Patents Examined by Hau V Phan
  • Patent number: 11766517
    Abstract: An insert-storage intravenous drip moving seat includes a main body, two extension support arms, an inverted V-shaped support arm and plural moving wheels. The two extension support arms form a V-shaped structure, and each is bent and connected to a fixed bar, so that a storage space is formed under the main body and the two extension support arms; the bottom of both ends of each fixed bar has a moving wheel; the inverted V-shaped support arm is connected to the two extension support arms; the bottom of the other ends of the inverted V-shaped support arm has one of the moving wheels; both moving wheels are disposed on the same radius distance; and a guide entrance is formed between the two fixed bars and corresponsive to the inverted V-shaped support arm to provide an insert-storage design of the inverted V-shaped arm by the guide entrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: BETTER ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Cheng-Yi Chou
  • Patent number: 11760188
    Abstract: A wheel drive module (1) is provided for driving and steering a wheel (30), comprising the wheel (30), a first drive motor (11), a second drive motor (21), and a transmission. The wheel (30) can be driven and steered simultaneously by the first drive motor (11) and the second drive motor (21) via the transmission, wherein a first motor shaft (12) for driving the transmission extends from the first drive motor (11) in a first motor shaft direction (12?), a second motor shaft (22) for driving the transmission extends from the second drive motor (21) in a second motor shaft direction (22?), the first motor shaft direction (12?) and the second motor shaft direction (22?) are opposite each other, and the first drive motor (11) and the second drive motor (21) extend parallel to the first and second motor shaft directions (12?, 22?) over a common overlap section (Ü).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: ebm-papst St. Georgen GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Friedrich Obermeyer, Joerg Hornberger, Andreas Riedel, Richard Silberhorn
  • Patent number: 11753077
    Abstract: A partial body for an at least part-electrically operated motor vehicle includes a first receiving portion for a traction battery and a second receiving portion for an electric drive unit. The receiving portions are arranged behind one another with respect to a vehicle longitudinal direction and are arranged at least partially at the same height with respect to a vehicle vertical direction. Here, a body transverse wall, which is of double-walled design at least in certain portions and which extends in the vehicle vertical direction and vehicle transverse direction, is arranged between the first and second receiving portion such that, in the event of an accident-induced displacement of the drive unit in the direction of the traction battery. The drive unit can be supported on the body transverse wall in a targeted manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventor: Philipp Kellner
  • Patent number: 11753078
    Abstract: A land vehicle includes a frame structure, a plurality of wheels, and an impact management system. The frame structure includes an operator cage that at least partially defines an operator cabin and a rear compartment positioned rearward of the operator cage in a longitudinal direction. The frame structure includes a pair of rails that each extends in the longitudinal direction from a first end arranged adjacent a pair of front wheels to a second end arranged adjacent a pair of rear wheels. The plurality of wheels are supported by the frame structure. The plurality of wheels includes the pair of front wheels and the pair of rear wheels. The pair of front wheels are positioned forward of the pair of rear wheels in the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Workhorse Group Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Willison, Donald L. Wires, Gary Cain
  • Patent number: 11745583
    Abstract: A vehicle transaxle comprising a plurality of mounting flanges fixedly mountable to an axle tube of the vehicle absent any additional structure for mounting the transaxle to the vehicle. The axle tube houses a wheel axle to which the transaxle is operably couplable. The transaxle additionally comprises a transaxle mounting collar that is fixedly mounted to or integrally formed with a housing of the transaxle. The mounting collar is structured and operable to have a prime mover of the vehicle mounted thereto and to support the weight/mass of the prime mover such that the prime mover is mountable to the vehicle via only the mounting collar absent any additional structure for mounting the prime mover to the vehicle such that the prime mover can be cantilevered from (e.g., suspended from) the transaxle, e.g., the prime mover is ‘free floating’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Zekarias W. Yohannes, Matthew Wilson, David A. Smith, Chris L. Normand
  • Patent number: 11750063
    Abstract: An electrically-operated electric drive module for use in a vehicle framework that is configured for a powertrain that includes an internal combustion engine. The electrically-operated electric drive module permits the vehicle to be converted to an electrically propelled vehicle in a manner that is cost-effective and which is relatively low in weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Umerley, Frederick E. Zink, Jonathan P. Prichard, James P. Downs, Gregory A. Marsh, Matthew T. Blakeman, Steven Grider, Paul J. Valente
  • Patent number: 11745820
    Abstract: A foldable personal such as a tricycle which can be convertible into a stroller, is configured for accommodating a child therein and for preventing, when desired, the child from being able to steer the vehicle, vehicle having an operational state and a storage state, in which it can take an extremely compact form. The vehicle has a longitudinal axis lying in its vertical plane of symmetry and having a horizontal reference plane perpendicular to the plane of symmetry, and it takes its compact form in the storage state both in the direction along its longitudinal axis and in the directions perpendicular to this axis both along the plane of symmetry and perpendicular to the plane of symmetry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Doona Holdings Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoav Shabtai Mazar, Maxim Holtzman
  • Patent number: 11745681
    Abstract: A battery bracket assembly for a vehicle includes a mounting bracket configured to be connected to a vehicle frame and to receive a battery. The mounting bracket includes a base, and a first wall extending upwardly from a first end of the base. A second wall extends upwardly from a second end of the base. First and second tabs extend from first and second ends of the first wall. The first and second tabs extend toward the second wall. Third and fourth tabs extend from first and second ends of the second wall. The third and fourth tabs extend toward the first wall. A third wall extends from a first side of the base. A fourth wall extends from a second side of the base. The first and third tabs are connected to the third wall and the second and fourth tabs are connected to the fourth wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignees: Nissan North America, Inc., NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD
    Inventors: Arnold Plata, Takashi Kawaoto
  • Patent number: 11737933
    Abstract: A first transport apparatus includes a deck for supporting a patient thereon and a lift mechanism supporting the deck. The deck is removable from the lift mechanism for use as a second transport apparatus or part of a second transport apparatus. The first transport apparatus further includes an electrically powered device at the first transport apparatus, and a user input device for wireless control of the electrically powered device, which is operable at or near the first transport apparatus and the second transport apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Clifford Edwin Lambarth, Jason James Wroblewski, Brandon David Naber, Alfred James Dacey, IV, Ross Timothy Lucas
  • Patent number: 11731503
    Abstract: An active gate device, comprising first and second flaps, capable of pivoting between a closed position and an open position; first and second cam tracks; and first and second mechanisms connecting the flaps to the cam tracks. The device further comprises: a rotary actuating lever; and first and second shoes slidable in the first and second cam tracks, respectively. The actuating lever is pivotable between three configurations, such that: in the first configuration, each flap is in the closed position; in the second configuration, the first flap is in the open position and the second flap is in the closed position; and in the third configuration, each flap is in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Flex-N-Gate France
    Inventors: Cyrille Guyon, Yann Clapié, Bertrand Thoulouze
  • Patent number: 11731681
    Abstract: A child stroller apparatus includes a standing frame, a push handle frame having a side segment, the side segment being pivotally connected with the standing frame via a pivot connection, an adapter having a coupling portion configured to receive the installation of a detachable part, the adapter being fixedly connected with a handle, the handle having a cavity through which is slidably disposed the side segment so that the handle and the adapter are slidable in unison along the side segment for adjustment, and a locking mechanism for locking the adapter in position on the side segment, the locking mechanism including a release actuator exposed on the handle for operation, the release actuator being operable to cause the locking mechanism to unlock for sliding adjustment of the handle and the adapter along the side segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AG
    Inventors: Colin F. Eggert-Crowe, Robert E. Haut
  • Patent number: 11724623
    Abstract: A system for cooling a battery of an electrified vehicle includes a vehicle air-conditioning system having a first cooling circuit in which a first cooling medium circulates, a second cooling circuit in which a second cooling medium circulates, a cooling unit in thermal contact with the battery, wherein the second cooling medium flows through the cooling unit, and with a heat exchanger through which the first and second cooling media flow in separate channels which are in thermal contact, wherein in the heat exchanger, heat is discharged from the second cooling medium towards the first cooling medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Claus Schmitz, Gerd Wittmacher
  • Patent number: 11718240
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, an outer body supported by the frame, and a cargo rack pivotably coupled to the outer body. The cargo rack is moveably between a closed position and an opened position and includes a hinge assembly comprising hinge leaves and a removable hinge pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Joel B. Kelso, William B. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 11708113
    Abstract: A vehicle base structure includes first and second structural members extending along a vehicle front-rear direction and disposed respectively at first and second sides of a vehicle base in a vehicle width direction, a battery unit disposed between the first and second structural members, and a bracket including a first wall portion fixed to a lower surface of one of the first and second structural members, a second wall portion extending inward in the vehicle width direction from an inner end portion of the first wall portion and inclined downward in a vehicle-height direction from the inner end portion of the first wall portion, and a third wall portion extending inward in the vehicle width direction from an inner end portion of the second wall portion inward in the vehicle width direction and being fixed to a lower surface of a battery case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Takahiro Suzaki
  • Patent number: 11701961
    Abstract: An assembly includes multiple structures and a first bracket. The multiple structures include at least a first structure, a second structure, and a third structure located between the first structure and the second structure. The first bracket is configured to fix the second structure to the first structure and support the third structure. The first structure, the second structure, and the third structure are arranged in a first direction. The first bracket includes a second structure supporting portion supporting the second structure and a third structure supporting portion supporting the third structure. The second structure supporting portion is located on a first side of the first bracket and the third structure supporting portion is located on a second side of the first bracket. The first side and the second side are opposite to each other in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yukio Shidara, Akihiro Maeda
  • Patent number: 11700790
    Abstract: A grass mowing machine includes a vehicle body frame, a mower deck incorporating a rotary cutter blade, a coupling mechanism for coupling the mower deck to the vehicle body frame with allowing a lateral displacement of the mower deck in a vehicle body transverse direction, a mower electric motor attached to the mower deck and configured to feed rotary power to the rotary cutter blade and a displacement operation mechanism MV for laterally displacing the mower deck in the vehicle body transverse direction in operative association with the coupling mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Kubota Corporation
    Inventors: Masahiro Yamada, Fumiya Yasue
  • Patent number: 11696531
    Abstract: An electric riding lawn mower includes a seat for a user to ride, a main frame to support the seat, a power output assembly including a mowing element to output power to realize mowing function and a first motor to drive the mowing element, a walking assembly to at least drive the electric riding lawn mower to travel in the direction of a first straight line on the ground and a second motor to drive the walking assembly, and a power supply device to power the electric riding lawn mower with a first battery pack, which includes a first battery pack housing and a plurality of battery cells disposed therein. The power supply device is mounted to the main frame. At least one of the first battery packs of the power supply device forms a pluggable connection with the main frame. The battery cells are lithium batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Nanjing Chervon Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Qian Liu, Toshinari Yamaoka, Zhen Wang, Fangjie Nie
  • Patent number: 11697259
    Abstract: The present invention provides an annular beam of monolithic construction of one homogeneous material and a related efficient, low-cost non-pneumatic tire. Specific geometric design, combined with nonlinear elastomer physical properties, enable the suppression of all reinforcing belts, continuous fibers, or other strengthening layers in the annular beam. The annular beam consists of at least two bands that are continuous in the circumferential direction and connected by a web geometry. The non-pneumatic tire consists of the annular beam, a ground contacting portion, a central wheel, and a plurality of web spokes that connect the wheel and beam. When the tire is loaded to a design load against a flat surface over a design contact length, a contact area of essentially uniform pressure is produced, while the load is transmitted from the beam to the hub via tension in the web spokes. The tire can be economically manufactured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin
    Inventor: Ronald Hobart Thompson
  • Patent number: 11691499
    Abstract: The shutter device has a blade and a frame member which supports the blade in a rotatable manner. The device has a shaft arranged along the frame member, an actuator device for rotating the shaft, and a link member which opens and closes the blade by transmitting a rotational force of the shaft to the blade. The device has a calibration structure having a calibration member formed on the shaft and a calibration surface formed on the frame member. The calibration structure calibrates a rotational position of the shaft by coming into contact with the calibration member onto the calibration surface. The device further has a discharge structure which discharges foreign matters existing between the calibration member of the shaft and the calibration surface of the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Basmil Yenerdag, Yukio Shidara
  • Patent number: 11690317
    Abstract: A cutter blade for a mower is disposed inside a housing of the mower and rotatably driven about a vertical axis. The cutter blade includes a blade body a blade portion provided at least at a part of a rotational direction-wise front end portion of the blade body, and a wind generating portion provided at least at a part of a rotational direction-wise rear end portion of the blade body, the wind generating portion extending more upwards than the blade portion. A thickness of the wind generating portion at the rotational direction-wise rear end portion is smaller at least partially than a thickness of the remaining part of the wind generating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Kubota Corporation
    Inventors: Hirokazu Ito, Motosumi Shiotsuki