Patents Examined by Robert Sandy
  • Patent number: 11812828
    Abstract: A wristlet clasp (100), of the folding buckle type, including first and second blades (1, 2) hinged relative to each other, the first blade (1) further including locking means for holding the first and second blades (1, 2) in their closed position at its second end, and the second blade (2) carrying a member for fastening a first wristlet strand at its second end. The first and second blades are hinged together by movable blades (3, 4) by a first of their respective ends, the hinged blades being connected to the first and second blades via a first hinge (A1) and a second hinge (A2), the hinge (A1, A2) being angularly delimited by stops respectively formed on the first end of the first and second blades and on the second end of the movable blades so as to define two predefined wearing positions depending on the size of the wrist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: OMEGA SA
    Inventor: Philippe Loetscher
  • Patent number: 11812827
    Abstract: A mount secures an object to sheets of material with one or more material thicknesses. The mount includes an inner plate and an outer plate. The outer plate includes a coupler for the object and one or more contact surfaces associated with one or more material thicknesses. The inner plate includes a retention structure to engage a contact surface of the outer plate. The outer plate may comprise a locking element to A mounting system includes a mount and a coupler integrated with the object to be secured to a sheet of material. The object may be a camera and the mount may be a camera mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Axon Enterprise, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward Grinnell
  • Patent number: 11813993
    Abstract: A fastener clip system including a carrier and a fastener clip configured to fit over the carrier. The fastener clip includes at least one wing. The wing includes an engagement region that includes a depressed portion configured to be secured against a slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: TERMAX COMPANY
    Inventors: Daniel James Dickinson, Michael Tirrell, John Clasen, Mark Fleydervish
  • Patent number: 11808324
    Abstract: A locking shackle for use with a pin having a protruding locking tab. The shackle defines (a) an entry eyehole has a non-linear insertion channel through which the locking tab may pass; and (b) a locking eyehole having an insertion channel through which the locking tab may pass, and a locking keyhole which releasably engages the locking tab when the pin is fully inserted into the shackle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventor: Graham Clarke
  • Patent number: 11805863
    Abstract: An assembly includes an elongated strap with a length extending between a first end and a second end, a first magnetic element proximate the first end of the strap, a second magnetic element proximate the second end of the strap, and a fastener attached to the first end of the strap. In some examples, at least one of the first and second magnetic elements is a rare earth magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventor: Kathrina Decker
  • Patent number: 11805865
    Abstract: A fastener device includes a first fastener part and a second fastener part which can be mounted on one another along a closing direction and are held against one another in a closed position, and are releasable from one another in order to open the fastener device. The second fastener part has a winding element on which a tension element can be arranged and which is rotatable relative to the first fastener part in order to wind up the tension element on the winding element in a winding direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Fidlock GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Fiedler, Breido Botkus, Heiko Buettner
  • Patent number: 11805856
    Abstract: A fastening device including a case unit, a spool, a driving unit, a knob and a connecting unit is provided. The case unit has a radial direction and an axial direction and includes an annular wall. The annular wall surrounds an inner space. The spool is within the inner space and includes an axial space including a large-diameter segment and a small-diameter segment, and the small-diameter segment is connected to the large-diameter segment along the axial direction. The driving unit is disposed above the spool along the axial direction, and the driving unit selectively prohibits the spool from rotating in a loosening direction. The knob is disposed above the driving unit along the axial direction, and the knob is coupled to the driving unit. The connecting unit is connected to the knob, and the connecting unit is disposed within the axial space and limited within the large-diameter segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventor: Chin-Chu Chen
  • Patent number: 11805841
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for a clasp configured to accommodate a strap of a piece of headwear, including a top loop having a catch end at a first side of the clasp, the top loop including a top portion that extends from a second side of the clasp to the first side along a horizontal axis of the clasp, the catch end extending from the top portion along an s-shaped curve to form a tip of the catch end; a bottom loop coupled to the top loop via a common middle portion, a top surface of the common middle portion having a lip; and a depression at the top loop on the second side, a thinnest part of the top loop at the second side of the clasp being formed by the depression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: SUNDAY AFTERNOONS, INC.
    Inventors: Robbin Lacy, Joey Fallon, Russell Hodgdon, Joey Zachariasen
  • Patent number: 11805862
    Abstract: A button assembly that includes a button and a removable screw is provided. A method of attaching a button to a garment is provided. The method includes a step of placing a portion of the garment between the button and a removable screw, a step of penetrating the portion of the garment with the removable screw such that the removable screw is engaged with the garment, and a step of engaging the removable screw with the button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: YKK Corporation
    Inventors: Chuck G. LeCompte, Jonathan H. Sharp, Hidetsugu Tanaka
  • Patent number: 11805866
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a decorative charm for attachment to clothing and apparel items. The decorative charm comes in different unique and decorative designs, used for accentuating clothing. More specifically, the decorative charm features a decorative surface that is positioned outside an apparel item and is visually exposed. A clip mechanism is used for attaching the charm to a rim or edge of an apparel item, and includes prong-like teeth that are positioned on opposite sides of the apparel edge and are operated using a clip arm. The clip arm is rotatable and is configured to create a space between the prong-like teeth to attach to an apparel item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventor: Katherine Zeman
  • Patent number: 11805857
    Abstract: A closure mechanism for an article of footwear comprising a tongue, adjustable lace, toggle, and a tether is provided. The adjustable lace operatively connects the lateral sidewall and the medial sidewall along a throat opening, the tongue extends between the lateral sidewall and the medial sidewall within the throat opening, the toggle is coupled to and movable along the adjustable lace and fixedly attached to the tongue, and the tether is operatively coupled to each of the tongue and the toggle. The closure mechanism provides ease of use with a single motion, one-handed, transition from an open position to a tightened position by exerting a traction force in a predetermined direction on the adjustable lace, and from a tightened position to an open position by exerting a traction force in the predetermined direction on the tether. This disclosure may be particularly beneficial to wearers having limited dexterity or mobility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Ben S. Yun
  • Patent number: 11801624
    Abstract: Arrays of male fastener elements are formed by molding preforms in cavities defined in one or more adjacent plates and shaped to mold preform arms that extend to a plate side, such as in a cross-machine direction of a continuous molding process. The preforms may be deformed to flatten their upper surfaces and lengthen the arms. Stems of preforms have molded side surfaces and each have width, measured in the longitudinal direction of the strip, that narrows with distance from the strip surface, and also narrows with distance from a parting line extending from the strip surface to the head between the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Velcro IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Luis Parellada Armela, Elm AubĂ  Gomis
  • Patent number: 11794967
    Abstract: A tether for connecting two different objects together has first and second elongate and flexible end portions having proximal and distal ends, and an elongate and flexible intermediate portion. The intermediate portion is releasably connectable with the first and second end portions, by the intermediate portion having connectors at either end and the first and second end portions having connectors at respective proximal ends to form first and second safety breakaways. The connections of the first and second safety breakaways, are made in-line with the general lengthwise axis of the tether. The first and second end portions are arranged for connection to a respective object. The safety breakaways between the intermediate portion and the first and second end portions are releasable at a predetermined release load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: b.box for kids developments Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Lisa Edlund Tjernberg, Sylvain Jacques Amatoury
  • Patent number: 11794628
    Abstract: Embodiments herein illustrate a cargo strap tightening device. The cargo strap tightening device includes a buckle assembly that comprises a strap webbing. The cargo strap tightening device includes a spring having high tension. Each end of the spring being coupled to the buckle assembly. Further the cargo strap tightening device includes at least two hook and loop connecting points and at least two shrink tubes to fasten the buckle assembly. The at least two shrink tubes are used to fasten the ends of the spring and the strap webbing when heat is applied on the shrink tubes. Furthermore, the cargo strap tightening device includes a protective sleeve to cover the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Seventeen Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Grant W. Martin
  • Patent number: 11793318
    Abstract: The disclosed bedsheet system includes a middle portion, a foot connector, and a head connector that allows for quick removal and/or addition of sheets. The middle portion has a length and a width defining a plane, the length has a first end and a second end. The foot connector is attached to the first end of the middle portion and has at least one sheet connector mechanism. The head connector is attached to the second end of the middle portion and has at least one sheet connector mechanism. The foot connector and the head connector extend generally perpendicular from the plane of the middle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Kathleen Molinari
  • Patent number: 11786017
    Abstract: The invention relates to a clasp for bracelets with a length adjustment device, wherein the adjustment device is devoid of a locking mechanism for blocking the length adjustment and/or of an activation member for unblocking a locking mechanism in order to allow the length adjustment in at least one direction of the length of the bracelet. The clasp enables a user to finely adjust the useful length of the bracelet by thrust or traction on the bracelet strand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: DEXEL S.A.
    Inventor: Elio Granito
  • Patent number: 11787328
    Abstract: A load binding tool for securing a load, the load binder including an elongated threaded contraction expansion assembly including an elongated threaded member having opposing ends with opposite screw threading, and having opposing engaging ends, and enabling common contraction or extension of the respective opposing engaging ends when the elongated threaded member is rotated one direction or another, and a driven sheave, a drive shaft, a primary drive sheave, and a closed loop of chain or other flexible coupler movably engaged with the driven sheave and the primary drive sheave, wherein the drive shaft can be rotated to turn the primary drive sheave and move the opposing engaging ends closer together or further apart. The drive shaft is can be coupled with an external drive coupling that can be engaged with a separate drive tool to rotate the drive shaft and operate the load binding tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Peerless Chain Company
    Inventor: Kenton G. Scott
  • Patent number: 11788319
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a tarpaulin clamp configured to contact the opposite sides of a tarpaulin. The tarpaulin clamp includes a base assembly. The tarpaulin clamp also includes an insert assembly configured to be received in the base assembly. This is done in such a way that the tarpaulin is positioned between the base assembly and the insert assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventor: Richard Joseph Zoltek
  • Patent number: 11787244
    Abstract: A split trailer shackle is disclosed, including a bolt and a reinforcing assembly. The bolt includes a rod body, a middle of the rod body is rotatablely connected with a main hook, and an upper surface of a front end of the main hook is symmetrically provided with positioning blocks; a left end of the rod body is rotatablely connected with a secondary hook, the positioning blocks are detachably inserted with a slot at a front of the secondary hook respectively, and a right end of the bolt is threaded with a nut. The reinforcing assembly includes a rotating shaft and a positioning seat, the rotating shaft is disposed in a middle of the main hook. The reinforcing assembly further includes posts. The split trailer shackle is easy to open and thus can quickly sling, meanwhile it also can be closed for lock, and the use of high security.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventor: Xiaomeng Tao
  • Patent number: 11786015
    Abstract: A buckle assembly that includes a male buckle component to mate with a female buckle component into a securely connected position. The male buckle component includes a main body, a mating guide beam, and one or more lateral arms coupled to the main body to deflect about a pivot point. Each of the one or more lateral arms includes a flexible lateral arm and a button. The button engages the female buckle component via a latching ledge, which defines a sloped transition from the flexible lateral arm to the button. The female buckle component includes a housing that defines a button aperture to secure the button of the male component, a disengagement aperture proximal to the button aperture, and a pocket to receive the male buckle component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: John Pontaoe, Steve Keller