Patents Examined by Robert Canfield
  • Patent number: 11401708
    Abstract: An anchor holder for concrete decks comprises a body for being inserted into an opening in a metal deck, the body including an outside vertical wall and an opening for receiving an anchor. The body includes arms normally biased extending outwardly from the vertical wall, the arms being collapsible toward the body when the body is inserted into the opening in the metal deck and expanding outwardly after passing the opening to be disposed below the metal deck. A support is attached to the body, the support to engage a top surface of the metal deck to apply an upward force on the body and keep the collapsible arms engaged against an underside of the metal deck when the body is attached to the metal deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: CETRES HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas M. Espinosa
  • Patent number: 11399603
    Abstract: A physically-impaired-assisting multi-function sail comprises: a stanchion, a hoisting navigator for allowing an arthritic to deploy and retract the sail without the need to bend the fingers, a hoisting teeter totter secured to the navigator, a teeter-totter hook-lock secured to the teeter totter for automatically locking and unlocking the teeter totter to deploy and retract the sail, a cable secured to a camber, a cable canal formed into the teeter totter for hiding and protecting the cable within, a pivoting pulley housing secured to the teeter totter, a pivoting pulley hub swingingly attached to the pivoting pulley housing, sail-buttresses hingedly attached to the pivoting pulley hub, a sail canopy secured to the sail-buttresses, multiple cable pulleys rotatably secured at multiple locations within the pivoting pulley housing and pivoting pulley hub, a central tube attached to the pivoting pulley hub, sail-buttress-supporting arms hingedly attached to the sail-buttresses, and a shuttling hub attached to th
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventor: Dee Volin
  • Patent number: 11399630
    Abstract: A foldable stool has a stool surface and two support legs; the stool surface is made of flexible materials capable of being folded to form a storage compartment; two support legs are swingly connected to each other, the top of two support legs are respectively connected to the left side and right side of a bottom surface of the stool surface; each support leg is hollow inside with an upper section, a middle section and a lower section connected together; an elastic rope runs through inside of each support leg, when the elastic rope is extended, the three sections are separated from each other and rotatably folded into the storage compartment. The stool is simple in structure, light and easy to use and low in cost, easy to carry and also is very beautiful.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Ninghai Xingda Leisure Products Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jinxue Hu
  • Patent number: 11391056
    Abstract: An umbrella canopy that opens and closes not from a stick from within the interior of the umbrella canopy but from the exterior crown where a line is pulled to open the umbrella canopy and where a button is pushed to close the umbrella canopy. The interior of the umbrella canopy includes no stick to hold up the umbrella canopy. Taut edges of the umbrella canopy hold up the umbrella canopy, for instance, on the top edges of a playyard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Regalo International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Brian M. McMahon
  • Patent number: 11389000
    Abstract: A reclinable director chair having a chair cloth, a seat frame assembly and a support frame assembly. The seat frame assembly having two cross tubes, two square seat frame armrest tubes and two backrest support tubes, wherein the cross tubes are connected and fixed between the two seat frame armrest tubes in a cross manner. One backrest support tube is disposed at the rear end of each seat frame armrest tube, and a cushion and a backrest of the chair cloth are mounted at upper ends of the cross tubes and on the backrest support tubes, respectively. The support frame assembly having two support frame components. Each support frame component comprises a bottom support tube and a connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG PRIDE LEISURE PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Benlong Sun
  • Patent number: 11382426
    Abstract: A bleacher seat with retractable and foldable armrests comprises two hook assemblies, a cushion assembly, a backrest assembly, two cushion-backrest connecting assemblies and two armrest assemblies, wherein the two hook assemblies are symmetrically arranged at the front end of the bottom surface of the cushion assembly, the lower ends of the two symmetrical cushion-backrest connecting assemblies are fixedly mounted at the rear ends of left and right sides of the cushion assembly respectively, and the upper ends of the two cushion-backrest connecting assemblies are symmetrically arranged at and rotatably connected to the lower ends of two sides of the backrest assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG PRIDE LEISURE PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Benlong Sun
  • Patent number: 11376174
    Abstract: A wheelchair accessory apparatus is disclosed. The wheelchair accessory apparatus includes an ambulatory assistive device retaining member removably attachable to the frame of a wheelchair and an ambulatory assistive device support member removably attachable to the footrest of a wheelchair. The ambulatory assistive device retaining member includes a first leg, a second leg, and an elongated stem. The first leg and the second leg join and define a portal therebetween to receive an ambulatory assistive device therethrough. The ambulatory assistive device support member includes a body comprising a cup sized to removably receive a crutch tip. When the ambulatory assistive retaining member and the ambulatory assistive device support member are both attached to the wheelchair, the portal and the cup align to receive and sustain an ambulatory assistive device therein for hands-free transportation of the ambulatory assistive device while utilizing a wheelchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventors: Edward Haddican, Marc Erlenbach
  • Patent number: 11371243
    Abstract: A panel is disclosed for use in construction. The panel comprises opposing surfaces that extend between first and second opposite ends. The panel also comprises a plurality of parallel (e.g. sawtooth) ridges. The ridges are provided on at least one of the opposing surfaces. The ridges extend along and adjacent to a first of the opposite ends of the panel for at least a part length thereof. The ridges are arranged to engage with and move past corresponding ridges of an adjacent panel when the panels move relative to each other in opposite directions. The ridges are further arranged so as to interfere with the ridges of the adjacent panel to resist relative movement in a reverse of the opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: ARMOUR WALL GROUP PTY LIMITED
    Inventor: John Michael Jarvie
  • Patent number: 11369200
    Abstract: A foldable cloth-embedded bleacher seat has two symmetrical armrest assemblies, a backrest assembly, a cushion assembly and a hook assembly. The backrest assembly has a detachable backrest cloth. The cushion assembly has a detachable cushion cloth cover. A lower part of each of the two sides of the backrest assembly is rotatably connected to the upper side of one armrest assembly, and the bottoms of the two sides of the backrest assembly are rotatably connected to the two sides of the cushion assembly. The lower sides of the two armrest assemblies are rotatably connected to the two sides of the cushion assembly. The hook assembly is detachably installed on the lower surface of the cushion assembly. The bleacher seat is foldable, thereby occupying a small space and being simple, attractive, elegant, firm and durable in overall structure, and convenient and fast to fold and unfold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG PRIDE LEISURE PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Benlong Sun
  • Patent number: 11369202
    Abstract: Various systems and methods relate to an adaptive chair system having (i) a stowed mode in which members of the chair frame are compactly contained within a multi-function bag (MFB), and (ii) a deployed mode in which the multi-purpose chair is configured to transition between at least two seating modes. In an illustrative example, the chair may be provided with an adaptive frame which may be reconfigured to transition between the seating modes. For example, the chair may transition between any of a vertical/upright (chair) mode (e.g., FIG. 8B), a vertical/upright (chair) mode using trek pole handle segment(s) (e.g., FIG. 1C), a low-profile/recon (seat) mode (e.g., FIG. 2B), and a longitudinal/lounge mode (e.g., FIG. 2B). Various embodiments may advantageously provide an adaptive chair system in an ultralight form factor which may fulfill multiple functions including, by way of example and not limitation, seating, sun/rain canopy, footrest, or some combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventor: Robert Steven Graybill
  • Patent number: 11364828
    Abstract: A seat assembly includes a cushioned component having a lattice matrix, wherein the lattice matrix includes a first portion defined by a first pattern of interconnected links which defines a first set of cells, and a second portion defined by a second pattern of interconnected links which defines a second set of cells. The first portion of the lattice matrix includes a density profile that is different than a density profile of the second portion of the lattice matrix. An air bladder is disposed within a core portion of the lattice matrix and includes a non-porous outer casing surrounding an interior cavity. The outer casing of the air bladder and the lattice matrix are integrated components comprised of a common material to define a monolithic structure created using an additive manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Maloney, Alex Perkins, Vishal Vinayak Nageshkar, Sangram Tamhankar, Kevin VanNieulande, Victoria Leigh Schein, Christian J. Hosbach
  • Patent number: 11357332
    Abstract: An article of furniture includes a cushioned seating portion, a rigid panel configured adjacent to the cushioned seating portion, a first group of exciters configured on a surface of the rigid panel, and a controller communicatively coupled to the first and second plurality of exciters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: SAMUELSON GROUP INC.
    Inventors: Lawrence Mark Chalfin, Michael Adam Chalfin
  • Patent number: 11359400
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an easily assembled and disassembled shade-providing structure, such as may be mounted to a playground assembly. The shade-providing structure comprises an outer frame defining an interior space and a canopy that may be positioned in that interior space. The canopy has one or more rods around its periphery, such as may be inserted through one or more pockets in the canopy fabric. Each of the outer frame and the rod(s) has a set of apertures configured to receive a locking fastener and a set of apertures configured to receive a jack screw or similar tensioning device. Accordingly, to assembly the structure, one or more jack screws can be used to provide the canopy with a desired tension and then locking fasteners can be used to secure the canopy to the outer frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: PLAYCORE WISCONSIN, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Huffman, Tim Millard, Wesley Hutchinson
  • Patent number: 11350755
    Abstract: A foldable chair, comprises a foldable chair frame (10) and a chair seat (1) made of a flexible material; the chair frame (10) comprising an X-shaped left support frame (101), an X-shaped right support frame (102) connected through a connecting crossbar (3), the chair seat (1) is connected to the chair frame (10) through a plurality of connecting pieces; a detachable pole (2) extends from top to bottom of the chair frame (10), and the connecting crossbar (3) has two first through holes (34) for the poles (2) to pass through; correspondingly, the connecting crossbar (3) has two second through holes (33) for a plurality of support tubes (100) to pass through; each pole (2) and the corresponding support tube (100) forms the X-shaped left or right support frame. This chair has the advantages of simple and reasonable structure, easy installation and disassembly, simple manufacture process and low cost, and is especially suitable for carrying around when traveling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Ninghai Xingda Leisure Products Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jinxue Hu
  • Patent number: 11344125
    Abstract: A rotary hanging chair having a cushion assembly, a rotary assembly and a leg tube assembly. The cushion assembly is rotatably connected to the leg tube assembly by means of the rotary assembly and comprises a cushion and a support frame. Two sides of the cushion are detachably connected to the support frame. The cushion is able to swing with respect to the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG PRIDE LEISURE PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Benlong Sun
  • Patent number: 11344122
    Abstract: A chair provided with a plate, to which a seat is freely articulated above, by way of at least one first linkage and a second pair of linkages in the rear and front regions, a backrest being articulated laterally and freely to said seat. The first end of a pair of cams is pivoted to the plate at the rear, and the second end is pivoted to the backrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: BRADO S.P.A.
    Inventor: Stefano Serena
  • Patent number: 11344124
    Abstract: A sliding lounger comprises a seating portion having seating slats and seating spaces between the seating slats, a back support portion having back slats and back spaces between the back slats, the back slats being receivable within the seating spaces and the seating slats being receivable within the back spaces, and a foot support portion having foot slats and foot spaces between the foot slats, the foot slats being receivable within the seating spaces, and the seating slats being receivable within the foot spaces. The back portion and foot support portion move between an open position where the back and foot slats are not received within the seating spaces and a compact position where the back and foot slats are received within the seating spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: NOBLE HOUSE HOME FURNISHINGS LLC
    Inventor: Siew Kin Tham
  • Patent number: 11337525
    Abstract: A reclining seatback support device which mainly includes at least one seatback support and a seatback body is revealed. The seatback body and an upper end of the seatback support are provided with pivot bracket portions pivotally connected to each other while a lower part of the seatback body and the seatback support are connected by a swing arm. When a user is sitting and lying down on the back, the seatback body is rotated around the pivot axis where the seatback body is pivotally connected to the upper end of the seatback support and then reclined at a certain angle. By elastic segments of the seatback body and the swing arm between the lower part of the seatback body and the seatback support for pulling and limiting the seatback body, the user can lean on the seatback body comfortably and safely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Comfordy Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Ling Wu, Armin Roland Sander, Luca Mazzon
  • Patent number: 11330907
    Abstract: A chair with armrest connectors includes a backrest, a seat, a pair of armrests, and a supporting frame configured to move the chair between a folded configuration and a deployed configuration. A pair of connectors are secured within cavities disposed on an upper surface of each armrest. The connectors are configured to move between a deployed position extending outwardly from the cavities and a retracted position within the cavities. When deployed, the connectors are configured to removably secure to a supporting frame of a second chair. This allows for multiple chairs to be secured to each other when in a folded configuration. The chair includes adjustable shoulder straps that allow an individual to easily carry the assembly of attached folded chairs supported against the individual's back. The chair may also include additional fasteners or connection mechanisms for supporting additional items against the front side of the individual for improved weight distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Inventor: Thomas Frisch
  • Patent number: 11332930
    Abstract: Provided is an awning system comprising: a) two vertical tracks; b) two arms, with each arm attached at a first end to one of the vertical tracks, the arm configured to move in a vertical direction and pivot in relation to the track, each arm further configured to be extendible; c) a cross-bar, with each end of the cross-bar attached to a second end of one of the arms; d) a piece of fabric attached at one end to the cross-bar; and e) a holder placed on top of the tracks for holding a second end of the fabric; wherein the awning fabric is configured to be adjusted in both the vertical and the horizontal direction; wherein a user can move the arms vertically and extend the arms to adjust a position of the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Infinity Canopy, Inc.
    Inventor: Afshin Shargani