Patents Examined by Kimberley S Wright
  • Patent number: 12685430
    Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a carrier roller assembly for supporting a rack within a wash chamber. The carrier roller assembly includes a carrier body defining a receiving slot for receiving a wire of the rack. A retention clip is operably positioned within receiving slot adjacent to the wire of the rack. The retention clip includes a first end operably engaged with the wire, the first end being rigid, and a second end opposite the first end, the second end being depressible. The second end depresses to permit the retention clip to be inserted into the receiving slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2026
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Aldo Vincent Kremmel, Zachary Wiles
  • Patent number: 12677947
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a handle, an auxiliary member and an elastic feature. The handle is movable relative to the second rail. The auxiliary member is arranged on the second rail. When the second rail is located at a retracted position relative to the first rail, the auxiliary member abuts against the first rail, so as to allow the elastic feature to accumulate a predetermined elastic force. When the handle is moved to switch from a first state to a second state, the second rail is movable from the retracted position to an extended position along an opening direction, and the elastic feature releases the predetermined elastic force to the auxiliary member, such that the auxiliary member and the handle are engaged with each other to hold the handle in the second state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignees: King Slide Works Co., Ltd., King Slide Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Kai-Wen Yu, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 12677940
    Abstract: The invention involves a method for converting a cabinet into a wheelchair accessible space, involving a retractable shelf with anterior, intermediate, and posterior panels. The method includes detaching the anterior panel from the cabinet's support component by removing a screw, folding the anterior panel towards the cabinet's posterior, and laying it parallel on the intermediate panel. Subsequently, the intermediate panel is folded onto the posterior panel, with the anterior panel stacked on top, revealing a wheelchair accessible area. The retractable shelf, initially in an expanded position, features hinged connections allowing parallel folding of the panels. The method is designed for universal installation within the cabinet, obviating the need for complete de-installation or re-installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: PRIME TECH CABINETS, INC.
    Inventor: Bobby Farjamrad
  • Patent number: 12667189
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a third rail, a first working member, a second working member, an operating member and a handle. During a process of the handle being moved to switch from a first state to a second state, the operating member is driven to move the second working member to switch from a first working state to a second working state. When the second rail is moved along an opening direction to an extended position, the first working member in the first working state and a blocking feature block each other to prevent the second rail from being further moved along the opening direction, and the second working member in the second working state and a second blocking wall of the blocking feature do not block each other to allow the second rail to be moved along a retracting direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignees: King Slide Works Co., Ltd., King Slide Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Kai-Wen Yu, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 12663205
    Abstract: Proposed is a refrigerator. The refrigerator may include a cabinet having a storage compartment (3) formed therein, and a storage assembly (100) installed in the storage compartment (3) and having a storage space (130a) defined therein. Additionally, a guide frame (110) provided with a drawer guide part (121) and a shelf guide part (125) having heights different from each other may be provided in the storage assembly (100), and a storage drawer (130) and a plurality of shelves (150, 170) may be disposed in the guide frame (110). In this case, each of the shelves (150, 170) includes a shelf frame (151, 171), and a top plate (160, 180) coupled to the upper surface of the shelf frame (151, 171).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyun Ae Lim, Younghoon Gwak
  • Patent number: 12663200
    Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator including a main body, a storage compartment provided inside the main body with a front side that is open, a drawer-type door slidably coupled to the main body to open and close the storage compartment, and including a door cap having a handle pocket, and a door opening device coupled to the door cap and configured to open the drawer-type door. The door opening device includes a handle lever rotatably coupled to the door cap. The door opening device includes a slider disposed at a rear of the handle lever to perform straight linear motion in an upper-to-lower direction by the handle lever. The door opening device includes a pusher coupled at a rear of the slider to perform straight linear motion in a front-to-rear direction, and, while the slider is moving upward, perform straight linear motion rearward to press the main body to open the drawer-type door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Suhyeong Lim, Joongkyung Park, Seunghoon Lee
  • Patent number: 12648641
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly is provided and includes a first rail, a second rail, an aiding-slide device, an auxiliary member and a retaining member. The second rail is movably mounted on a channel of the first rail. The aiding-slide device is movably mounted between the first rail and the second rail. The auxiliary member is connected to the aiding-slide device and includes an engaging feature. The retaining member is arranged on the first rail and includes a resilient portion having a predetermined feature. The auxiliary member and the aiding-slide device are made of a first material and a second material, respectively. When the second rail is detached from the first rail by displacing relative to the first rail along an opening direction, the aiding-slide device is located at a predetermined position by an engagement of the engaging feature and the predetermined feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignees: KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD., KING SLIDE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Tzu-Cheng Weng, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 12644638
    Abstract: Disclosed is a refrigerator capable of minimizing generation of undercuts when manufacturing components of an inner case by injection molding. The refrigerator includes an inner case forming a storage compartment, and comprising a plurality of plates formed by injection molding; an outer case coupled to an outside of the inner case to form an external appearance; and an insulation disposed between the inner case and the outer case. A rear plate corresponding to one of the plates comprises: a drain hole formed through the rear plate to discharge water inside the inner case to the outside of the inner case; an inclined surface inclined downward toward the drain hole to allow water inside the inner case to flow to the drain hole; and an undercut prevention surface disposed below and spaced apart from the inclined surface, and forming a portion of an outer surface of the rear plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Changhun Cho, Donghwa Kim, Hyoseok Noh, Sungcheul Park, Changhak Lim
  • Patent number: 12644639
    Abstract: A storage system for a refrigerator includes a drawer, a rail, a cap, and a clip. The drawer has a frame and a bin removably disposed on top of the frame. The rail is movably secured to the frame such that the drawer is operable to transition between deployed and stowed positions. The cap is disposed along an end of the rail and defines a recess extending laterally inward therefrom. The clip extends downward from the frame and comprises a laterally extending protrusion. The laterally extending protrusion extends into the recess and engages the cap within the recess to secure the frame to the rail and restrict lateral movement of the frame relative to the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Gowardhan Parikshit, Sunil Patil, Ryan Post, Lalit Suryawanshi
  • Patent number: 12635792
    Abstract: A foldable cabinet has a side board comprising a side board body, a first connecting portion and a first turning portion. The back board comprises a back board body, a second turning portion and a fourth connecting portion. The first connecting portion hingedly connected with the side frame through a vertically arranged first shaft. The first turning portion is hingedly connected with the second turning portion through a vertically arranged second shaft. The fourth connecting portions of two back boards are detachably connected. In the folded state and assembled state and a transition state therebetween, an opening of the first groove of each first connecting portion and an opening of the second groove of corresponding fifth connecting portion always face different directions, and an opening of the third groove of each second connecting portion and an opening of the fourth groove of corresponding third connecting portion always face different directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: Guangdong Rixin Precision Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jingong Li, Jianhong Li
  • Patent number: 12628946
    Abstract: A retail display system includes a first base panel, a pair of side panels, a second base panel, and one or more shelf panels. Each base panel incorporates raised alignment guides and an alignment flange. The alignment guides engage body surfaces of adjoining panels, and the alignment flanges engage end surfaces of adjoining panels to ensure perpendicular orientation during assembly. Pre-drilled apertures extend through the panels and align to receive threaded fasteners, enabling fast and accurate installation. The shelf panels install between the side panels in user-selected positions to provide customizable vertical spacing for displayed goods. In some embodiments, a back panel attaches to the side panels and base panels to enclose the rear, and doors attach by hinges to enclose the front. In other embodiments, the system omits doors and provides an open configuration. All panels disassemble into a flat configuration and pack into a shipping container smaller than the assembled system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Inventor: Irfan Ahmed Baloch
  • Patent number: 12628306
    Abstract: A server slide can include a first rail and a second rail configured to slidably receive the first rail. In one example, a first pull rod for a locking mechanism can be slidably mounted to the first rail. A second pull rod for the locking mechanism can be slidably mounted to the first rail. The first and second pull rods can be mechanically connected such that actuation of the first pull rod simultaneously actuates the second pull rod to operate the locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: Asia Pacific CIS (Wuxi) Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Qi Yu, Sheng Pang
  • Patent number: 12622534
    Abstract: A shelving system is provided. The shelving system includes an upper rail, and optionally a lower rail, from which one or more upright supports extend. The upright supports are slidable within the upper and lower rails so that a user may vary their location. A shelf mounts to the upright supports. The shelf includes interlocking deck panels and selectively removable support bars so that it may be assembled onto the upright supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventors: Shane Obitts, Billy Mertz, Matt Grubbs
  • Patent number: 12624889
    Abstract: A refrigerator of one embodiment includes a cabinet forming a storage, a first guide means being disposed in the storage, a holder being detachably coupled to the first guide means and including a second guide means configured to guide movement in a first direction, and a storing part defining a storage space, being coupled to the holder, and movable in a second direction different from the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Kwang Young Ye
  • Patent number: 12618614
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a storage compartment; a shelf provided in the storage compartment; a shelf frame provided at a lower side of the shelf and configured to support the shelf; a drawer configured to be withdrawn at a lower side of the shelf frame; a drawer cover coupled to the shelf frame between the shelf frame and the drawer, the drawer cover including a cold air blocking portion extending toward a front of the storage compartment; and a support member contacting a portion of a bottom surface of the shelf frame and configured to support a load of the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yeongjun Lee, Jinhong Yu, Kyoungsun Park, Jisick Hwang
  • Patent number: 12601538
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage space, a door that is configured to be drawn in and out of the storage space and includes a door portion defining a front surface and a drawer portion defining an accommodation space, and a wire guide module configured to connect a wire inside the cabinet to a wire inside the door. The wire guide module includes a plurality of connecting members which connect the cabinet to the door and accommodate the wire, and a connecting connection portion connected to one end of one connecting member of the plurality of connecting members and separably coupled to a door connector connected to the wire inside the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Dongwoo Park, Juho Lee
  • Patent number: 12575670
    Abstract: A system and method for a cabinet. The cabinet has at least two mounts. The cabinet further has at least two covers. The covers are releasably couple to the mounts. When the covers are coupled there is an opening between adjacent covers which houses an item which can be retrieved through the opening. The covers can have tabs which couple with slots in the mounts. The result is an interchangeable cabinet which allows the user to change the contents being housed by moving the covers and adjusting the size of the opening to account for larger or smaller contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Bailey Hill, LLC
    Inventors: John Taylor Bailey, Kersten John Braden Hill, Teddy Charles Stevens, Michael Shane Whitehurst
  • Patent number: 12569065
    Abstract: Provided is a furniture part assembly that includes a fitting and a panel. One of the panel and the fitting is provided with a first connecting feature, and the other is provided with a second connecting feature for connecting with the first connecting feature. The first connecting feature includes a head portion and an extension portion connected to the head portion. The second connecting feature includes an entrance opening and a receiving room communicating with the entrance opening. The head portion is configured to enter the receiving room through the entrance opening, engage with a predetermined wall in the receiving room, and thereby connect the fitting and the panel in a detachable manner. A piece of furniture having the furniture part assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignees: King Slide Works Co., Ltd., King Slide Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Fang-Cheng Su, Yue-Hua Tang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 12566480
    Abstract: A mount bracket adapted to fix a storage device to a first side plate includes a base part including first and second support portions and a handle pivotably disposed on the base part. The first support portion configured to be removably disposed on the first side plate includes separate parts spaced apart from each other and a first buffering structure having two opposite ends located between and directly connected to the separate parts along an extension direction of the first support portion. The first buffering structure is configured to abut against a positioning recess of the first side plate. The second support portion is connected to the first support portion and configured to support the storage device. An extension direction of the second support portion from the first support portion is opposite to a protrusion direction of the first buffering structure from the first support portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: WIWYNN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chia-Hsin Hsieh, Cyuan Lee, Bo-Kai Wang
  • Patent number: 12543850
    Abstract: A foldable or collapsible cabinet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the cabinet can be easily and readily folded or collapsed from an expanded usable configuration into a substantially flat and compact configuration that would occupy minimum storage space and would be easily and economically handled for transportation and/or shipping. The storage cabinet includes a front, a back wall, a first sidewall and a second sidewall rotatably coupled to the front and to the back wall, wherein each sidewall is rotated inward when the cabinet is folded or collapsed, and outward when the foldable is expanded, and wherein each sidewall includes a front portion pivotally coupled to a back portion such that the front portion and the back portion are folded when the cabinet is folded or collapsed, and expanded when the cabinet is expanded into a usable configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2025
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: THANH PHONG PRODUCTION AND TRADE
    Inventors: Phu The Do, Kim-Dung Thi Nguyen