Patents Examined by Victor D Batson
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Patent number: 11674346Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ambidextrous hinge. The ambidextrous hinge includes a first knuckle with a first engagement feature, a second knuckle with a second engagement feature, and a third knuckle movably coupled between the first knuckle and the second knuckle. The third knuckle includes a third engagement feature that engages the first engagement feature to cause the ambidextrous hinge to lock in a first open position when used as a first swing hinge. The third knuckle includes a fourth engagement feature that engages the second engagement feature to cause the ambidextrous hinge to lock in a second open position when used as a second swing hinge.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Eric M. Sawyer
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Patent number: 11659885Abstract: A lace adjuster assembly (12) is adapted to selectively adjust a shoelace (11) of a shoe (10) of a user. The lace adjuster assembly (12) comprises a lace adjuster (14) and a feedback assembly (19). The lace adjuster (14) is adapted to selectively adjust the shoelace (11) of the shoe (10) of the user. The feedback assembly (19) is coupled to the lace adjuster (14). Additionally, the feedback assembly (19) is configured to perform one of (i) selectively measuring statistical data of the user during an athletic performance, and (ii) selectively capturing an image of the user during the athletic performance.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: LACECLIP LLCInventor: Jonathan Nussbaum
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Patent number: 11665841Abstract: Disclosed is a hinge module a hinge structure for a wireless communication device, the hinge structure preventing a rotary structure from being separated from a fixed structure in a flat state and a folded state.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Inventors: Dooryong Kim, Jongmin Kang, Jungjin Kim, Jongyoon Kim, Inyoul Baek, Chungkeun Yoo, Doosun Yoon, Suman Lee, Jonghwan Choi
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Patent number: 11654715Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for reducing friction on a brake arm of a caster wheel brake. A washer can be positioned between the brake arm and the support arm to reduce friction in this area. Lubricant can also be provided between the brake arm and the support arm, and also between the brake arm and the brake cam, to reduce the friction in these areas. The presently disclosed embodiments therefore allow less force to actuate the brake arm as compared to prior art caster wheels.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2018Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Snap-on IncorporatedInventors: David A. Doerflinger, William T. Sharp
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Patent number: 11653783Abstract: Provided is a telescopic rail, comprising a first rail and a second rail slidably arranged relative to each other, two rotating wheels, a belt, a first and a second traction block. When the rail is put into use, loosen the first and the second fixing device to release the belt from the first and the second traction block, then slide the first and the second rail relative to each other till the total length of the rails is qualified for the installation requirement, then tighten the first and the second fixing device to grip the belt by the first and the second traction block, after that cut off the surplus of belt, thus the length of the telescopic rail could be adjusted on-site without preparatory measurements and customizations, which decreases the workload for measurements and improves the efficiency for installation.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2019Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Guangdong Raex Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jinbin Tan, Weiping Chen
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Patent number: 11647824Abstract: Provided herein may be a cosmetic container including a main body configured to store cosmetics therein; a cover configured to open and close a first side of the main body; and a hinge part configured to hingedly connect the cover to the main body. The hinge part includes a shaft insert part protruding from an upper end of the main body, with a hinge shaft being inserted into the shaft insert part; and a shaft coupling part depressed in the cover to be at a position corresponding to the shaft insert part, and securing both ends of the hinge shaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTH CARE LTD.Inventors: Ho Jun Shin, Gu Yong Lee
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Patent number: 11633982Abstract: An all-terrain load transport system including a cylindrical first base member and at least three pairs of arms is provided. A handle is removably attached to an attachment member disposed on the cylindrical first base member. The cylindrical first base member defines a space for receiving at least one piece of accessory equipment. Each pair of the three pairs of arms defines a wheel support assembly at an end of each pair distal from an outer periphery of the cylindrical first base member. The three pairs of arms are detachably attached to the outer periphery of the cylindrical first base member. The wheel support assembly includes a cylindrical second base member defining a space for receiving a spherical wheel. The spherical wheel moves omnidirectionally within the defined space. Roller bearings positioned along an inner periphery of the cylindrical second base member facilitate the omnidirectional movement of the spherical wheel.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Inventor: Albert Michael Meyers
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Patent number: 11629750Abstract: A snap hook with front and rear locks that must be disengaged for the gate to open. The body has a base and a J-shaped hook. A gate has two parallel, spaced fingers extending from an end of a gate arm. As the gate pivots between open and closed positions, a stop pin extending between the arms and through a curved slot in the body slides within the curved slot. A front lock pivots between a locking position, where shoulders in the gate arms abut an edge on the front lock, preventing the gate from pivoting open, and an unlocking position, where the shoulder does not abut the front lock edge. The rear lock pivots between a locking position, where the curved slots on the rear lock are not aligned with body curved slot, and an unlocking position, where the curved slots are aligned, and the gate can pivot open.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Sherrill, Inc.Inventor: Cornelius McDaid
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Patent number: 11622608Abstract: A luggage handle is described. Embodiments of the luggage handle can include, but are not limited to, a handle assembly and at least one case assembly. The handle assembly can be configured to move from a retracted configuration to an extended configuration. The luggage handle can typically be implemented with rolling luggage. The luggage handle can implement a ball lock mechanism that can include magnetic components.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Inventor: Alan Samuelson
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Patent number: 11625076Abstract: A hinge assembly is provided for hingedly connecting a first frame to a second frame, and includes at least one hinge module which includes a first mounting base, a first connection member, a second connection member, and a transmission unit. The first and second connection members are coupled to the first and second frames, respectively, and are turnably mounted to the first mounting base respectively about first and second turning axes which are parallel to and offset from each other. The transmission unit is provided to permit the first and second connection members to turn in opposite rotational directions from each other whilst turning simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: FOSITEK CORPORATIONInventors: Hsu-Hong Yao, Mo-Yu Zhang
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Patent number: 11619085Abstract: A stake post having a locking hinge that enables selective movement of a gate unit between a first position in which the gate unit forms a portion of a retaining wall in cooperation with other gate units, and a second position in which the gate unit is removed from alignment with one or more adjacent gate units to thereby provide an opening through a retaining wall otherwise formed by the stake post when in the first position.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Inventor: Bobby M. Anderson, Jr.
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Patent number: 11603686Abstract: A door hinge comprising: a frame mount configured to be mounted to a door frame which is disposed about a doorway; and a door mount configured to be mounted to a door which is to selectively close off the doorway; wherein the door mount is pivotally connected to the frame mount about an axis of rotation, and further wherein the door hinge is configured such that when the frame mount is mounted to a door frame, and when the door mount is mounted to a door, the axis of rotation of the door hinge is disposed outwards of the point of attachment of the door hinge to the door frame, and laterally outboard of the doorway.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Inventor: Brian G. Harris
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Patent number: 11598365Abstract: A hinge includes a base frame unit and two rotatable axle units. The base frame unit includes a base seat and a protective cover. The base seat has two guideways having upper and lower segments, and two shaft sliding slots. The protective cover has a base wall and two pivot pins. Each axle unit rotatably extends through the base seat, and includes a hinge shaft rotatably extending through the shaft sliding slot, a first rotary member non-rotatably fitted to the hinge shaft, a second rotary member connected with the first rotary member, and a support bracket non-rotatably fitted to the hinge shaft. The first rotary member has a guide key slidably engaged in the guideway. The second rotary member is pivoted to the pivot pin and has an engaging hole for receiving the guide key.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: FOSITEK CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Han Lin, Yung-Chih Tseng
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Patent number: 11599155Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion that is secured to a hinge assembly by a first primary hinge shaft and a first secondary hinge shaft that is not co-extensive with the first primary hinge shaft. The example can also include a second portion that is secured to the hinge assembly by a second primary hinge shaft and a second secondary hinge shaft that is not co-extensive with the second primary hinge shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Daniel C. Park
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Patent number: 11596220Abstract: A system for a carrying device to carry and transport bags including a carrier assembly and a closure assembly. The carrier assembly includes a carrier body that is U-shaped and grasped within the palm of a user. The carrier body includes a foam outer portion to provide comfort to the user during usage. The carrier body also includes a rigid inner portion which is where bag handles are secured thereto. The bags remain secured within a cavity defined by the inner portion. To ensure that the bags remain secured within the carrier body a closure of the closure assembly is secured to the carrier body. The closure selectively opens to allow access to the cavity to secure or remove bags from carrier body.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Inventor: Kevin Clark
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Patent number: 11590878Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method of using the apparatus and system may generally include a strap or retention device. A first end of a fastener is operatively coupled to the strap that is configured to retain a cargo contactingly adjacent a cargo support surface. A second end of the fastener is operatively coupled to the first end. The second end has a double rod formation. A magnet may be supported in a housing in the second end. The magnet may be held in position within a recess feature of the housing. A support structure 212 may be disposed between the double rod formation to provide additional strength and stability. The support structure may be made of metal, polymer, or other suitable material. The magnet that is configured to support the second end adjacent a side of the cargo support surface, wherein the side does not produce its own magnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: ETZKORN ENTERPRISES, LLCInventor: Josh T. Etzkorn
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Patent number: 11583060Abstract: A system includes knobs on an item of gear and a latch attached to a carrier. Each knob has a neck and a head with a larger diameter. First and second sliders fit into a latch frame. Hooks on the sliders form expandable apertures. To attach, the knob is pushed against the slider hooks to expand the aperture. After the head passes through the aperture, a spring biases the hooks together, so the aperture width is smaller than the head diameter, capturing the knob. A carrier adapter adapts the latch to a carrier. Adapters are available for duty belts, PALS-equipped carriers, and horizontal slots.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Blauer Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J Blauer, James H Sadler
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Patent number: 11585138Abstract: Furniture including a furniture body with an opening, a furniture lid for closing the opening and defining a lid plane, and a lid fitting including: a base element fixed to a side wall of the furniture body, a pivot arm pivotally attached to the base element, a pivot-arm-side connecting element pivotably connected to the pivot arm, a lid-side connecting element which has a mounting surface arranged parallel to the lid plane and which can be mounted on the pivot-arm-side connecting element by movement relative to the pivot-arm-side connecting element in an assembly direction parallel to the mounting surface, a ramp surface on one of the two connecting elements, which is arranged at an angle to the mounting surface, and a sliding element which is arranged on the other of the two connecting elements and slides along the ramp surface when the lid-side connecting element is moved in the assembly direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Kesseböhmer Holding KGInventors: Hermann Buschermöhle, Henrik Schengber, Kai Meyer
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Patent number: 11585367Abstract: An installation nut includes a body, an upper cover, at least two threaded blocks, and a transmission member. The upper cover is fixedly connected to the body. An inner wall of each of the at least two threaded blocks includes an internal thread, and an outer wall of each of the at least two threaded blocks includes a first inclined surface and a first straight surface. The transmission member is movably disposed between the body and the upper cover. A top surface of the transmission member includes one or more transmission blocks configured to extend out of the upper cover. A lower end of the transmission member includes at least one second straight surface configured to couple with the first straight surfaces and at least one second inclined surface configured to couple with the first inclined surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Xiamen Lota International Co., Ltd.Inventors: Qingshui Ma, Huosheng Zhan, Dezheng Yu, Chuanbao Zhu
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Patent number: 11585133Abstract: A hinge device for a vehicle, wherein the hinge device includes a first member, which has two spaced brackets, a second member, which is arranged between the brackets. The hinge device further includes a hinge arrangement defining a hinge axis and adapted to connect the second member to the brackets so that the members may turn in relation to each other about the hinge axis. The hinge device is adapted for allowing movement of the hinge axis via movement of the hinge arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: NINGBO GEELY AUTOMOBILE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Tony Earl, Mohammad Thenoon