Patents Examined by James M Dolak
  • Patent number: 11958351
    Abstract: A locking method and an unlocking method are provided. The locking method is used to mount a battery to a fixing seat of an electric vehicle by a locking device. The locking device includes: a lock base including a lock body, a surface of the lock body being provided with a lock groove recessed towards the interior of the lock body, the lock body being internally provided with a lock tongue groove and a lock tongue movably mounted in the lock tongue groove, and the lock tongue groove being in connection with the lock groove; and a lock shaft including a shaft rod configured to be inserted into the lock groove of the lock base to perform unlocking and locking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: SHANGHAI DIANBA NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jianping Zhang
  • Patent number: 11952044
    Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle is provided. The all-terrain vehicle includes a vehicle frame unit. A steering mechanism is rotatably mounted to a front side of the vehicle frame unit. Front wheels are rotatable mounted to a lower side of the steering mechanism as being arranged pairwise as a left-side one and a right-side one and are controllable by the steering mechanism. The all-terrain vehicle includes a vehicle cover unit covering a periphery of the vehicle frame unit. The vehicle cover unit includes a front vehicle cover section. An open receiving space is formed between a top side of the front wheels and the front vehicle cover section. An inertial sensor is arranged in the open receiving space. As such, mounting and servicing the inertial sensor can be carried out without removing the front vehicle cover section or other parts, and thus, mounting and servicing of the inertial sensor is made easy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: KWANG YANG MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Te-Feng Chen, Guei-Cheng Ye, Shih-Bin Chien
  • Patent number: 11945492
    Abstract: A stroller having a folding frame which serves as basis for a stroller which can be used in a seat configuration for the transportation of a child, and which can be alternatively used in a cart configuration wherein the seat-bottom and seat-back are hingedly interconnected and configured to fold out into a cart for transporting goods such as groceries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Inventor: Krzysztof Michal Jablonski
  • Patent number: 11945418
    Abstract: A vehicle leveling system includes a jack adapted to be mounted to a vehicle frame without modifying the vehicle frame. In a particular embodiment, the jack includes a first bracket adapted to urge against the bottom and side surfaces of a member of the frame and configured to be fastened to a member of the frame through a manufacturer-provided aperture in the frame. The jack additionally includes a second bracket to couple the first bracket to the jack. In a more particular embodiment, the first bracket includes a horizontal adjustment feature, and the second bracket includes a vertical adjustment feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Quadra Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Johnnie Eugene Lehman, Gary Anthony Lehman, Robert Daniel Slack
  • Patent number: 11945296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooling module for a vehicle, and more particularly, to a cooling module for a vehicle including a condenser, a first radiator through which coolant for an engine flow, a second radiator through which coolant for electrical components flows, and an intercooler, and capable of evenly distributing air resistance of the front surface of the first radiator to secure an overall balance of an air volume distribution by disposing the condenser, the second radiator, and the first radiator in a flow direction of air or disposing the second radiator, the condenser, and the first radiator in this order, and disposing the intercooler on lower sides of the condenser and the second radiator, and capable of minimizing a gap of each heat exchange period by disposing the condenser C and the first radiator R to be in closely contact with the second radiator L.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Hanon Systems
    Inventors: Ji Hun Han, Gwang Ok Ko, Hyun Keun Shin, Seok Jong Yoo
  • Patent number: 11945485
    Abstract: A compact single wheeled knuckle carrier which may be easily stowed and take up minimal space within the engine while simultaneously being easily maneuverable and robust enough to assist a person in carrying a train knuckle over rough terrain and over distance. The compact single wheeled knuckle carrier has a support member that couples the knuckle to the carrier and can include a slide lock to secure the knuckle to the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: THE NOLAN COMPANY
    Inventor: Robert Brian Loy
  • Patent number: 11932299
    Abstract: A collapsible cart may include a first frame member, a second frame member, a front spacing member, a rear spacing member, and a base member. The front and rear spacing members are configured to separate the first frame member and the second frame member for a predetermined distance to create a receiving space for the cart when it is in a fully open status. The base member may have a plurality of base connecting bars and a center unit that has four opening to pivotally engage with the base connecting bars, and the center unit and the four base connecting bars are positioned on the same plane surface when the cart is in a fully open status. The user can start collapsing the cart by simply pushing down the center unit to disengage the center units with the base connecting bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: MAXTON ENGINEERING LTD.
    Inventor: Shou Qiang Zhu
  • Patent number: 11932300
    Abstract: A folding frame which serves as basis for a stroller base to allow the interconnection of a child safety seat thereto, while allowing the installation of the child safety seat to a vehicle seat without requiring the disconnection of the safety seat from the folding frame. The folding frame extends from a folded configuration to an unfolded configuration for use as a stroller with or without the use of the child safety seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventor: Krzysztof Michal Jablonski
  • Patent number: 11931303
    Abstract: A foldable tiltable wheelchair that overcomes the foregoing deficiencies comprises a base frame comprising laterally spaced side frames. A tiltable seat frame is supported for pivotal movement in relation to the base frame. The tiltable seat frame comprises laterally spaced seat rails. A first foldable cross-member provides a rigid connection between the seat rails when in an unfolded position. According to one embodiment, a second foldable cross-member provides a rigid connection between the side frames when in an unfolded position. The first and second foldable cross-members coupled so that moving one cross-member moves the other cross-member. According to another embodiment, the tiltable seat frame comprises a seat back supported in relation to the seat frame. The seat back comprises laterally spaced back canes. The first foldable cross-member is coupled to the seat frame so that the back canes are supported in relation to the first foldable cross-member so as to limit lateral flexure of the back canes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Ki Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Alan Ludovici, Thomas J. Whelan, Richard E. Schneider, Murray G. Slagerman
  • Patent number: 11926292
    Abstract: A motorized landing gear for a tractor trailer is located near the manual operation crank of the landing gear. The drive motor is powered by a plug in mechanical communication with a power source and actuated by a switch which may be double-pole/double-throw toggle switch secured adjacent the crank. The motorized landing gear may be provided with a protective all-weather covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Ricky Strogen
  • Patent number: 11919570
    Abstract: To simultaneously avoid contact with a front subframe and secure a connection space for a harness, a front subframe has a right and left pair of side frame sections, each of which is located in front of and below a dashboard. A converter and a vehicle component are provided behind a rear end portion of one of the side frame sections. The converter is arranged along a lower surface of a floor panel, and the vehicle component is arranged adjacent to rear of the converter. The converter is arranged in a vertically inclined state, a front-end portion of the converter is located higher than the rear end portion of the side frame section, and a rear end portion of the converter is located lower than the vehicle component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masanao Sato, Katsutoshi Noguchi, Tomokazu Murakami, Yudai Kawaguchi
  • Patent number: 11912364
    Abstract: A mounting assembly of a scooter seat, and a scooter. The mounting assembly comprises a mounting base (120), a supporting block (130), and a fastener; the mounting base (120) comprises a top plate (122) and two side plates (123) fixedly provided on two opposite sides of the top plate (122); mounting holes for fixing the scooter seat (900) are provided on the top plate (122); the two side plates (123) are clamped on the scooter body; the top plate (122) is provided on a footboard of the scooter body; the supporting block (130) is interposed between the scooter body and the side plates (123); the fastener is provided on the side plates (123) and tightly locks the supporting block (130) to enable the supporting block (130) to be fastened on the scooter body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: NINEBOT (BEIJING)TECH. CO., LTD
    Inventors: Haoran Zhang, Zhilei Ding
  • Patent number: 11904704
    Abstract: A system can prevent burning of a vehicle or human injury caused by a fire spread from a battery to a vehicle in the event of a fire in the battery of an eco-friendly vehicle. The system can release a battery from the vehicle such that the battery can be separated and removed from the vehicle when a fire occurs in the battery. The system is operated in response to a control signal of a controller detecting the fire in the battery and by manipulation of a driver, and releases a state of the battery mounted to a vehicle body to release the battery from the vehicle such that the battery can be separated or removed from the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Mu Ryong Jang
  • Patent number: 11904922
    Abstract: The paint cart is a cart. The paint cart is adapted for use with painting equipment and supplies. The paint cart stores the painting equipment and supplies. The paint cart transports the painting equipment and supplies over a supporting surface. The paint cart comprises a pedestal pan, a plurality of tool pans, and a stanchion structure. The stanchion structure elevates each individual tool pan selected from the plurality of tool pans above the pedestal pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Angel Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 11901536
    Abstract: The invention relates to a battery unit (1), particularly for a hybrid and/or electric motor vehicle, comprising a plurality of cells that are physically and/or electrically regrouped into a plurality of modules, a housing receiving and surrounding said cells, and means for regulating the temperature of said cells by circulation of a heat-transfer fluid. Said battery unit (1) is characterised in that the housing is made of a plastic material and consists of a lower tray (6), with a bottom and side walls, and an upper cover (7), which are peripherally assembled, and in that at least the tray (6) comprises means (5) for distribution/collection and circulation of the heat-transfer fluid, said means being structurally built into the body of said tray (6), by being formed at least partially as one piece therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: SOGEFI AIR & COOLING
    Inventors: Nicolas Becker, Alexandre Floranc
  • Patent number: 11878729
    Abstract: Embodiments include strollers having removable seats. An example stroller may include rear wheels, front wheels, and a frame including a handle portion, a rear wheel support portion, a front wheel support portion and a folding mechanism connecting the front wheel support portion and the handle portion in both an unfolded configuration and in a folded configuration. The frame may include a stroller seat support portion positioned at a first vertical position adjacent the handle portion, and a front seat attachment configured for attachment to the front wheel support portion at a second vertical position substantially lower than the first vertical position. The front seat attachment may be configured to support the front stroller seat substantially over the front wheels so that a center of gravity of the stroller system is between the front wheels and the rear wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Baby Jogger, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Zehfuss
  • Patent number: 11865980
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for noise reduction in a semi-truck tractor. The semi-truck tractor has hood cowling that is carried on an upper hood support mounted to a firewall of the semi-truck tractor. The invention includes applying a resilient sleeve to the upper hood support to eliminate a noise generated by vibration of the hood cowling when supported by the upper hood support. The resilient sleeve has an opening at a proximal end of the sleeve. The sleeve is dimensioned to surround an exposed face of the upper hood support when mounted to the firewall. The resilient sleeve provides a low friction barrier between the hood cowling and the upper hood support with the hood cowling in a closed position and supported by the upper hood support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventor: Joel Justin West
  • Patent number: 11858117
    Abstract: A dual-purpose mechanics creeper includes: a flat board, a first swing arm and a second swing arm pivotally attached to a bottom surface of the flat board. Each swing arm includes a plurality of rollers. When each swing arm is at the first position, it is adjacent to the bottom surface of the flat board. When the swing arm is at the second position, it is perpendicular to the flat board. When the second swing arm is at the second position, it is attached to the first swing arm, such that the second swing arm is obliquely supported between the flat board and the first swing arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: HIEVER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tony Huang, Jeffery Huang
  • Patent number: 11850970
    Abstract: Provided, in one aspect, is a battery pack. The battery pack, in accordance with this aspect, includes an enclosure. The battery pack, in accordance with this aspect, further includes an intake port attached to a first section of the enclosure, the intake port coupleable to a source of cooling fluid, a first exhaust port attached to a third section of the enclosure and a second exhaust port coupled to a fourth section of the enclosure. The battery pack of this aspect further includes a first set of battery cells located within the enclosure in the first and third sections, the first set of battery cells separated by one or more first fluid passageways and a second set of battery cells located within the enclosure in a second and the fourth sections, the second set of battery cells separated by one or more second fluid passageways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Jie Zhang, Yuanzhi Liu
  • Patent number: 11820413
    Abstract: A mobile body that is human-powered includes three all-directional wheels with axles thereof displaced from each other by 120 degrees, a connection portion that connects two front wheels, a brake attached to a rear wheel, and a disconnection portion that disconnects the two front wheels from each other. The connection portion connects the two front wheels such that the two front wheels rotate in directions opposite to each other. The connection portion connects the front wheels with the rear wheel such that the two front wheels rotate in the same direction, while the front wheels rotate in a direction opposite to a rotational direction of the rear wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shoji Mochizuki, Masayuki Tsuda