Patents Examined by Noah Chandler Hawk
  • Patent number: 10865584
    Abstract: A portable ground blind having a plurality of pole-supported dual-mesh panels with openings formed along bottom sides of one or more of said panels, providing optimized concealment for the user, while also enhancing the user's ability to see and engage potential targets at multiple locations around the user. The dual-mesh panels include an outer mesh webbing and an inner mesh webbing, the outer mesh webbing having mesh openings of larger size than the mesh openings of the inner mesh webbing. Ghillie threads and/or other concealment enhancement objects are attachable on the outer mesh webbing, increasing the overall concealment of the user and allowing the user to customize the nature of concealment of the portable ground blind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Inventor: Ethan Hulsey
  • Patent number: 10863803
    Abstract: A compact and collapsible cane includes a handle, a tip, and at least two collapsible cane segments joining the handle to the tip. In some aspects, the cane segments are configurable in an unfolded configuration and a folded configuration, where, in the folded configuration, a flat or nesting surface of one of the cane segments abuts a corresponding flat or nesting surface of an adjacent cane segment. In various examples, the collapsible cane includes a hinge with two parallel pivot axes between the two collapsible cane segments. In some examples, the cane includes a connector system with a male connector and a female connector connected by a shock cord between the two collapsible cane segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: MICHAEL GRAVES DESIGN GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Donald Strum, Robert Beale Van Varick, Matthew Mead Schmitt, Vladimir Anokhin, William Robert Parcells
  • Patent number: 10858856
    Abstract: A modular tent construction with one or more tent pods including a pod roof, a frame system, and brackets and/or tensioners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventor: Jacob Dusek
  • Patent number: 10856629
    Abstract: A convertible trekking staff includes a main shaft having an interior cavity that houses two concentric shafts. A first configuration includes a handle device coupled to the main shaft with the two concentric shafts disposed within the interior cavity of the main shaft to form a trekking staff. A second configuration includes an external component coupled to the main shaft in place of the handle device and the two concentric shafts received by an engagement structure on the main shaft so as to define a tripod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventors: Scott Unice, Cole Unice, Weston Unice, Lowe Unice
  • Patent number: 10857056
    Abstract: A walker is provided that is movable between a compact, folded configuration and an expanded configuration. The walker includes a pair of side frames, each with a forward leg and a rearward leg. The legs are joined at their top portions by an upper support member. A cross member extends between the forward legs of each of the pair of side frames. The cross member has a hinge disposed between the forward legs. The components of the cross member can be folded relative to one another about the hinge to move the walker between the expanded and folded configurations, which allows for the frames to be positioned in an adjacent and generally aligned orientation when folded. The hinge has a locking mechanism for locking the hinge in the expanded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Paige Mass, Nirja Shah, Vasundhara Agrawal, Yixuan Tong
  • Patent number: 10857057
    Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsible walker that is movable between an upright and a collapsed position. The walker includes a visible indication that the walker is in the upright position. The indicator device includes a visual indicator affixed to the collapsible walker, wherein the visual indicator includes a first section and a second section, and a window disposed on the body. The walker is configured such that when the walker is in the upright position the first section of the visual indicator is visible via the window, and when the walker is not in the upright position at least a portion of the second section of the visual indicator is visible via the window, the visibility of at least a portion of the second section signifying that the walker is not ready for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Arun Kousik
  • Patent number: 10857058
    Abstract: A walker assist device has first and second U-shaped lateral frames with cross bars extending between the frames and through a knee rest control unit. A knee rest is rotatably mounted to the knee rest control unit and is laterally slidable along the cross bars to adjust its position on the cross bars. The knee rest can also be adjusted vertically in relation to the lateral frames for the comfort of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventor: Rommel P Casibang
  • Patent number: 10856631
    Abstract: An array of wirelessly controllable umbrellas includes at least two umbrellas with receivers and with motors operable to open and close the umbrellas. The receivers are operable to wirelessly receive a code and communicate with the motors to open or close the umbrellas based on an authentication of the code being an authorized code and to deny operation of the umbrella based on receipt of an unauthorized code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventor: Joerg Schulhofer
  • Patent number: 10849396
    Abstract: A storage receptacle for an umbrella; the storage receptacle includes a receptacle-body, at least one access-aperture, at least one fastener, and at least one attachment-means. The receptacle-body is translucent or transparent, and flexible to allow the storage receptacle to collapse with the umbrella. The storage receptacle is useful for secure storage of items within the umbrella.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Inventors: Rodolfo Magalde, Cristina Magalde
  • Patent number: 10849395
    Abstract: Several embodiments are provided of a device which is tunable for providing a walking aid user with passive haptic feedback. The haptic feedback is provided to the user when a predetermined, desired force in the device is reached. The force, often simply an axial force, in the device is inputted by the user, who is looking to support some of his or her body weight, thereby taking some weight off of one or both legs for some purpose. The amount of body weight support the user would input is often expressed in terms of percentage of the user's total body weight, and can therefore be predetermined and the device tuned accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignees: University of Washington, The United States as represented by the Department of Veteran Affairs
    Inventors: Patrick M. Aubin, Chris Richburg, Joseph Czerniecki, Evan Schuster
  • Patent number: 10844624
    Abstract: An enclosure having an opening that allows access to a space formed by the enclosure, a door that covers the opening, wherein the door includes a pair of rigid edges, and a vertical living hinge that attaches the door to a portion of the enclosure. The enclosure may have a horizontal living hinge that allows the pair of rigid edges to fold with respect to each other. The door may have a plurality of stiffening members to form the pair of rigid edges. The enclosure may have a plurality of stiffening members in the enclosure wall, located proximate to the opening. The plurality of stiffening members in the enclosure wall may be positioned to substantially align with the plurality of stiffening members in the door, so as to cover the opening and form a seal between the door and the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: PLANO MOLDING COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Jay Robert, Ryan Kubica
  • Patent number: 10844625
    Abstract: A net support system for supporting a net may include a support pole configured to hold up a net, one or more stakes configured to hold the net to a ground surface; and a shape disrupter configured to interface with the support pole and to hold up the net. The support pole and each of the one or more stakes are non-metallic, non-conductive, and radar transparent. Each of the one or more stakes may have a central rib. A storage case may be provided for storing the plurality of shape disrupters, the plurality of support poles, and the plurality of stakes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: SAAB BARRACUDA LLC
    Inventor: David W. Annas
  • Patent number: 10844626
    Abstract: Disclosed are a telescopic stand column and a tent having same. The telescopic stand column comprises an inner tube and an outer tube sleevedly connected to each other, and a lock mechanism fixing the inner tube and the outer tube together. The inner tube has an open end portion inserted to the outer tube, and at least one side wall of the open end portion is opened with a strip-shaped opening. The lock mechanism comprises a tensioning component providing a tension to expand the open end portion outward along a direction perpendicular to a length direction of the inner tube, and a matching assembly fixed to the open end portion to fit with the tensioning component. Operation holes corresponding to the tensioning component are provided on side walls of the inner tube and outer tube. The telescopic stand column of the present disclosure facilitates operation, and increases a load-carrying capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: WEIZI E-COMMERCE (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shengyong Yang, Jing Bian
  • Patent number: 10835004
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a responsive umbrella with a hands-free mechanism that allows a user to operate and hold the responsive umbrella without requiring the use of their hands. The hands-free mechanism may be a wearable strap or harness. A responsive umbrella may be adjustable for the angle of extension from the hands-free mechanism, which may allow a user to adapt the responsive umbrella for different ambient conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventor: Deborah Scrone-Smith
  • Patent number: 10835446
    Abstract: A crutch handle is positionably adjustable to a crutch at an offset angle to provide an ergonomic position of a user's hand. The crutch handle has a curved adjustment adapter on both a first and second end of a handle-grip portion of the crutch handle. A fastener slot extends through the first and second adjustment adapters to allow a fastener to extend though and secure the handle to the crutch at an offset angle. The handle-grip has a fastener opening on at least one of the first or second ends to allow the fastener to be positioned along the handle-grip portion of the handle. A conventional crutch may be adapted with this angle adjustable crutch handle with the fasteners being in apertures that are aligned across the crutch support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: First Freedom Financial, Inc
    Inventor: Steven Wanderman
  • Patent number: 10837195
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tent shelter that is adapted for various uses, designs configurations and combinations, along with riggings and accessories. It includes a flat material for its main body having anchor points along its peripheral edges. An anchor apparatus (including a hole) can be coupled at the anchor points. It also includes anchor apparatuses used to couple the tent shelter to another tent shelter, tent shelter accessories or a fixed object using a paracord or other materials. It also includes different ridged, hinge and awning assemblies to support the tent. The assemblies can anchor, manipulate, adjust and support the tent. An awning assembly coupled to the pole rigging system can be coupled to a tent shelter when laid flat. A hinged rigging system can be adjusted and supported so that the tent can be manipulated into desirable shapes including a shape that folds into a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventor: James John Wiseman
  • Patent number: 10822829
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a folding canopy with central locking mechanism, including a central locking mechanism including a top disk, a lower disk and a lock lever. The lower disk includes a locking unit for engaging with the lock lever, and the locking unit includes a lock plate and an elastic member. The lock plate is provided therein with a locking hole, and the lock lever is used to penetrate the locking hole. The elastic member is used for tilting the locking hole in the lock plate to a hole-tilted position. When the locking hole is tilted to the hole-tilted position and a wall of the locking hole is in frictional contact with a side wall of the lock lever, the central locking mechanism completes locking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Linhai Zhenyi Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nengxiao Lu, Bin Wang
  • Patent number: 10820672
    Abstract: An umbrella includes a base unit, a core umbrella assembly connected to the base unit, an arm expansion module connected to the core umbrella assembly, the arm expansion module comprising one or more arm expansion assemblies and one or more arms, the one or more arms connected to the one or more arm expansion assemblies, and an expansion motor, the expansion motor to expand or retract the one or more arms, wherein the expansion motor is located within a core umbrella assembly. The arm expansion module includes a sensor assembly, the sensor assembly comprising one or more environmental sensors to capture measurements of environmental conditions in a surrounding area. The umbrella includes an azimuth motor to rotate the core umbrella assembly about the base unit, the azimuth motor being located inside the core umbrella assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Shadecraft, Inc.
    Inventor: Armen Sevada Gharabegian
  • Patent number: 10813425
    Abstract: This invention provides a sunshade and a sunshade base thereof. The sunshade base, configured to be connected with a sunshade rod to support a sunshade top, the sunshade includes: a support, an upper side of the support is provided with a connection member for being connected with the sunshade rod; a moving assembly, rolling or sliding to drive the support to move; and a counterweight, the support has a counterweight area for supporting the counterweight. When the sunshade needs to be moved, it only needs to drive the moving assembly to roll or slide, thereby driving the support and the whole sunshade to move. Compared with the prior art in which several people is required to work together to move the sunshade, this invention greatly reduces the labor intensity of moving the sunshade, thereby making the moving of the sunshade more time-saving and labor-saving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Zhejiang Yotrio Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Honghua Shen, Jianqiang Xie
  • Patent number: 10813424
    Abstract: An intelligent shading charging system, includes a housing having a rechargeable battery installed therein, a lower support assembly connected to the housing and an upper support assembly, the upper support assembly including one or more arm support assemblies. The intelligent shading charging system further includes a hinging assembly connecting a lower support assembly to an upper support assembly to allow an upper support assembly to rotate with respect to the lower support assembly, one or more arms connected to the one or more are support assemblies, a shading fabric; and one or more solar cell arrays mounted on or integrated within the shading fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Shadecraft, Inc.
    Inventor: Armen Sevada Gharabegian