Patents Examined by Michael McDuffie
  • Patent number: 12669216
    Abstract: A quick-release trough plate hanger comprises a mounting plate, a clamping plate and a locking mechanism, wherein the clamping plate is slidably mounted on the mounting plate, the clamping plate is locked with the mounting plate through the locking mechanism, and a hanging strip is fixed on the clamping plate; the locking mechanism comprises a lock body mounted on the clamping plate and a zipper key; a sliding groove is formed in the lock body, and the zipper key is disposed in the sliding groove; the zipper key comprises a lock head a sliding block, a connecting post and a clamping post which are connected in sequence. The locking mechanism is disposed on the clamping plate, and the clamping plate can be locked and unlocked on the mounting plate by pulling the zipper key; the clamping plate can be locked by the locking mechanism at the corresponding position without movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: Jiaxing Yihe Intelligent Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chunming Gu, Yao Gu
  • Patent number: 12595879
    Abstract: Disclosed are a hole-free curtain installation structure and a curtain, relating to the technical field of curtains. The structure includes an upper beam bracket and two installation frame assemblies. The installation frame assemblies are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the upper beam bracket, respectively. The installation frame assembly includes a housing and a sliding frame component slidably arranged on the housing in a horizontal direction. The housing is provided with an adjusting mechanism for adjusting a sliding position of the sliding frame component. The position of the sliding frame component is adjusted by the adjusting mechanism, so that the sliding frame component is abutted against a wall for fixation, eliminating the need for drilling holes in the wall, enhancing the convenience of installation, and preserving the integrity of the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2025
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: Ningbo Zhenfei Decorated Curtain Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jiefei Lu
  • Patent number: 12594892
    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: October 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeffrey Fay, Michael Meng, Christina Wu
  • Patent number: 12440073
    Abstract: A tube holder comprising: a rod having an outer diameter that is smaller than an inner diameter of a tube, wherein said rod is adapted to receive said tube thereon; and two barriers adapted to keep said tube in a dispensing position on said rod between said barriers. At least one of said barriers is a retractable barrier adapted to move between an extended position and a retracted position within said rod. The extended position prevents axial movement of said tube past said retractable barrier and said retracted position allows axial movement of said tube past said retractable barrier. Thus, said tube holder is configured for loading said tube into said dispensing position when said retractable barrier is in said retracted position and for locking said tube into said dispensing position when said retractable barrier is in its extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2025
    Inventor: Robert Jacobs
  • Patent number: 12435828
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of photographic equipment technology, particularly to a horizontal-vertical switching structure, connecting mechanism, and shooting device that enable convenient angle adjustments for shooting. One embodiment of the horizontal-vertical switching structure comprises a supporting component, a connecting component, and a locking component. The supporting component is equipped with an installation position for mounting the shooting device on one end and an inclined first surface on the other end. The connecting component complements the first surface with a second inclined surface. The locking component includes a first rotating part connected to the first inclined surface and a second rotating part connected to the second inclined surface. The relative rotation of the first and second rotating parts allows for rotation or locking of the supporting component and the connecting component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: TILTA INC.
    Inventors: Sen Wu, Wenping Zeng, Kefeng Zhou
  • Patent number: 12320083
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Ameristar Perimeter Security USA Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W Nichols, Fred L Givens, Bryan L Hudson
  • Patent number: 12318022
    Abstract: A flat-pack liquid dispensing station comprised of sheet material and configured to store or use a variety of liquid containers including plastic gallon bottles affixed with liquid dispensing hand pumps. The dispensing station may further comprise a shelf with an opening to accommodate the head of a pump and aid in restricting the movement of the liquid container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: ALL POINTS MEDIA, LLC
    Inventors: Kyle McSmith, Andrew Martin Gough, Brian Hexum, Darrell McSmith, Makenzi McSmith
  • Patent number: 12323088
    Abstract: A solar panel support is disclosed for coupling a solar panel to a wall. The solar panel support includes a base having an upper surface and a lower surface. A first leg is coupled to the lower surface of the base. A second leg is coupled to the lower surface of the base. An upper leg surface is defined in the lower surface of the base between the first leg and the second leg. The first leg, the second leg and the upper leg surface define a base couple and a base channel. The base channel receives the wall for positioning the first leg adjacent to the first wall side, the second leg adjacent to the second wall side and positions the upper leg surface adjacent to the top wall surface. The base couple attaches the base with the wall and supporting the solar panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Inventors: Gary D. Craddock, Paxton Craddock
  • Patent number: 12310763
    Abstract: A horizontal protective device for a medical display hanger comprises an upper ring, a middle ring, a lower ring, an upper rotating shaft and a lower rotating shaft. The medical display hanger can be subjected to tilt avoidance in the event of an accidental collision in any horizontal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Maquet (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Qing Hu, Jin Xuan, Qunhua Li
  • Patent number: 12290913
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a novel storage stand for propane torches and their hoses, which may be reversibly secured to a standard propane cylinder providing for improved storage of the propane torch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Inventor: John William Voth
  • Patent number: 12278471
    Abstract: A saddle for supporting elongated bodies such as cables, pipes and the like includes a body with a rectangular or quadrangular section, obtained by coupling two half-saddles. Each half-saddle has an outer portion or shell made from a plastic material and an internal portion or core made from an elastomeric material, on which one or more grooves are defined for housing the elongated bodies and which, when the two half-saddles are coupled, define one or more continuous rings for retaining an elongated body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Inventor: Alberto Varale
  • Patent number: 12269395
    Abstract: A device attachment structure is attached to a vehicle inner side face of a window panel and includes a base member supporting a device, a bracket attached to a roof, and a first cover attached to the base member and the bracket. A fourth engagement portion is restrained by a first engagement portion from moving in a first direction and toward a first side in a third direction, and is allowed to move in a second direction and toward a second side in the third direction. A sixth engagement portion is restrained by a third engagement portion from moving in the first and third directions, and is allowed to move in the second direction. A fifth engagement portion is restrained by a second engagement portion from moving in the first and third directions, and is butted against the second engagement portion in the second direction by an urging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: NIFCO INC.
    Inventor: Kazuki Yoshihara
  • 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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