Patents Examined by Justin B Rephann
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Patent number: 11702875Abstract: A bifold door includes a first hinge and a second hinge configured to rotatably couple the bifold door to a doorframe. The bifold door includes a slider configured to slide within a track of the doorframe as the bifold door is opened and closed. At least one of the first hinge, the second hinge, and the slider includes a spherical bearing and a pin.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Jordan R. Brunner, Nicholas J. Lewis, Erik Nilsen
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Patent number: 11702886Abstract: A safety gate for preventing pets and small children from passing through an opening, the safety gate comprising: a frame for selective disposition in the opening, the frame defining a passageway; and a cross-member for adjustable mounting to the frame so as to prevent a pet or small child from passing through the passageway.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Inventor: Kyle R. Losik
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Patent number: 11692381Abstract: A sash limiter assembly for limiting the distance a casement window can be opened. In a jamb mounted version, the limiter is mounted in one constant location on the jamb rather than multiple locations on the sill which results in the opening distance being essentially the same for all window widths and all hinge types. In both the jamb mounted version and a sill mounted version, a hexalobular or other security screw can be used to retain a limiting arm to a stud attached to a bracket, or a stud attached to a slider which slides on a track to inhibit unauthorized removal of the limiter arm.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Truth Hardware CorporationInventors: Gregory J. Vetter, Zach Pennaz
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Patent number: 11680435Abstract: A drive system includes a first rotary component configured to be rotated by an actuator, a second rotary component selectively coupled to the first component, and a third rotary component selectively coupled to the first component. A coupling arrangement is configured to, in a first range of angular positions of the first component, couple the first and second components and decouple the first and third components and configured to, in a second range of angular positions of the first component that does not overlap with the first range, couple the first and third components and decouple the first and second components.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, BambergInventor: David Rosales
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Patent number: 11673453Abstract: A fixed window glass assembly with a resin frame, wherein the resin frame is attached to a peripheral edge portion of a fixed window glass to be mounted to a vehicle and has a guide portion for guiding an elevating window glass, the resin frame is formed of an integrally molded product including a harder portion and a softer portion covering the harder portion, the harder portion being formed in a U-character shape in section to wrap the peripheral edge portion of the fixed window glass in a thickness direction thereof. The harder portion includes a buffer portion at a part of the peripheral edge portion of the fixed window glass to buffer stresses to be generated between the fixed window glass and the resin frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: AGC INC.Inventor: Kazuhiro Takahashi
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Patent number: 11661783Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an electric support rod having a driving assembly, an actuating assembly, and a bearing. The driving assembly has a first outer tube and a driving unit in the first outer tube. An internal thread is configured in the first outer tube. The actuating assembly has a second outer tube and a transmission screw rod in the second outer tube. Multiple elastic arms axially are extended from the second outer tube and arranged spacedly around the transmission screw rod. Each elastic arm has an outer thread structure and a hook portion. The second outer tube is inserted in the first outer tube, the internal thread is screwed with the outer thread structure. One end of the transmission screw rod protrudes from the second outer tube to engage the driving unit. The bearing sheathes the transmission screw rod and the hook portion latches the bearing.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignees: HSIN CHONG MACHINERY WORKS CO. LTD., FUZHOU MINGFANG AUTOMOBILE PARTS INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Chi-Wang Wu, Feng-Lin Yang, Jeffrey Chung-Chiang Hsi
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Patent number: 11655671Abstract: Disclosed are a connecting assembly, a door guardrail and a fence using the connecting assembly. The connecting assembly includes a first connector and a second connector, a transverse locking device and a longitudinal locking device are arranged between the first connector and the second connector, and the longitudinal locking device is capable of limiting relative movement of the first connector and the second connector in a transverse direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: ZHONGSHAN EKAR UPING HOUSEWARE CO., LTD.Inventors: Jianghua He, Guozhu Feng, Xinliang Ouyang
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Patent number: 11655664Abstract: A door unit in kit form includes a partially preassembled split doorjamb assembly, a door, and extensions. The partially preassembled split doorjamb assembly includes first and second side bases substantially parallel to one another and a header base substantially perpendicular to and interconnecting the first and second side bases. The door is arranged within a space defined by the first and second side bases and the header base of the partially preassembled split doorjamb assembly so that the door, the first and second side bases, and the header base collectively establish a cavity. The first and second side extensions and a header extension are unassembled with respect to and connectable lengthwise to the first and second side bases and the header base, respectively. The extensions may be stowed within the cavity and/or stored on outer surfaces of the bases.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Masonite CorporationInventors: David Toll, Roldan Vazquez
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Patent number: 11649668Abstract: A barrier employed to keep children and/or pets in or out of certain areas in the house. The barrier includes four panels. Two main panels slide parallel to each other to lengthen or shorten the barrier as a whole. Two side panels stabilize the main panels and extend to the front and rear faces of the main panels to provide a self-supporting in-house barrier. Each of the panels includes a wooden frame. The wood lends less weight, less sharp edges, and more pleasing aesthetics than, for example, a metal gate. Legs are connected to the side panels to further stabilize the side panels and main panels.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Carlson Pet Products, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Porter R. Million
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Patent number: 11649675Abstract: A gate opener assembly is comprised of a gate and an anchor assembly having a platform. A plurality of track assemblies on the platform provide a track on which the gate may slide from a first position (closed) to a second position (open) and any position in between. A guidepost having a “Shepherd's hook” configuration guides the gate as the gate passes therethrough. A pair of rollers within the interior of the top of the guidepost makes continuous contact with each side of the top of the gate both while the gate is stationary and in motion. A gate opener controller contains the required electrical connections to fully the operate gate opener assembly. Subterrain anchor supports provide the necessary support for the gate opener assembly. An alternative embodiment accommodates nontraditional configured gates. Installation of the gate opener assembly is performed by do-it-yourselfers in minimal time.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Inventor: Troy Hinojosa
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Patent number: 11649669Abstract: The present soft barrier includes sheeting and a frame. The frame includes longitudinal and lateral support members. The sheeting is in a relaxed state when the lateral support members are in a retracted state. The sheeting is in a taut state when the lateral support members are in an extended fixed state. The sheeting may be in either the relaxed state or taut state when the longitudinal support members are in a retracted state or an extended state. A first adjustment mechanism for increasing or decreasing the longitudinal length of the barrier is a quick slide mechanism. A second adjustment mechanism for finely increasing or finely decreasing the longitudinal length of the barrier is a rotatable mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Regalo International, LLCInventors: Mark A. Flannery, Michael P. Lane
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Patent number: 11643861Abstract: A movable barrier operator release mechanism includes an operator chassis having a first side. A shaft extending in a first direction from the first side of the chassis. A brake assembly coupled to the chassis and the first shaft extends into the brake assembly. The brake assembly includes a lever, mounted to a mounting plate of the brake assembly on end and freely movable at the other end. A cable attached to the lever that when pulled pivots the lever about its mounting point. When moved, the lever disengages the brake assembly allowing for free movement of the movable barrier.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: GMI HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Gregory E. Williams, Walter Dennis Reber
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Patent number: 11627820Abstract: A food cabinet includes a cabinet body, a processor and a driving device; a storage platform is disposed on the cabinet body; at least one storage location and at least one slideable sliding door are disposed on the storage platform; the sliding door corresponds to one or more storage locations, and is configured to cover a material stored in the storage location and to be opened when the material is being taken out; the processor is electrically connected to the driving device and configured to control the driving device to drive the sliding door to close; a closing stroke of the sliding door comprises a first stroke and a second stroke, the first stroke defines a fore stroke, and the second stroke defines a hind stroke; the driving device comprises at least one driving component, at least one fixed block, a first driving sheet and a second driving sheet, the first driving sheet and the second driving sheet are fixed on the fixed block; during the first stroke, the first driving sheet butts against the slidiType: GrantFiled: March 10, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Inventor: Liwei Shi
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Patent number: 11629544Abstract: A door opener includes a first side cover fixed to a mounting seat. A mode switching device is disposed on the first side cover and includes an anti-theft control module. A driving device is operatively connected to a door for moving the door. A control device is electrically connected to the mode switching device and the driving device. The control device includes a control panel for operating the driving device. The mode switching device is switchable to a wake-up mode only when the anti-theft control module is unlocked. The driving device is operable by the control panel only when the mode switching device is in the wake-up mode. An outer cover is coupled to the first side cover and covers an outer side of the driving device and an outer side of the control device. The control panel is exposed via a window of the outer cover to permit operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: I-TEK METAL MFG. CO., LTDInventor: Hung-Jen Tien
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Patent number: 11612264Abstract: A modular track system for hanging a curtain, the track system consisting of modules or sections with attachments and accessories designed to adjust to varying environments and specifications. Track shape and length are adjusted by specifying various combinations of the specialized components created as part of the system. Complementing the track system is a curtain with integrated loop fasteners which allows the curtain to be attached and removed without removing the track. The system further preferably includes a side support for use in attached the track to a fixed support in the environment, and a guiderail on the side of the track on one or more track sections, the track and curtain all being coordinated to form an efficient and improved curtain hanging system.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Zahner Design Group, Ltd.Inventor: David Zahner
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Patent number: 11607935Abstract: A sliding/swing complex door for a vehicle includes a sliding door configured to be opened upon a first operation of an outside handle positioned on an outside of the sliding door, a swing door configured to be integrated and opened with the sliding door upon a second operation of the outside handle, and a fixing unit configured to be opened in such a way to be integrated and rotated with the swing door in a state in which the sliding door is fully opened.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventor: Jae Seung Lee
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Patent number: 11603694Abstract: A sliding door system includes an upper track; a lower track; a first sliding door comprising a first upper locking pin, a first lower locking assembly, and a first pivot assembly, the first pivot assembly engaging the upper track and the lower track, the first upper locking pin removably engaging the upper track, and the first lower locking assembly removably engaging the lower track; and a second sliding door comprising a second upper locking pin, a second lower locking assembly, and a second pivot assembly, the second pivot assembly engaging the upper track and the lower track, the second upper locking pin removably engaging the upper track, and the second lower locking assembly removably engaging the lower track.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: PGT Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth John Vander Bent, Jr., Kurt Karussi
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Patent number: 11603695Abstract: A method for mounting a door drive including a door actuator with a mounting section for the attachment to a counter-mounting section of a door, an attachment device for the attachment to a counter-attachment section of the door and a lever mechanism with a first end and with a second end, for the mobile support of the door actuator at the attachment device between a closing position and an opening position, where the attachment device is disposed at the first end of the lever mechanism and an axle assembly of the door actuator at a second end of the lever mechanism, and with an actuating unit of the door actuator for moving the axle assembly of the door actuator.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: DORMAKABA DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventor: Matthias Vetter
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Patent number: 11585147Abstract: There is provided a kit of parts configurable for assembly within a window assembly, that defines a window opening, and includes a frame and a sash, wherein the sash is slidably mounted relative to the frame for slidable movement relative to the frame from a first position to a second position, wherein the kit comprises a frame member of the above-described frame, a sash member of the above-described sash; wherein: the frame member defines a retainer; and the frame, the retainer, and the sash are co-operatively configured such that, while the sash is disposed relative to the frame in the first position, the retainer is interfering with movement of the sash member in an inwardly direction, and while the sash is disposed relative to the frame in the second position, there is an absence of interference to movement of the sash member in the inwardly direction. There is also provided a window construction obtainable from assembly of at least the parts of the kit of parts.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Vision Profile Extrusions LimitedInventor: Naseem Mangat
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Patent number: 11585135Abstract: A door having a door body that can be lifted, along a predetermined path, from a closed position in which it closes a wall opening into an open position in which it is located substantially overhead, the door body having two, three or more door body elements arranged one on top of the other in the closed position, is modified according to the invention in that a lower edge of the door body in the closed position and trailing during the lifting can be lifted separately, when the door reaches the open position, by a pivoting movement of a lower door body element having said edge in a lifting direction with respect to a door body element situated above it in the closed position relative to the predetermined path.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Hörmann KG BrockhagenInventor: Michael Brinkmann