Patents Assigned to Carters (J & A) Limited
  • Patent number: 12366103
    Abstract: A system for opening and closing a door within a cabinet is provided. The system includes a motor in communication with a controller to automatically open and close a door. A first plate fixed to the motor shaft to rotate with rotation of the motor shaft, the plate comprises a slot disposed therein. A first leg extends from a door that extends through the slot. A second leg extends from the door. A first sensor moves based upon rotation of the motor shaft, wherein the first sensor can detect relative motion between the motor shaft and the door, wherein when the motor shaft is rotated in the second direction and the first sensor detects relative motion between the motor shaft and the door, the first sensor sends a signal to the controller, wherein upon receipt of the signal the first sensor discontinues sending the second signal to the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: CARTER-HOFFMANN LLC
    Inventors: Carol Lessard, Kelly Michalko
  • Patent number: 12326029
    Abstract: A system for opening and closing a door within a cabinet is provided. The system includes a motor in communication with a controller to automatically open and close a door. A first plate fixed to the motor shaft to rotate with rotation of the motor shaft, the plate comprises a slot disposed therein. A first leg extends from a door that extends through the slot. A second leg extends from the door. A first sensor moves based upon rotation of the motor shaft, wherein the first sensor can detect relative motion between the motor shaft and the door, wherein when the motor shaft is rotated in the second direction and the first sensor detects relative motion between the motor shaft and the door, the first sensor sends a signal to the controller, wherein upon receipt of the signal the first sensor discontinues sending the second signal to the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: CARTER-HOFFMANN LLC
    Inventors: Carol Lessard, Kelly Michalko
  • Patent number: 12247431
    Abstract: A system for opening and closing a door within a cabinet is provided. The system includes a motor in communication with a controller to automatically open and close a door. A first plate fixed to the motor shaft to rotate with rotation of the motor shaft, the plate comprises a slot disposed therein. A first leg extends from a door that extends through the slot. A second leg extends from the door. A first sensor moves based upon rotation of the motor shaft, wherein the first sensor can detect relative motion between the motor shaft and the door, wherein when the motor shaft is rotated in the second direction and the first sensor detects relative motion between the motor shaft and the door, the first sensor sends a signal to the controller, wherein upon receipt of the signal the first sensor discontinues sending the second signal to the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: CARTER-HOFFMANN LLC
    Inventors: Carol Lessard, Kelly Michalko
  • Patent number: 12180769
    Abstract: A system for opening and closing a door within a cabinet is provided. The system includes a motor in communication with a controller to automatically open and close a door. A first plate fixed to the motor shaft to rotate with rotation of the motor shaft, the plate comprises a slot disposed therein. A first leg extends from a door that extends through the slot. A second leg extends from the door. A first sensor moves based upon rotation of the motor shaft, wherein the first sensor can detect relative motion between the motor shaft and the door, wherein when the motor shaft is rotated in the second direction and the first sensor detects relative motion between the motor shaft and the door, the first sensor sends a signal to the controller, wherein upon receipt of the signal the first sensor discontinues sending the second signal to the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: CARTER-HOFFMANN, LLC
    Inventors: Carol Lessard, Kelly Michalko
  • Patent number: 12076753
    Abstract: A machine to receive and store only specific used food containers is provided. The machine includes a housing with an interior volume and an outer shell, the housing comprises an inlet opening. A rotatable plate is positioned within the housing and aligned with the inlet opening such that items passed through the inlet opening are received upon the plate, the plate further comprises a shroud along a majority of a circumference of the plate and a void that exists where the shroud does not extend, wherein an item can be positioned upon the plate when the void of the shroud is aligned with the inlet opening and items are prevented from being positioned upon the plate when the void of the shroud is aligned with the inlet opening. A sensor is disposed upon the housing to monitor the inlet opening and identify when an object is placed upon the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: CARTER-HOFFMANN, LLC
    Inventors: Kelly Michalko, Nikolas Shield
  • Patent number: 12022964
    Abstract: A cabinet to hold and display a plurality of food items is provided. The cabinet includes a plurality of shelves that each include holding volumes that are accessible via an open front of the cabinet. The cabinet establishes a separate and dedicated air curtain across the opening into each holding volume and the temperature of the air forming each holding volume is separately controlled. Each shelf includes a digital display that can be controlled to display various parameters of the contents of the specific shelves or other material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: CARTER-HOFFMANN LLC
    Inventors: Kelly Michalko, Gwen Bialas, Gabriel Palmisciano
  • Patent number: 11703301
    Abstract: An archery release that includes, in one embodiment, a tension activated wrist strap index finger trigger release is provided. The trigger release includes a housing, a tension release assembly, and a trigger assembly. The tension release assembly is configured to alternate between a first state when the pulling force is below a predetermined threshold and a second state when the pulling force is above a predetermined threshold. The trigger assembly is configured to selectively activate the tension release assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Carter Enterprises
    Inventors: Johnathan Dudley, Jerry Carter
  • Patent number: 11613200
    Abstract: An improved tensioning system and method of restraining cargo is provided. The tensioning system is easy and quick to operate. The tensioning system is compact and minimises space within a cargo bay. The tensioning system allows a greater angular displacement of a tensioning line over conventional tensioning system, such as a ratchet and strap mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: NIGEL CARTER TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED
    Inventor: Nigel Carter
  • Patent number: D1014906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: The William Carter Company
    Inventor: Florencia Walton
  • Patent number: D1028629
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Carter T. Malcolm
    Inventor: Carter T. Malcolm
  • Patent number: D1063299
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: The William Carter Company
    Inventor: Florencia Walton
  • Patent number: D1068208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: carter joey LLC
    Inventors: Damon Joseph Claus, Catherine Ann Claus, Abby DiBenedetto Sliger, Elijah Mark Wiegmann
  • Patent number: D1082775
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN CARTER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wenmu Chen
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    Patent number: D1081952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN CARTER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wenmu Chen
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    Patent number: D1081953
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN CARTER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wenmu Chen
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    Patent number: D1081954
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN CARTER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wenmu Chen
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    Patent number: D1081955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN CARTER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wenmu Chen
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    Patent number: D1081956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN CARTER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wenmu Chen
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    Patent number: D1081961
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN CARTER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wenmu Chen
  • Patent number: D1080608
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN CARTER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wenmu Chen