Patents Examined by Nkeisha Smith
  • Patent number: 12044341
    Abstract: A hose support assembly for supporting a hose. The hose support assembly includes a series of panels that are connected together by links. The assembly is adjustable between an extended orientation to support the hose, and a folded orientation for storage when not in use. The panels are configured such that the assembly supports the hose at a decreasing height above the ground to facilitate drainage of fluids in the hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: ETN Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Seymour Ferris, Kristin Schmidt
  • Patent number: 12041923
    Abstract: An electronic fish finder transducer lifting system includes a mechanical actuating device; a transducer lifting device; an electronic fish finder attachment member, rotatably connected to the transducer lifting device, configured to attach to an electronic fish finder; and a mechanical linkage, connected to the mechanical actuating device and the transducer lifting device, configured to transfer force, applied to the mechanical actuating device, to the transducer lifting device to lift a front portion of the transducer lifting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Inventor: Marc L. Maynard
  • Patent number: 12046795
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a telecommunications structure including a plurality of mounting members each having a length and a diameter, the plurality of mounting members includes one or more vertically-oriented mounting members that intersect with one or more horizontally-oriented mounting members to form a frame that is configured to have telecommunications equipment mounted thereto. Each of the one or more vertically-oriented mounting members or each of the one or more horizontally-oriented mounting members includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced-apart recesses configured to receive an intersecting horizontally-oriented mounting member or vertically-oriented mounting member and form a mechanical connection therebetween. A press tool for forming the recesses and methods of using the same are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Brian Douglas Cross, Douglas R Fuller, Roger K. Hanson, Charles J. Mann
  • Patent number: 12044301
    Abstract: An anchor for a support member of a track system may include an anchor body, a toothed anchor portion, and an anchor member. The anchor body may be connectable to said support member. The toothed anchor portion may include a plurality of anchor teeth configured to engage a plurality of track teeth of a toothed portion of a track assembly. The anchor member may be configured to facilitate engagement of the plurality of anchor teeth and said plurality of track teeth. The anchor body, the toothed anchor portion, and the anchor member may be connected to one another to collectively form a hook portion configured to engage said toothed portion of said track assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Antoine Moulin, Nordine Hamtache
  • Patent number: 12035823
    Abstract: A frame apparatus for displaying an article. The frame apparatus includes a support structure having a frame and a backer panel. A plurality of slots are formed into the backer panel that include a first slot that is elongated along a first axis that is parallel to top and bottom edges of the support structure and a second slot that is elongated along a second axis that is parallel to lateral edges of the support structure. The frame apparatus may include a hanging element for hanging the support structure from a support surface such as a wall. The hanging element may be configured to be slidably coupled to the support structure such that the hanging element can slide back and forth within one of the slots while remaining coupled to the support structure. This structure enables the frame apparatus to move side-to-side along the support surface while hanging therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: MCS Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Luis Jaime Hernandez, Martin Zamorano Fragoso, Michael Lee Pyle, Robert Terry Coyle, Jr., Matthew Scott Kressin
  • Patent number: 12038126
    Abstract: To create a stable and safe frame, more particularly in the form of a tripod, having a plurality of rod-like legs (2), which are fastened centrally to a connection part (3), wherein the frame (1) can be folded up into a space-saving transportation position, in which the legs are oriented substantially in parallel, and the frame can be folded out into a usage position, in which the legs are crossed, the invention proposes that at least one concavely rounded support surface (5) for providing support over an area of the leg surface is arranged between the legs (2), more particularly that two support surfaces (5, 5?) of this type are provided, which in the usage position are in contact with an area of the respective leg surface opposite one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Kaiser, Christian Wassermann
  • Patent number: 12038112
    Abstract: In a protective frame articulated body, a range of an connection angle between the protective frame body and the adjacent protective frame body is determined such that a plurality of protective frame bodies, being connected in series, through which a body to be protected is passed becomes a shape having a first bent portion, an intermediate linear portion being in a portion closer to a movable-side connection than the first bent portion, a suspending portion hanging from the movable-side connection, and a second bent portion connecting the intermediate linear portion and the suspending portion. In intermediate linear portion, a long-and-short ratio being a value obtained by dividing a long side of a smallest rectangle surrounding the protective frame body viewed from a side by a short side of the smallest rectangle is greater than or equal to a determined intermediate minimum long-and-short ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yusuke Kibayashi, Noboru Kawaguchi, Junji Takaki, Katsumi Yamasaki
  • Patent number: 12031664
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of display technology, and provides a curvature adjusting apparatus, a display apparatus and a display apparatus jig. The curvature adjusting apparatus is used for adjusting a curvature of a display surface of a flexible display substrate, and includes a rotating structure rotatable around a first rotation axis. The rotating structure is connected to the flexible display substrate and has a curved profile, The curved profile is used for supporting the flexible display substrate, and adjusting the curvature of the display surface of the flexible display substrate by driving the flexible display substrate to bend to different degrees when the rotating structure rotates around the first rotation axis. By applying the present disclosure, the structure is simple, and the curvature of the display surface of the flexible display substrate can be adjusted without other auxiliary tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Zifeng Wang
  • Patent number: 12024876
    Abstract: A method, system and splice apparatus comprise a first wall bracket to couple to a first support member. A second wall bracket is coupled to a second support member, the first and second wall brackets comprising a composite material. A splice apparatus includes a first end, a second end, a first side, and a second side on an opposite side of the splice apparatus from the first side of the splice apparatus, the first end of the splice apparatus disposed proximate to a second end of the first wall bracket and the second end of the splice apparatus disposed proximate to a first end of the second wall bracket. The splice apparatus is fastened to at least one of the first wall bracket and the second wall bracket to maintain substantial alignment of the first wall bracket with the second wall bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Advanced Architectural Products, LLC
    Inventor: G. Matt Krause
  • Patent number: 12024904
    Abstract: A support means for a ceiling support for supporting a ceiling formwork panel. The support means has at least one upper elongated support element and a lower elongated support element. The support elements are rotationally connected to one another, with the support elements being able to be brought into a working position in which the support elements are preferably aligned coaxially with one another. The support elements can be rotated into a tilted position in which the support elements are rotated relative to one another by a tilting angle. A locking element is provided, which secures the support elements against rotating in the working position, the locking element bridging a connecting region between the two support elements in the working position. The locking element can be brought into a release position in which the locking element is arranged outside the connecting region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: PERI SE
    Inventor: Wilfried Haeberle
  • Patent number: 12018494
    Abstract: Support element for spacers comprising a base provided for being placed on a surface elevation pedestal, which basis is provided with at least a first and a second window having a curved geometry, each window being provided for applying therein one of the spacers in such a manner that the spacer can be freely moved in the window in which it is applied and be guided by that window when being moved, the first and second window each having a start section and a final section, the final section of the first window and the start section of the second window being juxtaposed one to each other in such a manner that a linear axis starting from a centre of the basis in a direction towards an external border of the basis crosses successively the final section of the first window and the start section of the second window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Buzon Pedestal International S.A.
    Inventors: Laurent Buzon, Carlo Cosijns
  • Patent number: 12012193
    Abstract: A trolling motor mount to mount a trolling motor to a boat consisting of a multi-bar change point apparatus to lock the trolling motor in either a stowed position or a deployed position and a release assembly to unlock and move the multi-bar change point apparatus from either the stowed position to the deployed position or from the deployed position to the stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: JL Marine Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Oliverio, Nicholas A. Vicari, Christopher A. Konow
  • Patent number: 12013063
    Abstract: An organizer, intended for use in managing mobile device cables, has a main body made of elastomeric material and a weight contained in a weight cavity. The main body is flexible but comparatively less dense than the weight. The main body has end channels and, in many versions, cable channels. The cable channels have a smaller cross section than the end channels. In some versions, advantageously placing the cable channels helps make it easier to open up the end channels to accommodate a mobile device or various attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Inventor: Nicholas Barrett
  • Patent number: 12005813
    Abstract: A long rail assembly for repositioning a seat assembly in a vehicle comprising an inboard lower channel, an inboard manual drive assembly, an outboard lower channel, an outboard manual drive assembly, a central lower channel, and a power drive assembly. The inboard lower channel is adapted to extend longitudinally along a floor of the vehicle. The inboard manual drive assembly is coupled to the seat assembly and slidably coupled to the inboard lower channel. The outboard lower channel is adapted to extend longitudinally along the floor of the vehicle. The outboard manual drive assembly is coupled to the seat assembly and slidably coupled to the outboard lower channel. The central lower channel is adapted to extend longitudinally along the floor of the vehicle. The power C drive assembly is coupled to the seat assembly and slidably coupled to the central lower channel. The power drive assembly power drives the seat assembly along the central lower channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Magna Seating Inc.
    Inventors: Kai Zhao, Cheikh Dioum
  • Patent number: 12004648
    Abstract: A wrist support apparatus (100) for computer work, includes: a main body (110) which is a frame; and a support member (120), wherein the main body (110) includes a bottom portion (113), and side portions (111) extending upward from both sides of the bottom portion (113) in the width direction and facing each other. The support member (120) includes a support main body (121) made of an extendable material. The support main body (121) extends along the outer surfaces of the bottom portion (113) and the both side portions (111), is spaced apart from the bottom portion (113) in the upward direction so as to extend in the width direction between the both side portions (111), and forms a closed loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Eun Kyoung Kim
  • Patent number: 11999400
    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: June 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Seville Classics Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Ho, Wen-Dung Chang
  • Patent number: 11992109
    Abstract: A shampoo stand including a neck assembly, a joining assembly, and a support assembly. The neck assembly includes a support, a clamping lock, a strap, and a neck support, wherein the support fits into the open bottom of the mannequin head. The L-shaped neck support provides support to the lateral of the mannequin's neck and is secured by means of the strap that surrounds the mannequin's neck and is blocked by the quick-release mechanism of the clamping lock. The joining assembly includes a semi-rigid and flexible gooseneck, where the gooseneck can retain a predetermined position, thereby the mannequin head can be handled as the user considers appropriate by coupling the gooseneck to a suitable furniture by means of a clamp attached to a bottom edge of the gooseneck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Inventor: Ayanna Providence
  • Patent number: 11993944
    Abstract: Examples of a swing arrangement for a pole include a first part connectable to a first section of the pole, a second part connectable to a second section of the pole and a friction reducing housing arranged to rotatably house and couple the second part to the first part in a coupled condition so as to provide a rotational axis about which the first and second sections of the pole pivot. A pole including the swing arrangement and a related method are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Inventor: Troy Reece Culley
  • Patent number: 11988312
    Abstract: An injection-moulded plastic part for a cable carrier, particularly a side part of a chain link produced in an injection moulding process. The injection moulded part has a visible, identifiable marking on a first side, particularly the outside. The at least one marking comprises a data code marking having a 2D code for data encoding which is introduced into the plastic body directly in the injection moulding process so that said marking is provided on the first side to be machine-readable. The invention likewise relates to a corresponding injection moulding tool having a number of first symbol regions and second symbol regions for producing the data code marking in the injection moulding process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: IGUS GMBH
    Inventor: Frank Blase
  • Patent number: 11986093
    Abstract: The purpose of a shelf holding structure having an attachable and detachable power supply according to the present invention is to provide a shelf holding structure to which power is supplied, wherein the shelf holding structure has a very pleasing aesthetical appearance because a shelf power supply device is not exposed to the outside, simple and expandable construction of the power supply is possible to suit varying on-site circumstances, and the power supply device can be easily detached and attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Inventor: Yunsun Yang