Patents Examined by Terrell L. Mckinnon
  • Patent number: 12379066
    Abstract: There is provided a bracket, a proximal swing arm, a distal swing arm and a caddy plate. The proximal swing arm is attached to the bracket. The distal swing arm is rotatably coupled to the proximal swing arm, and the caddy plate is rotatably coupled to the distal swing arm. The caddy plate has a plurality of holes there through for the holding of implements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Inventor: Steven Pelini
  • Patent number: 12370949
    Abstract: An electric folding device for exterior rear-view mirror of a vehicle is provided which comprises a centralized connection piece, having a mounting portion provided for the drive gear to slide circumferentially; a limiting seat is integrally disposed on an upper part of the mounting portion, a spring is abutted against an upper end of the limiting seat; the drive gear is abutted between the limiting seat and the base. In an initial state, a reserved gap is present between the drive gear and the limiting seat/the base; the electric drive unit drives the base cam assembly to gradually slide relative to the seat cam assembly; the reserved gap is gradually eliminated until the base cam assembly is abutted against the seat cam assembly as the base is lifted up, achieving a smooth lifting function, with low requirements for the bearing capacity of gear, suitable for lightweight development, and cost-effective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: NINGBO JINGCHENG CAR INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mingzhang Kang, Heng Wan, Zhengdong Jiang
  • Patent number: 12374771
    Abstract: A clamp assembly includes a first clamping element and a second clamping element configured to be connected together with connecting elements and clamp a mounting pole therebetween. Each of the first clamping element and the second clamping element is configured to include a first part and a second part that are separate from each other, where the first and second parts are made of different materials and connected to each other with fastening elements; and in which, the first part is configured as a clamp body for directly or indirectly mounting or fixing a base station antenna; and the second part is configured as a clamping part for clamping the mounting pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: Outdoor Wireless Networks LLC
    Inventors: Chen Chen, Shanguang Zhang, Bingyang Li
  • Patent number: 12366322
    Abstract: Disclosed in the present application is a strip mounting system that includes a mounting clip configured to removably receive a strip; and a mounting base configured to be connected to the mounting clip and to be removably connected by headless nails to a surface to be mounted. In a state in which the strip is mounted to the strip mounting system that has been connected to the surface to be mounted, hammered ends of the headless nails are shielded by the strip. A strip can be stably fixed and easy to be taken out or replaced by the strip mounting system, with almost no damage to the wall when the whole strip mounting system is dismounted, a large enough operating space for the hammering of the headless nails during the mounting process, and the headless nails shielded by the strip, thereby providing a good appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: SAVANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Fangru Tang, Aijun Wang, Zhiyong Wang, Xin Qian, Liang Shan
  • Patent number: 12357851
    Abstract: A modular support system for a self-contained breathing apparatus, comprising: a support for a self-contained breathing apparatus, the support comprising a cylinder mount and a component mount, wherein the cylinder mount is for mounting a single cylinder of compressed gas to the support in a single cylinder configuration of the modular support system; and wherein the component mount is for mounting a functional component for the self-contained breathing apparatus in the single cylinder configuration; the system further comprising an adaptor bracket for mounting an assembly of multiple cylinders to the support in a multiple cylinder pack configuration; wherein the adaptor bracket has mount portions configured to be mounted to the component mount and the cylinder mount. There is also disclosed an adaptor bracket and a method of converting a single-cylinder support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Matthew William Locke, Christopher Hussey
  • Patent number: 12351081
    Abstract: A slide device including: a fixed rail; a movable rail; a belt-shaped cover member including a coupling plate coupled to the movable rail at an end portion of the belt-shaped cover member, the belt-shaped cover member closing an opening groove of the fixed rail between a longitudinal end portion of the fixed rail and the movable rail; and a slide cover that covers a periphery of a side edge portion of the cover member, wherein the slide cover includes: an upper wall; a lower wall; and a rib disposed along a sliding direction of the movable rail and protruding in a direction toward the side edge portion of the cover member, on at least one of a surface of the upper wall facing the side edge portion of the cover member or a surface of the lower wall facing the side edge portion of the cover member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: NHK Spring Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenichi Katsube, Tsuyoshi Matsuzawa, Shinya Sawa, Junichi Nakayama
  • Patent number: 12337915
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a universal docking bracket system for vehicles is provided. The system comprises a two-level charging and docking station comprising an upper-level port and a lower-level port. Each port comprises a cradle that supports a front wheel of a two-wheeled vehicle, a locking module that grips a center of the vehicle, and an indentation for placement of a rear wheel of the vehicle. The vehicle is a plug-in Personal light electric vehicle comprising an electric scooter. The vehicle is folded flat prior to docking by the system. Each port further comprises a retractable charging cable that connects to the vehicle and recharges a battery in the vehicle. The vehicle while docked and receiving charging is positioned vertically and in an upside-down manner on either port. The locking module has an electronically powered retractable bar that locks a footrest/base of the vehicle against the port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Inventor: Chukwudi Joel Spencer Okafor
  • Patent number: 12326206
    Abstract: A cable holder, a magnetic ring fixing device, and an air conditioner outdoor unit. The cable holder includes a holder body; cable grooves running through a side of the holder body are provided in the holder body; two side groove walls of each cable groove are respectively connected to first clamping arms towards the bottom of the groove at an opening; the distance between the two first clamping arms gradually decreases from the opening of each cable groove to the bottom of the groove; a fixing groove for matching a cable is provided at the bottom of each cable groove. Thus, cables can be conveniently placed in the cable grooves, and the cables cannot easily pass out of the cable grooves; moreover, by arranging the fixing grooves, the cables can be fixed and limited, offset movement of the cables can be reduced, and an anti-falling effect can be better realized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP., LTD., QINGDAO HAIER AIR-CONDITIONING ELECTRONIC CO., LTD., HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhenhao Ma, Junyan Zhang, Huan Yang, Jianke Li, Zhilin Zhao
  • Patent number: 12296617
    Abstract: A can holding device is provided that includes a clamping or grasping portion with a support member extending from the clamping or grasping portion. A can holder portion is pivotably connected at a first end at or near an end of the support member. A second end of the can holder portion is attached to one or more can holders that are designed and configured to hold cans or other containers without an attachment mechanism such that the cans or other containers do not tip over during normal use. In operation, the clamping portion is attached to a suitably sized, stable object at a height that is convenient for the user to access the cans. The pivotable connection to the support member allows the can holder portion to hang vertically no matter what angle the support member is or what orientation the clamping portion assumes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Inventor: Travis Compo
  • Patent number: 12194920
    Abstract: The invention relates to an indirect rear view system for a motor vehicle, having a bearing element for fastening at least one reflection element, wherein the bearing element forms a coupling region for variable-position attachment to a vehicle-attachable adjustment element, wherein the coupling region for contacting a spherical connection region of the adjustment element has a first contact area and a second contact area axially offset with respect thereto wherein an imaginary separation surface extends through the region of transition of a main body of the bearing element into the coupling region of the bearing element, wherein the first contact area is arranged on one side of the imaginary separation surface and the second contact area is arranged on the opposite other side of the imaginary separation surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: MEKRA Lang GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Werner Lang, Elmar Finkenberger, Albrecht Popp
  • Patent number: 12178362
    Abstract: Cooking assemblies, cooking containers, lids, racks, and utensils are provided. In one embodiment, a handle is provided for use on a cooking assembly and is configured to interact with a utensil for supporting the utensil on the lid. In certain embodiments, the handle can have an aperture that is sized to receive a complementary support on a cooking utensil. Through this aperture and support, the utensil can be retained on the lid when not in use, and the support can further act as a support to elevate a utensil head and prevent excess mess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Varjabedian, Eric Arthur Miller, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12162733
    Abstract: A landing pad that mounts to a foot of a vehicle support. The landing pad includes a bottom with an opening. A side wall extends upward from the bottom with the side wall positioned around a perimeter of the bottom. A top shelf extends radially inward towards the opening from the side wall with the top shelf extending over and being spaced away from the bottom. One or more slots extend from the top shelf to the opening. Each of the one or more slots includes a first section that extends into a lower surface of the top shelf and a second section that extends into a top surface of the bottom with the first section and the second section of each of the one or more slots being aligned to direct water to the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: ETN Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Seymour Ferris, Christopher Scott Murray, Jonathan Randall Kyte
  • Patent number: 12163296
    Abstract: A barrier is formed from one or more intermediate posts situated between a pair of end posts. Long flexible cables interconnect the end posts and extend adjacent each intermediate post. Each cable is wrapped one or more times around each post. End posts may include dual columns that permit cable windings around both columns. A spike embedded within the end of each cable enhances the purchase that can be gained by a clamp that presses the cable against the end post. The clamp has contact elements with converging side walls that grip the cable near the spike. To maintain the spike in place, a wire rope clip grips the cable over a constriction in its contained spike. Each cable is enclosed by a cable cover extending between adjacent posts. The cable cover is suspended at each post by a pair of tiltable hangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Ameristar Perimeter Security USA Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W Nichols, Fred L Givens, Bryan L Hudson
  • Patent number: 12146334
    Abstract: A convertible carrying case and securement system for a post comprising a case comprising of at least five contiguous panels that form a substantially hexahedral volume, a retractable pull handle on one end of said case, at least one pair of wheels on the distal end of said case at the opposite end of said retractable pull handle, said case having a plurality of straps and/or handles attached to at least one of the outside panel surfaces, wherein said five panels include the case floor, two case side panels, a wheel-side panel closest to said pair of wheels, and a panel parallel to said wheel-side panel but connecting the opposite edges of said side panels, a post comprising at least a base post or stump, wherein one end of the said base post or stump is within said case during the post's deployment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Inventor: Diana Banjo
  • Patent number: 12143061
    Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a solar panel assembly to a base assembly includes a panel support bracket, a base bracket and a clamp configured to exert a compressive force to hold the panel support bracket and the base bracket together. The clamp comprises a V-shaped clamp body that includes a pair of legs that are spring-loaded to oppose an approximation of the legs by an external compressive force. The clamp includes a pair of receiver slots, with each of the pair of receiver slots located on a corresponding one of the pair of legs. The pair of receiver slots collectively provides a clearance to admit the panel support bracket and the base bracket when the legs are compressed together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma
    Inventor: Andres F. Cavieres Pinilla
  • Patent number: 12124153
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a tripod for 3D modeling and a method for determining camera capture parameters, including the height and the direction of the camera lens. The tripod includes a telescopic rod, a mobile phone holder, a mounting support, and a floor stand. The telescopic rod is formed by multiple sections of nested hollow round rods, and the round rods can be extended and locked. The mobile phone holder is attached to the telescopic rod through a mobile phone holder install base. The mounting support is set on the top of the telescopic rod. The floor stand is set at the bottom of the telescopic rod. The telescopic rod is vertically set on a plane through the floor stand. There are three sets of the floor stand brackets that are evenly set around the telescopic rod. According to the present disclosure, contrasting colors are used at the bottom of the tripod where it touches the floor to help recognize these points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Shanghai Yiwo Information Technology Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Yunliang He, Ming Zhao, Pei Cai
  • Patent number: 12123352
    Abstract: A vibration damper for a fuel conduit of a gas turbine combustor includes a mounting portion and a damping portion. The mounting portion is secured to the fuel conduit, and the damping portion includes a stack of damping washers, a bushing on top of the stack of damping washers, a spring clip secured around the stack of damping washers and the bushing, and a shoulder bolt disposed through the bushing and the stack of damping washers and engaged to the mounting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: GE Infrastructure Technology LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Edward Johnson, Larry Lou Thomas, Johnie Franklin McConnaughhay, Scott Robert Simmons
  • Patent number: 12123715
    Abstract: A magnet holder is used in a rotational angle sensing device and is shaped in a tubular form while the magnet holder is configured to hold a magnet opposed to a magnetic sensor and is also configured to be securely press-fitted to a rotatable body. The magnet holder includes: a magnet holding portion that is located at one side of the magnet holder in an axial direction; a press-fitting fixation portion that is located at another side of the magnet holder in the axial direction; and a connecting portion that connects between the magnet holding portion and the press-fitting fixation portion. An outer diameter of the press-fitting fixation portion is different from an outer diameter of the magnet holding portion, and a wall thickness of the press-fitting fixation portion is different from a wall thickness of the magnet holding portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Asuka Tanaka, Toshihiro Fujita, Jun Morimoto
  • Patent number: 12102224
    Abstract: A wall hanger includes a vertical column including a front wall, a first sidewall having a plurality of first coupling holes, and a second sidewall having a plurality of second sidewalls. A connecting member includes a front board and a sideboard. At least one first coupling member is disposed on the sideboard and is coupled with one of the plurality of first coupling holes. At least one second coupling member extends from a side of the front board. A bracket is disposed in front of the vertical column and includes an arm. The arm includes a rear end having at least one third coupling member selectively engaged with at least one of the plurality of second coupling holes of the second sidewall. The rear end of the arm further includes at least one third coupling hole engaged with the at least one second coupling member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Inventor: Tong-Fu Chen
  • Patent number: 12104726
    Abstract: A lockable pipe shield includes a substantially curved shield body defining a first upper shield edge and a second upper shield edge opposite the first upper shield edge; a first lock tab formed monolithically with the shield body at the first upper shield edge and bent relative to the shield body to extend in a first direction, a first hanger engagement channel defined between the first lock tab and shield body; and a second lock tab formed monolithically with the shield body at the second upper shield edge and bent relative to the shield body to extend in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction, a second hanger engagement channel defined between the second lock tab and the shield body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Rhett Douglas Larry Woody, Stephen Eric Scott, Michael T. Thornley, II, Colin Edward Parkhurst