Patents Examined by Nkeisha Smith
  • Patent number: 11536085
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tubular home-automation actuator for driving a winding tube (310), said actuator comprising a head system (100) including a fixed point (1), a bush bearing (2), and a head (3A; 3B). The fixed point (1) forms a bearing surface (11) for guiding the bush bearing (2) in rotation, said bush bearing (2) partially covering a tube (210) of the tubular home-automation actuator. The head (3A, 3B) comprises a bore (32) having a first connecting element (33) that engages with a second connecting element (13) provided on the outer periphery of the fixed point (1) such as to connect the head and the fixed point in a rotatable manner. The head comprises a stop element (31) serving as an axial stop to the bush bearing along the longitudinal axis when the head is mounted on the fixed point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventors: Adrien Brondex, Nicolas Hafner
  • Patent number: 11534032
    Abstract: An exemplary storage rack comprising a storage rack structure section having a rack support, said support comprising an elongated member with a hanging end and a connecting end distal from the hanging end, wherein the hanging end and the connecting end comprise respective connector apertures, an accessory support comprising an elongated member disposed substantially perpendicular to the rack support, wherein the accessory support is substantially bisected by the rack support, and wherein the rack support and the accessory support are formed from a single strand of a thread-like structure. The storage rack may comprise a plurality of sections interconnected by connector apertures at a connecting end of one section and a hanging end of another section. The thread-like structure may be wire and connector apertures may comprise a perimeter twist advantageously permitting individual sections of an interconnected plurality of storage rack structure sections to swivel while supporting a heavy load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Inventor: Neil Twilla
  • Patent number: 11536029
    Abstract: A mounting assembly is provided for quick and easy attachment to engineered joists. The mounting assembly includes a brace assembly and a mounting bracket. The mounting assembly may also include an electrical box. The brace assembly is an adjustable member that extends between flanges of engineered ceiling joists. The brace assembly has two low profile end caps that can engage the flanges of engineered ceiling joists and apply a force against the flanges when tightened. The mounting bracket is connected to a hanger body of the brace assembly by a snap fit and the electrical box is attached to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Victor Beristany, Krzysztof Wojciech Korcz, Steven James Johnson
  • Patent number: 11536398
    Abstract: A cable hanger for securing cables to a supporting structure includes: a base panel having opposed ends; a pair of arms attached to a respective end of the base panel and having a free end; a pair of locking projections, each of the locking projections attached to a respective free end of the arms; a pair of gripping members, each gripping member attached with a respective arm or to the base panel, wherein the arms and locking projections are spread apart to enable insertion of a first cable between the arms, wherein the gripping members engage and grip the first cable, and wherein the locking projections are inserted into the aperture of the supporting structure; and at least one finger attached to and extending from one of the arms or the base panel, the finger configured to deflect and grasp a second cable against the arm or base panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ronald A. Vaccaro, Aviral Joshi, Taig S. Rajpal
  • Patent number: 11530574
    Abstract: A method is for generating a freeroom for a mast element in a ground. The method includes the steps: a) drilling a first annular recess into the ground, the first recess having: a first diameter; and a first depth; b) drilling a second annular recess in the ground, the second recess being arranged to receive the mast element, and the second recess: having a diameter which is smaller than the first diameter; having a second depth which is larger than the first depth; surrounding a first core of the ground; and being surrounded by the first recess; wherein there is, defined between the first recess and the second recess, a second core which can be removed to generate a freeroom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Comrod AS
    Inventor: Ole Gunnar Fjelde
  • Patent number: 11530093
    Abstract: A refuse receptacle accessory including a bag support assembly, a cover assembly and a receptacle assembly. A bag support is placed inside of a receptacle. The bag support includes flaps and slits that extend outwardly and away from the bag support along a perimeter thereof. The flaps and slits allow for enhanced airflow to occur within the receptacle to eliminate the vacuum that is created between the receptacle and the bag within. Further, a cover is mounted to a top side of the bag support. The cover is absorbent and scented to increase cleanliness and sanitation within the receptacle. The eliminated vacuum facilitates the removal of the bag from the receptacle in a manner that is efficient and easy to accomplish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Inventor: Renee Recktenwald
  • Patent number: 11525303
    Abstract: The ceiling tile ladder attachment device holds ceiling tiles while a user is working on a ladder to install or replace the tiles in the ceiling, in addition to storing tiles that have to be removed from the ceiling and held for re-installation after performing other maintenance above the tiles. The ceiling tile ladder attachment device includes a rectangular wire rack that attaches to the back side of a ladder. The wire rack has a hook part on the back side. The hook part preferably attaches to the wire rack in two places to prevent the wire rack from swinging or slipping on the ladder. The hook part includes adjustable hook points for different styles and sizes of step ladders. The user can attach the ceiling tile ladder attachment device to the backside of the ladder using the hook part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Inventors: Jackie West, Nancy West
  • Patent number: 11523685
    Abstract: A workstation includes a work surface disposed in a first horizontal plane and a multi-tiered food preparation receptacle positioned adjacent the work surface. The multi-tiered food preparation receptacle includes a first pair of rails and a second pair of rails. The first pair of rails defines a second horizontal plane and the second pair of rails defines a third horizontal plane. The third horizontal plane is located below the second horizontal plane and the second horizontal plane is located below the first horizontal plane. The first pair of rails and the second pair of rails are configured to receive items of food service equipment and permit the items of food service equipment to translate in the multi-tiered food preparation receptacle relative to one another without interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: InterMetro Industries Corporation
    Inventors: James Leo Kilgallon, Carey Alan Roberts, John G. Nackley, Robert R. Steele
  • Patent number: 11519549
    Abstract: A portable mobile device holder that includes a plurality of concentrically-connected frames. The intermediate protective frame, is selectively moveable by a user between a stowed position and a deployed position in which the intermediate protective frame is pivoted outwardly relative to the outer protective frame to orient the mobile device at an approximately 90 degree position relative to the outer protective frame and facilitate hands-free use of the mobile device by a user. The mobile device is mounted on the inner protective frame defining, which is selectively moveable by the user between a stowed position and a deployed position in which the inner protective frame is selectively rotated by the user between approximately 0 to 360 degrees about its longitudinal axis relative to the intermediate protective frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: CALLME, INC.
    Inventor: Antonio Mauricio Grant
  • Patent number: 11512797
    Abstract: A clip assembly for retaining a cylindrical component includes an insert having a retention channel in which a cylindrical component is accepted, and a holder into which the insert is fitted. The insert and the holder are fitted together by pushing the insert in a fitting direction that is perpendicular to a central axis of the cylindrical component received in the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Hideki Kanie, Norikaze Imazu
  • Patent number: 11510518
    Abstract: A window shelf assembly for displaying an object in on a window sill includes a first bracket that is positionable on a window sill. A plurality of bars is provided and each of the bars is coupled to the first bracket. A second bracket is provided and each of the bars is coupled thereto such that the second bracket is spaced from the first bracket. An arm is movably disposed on the second bracket. The arm abuts a wall in which the window is positioned for supporting the bars on a horizontal plane to define a support surface for displaying an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Inventors: Dean Franz, Lynne Franz
  • Patent number: 11511784
    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: December 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Seville Classics, Inc
    Inventors: Edwin Ho, Wen-Dung Chang
  • Patent number: 11510334
    Abstract: A server cabinet which can be assembled and disassembled by means of a buckle instead of screws includes a fixing plate and a sliding rail structure. The fixing plate defines restriction holes. The sliding rail structure comprises a rail assembly and a buckle. The rail assembly includes first and second limiting portions. The second limiting portion passes through the restriction hole and is disposed on a first side of the fixing plate. The first limiting portion, with a first limiting hole, is disposed on a second side of the fixing plate opposite to the first side. The second limiting portion, with a second limiting hole, communicates with the first limiting hole. The buckle is hooked and passes through the first limiting hole to abut the first side, and can be disengaged from the first side by rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Fulian Precision Electronics (Tianjin) Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Sheng Tang, Chang-Ju Wu
  • Patent number: 11503781
    Abstract: A hillside agricultural irrigation apparatus includes an agricultural irrigation pipe extending across a slope of hillside in a direction that is transverse to the slope, and braces coupled between the agricultural irrigation pipe and the hillside for disabling the agricultural irrigation pipe from sliding or rolling down the hillside, the braces are spaced apart longitudinally along the agricultural irrigation pipe and each includes a collar on the agricultural irrigation pipe, and at least one anchor coupled between the collar and the hillside anchoring the collar to the hillside disabling the agricultural irrigation pipe from sliding or rolling down the hillside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventors: Terry B. Jordan, Catherine A. Jordan
  • Patent number: 11498492
    Abstract: A retaining device for an exterior add-on part of a motor vehicle comprises a base part for exterior mounting on the motor vehicle, on which a connecting element is mounted with a first pivoting device, via which the connecting element can be pivoted relative to the base part about a first pivot axis between a working position and at least one protection position. A first spring device, via which the connecting element can be returned from the at least one protection position into the working position. A retaining element mounted on the connecting element, by a second pivoting device having a second spring device, to be pivotable about a second pivot axis between the working position and the protection position, wherein the retaining element can be returned to the working position by the second spring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Tobias Schmalriede, Johannes Link, Eduard Krumm, Thomas Grünig
  • Patent number: 11498459
    Abstract: A rail for a vehicle seat having first and second sliding rail members driven by a motorized drive mechanism. The rail further comprises a mechanical lock actuated by a relative movement between the motorized drive mechanism and the second rail member in the event of an accident.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: FAURECIA Sièges d'Automobile
    Inventor: Fabrice Petit
  • Patent number: 11495952
    Abstract: A bracket system for mounting an electrical box and other components to a ceiling structure can include a support bar and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket can be configured to receive an end of the support bar and selectively secure the support bar at any of a plurality of positions relative to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: ERICO International Corporation
    Inventor: Scott Ernest Anderson
  • Patent number: 11490608
    Abstract: A fishing rod butt includes a tubular member defining a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the tubular member is configured to be coupled with a fishing rod. A gimbal assembly is supported at the proximal end of the tubular member. The gimbal assembly includes a gimbal rotatably coupled with the proximal end of the tubular member. The gimbal allows the tubular member to rotate with respect to the gimbal. A washer is arranged between the proximal end of the tubular member and the gimbal. The washer prevents the proximal end of the tubular member from directly contacting the gimbal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Ethan Klawansky
  • Patent number: 11489327
    Abstract: A cable management device includes a first arm and a first connection element. The first arm has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first connection element is pivotally connected to the second end portion of the first arm. One of the first arm and the first connection element is arranged with an engaging feature, and the other one of the first arm and the first connection element is arranged with a corresponding feature. The engaging feature has a connecting portion, a flexible portion, an engaging portion and a contacting portion. When the first arm pivots relative to the first connection element from a first position to a second position by a predetermined angle, the first arm is capable of being kept at the second position relative to the first connection element by cooperation between the engaging feature and the corresponding feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignees: KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD., KING SLIDE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Wei-Chen Chang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 11480290
    Abstract: A tripod suitable for travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Really Right Stuff, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph M. Johnson, Sr., Verent Chan, Garrett Christensen, Ricky Wai, Matthew L. Burk