Patents Examined by Andrew Khouzam
  • Patent number: 8439143
    Abstract: A vehicle air intake system includes a grille disposed along a forward end of a vehicle. The grille has one or more inlet apertures for admitting airflow. A bulkhead extends laterally across the vehicle rearwardly of the grille. An intake enclosure having an intake port is disposed over the bulkhead. A bulkhead cover extends from the bulkhead to the grille. The bulkhead cover has louvers defining airflow passages therebetween for allowing the airflow admitted by the grille to pass to the intake port while inhibiting the passage of particles entrained in the airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Anthony John Leanza, Patrick M. Shafer
  • Patent number: 8430198
    Abstract: A muffler mounting structure of a vehicle, particularly a straddle-type four-wheeled vehicle. The muffler mounting structure is provided with a muffler, at least one muffler mounting portion provided in a body frame and having a mounting hole, and at least one mounted bracket provided in an upper part of the muffler and disposed on an upper surface of the muffler mounting portion. The mounted bracket having a fixing member insertion hole passing in the up and down direction, and at least one fixing member inserted into the fixing member insertion hole from the upper side and fixed to the mounting hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Kawasaki Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Yoshihiko Orihashi, Masashi Fukuuchi, Atsushi Eto, Ryosuke Masuike, Tamotsu Hatada
  • Patent number: 8424882
    Abstract: A truck according to the present invention includes a hanger dimensioned for insertion of axles upon which wheels are attached. The truck may be configured for attachment to a skateboard. The hanger includes a cutout portion including a key cavity into which a key is positioned. Bushings and a kingpin are also installed onto the hanger. The key when positioned within the key cavity of the hanger confines the pivot of the hanger on a centerline which bisects the hanger. The key may include extending cylindrical tabs which may allow for the hanger to freely swivel about the kingpin passing therethrough without the use of bearing surfaces. The bushings are positioned on the kingpin and on opposite sides of the key and key cavity of the hanger so as to urge the hanger to its center position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Surf-Rodz LLC
    Inventors: Andrew M. Visinski, Josef F. Visinski
  • Patent number: 8414012
    Abstract: A stroller is adapted to be connected with a car seat, and includes a frame, a footrest, and at least one locking device. The frame has two seat rods. The footrest is disposed between the seat rods, and includes two side rod sections and a middle rod section having two ends connected respectively and pivotally to the side rod sections. The locking device is disposed between one of the side rod sections and a corresponding one of the seat rods, and includes an angle-limiting mechanism and an actuator operable to cooperate with the angle-limiting mechanism so as to adjust the footrest among a plurality of angular positions including an erected position whereat the stroller is connectable with the car seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company Limited
    Inventors: Shun-Min Chen, Xiao-Hong Xiao
  • Patent number: 8403355
    Abstract: A golf bag cart foldable device includes a bottom cart stand having a link segment. The bottom cart stand is provided with a channel, for sliding by a slider. The bottom cart stand joins a front wheel. An upper cart stand is in pinned connection with the link segment. A rear wheel frame is in pinned connection with the link segment and to a rear wheel. A linkage is connected between the slider and the upper cart stand. A strut bar is connected between the slider and the rear wheel frame. An interlocking mechanism includes a pull handle and a clamping rod having two ends lodged in the long trough. A connection member has two ends connected to the two ends of the clamping rod. A spring is joined to the clamping rod and the upper cart stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gordon Liao
  • Patent number: 8398100
    Abstract: A skateboard apparatus comprising a truck assembly is provided. The truck assembly comprises a suspension assembly, a pivot element, a collapsible tubular member, a compression spring, and a tension spring. The suspension assembly comprises a suspension spring for creating a rocking motion about a longitudinal axis of the board structure. The collapsible tubular member is threadedly connected to the pivot element, which is pivotally connected to the suspension assembly. The compression spring is externally and coaxially mounted around sleeve members of the collapsible tubular member. The tension spring coaxially that extends through the collapsible tubular member, in communication with the compression spring, telescopically extends and retracts the collapsible tubular member for creating an upward motion and a downward motion respectively, of the board structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Hailu Teferi Tedla
  • Patent number: 8371597
    Abstract: An apparatus for assisting a person get into and exit an interior of a truck trailer. The apparatus comprises multiple parts, including a stationary step having a U-shape and a handle movable between an upright and stowed position. In its stowed position, the handle does not extend beyond the rear of the trailer, enabling the trailer to back up to a loading dock without interference from the handle. Two latching mechanisms assist in locking the handle in its upright and stowed positions. In its upright position, the handle enables a person standing on the step to more easily enter and exit the interior of the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Dale E. DeCrescenzo, Corey W. Harris