Patents Examined by David R. Dunn
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Patent number: 12194953Abstract: A seat belt system for a vehicle comprising a seat (16) that includes a seat frame (26) with a seat frame side part (28), a seat belt (18) associated with the seat (16) and having a webbing (40), and a belt tensioner associated with the seat belt (18). The seat frame side part (28) includes a lateral opening (36) facing the vehicle interior. The seat (16) includes a seat cross tube that opens into the vehicle interior via the opening (36). The belt tensioner is accommodated in the seat cross tube. The seat belt system further includes a belt guide (54) and a webbing deflector (56) for the webbing (40), the belt guide (54) being provided at the opening (36). Moreover, a vehicle comprising such a seat belt system is provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2020Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: ZF AUTOMOTIVE GERMANY GMBHInventor: Hans-Peter Betz
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Patent number: 12188250Abstract: A portable barrier includes a junction assembly having a first junction support, a second junction support, and a third junction support, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The first junction support is spaced apart from the second junction support to define a first junction space. The second junction support is spaced apart from the third junction support to define a second junction space. The first fastener defines a first axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. The second fastener defines a second axis and extends through the first junction support, the second junction support, and the third junction support. And the first axis is spaced apart from the second axis. The portable barrier further includes a pedestal assembly including a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other. The plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2023Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: Shadiant, LLCInventors: Gary A. Vandenbark, Paul J. Maginot
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Patent number: 12190757Abstract: A label for a container involving a sheet material having a printable side and a reverse side, one or more weakened areas defining a tortuous or serpentine strip of the sheet material, a high tack adhesive on at least a portion of the reverse side, and the one or more weakened areas defining the tortuous or serpentine strip are organized such that the tortuous or serpentine strip remains part of the label and a backing material is not needed to maintain the tortuous or serpentine strip in place between manufacture of the label and application of the label to the label's intended container. A method form making a label is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2024Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: Soho Brands Inc.Inventor: Alexander Shlaferman
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Patent number: 12190759Abstract: A modular sign system is provided comprising a casing for holding a replaceable message therewithin; the casing is configured to be attached to a generally vertical surface, such as a wall or fence, in an urban environment where other means to display a sign are unavailable. The modular sign replaces expensive signs that require specialized stamping or printing and are typically unchangeable, except at great costs, after manufacture. In the present invention a shell is purchased, which can be customized and then easily changed, and allows a modular installation of an inexpensively printed sign card that can be removed and replaced with another message card, from the system without removing the sign from its fixed position, as needed. The shell can be made of molded plastic and can be configured to be attached using cable ties or other flexible connectors and can include elements to protect the replaceable card from weather, vandalism and theft.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: At World Properties, LLCInventor: Thaddeus J. Wong
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Patent number: 12187172Abstract: The present disclosure provides an angle adjustment structure for adjusting an angle of a body relative to a base. The angle adjustment structure includes a positioning member and a locking member for locking with the positioning member, the body is rotatably connected to the base, and the body is provided with at least two of the positioning members, and the locking member is movably disposed on the base, and the locking member and the positioning member are locked or unlocked by means of movement of the locking member. In addition, the present disclosure further provides an child carrier having the angle adjustment structure. The child carrier of the present disclosure can bring a variety of different visual experiences for the child on the body, and also at the same time help the caregiver for taking care of the child, and has a simple structure and is easy to operate.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: BAMBINO PREZIOSO SWITZERLAND AGInventors: Ruyi Li, Xiangyong Zeng
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Patent number: 12179563Abstract: A dual functioning apparatus that serves as a cover for a vehicle and as a shelter, which is easily converted and positioned off the back of the vehicle and is attached to the top back cross roll bar of the vehicle for storage.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Inventor: Alan Ray Howard
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Patent number: 12181158Abstract: An electric fireplace (10) includes a fireplace housing (12) and an electrical insert (40). The fireplace housing (12) includes a base panel (30) having a base opening (230A), a back panel (32), and at least one side panel (34). The electrical insert (40) is sized and shaped to fit and be supported and retained within the base opening (230A). Additionally, the electrical insert (40) can include a heater (26), and a controller (28) including a processor that is configured to control operation of the electric fireplace (10). Further, each of the base panel (30), the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34) can be manufactured and installed independently of one another. The fireplace housing (12) can further include a front frame (236) that is manufactured and installed independently of each of the base panel (30), the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34). Still further, at least one of the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34) can be foldable.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2023Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: Greentouch USA, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Alfred Crowe
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Patent number: 12183219Abstract: The kakemono-type electronic display device, which can be reconfigured between a stowed configuration and an operational configuration, includes a structure including a set of paired adjacent profiled panels, hinging means between two adjacent profiled panels, and a set of electronic display screens, an electronic display screen of the set of electronic display screens being associated with and fitted to a profiled panel of the set of profiled panels, the hinging means being arranged such that, in the stowed configuration, the structure is accordion-folded.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: DJTAL MEDIAInventor: Serge Djelloul
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Patent number: 12171341Abstract: A stackable furniture set. The stackable furniture set includes a first seat. The first seat includes four legs, a first armrest and a second armrest. The first seat also includes a seat area support. The first armrest is attached to a first end of the seat area support the second armrest is attached to the second end of the seat area support, where the second end of the seat area support is opposite the first end. The first seat further includes a first gap between the first armrest and the seat area support and a second gap between the second armrest and the seat area support. The first seat additionally includes one or more apertures in the seat area support. The stackable furniture set also includes a second seat. The second seat includes four legs and a seat area support where one leg passes through the first gap and one leg passes through one aperture.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2021Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: SCIRST INC.Inventor: Franco Meccola
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Patent number: 12175894Abstract: A lawn sign attachment kit for attaching a sign to a sign frame. The kit includes a pair of adhesive connectors. Each adhesive connector includes a first end portion having a first width; a second end portion having a second width and an intermediate waist portion having a third width that is less than the first width and the second width. The adhesive connector has an inner face and an opposing outer face. The adhesive connector includes an integral finger that extends laterally outward from the second end portion. The adhesive connector having a first adhesive strip disposed transversely across the first end portion and a second adhesive strip disposed transversely across the second end portion and the integral finger.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2022Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: TRACER IMAGING LLCInventors: Jessica Huffman, Ryan Kelly, Steven M. Spiro
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Patent number: 12171216Abstract: Mesh material is presented for a hunting blind with a camouflage pattern printed on a first side and a second side with a color coating. The mesh material is partially transmissive such that a portion of incident radiation from an exterior of the hunting blind is reflected back into the exterior, a portion of incident radiation from an interior of the hunting blind is transmitted through the mesh material to the exterior and an intensity ratio of the reflected portion to the transmitted portion during daylight conditions is above a threshold value such that the exterior of the hunting blind is visible from the interior and the interior of the hunting blind is not visible from an exterior of the hunting blind. A hunting blind is also provided that includes a frame including frame members and panels of the mesh material attached to the frame members.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2022Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Inventors: Christopher M. Seaton, Timothy R. Seaton
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Patent number: 12157407Abstract: An apparatus for rotating a headrest of a vehicle seat includes a headrest that is rotated forward to support a seat occupant's head upon reclining of a seatback. A seat occupant's head is comfortably supported by the headrest and a comfortable relaxation posture is implemented.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Bong Ku Kim, Sang Do Park, Hoon Bok Lee, Mu Young Kim, Chan Ho Jung, Deok Soo Lim
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Patent number: 12152772Abstract: The invention relates to photoluminescent signs, in particular to signs in which one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) emit light that excites one or more photoluminescent (PL) elements. In one aspect, a sign may include one or more photoluminescent elements: one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged to excite the one or more photoluminescent elements; and circuitry arranged for connection to an AC power supply and supplying power to the LEDs.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: ECOGLO INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventors: Roger McKenzie, Trevor Dimond
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Patent number: 12146335Abstract: A portable structure including a solar shade is disclosed. The portable structure includes a frame comprising at least two beams, a main panel extending between the at least two beams, and a solar shade. The solar shade includes at least one solar shade panel spaced above the main panel by at least one inflatable beam to create a space between the solar shade panel and the main panel. The space creates an insulative layer to help regulate an interior temperature of the portable structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2023Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: XFS Global, LLCInventor: Robert Stafford
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Patent number: 12145489Abstract: A headrest assembly may have a connecting member extending between a headrest and a seat back of the headrest assembly. A mechanism may be located in the headrest assembly or the seat back. The mechanism permits selective movement of the headrest with respect to the connecting member.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2022Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: Adient US LLCInventors: Reinier Soliven, John Gomez, Joseph Gasko
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Patent number: 12138216Abstract: A crutch includes an arm rest having an elbow end and a front end, the front end defining a front face having a first opening formed therein, and a bottom edge forming a second opening. The crutch has a handle extending outwardly from the front end of the arm rest, but not from the first or second openings. A leg is received into one of the first and second openings in a first configuration, and into the other of the first and second openings in a second configuration. The leg is selectively convertible between the first and second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2024Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: Medical Depot, Inc.Inventor: Max J. Younger
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Patent number: 12139058Abstract: In a vehicle seat, to reduce the driving force for making the seat expand and contract, a vehicle seat includes a first frame, a second frame supported to be movable relative to the first frame toward a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, and an actuator for causing the second frame relative to the first frame toward the first side and the second side. The actuator includes a first actuator that urges the second frame toward the first side, a second actuator that urges the second frame toward the second side, and a control device that controls an urging force generated by each of the first actuator and the second actuator. Preferably, each of the first actuator and the second actuator includes a fluid bag to and from which compressed air is supplied and discharged by the control device.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: TS TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Takanori Yamaguchi, Heehyeok Park, Satoshi Suzuki, Hiroya Imai
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Patent number: 12134908Abstract: A tent apparatus and method of manufacture are described herein. The tent apparatus may comprise a tent body, a frame, and/or other components. The tent body may include a first portion configured to be substantially enclosed within the bed of the pickup truck in an as-used mode of the tent apparatus, and a second portion that extends from the first portion such that the second portion is exposed to an environment above a bed of a pickup truck in the as-used mode. The frame may be integrally coupled to the tent body, and configured to articulate between a closed position and an open position. The frame may comprise a central hub coupled to the tent body at a central coupling point; and support members that extend from the central hub to coupling points on the tent body to integrate the frame with the tent body.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2023Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: eBrands Global OyInventor: Nathan Thomas Sargent
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Patent number: 12127684Abstract: Foldable seat, which is foldable between a use position for use as a seat and a storage position for storage and transport of the seat, comprising a two-part top wall for the direct or indirect formation of a seating surface, two two-part A-sidewalls to support the top wall on a floor, two B-sidewalls to support the top wall on a floor, two top wall parts, which are swivelable to each other outwards with a top wall hinge, and form the top wall, whereby the foldable seat comprises at least one locking device for locking of the two top wall parts in the use position of the seat, so that the foldable seat additionally forms a storage box for storing objects on the bottom surface of the top wall with an orientation of the foldable seat with the bottom surface of the top wall upwards.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Kastelic Holding UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Inventor: Patrick Kastelic
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Patent number: 12128795Abstract: A safety seat for a vehicle that comprises a static part attachable to an anchor of a vehicle, at least two energy absorption elements mounted on the static part, each designed to absorb a different amount of energy and a dynamic part adapted to accommodate a child and comprising at least one connector which is engaging at least one of the at least two energy absorption elements, the at least one engaged energy absorption element is adapted to a weight range of a child, so as to absorb impact energy applied on the dynamic part via the static part, thus extending along a longitudinal movement between the static part and the dynamic part.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: BabyArk LTDInventors: Anan Hasan, Shy Mindel, Yury Antonov