Patents Examined by Daniel J Rohrhoff
  • Patent number: 11692387
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated door for an appliance includes an outer wrapper that defines an evacuation port. An inner liner is coupled to the outer wrapper defining an insulating cavity therebetween. A base is coupled to the outer wrapper adjacent to the evacuation port. A servicing tube has a connecting end and a servicing end. The servicing tube is in fluid communication with the insulating cavity via the evacuation port. The connecting end is coupled to the base. A handle has first and second ends coupled to the outer wrapper and a center portion therebetween spaced-apart from the outer wrapper. The first end is coupled to the outer wrapper proximate the evacuation port. The servicing tube extends along an inner surface of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Sunil S. Ekshinge
  • Patent number: 11691908
    Abstract: A vacuum insulated structure for use in an appliance includes an inner liner and an outer wrapper coupled to the inner liner. A vacuum insulated cavity is defined therebetween. An insulation material is disposed in the vacuum insulated cavity. The insulation material includes porous glass flakes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Devidas B. Raskar
  • Patent number: 11684157
    Abstract: Support hinge for a piece of furniture includes a mounting plate attachable to an underside of a bottom drawer of the piece of furniture, and a support plate hingedly connected to the mounting plate to enable the support plate to open rearward to an angle of greater than 90 degrees relative to the mounting plate. The support plate is biased into the open state and includes a drawer support portion that preferably contacts the underside of the bottom drawer when the support plate is in the open state. When the bottom drawer is open, the support plate is just above the floor below the piece of furniture and when a weight-derived force is exerted against the bottom drawer, the support plate is moved against the floor and in such a position, acts as a post to prevent forward tipping of the furniture beyond a nominal amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Thoughtful Furniture Company, LLC
    Inventor: David M. Stravitz
  • Patent number: 11684151
    Abstract: The present subject matter discloses a removable panel assembly for an expandable folding table. The removable panel assembly includes a movable panel and a frame that is retractable. The expandable frame also includes a fixed frame connected with a pivot device and a movable frame. The movable panel is foldable and can be horizontally arranged between two panels of the folding tables when it is in use. Furthermore, the movable panel can be stored under the fixed frame when it is collapsed. With the removable panel assembly, the table can be both foldable and extendable without structural interference. In addition, while being easy to operate, the removable panel assembly further enhances the functions and appearance of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: YIXIANG BLOW MOLDING FURNITURE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jinglei Jiang
  • Patent number: 11684527
    Abstract: Arrangement for mounting a plane (2) on a wall (1). The arrangement comprises said plane (2) and, supporting said plane (2), a first support arm (4) and a second support arm (5), the support arms (4, 5) are connectable to the wall (1) by their first end (4?,5?) by means of a first joint arrangement (6, 7) so that the support arms (4, 5) are turnable in a substantially horizontal plane in relation to the wall (1). The support arms (4, 5) are mounted in connection with the plane (2) by their second ends (4?,5?) by means of a second joint arrangement (10, 11) connected the second end (4?,5?) of the support arm (4, 5). The second joint arrangement (10, 11) comprises a joint (14, 15) provided with a substantially horizontal turning axis, whereby said plane (2) is turnable to a substantially horizontal usage position and a substantially vertical storage position by means of said joints (14, 15) provided with a substantially horizontal turning axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: FRESTEMS OY
    Inventors: Ari-Matti Vuorenoja, Marko Hietaranta, Markus Hietaranta
  • Patent number: 11672332
    Abstract: A storage table includes a platform and a supporting frame. The platform includes a board body, wherein an edge of the board body is disposed with a plurality of side plates. At least one of the side plates has a hook portion. The supporting frame is engaged with the a bottom portion of the platform to separate the platform from the ground. The hook portion on the side plate is provided for hanging an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: GRAND MATE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Chin Huang, Chin-Ying Huang, Hsin-Ming Huang, Hsing-Hsiung Huang, Yen-Jen Yeh
  • Patent number: 11672333
    Abstract: A flip top table with a nesting leg assembly is disclosed. The flip top table has a primary shaft having a top portion, a bottom supporting plate secured to the top portion of the primary shaft, a hinge assembly connected to a side of the bottom supporting plate, a top supporting plate coupled to the bottom supporting plate via the hinge assembly, wherein the top supporting plate is configured to receive and secure a tabletop, a locking knob operatively positioned at a bottom portion the bottom supporting plate, wherein the locking knob has a threaded portion is configured to secure the bottom supporting plate to the top supporting plate, wherein a counter force from the hinge assembly is configured to dampen a closing weight of the top supporting plate and the top supporting plate has an insert configured to receive the threads of the locking knob to lock the top supporting plate to the bottom supporting plate in a horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventor: Ronald Giery
  • Patent number: 11666140
    Abstract: The invented round top folding table provides comfortable seating by eliminating physical interference with supporting table legs and guest's knees. Additionally it has a unique latch in the unfolded configuration which is secured by the force of gravity acting on the table top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventor: Dale Franklin Gruver
  • Patent number: 11659928
    Abstract: A panel assembly for providing an apron-front aesthetic for a sink installed in a cabinet. The panel assembly includes a mounting body configured for coupling to a cabinet and a cover panel coupled to the mounting body to provide an apron-front aesthetic for a sink coupled to the cabinet. The mounting body may include an opening and the cover panel may be located within the opening. The mounting body may be configured to couple to a portion of the cabinet where a false drawer would normally be located. The panel assembly may include a fastener configured to extend through a portion of the mounting body to engage the cover panel so as to secure the cover panel in place with respect to the mounting body. The cover panel may be generally planar and have a metallic finish or a textured surface finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Jason R. Miller
  • Patent number: 11659923
    Abstract: Disclosed are mobile tables and table assemblies having a selectively rotating table top relative to the table frame. A mobile table including a selectively rotatable table top that is configured to securely rotate about an axis in an unlocked position and to be secured in a predetermined plane in a locked position; and two spaced apart frame members securely connected to the selectively rotatable table top positioned on a first end of each spaced apart frame member and movement members attached to a second end of each spaced apart frame members that are configured to selectively move the mobile table to and from desired locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: ROOTS ENGINEERING SERVICES
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Kondel
  • Patent number: 11647830
    Abstract: Disclosed is a furniture item comprising a top member with a top surface component, and a pair of vertical support legs, which are configured to easily assemble and disassemble for storage of the furniture item. In embodiments, each of the vertical support legs comprises a pair of leg segments which are angled towards one another to form an A-shape. Additionally, each of the vertical support legs is configured to be received within at least one leg receiving slot provided at a bottom side of said top surface component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew David Swank, Dean Sloan
  • Patent number: 11641935
    Abstract: Attachable Table Apparatus. The attachable table apparatus provides a foldable, movable, removable, serving table, work station, desk, work bench, etc. for the home or work environment or at away from home events such as sporting events and commercial applications such as restaurants, bars, catered events, promotional events, workshops, garages, etc. The attachable table apparatus includes a universal mounting bracket, attachable to deck rails, wall studs, handrails, walls, etc. in a horizontal or vertical mounting orientation, on car or truck tailgates or bumpers, in boats, inside housing, garages, workshops, etc. The attachable table apparatus is folding/collapsible for easy transport and space saving when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Inventor: Donald S. Williams
  • Patent number: 11644232
    Abstract: An insulating structure for an appliance includes a trim breaker, a first panel, a second panel, and an adhesive. The trim breaker defines a first groove and a second groove. The first panel is disposed within the first groove and is coupled to the trim breaker. The second panel is disposed within the second groove and is coupled to the trim breaker. The adhesive is disposed within the first and second grooves and is coupled to the first and second panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Jose Guizoni, Jr., Devidas Balu Raskar, Fábio Ferreira Ribas, Tracy Lynn Rock
  • Patent number: 11629906
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a refrigerator and a transparent panel assembly for a refrigerator. The transparent panel assembly for a refrigerator comprises: a front panel defining at least a part of a front appearance of a refrigerator door and made of a glass material; a rear panel defining at least a part of a rear appearance of the refrigerator door and made of a transparent material; and an intermediate member connected between the front panel and the rear panel and made of a transparent plastic member, wherein the intermediate member comprises: an edge portion having both ends connected to a screening area formed at peripheries of the front panel and the rear panel; and a partition portion formed to cross an inner surface of the edge portion to partition a gap between the front panel and the rear panel to thereby form a sealed insulation layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Seungjin Choi, Jaehoon Ha
  • Patent number: 11623793
    Abstract: Containers with one or more tray retention portions and a support stand are described. For example, a container can include: a substantially hollow body including a plurality of body walls extending vertically from a bottom portion; an extension portion rotatably coupled to an outward-facing surface of a body wall among the plurality of body walls, the extension portion configured to rotate to an active position in which the extension portion extends outwardly from the body wall; and a support stand having a proximal end coupled to the outward-facing surface of the body wall and a distal end, the support stand configured to move between at least a stowed position in which the support stand is positioned against or proximate to the outward-facing surface of the body wall and a support position in which the support stand extends outwardly from the body wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Igloo Products Corp.
    Inventors: Quang Lee Duong, Herman Sebastian Cousin Espinosa
  • Patent number: 11624552
    Abstract: A cooling device includes a cabinet body that encloses a compartment, a door operatively associated with the cabinet body to selectively enclose the compartment, a heat source to heat transfer, a first magnetic element in contact with or attached to a front flange of the cabinet body and a sealing assembly for sealing an area between the cabinet body and the door of the cooling device. The heat source and the first magnetic member are at least partly in contact with each other in such a way that condensation problems thereof are effectively reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Veli Basarir, Necati Bora Guerel, Dogan Kilinc, Seyhun Oezkayran
  • Patent number: 11612244
    Abstract: A portable structure includes a main body, a ridge coupled or formed with the main body and a supporting assembly with a mounting bar disposed adjacent to the ridge. The portable structure also includes a handle coupled to one or more of the ridge, main body and mounting bar by first and second connectors. Each connector includes a first connecting piece connected to the ridge and a second connecting piece coupled or formed with the first connecting piece. The handle includes first and second attachment portions connected to the first and second connectors, respectively, and a gripping portion between the first and second attachment portions to facilitate grasping of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 11614266
    Abstract: The portable cooler with fold out bar comprises a bar body, a cooler, an ice well, a multi-use bucket, a speed rail, and one or more bar accessories. The bar body may be transported to a venue using a pair of all terrain wheels located on the bottom of the bar body. The bar body may be opened to provide access to the cooler, the ice well, the multi-use bucket, the speed rail, and the one or more bar accessories. The bar body may be operable as the bottom support of a bar. A left counter top and a right counter top may be unfolded to align with a main counter top to form a counter top at the top of the bar body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventor: Reggie Sutton
  • Patent number: 11612238
    Abstract: The present application relates to a lifting column for a piece of furniture, in particular for a table. The lifting column comprises a first element and also a second element. The second element is introduced at least some way into the first element. The first element has a spindle, which extends along the longitudinal axis of the first element and projects at least some way into the second element. The second element has a rotor, which is mounted in a rotatable manner in it and has at least one rolling body, which runs in or on a thread helix of the spindle. A rotation of the rotor relative to the spindle gives rise to a linear movement of the second element relative to the first element. The second element also has an arresting device, which, in a first state, blocks the rotation of the rotor relative to the spindle and, in a second state, frees the rotation of the rotor relative to the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: USM U. SCHARER SOHNE AG
    Inventors: Alexander Schaerer, Thomas Dienes, Bastian Roth
  • Patent number: 11607034
    Abstract: A supporting device for a height adjustable table (1) comprises a first (3) and a second supporting element (3?) respectively having a first, a second, and a third liner component (5, 5?, 6, 6?, 7, 7?) arranged in a manner displaceable relative to each other to cause a change of length (L) of the supporting elements (3, 3?). The first (5, 5?), the second (6, 6?) and the third liner component (7, 7?) are coupled such that a displacement of the second to the first liner component synchronously causes a displacement of the third to the second liner component. The supporting device comprises a synchronization device to synchronize the displacement of the second liner component (6, 6?) to the first liner component (5, 5?) or the displacement of the third liner component (7, 7?) to the second liner component (6, 6?) between the first and the second supporting elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Kesseböhmer Holding KG
    Inventors: Philipp Stiefelmaier, Michael Köder