Patents Examined by Anita M. King
  • Patent number: 12264003
    Abstract: A cable tie comprises a strap has a lock at a first end and a second end configured to be threaded through the lock such that teeth on the strap are engaged by the lock. The strap has a first portion extending from the lock and a second portion joined to the first portion by a pre-formed curve in the strap. The second portion extends from the curve to the second end, with at least a distal section of the second portion adjacent the second end being angled away from the first portion at an acute angle. When measured parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first portion there is a first distance between the curve's turning point and the first end of the strap and a second distance between the curve's turning point and the second end of the strap. The first distance is at least 5 times greater than the second distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Bendy Cable Ties Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert Gerald Archdale
  • Patent number: 12258769
    Abstract: A controlled motion hinge assembly having a base with a first actuator mount, a pivot arm with a second actuator mount, a hinge pivotally connecting the base to the pivot arm to be movable between an extended position and a retracted position, and an actuator shaft. The shaft has a first end, a second end, and a threaded body extending between the first and second ends. The first end is configured to receive a drive torque about the actuator shaft axis. The second end is rotatably connected to the second actuator mount, but fixed thereto along the actuator shaft axis. The threaded body engages a threaded bore of the first actuator mount such that rotation of the body causes the first actuator mount to move along the actuator shaft axis. Also provided is a pole assembly, and a method for retrofitting a pole, with a controlled motion hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart Buckland, Nicholas Bennett
  • Patent number: 12258958
    Abstract: A mounting bracket and an auxiliary mechanism are disclosed. The mounting bracket includes a mounting base, a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate and a tubular connection structure; the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are fixed on the mounting base; the second mounting plate and the first mounting plate are oppositely arranged and spaced apart; the first mounting plate includes at least one first mounting hole and a first fixing hole, the second mounting plate includes a second fixing hole, and the first mounting hole is configured to mount a motor or an oil pump; one end of the tubular connection structure is connected with an edge of the first fixing hole, and another end of the tubular connection structure is connected with an edge of the second fixing hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Yantai Jereh Petroleum Equipment & Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jianwei Wang, Xiaolei Ji, Rikui Zhang, Peng Zhang, Zhuqing Mao, Chunqiang Lan, Yipeng Wu
  • Patent number: 12256849
    Abstract: A portable display device assembly suitable for use with a separate apparatus such as a toddler walker, cart, wagon or similar apparatus and which is adjustable to suit the needs of the user. The portable display device assembly has means for holding a display device, which includes a display device support panel and a display device support rail slidingly engaged with the display device support panel such that the height of the display device support rail may be raised or lowered with respect to the display device support panel. There is also a means for pivoting the display device support panel and means for attaching the means for holding a display device to a separate apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Inventor: Richard Postrel
  • Patent number: 12256515
    Abstract: According to an aspect a perch is provided comprising a bracket configured to be attached to a rack-mount component, a bar having a width and an elongated surface, the bar having tabs configured to engage with the bracket, and an attachment screw to secure the bar to the bracket so that the bar extends horizontally across a portion of the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Sanmina Corporation
    Inventors: Odie Banks Killen, Jr., John Albert Bauer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12251028
    Abstract: Shock and vibration mitigation baseplates and related manufacturing methods. A shock and vibration mitigation baseplate includes a mounting frame configured for placement between a console operator chair and a rigid floor surface, and one or more viscoelastic polymer shock absorption and vibration dampening pads. The mounting frame houses the one or more viscoelastic polymer shock absorption and vibration dampening pads therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Inventor: Victor A Meyer
  • Patent number: 12241572
    Abstract: A holder for a long member includes: a holding member that includes a frame-shaped body portion; an anti-vibration member that is made of an elastic material and includes a frame-shaped portion; and a fixing member that is provided with an insertion portion. The insertion portion includes an extension portion extending in an insertion direction in which the insertion portion is inserted into the frame-shaped portion. A pressing protrusion protrudes on an outer surface of the extension portion, and when the frame-shaped portion is inserted into the frame-shaped body portion and the insertion portion is inserted into the frame-shaped portion, the pressing protrusion presses an inner surface of the frame-shaped portion and an outer surface of the frame-shaped portion comes into pressing contact with an inner surface of the frame-shaped body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: PIOLAX, INC.
    Inventor: Tomoyuki Matsumoto
  • Patent number: 12241587
    Abstract: Quick attach anchor systems and methods are provided. A system may include an anchor and a faceplate coupled to the anchor. The anchor may include a base, a plate extending from the base to define a slot between the plate and the base, and a cam rotatable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locked position may be configured to clamp a structure within the slot to secure the device to the structure. The unlocked position may be configured to unclamp the structure within the slot. Additional systems and associated methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Engage Enterprises LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Crino
  • Patent number: 12241586
    Abstract: A screen support includes a support frame, a first U-shaped clamp, and a second U-shaped clamp. The support frame includes a first connection end and a second connection end. The first U-shaped clamp and the second U-shaped clamp are rotatably connected to the first connection end and the second connection end, respectively. The to-be-supported screen is pluggable into the jaws of the first U-shaped clamp and the second U-shaped clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: SHENZHEN ZHIXINDA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventor: Gang Li
  • Patent number: 12241268
    Abstract: 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, wherein the third leg pivots relative to the first and second legs between a first position and a second position; and a support connector extending between the first and second legs, the support connector providing a stop for the third leg such that in the second position, the third leg abuts against the support connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: MADI, LLC
    Inventor: Aaron Shropshire
  • Patent number: 12238889
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cable management assembly and a cable management method. The management assembly includes an assembly bracket and a cable management bracket. During assembly, a cable female element is mounted on the cable management bracket, the assembly bracket is mounted on a side surface of a module body facing the cable management port, and an external force is exerted on the module body to move the module body into a housing. When the module body is moved to the assembly bracket is aligned with the cable management port, the movement of the module body is stopped, and the cable management bracket is mounted on the assembly bracket through the cable management port. After the management cable bracket is mounted on the assembly bracket, the module body continues to be moved in the housing until the module body is moved to a mounting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignees: SQ TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CORPORATION, INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Xin-Jie Miao, Xiao-Shuang Li
  • Patent number: 12228105
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting green energy sources on a flat roof, includes multiple roof trusses for mounting atop the roof. The roof trusses support beams on which wind turbines are mounted. The roof trusses are secured to the roof with weighted bases. In addition to supporting wind turbines, the roof trusses may also support solar panels angled relative to a pitch of the roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Flower Turbines, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Daniel Farb
  • Patent number: 12228237
    Abstract: A lifting device is provided. The lifting device includes a stationary member, a lifting member, positioning bases, reels, and springs. The lifting member is slidably coupled to the stationary member. The lifting member is fixed to a back portion of the display. The positioning bases are disposed on the stationary member and the lifting member. The reels are pivoted on the positioning bases. The springs are wound around the reels and connected to the other of the stationary member and the lifting member relative to the positioning bases. When the display or the lifting member is subjected to an applied force toward a sliding direction, the lifting member slides toward the sliding direction relative to the stationary member. The springs stretched by the lifting member generate an elastic force, so that the lifting member and the display no longer subjected to a force stay at a height position after sliding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Neatframe Limited
    Inventors: Hung-Tse Wang, Jun-Hong Lin
  • Patent number: 12220074
    Abstract: A vessel retaining device for attachment to a support structure includes a holder portion configured to retain a vessel, the holder portion defining a first vertical axis and having an opening for receiving the vessel. The holder portion includes a base for seating the vessel and a continuous wall extending upward from the base configured to surround the vessel. The vessel retaining device also includes an attachment portion operatively associated with a section of the continuous wall and configured to mount the device to a support structure, the attachment portion defining a second vertical axis parallel to the first vertical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Inventor: Jake H. Rogers
  • Patent number: 12215675
    Abstract: A self-clamping cable guard for clamping power cables of a power cable bundle of a cable support arrangement in a wind turbine, whereby the self-clamping cable guard includes three recesses arranged about a central longitudinal axis of the self-clamping cable guard for positively clamping a power cable of the power cable bundle inside of each of the three recesses, and whereby the self-clamping cable guard includes three wear protection plates arranged about the central longitudinal axis, whereby each of the three recesses includes an open side for insertion of a respective power cable of the power cable bundle therein, each of the open sides of one of the three recesses being respectively limited by two of the three wear protection plates to protect the power cables clamped inside the recesses from wear. A cable support arrangement for a wind turbine and a wind turbine is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY A/S
    Inventors: Thomas F. Quinn, Nicholas VanDam
  • Patent number: 12201232
    Abstract: A thin, flat, absorbent, removable beverage coaster for placement over the top of a stemware foot to absorb condensation trickling down from the stemware bowl. This reduces condensation for reaching the stemware user or the table surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Inventor: Greg Andre
  • Patent number: 12202137
    Abstract: Described herein is an arm supporting exoskeleton including a proximal link, a distal link, a torque generator, and a bracket. The distal link is configured to rotate relative to the proximal link about a first rotational axis forming a first angle between the proximal link and the distal link. The torque generator is configured to provide a torque profile between the proximal link and the distal link as a function of the first angle, thereby producing a supporting force onto the upper arm of the person. The bracket is coupled to one of the proximal link or the distal link. A location of the bracket is adjustable to adjust an effective length of the torque generator to adjust an amplitude of the torque profile provided by the torque generator thereby adjusting the supporting force onto the upper arm of the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Logan Van Engelhoven, Homayoon Kazerooni
  • Patent number: 12203588
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes an at least partially deformable display, an at least partially deformable apron, the apron is coupled to the display and moves in a vertical direction to change an externally exposed area thereof, a housing for accommodating at least a portion of each of the display and the apron, a base coupled to the housing, a guide having a first end mounted on the apron and a second end mounted on the base, the guide moves the display and the apron in the vertical direction to change an externally exposed area of each of the display and the apron, and a moving supporter having a first end mounted on the apron to move in the vertical direction and a second end mounted on the base to move in a lateral direction with respect to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Soohyun Park
  • Patent number: 12202386
    Abstract: A seat rail system for a vehicle includes an upper rail and a stationary lower rail attached to a floor structure. The upper rail is attached to a vehicle seat and is movable relative to the lower rail. The upper rail comprises first and second side sections with a cavity between the side sections. The lower rail includes first and second lateral side elements respectively connected to the first and second side sections. An elongated load member is attached to the lower rail, where an upper part of which extends into the cavity. A lower part of the load member is connected to the floor structure. The first lateral side element blocks lateral movement of the first side section and the second lateral side element blocks lateral movement of the second side section upon deformation of the upper rail in a vehicle impact event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignees: Ningbo Geely Automobile Research & Dev. Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tony Jonsson
  • Patent number: 12196357
    Abstract: A display device of the present disclosure comprises: a head including a display panel; a stand for supporting the head; and a pivot assembly, which is coupled to the head and the stand and rotates the head, wherein the pivot assembly comprises: a rotary ring fixed to the head; a cam ring or middle ring coupled to the rotary ring; a center plate, which is located between the rotary ring and the cam ring or the middle ring and rotates together with the rotary ring and the cam ring or the middle ring; and a rear plate pivot-connected to the center plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Byunghee Kim, Seunggyu Kang, Jaeuk Ryu, Youngwook Kang