Patents Examined by Adam J Waggenspack
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Patent number: 11969077Abstract: A modular spackle knife caddy is an apparatus that houses spackle knives for a user while executing tasks. The apparatus a U-shaped hook, a bracing plate, a primary spackle-knife holder, and a primary attachment mechanism. The U-shaped hook attaches onto a garment. The bracing plate connects the at least one spackle knife holder with the hook. The primary spackle-knife holder retains at least one spackle knife. The primary attachment mechanism connects the at least one primary spackle knife holder with the mounting plate. In a first embodiment, the at least one primary spackle knife holder includes a receptacle. In a second embodiment, the at least one primary spackle knife holder includes a sheath. A third embodiment further includes a secondary spackle knife holder, wherein the at least one primary spackle knife holder includes a receptacle. The at least one secondary spackle knife holder includes a sheath.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Inventor: Valentin Ursachi
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Patent number: 11969076Abstract: A convertible shoulder bag and backpack includes: (a) a bag body defining front, back, top, bottom, first side, and second side panels; and (b) a strap defining first and second portions thereof extending between first and second pairs of connection points for connecting the first and second portions to the bag body, respectively. An interconnecting portion slidably extends between a pair of diagonally opposing connection points such that slidably increasing the length of the first portion decreases the length of the second portion and vice versa, the strap being configured to enable the convertible shoulder bag and backpack to be converted between a shoulder-bag configuration and a backpack configuration without disconnecting or reconnecting the strap. The strap may include a retractable hip belt and/or securing strap. Additionally, a tote handle may be coupled to the first and/or second portion by a length-multiplying interconnecting portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Inventor: David Liesch
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Patent number: 11957237Abstract: A power tool assembly is provided including a portable power tool, at least one first auxiliary part connected in a functional manner to the portable power tool, and a lanyard mounted on the power tool and the at least one first auxiliary part to hold the at least one first auxiliary part functionally connected to the portable power tool when the power tool assembly is dropped. The lanyard may include a belt and a sheaf surrounding the belt, where visual information is provided on the external surface of the sheaf.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventor: Norbert Hahn
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Patent number: 11957235Abstract: A clip device includes a membrane body having a flat surface and a tapered end fixed to the membrane body. The tapered end is clipped to a retractable cord. The flat surface of the membrane body is sandwiched between a case of a handheld device and the handheld device and the tapered end has a portion protruding from the case through an opening of the case.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Inventor: Brian Tilley
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Patent number: 11957118Abstract: An apparatus and method for a multipoint, flexible fishing rod holder that may be quickly and efficiently engaged and disengaged is disclosed. Both the rod handle and rod blank may be supported by separate flexible devices that accommodate all sizes and styles of fishing rod such that the rod may be maintained in a generally horizontal orientation. In one embodiment, the supporting apparatus can be retrofitted to existing fishing apparel. In another, the supporting apparatus is integral to the apparel at the time of manufacture. In certain aspects, the rod holder can be quickly engaged and disengaged to allow an angler use of both hands to facilitate various activities such as changing lures, adding bait, positioning bobbers, or wading with a staff.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Inventor: Paul C. Rogers
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Patent number: 11951067Abstract: Disclosed is a dual-receptacle carrier that is generally configured for attachment to a rollator or walker and that is configured to retain either a beverage or a mobile device, such as a cellular telephone. The device comprises a body, a base, and first and second opposing retention arm portions that are configured as a receptacle for a beverage. The first and second opposing retention arm portions and base include recesses that define a receptacle for an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Todd Brockway, Emily Berman, Caren Wax, Tambra Martin, William Elliott Brooks, Robert W. Sheldon, Gregory J. Foster
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Patent number: 11953301Abstract: A magazine accessory includes a magazine pouch including a body having an open end for inserting or removing therethrough a magazine. An elastic retention device is pivotally coupled to the body at a pivot so that the elastic retention device can be positioned over the open end. The elastic retention device is constructed of an elastic cord with a stiffening layer, such that the elastic cord can be pulled over the magazine and press against the magazine to retain the magazine in the body of the magazine pouch. The stiffening layer keeps the elastic retention device pivoted away from the magazine when the elastic retention device is pivoted away from the magazine towards a side of the body.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Agilite Ergonomics, Ltd.Inventors: Elie Isaacson, Lev Israel Friedman
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Patent number: 11951914Abstract: A bracket (10) adapted to be mounted to a pane of a motor vehicle having a base part (11) and at least one fixation arrangement (12a, 12b, 12c) configured to fixate a camera carrier (35) carrying at least one camera (14) to the bracket (10). Each of the at least one fixation arrangement (12a, 12b, 12c) includes a holder (13a, 13b, 13c) and a spring element (15) configured to exert an elastic locking force on a pin (19) of the camera carrier (35). The spring element (15) forms a base element (17) configured to be held in said holder (13). The spring element (15) comprises a fixation tongue (16) bendably connected to the base element (17) at one end (23) and adapted to exert said elastic locking force on the pin (19) of the camera carrier (35).Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Magna Electronics Sweden ABInventors: Maxim Grasun, Catalin Padurariu, Catalin Rotariu
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Patent number: 11933989Abstract: A headband device is provided. The headband device includes a first knob, a first transmission mechanism, a vertical adjustment mechanism and a vertical headband. The first knob is rotated around a first axis. The first transmission mechanism is connected to the first knob, wherein the first transmission mechanism is rotated by the first knob around a second axis, wherein the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis. The vertical adjustment mechanism is adapted to be connected to the first transmission mechanism, wherein the vertical adjustment mechanism is rotated by the first transmission mechanism and is rotated around the second axis. The vertical headband is connected to the vertical adjustment mechanism, wherein the vertical headband is moved by the vertical adjustment mechanism and the tightness of the vertical headband is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: WISTRON CORP.Inventors: Tsu Yin Jen, Pei Hsin Huang, Lee-Hua Yu
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Patent number: 11931644Abstract: A ski carrier apparatus for manually carrying skis, the ski carrier apparatus includes a flexible bracket to hold skis together in the form of a āCā shaped channel including a planar base portion having a first end portion and an opposing second end portion, a first leg and a second leg that each extend in a same direction and parallel to one another, the first and second legs each terminate in a respective first and second hook sections. The ski carrier apparatus further includes a strap having a first strap end and a second strap end that are removably engageable to a cord, wherein the strap is looped around an upper torso of a user and the cord looped around a ski toe binding assembly to suspend the skis above the ground allowing the user to carry the skis via walking in a handsfree manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Inventor: Richard D. Hughes
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Patent number: 11932155Abstract: Provided is a vehicle cup holder allowing wireless charging. A vehicle cup holder allowing wireless charging according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a housing having an accommodation space for accommodating objects, including a portable telephone; and a support member coupled to the housing by means of a rotational shaft to allow rotation in the accommodation space, and comprising a wireless transmission module for wirelessly charging the battery of a portable telephone, wherein the support member switches between a first state allowing a portable telephone to be charged by supporting one surface thereof, and a second state allowing an object to be accommodated in the accommodation space.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: AMOSENSE CO., LTD.Inventors: Chol Han Kim, Bo Hyeon Han, Bong Sik Woo, Bae Geun Lee
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Patent number: 11927425Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for securely carrying a bow comprises: a body, a first end of the body further comprising a loop hook configured on the first end, a second end of the body, a bow mount configured on the second end of the body, and an external attachment point comprising: a strap, a loop in the strap configured to engage the loop hook; and a latch.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventors: Douglas Padilla, Ramon Armando Martinez
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Patent number: 11925254Abstract: An article shield apparatus adapted to protectively encompass an article, the apparatus including a first flexible surrounding sidewall that acts as a protective cover, a second flexible surrounding sidewall that is nested within the first flexible surrounding sidewall, the second surrounding sidewall functions as a radio frequency shield, in addition, a third flexible surrounding sidewall that is nested within the second surrounding sidewall with the third surrounding sidewall being constructed with from a waterproof material, wherein the third surrounding sidewall holds the article thus resulting in operationally the article being substantially protected from water and radio frequency waves.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventor: Harold M. Hughes
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Patent number: 11898380Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for holder for handcuffs, comprising: a polymer body having two integral spring-like flaps; a manual safety, embedded within said body, having an open and closed positions, and connecting plate in the back of said body adapted to prevent movement of said handcuffs backward and to allow connecting said holder to external articles; wherein upon closing handcuffs on said holder, said flaps bend inward and create pressure on said handcuffs.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Inventor: Simmon Ivgi
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Patent number: 11896100Abstract: Apparatus selectively attachable to the outer case of a cellular telephone or other similarly sized portable device. The apparatus desirably includes a housing containing an elastomeric band that is principally disposed inside the housing when the apparatus is not in use. The apparatus may include a kickstand and a cardholder. The elastomeric band can be used as a selectively retractable carrying strap when the cell phone or other similar device is not in use. Alternatively, the flexible continuous loop can be used, for example, to support the cell phone around a user's neck for hands-free use when the user is engaged in other activities.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: SLINGER, LLCInventors: Mark Small, Steven E. Shaw, Eric Montalvo
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Patent number: 11892646Abstract: A head mount display support includes a support body including two telescopic arms overlapped with each other, a knob shaft configured to move into an overlapping part of the two telescopic arms when being pressed, an adjustment gear sleeved on the knob shaft to mesh with the two telescopic arms and drive the two telescopic arms to move towards or away from each other, a rear housing arranged on a side of the overlapping part away from the knob shaft, an elastic member with an end fixed to the rear housing and a locking member; another end of the elastic member is connected with the locking member; when the knob shaft retracting, the knob shaft drives the adjustment gear to move away from the overlapping part, the elastic member drives the locking member to bounce into the overlapping part to lock a relative position of the two telescopic arms.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.Inventor: Hongzhen Cai
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Patent number: 11884210Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cargo carrier system that is modular and can be arranged for a variety of applications, accessories, and cargo. The cargo carrier system has a modular base with a frame and a plurality of receptacles located within the frame configured to receive attachments. The base may have a rectangular frame coupled to a substantially flat top surface. Different components may be coupled to the frame by using standardized coupling attachments, thereby forming a highly customizable and modular system. Removable rails and clamping devices may be coupled to the base in a specific configuration and may be arranged based on the cargo being carried. A latching system couples the rails and other accessories to the base, as well as the cargo within the modular carrier system.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Mesa Carriers, LLCInventor: Douglas Wright
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Patent number: 11882923Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a hand strap apparatus for securing a mobile device relative to user's hand and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, the hand strap apparatus comprises a backhand strap plate configured for positioning against a backhand portion the user's hand based on an engagement of a strap mechanism with the user's hand; a backhand mount component configured to receive a mobile device to secure the mobile device in a mounted position relative to the backhand strap plate; a finger mount component configured to receive a detachable ring mount attachment in an attached position relative to the hand strap apparatus; wherein the backhand mount component is in electronic communication with the finger mount component such that, when the ring mount attachment is in the attached position, operation of the mobile device is controlled by a trigger button of the ring mount attachment.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventor: Quinton Eduard Theron
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Patent number: 11864641Abstract: A wallet for attachment to a mobile device. The wallet has a body defining a compartment and a device side surface. The wallet has a first arrangement of magnetic material with a first region exposing a first polarity magnetic field at the device side surface and a second adjacent region exposing an opposite polarity magnetic field at the device side surface. The wallet also has a second arrangement of magnetic material with a first region exposing a first polarity magnetic field at the device side surface and a second adjacent region exposing an opposite polarity magnetic field at the device side surface. Collectively, the first and second arrangements, in use, magnetically couple the accessory to a mobile device and cause the accessory to adopt a specific orientation on the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: 1LSS, INC.Inventors: Fernando Mora, Alejandro Baca, Mydul R. Islam
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Patent number: 11857062Abstract: The present invention provides a scrunches/towel combination which surrounds the palm of the user's hand that is involved in sporting or working activities and needs a towel for wiping perspiration from various parts of the body during these activities. While not in use, the towel can be folded within the palm of the hand through the scrunches.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Inventor: Tina Dorn