Patents Examined by Jeffrey J. Restifo
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Patent number: 12383445Abstract: Wheel assembly, in particular for a wheel chair comprising. The wheel assembly includes a wheel shaft extending along a shaft axis and which is configured to be non-rotatably connectable to a frame of the wheelchair. A wheel with a wheel hub is mounted on the wheel shaft so as to be rotatable around the shaft axis. The wheel assembly is provided with a hub motor having a power input and with a rim handle connected to the wheel and being rotatable relative to the wheel over an angle. A resolver assembly of the wheel assembly comprises a wheel resolver which is configured to generate a wheel resolver signal, a rim handle resolver which is configured to generate a rim handle resolver signal, and at least one resolver assembly output for outputting the wheel resolver signal and the rim handle resolver signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2023Date of Patent: August 12, 2025Assignee: Life & Mobility Development B.V.Inventor: Gerrit Wolters
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Patent number: 12377721Abstract: A compact powertrain, comprises a first engine and a second engine and means for rotationally connecting said engines to a common output shaft; the engines have drive shafts with axles parallel to each other; connection means between said drive shafts and an output shaft, moreover, they comprise first coupling means on said first drive shaft for connecting said first drive shaft to the output shaft, and second coupling means for connecting said second drive shaft to said output shaft; the delivery of the rotational torque and power is controlled by the adjustment of each engine and said coupling means, being adapted to selectively connect/disconnect said drive shafts from said output shaft; the means for connecting the rotation of the two engines, left and right, to the output shaft comprise a clutch assembly and a gearbox; the clutch assembly is provided with a single clutch for drive shaft which connects or disconnects the respective drive shaft with a corresponding input and transmission shaft inside the gType: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: August 5, 2025Inventor: Maurizio Bigi
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Patent number: 12381274Abstract: An accessory component assembly is provided that includes a frame, a first vehicle accessory, and a second vehicle accessory. The frame is configured to support vehicle accessories. The first vehicle accessory is mounted to the frame. The second vehicle accessory is mounted to the frame. The frame is configured to simultaneously couple the first vehicle accessory and the second vehicle accessory to a chassis of a vehicle such that the accessory component assembly can be functionally coupled to at least two other vehicle sub-systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2024Date of Patent: August 5, 2025Assignee: Hexagon Purus North America Holdings Inc.Inventors: Todd F. Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Eric M. Coupal-Sikes, Landon Tyerman, Benjamin Parker
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Patent number: 12371085Abstract: A child seat includes a base and a seatback movable relative thereto between a retracted position, in which the seatback preferably is flush with a top of the base, and an extended position, in which a sitting area of the child seat is exposed for sitting and in which the seatback serves to support a child's back. The seatback of the child seat preferably includes a seat belt for restraint of a child when seated in the sitting area. A shopping cart includes the child seat. The seatback includes a gate movable between a retracted position, in which the gate preferably is flush with the seatback, and an extended position, in which the gate extends in a generally upright manner and partially blocks leg openings of the basket to keep items from falling there through when the seatback is in the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2024Date of Patent: July 29, 2025Assignee: ZIBRA, LLCInventors: Michael Milton Sherman, William Lane Ball
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Patent number: 12358365Abstract: A vehicle is provided. The vehicle can include a cab, a plurality of wheels, one or more frame rails, an engine or power generation system, and a pressure vessel. The frame rails are configured to support the cab and the plurality of wheels. The engine or power generation system are configured to be powered by a fuel. The pressure vessel is configured to store the fuel to be used by the engine or power generation system. The pressure vessel can include a structural shell formed by filament winding upon a substantially cylindrical form.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2024Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignee: Agility Fuel Systems LLCInventors: Chad Alvin Cederberg, Ken C. Halvorsen, Bradley J. Moutray, Brian C. Yeggy
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Patent number: 12337889Abstract: A stroller organizational system allows a user to carry athletic equipment including golf clubs, accessories, and personnel items with a stroller. In an example, an equipment carrying system includes a first upright member with a first slot formed proximate to an upper end of the first upright member, the first slot being configured to receive a first strap to secure the first upright member to a bar, a second upright member with a second slot formed proximate to an upper end of the second upright member, the second slot being configured to receive a second strap to secure the second upright member to the bar, and a lateral support member extending between the first upright member and the second upright member, the lateral support member including a series of protrusions extending upwards with spaces therebetween, each of the spaces being configured to support one side of elongated sporting equipment.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2023Date of Patent: June 24, 2025Inventor: Benjamin Cumber Fairbanks
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Patent number: 12336939Abstract: A ramp system is disclosed. The ramp system is configured to move a step disposed in a frame between a ramp closed position and a ramp open position along a moving direction. The ramp system may include a driving device generating driving torque and transmitting the driving torque to the step to move the step along the moving direction, a pair of guide rails extending in the moving direction at both side portions of the frame in a traverse direction perpendicular to the moving direction, a roller rotatably disposed on each guide rail to be movable along each guide rail by rotation of the roller, and a sliding frame connected to one end portion of the step in the moving direction, wherein the step is hingedly connected to the sliding frame, and the roller is rotatably connected to both sides of the sliding frame in the traverse direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: June 24, 2025Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Hyun Woo Lee, Ji Soo Byun, Sung Min You, Se Hoon Kim
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Patent number: 12330535Abstract: A solar energy generated and wirelessly charged mowing system includes a mower and a wireless transmitting device. The mower includes a frame including a driving seat and a wheel set, an electrical driving device connected to the wheel set, an operating device adapted to be operated by a driver, a trimmer, an energy storage device, a solar energy converting device, a wireless receiving device, and a controlling device. The trimmer mows while the frame is moving. The energy storage device includes a rechargeable battery. The solar energy converting device has a solar panel for receiving and converting a solar energy to a first electricity. The wireless receiving device receives and converts a wireless charging energy of the wireless transmitting device to a second electricity. The first electricity and the second electricity charge the rechargeable battery. The controlling device controls the electrical driving device to drive the frame to move.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2023Date of Patent: June 17, 2025Assignee: NATIONAL CHUNG HSING UNIVERSITYInventor: Ching-Ming Lai
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Patent number: 12324977Abstract: Mobilized platforms are disclosed herein. The mobilized platforms can include one or more fork hangers attached to a platform with a cog-hub assembly attached thereto. The fork hangers can be attached to the cog-hub assemblies such that each fork hanger is attached to a cob-hub assembly at both a first cog-hub assembly end and a second cog-hub assembly end opposite said first cog-hub assembly end. The mobilized platforms can include additional features such as baseplates or transom plates. The cog-hub assemblies can also comprise wheel assemblies or connected cog-hub subassemblies. The mobilized platforms can also include a treading connected to the cog-hub assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2023Date of Patent: June 10, 2025Inventor: Joseph L. Pikulski
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Patent number: 12320290Abstract: The radiator pipe holding structure is equipped with a square cylindrical shaped air guide duct. The air guide duct is located between the radiator and the front grille. The air guide duct extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Furthermore, the air guide duct surrounds the front surface of the radiator. The air guide duct also has a duct wall. The duct wall is part of a square cylindrical shape. The duct wall has a retaining portion. The retaining portion holds the cylindrical pipe. The portion has a partially cut bellows. The shape of the ridge and valley portions is an open ring with the ridge and valley portions partially removed.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2023Date of Patent: June 3, 2025Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Tetsuya Onoda, Hiroshi Shimasaki
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Patent number: 12319329Abstract: An apparatus for a kicksled with a detachable trailer may include a pair of runners, including a first runner and a second runner that are oriented parallel to each other. The apparatus may include a first cross member, including a first end and a second end where the first end is disposed on the first runner, and the second end is disposed on the second runner. The apparatus may include a pair of trailer attachment arms to which a trailer may be detachably connectable. The trailer may be able to hold a child or small pet. The apparatus may include a pair of riding platform disposed on the pair of runners. The user may push the apparatus from behind and may ride on the riding platforms when the apparatus reaches a gliding speed.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2023Date of Patent: June 3, 2025Inventor: Lisa Ebbs
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Patent number: 12311992Abstract: An apparatus is presented for protecting walls from damage by a wheeled cart. The apparatus includes an arm including a first end configured to be attached to a frame of the wheeled cart, where the wheeled vehicle includes a platform and a plurality of first wheels configured to move over a floor surface. The arm also includes a second end opposite to the first end, where the second end is positioned between the platform and the floor surface upon attaching the first end to the frame. The apparatus also includes a bumper attached to the second end of the arm such that the bumper is positioned between the platform and the floor surface upon attaching the first end to the frame. A method and kit is also presented for attaching the apparatus to the wheeled cart and using the wheeled cart with the attached apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: May 27, 2025Assignee: MCGEN ENTERPRISES, LLCInventors: Michael McIntyre, Anthony Gentile, Jr.
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Patent number: 12291259Abstract: A wheeled carrying apparatus includes a handle frame rotatable relative to a standing frame between a first and a second position, a wheel mount pivotally connected with the standing frame, a wheel mount latch adapted to lock and unlock the wheel mount with respect to the standing frame, an actuating assembly coupling the wheel mount latch to the handle frame so that the wheel mount latch is movable to engage and disengage the wheel mount in response to a rotation of the handle frame, and a release mechanism including an operating part that is coupled to the actuating assembly via a cable assembly, the operating part being operable to cause the wheel mount latch to disengage from the wheel mount when the handle frame is in the first position.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2024Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AGInventors: Zheng-Wen Guo, Er Xue Wang, Shoufeng Hu, Mingxing Sun, Cheng-Nan Chiang
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Patent number: 12275297Abstract: A motor grader in which a motive power source of an electric motor can appropriately be arranged is provided. The motor grader includes a front frame, a rear frame, and a coupling shaft. The rear frame is arranged in the rear of the front frame. The coupling shaft couples the front frame to the rear frame as being pivotable with respect to the rear frame. The motor grader includes a front wheel rotationally driven to run the motor grader, the electric motor that generates driving force for rotationally driving the front wheel, and a battery in which electric power supplied to the electric motor is stored. The battery is arranged in front of the coupling shaft.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: April 15, 2025Assignee: KOMATSU LTD.Inventor: Takeshi Kamimae
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Patent number: 12275445Abstract: A cart and reversible staircase having a muck bucket with open top formed from sidewalls and a bottom, where the bottom configured as a plurality of steps when inverted, wheeled rack assembly having a perimeter rail to support a rim of the muck bucket, a pair of hinged legs, each of the pair of hinged legs hingedly affixed to the support rim on opposite side rails to support the muck bucket in an upright position, a pair of hinged wheels hingedly affixed to opposite side rails to transport the muck bucket in an upright position, and each of the pair of hinged wheels linked to the pair of hinged legs to retract the hinged legs and wheels when the muck bucket in an inverted position, and, thus, functions to efficiently collect, transport, and remove muck and manure and also serve as a secure and safe staircase for mounting riding animals.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2022Date of Patent: April 15, 2025Assignee: Alldredge Innovative Products, LLC.Inventor: Rodney H. Alldredge
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Patent number: 12268950Abstract: An air propulsion system for propelling snow equipment such as snowboards, skis, snow bikes, and the like comprises at least one electric ducted fan motor, and a self-contained power source, such as a battery pack configured to power the fan motor. In certain embodiments, the fan motor(s) and battery pack are mounted in a manner which avoids unwanted interference with the operation of the equipment. In further embodiments, the system may include a signal receiver and a signal transmitter configured to enable user control of the system. In some further embodiments, the system may optionally comprise a rotation gear and/or servo motor(s).Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2024Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Inventor: Jose Cruz Chavez, Jr.
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Patent number: 12263264Abstract: A trolley assembly includes a trolley housing defining an internal cavity. The assembly includes at least one ultra-violet (UV) illumination system contained within the internal cavity in a stowed position. The UV illumination system configured and adapted to extend outward from the internal cavity in a deployed position. The trolley assembly includes a battery in electrical communication with the at least one UV illumination system.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2024Date of Patent: April 1, 2025Assignee: B/E AEROSPACE, INC.Inventor: Arnau Castillo Gonzalez
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Patent number: 12257912Abstract: Proposed is an electric mobility vehicle in which material cost is reduced by simplifying the structure for cooling a battery module and a sealing structure. The electric mobility vehicle is capable of increasing sealing performance since an inflow path of moisture from outside is reduced, and securing desired battery cooling performance.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2022Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Jun Young Lim, Seon Il Yoon
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Patent number: 12257905Abstract: To arrange a power unit, an electric power conversion unit, and engine-related components compactly, a drive motor, a reduction drive, a generator, and an engine body are integrally arranged in this order in a vehicle width direction of a power unit compartment such that respective heights thereof are substantially the same. An electric power conversion unit, in which a motor inverter, an electric power generation inverter, and a DC/DC converter are integrated, is arranged above the drive motor, the reduction drive, and the generator. Engine-related components such as a low-voltage battery, an air cleaner, and an oil filter are arranged above the engine body.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2022Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: Mazda Motor CorporationInventors: Osami Ohno, Satoshi Maruyama, Hiroshi Tanaka, Kei Yonemori, Akihiro Furukawa, Li-Hsuan Huang, Chih-Yuan Chen, Iou-Uei Jang
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Patent number: 12258059Abstract: A pivot bracket for a wheelbarrow having a bight with a ground-engaging portion positioned so as to enable a large pivoting angle of the wheelbarrow. In some preferred embodiments, the ground engaging portion is positioned forward of the wheel of the wheelbarrow and above the axis of rotation of the wheel.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2024Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Inventor: Douglas Van Zandt