Patents Examined by Matthew W Ing
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Patent number: 11680595Abstract: A locking rail for locking of a first and a second panel horizontally. The panels each include an essentially vertical panel surface and an essentially horizontal edge surface. The locking rail includes a first and a second locking device which are configured to engage the edge surface of the first and the second panel, respectively, and an interconnecting extension which extends between said first and second locking device. The first and second locking device each includes a first locking tongue which extends essentially perpendicular to the interconnecting extension. The first locking tongue of the first locking device is configured for locking of the first panel in a first horizontal direction and the first locking tongue of the second locking device is configured for locking of the second panel in the first horizontal direction. The locking rail includes a first locking part which extends essentially perpendicular to the interconnecting extension.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: VALINGE INNOVATION ABInventors: Peter Derelöv, Hans Brännström
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Patent number: 11679878Abstract: An airdrop platform is provided that includes a pallet. Under the pallet are a first outrigger main body and a second outrigger main body. The first outrigger main body and second main body each include at least one outrigger finger. When airdropped, the outrigger main bodies and outrigger fingers are configured to move from under the pallet.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: Todd M. Grenga
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Patent number: 11678740Abstract: A foldable frame includes first and second mounting assemblies pivotally coupled with each other at their proximal sides. The foldable frame also includes first, second and third leg assemblies, each having an upper member coupled with one or more of the first and second mounting assemblies and a base member abutting a ground when in use. The upper members of the first, second and third leg assemblies are substantially parallel to each other, with a distance between the upper members of the first and third leg assemblies different than a distance between the upper members of the second and third leg assemblies. As a result, when folded, the base members of the first, second and third leg assemblies are disposed side by side along a longitudinal direction of the foldable frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2022Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Inno-Sports Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
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Patent number: 11668517Abstract: An elevation device for a refrigerator drawer includes a lower frame, an upper frame, and a lifting assembly. The lifting assembly includes: a pair of first rods having a first end rotatably coupled to the lower frame and a second end that translates along the upper frame; and a pair of second rods having a first end rotatably coupled to the upper frame and a second end that translates along the lower frame. The second rod is rotatably coupled to and crosses the first rod. The first or second rod is connected to a driving device via the first end of the first or second rod, with the driving device disposed outside the upper frame and the lower frame. The first and second rods are configured to, based on power from the driving device, rotate about their respective first ends to elevate the upper frame relative to the lower frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Kwanghyun Choi
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Patent number: 11666145Abstract: A bracket system for coupling an appliance to a cabinet structure includes a mounting bracket having an inner wall spaced-apart from an outer wall and a plurality of apertures is provided through the outer wall. The inner wall couples to the outer surface of the appliance in assembly. A trim member includes first and second mounting portions and an abutment portion inwardly offset from the first and second mounting portions. The first and second mounting portions each include a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough. An inner surface of the first mounting portion abuts the outer wall of the mounting bracket, such that the apertures disposed therebetween are aligned. The second mounting portion includes a plurality of apertures disposed therethrough, and an outer surface of the second mounting portion is configured to abut the inner surface of the cabinet compartment for mounting thereto.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Arunkumar Harikrishnasamy, Manjunathraddi Navalgund, Sanket Vivek Phalak
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Patent number: 11665838Abstract: An outer box includes an outer case including a rear wall; and a fixing device fixed on the rear wall. The fixing device includes a first fixing member, a second fixing member, at least two fixing rods, and at least two fastening members. The first fixing member is fixed on the rear wall. The at least two fixing rods are connected with the first fixing member. At least one of the at least two fixing rods is slidably connected with the first fixing member. The second fixing member is slidably arranged on the at least two fixing rods, the at least two fastening members are fixed with the at least two fixing rods respectively so as to limit the movement of the second fixing member along the at least two fixing rods.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Fulian Precision Electronics (Tianjin) Co., LTD.Inventors: Ya-Ni Zhang, Han-Yu Li, Ming-Hua Duan
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Patent number: 11654206Abstract: A sterilization cabinet, comprising a top panel, at least two side panels, and a floor panel forming a part of a chamber of the sterilization cabinet; at least one door connected to at least one of the at least two side panels of the sterilization cabinet; a vent formed in at least one of the two side panels; at least one first filter covering the vent and a filter cover configured to hold the first filter against the vent; a drain positioned in the floor panel, wherein the floor panel has a slope configured to cause condensate within the chamber to flow into the drain and wherein the drain is the only outlet for the condensate along the floor panel; and a second filter covering the drain such that condensate flowing into the drain passes through the second filter.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Progressive Sterilization, LLCInventors: Michele Mauzerall, Maryellen Keenan
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Patent number: 11647601Abstract: A cabinet solution is provided for outdoor electronic device storage and retrieval especially configured for ease access during inclement weather. In one embodiment, the cabinet solution is comprised of a specially designed secure cabinet and a top access weather protected portable device designed to operate as a data center in a box. The secure cabinet is configured to hold a number of top access weather protected portable devices configured in the same or different configurations depending on the application. The portable devices are mounted in an inclined shelf with a mechanism connected with the cabinet door opening that closes partially the top lid of the devices in such a way that prevent rain or snow to interfere with the functionality of the system while the door of the cabinet is open thus making it serviceable even on bad weather conditions.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: ACROMOVE INC.Inventor: Evangelos Achillopoulos
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Patent number: 11633050Abstract: A preparation table is provided. The preparation table includes a cabinet with a work surface. The work surface includes a perimeter which defines a cavity of the cabinet. Opposing guide structures proximate opposing perimeter walls are configured to support a grate. The grate can be movable or stationary but is configured to support a product or product container while still providing access to the cavity. The product container is movable on the work surface to both rear and forward positions. The cabinet is configured such that excess ingredients fall from the product container, through the grate, and are recaptured within the cavity. The cabinet also includes a transition element which provides support for the product container as it is moved to an adjacent work surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Unified Brands, Inc.Inventors: Orindo Delorenzo, Arthur Delorenzo, Jim Ervin
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Patent number: 11622623Abstract: An improved digital teaching station, a stand, and a platform that supports a central multitouch flat-panel display screen is provided. A reflective glass mirror is affixed on top of the stand, and a computing device is connected. Moreover, a document camera is attached to a side tray. Furthermore, hardware and software enables a separate video stream to create always upright content from an upward facing electronic display screen and to interconnect with all devices and data types.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Inventor: Ji Shen
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Patent number: 11622622Abstract: A table including a frame having a leg portion, a tabletop support portion, and a tabletop positioned on the tabletop support portion. The tabletop has one pair of opposed side structures, and each of the opposed structures has a first bent portion extending downward. Also, each of the opposed side structures is further bent greater than 90 degrees from the orientation of the tabletop so as to surround and partially envelop the tabletop support portion. The table can also include a side panel that is stowable in the leg portion. The side panel can selectively be removed from the leg portion and placed onto the tabletop by a user to function as a temporary partition.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Inventor: Remco Bergsma
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Patent number: 11617437Abstract: A tool for supporting tiles on a wall being applied to the wall while drying between two countertops. The tile support device includes an elongated body and two longer side pieces that can balance on each countertop. The tile support device includes a ledge or ridge that couples to an angled surface or sloped surface. The tile support device can be positioned beneath a last level or row of drying tiles without having to fasten the tool to a wall surface or other surface therefore preventing damage to the wall surface or other surface from fasteners. The tile support device can be easily positioned and removed from beneath the last level or row of drying tiles that are drying on the wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Inventor: David Julio Sandana
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Patent number: 11622463Abstract: A chassis includes a cage. The cage includes a body, a clamping member, and a buckling member. The body includes a first sliding portion, a fastening portion, and an accommodating area. The accommodating area includes a guide rail portion. The guide rail portion and the first sliding portion are disposed on two sides of the accommodating area, respectively. The fastening portion is disposed on one side of the accommodating area away from the guide rail portion. The clamping member is slidably disposed on the first sliding portion. The buckling member is disposed on the clamping member. The buckling member is adapted to be in contact with the fastening portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: WISTRON CORPORATIONInventors: Ying Li, Yong-Liang Zheng
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Patent number: 11617278Abstract: A household appliance includes a housing having an accommodating cavity. The accommodating cavity has an installation opening. An electrical appliance is adapted to enter the accommodating cavity through the installation opening. A cover is configured to seal the accommodating cavity. The housing has a disassembling hole adapted to receive an insertion of a tool configured to disassemble the cover from the housing. The disassembling hole is in communication with the accommodating cavity and an entrance of the disassembling hole is located outside the installation opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbHInventors: Florian Gerstmayr, Roland Kuemmel, Xiaofei Wu
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Patent number: 11589672Abstract: A flip top table includes a leg assembly supporting an axle defining a rotation axis extending in a longitudinal direction. A strike plate is non-rotatably secured to the axle, with the strike plate having first and second circumferentially spaced and radially extending stop surfaces. A worksurface is rotatably supported on the axle and includes first and second circumferentially spaced stop surfaces. The worksurface is rotatable about the rotation axis between a use position and a stowed position. A latch assembly is coupled to and rotatable with the worksurface between the use and stowed positions. The latch assembly includes a lock bolt moveable in the longitudinal direction between a disengaged position, wherein the lock bolt is longitudinally displaced from the strike plate, and an engaged position, wherein the lock bolt engages the second stop surface of the strike plate when the worksurface is in the use position. An actuation mechanism is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: STEELCASE INC.Inventors: Jamie Payne, Brian K. Synder, Sean M. Derrick, David K. Jones, David J. Battey, Ivan Colin, Christopher Gale Inman
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Patent number: 11591133Abstract: A pallet cover suitable for use in covering at least a portion of a payload on a pallet and a kit for use in making the pallet cover. In one embodiment, the pallet cover includes a top wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a left side wall, and a right side wall, wherein the walls are detachably joined to one another. Each of the top wall, the front wall, the rear wall, the left side wall, and the right side wall includes a first fabric sheet and a second fabric sheet, the first and second fabric sheets being joined together to form a plurality of pockets. Each pocket may removably receive a temperature-control member containing a phase-change material. At least one of the top wall, the front wall, the rear wall, the left side wall and the right side wall may include a plurality of detachably joined portions.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: COLD CHAIN TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Amanda Longley, Geoffrey Kaiser, James Robert Chasteen, Shreyas S. Panse, Richard M. Formato
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Patent number: 11578743Abstract: An appliance includes an outer wrapper, an inner liner, a trim breaker having a channel that receives at least one of a wrapper edge of the outer wrapper and a liner edge of the inner liner, and a composite encapsulation system that hermetically seals an insulating cavity defined between the outer wrapper and the inner liner. The composite encapsulation system includes a base adhesive and an outer adhesive, wherein the base adhesive defines a structural adhesive component and the outer adhesive defines a sealing adhesive component.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Lakshya J. Deka, Hua Liu, Abhay Naik
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Patent number: 11571065Abstract: A modular workstation assembly and method of assemblage comprises multiple modules constructed from a relatively small number of components and arranged in several basic geometries. The workstation assembly includes a desk module, an upper cabinet module, a pair of lateral cabinet modules, and a pair of door modules that hingedly join with the other modules. The door modules hingedly join to the lateral cabinet modules to pivotably articulate between an open and closed position. The modules detachably couple in a sequential pattern, forming multiple styles of workstations operable. The different workstations are arranged, so as to enable a user to work from a sitting or standing position, stow items on multiple shelves, and selectively conceal sections of the workstation with hinged articulation by a pair of lateral modules. The modules are further configured for facilitated disassembly and stowage, one-man portability, and minimal tool and skillset requirements for assemblage.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Inventor: Garth Hubert
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Patent number: 11566664Abstract: A connector and associated system. In a first aspect, the connector comprises a patterned surface and a primary track. The patterned surface comprises a surface aperture pattern that is configured to receive at least one protruding element, the protruding element being configured to connect the connector to a first modular component. The primary track is connected to the patterned surface. The primary track can slidably engage a protruding element of a second modular component, thereby connecting the first modular component and the second modular component. In a second aspect, a system can comprise the connector, the first modular component and the second modular component.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: REV Robotics LLCInventors: Francisco Musiol Lima, Gregory Elliott Needel, David Aaron Yanoshak, Jonathan James Bryant, Michael Andrew Kaurich
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Patent number: 11565814Abstract: A slim aircraft monument is installable in an aircraft cabin adjacent to an aisle and has an upper portion, a lower portion, and a middle portion between the upper and lower portions. The monument includes a storage compartment accessible from a first side and a door on an adjacent side, the door deployable into the adjacent aisle or cabin space to reveal folding interconnected panels also deployable into the cabin space. The interconnected panels unfold into a horizontal workspace and, beneath the workspace, a series of vertically stacked storage bays capable of accommodating storage drawers and a cart bay configured for temporary accommodation of a half-size galley cart.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Travis J. Vaninetti, Jefferey M. McKee, Justin C. Christenson, Shawn A. Claflin