Patents Examined by Louis Mercado
  • Patent number: 11839269
    Abstract: An adjustment system is configured to adjust the length of a first strap. The adjustment system includes a ring defining a first through hole in a first direction. A pin is fitted movable with respect to the ring. The pin partially obstructs the ring in the first direction so as to divide the first through hole into a second through hole and a third through hole separated from the second through hole by the pin. The adjustment system includes a tab at least partially blanking off the first through hole in the first direction. The tab is arranged at a distance from the pin to define a space for the first strap to pass between the pin and the tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: ZEDEL
    Inventor: BenoƮt Bouquier
  • Patent number: 11825920
    Abstract: New forms of fasteners are disclosed. In some embodiments, some such fasteners include a new form of magnetic zipper or other track fastener, with two tracks of interlocking pieces moved together by magnetic force. In some embodiments, at least one of the interlocking pieces, of one of the zipper tracks, includes at least one exterior edge, interlocking with a complementary edge of another interlocking piece included in the other zipper track, when the interlocking pieces are moved into place by magnetic force. The techniques of the invention are applicable to a wide variety of applications, incorporating many different materials. For example, in some contexts, some embodiments allow rapid closing of articles, such as gym bags or sports apparel, with minimum effort, and leading to an extraordinary custom-fit to a user's preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Christopher V. Beckman
  • Patent number: 11805865
    Abstract: A fastener device includes a first fastener part and a second fastener part which can be mounted on one another along a closing direction and are held against one another in a closed position, and are releasable from one another in order to open the fastener device. The second fastener part has a winding element on which a tension element can be arranged and which is rotatable relative to the first fastener part in order to wind up the tension element on the winding element in a winding direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Fidlock GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Fiedler, Breido Botkus, Heiko Buettner
  • Patent number: 11805866
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a decorative charm for attachment to clothing and apparel items. The decorative charm comes in different unique and decorative designs, used for accentuating clothing. More specifically, the decorative charm features a decorative surface that is positioned outside an apparel item and is visually exposed. A clip mechanism is used for attaching the charm to a rim or edge of an apparel item, and includes prong-like teeth that are positioned on opposite sides of the apparel edge and are operated using a clip arm. The clip arm is rotatable and is configured to create a space between the prong-like teeth to attach to an apparel item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventor: Katherine Zeman
  • Patent number: 11793318
    Abstract: The disclosed bedsheet system includes a middle portion, a foot connector, and a head connector that allows for quick removal and/or addition of sheets. The middle portion has a length and a width defining a plane, the length has a first end and a second end. The foot connector is attached to the first end of the middle portion and has at least one sheet connector mechanism. The head connector is attached to the second end of the middle portion and has at least one sheet connector mechanism. The foot connector and the head connector extend generally perpendicular from the plane of the middle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Kathleen Molinari
  • Patent number: 11787328
    Abstract: A load binding tool for securing a load, the load binder including an elongated threaded contraction expansion assembly including an elongated threaded member having opposing ends with opposite screw threading, and having opposing engaging ends, and enabling common contraction or extension of the respective opposing engaging ends when the elongated threaded member is rotated one direction or another, and a driven sheave, a drive shaft, a primary drive sheave, and a closed loop of chain or other flexible coupler movably engaged with the driven sheave and the primary drive sheave, wherein the drive shaft can be rotated to turn the primary drive sheave and move the opposing engaging ends closer together or further apart. The drive shaft is can be coupled with an external drive coupling that can be engaged with a separate drive tool to rotate the drive shaft and operate the load binding tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Peerless Chain Company
    Inventor: Kenton G. Scott
  • Patent number: 11779087
    Abstract: A band includes a spring rod including a first operation lever linked to a first slider and a second operation lever linked to a second slider, a first piece including a first portion, a second portion, and a linkage section that links the first portion and the second portion to each other, the first piece having a first recess in each of the first portion and the second portion, and a second piece disposed between the first portion and the second portion, the second piece having a second recess. The spring rod is disposed in a closed curve that is the combination of a left first recess, a right first recess, and the second recess in the side view viewed in an axial direction of the spring rod. The second piece is disposed between the first operation lever and the second operation lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventors: Yuki Yamashita, Takumi Oshio, Toru Takiuchi
  • Patent number: 11779073
    Abstract: A belt bar includes a multi-sided enclosure which sides form a center gap, the sides can be extended and expand and contract to modify the size of said gap, allowing the belt bar to adjust to the width and thickness of varying size belts being passed through the gap. The sides have an inside cavity space that house elastic objects attached to panels that allow for the expansion and retraction of the belt bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventor: Swale Rahsaan Nunez
  • Patent number: 11781712
    Abstract: A device for supporting arms utilizing a pair of platforms. The platforms are horizontally rotatably connected to a spanning bar which in turn depends from straps. The platforms are further connected relative to the bar to rotate vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventor: Christian Curry
  • Patent number: 11759663
    Abstract: According to an embodiment the bucket hook including a body formed by a first arm, a second arm, and a bucket receiving portion extending along a first longitudinal axis which joins the first and second arms, the first and second arms each contain a first elongated portion extending from respective ends of the bucket receiving portion in the same direction and at an angle to the first longitudinal axis and defining a channel therebetween; and a hole defined by the first arm. The bucket hook is dimensioned to go over the side of a bucket on a bucket truck or elevated lift. These features allow a worker to carry more tools to a significant height in order to carry out tasks while preventing accidents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Truesdell, James Pennefeather
  • Patent number: 11758980
    Abstract: A shoelace protector assembly for protecting an aglet on a shoelace includes a first housing that has a first slot integrated into the first housing to insertably receive an aglet on a shoelace. A hinge is hingedly coupled to the first housing, and the hinge is biased into an open position. A second housing is provided, and a second slot is integrated into the second housing. The second housing is coupled to the hinge, such that the second housing is hingedly retained on the first housing. The second housing is positionable in a closed position, having the second slot and the first slot form a well to enclose the aglet of the shoelace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Davis
  • Patent number: 11752921
    Abstract: Provided is a ratchet tie down including a main body portion, a reel assembly rotatable relative to the main body portion, a first sprocket surrounding the reel assembly, a second sprocket surrounding the reel assembly, at least one first noise reduction disk, at least one second noise reduction disk, and a release pawl biased in a locked position to land on the noise reduction disks to dampen the sound as the release pawl engages teeth of the sprockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: WINSTON PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventor: Troy Hatcher
  • Patent number: 11754105
    Abstract: Disclosed in the present specification is to provide a connecting device for cables, in which a connecting portion and a length adjusting portion for connecting the cables are provided to be separated from each other, and a cable of a seat side and the connecting portion are easily attached to and detached from each other. According to one embodiment of the disclosure disclosed herein, proposed is a connecting device for cables, connecting a first cable connected to a folding unit of a seat of a first direction side and a third cable connected to a switch portion at a second direction side opposite to the first direction, the device including: a connecting portion; and a length adjusting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Daechang Seat Co., Ltd-Dongtan
    Inventors: Myung Soo Lee, Jeong Soo Kim, Jun Kyu Park
  • Patent number: 11751642
    Abstract: A buckle device capable of displaying a locked state includes a main body unit, a latch unit, a fastening unit, an electromagnetic unit, and a control unit. The main body unit includes a main body and the latch unit includes a detachable tongue element. The fastening unit includes a bolt body interfering with the tongue element. The electromagnetic unit includes an electromagnetic module and an electromagnetic rod. The electromagnetic module controls the electromagnetic rod to interfere with the bolt body. The control unit includes a control module, a display module and a magnetic rod detection module for detecting the position of the electromagnetic rod. The control unit receives detection information of the magnetic bolt detection module and controls the display module to display a current state according to the position of the at least one electromagnetic rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: BROGENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Shih-Kuang Chiu, Chia-Wei Yeh, Juei-Tsung Chen
  • Patent number: 11746822
    Abstract: A clipping apparatus is disclosed. The clipping apparatus connects on the Z-axis but can be activated for release on either the X or Y-axis. The system also has a self-locking mechanism on the handle to create a secure connection along the Z-axis. It is includes a first member that includes a first cavity and a first handle and a second member that includes a second cavity and a second handle. The first member and second member are mated to a spring connection mechanism and a base plate, thereby forming an opening. When the first handle and the second handle are pushed inwards, a male fitting is accepted into the opening and locked into the opening when the first handle and the second handle are released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Bowerbags LLC
    Inventor: James Patrick Bowerman
  • Patent number: 11744331
    Abstract: A sealed zipper assembly includes a first zipper segment and a second zipper segment in overlapping relation to create a sealing zone. A sealing element is positioned in the sealing zone to prevent leakage between the first zipper segment and the second zipper segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: YKK (U.S.A.) Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Kerr Myerscough, Ross Davis Harrington
  • Patent number: 11744328
    Abstract: The present application relates to a tightness adjusting device for shoelaces, which includes a connection mechanism and a traction mechanism. The traction mechanism includes a traction assembly, the traction assembly includes a ring member hinged with the connection mechanism, the traction mechanism further includes an elastic adjusting assembly; the elastic adjusting assembly includes a connection block, a clamping block, an elastic member and a linkage member, a connection portion is connected to each end of the connection blocks, the connection portion is detachably connected to the ring member, the connection block divides the ring member into two shoelace holes, the clamping block is hinged with the connection block, the elastic member is configured to force the two clamping blocks away from each other, and to mount the shoelaces in the shoelace holes with the ring member, the clamping block is connected to the connection portion by the linkage member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: SHOES-LOCK SPORTS EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Liyong Chen, Qiuyun Liang, Zhiliang Yao
  • Patent number: 11737550
    Abstract: An attachment system for a portable electronic device includes a clip unit including a clip magnet disposed between a base plate and a top cover and a clip lip formed on the top cover; and an attachment adapter for attached to a back side of the base plate and configured for attachment of the clip unit to an article. The clip magnet is positioned to be aligned with a magnet in the portable electronic device when mated with the portable electronic device. The attachment system enables the portable electronic device to be quickly and easily attached to a desired article and further enable quick release of the portable electronic device from the attachment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Loose Cannon Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Williamson, Robert Wilson, Maximilian Wozniak
  • Patent number: 11737526
    Abstract: A small and handheld tool for opening small clasps and other closures. More specifically, the tool features an elongated handle, having a slider mechanism and a push button. The slider mechanism operates a slider or positioning arm and the spring-loaded push button operates a pair of clamps to hold the clasp in position. The slider arm and the pair of clamps extend from one end of the elongated handle. The pair of clamps secure the clasp between their rubber-tipped ends and the slider arm opens the clasp by moving a tab of the clasp radially along the surface of the clasp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventor: Monica Peterson
  • Patent number: 11730236
    Abstract: A fastening device including a case unit and a spool is provided. The case unit includes a wall forming a receiving space, an upper opening communicated with the receiving space, and a lower opening opposite to the upper opening and communicated with the receiving space. The spool is within the receiving space. The spool is limited by the wall, and the wall prohibits the spool from leaving the receiving space from the upper opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Chin-Chu Chen