Patents Examined by Michael McDuffie
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Patent number: 12228240Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 24, 2022Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: Sinowell (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jia Luo, Yunfei Duan, Liang Zhou
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Patent number: 12228246Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 13, 2023Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Inventor: Michael Sanders
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Patent number: 12227970Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 18, 2023Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: Motogo LLCInventors: David Brian Ruth, Yuan-Chang Lo
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Patent number: 12214728Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2023Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: Magna Mirros of America, Inc.Inventor: Matthew V. Steffes
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Patent number: 12203294Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 12, 2023Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 12202412Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 17, 2023Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Masato Kunisada, Takashi Tagaito, Motoyuki Tanaka, Seiji Hayashi, Kenta Kamiya, Kohta Kondoh
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Patent number: 12194920Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 5, 2022Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: MEKRA Lang GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Werner Lang, Elmar Finkenberger, Albrecht Popp
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Patent number: 12194922Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 28, 2023Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Motherson Innovations Company LimitedInventors: Anthony P. D'Andrea, Donald DePalma, David Ren, Jeffrey Rode, Alan Fraley, Douglas Wilson
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Patent number: 12196361Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Vertiv CorporationInventors: Xiang Zhang, Xin Xiang
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Patent number: 12188252Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 13, 2023Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Inventor: Chris Hanneken
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Patent number: 12181016Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 15, 2022Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANYInventors: Zaffir A. Chaundhry, Ulf Jonsson, Jake B. Range
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Patent number: 12179670Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2023Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATEDInventors: Jeffrey Fay, Michael Meng, Christina Wu
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Patent number: 12172579Abstract: A mounting arrangement for fastening a sensor element to a windscreen of a motor vehicle includes a main support, which has a receptacle for the sensor element. The sensor element has a cross-section in the shape of a segment of a circle. The receptacle of the main support has a clear receptacle opening which is likewise in the shape of a segment of a circle and the dimensions of which match the sensor element.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventor: Peter Asang
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Patent number: 12163296Abstract: A barrier is formed from one or more intermediate posts situated between a pair of end posts. Long flexible cables interconnect the end posts and extend adjacent each intermediate post. Each cable is wrapped one or more times around each post. End posts may include dual columns that permit cable windings around both columns. A spike embedded within the end of each cable enhances the purchase that can be gained by a clamp that presses the cable against the end post. The clamp has contact elements with converging side walls that grip the cable near the spike. To maintain the spike in place, a wire rope clip grips the cable over a constriction in its contained spike. Each cable is enclosed by a cable cover extending between adjacent posts. The cable cover is suspended at each post by a pair of tiltable hangers.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Ameristar Perimeter Security USA Inc.Inventors: Robert W Nichols, Fred L Givens, Bryan L Hudson
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Patent number: 12152648Abstract: A sheet-shaped cushioning rubber including a planar base portion and a three-dimensional portion formed to rise from the base portion toward one side in a sheet thickness direction, the planar base portion and the three-dimensional portion being alternately provided in one direction of a sheet plane, wherein the three-dimensional portion includes a hollow portion that opens toward the other side in the sheet thickness direction. The three-dimensional portion is integrally provided with a first rising surface that is continuous from the base portion, a top surface, a second rising surface on a side opposite to the first rising surface, and a pair of rising surfaces on both sides in a sheet width direction, and the hollow portion opens only toward the other side in the sheet thickness direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: NOK CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroyuki Shimooka, Masaya Otsuka, Kodai Tsujino
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Patent number: 12117064Abstract: A multi-flexure payload isolation device for isolating a payload from outside forces. The device can include a housing comprising an interior cavity configured to receive and support the payload. The device can further include a first flexure and a second flexure, each including a plurality of spokes made of a pseudoelastic shape-memory alloy anchored to the housing and configured to support the payload from the housing through an opening in the housing. The first and second flexures can each further include a common hub attached to a side of the payload and disposed in the opening in the housing wherein the each of the pluralities of spokes are anchored to the respective common hub.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANYInventors: Zaffir A. Chaundhry, Ulf Jonsson, Jake B. Range
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Patent number: 12096903Abstract: A plastic storage bag saver is provided. The plastic bag saver has a pair of base rods configured to rest on a dishwasher rack. A pair of vertical arched support rods extending from the pair of base rods, wherein the pair of vertical arched support rods forms a bag spreader configured to spread and secure a flexible plastic storage bag in an open position. The pair of base rods and the pair of vertically arched rods are formed via a single bent rod. The plastic storage bag saver is an environmentally conscious product that allows for the normally discarded plastic storage bag to be reused after being washed in a dishwasher.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2022Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Inventor: Chris Hoover
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Patent number: 12082721Abstract: A frame display installation assembly comprising: a set of end brackets, wherein the end brackets have a slot on a first side, wherein the slot extends through a portion of the bracket and a securing means on a second side; and a set of upper brackets, wherein the upper brackets have to least of claim 1, wherein the upper bracket has a slot that ends through the bracket on a first side and a securing means on a second side; wherein the set of end brackets and the set of upper frame brackets are secured to a frame and wherein the slots of the set of end brackets and the set of upper frame brackets align.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2022Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Inventor: Daniel Kurzdorfer
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Patent number: 12083959Abstract: An image control system includes a rear camera, a left rear (right rear) camera, a display device, and an image control device for generating a combined image and displaying the combined image on the display device. The image control device identifies a rear target object and a left rear (right rear) target object which are closest to the vehicle in an own lane and a left lane (right lane), respectively, and changes a magnitude of the rear left-side (right-side) azimuth angle being an azimuth angle of a left (right) boundary line defining a horizontal angle of view of a rear effective range based on a combination of presence or absence of the rear target object and a level of closeness to this object and presence or absence of the left rear (right rear) target object and a level of closeness to this object.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2022Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Tomohito Higuma, Jumpei Inagaki, Yosuke Kubota
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Patent number: 12070427Abstract: A moving unit includes a housing, a rotary unit to which a rod part is attached, a spring that generates a torque when the rod part is tilted down or tilted up about a rotation axis on the side on which a base portion of the rod part is located, and a torque adjustment unit that is capable of adjusting a torque by deforming the spring. The torque adjustment unit includes a spring deforming portion that deforms the spring in a direction in which the spring is wound up and a spring fixing portion that keeps a torque constant by coming into contact with the spring deforming portion and fixing the spring deforming portion in place.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: Takara Belmont CorporationInventors: Koji Nakajima, Hiroyuki Terayama