Patents Examined by Eret C McNichols
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Patent number: 11774035Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tripod comprising a connecting element, at least three legs coupled to said connecting element, each leg being divided into at least two sections able to slide with respect to each other. Each leg provides locking and unlocking means of the sliding movement between the sections of the respective leg. Said tripod further provides an actuation element of said locking and unlocking means. Said tripod is characterized in that said actuation element is arranged on said connecting element, and in comprising transmission means arranged on the connecting element connected to said actuation element and to said locking/unlocking means of each leg and in that said tripod is configured so that by acting on said actuation element said transmission means act simultaneously on said locking/unlocking means of each leg preventing/allowing the sliding movement between said sections of each leg.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: CARTONI S.P.A.Inventors: Alessandro Fiore, Filippo Nalli
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Patent number: 11758901Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for securing brush to a fixed wooden object to create a hunting blind, the apparatus having a screw having a head and a tip at opposing ends of the screw, the head having a head diameter; and a flange secured to the screw proximate the head, the flange being substantially circular and having a top surface, a base, a flange diameter at least twice the head diameter, a plurality of protrusions situated about an outer edge of the flange, a plurality of recesses, each of the plurality of recesses being disposed about the outer edge of the flange between two of the protrusions and each of the plurality of recesses being configured to receive a user's palm, thumb, and/or fingers to rotate the apparatus, and one or more holes or indentations positioned on or adjacent to at least one of the protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Inventor: Michael Adams
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Patent number: 11761574Abstract: Various embodiments concern locking release mechanisms that allow an articulated support arm to be moved between various vertical orientations. A locking release mechanism may include a handle release mechanism positioned within the handle of the articulated support arm, and a gas spring release mechanism positioned within the body of the articulated support arm. The articulated support arm can include a gas spring that remains locked until the handle release mechanism is activated, e.g. by applying pressure to a grip actuator. Other embodiments concern cable management techniques for articulated support arms. Oftentimes, an articulated support arm will include cables routed through the arm that are configured to support an attachment. For example, the cable(s) may be adapted for audio signals, video signals, power, etc. The cable(s) can be readily cleaned and/or serviced when routed through an articulated support arm composed of one or more removable pieces.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: GCX CorporationInventors: Robert Peter Glaser, Joshua Kawarii Littlefield, Cristian J. Daugbjerg, Paul Rene Borloz
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Patent number: 11761559Abstract: A device adapted for holding one or more discrete cables includes: a flexible main body formed of a polymeric material having a length, a width, a thickness, and a longitudinal axis, the main body including a wrapping portion and a mounting portion, wherein the wrapping portion is configured to be wrapped such that the main body circumscribes the one or more discrete cables, and wherein a plurality of undulations are present between the mounting portion and the wrapping portion; a securing feature attached to or integral with the mounting portion of the main body and configured to be secured to a mounting structure; and a plurality of apertures along the longitudinal axis of the wrapping portion of the main body. The securing feature is configured to be received through one of the plurality of apertures when the main body is wrapped around the one or more discrete cables. At least one of the undulations varies in height, width and/or thickness from at least one of the other undulations.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi, Christopher Stockman
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Patent number: 11754203Abstract: A support structure is provided for supporting a cable. The support structure includes a body portion extending circumferentially about an axis. The body portion includes a first wall, a second wall extending substantially parallel to the first wall, and a third wall coupled between the first wall and the second wall. The first wall, the second wall, and the third wall define an opening extending along a circumferential length of the body portion. The body portion receives the cable within the opening. A retention structure is coupled to the first wall and projects from the first wall towards the second wall. The retention structure extends substantially parallel to the third wall. The retention structure retains the cable within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO.Inventors: Rebecca Marie Alban, Andrew James Hanneman, Phillip Steven Vargo, Bruno Aldo Maiano, Théo Dominique Lambert
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Patent number: 11754217Abstract: A telescoping monitor mount includes a center post, a slidable bracket over the center post, a first telescoping arm connected to the slidable bracket, a second telescoping arm connected to the slidable bracket, a first monitor mounting bracket connected to an end of the first telescoping arm opposite the slidable bracket, and a second monitor mounting bracket connected to an end of the second telescoping arm opposite the slidable bracket.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: CKnapp Sales, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Leman, Jakob Douglas, Micah Fehr
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Patent number: 11752617Abstract: A chainsaw hanger has a flat face with a J-shaped support arm extending perpendicular to and vertically downward from the face, curving to form a horizontal portion parallel to and spaced laterally from the face, and a vertical portion extending upward towards and spaced laterally from a bottom surface of the face. The chainsaw hanger supports a chain saw in a vertical position abutting a wall. The support arm of a lockable chainsaw hanger has a pair of apertures spaced to accommodate a U-shaped rod having legs extending downward. One leg is slidably and rotatably secured within the support arm.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Inventor: Brian Robert Jones
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Patent number: 11739979Abstract: An anti-tip bracket assembly for a window air conditioning unit is disclosed, and more particularly, an anti-tip bracket assembly that pertains to securing a window air conditioning unit within a window assembly while allowing a user to open and close the window assembly in a safe and convenient manner is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: David Leezer, Adam Schultz, Brian Langness
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Patent number: 11737234Abstract: A mounting kit adapted for a rail component is provided and includes a mounting base, a resilient component and an engaging structure. An accommodating slot is formed on a first end portion of the mounting base. The resilient component is a one-piece structure and detachably and partially accommodated in the accommodating slot. The engaging structure is formed on a second end portion of the mounting base. When the mounting kit is mounted on the rail component, the resilient component is resiliently deformed by the rail component and a wall of the accommodating slot, so as to drive the rail component to engage with the engaging structure along a vertical direction and to abut against a connecting portion of the mounting base for preventing shaking movements of the mounting kit relative to the rail component along the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. Besides, a related rail mounting system is provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Moxa Inc.Inventor: Min-Heng Yao
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Patent number: 11737232Abstract: A universal bracket for mechanically coupling an information handling resource to a chassis of an information handling system may include a first mechanical member having a pair of guide features located on opposite edges of the first mechanical member and a second mechanical member having corresponding guide features configured to mechanically couple to the pair of guide features in order to enable the second mechanical member to slide relative to the first mechanical member in a linear direction such that a height of the universal bracket is configurable to match a height of the information handling resource.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Bruce Anthony Holmes, Maunish A. Shah, Douglas Roy Kaiser, Shree Rathinasamy
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Patent number: 11725773Abstract: A display mounting system including a support column, a moving bracket, an arm assembly, and a tilt assembly is described. The display mounting system includes one or more display attachment brackets to support one or more electronic displays. The display mounting system is used to hold one or more electronic displays over a worksurface or in front of a wall, and it allows the user of the display mounting system to easily change the orientation of one or more electronic displays according to user's preferences.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Janechek, John Kenneth Blomstrom, Michael Anthony Apolloni, John R. Waite, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Peter Lee LaFleur Walls, David James Prince, Saeb Salih Asamarai
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Patent number: 11719381Abstract: Provided is an adjustable linkage arm that includes an elongated housing, a wedge member situated inside the elongated housing, a wedge screw rotationally coupled to the elongated housing and threadably engaged with the wedge member to provide translation of the wedge member along a first axis during rotation of the wedge screw, and a first arm extension member situated at least partially inside the elongated housing and slidingly coupled to a first side of the wedge member, wherein translation of the wedge member along the first axis provides translation of the first arm extension member along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Asyst Technologies L.L.C.Inventors: Scott T. Fladhammer, Michael B. Grimm
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Patent number: 11708938Abstract: A foldable bracket moveable between opened and folded positions. The foldable bracket including first and second bracket arms rotatably coupled to each other, where the second bracket arm includes a second bracket arm slot, a bracket arm linking member rotatably coupled to the first bracket arm and slidably coupled to the second bracket arm, first and second pins slidably disposed in the second bracket arm slot, where the second pin slidably couples the bracket arm linking member to the second bracket arm, a pin connecting member having an aperture and a pin connecting member slot, where the second pin is disposed in the aperture and the first pin is slidably disposed in the pin connecting member slot, and a release lever rotatably coupled to the second bracket arm and adapted to rotate between first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: GEM Products, LLCInventor: Nicholas Vanderlinde
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Patent number: 11703149Abstract: An adapter for mounting cable hangers to a mounting structure includes: a plurality of mounting panels, each mounting panel including a mounting hole, the mounting panels attached to each other at edges thereof, each mounting panel being disposed at an angle relative to its adjacent mounting panels; a base attached to the edge of endmost ones of the mounting panels; wherein the mounting panels and the base define an interior of the adapter; the adapter further comprising at least one pair of fingers extending into the interior of the adapter, each pair of fingers being configured to cooperate to grasp a cable.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi, Taig S. Rajpal
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Patent number: 11703152Abstract: A wrap bracket formed from a strap and a clamp to secure a cable bundle to a support. The strap includes an intermediate portion, a first portion extending from the intermediate portion in a first direction and a second portion extending away from the intermediate portion in a second direction opposite the first direction. The second portion engages the first portion to mount the strap to the support. The clamp includes a base that is secured to the intermediate portion of the strap. A first tab and a second tab extend in opposite directions away from the base. The first and second tabs wrap around the cable bundle to secure the cable bundle to the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Daniel E. Host, Surendra Chitti Babu
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Patent number: 11691505Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting bracket for the fastening an automotive clutch hydraulic pump as an automotive repair or spare part; the mounting bracket comprises an mounting bracket assembly consisting of a washer, a coupling and a cover. This mounting bracket assembly is inserted through one extremity of the damaged pedal base, and the nut with which the mounting bracket assembly will be screwed is installed through the interior of the pedal base; the safety grub screws are tightened, leaving it ready to withstand the forces exerted between the clutch pedal and the automotive hydraulic pump.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Inventor: Darío Ernesto González Calderón
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Patent number: 11667038Abstract: A safety switch device includes a first support member and a second support member which are formed so as to secure a mobile terminal, and a grip part to be grasped by an operator's hand. The safety switch device includes an enable switch for transmitting a signal for permitting a robot to operate, and an emergency stop button for transmitting a signal for stopping the robot. The first support member and the second support member are formed so as to secure a plurality of types of mobile terminals having different sizes. The grip part is disposed at the center part of the shape of the back surface of the mobile terminal, which corresponds to the position of the center of gravity of the mobile terminal.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Fanuc CorporationInventor: Tan Qin Chen
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Patent number: 11668430Abstract: In various embodiments, an engine mount may comprise a mount base configured to physically engage at least a portion of an engine positioned adjacent thereto so as to secure the engine in a mounted position relative to the engine mount, the mount base comprising: a base component; an engine positioning element protruding from the base component and configured to restrict a range of motion of the engine in at least one direction; and at least one base orifice extending through a thickness of the base component and configured to receive a protruding portion of the engine within an internal volume of the base orifice; and an attachment hub comprising one or more attachment features configured to receive at least a portion of an external engine tool and engage the external engine tool such that at least a portion of the external engine tool is arranged adjacent the mount base.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Inventor: Robert Green
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Patent number: 11662056Abstract: The invention refers to the two-axis direct-drive rotation mechanism for observation device with design drive block inside assembly tilt-axes for a multi-sensor surveillance device used for unmanned vehicles. This is mechanical mechanism performs rotate pan-tilt axis by direct drive motor. This mechanism include of main components: assembly pedestal, assembly pan-axis and assembly tilt-axis. Electronic circuits, encoders, mechanism, motor are optimized arranged and scientific designed the layout space and the weight of the structure. This mechanism can integrate optical sensors such as infrared cameras, high resolution camera, laser rangefinder.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: VIETTEL GROUPInventors: Quang Trung Trinh, Tien Hai Tran, Duy Nhat Tran
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Patent number: 11639759Abstract: Wiring member support device supports a movable section of a wiring member provided across two link members supported to be rotatable about a predetermined axis, the movable section capable of moving in accordance with relative rotation of the link members, the wiring member support device including, two or more support pieces provided with at least one guide hole through which an intermediate position of the movable section of the wiring member in the longitudinal direction passes and which has an inner diameter slightly greater than an outer diameter of the wiring member, the two or more support pieces connected to be detachable from each other at the position of the guide hole in a radial direction of the guide hole. The wiring member support device is fixed to the link member at a position between a fixed position of the wiring member to the link member and the predetermined axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: FANUC CORPORATIONInventor: Kenta Itokazu