Patents Examined by Brian D Nash
  • Patent number: 12376688
    Abstract: A baby carrier capable of carrying an infant. The baby carrier includes a belt that wraps around a caregiver's waist. A baby support portion couples to the belt and supports the infant. A first tie strap couples to the baby support portion The first tie strap defines an opening through which an arm of the caregiver passes when wearing the baby carrier. The first tie secures the baby carrier around the torso of the caregiver with the arm of the caregiver through the opening in the first tie such that the first tie rests on the shoulder of the caregiver at the opening. A second tie couples to the baby support portion and includes a second opening similar to the opening in the first tie. The first and second ties are secured to the baby support portion enabling adjustment and securing of the baby carrier to the caregiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: The Boppy Company, LLC
    Inventor: Haley Gibbons
  • Patent number: 12377788
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a roof rack foot assembly for a roof rack including a carrier member for carrying a crossbar of the roof rack, and a bracket. The bracket is configured for attachment to a fix point attachment position of a vehicle by use of at least one fixation member. The bracket includes an engagement portion and a seat portion for the carrier member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Fredrik Larsson, Stefan Andersson, Peter Wikström, Jens Pettersson, Joachim Vidar, Mujo Kukolj, Henric Svensson
  • Patent number: 12371129
    Abstract: An accessory base including a frame adapted to be attached to at least a portion of an accessory, the frame having a first end defined at a first end portion of the frame and a second end defined at a second end portion of the frame; a tongue attached to the frame at the first end portion of the frame, the tongue extending outward from the first end of the frame in a direction away from the second end, the tongue adapted for insertion into a fastener aperture; an anchor attached at the second end portion of the frame opposite the first end portion, the anchor having an anchor base and an anchor lock extending from the anchor base, the anchor lock being rotatable relative to the anchor base about an axis perpendicular to the anchor base between a locked position and an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Mathieu Mercier, Francois Chenevert, Christian Labbe
  • Patent number: 12350223
    Abstract: A massaging apparatus system with a body having at least one shoulder strap, and a back panel, both with first inner layer, a second inner layer, a first outer layer and a second outer layer; an opening on the body and an opening fastener; at least one massage head; a control circuit with at least one cable connected to the massage heads, a substantially closed storage space between the first inner layer and the second inner layer. The first outer layer communicates with the user when worn. The first inner layer having a small storage space fixed firmly on the first inner layer and configured to receive the at least one massage head and having a second opening for the at least one massage head and cable to go through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Inventor: Li Zhijian
  • Patent number: 12342926
    Abstract: The modular backpack and harness system is a modular backpack. The modular backpack and harness system is interchangeable such that the modular backpack and harness system can be adjusted to the cargo being carried by the modular backpack and harness system. The modular backpack and harness system incorporates a harness structure and a plurality of cargo structures. Each cargo structure selected from the plurality of cargo structures removably attaches to the harness structure. The plurality of cargo structures are interchangeable. The difference between any first cargo structure selected from the plurality of cargo structures and any second cargo structure selected from the plurality of cargo structures is the cargo the selected cargo structures are configured to carry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Inventor: Alex Cote
  • Patent number: 12336604
    Abstract: A versatile smart device holder that secures the device to a user while offering enhanced protection during physical activity as compared to conventional device bands and holders. The device holder is suitable to wear in a number of locations, such as across the bicep, the forearm, leg, ankle, or the wrist. The device holder comprises a band made of flexible material and a frame permanently or removably embedded within or attached to the band that is capable of securely holding the electronic device in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: TWELVE SOUTH, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Bradford Green, Christina Tapp
  • Patent number: 12311890
    Abstract: An encasement protective apparatus for enveloping an article, the article having a lengthwise axis, the apparatus including a substantially rigid partial surrounding sidewall about a longitudinal axis, wherein the partial surrounding sidewall has a first end portion and an opposing second end portion wherein the longitudinal axis spanning therebetween, the surrounding sidewall also having an outer surface portion and an opposing inner surface portion, thereby the inner surface portion defining an interior, an aperture disposed therethrough the partial surrounding sidewall facilitating communication as between the interior and an external environment. Further included is a head element and a tail element wherein the tail element are disposed at opposite ends of the surrounding sidewall with a removably engageable cover element to substantially seal over the aperture, and a plurality of article holding finger extensions that are substantially parallel to one another disposed within the interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Inventors: Earl McCoy, Audrey McCoy
  • Patent number: 12311888
    Abstract: Embodiments of active cargo carrier mounting system secure a cargo carrier to a top surface of a vehicle using at least one vacuum pump fluidly coupled to a plurality of vacuum cups configured to secure the active cargo carrier mounting system to a surface of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Lyell Loomis, Inc.
    Inventor: Neil Thomas Buttermore
  • Patent number: 12296732
    Abstract: A seat and accessory connection system for a vehicle includes: a connection base configured to be connected to the vehicle; a seat configured to be removably connected to the vehicle at a first location on the connection base, the seat comprising at least one first connecting feature; and an accessory configured to be removably and selectively connected to either one of the connection base at the first location and the vehicle at a second location on the vehicle. The accessory has at least one second connecting feature for removably connecting the accessory to the first location and the second location. The connection base has at least one third connecting feature configured to selectively engage the at least one first connecting feature of the seat and the at least one second connecting feature of the accessory to removably connect the seat or the accessory at the first location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventor: Christian Labbe
  • Patent number: 12291171
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, a modular mounting system for mounting accessories on vehicles includes: a) a plurality of support members, each of said plurality of support members having i) a lower upright planar member configured to extend downward along a peripheral wall around a vehicle bed, ii) a cross planar member extending laterally from the lower upright planar member and configured to extend across the peripheral wall around the vehicle bed, and iii) an upper upright planar member extending upwardly from the cross planar member and configured to extend upwardly above a height of the peripheral wall around the vehicle bed; and b) at least one of: i) a removable cross-bar removably supported by a plurality of said upper upright planar members; and ii) a removable side panel removably supported by a plurality of said upright planar members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: N.B. Adventures LLC
    Inventors: William H. Kiefer, IV, Nathan T. Sutherland
  • Patent number: 12285381
    Abstract: A detachable walker basket and system is disclosed, designed to enhance mobility and accessibility for users of walking aid devices. The basket includes a front basket with a storage compartment, a rear tray with deployable and retractable states, and a front lip for securing items. The design incorporates structural inserts for stability, folding side supports for compact storage, and multiple fasteners for detachable attachment to various walking aids. The rear tray and front lip allow for convenient access and secure storage, while the fasteners enable compatibility with walkers, rollators, and similar devices. The system is lightweight, user-friendly, and improves independence for individuals by providing a versatile and portable storage solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Boondocks West LLC
    Inventors: Luz Jovita Rubio, George Vega
  • Patent number: 12269394
    Abstract: Support (10) for holding a portable electronic device. The support includes a body (12) having an upper pivot location (18) relative to a passenger seat back, a support structure (22) coupled to the body and extendible below a lower edge of the body. The support structure is shaped to receive a lower edge of the portable electronic device and secure the portable electronic device to the body when the portable electronic device is received by the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLC
    Inventors: Luis Eduardo Ornelas, Daniel Abraham Chavarria Garcia, Gerardo Terriquez, Teresa del Carmen Antillon, Andres Jimenez
  • Patent number: 12221073
    Abstract: According to some illustrative embodiments, novel support structure is provided that can be used, for example, to mount bicycles or other accessories on vehicle racks employing a flush configuration that facilitates use and operation of tents or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: N.B. ADVENTURES LLC
    Inventors: William H. Kiefer, IV, Nathan T. Sutherland
  • Patent number: 12221070
    Abstract: A vehicle roof rack is provided and includes: a first cross rod and a second cross rod. The first cross rod includes a first connection end and a first mounting end. The second cross rod includes a second connection end and a second mounting end. The first connection end includes a plurality of first connection portions, the second connection end is selectively connected to any one of the plurality of first connection portions to adjust a distance between the first connection end and the second connection end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Inventor: Zhijun He
  • Patent number: 12214751
    Abstract: Systems for mounting a load to a load bar on a vehicle roof include a first twist bracket having a first bracket body and a first mounting head. The first bracket body is configured to be gripped by a user and the first mounting head is configured to mount in a track. A second twist bracket includes a second bracket body and a second mounting head. The second bracket body is configured to be gripped by the user and the second mounting head is configured to mount in the track. A mounting plate is secured to the first twist bracket by a first fastener and to the second twist bracket by a second fastener. The first mounting head and the second mounting head are configured to be removably released from the track by rotating the first twist bracket and the second twist bracket, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Jord Alma, Harry Holder, David Ardmar
  • Patent number: 12202442
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a convertible carrier rack and platform including a platform, a front rail including a pair of front rail segments, and a back rail including a pair of back rail segments, wherein the front and back rail segments are each removable and/or rotatable between a wall position along the front and back faces of the platform and a leg position for operation in a table-type mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Crooked Cedar Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin L. Denman
  • Patent number: 12179710
    Abstract: A roof attachment device having a roof attachment bracket, a lag screw, a rail attachment bracket, and a rail. The roof attachment bracket having an elongated aperture and a first aperture; wherein the fastener extends through the first aperture and attaches the roof attachment bracket to the roof. The rail attachment bracket comprising a rail connecting member having a second aperture, a third aperture, and an access port; a first bolt coupling the roof attachment bracket to the rail connecting member; wherein the access port and first aperture are aligned to allow the lag screw to extend through the first aperture; an outside clamping member having a fourth aperture; and a second bolt extending through the fourth and third apertures coupling the outside clamping member and the rail connecting member together; and a resilient clip loosely connecting the outside clamping member and the rail connecting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: EcoFasten Solar, LLC
    Inventor: Alexander Morano
  • Patent number: 12179711
    Abstract: A locking release lever for engaging or disengaging a bicycle rack ratcheting mechanism. The ratcheting mechanism for securing a bicycle on a bike rack when engaged and for freeing the bicycle when disengaged. A locking release lever includes (1) an anchor fixedly secured to the ratcheting mechanism (2) a swing lever with first and second ends, the first end connected or integral with the anchor, the swing lever for swinging between a first position for engaging the ratcheting mechanism and a second position for disengaging the ratcheting mechanism, and (3) a lock connected or integral with the second end of the swing lever, the lock including a bolt for being engaged when the swing lever is in the first position, the engaged bolt extending from the lock and preventing the swing lever from disengaging the ratcheting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Inventor: Joel W Miller
  • Patent number: 12172727
    Abstract: An attachment system for attaching a storage container to a vehicle includes a passive attachment device for securing the storage container to the vehicle. The passive attachment device automatically secures the storage container to the vehicle when the storage container is positioned in place on the vehicle. The attachment system also includes an active attachment device manually operable by a user to selectively lock the storage container in place on the vehicle when the storage container is secured to the vehicle via the passive attachment device. The active attachment device prevents motion of the storage container relative to the vehicle when the active attachment device is engaged so as to lock the storage container in place on the vehicle. A vehicle including the storage container and the attachment system is also provided. A storage container assembly including the storage container and passive and active attachment devices is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Bruno Cyr, Pierre Lacasse-Jobin
  • Patent number: 12172581
    Abstract: Described are supports for holding a portable electronic device. The support includes a body having an upper pivot location and a lower pivot location relative to a passenger seat back, a support structure coupled to the body, and a plurality of projections extending from a surface of the support structure. Each projection is shaped to receive a lower edge of a portable electronic device and secure the portable electronic device to the body when the portable electronic device is received by the plurality of projections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLC
    Inventors: Tyler L. Newbold, Stephen D. Angliss, Kyle Kayfus, Juan Francisco Lopez Chavira, Paul R. Bentley