Patents Examined by Noah Chandler Hawk
  • Patent number: 11920364
    Abstract: A rooftop tent frame and exterior assembly for a rooftop or truck bed of a vehicle includes one or more frame assemblies; a moon roof supported by the one or more frame assemblies and positionable between a retracted position where the moon roof is adjacent to the rooftop of the vehicle, and a deployed camping position where at least part of the moon is elevated relative to the roof top of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: HOT BODIES RACING, INC.
    Inventor: Roger George Lee Davis, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11910890
    Abstract: In one or more arrangements, an umbrella system includes a support pole connected to a rotating tube positioned around a center tube that extends between the support pole and a upper hub that is connected to an umbrella frame. The rotating tube has one or more helical grooves therein that are engaged by a lower hub which is connected to the umbrella frame. As the rotating tube is rotated, the lower hub is driven along the length of the rotating tube, thereby opening and closing the umbrella frame. In one or more arrangements, the system includes a rotational lock assembly configured to prevent rotation of the rotating tube when locked and permit rotation of the rotating tube when unlocked. In one or more arrangements, the system includes a counterbalance assembly that provides a counterbalance force positioned within a upper hub of the umbrella frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Current Products Corp.
    Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, Jonathan Derrick Dry, Richard Scott Hand, Jon Smidt
  • Patent number: 11913245
    Abstract: An inflatable air mattress tent assembly for integrating an air pump within the tent includes a tent. The tent has a pair of sides and a pair of walls. The tent has an interior that defines a space for a mattress to be positioned within. The mattress can be inflated by air from a pump that the mattress is in fluid communication with. The pump is attached to the tent and the pump provides air to inflate the mattress and a pillow. The pillow is positioned on a surface of the mattress and has a conduit. The conduit makes the pillow be in fluid communication with the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventor: Valery Yakubov
  • Patent number: 11903465
    Abstract: An umbrella includes an anti-inversion mechanism that is configured to apply to each rib assembly a force that counters an inversion force that is applied to the umbrella. The anti-inversion mechanism includes a first rib joint that is coupled to first and second ribs, a first elongated member that is coupled to the first rib joint and a second elongated member that is coupled to the first elongated member and to the distal rib. The first rib joint includes an inner slot and the first elongated member comprises a wire having a bent clip portion at a first end of the wire, the bent clip portion being received within the inner slot and being biased against a floor of the inner slot resulting in the wire being attached to the first rib joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: SHEDRAIN CORPORATION
    Inventor: David Haythornthwaite
  • Patent number: 11904969
    Abstract: A shielding canopy assembly for a bicycle includes a pair of first rods, a plurality of second rods, and a panel, which is substantially water impermeable. The panel and each second rod are coupled to and extend between the first rods, which are arcuate, to define an arch. Each of a pair of first couplers is coupled to a front end of a respective first rod. The first couplers are configured to couple to a handlebar of a bicycle to couple the pair of first rods to the handlebar. Each of a pair of second couplers is coupled to a rear end of a respective first rod. The second couplers are configured to couple to the bicycle, behind a seat of the bicycle, so that the arch is disposed over a rider who is positioned on the seat. The panel is configured to shield the rider from the elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Bernice Davis
  • Patent number: 11903897
    Abstract: When a frontmost white line of a crosswalk cannot be detected due to an obstacle existing on the crosswalk, an edge position of the obstacle closer to a pedestrian in an image acquired by a camera is set as the frontmost white line of the crosswalk. As a result, a vibration generation device vibrates in a pattern that urges the pedestrian to stop at the time when the pedestrian reaches a position before the edge position of the obstacle closer to the pedestrian, so that a stop notification for walking can be appropriately performed to the pedestrian even when the obstacle exists on the crosswalk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hiroaki Kawamura, Kohei Shintani
  • Patent number: 11898367
    Abstract: A portable barrier has a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs include a first lateral leg and a second lateral leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first lateral leg and the second lateral leg. The portable barrier further has a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms include a first lateral arm and a second lateral arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first lateral arm and the second lateral arm. In addition, the portable barrier has a first side screen connected to the first lateral arm and the first lateral leg, the first side screen defining a side opening. The portable barrier further has a first side opening cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Shadiant, LLC
    Inventor: Paul J. Maginot
  • Patent number: 11896096
    Abstract: A twist lock mechanism for easily achieving a secure locking relationship between an outer member and an inner member is provided for use on an umbrella with a ball-joint based for adaptive orientation, and a spike receiving base or anchoring base mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: USEITT, LLC
    Inventor: David L LeAnna
  • Patent number: 11896097
    Abstract: A cantilevered umbrella, including a stand column, an umbrella tent and a cantilever is disclosed. One end of the cantilever is connected to the stand column through a shell in a rotating mode, and other end is connected with the umbrella tent. Rotation of the cantilever drives the umbrella tent to rotate, with opening of the umbrella tent rotating to a certain angle in a relatively horizontal direction. The cantilevered umbrella further includes a positioning part. One end of the positioning part is connected to the cantilever in a fixed mode, and other end extends into the shell. A first positioning portion is arranged on an inner wall of the shell, a second positioning portion is arranged on the positioning part, and the first and second positioning portions limit the cantilever in a circumferential rotating range through coordination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Yotrio Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jianqiang Xie
  • Patent number: 11896094
    Abstract: Systems and methods for transitioning a portable weather canopy between at least two states are described, where a first state provides flexible shaft portions that can be worn on a user's body or wrapped about an object and a second state reversibly couples the flexible shaft portions to provide a rigid shaft to support the canopy. In an aspect, a collapsible, portable weather canopy includes, but is not limited to, a foldable canopy; and a collapsible shaft coupled to the foldable canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventor: Casey P. Coe
  • Patent number: 11896095
    Abstract: A umbrella sliding assembly, includes a post, a slider, a first pulley, a second pulley and a fixing piece. The post is provided with a first track groove and a second track groove. The slider is arranged on the post. The first or second pulley is rotatably mounted on the slider and arranged in a row along a longitudinal direction of the slider, and extends into the first or second track groove, so that the first or second pulley pulley abuts against an inner wall of the first or second track groove. The fixing piece is mounted on the slider and includes a fixing part matchingly fixed with the post, when the fixing part is matchingly fixed with the post, the slider is fixed to the post, and when the fixing part is separated from the post, the slider is movable along a longitudinal direction of the postumbrella sliding assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Zhejiang Yotrio Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xueping Li, Jianping Xie
  • Patent number: 11891829
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a convertible tent hammock. The hammock may include side release buckles which allow the floor of the convertible tent hammock to be separated from the corners of the convertible tent hammock. Further, an exposed ridge pole provides a first structural connection to a support structure. The head and foot of the convertible tent hammock may be cinched together to provide a second structural connection to a support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Kammok Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Greg McEvilly, Henry Parker
  • Patent number: 11890255
    Abstract: A reclined forearm crutch includes a leg; and a cradle attached to the leg for supporting the forearm and elbow of a use. The cradle has a bounding surface area corresponding to at least 20 in2. The cradle is angled about 5 to about 50 degrees relative to vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Mobility Designed, Inc.
    Inventor: Max Jefferies Younger
  • Patent number: 11890256
    Abstract: An active rollator includes an auxiliary frame, a driving assembly, a sensing assembly, and a controller. The sensing assembly is configured to sense an operation area and output a sensing signal. When a user holds handlebars of the auxiliary frame and stands in the operation area, the controller is configured to, according to the sensing signal and a sensing threshold, control the driving assembly to make the auxiliary frame have a motion. Therefore, the active rollator aids the travel of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: WISTRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ming-Ru Syue, Cheng-Hsing Liu, Jia-Hung Lee
  • Patent number: 11883349
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and systems related to a modular leg component for a mobility walker. Namely, a device including a leg component that includes a first surface and a second surface is described. The first surface and the second surface may be constructed from materials with a different hardness from one another. The surfaces are configured to be movable relative one another. For example, at least one of the first surface or the second surface is rotatable about an axis such that in a first configuration the first surface is arranged to contact a ground surface and in a second configuration the second surface is arranged to contact the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventor: Jaclyn Sullivan
  • Patent number: 11879260
    Abstract: A mosquito repellent and antibacterial tent includes a tent body, a first support bar and a second support bar. The tent body is formed by a base fabric entirely provided with a mosquito repellent agent and a waterproofing agent. An adhesive coating layer is provided on the base cloth. The tent body includes a plurality of first positioning parts. A side surface of the tent body has at least one opening. The first support bar and the second support bar are connected to the plurality of first positioning parts so as to be crossed to support the tent body. Thus, the mosquito repellent and antibacterial tent achieves mosquito repellent and antibacterial effects as well as being waterproof and sturdy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: MODUS LIGHT, LLC
    Inventor: Yu Yun Chiang
  • Patent number: 11879237
    Abstract: A rainwater harvesting apparatus and system for an emergency shelter includes a platform defining an aperture. A threaded fastener is inserted through the aperture and is rotatable through the aperture. A planar panel assembly is fastened to the platform by the threaded fastener. The planar panel assembly is configured to move on the threaded fastener along a longitudinal axis of the threaded fastener as the threaded fastener is rotated through the aperture in the platform. A canopy is secured to the planar panel assembly, such that a segment of the canopy moves together with the planar panel assembly along the longitudinal axis of the threaded fastener as the planar panel assembly moves on the threaded fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Inventor: Rodney Young
  • Patent number: 11877665
    Abstract: An anti-radiation mosquito net includes a mosquito net body and a grounding connection device, wherein the mosquito net body is made of silver fibers and has a dense mesh structure; the grounding connection device is connected with the mosquito net body; and the grounding connection device is connected with a socket to lead static electricity of the mosquito net body into the ground. The mosquito net body has a dense net structure made of silver fibers, which has good conductivity, can better shield electromagnetic radiation and protect human body from electromagnetic wave interference; and when the grounding connection device of the mosquito net body is connected with the socket, the functions of anti-electromagnetic radiation and anti-static electricity can be enhanced by leading charges into the ground; according to the physiological process that silver fibers block bacteria, the mosquito net body can play a high-strength antibacterial role at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Shandong EMF New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shikun Chen, Xiangling Wang
  • Patent number: 11864640
    Abstract: A bi-axial ball tip for use with a mobility cane. The bi-axial ball tip includes an omni ball, at least two mirrored brackets, and a grip. The mirrored brackets form a chamber to accommodate part of the omni ball, allowing the omni ball to rotate around a horizontal axis inside the chamber. The rotation of the omni ball when the ball engages a ground surface and is provided to aid visually impaired people. The grip connects the mirrored brackets in a manner such that the mirrored brackets and the omni ball, together, rotate around a vertical axis which is orthogonal to the horizontal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: INVENTRICK PTY LTD
    Inventors: Peter Rickards, Rohan Rickards
  • Patent number: 11857485
    Abstract: A knee walker with four-wheel steering. The knee walker includes a frame, at least one front axle assembly, at least one rear axle assembly, a kneeling pad assembly, and a steering system. The steering system is configured to turn the rear axle assembly in the opposite direction from the front axle assembly. The opposing angles of the front and rear wheels enable the knee walker to perform tighter turns by eliminating rear wheel drag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: ROVER MOBILITY, LLC
    Inventor: Harry W. Jernigan, IV