Patents Examined by Mark R Wendell
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Patent number: 11964593Abstract: In an arrangement which includes a seat support body slidably supported on a fixed rail fixed to a floor; a power supply device supplying power to an electrical component on a seat side; and a drive device driving the seat support body in a front-and-rear direction and having a motor and a transmission member disposed so as to pass longitudinally through an interior of the fixed rail, the power supply device includes: a housing housing an electric wire for power supply; and a slider linked to the seat support body and slidable within the fixed rail. The electric wire is drawn out from the housing, retained by the slider and slidable within the fixed rail. The slider has an interference-avoiding portion for avoiding interference with the transmission member disposed so as to pass longitudinally through the interior of the fixed rail.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: TS TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Tsukasa Meguro, Toshiaki Shimada, Nobuyuki Tezuka
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Patent number: 11952769Abstract: Disclosed herein is a modular process plant structural system which includes numerous modules, all ISO-certified under ISO 1496 and capable of holding within the entire module at least one chemical (or non-chemical) production plant piece of equipment, capable of individually being shipped or transported. The modules can be stacked vertically, horizontally, or mixed (both vertical and horizontal arrangement). The modules are pre-fabricated offsite, built with the desired equipment within the module, pre-plumbed with piping, instrumentation, and electrical wiring, and then the multiple modules are shipped multimodally as ISO 1496 containers to the desired location and assembled to form a plant. Generally, two or more modules are connected together to form a complete plant. The plant can be of any type, e.g., chemical, mechanical/production, thermal, and the like, or of any size, e.g., production, small, micro, or pilot plant scale.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Modular Plant Solutions LLCInventors: Russell Richard Hillenburg, David Wayne Townsend, Joel Durham Hendricks
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Patent number: 11944042Abstract: An air conditioning system and methods of use regulate a moisture content of an agricultural product in a grain bin. The system receives headspace air from the headspace of the grain bin, which generally has a higher moisture content than ambient air. The system further receives ambient air and mixes the headspace air and the ambient air into a ratio comprising a target moisture content. The air mixture is provided into a grain bin plenum, where it then permeates through to agricultural product, thereby regulating the moisture. The system and method can be used to bring the agricultural product to a target moisture content that is preferred when storing the agricultural product.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: AGI SureTrack, LLCInventor: Johnselvakumar Lawrence
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Patent number: 11944203Abstract: A sofa cushion adapted for being conveniently installed with or removed from a sofa frame includes a cushion member and a connection sleeve. The connection sleeve extends from a back side or a bottom side of the cushion member and has a first end with a first opening for enabling that the sofa frame is inserted into the connection sleeve through the first opening. Without the need of any tool, the sofa cushion can be installed with and removed from the sofa frame by a user herself/himself, and after the sofa cushion is installed with the sofa frame, the sofa cushion is firmly held with the sofa frame and not liable to move.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Inventor: Chuan-Hang Shih
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Patent number: 11932140Abstract: Disclosed is a cushion tip-up type seat for a vehicle. The cushion tip-up type seat for a vehicle is configured to perform a tip-up function of a cushion part, and to move a seat leftward and rightward to adjust an interval between left and right seats, whereby left and right spacing between occupants seated in the seats is sufficiently secured and the convenience of the occupants is improved.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Hyundai Transys Inc.Inventors: Dong Woo Jeong, Eun Sue Kim, Dae Hee Lee, Myung Hoe Kim, Jun Sik Hwang, Gwon Hwa Bok, Hae Dong Kwak, Jae Sung Shin, Han Kyung Park, Jae Hoon Cho
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Patent number: 11932150Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle seat assembly (10), having motor vehicle seat (12) and having at least one accessory (48) that can be fastened releasably to the motor vehicle seat, wherein the motor vehicle seat has a receiving bushing with insertion opening (30) for the releasable fastening of the accessory, and wherein the accessory has plug-in part (42) that can be inserted into the insertion opening of the receiving bushing, wherein the motor vehicle seat has at least one additional receiving bushing that is arranged offset with respect to the receiving bushing and has additional insertion opening (32), and wherein the insertion opening and the additional insertion opening are assigned insertion directions for plug-in part (44) and for the additional plug-in part that are parallel to one another and are directed in the same direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: KINETIX AGInventors: Michael Braun, Michael Andreas Keller, Wojtek Dyczka, Peter Spang
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Patent number: 11930930Abstract: A modular furniture assembly has a modular universal base, an armrest module, and a modular recliner. The armrest is modularly coupled to one side of the modular universal base and includes an armrest member, a stepped member, a base horizontal member, and a base vertical plate. The modular recliner is coupled to another side of the modular universal base, and includes a recliner base and a backrest module. The recliner base has a plurality of frames that are interconnected and mechanically attached to each other. The recliner base includes a recessed surface that forms a transverse gap within the recliner base, and a top support having a flat top surface aligned with top edges of the plurality of frames. The backrest module has two backrest sections with end plates configured to move, respectively, along the recessed surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Cushy Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Zelong Zhao, Jun Yang, Yinxiang Shi, Simiao Jin
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Patent number: 11926247Abstract: An anti-skipping device including: a pair of fixed bases, symmetrically disposed on both sides, having slide rails extending along a longitudinal direction, and having two side walls facing each other along a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; an extension member, movably inserted on the fixed bases, and being slidable along the slide rail to move between an extended position and a retracted position in respect to the fixed bases; a locking member for coupling the fixed bases and the extension member, so as to lock a position of the extension member in respect to the fixed bases; and a crossbar, disposed on the two side walls to prevent the two side walls from being laterally displaced from each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AGInventor: Xiaohong Xiao
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Patent number: 11926566Abstract: A multi-component inorganic anchoring system, for chemical fastening of anchors and post-installed reinforcing bars in mineral substrates, includes a curable powdery aluminous cement component A and an initiator component B in an aqueous phase for initiating a curing process. Component A further includes calcium carbonate and component B includes an accelerator constituent and water. The calcium carbonate in component A has an average particle size in the range of from 0.5 to 150 ?m. Methods can be utilized for using calcium carbonate having an average particle size in the range of from 0.5 to 150 ?m in a multi-component inorganic anchoring system to increase load values. Methods can also be utilized for chemical fastening of anchors, such as metal anchors and post-installed reinforcing bars, in mineral substrates, such as structures made of brickwork, concrete, pervious concrete, or natural stone.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Armin Pfeil, Vanessa Sirch
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Patent number: 11920352Abstract: A roof apparatus provides a uniquely configured clip assembly or interface that connects upper roof panels to under supporting beams. In one embodiment, the clip or interface provides multidirectional movement of roof panels to under support beams. In one embodiment, a specially configured U-beam can be an understructure beam that carries utilities such as piping or electricity.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: TANDEM BUILDING PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: G. Paul Nelson, Jr.
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Patent number: 11913242Abstract: A building assembly system for fabricating a multi-story building is described, wherein the building includes a vertical support core arranged on a base. Lift jacks are arranged between a top portion and a bottom portion of the vertical support core, and a reusable bridle is suspended from the plurality of lift jacks and slidably arranged on the vertical support core. A floor plate is assembled onto the bridle at an assembly level that is proximal to the base. The plurality of the lift jacks are operable to lift the bridle and the assembled floor plate to a design elevation on the vertical support core, and are operable to lower the bridle to the assembly level on the vertical support core after the floor plate has been secured to the vertical support core at the design elevation.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: BIG TIME INVESTMENT, LLCInventors: Joseph Michael Benvenuto, Stephen T. Houston, Bridget C. Joseph
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Patent number: 11910933Abstract: The invention relates to outdoor furniture having a seat cushion having a cover material on the bottom and back sides so that the seat cushion that can be turned over and flipped front to back to protect the cushion from weather outdoors. The frame includes a seat pan support for supporting a seat assembly. The seat cushion assembly has a cushioned first surface and a covered second surface. In use, the seat cushion assembly may be configured for protection or may be configured for seating by a user by flipping the seat cushion assembly over and by flipping the seat cushion assembly from front to back.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Elite Outdoor, Inc.Inventor: Donald Works
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Patent number: 11912174Abstract: A support base for a child safety seat includes a support leg operable to retract and expand at a bottom of the support base, an actuating part operably coupled to a first and a second latch, and an actuating button. The support leg includes multiple segments, and a first and a second sliding connection each of which respectively coupling two adjacent ones of the segments. The first latch is operable to lock and unlock the first sliding connection. The second latch is operable to lock and unlock the second sliding connection. The actuating part is operable to urge the first latch to move for unlocking the first sliding connection and to urge the second latch to move for unlocking the second sliding connection. The actuating button is assembled with the first segment adjacent to a distal end of thereof, and is operable to actuate the actuating part.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AGInventors: Clyde S. Harmes, V, Robert S. Anderson, Curtis M. Hartenstine
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Patent number: 11913276Abstract: An insulated glazing unit forming a door or window opening panel, which is frameless over at least a part of its periphery, and which includes at least two glass panes spaced apart one from another by two, left and right, glass vertical spacers disposed respectively in proximity to the left and right edges of the glass panes, and two, top and bottom, horizontal spacers of a material other than glass, disposed respectively in proximity to the top and bottom edges of the glass panes. The insulated glazing unit also includes, between each face of the horizontal spacers that faces toward the outside of the insulated glazing unit and the edge of the glass panes, a metal profile, at least one end of the bottom metal profile being attached at least to the two glass panes by a structural adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCEInventors: Camille Morin, Guillaume Marion, Marian Iclazan, Ghenadie Vatamanu
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Patent number: 11913231Abstract: A device maintains proper downspout conductor pipe spacing and alignment. This stationary device attaches directly to the foundation of a home in any location utilizing different embodiments for straight walls, inside corners and outside corner conditions. The device provides fixtures or mounts to position the downspout accurately and reliably relative to the foundation and other components of the house or building. The device may be turned vertically in conjunction with a specifically formed soil and gravel guard to run downspout conductor pipes along the outside of a foundation before it is backfilled. By installing this system before backfilling, the installer is able to chalk line a path with consistent fall to ensure proper water flow through the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Daley Design + Build, LLCInventor: Graeme R. Daley
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Patent number: 11904738Abstract: A drive member including a motor with a longitudinal axis and with at an actuating end a gear mechanism. A support member carries a displacement rod that is movably mounted on the support member. The motor is with its actuating end connected to the support member. The gear mechanism includes a hinge member allowing pivoting of the displacement rod about a pivot axis that is oriented transversely to the longitudinal axis. The gear mechanism engages with the displacement rod and the support member is hingingly attached to a fixation bracket in a hinge connection that is hingeable about an axis which is oriented transversely to the longitudinal axis. The drive member can be used for the adjustment of the backrest of a rear seat in a motor vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Peter Setterberg, Lars Modh
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Patent number: 11905721Abstract: An illustrative example embodiment of an assembly includes a first platform and at least one first brace associated with the first platform. The first brace is configured to engage a surface in or near a hoistway for supporting the first platform in a vertical location near the surface. A portion of the first brace is moveable relative to the first platform between an extended position for engaging the surface and a retracted position for allowing the first platform to move relative to the surface. A second platform is vertically spaced from the first platform. An adjustment mechanism associated with the first platform and the second platform facilitates adjusting a vertical spacing between the first platform and the second platform.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANYInventors: Kurt J. Frei, Douglas N. Datema
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Patent number: 11905753Abstract: A glazing shield system for retrofitting glazing systems of buildings is disclosed. The glazing shield system includes a support frame and a unitized panel. In certain embodiments, the glazing shield system may be mounted on an existing glazing system in a non-intrusive and non-destructive method. In one embodiment, the support frame may be attached to an infill panel of an existing glazing system using structural adhesives, and the unitized panel may be mounted on the support frame, creating an insulating glazing shield.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: INOVUES, INC.Inventor: Anas Al Kassas
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Patent number: 11904737Abstract: A seating assembly is provided with swivel capabilities. The seating assembly includes a coupling member, a seat, a seatback, and a swivel plate. The seat is pivotably coupled to the coupling member. The seatback is also pivotably coupled to the coupling member. Additionally, the swivel plate is coupled to the coupling member.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Macit Aktas, Joseph Michael Kish, Johnathan Andrew Line, Joshua Gauthier
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Patent number: 11891142Abstract: A seat for use with a vehicle is provided. The seat includes a base, a cushioning material coupled to the base, an outer cover positioned over the base and the cushioning material, the outer cover including at least one accessory portion comprising at least one strap coupled to a seam of the outer cover and a securement component coupling the at least one strap to the outer cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2023Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Trek Armor IncorporatedInventor: Mitch Walk