the clip are integrally connected by a bridging member, and the flanges further include distal ends that extend below a bottom edge of the bridging member. The clip further includes a flexible wing for securing the clip within the interior of a panel opening. Some embodiments of a retention clip include protrusions that extend inwardly from the bridging members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory George Buczynski
  • Ornament clamp
    Patent number: 11399598
    Abstract: An ornament clamp apparatus attachable/removable to/from a lace including an ornament body and a clamping assembly for cooperating therewith for attaching the ornament body to the lace; the clamping assembly including a male connector and a female connector, the male connector having curved arms extending downwards from the ornament body, and the female connector possessing a U-shape structure which fits onto the male connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventor: Haim Moshe Saar
  • Clamping device and sensor cable
    Patent number: 11384813
    Abstract: A clamping device (1), for coupling a sensor cable (2) to an electrical contact, has a circumferential, elastically deformable frame (3). The frame has an outer surface (5), an inner surface (6) facing an inner area (4), a first end face (7) and an opposite second end face (8). A contact device (9) is held at the frame and extends into the inner area. A counter-holding device (10), at the frame, has a counter-holding element (11). The contact device and the counter-holding device form a receiving space for holding the electrical contact in a holding position. A relative movement into a first released position is brought about by a pressing on both sides from the outside against the outer surface on a first frame axis (12). A second released position is provided by pressing on both sides against the frame outer surface on a second frame axis (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: DRÄGERWERK AG & CO. KGAA
    Inventor: Thomas Graβl
  • Molded surface fastener manufacturing method
    Patent number: 11363857
    Abstract: In this molded surface fastener, an engaging element includes a columnar stem portion, and micro pawl portions protruding outward from an upper end outer peripheral edge of the stem portion in a plan view of the engaging elements. A pawl width dimension of the micro pawl portions is smaller than a line segment connecting two points on the upper end outer peripheral edge of the stem portion. The micro pawl portions protrude toward a base portion. This molded surface fastener has a high peel strength and a shear strength with respect to a female surface fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: YKK Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshiyuki Fukuhara, Hiroyuki Yamashita, Makoto Takekawa, Takahiro Fuse
  • Cord lock apparatus and belt with same
    Patent number: 11344085
    Abstract: An article of clothing in the form of a belt includes: a cord having a proximal end and a distal end; and an eyelet having an opening and a locking feature; wherein the proximal end of the cord is looped around the eyelet; the distal end of the cord is configured to pass through the opening, wherein the cord and the eyelet combine to form a continuous closed loop when the distal end of the cord is passed through the opening; and the locking feature is structured and arranged to selectively lock and unlock movement of the cord through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: LT BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Justin Ronald Chambers, Ephraim Pittore-Candelario
  • Binding tool
    Patent number: 11338973
    Abstract: A binding tool includes: a flexible strip-shaped belt; a head connected to a base end of the belt and including a through hole through which the belt wound around an object is inserted; a plurality of ratchet teeth protruding from a front surface of the belt at positions spaced apart in an extension direction; and a plurality of ratchet claws locking the plurality of ratchet teeth inserted through the through hole, wherein the head has, on one side in a width direction, a slit through which the belt can be inserted or removed, and the plurality of ratchet teeth and ratchet claws are inclined such that each of one end portions thereof on the one side in the width direction is on a downstream side of the extension direction as compared with each of the other end portions thereof on the other side in the width direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: MEILLEUR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tsurashi Yamane, Kaori Nakagawa, Junko Ochibe