Patents Examined by Taylor Morris
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Patent number: 11553976Abstract: A support device (10) forms a medical apparatuses bracket system and functions as a bracket system for medical apparatuses (12). The support device (10) includes a central vertical, or at least essentially vertical, column (14) and at least one tine (20) and optionally two or more tines (20). The tine (20) or tines (20) is/are oriented obliquely to a crossbeam (22) mounted on the column (14).Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaAInventor: Hans-Karsten Reimers
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Patent number: 11549545Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening arrangement including a profiled strut and a plug-in nut mounted in an aperture of the profile strut, wherein the plug-in nut has a threaded nut held on a clasp, wherein the clasp has a first and a second actuating end, via which the plug-in nut projects out of the aperture, wherein in a locking position of the actuating ends relative to each other an edge of the aperture is received in a receptacle of the clasp. Additionally, a corresponding switch cabinet housing is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: RITTAL GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Daniel Brück
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Patent number: 11542734Abstract: The present inventive concept provides a door holding and/or a door latching apparatus including an elongated door latch bracket including a first end that is affixed to an area on a door frame that extends toward a substantially U-shaped door latch portion for engaging with and holding the edge of a door, wherein the U-shaped door latch portion extends toward a second end including a tab or flap member for flexing the bracket for engaging or disengaging the door with or from the U-shaped door latch portion and methods of using the same.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Inventor: Thomas Matthew Gunkler
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Patent number: 11540962Abstract: A product bag suspension assembly includes a rod having a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first end and the second end. A platform is operatively coupled to the second end of the rod and defines an aperture arrangement configured to receive a mounting device of a product bag. The rod is configured to suspend the product bag in an upright position when the product bag is coupled to the platform.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Inventor: Donna Weaver
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Patent number: 11539198Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to multi-functional isolation pads that can be used in combination with both clamp-on cable trays and guide-on cable trays without any user manipulation (e.g., folding) of the isolation pad.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Martin Lee Witherbee, Bret Eilerman, Patrick Keller, Matthew T. Combes
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Patent number: 11523684Abstract: A holder includes first and second support surfaces, first and second bases, pivotal first and second legs, and a folding linking assembly. Front ends of the first and second support surfaces are pivotably secured to front ends of the first and second base respectively; each of the first and second support surfaces include a transverse groove in a central portion, a recess below a bottom, a lengthwise trough in a rear portion of a top, and a limit member moveably disposed in the first trough; each of the first and second bases include parallel first slits on a rear portion of a top; each of the first and second legs have an upper end pivotably secured to the bottom of the first or second support surface; and the folding linking assembly is pivotably disposed between the front ends of the first and second support surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Inventor: Cheng Yu Huang
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Patent number: 9853593Abstract: A bracket for coupling frames of solar panels includes a spacer for positioning between frames. An elongated body passes through a slot in the spacer and is positionable within channels formed in the frames. A clamp secures to the spacer and is biased toward the slot and elongated body, such as by means of a spring. The clamp defines seats for receiving portions of the frames of the solar panels. Sloped portions on end portions of the clamp facilitate insertion of the frames between the elongated body and the clamp. Another type of bracket includes a spacer and clamp, the spacer having protuberances for insertion into channels in the frames. A flange extends from the spacer such that it extends between the frames when the protuberances are positioned within the channels. An L-foot or other fixture may secure to the flange to secure the solar panels to a structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Spice Solar, Inc.Inventors: Barry Cinnamon, David Baker
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Patent number: 9828004Abstract: A ski pole holder for attachment to a chairlift is disclosed. A lower body portion includes a slot slightly wider than a ski pole shaft. An upper body portion includes a floor with a slot corresponding to the lower body slot, a peripheral wall with an opening in front, and an attachment to a bar of the chairlift.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Inventor: Gerald Calamia
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Patent number: 9806510Abstract: Improved cable guide assemblies and related methods of use are provided. The present disclosure provides improved cable guide assemblies configured to support media cables, and related methods of use. More particularly, the present disclosure provides advantageous systems/methods for the design and use of cable bundle pass-through guide assemblies configured to support media cables associated with a rack or the like. The exemplary cable guide assembly includes attachment features/structures that are advantageously configured and dimensioned to releasably mount with respect to a supporting structure. In general, the cable guide assembly provides a smooth surface with bend relief for fiber or copper cables to pass through the sidewall or panel of an open rack system. The cable guide assembly can include first and second guiding members that are mounted to one another and to a first side of a sidewall/panel of an open rack to form a bisected ring-like structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.Inventors: Domenic Trapassi, Chris M. Vacca
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Patent number: 9789965Abstract: The present invention provides a seat adjustment device for an aircraft or spacecraft, comprising: a seat rail for connection to a floor; and a seat connection for connection to at least one seat; and a worm is provided which can be actuated to adjust the seat connection relative to the seat rail.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Hermann Benthien, Susanne Schwarzer, Stefan Welti, Michael Dieckhoff, Ali Güngör
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Patent number: 9774293Abstract: The invention includes a solar canopy a brace assembly for stabilizing a foldable solar canopy structure including: a first brace clamp comprising a first U-shaped body removable attached to a flat body; a second brace clamp comprising a second U-shaped body removable attached to a flat body, wherein the second brace clamp is adapted to encircle and securely attach to a beam and wherein the first brace clamp is removably attached on one side to the second brace clamp at one side; a third brace clamp comprising a third U-shaped body removable attached to a flat body; and a strut member for attaching the third brace clamp to the second brace claim, removably attached at one end to a side of the third brace clamp at on the opposing end to the side of the second brace clamp opposite the side attached to the first brace clamp, thereby forming a linear assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: OPTERRA ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventor: Collin Hamilton
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Patent number: 9758111Abstract: A holder made of plastic for vibration-insulating attachment of an oblong object such as a pipe or the like to a vehicle includes a base part with a bolt-accommodating opening and retainer parts that have a U-shaped retaining section with a recess that has a hollow inner surface and an insertion opening at which a resilient retaining finger is provided, which is able to hold an oblong object in the recess. The retainer parts are connected to the base part by means of thin, flexible wall elements. The base part has a frame with openings and the apex regions of the retaining sections on the side opposite from the insertion opening can move into these openings.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: NEWFREY LLCInventors: Bastian Stau, Lothar Schliessner
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Patent number: 9754515Abstract: A support (1) for communication elements in points of sale of products comprising a supporting body (2), which can be anchored to the structure of an exhibitor (3) for products and defines at least one coupling region (4) for at least one electronic tag (5), which has at least one face (5a) for displaying commercial information; the electronic tag (5) supports engagement means (6) for at least one communication element (7).Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Inventor: Stefano Nicolis
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Patent number: 9747823Abstract: Portable display boards of the type commonly used for business and educational presentations in conferences, trade shows and fairs, for example, that can be made from a variety of materials including foam board and rigid paper pulp are provided with multimedia device mounts for attaching a multimedia device to the front face of a display board, base stands, and protective corners.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Inventors: Ann Louise Lorenzini, Bowen Lorenzini Christopher
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Patent number: 9737654Abstract: An IV pole base is configured to couple in a tessellating manner to at least one other like IV pole base. The IV pole base can comprise a horizontal rectangular plate having four side edges and a given thickness (at least along the aforementioned side edges). This plate has a plurality of tessellating elements comprising each of a blank and a tab formed at each of the four side edges. The IV pole base further comprises a stabilizing thickening element disposed at a periphery of at least one of the tessellating elements to locally increase the thickness of the IV pole base beyond the thickness of the plate to thereby increase tessellation stability. The plate also includes an IV pole coupler formed centrally thereto, the IV pole coupler being configured to receive and hold an IV pole such that the IV pole extends outwardly perpendicularly to the plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Linda M. Walther, Frank Martorelli, Cristobal J. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 9717974Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a pole and base assembly. The pole and base assembly includes a pole with an upper engagement portion and a lower engagement portion that are biased toward each other. A base includes a socket to receive the pole and a channel that allows the lower engagement portion to pass through the base. The upper engagement portion is retained on the top surface of the base. When the lower engagement portion is passed through the socket and aligned with a locking portion, the biasing force causes the upper and lower engagement portions to clamp together around the base and lock the pole to the base.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Hahn, James Eaton
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Patent number: 9718561Abstract: A gimbal mechanism for a turret includes a support member and a pair of opposing yoke arms extending from the support member. The pair of opposing yoke arms define a first axis. A sphere is rotatably mounted between the opposing yoke arms for rotation about the first axis. A disk is rotatably mounted within the sphere for rotation about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The disk is sized for rotation within the sphere. The second axis may be offset from the first axis. An aperture is provided in the disk. The sphere includes a slot within which the aperture is moveable in response to rotation of the disk about the second axis. The aperture is movable to define a field of coverage in response to rotation of the sphere about the first axis and the disk about the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: John P. Blackburn, Ryan D. Sparks
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Patent number: 9717370Abstract: A base for a food processing system is provided including a housing configured to couple with a complementary container. The housing includes a bottom surface. At least one suction device is mounted to the bottom surface and is configured to adhere the base to an adjacent surface. At least one release mechanism is mounted to mounted generally flush with an outer surface of the housing. The at least one release mechanism is operably coupled to at least one suction device and is movable between a first position and a second position to release the at least one suction device from the adjacent surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: SHARKNINJA OPERATING LLCInventor: Daniel Stephen Potter
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Patent number: 9717336Abstract: A chair wedge includes: a first tier having a downward sloped first top surface from a first tier top rear edge to a first tier top front edge; a second tier recessed within a center portion of the first tier and having a downward sloped second top surface from a second tier top rear edge to a second tier top front edge, and wherein the downward sloped second top surface is at a lesser angle relative to a base surface than is the downward sloped first top surface; a cavity formed in a space differential between the downward sloped first top surface and the downward sloped second top surface; and a rear wall defined at an inward most portion of the cavity and configured in combination with the cavity to stop a chair leg from further movement when placed within the chair wedge.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Inventors: James E. Apple, Claire R. Crose
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Patent number: 9723751Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a vibrational isolator may include at least one supporting section and at least one attachment member mechanically coupled to the at least one supporting section and configured to mechanically couple to a chassis, such that when disposed in a chassis, the at least one supporting section suspends from the chassis and is configured to support vibration-generating equipment. In accordance with these and other embodiments of the present disclosure, a method may include forming at least one supporting section and forming at least one attachment member mechanically coupled to the at least one supporting section and configured to mechanically couple to a chassis, such that when disposed in a chassis, the at least one supporting section suspends from the chassis and is configured to support vibration-generating equipment.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventor: Jean Marie Doglio