Patents Examined by Anita M. King
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Patent number: 12185852Abstract: A self-closing and locking device for hanging objects on a mounting surface is disclosed. The device includes a mounting bracket and a locking arm member translatably engaged with an elongated track portion of the mounting bracket. The track portion comprises a pair of guide portions defining a slot therebetween, and rear recesses in a back side of the guide portions. The rear recesses comprise lower locking portions, and upper rotating portions that are deeper than the locking portions. The arm member comprises a base portion that is positioned within the rear recesses, and an arm portion that extends from the base portion and through the slot. The device is configured such that the arm member is oriented in a closed position when the base portion is engaged with the locking portions, and orientable in an open position when the base portion is engaged with the rotating portions.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2023Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Inventor: Ryan Richman
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Patent number: 12181033Abstract: A track system may include a track, a support assembly, and a flexible member. The support assembly may include a support member removably and adjustably connected to the track. The flexible member may be connected to the support member. The support member may include a pinion. The flexible member may be adjustable to a first flexible member position in which the pinion and the track are not engaged with one another. The flexible member may be adjustable to a second flexible member position in which the pinion and the track are engaged with one another.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Antoine Moulin, Nordine Hamtache
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Patent number: 12172828Abstract: A device for collecting and storing yard debris prior to disposal may be a yard debris trash chute, wherein the trash chute includes a drum supported by a support structure. The drum may have an open bottom and a beveled or flared top end and may be sized to accommodate insertion of a bag therein. The support structure may include a frame with a bag holder extending therefrom, wherein the bag holder is positioned to support an end of the bag extending outward from the open bottom end of the drum.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2022Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Inventor: Juan Alfredo Torrez
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Patent number: 12173840Abstract: Provided is a leg retention clip for a leg of a tripod and a tripod assembly that includes the leg retention clip. The leg retention clip can be inserted inside a hollow-out inside of a first leg section with slots/holes which output protruding edges of the leg retention clip. When a second leg section is fitted over the first leg section, the protruding edges of the leg retention clip can stop movement of the second leg section and help lock the second leg section in place with respect to the first leg section. If the leg of the tripod includes more than two leg sections, the leg can be provided with multiple leg retention clips.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2022Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Inventor: Joshua Stabler
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Patent number: 12173839Abstract: Disclosed is a rotatable-shooting live-streaming platform, including a stand platform and a bracket assembly. The stand platform includes a base and a plate provided above the base; and the bracket assembly includes an auxiliary bracket rotatably connected to the stand platform around a vertical axis, and the auxiliary bracket is provided with an equipment-installation structure for installing a supplementary light and/or a shooting equipment. The technical solution of the present disclosure enables the live-streaming platform to shoot the items and the models on the plate stably in multiple directions, which enriches the live-streaming effect.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2023Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: SHENZHEN NEEWER TECHNOLOGY CO. LTDInventors: Jun Wang, Yan Ke
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Patent number: 12167983Abstract: The invention relates to a support arm system (10) for movably holding at least one medical device, including at least one movably supported support arm (18, 20, 22, 24) which is configured to hold the at least one medical device, having at least one load detection device (26) which is configured to detect the respective load data of the support arm system (10) during usage thereof; in particular configured by moving the support arm (18, 20, 22, 24), and which is formed with at least one storage device (46) which is configured to store the detected load data. Further, the invention relates to a method for operating a support arm system (10) and method for designing a support arm system (10).Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: December 17, 2024Assignee: ONDAL MEDICAL SYSTEMS GMBHInventors: Markus Trapp, André Pforr
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Patent number: 12161897Abstract: A davit (10) for arresting the fall of a person working at heights or for material handling where lifting of overloaded material is prevented, has a mast (12), a fuse holder (14) at the top of mast, a fuse head (16) connected to the fuse holder and having sacrificial fuses (18) arranged in series thereon, a jib arm (20) connected to the fuse head, and a primary fall arrestor system (22) having an arresting load limit and mounted to a side of the mast if the davit is to be used for arresting the fall of a person (25) working at heights, and/or a primary lifting-overload prevention system having a working load limit and safety factors if the davit is to be used for material handling where lifting of overloaded material (78) is to be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Beaver Technology Services Pty LimitedInventor: Christopher Di Losa
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Patent number: 12163346Abstract: An anchor bolt alignment tool provides for accurate placement and alignment of an anchor bolt in a substrate in multiple axes and dimensions simultaneously. The anchor bolt alignment tool has a base that may be formed as a flat plate having a top surface and a bottom surface, with the bottom surface arranged for placement and alignment with a surface of a substrate. A lateral alignment guide is oriented orthogonal to the bottom surface in each of a vertical and a longitudinal axis of the base. A vertical alignment guide is oriented orthogonal to the top surface of the base in each of a vertical and a lateral axis of the base. An inboard edge of the vertical alignment guide and a notch in the base provide for alignment of an axial centerline of the anchor bolt at the desired lateral offset from the edge of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Inventor: Andrew Jonathan Bradley
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Patent number: 12162409Abstract: A retainer has a base having a first side having an engagement member extending therefrom and a second side. The base comprising a base opening therethrough. A plunger has a body and a flange extending from the body. A lever member has a lever opening therethrough. The lever opening is sized to receive the body. The lever opening is smaller than the flange. A cover is coupled to the base. The cover comprises a first cover opening. The lever member comprises a first end rotatably coupled to the base or the cover or both. The lever has a second end extending through the first cover opening. A spring is disposed between the cover and the plunger. The spring is retractably urging the plunger into the first cover opening and the base opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2022Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Jeremiah T. Johnstun, Daniel L. Goffman, Michael C. Leighton
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Patent number: 12160967Abstract: Provided is a display device. The display device includes: a support base, a support frame connected to the support base, a glass panel connected to the first support surface, and a display disposed within a cavity formed by the support frame, the support base, and the glass panel. The display is connected to the support frame. The support frame includes: a plurality of support bars, and a movable connection member disposed between each two support bars of the plurality of support bars and configured to connect the two support bars, wherein each of the support bar and the movable connection member is provided with a first support surface, and the movable connection member is configured to move between the two support bars to adjust a size of the support frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: BEIJING BOE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Wenbin Wang, Lei Cao, Junmin Sun, Zifeng Wang, Yan Ren, Yunpeng Wu, Jinggang Wei
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Patent number: 12157049Abstract: An accessory mounting system to mount accessories onto recreational vehicles. The accessory mounting system can include an accessory mounting frame with an elongated seat, left and right attachment wings extending perpendicularly away from a first side of the seat and an accessory post extending in parallel between the left and right attachment wings to receive an accessory rack thereon. The accessory mounting system can also include an accessory rack with a sleeve to receive the accessory post therethrough and a flexible accessory clip to clip onto the accessory post when the accessory post is inserted through the sleeve, the accessory rack can also include at least two fastening devices to fasten an accessory bag thereto.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: SPANGLOR DESIGN COMPANY, LLC.Inventor: Joshua A Middel
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Patent number: 12133601Abstract: A quick-release anchoring apparatus with acceleration damping includes an anchor member configured to engage an external reference surface and form a substantially airtight seal therewith that defines a controlled pressure zone. A first auxiliary component carries the anchor member. A vent port provides fluid communication between the controlled pressure zone and an area of ambient pressure. A second auxiliary component moves relative to the first auxiliary component between a vent port closure position and a vent port open position. The second auxiliary component and the first auxiliary component are discrete components. One or more flexible members deform as the second auxiliary component moves in a venting direction away from the vent port closure position toward the vent port open position. The one or more flexible members resist accelerations of the second auxiliary component away from the vent port closure position but allow normal lifting of the anchoring apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2021Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Inventor: Israel Harry Zimmerman
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Patent number: 12129869Abstract: An assembly includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket includes a first member that includes a plurality of fingers and a first channel between the plurality of fingers. The first channel includes a plurality of teeth. A first flange extends from the first member and includes a first engagement surface. The second bracket includes a second member and a third member spaced from the second member. A second channel is formed between the second member and the third member. A second flange extends from the second member on an opposite side of the second member from the third member. The second flange includes a second engagement surface. In an installed configuration, the first bracket is secured to the second bracket; the first engagement surface faces the second engagement surface; and the plurality of fingers are inserted into the second channel.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2023Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Home Depot Product Authority, LLCInventors: Nicholas Servies, Jonathan Spoerke
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Patent number: 12114797Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a curtain rod fixing device, comprising: a device body unit detachably installed and fixed to an installation part coupled to a curtain box or window frame; and a curtain rod supporting unit detachably coupled to at least two or more regions of the circumferential surface of the device body unit and provided with a curtain rod holder at an end thereof to support the curtain rod. The curtain rod holder is bent in multi-step and has elasticity so that curtain rods of various diameters can be mounted. This configuration allows the curtain rod to be easily and conveniently installed according to the position or shape of the curtain box or window frame where the curtain is installed, thereby having an effect of significantly reducing cost or operational loss.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Inventor: Seongwook Park
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Patent number: 12109948Abstract: An adapter device for a vehicle includes a rail unit installed in the vehicle and defining a moving path, and an adapter unit mounted on the rail unit to move along the moving path, with a connector for mounting various convenience equipment being interchangeably coupled to the adapter unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2022Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, KIPP GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Ji Ah Kim, Jin Ho Hwang, Ji Seob Park, Sascha Fischer, Patrick Staiger, Adrian Dettling
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Patent number: 12108847Abstract: Disclosed is an adapter panel which can be used for converting a MOLLE/PALS strap ladder surface to a hook-and-loop surface, as well as a hook-and-loop surface to MOLLE/PALS strap ladder surface. In some embodiments, the disclosed adapter panel may retain the functionality of the original system while adding the functionality of the second system. In some further embodiments, the adapter panel may be used as a stand-alone organizational system.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2023Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: Godai Group LLCInventor: Garrett Gee
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Patent number: 12104631Abstract: An inflatable clamping apparatus and system that are utilized to securely support a wide variety of objects on an elongated member, such as a pole, post, beam, tree or the like. In one embodiment, the clamping apparatus has a pair of inflatable bladders that define a member receiving area, an air chamber inside each bladder, a connecting section interconnecting the bladders, an apparatus connecting mechanism that connects to the object, and an air valve to place pressurized air into the air chambers. In one configuration, the apparatus connecting mechanism connects to an object connecting mechanism associated with the object to secure the object to the apparatus. When the elongated member is in the member receiving area, the bladders are filled with air and the object is attached to the apparatus, the bladders will press tightly against the elongated member to securely hold the apparatus and object thereon.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2023Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Inventor: Earl M. Harris, III
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Patent number: 12096849Abstract: A holding device for supporting and suspending a computer component below a support surface includes a holding seat, a rotating rod rotatably mounted on the holding seat about an axis, a flexible strap connected with the holding seat and the rotating rod and having a bracing section for looping and bracing the computer component, and an adjusting unit disposed on the holding seat. The adjusting unit includes a retaining ring, a coupling rotary disc and a biasing member disposed on the holding seat and arranged along the axis. With the coupling rotary disc being operated to rotate the rotating rod for reeling or unreeling the flexible strap, and with the biasing member biasing the coupling rotary disc to engage with the retaining ring for retaining the rotating rod, the adjustment of the flexible strap is convenient and safe to conduct.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2023Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: Modernsolid Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin-Jui Hung
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Patent number: 12098804Abstract: A fixing device includes a first fixing piece, a second fixing piece, a room, a cover, a first embedded piece and a second embedded piece. The first fixing piece is on a first surface of a first housing and includes some first fixing holes. The second fixing piece is on a second surface of the first housing and includes some second fixing holes. The room includes is disposed on an edge adjacent to the first and the second surfaces. The cover covers the opening and includes some through holes. The first embedded piece is on a third surface of a second housing and includes some hooks. The second embedded piece is on the third surface and includes an extension arm. When the hooks respectively extend into the first or the second fixing holes, the extension arm penetrates into the room through the through holes.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2023Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignees: Inventec (Pudong) Technology Corporation, INVENTEC CORPORATIONInventors: ChihJung Chen, ChengHung Tsai, HungChun Chen
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Patent number: 12096853Abstract: A table stabilizing device is configured to remedy wobble of a tabletop on a table. These configurations may include a slider that attaches or secures to a table leg of the table. The slider may have wedge W that interposes between the table leg and the floor. An end user can move the slider to change the position of the wedge W relative to the table leg, thus raising or lowering the table leg to stabilize the table. On a pedestal table with multiple legs, this feature will distribute weight across the other table legs.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2023Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Inventor: David Hastings Bahnson