Patents Examined by Christopher Garft
  • Patent number: 12642370
    Abstract: An adjustable merchandise hook assembly is configured to be coupled to a grate having first and second bars disposed parallel to one another. The adjustable merchandise hook assembly includes a first plate including a hook for engaging the first bar of the grate and defining an elongated slot extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first plate. A second plate includes a hook for engaging the second bar of the grate and defining an elongated slot extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the second plate. The adjustable merchandise hook assembly also includes a merchandise suspension hook coupled to the first plate and adapted to support merchandise thereon and a releasable fastener configured to be disposed through the elongated slots of the first plate and the second plate to releasably couple the first plate and the second plate in at least a first position and in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Inventor: Harold Giloley
  • Patent number: 12638105
    Abstract: A pipe support system includes a pair of leg supports spaced apart from one another. Each of the pair of leg supports includes an elongated base and a column. The pipe support system also includes a strut coupled to each column of the pair of leg supports and at a first height above the elongated bases. A support platform coupled to each column of the pair of leg supports and at a second height above the elongated bases. The support platform defines a longitudinal axis, and the second height is different from the first height. The pipe support system further includes one or more rollers coupled to the support platform. The one or more rollers are disposed around the support platform and rotatable around the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Patent number: 12628942
    Abstract: A channel assembly configured to support a worksurface includes an outer channel having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The outer channel decreases in height from the first end to the second end. The channel assembly also includes an inner channel configured to be connected to the worksurface, the inner channel having a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end. The inner channel increases in height from the third end to the fourth end. The inner channel is at least partially received in the outer channel such that the fourth end is positioned within the outer channel and the second end overlaps the inner channel. The inner channel is movable relative to the outer channel to adjust a width between the first end and the third end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Lee, Gary Bockol
  • Patent number: 12618492
    Abstract: Example embodiments of the described technology provide a conduit spacer tool for enforcing a minimum spacing between adjacent conduits. The conduit spacer tool may comprise a body comprising a pair of side arms, each side arm having an equal width. The body of the conduit spacer tool may comprise a slot defined by an inner surface of the side arms, the slot terminating at a groove of the body and the slot having a width for receiving a conduit. The width may be dimensioned to correspond to a designated conduit diameter. When the conduit is fully received in the slot, the conduit may have a centre located at a longitudinal centre of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: Pipe-Pal Holdings Inc.
    Inventor: Ryan Morris
  • Patent number: 12620927
    Abstract: A mounting system includes a base, a post coupled to the base, a stanchion having a passageway that rotatably couples about the post, a locking mechanism removably coupled to the base and configured to engage with the stanchion to prevent rotation of the stanchion, a cap having an opening, and a fastener disposed through the opening and into the passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: Unirac, Inc.
    Inventor: Vignesh Karthikeyan
  • Patent number: 12611062
    Abstract: This document discloses a foldable device holder transitionable between a first flat position and a second folded position that forms a region sized and shaped to receive a device. The foldable device holder can include a body comprising a sheet material; a hinged cutout; a first hinge line defining a first edge of the hinged cutout; a second hinge line; and a third hinge line. When the body is folded along the hinge lines, the foldable device holder can be transitioned into the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: Purple Box, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Sean Lamothe, Ramon Morell
  • Patent number: 12604816
    Abstract: An agricultural tool includes a motor, a first driving gear to be driven by the motor, a second driving gear to be driven by the motor, and a main gear including a plurality of openings along a periphery of the main gear. The plurality of openings include a first opening and a second opening. The main gear includes a first receiving portion that defines a first receiving space, and a second receiving portion that defines a second receiving space. The first opening corresponds and is attached to the first receiving space, and the second opening corresponds and is attached to the second receiving space. The first driving gear and the second driving gear engage with the periphery of the main gear to drive the main gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: KUBOTA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Roatchanatam Anattasakul, Pius Ng
  • Patent number: 12599189
    Abstract: A helmet camera system (10) includes a helmet (11), a camera (12), a helmet holding device (13) fastened to the helmet and a camera holding device (14) fastened to the camera. The helmet holding device and the camera holding device are configured such that they can be connected to one another in non-positive and/or positive-locking manner for holding the camera at the helmet. The helmet holding device has a toothed ring (15) having internal teeth and the camera holding device has at least one toothed ring segment (16) having external teeth. The toothed ring segment can be positioned in the toothed ring for establishing the non-positive and/or positive-locking connection between the helmet holding device and the camera holding device. A fastening device, a helmet system as well as a camera system for a helmet camera system (10) are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: DRÄGER SAFETY AG & CO. KGAA
    Inventor: Bernhard Bachmann
  • Patent number: 12601387
    Abstract: A shock-absorbing structure including a first connection member, a second connection member, and a buffer assembly arranged on the first connection member and the second connection member; the buffer assembly includes a connection column, a first elastic member, and a second elastic member; the first connection member and the second connection member are arranged at intervals, the connection column is arranged on the first connection member and penetrates through the second connection member, and an end of the connection column is provided with a limiting member; two ends of the first elastic member are respectively abutted against the first connection member and the second connection member, two ends of the second elastic member are respectively abutted against the second connection member and the limiting member, and the first elastic member and the second elastic member are sleeved on the connection column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Inventor: Xuanming Deng
  • Patent number: 12601446
    Abstract: A braking system for holding a screen, wherein either on the holder or the screen an elongate base is provided, the elongated base in contact with a first wheel mounted on the second one of the holder or the screen, so that when the base is moved relative to the first wheel, the first wheel is rotated, and a brake module including a second wheel and a third wheel, the first wheel always being in contact with either the second wheel or the third wheel, wherein the second wheel contacts with an adjustable friction brake, and the brake module being rotatable relative to either the screen or the holder, wherein the second wheel can be adjusted to be in contact with the first wheel, to a position not in contact with the first wheel, but instead the third wheel being in contact with the first wheel or vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Per Krabbe
  • Patent number: 12590492
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a ladder and method for removably mounting the ladder on a recreational vehicle is disclosed. The ladder may be removed and used as a standard step ladder. The ladder includes a top end and two pairs of legs extending downward from the top end. At least one of the pairs of legs is pivotally mounted to the top end, and a pivoting limiting mechanism is provided to allow the pairs of legs to fold adjacent one another or unfold to a use position as a step ladder. An upper mounting arrangement is attached to the recreational vehicle. The arrangement includes two free ends extending downwardly therefrom; and the top end of the ladder includes receivers for receiving free ends of the upper mounting arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignees: Rock Run Capital, LLC, MORryde International, Inc., Heng's Industries (USA), LLC
    Inventors: David K. Joldersma, Tyler Rockenbaugh, Yuling Wang
  • Patent number: 12590667
    Abstract: A height adjustable holder for a multiplate suitable to carry various types of electronic terminals is provided including: d. a base plate having a plurality of apertures in an array through the base plate or a plurality of upstanding ridges; e. a multiplate, slidingly arranged covering the overside of the base plate, where sliding surfaces are arranged between the base plate and the multiplate; f. a manipulation handle arranged between the base plate and the multiplate, which manipulation handle in a first end extends beyond the multiplate, and in an opposite end is provided with a hook portion, where the distal end of the hook, faces the base plate, and where a pivot is between the multiplate and the manipulation handle whereby the hook may be brought into engagement with an aperture or a ridge, thereby arresting the multiplate's sliding ability in one direction relative to the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Per Krabbe
  • Patent number: 12573981
    Abstract: Provided are a trestle base and a trestle whereby fixing strength can be obtained with a small fixing member. The trestle base is for fixing an installation object to be installed on a roof surface of a building. A support member supporting the installation object is attached to a base main body, and the base main body is fixed to the roof surface. A first mounting bracket is attached to one end of the base main body. A second mounting bracket is attached to another end of the base main body. The first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket include, on both ends, a fixer that is fixed to the roof surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignees: Sunstack, LLC., Roof and Solar Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Shuichi Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 12565904
    Abstract: A field device mount includes a union configured to couple to a field device. A clamp foot is coupled to the union and is configured to engage fluid handling equipment. A tensioner assembly is coupled to the clamp foot and includes a tensioner bracket. A biasing member is disposed to urge the tensioner bracket away from the clamp foot. A band is configured to pass around the fluid handling equipment and to couple to opposite sides of the tensioner bracket. A buckle is configured to provide clamping force to maintain tension in the band. A field device mount using inline tensioners or a v-bolt as well as a method of coupling a field device mount to fluid handling equipment are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: Rosemount Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy R. Meschke, Nathan S. Loya, Jeffrey A. Cota, Meagan C. Dobratz
  • Patent number: 12565985
    Abstract: A light hook includes: a first fastener includes two clamping portions and a slot formed therebetween; a second fastener pivoted to the first fastener, and has two locking protrusions; a pulling member includes a body and two side plates, the two side plates are connected to two opposite sides of the body, and each have a pivot end pivotally connected to the second fastener, the two side plates each include a connecting portion located between the pivot end and a pulling end of the body; a connecting bar includes two inserting ends fixed to the connecting portions, respectively, and an inserting hole is formed between the two inserting ends; and a fixing member includes an inserting portion and a fixing portion, the fixing portion is abutted against the two clamping portions, the inserting portion is inserted through the inserting hole, and a nut is screwed on the inserting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Inventor: Bo Christensen
  • Patent number: 12559216
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to an outboard engine mount bracket that may be fastened to a transom and mount an outboard engine without requiring modification of the transom. The bracket comprises a first plate, a second plate, and at least one riser positioned between and secured to the first plate and the second plate. The bracket offsets the engine from the rear of the vessel while also providing built-in lift to accommodate larger engines. The bracket allows for adjustments by providing a number of different bracket fastening positions and engine mounting positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: XTREME HUMMER PERFORMANCE LLC
    Inventor: Adam Christopher Pela
  • Patent number: 12546967
    Abstract: A flexible cable support includes a first elongated member, a second elongated member and a base. The first elongated member and the second elongated member extend along a longitudinal axis. The base may connect the first elongated member and second elongated member. The first elongated member, the base, and the second elongated member define a longitudinal recess which is configured to receive a cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.
    Inventor: Kim Eriksen
  • Patent number: 12546435
    Abstract: A support system for a display device includes a first arm configured to extend from a support surface. A second arm is rotatably connected to the first arm. The second arm has a range of movement relative to the first arm. A tilt head is rotatably connected to the second arm and configured to connect to a display. A first biasing member is positioned in the second arm and configured to provide a first counterbalancing force to the second arm to offset a load of the display. A second biasing member is positioned in the second arm and configured to provide a second counterbalancing force to the second arm to offset the load of the display. A lockout mechanism is configured to disengage the second biasing member and eliminate the second counterbalancing through at least a portion of the range of motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: Colebrook Bosson & Saunders (Products) Limited
    Inventors: Alex Lau, Kruno Knezic
  • Patent number: 12535262
    Abstract: The disclosed refrigerator includes a compartment defined by a partition wall, a door configured to open and close the compartment, a sealing member on the door so that, when the compartment is closed by the door, the sealing member is between the compartment and the door and seals an inside of the compartment, an elastic member on the door or the compartment so that, when the compartment is closed by the door, the elastic member is between the compartment and the door and is further outside than the sealing member, and a heat transfer member in contact with the elastic member and configured so that, when the compartment is closed by the door, the heat transfer member transfers heat of outside air to the partition wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Nakamura, Ryota Aoki, Hitoshi Takase, Tomohiko Matsuno, Makoto Shibuya
  • Patent number: 12535177
    Abstract: A support device includes a support structure and a carrier assembly. The support structure includes a connection groove. The carrier assembly is configured to support a host system and/or a display device and includes a first connector. At least a part of the first connector is located in the connection groove and sliding in the connection groove. An angle between the host system and/or the display device and the support structure is adjusted in a first direction and/or a second direction by sliding the first connector in the connection groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignee: LENOVO (BEIJING) LIMITED
    Inventors: Yuanqing Liu, Jun Wei