Patents Examined by Justin B Rephann
  • Patent number: 11702875
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Jordan R. Brunner, Nicholas J. Lewis, Erik Nilsen
  • Patent number: 11702886
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventor: Kyle R. Losik
  • Patent number: 11692381
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Truth Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Vetter, Zach Pennaz
  • Patent number: 11680435
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, Bamberg
    Inventor: David Rosales
  • Patent number: 11673453
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: AGC INC.
    Inventor: Kazuhiro Takahashi
  • Patent number: 11661783
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignees: HSIN CHONG MACHINERY WORKS CO. LTD., FUZHOU MINGFANG AUTOMOBILE PARTS INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chi-Wang Wu, Feng-Lin Yang, Jeffrey Chung-Chiang Hsi
  • Patent number: 11655671
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: ZHONGSHAN EKAR UPING HOUSEWARE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianghua He, Guozhu Feng, Xinliang Ouyang
  • Patent number: 11655664
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Masonite Corporation
    Inventors: David Toll, Roldan Vazquez
  • Patent number: 11649668
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Carlson Pet Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Porter R. Million
  • Patent number: 11649675
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventor: Troy Hinojosa
  • Patent number: 11649669
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Regalo International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Michael P. Lane
  • Patent number: 11643861
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: GMI HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory E. Williams, Walter Dennis Reber
  • Patent number: 11627820
    Abstract: 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 slidi
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Inventor: Liwei Shi
  • Patent number: 11629544
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: I-TEK METAL MFG. CO., LTD
    Inventor: Hung-Jen Tien
  • Patent number: 11612264
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Zahner Design Group, Ltd.
    Inventor: David Zahner
  • Patent number: 11607935
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Jae Seung Lee
  • Patent number: 11603694
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: PGT Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth John Vander Bent, Jr., Kurt Karussi
  • Patent number: 11603695
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: DORMAKABA DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventor: Matthias Vetter
  • Patent number: 11585147
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Vision Profile Extrusions Limited
    Inventor: Naseem Mangat
  • Patent number: 11585135
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Hörmann KG Brockhagen
    Inventor: Michael Brinkmann