Patents Examined by Christopher E Garft
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Patent number: 9879800Abstract: The present disclosure provides advantageous systems/methods for the design and use of patching systems having one or more bracket members (e.g., Z-shaped bracket members) configured to facilitate cable management. In exemplary embodiments, the bracket members allow a panel assembly to move relative to the bracket members for cable management purposes. The improved systems/assemblies of the present disclosure provide users with the ability to install multiple media connections (e.g., copper-based and/or fiber optic connections) in the same patching system/enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.Inventors: Ryan J. Grandidge, Rudolph A. Montgelas, Chester H. Rynaski
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Patent number: 9872531Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly which may attach to a helmet. In at least one example embodiment, the assembly may include a light, a clip, and a bracket. In the instant example the light may include at least one engaging member configured to engage at least one engaging member on the clip and the clip may be configured to attach to the bracket with at least one fastener.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Inventors: Alan Uke, Andrew Zoolakis, Dan Wert
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Patent number: 9862581Abstract: The disclosure describes load supporting stands and methods of supporting a load. Such systems and methods may include providing a load supporting stand with a column having an outer diameter, and a first end opposite a second end, a saddle attached to the first end of the column, a load bearing pin that extends transversely through the column and may be fixedly attached to the column, and a conduit capable of receiving the column, and a plurality of pin receiving slots disposed in the conduit and capable of receiving the pin, wherein the conduit may be capable of receiving the column and pin through the first end of the conduit, and wherein the column may be configured to be rotated within the conduit to translate upward from a top of the conduit such that the saddle engages the load to be supported.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Larry Lageson, Corday Peterson, John T. May
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Patent number: 9866663Abstract: A case for an electronic device includes a protective cover having a base member for covering a back portion of the electronic device and a side member for covering a side portion of the electronic device; a pivot opening formed on the base member wherein the pivot opening has a pair of end grooves formed on an inner surface of the base member; and a standing leg (or a kickstand) having a pair of projections. The projections are respectively mounted on and received in the end grooves. The standing leg has a body portion and a pivot portion and a standing leg recess is formed on the outer surface of the base member for receiving the body portion of the standing leg therein. The case further includes a sticker for being attached to the inner surface of the base member to cover the pivot opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: SPIGEN KOREA CO., LTD.Inventor: Dae-Young Kim
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Patent number: 9859695Abstract: A structure for supporting a wire includes a first portion extending along a first axis. The first portion includes a body portion and an alignment portion. The alignment portion is removably coupled to the body portion. The first alignment opening extends between a first side and a second side of the alignment portion. The first side has a first surface portion and a second surface portion. The first surface portion is separated a first distance from the first axis. The second surface portion is separated a second distance from the first axis. The first distance is different than the second distance. The structure includes a second portion defining a second alignment opening through which the second portion receives the fastener. The second portion is spaced a distance from the body portion to define a wire opening into which the wire is received for support by the structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO.Inventors: Mark Burns, Lan-Ping Ling, David C. Sunkle
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Patent number: 9845156Abstract: An aircraft armrest may incorporate a rail roller linkage. The roller linkage may include an armrest plate, a rail attached to an aircraft seat assembly, a top roller link, and a bottom roller link. The top roller link may have a threaded upper adjustment cylinder, a pivot joint, and a pair of grooved rollers diagonally disposed on either side of the pivot. The bottom roller link may have an unthreaded lower adjustment cylinder, a pivot joint, and a pair of grooved rollers diagonally disposed on either side of the pivot. The grooved rollers may mesh with the rail. The roller linkage may include a roller adjustment screw, having a threaded portion, and extending through both of the adjustment cylinders. A compression spring may bias the roller link around the rail and may be disposed between the top roller link and the bottom roller link and surrounding the roller adjustment screw.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Rahul R. Sagare, Sean Hames
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Patent number: 9844804Abstract: A carrier holds an extreme ultraviolet light source collector mirror. The carrier includes a front panel having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, and defining a through opening that has an edge having a plurality of scallops; a back panel having an inner surface that faces the front panel and an outer surface opposite the inner surface; and a plurality of posts that are configured to connect the back panel to the front panel and to sandwich a flat rim around the circular boundary of the collector mirror between the inner surface of one of the panels and flanges of the posts. The scallops are positioned around a circumference of the edge and being separated by arcs, where the arcs define a circle that has a diameter that is less than a diameter of the circular boundary of the reflective surface of the collector mirror.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Silvia De Dea, Michael Varga, Alexander I. Ershov, Robert L. Morse
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Patent number: 9837955Abstract: A monolithic trim piece is used for covering an opening between the edge of a photovoltaic module and the roof. The trim piece, with a curved front face, is attached to the underside of the photovoltaic module(s) using a standardized end-clamp (for a single module) or a standard mid-clamp (for a pair of modules). A threaded fastener with a T-shaped head can be used in a recessed channel located underneath an attachment flange of the trim piece.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Unirac Inc.Inventors: Nathan Schuit, Todd Ganshaw, Sr., Tom Young
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Patent number: 9834122Abstract: A cup holder retainer is provided. The cup holder retainer includes a support frame and a preloaded retainer clip. The preloaded retainer clip is connected to the support frame by a living hinge and an integral biasing element that biases the preloaded retainer clip into a cup-engaging position.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Justin Vaupotic, Ian Woodward, Michael Neumann
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Patent number: 9830811Abstract: A readily replaceable accessible pedestrian signal station is described including a bottom base plate and a sacrificial base plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Tip Indications LLCInventors: Doug Bischoff, Blake D. Redfield
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Patent number: 9826075Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus is adapted to support a mobile electronic device such as, for example, a tablet computer. In another aspect, the apparatus includes a case and a stand adapted to be detachably coupled to the case, the apparatus having a first configuration in which the stand is detachably coupled to the case, and a second configuration in which the stand is detached from the case. In another aspect, the stand is adapted to support the mobile electronic device in an easel-like fashion when the apparatus is in either the first configuration or the second configuration. In another aspect, a kit includes first and second stands adapted to respectively support first and second mobile electronic devices having different sizes; and a case to which each of the first and second stands is adapted to be detachably coupled. In another aspect, the kit is a retail display kit.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: FLB GROUP LIMITEDInventor: Julia Elsa Langhein
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Patent number: 9822924Abstract: A rotation type sliding bar with quick assembly and disassembly, includes a bar and a wall bracket device that can be fixedly assembled to the wall, a lock set and a rotation sleeve. The lock set is disposed with a sleeve portion coupled to and sleeved on the outer side of the wall bracket, the sleeve portion is disposed with at least an assembly hole vertically running through the sleeve portion; the bar is inserted to the assembly hole, the rotation sleeve is sleeved on the sleeve portion, the rotation sleeve is coupled to the wall bracket, the wall bracket, the lock set and the rotation sleeve are locked and the sleeve portion is driven to slide with respect to the wall bracket by moving the rotation sleeve, so that the wall bracket pushes the bar to lock and connect the wall bracket, the lock set and the bar.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignees: XIAMEN SOLEX HIGH-TECH INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Yulin Wu, Wenxing Chen, Yong Gao, Huasong Zhou
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Patent number: 9801461Abstract: The electric toothbrush holder for laboratory use is a holder for the testing of dental appliances. The electric toothbrush holder for laboratory use includes a base having opposed upper and lower surfaces. A sample receptacle is mounted on the upper surface of the base and defines an open interior region for removably receiving a dental sample. At least one support is mounted on the upper surface of the base for releasably supporting a gripping portion of an electric toothbrush. At least one bracket is pivotally secured to the at least one support for releasably securing the gripping portion of the electric toothbrush to the at least one support. In use, the gripping portion of the electric toothbrush is releasably secured to the at least one support such that bristles of a head portion thereof contact the dental sample received within the sample receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: KING SAUD UNIVERSITYInventor: Afnan Fouzan Alfouzan
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Patent number: 9791094Abstract: Various embodiments of a prosthetics stand having a base with a post that extends upwardly from the base and a holder component coupled to the post and having a pair of holders configured to secure and store one or more lower-extremity prosthetics are disclosed. The pair of holders each defines a circular portion that forms an opening slot configured to allow a lower-extremity prosthetic pass through and be retained within the confines of each respective holder. The prosthetic stand includes a plurality of wheels that allow the prosthetic stand to be mobile and a securing means operable to allow the prosthetics stand to be attached to a structural element, such as a bed or bathtub, to prevent inadvertent movement of the holder component. In some embodiments, the base may have an angled portion that allows the lower-extremity prosthetic to be attached and reattached to an individual in a more natural and convenient manner.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventor: Thomas Layne
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Patent number: 9790694Abstract: A versatile handrail and toeboard safety system that provides flexible solutions for the implementation of improved construction site safety barriers using a specialized bracket to mount standard wooden members. The bracket of the handrail and toeboard safety system is formed of multiple parallel plates in various arrangements creating spaces to receive and secure wooden construction members as a handrail for personnel safety in addition to a toeboard for equipment and materiel safety. Multiple embodiments of the bracket provide for expeditious setup and removal of system for setup and removal of personnel and equipment safety barriers from most construction sites.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventor: John House
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Patent number: 9784135Abstract: Turbine engine, comprising means for absorbing the thrust forces from its engine, which comprise longitudinal connecting rods, the ends of which are connected to structural annular casings of the turbine engine, characterized in that it comprises means for supporting at least one item of equipment on said thrust-absorbing connecting rods and/or for suspending at least one item of equipment from said thrust-absorbing connecting rods.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: SNECMAInventors: Carmen Gina Ancuta, Jeremy Edmond Fert
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Patent number: 9784405Abstract: A device for rotation of an object disposed on a horizontal surface, about a vertical axis, includes a base for an object, for rotation about a vertical central axis of the base, at low rotational speeds without achieving the gyroscope principle. The base has a lower surface, at least one downwardly projecting, central pivot lug for rotation of the base thereupon and at least one lateral lug spaced radially from the central lug and having a height less than the central pivot lug. The base is configured and dimensioned to rotate when caused to spin while being continuously supported both by the central pivot lug and at least a portion of the lateral lug as it spins. The base is tilted from the vertical axis at a minor angle, with the difference in heights of the central lug and lateral bearing lugs ranging from 0.025 to 1.25 mm.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Inventor: Evgeniy Vladimirovich Bushkovskiy
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Patent number: 9777884Abstract: Embodiments for a base and an assembly of a device and the base are provided. The assembly includes a device having at least one device alignment magnet along a surface of the device, and a base having, along an upper surface of the base, at least one base alignment magnet configured to act on the at least one device alignment magnet to align the device on top of the base, and at least one insert orthogonally plungable through the upper surface of the base. In a first position, the insert is below the upper surface of the base. In a second position, the insert protrudes the upper surface of the base and is contact with the device.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventor: Mark Gerlovin
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Patent number: 9759371Abstract: Enhanced variable-height mounting arms comprise structures that allow any of improved cleanability and/or improved adjustment of height or counterbalancing. An exemplary enhanced variable-height arm comprises an upper shell structure that substantially extends over the upper and side regions of the mounting arm, forming a four-bar linkage. A lower cover is mounted to the upper cover across the bottom side of the arm, and defines holes therethrough for extension of the opposing ends of the arm. The variable-height arm further comprises a bias element, wherein one end of the bias element is adjustably fixable in relation to a defined curve, non-linear path or slot, such as within a curved slot. The variable-height arm may preferably further comprise a mechanism for adjusting any of the height or counterbalance for the structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: GCX CorporationInventors: Paul Rene Borloz, Joshua Kawarii Littlefield, Cristian J. Daugbjerg
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Patent number: 9758080Abstract: A magnetic bottle mounting system, comprising: a bottle; a magnetically active ring; an at least partially open-faced mount for receipt of the bottle therein; and, at least one magnetically active body provided to the mount opposite the ring.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Anthony R. Goldman