Patents Examined by José V. Chen
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Patent number: 11718447Abstract: A pallet made of plastic, having a pallet deck and pallet runners. The runners extend the length of the pallet and have a substantially rectangular form. The runners and the pallet deck have formations that allow a form-fit engagement of two pallets of the same type that are stacked one above the other. The form-fit engagement creates a stable stack. The formations on the pallet deck are also designed to allow wooden pallets to be stacked on the pallet according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Inventors: Rene Kloeters, Ralf-Peter Finke
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Patent number: 11717080Abstract: A motorized desktop stand unit having a main surface assembly designed to accommodate a monitor or laptop and a secondary surface assembly designed to accommodate a keyboard. The desktop stand unit also has a frame assembly having an upper frame and a lower frame. An elevation mechanism is provided between the upper frame and lower frame. A switch provided in the main surface assembly, when actuated, causes the elevation mechanism to adjust the space between the upper frame and lower frames, changing the height of the main surface assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Inventors: Christopher Laudadio, Aryan Jafari
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Patent number: 11719380Abstract: A high-stability 360-degree photo booth includes a supporting main shaft and a supporting base. The supporting base includes at least two supporting rods intersecting and connected with each other, or the supporting base includes a supporting ring and at least one supporting rod connected to the supporting ring. A plurality of anti-collision slots capable of engaging with the supporting rod is defined at a first end of the supporting main shaft. The at least two supporting rods are or the at least one supporting rod is welded to the supporting main shaft at a portion where the supporting main shaft is engaged with the at least two supporting rods are or the at least one supporting rod.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: MARVEL TECHNOLOGY (CHINA) CO., LIMITEDInventors: Ruifeng Wang, Yuqing Mei
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Patent number: 11708192Abstract: An assortment of pallet modules configured to allow formation of a nested pallet assembly of at least two pallet modules, which nested pallet assembly is configured to act as a self-supporting platform allowing the handling and transportation of goods, each pallet module including a main structural body exhibiting a generally quadrilateral peripheral border with first to fourth lateral sides extending between upper and lower sides of the main structural body, a mating system provided on the first to fourth lateral sides and configured to allow nesting of the pallet module within a corresponding part of the mating system of another pallet module of the assortment, a securing system configured to allow the pallet module to be secured to or released from another pallet module of the assortment, and a foot structure disposed on the lower side of the main structural body.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Ponera Group SaglInventors: Matthew Reali, Masoud Talebi Amiri
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Patent number: 11702244Abstract: A sheet metal pallet assembly includes a deck and an undercarriage. The deck is reinforced about its outer edges by perimeter under-girding. The interior of the deck is further reinforced by one or more reinforcement ribs and interior longitudinal girding. The undercarriage is composed of left and right fork tube risers joined together by bridges. The fork tube risers are configured to receive the tines of a forklift truck. Each fork tube riser has inner and outer legs, each splayed at an angle. In some examples, the splay angle of the outer leg is greater than the splay angle of the inner leg, but in other examples the splays are equal. The ends of each fork tube riser may be folded over with a hem to improve strength and present a blunt edge. The undercarriage may be fabricated from a single monolithic piece of sheet metal or multiple pieces.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Inventor: Michael Rickabaugh
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Patent number: 11700936Abstract: A work station including a base includes a work surface pivotally mounted to the base so as to be configured to pivot between a first position and a second position. The work surface is configured to cover a protected member when in a first position and the work surface is configured to uncover the protected member when moved into a second position. The base is configured to support the work surface on a floor surface. A height of the work surface can be adjusted to accommodate the ergonomic needs of different users.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Inventor: David Raymond Koenig
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Patent number: 11701991Abstract: A tray device for a vehicle includes a tray having a storage space capable of storing an article, a tray cover rotatably installed on the tray to open and close the storage space and including a coupling plate having a heart cam groove, and a locking device fixedly installed on an outer surface of the tray.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: NIFCO KOREA INC.Inventor: Hyo Keun Yang
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Patent number: 11684152Abstract: A rapidly assembled tabletop support includes cross members and a stringer perpendicular to the cross members. There are locking mechanisms on the cross member, and steps and necks corresponding to the steps on the stringer. By pushing the stringer to move relative to the cross member, the stringer and its steps are closely matched with a tube wall of the cross member, and the locking mechanism is engaged into the neck on the stringer, realizing rapid engagement between the cross member and the stringer. The rapidly assembled tabletop support has advantages such as high production efficiency, simple structure, convenient installation, reliable use, and adjustable length.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: CHANGZHOU KAIDI ELECTRICAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Gengxing Zhu
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Patent number: 11680442Abstract: Described is a pallet including a base having a length extending between a first end and a second end opposite the first end and a width transverse to the length; and a cage removably coupled to the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Inventor: Peter Zwierzykowski
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Patent number: 11672334Abstract: An apparatus for positioning an electronic display can be combined with an existing work surface to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases, the apparatus includes a mounting portion configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The mounting portion may be movable with respect to the work surface between multiple positions, including for example, a sitting position and a standing position.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa Ergun, Scott Trish
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Patent number: 11673499Abstract: An auxiliary function board of vehicle seats, comprising a device main body, wherein the device main body comprises a bottom plate and a supporting plate mounted on the bottom plate in a pull-out manner; the upper end of the supporting plate forms a horizontal placement surface, and the upper end of the bottom plate is provided with a boss on the side away from the supporting plate; a backing plate is mounted on the boss in an overturning manner; a pull-out plate is inserted from top to bottom on the backing plate; the pull-out plate is provided with a fixing device; the whole device main body is fixedly installed on the two metal rods on the seat back through the fixing device; at least two placing cavities of arbitrary shapes are formed on the bottom plate protruding from one end of the supporting plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Shenzhen Longxin industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Fang Long
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Patent number: 11666143Abstract: An assembly composing of a robust articulating armature with optionally interchangeable platform like components which incorporate and adapts the core armature assembly into a multitude of product configurations each having ergonomic benefits. The core articulating armature is configured to be a variably lift assisted and repositionable in a manner when combined with the other elements, configures to become a device with demonstrably beneficial features in each of its configurations. In some of the configurations, lift assistance and positional support is the primary feature, whereas in other configurations, flexing and returning back to a user designated set position becomes the primary feature. This application discloses a device with the flexibility to be configured in such a manner as to bring benefits to both the consumer and to the manufacture due to its uniquely modular and configurable elements which can be utilized to create a multitude of ergonomic product configurations.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: FELLOWES INC.Inventors: Tai Hoon Matlin, Peter Maletich, Shawn Michael Applegate
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Patent number: 11666142Abstract: A support arrangement (1) for an object (2), comprising primary frame (10), at least three pivoting members (21, 22, 25) and first, second, third and fourth feet (31, 32, 33, 34) fixed to the three pivoting members. The primary frame includes longitudinally spaced first and second stem portions (11, 12) fixed to a longitudinal member (13). The first and fourth feet are laterally spaced and positioned towards a first end of the primary frame and the second and third feet being laterally spaced and positioned towards a second end of the primary frame, the second and third feet being longitudinally spaced from the first and fourth feet. At least one interaction arrangement (50) provides interaction between the three pivoting members such that the four feet can move to accommodate or engage an uneven surface while maintaining control of the object in a position parallel to the average ground plane.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: No Rock Cafe Tables Pty LtdInventor: Toby William Heyring
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Patent number: 11660994Abstract: Described are table assemblies for a passenger seat. The table assemblies may include a paddle arm, a table support, and a leveling assembly. A first end of the paddle arm may include a paddle arm tab extending outwards from the paddle arm. The table support may be pivotably connected to the first end and configured to support a table. The table support may include a top side that defines a latch receiving area. The leveling assembly may include a latch and a latch adjuster. The latch may be pivotably supported on the table support within the latch receiving area. The latch adjuster may selectively engage a first end of the latch and control a tilt angle range of the table support. The latch adjuster may engage the latch at a first tilt angle, and the paddle arm tab may engage the latch at a second tilt angle.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLCInventors: Tyler Newbold, Klay Ethan Gilbert
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Patent number: 11661237Abstract: A pallet having: a pallet body having a first side and an opposing second side; at least one formed portion located on the first side of the pallet body and shaped to receive a rigid elongate first item thereon, the formed portion oriented substantially along a lengthwise axis of the pallet body. When the elongate first item is substantially retained on the formed portion of the pallet body such that when the elongate first item is secured thereon, a lengthwise rigidity of the pallet body is enhanced by the rigid elongate first item.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: FORMALL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Major, Gerd Krohn
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Patent number: 11648864Abstract: Described are modular folding shelves configured for removably connecting with a passenger seat back to support small items. The modular folding shelves can include an attachment portion configured to removably connect with a passenger seat back, a platform portion, and a folding support element connected between the attachment portion and the platform portion. The folding support element can be configured to fold between the attachment portion and platform portion when the platform portion is stowed, and to extend when the platform portion is deployed such that the folding support element supports the platform portion and prevents it from extending beyond the deployed configuration. The platform portion is pivotally connected with the attachment portion to allow the platform portion to fold upward and rest against or proximate to the passenger seat back when the modular shelf is installed and in a stowed configuration, and to extend away from the passenger seat back in a deployed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLCInventors: Jose Madrigal, Mario Herrera, Cristina Bermudez, Luis Eduardo Ornelas
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Patent number: 11641977Abstract: Embodiments of a side shelf for coupling to an outdoor cooking station configured to control placement of objects adjacent a cooking surface of the outdoor cooking station. The side shelf includes an upward facing flat surface extending to a front periphery, a rear periphery, an outer periphery and an inner periphery. Further, the upward facing flat surface includes an upstanding elongated ridge, the upstanding elongated ridge extending above the upward facing flat surface and extending at least partially along the inner periphery of the upward facing flat surface. With this arrangement, the upstanding elongated ridge extends to define a set-back from the cooking surface for controlled placement of the objects on the upward facing flat surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: North Atlantic Imports, LLCInventors: Roger Dahle, Steve L. Puertas, Jeffrey D. Clark
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Patent number: 11642995Abstract: A support surface includes a table top, a movement stage, a movement actuator, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a controller. The movement stage is coupled to the table top and configured to couple to a structure. The movement stage is further configured to permit the table top to move in a degree of freedom. The movement actuator is operable to move the table top in the degree of freedom. The first sensor is for receiving a first user input. The second sensor is for receiving a second user input. The controller operates the movement actuator to move the table top according to the first user input received by the first sensor when the second user input is simultaneously received by the second sensor.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Athena Y. Huang, Tyson B. Manullang, Kurt R. Stiehl
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Patent number: 11634059Abstract: Described are tray table tuning mechanisms for a passenger seat. The tray table tuning mechanisms can include a pivot limiting member, a paddle arm deployment member, an adjustment plate, and a paddle arm. The paddle arm deployment member and the adjustment plate may be pivoted relative to the pivot limiting member. The paddle arm can include at least one stop member and may be pivotably coupled to the paddle arm deployment member. Additionally, the paddle arm may be pivoted between a stowed state and a deployed state. In the deployed state, the stop member can abut a portion of the adjustment plate to limit rotation of the paddle arm deployment member in a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLCInventor: Tyler Newbold
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Patent number: 11633040Abstract: A workspace system includes different base components, different accessory interfaces and different accessories. Different accessory interfaces may be fixed to different base components, and different accessories may be releasably engaged by different, or the same accessory interfaces. The same accessories may be engaged by different accessory interfaces. The base components and accessories may be reconfigured to define different workspaces. Methods of assembling and reconfiguring the workspaces are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: STEELCASE INC.Inventors: Charles Beasley, Justin G. Beitzel, Brandon Johnson, Daniel Perez Marin, Robert Jeffers