Patents Examined by Justin M Larson
  • Load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods
    Patent number: 11202495
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a load carrier system can include a unitary piece of material. The unitary piece of material can include a body portion comprising a first face side, an opposing face side, a first peripheral edge and an opposing second peripheral edge; and one or more straps comprising a respective extended end, wherein the straps are an integral part of the body portion; wherein the one or more straps are folded over onto the first face side adjacent to the first peripheral edge; and wherein at least one respective end of the one or more straps is fastened to the opposing second peripheral edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hilliard, Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.
  • Tool holders
    Patent number: 11198401
    Abstract: Tool holders for transporting implements such as lawn and garden tools, and configured to be attached to a three-point hitch such as a tractor hitch, or a regular hitch, or to receive such as those on an ATV or lawn mower, or the lip of an object such as a wheelbarrow or yard cart, are described. Also described are washers having triangular ears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Inventor: Timothy J. Tressel
  • Baby carrier wrap
    Patent number: 11191368
    Abstract: A baby carrier is disclosed. The baby carrier includes a plurality of wing elements including a first fabric. Each of the wing elements may include a terminal end. The baby carrier includes a back panel affixed to each of the wing elements. The back panel includes a second fabric and at least one opening configured to allow the terminal end of one of the wing elements to pass through the back panel to secure the back panel to the wing elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Inventors: Sandra Manouchehri, Lisbeth Lehan
  • Oral device container and oral device container and bottle assembly
    Patent number: 11185148
    Abstract: An oral device container and bottle assembly may include a bottle having a bottle connector; and an oral device container. The oral device container may include a base portion having: a base outer wall having an opening; a base inner wall; and an oral device container connector configured to removably connect to the bottle connector. The oral device container may further include a cap portion configured to be mounted to the base portion and to rotate relative to the base portion. The cap portion may have a cap outer wall having an opening; and a cap inner wall that is received within the base inner wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Custom Club, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Weiss, Blair Feldman, Quinn Fitzgerald, Chloe Georgiades, Elliot Raderman
  • Removable tool storage compartment
    Patent number: 11186235
    Abstract: A removable and replaceable tool storage compartment apparatus including tool storage compartments and a compartment receiver. The tool storage compartments each include a frame, a plurality of panels coupled to the frame. A closure is configured to open and close an entrance to an inside of the tool storage compartment. The compartment receiver is configured to secure to a truck and support the tool storage compartment thereon. Lift mounts are coupled to the tool storage compartment and are used to remove the tool storage compartments from the truck. A lock arm is configured to lock the compartment receiver to secure the tool storage compartments to a bay to receive storage compartment to the truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Maintainer Corp. of Iowa
    Inventors: Jason Alan Klatt, Adam Harrison Besaw, Nathan Dan Schiermeyer
  • Protective covers for baby carrier rings
    Patent number: 11178979
    Abstract: The present invention provides a protective cover for a baby carrier ring and a set thereof. The protective cover is a pocket formed from a pair of washable shields having at least one fastener. The fabric pockets are conformable around baby carrier rings. Each pocket is removably attachable to a baby carrier ring with the fastener. The washable material of the pocket protects the ring from damage while, for example, washing, drying, storing, and shipping the baby carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventor: Emily Norah Downs
  • Convertible sling
    Patent number: 11168956
    Abstract: A sling apparatus that improves user comfort and weapon stabilization and that can be easily converted to and from single-point configuration, two-point configuration, and body armor configuration. The configuration flexibility and ease of conversion allows the user to tailor the sling apparatus to user preferences or environment. In any configuration, the sling improves the user's ability to stabilize the weapon, enhances the comfort of the user, secures the weapon more tightly to the user's body for increased weapon control, and provides an integrated source of paracord that can be utilized in emergency situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Doughboy Tactical LLC
    Inventor: Joshua Dilling
  • Reduced footprint vacuum mounted carriers for vehicles
    Patent number: 11161460
    Abstract: A vacuum-based carrier system for a vehicle having a pair of vacuum devices shaped and sized to mate and secure to a recreational article. Each vacuum device includes a pad shaped and sized to detachably seat with a vehicle to form a vacuum cavity. The vacuum device includes a plunger attached to the pad and in fluid communication with the vacuum cavity, and an indicator positioned on the plunger to indicate the level of vacuum pressure within the vacuum cavity. The system includes a mount to secure an article to the vehicle and support bars attached to the mount wherein one or more support bars contains a break and fold assembly configured to allow folding. A race ready embodiment with reduced footprint is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Seasucker, LLC
    Inventors: Charles L. Casagrande, Bradley Kapper, Sandor Kormos
  • Adjustable seat tray
    Patent number: 11161459
    Abstract: A seat tray for a vehicle is disclosed herein. The tray holds items and prevents items from falling off the seat. The tray may include a bottom and sidewalls creating a holding area. In one version, the tray be adjustable in length and/or width. The tray may be secured to the seat with an extended tail-end at the bottom configured to slide under the seat between the cushions. In some variations, the tail-end may include a wrinkle-like ridge to prevent items from sliding under the seat. The tray may be used to hold various items needed by a driver who often drives over long distances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Inventor: Clem Tucker
  • Golf cart rack
    Patent number: 11155215
    Abstract: The improved rack of the present invention has a basket for holding a cargo that is anticipated to be an ice chest or ice cooler, but is not limited to those items. The rack is shaped to be complimentary and attached to a bag bar of a golf cart or other cart. It is anticipated that the basket front can be shaped to fit against a number of different shapes of bag bars found in multiple styles, brands, makes, models, and years of cart. It can be attached by a strap and clamp in some embodiment, and by fasteners on others. The rack also has a bag support is attached to the rear of the basket for attaching golf bags to when the rack is installed in a cart. A bag platform is positioned below the bag support for the golf bags to rest on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Inventor: John Brinkman
  • Gas delivery system
    Patent number: 11154734
    Abstract: A magnetic quick connect for a fluid delivery system includes a male coupling member and a female coupling member. The male coupling member defines a first outer fluid communication path and includes a first magnetic material. A first inner member is disposed within the first outer fluid communication path and defines a first inner communication path. The female coupling member defines a second outer fluid communication path and includes a second magnetic material. A second inner member is disposed within the second outer fluid communication path and defines a second inner communication path. The male and female coupling members are detachably held together by an attractive force between the first and second magnetic materials such that the first and second outer communication paths are held in fluid communication, and the first and second inner communication paths are held in fluid communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: RainMaker Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Eduard Albert Jaeger, Robert Gregory Stahl, Jacob Timm Bowles
  • Utility rack
    Patent number: 11155218
    Abstract: A utility rack configured for use on a vehicle. The utility rack may include a base, storage surface, and rails coupled to the base via supports. The storage surface may be configured to hold various types of equipment, boxes, and the like. The utility rack may additionally include, on a bottom side of the base, a housing for a storage container and a housing for utility equipment. In at least one example, the storage container may be configured to house liquids, such as gasoline or diesel fuel for the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Inventor: William Richard Morris
  • Cargo carrier
    Patent number: 11148605
    Abstract: The invention concerns a cargo carrier comprising abase having a trough shape with an interior space for stowing goods to be transported therein and an openable and closable lid hingedly coupled with the base. The cargo carrier further comprises an add-on portion attached to at least one of the base and the lid, wherein the add-on portion enlarges the overall external volume of the cargo carrier. The invention further concerns a method for manufacturing such a cargo carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Søren Buchholtz Storm, Günther Fritsche, Henrik Eriksson, Markus Nordangård, Joakim Andersson, John-Patrik Treptow
  • Combination glove and phone mount assembly
    Patent number: 11147326
    Abstract: A combination glove and phone mount assembly for mounting a personal electronic device to a user's hand includes a glove that is wearable on a user's hand. A track is coupled to and extends partially around the glove. A receiver slidably engages the track thereby facilitating the receiver to be slid substantially around the glove. A mount is removably attachable to the receiver and the mount releasably engages a personal electronic device. In this way the mount retains the personal electronic device on the glove to facilitate hands free use of the personal electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventor: Suzanne Hollo
  • Child carrier pack
    Patent number: 11134794
    Abstract: A child carrying pack with at least one shoulder strap and a carrying sling configured for supporting the weight of a child. The carrying sling attaches to multiple location on the pack allowing for multiple combinations based on the user's preference or comfort. The carrying sling may include a seat pad. The child carrying pack may include a safety strap configured to secure a child into the carrying sling. The shoulder strap can attach to the pack in multiple locations allowing for further configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Inventor: Shannon Allen
  • Mounting device for headrest of vehicle seat
    Patent number: 11135981
    Abstract: A mounting device for a smart device is adapted for removable connection to a headrest of a vehicle seat. The mounting device includes a first clamp including a first opening adapted for sliding receipt of a first headrest post of the headrest, and a second clamp separate from the first clamp and including a second opening adapted for sliding receipt of a second headrest post of the headrest. An adjustment mechanism operably connects the first clamp and the second clamp. The adjustment mechanism includes a cam latch aligned along a lateral distance separating the first clamp from the second clamp. The cam latch has a released position allowing for selective adjustment of the lateral distance between the first clamp from the second clamp and an engaged position for fixing the lateral distance between the first clamp and the second clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Inventor: Nicholas P. Ziraldo
  • Load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods
    Patent number: 11129466
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a load carrier system can include a unitary piece of material. The unitary piece of material can include a body portion comprising a first face side, an opposing face side, a first peripheral edge and an opposing second peripheral edge; and one or more straps comprising a respective extended end, wherein the straps are an integral part of the body portion; wherein the one or more straps are folded over onto the first face side adjacent to the first peripheral edge; and wherein at least one respective end of the one or more straps is fastened to the opposing second peripheral edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hilliard, Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.
  • Truck storage box with integrated lighting and power
    Patent number: 11130444
    Abstract: A truck storage box with integrated lighting and power is disclosed. In one embodiment, the lighting is a light assembly including a light emitting diode (LED) strip that is powered by drawing vehicle electrical power from a truck to trailer electrical socket of the vehicle, and routes the electrical power into the truck storage box mounted on the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: WERNER CO.
    Inventor: Sang Oh
  • Wrist-worn sanitizer dispenser
    Patent number: 11122940
    Abstract: A dispenser includes a holster having a first ply and a second ply, a reservoir having a first sheet and a second sheet connected at edges thereof, and a dispensing aperture arranged between the first sheet and the second sheet, wherein the second ply forms a pocket on the first ply, and the reservoir is arranged in the pocket between the first ply and the second ply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventor: George Joseph Winn
  • Gas tank storage bag
    Patent number: 11110307
    Abstract: A gas tank storage bag, including a cylindrical main body to store at least one item therein, a back support pad disposed on at least a portion of the cylindrical main body to prevent at least a portion of the cylindrical main body from collapsing in response to movement thereto, a shoulder strap assembly disposed on at least a portion of a top portion of the cylindrical main body to suspend the cylindrical main body from shoulders of a user, and a waist strap assembly disposed on at least a portion of a bottom portion of the cylindrical main body to connect around a waist of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventor: Kathiana Possible