Patents Examined by Shantese L. McDonald
  • Power door opener
    Patent number: 10413759
    Abstract: A power door opener including an actuator having a housing with an electrically powered actuator shaft that can be extended from a closed to an extended position. In one embodiment, a movable push plate is affixed to the actuator shaft and a fixed push plate is fixed in its position with respect to the housing. In the closed position of the actuator shaft, the fixed and movable push plates are aligned to form a combined edge for insertion into the space between a door and door jamb. The actuator shaft extends to move the movable push plate apart from the fixed push plate to spread the space and release the door from the door jamb. Alternatively, a double ended power door opener is located between opposite door jambs and the extending of the actuator shaft forces the door jambs apart to release the door from the door jamb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventor: William Hickerson
  • Clamping device
    Patent number: 10411445
    Abstract: A clamping device includes two parts which are pivotably connected to each other by a pivot joint. Each part includes a jaw and a handle. Each jaw has an engaging portion and a clamping portion defined in the inside thereof. A groove is defined in the engaging portion of each jaw so as to accommodate a wire holder. The groove of the engaging portion extends from the nose of each jaw and toward the pivot joint by an angle relative the axis of the inside of each jaw. The groove opens through the nose and one side of each jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventors: Chin-Hung Chiu, Chin-Long Chiu
  • Vehicle lift adapter system
    Patent number: 10399833
    Abstract: A vehicle lift adapter system in one embodiment includes a central support bar including a mounting portion configured to be removably mounted on a jack arm of a floor jack, a first outer support arm supported by the central support bar, a first wheel capture base with a first middle portion located between a first and a second base end portion, the first wheel capture base operably connected to the first outer support arm, a first wheel capture arm configured to be supported by the first end portion, and a second wheel capture arm configured to be supported by the second end portion, wherein the first end portion and the second end portion are arranged such that a weight applied to the first wheel capture arm and the second wheel capture arm is substantially centered on the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignees: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Robert J. Kochie, Robert A. Jensen
  • Robot cleaner
    Patent number: 10398275
    Abstract: A robot cleaner configured to elastically deform a brush part using contact force between bristles and a floor and then restoring the brush part to vibrate the bristles, thereby improving cleaning performance. The robot cleaner includes a case that moves on a floor, a brush shaft mounted to the case such that the brush shaft rotates by driving force from a drive unit, an elastic member fixed to the brush shaft, the elastic member made of an elastic material, and a brush part fixed to the elastic member, the brush part having bristles, wherein the brush part generates generate vibration during deformation and restoration of the elastic member when external force is applied. The elastic member deforms due to contact force between the bristles and the floor and is then restored, and the brush part vibrates during deformation and restoration of the elastic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hwang Kim, Jongsu Kim, Sungil Park
  • Medical accessory holder
    Patent number: 10390691
    Abstract: A medical accessory holder (10) is provided, for use during reprocessing and/or conditioning of medical equipment. The holder comprises a planar base portion (11). At least one recess (12, 13, 14) is provided in the planar base portion, and is adapted to receive a medical accessory (15, 16, 17) firmly engaged therein. The holder (10) further comprises retaining means (22) associated with the base portion (11) and adapted to engage therewith. Once engaged, the retaining means (22) cannot be disengaged, and the medical accessory (15, 16, 17) cannot be removed from the recess (12, 13, 14), without breaking the retaining means (22), thereby rendering the holder suitable only for single use. Attachment means (26) are further provided to enable the holder (10) to be secured to an article of medical equipment with which the medical accessory (15, 16, 17) is associated, during reprocessing thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Cantel (UK) Limited
    Inventors: David Mason, Mark Jackson, Gary Spencer
  • Portable vacuum cleaning apparatus for a combustion chamber
    Patent number: 10376005
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable vacuum cleaning apparatus for use on an opening in a combustion chamber. The portable vacuum cleaning apparatus includes: a shield with one or more connectors each independently configured to provide an air tight seal with an opening of a combustion chamber; a first aperture fitting protruding through the shield and connected to a first air hose with an air source and a second air hose with a nozzle; a second aperture fitting protruding through the shield and connected to a vacuum source, a third aperture fitting protruding through the shield and connected to a glove. Methods of using and systems for vacuum cleaning a combustion chamber are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Inventor: Jeffery Albers
  • Method and apparatus for transporting and steering a heavy load
    Patent number: 10358876
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy loads from one location to another, whereby the apparatus may be constructed as a walking machine including a plurality of lifting assemblies operative to lift the load above the supporting surface and then move the load relative to the supporting surface by transporting the load via rollers or tracks in the walking machines. In one example, the lifting assemblies are provided with separate longitudinal and lateral drive mechanisms independently operative for translating the load in either or both longitudinal and lateral directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Columbia Trailer Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Andrew Csergei, Ira James Crisp
  • Clamping system for securing a work piece to a fixture
    Patent number: 10357859
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a clamping system for supporting a work piece in position for receiving a machining operation and more particularly to a clamping system for supporting a work piece for receiving a machining operation whereby the work piece is held in position by exerting pressure against two or more locations along the surface of the work piece and that the supporting force at least one location is directed against the work piece in at least two vectors. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the clamping system of the subject invention is effective for supporting more than one work pieces in position for receiving a manufacturing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel J Reed
  • Double-sided mop
    Patent number: 10349801
    Abstract: A double-sided mop according to this invention, being provided to solve the problems of a conventional mop on poor floor mopping quality, includes a mop pole, a mop head connecting to the mop pole, and a cleaning cloth provided on the surface of mop head. The mop head includes a mounting plate, a first panel, a second panel, a hinged shaft, a universal joint, and an elastic part, in which the mounting plate is provided between the first panel and the second panel, the mounting plate is hinged and connects to the hinged shaft together with the first panel and the second panel, the elastic part applies a force to clamp the first panel and the second panel, the universal joint is installed on the mounting plate by rotation, and the mop pole connects to the universal joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: JIAXING JACKSON TRAVEL PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xue Lin Zhu, Jiu Hong Zhang, Kai Feng Lu
  • Quick disconnect tool, quick disconnect male connector and methods of using the quick disconnect and male connector to connect a device to a vehicle wheel
    Patent number: 10343452
    Abstract: Provided are a quick disconnect tool and a male connector. The tool includes a socket, detents in the socket and a collar to open and close the detents. The male connector fits within the socket and cannot rotate within the socket. The male connector includes a recess into which the detents can lock the male connector inside the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Inventors: Henry Rodriguez, Edwin Rodriguez
  • Adjustable mount for a mountable device
    Patent number: 10344914
    Abstract: A mount assembly for a mountable device such as a laser unit, such as a hybrid point and line laser that projects a vertical plumb dot(s) up and down, combined with horizontal and plumb projected lines. The mount assembly comprising: a base, a X-axis linear actuator, an upright support, a Y-axis linear actuator, an extension arm, a Z-axis linear actuator, a support plate assembly, and a mount for mounting on the mountable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Inventor: William Cardozo
  • Electricity producing flexible and slim nozzle for being releasably connected to a suction source of a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: 10342403
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nozzle suitable for being releasably connected to a suction source of a vacuum cleaner. The nozzle comprises a nozzle tube, a slim nozzle head, a flexible joint configured to provide a freedom of movement, a flexible conduit, a light source, and a power generation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: APIROS AB
    Inventor: Arash Fard Rahmani
  • Component connector servicer
    Patent number: 10335839
    Abstract: A system includes a body having a front end and a back end, a channel within the body that is configured to hold at least a portion of a service unit, a guiderail extending along a portion of the channel and configured to couple with a pushrod, and an adapter configured to couple with a portion of the service unit and a portion of the body. The channel also includes a front opening positioned proximate to the front end of the body, wherein the front opening is configured to allow at least a portion of the service unit, or at least a portion of a connector, to pass through the front opening, and a back opening positioned proximate to the back end of the body, wherein the back opening is configured to allow at least a portion of the pushrod to pass through the back opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Vincent Wozniak, Ling Zhang Larson, Floyd A. Fazi, Jr., Jeffrey Allen Lucas, Stephen R. Wood
  • System and method for direct cable expansion
    Patent number: 10338334
    Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for direct cable expansion are provided. A system includes a pump, a probe, and a coupler. The pump is coupled to a reservoir holding a fluid. The probe is in fluid communication with the pump, and is configured to introduce the fluid into a cable such that a channel is created, by the fluid, between an outer sheath of the cable and a core of the cable. The coupler is configured to attach to a cable, receive the probe, and position the probe at an interface between the outer sheath and an inner material of the cable adjacent to the outer sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. Elford, Pete A. Kawamoto, Diana L. Unser
  • Clinching punch and apparatus
    Patent number: 10328481
    Abstract: A clinching apparatus includes a clinching punch having a specifically dimensioned tapered surface which improves the strength of a clinch joint created therewith. In another aspect, a tapered surface adjacent a distal end of a clinching punch has an angle of 20-35° relative to a distal end. A further aspect of a clinching apparatus provides a tapered surface adjacent a distal end which is configured in accordance with a specific formula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: BTM Company LLC
    Inventors: Glenn R. Koenigbauer, Steven J. Sprotberry, Paul D. Boyes
  • Cable harnessing fixture
    Patent number: 10334747
    Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a fixture comprises a first frame horizontally oriented relative to a second frame. The first frame may be coupled to a member adjustable along a first plane. The fixture may also comprise a plurality of lifts, coupled to the member. The plurality of lifts may be adjustable along a second plane that is vertical in relation to the first frame. The fixture may also comprise the second frame vertically oriented relative to the first frame and coupled to the first frame. The second frame may be configured to accept a template for receiving a cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Dawit Gebremichael, Khalid Kayal
  • Surface cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 10327607
    Abstract: A hand carriable surface cleaning apparatus can include a first cyclonic cleaning stage having an upper end, a bottom end spaced longitudinally below the upper end and a side wall extending therebetween. A second cyclonic cleaning stage may be positioned in the fluid flow path downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage and may be positioned above and overlie the upper end of the first cyclonic cleaning stage. The second cyclonic cleaning stage may be longitudinally translatable relative to the sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
  • Template for a router to notch a door latch slot
    Patent number: 10323421
    Abstract: The template for a router to notch a door latch slot is a jig that is adapted for use in routing slots in door slab such that the door slab can receive a latch. The template for a router to notch a door latch slot is clamped to the door slab such that an aperture formed in the template for a router to notch a door latch slot is positioned over the lock rail of the door slab. The aperture can then be used as a template for the router to create a door latch slot to receive the latch plate of the door lock. The template for a router to notch a door latch slot comprises a U channel, a pressure plate, and a thumbscrew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Gold
  • Surface cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 10314447
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet and includes a cyclone bin assembly, a screen and a suction motor positioned in the air flow path. The screen is axially removable from the cyclone bin assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
  • Spring loaded suction cup array gripper
    Patent number: 10279456
    Abstract: A universal object holding mechanism for holding three-dimensional objects for printing thereon uses an array of suction cups reciprocally connected to a vacuum box to acquire objects from a staging platen while in a horizontal position and then pivot into a vertical position for movement of the objects past print heads. A plenum connected to the vacuum box is valve controlled to allow a low flow rate to the vacuum box to acquire objects and then a high flow rate pulse to close off all un-sealed suction cups with ball valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Paul M Fromm, Jeffrey J Bradway, Erwin Ruiz, Linn C Hoover