Patents Examined by Jonathan Liu
  • Patent number: 12678027
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bronchoscopy stand usable for holding and supporting a bronchoscope. The bronchoscopy stand includes a base plate and a first tower extending vertically from a first edge of the base plate. A second tower extends vertically from the same edge of the base plate as the first tower. The first tower and the second tower are substantially parallel. A first receptacle groove is formed at an opposite end of the first tower from the base plate and a second receptacle groove is formed at an opposite end of the second tower from the base plate. A method for supporting a bronchoscope on scope stand is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Inventor: Michael J. Simoff
  • Patent number: 12672937
    Abstract: Implementations relate to a configurable counterbalance mechanism. In some implementations, a counterbalance apparatus includes a spring, a tension element coupled between the spring and a mechanical ground, a base element coupled to a load, and a configurable arm rotatably coupled to the base element. A first pulley and a second pulley are rotatably coupled to the configurable arm, the second pulley orbitable about the first axis, and the tension element is at least partially wrapped around the first pulley and the second pulley. The configurable arm is rotatably configurable at either a first orientation or a second orientation, where the first orientation is associated with a center of gravity of the load located on a first side of the counterbalance apparatus and the second orientation is associated with the center of gravity of the load located on a second side of the counterbalance apparatus opposite to the first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2025
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy P. Haines
  • Patent number: 12668960
    Abstract: A shower holder body, a shower holder, and a shower holder assembly are disclosed. The shower holder body includes a body shell including a mounting channel that can at least partially receive one of a pipe or a rod. The mounting channel includes a shell opening for the pipe or the rod to enter or withdraw from the mounting channel. The shower holder body includes a sealing cover detachably coupled to the body shell at the shell opening. The sealing cover can open or close the shell opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: Beijing Kohler Ltd.
    Inventor: Guangyin Huang
  • Patent number: 12662056
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an access device for a working apparatus, more particularly for a mobile crane, comprising a cheek, at least two steps which are laterally and vertically offset with respect to one another and are each supported on the cheek pivotably about a vertical first rotational axis, and a guide bar which connects the steps to one another. The guide bar is pivotably connected, at the end of the step opposite the cheek, to each step via a connection element such that the steps can be jointly moved about their first rotational axes from an access position, in which the steps project laterally from the cheek and in which the access device can be walked on, to a transport position, in which the steps rest against the cheek in a space-saving manner, and vice versa. The disclosure further relates to a working apparatus, more particularly a mobile crane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: LIEBHERR-WERK EHINGEN GMBH
    Inventor: Christoph Denz
  • Patent number: 12666907
    Abstract: A shelf system includes a first distal portion configured to be fastened to a first surface of an enclosure system. The first distal portion includes a first carrier alignment feature and a first process kit ring alignment feature. The shelf system further includes a second distal portion configured to be fastened to a second surface of the enclosure system. The second distal portion includes a second carrier alignment feature and a second process kit ring alignment feature. The first carrier alignment feature and the second carrier alignment feature are configured to be disposed proximate outer surfaces of a carrier to align the carrier in the enclosure system. The first process kit ring alignment feature and the second process kit ring alignment feature are configured to be proximate inner surfaces of a process kit ring to align the process kit ring on the carrier in the enclosure system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Green, Nicholas Michael Bergantz, John C. Menk
  • Patent number: 12660940
    Abstract: A mattress assembly includes a base layer, a coil layer disposed over the base layer, an upper layer disposed over the coil layer, and an elastomeric cushioning element disposed over the upper layer. The coil layer may include a plurality of pocketed coils. Furthermore, the elastomeric cushioning element may have a thickness within a range of about 2.0 inches to about 4.5 inches. Furthermore, the elastomeric cushioning element may form between about 15.0% and about 32.0% of an overall thickness of the mattress assembly. A method of forming a mattress assembly includes disposing a coil layer over a base layer, disposing an upper layer over the coil layer, disposing an elastomeric cushioning element over the upper layer, and disposing an outer covering over at least the upper layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: Purple Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Tony M. Pearce, Lars Christen Hamilton, Tanner Rick Wheadon
  • Patent number: 12660926
    Abstract: A foldable device includes a pivot seat, at least one leg rod unit including a leg rod that extends through the pivot seat, and a limiting member that is mounted to the leg rod, at least one connecting member pivoted to the leg rod and having a connecting segment, and a pivot unit including at least one biasing member. When the at least one connecting member is substantially collinear with the leg rod, the at least one connecting member is, under exertion of an external force, movable relative to the leg rod to a limiting position. When the external force is released, the at least one connecting member is biased by a resilient force of the at least one biasing member to move relative to the leg rod from the limiting position to a releasing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: STEP2GOLD CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chih-Ting Pao
  • Patent number: 12653738
    Abstract: A medical transporter apparatus and methods, involving: a frame; at least one side-rail operably coupled with the frame; at least one lift member operably coupled with the frame; at least one actuator operably coupled with the at least one lift member, the at least one actuator configured to adjust an elevation of the frame by actuating the at least one lift member; a docking mechanism operable with the frame for facilitating docking of the frame in relation to an imaging apparatus; and a weighing mechanism, the weighing mechanism being at least one of operably coupled with the frame and integrated with the frame, whereby a patient is weighable, and whereby elevation of the frame is electronically adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Inventors: Daniel Gavin Harrison, William Wai-Leung Lau, Murtasim Syed, Fiona Khor
  • Patent number: 12648657
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for displaying tobacco products comprises an enclosure and at least one product tray inside the enclosure, the product tray comprising a base, a frame formed around the base, and a series of display bars disposed in the frame, the display bars including a series of product stand holes for displaying the tobacco products individually and vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Inventor: Remon Mansour
  • Patent number: 12650199
    Abstract: A support head for video/photographic equipment includes: a body on which a seat is formed, which is provided to receive an attachment plate of the video/photographic equipment, and on which body a first and a second region are defined, the regions are separated by the seat, a retaining device movable between a first position and a second position so that the attachment plate is free to enter or come out of the seat, a locking device for locking and unlocking the attachment plate in the seat, the locking device has a control member positioned on the first region of the body, a safety device to prevent the retaining device from accidentally moving from the first position to the second position, and an unlocking element of the safety device to allow the movement of the retaining device from the first to the second position, on the second region of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: VITEC IMAGING SOLUTIONS S.P.A.
    Inventors: Paolo Speggiorin, Stelvio Zarpellon, Marco Frasson, Simone Echerle
  • Patent number: 12643773
    Abstract: A telescopic strut, in particular for a device for lifting loads, in particular for a hanger for vehicles or vehicle parts, wherein the telescopic strut consists of an outer tube and an inner tube guided therein, wherein the inner tube is movable longitudinal direction in the outer tube, where a number of sliding shoes are attached to the outer tube to guide the inner tube, where the sliding shoes have each been introduced from the outside into an opening in the wall of the outer tube and protrude inwardly to guide the inner tube such that the telescopic strut, which is structurally simple and therefore inexpensive to produce, has good sliding properties, has little guide play and is easy to maintain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Hans Otto Freyer
  • Patent number: 12637880
    Abstract: A lockable coupling device comprising: a base member releasably connectable to a release member by interengageble portions, the base and release members configurable between coupled and release configurations; a coupling mechanism for permitting actuation between the coupled and release configurations, and including an actuator operatively connected to at least one of the interengageable portions and moveable between a first state permitting engagement of the interengagable portions in the coupled configuration, and a second state releasing engagement of the interengageable portions; a locking mechanism for locking and releasing the coupled configuration, the locking mechanism comprising: an operator input portion operatively connected to a latch portion and configured to: lock the coupled position by causing the latch portion to engage with the actuator to prevent the actuator moving from the first state to the second state, and unlock the coupled configuration by permitting movement of the actuator from fir
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: TECHNOLOGIES CGC INC.
    Inventor: Carl Bouchard
  • Patent number: 12601448
    Abstract: A mobile terminal protective holder includes a shell body, a supporting plate, a supporting frame, an angle limiter, and a circuit board. Electronic products such as mobile terminals are arranged in an accommodating cavity of the shell body, and the supporting frame is rotatable with the supporting plate around an axis. A Hall switch and a light emitting member are provided on the circuit board. A magnetic member is provided on the supporting plate. When the supporting plate rotates, the magnetic member approaches or moves away from the Hall switch, thereby controlling the connection and disconnection of the Hall switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Inventor: Shubo Wang
  • Patent number: 12599122
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a Rotating Support for Insect Trap, in which the insect trap has a connection mechanism to be attached to a rotating support, thus having a trap that is not affected by movement, as the rotating support remains fixed to the insect trap and fixed and immobilized on the means of support, thereby achieving higher functionality of its components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Inventor: Ricardo Alvarado Bernal
  • Patent number: 12593905
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a holder including a first surface, a second surface, a body portion in between the first surface and the second surface, and a protrusion. The first surface is configured to be coupled to a mounting surface. A magnet is disposed within the body such that a portion of the second surface is magnetically attractable to a first portion of an article. The protrusion is configured to engage a second portion of the article. The article being removably coupled to the holder when the first portion of the article is magnetically coupled against the portion of the second surface and the second portion of the article is engaged with the protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: Athena Club Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Desmarais, Maria Markina, Christopher Nicholas Hibmacronan, Joshua Morenstein, Jean Soo Hyun
  • Patent number: 12577788
    Abstract: A dual gasket assembly suitable for sealing an abutment joint between two wall panels, the dual gasket assembly comprising a support coupling, a compressible interior gasket, and a compressible outer weather gasket, the support coupling comprising a base with a top surface having interior and exterior gasket supports separated by at least one gutter channel for directing water, the compressible interior and exterior gaskets attached to their respective interior and exterior gaskets supports; and the base bottom surface having a contact area for stabilizing the support coupling on a wall panel edge face and an attachment area for attaching the support coupling to said edge face, the attachment area being at least one surface, projection, or cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignees: DDP SPECIALTY ELECTRONIC MATERIALS US, LLC, DUPONT SAFETY & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy D. Wilson, James Dean Katsaros, Andrea Wagner Watts, Jeffrey Hutchins
  • Patent number: 12569095
    Abstract: A mounting system includes a body extending from a first end to a second end. The mounting system includes a bracket adjustably coupleable to the first end to secure the body to a wall with a portion of the body between the first and second ends spaced apart from the wall. The first end of the body includes a first projection having a groove configured to receive a key of a second projection of the bracket to rotationally fix the bracket relative to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: KOHLER CO
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Schumacher, Chandrika Abhang, Cary D. Edmonds
  • Patent number: 12564936
    Abstract: A telescopic hanger assembly includes a housing connected to a handheld electric tool and further includes a hanging component. The hanging component has a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, the first connecting portion extends into the housing, a vertically arranged mounting groove is arranged in the housing, and the first connecting portion extends into the mounting groove; a first spring for pushing up the first connecting portion is mounted in the mounting groove; a snap-in groove is arranged at a lower end of the second connecting portion, and the second connecting portion enters or leaves the housing as the first connecting portion expands and contracts; the housing is provided therein with an automatic buckling mechanism that buckles and locks the second connecting portion extending into the housing. Through its telescopic structure, the telescopic hanger assembly facilitates the storage of the electric tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG PRULDE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Weiming Yang
  • Patent number: 12560274
    Abstract: An adjustable levelling pad includes a first component provided with first screw threads, a second component provided with second screw threads cooperating with the first screw threads of the first component and a bearing element having a bearing surface cooperating with the first component. The second component has an upper surface having an inclined surface portion, the inclined surface portion being inclined in the radial outward direction at an angle relative to an axis perpendicular to the axis of elevation of the adjustable pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Abraham Hendrik Hooghart, Rene Vermeulen
  • Patent number: 12538979
    Abstract: A music stand includes a plate having a through hole, a first member configured to be disposed on one side of a front surface or a back surface of the plate and having a projecting portion configured to pass through the through hole, and a second member configured to be disposed on another side of the front surface or the back surface of the plate and having a recessed portion corresponding to the projecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2026
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Otoya Sakai, Takahiro Moriya