Patents Examined by A. K. A.
  • Aircraft beacon light, aircraft with an aircraft beacon light and method of operating an aircraft beacon light
    Patent number: 12234027
    Abstract: An aircraft beacon light includes a plurality of primary light sources for emitting light into at least two spatial sectors, wherein the at least two spatial sectors include a forward sector and at least one of an aft sector, a starboard lateral sector, and a portside lateral sector; and a light transmissive cover, which covers the plurality of primary light sources. The plurality of primary light sources are arranged and configured for providing an FAR-compliant aircraft beacon light output of the aircraft beacon light, in case of the light transmissive cover being in a non-eroded state. The aircraft beacon light also includes at least one booster light source for selectively emitting a booster light output into the forward sector. The at least one booster light source is controllable independently of the plurality of primary light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Marion Depta, Anil Kumar Jha, Andre Hessling-Von Heimendahl, Jens Leuschner
  • Footwear heel counter for easier foot entry or removal
    Patent number: 12232567
    Abstract: A shoe has an upper with a foot receiving shoe opening. A heel counter is located at a rear portion of the upper and includes a rigid heel cup. The heel cup has a lower portion, a midportion, and an upper portion having a curvature extending from a top edge of the heel cup and that is curved downward towards the shoe opening. On a vertical cross-section, the heel cup has a S wave shape. A compressible layer is located along an inner wall of the heel cup and is configured to curve around a portion of a user's ankle above the user's heel once donned. The compressible layer may be compressed during donning of the shoe and may at least partially expand to secure the foot within the shoe once donned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Skechers U.S.A., Inc. II
    Inventors: John Maxwell Weeks, Scott Kelley, Frank F Chuang, Pei-Chun Liao, Johnson Tja, Hui Xie, Kurt Stockbridge
  • Reel transport, stand and payoff device
    Patent number: 12234118
    Abstract: A reel transport, stand and payoff device is provided, which operates to maneuver and jack up a reel for payoff. The reel device may include two reel mechanisms coupled together with a hydraulic system housing. Each reel mechanism includes a wheel housing and a wheel coupled to a central portion of the wheel housing. Each reel mechanism includes an arm coupled on an end to a central portion of the wheel housing. An actuator is coupled between the wheel housing and the arm to raise or lower the arm. The reel device may include at least one caster to help support and stabilize the reel device. An axle is inserted through a reel and coupled on each end to an arm by a bracket. A method of use of a reel transport, stand and payoff device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: ESA Fabrication, LLC
    Inventors: Virgil Ray Dutton, Bradley C. Phillips, Michael Buller
  • Attachable/detachable toe cap for work shoes
    Patent number: 12232568
    Abstract: An attachable/detachable toecap coupled to the front of the work shoes is disclosed. The attachable/detachable toecap coupled to the front of the work shoe comprises a top plate formed to cover toes and a portion of top of a foot; a side plate formed to extend downwards from the side of the top plate and to surround the top plate; a bottom plate formed to be under the side plate and to cover the bottom of the front of the work shoe; and an anti-separation means for preventing separation of the toecap from the work shoes, wherein the anti-separation means further comprises coupling blocks protruding from the bottom of the work shoe and coupling grooves formed to have vertical perforations at the position corresponding to the coupling blocks, so that the coupling blocks are snap-fitted to prevent the separation of the toecap from the work shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: NANOTECHCERAMICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Ok Jeong, Sung Young Park, Jong Min Lim, Sang Young Park, Tae Yun Kim
  • Cable spooling apparatus
    Patent number: 12234131
    Abstract: A cable spooling apparatus for use with a storage drum for spooling and storing cable. The cable spooling apparatus comprises a tensioning unit for adjusting the tension of a cable as it is being spooled onto the storage drum. The tensioning unit traverses a path between the opposite ends of the storage drum. Methods of spooling and unspooling cable using the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: MACTAGGART SCOTT (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
    Inventor: David Jones
  • Dispensing cartridge alert
    Patent number: 12234166
    Abstract: A cartridge dispenser having a rotatable sleeve for alerting a person as to when a cartridge dispenser should be replaced based on when the cartridge dispenser is placed in a body of water with the cartridge replacement date carried forward on the cartridge dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: King Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Barton, Jeffrey D. Johnson, Darrin M Swagel
  • Lightweight structual concrete block and methods of use
    Patent number: 12234187
    Abstract: A method of forming a lightweight concrete block and the resulting structure. Calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement and specialized grout maybe added to an amount of water in a mixer. The CSA cement, specialized grout, and water may be blended to a smooth consistency. Lightweight aggregates (LWA) maybe added to form a mixture. The mixture may be poured into a mold, allowed the mixture to cure, and removed from the mold to form the lightweight concrete block. The lightweight concrete block may have a first side and a second side joined by a plurality of interposing walls, the interposing walls defining one or more inner cavities and one or more outer cavities. The lightweight concrete block may have features that allow for the insertion of fiberglass rebar to aide in stacking and filling to form a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Inventor: Bart Rockett
  • Process for the synthesis of cannabidiol and intermediates thereof
    Patent number: 12234203
    Abstract: The present invention relates to process for the preparation of cannabidiol (A) from the coupling of (D) and (E) through the intermediates (C) and (D) starting from compound (B). The invention further relates to the novel compounds (B), (C), (D) and (E) and reagents used in this process. More specifically, this invention provides the manufacturing of Cannabidiol (A) in milligram to gram or kilogram scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AN INDIAN REGISTERED BODY INCORPORATED UNDER THE REGN. OF SOC. ACT (ACT XXI OF 1860)
    Inventors: Radhika Anand, Sumit Sharma, Pankaj Singh Cham, Veeranjaneyulu Gannedi, Mukesh Kumar, Varun Pratap Singh, Vishav Prakash Rahul, Ram Asrey Vishwakarma, Parvinder Pal Singh
  • Molding of expandable polystyrene
    Patent number: 12233583
    Abstract: Methods of making molded polystyrene articles are described. The methods include introducing steam into a mold simultaneous to filling the mold with foam particles, and cooling the mold without the use of cooling water. The method can be performed faster and with a lower temperature differential than conventional molding processes, permitting faster turn-around to the production of subsequent molded articles. The molded articles produced by the method can have thicker side walls, improved foam particle fusion, and improved compression properties as compared to conventional EPS molding processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: LIFOAM INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Godfrey, Saumitra Bhargava, Michael W. Elliott, Gerry Babyok
  • Methods of making frozen confectionary products and re-using components utilized therein
    Patent number: 12232510
    Abstract: A method of dispensing a frozen confectionary product from a dispensing machine. The method can include loading one or more tubes comprising a frozen confectionary or a component of a frozen confectionary from a storage tray onto a serving station located in the dispensing machine; positioning the container in the serving station under the one or more tubes; dispensing the frozen confectionary or component of the frozen confectionary into the container; optionally placing a spoon into the container; and conveying the frozen confectionary product to an outlet located on the dispensing machine. A method of supplying a dispensing machine with frozen confectionaries and/or components of frozen confectionaries is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE S.A.
    Inventor: Edgar Heinrich Krappen
  • Myofascial release apparatus
    Patent number: 12233023
    Abstract: A myofascial release apparatus can include a head member and a shaft configured to couple to the head member and to releasably mount the head member to a weightlifting rack. This can be accomplished, for example, by threading the shaft of the apparatus through apertures on a support member of the weightlifting rack and placing a securing member or securing loop on the shaft to prevent the shaft from retreating through the support member during use. The apparatus can be included in a kit having one or more of the following additional components: a washer, a magnet, collars, two or more additional head members, or a handle. The head members can be any suitable shape, including a blunt nub head, a precision nub head, and/or a broad nub head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Inventor: Jeff Miller
  • Swaddling sleep sack
    Patent number: 12232545
    Abstract: The sleep sack can include a back panel, a front panel, and a flap. The sleep sack is used by placing the front panel over the back panel. The front panel extends from the shoulder to under the arm of the infant or toddler. The sleep sack is used by placing the flap over the front panel once placed. The flap extends from the shoulder to under the arm of the infant or toddler. The flap can be releasably attached to an outer surface of the sleep sack to adjust the compression of the torso of the infant or toddler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Inventor: Hindi R. Zeidman
  • 3D printed footwear with improved cosmetics, comfort and ventilation
    Patent number: 12232574
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards customized 3D printed footwear articles and methods for designing and manufacturing 3D printed footwear having improved cosmetics, comfort and ventilation. The improved footwear articles and methods provide greater integration and/or customization of different components. The method used to manufacture the 3D printed footwear can be conceptualized, prototyped, designed both physically and digitally and then finally designed with specific additive manufacturing processes in mind. Upon completion of printing, the components are cleaned and then in any combination, the components are bonded and coated, or coated and bonded to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Inventor: Maxwell G. Ames
  • Short pants with vents
    Patent number: D1063298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Inventor: Marshall Jackson Walling
  • Shirt
    Patent number: D1063302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Anthony, Alexander J. Dedman, Teagan Hamblin, Taylor Trapnell, Matthias Wagner, Nicholas Winchester, Lawrence Y. Yun
  • Footwear upper
    Patent number: D1063319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Wolverine Outdoors, Inc.
    Inventor: Brenton Scott Wehrmeyer
  • Storage container
    Patent number: D1063381
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Pro-Mart Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Assembling toy
    Patent number: D1064102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: People Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masato Kiribuchi
  • Toy
    Patent number: D1064103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Inventor: Yibing Yu
  • Basketball hoop
    Patent number: D1064136
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Inventors: Xianhao Qiu, Ying Lin