Patents Examined by Ding Y Tan
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Patent number: 11936172Abstract: Improved design of cable tray redirector components speeds assembly and connection of cable trays. More efficiently manufactured, universal components needed throughout horizontal redirectors of a specific size and type cable tray run reduce the overall total items and cost of inventory. The improvement is in part the elimination of welding cable redirector components in favor of connecting the components with bolts and nuts in the field. The inventory and shipment of individual parts is substantially more efficient because the new components “nest” efficiently prior to assembly. Moreover, components are designed to minimize the number of bolts and nuts used without jeopardizing strength. The use of bolts and nuts to fasten the components also enables good electrical conductivity for effective electrical grounding of the assembled cable tray system.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: James C. White Company, Inc.Inventor: Thomas C. White
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Patent number: 11913474Abstract: A quick connect mounting assembly for a ceiling fan. The quick connect mounting assembly includes two releasably attachable plates that are easily interconnected to mechanically couple elements of a ceiling fan. The quick connect mounting assembly can be used to mount a ceiling fan switch housing to a ceiling fan motor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Hunter Fan CompanyInventors: Rickey Thomas Jones, James Caleb McMillen
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Patent number: 11906089Abstract: There is provided a co-molded snap-on support base, including a top portion, and a bottom portion co-molded with the top portion. The bottom portion includes an attachment clip for a one-step snap-on attachment to an elongate bar structure. The attachment clip includes first and second side attachment arms. The attachment clip further includes a lateral retaining strip formed on each of the first and second side attachment arms. The bottom portion further includes at least one secondary retaining clip projecting from an interior surface of the bottom portion of the co-molded snap-on support base. The at least one secondary retaining clip is designed to mate with at least one hole in the elongate bar structure, to align and to further secure the co-molded snap-on support base to the elongate bar structure. The co-molded snap-on support base is used to reduce a time of installation of apparatuses for routing elongate elements.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael Bruton Hargett, Brian Erick Waters
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Patent number: 11882391Abstract: A device is configured to be mounted to a planar mounting panel, including, for example, a wall or ceiling of a home or other building. The device includes a housing, a fastener, a dogleg tab and a friction inducing member. The housing is configured to be received in an aperture in the mounting panel and includes a housing aperture. The fastener is disposed in the housing aperture. The dogleg tab is operatively coupled to one end of the fastener. The dogleg tab is configured to be disposed in a retracted position and to be disposed in an engagement position, in which engagement position the dogleg tab is disposed to engage an inside surface of the mounting panel. The friction inducing member is fixedly attached to the housing adjacent the housing aperture and friction-fit to the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Nortek Security & Control LLCInventor: Christopher Lee Merklin
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Patent number: 11873875Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the making of a base isolation device to be used for the protection of non-structural items and equipment. When the base plate, which is attached to the ground, moves with the ground earthquake shakings, the isolation plate, supported by the roller ball transfer bearings, rolls over the base plate and prevents the transfer of forces to the overlying equipment. Once the ground shaking ends, the tension springs or viscous dampers pull back the isolation plate to its original position, laterally and rotationally. The height of the isolation device could be as low as 3 inches.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: Ara Jonathan Mehran
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Patent number: 11873929Abstract: A routing clip assembly is configured to secure a tube to a structure. The assembly includes a clip having a main body, and at least one tube-retaining section is defined on a lateral side of the main body. The tube retaining section includes a channel adapted for receipt of the tube. The channel defines a channel axis and is configured to accommodate a variety of tube diameters. The channel includes at least two pairs of fingers, wherein each finger of a given pair connects to the body at a respective hinge on a side of the channel opposite the other finger of the pair. Further, each of the fingers has a distal end that extends generally toward the channel axis. The at least two pairs of fingers are configured to flex between a closed position and an open position to permit insertion of the tube into the channel.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Mark S. Hann
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Patent number: 11865420Abstract: A combination golf towel holder both clamps the towel and provides for moistening the towel while it is clamped. The device has a front portion that includes an upper part that includes a reservoir and a lower clamp portion. A generally planar back plate that is attached to the upper part of the front portion, and has a lower jaw part that acts with the lower clamp portion to hold the towel. Water or another aqueous liquid is injected via an orifice in the back of the front portion when a squeeze bulb is depressed. The unit can be hung from a golf bag or golf cart so the towel is ready for use during play on the golf course.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Inventor: Matthew L. Miller
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Patent number: 11858428Abstract: A mounting kit for installing a soundbar in a vehicle includes a tube having an elongated body and at least one chamber having a window. The mounting kit includes at least one bolt having a head and a shank, the head arranged to be coupled to the soundbar and the shank arranged to be received in the at least one chamber and accessible through the window to secure the soundbar to the tube. A first bracket is arranged to be secured to a cross member and first pillar of the vehicle, and a second bracket is arranged to be secured to the cross member and a second pillar of the vehicle, each of the first and second brackets having a cradle arranged to receive an end portion of the tube for installing the tube and attached soundbar in the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Jeffery Fay, Kai Meng, Linghua Jiang
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Patent number: 11857452Abstract: An anti-ligature restraint device is provided. The device includes a tub secured to a mounting location. A sealing element is inserted into the tub. The sealing element includes a restraint element slot to which a restraint is secured when the device is in an open position. The sealing element is disposed entirely with the tub in the closed position. A spring within the tub provides resistance to the sealing element as it is pushed into the tub and rotated to secure the sealing element within the tub. A lid lock secures the sealing element in the closed position. The device may be used in the concrete floor of a hospital room. In the open position, the device secures patient restraints. In the closed position, the device is flush with its mounting surface and locked, thereby preventing patient tampering or access to harmful elements thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Indnrn Holdings, LLCInventor: Andrew Nuzer
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Patent number: 11841100Abstract: A pipe fixing device includes a fixing portion formed in a channel shape in which a first space therein is opened to an outside through an opening formed in an upper portion; and a support coupled to a lower portion of the fixing portion and made of steel-making slag, wherein a part of upper end edges of the fixing portion corresponding to a front and a rear of the opening is formed to be bent toward the first space.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Inventor: Jung Chul Sok
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Patent number: 11825937Abstract: A freestanding support structure includes a first leg member having a first base portion having a free end extending along a first base axis and a connected end and a first support portion extending upwardly from the connected end of the first base portion along a first support axis to a top end. A second leg member includes a second base portion having a free end extending along a second base axis and a connected end and a second support portion extending upwardly from the connected end of the second base portion along a second support axis to a top end. A base platform is connected to the free end of the first base portion and to the free end of the second base portion and a top platform is connected to the top end of the first support portion and to the top end of the second support portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Inventor: Jesse Ferrino
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Patent number: 11828412Abstract: An opposing jaw clamp configured to hang items from the grid of a suspended ceiling. The jaws are engaged by a fastening mechanism, and grip without damaging the grid. The jaws are held apart by an integral spring to allow initial placement against the rail. Then a fastening mechanism is turned to slowly compress the integral spring and close the clamping jaws against the edges of the grid rail.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Inventor: Lennard A. Gumaer
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Patent number: 11807385Abstract: The present invention relates to a turreted electro-optic sensor installation and removal fixture. the base with integral cushion supports the sensor vertically and is the interface between the turreted electro-optic sensor installation and removal fixture and an agnostic lift device. The support arms with integral cushions secure the sensor horizontally and minimize any swaying movement of the sensor. The quick disconnect pins lock the support arms to the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: The United States of America, Represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Craig Michael Armes
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Patent number: 11788670Abstract: A supporting device is provided for carrying a display and includes: an upright column; a protruding neck arranged on the upright column; a spindle rod unit with a main spindle rod fixed on the protruding neck along a second axis; a carrying board unit pivoted on the main spindle rod, used for carrying the display and having an upper half area and a lower half area relative to a gravity direction and the second axis; and an elastic element set including a first elastic element with one end arranged on the protruding neck and the other end arranged on one of the upper half area and the lower half area, where the first elastic element constantly provides a first elastic force, and the first elastic force enables the carrying board unit to rotate about the second axis as an axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: SYNCMOLD ENTERPRISE CORP.Inventors: Chun-Hao Huang, Chien-Wei Cheng, Chien-Cheng Yeh
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Patent number: 11781708Abstract: A rotational device provides rotation of a location of interest about a rotational axis and includes first and second sockets each having three contact points distributed about the rotational axis. The contact points of each socket may be on convex surfaces and a spindle assembly is held between the sockets, which face each other along the rotational axis. The spindle assembly has a first convex surface centered about the rotational axis that contacts the contact points of the first socket, and a second convex surface that contacts the contact points of the second socket. The spindle assembly also has a drive shaft aligned with the rotational axis. Linear stages may be used to provide adjustment in one or more mutually perpendicular directions. An alternative embodiment uses a spindle assembly with two curved contact surfaces that contact respective curved surfaces that are adjacent to the rotational axis rather than aligned therewith.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Inventor: Bruce Becker
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Patent number: 11767932Abstract: A spacer apparatus includes a base portion having a top portion and a bottom portion that extends outward to an outer edge. A bore is disposed within the base portion and extends from the top portion to the bottom portion of the base portion. An elongate hollow sleeve surrounds the bore and extends upwards from the base portion. A gasket is disposed around the elongate hollow sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: GLOBAL PLASMA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Ralph Helder Massie
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Patent number: 11761560Abstract: An apparatus for supporting one or more pipes is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first tower, a second tower, and each tower includes four vertical columns, and a first set of horizontal beams. Each beam is configured to span and connect two of the vertical columns via biaxial moment connecting collars. The towers are aligned to support a first pipe on beams from both towers along a primary pipe support axis, and none of the columns in the first tower is connected to a column of the second tower by a biaxial moment connecting collar.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: ConXtech, Inc.Inventors: Adam Leighton Browne, John S. Boyd, Brian Hood
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Patent number: 11751680Abstract: The ergonomic device accessory supports computer peripherals, such as computer mice and track pads during use, and has two interlocking panel members. The first panel provides a support surface for the peripheral itself while the second panel provides a wrist support surface. The panels pivotally connect to each other and include complementary notches that engage with each other whereby gravity locks the two panels relative to each other, in either a right-handed configuration or a left-handed configuration. When locked, the panels are positioned at optimal angles for ergonomic and comfortable use by the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Innovation Parke LLCInventor: Robert P. Freeman, Jr.
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Patent number: 11754204Abstract: An end plate for an expansion valve of a refrigeration circuit. The end plate includes a pair of slots or apertures, each of the slots configured to receive a tube or hose therein. Further, a pair of apertures is formed in the end plate extending from a first surface to a second surface thereof, each of the apertures configured to receive a fastener therein. The first face of the end plate includes a pair of protuberances extending outwardly from the first face. The protuberances are formed adjacent and laterally outwardly from the pair of apertures. The protuberances act as spacers and abut a surface of a housing of the expansion valve and may create a gap between the housing and the end plate to ensure equal clamping loading and militate against damage to a seal element between the housing and the end plate due to misalignment.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: HANON SYSTEMSInventor: Eric Kesler
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Patent number: 11746948Abstract: An adjustment device for a splicing display screen includes: a housing including housing walls and an accommodating cavity, the housing walls including first, second, third and fourth housing walls; a piston member including a piston and a piston rod, wherein the piston is slidably connected in the accommodating cavity, a through hole is provided in the fourth housing wall, and the piston rod is slidably connected in the through hole; an elastic pressing portion in the first housing wall, serving as a part of the first housing wall; and a hydraulic sensor in the accommodating cavity. The accommodating cavity is filled with hydraulic fluid, an inner surface of the elastic pressing portion contacts the hydraulic fluid, and the piston member is configured to be driven by the hydraulic fluid to move in an extending direction of the through hole in response to a pressure applied on the elastic pressing portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Zifeng Wang, Yan Ren, Lei Cao, Junmin Sun