Patents Examined by Kimberly T. Wood
  • Patent number: 11459779
    Abstract: Improved roof anchoring system configured as a non-penetrating fall protection system with no nails or screws damaging the roof and including simultaneously used multiple anchoring devices each with a connector pivotally attached to a corresponding axle and each preventing another device from moving away from the roof edge and tensioned with respect to such other device via a common tether. A stopper can be optionally used to keep a given anchoring device in place during installation of the anchoring system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Ballantyne Gear Inc.
    Inventor: Flent Ballantyne
  • Patent number: 11457759
    Abstract: A hook system is described that can attach to the leg of a table and be configured to hold one or more purses, handbags, shopping bags or briefcases. The system is simple, inexpensive and adaptable to fit on legs of different sizes and shapes. The hook system can comprise one or more hook members and one or more adjustable cable ties to hold the hook members in place against a table leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Joseph E Peplinski
  • Patent number: 11455001
    Abstract: A keyboard device includes a keyboard module and a palm rest module. The palm rest module is arranged beside a lateral side of the keyboard module, and supports a wrist of a user. The palm rest module includes a pedestal, a casing and an adjusting element. The casing is disposed on the pedestal. The adjusting element is arranged between the pedestal and the casing. A position of the casing relative to the pedestal is adjustable through the adjusting element. In a first usage state, the casing is moved toward the keyboard module or moved away from the keyboard module through the adjusting element. In a second usage state, the casing is rotated about the adjusting element and relative to the keyboard module, so that an included angle is formed between the casing and the lateral side of the keyboard module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-An Huang, Chun-Lin Chu
  • Patent number: 11452373
    Abstract: A bracket device includes a bracket and a fastening member. The fastening member is pivoted to the bracket by a shaft member. The bracket includes a first structure, and the fastening member includes a second structure. When the fastening member is located at a locked position, the second structure is in cooperation with the first structure, so as to prevent the fastening member from tilting relative to the bracket. One of the first structure and the second structure is a protruding portion, and the other one of the first structure and the second structure is a hole or a recessed portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignees: KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD., KING SLIDE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Kai-Wen Yu, Chiang-Hsueh Fang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 11454010
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for easily and permanently leveling an appliance is described. The apparatus involves a modification to the appliance to support shims, and preferably the two-part adjustable leveling shims. Alternatively, a template for affixing two-part adjustable leveling shims is used between the appliance and the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Inventor: Charles James Spofford
  • Patent number: 11445844
    Abstract: A prosthetic locking liner drying hook includes a bottom grip lever extending in a generally horizontal direction; a top grip lever connected to the bottom grip lever by a first curved connecting member extending from an edge of the top grip lever to an edge of the bottom grip lever; and at least one hole extending through each of the top grip lever and the bottom grip lever. A second curved connecting member connects the top grip member to the bottom grip lever. A vertically extending plate extends upwardly from the second curved member, and at least one curtain rod hook or shower door hook projecting from the vertically extending plate; wherein the prosthetic locking liner drying hook is configured to receive a prosthetic locking liner through a prosthetic liner pin extending through the top and bottom grip levers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventors: Claus Peter Rodenbostel, Deborah Diana Rodenbostel
  • Patent number: 11434653
    Abstract: A post joint assembly and a method are provided. The assembly includes an upper cup member having a flat top wall, a tubular wall, a flange portion, and a threaded stud. The assembly further includes a lower cup member having a parabolic dish portion, a tubular portion, and a beaded edge portion. An outer surface of the parabolic dish portion is disposed against an inner surface of the flange portion of the upper cup member such that the threaded stud extends through a first hole in the lower cup member. The assembly further includes a tensioner cup having a second hole with the threaded stud extending therethrough. The assembly further includes a nut threadably coupled to the threaded stud such that the nut urges the tensioner cup against the lower cup member, and further urges the lower cup member against the upper cup member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Spinform, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Howells
  • Patent number: 11435010
    Abstract: A hose stand assembly includes a plurality of rings that is each positionable around a fuel hose. A plurality of legs is each of the legs is pivotally disposed on a respective one of the first portion and the second portion of a respective one of the rings. Each of the legs is positionable in a deployed position having each of the legs extending downwardly from the respective ring. In this way each of the legs can support the respective ring above a support surface. Thus, the rings and the legs support the fuel hose above the support surface when the fuel hose is extended through the respective ring. Moreover, each of the legs associated with each of the rings has a unique length with respect to each other to orient the fuel hose at a downward slope for enhancing the flow of fuel in the fuel hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventor: Harry Bridges
  • Patent number: 11428250
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis housing one or more electronic components, a module configured to be inserted into a channel defined by the chassis, and an alignment mechanism disposed in the channel. The alignment mechanism has a body portion that defines an aperture. When the module is initially inserted into the channel in a first orientation, a first portion of the module passes over the aperture and compresses the body portion of the alignment mechanism along a first axis, to allow the module to be fully inserted into the channel. When the module is initially inserted into the channel in a second orientation, a second portion of the module passes through the aperture and does not compress the body portion of the alignment mechanism along the first axis, to prevent the module from being fully inserted into the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Hung-Wei Chen, Chun Chang, Ming-Lung Wang
  • Patent number: 11412865
    Abstract: Security apparatuses disclosed herein selectively secure a wearable device to a tabletop of a display table or to another display surface. The security apparatus comprises a neck, a support shelf, and a brace. The neck includes first and second neck portions configured to be selectively attached to and detached from one another. The support shelf includes first and second shelf portions, attached respectively, to upper ends of the first and second neck portions. The brace includes first and second brace elements configured to be selectively attached respectively to the first and second shelf portions, while the first and second neck portions are detached from one another. The brace is configured to encase at least a portion of a housing of a wearable device to thereby secure the wearable device to the support shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: OnQ Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul F. Chapuis, Steven D. Penny, Sean A. Naderzad
  • Patent number: 11391395
    Abstract: A pipe-support device is used to retain a pipe in a desired position and orientation. The pipe-support device has a baseplate, a support platform, a set of channels, and a weatherproof coating. The support platform is attached to the baseplate and function as a force distribution system that transfers the weight of the pipe into the baseplate. The channels traverse into a support surface of the support platform. Thus, creating trenches within which the pipe rests. The support platform is constructed from a semirigid material that facilitates retaining the pipe in a desired position. The weatherproof coating is an impermeable liner that isolates the support platform and the baseplate from hazards in the external environment. Thereby, providing a robust device designed to resist damage due to external environmental factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventor: Branson Sherman
  • Patent number: 11377908
    Abstract: An apron including two sleeves for fitting around the rails of a straight ladder or an extension ladder to aid a worker, such as a roofer. The apron includes one or more pockets and loops for storing building materials and tools. A soft and flexible material is used to construct the apron so that it may be folded for convenient storage when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventor: James Cabral
  • Patent number: 11375817
    Abstract: The embodiments relate to a geometric under structure, central and outer hub for a GFN plastic chair base. The geometric shape and dimensions are critical components to the overall strength of the chair base hub and arms when either vertical or rotational forces are applied at the central hub. The central hub is of sufficient thickness to maintain dimensional stability when the forces are applied. The overall geometry and material composition enable the hub area to be constructed with minimal plastic wall thickness while optimizing the physical strength of the article and facilitating high production rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Medway Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Hutchinson, Jr., Gerald A. Hutchinson, Richard E. Hutchinson
  • Patent number: 11370364
    Abstract: A vehicle display screen mounting assembly includes an instrument panel and a display screen coupled to a casing. The casing includes a protrusion extending from a back surface of the casing towards the instrument panel. A bushing is positioned within a receiving channel defined by the protrusion. An attachment feature is coupled to the protrusion of the casing and is coupled to the instrumental panel via a bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel D. Mitchell, Jr., Victor A. Johnson, Tim R. Beard, Dan G. Busuioc
  • Patent number: 11359437
    Abstract: A ladder caddy assembly includes a box that has a sloped side that is positionable against a back set of legs of a folding ladder when the folding ladder is deployed. A mount is coupled to the box and the mount comprises a leg and a foot. The leg rests on a top step of the ladder for retaining the box on the ladder. The foot rests against a front set of legs of the ladder to inhibit the box from sliding away from the ladder. A pair of stops is each coupled to the box. Each of the stops abuts against the back legs of the ladder thereby inhibiting the box from sliding laterally off of the ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Inventor: Donald Slate
  • Patent number: 11345291
    Abstract: A sliding tool assembly for a vehicle includes a sliding member configured to be slidably connected to a first accessory track of a vehicle. A base member is rotatably connected to the sliding member and rotatable about a first rotation axis. A first beam member is rotatably connected to the base member and rotatable about a second rotation axis. A second beam member is rotatably connected to the first beam member and rotatable about a third rotation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Rafael Moreno Castro
  • Patent number: 11330904
    Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments of the invention, a support assembly or apparatus is disclosed that strengthens the planar load support of planar surfaces supported at the ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Inventor: Arthur Khaliq
  • Patent number: 11325505
    Abstract: A sliding device includes a fixed rail, a movable rail, a shutter to close an opening of the fixed rail, an engaging body including a pressed portion, an engaged portion, a resilient element, and a pressing portion provided to the movable rail or the shutter. The shutter is slidable relative to the fixed rail by receiving a force from the movable rail. The engaging body is provided to one of the shutter and the fixed rail, and the engaged portion is provided to the other. The engaging body is displaceable between an engaged position where it is engageable with the engaged portion and a disengaged position displaced from the engaged position. The resilient element produces a resilient force maintaining the engaging body in the engaged position. The pressing portion contacts with the pressed portion when the movable rail slides, thus displacing the engaging body to the disengaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignees: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Haruo Kato, Eiichiro Tsuji, Hiromitsu Suzuki, Masaharu Nakamura, Masanori Fukuoka, Tomoya Takeuchi
  • Patent number: 11324342
    Abstract: A system is presented for connecting a wall hanging object the support surface such as wall. The system has an attachment member that is attached to the wall surface by using one or more fastening techniques such as adhesive, tape or mechanical fastener. The mounting bracket has hook and opening guide path positioned within or along the hook. Wherein, a flexible member such as elongated rod is connected to the opening guide formed in the hook of the mounting bracket. Further, the flexible member or rod has two ends such as head and tip that allows the flexible member or rod to slide between fully extended and retracted position. In the extended position, the flexible member or rod helps to connect with the hanger or loops of the object or picture frame and later guides the hanger of the object to fit over the hook of the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: Harry Asbury
  • Patent number: 11326736
    Abstract: An attachment system for roof-mounted equipment of this disclosure includes a pedestal having rails and corresponding channels at a top and bottom wall surface, the rails and channels located below the bottom wall surface configured to receive an adhesive for mounting the pedestal to a roof structure without penetrating the roof, the rails and channels located below the top wall surface including at least one channel configured to accept a fastener of the piece of equipment to be mounted on the pedestal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: Timothy Michael Graboski