Patents Examined by James O. Hansen
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Patent number: 11713918Abstract: An engagement assembly, a drawer, and a refrigerator having same. The engagement assembly comprises a first engagement part matching the drawer and a second engagement part matching a refrigerator body; one of the first and second engagement parts is a gear, and the other one is a rack; the rack has a tooth surface that allows the gear to travel; the rack comprises a main rack and an extension rack; when the drawer is in a closed state, the tooth surface has a first stroke length; when the drawer is in an opening process, the extension rack moves to a travel path of the gear so that the tooth surface has a second stroke length; when the drawer is in a closing process, the extension rack is reset; the first stroke length is smaller than the second stroke length. The length of the tooth surface increases in the opening process.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: QINGDAO HAIER CO., LTD.Inventors: Jing Wang, Bin Fei, Xiaobing Zhu, Xueli Cheng
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Patent number: 11712147Abstract: A rack mounting assembly for supporting a third rack assembly within a tub of a dishwasher appliance is provided. The rack mounting assembly includes a mounting body positioned inside the wash chamber and having a mounting post and a support flange extending from the mounting body and being spaced apart to define a support slot. A roller includes a mounting sleeve having a rear lip that is received within the support slot when the roller is installed onto the mounting body.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Santhosh Kumar Potluru, Arpit Singhal
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Patent number: 11690451Abstract: A slide rail mechanism is configured to be mounted to a first post and a second post of a rack. A transverse space is defined between the first post and the second post. The slide rail mechanism includes a first slide rail kit and a second slide rail kit. Each of the slide rail kits includes a fixed rail and a movable rail longitudinally movable relative to the fixed rail. The two fixed rails are respectively connected to the two posts, and are located outside the transverse space. Each of the fixed rails is formed with a passage corresponding to inside of the transverse space. Each of the movable rail is configured to be movably mounted to the passage.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignees: King Slide Works Co., Ltd., King Slide Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Chiang-Hsueh Fang, Chun-Chiang Wang
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Patent number: 11684179Abstract: The museum showcase includes a base, a horizontal guide system placed along a sliding direction, and a case mounted on the horizontal guide system; the case is divided into at least two modules and each module comprises two vertical side walls connected to an upper horizontal top panel and to a lower horizontal bottom; each module is mounted on the horizontal guide system to slide in direction (A); the modules each comprise two end modules and each end module includes a vertical end wall, the vertical end walls being connected to the vertical side walls, to the top panel and to the bottom in the respective module (21). An abutment profile is on each of the modules, that is directed towards another adjacent module and extends at a free edge of the bottom, the top panel and the vertical side walls; and a single exhibiting plane.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Inventor: Alessandro Goppion
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Patent number: 11680714Abstract: An outdoor cooking appliance enclosure for storing and operating a cooking appliance is provided. The outdoor cooking appliance enclosure includes a base extending horizontally, and a box enclosure extending vertically upward from the base. The base includes multiple guide rods extending vertically upward from the base. The base enclosure is mounted movably on the guide rods. The box enclosure includes a roof mounted on top of, and covering, the box enclosure, a front door shaped to form a closed volume with the box enclosure and the base. The front door includes at least two panels, a first panel and a second panel, where the first panel is mounted pivotably along the front edge of the roof, and the second panel is extendable from the first panel in a direction parallel to the first panel. Multiple extendable legs are mounted pivotably on the second panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Inventor: Wilson Lopes De Araujo
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Patent number: 11674693Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning, storing or cooking items includes a housing formed by walls enclosing an internal space; at least one support arrangement removable from the housing; and at least one locking unit arranged at the support arrangement. The support arrangement includes at least one rail system having at least two rails connected together and moveable relative to each other and at least one support element. The locking unit includes at least one locking element which can be transferred between a blocking position and a free position, wherein, when the support arrangement is mounted to the housing, the locking unit is in its free state in which the locking element enables extension of the rail system. When the support arrangement is separated from the housing, the locking unit is in its blocking state in which the locking element blocks extension of the rail system with the formation of a positively locking relationship.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Accuride International GmbHInventor: Andreas Heffel
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Patent number: 11672336Abstract: A cabinet system includes a first vertical end support and a second vertical end support. The first vertical end support and the second vertical end support are each formed from a plurality of metal tubes. The cabinet system also includes a plurality of horizontal stringers that extend between the first vertical end support and the second vertical end support. One or more of the horizontal stringers is configured to support a countertop. The cabinet system further includes a plurality of lateral stringers that extend between the first vertical end support and the second vertical end support. At least one of the lateral stringers is a toe kick.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Food Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Brad J. Duesler, Zachary J. Duesler
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Patent number: 11666146Abstract: A sliding drawer or shelf (12) of a piece of furniture, comprising: a perimeter frame defined by the union of a front segment (14) and three C-connected segments (16, 18); a telescopic guide (20) for linearly moving the drawer or shelf with respect to the piece of furniture, the guide comprising a part (22) that can be fixed on the piece of furniture, and a part (24) longitudinally translatable with respect to the fixed part, the translatable part comprising an arm (26) which is adapted to support the drawer or shelf and on which there is mounted an adjustment element (80) for the inclination of the drawer or shelf with respect to the fixed part, wherein the front segment comprises a stop element (50) by which a free end of the arm can be engaged, so that the free end of the arm opposes to a lifting of the drawer or shelf by abutting against a part of the stop element.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: BORTOLUZZI SISTEMI S.P.A.Inventors: Bruno Sponga, Marco Pianca
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Patent number: 11666202Abstract: A rack mounting assembly for supporting a third rack assembly within a tub of a dishwasher appliance is provided. The tub defines a wash chamber and a plurality of apertures spaced apart along a transverse direction. The rack mounting assembly includes a mounting body positioned inside the wash chamber and a latching arm positioned outside the wash chamber. The mounting body and/or latching arm include complementary features that pass through the plurality of apertures defined in the tub for engaging each other and securing the mounting body to the tub.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Arpit Singhal
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Patent number: 11659927Abstract: A slide assembly includes a channel member including a stop recess having a front end and a rear end; a slide member including a sliding first portion, a sliding second portion, a slot, and a connection portion on the sliding first portion, the slide member being configured to move in the channel member; and a release mechanism disposed on the slide member and including first and second release member. In a locked state the first limit members of the positioning portion of the first release member engage with the front larger hole of the stop recess, the second limit members of the positioning portion of the first release member engage with the rear smaller hole of the stop recess, and the elastic arm of the second release member engages with the rear smaller hole of the stop recess. A double release mechanism is provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Nan Juen International Co., Ltd.Inventors: I-Hsiang Chiu, Chen-Lu Fan, Jie-Ru Ning, Daniel Francisco Martinez Molina
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Patent number: 11659926Abstract: A cabinet storage system includes a base and a pair of slides. The base includes a first planar surface and a second planar surface. The first and second planar surfaces are opposing surfaces of the base and define a perimeter of the base. The pair of slides are coupled with the first planar surface. The system also includes fences positioned away from the second planar surface around the perimeter of the base, and structural columns mechanically coupled with the base. The structural columns are positioned to abut the second planar surface and longitudinally extending away from the second planar surface to rigidly maintain the fences around the perimeter of the base.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: REV-A-SHELF COMPANY, LLCInventors: Leeman Elliot Stevens, Paul Franklin Chambers, Kevin M. Ward, David P. Noe, Steve M. Jones, Jr.
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Patent number: 11653758Abstract: A hospital human resource information management file cabinet is provided, including a support base plate, a lower surface of which is fixedly connected to upper surfaces of three fan assemblies; left ends of the three fan assemblies are respectively connected to outer surfaces of three first conduits, and front ends of the three first conduits are in communication with back ends of three second conduits. The file cabinet speeds up air flow rate on surfaces of the files therein, prevents moisture causing damage to the files, reduces information loss, and continuously treats the moisture inside, which in turn guarantees the service life of the file cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2023Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyInventors: QingSong Wu, YingCong Zhang, Ming Ma, Can Xiang, Shi Chen, JianCai Wu, Yang Jin, Zheng Wang, Fei Luo, ZhiHui Wang
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Patent number: 11650003Abstract: An appliance includes an outer wrapper and an inner liner placed within the outer wrapper and spaced apart from the outer wrapper to define an insulating space. A trim breaker extends between the inner liner and the outer wrapper to define a structural cabinet. The trim breaker defines a front face of the cabinet. The trim breaker defines a gas conduit disposed within a wall of the structural cabinet proximate the insulating space. The gas conduit is adapted to define selective communication between the insulating space and an exterior of the structural cabinet. An insulating material is disposed within the insulating space, wherein the gas conduit is substantially free of the insulating material.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Alberto R. Gomes, Lynne F. Hunter, Abhay Naik, Lorraine J. Westlake
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Patent number: 11652336Abstract: A low and medium voltage electrical enclosure comprising a supporting structure which defines an internal space delimited by walls forming one or more compartments housing one or more electrical apparatuses. At least one of said walls is provided with one or more venting openings that put into communication said internal space with the outside of said low voltage electrical enclosure and/or one of said compartments with a second compartment. The venting openings are provided with a cover closing a corresponding venting opening in a first—closed—operating condition at first predetermined temperatures and the enclosure is provided with an actuating device adapted to open said cover in a second—open—operating condition at second predetermined temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: ABB S.P.A.Inventors: Pierceleste Benedetti, Alessio Bergamini, Giuseppe Nava, Damiano Cagliani
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Patent number: 11641939Abstract: A slide rail assembly and a slide rail kit are provided. The slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a blocking member, and an operating member. The blocking member is movably mounted on the second rail. When the second rail is positioned at an extending position relative to the first rail, a blocking feature of the first rail blocks the blocking member at a first state, so as to prevent the second rail from being moved from the extending position in a retracting direction. The operating member is operated to be positioned at a position that moves the blocking member from the first state to a second state, such that the blocking feature is unable to block the blocking member at the second state. The operating member is engaged with the predetermined portion of the second rail to be retained at the position.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignees: KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD., KING SLIDE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Wei-Chen Chang, Chun-Chiang Wang
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Patent number: 11641940Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a blocking member, a positioning member, and an operating member, configured to operate one of the blocking member and the positioning member. The first rail includes a positioning feature; the second rail is movable relative to the first rail. The blocking member and the positioning member are movably mounted on the second rail, and are respectively at one of the first state and the second state. When the second rail is moved in an extending direction from a retracted position to an extending position relative to the first rail, the second rail is prevented from being moved in the extending direction or a retracting direction from the second extending position relatively to the first rail, through the positioning member and the blocking member respectively corresponding to two portions of the positioning feature of the first rail.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignees: KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD., KING SLIDE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Wei-Chen Chang, Chun-Chiang Wang
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Patent number: 11635247Abstract: Disclosed herein is a refrigerator in which the structure of a door is improved. The refrigerator includes a main body having a storage compartment, a door rotatably coupled to the main body to open or close the storage compartment and having a door frame, a coupling member coupled to the door frame, and a door handle coupled with the coupling member in a sliding manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2018Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Byoung Mok Kim, Jae Young Choi, Yong Bum Seo, Sang Gyu Jung, Jeong Hyun Lee
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Patent number: 11635215Abstract: Disclosed is an air conditioner including a first frame including a through hole, a second frame rotatably coupleable to the first frame, the second frame including a burring portion at least a portion of which is insertable into the through-hole in a first direction, where while the burring portion is inserted into the through-hole of the first frame, the burring portion protrudes in the first direction, and a burring hole formed by the burring portion, and a fastening member insertable into the burring hole in a second direction opposite to the first direction and configured to function as a rotary shaft of the second frame, where while the fastening member is inserted into the burring hole, the fastening member protrudes in the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: In Chul Lee, Jeong Uk Koh, Yong Sam Kwon, Hyo Jin Kim, Seong Jin Cho
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Patent number: 11635791Abstract: A partition for separating computer components in an apparatus holding the computer components is provided. The partition includes a body with a first side and a second side; one or more top tabs projecting from both the first side and the second side of the body; one or more bottom tabs projecting from the first side of the body; and one or more bottom protrusions projecting from the second side of the body. The one or more top tabs are secured in a first manner, e.g., through rivets, to a first panel of the apparatus. The one or more bottom tabs are secured in the first manner to a second panel of the apparatus. The one or more bottom protrusions are secured in a second manner to the second panel of the apparatus, e.g., tucking a protrusion under the second panel. The features allow different-sized compartments for different storage form factors.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Tung-Hsien Wu, Jui-Tang Chang, Guan-Kai Lien
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Patent number: 11632869Abstract: A detachably fixing device includes a base, a circuit board carrying plate, and a sliding plate. The circuit board carrying plate is slidably disposed on the base in a first direction and has a carrying plate linkage portion. The sliding plate is slidably disposed on the base in a second direction. The first direction and the second direction are non-parallel. The sliding plate has a sliding plate linkage portion mechanically connected with the carrying plate linkage portion, and an engaging portion. The circuit board carrying plate is operable to move to make the sliding plate slide outward relative to the base to make the engaging portion protrude from the base. An electronic apparatus casing includes a casing frame and the detachably fixing device. The detachably fixing device is detachably disposed on the casing frame. The engaging portion is separably engaged with an engaging structure of the casing frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Jun Hao Wang, Zhaoping Fu, Li Ke