Patents Examined by Monica E. Millner
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Patent number: 11108216Abstract: A panel wire support bracket may provide for support of a plurality of insulated electrical wires adjacent a building stud. The bracket may include an end cap including a stud face for flush fastening to the building stud, and a support bar with a plurality of holes and guide walls that extend downward from the holes. Each guide wall may define a guide tube having an upper opening and a lower opening configured to receive one of the wires for insertion through the upper opening and the lower opening. The holes and guide walls may be configured for locating and slidably supporting the wires passing through the holes. The guide walls may include flexible support for the wire with a protrusion to contact the wire. The flexible support may also include a tab operable for moving the protrusion away from contact with the wire. The holes may define hexagonal shapes and the guide walls may taper inwardly from the hole.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: sticNstac LLCInventor: William Gary Gintz
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Patent number: 11103407Abstract: A clamping assembly for adjustably connecting a device to a rail, including a clamp body, rail interface mechanism, and support mechanism for the device. The rail interface mechanism attaches to rails of various heights and thicknesses with a single user control activation. The rail interface mechanism includes at least one flanged fixed upper jaw, a rail clamp control comprised of a threaded vertical axle terminating in a pin end, a flanged lower jaw constrained to slidable vertical motion along an internal face of the clamp body by the pin end of the vertical axle, and two angled wedges that can be extended and retracted horizontally.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: Daniel Zahynacz
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Patent number: 11105462Abstract: An extension arm support device includes an upright post, and an adaptor module having a surrounding wall which surrounds the upright post, and a plurality of anchored portions disposed on the surrounding wall. Each anchored portion has at least one axially extending anchored rail. At least one extension arm has an anchoring portion facing the anchored portions, and having at least one anchoring member which is slidable along and engaged with the anchored rail in the axial direction such that the extension arm is removably connected to the adaptor module for adjusting the angular position of the extension arm relative to the upright post.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Modernsolid Industrial Co., LTD.Inventor: Chin-Jui Hung
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Patent number: 11103065Abstract: A joining and leveling system for parts of furniture and furnishing items having a bottom or base and a shoulder includes, in combination, a front foot unit and a rear foot unit, wherein each of the front and rear foot units includes a maneuverable connection group with a constraining element and a leveling group with a height adjustment mechanism, wherein both the maneuverable connection group and the leveling group of the front foot and the rear foot unit can be actuated from the front with respect to the furniture through the space between the bottom or base and the floor, and wherein the connection group and the leveling group of the rear foot unit can be actuated from the front using actuation or transmission rods, of which a front end is positioned adjacent to actuation holes of the connection group and the leveling group of the front foot unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Inventor: Carlo Cattaneo
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Patent number: 11097235Abstract: A flask stand is configured to support a flask and includes a base ring and a plurality of legs. The base ring is configured to support a lower portion of the flask. Each leg is secured to the base ring and extends outward from the base ring. Each leg includes a body, a lattice, and an elastomeric foot. The body includes a first end portion that is secured to the base ring with the foot portion being opposite the first end portion. The lattice is formed within the foot portion and includes a plurality of members that form an open-mesh frame that defines a plurality of voids between adjacent members of the frame. The elastomeric foot is formed of an elastomer and is disposed about the lattice and within the voids of the lattice. The foot is configured to engage a surface to support the body relative to the surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Sartorius Stedim North America Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Zumbrum, William Kimmick, Kevin Perdue
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Patent number: 11096489Abstract: A compact front adjustment system for leveling feet for furniture (M) with a bottom (12) and shoulders (11), comprising: at least two front feet, a right foot (13d) and a left foot (13s) and at least two rear feet, a right foot (14d) and a left foot (14s), wherein each of said rear feet (14d,14s) comprises an adjustment mechanism in height, which is accessible from outside the foot through respective holes (21d,21s) and which can be maneuvered by means of a maneuvering tool (18). According to the invention, a respective supporting and guiding unit (17d,17s; 22; 25) for said maneuvering tool (18) is provided in combination with said rear feet (14d,14s), said unit being assembled on said bottom (12) of the furniture (M) in an intermediate position between said front feet (13d,13s) according to an axis X which is aligned with said holes (21d,21s) for access to the adjustment mechanism in height of the respective rear foot (14d,14s).Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2018Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Leonardo S.r.l.Inventor: Carlo Cattaneo
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Adjusting device for longitudinal adjustment of a vehicle seat and method for manufacturing the same
Patent number: 11097638Abstract: Methods for enhancing the sliding performance of an adjusting device for longitudinal adjustment of a vehicle seat are disclosed. The adjusting device comprises a first rail and a second rail movably guided relative to the first rail. Friction-reducing members are disposed between the two rails in a bearing area. The geometry and dimensions of the friction-reducing members are precisely adjusted in accordance with the geometry and dimensions of the two rails in the bearing areas, which are measured separately. The friction-reducing members may be produced using additive manufacturing technology, with a geometry and dimensions precisely in accordance with the geometry and dimensions of the two rails.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Coburg)Inventor: Anil Bhat -
Patent number: 11092279Abstract: A foldable device and a foldable fan and a foldable table lamp applicable thereto are provided. The foldable device comprises: a chassis for supporting an electronic device or a small electric device, and a telescopic mechanism of which one end is assembled with the chassis and the other end is assembled with an electronic device or a small electric device. The telescopic mechanism is telescoped to adjust the support height during use, and the telescopic mechanism is retractably received in the chassis during receiving. The foldable device adopting the above technical solution has a simple and compact structure, and the foldable device is mainly applied to an electronic product or a small electric device that needs to be folded and received, and the folded electronic product has a small body shape, which does not occupy space and is easy to be received.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: SHENZHEN DIEPIN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventor: Weihao Chen
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Patent number: 11085579Abstract: A mounting track includes a track section having a track base, two vertical track-rails, and horizontal track-beams laterally-spaced-apart from each other by a first distance. An endpiece is attachable to the track section and includes an endpiece base, a vertical endpiece rail, and horizontal endpiece beams. When attached to the track section, the track base and the endpiece base align, the vertical track-rails and the vertical endpiece rail align, and the horizontal track-beams and the horizontal endpiece beams align to form a continuous track within which a retention element of a mount assembly can move. The endpiece includes an insertion zone where opposing portions of the horizontal endpiece beams are spaced-apart from each other by a second distance that is larger than the first distance to facilitate insertion of the retention element into the track.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: National Products, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Patent number: 11085574Abstract: A handheld gimbal includes a handheld structure and a gimbal body operably coupled with the handheld structure. The handheld structure includes a handheld body having at least one functional button, and a gripping structure extending from a bottom portion of the handheld body away from the handheld body. The gimbal body is operably coupled with a side of the handheld body.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Tianhang Ma, Yanchong Zhao, Xifeng Zhao
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Patent number: 11060659Abstract: An adaptor that attaches to a portable electronic device and is configured to removably receive a user-chosen accessory and that supports the portable electronic device on or to a structure is disclosed. The adaptor allows for the use of different accessories with the portable electronic device, thus providing a level of customization for the user. The adaptor includes a mounting member for supporting the adaptor to the portable electronic device, a body, and at least one receiving bracket supported on the body, the receiving bracket removably attaching the accessory to the adaptor. The mounting member defines a slot sized to receive a grip that is attached to the portable electronic device. The side edges of the mounting member are spaced apart a sufficient distance to allow the grip device to be slid or otherwise received into slot in snug engagement with the side edges so that the adaptor does not disengage from the portable electronic device unintentionally.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Inventor: Gregory Neal McKinney
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Patent number: 11054081Abstract: A foldable device and a foldable fan and a foldable table lamp applicable thereto are provided. The foldable device comprises: a chassis for supporting an electronic device or a small electric device, and a telescopic mechanism of which one end is assembled with the chassis and the other end is assembled with an electronic device or a small electric device. The telescopic mechanism is telescoped to adjust the support height during use, and the telescopic mechanism is retractably received in the chassis during receiving. The foldable device adopting the above technical solution has a simple and compact structure, and the foldable device is mainly applied to an electronic product or a small electric device that needs to be folded and received, and the folded electronic product has a small body shape, which does not occupy space and is easy to be received.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: SHENZHEN DIEPIN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventor: Weihao Chen
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Patent number: 11047408Abstract: A construction retention system. The system includes a construction clip having a body portion coupled to an elongated portion and a shortened portion. The body portion includes a carrying rod receiving portion disposed between elongated portion and the shortened portion. The clip includes a first tab coupled to a proximate end of the body portion. The carrying rod receiving portion receives a carrying rod. The first tab receives a tensioning wire. The system further includes a beam clamp removably secured to an I-beam and secures the carrying rod. The construction clip is removably secured to the beam clamp and to the carrying rod. The tensioning wire tension-secures the construction clip to the carrying rod and the beam clamp.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Inventor: John Roman
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Patent number: 11044919Abstract: Delivery apparatus and assemblies are shown and described. In one embodiment, a delivery apparatus includes a container adapted to support the concealed article, a central tube, and a release mechanism. The release mechanism may release the container from the central tube and protrude through the exposed end. The result is an improved hidden display and assembly for enhancing efficient, effective delivery of a hidden item inside a food item(s) or the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Charm Concepts, LLCInventors: Elizabeth M. Charm, Jovo Djuragic, Jordan Long
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Patent number: 11041538Abstract: In a vibration propagation suppressing apparatus, each of fluid machine elements includes: a first volume chamber; a second volume chamber coupled to the first volume chamber through an orifice; an intermediate forming the orifice; and a coupling rod. A first end portion of a first volume chamber is connected to an intermediate adjacent thereto, an intermediate of the first volume chamber is connected to the intermediate of the adjacent fluid machine element through intermediation of an elastic body, and the first volume chamber and the second volume chamber are connected to each other so as to be alternately arranged in a vibration propagation direction. A fluid machine element on a first stage has an intermediate connected to the base surface, and each of the plurality of fluid machine elements has dispersion relationships matching with each other, and has a band gap on the dispersion relationships.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventor: Tamon Yamazaki
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Patent number: 11040782Abstract: A portable platform device is described comprising a central body and a plurality of legs located on the central body near a distal end of the central body and spaced radially around the central body wherein the legs are configured for placement on a surface. A ball joint is mounted at its distil end to a proximal end of the central body and a platform is configured to be fixed to a proximal end of the ball joint and configured to be adjustable to a horizontally level and vertically plumb position.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Inventor: William Michael Johnson
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Patent number: 11040701Abstract: A wiper mount bracket including an attachment portion, a pair of first welded portions each of which is provided with a welding point to be spot welded to the vehicle body, a second welded portion that is disposed on one side with respect to the attachment portion and the first welded portions in a direction perpendicular to an arrangement direction of the pair of first welded portions and that is provided with a welding point to be spot welded to the vehicle body, and a recess portion that is disposed between the second welded portion and the attachment portion together with the first welded portions. A protruding bead through which an input load from the wiper driving unit is transmitted toward an outer edge of the first welded portion is provided in a vicinity of each of the welding points of the first welded portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Tomoyo Sakakibara
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Patent number: 11035519Abstract: Present invention teaches tool rest system having a magnetic base and a height-and-angle adjustable arm with a platform situated at the top portion of the arm, for working on the surface of a welding table with ferromagnetic attribute. An anti-tipping plate provides the anti-tipping power when a large or heavy load is placed upon the platform on the arm that is adjustable by two screws. Additional features of cable hanger and storage box adds to the convenience of use for welding work.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Valtra Inc.Inventor: Harry Wong
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Patent number: 11029736Abstract: A support apparatus for supporting a hard disk drive in a computer system to enable hard disk replacement under hot-swap operations, the apparatus comprises a rail, a primary bracket coupled to the rail, and a cage to which a hard disk drive is mountable and coupled to the primary bracket. The rail is mountable to a base element such as a main board or the chassis of a computer system. The cage is movable relative to the rail from an operating position to a first cage position, and subsequently from the first cage position toward a second cage position to provide a clearance space in front of the cage, in order to allow the hard disk drive mounted in the cage to be drawn out from the cage for replacement under hot-swap operations.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Morgan Wu, Chia-Ching Huang, Tony Liu, Chang-Hsing Lee
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Patent number: 11022168Abstract: A locking member is configured to couple to a suction cup and a suction securing nut. The locking member includes a locking ring, and a container retaining housing coupled to the locking ring. The container retaining housing is configured to retain a container.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: iSee Store Innovations, L.L.C.Inventor: Steven Allen Brenner