Patents Examined by Nkeisha Smith
  • Patent number: 11708011
    Abstract: A track assembly includes a first track having a first inner surface, a first support coupled to the first inner surface, a second track having a second inner surface, and a second support coupled to the second inner surface. The second track is slidably coupled to the first track. The first support has a first free end that extends from the first inner surface at a downward sloping angle. The second support has a second free end that extends from the second inner surface at an upward sloping angle. The first support and the second support are positioned such that the second free end is disposed above the first free end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: CAMACO, LLC.
    Inventors: Jeff Carroll, Sanjay Vakil, Mohammad Fazli, Yang Cao, Harish Bijwe
  • Patent number: 11703148
    Abstract: An aerial cable management device includes a trunk; and a plurality of arms, each arm including a body defining a central pivot point and having a cable support element disposed at both opposite ends of the body, wherein each of the plurality of arms is rotatably coupled with the trunk in a shared direction of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventor: Steven Kranz
  • Patent number: 11702121
    Abstract: A hamper has a fabric bag, and a supporting frame assembly that has a foldable wall assembly, a base and a top frame. The foldable wall assembly has a rear frame, a left frame a right frame. The base has a rear side that is pivotally connected with the bottom side of the rear frame, with the left and right sides of the base removably coupled to the bottom sides of the left frame and the right frame, respectively. The top frame has a rear side that is removably coupled to the top side of the rear frame, with the left and right sides of the top frame removably coupled to the top sides of the left frame and the right frame, respectively. The fabric bag has four side walls, each side wall having a lip extending around the upper edge of each side wall, and four vertical corner sleeve pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Serille Classics, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Ho, Wen-Dung Chang
  • Patent number: 11698313
    Abstract: A system for monitoring the state of a cable, which is guided in an energy chain between a base and a movable driver element. The movable energy chain forms a movable run at a driver element, a resting run at a base and, between the two runs, a deflecting bend. A monitoring device having at least one indicating element at the energy chain evaluates an indicating-element signal and monitors whether an error state occurs. The indicating element has two electrical indicating conductors guided by the energy chain, which indicating conductors extend along the movable run, and the monitoring device comprises a measuring circuit for resistance measurement or conductance measurement. One end point of each indicating conductor is connected to the measuring circuit and the other end points of the indicating conductors are short circuited such that the indicating conductors form a measurement loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: IGUS GMBH
    Inventor: Sebastian Krista
  • Patent number: 11692611
    Abstract: A chain link for an energy guide chain. The chain link has two link plates, and at least one pivotal transverse web, which connects the link plates together in an articulated manner and which can be converted into a closed position that connects the link plates together and into an open position that at least partly releases the link plate intermediate space. At least one pivotally designed end region of the transverse web can be secured to the link plate in a latching manner. The articulated connection between the transverse web and the link plate has a substantially cylindrical joint pin with a radius (R1) over at least one part of the circumference of the pin on one of the corresponding components consisting of the transverse web and the chain link and a substantially cylindrical pin receiving area on the other of the two corresponding components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: IGUS GMBH
    Inventors: Joerg Dommnik, Stefan Strack, Thilo-Alexander Jaeker, Andreas Hermey
  • Patent number: 11691501
    Abstract: A device for fastening tank insert parts, wherein the device has a holding element for holding the tank insert part and at least one elastically deformable clamping device which is connected to the holding element and by means of which a fastening structure can be received. Furthermore, a plastic tank having a fastening structure which is arranged in the interior thereof, and having a device according to the invention which is arranged thereon for fastening tank insert parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Wolter, Markus Janich, Udo Wichartz, Sabine Schneider, Axel Frohwein
  • Patent number: 11690452
    Abstract: A lashing device includes: a base seat having a bottom wall, and two pivot lugs which cooperate with the bottom wall to define a pivot slot thereamong, and each of which is formed with an pivot hole communicating with the pivot slot; a pivot pin extending through the pivot hole of each of the pivot lugs; and an eye plate received in the pivot slot, and having a middle portion that is formed with a pivot hole provided for the pivot pin to movably extends therethrough, and first and second wing portions which are connected to opposite ends of the middle portion, respectively, and each of which has an elongated hole having an arc section. The arc axes of the arc sections of the elongated holes are aligned with the center axis of the pivot hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Formosa Forges Corporation
    Inventor: Jung-Kuang Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11686370
    Abstract: A support apparatus includes: a protective frame connected body to hold a plurality of protection targets flexibly, each protection target being a flexible cable or pipe having one end connected to a fixed-side member and the other end connected to a movable-side member that moves relative to the fixed-side member, the protective frame connected body having a bending portion bent in a middle, an upper side and a lower side of the protective frame connected body overlapped vertically; a lower supporter to support the lower side of the protective frame connected body; and a plurality of upper supporters, each of the plurality of upper supporters supporting the upper side of the protective frame connected body at a predetermined position of the protective frame connected body and being moved by movement of the movable-side member to pass the bending portion without being in contact with the bending portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yusuke Kibayashi, Noboru Kawaguchi, Junji Takaki, Naoki Okada
  • Patent number: 11686422
    Abstract: A saddle includes an arcuate central portion defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a first flange portion bent radially inward from the arcuate central portion at the first end; and a second flange portion bend radially inward from the arcuate central portion at the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Ryan Palmer, Jon Sojka
  • Patent number: 11686425
    Abstract: A mechanical lift includes a housing defining a series of vertical adjustment notches, an adjustment block disposed within the housing, a hook extending from the adjustment block and configured to support a hanging load, a stopper supported by the adjustment block and movable between retracted and extended positions, and a spring disposed within the housing and exerting an upward force against the adjustment block to mechanically lift the adjustment block and the hook extending therefrom from a first vertical position at a first notch of the series of vertical adjustment notches to a second notch of the series of vertical adjustment notches when the stopper is in the retracted position. In the retracted position, the stopper is disengaged from the housing. In the extended position, the stopper is engaged with a selected notch to lock a vertical position of the adjustment block and the hook extending therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Diego Suarez del Real Pena, Irving Uziel Hernandez, Orestes Soto Ramirez
  • Patent number: 11678741
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter
  • Patent number: 11672352
    Abstract: A support device for ergonomic support of a user's hand during operation of a hand-operated input device, such as a computer mouse. The device includes a left pad and a right pad, spaced apart by a hinge that enables the pads to fold into a closed configuration for transport or storage. The hinge may be a living hinge integrally formed with at least a portion of the left and right pads. The pads support the pisiform and trapezium regions of the heel of the hand, respectively, and are configured to slide on a work surface. The device may include a latching mechanism, such a magnetic latch, to releasably hold the device in the closed configuration when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Muskoka Research Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Godard
  • Patent number: 11668434
    Abstract: A TV wall mounting device includes a wall mount box with vertical supports, a display mount receiving a TV, and an extending/contracting portion between the box and the display mount. The extending/contracting portion has lower and upper arms rotatably attached to the wall mount with rear axles, a pair of linear actuators rotatably attached to the wall mount, a front portion that rises and lowers with action of the actuators, and a horizontally-swiveling portion that is raised and lowered with the front portion and is capable of rotating right-left with respect to the front portion. The display mount is attached to the horizontally-swiveling portion. Parallel operation of the linear actuators, wherein each actuator extends and retracts while keeping the same length as the other actuator, causes the display mount to go up and down. Differential operation of the actuators causes the display mount to rotate right and left.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: MANEHU PRODUCT ALLIANCE, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Newville, Mark Sullivan
  • Patent number: 11668413
    Abstract: A clamp for fastening an object in the form of a tube or hose, having an elongate clamp strap at each of the ends of which there is provided a radially outwardly projecting fastening leg, and having a rubber profile which is provided on the radial inner face of the clamp strap and which at least partially engages around each of the edges of the clamp strap by way of a lip. At least one first holding geometry is provided on the radial inner face of the clamp strap, and at least one second holding geometry is provided on the radial outer face of the rubber profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Norma Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Geppert, Frank Schmidt, Gerrit von Breitenbach, Daniel Kintea, Michael Lenz, Natan Lantsmann
  • Patent number: 11661018
    Abstract: A resin bracket for fixing an onboard device to a window glass employed in a vehicle. The bracket includes plural bracket pieces, each configured to be adhered to the window glass, a coupling portion configured to couple together adjacent bracket pieces of the bracket pieces so as to allow relative movement therebetween, and an engaging portion provided at each of the bracket pieces so as to enable plural engagement portions provided at the onboard device to engage with the respective engaging portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Nifco Inc.
    Inventors: Naoya Takeda, Mitsuru Fukumoto, Satoshi Hasegawa
  • Patent number: 11660986
    Abstract: The present invention provides a powered rail apparatus for a vehicular seat. A stationary rail is mounted to a floor panel so as to be hidden, and a movable rail, which is to be assembled with a seat, is coupled to the stationary rail via a rack-and-pinion mechanism so as to be moved anteroposteriorly. A power cable, which is configured to supply the power required to move the movable rail anteroposteriorly, to a motor, is disposed in the stationary rail so as to be hidden and so as to be moved together with the movable rail such that the movable rail can be smoothly moved forwards and backwards. Since the stationary rail and the power cable are embedded in the floor panel, it is possible to realize planarization of the floor panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: HYUNDAI TRANSYS INC.
    Inventors: Sung Min Shim, Gyong Min Kim, Seong Jun Hwang
  • Patent number: 11653794
    Abstract: A utensil holding device is disclosed. The device includes one or more removeable and adjustable arms, a continuous rod having a plurality of sections including a first section configured for insertion into the ground, a second section configured to abut the ground and provide support, and a third section configured to receive the one or more removeable and adjustable arms. The sections are preferably integrally connected and formed of a continuous rod having a plurality of bends. Certain embodiments of the one or more removeable and adjustable arms are formed of a disc-shaped end and an elongated rod. The disc-shaped end is a partially folded disc in some embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: DAPL LLC
    Inventor: David Lloyd Plont
  • Patent number: 11649910
    Abstract: A clamp for supporting an electrical conductor on a structure and providing electrical continuity between the electrical conductor and the structure is provided. The clamp can include a mounting member with a through-hole and a strap, that can be configured to extend around the structure, coupled on one end to a first side of the mounting member and having a free end removably coupled to a second side of the mounting member. The clamp can include a clamping member with a through-hole and a main bolt extending through the through-holes of the mounting member and the clamping member. The main bolt can have a footer configured to contact the structure, which can be movable between a first configuration in which the footer is nested within a pocket of the mounting member and a second configuration in which at least a portion of the footer is positioned outside of the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: ERICO International Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Bendlak, Erika Lynn Buehman, Gregory Holder, Caitlyn VonFeldt
  • Patent number: 11624390
    Abstract: A hook mounting system of a unibody structure with three platforms that face an angled hole. The hook system includes nails adapted to be particularly suitable for mounting the hook and platform deformable inserts to receive the nails. The system is adapted for a rod hanging assembly. The system includes a nail having a non-circular shank portion and a head portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Inventor: Melanie Jo Cogburn
  • Patent number: 11617434
    Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus (1) for arranging a file (2) above a keyboard (4) which is located on a desk (3) comprising a base (5), a slide (6) and an inclined support (7) for supporting the file (2), wherein the support (7) is mounted on the slide (6) and the base (5) is adapted to be arranged on the desk (3) and/or on the keyboard (4) and to guide the inclined support (7) above the keyboard (4) during a horizontal motion of the slide with respect to the base (5) from a front position to a back position, wherein an arrestor is provided in the front position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Inventor: Björn Michael Otto