Patents Examined by Justin M Larson
  • Patent number: 10919662
    Abstract: A solution for a logistical problem within the beverage industry, specifically related to hot beverages such as coffee and tea; namely, storing the means to sell the beverages, which generally includes a cup, a lid for the cup, and an insulation sleeve that allows holding the cup in a comfortable way for the consumer, avoiding burns due to the high temperatures of the liquid. Thus, the container presented here unifies the 3 elements, comprising a body formed by a base and a wall, where the upper edge of said container has a group of flaps that in their closed position enables liquid containment and prevents spillage in case the container is moved, and through a modification in the cross profile of the wall. Additionally, the container has an insulation sleeve that keeps the contact surface at a low temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventor: Jose Antonio Maldonado Barragan
  • Patent number: 10906604
    Abstract: A detachable accessory carrier for a bicycle having a seat frame post, the detachable accessory carrier including an extension beam having a proximal end portion and an opposing distal end portion with a longitudinal axis spanning therebetween, also a structure for removable engagement to the seat post wherein the structure is disposed on the proximal end portion, a first base, a first surrounding sidewall having a first open slot with a rotationally engaged second base with a second surrounding sidewall having a second open slot, with a plurality of cantilever flexible tines disposed inside of the first surrounding sidewall to help retain the accessory, wherein the first and second open slots can be rotated to bring the accessory out in sideways movement from the tines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventor: Karl Elfenbein
  • Patent number: 10897943
    Abstract: An ambidextrous, adjustable cross-body strap comprising a plurality of variably sized pockets, a buckle and universal interlocking keyring system for added user security. The cross-body strap can be worn under or over a shirt or jacket. In one embodiment, it is water resistant or waterproof. In one embodiment, the cross-body strap has interchangeable clasps and hooks that are stored in one of the plurality of pockets built into the strap. The interchangeable clasps hook and carabiners can be used separately or in combination with the universal interlocking rings to self-attach or alternatively attach to any messenger bag, gym bag tactical clips, such as a keyring holder, straps with snaps or briefcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventors: Scott Pagano, Kelly J. Hollowell
  • Patent number: 10899284
    Abstract: A carrying system is releasably attached to a vehicle such as a tractor, zero turn mower, ATV or UTV, and includes a flexible storage basket and optional accessories for retaining a variety of items including tools and materials. The flexible storage basket pivots downwardly for use, and upwardly for storage. The carrying system includes a column that releasably engages with a hitch assembly of a vehicle, thereby allowing the carrying system to be put onto and taken off of a vehicle fairly quickly and easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventor: Timothy J Descoteaux
  • Patent number: 10883796
    Abstract: A solid mounting plate for attaching a magazine carrier, or other accessory, to a holster to provide stability for the mounted accessory while also allowing variable positioning of the accessory carrier with respect to the holster to increase user comfort and reduce stress placed on the holster by the accessory carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Edge-Works Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Scott V. Evans
  • Patent number: 10874201
    Abstract: A storage system for containing personal items. The storage system including a storage unit for storing the personal items, the storage unit including an interior cavity for receiving the personal items; and a clip fastened to the storage unit, the clip being configured to be releasably attachable to an article of clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Inventor: Jennifer A Beckage
  • Patent number: 10870453
    Abstract: A vehicle may include an integrated connector system. The vehicle includes a body having an outer surface and a plurality of attachment ports arranged on the outer surface. The attachments ports include a recess that extends below the surrounding outer surface. Each attachment port is configured to receive and engage with an attachment plug of an accessory. In some embodiments, there are different types of attachment ports, configured to engage with respective types of attachment plugs. Various accessories may be engaged with the attachment ports, allowing a range of items and equipment to be secured to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Rivian IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Christian Elder, Eric Griffith
  • Patent number: 10856642
    Abstract: A universally configurable pocket holster includes a pocket clip having a U-shaped bend with integrally formed front and rear legs in overlying relationship from the U-shaped bend with one leg having a small aperture, a first horizontal traversing strap with first and second surfaces with one surface being substantially covered with one fastener component of a hook and loop material and the other surface is substantially covered with the other fastener component of a hook and loop material, a second perpendicular traversing strap with first and second surfaces being substantially covered with one fastener component of a hook and loop material and the other surface is substantially covered with the other fastener component of a hook and loop material, and a fastening point that forms an axis connecting the traversing straps, and the pocket clip allowing for the assembly to slightly rotate or swing from one side to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventor: Kevin Neal Spell
  • Patent number: 10856633
    Abstract: A bistable spring stand and housing for a handheld device which can be reliably mounted in environments where users commonly mount handheld devices is disclosed. Embodiments include a housing and a bistable spring stand coupled to the housing. The bistable spring stand is moveable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the bistable spring stand is substantially flat between its first and second ends and in the second position the bistable spring stand defines a longitudinal curve outward from the housing between its first and second ends. At least one embodiment includes a plurality of raised members forming a perimeter around the bistable spring stand, the raised members defining a planar support surface to provide a stable resting surface for the housing and handheld device when the bistable spring stand is in the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Scooch, LLC
    Inventor: John A. Stagge
  • Patent number: 10858050
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a swing away support assembly that can be installed on a tailgate of a vehicle, such as on a bumper and/or rear panel of the vehicle. The swing away support assembly can provide additional structural support for spare tires and/or other heavy mounted objects. Advantageously, the swing away support assembly is compatible with existing spare tire carriers, backup cameras, and rear lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Lund Motion Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Jake Headlee
  • Patent number: 10857434
    Abstract: A golf ball marker dispenser may include a housing having an inner compartment with an opening in a front wall of the housing. The housing may include a rectangular slot in a top wall of the housing through which a golf ball marker may be inserted and retrieved. The dispenser may include a spring having a relaxed position and an engaged position. The spring is in its relaxed position when the golf ball marker is not housed within the dispenser, and in its engaged position when the golf ball marker is housed within the dispenser. The spring pushes the golf ball marker toward the front wall into engagement with an inner surface of the front wall. The golfer inserts his or her finger through the opening in the front wall and into contact with the golf ball marker to then slide it upwardly for removal through the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Wayne Dearing, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10856062
    Abstract: A wearable rig system for supporting an overhead boom is provided. The system comprises a body harness attachable to a back area and a shoulders area of a user and a backplate attached to a backward facing surface of the harness. The system also comprises a back-bottom hinge plate attached via hinges to the backplate and horizontal arm poles that upon receipt of downward pressure exert upward force on the hinge plate and cause a far end of an overhead boom to move downward. The arm poles, upon receipt of upward pressure, exert downward force on the hinge plate and cause the far end of the overhead boom to move upward. The boom is positioned over the user's head and by default parallel to a flat surface supporting the user, is perpendicular to the user's shoulders, and extends to the far end several feet in front of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Inventor: Jared Cohn
  • Patent number: 10842253
    Abstract: A utility pouch for housing an object. The utility pouch comprising a first side with two circular holes, a second side with two protrusions, a third side with two circular holes, a fourth side with two protrusions, wherein the length of the fourth side is equivalent to the length of the second side, a fifth side with two circular holes similarly aligned lengthwise as the two circular holes on the first side, wherein the length of the fifth side is the same as the length of the first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: BLACKPOINT TACTICAL LLC
    Inventor: Adam Main
  • Patent number: 10835018
    Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for load carriage using a load carriage apparatus. In one implementation, a frame top is disposed at a proximal end of a load carriage frame. The frame top includes a proximal bar and a distal bar each extending between a first side bar and a second side bar. A frame base is disposed at a distal end of the load carriage frame, and the frame base includes a rear portion connected to a first side portion and a second side portion. A spine connects a center portion of the proximal bar of the frame top to the rear portion of the frame base. A first tube extends from the first side bar to the frame base relative to the first side portion. A second tube extends from the second side bar to the frame base relative to the second side portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: TYR Tactical, LLC
    Inventor: Jason Beck
  • Patent number: 10835019
    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect, there is provided a sports hydration apparatus configured for utilisation with a particular type of existing fluid reservoir bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventor: Rick Soley
  • Patent number: 10829056
    Abstract: A configurable cargo retention system with a cargo tray installed in the cargo area of a vehicle for secure transport wherein the cargo tray has a profile conforming to the cargo. The cargo retention system may have a base rail attached to a vehicle, a case support attached to the base rail, a case mount, and a cargo case. The cargo retention system may also retain a cargo case, such as a gun case, tool case, ice chest, or other case that the user wished to hold securely. Case supports may have pivoting rails that are attached to the case mounts which are secured to rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Gene's Machine, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley Keith Pratka, Dwaine Gene Pratka
  • Patent number: 10828547
    Abstract: A sports bag configured as a backpack for use in storing gear is provided. The sports bag includes a main body having a pair of straps coupled to the top or back of the main body, and a pair of storage pouches coupled to the back and bottom of the main body, each pouch including a fastening member to provide access to the pouch, and each pouch including at least one strap to stow the pouch when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Inventor: Philip C. Herr
  • Patent number: 10821943
    Abstract: A storage tank assembly for a work vehicle includes a frame assembly configured to couple to a structure of the work vehicle. The storage tank assembly also includes a storage tank configured to store a liquid. The frame assembly is configured to support the storage tank on the structure of the work vehicle. In addition, the frame assembly is configured to position a first portion of the storage tank above a wheel assembly of the work vehicle, the first portion of the storage tank is contoured to substantially match a curvature of the wheel assembly, and the frame assembly is configured to position a second portion of the storage tank laterally inward of the wheel assembly such that the second portion of the storage tank extends within a vertical extent of the wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventor: Leonardo Sergio d'Alessandro
  • Patent number: 10813436
    Abstract: A customizable bag is provided that permits multiple types of customization. The bag includes a ferromagnetic platform coupled to one or more of the bag's panels. The ferromagnetic platform includes a magnetic material, a drawable surface, and may be printed with images or designs provided to the manufacturer or provider by the customer or other user. Also provided are systems for customizing a bag or creating a customizable bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: My Bag Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Hall
  • Patent number: 10814774
    Abstract: A freestanding holder device to secure cargo items of different sizes or orientation in different types of cargo area comprises a horizontal base section and a wall section extending from one side of the base section, wherein the wall section comprises at least one vertical indentation forming a recess in the wall section and the underside of the base section comprises a high friction surface. The high friction surface comprises a rubber or elastomer material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Inventors: Ben Millett, Alan Harrison, Michael Culleton