Patents Examined by Michael McDuffie
  • Patent number: 11134583
    Abstract: A slide rail mechanism includes a first slide rail assembly, a second slide rail assembly and a supporting assembly. Each of the slide rail assemblies includes a first rail, a second rail and a third rail movably mounted between the first rail and the second rail. The second rail is longitudinally movable relative to the first rail. The second rail of the first slide rail assembly and the second rail of the second slide rail assembly are respectively arranged with a first mounting device and a second mounting device. The supporting assembly includes a supporting member, and a first connecting device and a second connecting device arranged on the supporting member. The first connecting device and the second connecting device are respectively connected to the first mounting device and the second mounting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignees: King Slide Works Co., Ltd., King Slide Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Wei-Chen Chang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 11124091
    Abstract: A track release assembly is provided that comprises a track assembly releasable by a release bar, a cam assembly including first and second cams positioned on opposing sides of a support member and operably coupled by a pin, a spring configured to bias the cam assembly in a first position, and a cable operably coupled to the second cam and configured to rotate the first cam into engagement with the release bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Macit Aktas
  • Patent number: 11125358
    Abstract: A stackable bracket includes a base, and a plurality of clips configured to extend from the base. Each of the plurality of clips is configured to include a pair of holding members, each of the holding members of the plurality of clips is configured to define an opening configured to receive one of a plurality of cables or ducts, and the openings of each pair of holding members are configured to be aligned with one another in a first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: PPC BROADBAND FIBER LTD.
    Inventors: Kim Leeson, Harvey Etheridge
  • Patent number: 11125379
    Abstract: A unique foldable mounting bracket assembly for mounting and securing both vertically and horizontally disposed accessories for decks and patios. Both an upper and lower mounting bracket assembly are required when supporting a vertically disposed cylindrical post. These brackets are mounted to the vertical post and when used in conjunction with the railing of a deck the brackets can be mounted below the top railing horizontal support cross member and above the lower support cross member. When mounting in conjunction with a horizontally disposed accessory, only a single bracket is required; which can be mounted below the top railing horizontal support cross member. The bracket can be mounted such that the horizontally disposed accessory can be stored and not be removed. The mounting bracket assembly can support both vertically and horizontally disposed patio and deck accessories simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventors: Lawrence John Thomas, Mary Catherine Thomas
  • Patent number: 11118704
    Abstract: A fluid delivery/connector system (26) includes a high pressure tubular coil (30) connected to the upper end of a flexible hose (32) by an interface connector assembly (34) which is movable in the up-and-down directions to accommodate the movement of the lower end of the flexible hose which is connected to the nozzle assembly (22) of a fluid cutter system (20). The interface connector assembly (34) is mounted on a guideway (72) which enables the interface connector assembly to travel in an up-and-down direction to accommodate the movement of the nozzle assembly (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Harrison T. Gill
  • Patent number: 11117482
    Abstract: An electric vehicle (EV) charging station includes a frame and a panel having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The panel is hinged to the frame so as to articulate the panel away from the frame. The panel includes a display facing outwardly from the exterior surface of the panel and mounted on the interior surface of the panel. The EV charging station further includes a computer accessible when the panel is articulated away from the frame, the computer including one or more processors and memory, the memory storing instructions for displaying content on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Volta Charging, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Mercer, Kayla Matheus
  • Patent number: 11116334
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for releasably mounting an article such as a sign or picture frame to a substantially flat surface such as a wall. The bracket has an adhesive disc securely attached to one side of the bracket and the opposite side of the adhesive disc has a releasable adhesive face for attaching to the wall. A tool inserted into the mounting bracket applies a rotative force to the mounting bracket for applying a shear force to the releasable adhesive face which causes the adhesive face to release from the wall. The mounting bracket is releasably mounted to a sign, which allows easy installation and removal of the sign from the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Schwaab, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig Petersen
  • Patent number: 11109933
    Abstract: Various implementations include a device for holding and supporting a medical instrument in a position. For example, the medical instrument may include a percutaneous procedure apparatus, such as a needle (e.g., biopsy needle, anesthesia needle) or needle holder. In some implementations, the device holds and supports the percutaneous procedure apparatus and liberates the procedure operator's hands from direct beam exposure, which lowers the risk of complications and radiation exposure to patients and procedure operators. The device also increases the effectiveness of the procedure by holding and supporting the apparatus in the intended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventor: Melissa Seely-Morgan
  • Patent number: 11104484
    Abstract: An accessory is attachable to a container that does not interfere with a lid or cover of the container. The accessory includes a bracket mounted to a bucket portion of the container. The bracket can be used to attach various items to be supported by the bracket and the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventor: Darren J. Slattery
  • Patent number: 11098493
    Abstract: Example aspects of a retainer clip for a compression post, a compression post for a building, and a method of adjusting a length of a compression post are disclosed. The retainer clip can comprise a retainer body defining a first lateral body end, a second lateral body end opposite the first lateral end, a retainer opening formed through the retainer body and positioned between the first and second lateral body ends, and a retainer tab extending into the retainer opening; a biasing element positioner extending from the second lateral body end, the biasing element positioner comprising a positioner end wall, the positioner end wall defining an inner surface; and a biasing element engaging the inner surface of the biasing element positioner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventor: Charles J. MacKarvich
  • Patent number: 11079043
    Abstract: A cable supporting device can suppress a coil spring from protruding toward an inner circumferential side of a tubular portion of a main body, and can apply, to a nut member, a rotational force in a direction toward a stopper. The cable supporting device includes: a main body including a tubular portion in which a through hole is formed and on which an external thread is formed; a nut member; a stopper arranged on one side in the first direction with respect to the external thread and opposed to the nut member; and a coil spring applying, to the nut member, a rotational force in a direction approaching the stopper. An engagement portion that engages a first end portion of the coil spring is formed in the nut member, and an insertion groove is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the tubular portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: CHUO HATSUJO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Atsuhiko Hattori
  • Patent number: 11071397
    Abstract: A stand assembly is configured to store at least one smart watch band. The stand assembly has a stand base plate, smoothly connected to a stand top plate with a stand neck. A top rack is operably connected to the stand top plate. A stand top plate rounded slot width is less than a top rack rounded slot width creating a stand top plate rounded slot ledge. The stand top plate rounded slot ledge is configured to accommodate a pin of a smartwatch band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Inventor: Gregory Allen Sprunk
  • Patent number: 11071382
    Abstract: A kit comprising a cabinet base (30), an adjustable leg for supporting a cabinet, the leg comprising: a first component (60) having an attachment structure for attachment to a cabinet and a first threaded element (63) integral with and extending from the attachment structure, the attachment structure comprising at least two lugs (65) projecting away from the first threaded element (63); and a second component (40) comprising a second threaded element (70) threadedly engageable at one end of the second component (40) with the first threaded element (63), a foot (72) located at the opposite end of the second component (40), and a driving formation (73) whereby the second component (40) can be engaged by a tool and driven to rotate, the driving formation (73) being located inboard of the thread of the second threaded element (63); the first and second components (40, 60) being configured so that when they are threadedly engaged the driving formation (73) is accessible through the first threaded element (63); the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Howden Joinery Limited
    Inventor: James Robert Cole
  • Patent number: 11065997
    Abstract: A motor vehicle including a holding device configured to retain objects. The holding device includes at least one holding unit having a base, and a holding structure that extends away from the base in a primary direction and that contains two flexurally elastic lateral jaws that extend, proceeding from the base in the primary direction, to a head region, and a plurality of rigid coupling stays that are articulated on both lateral jaws and are mutually spaced apart in the primary direction. At least one of the flexurally elastic lateral jaws forms a holding jaw for engaging on a respective one of the objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Thomas Groschopf
  • Patent number: 11058221
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an apparatus (e.g., for damping a motion of a drawer in a storage system) comprises a plate to pivotally attach to a first wall of a drawer, the plate comprising a pivot point about which the plate can pivot; a damped gear coupled to the plate, the damped gear having a plurality of gear teeth; and a spring to facilitate pivoting the plate about the pivot point to engage at least one of the plurality of gear teeth with at least one tooth on a rack. In some embodiments, the spring is to pivot the plate from a first configuration to an angular position relative the wall in a second configuration, wherein the at least one of the plurality of gear teeth and the at least one tooth on the rack are fully engaged with one another in both the first configuration and the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Glenn Patrick Charest, Daniel Bernard Hruska, Aditya Prabhakar
  • Patent number: 11061195
    Abstract: A safety retention clip for installation in a module that stores a length of a communication line. The clip has a body formed of metallic sheet material. The body has a base portion, and a retaining finger portion joined to the base portion. A distal end of the finger portion is configured to overlie a communication line stored inside the module, and to retain the line close to a building wall on which the module is mounted if the module melts during a building fire. A mounting hole is formed in the base portion of the clip body, near a proximal end of the finger portion for insertion of a mounting screw. The hole extends through a boss that projects downward from the base portion, and the boss is sized to nest in a corresponding mounting opening in a base of the module in which the clip is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventors: Denis E Burek, Eric J Leichter
  • Patent number: 11056087
    Abstract: A mount for hanging a stringed instrument on commonly used standard doors that does not require the use of nails, bolts or screws driven into the door panel and consists of a supporting member, a U-shaped yoke attached to one end of the supporting member, the other end of the supporting member has a rectangular shape that fits over the door. An intermediary piece is used to attach the U-shaped yoke to the supporting member. An additional angular brace is optionally provided for additional support preventing movement of the guitar during door opening and closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Inventor: Stephanie Anderson
  • Patent number: 11021843
    Abstract: Disclosed is a crashworthy post, which allows a post body to slide rearward along with a vehicle at the early stage of a vehicle collision, and simultaneously a compressive deforming pipe is compressed to dissipate impact energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignees: KOREA INSTITUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY, KONGJU NATIONAL UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Jung-Gon Sung, Duk-Geun Yun, Jae-Hong Park, Suk-Ki Lee, Jae-Pil Moon, Choong-Heon Yang, Man-Gi Ko, Kee-Dong Kim, Ki-Jang Han, Min-Hyung No
  • Patent number: 11009262
    Abstract: In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing a solar panel rail support structure to a tile roof. More specifically, the apparatus includes a base plate that is secured to the roof beneath various shapes of tiles on the tile roof and a generally L-shaped bracket that is then coupled to a rail support guide. The bracket is then capable of being adjusted in various locations along the base plate by using screws in various locations along slotted apertures within the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Ironridge, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Ash, Shawn Meine, Anumeha Narain, Clayton Rietz, David Taggart
  • Patent number: 10981654
    Abstract: A beverage holder is provided. The beverage holder embodies an adjustable tray clamp, an articulating arm, a self-leveling functionality and a plurality of lockable joints for enabling an adaptable stable, level, secure, and a selectively movable holder of a passenger's beverage, thereby enhancing their travel seat and overcoming typical tray space limitations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Inventor: Martin Stephen Slack, Jr.