Patents Examined by Jose V. Chen
  • Patent number: 11760488
    Abstract: A seat assembly for an internal cabin of a vehicle includes a backrest, and a lighting system coupled to the backrest. A method of forming a seat assembly for an internal cabin of a vehicle includes coupling a lighting system to a backrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Joe Louis Hurtado
  • Patent number: 11759005
    Abstract: The invention provides a nested numerical control rotary table, which comprises a large numerical control rotary table, a small rotary table, a large rotary table board and a small rotary table board nested in the large rotary table board, wherein the small rotary table board may be driven by the large numerical control rotary table as a part of the large rotary table board to run together with the large rotary table board, or be driven by the small rotary table to run independently. When the small rotary table board runs independently, the small rotary table is driven to ascend by a lifting oil cylinder, and a pull pin under the small rotary table board and a positioning pin on the small rotary table fixedly connect the small rotary table board with the small rotary table, which are locked by a clamp. The nested numerical control rotary table may complete the tasks of numerical control rotary tables with both large and small dimensions, which saves the production cost and improves the working efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: KEDE NUMERICAL CONTROL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hu Chen, Yanxing Hou, Chunhong Fan, Xiumin Li, Chuansi Zhang, Zhihong Wei, Cuijuan Guo, Kuo Wang
  • Patent number: 11760536
    Abstract: A hygienic pallet suitable for use in food manufacturing is formed of a food-grade material. The pallet comprises a load supporting surface extending between pallet edges. The pallet also comprises support lips that extend upward and away from the load supporting surface and in a direction away from a pallet edge. At least two support lips can be separated to form a channel between chamfered edges of the support lips. The support lips support molds or other objects on the load supporting surface during movement of the pallet, while the channels facilitate removal of debris and liquid during use or cleaning of the pallet. The pallet further comprises a section divider that divides stacking sections of the load supporting surface. Stackable molds for food manufacturing can be placed within the stacking areas to transport the mold stacks. A method of manufacturing the hygienic pallet comprises rotational molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: The Hershey Company
    Inventor: Steven A. Weis
  • Patent number: 11759008
    Abstract: A table assembly comprising a table including a top member and at least a first leg support member, the top member forming a substantially flat top surface and circumscribed by an outer edge, the at least one leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock secured to the top member and forming an elongated channel having a dock length dimension and at least a first display panel circumscribed by a panel edge and having at least one straight edge having a panel length dimension, the dock length dimension less than panel length dimension, wherein at least a portion of the straight edge of the panel is receivable within the dock channel with the panel extending out the open first and second ends of the channel to support the panel in a substantially upright orientation with at least a portion of the display panel extending to a height above the flat top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: STEELCASE INC.
    Inventors: David J. Battey, Sean M. Corcorran, Timothy Elms, Jeffrey Coffey, Duck Young Kong, Brett Robert Kincaid, Mark William Schoolmeester, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas Overthun, Jake Eisner, Cody Jay Holstege, Michael Skibinski
  • Patent number: 11751679
    Abstract: A dismantlable table includes a tabletop that is fastened by a fastening component to a structure forming a frame, the structure having a lip that lies flat under the tabletop. Each fastening component includes a latch that is rotatable about a vertical axis, having at least one laterally protruding boss, and includes a recess formed under the tabletop that has at least one protrusion facing the axis. In a mounting position, the bosses pass into the recess next to the protrusions, and in a locking position following rotation, the bosses fit above the protrusions, a lower bearing plane of the latch lying under the lip of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: LAFUMA MOBILIER SAS
    Inventors: Jean-Baptiste Neltner, Corrado Roani, Jean-Noël Pernet
  • Patent number: 11744361
    Abstract: An adjustable power and data rail for static height and vertically adjustable desks. The adjustable power and data rail fits between the static height and vertically adjustable desks and expands as needed either horizontally or vertically to match the installation configuration with paired multiple desks. The power and data rail provides connectivity for each of the static height or vertically adjustable desks to data and power connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: SQUARE GROVE LLC
    Inventors: Eric W. Anderson, Jon Daniel Paulsen
  • Patent number: 11745917
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a transportation system for carrying servers. The transportation system includes a server rack and a shock-absorbing pallet. The shock-absorbing pallet is secured under the server rack and configured to move relative to the server rack to dampen vibration during transportation of the server rack. The shock-absorbing pallet includes a top cover, a bottom cover, one or more isolation devices, and one or supporting layers. The one or more isolation devices are disposed between the top cover and the bottom cover. Each isolation device includes a shock-absorbing component coupled to the top cover and the bottom cover. The one or more supporting layers are secured between the top cover and the bottom cover around the one or more isolation devices. The one or more supporting layers have a plurality of slots for guiding a pallet lifter therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Ming-Sheng Chang, Sheng-Wei Tang, Ta-Chih Chen
  • Patent number: 11738676
    Abstract: A tray bracket for car seat back is provided, including: a fixing unit, a hanging board, a tray, and a placement unit. The fixing unit is for fixing to at least one pillar on a car seat supporting a headrest; the hanging board has a back area and a front area with opposite positions. The back area is disposed with an array of positioning components with different heights. The fixing unit is engaged with one of the positioning components. The front area is distributed with several clips; the tray is pivotally connected to the bottom of the hanging board, the tray is tightly attached to the hanging board in the folded state, and can be horizontal and perpendicular to the hanging board when opened. The other side of the tray is provided with the placement unit, for placing a carton between the placement unit and the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventor: Eagle Fan
  • Patent number: 11737556
    Abstract: A freestanding folding table is capable of being placed over a washer, dryer, or both, and any utility tub creating an easily accessible laundry folding space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: The Folding Table LLC
    Inventors: Baron Saterbak, Mallory Heroldt
  • Patent number: 11731804
    Abstract: A pallet has a carrier arrangement (1), with at least one platform or base surface (6), for carrying at least one item and at least two skid arrangements (2) and at least two coupling arrangements (3). The at least two coupling arrangements (3) are provided for intercoupling the carrier arrangement (1) and the skid arrangements (2) when needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: 2IN1 AG
    Inventors: Felix Dehmel, Pascal Gysin, Justus Theinert, Kai Weckner
  • Patent number: 11723454
    Abstract: A table may include a tabletop, a frame, and a leg assembly. The leg assembly may include a support element, a translation mechanism, and a lock device. The support element may include an end structure attached to an elongated structure. The end structure may be rotatably coupled to the frame such that the support element is rotatable relative to the frame between a first position and a second position. The translation mechanism may be retained relative to the support element and the frame. The translation mechanism may be configured to translate along the support element as the support element rotates. The lock device may be configurable in an engaged arrangement in which the lock device fixes the translation mechanism to the support element and in a disengaged arrangement in which the translation mechanism is not fixed relative to the support element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Curtis S. Nye
  • Patent number: 11723455
    Abstract: A desk lift mechanism includes: a base mounting bracket configured for mounting to a desk; a plurality of parallel arms pivotably coupled to the base mounting bracket; a desktop mounting bracket pivotably coupled to distal ends of the parallel arms; a spring connected between a proximal end of one of the parallel arms and the base mounting bracket; and a strut connected between the proximal end of the one of the parallel arms and the base mounting bracket. The strut being configured to restrain movement of the parallel arms in a downward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: BLUMENTHAL DISTRIBUTING, INC.
    Inventors: Korry Brian Hoglan, Fred Rueda
  • Patent number: 11718447
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventors: Rene Kloeters, Ralf-Peter Finke
  • Patent number: 11717080
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Laudadio, Aryan Jafari
  • Patent number: 11719380
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: MARVEL TECHNOLOGY (CHINA) CO., LIMITED
    Inventors: Ruifeng Wang, Yuqing Mei
  • Patent number: 11708192
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Ponera Group Sagl
    Inventors: Matthew Reali, Masoud Talebi Amiri
  • Patent number: 11702244
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Rickabaugh
  • Patent number: 11700936
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventor: David Raymond Koenig
  • Patent number: 11701991
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: NIFCO KOREA INC.
    Inventor: Hyo Keun Yang
  • Patent number: 11684152
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: CHANGZHOU KAIDI ELECTRICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Gengxing Zhu