On Horizontal Rod Or Bar Patents (Class 248/214)
  • Patent number: 11958521
    Abstract: An accessory connector includes a disk having an upper end and a lower end, a front side and a back side. A hook is positioned at the upper end of the back side of the disk, and a foot is positioned at the lower end of the back side of the disk, and extending laterally away from the disk. An accessory is positioned on the front side of the disk, so that the accessory can be attached to a cart by attaching the accessory connector to the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: YouCopia Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Greenwood
  • Patent number: 11864649
    Abstract: The method includes sliding at least one first slideable bracket onto at least one first crossbar, inserting a first insertable bracket and a second insertable bracket into a first cavity and a second cavity on respective ends of the at least one first crossbar, connecting a first support bracket and a second support bracket onto a first vertical upright and a second vertical upright of a consumer product display, the first vertical upright and the second vertical upright opposing each other on the consumer product display, and attaching the first insertable bracket and the second insertable bracket to the first support bracket and the second support bracket, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: James Buck, Greg Gannon, Dennis Polvere, Adam P. Kiteley
  • Patent number: 11850882
    Abstract: A decorative door wreath having an annular ring and at least a first decorative ornament detachably attached to the annular ring is disclosed. The annular ring includes a front annular planar body and a back annular support base. The front annular planar body includes a front surface disposed between a continuous inner edge opposite a continuous outer edge. The back annular support base has a smaller width than a width of the front annular planar body. The first retention member includes a first base plate and a first pair of resiliently flexible spring arms removably connected to the front surface of the front annular planar body. The first pair of resiliently flexible spring arms flex laterally to provide for passage of at least a first portion of the front annular planar body therebetween. The at least first decorative ornament is detachably coupled to and retained by the annular ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventors: Rashad M Stevenson, Ashley L Stevenson
  • Patent number: 11840179
    Abstract: A Camera/lens mounting platform (also referred to hereafter as the “platform”) for attachment to the window opening in a vehicle door is described. The platform is configurable to clamp to the doors of many, if not most, passenger cars and light duty trucks when a door's window is fully or nearly fully retracted. The platform offers a firm connection to the vehicle door and high stability to minimize blurring of photos and video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Inventor: William J. Lucas
  • Patent number: 11785187
    Abstract: A video monitoring system includes a camera head, which includes an infrared illumination source and an image sensor and is configured to transmit streaming video signals generated by the image sensor. A mount is configured to hold the camera head in a fixed location and orientation above a bed such that the image sensor captures images from a bird's eye view of a child in the bed. A processor is configured to receive and analyze the video signals so as to extract and provide information to a client device with regard to a behavior of the child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: UDISENSE INC.
    Inventors: Assaf Glazer, Tor Ivry, Amir Katz, Amnon Kami, Mark Prommel, Pil Ho Chung, Marco Perry, Oscar Frias, Gal Shkedi
  • Patent number: 11697378
    Abstract: A removable mounting device configured for mounting accessories to an air vent in a vehicle and methods for installing such a mounting device. The mounting device includes a coupler disposed on a front plate that has a profile sized such that the front plate will overlay a frame surrounding an air vent in the vehicle; and a back plate configured to clamp the frame to the front plate. An elastomeric compression strip is disposed in a groove in a back side of the front plate, and the elastomeric compression strip has a non-uniform thickness including a thicker portion in a region of the groove adjacent to an end of the groove and thinner portions in regions of the groove not adjacent to the end of the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Cypress Overland LLC
    Inventors: Dmitri Stepanov, Aliaksandra Birukova, Matthew Campbell Greaves
  • Patent number: 11672362
    Abstract: A wall mounted rack apparatus that is configured to provide distribution of gravitational forces so as to enable accommodation of larger weight to be suspended therefrom. The wall mounted rack apparatus includes a cantilever member that is secured to a first wall plate member and extends outward from a wall and is perpendicular thereto. A cantilever support member is present beneath the cantilever member wherein a first end is operably coupled to the wall and the second end is configured to releasably secure to a portion of the cantilever member providing support thereof. A rear support member is operably coupled to the cantilever support member and extends upward therefrom. The rear support member includes a second end wherein the second end is configured to surroundably secure to a portion of the cantilever member. The angular configuration of the cantilever support member and rear support member provide distribution of gravitational forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventor: Hugh Jason Kennedy
  • Patent number: 11659924
    Abstract: A multi-level cabinet storage system includes a multi-level storage container that includes a number of shelves, each with horizontal planar surfaces, coupled between the vertical opposing members. The horizontal planar surfaces of respective shelves may be aligned vertically in parallel planes. The vertical opposing members may include a rear vertical member and a front vertical member. The multi-level cabinet storage system also includes a first slide member coupled with a base of the multi-level storage container and a second slide member coupled at a first end with the rear vertical member and extending parallel with, and along, a horizontal planar surface of an upper shelf included among the shelves. The multi-level cabinet storage system also includes an external frame formed as a contiguous rigid structure coupled with the first slide member and the second slide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: REV-A-SHELF COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Keith Tingle, Paul Franklin Chambers, Kevin M. Ward, Leeman Elliot Stevens
  • Patent number: 11547229
    Abstract: The cup holder comprises a backing board, an upper cup arm, a lower cup arm, a phone holder, a front card holder, and a rear card holder. The cup holder may be adapted to hold a cup, a cell phone, cards, or combinations thereof. The upper cup arm and the lower cup arm may be moved between an open position and a closed position. The cup may be held by the upper cup arm and by the lower cup arm when the upper cup arm and the lower cup arm are moved to the open position. The cards may be held in the front card holder and/or the rear card holder. As non-limiting examples, the cards may comprise one or more of a credit card, a debit card, a business card, an ID card, a name tag, a driver license, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Inventor: Lirian Soares De Oliveira
  • Patent number: 11527988
    Abstract: An extension panel may include a mating surface shaped to interface with a back surface of a clamp that includes a mounting hole corresponding to a bolt slot in the back surface of the clamp to accommodate a single bolt passing through the extension panel and the clamp. The extension panel may also include a pair of flanges projecting outward from the mating surface and positioned to be on either side of the clamp. The extension panel may also include a flat top surface generally parallel and aligned linearly with another flat top surface of a flexible member. The extension flat top surface may be sized to be approximately a same width as the flexible member at a first end of the extension flat top surface proximate the mating surface and may flare out as the extension flat top surface extends away from the flexible member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nathan Schuknecht, Todd Andersen, Lucas Creasy
  • Patent number: 11412841
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a folding table comprises a table board, a support leg, and a bracket connected between the table board and the support leg. A top portion of the bracket is disposed with an upper crossbar. The upper crossbar is positioned on a rear portion of a bottom surface of the table board, and the table board is configured to rotate about the upper crossbar. A bottom portion of the table board is disposed with one or more pawls, and the upper crossbar is disposed with one or more lock plates. Edges of the one or more lock plates comprise at least one ratchet wheel groove. When the one or more pawls are disposed in the at least one ratchet wheel groove, the table board is configured to rotate upward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: New-Tec Integration (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Luhao Leng
  • Patent number: 11391444
    Abstract: A mounting base of a lamp, a lighting assembly, and a lamp are provided. The mounting base is configured to be in detachable connection with a plurality of lighting assemblies, the mounting base includes at least one mounting portion and a plurality of first electrical terminals fixed on the mounting portion, and the plurality of first electrical terminals on each mounting portion are configured to be in plug-in fit with a plurality of second electrical terminals of the lighting assemblies in one-to-one correspondence. The plurality of first electrical terminals are configured to supply power to the plurality of lighting assemblies when plugged in with the plurality of second electrical terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Opple Lighting Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kai Wang, Hu Zhang, Zhanguo Liu
  • Patent number: 11297284
    Abstract: A video monitoring system includes a camera head, including an infrared illumination source and an image sensor. A mount is configured to hold the camera head in a fixed location and orientation above a crib, so that the image sensor captures images of the crib and an intervention region adjacent to the crib from a fixed perspective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: UDISENSE INC.
    Inventors: Assaf Glazer, Tor Ivry, Amir Katz, Amnon Karni, Mark Prommel, Pil Ho Chung, Marco Perry, Oscar Frias, Gal Shkedi
  • Patent number: 11287116
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure may involve a support bracket that can include a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion may define a first width. The first width can be about the same dimension as a first flange width of a first type of I-beam. A clamp may be positioned within the first portion to fasten the support bracket to the first flange. The support bracket may include a second portion that may define a second width. The second width may be about the same dimension as a second flange width of a second type of I-beam. The clamp may be positioned within the second portion to fasten the support bracket to the second flange. A mounting platform may extend from the support bracket. The mounting platform may include a mounting member for securing a pole. The support bracket may include a hook where the support bracket may be hung from the first type of I-beam or the second type of I-beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Innovative Solutions Ltd.
    Inventor: Dennis Jackson
  • Patent number: 11285060
    Abstract: A seat assembly for a mobility scooter has a seat portion for supporting an operator of the mobility scooter in use and a yoke arranged to receive the seat portion. The yoke has a mounting formation for mounting to a support member of the mobility scooter such that the yoke is removably mounted atop the support member and the seat portion is removably mounted atop the yoke in use. The yoke also has an attachment formation for releasable attachment of an arm-rest and a back-rest for the seat portion. The seat portion can be lifted off the yoke as a first component. The yoke can be lifted off the support member as a further component when removing the seat assembly from the mobility scooter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Autochair Limited
    Inventor: Andrew Richard Thorpe
  • Patent number: 11226075
    Abstract: A light fixture a baseplate having a pair of tabs extending from its opposing edges. A printed circuit board (PCB) attached to the baseplate has an aperture aligned with an aperture in the baseplate. An array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) is disposed on the PCB. A mounting bracket attached to the baseplate includes a strap and a pair of clips disposed at its opposite ends. Each clip engages one of the tabs to secure the mounting bracket to the baseplate. A pair of clamp arms extend from the strap, each including an arcuate central portion. An aperture passes through the strap that is aligned with the baseplate aperture. A power cable passes through the strap aperture, the baseplate aperture, and the PCB aperture. A protective cover protects the baseplate and the PCB, and provides for transmission of light from the LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: AG Lighting Innovations LLC
    Inventor: Stanton T. Lee
  • Patent number: 11220372
    Abstract: A condiment container for mounting to a beverage cup is provided. The condiment cup includes a reservoir for storing a condiment and having at least one aperture capable of providing access to the reservoir for dipping a food item in the condiment. The condiment cup can include a mounting hook configured to extend from the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventor: Sam Gannaway
  • Patent number: 11199315
    Abstract: A luminaire includes a housing having a top wall and a sidewall. A first fin extends from the top wall and a second fin extends from the side wall. A light emitter assembly having a heat sink includes a third fin extending from the heat skink configured to mate with the first and second fins. The luminaire can also include a light emitter assembly that can be selectively connected to the housing in multiple orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Jason Duckworth, Mark Elmore, John Andrews
  • Patent number: 11180058
    Abstract: A foldable seating accessory for a vehicle comprising a backrest assembly, a seat assembly, and a rear support. The backrest assembly is connected by a hinge joint to the seat assembly. The rear support is connected by a hinge joint to the backrest assembly. A trunk latch is connected to the seat assembly, allowing the seat assembly to secure onto the trunk of a vehicle. Other aspects are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventor: Nikolas Fakhoury
  • Patent number: 11175026
    Abstract: A track electronic apparatus includes multiple converter heads, a converter body, a middle electrode and a function body. The multiple converter heads are respectively corresponding to multiple tracks. The converter body has a first end connecting to one selected converter head. The middle electrode is stored in the converter body. The middle electrode is detachably electrically connected to the head electrode. The function unit is fixed to the converter body. The function unit includes an electronic component connected to the external power source via the middle electrode and the head electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: XIAMEN LEEDARSON LIGHTING CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yuanbin Yu, Jinhua Xie, Zuanchao Zheng, Liangliang Cao
  • Patent number: 11148717
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening element (100) for fastening a first component (6) to a second component (4). The fastening element (100) comprises a body (102), which comprises a first engagement portion (104) on a first side (106), wherein the first engagement portion (104) comprises either a recess or a projection for mating with a complimentary shaped engagement portion of the first component. The body (102) further comprises a first set of through holes (110) for receipt of fasteners, wherein the first set of through holes are positioned in such a way that the first engagement portion (104) of the body and the complimentary shaped engagement portion of the first component may be held against each other in an engaged state via the fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Volvo Truck Corporation
    Inventor: Anantha Rama Krishna Lakshmi Narayana Alla
  • Patent number: 11131333
    Abstract: A mounting of a sensor module for use in a storage or transport system, for securing the sensor module to a support of the storage or transport system. The mounting has a clamping device for clamping the mounting to the support, and the clamping device includes at least one slide which is guided in a linearly movable manner and latches in a plurality of latch positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: STEUTE TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: André Hollert, Carsten Both
  • Patent number: 11109680
    Abstract: A shelving device is provided, including: a carrier, including two sides which are opposite to each other and two first assembling mechanisms disposed on the two sides; at least one support mechanism, each of the at least one support mechanism being detachably assembled with one of the two first assembling mechanisms, including a support leg extending laterally to a periphery of the carrier and being configured to be abutted on an installation environment; and a blocking member, adjustably disposed on at least one of the two sides, configured to be positionally abutted on the installation environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Tsai Thing International Technology Ltd.
    Inventor: Chien-Pang Liu
  • Patent number: 11092293
    Abstract: A modular lighting system comprises at least one module comprising a rail elongated longitudinally along an axis where one or more lighting elements are placed and mounted reversibly onto the rail by magnetic coupling, drawing power from a printed circuit board on the rail by means of spring contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventors: Daniele Moioli, Andrea Gallucci, Paolo Leoni
  • Patent number: 11065997
    Abstract: A motor vehicle including a holding device configured to retain objects. The holding device includes at least one holding unit having a base, and a holding structure that extends away from the base in a primary direction and that contains two flexurally elastic lateral jaws that extend, proceeding from the base in the primary direction, to a head region, and a plurality of rigid coupling stays that are articulated on both lateral jaws and are mutually spaced apart in the primary direction. At least one of the flexurally elastic lateral jaws forms a holding jaw for engaging on a respective one of the objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Thomas Groschopf
  • Patent number: 11054096
    Abstract: The present gate light apparatus includes an adapter bracket having a front side and a rear side. On the front side, the bracket engages a housing having a motion detector, photo sensor, and light source. On the rear side, the bracket engages two support members of a gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Regalo International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Gary T. Schultze, Matthew A. Willms
  • Patent number: 11040822
    Abstract: A device for holding a racking cane is disclosed herein. The device includes a base component, the base component configured to be attached to a neck of a carboy; and a clip component coupled to the base component, the clip component configured to hold a racking cane steady relative to the carboy, the clip component being adjustable relative to the base component so as to allow a position and/or angle of the racking cane to be adjusted by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventor: John Edwin McCloud
  • Patent number: 11026534
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide a solution for mounting a hanging using a set of mounting devices including magnets. A mounting device includes a first and second portions at least one of which generates a magnetic field, such that a surface of the first portion is attracted to a surface of the second portion. The first portion includes another surface configured to be secured to a support structure. The hanging can be at least partially supported by placing a portion of the hanging between the attractive surfaces of the first and second portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventor: Demetrius L. Tucker
  • Patent number: 10989373
    Abstract: A festive Diwali light apparatus for celebrating Diwali includes a plurality of lights with each light comprising a light housing and a flame light bulb coupled to the light housing. The flame light bulb is shaped like a Diya oil lamp flame. Each of a plurality of decorative attachments has a Rangoli-shaped decorative portion and an attachment portion. The attachment portion is selectively engageable with the light housing of the plurality of lights. A cord is coupled to the plurality of lights. The cord is coupled to the light housing of each light and is in operational communication with the respective flame light bulb. A plug is coupled to the cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Inventor: Laura Gall
  • Patent number: 10952916
    Abstract: A portable urinal mounting assembly selectively connectable to a walker having a pair of side support assemblies including upper and lower support braces. The mounting assembly comprises an body sleeve adapted to receive a portable urinal. Front left and right straps and rear left and right straps are attached to the body sleeve. Each of the front and rear left and right straps have an end portion including an attachment device. The end portions of the straps are arranged and designed to be removably secured to the upper and lower support braces of the pair of side support assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: James M. Killian
  • Patent number: 10952914
    Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a surgical accessory to a mounting rail comprises a clamp body, a locking plate component, and a clamp release mechanism. The clamp body includes at least one clamp jaw component and one or more mounting mechanisms for attaching a mount blade of a surgical accessory to the clamp body. The locking plate component is coupled to the clamp body in a manner that a rail channel is formed between the clamp jaw component and the locking plate component. The clamp release mechanism includes an actuator. The clamp release mechanism moves to allow a mounting rail to enter or exit the rail channel in response to (a) a force applied to the locking plate component or (b) activation of the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Kyra Medical, Inc
    Inventors: Howard P. Miller, Thomas K. Skripps
  • Patent number: 10821613
    Abstract: A robot includes a base; a robot arm that includes an arm which is rotatable around a rotation axis with respect to the base; and a connector that is provided in the base and is capable of being connected to an external wire. The connector is located on a side of the center of gravity more than a line that is perpendicular to a location of a center of gravity of the robot arm when the robot arm is in a basic posture and a line segment passing through the rotation axis and passes through the rotation axis, as viewed from an axial direction of the rotation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Kazuto Yoshimura, Yuki Kobari, Sho Nakano
  • Patent number: 10779425
    Abstract: An electrical apparatus including a locking device for locking on an attachment rail, including a tab that is moveable along a first axis between a locking position and an unlocking position, a deformable blade which connects the tab to a central portion of the casing and which exerts a resilient return force on the tab, the tab including a locking member arranged in a side face of the tab projecting along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, the electrical apparatus comprising, on an inner face of the cover, a housing, the locking member being movable between a retained position inside the housing and a released position outside the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: MERSEN FRANCE SB SAS
    Inventors: Laurent Aubert, Olivier Soumillon
  • Patent number: 10708550
    Abstract: A video monitoring system (20) includes a camera head (22, 62), including an infrared illumination source (76) and an image sensor (74). A mount (64, 102, 112) is configured to hold the camera head in a fixed location and orientation above a crib (24), so that the image sensor captures images of the crib and an intervention region (52) adjacent to the crib from a fixed perspective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: UDISENSE INC.
    Inventors: Assaf Glazer, Tor Ivry, Amir Katz, Amnon Karni, Mark Prommel, Pil Ho Chung, Marco Perry, Oscar Frias, Gal Shkedi
  • Patent number: 10645349
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring babies with cameras using a centralized computation and storage center that allows using visual output signals for computer vision and machine learning analysis and high-level reasoning of baby movements. The system comprises a camera located at a predefined working point above a baby's crib, and one or more communication networks between components of the system including a web-based network for in-depth computer vision and machine learning analysis of the visual output signals by an analysis server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: UdiSense Inc.
    Inventor: Assaf Glazer
  • Patent number: 10640981
    Abstract: A non-slip roof attachment system for attaching structures to residential and commercial roofs without the use of penetrations to roofing shingles and sealing layers is described. The non-slip attachment system may be used to attach roof mounted systems such as solar panels. The non-slip attachment system also allows for the quick removal of such roof mounted systems rapidly and without the need for repair of penetrations. The non-slip attachment system uses, among other things, an array-stay retainer comprising a vertical member and a horizontal member. The horizontal member comprises a spiral.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Inventors: John Granville Holt, Mark Anthony Holt
  • Patent number: 10619807
    Abstract: The present gate light apparatus includes an adapter bracket having a front side and a rear side. On the front side, the bracket engages a housing having a motion detector, photo sensor, and light source. On the rear side, the bracket engages two support members of a gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Regalo International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Gary T. Schultze, Matthew A. Willms
  • Patent number: 10610017
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for installing or modifying the configuration of a pallet rack beam shelving system. A pallet rack assembly tool includes a mounting stub that is configured to be positioned below a cross member of a pallet rack system. A beam carrier is then operatively coupled to the mounting stub to place an upper support surface subjacent to a bottom edge of the cross member. The beam carrier includes upstanding beam stop extending forwardly from and above the upper support surface. The beam stop is configured to retain a released end of the cross member while the worker may attach or detach an opposite end of the cross member to or from the upright support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Paul Beadle
  • Patent number: 10604054
    Abstract: A portable condiment holder system, includes a portable condiment holder device with a container holder, a length-adjustable holder arm with a downward bent outer end, and optionally a lid; and a condiment container with a condiment, such that the outer part of the holder arm can be attached to a gap between an inner door casing and a windowpane of a door of a vehicle, such that the condiment container is stably positioned with convenient access to the condiment. Optionally, an accessory can be attached to the container holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Inventor: Zevon McCarter
  • Patent number: 10490034
    Abstract: An indicator device includes a casing having rearward projecting elements from which coupling hooks extend. The device includes a downwardly facing window as well as two forwardly or upwardly extending windows. The device includes lights or lamps disposed adjacent the windows for generating status and/or warning signals. The device can be hooked onto a support such as a footboard of a hospital bed or placed on a floor with a window exposed. The window is able to direct light from the lighting elements to a surface such as a floor or footboard or other surface. This assists in a caregiver seeing light emanating from the device even when this is covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Huntleigh Technology Limited
    Inventors: Clive Goodfield, Julie Acosta, Bruce McNeil
  • Patent number: 10486302
    Abstract: A device for allowing work to be carried out on or about an object includes at least one gripping arrangement. The at least one gripping arrangement is configured to grip and traverse the object so as to reach a desired location on the object and to anchor the device thereto for allowing the work to be carried out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: WHITE PUMA PTY LIMITED
    Inventor: Gary James Hayden
  • Patent number: 10464204
    Abstract: A tool arm mount couples a tool arm to an aerial work platform. The tool arm mount includes a first mounting hook that hangs on a first rail of the aerial work platform and a second mounting hook that hangs on a second rail of the aerial work platform. The first mounting hook defines a first channel in which the first rail is received, and the second mounting hook defines a second channel in which the second rail is received. The first and second mounting hooks are coupled to a spine of the tool arm mount. The tool arm mount also includes a first lock that locks the first mounting hook to the first rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Russ Angold, James Lubin, Mario Solano, Chris Paretich, Tom Mastaler
  • Patent number: 10458820
    Abstract: Position sensor mounts for mounting one or more position sensors to one or more various fluid control valves and/or actuators for such valves. One such position sensor mount includes a base, a toggle clamp fixedly attached to the base, and an engagement assembly. The base has a mount for coupling to a position sensor and a first clamp jaw. The toggle clamp has a second clamp jaw that opposes the first clamp jaw. The toggle clamp automatically adjusts to provide a fixed clamping force at different distances between the first clamp jaw and the second clamp jaw. The engagment assembly is carried by the second jaw and includes at least a first clamp pad having a distal end that directly faces the first clamp jaw and swivels relative to the second clamp jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Philip D. Nelson, Thomas A. Imsland
  • Patent number: 10433660
    Abstract: To provide a display tool and fixture having above-average strength. A fixture (10) having: a member (12) to be fixed; a support member (14) mounted to the member (12) to be fixed; and a holding member (16) which extends in a direction intersecting with the member (12) to be fixed, which is positioned so that one end thereof is supported by the support member (14) and so as to make contact with the undersurface of the member (12) to be fixed or so as to be below the member (12) to be fixed, and from which an article is hung and held.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Little Studio Corporation
    Inventor: Hitoshi Nishimura
  • Patent number: 10355401
    Abstract: The trailer wiring enclosure is adapted for use with a tongue. The tongue is configured for use in attaching a trailer to a tractor. The tongue further comprises a shaft, a hitch, and a pigtail. The pigtail forms an electrical connection with the electrical system of the tractor. The pigtail further comprises a cable and a plug. The trailer wiring enclosure is a container. The trailer wiring enclosure is a container that stores the pigtail such that the pigtail is protected from the weather. The trailer wiring enclosure comprises a primary tube, a capped tube, and a fastening structure. The primary tube is the container that stores the pigtail. The capped tube is a lid that encloses the primary tube. The fastening structure attaches the primary tube to the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Inventor: Brian Billings
  • Patent number: 10306997
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a display apparatus for displaying product. The display apparatus includes a base tray having a plurality of ribs coupled to the base tray. The plurality of ribs are angled upward from a rear of the base tray towards a front of the base tray. Each rib includes a slot defined therein and a front angled portion. The display apparatus further includes a merchandiser tray carrier coupled to the base tray via the ribs. A merchandiser tray is disposed over the merchandiser tray carrier. A rail is coupled to the ribs such that it is flush with the front angled portions of the ribs, thereby defining an angle of display of product. Related methods of use of the display chassis are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: ARRAY CANADA, INC.
    Inventors: Alexis Eizinas, Arthur E. Landi
  • Patent number: 10313771
    Abstract: In a dropped ceiling assembly system elements are provided which include an elongate planar shelf held below an elongate spine. The shelf has lateral edges which can support edges of a ceiling tile resting thereon. This spine is configured to be held in position either adjacent to spines of other elements within a dropped ceiling or from above, such as by suspension wires passing through suspension holes in the spine. A compartment is provided on an underside of the shelf which is sized and shaped to receive and hold at least a portion of a loudspeaker therein. The loudspeaker mounting system is thus integrated into the shelf which also acts to hold ceiling tiles within a dropped ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: JLC-TECH IP, LLC
    Inventor: Silvio Porciatti
  • Patent number: 10274110
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of locking fasteners for pipes, in particular to an S-shaped locking fastener structure comprising a locking fastener body which is provided with a vertical fastening plate, wherein extension rods, through which the length of the fastening plate is adjusted, are connected in the middle of the fastening plate. The S-shaped locking fastener structure according to the present invention is convenient to assemble and disassemble, and can be fastened to the pipes without screw fixation. Moreover, the locking fastener has a wide application range, and angles of upper and lower edges thereof can be designed into multiple angles according to different needs, so that the angles for fastening a box body are diversified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Inventor: Hsiao-Han Liu
  • Patent number: 10232217
    Abstract: An electronic gage supporting structure of an exercise apparatus includes a main body provided with a linearly extending groove track. The groove track is provided with a slidable first positioning member, which can be secured at any position along the groove track by a securing member. The main body is further provided with a second positioning member at a position facing the groove track, and the second positioning member is arranged opposite the first positioning member. The first positioning member has a first side facing the second positioning member and provided with a first positioning groove. The second positioning member has a second side facing the first positioning member and provided with a second positioning groove. The first and the second positioning members define a positioning space therebetween in which an object can be secured, with the object being positioned jointly by the first and the second positioning grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: BH Asia Ltd.
    Inventor: Fu Hai Lin
  • Patent number: 10165230
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring babies with cameras using a centralized computation and storage center that allows using visual output signals for computer vision and machine learning analysis and high-level reasoning of baby movements. The system comprises a camera located at a predefined working point above a baby's crib, and one or more communication networks between components of the system including a web-based network for in-depth computer vision and machine learning analysis of the visual output signals by an analysis server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: UdiSense Inc.
    Inventor: Assaf Glazer