Patents Examined by Anita M. King
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Patent number: 11976774Abstract: A display stand with an adjustable rear support that is movable along a base by way of a channel is provided. The rear support receives and sandwiches objects, each of different thicknesses, between and against a support lip. The rear support is orientated at an obtuse angle relative to the base. The channel is tapered, facilitating a tapered slide nut to move there along in concert with the rear support. A threaded fastener interconnects the rear support and the slide nut by way of the channel. The slide nut provides female threading engaging the threading of the threaded fastener. The rear support provides a slot that seats on a protrusion of the slide nut to provide anti-rotation functionality.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Inventor: Daniel Patrick Patell
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Patent number: 11974662Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a table leg to a tabletop is provided. The apparatus may include a base. The apparatus may include a bracket. The apparatus may include a first support. The apparatus may include a second support. The base may be mounted to the tabletop via first holes defined in the base. The table leg may be mounted to the bracket. The bracket may include a U-shaped channel. The bracket may include a first wing. The bracket may include a second wing. The U-shaped channel may define a second hole to receive a bolt included in the table leg. The first wing may extend from an end of the U-shaped channel. The second wing may extend from an opposite end of the U-shaped channel. The wings may include third holes to receive screws to be mounted into the table leg. The supports may connect the base to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2024Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: NPS Public Furniture Corp.Inventors: Alexander Crudo, Yehuda Freundlich, Elliot Levy
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Patent number: 11975887Abstract: A pallet includes a forward and an aft end block with a plurality of assemblies connected in series between the forward and aft end blocks. Each assembly includes a bottom plate extending along a horizontal plane and having a pair of opposite side edges and a top plate extending along a horizontal plane, parallel to the bottom plate, and having another pair of opposite side edges. Two tee sections are sandwiched between the top plate and the bottom plate. The horizontal portion of each tee section is attached to the bottom plate and the vertical portion of each tee section is attached to the top plate. An intermediate support connects a front end of one assembly to a back end of an adjacent assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Inventors: Monica L Blanchard, Matthew A Colavita
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Patent number: 11976430Abstract: A cable barrier delineator for selective attachment on roadway barrier cable systems that utilize steel cables between posts as a vehicle safety barrier along highways. The cable barrier delineator is a rectangular one-piece cable attachment having double sided reflective insert surfaces with a split apertured mounting tab for cable engagement extending therefrom. An attachment tab retainment tie stays selectively positioned through apertures in said mounting tabs, stabilizes and prevent unauthorized removal once installed and secured on the cable.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Inventor: Nolda Ray Allen
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Patent number: 11969614Abstract: An external portable standpipe tool is an apparatus used to secure the nozzle of a pressurized water supply line to provide a reliable water supply for fire suppression in place of a conventional standpipe. The external portable standpipe tool utilizes a first bracket, a second bracket, an external mounting structure, and a plurality of bracket fasteners to mount a pressurized water supply line in a desirable location. The first bracket is removably engaged to the second bracket, enabling a user to capture and retain the nozzle and supply line. The plurality of bracket fasteners is engaged into the first bracket and the second bracket is used to fix them together. The external mounting structure attaches the combined assembly of the first bracket and the second bracket to an external structure, such as a railing or support beam.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Inventor: Joseph Kenneth Hofstrand
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Patent number: 11965349Abstract: A pole cradle is disclosed. The pole cradle including a first leg; a second leg; a third leg positioned between and pivotally connected to the first and second legs by a pivot connector extending through the first, second, and third legs; and wherein the third leg pivots relative to the first and second legs between a first position where the first, second, and third legs lie in plane to form a flat surface and a second position where the first, second, and third legs form a V-shaped receiving section.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: MADI, LLCInventor: Aaron Shropshire
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Patent number: 11957939Abstract: The present invention provides a fall arrest device comprising a bracket having a first engagement element and a second engagement element aligned with the first engagement element; a cantilever element; and a deformable element that is dimensioned for plastic shock absorbing deformation or fracture on application of a predetermined load at the load application point.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Rapid Rail International LimitedInventor: Adam Warren
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Patent number: 11958396Abstract: A hidden type holder device includes: a stationary assembly, a movable assembly, and a first return spring, the movable assembly is accommodated in the stationary assembly and movable to the inside or outside of the stationary assembly, the movable assembly has a retractable holder assembly for accommodating an article, and two opposite end portions of the return spring are respectively mounted on the stationary assembly and the movable assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Nifco Korea Inc., Seoyon E-Hwa Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chun Lei Sang, Cheng Kun Li, Won Young Bae, Bong Ju Choi, Dae Kyo Kim
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Patent number: 11959592Abstract: A self-adjusting band that includes one or more banding segments, one or more buckling assemblies, a pair of one pin and two links for each buckle assembly, a rotary joint base for each pair of one pin and two links, and a high-load, low-deflection compression spring for each section of the buckle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Carl E Lostrom, Gregory A Jaccard
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Patent number: 11953229Abstract: An illustrative example embodiment of a structure for supporting a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit includes a frame having support members configured to be situated beneath the HVAC unit to support a weight of the HVAC unit, which is directed in a vertical direction. The frame is at least partially situated in a plane that is perpendicular to the vertical direction. A supply air passage and a return air passage are supported by the frame. The return air passage has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side is oriented at a first oblique angle relative to the plane. The second side is oriented at a second oblique angle relative to the plane. The first oblique angle is different than the second oblique angle.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: CARRIER CORPORATIONInventors: Alan Ugalde, David E. M. Salisbury, Jeremy Babb, Jesus Toro, Elvira Martinez, Jonathan Emmanuel Salgado
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Patent number: 11947177Abstract: A method of mounting a telecommunications frame (114) to a floor surface includes fixing a floor mounting template (6000) to the floor surface, wherein the template (6000) defines a front end (6020) and a rear end (6022) and first and second sides (6006, 6008) extending therebetween, sliding the telecommunications frame (114) over the floor mounting template (6000) in a direction extending from the front end (6020) to the rear end (6022) of the template, wherein the template (6000) is positioned within a gap (5999) defined by spaced-apart walls (5997) of the telecommunications frame (114), and securing the first side (6006) of the floor mounting template (6000) to a first portion of the telecommunications frame (114) and securing the second side (6008) of the floor mounting template (6000) to a second portion of the telecommunications frame (114).Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: CommScope Connectivity Belgium BVBAInventors: David Jan Irma Van Baelen, Heidi Bleus, Wouter Vranken, Willem Lea Marcel De Vis, Geert Antoon Parton, Karel Vanwinkel
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Patent number: 11944223Abstract: The present application relates to a curtain rod hanging structure, which includes a vertical rod and a hook body, the hook body is provided on the vertical rod, an installation groove is provided on the inner wall of the hook body, and an adjusting pad is detachably arranged in the installation groove and the adjusting pad is configured to hang the curtain rod. The present application realizes hanging curtain rods with different diameters by replacing the adjusting pad in the installation groove, eliminating the need of replacing the overall curtain rod hanging structure and providing the effect of facilitating the installation and high applicability.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Inventors: Jiaxiang Xu, Bo Liu
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Patent number: 11945373Abstract: A television mounting assembly includes a pair of first support brackets each having a lower portion, a central portion angling outwardly from the lower portion and an upper portion extending away from the central portion. Each of the first support brackets is attachable to a vent window frame in a sleeper of a semi-truck and a bed support in the sleeper of the semi-truck. A television mounting bracket is attachable to the upper portion of each of the first support brackets and can be positioned at a variety of locations along the upper portion. A second support bracket is attachable to the central portion of each of the first support brackets such that the second support bracket extends between the first support brackets. A sound bar bracket is mountable to the second support bracket thereby facilitating a sound bar to be mounted to the sound bar bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Inventor: Keith Harmon
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Patent number: 11944224Abstract: An adjustable curtain mounting assembly covers a window assembly and comprises a mounting plate adapted to be attachable to the window assembly, a backer, and a first attachment element releasably attaching the backer to the mounting plate, a curtain attachable to the window assembly, and a cover having a second attachment element releasably attaching the cover to the backer. The backer is positioned between the cover and the mounting plate, and the curtain is positioned between the cover and the backer, and the cover, the backer and the mounting plate area cooperate to resist relative movement of the curtain with respect to the window assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Otterspace, LLCInventors: Melissa Smith, Amanda Zila
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Patent number: 11938353Abstract: A body harness system includes a body harness having a first portion for providing resting position to a user. The body harness includes a plurality of belts with offset buckles connected to the body of the first portion, for supporting body of the user. A first pair of shoulder straps are connected at a first end and an undercarriage support is connected at a second end of the first portion. An abdominal support is connected to the undercarriage support via abdominal support connection straps. The undercarriage support runs from the second end of the first portion to the abdominal support, for supporting the user's groin area. The body harness system includes an elastic cord support system connected to one or more attachment rings, for controlling at least one of initial bodyweight offset, amount of bodyweight resistance, and maximum allowable downward stop for each user.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Inventors: Scott G. Lucas, Rosalie M. Lucas
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Patent number: 11940091Abstract: An adjustable clamp with hidden adjustment structure includes a first clamp body, a second clamp body, and an adjustment device. The adjustment device is disposed between the first and the second clamp bodies for adjusting the clamp opening size therebetween to clamp an object. The adjustment device includes a first screw member, a second screw member, and a support member. The support member is disposed on the first clamp body. The first screw member is disposed on the second clamp body. The second screw member is slidably disposed on the support member and screwedly combined with the first screw member. When the second screw member is rotated, the first screw member generates a linear movement with respect to the second screw member. The originally exposed length of the second screw member does not change, causing no inconvenience of usage, and achieving a hidden adjustment function.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: EHOMA INDUSTRIAL CORPORATIONInventor: Chun-Huan Chuang
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Patent number: 11937708Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of seating and supporting furniture with a seating and supporting body, comprising: a height-adjustable column; a seating and supporting body, which is mounted pivotably about at least one horizontal axis between a first end position and a second end position at a first end of the height-adjustable column; a stopping mechanism, which is situated at a second end of the height-adjustable column; and a locking mechanism for releasably locking the stopping mechanism. A seating and supporting piece of furniture which allows reliable and user-friendly operation is created according to the invention in that a transfer device is used to release the locking of the stopping mechanism by the locking mechanism via the pivoting of the seating and supporting body between the first end position and the second end position.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: mykinema GmbHInventor: Stefan Zoell
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Patent number: 11930914Abstract: A uniform beverage-container, or cylindrical-object, holder, having flexible arms and a clip. The body is a substantially truncated cylinder with a partially cut front area forming arms, into which a bottle may be placed. An anchoring member in the rear part of the bottle holder serves as a clip for attaching the bottle, or cylindrical object, holder to clothing or baggage. A lip is formed about the anchoring member preventing surface-to-surface contact between the anchoring member and the user's body. The bottom of the holder has a laterally positioned base. The base and arms flex, allowing a container or cylindrical object, to be removed in a motion that is directed downward and outward away from the clip. This allows a container to be removed without releasing the clip from what it is attached to.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Inventors: Paul J Ricard, David M Kroll
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Patent number: 11925278Abstract: A display apparatus including a display, and a support member including a fixing member to be fixed to a wall surface, a mounting member on which the display is to be mounted and connected to the fixing member, and a connector attaching the mounting member to the fixing member and supported for rotation in forward, backward, leftward, and rightward directions, in which the connector includes a plurality of rotatable supports connected to the fixing member and supported for rotation in the leftward and rightward directions, a plurality of movable supports connected to the rotatable supports and supported for slidable movement in the leftward and rightward directions, and a plurality of connecting supports connected to the mounting member and supported for rotation in the forward and backward directions, and connected to the movable supports to rotate in the leftward and rightward directions.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Daesik Yoon, Jungwon Min, Yonghwan Park, Hosuk Chae, Minkeun Kim, Minchul Kim, Junki Noh
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Patent number: 11926264Abstract: A system for mounting an object within a vehicle. The system has a housing, a pair of rotatable objects at least partially received within a respective opposed end of the housing, a pair of locking elements within the housing and movable between a locked position in which they exert a locking force against a respective rotatable object, and an unlocked position in which the locking element does not exert the locking force against the respective rotatable object. A handle extends from the housing and is coupled to the locking elements through a rigid linkage within the housing. The handle is pivotable between an extended position in which the handle moves the pair of locking elements via the rigid linkage to the unlocked position and a locked position in which the handle moves the pair of locking elements via the rigid linkage to the locked position.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Havis, Inc.Inventors: Keith Halonen, Stephen Telesco