Patents Examined by Robert Sandy
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Patent number: 12232582Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic apparatus and a wearable apparatus. The electronic apparatus may include a housing assembly and an electronic component. The housing assembly is configured to connect with a connector, and includes a housing and an engaging member. The housing defines a mounting groove. The engaging member is arranged in the mounting groove and capable of moving relative to the housing to engage with the connector or disengage the connector. The electronic component is disposed in the housing. The housing defines a sink. The housing assembly further includes a baffle mounted in the sink, and the baffle defines a through hole being configured to let the connector pass therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2022Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.Inventor: Yuege Xue
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Patent number: 12227269Abstract: An apparatus, including: a main body (302) including at least one passage (320A, 320B) configured to pass a first cord section and an adjacent second cord section therethrough; and at least one cord lock (322A, 322B). When neither the first cord section nor the second cord section is disposed in the at least one cord lock, the main body is free to move along the first cord section and the second cord section which are disposed in the at least one passage. When the first cord section and the second cord section are disposed in the at least one cord lock the main body is not free to move along the first cord section and the second cord section. The first cord section and the second cord section can be selective moved into an out of the at least one cord lock.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2023Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: ROSWELL CANADA INC.Inventor: Bradley J. Turner
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Patent number: 12227384Abstract: A rope edge protector for protecting a rope as it passes over an edge during rope access and rope rescue is described. The rope edge protector has a body with a curved channel portion on an outer surface thereof that is configured to receive at least one rope along a length of the channel portion. The body has a first underside surface that is configured for placement on a first face of the edge and a second underside surface forming a dihedral angle with the first underside surface and that is configured for placement on a second face of the edge. An attachment mechanism having a strap may connect the body to a second body and may have a cam for tensioning the strap between the bodies to secure the bodies to opposing edges.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Inventor: Dirk Otto Dorenbos
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Patent number: 12228168Abstract: A fastening member with a plurality of fastening portions includes two or more fastening portions. The fastening portions are configured to be connected to a first object or to be connected to a second object, and have the same or different fastening connection directions or the same or different fastening connection positions. Thus, the fastening member may be disposed at a third object, and be connected to the first object and the second object by the fastening portions, respectively, so as to complete coupling and separation of at three objects, achieving the effect of repeated quick coupling and separation.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: FIVETECH TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventor: Ting-Jui Wang
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Patent number: 12225982Abstract: Reel devices, systems, and related methods are disclosed. The reel devices are modular and include an automatic shift assembly that shifts to provide a mechanical advantage when used to tighten a cord. For instance, the reel devices are configured to provide a first drive ratio and automatically transition to a second drive ratio in response to a torque force. The reel devices include a drive assembly and a shift assembly. The drive assembly includes a cycloidal gear.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2023Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: Shift Holding, LLCInventors: John Martin, Brian Fletcher, Aaron Ambuske, Zachary West, Jay Barrett Willet, Ana Mirona Motoc, Dan Herbert, Hedvig Von Beetzen, Joseph Mahon, Jimmy Capra, Matthew Sinclair
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Patent number: 12220024Abstract: Disclosed is a buckle assembly having a female buckle component and a male buckle component. The female buckle component configured to mate with a male buckle component and including a housing, a button aperture, and a pocket. The pocket includes an alignment edge at an opening of the pocket. The male buckle component includes a main body, guide bars, and lateral arms. Each lateral arm is coupled to the main body and configured to deflect about a pivot point. Each lateral arm includes a flexible lateral arm, a button, locking tips, and a guide fin.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Eric W. Millward
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Patent number: 12222019Abstract: Steel wire rope adjuster terminal consisting of a piece of equipment designed to be assembled on a steel wire rope in order to form one of the two fastening ends thereof by means of a system for adjusting the length of the steel wire rope and then locking it, which is based on a fixed component comprising an internal box in which a cam can rotate until it forms a channel by means of respective grooves wherein the steel wire rope can slide if it is not bearing a load, and in which the cam is activated and trapped against the fixed component when the wire rope is bearing a load, so that the system does not damage the wire rope in any way and it can be unlocked in a completely reversible way.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2021Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Inventor: Eduard Goula Barri
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Patent number: 12221992Abstract: The present application provides a fastening clamp, used for connecting a first component to a second component having a connecting post.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Zhilin Li, Haijie Yu
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Patent number: 12219931Abstract: Embodiments of the subject disclosure are directed to a pet leash clip for a pet leash system. In some embodiments, the device includes a shelf-structure within the body extending preventing inadvertent opening of the pet leash clip.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2022Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: FABLE PETS INC.Inventor: Jeremy Canade
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Patent number: 12220545Abstract: A clip for attaching a flexible cable or tube to clothing. The clip comprises a body and a clasp for attaching the body of the clip to clothing. The body comprises at least one receiving formation in the form of a resiliently deformable channel for receiving a flexible cable or tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Phagenesis LimitedInventor: Conor Mulrooney
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Patent number: 12220013Abstract: A size adjustment system enables a wearer to adjust the size of an article of clothing such as a hat, to obtain a desired personalized fit. Exemplary arrangements include releasably engageable first and second pieces that are respectively attached to disposed portions of the article of clothing. A first piece includes a manually deformable body including a projection, and a second piece includes a plurality of projections or recesses extending along a surface thereof that are engageable with the projection. In an undeformed condition of the body the projection is engaged with one of the projections or recesses and the first and second pieces are held in fixed relative positions. Manual deformation of the body causes the projection to disengage from the projection or recess, and the first and second pieces are relatively movable until the body is returned to the undeformed condition, and the pieces are again held in fixed positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Inventors: Joey Graham, Colin Cochran, James Protich
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Patent number: 12220026Abstract: A fastening system for a zipper is disclosed which includes locking or interlocking first and second zipper pull tabs. A first zipper pull tab comprises a first base, a hook extending from the first base, and a moveable gate coupled to the first base. A second zipper pull tab comprises a second base, a cover coupled to the second base, and a post extending between the second base and the cover. For interlocking, the moveable gate and hook are further coupled around the post to provide the interlocking configuration of the first and second zipper pull tabs. The first zipper pull tab may be utilized separately from the second zipper pull tab, such as to lock to a coupling ring or another component of a carrying bag.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventors: Henry J. Cowdery, Donald E. Godshaw, Du Hai
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Patent number: 12213566Abstract: A system and method for attaching design elements to an article of clothing are provided. The system includes an embroidered design element with a conductive layer coupled to a back surface of the embroidered design element. The system further includes a coupling member. In operation, the conductive layer is releasably and magnetically coupled to the coupling member with an article of clothing between the conductive layer and the coupling member.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2024Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Inventor: Stephen Roy Nagel
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Patent number: 12213567Abstract: A jewelry article, in particular a bracelet, has two branches and a clasp as a lock pivotally mounted on a pivot integral with or connected to one end of one of the two branches. The lock has a central passage extending along the axis of the pivot and a cavity communicating with the central passage and opening onto one of two lateral sides of the lock. The clasp further includes a connecting member integral with or connected to one end of the other of the two branches and intended to be fitted into the central passage and the cavity of the lock. The connecting member and the cavity are shaped so as to make it possible, on the one hand, to bring the jewelry article between an unlocked and a locked configuration by rotating the lock about the pivot after the connecting member has been fitted into the lock.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2023Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: G. et F. Châtelain, succursale de Chanel SARLInventors: Dany Da Rocha Valente, Jérôme Nappey
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Patent number: 12213580Abstract: A tool holder device that holds a plurality of tools. The device is insertable into a pocket of clothing. Connecting members of the device are relative to certain sides of the device such that the weight of the tools is transferred to a side of the device. As such, the clothing of a user bears less weight and is less susceptible damage.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2023Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Inventor: Terry Pyle
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Patent number: 12214946Abstract: A tie band with various locking methods is disclosed. The tie band can include a head and a band extending from the head. The head includes a first flange, a second flange, and a connector connecting the first flange and the second flange. The connector defines a hole in the head. The band includes two elongate faces, two side faces, and protrusions extending from the side faces. In some aspects, the band is fusible to the head by applying heat to the head, at least one of the protrusions, or a combination thereof when the portion of the band is inserted through the hole.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2022Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P.Inventor: James K. Maxted
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Patent number: 12207752Abstract: A snap member of a fastener includes a base; a first engagement portion extending from the base and configured to engage with a first engagement portion of a mating snap member, the first engagement portion of the snap member including a protrusion defining an axial height, the first engagement portion of the snap member defining a cavity in the protrusion defining an axial depth, an axis of the protrusion and an axis of the cavity being collinear; and a second engagement portion extending from the base, the second engagement portion defining a hook shape.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2023Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: YKK Corporation of AmericaInventors: Chuck LeCompte, Jonathan Sharp, Kathryn Sullivan
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Patent number: 12207710Abstract: Stop part includes a magnetic body and a base portion in which an entirety of the magnetic body is embedded. The base portion first and second resin portions which are distinguishable based on an interface formed between the portions. The first and second resin portions are arranged to cover separate first and second regions, respectively, in at least one surface of the magnetic body.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2020Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: YKK CorporationInventors: Yuchen Tung, Kazuo Tamura
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Patent number: 12207706Abstract: A fastening device includes a case unit, a spool, a driving unit, a knob and a connecting unit. The case unit includes an annular wall surrounding an inner space, and a base detachably and directly coupled to the annular wall. The spool is located within the inner space. The driving unit is located within the inner space and selectively prohibits the spool from rotating in a loosening direction. The knob is disposed on the annular wall. The connecting unit is connected to at least one of the knob, the spool and the driving unit without passing through the base and restricted by at least one of the annular wall, the spool and the driving unit such that the annular wall, the spool, the driving unit and the knob are combined integrally.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Inventor: Chin-Chu Chen
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Patent number: 12212280Abstract: Multifunction spacer-wire clips provide spacing and protection during the shipping of solar panels. A multifunction spacer-wire clip can be subsequently used for wire management during installation and solar panel operation. One example of a spacer-wire clip includes a flange overhang portion, a main body portion. a frame arm portion, and a wire retainer extending from the main body portion sized and configured to selectively retain at least one wire within at least one wire cavity.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2023Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: Freedom Forever LLCInventors: Brian Joseph Eglsaer, Matthew Thomas Markham, Ryan Tucker Silvernale