Patents Examined by Mark R Wendell
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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
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Patent number: 11891802Abstract: A modular slab, slab system, piles and methods of use thereof are described along with specific applications and methods of manufacture. The slab or slab system may be pre-insulated and pre-finished before being assembled on site. The slab system may be advantageous to use as a replacement for traditional in-situ poured building foundations. The slab system may also have uses in other fields such as for floors, roads, bridges, pavements/side walks and other civil and structural applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: JUNCTION7 LIMITEDInventors: David John Stretch, Warrick John Weber
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Patent number: 11884219Abstract: A wire harness attachment structure for a vehicle seat capable of being flipped up from a usage position where the vehicle seat is disposed on a floor to a storage position where the vehicle seat is disposed along a standing wall portion of a vehicle body, includes: a rotation shaft that couples the vehicle seat to the standing wall portion; a guide member including a pair of wall portions arranged to face each other in an axial direction of the rotation shaft, and being partly opened in a radial direction between the wall portions; and a wire harness that electrically couples the vehicle seat and the vehicle body. A portion of the wire harness is disposed between the wall portions and does not come into contact with a member other than the wall portions when the vehicle seat is flipped up from the usage position to the storage position.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignees: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA, YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventors: Keita Tsuji, Shingo Kuroiwa, Toshiaki Yamashita
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Patent number: 11885222Abstract: A drilling machine includes an inclination-based levelling system. The drilling machine includes a frame with front and rear portions, and a plurality of support jacks including a pair of rear jacks proximate the rear portion of the frame and a front jack proximate the front portion of the frame. Each jack is extendable and retractable. The drilling machine also includes a sensor configured to monitor and transmit sensor data, the sensor data including at least one of a roll of the drilling machine and a pressure. A controller operatively associated with the sensor, is configured to calculate a volume of debris to be produced during an operation of the drilling machine, to select a machine height setting based on the calculated volume of debris, and to extend and retract the plurality of support jacks according to the selected machine height setting.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Caterpillar Global Mining Equipment LLCInventors: Rex Aaron Glover, Timo Diekmann
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Patent number: 11878607Abstract: A longitudinal adjuster for a motor vehicle seat may have a first rail, a second rail, a spindle, and a gear. The gear may be fastened to the second rail by a substantially U-shaped gear holder, and the gear holder may have at least two limbs arranged opposite one another in the longitudinal direction. The gear holder may have at least one recess in a base connecting the two limbs, and a gear housing surrounding the gear projects at least in sections into the at least one recess. A motor vehicle seat may have the longitudinal adjuster for adjusting a seat longitudinal position.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Adient US LLCInventors: Peter Gregor, Thorsten Schuermann, Erik Sprenger
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Patent number: 11877667Abstract: A detachable seat includes an elongate support bar including a first bracket and a second bracket each positioned adjacent opposing ends of the elongate support bar, a seat support frame including a first support member and a second support member affixed to the first support member, a hinge pivotally connecting the first support member to the elongate support bar, a seat mounted on the second support member, the seat support frame and the seat pivoting around the elongate support bar upon pivotal movement of the first support member, and a retaining arm affixed to and extending from the elongate support bar adjacent the first bracket, the retaining arm including a plurality of alignment apertures formed along a length thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2023Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Friend Success, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Chad Christie
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Patent number: 11871853Abstract: A furniture console having a base and at least one of a lighting device selectively mounted to the base, a first charging device supported by the base, a thermal energy transfer assembly configured to heat or cool a first container selectively mounted to the base, and an electricity storage assembly mounted within the base, the electricity storage assembly being configured to power the furniture console. A control assembly configured to control operation of the at least one of the lighting device, the first charging device, and the thermal energy transfer assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: THE LOVESAC COMPANYInventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Clint Gibson, Jake Forman, Brian Kuchler
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Patent number: 11872913Abstract: Various implementations include a seat having a guide track, a base bracket, a first pivot arm, and a second pivot arm. The guide track includes an elongated track having a longitudinal centerline and one or more notches. The base bracket includes at least one laterally extending guide pin slidingly engaging the elongated track and disposable within the one or more notches. The first pivot arm is configured to support a forward cushion. The first pivot arm is rotatably coupled to the base bracket and movable between an upright position and a forward position. The second pivot arm is configured to support a rearward cushion. The second pivot arm is rotatably coupled to the base bracket and movable between an upright position and a rearward position.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Protomet CorporationInventors: Stewart Boyd, Brian Pitcher
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Patent number: 11858389Abstract: A blanket for covering a child in a car seat. The blanket comprises one or more coupling elements through which straps of a harness may be passed, thus enabling the blanket and the harness to be fastened tightly around the child, thereby, safely restraining the child.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Inventor: Ivana Miskic
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Patent number: 11858388Abstract: A trim member may include an elongated first portion and a plurality of second portions connected to the first portion. The plurality of second portions may include a body portion, a cover portion, an aperture, and an opening. The body portion may be connected to the first portion. The cover portion may be connected to and protrude outward from an end of the body portion. The aperture may extend at least partially through the body portion and the cover portion in a first direction. The aperture may be configured to receive at least a portion of a headrest in a direction that is oblique or perpendicular to the first direction via said portion of said headrest passing through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Nicholas Ryba, Scott Selesky, Arthur Maczei, Marc Sites
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Patent number: 11857473Abstract: A seat for a mobility device accommodating flexibility, personalized comfort, and transportability. The seat can include a button push means to enable movement of a height-adjustable armrest. The seat back can fold upon the seat for transportability. The seat cushion and armrest cushion can be removably mounted and separately replaceable. The seat can be mounted upon various types of devices, including, but not limited to, wheelchairs.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Matthew A. Norris, Trevor A. Conway, Paul R. Curtin, Dale B. McGrath, Zachary E. Cranfield, Alexander D. Streeter
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Patent number: 11849849Abstract: The convertible child high-chair and step stool can include a frame having a front leg stand and a rear leg stand. A height adjustment mechanism can be coupled to the front leg stand or the rear leg stand and can be adjustable along the vertical axis of the front leg stand or the rear leg stand from a raised position to a lowered position. The apparatus can also include a booster seat and removable platform step. In the raised position, the booster seat can be coupled to the height adjustment mechanism to provide a high chair. In the lowered position, the booster seat can be removed and the removable platform step can be coupled to the height adjustment mechanism and the frame to provide a step stool. The apparatus can also include wheel assemblies coupled to the frame that limit the potential for tip hazards in the step stool configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2023Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: GRACO CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Daniel Emil Dziak, Connie Yuanfang Gu, Shahnaz Selena Kasam, Ming Cheng Hsu, Chiyuan Chen
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Patent number: 11851901Abstract: A utility or marine pole comprises a honeycomb core having an outer surface and a rubber coating on substantially all of the outer surface of the core. The core has a length of from about 12 feet to about 30 feet and a circumference of from about 5 inches to about 15 inches. A bracket for a pole used for supporting wires, the bracket comprising a body being circular in horizontal cross section, means for adjusting the diameter of the body, and a lateral extension having a first end portion supported by the body and an opposed second end portion, wherein the second end portion has an opening for receiving a wire. A railroad crossing section comprising a honeycomb core has a circumferential outer surface and being rectangular in vertical cross section and a rubber coating on substantially all of the outer surface of the core.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Inventor: Mark Castellucci, Sr.
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Patent number: 11845363Abstract: A vehicle has an automatically tiltable seat, a plurality of seat actuators fully supporting the automatically-tiltable seat to enable the automatically tiltable seat to pitch or roll to compensate for motion of the vehicle, and a processor to predict the motion of the vehicle and to control the plurality of seat actuators. The plurality of seat actuators automatically adjust the pitch or roll of the automatically tiltable seat in response to the motion of the vehicle. The seat actuators also provide shock absorption.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2023Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Inventor: Matthew Roy
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Patent number: 11845557Abstract: A springless lower closeout system for a passenger seat includes left-side and right-side seat spreaders defining a lower aft portion of the passenger seat between them. Each seat spreader includes a restrictive channel extending along the left and right sides of the seat spreader, oriented toward the lower aft portion of the passenger seat. A dress cover extends in a taut state between the left-side and right-side seat spreaders. The dress cover includes cord elements on its left and right edges, the cord elements insertable into the left-side restrictive channels to directly connect the dress cover to the seat spreaders, closing out the lower aft portion of the passenger seat. A zipper or fastener connecting the dress cover and either edge may be partially unfastened to adjust the tension of the dress cover and facilitate attachment or removal of the cord elements to or from the restrictive channels.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Ryan J. Suhre, Stephen A. Puglisi, Neil M. Ralph, Lazaro E. Martinez, Bradford M. D'Alessio
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Patent number: 11845395Abstract: A motor vehicle, seat and multi-point restraint system combination may include one or a combination of means for selectively preventing forward pivoting of the seat, one or more web attenuators for dampen forces applied thereby by one or more respective shoulder webs of the multi-point restraint system, at least one sleeve received on at least one shoulder web and a corresponding sleeve adjuster for adjusting a position of the sleeve along the respective shoulder web, web retractors operatively coupled to each of a pair of lap webs and to each of a pair of thigh webs of the multi-point restraint system, and at least one web retractor operatively coupled to the shoulder webs of the multi-point restraint system.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Indiana Mills & Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Douglas W. Bittner, Jeffrey A. King, Steven Gale, Chris P Jessup
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Patent number: 11839310Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a protective covering, which includes a cover portion, an elongated piece of fabric, a first coupling mechanism, and a weighted fixture. The cover portion is for a seat cushion. The elongated piece of fabric extends from the cover portion. The first coupling mechanism couples the cover portion to a first end of the elongated piece of fabric. The weighted fixture facilitates securing the elongated piece of fabric in place over the cover portion using gravity.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2023Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: OUTER, INC.Inventors: Terry Kang Lin, Jiake Liu, Patrick Ryan