Patents Examined by Janet M. Wilkens
  • Patent number: 12044463
    Abstract: A refrigerator is provided, which includes a refrigerator body, a pair of door bodies, a turnover beam, a guide seat and a limiting block. The turnover beam is pivotally connected with one of the pair of door bodies, and the turnover beam includes a turnover beam body. The guide seat includes a guide seat body and a guide groove disposed in the guide seat body. The limiting block is rotatably connected with the guide seat body. When at least a portion of the guide block presses the limiting block through the front side opening of the guide groove, the limiting block is configured to pivot and exit the guide groove, and after the guide block enters the guide groove, the limiting block is configured to be reset by pivoting to limit the guide block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: HISENSE (SHANDONG) REFRIGERATOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhenfei Jia, Weilun Zhang, Xiangping Zhang, Dong Guo
  • Patent number: 12046978
    Abstract: An electric generator protective cover has a protective cloth cover, a cover assembly, and a plurality of fixing feet. The cover assembly includes a central block located in the center of the top and four elastic supporting rods fixed to the central block. The protective cloth cover is jacked up through the central block and the four elastic supporting rods. One end of each fixing foot is connected to an elastic supporting rod, and the other end is mounted on an upper cross bar of an electric generator frame. The electric generator protective cover has the advantages that the protective cloth cover is arranged, which can isolate dirt such as rain, snow, mud, and sand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Ningbo Zhongyuan Machinery Tech. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Haiquan Chen
  • Patent number: 12038224
    Abstract: A hinge assembly with a movable plate and a refrigerator having the same are provided. The hinge assembly includes a first hinge part, a second hinge part, and the movable plate, wherein the first hinge part, the second hinge part, and the movable plate are fitted with one another, the first hinge part is provided with a driving groove, the second hinge part is provided with a driving shaft fitted with the driving groove, and the movable plate is detachably provided in the driving groove. Dust, impurities, or the like, may be brought out by detaching the movable plate from the driving groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER REFRIGERATOR CO., LTD., HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Enpin Xia, Jiaming Li, Hao Zhang
  • Patent number: 12037828
    Abstract: A door system for a vehicle includes a vehicle body structure having an opening to an interior compartment of the vehicle and a door structure. The door system includes a displacement mechanism that displaces the door structure in relation to the opening between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position the door structure covers at least a portion of the opening, and in the open position is at a distance from the closed position in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle body structure. The door structure comprises a recess configured to receive at least a section of a wheel envelope of a wheel. The recess allows a door part of the door structure to cover the wheel in close vicinity to the vehicle body structure in a lateral direction of the vehicle body structure and prevents the wheel from contacting the door structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignees: Ningbo Geely Automobile Research & Development Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kevin Wesley
  • Patent number: 12035501
    Abstract: A data center cabinet has an equipment rail movably secured to front-to-back beams by a retaining mechanism. The retaining mechanism has a threaded member extending through a front-to-back beam and the equipment rail and a handle rotatable relative to the threaded member. A first cam disk is positioned between the handle and equipment rail and is fixed to the equipment rail and a second cam disk is positioned between the handle and first cam disk and is fixed to the handle. First and second surfaces of the first and second cam disks are engaged with the handle in a first position to provide a clamping force between the equipment rail and front-to-back beam to prevent movement of the equipment rail and the first and second cam surfaces are disengaged with the handle in a second position to remove the clamping force to allow movement of the equipment rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Andrzej Nicewicz, Jerry A. Wiltjer, Tomasz K. Waz, James N. Fleming
  • Patent number: 12029315
    Abstract: An adjustable height workspace includes a base forming a bottom surface, a first handlebar mount on the bottom surface, a second handlebar mount on the bottom surface spaced from the first handlebar mount, a work surface platform, and a height adjustment mechanism connecting the work surface platform and the base. The height adjustment mechanism includes a set of pivot arms that connect at a scissoring pivot point creating a scissoring motion when raising and lowering the work surface platform to various heights, a base pivot point fixed relative to the base and connecting the first pivot arm to the base, a platform pivot point fixed relative to the work surface platform and connecting the second pivot arm to the work surface platform, a first sliding mechanism between a the first pivot arm and the work surface platform, and a second sliding mechanism between the second pivot arm and the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: CKnapp Sales, Inc.
    Inventor: Brandon Meyer
  • Patent number: 12029313
    Abstract: An electromotive adjusting device for a piece of furniture, in particular a piece of table furniture, includes a drive unit for adjusting a movable furniture part, and a control device for actuating the drive unit. The control device is configured for fastening to the movable furniture part. A sensor is arranged within a housing of the control device in order to detect a deformation of the furniture part and to switch off the drive unit when deformation is detected. Provision is made for a transmission element which is in contact with the furniture part and transmits the deformation of the furniture part to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: DewertOkin Technology Group Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Armin Hille
  • Patent number: 12022945
    Abstract: A convertible table is disclosed. The convertible table may comprise a tabletop, a plurality of supporting legs, a plurality of leg mounting tracks, and a table converting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Four Board Woodworks, LLC
    Inventor: Edward Neal James
  • Patent number: 12011979
    Abstract: A catcher structure of a door beam is provided. A catcher mechanism is composed of an engaging hook connected to a rear end part of a door beam, and an insertion hole provided at a lower end part of a center pillar, which is a member on a vehicle body side. In a state in which a door is closed, the rear end part of the door beam, and the engaging hook and the insertion hole of the catcher mechanism are arranged at positions overlapping with each other when viewed from a vehicle width direction. The engaging hook includes a projection part projecting from the rear end part of the door beam toward an inner side in the vehicle width direction, and the insertion hole opens toward an outer side in the vehicle width direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takahiro Kawase, Takafumi Raitoku, Itaru Genpei, Yasuhiro Imamura
  • Patent number: 12014873
    Abstract: A chassis includes a receiving case. The receiving case includes a first base, a second base, and a cover. The first base includes two first side walls. One of the two first side walls includes a first sliding portion. One of the two first side walls includes a multi-segment positioning portion. The second base includes two second side walls. One of the two second side walls includes a second sliding portion. One of the two second side walls includes a multi-segment alignment portion. The cover is pivoted on the first base. The first sliding portion is connected to the second sliding portion, and the multi-segment positioning portion of the first base is adapted to be engaged with the multi-segment alignment portion of the second base, so that the second base is slidably disposed on the first base. The receiving case is adapted to accommodate electronic elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: WISTRON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jun-Hao Wang
  • Patent number: 12004649
    Abstract: A table with a stabilizing system is disclosed. The table has a primary shaft having a bottom portion, a lower portion, and an upper portion, wherein the primary shaft has a cut-out at a bottom portion, a locking hole at a lower portion, and a stabilization mounting hole at the upper portion, a secondary shaft inserted into the primary shaft and when inserted, movably affixed to the primary shaft, wherein the secondary shaft has a bottom portion, a lower portion, and an upper portion, and wherein the secondary shaft a locking hole at the lower portion, and a stabilization mounting hole at the upper portion, a pivot positioned through the primary shaft stabilization mounting hole and the secondary shaft mounting hole to movably affix the secondary shaft to the primary shaft about a single point of movement, a lock positioned through the primary shaft locking hole and the secondary shaft locking hole, wherein the lock fastens the secondary shaft to the primary shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Ronald Giery
  • Patent number: 11998111
    Abstract: A foldable frame with enhanced stability includes a mounting assembly, a first leg assembly and a second leg assembly. Each of the first and second leg assemblies are pivotally coupled with the mounting assembly and rotatable with respect to the mounting assembly between a use position and a storage position. Each of the first and second leg assemblies includes a substantially straight first leg and a substantially straight second leg. The first and second legs are slanted outwardly to increase the supporting area and thus enhance the stability of the foldable frame and stability of other structures supported by the foldable frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 12000194
    Abstract: Door operator (10) for an overhead door system (400), said door operator (10) being configured to move a door (401) of said door system (400), comprising: a first electric motor (100), a second electric motor (200), a planetary gearing (300), a control unit (11) configured to control the first (100) and second electric motor (200), and wherein the first electric motor (100) is connected to a first planetary gearing input shaft (301) and the second electric motor (200) is connected to a second planetary gearing input shaft (302), and wherein a planetary gearing output shaft (303) is associated with a shaft (402) for movement of the door (401).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Assa Abloy Entrance Systems AB
    Inventor: Stefan Paulsson
  • Patent number: 11992124
    Abstract: A range limiter to secure or position a adjustable height, foldable table at a particular height. A two-way spring-loaded plunger is positioned at the end of a leg for engagement with a stop component. The stop component is affixed to the bottom of the table top. When the leg is in a storage position, the plunger is pushed outward preventing the table leg from opening too far. The two springs have different forces or strengths associated with them. An extension section of the leg pushes against a heavy spring when the table is collapsed, thereby pushing the plunger outward. A light spring keeps the plunger withdrawn when the leg is extended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Evo Inventions LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Lundin, Evan Einbender Aamodt, Michael A. Dotsey, Noah E. Dingler, Erin H. Morrissey, Jonathan N. Tackie
  • Patent number: 11980289
    Abstract: A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically includes a work surface platform, a base configured to sit on an existing platform, such as a desk, a height adjustable mechanism including at least one set of arms that connect at a pivot point(s) creating a scissoring motion to raise and lower the said work surface platform to various heights. A locking and unlocking mechanism may connect to the height adjustable mechanism. In some cases, the apparatus includes an adjustable mechanism to support items such as a keyboard. In some cases, the apparatus includes elements to raise items such as a monitor to an additional height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Office Kick, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathan Mark Poniatowski
  • Patent number: 11974664
    Abstract: A modular cabinet assembly has at least a first sub-cabinet and a second sub-cabinet. Each sub-cabinet includes a back board having at least two separate back board pieces that are pivotably connected to each other, a left side board pivotably connected to one of the at least two back board pieces, and a right side board pivotably connected to another of the at least two back board pieces. At least one shelf board having opposite ends is removably connected to the left side board and the right side board of either the first sub-cabinet or the second sub-cabinet. A first end board is connected to either an upper end of the first sub-cabinet or a lower end of the second sub-cabinet. A first connector removably connects the left side boards of the first and second sub-cabinets, and a second connector removably connects the right side boards of the first and second sub-cabinets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Seville Classics Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M Lim, Yi Min Li
  • Patent number: 11969085
    Abstract: A shelving system includes first and second side members. A cross member is coupled to the side members. A guide member is coupled to the cross member such that the guide member is movable relative to the cross member. A container including a rail is coupled to the guide member. The rail includes a first locking element and a second locking element that is connected to the first locking element. The container includes a handle having a third locking element that engages the first locking element. The locking elements are configured to move the container between a first orientation in which the container is provisionally fixed to the guide member and a second orientation in which the container can translate relative to the guide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: DEJANA TRUCK AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO., INC.
    Inventors: Charles L. Hanley, Andrew De Jana
  • Patent number: 11959329
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an installation structure of an elastic gasket attached and installed as a sealing member to a moving window glass supporting insulation bracket in a sliding window having a two-sided supporting frame window chassis, and more specifically, it relates to an installation structure of a sealing member (e.g. an elastic gasket) that is installed to provide a sealing function between a glass supporting insulation bracket that directly supports a glass panel of the moving window from the top or bottom and a window frame provided with a sliding rail, when opening and closing the sliding window having only two-sided supporting frame that support both sides of the glass window constituting the sliding window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: FILOBE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kwang-Seog Lee
  • Patent number: 11957240
    Abstract: A portable, modular tabletop and tabletop system are herein disclosed. The tabletop includes a pair of side panels movably coupled thereto for holding beverages. The tabletop can selectively couple to support rods, that hook onto a variety of surfaces, or a table stem and base that enable the tabletop system to be a free-standing structure. The table stem is adjustable height. The base is designed in such a way that it can stably support the tabletop on a variety of surface types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Kenneth Melville, Jeffrey Frank Fiala
  • Patent number: 11963325
    Abstract: A module ejection mechanism is adapted to be disposed on a rack and carries an expansion module. The module ejection mechanism includes a tray, a linkage member, and an operating member. When one end of the operating member outside the rack is pulled, the other end of the operating member drives the linkage member to pivot. When the linkage member pivots, the linkage member makes the tray move in an ejection direction. When the tray moves in the ejection direction, an abutting element of the tray is adapted to eject the expansion module from the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: WISTRON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Lei Kuang