Patents Examined by José V. Chen
  • Patent number: 11533987
    Abstract: A foldable table includes a supporting frame, tabletop and auxiliary support. The supporting frame includes first and second mounting assemblies pivotally connected to each other. The tabletop includes first and second panels coupled with the first and second mounting assemblies such that the first and second panels are rotatable with respect to each other between a folded position and an unfolded position. The auxiliary support includes an auxiliary bar and one or more linking assemblies. The auxiliary bar is coupled with the supporting frame, and each of one or more linking assemblies is coupled with the first and second panels. When the first and second panels are in the unfolded position, each of the one or more linking assemblies abuts the auxiliary bar toward the first and second panels. As such, the auxiliary support provides support to the first and second panels and enhances stability of the foldable table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 11533988
    Abstract: A lift force of a height adjustable assembly can be estimated using a potentiometer or other position sensor coupled to a counterbalance mechanism. The estimated lift force can be communicated to the user, e.g., presented on an electronic display, and the user can continue adjustment of the lift force, if needed, to substantially balance the lift force with the weight of the components coupled to the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Lee LaFleur Walls, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Mustafa Ergun
  • Patent number: 11529910
    Abstract: A holding assembly for holding portable electronic devices increases passenger convenience and comfort. The holding assembly comprises a plurality of independently movable planar members that engage one or more portable electronic devices to hold the portable electronic devices. The planar members may each be moved between a first position and a second position. A portion of the holding assembly may be received within an open portion of a planar member to provide a low-profile geometry. The holding assembly may be opened to hold a portable electronic device and closed when not in use in this manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: SmartTray International, LLC
    Inventor: Nick Pajic
  • Patent number: 11530074
    Abstract: A pallet comprises an upper load supporting surface having a peripheral edge, and a lower surface having a peripheral edge. The lower surface has substantially the same dimensions as the upper load supporting surface. A plurality of peripheral supports are provided at or near the peripheral edge of the lower surface and extend upwardly therefrom to the upper load supporting surface so that the upper load supporting surface and the lower surface are spaced from each other and define sides of the pallet. Each side of the pallet has a first opening and a second opening which are defined by the upper load supporting surface, the lower surface, and a pair of peripheral supports. Inclined surfaces are provided on the lower surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: NOBLE HOUSE HOME FURNISHING, LLC
    Inventors: Venkataramu Bangalore, David Friedman
  • Patent number: 11533821
    Abstract: A data center, a rack information handling system (RIHS) delivery kit, and a method provide for removing an RIHS from and delivering an RIHS to a data center. The data center includes an enclosure having a raised floor and a lateral opening. The lateral opening has a bottom edge that is aligned with the raised floor in order to transfer a rack information handling system (RIHS) through the lateral opening for a selected one of: (i) removing the RIHSs from the raised floor; and (ii) delivering the RIHS to the raised floor. The data center includes a pallet interface coupled to or integrated into an exterior edge of the raised floor and vertically presented to abut and engage a lateral edge of a roll-off rack shock pallet that supports the RIHS during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark M. Bailey, Anthony P. Middleton, Jeffery T. Sayles
  • Patent number: 11524812
    Abstract: A blow-molded unitary structure includes a panel having first and second panel walls and a generally hollow interior between the first and second panel walls. The structure also includes a plurality of depressions, or at least one ridge, or both the depressions and ridge to enhance the strength of the structure. The plurality of depressions is monolithically formed with the panel, recessing from the second panel wall toward the first panel wall. A depression has a side wall composed of first and second segments. Cross-sectional-wise, the first and second segments have different widths and thus collectively forms a step between the first and second segments. A ridge is also monolithically formed with the panel and includes a section, at which the width of the ridge varies along the height direction of the ridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 11526141
    Abstract: A variable height workstation system includes a base, a variable height platform, a lift mechanism, and a sensor arrangement. The lift mechanism is configured to move the variable height platform within a range of motion between a fully lowered position and a raised position. The sensor arrangement is operatively connected to the variable height platform. The sensor arrangement is configured to sense the position and movement of a user on, above and around the variable height platform for outputting data to determine how the user is positioned on, above and around the variable height platform in comparison to a predetermined target position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: FELLOWES, INC.
    Inventor: Tai Hoon K. Matlin
  • Patent number: 11517104
    Abstract: A portable workstation apparatus includes: a pair of collapsible legs. Each leg incudes a frame, a first extension, a second extension, a lower post housed within a sleeve, an upper post, a hinge connecting the lower post and the upper post, a first brace connecting the first extension to the sleeve, a second brace connecting the second extension to the sleeve, multiple holes on an exterior face of the lower post or the upper post. Each leg is configured to collapse by folding the upper post towards the lower post via the hinge and rotating the first extension and the second extension toward the lower post. The apparatus further includes a height-adjustable desk portion capable of being attached to the pair of collapsible legs via a pair of brackets and capable of being removed from the pair of collapsible legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
    Inventors: William A. Tartal, Joel L. Dewnandan, Joram Shenhar
  • Patent number: 11518572
    Abstract: A measuring system associable with a group of products wrappable with a plastic film to form a palletized load. The system includes a supporting frame provided with a supporting plane for the group, first and second detecting modules housed inside the supporting frame and provided with first and second sensor units to detect and measure first and second physical quantities acting on the palletized load when it is moved and/or transported, a processing module having first and second computing units and first and second memory units positioned on the supporting plane, inserted among the products and having dimensions and weight comparable to that of one of the products. The first and second computing units, first and second memory units and first and second detecting modules form first and second measurement chains of the first and second physical quantities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: AETNA GROUP S.P.A.
    Inventors: Mauro Ceré, Massimiliano Vaccari
  • Patent number: 11503905
    Abstract: A workstation assembly includes a base having an interior. A height adjustable support column is moveable relative to the base. A work surface is coupled to the support column. A cable track has a first end connected to the base and a second end connected to and moveable with the support column. A power access point can be connected to the work surface and accessible to a user. A motor is connected to the support column to adjust the height relative to the base. A power splitter is connected to the base and configured to receive an AC power input and branch the AC power to a primary path and a secondary path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: MILLERKNOLL, INC.
    Inventors: John Thomas Matthai, Peter James Keyzer
  • Patent number: 11505320
    Abstract: A handle system for a vehicle is disclosed and includes a support structure defining a handle. The support structure is movable between a stowed position where the handle is inaccessible by a passenger and a deployed position where the handle is accessible by the passenger. The handle system also includes an actuator operably coupled to the support structure and configured to move the support structure between the stowed position and the deployed position. The handle system further includes one or more sensors configured to obtain data indicative of vehicle motion and a controller. The controller is configured to determine the vehicle exceeds a threshold rate of movement based on the data obtained by the one or more sensors. In response to determining the vehicle exceeds the threshold rate of movement, the controller instructs the actuator to move the support structure from the stowed position into the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Eric Nicks
  • Patent number: 11503903
    Abstract: A portable folding table system with folding and slide locking mechanism that secures the folding table in both storage and in-use position and can be wearable on a person. The table comprises at least two panels, with hinges between the section such that they may be folded along the intersections of the panels until the folding table is the size of one panel. Additionally, the table panels incorporate sliding locking mechanisms operable to lock the table in an unfolded position. Other features include: a cup holder operable to adjust for various sizes of beverage containers, strap attachment points operable to allow the table to be strapped to a person and kept level, and telescoping legs operable to be attached to the table and used to support it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventor: Gary Haddy
  • Patent number: 11503904
    Abstract: A leg/footrest apparatus includes an adjustable-length axle having a compression rod to force first and second ends of the axle away from one another, and a rest platform that is rotatable about an axis of the axle. The apparatus may include a U-shaped member having first and second ends that extend from the axle and a base portion that extends between the first and second ends coupled to the rest platform. The rest platform may be rotatable about the base portion and may be balanced such that a rest surface of the rest platform remains substantially horizontal as the U-shaped member rotates about the axle. The rest platform may be rotatable between an in-use orientation and a storage orientation. A rotational lock may releasably secure the rest platform in the storage orientation. A foot pedal may be configured to rotate the rest platform between the in-use and storage orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Giacopelli
  • Patent number: 11497306
    Abstract: An assembly for providing access to an opening in a table includes an electrical module including a support panel carrying one or more electrical power sockets and/or data ports and a cable carrying electrical power and/or data wires connectable to the sockets/ports. The assembly further includes an access module that includes a grommet mountable to the table within the opening. The grommet including a flange defining a pair of opposing channels configured to slidably receive the support panel therein so that the one or more sockets/ports are accessible through the grommet when the access module is mounted to the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Ditto Sales, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerald W. Nichols
  • Patent number: 11497303
    Abstract: An attachment assembly for use with furniture and other articles. The attachment assembly includes a connector assembly that is configured to engage with a rail. The connector assembly includes a first, fixed protrusion, a lever, a second protrusion extending from the lever, and a third protrusion positioned between the first protrusion and the second protrusion. The rail includes a lip and a cutout in the lip that is sized to receive the third protrusion. The rail is configured to retain the connector assembly. Pivoting the lever when the connector assembly is positioned within the rail is configured to cause the second protrusion to bear against a bottom surface of the rail, such that the first protrusion and the second protrusion frictionally engage the bottom surface of the rail and the third protrusion frictionally engages the lip to fixedly hold the connector assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Poppin Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey F. Miller, Adrian Gomez, Justin D. Dollinger, Robert D. Peavey, Matteo Bonacina
  • Patent number: 11492847
    Abstract: A collapsible ladder that collapse not only the rails but also the steps, as well as the top caps, so that the ladder may be erected and then collapsed flat, saving storage space. The ladder has a pair of right siderails rotatably connected to a pair of left siderails. The right top cap and the right steps are rotatably attached in between the pair of right siderails. The right top cap and the right steps are also rotatably attached in between the pair of right linking rails. Likewise, the ladder also has a pair of left siderails rotatably connected to a pair of left siderails. The left top cap and the left steps are rotatably attached in between the pair of left siderails. The left top cap and the left steps are also rotatably attached in between the pair of left linking rails. Because the siderails, the steps, the linking rails are all rotatably attached to form the ladder, the ladder may be open and erected and also may be folded and collapsed to save space for storage and for carrying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Thomas Yoo
  • Patent number: 11492174
    Abstract: An adapter element and a transport platform, such as a dolly (1), including at least one such adapter element (5), said at least one adapter element (5) being connected or connectable to the dolly (1) and having a rim portion (6) protruding from a deck (2) of the dolly (1) for restraining loads placed on top of the deck (2) at least in a lateral direction, wherein the at least one adapter element (5) is provided with one or more legs (8, 12; 8, 12, 17,.18) each comprising an engagement portion (9, 13; 9;13, 19, 20), preferably tabs or protrusions, for being received and snap-fitted into a corresponding opening (10, 15) provided in the deck (2). An outer leg (12) of the one or more legs (8, 12; 8, 12, 17, 18) is formed as a tab or tongue having a through hole (13) which serves as an engagement portion of the outer leg (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: CHEP Technology Pty Limited
    Inventors: Daniel Lopez Uran, Malcolm Cant, John Huizingh
  • Patent number: 11478070
    Abstract: Disclosed is a folding table having a pair of frame ends that are pivotally connected together and first and opposite table top surfaces that are mounted on respective ones of the frame ends to be rotatable between a folded configuration at which the first and opposite table top surfaces lie face-to-face and an unfolded configuration at which the table top surfaces lie end-to-end. The folding table has a pair of pull-out wheels that are rotated between an inside position lying underneath the table top surfaces in the folded configuration and an outside position lying outside the table top surfaces in the unfolded configuration. The folding table also has a removable leaf pivotally connected to and rotatable around a pivot bar between a stowed position lying below one of the table top surfaces and a deployed position lying in end-to-end alignment with and between the table top surfaces to increase the length of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Horowitz, Jinglei Jiang
  • Patent number: 11464326
    Abstract: A portable laptop stand defines a support platform. A pair of horizontal support arms are placed on an underside surface of the support platform. The pair of horizontal support arms are attached to a pair of vertical support arms. The pair of horizontal support arms are adjustable relative to the pair of vertical support arms. The pair of vertical support arms define an interface. The interface is designed to attach the portable laptop stand to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: Sumeet Ramdass
  • Patent number: 11466497
    Abstract: A dampened hinge construction for braking pivoting movement of one structure relative to another. The dampened hinge construction can be utilized in a folding table assembly in an aircraft passenger suite including a base panel and at least one folding panel pivotally attached to the base panel by multiple dampened hinges. Each dampened hinge includes a first assembly attachable to a first structure and a second assembly attachable to a second structure such that the first structure is pivotable relative to the second structure between a first condition and a second condition, such as a folded condition and a planar condition, and at least one damper that brakes pivoting movement of the first structure relative to the second structure as the first condition or second condition is approached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: John Kuyper, Deepak Chandra Kokkalla, Ian L. Frost