Patents Examined by Christopher Garft
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Patent number: 12678981Abstract: In an implementation, a hydraulically-powered robot has a first body portion having a first internal volume, a second body portion having a second internal volume, and a plurality of hydraulic hoses. The second body portion is rotatably coupled to the first body portion. Each hydraulic hose of the plurality of hydraulic hoses includes a respective first hose portion positioned within the first internal volume of the first body portion and a respective second hose portion positioned within the second internal volume of the second body portion. The plurality of hydraulic hoses is arranged in a helical configuration about an axis that extends from the first internal volume of the first body portion to the second internal volume of the second body portion. A path of the helical configuration of the plurality of hydraulic hoses may traverse a restricted space between the first body portion and the second body portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2022Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: Sanctuary Cognitive Systems CorporationInventor: Connor Richard Shannon
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Patent number: 12674540Abstract: Provided is a stand for a device that is capable of storing, in a stable state, a plurality of arms that are rotatably coupled. The stand for a device includes a supporter including a first fulcrum, a first arm that is coupled to the supporter so as to be rotatable around the first fulcrum and that includes a second fulcrum on one end, and a second arm that includes a first end and a device-side second end, the first end being coupled to the first arm so as to be rotatable around the second fulcrum. In a case where the first arm and the second arm are positioned at stored positions, the second fulcrum is positioned below the first fulcrum and, also, the second arm is tilted with respect to the vertical direction toward the first arm side.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2024Date of Patent: July 7, 2026Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Inventors: Junji Mukai, Jumpei Ishibashi
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Patent number: 12673854Abstract: A system for retaining a counterweight tray adapted for connection to a lifting machine includes a retainer adapted for connecting the counterweight tray to the lifting machine in one orientation and releasing the counterweight tray from being connected to the lifting machine in another orientation. The counterweight tray may include an opening, and the retainer may be adapted for passing through the opening in the counterweight tray in one orientation and retained thereto in another orientation. Related methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2023Date of Patent: July 7, 2026Assignee: LINK-BELT CRANES, L.P., LLLPInventors: Andrew Soper, John Borwig, Cody Brown, Joey Goodin, Will Draper
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Patent number: 12662821Abstract: A door and retractable ladder assembly for providing access to and from an upper story of a building includes a frame that is configured to be mounted within an opening defined by a ceiling structure, a retractable ladder assembly, and a door. To facilitate improved sealing of the opening, the frame preferably includes a recess that is coextensive with and is configured to receive the perimeter of the door and an outer cavity that is configured to receive a weatherstripping material. The frame includes a plurality of frame members. The frame members can be cut at predetermined angles so that the frame includes a plurality of miter joints through which connectors configured to connect adjacently positioned frame members can extend. A section of the retractable ladder can be mounted directly to an inner surface of the door to eliminate the need for intermediate connection means.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2021Date of Patent: June 23, 2026Inventors: Silvia Janeth Guzman Benavides, Cecilia Judith Puentes Sanchez, Carlos Andres Rodriguez Garza
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Patent number: 12661204Abstract: Various implementations include a head frame holding device. The device includes a base, a head rest, and at least one head frame holder. The head rest has a first end coupled to the base and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The at least one head frame holder has a first end coupled to the base and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The second end of the at least one head frame holder includes a head frame coupler for coupling the head frame to the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2024Date of Patent: June 23, 2026Assignee: Ohio State Innovation FoundationInventors: Mark Ruegsegger, Megan Hart, Erin Foster, Carly Schwartz, Christina Keares, Annie Fox, Angela Schmalenberger, Vanessa Walls, Yazen Alfayez, Isaac Green, Taylor Kaeser, Lauren Riggs, Jacob Veney
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Patent number: 12642370Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2023Date of Patent: June 2, 2026Inventor: Harold Giloley
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Patent number: 12638105Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 2024Date of Patent: May 26, 2026Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc.Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
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Patent number: 12628942Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 8, 2024Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignee: Knoll, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey P. Lee, Gary Bockol
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Patent number: 12618492Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: Pipe-Pal Holdings Inc.Inventor: Ryan Morris
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Patent number: 12620927Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 2023Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: Unirac, Inc.Inventor: Vignesh Karthikeyan
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Patent number: 12611062Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 3, 2023Date of Patent: April 28, 2026Assignee: Purple Box, LLCInventors: Christopher Sean Lamothe, Ramon Morell
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Patent number: 12604816Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 7, 2022Date of Patent: April 21, 2026Assignee: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventors: Roatchanatam Anattasakul, Pius Ng
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Patent number: 12599189Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 15, 2022Date of Patent: April 14, 2026Assignee: DRÄGER SAFETY AG & CO. KGAAInventor: Bernhard Bachmann
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Patent number: 12601387Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 26, 2024Date of Patent: April 14, 2026Inventor: Xuanming Deng
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Patent number: 12601446Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 13, 2022Date of Patent: April 14, 2026Assignee: ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventor: Per Krabbe
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Patent number: 12590492Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: March 31, 2026Assignees: Rock Run Capital, LLC, MORryde International, Inc., Heng's Industries (USA), LLCInventors: David K. Joldersma, Tyler Rockenbaugh, Yuling Wang
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Patent number: 12590667Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 31, 2026Assignee: ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventor: Per Krabbe
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Patent number: 12573981Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 13, 2023Date of Patent: March 10, 2026Assignees: Sunstack, LLC., Roof and Solar Technologies Inc.Inventor: Shuichi Kobayashi
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Patent number: 12565904Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 19, 2023Date of Patent: March 3, 2026Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Timothy R. Meschke, Nathan S. Loya, Jeffrey A. Cota, Meagan C. Dobratz
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Patent number: 12565985Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 5, 2024Date of Patent: March 3, 2026Inventor: Bo Christensen