Patents Examined by Adam J Waggenspack
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11684175
    Abstract: An adjustable child carrier includes an adjustable bucket seat that can be adjusted to accommodate children of a wide range of sizes. The child carrier includes one or more adjustments that work alone or in cooperation to adjust the depth and width of the bucket seat area provided by the child carrier. The carrier is capable of supporting children of various sizes in an ergonomic position appropriate for the child's size. The child carrier is adjustable for multiple carrying positions and orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc.
    Inventor: Rodney V. Telford
  • Patent number: 11678736
    Abstract: A belt adapter for attaching objects to a belt includes a holding system for attaching the belt adapter to the belt, an opening extending along a vertical axis of the belt adapter, through which opening a carrier element can be inserted into the belt adapter, and a securing element which can be moved between an unlocked position, in which the carrier element can be inserted into and removed from the belt adapter, and a locked position for securely holding a carrier element inserted into the belt adapter in a locked position. A holding system comprises a belt adapter and a carrier element. The belt adapter ensures that the carrier element is reliably and securely held in place in that the securing element is designed to receive at least part of the carrier element and is movably guided along the vertical axis between the unlocked and locked positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: BS Systems GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Franz Stegherr, Georg Dexle
  • Patent number: 11673508
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment includes a latch rotatably mounted on a support bracket and including first and second flanges that define therebetween a notch configured to receive a striker bar. The latch is rotatable into a closed position with the striker bar received in the notch responsive to the first flange being moved against the striker bar. A pawl having an inner edge and a cam edge is rotatably mounted on the support bracket. An outer side of the first flange is configured to engage the inner edge to hold the pawl in an unlocked position responsive to the latch being in an open position. The pawl is configured to rotate and the cam edge is configured to move against the first side of the first flange to hold the latch in the closed position responsive to the latch rotating past the inner edge of the pawl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Eric Griffith
  • Patent number: 11672723
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Medline Industries, LP
    Inventors: Todd Brockway, Emily Berman, Caren Wax, Tambra Martin, William Elliott Brooks, Robert W. Sheldon, Gregory J. Foster
  • Patent number: 11666135
    Abstract: A smartphone holster is provided which is adapted for engagement to the belt or person of a user. A cavity within a housing of the holster is configured to hold a smartphone therein which may be inserted through an opening at a top end of the holster. Frictional contact by a flexible friction member within the cavity can aid in holding the phone therein. A curved lid may also be provided which is biased to position a curved portion over the opening to the cavity in which the phone is positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventor: Randy Dellwo
  • Patent number: 11659919
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multipurpose heating and storage device for a lotion bottle. The device comprises a holster that can be secured to a user's waist and a holster insert capable of being placed in the holster. The insert secures the lotion bottle placed therein, and also includes a flexible heating element for providing heat to the lotion bottle and the lotion stored therein. A battery pouch includes a power bank that provides electrical power to the heating element using a USB cable. Due to the heating element, the lotion can be maintained at a desired temperature in order to prevent the application of cold lotion to an individual's body. The holster obviates the need to carry around a lotion bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventor: Debora Stone
  • Patent number: 11659917
    Abstract: 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. When the apparatus of the invention is attached to the outer case of a cell phone, a portion of the elastomeric band is manually withdrawn through an opening in the housing and can be releasably latched in place to form a flexible, continuous loop outside the housing. The flexible, continuous loop 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: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: SLINGER, LLC
    Inventor: Steven E. Shaw
  • Patent number: 11661132
    Abstract: An auxiliary fixing device for a bicycle includes a body and a supporting rod unit. The supporting rod unit includes first and second supporting rods coupled to the body. Each of the first and second supporting rods includes a connecting portion, a supporting portion, and an extension portion between the connecting portion and the supporting portion. The extension portion of the first supporting rod has an end adjacent to the connecting portion of the first supporting rod and another end extending away from the second supporting rod. The extension portion of the second supporting rod has an end adjacent to the connecting portion of the second supporting rod and another end extending away from the first supporting rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 11653747
    Abstract: Provided is a disclosure for a multi-attachment accessory holder that includes a main body configured to couple a first side of the main body to an accessory device. The main body is configured to hold a magnet, and the main body includes one or more coupling points for attaching an ancillary accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Michael V. Hoeger
  • Patent number: 11647829
    Abstract: A carrying case including a main body housing providing a storage space, an opening to the storage space, a movable part or flap, a partially-detachable loop portion, and at least one fastening means. The partially-detachable loop portion has a first end that is fixedly-attached to the main body housing, and a second end that is attachable/detachable to the main body housing by the fastening means. In a fully-attached state, the fastening means holds the second end of the partially-detachable loop portion to an outer surface of the main body housing until the at least one fastening means is released, the releasing allowing a partially-detachable loop portion to move to a partially-attached state where the second end freely moves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventor: Tae Moon Kim
  • Patent number: 11638476
    Abstract: In embodiments, a belt clamp includes an inboard plate and an outboard plate that are pivotally coupled at their upper ends. The belt clamp may also include a spring biased locking mechanism that selectively and releasably connects the lower end of the inboard plate to the lower end of the outboard plate by way of locking posts in the inboard plate that are displaced upwardly from the lower edge of said plate. The outboard locking plate may have latch members that are entirely contained (except for opposing actuation buttons) within a compartment formed by two portions of the outboard plate connected by a living hinge. The opposing actuation buttons require a motion in a first direction, such as upwardly, to allow motion in a second direction, such as inwardly, to rotate the latching members inwardly to release the locking posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Vista Outdoor Operations LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Michael, Daniel Sereday
  • Patent number: 11634269
    Abstract: A spray foam insulator assembly for retaining a pressurized can of spray foam at a preferred temperature includes an insulating sleeve that has a diameter of at least 68.0 mm and a height of at least 245.0 mm to insertably receive a pressurized can of spray foam. The insulating sleeve is comprised of a thermally insulating material to retain the pressurized can of spray foam at an optimal temperature for enhancing functionality of the pressurized can of spray foam. The insulating sleeve has a cut integrated into the insulating sleeve to enhance inserting the pressurized can of spray foam into the insulating sleeve. A closure is integrated into the insulating sleeve for opening and closing the cut. A belt clip is coupled to the insulating sleeve to engage an article of clothing on a user for storing the insulating sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Inventor: Daniel LaSalle
  • Patent number: 11617431
    Abstract: A load-carrying fastener with rapid attachment and detachment and safety lock mechanisms is applicable to an attachable holder for a MOLLE accessory and includes a fastener base; a pivotable locking plate pivotally connectable with the fastener base; and a lock-release key flippable to keep the fastener base and pivotable locking plate in an interlocked or released state. Two lateral sides of the fastener base are formed with elastic arms extending outward to form locking arms with locking hooks. The pivotable locking plate is formed with two locking holes allowing the locking arms to be inserted therein and the locking hooks to hook the edges thereof when being closed on the fastener base, so as to enter into a locked state, and be brought with the fastener base into an unlocked state by disengaging the locking hooks from the hole edges when the elastic arms are pressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: KANTAS PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yang-Fu Cheng
  • Patent number: 11583058
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an attachment device comprising a first subassembly, comprising a mounting component, a retainer component, coupled to a second subassembly comprising a first rotatable component, a second rotatable component, and a trigger assembly. The mounting component comprises an opening defining at least one slot. The retainer component is coupled to the mounting component defining a first cavity. The spring component, housed in the first cavity, is coupled to the retainer component. The first rotatable component is coupled to the second rotatable component to define a second cavity extending from a first surface of the first rotatable component to a second surface of the second rotatable component. A trigger actuator of the trigger assembly is housed in the second cavity. The first rotatable component defines at least one tab defined to be received within the at least one slot of the mounting component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Blake Dunbar, Jordan Yoder
  • Patent number: 11584304
    Abstract: A drawer for storage is positioned within a wheel well of a vehicle. A bottom panel of the drawer has an arcuate or faceted shape to accommodate the wheel over which the drawer sits. The drawer is movable between a closed and an open position on slides received within guide rails mounted either directly on the vehicle or on panels of a cabinet which encloses the drawer, the cabinet being mounted on the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Rosenbauer America, LLC
    Inventor: Dwight Sherwood McKinnis
  • Patent number: 11576480
    Abstract: Golf bag having elongated tubular body and shoulder strap assembly comprising first and second straps, each having first and second ends; and bridge member having first and second ends and being disposed undetachably between second end of first strap and second end of second strap; the elongated tubular body configured to be detachably adjoined to first end of first strap, first end of second strap, second end of first strap, and second end of second strap. Strap may have a first section, second section and third section that are configured to be adjacent the wearer's front, shoulder, and back, respectively; third section has curve with upper portion extending vertically with respect to wearer and lower portion extending horizontally with respect to wearer. A concave radius rcc can extend from strap first end to approximate the second end; wherein rcc>a convex radius rcv at the strap second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Ian Burgess, Duane Marshall
  • Patent number: 11564480
    Abstract: The invention provides a product container grip comprising a container wall forming a cavity, a container top releasably attached to said container wall, a container bottom integral with said container wall, a locking mechanism disposed at least in part in said container wall, and a locking mechanism provides a means for releasably locking/attaching said container onto an extendable handle. Also provided is a container having a bottom or side locking mechanism for locking/attaching onto an extendable handle or locking/attaching onto an adapter fitted with receiving structures for accepting and forming a seal with the product container grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: RELIANT PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventor: Jeff Ruddy
  • Patent number: 11561064
    Abstract: A holster for a handgun, having at least some of an at least partial cavity; a lever having a thumb button portion and an engagement portion, wherein the lever includes a locking projection extending from at least a portion of the engagement portion, wherein the lever is pivotally attached or coupled to at least a portion of the holster, approximately between the thumb button portion and the engagement portion; and a lockout element, wherein at least a portion of the lockout element is positionable to block movement of the lever to keep the lever from being pivoted to a disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Vista Outdoor Operations LLC
    Inventors: Thomas M. Gregory, Robert A. Kincaid, Clifton L. Cook, Eric M. Yeates, Thomas A. Marx