Patents Examined by Guang H Guan
  • Patent number: 11719015
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a fence securing device for fixing two fence elements onto one another. The device includes a body with a bottom side for placing the body on a ground, with a top side facing away from the bottom side and with four lateral surfaces. The body includes a mounting with a mounting opening on the top side for receiving complementary mounting elements of the two fence elements. The mounting opening penetrates the body from the top side to the bottom side. At least one supporting section formed on the body as a single piece with at least one supporting surface is arranged on the top side of the body for supporting the fence elements. The supporting surface of the supporting section faces the at least one mounting opening is arranged in parallel and at a distance to a centre axis of the mounting opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignees: FenzFoot GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Haase, Deniz Keser
  • Patent number: 11696654
    Abstract: A mounting system having a hub installation dispenser system. The hub installation dispenser system having a horizontal port, a horizontal level vial, a vertical port, and a vertical level vial. The horizontal port and the horizontal level vial together aid in determining a level orientation of the hub. The vertical port and the vertical level vial together aid in determining a plumb orientation of the hub. The hub installation dispenser system has an engagement channel configured to receive a tape measure. Hubs are configured to be mountable to a surface. A protrusion extends from the horizontal port and is configured to releasably secure a hub from the hub installation dispenser system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: WallX, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory S Dempsey, Timothy J Dempsey
  • Patent number: 11692649
    Abstract: A cable routing fastener includes a body and an arm extending therefrom, a head projecting from the body, a cover adjacent the arm so movement of the cover is temporarily restricted by the arm, and a cable connector. The body inserts into an aperture in a panel and positions the head and the cable connector adjacent the panel. The head includes an indicia element indicating an assembly status of the fastener, i.e., whether it is properly installed or not. The cover conceals the indicia element in a concealed mode, and moves relative to the head to an exposed mode so the indicia element is exposed for reading. The arm moves when the body is inserted so the arm no longer interferes with movement of the cover, so the cover can be moved by a user, transitioning from the concealed mode to the exposed mode. A related method of use is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: A. Raymond et Cie
    Inventor: Julien Locatelli
  • Patent number: 11678744
    Abstract: A method of and/or apparatus for mounting a furniture unit on a substantially vertical surface, such as a wall, includes establishing a first mount, with the furniture unit supported on the mount while level is established, and a second mount is then fixed in place. The first and second mounts are vertically spaced so that the unit can rest, under gravity, in a stable manner while level is established and the second mount is fixed in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Norcros Group (Holdings) Limited
    Inventor: Luke Michael Ritchie Semple
  • Patent number: 11679694
    Abstract: A power long rail assembly is attached to a vehicle floor for repositioning vehicle seats in a vehicle between a plurality of seating positions. The power long rail assembly includes a fixed long rail and a power rail drive assembly configured to travel along the fixed long rail. The power rail drive assembly has an upper channel having a driving wheel configured to frictionally and/or meshingly engage with the fixed long rail, a fore/aft motor operatively coupled to the driving wheel, a latch assembly for locking the upper channel to the fixed long rail, and a latch release mechanism having a latch motor operatively coupled to a release plunger for automatically unlocking the latch assembly from the fixed long rail, and a fore/aft button operatively coupled to the fore/aft motor and to the latch motor to selectively activate the fore/aft motor and the latch motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Magna Seating Inc
    Inventors: Kai Zhao, Michael D Nacy, Detjon Marini, Louis Vetere, II, Cheikh Dioum
  • Patent number: 11674634
    Abstract: This specification relates to the fields of automobile maintenance and device calibration technologies and discloses a position adjustment apparatus and an automobile calibration device. The position adjustment apparatus includes a slide member, a supporting member and an adjustment member. The supporting member is movably mounted at the slide member. One of the slide member and the supporting member includes a rack. The adjustment member includes a gear. The gear is meshed with the rack. When rotating, the gear can drive the rack to move in a preset direction, to enable the supporting member to move in the preset direction with respect to the slide member. By means of the gear engagement between the gear and the rack, the supporting member can move stably and precisely in the preset direction with respect to the slide member, so that the automobile calibration device and an automobile to be calibrated can be aligned conveniently and precisely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: AUTEL INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CORP., LTD.
    Inventor: Xiaolong Wang
  • Patent number: 11673426
    Abstract: A wheel/foot assembly for a sign display stand or other object includes a cradle partially enclosing an optional wheel. The assembly is releasably attachable to a leg for a sign display stand, protects the leg and can be easily replaced if worn. The assembly protects wear on the stand and permits the sign display stand to be wheeled, rather than dragged or carried. Because the assembly is releasably attached, it can be replaced easily if damaged or worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventors: Clifford Struhl, Raymond M. Schneider
  • Patent number: 11667217
    Abstract: A seat adjustment mechanism for a vehicle seat may have a number of first rail pairs, each first rail pair having an upper rail and a lower rail. A height adjustment mechanism may be arranged between the number of first rail pairs and a seat part of the vehicle seat. The height adjustment mechanism may have a number of second rail pairs, each second rail pair may have an upper rail and a lower rail. The number of first rail pairs and the number of second rail pairs can be actuated simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Keiper Seating Mechanisms Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Karthikeyan Maharajapuram Subramanian
  • Patent number: 11654989
    Abstract: A load-leveling hanging apparatus and a system for suspended lifting of objects are disclosed. The load-leveling hanging apparatus includes a carriage suspended from a line; a hanging beam adapted for attachment of multiple objects at points along the beam; a mechanism for moving the hanging beam relative to the carriage to thereby achieve a level condition; and a level indicator. The mechanism is a rotatable screw. The system includes the load-leveling hanging apparatus and a lifting device. The lifting device includes a drum for winding and unwinding a line; a motor coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto; a guide to direct the line onto the drum; and a controller. The lifting device raises and lowers the suspended hanging apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Casey Webb, Corey Webb, Matt Van Dyke
  • Patent number: 11641941
    Abstract: A concealed tear-resistant hanging-bracket group with precise depth adjustment for assembling a wall cupboard to a wall includes a plate and a hooking element. The plate has a plurality of fixing pins for engagement to a shoulder of the wall cupboard, and the hooking element couples the hanging-bracket group to a supporting element fixed to the wall. The hanging-bracket group is adjustable in depth and height by action of horizontal and vertical movement members. The horizontal movement member includes a threaded hole formed in a protrusion in the plate and a grub screw received in the threaded hole, a rotation of the grub screw causing a depth adjustment A guiding member for a screwdriver is coupled to the plate and includes a guiding element positioned in a pass-through opening of the plate, below and adjacent to the protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Inventor: Carlo Cattaneo
  • Patent number: 11639119
    Abstract: A seat rail for a vehicle includes: a rail gap cover combined with a moving rail, and a slit cover combined with the rail gap cover to close the gap between a fixed rail and the moving rail regardless of movement of the moving rail, whereby it is possible to prevent foreign substances from entering into the fixed rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, NIFCO KOREA INC., Hyundai Transys Inc.
    Inventors: Eun Sue Kim, Seung Sik Han, Hong Heui Lee, Myung Hoe Kim, Jin Kim, Gyong Min Kim, In Gul Baek, Soo Young Chae, Hoe Won Jeong, Jin Wook Choi
  • Patent number: 11633051
    Abstract: A bracket adapted to couple to a slot disposed in a pegboard or slot-type wall and hold receptacles. The receptacles can be different sizes and be disposed at different elevations on the bracket. The bracket can also be coupled to the wall via a hook and a fastener to reduce accidental decoupling of the bracket from the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventor: Angelo J. Gargano
  • Patent number: 11629812
    Abstract: An articulating arm assembly for a passenger seat includes a static portion attachable to the passenger seat, a rotation portion attached to the static portion such that the rotation portion is pivotable about a rotation axis, an arm body attached to the rotation portion, such that the rotation portion and the arm body are movable between a stowed position and a deployed position, and a wiring portion disposed inside the arm body and extending from the arm body into the rotation portion. The wiring portion extends parallel to the rotation axis from the rotation portion toward and into the static portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLC
    Inventors: Eric O. Freienmuth, Matthew K. Zemler
  • Patent number: 11614199
    Abstract: A vertically adjustable pedestal for a boat accessory includes a hollow outer column and an inner column positioned within the outer column. The inner and outer columns are longitudinally slidable with respect to one another. A plate is captured between the inner and outer columns. The plate is laterally adjustable to create a frictional force between the inner and outer columns that prevents lateral movement therebetween. One of the inner and outer columns is configured to be coupled to a supporting surface of a boat. The other of the inner and outer columns is configured to be coupled to the boat accessory. A lifting actuator is provided with an extender rod having an anti-buckling plate provided thereabout. The lifting actuator raises and lowers the inner or outer column that is coupled to the boat accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Derek E. Hilleren, Brian C. Leja, Perin E. Truax, Christopher C. Eckes, Todd W. Moore, Christopher P. Quiring
  • Patent number: 11606997
    Abstract: A helmet mount system for attaching a device to a helmet comprises a threaded interface assembly having an outer portion and a threaded insert received within a cavity formed in the outer portion. The outer portion has an inward facing surface configured to receive an adhesive layer for coupling the inward facing surface to a surface of the helmet. In a further aspect, a ballistic helmet having the helmet mount system herein is provided, wherein the helmet mount system does not penetrate a ballistic layer of the ballistic shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Wilcox Industries Corp.
    Inventors: James W. Teetzel, Gary M. Lemire
  • Patent number: 11608843
    Abstract: This application provides a connection mechanical part of a photovoltaic module. The connection mechanical part includes: a first connection assembly and a second connection assembly, wherein the first connection assembly and the second connection assembly each include a connection part, a mounting part and a hinge mounting part between the connection part and the mounting part; the first connection assembly and the second connection assembly are hinge-connected to each other by using their respective hinge mounting parts; the connection part of the first connection assembly is disposed opposite to the connection part of the second connection assembly; and a tensioning device is further disposed between the first connection assembly and the second connection assembly, where the connection parts of the first connection assembly and the second connection assembly are attached or detached by adjusting the tensioning device, to connect the connection mechanical part to the photovoltaic module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yisen Lin, Weilong Zhang
  • Patent number: 11596228
    Abstract: Corner protectors, including corner protectors for furniture corners, are shown and described. Corner protectors may include, in some examples, a body, a first end including a shoulder, a second end including a cutout, a first side, and a second side. A cutout may include an attachment projection and an attachment receptor. Corner protector sheets may stack for convenient storage, with individual corner protectors removable from the corner protector sheet and each taking on an expanded form to fit around a furniture corner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Hibco Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Pavlansky, Keith Pavlansky
  • Patent number: 11596229
    Abstract: A furniture spacer having a rigid flat construction is configured to rest on the floor between the base of a wall and a piece of furniture such as a chair, sofa, table, or cabinet and the like to keep the furniture away from the wall and prevent it from hitting the wall or window and causing damage. Since furniture comes in many sizes and shapes, with different degrees of lean from the leg bottom to the most rearward part of the furniture it is desirable that a single such spacer accommodate a wide variety of furniture designs, including legs within a reasonable range of widths and shapes, which the particular shape of the described spacer is able to do without significant effort on the part of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventor: Steven Howell
  • Patent number: 11589692
    Abstract: A bracket assembly adapted to be removably coupled to a railing at a first side and hold a portion of a container at a second side can comprise a lower section and an upper section removably coupled to the lower section. The upper section can be a bent strip that forms a receptacle to receive the portion of the container, and the lower section can include a body in the form of a second bent strip, and a fixed connection post extending from an upper surface of the body to interface with an opening in the connection interface of the upper section to removably couple the upper section to the lower section via the at least one fastener. The platform section can include a first step and a second step each extending from the connection interface to respective ones of the retaining arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Sam S. Saman
    Inventor: Sam S. Saman
  • Patent number: 11578821
    Abstract: A pipe support system. The pipe support system comprises a first wedge block and a second opposing wedge block. Each of the wedge blocks comprises a base having walls, and forming an angled top surface. The angled top surfaces face one another and support respective replaceable caps. The caps are configured to support a joint or section of pipe along an outer diameter of the pipe. Beneficially, the distance or spacing between the wedge blocks may be adjusted by an operator to accommodate sections of pipe having different diameters. A method for supporting a section of pipe is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Comalander Fabrication and Services, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher R. Comalander