Patents Examined by Victor D Batson
  • Patent number: 11473601
    Abstract: A foldable three-section clamping device is disclosed, comprising a first support unit, provided with a rotatable first pivot member, a first extension member extending from middle of the first pivot member, and the first support unit having a clamp for clamping at a place; a second support unit, provided with a rotatable second pivot member, and a second extension member extending from middle of the second pivot member, the first extension member and the second extension member being mutually docked and both being rotatable along the same axis; a clamping unit being disposed on the second support unit, and the clamping unit further comprising a first clamping arm, an extension member and a second clamping arm, the extension member being disposed on the first clamping arm and adjustable by sliding, the second clamping arm being disposed on the extension member and adjustable by sliding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventor: Eagle Fan
  • Patent number: 11464297
    Abstract: A slider garage includes an overmolded body, the overmolded body oriented on a zipper, the overmolded body including an overmolded male portion and an overmolded female portion, the overmolded male and female portions positioned on an end of the zipper, such that each is on one side of the zipper, the overmolded male portion being shaped such that it fits in the overmolded female portion in a watertight fashion and the overmolded body is molded over a portion of the zipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Martinson, Kent H. Brightman
  • Patent number: 11466474
    Abstract: A magnetic lock has a magnetically operable latch having a magnetically repellable or attractable latch element. A magnetic operating device spaced from the latch has a first magnet with a respective magnetic direction and a second magnet with a respective magnetic direction. The first magnet is rotatable between a latched position with its magnetic direction generally parallel to and pointing oppositely to the magnetic direction of the second magnet for contracting a magnetic field formed by the first and second magnets, and a release position generally parallel to and with its magnetic direction pointing the same as the second magnet for extending the magnetic field to and repelling or attracting the latch element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: SIMONSWERK GMBH
    Inventors: Joerg Ellefred, Felix Kaupmann
  • Patent number: 11464298
    Abstract: A multi airtight type rail zipper may be attached to or installed on a flexible material, such as an envelope, for storing an object. The multi airtight type rail zipper includes a first zipper rail, a second zipper rail formed in a shape corresponding to that of the first zipper rail, and a slider provided to surround the first zipper rail and the second zipper rail such that, according to the direction of sliding movement, the first zipper rail and the second zipper rail engage with and are fastened to each other, or disengage and are unfastened from each other. The multi airtight type rail zipper can improve the sealing force by the more stable fastening structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: Young Gyo Kim
  • Patent number: 11466726
    Abstract: A hinge is provided. The hinge includes a first plate, a second plate, a third plate, a shaft, a first elastic element, and a second elastic element. The second plate is connected to the first plate. The third plate is disposed on the second plate. The shaft is connected to the first plate and the second plate. The first elastic element surrounds the shaft. The second elastic element is connected to the second plate and the third plate. The second plate is rotatable around the shaft via the first elastic element. The second plate is movable relative to the third plate via the second elastic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Chun-Lung Chen, Yuan-Peng Yu, Ming-Hsueh Tsai, Lieh-Hung Liao, Kun-Hui Chung
  • Patent number: 11457761
    Abstract: A drapery system includes an elongate support member which defines an elongate space for housing a drapery track, wherein the elongate support member includes a first elongate plate-shaped portion which extends in a longitudinal direction of the elongate support member and defines the elongate space in one direction, wherein the elongate support member includes at least one connector projecting from the first plate-shaped portion in the elongate space, and wherein the drapery system includes a connection structure which is adapted for engagement with the drapery track and with the at least one connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: BLINDSPACE AB
    Inventors: Anders Sundelin, Gaius Henry Guest
  • Patent number: 11453428
    Abstract: A handle assembly for exerting forces on a vehicle is disclosed. The handle assembly includes a handle, a handle housing, an optional vehicle mounting plate, and a single latching mechanism. The handle has a first support post and a second support post. The first support post has a first end, the second support post has a second end, and the first end is operably coupled with the second end. The handle housing has a first sleeve and a second sleeve. The first sleeve receives the first support post and the second sleeve receives the second support post. The vehicle mounting plate can be attached to the first sleeve and the second sleeve, and mounts the handle onto the vehicle. The single latching mechanism is operably coupled with the handle housing and is capable of releasably engaging at least the first sleeve and the second sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Margaret B. Bradley, Otis L. Clapp
  • Patent number: 11447992
    Abstract: A pivot device with an interlocking lifting mechanism includes a first interlocking member to which first and second shafts and a second interlocking member are pivotably connected. A torque device is mounted around the first and second shafts. A third interlocking member is pivotably connected to the second interlocking member and includes a sliding groove. A fixing seat includes a pivotal member extending through the sliding groove. The second interlocking member is slidably received in a guiding groove of the guiding seat. When the first shaft pivots through a certain angle, the first interlocking member pivots about the second shaft and actuates the second interlocking member. The third interlocking member pivots relative to the fixing seat. The sliding groove slides relative to the pivotal member. The second distal end synchronously slides relative to the first guiding groove to lift an auxiliary screen unit connected to the third proximal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Leohab Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun Ti Wang, Fu Chun Chung, Yu Ting Ting
  • Patent number: 11447998
    Abstract: A door damper assembly that includes a housing, a damper that includes a fixed end and a movable end disposed within the housing, a carriage assembly that is movable within the housing between a closed position and an open position, a claw assembly pivotably attached to the carriage assembly, and a spring positioned to bias the carriage assembly to the closed position. The movable end of the damper is secured to the carriage assembly. The claw assembly is movable with the carriage assembly between the closed position and the open position. The claw assembly is movable relative to the carriage assembly between a non-toggle position and a toggle position. The claw assembly includes a pin receiving space defined therein that defines a claw axis that is generally vertical when the claw is in the non-toggle position and not vertical when the claw assembly is in the toggle position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: SAFRAN CABIN INC.
    Inventor: Eric Long
  • Patent number: 11442509
    Abstract: A rotating shaft configured to connect two screen-brackets includes two axle structures arranged symmetrically. One of the two axle structures includes an axle, a motion conversion structure, a screen bracket connection structure, and a supporting bracket. The axle includes a worm groove at a surface of the axle. The motion conversion structure cooperates with the worm groove to form a worm drive. The screen bracket connection structure is movably connected to the motion conversion structure and includes mounting holes, which are configured to mount the screen-brackets. The supporting bracket is sleeved at the axle, rotates around an axis of the axle, and is movably connected to the motion conversion structure and the screen bracket connection structure. The motion conversion structure is movable along an axis direction of the axle on a first surface relative to the supporting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: LENOVO (BEIJING) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ran Zhang, Jinzhong Shi, Liang Han, Tianshui Tan, Shibo Rui
  • Patent number: 11441346
    Abstract: A device for moving folding door leaves that open completely and are adapted for wardrobes or pieces of furniture in general include a single door leaf or one pair of door leaves hinged to each other, configured to be rotated from a completely closed configuration to a completely open configuration. The door leaves include a guiding device, the action of which is damped during the opening and closing movement by magnetic devices and damping systems that counteract their attraction force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: Maurizio Caccaro
  • Patent number: 11421723
    Abstract: A support structure including a cylindrical insertion hole. Collars each having a flange formed at one end are press-fitted from both ends of the insertion hole, and fixing means are inserted into the collars. One end of the insertion hole is formed as a small diameter portion, and another end thereof is formed as a large diameter portion. The collars include a small diameter collar of which a press-fit portion has an outer diameter which is press-fitted into an inner diameter of the small diameter portion, and a large diameter collar of which a press-fit portion has an outer diameter which is press-fitted into an inner diameter of the large diameter portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: HITACHI ASTEMO, LTD.
    Inventor: Yasuhiro Maruyama
  • Patent number: 11421460
    Abstract: A pivot hinge bracket assembly for use with a pivot hinge for a reach-in type cool room refrigerator includes two mirror imaged main bracket portions and a pivot plate removably coupled to one of the main bracket portions. The main bracket portion includes an edge mounting flange extending to a rear mounting flange mounted to the cool room refrigerator door jamb. The edge mounting flange has a modified square mounting hole and pivot pin plate screw mounting holes. The rear mounting flange has two door screw mounting holes. The pivot plate includes a pivot plate mounting flange and a pivot pin. The pivot hinge bracket assembly also includes an optional removably coupled door stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Inventors: Brett Mitchell, Brian Grewe
  • Patent number: 11422592
    Abstract: A system can include a housing that defines a first plane; a base that defines a second plane; and an adjustable hinge assembly that rotatably couples the base and the housing about an axis, where the hinge assembly includes permanent magnets that generate a first magnetic field and a second magnetic field orientable with respect to each other via rotation of the housing with respect to the base, where the first magnetic field and the second magnetic field include an aligned orientation, generate a clockwise restoring torque responsive to rotation of the housing in a first rotational direction from the aligned orientation, and generate a counterclockwise restoring torque responsive to rotation of the housing in a second, opposite rotational direction from the aligned orientation, and where the aligned orientation is adjustable to correspond to a selected angle between the first plane and the second plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph Anthony Holung, Bouziane Yebka, Philip John Jakes, Tin-Lup Wong, Joseph David Plunkett
  • Patent number: 11406162
    Abstract: A ratchet device includes a ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a first lever, the first lever rotatably interconnected with the ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a second lever, the second lever rotatably interconnected with the ratchet wheel. The ratchet device further includes a first pivoting bracket, the first pivoting bracket pivotally interconnected with the first lever. The ratchet device further includes a second pivoting bracket, the second pivoting bracket pivotally interconnected with the second lever. The first pivoting bracket has a first position where the first pivoting bracket is rotated to engage the ratchet wheel and a second position where the first pivoting bracket is rotated to disengage from the ratchet wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Patent number: 11408218
    Abstract: Provided is a sliding door device which is capable of retracting a sliding door diagonally. Such a sliding door device 1 includes rails 7a and 7b for guiding the sliding door 2 to move in a retracting direction A from an open position to a closed position with respect to a main body 3 and guiding the sliding door 2 to move forward or backward in a front view of the sliding door 2 until reaching the closed position, a rod-shaped trigger 8 provided on one of the main body 3 and the sliding door 2, and a retracting device 9? provided on the other of the main body 3 and the sliding door 2 and retracting the trigger 8 while sliding in an axial direction D of the trigger 8 so that the sliding door 2 can move forward or backward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: SUGATSUNE KOGYO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tadashi Iijima, Kyosuke Uchino
  • Patent number: 11401744
    Abstract: A dampened hinge assembly has a male leaf and a female leaf. The female leaf has spaced apart first and second end barrels coaxially rotating with respect to a central barrel of the male leaf therebetween. An axial shaft is fixed to the second end barrel of the female leaf at a proximal end of the axial shaft. The axial shaft has a distal helicoidally threaded spindle. A compression gear having a helicoidally threaded bore matching the helicoidal thread of the spindle displaces towards the first end barrel when the leaves move into alignment and towards the second end barrel when the leaves move out of alignment. The dampened hinge assembly may be reconfigured to provide soft closure, end-of-range soft closure and/or backcheck damping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventor: Nikolaus Alexander Farrugia
  • Patent number: 11384779
    Abstract: The invention relates to a clip for fastening a first element to a second element, wherein the clip has a top (1) and a tip (2) and a first side (4) and a second side (5), wherein the first side (4) extends from the top (1) in the direction of the tip (2), and the second side (5) extends from the top (1) in the direction or the tip (2), wherein a first side wall (10) extends from the first side (4) in the direction of the second side (5), and a second side wall (13) extends from the second side (5) in the direction or the first side (4), wherein the first side wall (10) has a first protruding linger (14), which overlaps a region of the second side wall (13), wherein the first side wall (10) has a second protruding finger, which overlaps another region of the second side wall (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: A. Raymond et Cie
    Inventor: Sven Binkert
  • Patent number: 11379012
    Abstract: In an example, a device includes a base unit, a cover unit, and a hinge assembly to couple the cover unit to the base unit The hinge assembly is moveable between a folded position and an unfolded position. The hinge assembly includes a channel, an annular holder disposed in the channel, a shaft engaged with the annular holder, and a hydraulic cylinder coupled to the shaft. The hydraulic cylinder is to move the shaft along a longitudinal axis of the shaft, based on a movement of the hinge assembly between the folded position and the unfolded position, to vary an operating torque of the hinge assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Wei-Chung Chen, Kuan-Ting Wu
  • Patent number: 11365558
    Abstract: An adjustable door pull to be installed on a first surface of a door, the adjustable door pull including a grip, and at least one detachable standoff removably coupled to the grip to allow the grip to be attached to the first surface of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Triangle Brass Manufacturing Co., Inc
    Inventor: Martin Simon