Patents Examined by Matthew Gitlin
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Patent number: 9238428Abstract: There is provided a back frame of a vehicle seat, which includes a frame body formed by extrusion molding and including a press-fitting portion into which a part attachment bracket is press-fitted for attaching a part to the frame body. The press-fitting portion of the frame body and an abutment surface of the bracket are formed with an engagement portion where one of the frame body and the bracket is brought into engagement with the other in a direction in which the part attachment bracket is press-fitted into the press-fitting portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Nobuhiro Yamada, Fumitoshi Akaike
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Patent number: 9228352Abstract: A skylight assembly is provided with a glazing unit which transmits light while limiting heat transfer. The glazing unit has spaced apart top and bottom layer defining an enclosed cavity at least partially filled with translucent insulating particles. A peripheral frame formed in situ from a polymeric material about the glazing unit forming a leak-tight joint.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: VTEC PATENTS LLCInventors: Arthur J. Valentz, John E. Nemazi, G. Daniel Templeton
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Patent number: 9228370Abstract: A tilt-down tower is configured to rotate downward to avoid damage in extreme weather. The tilt-down tower includes a base plate attached to a plurality of base vertical supports. A lower mast is rotationally coupled to the a plurality of base vertical supports with a lower mast pivot rod such that the lower mast rotates about the lower mast pivot rod. The lower mast is mechanically coupled to a lower mast winch line bracket. An upper mast is attached to the lower mast and configured to accommodate a wind turbine. A ladder is immediately adjacent to the base plate and the a plurality of base vertical supports. A winch is attached to the ladder and configured to accommodate a winch line. The winch line is attached to the lower mast winch line bracket and released such that the lower mast and upper mast rotate toward the ground in order to hold the upper mast below the lower mast.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Inventor: Anthony Peter Boniface
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Patent number: 9227540Abstract: A height- and/or inclination-adjustable head restraint for a vehicle seat includes at least one holding element, a head restraint cushion, a head restraint structure and an inclination-adjustment mechanism that includes at least one latching plate, a toothed profile and an actuating element. The latching plate is arranged on the holding element and, in a locked state of the inclination-adjustment mechanism, engages in a form-fitting and/or frictional manner in the toothed profile, which is arranged on the head restraint structure. The lower end of the head restraint structure is coupled pivotably to the holding element and, upon pivoting of the head restraint about the holding element; in a non-locked state of the inclination-adjustment mechanism, the form-fitting and/or frictional connection between the latching plate and the toothed profile is released and a relative movement is thereby brought about between the latching plate and the toothed profile.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventor: Silvio Hartlaub
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Patent number: 9221362Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle seat comprising a seat part, a backrest and a bearing device for supporting a backrest extension part, in particular an upper backrest part, relative to a lower backrest part of the backrest of the vehicle seat, wherein the bearing device comprises a plurality of plain bearing bush units for supporting elongated transverse elements of the backrest extension part along sliding axes arranged perpendicular to the backrest, wherein the plain bearing bush units are assembled from identically designed asymmetrical bearing bush parts.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Grammer AGInventor: Franz Schneider
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Patent number: 9212492Abstract: Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system on long and short edges allowing installation with vertical snap folding that could be accomplished automatically without tools and where the short edge locking system has a tongue made in one piece with the panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: VALINGE INNOVATION ABInventors: Darko Pervan, Marcus Nilsson Ståhl
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Patent number: 9206608Abstract: A lath securing system is provided that is configured to durably retain wire lath in a spaced position from a wall that is to be coated, the system comprising a retaining member for retaining a section of wire lath therein to restrain the wire lath in a secure position; and a fastening member comprising rigid means for securing the retaining member to the wall so that when the retaining member is fastened to the wall, the section of wire lath within the retaining means is secured in a spaced position away from the wall so as to permit application of wall coating without significant movement of the wire lath.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Inventor: Abraham Gevorgian
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Patent number: 9205888Abstract: A bicycle seat with a primary frame that is two parallel, horizontal springs with a vertical rear section and front section that curves upwardly and forwardly. Upper, central, and lower crossbars connect the springs together. A ball and socket joint attaches a secondary frame to the primary frame rear section. A flexible, non-elastic strap tensions the primary frame. One strap end is fixed to the upper crossbar, extends rearwardly through a slot in a tab on the secondary frame, and forwardly to a strap attachment at the primary frame front section. The secondary frame has a C-shaped rod at the universal joint, a central rod extending forwardly from the C-shaped rod, and a C-shaped bracket at the front end of the center rod. A fabric seat is placed over the secondary frame rod and bracket and a tensioning mechanism tightens the seat so that the center rod is under compression.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2015Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Inventors: Christopher G Watts, Sarah E Watts
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Patent number: 9193285Abstract: An arm support is provided for the occupant of a vehicle having a strap encircling a seat back rest, a pair of bolsters, each having one end attached to the strap in spaced apart relation, and a lumbar support attached to the strap midway between the bolsters. The bolsters lie on the seat bench and are proportioned to support the elbows and forearms of the occupant, thereby relieving neck and shoulder strain. When used by a driver, the bolsters do not interfere with operation of the vehicle and the upper arms of the driver are free to contact the seat back rest.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Inventor: Roberta Lynn Jordan
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Patent number: 9181700Abstract: A tapered truss is provided. In one embodiment, the truss has a pair of base members configured to be attached to a top surface of a vertical support member. The truss may further have an upper pair of truss members and a lower pair of truss members. Each upper truss member each forms an acute angle with a respective base member and each lower truss member forms an obtuse angle from the respective base member such that the lower truss member is not parallel to the upper truss member. The truss may additionally include a ceiling joist member connected to each of the lower truss members. In one embodiment, the ceiling joist member is substantially parallel to the pair of base members.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Morton Building, Inc.Inventors: Wayne Green, Walter Green, Clarence Green, David Derwacter, Chester Prinkey, Darren Skeese, Daniel West
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Patent number: 9174553Abstract: A seat, in particular motor vehicle seat, with a seat part and a backrest pivotally mounted relative to the seat part, which includes a backrest frame with two mutually opposite side bars, is provided. The two side bars are connected with each other via a transverse shaft which is rotatably mounted on the seat part in the region of a side bar. At least one fitting arrangement with a fitting part fixed at the backrest frame is provided, in order to arrest the pivotally mounted backrest relative to the seat part. The fitting part fixed at the backrest frame is welded to one of the side bars and the transverse shaft is welded to this fitting part. An end of the transverse shaft extends through one of the two side bars and this end is rotatably mounted in a seat side part of the seat part, so that the transverse shaft defines a pivot axis about which the backrest is pivotable relative to the seat part.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, CoburgInventors: Matthias Fischer, Jochen Hofmann, Nadine Reinhardt, Michael Flieger, Jörg Gropp
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Patent number: 9167902Abstract: A one-piece office chair in three dimensions made of composite plastic materials with an adjusting apparatus comprises a middle axle seat, a seat frame, a back frame, and two armrests, all of which are formed in one-piece to complete the entire chair frame. Also, an adjusting apparatus is applied to provide supports and elasticity for the chair frame, enabling the back frame to adjust the angle in accordance with users' movements. With the dynamic design and the resilience of the materials, the present invention further allows sideway movements in three-dimensional angles by having the back frame and the seat frame adjusting the angle from a middle axle seat thereof; meanwhile, the back frame thereof also allows lying back movement, featuring the present invention a comfortable seating in every angle.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Inventor: Yung-Hua Chen
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Patent number: 9171980Abstract: A photovoltaic apparatus includes at least one photovoltaic panel, at least one frame and at least one fastener. The frame includes at least one pair of holding parts, a sidewall and at least one protrusion. The photovoltaic panel is positioned between the holding parts. Part of the sidewall connects the holding parts. The sidewall includes an outside surface opposite to the photovoltaic panel. The protrusion is connected to the outside surface of the sidewall, and includes at least one slot thereon. The fastener includes a buckle part at the top of the fastener. Portion of the buckle part is used for engaged into the slot.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventor: Sih-Siou Chiu
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Patent number: 9161631Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for an office chair is disclosed. The adjustment mechanism may be used to adjust a height or position of an adjustable member of the chair. The adjustment mechanism can include an adjusting rod threaded through at least one, and in some arrangements two, adjusting members, the adjusting members each having a straight portion and a curved portion, the curved portion of each adjusting member received within a slot of a spreading member such that movement of the spreading member toward the adjusting rod spreads apart the adjusting members, creating a clamping force on the adjusting rod to set the height or position of the adjustable member of the chair.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: ANTHRO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATEDInventor: Derek Ellington
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Patent number: 9163401Abstract: A retractable roof structure for crop protection includes pitched sections of roof defined by a retractable membrane. The membrane is moved by cables connected to a drive tube with a spring to regulate minimum tension of the cable. The drive system ensures that the membrane adjacent to the drive tube is able to travel the same distance as the second membrane from the drive tube. The rafter contains profiles to allow the stationary end of said membrane to be attached continuously to the rafters to provide a water tight connection. The rafter also contains clips which inhibit vertical, lateral and horizontal movement of the guide wires used to suspend the membrane. The guide wires are supported by flexible cables or nodes. A secondary clear membrane is installed below a white upper retractable membrane.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Volco Inc.Inventors: Richard Vollebregt, Graham McDonald, Wayne Lickers, Robert Lickers
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Patent number: 9163415Abstract: The invention is a mantel or shelf made of a solid block of reclaimed wood with a hidden mounting assembly. The mantel has sufficient thickness, depth and length to accommodate an elongated L-shaped sheet metal bracket with planar horizontal and vertical flanges to allow selective lateral positioning of the mantel relative to its securement to spaced vertical wall studs. An L-shaped opening in the rear of the mantel is formed by a deep horizontal slot and a shallow vertical recess extending down from the slot. The slot is parallel to and near the top of the mantel, and receives the horizontal flange. The recess receives the vertical flange so the mantel is flush with the wall. A mounting fastener inserted into the mantel pierces the horizontal flange to capture the bracket and secure the mantel to the wall. The bracket, slot and recess are hidden from view during use.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Inventor: Joel M Nies
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Patent number: 9156435Abstract: A webbing adjuster for a seat belt system having a webbing, the webbing adjuster including a main body having a base and a guide portion configured to limit a forward movement of the webbing relative to the base, the base having a friction element and a passage configured to route the webbing from a front side to a rear side of the base, and a lower guide member connected to the main body and configured to limit the forward movement of the webbing. When the webbing is not under load, the webbing adjuster is configured to be moveable relative to the webbing. When the webbing is under load, the friction element is configured to secure the webbing to maintain a relative position between the webbing adjuster and the webbing.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: TK HOLDINGS INC.Inventors: Paul Michael Smith, Patrick Ramone Akoma, Thomas Grzybowski
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Patent number: 9156380Abstract: A vehicle seat having an upwardly-foldable seat cushion that includes an engagement piece projecting from the rear end of the seat cushion and an under cover below the seat having an upper panel portion having an upwardly sloped surface. A forwardly-and-rearwardly extending guide groove formed in that upper panel portion which allows the engagement piece to be moved therein, without its contact with the upwardly sloped surface of the upper panel portion, when the rear end of the seat cushion is slidingly brought to a lower end of a set back. Ribs are formed in a bottom surface of the guide groove. The guide groove allows forward-and-rearward movement of the engagement piece therein, so that the engagement piece can be pressed against and frictionally engaged with the lower end of the seat back, without being caught by the upwardly sloped surface of the upper panel portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: TACHI-S CO., LTD.Inventors: Hideya Shiotani, Yoshikazu Kijima, Hiroshi Nakao, Taichi Yokoyama
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Patent number: 9151042Abstract: In a ceiling passage with an opening through which a pipe extends in the vertical direction, the pipe being surrounded by a fire-prevention sleeve, the fire-prevention sleeve includes, for example, fire-prevention additives embodied in a rectangular strip. A plurality of notches are provided along only one longitudinal side of the rectangular strip. The plurality of notches are used to form flaps at a bottom edge of the rectangular strip and are bent backwards. The flaps are supported at an inner wall of the ceiling passage near a bottom of the ceiling passage.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: HILTI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Sebastian Simon, Christian Forg, Mario Paetow
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Patent number: 9145704Abstract: The comprehensive anti-vandalism shielded facility system for injection systems, includes the construction of a security shielded facility, which is a thick and solid structure built with steel rods and reinforced concrete of considerable thicknesses which have as a purpose to prevent access to third-parties that could conduct acts of vandalism. The shielded facility is built with highly resistant concrete that is able to withstand the impact caused by common tools used for acts of vandalism.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: CORROSION Y PROTECCIÓN INGENIERÍ S CInventors: Jorge Joaquin Canto Ibanez, Lorenzo Martinez Martinez De La Escalera, Lorenzo Martinez Gomez