Patents Examined by Steve Clemmons
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Patent number: 12643383Abstract: A vehicle fluid controller to be applied to a vehicle. The vehicle fluid controller includes a jet generator, a wind detector, and a jet controller. The jet generator is configured to generate a jet of air and is disposed at an edge of a vehicle-body opening through which a vehicle cabin of the vehicle is allowed to be open to an outside of the vehicle. The wind detector is configured to detect a speed and a direction of wind acting on the vehicle body of the vehicle. The jet controller is configured to control the jet from the jet generator in accordance with the speed and the direction of the wind in such a manner as to disturb an airflow passing over the vehicle-body opening along a surface of the vehicle body.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2023Date of Patent: June 2, 2026Assignee: SUBARU CORPORATIONInventors: Yusaku Dogahira, Naoto Watanabe
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Patent number: 12643478Abstract: A running board assembly for a vehicle includes a body member, a first end member, and a second end member. The body member has a first end and a second end. The first end member is connected to the first end of the body member. The second end member is connected to the second end of the body member. The body member is formed by extrusion. The first and second end members are formed by die casting.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2023Date of Patent: June 2, 2026Assignee: NISSN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Sam Kaddouh
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Patent number: 12638072Abstract: A case includes a rotary electric machine housing chamber that houses a rotary electric machine, and an oil storage space provided in a lower part of the rotary electric machine housing chamber. At least one of a pair of output members is disposed in a space that communicates with the rotary electric machine housing chamber. An oil pump is disposed in the oil storage space at a position on a lower side of a first axis that is a rotation axis of the rotary electric machine and a second axis that is a rotation axis of the pair of output members so as to overlap an output gear in an axial view along the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2022Date of Patent: May 26, 2026Assignee: AISIN CORPORATIONInventors: Tomoyuki Suzuki, Nozomu Takahashi
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Patent number: 12631001Abstract: A working vehicle includes a control valve unit, a first drive unit, a travel unit, a lower body, an upper body, a second drive unit, a cab, a plurality of work units and a plurality of traveling hydraulic motors, an operation unit, and a controller. The first drive unit includes a first hydraulic pump, a first electric motor. The controller performs a control of the first electric motor and the second electric motor to adjust a first rotation speed of the first electric motor and a second rotation speed of the second electric motor such that a total rotation speed of the first rotation speed and the second rotation speed matches a target rotation speed calculated from required amount of pressure oil.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2023Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignee: TAKEUCHI MFG. CO., LTD.Inventors: Yuta Kobayashi, Shumpei Okutani, Kengo Kumeuchi
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Patent number: 12626991Abstract: A motor vehicle having a high-voltage battery, and a method of manufacturing such a motor vehicle. The high-voltage battery includes a battery housing having a tank defined by at least lateral tank walls and a tank cover to cover the lateral tank walls at an upper region of the lateral tank walls and which leaves an open at a bottom region of the tank that is covered by a carrier plate forming the base of the high-voltage battery, and a plurality of battery cells mounted vertically on the carrier plate in the battery housing such that electrical contacts of the battery cells are oriented upwardly and cell bases of the battery cells are oriented downwardly.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2024Date of Patent: May 12, 2026Assignee: MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH & Co KGInventors: Bernhard Hofer, Thomas Mokina, Werner Schwarzl
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Patent number: 12623709Abstract: Reconfigurable buggies are described, designed to releasably connect two individual buggies to form one in-line tandem buggy. Methods of coupling and uncoupling are also described along with a connection detail kit that a consumer may look to purchase separately to a buggy or buggies. In one aspect, the buggies are releasably coupled via a connection detail so that the first buggy is linked ahead of the second buggy via the connection detail to form an in-line tandem buggy. An advantage of the above may include versatility to the consumer allowing them to purchase individual buggies and separately a connection detail. This means the consumer may use the two buggies individually or combined together and operable by one person.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2022Date of Patent: May 12, 2026Assignee: PHIL AND TEDS DESIGN LIMITEDInventors: Campbell Douglas Gower, Philip John Bracen
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Patent number: 12617440Abstract: A wedge shaped game cart with handles and a fender over a single wheel. Struts support a forward end of the fender mounted on the handles forward of an axle for the wheel. An electric motor is mounted on the fender forward of the axle and is connected by a chain drive to a driven sprocket on the wheel. An idler sprocket for the chain drive when disconnected from the drive sprocket allows the cart to be manually pushed without engaging the motor and a cable selectively attached to the driven sprocket allows the cart to be pulled when connected to the drive sprocket.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2023Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Inventor: Bradley R. Emig
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Patent number: 12612093Abstract: In one example, an organizer removably couples to a handle of a child carrier. The organizer has a tray, a storage container, and a flexible material. The tray has an opening that extends into the tray's upper end towards the tray's lower end and that can receive an item for storage. The storage container is disposed below the tray and has an open upper end and a closed bottom end. The flexible material is coupled to the tray and the storage container. The organizer transitions between an expanded configuration in which the flexible material defines sides of the organizer between the tray and the storage container, and a compact configuration in which the tray and storage container are positioned closer to one another. In another example, the child carrier has a handle that extends and retracts and that prevents installation of the organizer when the handle is extended.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2021Date of Patent: April 28, 2026Assignee: WONDERLAND SWITZERLAND AGInventors: Daniel A. Sack, Patrick J. G. Bowers, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Andrew J. Horst, Colin F. Eggert-Crowe, Lance J. Clemmer
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Patent number: 12606226Abstract: The present disclosure provides a folding cart. The folding cart includes a cart frame assembly, a wheel assembly, and a handrail assembly. The cart frame assembly may include a plurality of sets of support rod assemblies and a base frame hinged to lower ends of the plurality of sets of support rod assemblies. The wheel assembly may be disposed at a lower end of the cart frame assembly to realize movement of the cart frame assembly. The handrail assembly may be disposed on the cart frame assembly. The cart frame assembly may be driven to move through the handrail assembly under an action of an external force. The handrail assembly may be rotatably connected to the cart frame assembly to make the handrail assembly rotate at least on a first plane.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2023Date of Patent: April 21, 2026Assignee: SINOWELL (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.Inventors: Jia Luo, Liang Zhou, Yunfei Duan
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Patent number: 12595017Abstract: An electric off-road vehicle includes a drive assembly including an electric motor; wheels including front wheels and rear wheels; a frame assembly on which the electric motor arranged; a battery pack providing electric energy for the electric motor; and a drive train including a drive axle assembly and a drive shaft. The drive shaft is connected between the electric motor and the drive axle assembly. The electric motor transmits a torque to at least part of the drive axle assembly through the drive shaft, and the drive shaft is positioned below the battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 7, 2026Assignee: Zhejiang CFMOTO Power Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xiayang Hu, Changjiang Li, Yunqiang Huang, Fuying Cheng, Jiahui Hou
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Patent number: 12594978Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an expandable platform cart, the core of which comprises a frame, a double-tier load-bearing platform, and an extension system. The double-tier platform supports categorized storage: the lower tier holds heavy items to lower the center of gravity, while the upper tier stores lightweight items; an X-shaped telescopic frame features a linked folding mechanism, allowing volume reduction for transport in a single step. An extension plate achieves rotational storage through oblong holes and a connecting shaft, working in tandem with the tension assembly to automatically tension and support the unfolded state.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2025Date of Patent: April 7, 2026Assignee: SANNWSG INCInventor: Qingyun Zhang
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Patent number: 12589787Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides a cart comprising a frame with casters underneath and sockets located above the casters with longitudinal grooves for receiving and locating uprights formed from square tubing. The frame of the cart provides storage for unused tubing in a way that forms a load-bearing surface for the cart. In one embodiment two carts can be connected side by side by square tubing to accommodate large loads.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2023Date of Patent: March 31, 2026Assignee: MAGNUM TOOL CORP., INC.Inventors: Livia Lin, Brian Liu
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Patent number: 12583095Abstract: A Mechanic's Creeper with Lights is a mechanic's creeper equipped with integrated task lighting powered by a rechargeable battery pack. The device is provided with multiple light emitting diode (LED) lights on either side of the headrest. The lights are low profile and do not interfere with use of the creeper. The lights, held in place via magnets, are wired together to a common switch located at the top of the creeper that is easily reached when laying on the creeper. The lights are powered by a typical removable battery pack used to power portable tools such as those from DeWalt®, Milwaukee®, or the like. Various adapters to utilize different battery systems and voltages could be provided. The battery pack is located on the underside of the device near the user's head for easy access should removal of the battery for recharging be necessary.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2023Date of Patent: March 24, 2026Inventor: Derrek K. West
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Patent number: 12570187Abstract: An apparatus can include a seat, a backrest, a base frame comprising wheels and an adjustment assembly. The adjustment assembly can be adjustable from a lowered position to a raised position. The adjustment assembly can include an actuator assembly, pairs of scissor legs, and a connector. The actuator assembly can include: an actuator positioned underneath the seat, where the actuator comprises an actuatable shaft; and biasers positioned underneath the backrest. In addition, the connector can be attached to the pairs of scissor legs and the actuatable shaft, the connector being configured to: compress the biasers upon extension of the actuatable shaft away from actuator; and decompress the biasers upon retraction of the actuatable shaft towards the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2023Date of Patent: March 10, 2026Assignee: T&L DESIGN, LLCInventors: Joel Hendrickson, Travis Hendrickson
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Patent number: 12565250Abstract: The provided is a locking device for a folding cart, including a button mechanism and a locking member, where the button mechanism includes a movable portion and multiple fixing hooks; the movable portion is slidably disposed on a first panel body of the folding cart; the locking member is connected to a second panel body of the folding cart; the first panel body is hinged to the second panel body; and the movable portion is able to switch between an initial state and a pushed state. When the movable portion is in the initial state, a side panel is effectively locked, and the locked state of the side panel is effectively maintained without user operation. This design improves the stability of the side panel in an unfolded state, preventing the folding cart from self-unlocking during use, and enhancing the stability of the folding cart in an unfolded state.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2025Date of Patent: March 3, 2026Inventor: Wanjuan Zhu
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Patent number: 12559912Abstract: Power machines, control systems and methods are disclosed that automatically control engine speed and travel speed, in two different modes of operation. In a first mode of operation, both of engine speed and travel speed are controlled responsive to actuation of a foot throttle. In a second mode of operation, the foot throttle controls travel speed, but engine speed is controlled by a hand throttle. Selection of which of the first and second modes to utilize is based upon an actuation position of the hand throttle.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2023Date of Patent: February 24, 2026Assignee: Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc.Inventor: Nicolas Gales
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Patent number: 12551389Abstract: Provided is a wheelchair with a side plate that connects a seat and a backrest to the wheelchair frame and is configured to allow an inclination of a seat relative to the frame and an inclination of a backrest relative to the seat to be adjusted. The side plate may include a first hole configured to receive a first fastener connected to the seat. The first fastener can be inserted through the first hole and through a frame hole in the wheelchair frame to fix the inclination of the seat relative to the frame. A rear edge of the side plate may comprise a plurality of slots configured to receive a second fastener connected to the backrest. The inclination of the backrest relative to the seat may be fixed based on the slot of the plurality of slots through which the second fastener is inserted.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2023Date of Patent: February 17, 2026Assignee: Participant Assistive ProductsInventors: Ryota Yamada, George James King, Jr.
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Patent number: 12552432Abstract: A collapsible wagon with a foldable/collapsible tailgate frame assembly coupled to a collapsible wagon frame assembly. The collapsible wagon frame assembly has a collapsible frame having a rear frame. The tailgate frame assembly has a tailgate platform having a pair of side rails, each pivotally connected to a corresponding bottom portion near the base of the rear frame, and a slider slidable along the corresponding side rails. A wheel support frame has ends each pivotally connected to a corresponding one of the side rails. A first connection member is pivotally connected to the slider and a wheel support frame, and a second connection member is pivotally connected to the slider and the rear frame. The tailgate frame assembly transitions between a collapsed state and an extended state with each slider sliding along a corresponding side rail.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2023Date of Patent: February 17, 2026Assignee: MAXTON ENGINEERING LTD.Inventor: Shou Qiang Zhu
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Patent number: 12552460Abstract: A vehicle body structure includes a vehicle outer panel, a trim member, a mounting bracket and a radar device. The vehicle outer panel has an outboard surface. The trim member is installed to the outboard surface of the vehicle outer panel. The mounting bracket is installed to an inboard side of the trim member. The radar device is installed to the mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: February 17, 2026Assignee: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: David Kovie, Christopher J Herrala, Derrick Diver, Dion Richter
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Patent number: 12545313Abstract: Disclosed is an assembling structure, including: a body structure; a releasing button; a locking member, and a holding device. The releasing button and the locking member are installed on the body structure, and the locking member has a locked position and an unlocked position. When a releasing operation is performed, the releasing button drives the locking member to switch from the locked position to the unlocked position. The holding device is arranged in the body structure and configured to lock the releasing button at a position, keeping the locking member at the unlocked position. In addition, the present application discloses an assembling mechanism and a carrier.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 10, 2026Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AGInventor: Jihua Huang