Patents Examined by Dana Lee Poon
  • Patent number: 11974661
    Abstract: A toothbrush head or a brush carrier having at least one carrier element including at least one shape-shifting tuft mounted thereon. The shape-shifting tuft raises from a mounting end on a mounting surface of the carrier element generally along an extension direction towards a free end of the shape-shifting tuft. The shape-shifting tuft has a length from the mounting base to the free end and comprises a plurality of fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Braun GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Alinski, Karen Lynn Claire-Zimmet, Niclas Altmann, Ulrich Störkel
  • Patent number: 11958204
    Abstract: Present invention teaches double-sided magnetic cutting deck. A plurality of magnets are used on both sides of a PC center board, sandwiched by an upper and a lower board, and bonded by TPU glue, which is also the same material used on the upper and lower boards. The magnets are substantially the size of the holes, so as to fit snuggly into the holes, with gap spaces between the edges of the hole to hold excess TPU glues, for better bonding of the magnets in place. Using the TPU materials on the surface (of upper and lower boards) provides longer product life due to the good resilience to physical force from the cutting impressions made during normal use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: I-Crafter LLC
    Inventor: Xinwang Ye
  • Patent number: 11941997
    Abstract: A device for providing an indication of brushing activity of a toothbrush comprises an accelerometer configured to produce acceleration data from motion of the toothbrush, and components for filtering the acceleration data to produce gravitational components and filtering the acceleration data to produce linear acceleration components. The device further comprises a component for projecting the gravitational components and the linear acceleration components into an n-dimensional space, where and for performing a clustering process on the projections of gravitational components and linear acceleration components into n-dimensional space to produce clustering results. The clustering results comprise a plurality of clusters each of which represents a brushing area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: PLAYBRUSH LIMITED
    Inventors: Tolulope Ogunsina, Wiktor Grajkowski, Matthaus Ittner, Paul Varga, Patrick Diem
  • Patent number: 11938595
    Abstract: A flex head tool includes a first body and a second body and a. retaining device adapted to position the second body at various angular positions with respect to the first body. The retaining device includes a retainer and an actuator adapted to move the retainer in a first position and a second position. The retainer and the actuator respectively have a first interacting structure and a second interacting structure abutting each other. The second interacting structure has a first and a second position at which the first interacting structure respectively abuts when the actuator is at a first position and a second position. The first and the second positions of the second interacting structure are at different distances from the end of the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: INFAR INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tai Hung Chen
  • Patent number: 11930990
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum cleaning device, including a body, a dust cup, and an unlocking mechanism for unlocking and locking the dust cup. The body is provided with a vacuum cleaning channel, a filter is provided in the dust cup, the unlocking mechanism is configured to have a locking state and an unlocking state, and when the unlocking mechanism is in the locking state, the dust cup and the body are locked together in a sealing manner, and the vacuum cleaning channel is in communication with the filter and the dust cup such that the filter and the dust cup are in a working state; and when the unlocking mechanism is in the unlocking state, the dust cup and the filter are automatically disengaged from the vacuum cleaning channel to an easy-to-take state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: KINGCLEAN ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Zugen Ni
  • Patent number: 11918103
    Abstract: The present invention is a full-mouth toothbrush apparatus. The full-mouth toothbrush apparatus comprises a housing, a pair of brush tines, a set of brush connectors, and a set of brush inserts. The set of brush connectors comprises a pair of first brush connectors and a second brush connector. The pair of brush tines is terminally connected adjacent to the housing. The set of brush connectors is distributed about the pair of brush tines. The pair of first brush connectors is terminally distributed along the pair of brush tines. The pair of first brush connectors is hingedly connected along the pair of brush tines. The second brush connector is slidably connected along the pair of brush tines. The second brush connector is positioned between the housing and the first pair of first brush connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Inventor: Jose Luis Valencia
  • Patent number: 11897075
    Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting a knife edge offset in a cutter toolhead having a cutter toolhead frame. The apparatus including a knife moveably coupled to the toolhead, an actuated arm moveably attached to the cutter toolhead frame, a computer controller for controlling the movement of the knife and actuated arm, an abrasive sharpener moveably attached to the actuated arm and adapted to contact the knife, and a sensor adapted to determine a distance between the cutter toolhead frame and the actuated arm. The computer controller of the apparatus is further capable of adjusting the movement of the knife and the actuated arm as a function of the distance determined by the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: GERBER TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Darryl C. Stein, Timothy Philip MacDonald
  • Patent number: 11897081
    Abstract: Provided are a polishing method that can be commonly applied to different types of silicon substrates varying in resistivity as well as a polishing composition set used in the polishing method. The silicon substrate polishing method provided by this invention comprises supplying a first polishing slurry S1 and a second polishing slurry S2 to a silicon substrate to be polished, switching them in this order midway through polishing the silicon substrate. The first polishing slurry S1 comprises an abrasive A1 and a water-soluble polymer P1. The polishing removal rate of the first polishing slurry S1 is higher than that of the second polishing slurry S2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: FUJIMI INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Shinichiro Takami, Yusuke Kawasaki
  • Patent number: 11872668
    Abstract: A portable power tool includes an electric motor having a motor shaft, an output shaft arranged in parallel to the motor shaft and configured to be driven by rotation of the motor shaft, a tool accessory operably connected to the output shaft and configured to undergo an orbital and/or rotational motion in response to rotation of the output shaft, a first bearing that rotatably supports the output shaft, and a second bearing that rotatably supports the output shaft and is arranged closer to the tool accessory than the first bearing in an axial direction in which the output shaft extends. The first and second bearings are arranged at positions that do not overlap with a radially outermost one of components of the electric motor when viewed in a shaft arrangement direction in which the motor shaft and the output shaft are arranged in parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: MAKITA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chitphong Kuntheeya
  • Patent number: 11833645
    Abstract: A dual-beam torque wrench with a linear display and a linear locking member is provided. The torque wrench includes a head that couples to a socket to rotate a fastener or bolt. A housing of torque wrench extends from the head to form a handle. Within the housing forming the handle are two beams: a lever beam that transmits the force from the handle to the head and a deflecting beam that couples to the head and not the handle. The deflecting beam deflects away from the lever beam to indicate that a predetermined torque has been applied. A torque adjustment assembly moves the lever beam relative to the head to set the predetermined torque, and a pin follows the linear display to indicate to the user the set predetermined torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventor: Caleb C. Adams
  • Patent number: 11826887
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed towards clamps for high tension load applications. In particular, the invention relates to high holding power clamps in which fabric can be secured, and which can withstand a large amount of force, including, in at least some embodiments, the maximum amount of tension permitted in various modern high strength fabrics and/or fiber weaves. In at least one embodiment, a holding clamp has a single-V design, with at least three areas that exert pinching effects on fabric held in the clamp, and at least four capstan areas that exert capstan effects on the clamped fabric. In at least a further embodiment, a holding clamp has a double-V design, with at least six areas that exert pinching effects on fabric held in the clamp, and at least seven capstan areas that exert capstan effects on the clamped fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: PCCI, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Reimers
  • Patent number: 11819986
    Abstract: A device for removing a drain in a basin comprises a pair of legs in parallel spaced relation and on either side of a rotational axis, a bridging member interconnecting the legs which are movably supported thereon, and a coupling member carried on the bridging member and configured for connecting to a rotary hand tool. The legs comprise end portions configured for insertion into the drain, and the end portions comprise outer sides configured to engage an inside wall of the drain. Stabilizers are affixed to the legs and extending outwardly therefrom in opposite directions and configured to rest on a surface interior to the basin when the end portions of the legs are inserted into the drain. A biasing member is carried between the legs and configured to urge them laterally apart to locate the outer sides of the end portions into butting engagement with the inside wall of the drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Inventor: Michael John Ogrodnick
  • Patent number: 11801581
    Abstract: A derusting machine includes at least two derusting wheels; a driving mechanism; a support assembly; a dust hood; a plurality of suction nozzles disposed through the dust hood; a vacuum cleaner; and a pipe. The at least two derusting wheels are perpendicular to each other; each derusting wheel includes a plurality of wire wheels and a rotating wheel disposed between the plurality of wire wheels, and each the rotating wheel includes a carbide bit. The at least two derusting wheels are connected to the driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is disposed in or on the support assembly. The support assembly is a handle, a conveyor, or a support frame. The dust hood is attached to the at least two derusting wheels. The plurality of suction nozzles is connected to the vacuum cleaner through the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: NANTONG JINCHANG MACHINERY MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Fujin Lu, Ruibiao Lu
  • Patent number: 11793299
    Abstract: A shed hair collection device includes a substantially planar mat and a gel pad. The mat has multiple substantially cylindrical protuberances with multiple nubs extending therefrom. A gel pad has multiple apertures attached to the mat such that each of the protuberances extends through one of the apertures. A shed hair collection device includes a hairbrush and a gel screen removably attached thereto. The hairbrush has a head with bristles and a handle. The gel screen has multiple apertures encircling the bristles. A shed hair collection device includes a silicone gel pad with multiple apertures and at least one loop formed at the perimeter. The silicone gel pad installs on a hairbrush head with bristles extending through the apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Makesha Walker
  • Patent number: 11787227
    Abstract: A handheld device of compact size combining a mini electric vacuum/blower, a pencil sharpener, a rubbery eraser, and a storage unit. The inventive device has one or more containers that house a motor and rotary fan for the vacuum/blower, a battery that powers the vacuum/blower, a pencil sharpener, a rubbery eraser, and a storage unit. The vacuum is used to clean the crumbs from the rubbery eraser or other small objects on a surface, and the vacuum easily converts to a blower that will generate air steam. The storage unit can house certain sized school supplies such as crayons, pens, pencils, or other small items. The inventive of the device is compact enough so that it can be operated single handedly and it can be carried in pockets or small bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventors: Cary Wang, Chun Wang
  • Patent number: 11779178
    Abstract: A uniflow cyclone for a hand vacuum cleaner has a dirt chamber that is external to the cyclone chamber and vortex finder, which has a solid portion that is spaced from and faces a dirt outlet of the cyclone chamber and a porous section that is angularly spaced around the cyclone axis of rotation of the cyclone from the solid portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
  • Patent number: 11772246
    Abstract: A tool basic module for use with at least one attachment device includes a drive unit, a main output shaft having a shaft receptacle for at least partially receiving a main input shaft of the attachment device, and a coupling device, which has a mechanical interface for mechanically connecting the attachment device to the main output shaft with respect to driving and an electrical interface for transferring electric power and/or an electric current. The mechanical interface is at least in particular substantially cylindrical and has a plurality of interlocking connection elements, which in particular are uniformly arranged on an outer periphery of the mechanical interface and are provided for torque support of the attachment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Czirjak, Anne Purper, Laszlo Gergely, Thomas Hampel, Aniko Beres, Zoltan Varga, Dennis Garcia-Franco, Timo Etzel, Bence Simko, Steffen Weber, Daniel-Philipp Friedmann
  • Patent number: 11771293
    Abstract: A scraper apparatus, comprising a scraper blade; a scraper blade holder; wherein the scraper blade and the scraper blade holder are rotatable relative to one another about a pivot connection formable by the scraper blade and the scraper blade holder; wherein the scraper blade has at least one scraper blade fastener; wherein the scraper blade holder has at least one scraper blade holder fastener; and wherein the at least one scraper blade fastener is fastenable with the at least one scraper blade holder fastener via the scraper blade and/or the scraper blade holder being rotated about the pivot connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew Hudson, Gary Dunn
  • Patent number: 11766762
    Abstract: A workholding system includes an adjustable vise, a fixed vise, and a fixture plate. The adjustable vise and the fixed vise are secured to the fixture plate using a T-slot and a fastener. The system includes multiple precision locating surfaces, including interchangeable precision locating surfaces, to secure a working part. In one embodiment, a T-slot fastener facilitates the creation of an entire workholding system that facilitates the rapid installation of studs into receiving members. The fastener includes a quarter turn fastener used in workholding applications to quickly hold and release components of the system, such as tooling, parts, and plates. The compact design of the system makes possible the ability to insert the quarter turn fastener into a device that can fit into a T-slot and still have considerable holding power. The system is lower in cost than other solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Elijah Tooling, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard V. Miller
  • Patent number: 11752588
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the technical field of deburring in machining, in particular to a flexible automatic deburring device, comprising a main body support, a lifting assembly, a rotary burr brushing assembly and positioning and clamping assemblies. The lifting assembly can move up and down to adapt to inner cavities of workpieces with different depths, springs are arranged on the bottom surfaces of brush holders, so that brushes can float up and down to adapt to hubs with different spoke inner cavity shapes, and it is guaranteed that the brushes make contact with spoke inner cavities all the time; in this way, hubs with the same size but different shapes can use the same brush mechanism, it is unnecessary to prepare brushes suitable for all wheel types, thus greatly reducing the workload of replacing deburring brushes, saving the storage space in a workshop and increasing the burr brushing flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: CITIC Dicastal CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiao Liu, Shouyan Shang, Siyang Fan