Patents Examined by Taylor Morris
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Patent number: 11814025Abstract: An improved wheel chock for use with wheeled vehicles, such as aircraft, that is both adjustable in size and that is configured for relatively easy transport, deployment and maneuverability by a single user is disclosed. The wheel chock preferably comprises a lifting end, a rolling end, at least one segment positioned between the lifting end and the rolling end, and a unique and adjustable wheel assembly. The adjustable wheel assembly may be at least partially housed in a pocket formed in the rolling end of the improved wheel chock. The wheel chock may further comprise a tether and an opening for removably attaching said wheel chock to a second wheel chock to prevent unwanted movement of a vehicle wheel in both forward and reverse directions.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventors: Thomas Milo, Angelina Milo
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Patent number: 11812877Abstract: There is disclosed a hanging device for being secured to a brick. The device has an elongated member extending between a first end and a second end. The elongated member has a resiliently deformable section. The elongated member and the resiliently deformable section form a monolithic structure. A retaining structure is disposed on the elongated member between the first and second ends. Gripping members are each located at a respective one of the first and second ends of the elongated member and extend from the elongated member. The gripping members define abutting surfaces configured for contacting opposed sides of the brick. The abutting surfaces face each other and define a brick receiving space therebetween. A height of the brick receiving space is variable upon deformation of the resiliently deformable section. A method of supporting an object is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: UNDER THE ROOF DECORATING INC.Inventors: Kelly R. Krake, Liette Tousignant, Michael Kurtz, Ian Matthew Campana
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Patent number: 11813425Abstract: An IV-pole base has at least one blank and one complimentary tab formed on sides thereof. By one approach, this base comprises, in effect, a jigsaw-puzzle piece that can fully interlock with other such bases in a substantially tessellated manner. So configured, a plurality of IV poles having such a base are easily interlocked with one another to facilitate moving that plurality of IV poles from one place to another. By one approach, the aforementioned blanks and tabs have a substantially circular shape. As one illustrative example, the base comprises a square having two blanks and two tabs, with one such feature formed on each side of the square. By one approach the blanks are formed on sides of the base that are opposite to the tabs.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Linda M. Walther, Ishwor P. Adhikari, Wthan S. Abernathy
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Patent number: 11815122Abstract: S-shaped hooks are disclosed that include an upper portion, a central inclined portion, and a lower portion. The central inclined portion is disposed between and joins the upper portion and the lower portion. The upper portion may include a generally horizontal section having a generally horizontal lower support surface. The generally horizontal lower support surface may include a recessed arcuate surface that may be generally centered on the generally horizontal lower support surface. The upper portion may include a retaining section extending downwardly from a distal end of the generally horizontal section. The lower portion may define a hook section. The lower portion may include one or any number of hooks for holding various items. The generally horizontal lower support surface may rest on a flat support surface, such as a section of angle iron, square tubing or flat bar. The recessed arcuate surface may rest on a circular surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Intrepid Industries Inc.Inventors: Erich E. Bredl, Paxton E. Guidroz, Lakshminarasimhan S. Muthu
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Patent number: 11817684Abstract: A cable clip including a pair of clamp members, a pair of extension members, each extension member extending from a clamp member, and a spanning member spanning from one extension member to the other extension member.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2018Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventor: Evan Ronald Martin
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Patent number: 11813487Abstract: Connectors for coupling fall arresting devices to a safety harness. The connectors may include a first pin configured to lock into a first side of a base portion using one or more locking mechanisms. The first pin may be used to engage with one or more fall arresting devices to attach the one or more fall arresting devices to the connector. In some such examples, the locking mechanisms may be positioned within interior portions of the first side of the connector so as to allow the one or more fall arresting devices to pivot freely about the ends of the connector. In some examples, the connectors may include a second pin configured to lock into a second side of the base portion using one or more locking mechanisms. The second pin may be used to conveniently and releasably attached the connector to a safety harness of a worker.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Matthew S. Stephenson, Rick G. Miller
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Patent number: 11815153Abstract: A passive motion isolation system for motion-sensitive equipment is disclosed. The passive motion isolation system has a three-axis free motion platform mounted on a base subject to ambient motions. A vibration isolation subsystem is coupled between the motion-sensitive equipment and the three-axis free motion platform.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Calient Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Shifu Yuan, Norm Gardner, Ernest M. Leos, Augie Ramirez, Nan Luo, Sajanish Balagopal, Mike Hopkins
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Patent number: 11815223Abstract: An anchor assembly for anchoring an object on a wall includes a first anchor component and second anchor component, each anchor component pivotable relative to the assembly and having a back side and a front side, and each anchor component having at least one curved wall penetrating retainer extending therefrom. The anchor assembly has an install orientation in the wall in which the wall penetrating retainer of each anchor component is inserted within the wall for a jaw-type grip of the wall.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: THE HILLMAN GROUP, INC.Inventors: Dale G. Malott, Byron K. Grice, Gary E. Will, Benjamin M. Sandoval, Jerry D. Stoneking
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Patent number: 11815327Abstract: An archery bow support device is disclosed having a clip portion have a front leg having a front surface and a back leg and a support bracket connected to the front surface of the front leg and extending outwardly from the front leg. An archery bow support device having a clip portion have a front leg having a front surface and an end portion and a back leg and a support bracket connected to the end portion of the front leg by a hinge device for allowing the support bracket to pivot relative to the front leg and the support bracket extending outwardly from the front leg is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventor: Jason Ochs
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Patent number: 11814124Abstract: A securement apparatus for connecting a plurality of riders together on a vehicle is provided. The securement apparatus includes a pair of harnesses having a first harness coupled to a first rider and a second harness coupled to a second rider, and a linkage assembly connecting the first and second harnesses together, the linkage assembly having a first arm with a first end coupled to the first harness and a second end, a pivot arm with a first end pivotably mounted to the second end of the first arm and a second end, and a third arm with a first end pivotably mounted to the second end of the pivot arm and a second end coupled to the second harness. The pivot arm is designed to pivotably adjust relative to the first and third arms to adjust the separation distance between the first and second harnesses.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventor: Jelani Nkosi James
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Patent number: 11814026Abstract: A compression wheel chock system is disclosed. The system is comprised of two, triangular-shaped devices having longitudinal channels and a lanyard. An object of the apparatus is to enhance wheel chocking by preventing a wheel from moving both fore and aft while chocked. During installation, the lanyard is fed through a channel in each chock and is drawn tight by the user. As the lanyard is tightened it compresses the chocks around the wheel while at the same time compressing the channels and securing the lanyard therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventors: Joel A Nichols, Josh D Thomas, Connor Digan
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Patent number: 11815292Abstract: A clamping apparatus secures a photovoltaic module to a rail. The clamping apparatus includes a bolt extending between a first end and a second end of the bolt. The clamping apparatus includes a clamp defining a bolt opening into which the bolt is received and a support structure. The support structure positions the clamp at a first location on the bolt. The first location is a first distance from a top rail surface plane within which a top surface of the rail lies. The support structure is adjustable to position the clamp at a second location on the bolt. The second location is a second distance from the top rail surface plane. The first distance is different than the second distance. The support structure has a support structure thickness corresponding to a third distance that is less than the first distance and less than the second distance.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2019Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO.Inventors: John B. Markiewicz, Darius J. Kaunas
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Patent number: 11814857Abstract: A sand anchor includes a shank and a plunger. The plunger can be inserted into a first end of the shank. The plunger includes an extension, an annular fitting, and an interior seal. The extension is formed with a hollow center. The annular fitting is positioned between an outer surface of the extension and an inner surface of the shank. The interior seal is positioned within the hollow center of the extension and configured to provide a one-way seal.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventor: Jarred Reinhardt
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Patent number: 11677227Abstract: A bracket secured to a support member. The bracket receives a locking strap cleat to secure a cable bundle to the support member. The bracket has a first tongue, a second tongue parallel to the first tongue, and a riser section connecting the first tongue and the second tongue. The first tongue and the second tongue include slots. The first tongue of the bracket receives one of the cable bundle or the support member and the second tongue of the bracket receives one of the cable bundle or the support member.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventor: Rodney G. Rouleau
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Patent number: 11666412Abstract: A load balancing arm for a medical device support system. The load balancing arm includes a proximal hub, an adjustable bearing element, a support arm, a spring and a link. A distal end of the support arm is configured to support a medical device load and a proximal end is pivotably mounted to a main bearing element for pivotable movement about a main pivot axis. The spring extends within a cavity of the support arm and is mounted to exert a biasing force between the main pivot axis and a distal end of the spring. The link has a proximal end pivotably mounted to the adjustable bearing element for pivotable movement about an adjustable pivot axis, and a distal end pivotably mounted to the distal end of the spring such that the biasing force exerted by the spring is transmitted through the link to the adjustable bearing element.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: American Sterilizer CompanyInventors: Jerime Pichler, Nicholas Grant Puterbaugh, Robert Craig Allen, Lance Clark Bellows
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Patent number: 11642102Abstract: A cable container is provided on a right side surface or a left side surface of a device body of an ultrasound diagnostic device. The cable container is configured to include a container body having an opening that opens upward. An upper end of a front side wall of the container body has a notch that serves as a passage through which a probe cable extends from the inside of the container body toward the outside of the container body.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: FUJIFILM Healthcare CorporationInventor: Masato Eda
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Patent number: 11619063Abstract: A pole stand having a base, a holder removably attachable to the base, and a plurality of stakes to secure the base to the ground. A top surface of the base has a section to store the holder when not in use. A bottom surface of the base has a plurality of stake holders to hold the stakes when not in use. The holder has two tubes attached by link arms to allow the two holders to be adjustable relative to each other. The base also has a central main hole and a plurality of auxiliary holes so that a pole can be inserted through at least one of the tubes and through the main hole so as to be perpendicular to the ground, or through one of the auxiliary holes so as to be non-perpendicular to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Inventor: Walter Williams
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Patent number: 11600981Abstract: A tension relief for a cable carrier. A multi-part holding frame comprising bars which are connected by side parts holds block-like spacers, between which a plurality of lines, such as cables, hoses or the like, are laid. In order to exert a clamping force by the holding frame on the spacers for the purpose of strain relief, a quickly closable device is provided. A quick release clamp can be provided, which in the closed position clamps the side parts and/or the bars to one another. According to the invention, the two side parts are mounted pivotably on the lower strip and are fastened releasably to the first bar, for example by screws or the quick release clamp. Each side part can thus be pivoted from the closed position into an open position and vice versa in order to release and clamp the lines respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: IGUS GMBHInventors: Andreas Hermey, Ralf Steeger, Thilo-Alexander Jaeker, Bilal Yilmaz
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Patent number: 11585358Abstract: Provided are attachment devices including a fastener (102) and a clip (104) coupled to the fastener, along with methods related thereof. The clip has first and second members (110, 112) with respective first and second engagement surfaces (116, 118) that oppose each other and define a gap (120) sized to receive a portion of the rail. The clip further includes a bridging member (114) that connects the first and second members to each other. The bridging member can have at least one opening (130) aligned with the gap and providing access for a prying tool to resiliently deflect the first and/or second engagement surface and facilitate detachment of the clip from the rail. Optionally, the bridging member includes a third engagement surface (122) with a configuration that enables a rigid coupling between the clip and the rail.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Matthew Kyle Wilcox
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Patent number: 11561359Abstract: A balancing device for a rotary apparatus including a rotary body which is configured to pivot or swivel about at least one rotary shaft is provided. The balancing device includes a magnet assembly and a torque adjusting mechanism. The magnet assembly includes a combination of two or more magnets, and the torque adjusting mechanism is configured to adjust a torque generated by the combination of the two or more magnets. The balancing device generates an output torque in the form of a cosine curve or sine curve which optimally matches with an unbalancing torque of the rotary body. The balancing device has a small size and is invulnerable to fatigue failure.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AGInventors: Chencai Liu, Jianwei Shu