Patents Examined by Adam J Waggenspack
  • Patent number: 11774213
    Abstract: A firearm holster includes a plate that is folded to form a cavity. The cavity is defined by a first sidewall, a trigger sidewall adjacent to the first sidewall, a second sidewall adjacent to the trigger sidewall, a barrel sidewall adjacent to both the first and second sidewalls, and a muzzle end wall. The muzzle end wall is adjacent to the first sidewall, the trigger sidewall, the second sidewall and the barrel sidewall. The firearm holster also includes a support wrap that at least partially surrounds the cavity and is fused to one or more of the first sidewall, the barrel sidewall, and the second sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventor: Vincent William Romano
  • Patent number: 11760432
    Abstract: An electronic device mount includes a first portion having an interlocking portion, a pressure plate, and a biasing member and a second portion having an attachment region. Where, in use, the biasing member applies force to the pressure plate inhibiting unintentional rotation of the second portion of the electronic device mount relative to the first portion. The electronic device mount can be incorporated within or attached to a protective case of an electronic device or any other object to be mounted that includes a suitable attachment region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: RokForm IP LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Jose Estuardo Chavarria
  • Patent number: 11761580
    Abstract: A holder for handheld electronic devices, such as a smartphone. The holder includes a hoop body configured to be worn around a waist of a person. The hoop body having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end and the distal end having a quick release lock to couple to the proximal end to the distal end. The hoop body having a tunnel configured around its outer periphery. A runner connected to a bracket through a semi-rigid extension. The runner, slidably received in the tunnel, can revolve along its length. The bracket can mount the handheld electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Inventor: Kareem Bilal Muhammad
  • Patent number: 11752945
    Abstract: A roof rack system for a vehicle including a bracket base configured to be secured to a roof of the vehicle, the bracket base including at least one base opening disposed on an angled base side surface; a roof rail configured to be secured to the bracket base; a bracket stay secured to an underside of the roof rail, the bracket stay including at least one stay opening disposed on an angled stay side surface, the at least one stay opening being aligned with the at least one base opening; and a fastening mechanism configured to be coupled through the at least one stay opening in the bracket stay and the at least one base opening in the bracket base to thereby secure the roof rail onto the bracket base. Also, a method of installing a roof rail on a roof of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ian P. Tertuliani, Jason Scott Borland, Jesse W. Schlabach
  • Patent number: 11751672
    Abstract: A tool tethering device that includes a lockable shaft having a cylindrical shaped body with a protruding member located proximal a first end and extending perpendicular from the cylindrical shaped body, a rigid sleeve housing having a cylindrical shaped cavity located within and extending from an open end to a closed end of the rigid sleeve housing, a protruding member engaging slot extending from and running parallel the cylindrical shaped cavity, a ball bearing engaging groove located within the cavity, a protruding member locking groove located within the sleeve housing proximal the closed end of the housing and extending perpendicular the cavity, and a displaceable platform located within the cylindrical shaped cavity between the protruding member locking groove and the closed end of the rigid sleeve housing, the displaceable platform supported by a spring located between the platform and the closed end of the rigid sleeve housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventors: William Lonsky, Michael Alan Christy
  • Patent number: 11745314
    Abstract: A magnetic nipper is provided. The magnetic nipper has a pair of elongate arms with opposed first and second surfaces. The pair of elongate arms are hingedly connected to allow the pair of elongate arms to rotate about an axle. The first and second surfaces each contain at least one magnet have a polarity such that the magnets repel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: LID RIG LTD.
    Inventor: Scott Wilday
  • Patent number: 11744351
    Abstract: A system for transferring an object from one user to another user that is useful to prevent unintentional dropping of the object is disclosed. A cam is rotatably connected to a structure that is configured to be attached to a first user. A central housing with two ports is configured to allow for the attachment of a tool by lanyard or other means. When the first cam is locked into the one of the housing ports, it cannot be released from the housing unless a second cam is inserted into the second housing port and captured. Once the second cam is captured the first cam is released, thus safely passing the tool from the first user to the second user while minimizing the chance of dropping the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Tenacious Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Easley, Paul Michael Goudreau, Nathan Bohmbach
  • Patent number: 11747108
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to apparatuses, systems and methods for adjustably holding a device. For example, in one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that includes a male interlocking ring. The male interlocking ring includes a plurality of male interlocking members. The apparatus also includes a unitarily formed female interlocking plate. The unitarily formed female interlocking plate includes portions adapted to receive each of the plurality of male interlocking members. The unitarily formed female interlocking plate also includes a flexible release lever. The flexible release lever partially extends laterally in one of the portions that are adapted to receive each of the plurality of male interlocking members. Other embodiments relate to an ambidextrous holster sleeve, a holster and holster sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: John Kirk, Matthew J Hurley, Rachel L Matuszek, Richard D Landry
  • Patent number: 11744352
    Abstract: A holder for a tool of the type having a belt clip includes a rigid base having a front side, a rear side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and two side edges. At least one rigid belt loop is fixed with the rear side of the rigid base and is open therethrough between side edges thereof for receiving a belt of a person. A rigid front panel is held away from the front side of the rigid base by at least two vertical standoffs. The rigid front panel includes a cut-out portion adapted to receive the belt clip of the tool therein. In use, with the rigid base fixed with the person's belt, the belt clip of the tool is positioned within the cut-out portion of the rigid front panel and then lowered until the belt clip is retained between the rigid front panel and the rigid base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Inventor: Glyn Robert Chambers
  • Patent number: 11737551
    Abstract: A quick slide-out-type outdoor tool pouch, which comprises a pouch body used for holding contents; an opening through which the contents are taken out is provided above the pouch body; the rear end of a pouch cover (2) is connected to the pouch body and may be rotated to cover the opening; a sliding band (1) is provided, the tail end of the sliding band (1) is connected to the inner side of the pouch body by means of a connection place (6), and the connection place (6) is located at the inner side of the pouch body at the side connected to the pouch cover (2); a through-outlet (5) for the sliding band (1) to penetrate is provided on the pouch body at the side opposite to the connection place (6); and after being folded, the front end of the sliding band (1) may be inserted into a holding part (3). The quick slide-out-type outdoor tool pouch enables tools to be taken out quickly, which may increase the timeliness with which tools are taken out in emergency situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: EAST GEAR (INTERNATIONAL) CORP. LIMITED
    Inventor: Kwok Ping Fung
  • Patent number: 11730255
    Abstract: An article holder having a first region with a first curvature, a second region, wherein the second region is continuously formed with the first region, and a third region having a pair of first openings, wherein the third region is continuously formed with the second region. In addition, the second region can include a pair of second openings. The first region can include a third opening. The first region can be at an angle relative to a vertical plane. Further, the first curvature of the first region can extend the length of the first region. In addition, the first region can include a first and second side that at least partially extend outwards from the center of the first region. Further, one side of the first region can include a second curvature that at least partially corresponds to the first curvature of the second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Peter Jon Rubenzer
  • Patent number: 11733733
    Abstract: A strap includes a base having a plate shape and detachably attached to a terminal rear surface of a portable terminal, a rotary plate attached to a base front surface of the base so as to be rotatable around a rotation axis perpendicular to the base front surface, an annular holding portion fixed to a rotary plate front surface of the rotary plate and into which a palm portion is inserted from a finger, and an adjuster portion having a foldable portion and fixed to the base rear surface of the base. The foldable portion varies a distance perpendicular to the base rear surface from the base rear surface of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eiji Saitoh, Shinji Tomobe, Masami Tatehana
  • Patent number: 11731566
    Abstract: A snowboard carrier for a vehicle allows a snowboard to be mounted to a vehicle via the employment of at least one rotatable member for rotating relative to a snowboard from an open position, which provides access to operably position the snowboard, to a closed position, wherein the at least one rotatable member extends over the top surface of the snowboard, securing the snowboard to the snowboard carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Joseph E. Kovarik
  • Patent number: 11723448
    Abstract: A portable dispenser configure to retain tissues, wipes, handkerchiefs, or similar convenience items. The portable dispenser comprises a band with two ends which can be closed and adjusted to size the device to the appendage of a user using a closure mechanism. A dispensing component is attachable to or is integrated into the band. The dispensing component has a slit with a fastening mechanism for accessing the tissues, wipes or handkerchiefs stored inside the pouch. The dispensing component may be configured to accept a roll of tissues or wipes. The device of the present invention can be a wrist band, arm band, bracelet, smartwatch or the like, that makes the tissues, wipes or handkerchiefs readily available as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Inventor: Victoria Gaytan
  • Patent number: 11712103
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an apparatus for carrying objects with a mobile communications device. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a protective case adapted to receive a mobile communications device. The apparatus includes a carrying strap fastened to the protective case. The apparatus includes one or more loops disposed on the carrying strap. The one or more loops are adapted to receive an elongated object and hold the elongated object in a fixed position with respect to the carrying strap. In an alternative embodiment, the apparatus includes one or more pockets adapted to receive credit-card sized items. The apparatus includes a closeable flap. The apparatus includes one or more rings, each ring adapted to receive a clasp from a carrying strap. The apparatus includes an adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Catalyst Medium Four, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Altschul, Beejan Soheili
  • Patent number: 11700954
    Abstract: A child carrying system for carrying a child includes a carrier portion having a top portion; a middle portion having a pair of tabs extending away from a center of the middle portion in a lateral direction; a pair of adjustment mechanisms, each adjustment mechanism fixedly attached to a respective tab of the pair of tabs; and a bottom portion. The child carrying system also includes a pair of straps, each strap having a first end and a second end. Each first end is fixedly attached proximate a respective top corner of the top portion. Each second end is detachably connected to an adjustment mechanism of the pair of adjustment mechanisms. A width of each strap of the pair of straps is wider than a conventional shoulder strap on a backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Lalabu LLC
    Inventors: Brian Fosse, Mirona Motoc
  • Patent number: 11697465
    Abstract: A support kit for at least one piece of bag having a support frame configured to be able to be associated with a motorcycle frame, which includes at least one tubular element having one or more through holes, one or more support components adapted to be detachably associated with the support frame and with the at least one piece of bag. The support kit further includes at least one support clamp having a first jaw and a second jaw which embraces portions of the at least one tubular element and respectively has a first and a second through hole. The kit also includes a guide screw that crosses the through holes which includes a support element adapted to support at least one portion of the at least one piece of bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: GIVI S.P.A.
    Inventor: Giuseppe Visenzi
  • Patent number: 11696634
    Abstract: There is provided a carrier, for carrying one or more personal articles on any part of a garment, comprising a patch, configured to be temporarily attachable to the inner side of the garment and including one or more magnets, configured to hold attached to the outer side of the garment at least one article or articles holder that may be attracted magnetically. There are also provided holders, each formed to hold one or more of the articles and configured to be temporarily attachable to the outer side of the garment and to be magnetically attracted to any of the magnets. Any of the holders may include one or more magnets, configured to be attracted to corresponding magnets in the patch. Any of the holders may be formed as a pouch or a pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventor: Lihie Schori
  • Patent number: 11696632
    Abstract: A system for holding a device. The system may include a first securing member and a second securing member respectively located at a first end and a second end of the device holding apparatus. The system may also include where each of the first securing member and the second securing member further includes a first securing member portion and a second securing member portion that define a loop configured to receive a respective corner of a device. The system may also include a bottom support strap connecting the first securing member and the second securing member. The system may also include a first upper support strap connected to the first securing member. Further, the system may include a second upper support strap connected to the second securing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventor: Laura Lee Revercomb
  • Patent number: 11690436
    Abstract: A bag (e.g., backpack) having a removable panel. The removable panel may be releasably and selectively coupled to the bag using various mechanisms, such as hook-and-loop fasteners, zippers, magnets, clasps, clamps, hooks, buckles, snaps, and buttons. The removable panel acts as the front face of the bag when it is coupled to the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: CaseConcept, LLC
    Inventor: Alis Jusic