Patents Examined by José V. Chen
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Patent number: 11974663Abstract: A folding table includes a table board, a supporting frame, a folding module, two supporting columns and a pair of caster feet. The folding module is fixed between the table board and the supporting frame, so that the table board is able to rotate and fix on the supporting frame. The two supporting columns are installed to the supporting frame, and the caster feet are respectively installed to the supporting columns.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: GAIN-PING CO., LTD.Inventor: Chiu-Ting Lin
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Patent number: 11974673Abstract: A system for constructing a piece of furniture, partitions or an exhibition stand, the system including a supporting structure which has a flat shape and has a plurality of side edges, where interfaces embodied and designed for connection to other system components are provided on at least two edges, where at least one adjusting element is interlockingly and/or frictionally attached to the interfaces arranged on the edges and pertaining to the at least one supporting structure, where the interfaces are arranged in the edges of the supporting structure and protected by the supporting structure being at least partially built into the supporting structure and arranged in recesses provided in the side edges, and the at least one adjusting element is attached to the interfaces by means of a mating part to the respective interface resulting in a flexible, modular system with interfaces on the edges of a supporting structure, by means of which all of the functions of a piece of furniture can be covered.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Inventor: Frank Maager
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Patent number: 11974963Abstract: A massage chair capable of massaging the front body region is proposed. In the massage chair, one end is rotatably coupled to the backrest part and the backrest part for supporting the user's back, and includes a front massage part for massaging the user's abdomen or chest. According to the present configuration, there is proposed a massage chair capable of performing massage even in a front body region of a person to be treated, such as a chest or an abdomen.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Inventor: Jae Hun Jung
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Patent number: 11969087Abstract: A workspace environment system includes a plurality of desks connected to each other at a central hub of a cubicle cluster. Walls or dividers from adjoining cubicles are connected at obtuse angles from the central hub. The adjoined cubicles may be mobile. For example, the cubicle cluster may be rotated so that a user has readily available access to any of the desks in the cluster. The central hub is rotatable so that electronic connections used by the different desks in the cluster may be housed in a central point without being twisted or tangled when the cluster is rotated. Some embodiments include motorization of the central hub to rotate.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Inventor: Molham Kayali
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Patent number: 11970100Abstract: A table device for an interior of a vehicle includes a table element that is positionable from a non-use position into a use position. The table element, secured to a pivot arm in the non-use position, forms a trim element of a center console of the vehicle. The pivot arm is secured to a frame element and the frame element is guided by a guide element through a predefined movement path. The frame element is liftable by a first drive unit through the predefined movement path such that the table element pivots out in part, through a predefined angle, from a housing formed by the center console. The table element is liftable by a second drive unit into the use position.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Daimler AGInventors: Valentin Maier, Christoph Menzel, Bernd Plocher, Benno Stamp
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Patent number: 11963914Abstract: Devices described in this disclosure can be used to assist persons with limited mobility to transfer themselves from a wheelchair to another apparatus, and back again. For example, this document describes devices that persons with limited use of their legs can use to transfer themselves between a wheelchair and another apparatus, such as a handcycle, that has a seat at a lower elevation than the seat of the wheelchair.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Inventor: Kevin Jon Carr
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Patent number: 11963614Abstract: A collapsible standing desk, including a first platform to receive at least one first item thereon, the first platform including a first section, and a second section movably disposed on at least a portion of the first section to move toward the first section in a first rotational direction, and away from the first section in a second rotational direction opposite with respect to the first rotational direction, a second platform connected to the first platform to receive at least one second item thereon, the second platform including another first section, and another second section movably disposed on at least a portion of the another first section to move toward the another first section in the first rotational direction, and away from the another first section in the second rotational direction opposite with respect to the first rotational direction, and a base connected to the first platform and the second platform to support the first platform and the second platform thereon while disposed on an externalType: GrantFiled: August 15, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Inventors: Derrek Wiedeman, Brandon Middleton
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Patent number: 11964857Abstract: A lift for elevating an object having a base including two legs, lifting apparatus associated with each leg, vertically telescoping guard elements extending along each leg, the lifting apparatus being arranged to lift an object disposed above a plane between said legs, the guard elements telescoping vertically when the lifting apparatus is deployed to exclude a person's limb from a space above said planes.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: BEST PROCESS SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Gabor Baranyai
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Patent number: 11952125Abstract: A movable close-out shroud suitably configured to substantially cover, partially block, or otherwise close out an articulating opening to a cavity, void, etc., of a first part, such as a passenger seat section. The close-out shroud is configured to move between a stored position and a close-out position.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: SAFRAN SEATS USA LLCInventor: Juan Francisco Lopez
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Patent number: 11950690Abstract: A collapsible standing desk, including a top platform to receive at least one first item thereon, a bottom platform connected to the top platform to receive at least one second item and at least one third item thereon, a base removably connected to the top platform and the bottom platform to support the top platform and the bottom platform thereon while disposed on an external surface, and a center pole removably connected to the base to connect the top platform and the bottom platform to the base.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Inventors: Derrek Wiedeman, Brandon Middleton
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Patent number: 11952165Abstract: The present application discloses an assembled unit having a locking mechanism, comprising a pair of lateral guide rails, a pair of class I plate members, a spine member and at least one eccentric rotation member. Each of the lateral guide rails is configured with a sliding groove along a direction of extension thereof. Both ends of each of the class I plate members can be inserted into the sliding groove of the corresponding lateral guide rail. Both ends of each of the lateral guide rails are respectively configured with an engaging structure. The spine member is configured with a raised sliding block along its direction of extension. On a surface of each of the type I plate members, a class I engaging slot is configured in a direction parallel to the lateral guide rail, the class I engaging slot opening at a side of the class I plate member.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Inventor: Engchoon Low
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Patent number: 11949265Abstract: A system for providing AC or DC power, for charging or powering electrical/electronic devices that are being used whilst the device is located at, around or within, an item of furniture which is defined as an item that has no local connection point to a mains AC wired power supply of an environment. The system is provided by a series of modules, at least some of which are based around a single mechanical fixation system, thereby allowing the furniture designer or manufacturer to implement a common mechanical fixing system and choose from a variety of modules to create the electrical system so desired. Modules within the system include a at least one battery module plus modules such as a Power Supply Unit (PSU), an AC or DC power in-feed connection point, DC power provision points, inverter, AC power provision points, switches, electrical protection devices and/or power control devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: OE ELECTRICS LIMITEDInventor: Timothy Richard Hobbs
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Patent number: 11937695Abstract: A table includes a tabletop and a leg assembly to support the tabletop. The leg assembly comprises first and second supports movably connected to the tabletop. The first support includes a first bar and the second support includes a second bar. The first and second bars are pivotally connected to the first bar. The leg assembly also includes a mechanism for adjusting a height of the leg assembly. The mechanism includes a first coupling piece disposed at the first bar and a second coupling piece pivotally connected to the second bar. One of the first and second coupling pieces includes multiple positioning slots. The other of the first and second coupling pieces is selectively engageable with any one of the positioning slots. Engagement with different positioning slots changes an angle between the first and second bars and consequently changes the height of the leg assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
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Patent number: 11937697Abstract: A table mount system attached one of various accessories to a table by a central mount. The accessories could be attached to a stand to elevate them over the table. The mount has a mount body and a mount plate that hold the table between them to provide a secure anchor to which the accessories are attached.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Inventors: Randy Comer, Charlie Prenzi
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Patent number: 11932403Abstract: Described are tray tables having a shroud and a core assembly. The shroud may form an outer surface of the tray table. The core assembly may be within the shroud and may include a top sheet, a bottom sheet, and a honeycomb core. The honeycomb core may be between the top sheet and the bottom sheet. The honeycomb core may define a plurality of cells.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLCInventors: Gokul Ramarathnam, Reza Mansouri
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Patent number: 11925265Abstract: A transmission rod assembly for a height-adjustable desk comprises: a first transmission head having positioning grooves; a second transmission head having positioning blocks; an elastic piece axially limiting abutment of the first and second transmission heads, the positioning blocks positioning respective positioning grooves; a sleeve pipe having an end mounted to the second transmission head, the elastic piece being mounted in the sleeve pipe, and an end of the elastic piece abutting the second transmission head; a first transmission rod having an end protruding into the other end of the sleeve pipe and abutting the other end of the elastic piece, the sleeve pipe limiting the first transmission rod; and a locking assembly mounted on the other end of the sleeve pipe, the locking assembly limiting the sleeve pipe and clamping the first transmission rod. Thus, mounting can be completed by elastic squeeze, bringing simple structure and easy operation.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: LOCTEK ERGONOMIC TECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: Lehong Xiang, Tao Lin, Fangyuan Li, Jia Ge, Lijun Zhao
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Patent number: 11925256Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a foldable table comprising a table board and a foot supporting frame. A rear portion of a bottom surface of the table board is rotatably connected to a top portion of the foot supporting frame. The foot supporting frame comprises two supporting rods disposed symmetrically on a left side and a right side of the foldable table and a U-shaped fixed rod. Lower ends of the two supporting rods are respectively rotatably connected to two ends of an opening of the U-shaped fixed rod. When the table board and the foot supporting frame are opened to be in an opened state, the U-shaped fixed rod is supported on ground with the opening of the U-shaped fixed rod facing forward, the two supporting rods are disposed obliquely with respect to the ground, and a side view of the folding table is Z-shaped.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: New-Tec Integration (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Luhao Leng
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Patent number: 11918110Abstract: In the specification and drawings a utility table for mounting to a cooler is described and shown with a work surface; a vertical support member; at least one work surface support rail connected to the work surface and pivotally connected to the vertical support member so that the work surface may pivot from a horizontal position for use and a vertical position for storage and transport; and a mounting bracket configured to securely receive the vertical support member and to be attached to the cooler using the existing structure of the cooler.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: OVERBOARD PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Derek Ryan White, Chris James Latting
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Patent number: 11918111Abstract: In the specification and drawings a utility table for mounting to a cooler is described and shown with a work surface; a vertical support member; at least one work surface support rail connected to the work surface and pivotally connected to the vertical support member so that the work surface may pivot from a horizontal position for use and a vertical position for storage and transport; and a mounting bracket configured to securely receive the vertical support member and to be attached to the cooler using the existing structure of the cooler.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: OVERBOARD PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Derek Ryan White, Chris James Latting
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Patent number: 11912461Abstract: A shock absorbing member which absorbs a shock acting between a top plate with an upper surface on which a fixation target is loaded and the fixation target includes a fixation part that fixes the fixation target and a shock absorbing part that is supported by the top plate, supports the fixation part, and absorbs a shock acting on the fixation part.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.Inventor: Keigo Yamada