Patents Examined by William V Gilbert
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Patent number: 11969044Abstract: A wearable hat/head garment which can be made up of many braided facets of materials. The process of the flip action, braided materials are stitched together in a circular direction at or to the degrees of 0 to 90 degree angles. The 45-degree angle produces a roll motion, which allows the braids to change the position in which they are. To include the design has an opening at the top and bottom, which give an automatic versatility in styles once flipped upside down and inside out. These hats are created in array of colors and not limited to future colors, fabrics and trims. The hat/head garment collapses into a flat position for storage.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Inventor: Tamara Lee Lockett
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Patent number: 11939773Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to roofing composites. In some embodiments, the roofing composite includes a first layer having a top surface. In some embodiments, the top surface of the first layer comprises a first embossed surface portion, a second embossed surface portion, and a flat surface portion between the first and second embossed surface portions. In some embodiments, the flat surface portion is between the first and second embossed surface portions. In some embodiments, the roofing composite is configured to attach to a roof structure, such as a roof deck. Methods of forming roofing composited are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: BMIC LLCInventors: Isaac Bernard Rufus, Adem Chich, Richard Chin, Michael Dougherty
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Patent number: 11939779Abstract: A window well is disclosed. The window well has a curved wall that has an inner wall section, an upper wall section, and a base. The upper wall section is unitary with the inner wall section. The curved wall includes an outer wall section unitary with the upper wall section. Between the inner and outer wall sections is an air space. The curved wall further includes at two horizontally oriented members or footholds that are unitary with, and that extend inwardly toward the center of curvature of, the curved wall, and which are spaced above the base. Each foothold includes a spaced-apart pair of handholds dimensioned, configured, and oriented to enable a user to extend an adult palm through, to securely grasp the handholds.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Inventor: Torrey Sanborn
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Patent number: 11939987Abstract: A system for converting a ceiling fan having blades into an air cleaning and air freshening device which fit snugly over the blades of a ceiling fan, their shape conforming to that of the blade structured and arranged to disperse a fresh and pleasing scent into a room with the fan in motion, and attract and capture dust and other allergens, while facilitating the cleaning of the fan blades when removed.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Inventor: Eric Fulcher
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Patent number: 11920340Abstract: The Invention is a series of blocks and block areas with interfaces and dimensions that enable them to be assembled into a wide range of useful 3D objects. The blocks, poles, spheres, and their interfaces can build a wide range of useful constructions in the manner similar to how an alphabet describes a wealth of human experience. With knobs, screws, hooks, snaps, magnetic interfaces and combinations of these interfaces, the pieces of the Invention pull themselves together with the strength needed in a particular circumstance. They can also be easily disassembled to form new constructions as needed. The blocks, and their interfaces, are modular and they can in turn build modular objects and constructions, like modular homes.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Inventor: Jonathan Hendrik Van Ee
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Patent number: 11905704Abstract: A modular building includes at least one outer wall that includes at least first and second panels aligned end to end at a panel joint. Each panel includes first planks forming a part of the outer wall of the building and second planks forming a first decorative wall fixed to the outer wall. The decorative wall extends substantially perpendicular to the outer wall and terminates beyond the first planks on at least one side of the panel. The space between the first decorative wall of the panel and an adjacent decorative wall of a second panel accommodates a shelving unit or a joint cover strip that covers the panel joint.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Woodlands Home & Garden Group LimitedInventors: Ross Moran, Andrew Wrigglesworth, Lauren Coley
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Patent number: 11879253Abstract: A method and system for adhering roofing products to a supporting roof substrate, wherein ballast rock from a pre-existing roof insulation system is removed thereby exposing one or more layers of pre-existing insulation products supported by the roof substrate. In the case of new construction, the method contemplates installation of one or more layers of insulation products supported by the roof substrate. Core holes are formed through the one or more layers of insulation products thereby exposing the roof substrate. An anchor is attached to the roof substrate in each core hole void, and a binding agent is applied to each core hole void until the binding agent fills the core hole void, whereby the one or more layers of insulation products and roof substrate are locked together, preventing shifting of the insulation products without the need for adding ballast rocks thereon.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Inventors: Gregory James King, Susan Marie King, Chad Gregory King
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Patent number: 11873645Abstract: A molding is made from a first flooring plank. A first groove is formed into the first flooring plank with a first flat bottom surface. A second groove is formed into the first flooring plank with a second flat bottom surface. The first flooring plank is folded at the first groove and second groove. A second flooring plank is disposed adjacent to the molding. A color and pattern of the first flooring plank and second flooring plank match.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Finished Edge Technology LLCInventor: Charles Paul Iannacone, III
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Patent number: 11866928Abstract: The present invention relates to a supporting, holding and clamping tool system and a method associated with the system. With respect to the system, it is a pair of devices and attachments designed to attach to a wall to support construction sheathing while securing it to the wall, which may also be used for a versatile clamping device. This system can be used by one person to facilitate installing heavy sheets of sheet rock, Siding, plywood or other materials to be installed on the vertical wall or surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Inventor: Dannie Lew Deans
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Patent number: 11859389Abstract: A method of making a stair nose molding is provided that includes the obtaining a flooring plank. The flooring plank includes a core layer, a padding layer covering the core layer, a first edge and a second edge. Moreover, the method includes milling the padding layer along the first edge of the flooring plank, heating the flooring plank, and positioning the first edge of the flooring plank against a first side of the molding member. Furthermore, the method includes bending the flooring plank about a curved end of the molding member to create a curved part of the flooring plank, positioning a remaining part of the flooring plank adjacent a second side of the molding member, and applying pressure to the remaining part of the plank adjacent the second side of the molding member and to the part of the plank adjacent the first side of the molding machine.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2023Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Inventor: Shahrokh Shokri
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Patent number: 11859393Abstract: A raised floor system for suspension type pipelines mainly comprises girders and floor units laid between foot stands after the foot stands are erected at intervals on the floor, such that floor units are separated from the floor by a distance to form a large-area raised floor, wherein a top portion of each foot stand for the floor units to be placed thereon is combined with a cover, of four sides of the cover each is vertically provided with a folded plate, a hole is formed on the folded plate, two ends of a suspension device are capable of being respectively hooked on the holes of the folded plates of two of the spaced foot stands, so that the suspension device is placed under the floor units for pipelines to be placed thereon or fixed thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Inventors: Yao-Chung Chen, Shih-Jan Wang
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Patent number: 11834850Abstract: A window well is composed of a fiber reinforced plastic and an outer layer. The window well also has a body having multiple ribs interposed between multiple wall surface portions. Each rib is positioned between two different wall surface portions and is defined by a corresponding height and depth. The outer layer includes a fabric veil that is at least partially embedded into the thermoplastic. The fabric veil can be made of different types of fabric material. The fabric veil can also have a multi-colored printed pattern that imitates the texture of a natural material. The outer layer of the window well improves the aesthetics of the window well and provides increased durability.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: ROCKWELL LLCInventors: Vaughn Allen Cook, David Wayne Hoagland, Rodney William Slade
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Patent number: 11834849Abstract: A modular window well insert is composed of a long fiber reinforced plastic. The modular insert has at least some fibers that are omnidirectional relative to the other fibers in the plastic. The window well insert is configured in size and shape to be attached to an existing window well, having a matching width and depth of the existing window well. In some instances, the module well insert also has a recessed section that facilitates mating the window well insert to the window well.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Inventors: Vaughn Allen Cook, David Wayne Hoagland, Rodney William Slade
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Patent number: 11823042Abstract: This invention provides a system and method to measure weight and nutritional information of meal. The present application may be hosted on the cloud by the service provider or provide a tailor-made application for use in mobile computing devices that includes a digital camera working in combination with the neural network based application hosted over the internet. Photos captured by the mobile computing devices are analyzed by image processing module of the system. The neural network within the system learns from plurality of sub processes like image processing module, region of interest identification, thickness estimation etc. by updating or modifying the training data set after evaluations. The modified or updated dataset aid neural network in obtaining faster and precise results in future evaluations thus reducing the load on computing resources of the computing system of server, customers and restaurants.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Inventor: Rama Shadrokh
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Patent number: 11814849Abstract: A hanger system includes an adjustable panel hanger. The adjustable panel hanger includes a connector member, a base member configured to removably attach to the connector member and to clamp onto a support member, wherein the base member includes a base flange, and a hanger member adjustably affixable on the base flange. Optionally, the hanger system may further include a modular panel connectable to the base member via the hanger member.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventor: Richard Joseph Abel
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Patent number: 11808044Abstract: Systems and methods container for the protection of exterior surfaces of buildings and other outdoor structures are disclosed. The proposed systems are configured to offer a mesh-based covering that can be installed on surfaces such as roofs to safeguard the exterior surface from damage caused by hailstorms or other debris. The mesh covering can be colored to match the coloring of the roof surface and/or may be substantially transparent or comprise a material thin enough to remain imperceptible when viewed from a distance. Consumers can order the mesh material to match the appearance type of their homes. The mesh covering can be spaced apart from the roof surface to ensure the impact of hail does not affect the roof.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Cynthia Ann Hinojosa, Andrew Jacob Contreras, Lemont Williamson, Igor Alexandre Gregorio, Stephen Anthony Young, Jonathan Edward Seaton, Chris Aaron Bodden, Shirley Elizabeth Bunton, Shayna Dickson, Ric M. Pena
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Patent number: 11801321Abstract: The Scented Decorative Plunger Holder is a canister for holding a plunger. The holder has a lid and body. The lid has a portion configured to contain a scented agent, and this portion is magnetically connected to the lid. The lid and body have vents. The Scented Decorative Plunger Holder, can be made in a variety of styles using any color or a multi-color design.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Inventor: Beleatha Joyce Williams
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Patent number: 11786806Abstract: The Alphacube invention is a collection of modular shapes that form cubes, each letter of the alphabet and that are a twisty cube puzzle that can be solved for each letter of the alphabet. The pieces can both build structures and communicate verbal messages. They are a toy, puzzle, and an educational tool to teach literacy in a fun and engaging way. The pieces can also be assembled into artistic shapes or into basic shapes that describe animals and simple things like a small hole on a flat surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Inventor: Jonathan Hendrik Van Ee
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Patent number: 11788272Abstract: The StaxMax Smooth Cube is a puzzle that can assemble secure structures with flat surfaces without tools. It is a puzzle, the purpose of which is to disassemble the cube and assemble it together with other cubes into smooth structures. The Invention does this with a skeletal piece into which other panel pieces are assembled to form a smooth flat cube. The assembled smooth flat cube is locked shut with a snapping mechanism inside the cube that is activated with a magnet through the firm outer flat surface of the cube. The smooth cubes are unlocked and disassembled with the magnets of other smooth cubes. The panel pieces that snap into the backbone piece to form a smooth flat cube also serve to secure the flat cube to other flat cubes when they are disassembled and assembled.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Inventor: Jonathan Hendrik Van Ee
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Patent number: 11788293Abstract: Provided is a seamless composite roofing system for a gravel built up surface. The system includes a first fluid application flood coat of bentonite emulsion applied over a gravel built up surface at a rate of 15 gallons per 100 square feet and a second fluid application flood coat of bentonite emulsion applied at a rate of 10 gallons per 100 square feet. The second flood coat includes approximately 3 to 6 pounds of chopped reinforced fiberglass per 100 square feet, and is applied over the first flood coat after the first flood coat cures. A fiberglass reinforcement layer with approximately 3 to 6 pounds chopped reinforced fiberglass per 100 square feet is applied over an area surrounding any roof top penetrations, followed by an elastic trowel grade mastic layer. An asphalt primer is then applied over the second flood coat, followed by a reflective Energy Star Rated top coat.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Inventor: Brian Booth