Patents Examined by Corey N. Skurdal
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Patent number: 11821710Abstract: A trigger shroud assembly (14) for a small arms weapon (12) is disclosed. The trigger shroud assembly (14) may include a rail mount (22), an accessory body (28) slidably connected to the rail mount, a spring guide (24) disposed between the rail mount and the accessory body, a resilient member (26) arranged about the spring guide, and a starboard side trigger shroud (32) and a port side trigger shroud (34) connected to the accessory body. A belt clip (36) may be disposed on one of the starboard side trigger shroud or the port side trigger shroud. The trigger shroud assembly (14) may include a closed configuration (17) and an open configuration (27). The trigger shroud assembly (14) may include a tactical accessory (47) such as a flashlight. The trigger shroud assembly (14) may be secured to a handgun for inside the waistband carry and to deter inadvertent handgun discharge.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Inventor: Sagi Faifer
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Patent number: 11813974Abstract: A device for securing items comprising an attachment member including a rectangular shoulder supporting a hook, a cord extending through the shoulder and a cord securing member an opening to an interior cavity therein for engaging the hook therein.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventor: Edward S. Kokosky
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Patent number: 11812844Abstract: Connector and retractor systems are disclosed with some embodiments comprising a retractor housing and a line within the retractor housing. The housing also has a hole from which the line extends, and a spring within the retractor housing which urges retraction of the line. A personal article can be attached to the line. A connector is included between the retractor housing and the personal article, with the connector having magnets to cause alignment of the personal article with the retractor housing when the personal article is retracted to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventors: John A. Salentine, Kenneth S. Collin, Jr.
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Patent number: 11812831Abstract: A cover for an electronic device may be formed from fabric. The cover may include a front cover portion and a rear cover portion that rotate relative to one another about a first bend axis. The front cover portion may have first and second panels that rotate relative to one another about a second bend axis. The cover may have flexible hinge regions along the first and second bend axes. The flexible hinge regions may include spacer fabric having first and second warp knit fabric layers and spacer strands coupled between the first and second warp knit fabric layers. Stiffeners may be used to stiffen portions of the cover between the flexible hinge regions. An inlay strand may be located in the flexible hinge region in the front cover portion to restrict the range of motion of the first panel relative to the second panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: William Leith, Travis C. Pedley, Mark W. Townsend, Camille I. Henrot, Austin S. Glover
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Patent number: 11801909Abstract: Presented is a multipurpose vehicle capable of being used by a user for travelling related purposes. The multipurpose vehicle comprises a vehicle frame comprising a vehicle rack and a plurality of connector portions, a plurality of swing arms, a plurality of lever arms, a plurality of hinge arms, a plurality of wing board(s) and a plurality of side boards. Each lever arm comprises a connector arrangement for removably connecting the lever arm to the vehicle rack. A handle is connected to a connector portion of the vehicle frame and the handle is manually operable to enable adjustment of the rotation of at least two swing arm(s). The multipurpose vehicle could be positioned in multiple operating modes by operating at least one of the handle and/or connector arrangement(s).Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Yuba International, Inc.Inventors: Duncan Ledingham, Timothy de la Fuente, Benjamin Sarrazin
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Patent number: 11793278Abstract: A belt buckle and knife assembly for converting a belt buckle into a self defense weapon includes a buckle that has a first portion is hingedly coupled to a second portion. The buckle is positionable in a folded position or an unfolded position. A belt is removably attachable to extend between each of the first portion and the second portion of the buckle for wearing around the user's waist. A knife is pivotally integrated into the buckle and the knife is positionable between a stored position and a deployed position. A catch is movably integrated into the second portion of the buckle and the catch retains the knife in either the stored position of the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Inventor: Angela Armonda
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Patent number: 11786030Abstract: Holstering retractor devices or systems for securing a device or instrument when not in use, such that the instrument does not have to be held or slid into a pocket. The systems are coupled with a retracting device, integrated into the holster, such that if said instrument or device pops out of holster, or is dropped while in use, it is not lost or damaged. The present invention is also directed to systems utilizing the holster retractors, such as vest system having the holster retractor mounted to the vests.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Inventors: John A. Salentine, Kenneth S. Collin, Jr.
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Patent number: 11781831Abstract: A holster for receiving and withdrawing a handgun has a proximal wall portion with a handgun retention mechanism thereon. The mechanism having a first lever with a tab portion for actuation and release of a trigger guard, the lever having a snap fit into a lever region without a separate pin. A belt engaging member covers the lever region capturing the first lever therein. If a second retention mechanism is used, another lever with a tab portion is positioned so the tabs are stacked, depressing one also depresses the tab behind it, such that both mechanisms are released. Overmolded polymer layers in the holster body provides a softer interior handgun engagement surfaces. The holster body is split forwardly with a threaded fastener for clamping onto the handgun. No holster body is beneath or rearward of the tab portion, configured as a thumb button, allowing smooth transition to gripping the handgun.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Vista Outdoor Operations LLCInventors: Paul N. Smith, Troy E. Lance, Oscar C. Woods, Daniel D. Sereday, Christopher J. Michael, Robert J. Meinert
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Patent number: 11771191Abstract: An equipment bag includes a shell comprising interior surfaces defining an interior volume defined by a first height, a first width, and a first length, where the shell comprises lengthwise portions forming a circumferential enclosure along the first length shell and two end portions positioned at opposite ends of the lengthwise portions enclosing the interior volume about the first height and the first width of the shell, a removable heating element, where the removable heating element includes heating panels defined by a second length and a second width, the second length corresponding to dimensions of a perimeter of the interior volume defined by the first width and the first height and the second width corresponding to the first length of the interior volume, and fasteners positioned at locations on interior surfaces of the shell such that the removable heating element is selectively attached to the interior surfaces of the shell.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: 43 Degree Sports LLCInventors: Daniel Norris Webb, Charles J. Webb
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Patent number: 11759027Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an awning suitable for being assembled on an infant carrier. The infant carrier includes a back bag, and a shoulder belt and a waist belt which are connected to two opposite ends of the back bag along a longitudinal direction of the back bag respectively, an end of the back bag connected to the shoulder belt is provided with a head-neck support, the awning comprises a body portion, and a first connection portion and a second connection portion which are connected to two opposite ends of the body portion along a longitudinal direction of the body portion, the first connection portion is connected to the head-neck support, the second connection portion comprises two connection belts arranged at intervals along a transverse direction of the body portion, the two connection belts are detachably connected to each other, and the awning can be stored in the head-neck support.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AGInventor: Chinming Cheng
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Patent number: 11751650Abstract: A wheeled backpack includes a bottom frame member, a fabric bag portion, a pair of laterally spaced wheels, a pair of side frame members, and a telescoping handle that can move between a retracted position and an extended position where the handle can be grasped by a user to roll the backpack on the wheels. The handle is located so that there is little or no fore and aft offset of the center of mass/gravity of the backpack, which minimizes torquing on the handle and associated pivoting of the backpack in a user's hand when the backpack is lifted by the handle with the handle in the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Klein Tools, Inc.Inventors: Kevin A. Ekdahl, Caleb Nielsen
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Patent number: 11747110Abstract: A system for suspending articles of firearms is disclosed, the system including one or more pockets, one or more magnets disposed in the one or more pockets, and a firearm article wherein the firearm article and the one or more magnets are magnetically coupled so as to form an engagement to at least a portion of the one or more pockets. In one embodiment, a backpack is disclosed having a lumbar compartment disposed between a storage compartment and a user wearing the backpack. The lumber compartment comprises a magnet-containing pocket, the magnet-containing pocket having a magnet configured to suspend a firearm article magnetically coupled therewith. The backpack further includes one or more access points for allowing access to a user for efficiently grabbing a firearm article suspended while wearing the backpack.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: KORE Essentials Inc.Inventor: Karl Kozak
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Patent number: 11731565Abstract: A roof rack attachable to a convertible roof is provided. A further aspect employs a roof rack with a mounting bracket removeably insertable into a hole or pocket of a fabric convertible roof. In another aspect, a roller sunshade for a convertible roof is provided. Moreover, an additional aspect is of a sunshade assembly which includes a forwardly extendable shade and wind-up roller, and a rearwardly extendable roller shade and wind-up roller.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: MYTOP IP. LLCInventor: Christoph Koslowski
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Patent number: 11731722Abstract: A modular cargo system for an off-road vehicle includes a triangular center case between a right side case and a left side case, each having a base attached downwardly to a platform on the vehicle while also defining a floor plane for resting on a flat floor surface. The side cases include non-parallel side walls, each defining an interior space large enough to hold a rider's helmet. Each case includes a handle on a hinged lid, enabling the side case to be carried with a single hand while the lid is closed. The hinge is on a leading side wall of the cases, latched on a trailing side wall of the cases, and clips to hold the side cases downward to the platform are on the trailing side walls.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Zhejiang CFMOTO Power Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jason John Louden
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Patent number: 11725905Abstract: A holster for receiving and withdrawing a handgun has a proximal wall portion with a handgun retention mechanism thereon. The mechanism having a first lever with a tab portion for actuation and release of a trigger guard, the lever having a snap fit into a lever region without a separate pin. A belt engaging member covers the lever region capturing the first lever therein. If a second retention mechanism is used, another lever with a tab portion is positioned so the tabs are stacked, depressing one also depresses the tab behind it, such that both mechanisms are released. Overmolded polymer layers in the holster body provides a softer interior handgun engagement surfaces. The holster body is split forwardly with a threaded fastener for clamping onto the handgun. No holster body is beneath or rearward of the tab portion, configured as a thumb button, allowing smooth transition to gripping the handgun.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Vista Outdoor Operations LLCInventors: Paul N. Smith, Troy E. Lance, Oscar C. Woods, Daniel D. Sereday, Christopher J. Michael, Robert J. Meinert
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Patent number: 11713943Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for adjustable and modular gun holster to be comprised of three parts: a base part 100, a width adjustment part 401 and a height adjustment part 301.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Inventor: Simmon Ivgi
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Patent number: 11709034Abstract: A belly band that is configured to be worn by, and secured around a waist of, a person is disclosed. The belly band is particularly configured to carry and conceal a firearm around the person's waist. The belly band includes a flexible band that secures the belly band to a person's waist. The belly band further includes a pocket this is integrally formed with or connected to the front side, with the pocket being configured to receive and hold a rigid firearm holster. In addition, the pocket of the belly band includes a top edge that is structurally reinforced (to assist in holding and stabilizing the rigid firearm holster and, particularly, to receive the clips of such holsters that are normally secured to traditional belts). Still further, the belly band includes an attachment means that is configured to reversibly connect the belly band to a person's waist.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Inventor: Avraham Goldstein
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Patent number: 11709033Abstract: A safety and retention device is provided for a weapon. The device has a first section that operates as a trigger guard cover or shield and is adapted to fit closely and specifically on the trigger guard of the weapon. The second section of the device operates as a retention clip that is designed to maintain or hold the holster (and weapon) on an item of clothing worn by a user. The first section and the second section can be integrally formed such that the first section and the second section share a common base.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2022Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Inventor: Charles Leon Preston
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Patent number: 11702165Abstract: An adapter system for attaching panniers or containers to luggage carriers, in particular for attaching panniers or containers to the top of a luggage carrier, has releasable fixing elements for engaging between respective structs and respective struts of the luggage carrier. The positions of the fixing elements is adjustable and are arrangeable on respective struts and/or cross members or plates or frames of the adapter system, wherein at least one strut and/or cross member and/or plate is designed with a plurality of retaining elements protruding from its surface facing the luggage carrier.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: ORTLIEB SPORTARIKEL GMBHInventor: Hartmut Ortlieb
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Patent number: 11692791Abstract: The present disclosure provides a concealed holster apparatus configured to be secured about the torso and to be anchored to an undergarment such as a bra. The holster comprises a molded plastic housing shaped to accommodate a belt strap which wraps around the torso, and which has a second strap affixed to an exterior surface allowing it to be wrapped around and under the strap or gore of an undergarment, securing it in place firmly. The housing is oriented such that the opening, and thus any firearm or other object held therein, is held horizontally, reducing the risk of it falling out or being difficult to remove.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Inventor: Pamela Jane Hogstad