Patents Examined by Huyen D. Le
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Patent number: 11968509Abstract: A speaker having a support structure having a bracket, and a vibration structure having a bend ring. The bend ring comprises an arc portion and an outer brim connected to the bracket. The outer brim of the bend ring extends downwardly to abut and connect to an outer brim of the top of the bracket, and the outer brim of the bend ring does not exceed the outermost end of the arc portion in the radial direction. The effective vibration area of a speaker is increased by using the above structure, so that the sensitivity of the speaker is improved.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Hong Wen, Jihui Zeng, Yuanzhen Niu, Zhenjin Zhu
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Patent number: 11968499Abstract: A method (300) of operating a hearing aid with a low delay beam former and a hearing aid (200, 500).Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: WIDEX A/SInventors: Rasmus Bendtsen, Lars Dalskov Mosgaard, Pejman Mowlaee, Jacob Thorup Hald, Jannik Andersen, Thomas Bo Elmedyb, Georg Stiefenhofer, Adam Westermann, Michael Johannes Pihl, Nanna Moeller Pedersen
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Patent number: 11965323Abstract: According to the embodiment, a toilet device includes a nozzle, a flow channel, a heat exchanger, and a flow channel unit. The flow channel unit is located upstream or downstream of the heat exchanger in the flow channel. The flow channel unit includes a flow rate sensor and a vacuum breaker. The flow rate sensor detects a flow rate of water. The vacuum breaker suppresses a backflow of water. The flow rate sensor includes a first case part and a sensor part. The sensor part is housed inside the first case part. The vacuum breaker includes a second case part and a valve part. The valve part is housed inside the second case part. At least a part of the first case part and at least a part of the second case part is formed of a continuous member.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: TOTO LTD.Inventors: Ikko Hatta, Shonosuke Sawa, Mizuki Ide, Yoshihiro Koto
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Patent number: 11968495Abstract: A loudspeaker is provided. The loudspeaker includes an enclosure including an opening, a driver, disposed at the opening in the enclosure, which is configured to be electrically driven. and a constrained acoustic modulator (CAM), disposed at the enclosure, which is not configured to be electrically driven. The CAM is configured to tune the enclosure without the CAM substantially radiating audible sound.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Inventor: Paul M. Krueger
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Patent number: 11962988Abstract: A linear motor magnet assembly for use in a loudspeaker unit, with a fixed base actuator component and a membrane actuating element, the membrane actuating element having a linear excursion axis. A first auxiliary magnetic element and a second auxiliary magnetic element are present, the first auxiliary magnetic element providing a first auxiliary spatial magnetic field with a major axis aligned with the linear excursion axis. The second auxiliary magnetic element is fixedly connected to the membrane actuating element of the linear motor magnet assembly and has a second auxiliary spatial magnetic field, the second auxiliary magnetic field overlapping the first auxiliary spatial magnetic field and being substantially similarly oriented as the first auxiliary spatial magnetic field over a first predetermined excursion range of the linear motor magnet assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Mayht Holding B.V.Inventor: Timothy Ruben Scheek
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Patent number: 11957283Abstract: A water distribution system for providing multiple bathing functions independently for a walk-in bath tub using one pump that delivers pressurized water to a first valve having a first outlet for communicating pressurized water to a second valve and a second outlet for communicating pressurized water to a drain, the second valve selectively positioned for communicating pressurized water selectively to a respective piping system for a micro bubbles bathing function and for a pressurized jet bathing function, and a controller for moving the valves selectively to provide three operational bathing functions independently with the one pump. A method for providing multiple bathing functions independently with one pump is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Inventor: Daniel Oliver
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Patent number: 11952796Abstract: A width-adjustable drop-in stair system for an in-ground vinyl liner swimming pool includes a first and second drop-in step components having first and second lengths. The first and second drop-in step components are arranged as parts of a stair step that attaches to opposing sidewall panels of the swimming pool. The second drop-in step component is engaged in nested relationship with the first drop-in step component at a nesting overlap distance that is established to configure the stair step with a defined width dimension corresponding to a distance between the opposing sidewall panels to which the stair step is attached. The defined width dimension is less than the first and second lengths in total. The first and second drop-in step components are fastened together so as to be statically secured as parts of the stair step.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: International Swimming Pools, Inc.Inventors: Bradley D. Korbel, David Miguelez, Julio Reyes
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Patent number: 11950734Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of disposable toilet seat covers, and in particular to a novel portable toilet seat cover. The novel portable toilet seat cover comprises more than one unit layers, each unit layer comprises a surface layer, and a base layer. The surface layer is arranged at a first surface of the base layer, and the bottom layer is arranged at a second surface of the base layer; the surface layer is a release layer for preventing skin adhesion.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Inventor: Shuihao Wang
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Patent number: 11952758Abstract: A double-waterway faucet structure is provided. A faucet body comprises a first water inlet passage, a second water inlet passage, and a first water outlet passage configured to be in communication with the first water inlet passage, and the first water outlet passage is connected to a pull-out head. A control valve is disposed on the faucet body and is configured to control a turning ON and OFF between the first water inlet passage and the first water outlet passage. A rotating bracket is rotatably disposed on the faucet body and comprises a second water outlet passage configured to be in communication with the second water inlet passage, and a solenoid valve is disposed on the second water inlet passage to control a turning ON and OFF of the second water outlet passage.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Xiamen Lota International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jianping Zhou, Shaofeng Li, Liming Ye, Chuanbao Zhu
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Patent number: 11946238Abstract: A modular poppet assembly system for a toilet tank flush valve assembly, the modular system comprising a first float portion; and two or more second float portions; wherein, the first float portion is configured to removably attach to each of the two or more second float portions to form two or more poppet assemblies, each of the two or more poppet assemblies comprise a different buoyancy, each of the two or more poppet assemblies allow the toilet tank to fill to substantially a same water volume, and as the poppet assembly buoyancy increases, an increase in flush volume is provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Inventors: Ken Nguyen, Robert Jensen, James Johnson
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Patent number: 11944244Abstract: Exemplary arrangements include an apparatus for baby care comprising a base that includes an upper surface and a mat that extends in operative connection therewith. The mat portion includes a receiving portion for comfortable receipt of a baby thereon. The exemplary apparatus further comprises an adjustable strap that is operatively connected to opposing sides of the base and that extends across the receiving portion to comfortably secure a baby. The exemplary apparatus further comprises a flexible arm that includes proximal and distal ends. The proximal end is in operative connection with the base and the distal end is disposed above the receiving portion. The distal end includes an adjustable audio-visual device mount in operative connection therewith that is configured to operatively releasably engage an audio-visual device. In alternative exemplary arrangements, the exemplary apparatus is configured to be changeable between a open position and a folded position for storage and travel.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Inventor: Olufisayo Akinleye
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Patent number: 11946241Abstract: A drain assembly includes a drain body, barrel, plug, and gasket. The drain body has an interior surface defining a channel along an axis and having interior threads thereon. The barrel has a central body having an upper end, with a flange extending radially outward therefrom and defining a landing surface. The central body has opposed exterior and interior barrel surfaces having exterior and interior threads, respectively. The interior barrel surface defines a channel alignable with the axis. The exterior threads are engageable with the drain body interior threads for axially adjusting the barrel relative to the drain body. The plug has a top wall and an outer body extending axially downward therefrom to a stop surface. A portion of the outer body extends axially below the stop surface and has external threads engageable with the barrel interior threads. The gasket is sealingly receivable between the stop and landing surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Oatey Co.Inventors: Aaron Lorkowski, Jeffrey Zhang
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Patent number: 11950072Abstract: A mid-range loudspeaker, including a frame, a diaphragm arranged on the frame, a magnetic circuit system arranged on the frame, and a voice coil connected to the diaphragm. The diaphragm includes a honeycomb plate having a front surface and a back surface. Covering films respectively cover the front surface and the back surface of the honeycomb plate. The honeycomb plate is provided with a plurality of holes.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Suzhou Sonavox Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Guoqiang Chai, Yuewu Shen, Bo Gu
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Patent number: 11946275Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a frame for a pool that may be installed as a series of beams and frame members, wherein a first beam and a second beam may be configured to connect to a frame member to form a portion of the frame of the pool, wherein the first beam and the second beam may include provisions for attaching to the frame member, wherein the orientation of the first beam may be set relative to the second beam so that a circumference of a pool is formed when the series of beams and frame members are each connected. In some embodiments, the frame member may include a receptacle, an insert, and a pin. In some embodiments, the receptacle may include a first protrusion portion for a first beam and a second protrusion portion for a second beam. In some embodiments, one or more pins may be used to attach the beams to the insert and the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Belgravia Wood LimitedInventor: Jaime Ramos
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Patent number: 11946276Abstract: A joint for a swimming pool frame, and a swimming pool including the joint are provided. The joint includes a joint body including a leg pipe holder configured to have a leg pipe of the swimming pool frame inserted into the leg pipe holder. The joint also includes a side pipe holder configured to have a side pipe of the swimming pool frame inserted in the side pipe holder. A locking hole is formed through the side pipe holder. The joint body also includes a locking part including a locking pin configured to extend through the locking hole and through a corresponding connecting hole in the side pipe, thereby holding the side pipe to the side pipe holder.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: BESTWAY INFLATABLES & MATERIAL CORP.Inventors: Xiaobo Chen, Zhichao Zhao, Zhipeng Dai, Feng Ye
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Patent number: 11943883Abstract: A magnetic bistable hinge system includes a hinge bracket, first and second magnets, and a rotatable member. The first magnet may be coupled to the hinge bracket and be configured to rotate about an axis of the hinge bracket from a first bistable position to a second bistable position. When the south pole of the first magnet is at a first angle relative to the south pole of the second magnet, the first magnet and the second magnets are in the first bistable position and the rotatable member is in a closed position relative to the hinge bracket. When the south pole of the first magnet is at a second angle relative to the south pole of the second magnet, the first and second magnets are at the second bistable position, and the rotatable member is rotated to an open position relative to the hinge bracket.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Peter Michael Cazalet, Bryan Macomber
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Patent number: 11937746Abstract: An apparatus and associated methodology for supporting a child during bathing activities at a sink. A child support device includes a base defining a cavity configured to receivingly engage a portion of the sink to support the child support device adjacent the sink during bathing. A seat is configured for a tool-less removable connection to the base that supports the child during bathing.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Inventor: Yoseph Y. Lakein
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Patent number: 11933032Abstract: A chemical feeding device according to the present invention is for attaching to a water tank of a toilet having a tank main body that has an opening in an upper portion and a lid body that covers the opening of the tank main body, the chemical feeding device including a chemical container storing a chemical solution, a flexible tube through which the chemical solution in the chemical container is fed to the water tank, and an attachment member that supports the tube and is configured to be attachable to an edge of the upper opening of the tank main body. The attachment member includes a receiving part in which a recessed part for receiving the chemical solution that drips from the chemical container is formed. In a bottom portion of the recessed part is formed a discharge hole to which the tube is connected.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kouji Nakatani, Kaoru Kasakawa
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Patent number: 11937061Abstract: A forced ventilation woofer or electromechanical transducer (e.g., 200 or 300) includes a motor structure and voice coil winding support structure or former (203 or 303) configured with a vented annular spacer (e.g., 250) and vented distal pole tip member (e.g., 255) having aligned radial channels aimed to transport heat away from a voice coil (202 or 302) during the transducer's reciprocating movement while providing an extended, linear dynamic range and continuous cooling for the voice coil. A dual magnetic gap embodiment has an inside annular spacer member (e.g., 355A) and a co-planar outside annular spacer member (e.g., 350-O), each made of a thermally conductive steel alloy.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Polk Audio, LLCInventor: Sean O'Brien
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Patent number: 11930346Abstract: A speaker transducer, comprising a speaker membrane and two drive members connected to an outer membrane circumference of the speaker membrane for driving the speaker membrane. A substantially rigid support member is connected to each of the two drive members and extends there between, wherein the support member is connected to and extends along the speaker membrane.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Ruben Scheek, Onno Hein Steenhuis, Naphur van Apeldoorn