Patents Examined by Amy J. Sterling
  • Patent number: 11849247
    Abstract: A magnetic template with adjustable magnetic force is provided. The magnetic template is applied to a display device. The display device can be fixed on a plane by the magnetic template, wherein the magnetic template includes an assembly shell and an adjustment element. A magnetic element is arranged inside the assembly shell. The adjustment element is arranged in the assembly shell and is configured to adjust the magnetic force of the magnetic element relative to the plane or adjust the magnetic force of the magnetic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Qisda Corporation
    Inventors: Yung-Chun Su, Hung-Mao Chen, Hui-Chieh Hu, Hsin-Che Hsieh, Shih-An Lin, Kuan-Hsu Lin, Hsin-Hung Lin, Jen-Feng Chen, Hao-Chun Tung, Yang-Zong Fan, Chih-Ming Chang
  • Patent number: 11839296
    Abstract: A device for supporting a person's extremities includes a first arm, a second arm pivotably coupled to the first arm, and an appendage support coupled to the first and second arms. The device is configurable in a use position, in which the appendage support is not parallel to at least one of the first and second arms while remaining coupled to the first and second arms. The device is also configurable in a collapsed position, in which the first and second arms and the appendage support are generally parallel to one another while remaining coupled to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Ghroov LLC
    Inventors: Mary Davenport, Courtney Voden, Blake Gray, Mark Gondek, Joshua McKune, Carl Dekker, Charlie Richard, Dave Gerow
  • Patent number: 11840867
    Abstract: A utility meter assembly having a base that is secured to a front cover. The assembly includes a dual locking system having a first locking position and a second locking position. In the first locking position, the front cover is removably secured with the base. In the second locking position, the front cover is permanently secured with the base to prevent separation of the two components unless one or both components are destroyed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Bahadur Singh Rathore, Nikhil Tanwani
  • Patent number: 11826210
    Abstract: An apparatus and method which uses a flat or curved clipping base mount and one or more instrument or equipment holders to hold instruments and devices in a treatment area to perform cardiovascular or perfusion procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Allen Currie Millar
  • Patent number: 11826209
    Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device 020 for human-medicine or veterinary-medicine applications comprising: a joint between a proximal holding segment 001 and a distal holding segment 017; wherein one axially displaceable thrust element 002, 016 in each case is arranged in the holding segments 001, 017; wherein the joint has a tightening bolt, which defines the pivoting and tightening axis, and has deflection elements, by means of which a thrust force, acting relative to the axis, of the proximal thrust element 002 is deflectable to lock the joint onto the tightening axis and to displace the distal thrust element 016; and wherein the deflection elements comprise at least one ramp system with a wedge body 008. The invention further relates to a holding system comprising the specified holding device and a method for locking the joint of the specified holding device 020.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG
    Inventors: Jochen Stefan, Sven Grüner
  • Patent number: 11825789
    Abstract: A connector system and method comprising a coupling with 3 walls defining a cavity. Disposed on the first side wall and second side wall are lips protruding into the cavity, such that a grooved board inserted into the cavity is in contact with the lips and back wall. Disposed on the walls are mounting holes, such that other apparatuses may be mounted to the mounting holes. The couplings may be mounted on other identical couplings or on couplings of different heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Jason Zhang
  • Patent number: 11820232
    Abstract: A torque rod includes: a rod body; a first coupling section provided at one end in an X-axis direction as a longitudinal direction of the rod body and having a first center axis along a Y-axis direction orthogonal to the X-axis direction; and a second coupling section provided at the other end in the X-axis direction of the rod body and being larger than the first coupling section. The first coupling section includes: an outer member having a cylinder shape connected to the rod body; an inner member provided in the center of the outer member; and an elastic member to elastically join the outer member with the inner member, and the elastic member has a spring constant in a Z-axis direction orthogonal to the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction smaller than a spring constant in the X-axis direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: YAMASHITA RUBBER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hirokazu Kadowaki
  • Patent number: 11813919
    Abstract: A bracket configured to mount a high voltage component to a structure of a vehicle. The bracket includes a body, a plurality of first apertures formed in the body that are each respectively configured for receipt of a fastener that secures the body to the high voltage component, and a plurality of second apertures formed in the body that are respectively configured for receipt of a fastener that secures the body to the structure of the vehicle. Upon application of a sufficient force to the vehicle, a material of the body that forms at least one of the first apertures and the second apertures is configured to fail to permit either the body and the high voltage component to disengage from structure of the vehicle or the high voltage component to disengage from the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventors: Kedar V Panday, Krishnamurthy N Hegd, Maximilian P Larraquette, Anthony A Stajanovski, Richard C Chiarcos, Alexander Kurz
  • Patent number: 11817687
    Abstract: A cable tray clip can couple sections of a wire mesh cable tray. The cable tray clip can include a base and a retainer rotatably coupled to the base. The retainer can be rotated to a closed position to retain one or more wires within one or more pockets on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: ERICO International Corporation
    Inventors: Eric J. Wilson, Jeff Wilson, Scott Laughlin
  • Patent number: 11812229
    Abstract: A patient monitor can diagnose whether its speaker is blocked, malfunctioning, or at a volume that is too low. For example, the monitor can include a processor that can diagnose the speaker by recording a microphone input signal. The processor can compare the microphone input signal to an expected alarm signal that should be output by the speaker. If the two do not match or reasonably correspond to one another, then the processor may increase the volume of the alarm to determine whether doing so can overcome an obstruction, noise, or potential malfunction. The microphone can again detect the speaker output, and the processor can again make another comparison or analysis of the input with the speaker output. If the speaker output as detected via the microphone is still insufficiently loud, then the patient monitor may output an indication that the speaker has a problem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Masimo Corporation
    Inventors: Joy Iswanto, Bilal Muhsin, Raul Jimenez
  • Patent number: 11808403
    Abstract: A magnetic holder for a funnel or other tool has a tapered, cylindrical shaft. One or more arms extend from the shaft, with a magnets secured to the ends of the arms. The shaft has a wider opening on one end, and a narrower opening on the other end. The funnel or tool may be inserted into the wider opening, while the narrower opening may optionally be capped. The shaft may have interior ribs. The holder, except for the magnets, may be formed of a molded polymer. In use, the magnetic holder may be magnetically attached to a planar surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Lisle Corporation
    Inventor: Victor Leon
  • Patent number: 11802657
    Abstract: A display device includes a screen, a screen support and a fixing module. The screen support is pivotally connected to the screen, and the screen support includes a first end and a second end. The fixing module is detachably connected to the screen support and includes a first sub-component and a second sub-component. The first sub-component has a first surface and a second surface, and the first sub-component is selectively connected to one of the first end and the second end. The second sub-component has a third surface and a fourth surface, and the second sub-component is configured for clamping a board. One of the first surface and the second surface of the first sub-component and one of the third surface and the fourth surface of the second sub-component are detachably connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Qisda Corporation
    Inventors: Hsin-Che Hsieh, Shih-An Lin, Kuan-Hsu Lin, Hsin-Hung Lin, Yung-Chun Su, Jen-Feng Chen, Hao-Chun Tung, Yang-Zong Fan, Chih-Ming Chang
  • Patent number: 11802611
    Abstract: An actuator assembly may comprise a screw shaft having a shaft axis; a drive arrangement pivotally supported about the screw shaft axis for driving the screw shaft, e.g., about the shaft axis or along the shaft axis, and a rod mounted to the drive arrangement at a location off the shaft axis for providing a primary function of reacting torque about the shaft axis on the drive arrangement. The rod may comprise a rod axis and provide a load path along the rod axis for reacting torque. The rod may also comprise a device for which provides a secondary function for the actuator assembly based on the load experienced along the load path provided by the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: RATIER-FIGEAC SAS
    Inventors: Bruno Seminel, Frédéric Vermande
  • Patent number: 11802658
    Abstract: An engagement structure of a connection system contains: a holder, a movable fixer, an actuation protrusion, a connection rod, and an adjustment member. The holder includes a first connecting segment, a first positioning groove, a receiving groove, a rotation space, two coupling orifices, and a locating orifice. The movable fixer includes a sliding portion, a defining portion, a guide groove, a through hole, a second connecting segment, a second positioning groove, and a locking chamber defined between the first positioning groove and the second positioning groove. The actuation protrusion includes a rotatable joining segment, a trench, two first accommodation orifices, two second accommodation orifices, two spaced distances, and a driving segment. The connection rod includes a rotary knob, a threaded section, a rotatable connecting orifice, and a trough. Also, the adjustment member includes a screwing section and a notch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Inventor: Wen-Shao Huang
  • Patent number: 11802656
    Abstract: A display apparatus including a display module and a support module configured to support the display module, wherein the support module includes: a fixed frame configured to support the display module and a link structure disposed between the fixed frame and the display module and configured to rotate the display module through at least a six-bar link structure, so that the display module is easily detachably attached to the fixed frame, thereby shortening a time for an operation of replacing, repairing, or installation of the display module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eungi Jeon, Sunghwan Yoon, YoungKyu Bang, Heeseung Lim
  • Patent number: 11802579
    Abstract: A two-part fitting has a first part with an elongated vertical cavity open on a first side, the cavity of a depth and width to accommodate a vertical support rod, with two male threaded posts extending horizontally on a second side of the first part opposite the first side, and a second part having a male threaded screw engaged in a female threaded hole through a portion of the second part. The fitting is characterized in that the first and second parts are adapted to join together enclosing the vertical support rod in a manner that the male threaded screw of the second part impinges on the vertical support rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Inventor: Victor Manuel Flores
  • Patent number: 11793597
    Abstract: An apparatus for attachment of a cannula to a robotic surgical system, the apparatus comprising: a clamp operable to transition between an open position configured to receive a cannula and a closed position to attach the cannula to a robotic surgical system; an actuator operable to transition the clamp between the open position and the closed position; and a linking member pivotally coupled to the camp at a first pivot point and the actuator at a second pivot point, and wherein in the closed position, the second pivot point is over center relative to the first pivot point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Verb Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Vargas, Alec Gordon, Nathan Wang, Andrea Bajo
  • Patent number: 11796127
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a linkage structure including an upper bracket and a lower bracket, wherein said upper bracket includes a first linkage unit, a second linkage unit, a middle piece and two sets of adjusting pieces, one end of said middle piece is connected to said first linkage unit and the other end is connected to said second linkage unit; wherein at least one adjusting piece in each set of adjusting pieces is connected rotatably to said first linkage unit or said second linkage unit. According to the linkage structure of the present disclosure, mechanical tilt can be achieved by driving two sets of adjusting pieces to move in coordination, it can ensure the accuracy of mechanical tilt, realize mechanical tilt at any angle, and the operation process is friendly and safe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy
    Inventors: Guichu Gan, Dai Ru Zhu, Chun Long Wang
  • Patent number: 11793285
    Abstract: A trash disposal accessory (1) for a cooler (3) removably attachable to a side of a cooler under a top cover (2), said accessory having an attachment bracket (4) having a top rim (5) with a n opening (6) a planar extension (10) and a perpendicularly attached handle (12) for insertion into a strap slot (11) of certain coolers. A bracket with a clamping handle (16) is provided for use with coolers without strap slots. The accessory has a trash holding bag (7) which is removably attached to the bracket by a draw cord (8) sewn around a top opening and which can be tightened or loosened through a cord lock (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Jaime Ryan Bland
  • Patent number: 11786977
    Abstract: An elongated tool holder has a tool anti-vibration component constituting a mass housing portion provided with an enclosed interior cavity, and an anti-vibration arrangement occupying the enclosed interior cavity. The anti-vibration arrangement includes two vibration absorbing masses disposed within the holder cavity and elastically suspended therein by at least three resilient suspension members contacting an inwardly facing cavity wall surface. The two vibration absorbing masses are made from different materials and have different lengths. A cutting tool is provided with the tool holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Iscar, Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel Hen, Rafi Rabouh, Jony Saffouri