Patents Examined by Nathan J. Newhouse
  • Adjustable child carrier with enhanced freedom of movement
    Patent number: 11219317
    Abstract: A soft-structured child carrier that includes a body panel having a bottom end attached to a bottom portion of the waistband, a first shoulder strap, a second shoulder strap, a first shoulder strap attachment panel attached to the interior side of the body panel away from the side edges of the body panel and a second shoulder strap attachment panel attached to the interior side of the body panel and away from the side edges of the body panel. The first shoulder strap attachment panel provides a first flap that is movable away from the interior surface of the body panel and includes a first lower attachment point for the first shoulder strap. The second shoulder strap attachment panel provides a second flap that is movable away from the interior surface of the body panel and includes a second lower attachment point for the second shoulder strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc.
    Inventor: Rodney V. Telford
  • Kayak roof rack
    Patent number: 11220202
    Abstract: A loading and transportation roof rack for the roof of a vehicle. It pivots off of its mounting plate on the vehicle's roof to a position parallel and beside the vehicle so the kayak can be loaded on and lashed down to its C shaped cradle. Thereafter, the roof rack may be tilted vertically onto the vehicle's roof and locked into place. There is a brace that is used to lock the cradle assembly in either the vertical or horizontal positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventor: David Martin
  • Urging device between bicycle rack and vehicle receiver tube
    Patent number: 11214203
    Abstract: An urging device for a bicycle rack and a vehicle receiver tube is located in the connection tube of the bicycle rack which includes two openings formed through a corner of the rectangular cross section of the connection tube. The vehicle receiver tube is mounted to the connection tube. The urging device includes a body which includes two slots, and two cams are located in the two slots and partially protrude through the two slots respectively. A bolt threads through the receiver tube, the connection tube, and threadedly extends through the body and the block. When the bolt rotates, the block moves to push the body, and the two cams contact against inside of the receiver tube to secure the connection between the connection tube and the receiver tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: KING RACK INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chiu Kuei Wang, Hugues Espesset, Frederic Girod
  • Box and blank made from cardboard sheet with convex centring devices
    Patent number: 11208233
    Abstract: A box and a blank or a set of blanks made from corrugated cardboard sheet comprising side walls, a top wall linked to at least two of said opposing side walls by a junction line or a folded edge, and a bottom wall forming the bottom of the box. The top wall comprises at least two convex portions comprising a projecting part, and the bottom comprises at least two perforated surface portions of complementary shape arranged to engage with the projecting parts of the box below. Each convex portion comprises an oblique triangular or substantially triangular panel belonging partly to a side wall or a folded edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: DS SMITH PACKAGING FRANCE
    Inventor: Olivier Bourdin
  • Tamper evident locking folded box
    Patent number: 11186406
    Abstract: A tamper resistant latching mechanism is provided with an insert tab and wings on a first section used in conjunction with a slot and release panel on an opposite hingedly connected section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Southern Champion Tray L.P.
    Inventors: David Chapman, Neha Mardi, Benjamin Walter, Pascale Grenier
  • Coupling systems for tamper-evident containers
    Patent number: 11180278
    Abstract: A tamper-evident coupling system includes a first base portion, a second base portion, a first coupling portion supported by and extending from the first base portion, and a second coupling portion supported by the second base portion and configured for cooperating with the first coupling portion. The first and the second coupling portions are configured for defining an arming condition in which the first and second coupling portions are stably engaged with each other. At least one of the first and the second coupling portions includes a removable portion that is separable from the tamper-evident coupling system upon a first disengagement of the first and second coupling portions following the arming condition to prevent a subsequent coupling between the first and second coupling portions and to show a tampering with the tamper-evident coupling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: I.G.B. S.r.l.
    Inventors: Michel Bressan, Alessio Bressan, Alberto Gandolla
  • Quick close shipping container
    Patent number: 11167875
    Abstract: A shipping container comprising first and second side panels, and first and second end panels connecting the first and second side panels. A pair of major upper flaps are foldably connected to respective side panels, the major upper flaps each forming half of a top panel. A pair of minor upper flaps are foldably connected to respective end panels, each of the minor upper flaps including a central tuck flap panel and a pair of gusset panels foldably connected to and overlapping the central tuck flap panel to form a tuck flap structure. Each tuck flap structure extending along an outer side of a respective end panel and including an end portion extending into an access port formed on the respective end panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Smith, Jack Lawrence Lane, Joel Gregory Wisehart Phillips
  • Cross-struts for beam assemblies and ladder loader
    Patent number: 11162261
    Abstract: The present technology relates to beams having a cross section defining a plurality of channels and assemblies comprising the beams. The beams can be used to form a beam assembly that is installed inside the truck bed of a pick-up truck. A ladder loader is pivotably secured to the beam assembly along either the driver side wall or the passenger side wall of the truck bed, with the ladder loader being pivoted between a stow position where the ladder loader is above the beam assembly, and a deployed position where the ladder loader is positioned outside either the driver side wall or the passenger side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Inventor: Harsoyo Lukito
  • Vehicular rack having modular design with outside handle and quick release
    Patent number: 11155217
    Abstract: A bicycle carrier convertible between a first configuration in which one or more bicycles are accommodated and a second extended configuration in which one or more additional bicycles are accommodated for transport on a carrying vehicle. The bicycle carrier can include a vehicle engaging frame configured to be mounted on a carrying vehicle. An elongate rearward extending support member can be coupled to the frame at a proximate end of the support member by a variably configurable hub configured to set the support member in a plurality of orientations relative to the frame. A manual actuator can be operably coupled to the variably configurable hub by a linkage. A distal end of the support member can be positioned away from the frame and configured to be alternately coupled to the actuator, or an add-on support member that accommodates one or more additional bicycles coupled to the bicycle carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Keith L. Prescott, Jeffrey R. Edgerly
  • Packaging box
    Patent number: 11148850
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging box enabling a storage form and a hanging form to be simply switched, thereby enabling a perfect rectangular shape to be maintained without exposing a hanging part during a distribution process or when the packaging box is erected and displayed on a display stand, and enabling the packaging box to be hung and displayed on a rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: EYEMEE THE BEAUTY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Joon Hee Jun
  • Vehicle rack
    Patent number: 11142132
    Abstract: A vehicle rack includes a cargo shelf, the cargo shelf including two beams and two fixing rods; four supporting frames, each beam being provided with two supporting frames that are movable along the beam, the two fixing rods being secured between two corresponding supporting frames on the two beams, a U-shaped plug interface being formed at the top of each supporting frame; a mobile frame that is movable along the beams and is U-shaped, the mobile frame including a horizontal rod and two vertical rods, a U-shaped plug interface I being formed at the top of each vertical rod; six connectors, each connector being provided with a clamping interface that opens through at bottom of the connector so that the connector can clamp the beam from top and then be inserted into the U-shaped plug interface or the U-shaped plug interface I; and six bolts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: FORCOME (ZHEJIANG) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiaojun Ni, Chengsheng Fang, Jing Xiong, Jiancheng Wang
  • Container having a push-in locking device and blank therefor
    Patent number: 11136162
    Abstract: A container formed from at least one blank of sheet material includes a tray, a cover configured to close the tray, and a locking device. The tray includes a tray front panel. The cover includes a cover front panel that extends downwardly from a front edge of a cover top panel. The cover front panel is configured to be positioned in an at-least partially overlapping arrangement with the tray front panel when the cover is closed. The locking device includes a locking tab hingedly attached to the cover top panel and struck in part from the cover top panel and in part from the cover front panel. The locking device also includes a locking recess struck from an upper edge of the tray front panel. The locking device is configured such that the locking tab can be pressed down into the locking recess to selectively secure the cover to the tray in a closed and locked configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: WESTROCK SHARED SERVICES, LLC
    Inventor: Fred S. Foushee
  • Adjustable spare tire carrier
    Patent number: 11136077
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a spare tire carrier for a vehicle that can be adjustable for moving the spare tire into different positions. The spare tire carrier can be attached to existing components of a vehicle in order to move the spare tire's position, which can be advantageous for avoiding environmental hazards when off-roading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Lund Motion Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Carlos Gutierrez
  • Head mounted display mounting assembly
    Patent number: 11137611
    Abstract: A head mounted display mounting assembly for casual headwear is provided. The assembly comprises a resilient support band that is employed to secure a head-mounted display unit to a piece of casual headwear worn by a user. The head mounted display mounting assembly can be supported by pre-existing structures (e.g., sweat band) of a piece of casual headwear, and further supported and/or secured to temple regions of the casual headwear. Once seated within and secured to the piece of casual headwear, the head-mounted display unit can be secured to the head mounted display mounting assembly, providing a comfortable and integrated wearable experience for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: REALWEAR, INC.
    Inventor: Stephen A. Pombo
  • Self-contained continuous carton system with self erecting stacking shoulders
    Patent number: 11130611
    Abstract: A self-contained continuous PDQ package system is provided for shipment and display of products. The PDQ package includes four adjacent sections of preferably corrugated material each with an inner facing and an outer facing surface, with a cut out within the bottom flap panel. Within the cut out, there is a section where an adhesive is placed adhering the inner facing portion of body panel and the inner facing of a section of bottom of the outer panel flap and adjacent mid-section panel. The self-contained continuous PDQ package system also provides an erectable reinforced shoulder to facilitate display of products in a stack of cartons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: E-Z Set, LLC
    Inventor: James Kenneth Holdsworth
  • Life jacket case and aircraft
    Patent number: 11124278
    Abstract: The present invention provides a life jacket case which can achieve weight reduction as well as seal the inside. Provided is a life jacket case for housing a life jacket, wherein a cover of an opening, through which the life jacket is taken in and out, is made of a first material which is hard enough to keep the shape of the cover, and a region other than or larger than the region made of the first material is made of a second material which is more lightweight than the first material. It is preferable that the life jacket case is fitted with a security tag which indicates whether or not the cover has been opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hiroyasu Aruga
  • Backpack system with interchangeable elements
    Patent number: 11109663
    Abstract: A backpack apparatus is disclosed. The backpack apparatus includes a backpack harness, an external frame, and a backpack. The backpack harness includes a vertical support element, shoulder straps, and a hip belt. The shoulder straps and hip belt couple to the vertical support element. The backpack harness includes a first portion of a coupling mechanism. The external frame includes a second portion of the coupling mechanism. The external frame releasably couples to the backpack harness by coupling the first portion to the second portion. The backpack releasably couples to the backpack harness by coupling a first portion of the coupling mechanism on the backpack harness to a second portion of the coupling mechanism on the backpack. The backpack releasably couples to the external frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: ROKMAN, LLC
    Inventors: Evan A. Hoge, Zachary K. Hillman, Brandon J. Bair
  • Backpack
    Patent number: 11109662
    Abstract: A backpack includes a support portion adapted to be supported on shoulders of a wearer and a bag portion having at least one compartment for storing one or more articles. The bag portion is pivotally coupled to the support portion and adapted to pivot between a first position and a second position relative to the support portion. In the first position, the bag portion is disposed along the support portion and abuts the support portion and, in the second position, the bag portion is disposed substantially perpendicular to the support portion and provides a seat for facilitating a seating of a child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventor: Sunil Marolia
  • Dual cell, efficient box with top slide openings and view windows
    Patent number: 11111052
    Abstract: A dual cell, efficient box for conveniently dispensing solid pourable product includes foldably connected front, rear and side panels, top flaps including slides and bottom flaps, all constructed out of a single cardboard blank. The panels are folded together to form the two compartments, each having an opening through which to dispense the product. The slides are movable between a semi-open position permitting product to dispense through the apertures and a downward closed position blocking the apertures. Although the slides are present at the top, advantageously the flaps on either end can be fully opened for filling the box and then sealed. Advantageously, panels of the box also have windows for viewing the contents. The box is ideal packaging for two types of candies or mints, for sales at movie houses or other venues people attend on date nights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventor: David Todjar Hengami
  • Articulated trigger guard blocking device
    Patent number: 11105584
    Abstract: A holster for a handgun having a trigger guard includes a holster body defining a chamber for receiving a portion of the handgun. The holster body has an entranceway enabling insertion of the gun into the holster and removal of the handgun from the holster chamber. The holster includes a blocking device separate from the holster body that helps to block movement of the handgun trigger guard relative to the holster body when the handgun is in the chamber. The blocking device is supported on the holster body for movement relative to the holster body between an open position and a blocking position. The blocking device has a tail portion that projects from the bottom wall in a direction away from the top wall when the blocking member is in the open position. The blocking device moves from the open position to the blocking position in response to insertion of a handgun through the entranceway into the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Safariland, LLC
    Inventors: William H. Rogers, Dylan Vaccaro, Matthew E. McKendrick