Patents Examined by Monica E. Millner
  • Patent number: 11406210
    Abstract: A storage clip includes a first finger having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a second finger having a top surface facing the first finger and a bottom surface facing away from the first finger. The second finger is connected to the first finger with an integral hinge that produces a biasing force such that a first end of the first finger is biased towards a first end of the second finger. An integral connector extends from the bottom surface of the second finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: POLYPLOT LLC
    Inventors: Collin Marshall, Donald Marshall
  • Patent number: 11408558
    Abstract: There is provided a mounting assembly for mounting a device to a support, the assembly comprising: a base plate comprising a connector to removably connect, in use, the base plate to the device, and an engagement means for engagement with the support; and an arm being a plate having a C-shape provided by an aperture in the plate, the arm thereby having an opening in a side, the arm having a plurality of attachment elements arranged, in use, to attach the arm to the base plate, wherein the position of the opening causing the opening to have a different position relative to the base plate when the arm is connected to the base plate by each respective attachment element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: 3 LEGGED THING LIMITED
    Inventor: Danny Lenihan
  • Patent number: 11408557
    Abstract: The present invention provides a strap holding device for attachment to a structural member for holding a bottle, comprising a strap having a leading portion, a trailing portion and a securing region therebetween. The leading portion forms a holding loop for holding the bottle, and the trailing portion is used to wrap around the structural member for attachment of the device onto the structural member. The strap holding device is releasably attachable to the structural member for safely maintaining the bottle in place during exercise or travel, and is easily removed or withdrawn from the structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: SIM DESIGN LIMITED
    Inventors: Siu Wah Wong, Yi Chia Chen, Szu Wen Wang, Chang Chen Liu
  • Patent number: 11401726
    Abstract: A base isolation unit comprises a first connector and a second connector disposed in a direction of base isolation with a predetermined distance therebetween, and a movement regulator provided between the first connector and the second connector and receiving an external force in the direction of base isolation. The movement regulator includes a first casing having one end connected to the first connector, a second casing having one end connected to the second connector, a first damping device accommodated inside the first casing, a second damping device accommodated inside the second casing, a vibration damper provided between the first casing and the second casing, and a coupling member coupling the first damping device and the second damping device together. The first damping device and the second damping device each have a cylinder, a compressible fluid and a piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Atsushi Kato, Junji Takaki
  • Patent number: 11402057
    Abstract: A securely mountable/dismountable electronic equipment support stand includes electronic equipment and a support stand. The electronic equipment is provided with a first arc groove. The support stand includes a bottom base, a top base, and a supporting portion. The top base is provided with two first pegs corresponding to the first arc groove. The bottom base is formed with a receiving space corresponding to the supporting portion. The supporting portion has two ends respectively pivoted to and arranged between the bottom base and the top base. An adaptor board is further disposed at one side of the support stand. The collaborative combination between the first arc groove and the two first pegs allow the electronic equipment to be fixed to the top base of the support stand but still allowing the electronic equipment to rotate for adjustment of the electronic equipment on the support stand to orient toward different directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: OXTI CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chih-Feng Ho
  • Patent number: 11399629
    Abstract: A household appliance includes a housing, height-adjustable levelling feet arranged on an underside of the housing, and height-adjusting devices for adjusting a height of the leveling feet, respectively. Each height-adjusting device includes an adjustment housing fixed to the housing, a threaded shaft passing vertically through the adjustment housing in an interlocking manner and including a foot plate, a worm wheel as an output gear at an outer circumference thereof which is mounted rotatably in the adjustment housing and threadably engaged with the threaded shaft, and a worm connected to an adjusting rod and forming a drive gear for driving the worm wheel. The threaded shaft can have along a length thereof a flattened section which rests against the adjustment housing at one point at least, or two flattened sections arranged on opposite sides of the threaded shaft, or two axially extending grooves arranged on opposite sides of the threaded shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
    Inventor: Karlheinz Rehm
  • Patent number: 11397024
    Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly includes a support bracket, an outdoor support mounted at the support bracket and configured to be supported by a wall, and a connection member. The support bracket includes a lateral fixation member configured to be fixed to an inner side of a window frame and extending along an extension direction, and a support plate. The lateral fixation member includes a lateral extension member. The lateral extension member includes an extension bottom plate, and a first extension side plate and a second extension side plate disposed at opposite side edges of the extension bottom plate, respectively. One end of the support plate is connected to the lateral fixation member, and another end of the support plate is configured to extend outside the window frame. One end of the connection member is configured to connect to a window air conditioner, and another end of the connection member is provided in the lateral extension member and connected to the extension bottom plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignees: GD MIDEA AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT CO., LTD., MIDEA GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhigang Xing, Zhisheng Lei
  • Patent number: 11382444
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting bracket comprising a body portion adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on a support structure and an interchangeable and/or replaceable attachment, adapted to be one or both of connected to or disposed on the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventor: Shad E. Bruce
  • Patent number: 11382443
    Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a durable, magnetic cup holder having one or more magnets disposed in a housing, such as a metal or steel housing. The magnetic cup holder can have more than one opening or lumen, so as to be configured to house both a drink and a mobile phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Priefert Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Edward D. Priefert
  • Patent number: 11371649
    Abstract: A device having a top half and a bottom half divided by a perforated hinge mechanism is provided. The top half may contain a graphic image and be used as a protective cover or kickstand, and the bottom half contains a reusable elastomeric adhesive. The adhesive can be on both sides of the bottom half. The device can be used to mount any flat, non-porous or semi-porous object to another flat, non-porous or semi-porous surface or object. The shape and size of the device does not affect its functionality and can therefore be modified as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Flipstik, LLC
    Inventor: Akeem Shannon
  • Patent number: 11371650
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a head portion, an undercarriage portion, and a telescopic portion configured to adjustably move into a plurality of different lengths. A first end of the head portion is rotatably attached to a first end of the undercarriage portion and a second end of the undercarriage portion is rotatably attached to a first end of the telescopic portion. A second end of the head portion is rotatably attached to a second end of the telescopic portion. In a first position, the telescopic portion has a first length of the plurality of different lengths and the head portion and the undercarriage portion form a first angle. In a second position, the telescopic portion has a second length of the plurality of different lengths and the head portion and the undercarriage portion form a second angle different from the first angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Martin van Til, Niek Fox, Luigi D'Andrea
  • Patent number: 11365846
    Abstract: A rotation mechanism having a positioning function includes a rotary base, a rotary set rotatably arranged on the rotary base, a securing set mounted on the rotary set for adjusting a spacing between the rotary set and the rotary base, and an elastic set mounted between the securing set and the rotary set and butted against by the securing set for providing an elastic force. The rotary case includes a fix pin extending from the rotary base and a first slide portion portion disposed on the rotary base and configured around the fix pin. The rotary set includes a second slide portion correspondingly engaged with the first slide portion, and a first opening used for receiving the fix pin and allowing the rotary set being rotated relative to the rotary base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: TYMPHANY ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventor: Yubin Luo
  • Patent number: 11358536
    Abstract: A detection apparatus includes a detection unit configured to detect a peripheral environment of a vehicle and a bracket configured to attach the detection unit to a vehicle body. The detection unit includes a front surface portion, a back surface portion, and side surface portions. The bracket includes a bottom wall portion and a first guiding portion configured to guide the attachment of the detection unit to the bracket. When the detection unit is attached to the bracket by diagonally inserting one end of the detection unit towards the bottom wall portion and pivoting the detection unit about a side of the one end as a rotation center, the first guiding portion restricts a position of the one end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yusuke Okamura
  • Patent number: 11350745
    Abstract: A storage shelf base for an item of furniture or household appliance has a support plate stationarily arranged on a body of the item of furniture or household appliance, and a storage shelf which is positively driven relative to the support plate and can simultaneously be moved rotationally and translationally. Facing bearing surfaces of the support plate and the storage shelf have respective at least substantially closed circulating running grooves, in which rolling elements are guided. The support plate can be detachably secured to the body of the item of furniture or household appliance. At least one securing region for detachably securing the support plate to the body of the item of furniture or household appliance is formed on the support plate and the storage shelf can be secured to the support plate without the use of tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Paul Hettich GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Daniel Rehage, Andreas Matthes, Bernd Lehmann, Mathias Winkler, Norbert Virgin, Ulrich Siegert
  • Patent number: 11355905
    Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for securement of elongate items, such as wires, cables, or other bundles items to a support structure. The mounting bracket assembly may include a clamp member defining a first clamp member and a second clamp member joined to the first clamp member by a hinge mechanism. The mounting bracket assembly may also include a locking mechanism, a wedge-shaped pawl having a plurality of teeth disposed within the slotted opening, and a mounting member defining a mounting aperture configured to receive an attachment feature therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: HellermannTyton Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Toll, Gerard G. Geiger, Christopher J. Rohde, Jonathan Zick, Walter P. Trautfield
  • Patent number: 11339920
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a blade configured for extending between adjacent floor panels and having a bottom portion thereof that defines a floor member engaging recess for engaging a bottom side of the floor member and a hook on an end thereof for engaging a vertical side of the floor member. A mount to which the blade is translatable about and engaged with a top surface of the adjacent floor panels when installed on a floor surface is provided. A linear translator is selectively directed to translate the blade relative to the mount such that the distance between a bottom surface of the mount and the floor member engaging recess is varied in order to securely receive the floor member therebetween. A related method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventor: William Frank Budleski
  • Patent number: 11333292
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an electric lifting media wall, comprising a base, a lifting component including at least one group of lifting columns with lower ends connected to the base and a drive mechanism driving the lifting columns to ascend or descend, a support frame for connection with a display mounting rack that is connected to the lifting columns and ascends or descends along with the lifting columns synchronously, and a wall shroud that shrouds outside the lifting component and the support frame. The electric lifting media wall is adjustable in height, high in bearing capability, multifunctional, convenient in assembly and disassembly, easy for later maintenance, and small in package size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Loctek Inc
    Inventors: Lehong Xiang, Linghui Jiang, Ruizhi Wei
  • Patent number: 11333298
    Abstract: An accessory device is provided with one or more physical interlocks for mating with a slot provided along an accessory mounting track, or alternatively, with discrete physical mating interlocking features provided along an accessory mounting track, such as along opposing sides of the slot. In this way, the accessory device can be mounted along the slot in a lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track or perpendicularly or transversely to the lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track. When mounting in a lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track, the accessory device is prevented from moving along the accessory mounting track when sufficient frictional forces are applied. When mounting perpendicularly or transversely to the lengthwise direction of the accessory mounting track, the interlocks mate with the interlocking features to prevent movement of the accessory device along the accessory mounting track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: YakAttack LLC
    Inventor: Luther Cifers
  • Patent number: 11324351
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a Magnetized Multiple Media Memorabilia/Tool Stand apparatus assembly device mechanism, aimed particularly at enabling an end user to have object(s) securely, safely, easily, quickly and in a cost effective method and it/they are mounted/attached in/on a singularly base and be used in multiple locations. This “Magnetized Memorabilia Media Stand”, allows an item(s) including but not limited to work, employment, sports, etc., or the like to be usable as well as displayed. Said can be hung on a Wall-Post, Garage-Refrigerator-House Door, Window Seal, be a Desk Paper Weight, PencilPen-Clip Holder, on Mailboxes, etc. Said has multiple purposes and be used in multiple locations. As “Helmet Hoodie Stand”, it doesn't have multiple magnets nor bolted to a Vehicle, for effectiveness as described herein. Said configuration allows it to be superior to prior art, because its shaft/rod/brace/bracket/magnet mechanism embodiments, etc., are not exclusively for a hood purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: Franklin DeLano Nash
  • Patent number: 11325534
    Abstract: An assembly includes a head assembly for an external rear view device to be attached to a motor vehicle, a lower casing element, an upper casing element, an articulation assembly, a bezel assembly for carrying at least one rear view element, and a hinge connection between the bezel assembly and a first sub assembly provided by at least the lower casing, the articulation assembly and attachment means with the articulation assembly being mounted on the attachment means or the attachment means being mounted on the articulation assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.
    Inventors: Andrew Lettis, Callum Scott-Collins, Graham Rehill