Patents Examined by Gary C. Hoge
  • Patent number: 11455920
    Abstract: The application provides a floor tile screen, comprising a box body (1), a rear body (2), a PCB board (3) and a front body (4), wherein the rear body (2) is fixed on the box body (1); the PCB (3) is arranged between the rear body (2) and the front body (4), and provided with lamp beads; a plurality of transparent fixing columns (41) are fixedly arranged on the front body (4), pass through the PCB board (3), fixedly connected with the rear body (2), and avoid the lamp beads. The fixing column (41) has the function of limiting the front body (4), the front body (4) and the rear body (2) are connected together by fixing columns (41), to avoid separation; the fixing columns (41) are transparent, so that the light emitted by the lamp beads is not blocked, the display effect of the floor tile screen is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: SHENZHEN GLOSHINE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xianfeng Zhang, Yongjun Zhang, Guoqiang Li, Zhiqiang Gao
  • Patent number: 11452219
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to systems, apparatuses, and methods for personalizing marketing materials such as video brochures. In one aspect, an electronic marketing system is provided that includes an electronic display device and a housing. A window is cut into the housing, allowing the electronic display to be seen through at least a portion of the housing. A second window provides a view of an insert in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: MEDIA FAST, LC
    Inventors: Amy Hafen, William Diaz
  • Patent number: 11450241
    Abstract: A holder for holding an electronic label device includes a body; a first coupler including a top horizontal extension and a pressing portion extending from the top horizontal extension in a front direction at a predetermined curvature; a second coupler extending in a horizontal direction and protruding from a top of the body in a front direction, wherein the second coupler is spaced from the pressing portion to define a clipping gap therebetween; and a third coupler including: a bottom horizontal extension extending in a horizontal direction and protruding from a bottom of the body in a front direction; and a guide portion extending from the bottom horizontal extension at a predetermined angle relative to the bottom horizontal extension, such that an upper portion of the guide portion and the bottom horizontal extension define a protrusion receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: RAINUS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun-Hak Kim, Gi-Tae Do, Hyun-Hun Oh, Min-Jae Ryu
  • Patent number: 11451754
    Abstract: A display system and a method of forming a display are disclosed. A beam is formed from a first substantially flat substrate, a sidewall is formed from a second substantially flat substrate, and a panel is formed from a third substantially flat substrate. The beam includes a first slot, the sidewall is joined to an end of the beam and includes a second slot, and the panel includes an interior portion and first and second tabs extending outwardly from the interior portion. The first tab is inserted into the first slot and the second tab is inserted into the second slot to secure the panel to the beam and the sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: R. R. DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANY
    Inventor: Travis Bonifas
  • Patent number: 11443662
    Abstract: One variation of system includes a set of a brixel units and a primary controller configured to distribute a set of actuation routines to the set of brixel units, each brixel unit including: a chassis including a motor mount and a arm extending outwardly from the motor mount and defining a drive post mount opposite the motor mount; a motor coupled to the motor mount; a drive post arranged on the drive post mount and driven by the motor; a pixel element mounted to and configured to rotate with the drive post and including a first face defining a first visual characteristic and a second face defining a second visual characteristic; and a local controller configured to store an actuation routine and to drive the motor to locate the pixel element over a sequence of angular positions, relative to the arm, defined by the actuation routine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: BREAKFAST, LLC
    Inventors: Mattias Gunneras, Andrew Zolty, Mick Maloney, Andrew Laska
  • Patent number: 11443655
    Abstract: A foldable article having a sliceform removably secured to one or more panels of the foldable article. A tab having a retaining portion may extend from at least one of the one or more panels of the foldable article. The tab may pass through an opening in the sliceform and the retaining portion may be wider than the width of the opening. The retaining member may be manipulated to pass through the opening to removably secure the sliceform to, and/or detach the sliceform from, the foldable article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: HALLMARK CARDS, INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Thomas A. Wallen
  • Patent number: 11443664
    Abstract: There is disclosed a transformative display that, in a first configuration, appears as a first scene. A mechanism is provided to cause elements of the display to move from the first configuration to a second configuration, displaying a second, different scene. The elements are in the form of panels that fit into recesses in a platform in the first configuration. These panels may include features that extend above the surface of the platform to form other elements of the first scene. When the display moves to the second configuration, the panels swing upward from the platform, creating elements of the second scene. In the second configuration, features extending from the panels meet to other elements of the second scene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Angel Productions Worldwide Inc.
    Inventor: Criss Angel
  • Patent number: 11426752
    Abstract: An ornamental liquid display utilizing a silicone oil as the circulating fluid. A circulator moves the fluid such that it interacts with an effect surface, creating sensory interest. The fluid may be supplemented with various dyes, fragrances, and particles, and the implementation of the display may create visual and/or auditory interests by the motion of the fluid. The display may additionally use a purifier or filter to remove outside contaminants from the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Inventor: Lee Lefebvre
  • Patent number: 11417245
    Abstract: A frame assembly presents one or more electronic displays. The frame assembly includes a first panel having a first front surface and a first rear surface. The first panel is oriented such that the first front surface faces a first direction and the first rear surface faces a second direction opposite the first direction. A plurality of inner members are coupled to the first front surface and extend from the first front surface towards the first direction. A plurality of outer members are coupled to the first front surface and extend from the first front surface towards the first direction. The outer members are spaced from the inner members to define a plurality of channels therebetween. A second panel is hingedly coupled to the first panel such that the first panel and/or the second panel are rotatable about an axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Green Light Innovations
    Inventor: Timothy G. Fallon
  • Patent number: 11412846
    Abstract: A home environment regulation system and a control method, comprising pieces of furniture (1) arranged in a home environment. Each piece of furniture (1) comprises a furniture body (11) and a display device. An accommodating cavity (13) is provided within the furniture body (11). A transparent body (12) is provided on the surface of the furniture body (11). The transparent body (12) is provided at an opening of the accommodating cavity (13). The display device is provided within the accommodating cavity (13). The display device comprises a picture display module (14) and a driver module (15). The picture display module (14) is connected to the driver module (15). The picture display module (14) is provided with display pictures of various colors and images. The display pictures on the picture display module (14) face the transparent body (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: Houhua Han
  • Patent number: 11407343
    Abstract: An adjustable suspended seat apparatus having a tuned frequency-tailored damping through stratified seat structure is described. The damping seat structure includes: a first material of a plurality of materials having a first characteristic to provide a first damping effect in a first layer. A second material of the plurality of materials based on a second characteristic to provide a second damping effect in a second layer, the first material or the second material having an adjustable damping characteristic. The suspended seat apparatus includes a seat base configured to have the seat coupled thereto; a suspension system coupled to the seat base, the suspension system comprising: an adjustment feature configured to adjust operation of the suspension system; and a chassis mount coupled to the suspension system, the chassis mount configured to be coupled to a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wittenschlaeger, Timothy King, Mason Powers, Jeffrey Hermann
  • Patent number: 11403975
    Abstract: A display system, including a graphic display cover is described that includes an upper support frame configured to support the graphic display cover; a lower support frame configured to widen the graphic display cover; and a base frame configured to stabilize the graphic display cover. The base frame is anchored to the ground at multiple locations about the base frame. The upper support frame, the lower support frame and the base frame are collapsible and transportable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Orbus, LLC
    Inventors: James J. Apostle, Drew A. Adams, Dmitri Doubovikov
  • Patent number: 11398170
    Abstract: Embodiments herein describe systems and methods for visually identifying a wheeled robot and associating the wheeled robot with a company or brand. Some embodiments provide a cover, casing, or skin that may be removably attached to the wheeled robot. The casing may feature a pattern, logo, or visuals that are associated with the company. The casing may further conform to features of the movable robot such that the casing does not impede the robot from moving and performing functions, such as transporting objects. The casing may further have a flap that removably attaches to the casing to allow access to the wheeled robot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: CreateMe Technologies LLC
    Inventors: David Blizzard, Khamvong Thammasouk, Jinhwa Jung
  • Patent number: 11393365
    Abstract: Provided is an advertisement display system for a roller grill assembly and a food separating device. The display system includes a first advertisement display that covers the roller grill assembly control panel. The display utilizes an advertising panel and a pair of J-shaped clips extending from the top of the panel, such that the clips attach to the food separating device crossover bars to hold the advertising panel in position. The system also includes a second advertisement display comprising a removable advertising panel, an advertising panel support bracket, and a pair of bracket clips. The bracket clips attach to the food separating device separator bars to support the second advertisement display above the food separating device. The advertisement display system provides a convenient solution for providing information to consumers related to the items contained on the roller grill while preventing the controls from being inadvertently accessed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventor: Michael M Kurmlavage
  • Patent number: 11388958
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novelty and promotional buttons capable of being hung for display. The button includes an insert with an integral tab having an aperture or a button back with integral tab having an aperture for hanging the button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: PUREBUTTONS, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey N. Nemecek, Joshua A. Hippley, Mitchell Monyak
  • Patent number: 11393362
    Abstract: A tagging system for carpet or flooring samples has a lower gripping arm, an upper gripping arm, and a connecting arm connecting the lower gripping arm and the upper gripping arm. The lower gripping arm and the lower gripping arm are spaced apart by the connecting arm a distance to provide a snug fit with a typical flooring samples. Disposed on the upper gripping arm is a removeable label window connector, for connecting a transparent label window holder to the upper gripping arm. The label window connector has a plurality of notches about its substantially circular rim for connecting with the label window holder. In another embodiment, the label window connector connects the gripping arms, allowing for mounting the tagger perpendicular to the flooring sample. In another embodiment, the tagger has a body plate receiving a transparent label window, and an arcuate lip for receiving a color-coded marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventor: Christine Wicki
  • Patent number: 11370338
    Abstract: A vehicle seat comprises a frame member, a plate-shaped support member, and a blower. The frame member includes a pair of opposed frames disposed opposite to and separately from each other, and a first connecting frame by which the pair of opposed frames are connected. The plate-shaped support member is disposed between the pair of opposed frames and configured to receive a load from an occupant. The blower is attached to the support member, and part of the blower is disposed on a side of the first connecting frame that is opposite to an occupant side thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: TS TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koji Onuma, Kazuki Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 11370366
    Abstract: A garnish includes a heating element, a base member, and a circuit board. The heating element is configured by stacking first and second sheet materials and interposing a heater wire in between. The circuit board includes a power source line and is fixed to a back surface of the base member. The heating element includes a main body portion and an extending portion. The extending portion includes a power source connection portion for connecting the heater wire to the power source line and extends to the back surface of the base member. The main body portion of the heating element is fixed to a laying surface of the base member by fixing the second sheet material to the base member. The heater wire is exposed in the power source connection portion without stacking the second sheet material on the first sheet material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kozo Hirotani, Hiroyuki Yamada, Tohoru Matsunami, Hiroaki Ando, Kimihiro Iimura, Hideto Maeda, Tetsuo Yasuda, Akihiro Misawa, Chiharu Totani
  • Patent number: 11373561
    Abstract: A protective device is installed about the outer edge or outer edges of a floor sign. When installed, the main body portion of the protective device is taller than the thickness of the sign such that an item being moved over the sign will ride on the top of the protective device as it passes over the floor sign. The protective device includes a tapered outer edge that helps an item to slide up onto the top surface of the protective device and decrease the impact force of the device when it initially encounter the protective device. The inner edge of the protective device is also tapered down to at least the height of the floor sign. The protective device is made from a hard material that is impact resistant and provides a smooth lower friction upper surface. The protective device can be installed with spaced ends to allow liquid to drain from inside the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Insite Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Clifford A. Lowe
  • Patent number: 11373562
    Abstract: A method for installing an advertising unit on a ground surface includes cleaning an installation area located at the ground surface, applying an adhesive at the installation area, depositing the advertising unit at the installation area atop the adhesive, and curing the adhesive. In some embodiments, the advertising unit comprises a back unit having a track which accommodates a cover in a sliding fashion. In some embodiments, the installation area may be excavated to render an upper surface of the advertising unit flush with the surface of the ground when deposited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventor: Benjamin Elias Blumenthal