Patents Examined by Eret C McNichols
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Patent number: 11440340Abstract: This invention relates to a taxidermy mounting apparatus. More particularly, there is provided for a taxidermy mounting apparatus comprising a backing board, a mannequin moulded on the backing board and a mounting device for use in mounting the mannequin and backing board relative to a supporting structure, the mounting device comprising a female member fixed non-rotatably in the mannequin and having an elongate socket extending therein to an open mouth aligned with an opening in the backing board, the socket being configured to receive, in use and in a non-rotatable manner, an elongate male member extending laterally from the supporting structure, such that the male member can then support the mounting apparatus relative to the supporting structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Inventor: Anthony Paul Joseph Psaila
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Patent number: 11437791Abstract: A cable management assembly that mounts cables to a ladder rack. The cable management assembly includes a thermal expansion block, a cable attachment beam, and a bracket. The thermal expansion block is positioned on a ladder rung of the ladder rack. The thermal expansion block has a top, a bottom, a first side, a second side, and ends. The first side and the second side of the thermal expansion block have an opening there through that receives the cable attachment beam. The bracket secures the thermal expansion block and attached cable attachment beam to the ladder rung.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Rodney G. Rouleau, Mateusz Kruzel
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Patent number: 11437793Abstract: A cable tray section includes first and second side rails, each side rail having opposite longitudinal ends and a length extending between the opposite longitudinal ends. A splice member is secured to one of the first and second rails adjacent one of the longitudinal ends. The splice member includes at least one opening configured to receive a fastener to connect the splice member to another splice member of another cable tray section to attach the two cable tray sections together. The at least one opening has an axis extending along the length of at least one of the first and second rails.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Jacob Lee Johnson, Brandon Michael Tally, Phillip Warren Harmon Pruitt, Travis Cole Shelton
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Patent number: 11437801Abstract: A low-PIM mounting system using cable ties or pipe clamps to alternatively secure cables and other items to poles having different diameters or flanges having different gauges at base station antenna sites. A first dual-interface mounting block includes a pole adapter, a flange adapter, and a cable hanger receptacle. A second dual-interface mounting block includes a pole adapter, a flange adapter, and a rod receptacle. A third dual-interface mounting block includes a pole adapter, a flange adapter, and a pilot hole receptacle for a self-tapping screw. A multi-function mounting block includes a mounting plate, a pole adapter, a flange adapter, cable hanger receptacles, and a rod receptacle. Each multi-function mounting system is fabricated from a low-PIM polymeric material and configured to alternatively secure cables and other items to poles of different diameters or flanges of different gauges using one or more low-PIM cable ties or pipe clamp.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2022Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: ConcealFab, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bell, Steve Rogers, Jacob Lovelady
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Patent number: 11434952Abstract: An object anchoring assembly includes a housing that can be positioned on a horizontal support surface having an object being positioned on top of the housing. A plurality of arms is each slidably integrated into the housing and each of the arms is positionable in a retracted position or an extended position. A plurality of engagements is each is movably integrated into a respective one of the arms. Additionally, each of the engagements engages the housing at a variety of locations to retain the arms at a selected degree of extension to accommodate dimensions of the object placed on the housing. A coupler is movably coupled to the housing to engage the support surface thereby inhibiting the housing from sliding on the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Inventor: Matthew Spino
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Patent number: 11428346Abstract: A protection structure of a sampling tube of a tank truck is provided. A positioning and protecting base is provided around an outer circumference of the sampling tube. The sampling tube includes a sampling output port for connection with a sampling output hose. The positioning and protecting base includes a through hole. The sampling output port extends through the through hole to partly project outside of the positioning and protecting base. With such an arrangement, the stiffness and strength of the entire sampling output port are enhanced for resisting impact and hit, and readiness of connection between the sampling output port and a sampling output hose is not negatively affected to thereby improve usage performance of the sampling tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignees: FU I SHIN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD., SHIN YUEH APPLIED MATERIALS CO., LTD.Inventor: Wen-Hsiung Pan
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Patent number: 11428022Abstract: A pole support removably attachable to pole of a pool/spa maintenance tool to prevent the maintenance tool from slipping and falling into the pool. The pole support includes a support base, a pair of outriggers extending upwards and outwards from the support base, and an adjustable fastener system for attaching the support base to selective areas along the longitudinal outer surface of the pole. The outriggers may include a straight and/or curved configuration, and a friction material, to further enhance the gripping features of the outriggers when positioning the outriggers on a surface to secure the maintenance tool in place.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Inventors: David Elio Rodriguez, Maria T Wilson
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Patent number: 11407486Abstract: A window clamp system and method are to secure a window pane to a window frame of a vehicle. The window clamp system includes a mounting bracket configured to be secured to the window frame, one or more ratchets coupled to the mounting bracket, and a spring clip configured to move in relation to the mounting bracket and the one or more ratchets. The spring clip is configured to engage a seal positioned around the window pane.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Waeil M. Ashmawi, Sahrudine Apdalhaliem, Jaime C. Garcia
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Patent number: 11401962Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a bracket, such as a flat plate bracket, including a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a number of apertures through the bracket extending from the first surface to the second surface. The first surface engages at least one table top board. The bracket assembly also includes a number of studs protruding from the second surface of the bracket, the studs to selectively attach the bracket to a second bracket structure, such as a leg support system. The bracket assembly can be used in furniture assemblies to secure table tops, shelves, or other structures to a support structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: DEL HUTSON DESIGNS, LLCInventor: Edward Roland Hutson
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Patent number: 11402059Abstract: A base for supporting an object comprising a plurality of legs, a shaft concentrically located relative to the legs, an anchor attached to the shaft, and an attachment point for receiving an object. The anchor can be inserted into a substrate to maintain the stability of the base.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Inventor: Gary Yeomans
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Patent number: 11396958Abstract: 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: May 18, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi, Taig S. Rajpal
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Patent number: 11397023Abstract: A connection member includes a first connection portion and a second connection portion. The first connection portion is configured to be connected to a window air conditioner and extends along a direction. The second connection portion is connected to the first connection portion and is configured to be connected to a mounting bracket assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignees: GD MIDEA AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD., MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhigang Xing, Zhisheng Lei
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Patent number: 11391310Abstract: An installable and dismantlable apparatus provided by the present invention includes: a load bearing part, a toggle assembly rotatably disposed on the load bearing part and a fixing assembly movably disposed on the load bearing part, and the fixing assembly is driven to move for fixing while the toggle assembly rotates. Through the use together of the load bearing part, the toggle assembly and the fixing assembly, while installed, the toggle assembly rotates and the fixing assembly is driven to move, and then the fixing assembly acts on another part for fixing; while dismantled, only the fixing assembly needs to be pushed towards its initial position, which not only ensures the convenience, reliability and firmness during the installation and fixation, but also saves manpower; and in practical use it is easy to operate and convenient for workers to install and dismantle quickly while ensuring the fixing effect.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: INNOVATIVE AUDIO INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Jack Hu
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Patent number: 11384896Abstract: A mounting pad system for securing equipment, such as an HVAC outdoor unit or a standby generator, is provided in the form of a lightweight fillable pad member having a plurality of receivers located on a top surface of the pad member. The receivers are associated with attachment points located on the equipment and are used to secure the equipment to the pad. The pad member contains a filling port on its top surface and is configured as a molded hollow shell containing a gelling material which, when mixed with water, provides support to reduce deflection of the pad member caused by the equipment secured to the pad, prevents damage to the pad that would otherwise be caused by the expansion of internal contents upon freezing and prevents leakage of internal contents of the fillable pad in the event of an unintended breach in the hollow shell. The pad member is provided with at least one through-hole that acts as a supporting structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Mainstream Engineering CorporationInventors: Andrew L. Carpenter, Robert P. Scaringe
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Patent number: 11382235Abstract: A fixing bracket for a slide rail of an open rack includes a fixed cover, a sliding cover and plural fasteners. Both fixed and sliding covers cover the exterior of the slide rail, and the sliding cover can slide appropriately with limitation, and a pair of the slide rails are installed symmetrically on both sides of a chassis, and the fixing bracket is provided for fixing the chassis onto an open rack which is a rectangular enclosed frame structure similar to a door frame, and the fixed cover and the sliding cover have a first fixing plate and a second fixing plate configured to be corresponsive to the open rack. With a sliding design of the sliding cover, the fasteners can be used to fix the chassis onto the two opposite sides of the rack by adjusting the width of the open rack.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: MARTAS PRECISION SLIDE CO., LTD.Inventor: Wan-Lai Chen
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Patent number: 11364826Abstract: A sealed boat seat suspension including a plurality of sealed rails. The sealed boat seat suspension also includes a boat seat attachment component which is coupled to the plurality of sealed rails. The sealed boat seat suspension also includes a boat seat attachment component which is movable with respect to at least a portion of the plurality of sealed rails. The sealed boat seat suspension also includes a suspension component which is coupled to the boat seat attachment component such that the suspension component provides at least some control of movement of the boat seat attachment component with respect to at least a portion of the plurality of sealed rails.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.Inventors: Philip Tsiaras, Dennis K. Wootten, Paul Hammerstrom
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Patent number: 11365531Abstract: A mountable watering assembly may include a main column member, base, front bracket, spacer bracket, fasteners, a capping assembly, and a back bracket. One or more adjustable spacers may be disposed between the front bracket and the spacer bracket. A tap and a hose may be coupled to the main column member or to a hose assembly disposed within the main column member. The mountable watering assembly may be mounted on a railing system. One or more panels may be coupled to the main column member.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventor: Timothy Kuhlman
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Patent number: 11359760Abstract: A hinge device for supporting a display device is provided. The hinge device comprises a supporting seat, a shaft, a bearing plate, and an elastic module. The shaft rotatably passes through the supporting seat. The bearing plate is disposed on the shaft, and the display device is disposed on the bearing plate. The elastic module includes a cam and at least one elastic plate. The cam is configured on the shaft, and the cam and the shaft rotate synchronously. A fixed end of the elastic plate is fixed to the supporting seat. The elastic plate has a deformation amount to provide a balance torque to the cam when a free end of the elastic plate abuts against the cam. When an external force is applied on the display device, the bearing plate is actuated to drive the shaft and the cam to rotate to change the deformation amount and the balance torque of the elastic plate. When the external force is removed, the display device can be stopped at once.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: SYNCMOLD ENIERPRISE CORP.Inventors: Chun-Hao Huang, Chien-Cheng Yeh
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Patent number: 11350540Abstract: A non-permanent bracket assembly for a server cabinet which can hold a server only or a server and a power distribution unit includes a slide member and a fixing member. One end of the slide member can be mounted to a cabinet for supporting a server. The fixing member is detachably positioned at the other end of the slide member. The other end of the slide member is mounted to the cabinet through the fixing member, and the fixing member is further configured to fix a power distribution unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Fulian Precision Electronics (Tianjin) Co., LTD.Inventors: Chang-Ju Wu, Chen-Sheng Tang
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Patent number: 11346378Abstract: The clamping device may comprise a platform base, a pair of locking claws, and a mount. The clamping device may be coupled to a base object via the mount. The clamping device may retain a clamped object to the base object using the pair of locking claws. An individual locking claw selected from the pair of locking claws may comprise an over-center linkage resulting in bistable positioning of the individual locking claw. The individual locking claw may transition from an open position to a closed position under the influence of a closing force. The individual locking claw may transition from the closed position to the open position under the influence of an opening force. As a non-limiting example, the clamping device may retain a paddle to a boat by clamping onto a shaft of the paddle.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Inventor: Mackenzie Caleb Bonvallet