Patents Examined by Kimberley S Wright
  • Patent number: 10993792
    Abstract: A storage cabinet (1) that may be used to store CAD/CAM milling blanks (45) such as those used in dentistry. Drawers or box assemblies (3) are placed on shelves (4) within the cabinet (1). Each box assembly (3) includes a forward compartment (15) which includes a lower cavity (16). Perforations (17) in the top surface (20) of the forward compartment permit a spindle retaining assembly (23) within the cavity (16) to grip the spindle or shaft (46) of a blank which may be readily viewed and removed by a user as needed. The retaining assembly (23) includes an orthogonal groove (32) that is biased by a spring (29) in order to permit spindles of various sizes and geometries to be retained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventor: Ronald L Swift
  • Patent number: 10986921
    Abstract: The application includes a cabinet, having a cabinet body that has a back wall, a top wall and at least one shelf, the open side of which cabinet is closable by at least one covering swivelably connected to the cabinet body; having tilt fittings for the covering that are attached in the upper vicinity of the cabinet body and are covered by inner walls; and having front facings, located between the side walls and the inner walls of the cabinet body and lowerable in the closing position of the covering toward the back side of the cabinet body. In the open position of the covering, the front facings entirely cover the space between the side walls, the inner walls, the tilt fittings, and the shelf, and are flush with the face end of the cabinet body, and the inner walls entirely cover the tilt fittings and front facings. The front facings are each connected to a travel-limiting, adjustable guide device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: FORM ORANGE PRODUKTENTWICKLUNG
    Inventor: Wolfgang Held
  • Patent number: 10981588
    Abstract: A versatile transport rack uses a pair of end frames that are each pivotally attached to a connector frame on opposing sides thereof thereby forming an article support device. Each frame has casters removably attached thereto. One or more vertical frames and/or one or more relatively flat base plates are removably attached to an upper surface of the versatile transport rack. Hinge pin receiver pairs are attached to the vertical frame and receive door pin pairs of a vehicle door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Inventor: Alan S Poudrier
  • Patent number: 10973316
    Abstract: A cabinet assembly and cabinet assembly kit include two side panels and a rear panel coupled by hinge assemblies. Each hinge assembly includes a first bracket, a second bracket, and a linkage. The first and second brackets each include a key that alternate to create a key channel when the one of the side panels is positioned at a generally right angle relative to the rear panel. Each hinge assembly permits the cabinet assembly to be configured in a folded configuration in which the side panels are parallel with the rear panel. A locking bracket includes a locking member sized and shaped to be inserted into the key channel. The locking bracket locks the side panel into a substantially right angle relative to the rear panel when the locking member is inserted into the key channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Home Depot Product Authority, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Servies, Nicholas Jackson, Lauren Perrine
  • Patent number: 10973322
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail and a second rail. The first rail has a plurality of walls and is provided with a blocking feature, wherein the walls jointly define a channel. The second rail is provided with a foolproof feature. When the second rail, after being turned through a predetermined angle with respect to the first rail, is mounted into the channel from outside the channel, the foolproof feature and the blocking feature block each other to prevent the second rail from being retracted with respect to the first rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    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: 10969161
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a refrigerator, comprising a drawer assembly which comprises a first drawer, a first slide rail assembly and a second drawer located below the first drawer, a first recess being disposed on one of the second drawer and the first drawer, and a protrusion being disposed on the other; the first slide rail assembly comprises a guide rail connected in to the cabinet and a slideway disposed on the first drawer, the front end of the slideway being provided with an inclined portion extending obliquely upward from rear to front.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kui Zhang, Falin Yang, Guangrui Wu, Jun Nie, Jian Zhang
  • Patent number: 10969160
    Abstract: A refrigerator of the present invention may have a drawer which is provided in a storage compartment formed on a cabinet and which accommodates stored goods, the drawer being movably supported by a drawer guide disposed in the storage compartment. In the storage compartment, a frame which is supported to be movable in the front/back directions by a frame guide may be provided, and a door opening and closing the storage compartment may be connected with the frame by a link. The frame may have a base part which is disposed on the lower side of the drawer and is connected with the link, and the frame may comprise a side plate which extends from the base part and reaches a height corresponding to the drawer. The side plate may comprise a vertical part which is vertical with respect to the base part. A cross section formed by horizontally cutting the vertical part may be formed so as to be elongated along the moving direction of the drawer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Seonil Yu, Hongsik Kwon, Junyi Heo
  • Patent number: 10966519
    Abstract: Foldable storage compartment having front and rear panels that are traversable closer to or further away from each other is disclosed. Left and right side collapsible panels may be attached to the front and rear panels. The shelves of the foldable storage compartment may be interlinked with each other by way of a vertical linkage rod and connected to the front panel with a front panel linkage so that traversal of the front and rear panels closer to or further away from each other will also collapse and erect the shelves simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventor: Kelvin Ng
  • Patent number: 10945539
    Abstract: A display for tape products. The display includes at least x shelves disposed on a stand. At least y modules are provided, wherein y>x. Each module includes a plurality of interconnected frame channels. The modules comprise at least first modules including channels of a first width and second modules including channels of a second width. At least several of the modules include reversible generally U-shaped inserts configured for insertion into the channels. The U-shaped inserts provide a first open orientation suitable for receiving a generally cylindrical tape product and a second closed orientation suitable for supporting a rectangular tape product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: ShurTape Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Standen, Christopher J. Longstreet, James A. Williams, Charles D. Fernberg, James C. Monroe
  • Patent number: 10947773
    Abstract: An electrical panel enclosure includes a door hingedly secured to an enclosure body at the front side of the enclosure body. The door includes a door panel having a planar door panel body with opposite first and second side edge margins, and a first side door flange extending rearwardly from the first side edge margin of the door panel body. The first side door flange extends at an angle greater than 90 degrees relative to the planar door panel body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Reese, Ken Huggins, Jason S. Mevius
  • Patent number: 10932647
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a reusable drinking straw cleaning caddy are disclosed. Such caddies maintain reusable straws in an orientation parallel to the flow of cleaning fluids and promote efficient cleaning of the straw along both the inner and outer surfaces of the straw. Such caddies may be used with commercial dishwashing trays and may include handles for ease of retrieval from the trays. Such caddies may be easily assembled using combinations of rails and channels, or protrusions, catches and pawls, that clip together. The caddy may further include a recess in the base plate to retain a lower end of the reusable straws. Such caddies may promote the use of reusable drinking straws, reducing the amount waste associated with disposable drinking straws and the associated environmental problems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: 4 R Oceans, LLC
    Inventors: Ken Audibert, Jamie Fischer, Greg Angelovic
  • Patent number: 10932566
    Abstract: A firewood storage apparatus, the apparatus comprising a firewood rack and a firewood rack cover. The firewood rack may have vertical support members, a pitched member, and a firewood rack member. The firewood rack cover may comprise material which is fashioned to conform to the profile of the firewood rack. Each vertical support member having an upper end and a lower end, the pitched member having a pitched profile supported by the plurality of vertical support members, and a firewood support member having a receiving surface for supporting firewood. The firewood rack cover may have an outer, weather-proof coating and an inner cavity having an open end and a closed end, the inner cavity formed to receive the firewood rack, wherein the firewood rack cover has a weather-proof properties, and wherein the inner cavity closed end matches the pitched profile of the pitched member of the firewood rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Inventor: Ira C. Waddey, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10928118
    Abstract: A door of a refrigeration device, and a refrigeration device. The door comprises a door main body, a retractable shaft, a handle and a first return member. The door main body is used for closing an opening of a refrigeration space. The retractable shaft is slidably disposed on the door main body, with an outer end of the retractable shaft being able to slide with the retractable shaft and extend outwards or retract inwards, and with a first guide face being provided on the retractable shaft. The handle is capable of rotating on the door main body, the handle being provided with a drive part cooperating with the first guide face, wherein when the drive part rotates with the handle, the drive part can slide along the first guide face and drive the retractable shaft to slide inwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignees: Dometic Sweden AB, Dometic (Zhuhai) Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yang Xingbiao, Guan Weixian, Peng Wang, Weng Xiaoli
  • Patent number: 10925391
    Abstract: A storage system that allows a user to store items higher above a shelf than can otherwise be easily reached. A container is pivotally attached to two arms of a U-shaped support rod. The cross bar portion of the U-shaped support rod is pivotally attached to the frontal portion of the shelf. With this arrangement, the user can swing the container in a arc from a lower position convenient to the user, to an upper position overlying the shelf. The cross bar can be attached to either a wire-type shelf or a wood shelf using brackets that need no threaded fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventor: Russell L. Stilley
  • Patent number: 10914507
    Abstract: A refrigerated appliance is provided herein. The refrigerated appliance includes a cabinet defining a compartment. A first door is coupled to the cabinet. The first door defines a storage chamber therein. A second door is disposed on an opposing side of the first door from the cabinet. A bin is disposed within the chamber. A bracket is disposed between the first door and the bin. The bracket includes a rotatable member to rotate the bin between first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Jackson F. Karl
  • Patent number: 10914116
    Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic detachable door of a detachable type for a showcase. The automatic detachable door includes a plurality of foldable screens (30), of which a cover cap (40) is respectively fitted into upper and lower portions of the respective foldable screens (30), a first fitting protrusion (41) is mounted to one side of the upper cover cap (40), and a second fitting protrusion (47) is mounted to one side of the lower cover cap (40); and upper and lower frames (20 and 22) which are provided with a plurality of fitting holes (23) at a certain interval. Power transmission members (70) are fitted into the fitting holes (23) of the upper frame (20). A center of the power transmission member (70) is provided with a protrusion receiving hole (71) for receiving the first fitting protrusion (41). Two rod receiving holes (73) are formed at symmetric positions at an equal distance from a center the protrusion receiving hole (71).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Inventor: Sang-Woo Kwon
  • Patent number: 10907890
    Abstract: An insulation system for an appliance includes a first vacuum insulated structure having a first set of sidewalls that define a first refrigerating compartment, a second vacuum insulated structure having a second set of sidewalls that define a second refrigerating compartment and a medial insulation structure having a rigid perimeter wall. The rigid perimeter wall includes a front portion that defines at least one hinge support adapted to support an appliance door. The rigid perimeter wall defines an insulating cavity that is filled with an insulating material. The first vacuum insulated structure engages a first edge of the perimeter wall and the second vacuum insulated structure engages a second edge of the perimeter wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventor: Lakshya J. Deka
  • Patent number: 10897994
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems for the storage of group exercise equipment. Embodiments of the system provide for the organized storage of one or more types of fitness equipment in a manner that provides easy access to the equipment while being configurable in a plurality of orientations so as to have a desired footprint for a small space, such as a fitness studio or gym. In some orientations the system may provide access to the stored fitness equipment while in other orientations the system may restrict access to the stored equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Power Systems (PS), LLC
    Inventor: Michael E. Bowers
  • Patent number: 10894314
    Abstract: A storage attachment system can be configured to attach multiple storage containers as one overall storage system. The attachment system can be configured to add smaller, portable tool containers to a larger tool workstation. The attachment system allows a user to retain the same space blueprint of a large tool workstation but also provides a user additional storage when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Malik Hocine, Benoit Ozenne, Scott Herdman, Roger Palmer
  • Patent number: 10876784
    Abstract: For the purpose of improving flexibility, a home appliance door, for example a home chiller appliance door, is proposed: The home appliance door has at least one base body and at least one front cover element, the base body and the front cover element cooperating to form a door handle recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Ziya Arslankiray, Ercan Engin, Tanzer Yildizgoecer