Patents Examined by Michael McDuffie
  • Patent number: 12264508
    Abstract: An anti-theft device for securing an article of merchandise against unauthorized removal from a display counter. The anti-theft device has a pedestal with a quick-release interface. The pedestal has an appendage positioned within a slot of the display counter. An actuation module is positioned underneath the display counter and couples to the appendage of the pedestal. A securing bracket attaches to merchandise and has a latch plate configured to couple to the quick-release interface of the pedestal. A latch disposed within the pedestal engages the latch plate to lock the securing bracket relative to the quick-release interface. An electromechanical actuator is housed within an actuation module and is operatively connected to the latch. Upon actuation, the electromechanical actuator disengages the latch from the latch plate, thereby releasing the securing bracket from the pedestal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Vanguard Products Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Kelsch, Douglas Barthold, Joel Jenkins, Sarah Johnson, Christopher K. Nelson, Wade Zhu, Matthew Kuntz, Lee Eckert, John N. Figh, Jr., Jasen Paul Biggins
  • Patent number: 12264509
    Abstract: An anti-theft device for securing an article of merchandise against unauthorized removal from a display counter. The anti-theft device comprises a latch plate and a quick-release interface. The latch plate is configured to selectively couple to the quick-release interface. A latch is disposed within the quick-release interface. The latch locks the latch plate relative to the quick-release interface. A plurality of retaining arms is configured to receive and retain an article of merchandise. The retaining arms cannot be adjusted while the latch plate is locked relative to the quick-release interface. The quick-release interface has an access port providing access to the latch using a tool. The tool can be used to operate the latch into a position in which the latch disengages the latch plate, thereby releasing the latch plate from the quick-release interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Vanguard Products Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Kelsch, Jasen Paul Biggins, Lee Eckert, John N. Figh, Jr., Matthew Kuntz, Wade Zhu
  • Patent number: 12261425
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable holder including: a base having a flat top; a connector connected to the underside of the base that is opposite to the top of the base and rotatable around the base; and a body inserted into the connector and separably coupled to the connector to pass a cable therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: APLUSX INC.
    Inventor: Kun Hee Shim
  • Patent number: 12259085
    Abstract: Provided is a stand including a first side wall and a second side wall coupled to a hinged based. The hinged based is pivotally coupled together by at least one pin with a resilient member that biases the stand in an open position. The stand adjusts to a closed position when an electronic device is place between the sidewalls and on the hinged base urging the hinged based downward causing the side walls to rotate in toward the electronic device to hold the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: METEOR CITY LLC
    Inventor: Brian Johnny Chen
  • Patent number: 12245707
    Abstract: A three-dimensional perforated-panel wall mounting system comprises multiple perforated panels mounted in a three-dimensional configuration, which increases the panel storage area for a corresponding two-dimensional mounting surface area. For example, perforated panels are attached to two sides of a triangular-shaped mounting bracket. When the third side of the mounting bracket is attached to a wall or other mounting surface, the system provides twice the perforated panel area compared to a surface area of the wall covered by the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Wall Control, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Joseph Grove
  • Patent number: 12247694
    Abstract: A trajectory record arm is disclosed, on which the connection apparatus is engaged in order to provide the transmission of the motion trajectory of a connection apparatus to a trajectory recording device. The trajectory record arm includes: at least one telescopic bar which is engaged on one side with at least one fastening element and on the other side with the connection apparatus such that freedom of rotation is allowed between the fastening element and the connection apparatus, at least one first sensor for detecting the movement between the telescopic bar and the fastening element, at least one second sensor for detecting the distance change between the fastening element and the connection apparatus based on the change in the length of the telescopic bar, at least one third sensor for detecting the movement of the connection apparatus in relation with the telescopic bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: EUROBOTIK OTOMASYON VE GORUNTU ISLEME TEKNOLOJILERI SAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI.
    Inventors: Evren Bugdaycioglu, Savas Aytek
  • Patent number: 12241275
    Abstract: A seismically suspended isolation device is installed in a suspended configuration at a fixed end and comprises a first support module, a second support module, a first displacement suppressing module and a second displacement suppressing module. The first support module includes a first fixing element, a first moving element, and at least one first roller. The first roller is disposed between the first fixing element and the first moving element. The second support module includes a second fixing element, a second moving element, and at least one second roller. The second roller is disposed between the second fixing element and the second moving element. The first support module and the second support module are stacked together in an orthogonal manner, so that the seismically suspended isolation device generates motion in the first direction and the second direction when the seismically suspended isolation device subjected to an external force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: NATIONAL APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Chung-Han Yu, Shiang-Jung Wang, Kuo-Chun Chang, Jenn-Shin Hwang
  • Patent number: 12240383
    Abstract: Adjusting instrument for an exterior vision unit, comprising: a base shaft, a housing surrounding the base shaft, which is pivotable around a longitudinal axis of the base shaft in an adjustment range, wherein the housing is provided with a housing ring, and a drive ring surrounding the base shaft. The drive ring is provided with a cam which can cooperate with the housing ring so as, upon pivoting of the housing relative to the drive ring in a pivoting direction around the base shaft, to move the housing via the housing ring from a high housing position along the base shaft downwards into a low housing position, and upon pivoting of the drive ring relative to the housing in an opposite pivoting direction around the base shaft, to move the drive ring along the base shaft upwards from a low drive ring position into a high drive ring position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: MCI (MIRROR CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL) NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Peter Alexander Hamming, Paulus Gerardus Maria Van Stiphout
  • Patent number: 12227970
    Abstract: A transport container includes a body. The transport container further includes a first securing mechanism coupled to the body. The first securing mechanism is configured to couple the body to a second securing mechanism of an attachment point. The transport container further includes a controller configured to receive a request for coupling. The controller is configured to authenticate the request for coupling responsive to receiving the request for coupling. The controller is further configured to, responsive to authenticating the request for coupling, initiate coupling between the first securing mechanism and the second securing mechanism. The coupling includes locking a first locking structure of the first securing mechanism to a first attachment structure of the second securing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Motogo LLC
    Inventors: David Brian Ruth, Yuan-Chang Lo
  • Patent number: 12228246
    Abstract: A beam assembly includes a first beam member and a second beam member. The first and second beam members are both flexible when separated from each other. The first and second beam members each include compression and tension elements. The first and second beam members can be joined to form a stiff beam by interleaving the compression elements of the first and second beam members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Inventor: Michael Sanders
  • Patent number: 12228240
    Abstract: A magnetic attraction assembly for the plant monitoring device is configured to detachably mount a plant monitoring device on an outer side of a tent and includes: a first connection member and a second connection member. The first connection member is arranged on an inner side surface of the tent or is integrated inside the tent. The second connection member is arranged on an outer side surface of the tent. One side surface of the second connection member is fixed to the plant monitoring device, at least one of the first connection member and the second connection member is a magnetic member, and the other side surface of the second connection member is attracted to the first connection member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Sinowell (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jia Luo, Yunfei Duan, Liang Zhou
  • Patent number: 12214728
    Abstract: A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head accommodating a mirror reflective element, a support structure configured for attachment at a side of a vehicle, and an adjustment mechanism operable to move the mirror head along the support structure between a retracted position and an extended position. A shutoff device includes a base portion and a movable portion movably disposed at the base portion. With the adjustment mechanism operating to move the mirror head along the support structure, the shutoff device stops movement of the mirror head toward the retracted position responsive to the movable portion engaging a first electrical element at a first end region of the base portion, and stops movement of the mirror head toward the extended position responsive to the movable portion engaging a second electrical element at a second end region of the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Magna Mirros of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew V. Steffes
  • Patent number: 12202412
    Abstract: A support structure for supporting a flat inverter located between seats aligned along the vehicle width direction is provided. A bracket supports the inverter in a horizontal position above a floor tunnel of a floor between the seats in a passenger compartment such that it is spaced apart from the floor tunnel. The bracket has a pair of rear leg portions aligned along the vehicle width direction. Middle parts of the pair of rear leg portions are formed so as to be easily bent outward or inward in the vehicle width direction. When a load is applied to the bracket due to movement of the seats during a side impact on the vehicle, the pair of rear leg portions bend, and the horizontal position of the inverter is disrupted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Masato Kunisada, Takashi Tagaito, Motoyuki Tanaka, Seiji Hayashi, Kenta Kamiya, Kohta Kondoh
  • Patent number: 12203294
    Abstract: An anti-theft device for securing an article of merchandise against unauthorized removal from a display counter. The anti-theft device comprises a latch plate and a pedestal having a quick-release interface. The latch plate is configured to selectively couple to the quick-release interface. A latch bolt is disposed within the pedestal. The latch bolt locks the latch plate relative to the quick-release interface. A plurality of retaining arms is configured to receive and retain an article of merchandise. The retaining arms cannot be disengaged from the article of merchandise while the latch plate is locked relative to the quick-release interface. A solenoid is housed within the pedestal and operationally connected to the latch bolt. The solenoid is configured to retract the latch bolt into a position in which the latch bolt disengages the latch plate, thereby releasing the latch plate from the quick-release interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Vanguard Products Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Kelsch, Douglas Barthold, Joel Jenkins, Sarah Johnson, Chris Nelson, Wade Zhu, Matthew Kuntz, Lee Eckert, John N. Figh, Jr., Jasen Paul Biggins
  • Patent number: 12194920
    Abstract: The invention relates to an indirect rear view system for a motor vehicle, having a bearing element for fastening at least one reflection element, wherein the bearing element forms a coupling region for variable-position attachment to a vehicle-attachable adjustment element, wherein the coupling region for contacting a spherical connection region of the adjustment element has a first contact area and a second contact area axially offset with respect thereto wherein an imaginary separation surface extends through the region of transition of a main body of the bearing element into the coupling region of the bearing element, wherein the first contact area is arranged on one side of the imaginary separation surface and the second contact area is arranged on the opposite other side of the imaginary separation surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: MEKRA Lang GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Werner Lang, Elmar Finkenberger, Albrecht Popp
  • Patent number: 12194922
    Abstract: A telescoping mirror pivot assembly comprises a telescoping frame assembly, a central shaft, and a mirror head. The telescoping frame assembly may include a first end and a second end. The central shaft may be coupled to the first end of the telescoping frame assembly. The central shaft may include a detent manual fold arm. The detent manual fold arm may comprise a first detent and a second detent. The first detent may be configured to mechanically secure the telescoping frame assembly in a first position. The second detent may be configured to mechanically secure the telescoping frame assembly in a second position. The mirror head may be coupled to the second end of the telescoping frame assembly. The telescoping frame assembly may be configured to transition from the first position to the second position when a first force is applied in a first direction to the mirror head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Motherson Innovations Company Limited
    Inventors: Anthony P. D'Andrea, Donald DePalma, David Ren, Jeffrey Rode, Alan Fraley, Douglas Wilson
  • Patent number: 12196361
    Abstract: An installation support compatible with multiple installation modes, comprising a pole holding member (1), a pole-holding and wall-hanging integrated member (2), and a hanging member (3) that is detachably fixed to outdoor equipment. The hanging member (3) is detachably hung on the pole-holding and wall-hanging integrated member (2). The pole-holding and wall-hanging integrated member (2) can be independently and detachably installed on a wall body, or is enclosed with the pole holding member (1) to tightly hold a holding pole and is detachably fixed to the pole holding member (1), such that wall-hanging installation and pole-holding installation can be realized, the cost is lowered, and moreover, the field layout is simplified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Vertiv Corporation
    Inventors: Xiang Zhang, Xin Xiang
  • Patent number: 12188252
    Abstract: An article for securing a line to an external surface, such as a fence post, includes a spiral member having a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to be secured to the external surface. The spiral member has a curved portion extending from the first end. The curved portion has an exterior surface. The second end has an outer surface that overlies in spaced relation the exterior surface of the curved portion. The space between the exterior surface of the curved portion and the outer surface of the second end having a distance that is greater than a diameter or thickness of the line. The spiral member has a circular cross-section. The curved portion extends for greater than 360°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Inventor: Chris Hanneken
  • Patent number: 12179670
    Abstract: A vehicle speaker mount for a speaker includes a central bracket and a plurality of elongated portions extending radially outward from the central bracket. each of the elongated portions includes a respective engagement tab at a distal end of the elongated portion with each engagement tab is configured to be releasably connectable with a base of the speaker. Furthermore, the central bracket defines at least one aperture for receiving hardware to connect the mount to a vehicle surface. The vehicle speaker mount may include a threaded ring member and a base ring for securing the vehicle surface therebetween, or a plurality of flanges extending from a base ring for providing additional mounting surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jeffrey Fay, Michael Meng, Christina Wu
  • Patent number: 12181016
    Abstract: A multi-axis payload isolation device for isolating a payload from outside motions. The multi-axis payload isolation device includes a payload mount base, a housing, and a flexure. The payload mount base is configured to support a payload. The housing includes an interior cavity for receiving and supporting the payload mount base. The flexure includes a plurality of radial supports and a common hub. The plurality of radial supports attach the payload mount base to the housing and are made of a superelastic shape-memory alloy. The common hub is configured to connect each of the plurality of radial supports to the payload mount base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Zaffir A. Chaundhry, Ulf Jonsson, Jake B. Range