Patents Examined by Robert J. Sandy
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Patent number: 9685265Abstract: Wearable housings are configured in size and shape to be securely attached to a strap, such as a belt, suspender, backpack strap, rifle strap, shoulder bag strap, vest, carrier, or other strap with one or more clasping members. One or more magnets are positioned within the substantially hollow receptacle area(s) of the wearable housing. The magnet(s) have sufficient holding force to securely hold a handgun or other item against the wearable housing for ready access.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Magnetactical LLCInventor: Devin Fredrickson Stutz
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Patent number: 9681711Abstract: A bracelet may be adjustable. The bracelet may be a portion of a watch and/or jewelry. The bracelet may include a clasp with a track that includes a plurality of first openings and second openings. A first end of the bracelet may include a link with a pin. The pin may be disposed in the track, and the length of the bracelet may be adjusted by moving the pin along a length of the track. The pin may have a length and a cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the length. The cross-sectional shape may allow the pin to travel along the length of the track when the link is disposed at an angle relative to the length of the track and may restrict the pin from travelling along the length of the track when the link is approximately parallel to the length of the track.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Fossil Group, Inc.Inventor: Matthieu Monard
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Patent number: 9681710Abstract: Provided is a slide fastener including: a first fastener stringer that includes a first element row and a first fastener tape, the first element row including a plurality of first elements and one or more second elements; a second fastener stringer that includes a second element row and a second fastener tape, the second element row including one or more second elements; and a slider that is slidable along the first and second element rows. Each of the first element and the second element includes a head coupled to a base via a neck. The base includes an opposite surface that is located at the opposite side of the head. The opposite surface of the second element is positioned farther from the opposed side edge than the opposite surface of the first element. At least two engaged second elements of the first and second element rows constitute a lock unit that is for locking the slider.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: YKK CorporationInventor: Go Takani
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Patent number: 9683399Abstract: A guide device for sliding doors for shelves has at least one guide rail, each guide rail have a guide region for guiding sliding doors and at least one fastening region connected to the guide region for fastening the guide device to shelves. The guide regions in their cooperation form a guide arrangement and all the fastening regions in their cooperation form a fastening arrangement. In order to provide a guide device which can be used universally and which can be fastened subsequently to shelves, the fastening arrangement is disposed relative to the guide arrangement in the installed position in such a manner that the guide arrangement is accessible from below and above for sliding doors and at least partially covers vertical surfaces of the shelves.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2014Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: ALFER ALUMINIUM GESELLSCHAFT MBHInventor: Thomas Wilbs
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Patent number: 9682807Abstract: A multi-surface cable tie apparatus includes a first cable tie device coupled to a spaced apart second cable tie device via a bridge member, each cable tie device having a head member having opposed inner and outer ends, the head member defining an aperture and a channel defining a generally V-shaped configuration in communication with the aperture. Each cable tie device includes a tying strap that includes a planar base strip having that includes a proximal end adjacent the inner end of the head member and a distal end opposite the proximal end, the base strip having an elongate toothed portion mounted to an inside surface. The toothed portion includes a generally triangular cross-section with a plurality of teeth extending away from the base strip. The aperture is configured to selectively receive the base strip and the channel is configured to receive the toothed portion of the tying strap.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Inventor: Sean M. Lidey
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Patent number: 9675141Abstract: A safety buckle device includes a first buckle part having a partially closed space with an opening, and a second buckle part having a body, a guiding tongue, and a control key. When locking the safety buckle device, a springing detent is adapted to lock against a locking element. The control key has two recesses having different depths and arranged adjacent each other in the longitudinal direction of the control key. The detent achieves a first locking when the control key is actuated, and the detent achieves a second locking when the control key no longer is actuated, or the detent achieves a locking when the control key is not actuated. The detent is adapted to be released when the control key is actuated again, or when the control key is actuated.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: BABYBJORN ABInventors: Jakob Wikner, Thomas Bergens, Marten Andren
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Patent number: 9677581Abstract: A closure device for connecting to parts with each other is provided. The closure device includes a first closure part which includes a first base body and a first form-fit portion stationarily arranged on the first base body, and a second closure part which includes a second base body and a second form-fit portion stationarily arranged on the second base body. For closing of the closure device the first closure part and the second closure part can be attached to each other, whereby the second form-fit portion of the second closure part can be brought in engagement with the first form-fit portion of the first closure part in a direction of engagement, so that in a closed position the form-fit portions positively are in engagement with each other. A recoil element is arranged on one of the closure parts and is elastically shiftable along the direction of engagement.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Fidlock GmbHInventors: Artur Tucholke, Joachim Fiedler
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Patent number: 9675143Abstract: A press stud comprises a male element and a female element. The male element comprises a coupling portion which is insertable into a housing seat of the female element in a coupling direction. The coupling portion of the male element has an anti-uncoupling appendage which interferes with the female element and prevents the uncoupling of the male element from the female element when they are subjected to tension acting in a substantially transverse direction with respect to the direction of coupling.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: RIRI S.A.Inventor: Renato Brigato
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Patent number: 9675137Abstract: An elastic coreless rope belt is a tubular braided rope of no core with stretch elasticity. Wherein the center part of the elastic rope belt along its length keep the same hollow shape, and at the periphery of the rope, it is provided with protruded knot parts of plural middle segment. At the plural middle segment, the diameter of the protruded knot can be changed with the changing of the axial tension. Once the axial tension is relived, the diameter and the shape will return to the origin. Thereby, it is convenient to make position limited buckling and loosening to the object hole.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Inventor: Steve Wu
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Patent number: 9669745Abstract: In a mat fastener for preventing a mat disposed on a carpet provided on a vehicle body panel from moving, a first fixing member is fixed to the carpet. A second fixing member is fixed to the mat. An operational mounting member is arranged to mount the second fixing member to the first fixing member. The first fixing member includes a supporting portion arranged to support the operational mounting member, and an engaging portion arranged to hold the second fixing member. The second fixing member includes a locked portion arranged to be locked on the operational mounting member, and an engaged portion arranged to be engaged with the engaging portion in a state where the second fixing member is mounted to the first fixing member by the operational mounting member.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignees: PIOLAX, INC., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Kazunori Machida, Toru Ohba, Tatsuya Shiono
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Patent number: 9668548Abstract: A slider for a slide fastener is provided which is capable of quickly fastening and unfastening the slide fastener in a remote operation manner. A string having pull tabs on longitudinally opposite sides is fixed to a body of the slider for a slide fastener such that the string is not moved in the longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: YKK CorporationInventors: Keiichi Keyaki, Kouji Yamagishi, Yohei Miyazaki
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Patent number: 9669775Abstract: A clip has a base and a rattle inhibiting elastic piece. The base has a base portion that is separated from a clip central axis. The rattle inhibiting elastic piece has a slanted portion. The slanted portion extends at an angle with respect to the base, from the rattle inhibiting elastic piece portion that is provided adjacent to the base portion in a clip axial direction, toward a clip central axis side.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Kazuhito Yamamoto
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Patent number: 9670986Abstract: A gripping arrangement (110) is disclosed for gripping an elongate article (111). The gripping arrangement comprises a body (112) defining a pathway (128) along which the article can extend and a gripping member (116) in the body for gripping the article. The gripping member is moveable from a non-gripping position to a gripping position. The gripping arrangement further includes urging means (122) to urge the gripping member towards the gripping position, and locking means (130) moveable from a non-locking position to a locking position. The locking means is configured to lock the article to the gripping member, when the locking means is in the locking position.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: GRIPPLE LIMITEDInventor: Matthew Steven Bacon
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Patent number: 9664213Abstract: A system for containment and organization of a medical wire features a clamp. A first ridged and grooved clamping block is located on a clamp first side posterior end and a second ridged and grooved clamping block is located on a clamp second side posterior end. A first side compression member is located on an inside surface of a clamp first side and a second side compression member is located on an inside surface of the clamp second side. An adjustable ratcheting lock attaches the clamp first side and the clamp second side. A first finger grip is located on an outside surface of the clamp first side and a second finger grip is located on an outside surface of the clamp second side. A Medical wire is placed between the first side compression member and the second side compression member then the clamp is compressed against the medical wire.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Brian O. Mohika, John A. Brumleve
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Patent number: 9661902Abstract: A waterproof slide fastener with waterproof property in which covering the whole front and rear faces of a woven or knitted fastener tape with an elastomer, and fastener elements made of a thermoplastic resin are injection molded on the lateral edge of the fastener tape. In particular, a waterproof slide fastener that can maintain the watertightness and airtightness even when the fastener tape is bent in the lengthwise direction because, on the assumption that the minimum width between the outer end edges of the neck part of the fastener element in the lengthwise direction of the fastener tape that is a slide direction in which the slider slides is N and the width between the outer end edges of the body part of the fastener element in the same lengthwise direction is B, the value of B/N is between 2.5 and 3.5.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: YKK CorporationInventors: Ryo Mikuma, Makoto Takayama, Hisashi Yoneshima
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Patent number: 9663988Abstract: A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS, LLCInventors: Thomas H. Merker, Michael A. Graybar, Phillip R. Harms
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Patent number: 9664217Abstract: A clip for attaching sheeting and trim to a grain bin includes a plate having a strip that is foldable over the plate along a fold line. A pair of slots are positioned at opposite ends between the plate and the strip and extend inwardly from the ends. The strip has four corners that alternate from a 90° corner to a rounded corner.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Sukup Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Jeremy Ryan Woodland, James Richard Shipley
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Patent number: 9663280Abstract: A bundle spacing device having a first pair of opposing surfaces spaced apart from each other a first distance and a second pair of opposing surfaces spaced apart from each other a second distance, different than the first distance, and generally perpendicular to the first pair of opposing surfaces. The bundle spacing device is configured such that bundles can be coupled to the bundle spacing device in a first position or a second position. The bundle spacing device can also have a first passage extending along a first axis, a second passage extending along a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis, and a third passage extending along a third axis that is perpendicular to the first axis and parallel to the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jonathan A. DeMik, Michael J. Vermeer, Wu Wenli
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Patent number: 9655410Abstract: A device that serves both for retaining a necktie against free displacement and also for assisting buttoning of a garment comprises first and second loop elements and a flexible link element, attached at its opposite ends to the link elements. Each loop element defines a compound aperture having a larger end section, through which a button may pass, a smaller end section by which an element fastening the button may be engaged and secured by shifting of the loop element relative thereto, and a constricting neck section formed at the intersection of said larger and smaller end sections of said loop elements for maintaining the fastening element the button against unintentional release from the smaller end section of the loop element.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Inventor: Frank G. Neri
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Patent number: 9655413Abstract: A system of attachment surface structures that find their best use in the form of repeatedly removable straps and bands for securing one object to another. The surfaces are preferably constructed of narrow sheets of flexible polymer plastic materials having generally high tensile strength. A first embodiment includes shaped parallel ridges on one surface that interlock with mating parallel ridges on an opposing surface. These parallel ridges may be double sided (interlocking on both sides of each shaped ridge with the next shaped ridge on either side) or single sided (interlocking with a single ridge oriented 180 degrees from the first). Further embodiments include an array of shaped posts of various regular geometric shapes that interlock with an opposing array of identical posts.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Inventors: Thomas M. Adams, James D. Benner, Jr.
