Patents Examined by T. A.
  • Vehicle door-off fob search
    Patent number: 12005858
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a driver door sensor, a plurality of transceivers, a display, and one or more controllers. The one or more controllers, responsive to data from the driver door sensor indicating a corresponding driver door is absent from the vehicle, command the transceivers to each output a radio frequency signal to determine if a fob is present in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Candiago, Adithya Ramachandran, Alejandro Valencia Priego, Sneha Bagga
  • Dynamic plank apparatus and method
    Patent number: 12005296
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for facilitating a dynamic plank exercise comprises a generally horizontally disposed structure, a plurality of legs supporting, at their upper ends, the structure, rollers disposed on lower ends of the plurality of legs and adapted to rest upon a floor surface, the rollers allowing the legs, and the structure, to be translated relative to the floor surface, and a pair straps vertically suspended from the structure, the straps adapted to support the users' legs, whereby, the users may place their legs in the straps and perform exercises with the users' arms supported by the floor surface, wherein the users are able to translate their legs relative to their arms as the structure is translated on the floor surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Gbolahan Okubadejo
  • Jump box
    Patent number: 12005297
    Abstract: A jump box for training athletes that eliminates a lot of the hazards of using a traditional jump box. The device has a base, a back frame and a platform the height of which can be adjusted in small increments. The platform is sized and shaped to extend further towards the athlete than any other portion of the jump box making it considerably safer than other devices on the market. In addition, the platform of the jump box is angled downward slightly to make it easier for the athlete to jump on the device. The weight and construction of the device makes it virtually impossible to knock over. In addition, because of the shape and orientation of the platform, athletes can use the box without injuring themselves if they miss a jump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Ronin Jump Box LLC
    Inventors: Jacob Pence, Ryan Floyd
  • Weighted pad for weightlifting
    Patent number: 12005298
    Abstract: A weighted pad for weightlifting is described herein. The weighted pad can be applied to any area of the body to provide additional padding, reduce redness, pain, and bruising. It can be used with dumbbells, barbells, free weights, or any other weight applied over the joints or musculoskeletal regions, making it highly versatile for various exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Megan Lynne Hollern
  • End platform for an exercise machine
    Patent number: 12005301
    Abstract: An end platform for an exercise machine for increased support of an exerciser's spine, neck and head which allows for an expanded scope of exercises that cannot otherwise be performed on the machine without the improved platform. The end platform for an exercise machine generally includes a novel, ergonomically improved stationary platform affixed to at least one opposed end of a substantially longitudinal exercise machine that includes at least a resistance biased reciprocating platform. The improved end platform provides for increased support of exercisers' spine, neck and head, thereby allowing for an expanded scope of exercises that cannot otherwise be performed on the machine without the improved platform, and further provides for the attachment of new and novel exercise equipment accessories to the exercise machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree
  • Fiber washing method and system
    Patent number: 12005456
    Abstract: The present invention provides to a fiber washing system, optimized for the use of hydrolytic enzymes in the system. Furthermore, the present invention provides to a method for improving starch and gluten yield in a wet milling process, preferably comprising the optimized fiber washing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Bernardo Vidal, Jr., Oscar Pastor Ferrer, Scott R. McLaughlin, Randall Deinhammer, Thomas Patrick Gibbons
  • Pedal-driven exercise machine
    Patent number: 12005304
    Abstract: A pedal-driven exercise machine is designed for an exerciser in a seated position to do pedaling. The pedal-driven exercise machine is equipped with a main body portion, a crank unit that is rotatably supported by the main body portion, a pedal unit that is rotatably supported by the crank unit, and a foot space securing unit that secures a foot space at a foot of the exerciser by retreating the pedal unit from the foot of the exerciser when the pedal-driven exercise machine is out of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Takahiro Takeda, Eisuke Aoki, Yuji Nakamura, Riyusei Takano
  • Coating determination device of coating head and coating system
    Patent number: 12005469
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, there is provided a coating determining device of a coating head that can prevent coating defect caused by clogging in multiple successive coatings. The coating determining device according to the present disclosure can determine a coating state of the coating head, wherein the coating head having a plurality of nozzles for ejecting paint, the plurality of nozzles being configured to eject the paint out of the nozzles so as to coat a workpiece with the ejected paint while moving in a direction, the coating determining device of the coating head being characterized by comprising: an image acquiring unit for acquiring an image of the coated workpiece; and a determination unit for determining, based on the image acquired by the image acquiring unit, whether coating the workpiece is implemented normally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventor: Kisumi Iida
  • Pedaling exercise device
    Patent number: 12005305
    Abstract: A pedaling exercise device includes a rotation mechanism configured to pivotally support a rotation shaft to allow rotation, a pair of cranks having first ends connected to both ends of the rotation shaft of the rotation mechanism, respectively, a pair of links having first ends rotatably connected to second ends of the cranks, respectively, and having second ends provided with wheels, respectively, a pair of pedal portions connected to the links along a longitudinal direction of the links, respectively, a rolling surface connected to a first end of the rotation mechanism on a user side, and a restriction portion configured to restrict separation of the wheels from the upper surface of the rolling surface in a case where the first end of the rotation mechanism is lifted such that the rotation mechanism is erected in a state where a second end of the rotation mechanism is grounded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Takahiro Takeda, Eisuke Aoki, Tadashi Odashima, Yusuke Ano
  • Line management device
    Patent number: 12005225
    Abstract: The present invention includes a line management device for attaching to a fixture wherein the line management device simultaneously retains one or more patient care lines in an opening, wherein the device comprises: a flexible strap comprising a proximal strap end comprising a single slot positioned through a portion of the proximal strap end; a body portion connected to the proximal strap end, wherein the body portion comprises a channel positioned on top of the flexible strap that forms an opening through which the one or more patient care lines are positioned; and a distal strap end connected to the body portion, wherein the distal strap end extends through the single slot to secure the distal strap end to the proximal strap end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: JMC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES I, L.P.
    Inventors: Craig Douglas Corato, Janalee Marie Corato, Huy Phuong Nguyen
  • Climbing exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 12005307
    Abstract: A climbing exercise apparatus having ipsilateral and contralateral modes of operation may include a frame supporting generally vertically oriented frame members in spaced apart relationship to one another fixedly secured to a base of the frame. The vertically oriented members may support endless belt and pulley systems. Handlebars and foot supports may be connected to upper and lower carriage members engaging the endless belt to establish ipsilateral and contralateral configurations of the climbing exercise apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph D Maresh, Kenneth W Stearns
  • Hinged needle shield and needle assemblies
    Patent number: 12005242
    Abstract: A needle shield assembly for use with a needle assembly is disclosed. The needle shield assembly includes an elongate needle shield comprising a shield portion, a hub connection portion and a bridge portion including a living hinge having a thickness. The bridge portion joins the hub connection portion and the shield portion. The hub connection portion includes a partially circular receiving ring having a diameter sized to frictionally receive a flange of a hub of the needle assembly. The shield portion includes two longitudinal walls defining a cavity and a needle assembling receiving cavity between the two longitudinal walls defining a recess. The shield portion is configured to pivot from an open position in which a needle cannula is exposed, to a closed needle protecting position in which a distal end of the needle cannula is within the longitudinal opening of the shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Kevin M. Ryan, Angela Huenerfauth
  • Scalp muscle exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 12005309
    Abstract: The disclosure provides an apparatus for exercising muscles of the head and/or neck. The apparatus comprises a harness, and a plate is pivotably connected to the harness. The plate is movable between a collapsed position and an exercise position where a back of the head of the user can engage with the plate. A biasing member biases the plate towards the collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Isaias Florenca
  • Disc therapy
    Patent number: 12005252
    Abstract: A method for treating a herniated intervertebral disc is provided, the method including implanting an electrode mount crossing an annulus fibrosus of the herniated intervertebral disc of a subject, such that the electrode mount holds at least one intra-pulposus exposed electrode surface in place in a nucleus pulposus of the herniated intervertebral disc. Control circuitry is activated to treat disc herniation by creating an electric potential difference between the at least one intra-pulposus exposed electrode surface and one or more extra-pulposus exposed electrode surfaces implanted outside the nucleus pulposus in electrical communication with the herniated intervertebral disc. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Discure Technologies Ltd
    Inventors: Yossi Gross, Gideon Fostick
  • Apparatus and method for exercising calf and thigh muscles
    Patent number: 12005310
    Abstract: An exercise step and method of exercising a user's legs is disclosed. The exercise step includes a main body which has a substantially planar and horizontally oriented upper wall and a sloped wall extending from bottommost surface of the exercise step to the upper wall. In use, a user steps on the sloped wall with a heel portion of his or her foot and raises the heel portion such that a sole portion of his or her foot is supported by the upper wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Sylverio Malagon
  • Electrical connector assembly
    Patent number: D1030678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: AEROGLOW INT LIMITED
    Inventors: Neil Anthony Ham, Keith David White
  • Garden hose grip
    Patent number: D1030982
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Wei Qiang Dai
  • Nebulizer compressor
    Patent number: D1031013
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Asa Hirasawa, Tsuyoshi Ogihara, Kosuke Inoue, Gen Suzuki, Kengo Nishiyama
  • Enclosure with movable portions
    Patent number: D1031081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: COSMIC SYSTEMS BV
    Inventor: Caspar Anne Schols
  • Pool
    Patent number: D1031082
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Latham Pool Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E. Black, Jr., Thom P. Richards, David Throckmorton, Michael Fox, Brian Adamkoski