Patents Examined by Justin M Larson
  • Patent number: 11874087
    Abstract: A sling attachment device has a body having a strap facility adapted for attachment of a sling strap, a flexible elongated tether having a first end attached to the body, the tether having a free end opposite the first end, and the body defining a receptacle operable to receive the free end of the tether, such that the tether may be threaded through an aperture on a rifle and received by the receptacle to secure the strap to the rifle. The tether may have a selected first width along at least a portion of its length, and the free end may have a second width greater than the first width. A ball may be attached to the free end. The body may define a channel having a width larger than the first width and smaller than the second width. There may be an aperture adjacent to the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC.
    Inventor: Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11866116
    Abstract: A container assembly for coupling to a vehicle. The container assembly includes a container rotatably connected to a support structure to rotate relative to the support structure about a first axis by a mounting assembly. A connecting assembly is operably rotatably connected between the container and the support about a second axis. The center of mass of the container is located below the first axis and the second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventor: John Edson Putnam, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11857043
    Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device (PED) is disclosed. The case includes a body having an interior surface configured to accept a PED and an exterior surface to be exposed to outside forces. A back vent that permits the transfer heat away from the PED and to the environment presents through the body of the case. A cushioning member is placed at or near the back vent on the interior surface of the case and may substantially or completely surround the back vent. When a PED is placed within the case, the fit of the PED and the case causes the cushioning member to press against the PED in order to create a cushion for the PED in the event of an outside force being applied to the case. The case may include a screen protector within a frame that attaches to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: TARGUS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventor: Jonny Yuan
  • Patent number: 11857036
    Abstract: Bracelets used for hunting and other purposes may include a band and a clip attached to the band by a clip fastener. The clip fastener may include a glide bracket attached to the band and an L-shaped bracket with a horizontal arm located in a track of the glide bracket and a vertical arm attached to a clip arm of the clip. A pivot arm with a pivot axis may attach the horizontal arm to the vertical arm to allow the clip to pivot toward and away from the band. The clip may hold a tail of turkey feathers or a blind. In addition, stands using the L-shaped bracket and clip are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Mark Joseph Casalinova
  • Patent number: 11851028
    Abstract: A vehicle space utilization platform including a cargo tray having a substantially planar surface framed by opposed front and a rear members adjoined between opposed side members, a pair of side platforms with side platforms having pair of side edges affixed at least a portion of the pair of side members and the other of the side edges having a fastener mount for attachment to a side panel of a vehicle interior and an upper tier having one or more mounting members affixed to the side platforms, and a lower tier perpendicularly disposed on a vertical panel having stacked apertures and an upwardly disposed stay flange configured to enable keeping a corresponding container on the lower tier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventor: Tim Dexter
  • Patent number: 11845592
    Abstract: The method includes making a blank from a single web of material, the making including first configuring a first side panel and a second side panel to extend from first opposing ends of a bottom panel, second configuring a ramp panel to extend from a first edge of the first side panel, and third configuring a top panel and a lid panel to extend from second opposing ends of the bottom panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Luiz Andre Rodrigues, Onesio Luis Thesing
  • Patent number: 11845384
    Abstract: A toolbox accessory system for organizing and utilizing a utility box of a truck. The toolbox accessory system comprises one or more rail assemblies attached to one or more back walls of the utility box. The toolbox accessory system comprises one or more accessory assemblies configured to selectively attach to the one or more rail assemblies. The one or more accessory assemblies are configured to selectively store tools within one or more utility boxes. The one or more accessory assemblies are attached in a vertical configuration along the one or more back walls of the one or more utility boxes. A box shell comprises the one or more back walls, a top portion, a bottom portion, two side walls, and a front opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Ruf N It Harkins LLC
    Inventor: Wesley Harkins
  • Patent number: 11845506
    Abstract: A bottle cage includes a storage space. The storage space has a wide section and a narrow section arranged axially along a reference line. The wide and the narrow sections include widths thereof extending transversely to the reference line. The wide section has a first width and the narrow section has a second width respectively. The second width is smaller than the first width. The storage space includes an electronic device with satellite positioning function installed therein in a separable installation manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 11833964
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein examples of a securement structure for a delivery container in a vehicle, the securement structure comprising a frame removably attached to a chassis of the vehicle, and the frame supports the delivery container securely when the vehicle is in motion. In some embodiments, the frame comprises tubes in a shape that conforms to a space corresponding to a rear-seat of the vehicle, the frame comprising a front frame, a base frame, and a back frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Alexis DeStasio, Timothy Jon Meador, Andrew Clavijo, Jordan Hale Factor
  • Patent number: 11834135
    Abstract: The invention is defined as a cargo articulated mechanism complete design, fastened to a personal watercraft rear deck. It functions as a support for lading multiple cargo accessories and incorporates a rotating structure that allows unobstructed access to get on or off the personal watercraft through the rear deck. An incorporated locking mechanism functions as an automatic swing lock that also allows quick release by the user either from the water level or from the rider seat of the personal watercraft. This invention allows to lade different accessories such as baskets, racks, coolers, supplies, equipment, boxes, and seats. This invention is designed for all personal watercraft users, including those with mobility restrictions that have restricted access to the personal watercraft when obstructed by a fixed cargo rack fastened on the rear deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventor: Johnny Robert Phillips
  • Patent number: 11813989
    Abstract: The invention relates to a holder (10) for detachably fastening a flat, approximately rectangular device—such as a tablet computer or a smartphone—to a motor vehicle seat (20), wherein the holder has a fastening device (12) for the detachable plug-in fastening of the holder to a plug-in receptacle (18) allocated to the motor vehicle seat, and wherein the holder has a holding device (24) for detachably holding the device to the holder, wherein the fastening device and the holding device are connected to one another via a coupling element (36), wherein the coupling element is connected to the fastening device via a first joint and to the holding device via a second joint, wherein the joints are designed as swivel joints with a first swivel joint (42) and a first swivel axis (38) and with a second swivel joint (44) and a second swivel axis (40), wherein the first swivel axis and the second swivel axis are oriented parallel to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Kinetix AG
    Inventors: Michael Andreas Keller, Wojtek Dyczka, Jürgen Heidinger, Peter Spang
  • Patent number: 11807191
    Abstract: A vehicle sun visor includes: a plate-like visor body, a mirror frame that holds a mirror and is fitted in the visor body; and a ticket holder configured to hold a ticket in cooperation with the visor body. The ticket holder includes a metal clip including metal and a resin clip including resin. The metal clip includes a metal attachment piece directly attached to the visor body, and a metal holding piece extending from the metal attachment piece along a front surface of the visor body. The resin clip includes a resin cover portion extending from one end of the mirror frame and covering the metal holding piece, and a distal end attachment portion that attaches a distal end portion of the resin cover portion to a distal end portion of the metal holding piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: KYOWA SANGYO CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shigeaki Nomura
  • Patent number: 11807195
    Abstract: The present invention provides an easy and quick assembled and removable rack system which can have the length and width of the system adjusted. The rack system can be assembled in numerous configurations to carry various load sizes and objects. The inventive rack system includes an expandable front brace, an expandable left and right-side frame, an expandable rear brace, expandable left and right support rails, where the expandable support rails have an inner opening for receiving an inner support rail for added support when the left and right support rails are extended. The inner support rails also have an inner opening for receiving a left and right extension arm which fits inside the inner rail opening and the extension arms can be extended from the rear of the frame for added length and support when carrying longer items of for pulling out a portion of the deck panels to create a work surface area off the back of the truck or rack system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventors: Randy Luckette, Donald R. Palumbo
  • Patent number: 11807333
    Abstract: An insert storage device for storing items inside a generally cylindrical passage such as a handlebar or pole. The device has a first end, a second end, and an elongate portion joining the first and second ends. The elongate portion has a storage compartment configured to store a removable pipe. The first end creates an interference fit between the insert storage device and the generally cylindrical passage, and the second end has a separate storage compartment with a movable cap that provides access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: LEBEAU INC.
    Inventor: Mark LeBeau
  • Patent number: 11805876
    Abstract: A bag set comprises a first bag unit combined with a second bag unit. The first bag unit includes a main bag body and a strap set. The main bag body has two first fasteners disposed on an outer surface. The strap set includes a first strap component having two ends connected with the main bag body, and a second strap component having a loop structure and one end connected with the main bag body. The second bag unit has two second fasteners to be attached to or disassembled from the two first fasteners selectively. When in use, the first strap component is hung diagonally on a shoulder of a user; and the second strap component is extended forward from the waist of the user to make the loop structure positioned in front side of the user, to pass the first strap component through the loop structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: BITPLAY INC.
    Inventor: Chia-Wei Chang
  • Patent number: 11801793
    Abstract: A system is provided for positioning and securing one or more article holders to a vehicle, the system including a base, removably coupleable to a component of a vehicle, carrying one or more base rotational interlock features. A rotationally adjustable dial carries one or more dial rotational interlock features and one or more dial translational interlock features. The rotationally adjustable dial can be restrained by the collective rotational interlock features from rotational movement relative to the base. An article holder support carries one or more support translational interlock features and includes an attachment interface for an article holder. The article holder support is thereby translationally adjustable within the dial translational interlock feature but is restrained from rotational movement relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: All Rite Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis D. Gates, Stacey L. Gates, Jason Tubbs
  • Patent number: 11787344
    Abstract: A delivery container is designed to fit into the rear passenger compartment of a vehicle, such as an autonomous vehicle (AV) that makes deliveries without a human driver. The delivery container includes a base, two sides, and a top. The sides are angled and the top is smaller than the base, which creates a large opening that is easy for a user to access and can adequately store large or bulky goods. The delivery container may be accessed from either side of the vehicle, and may include a drawer for moving items from one side of the vehicle to the other, so that items may be easily accessed from either side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Jon Meador, Alexis DeStasio
  • Patent number: 11781366
    Abstract: The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle-mounted luggage, and discloses a vehicle-mounted luggage case with doors opening on both sides, including: a case bottom, a center-shaft split-type case lid, a lid opening mechanism, a power supply assembly and an electric control assembly, wherein an operation panel is provided on either side of the case bottom, a sealed compartment is provided at either end of the case bottom, a luggage compartment is formed between two sealed compartments, a bulkhead is formed on a side of the luggage compartment proximal to the two sealed compartments. The present application is not only provided with a center-shaft split-type case lid for convenient access, but can also effectively widen the size of the case bottom, and can open and close the lid electrically, which is more convenient to operate, and has the function of self-storing electric energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: HUBEI PROVINCE HUIYUN ELECTRIC MACHINERY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shangyun Deng
  • Patent number: 11779100
    Abstract: A folding knife with pocket clip has a knife frame, a flexible elongated resilient pocket clip having a first end connected to the knife frame and a second free end proximate the knife frame, the flexible elongated resilient pocket clip defining a plurality of louvers, each louver defining a slit transverse to the length of the flexible elongated resilient pocket clip and having an elevated edge, and each elevated edge facing toward the second free end. The louvers may be parallel to each other. The louvers may be at an intermediate location spaced apart from the first end and second free end. The knife frame may have a pivot end to which a blade is pivotally attached, and the elevated edges may face toward the pivot end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: HOGUE TOOL & MACHINE, INC.
    Inventor: James David Bruhns
  • Patent number: 11772734
    Abstract: A bicycle water bottle system is provided. The system includes a mount having a mounting base and a mounting plate extending substantially perpendicular to the mounting base. The mounting base may be configured to connect to a bicycle frame using two fixed pre-formed mounting screw holes. The system also includes a water bottle having a slot formed in one side of the water bottle. The mounting plate is shaped and sized to fit tightly into the slot of the water bottle and the slot is correspondingly shaped and sized to receive the mounting plate to secure the water bottle to the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventor: Paul Michael Farrell