Patents Examined by Winnie Yip
  • Patent number: 10208499
    Abstract: A cover assembly for an infant bed comprising a frame assembly adapted for mounting to the infant bed, a panel assembly supported by the frame assembly to define a covered area generally above the infant bed and extending around the periphery of the infant bed in use and a window panel for closing the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Inventors: Emma Lovell, Phillip Lovell
  • Patent number: 10202783
    Abstract: A roof canopy for an outdoor shelter is disclosed herein. The roof canopy includes a canopy fabric material configured to form a roof cover of an outdoor shelter; a pocket structure attached to a second surface of the canopy fabric material, the pocket structure including a pocket fabric sheet at least partially spaced apart from the canopy fabric material, the pocket fabric sheet and the canopy fabric material together defining a pocket cavity configured to receive an end portion of a roof frame member of the outdoor shelter therein; and a handle member attached to a first surface of the canopy fabric material, the handle member overlapping at least a portion of the canopy fabric material that partially defines the pocket cavity, the handle member configured to be grasped by a user so as to facilitate the pocket structure being fitted over the end portion of the roof frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Sunjoy Industries Group Ltd.
    Inventor: Lianzhang Pan
  • Patent number: 10194721
    Abstract: A beach umbrella comprises a lower pole section and separate upper pole section with a canopy. The pole sections may be connected by inserting the lower end of the upper section into a sleeve on the upper end of the lower section. The sleeve includes a hinged lever arm that may be positioned to permit manual rotation of the lower section to bore the lower pole securely into the soil and thereby permit coupling of the upper section to the lower section positioned in the ground. The lower end of the lower section includes a hollow tubular sleeve with outwardly projecting fins or blades to bore into the soil when the lower pole section is rotated and axially projecting teeth to pierce the sand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Inventor: Luciano Alberto Cavasino
  • Patent number: 10184264
    Abstract: A portable shelter framing system is disclosed herein. The portable shelter framing system includes a plurality of corner support assemblies; a plurality of crossbeam members, at least some of the crossbeam members configured to be connected between a pair of the plurality of corner support assemblies without the use of tools; and a plurality of roof frame members, each of the roof frame members configured to be coupled to one of the plurality of corner support assemblies or one of the plurality of crossbeam members without the use of tools. In one or more embodiments, each of the plurality of corner support assemblies of portable shelter framing system comprises spaced apart apertures disposed at the top thereof, each of the spaced apart apertures configured to receive a respective downwardly extending portion of one of the plurality of roof frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Sunjoy Industries Group Ltd.
    Inventors: David Lewis Hunt, Gilbert Carl Schmidt, Sean Michael Banal, Lianzhang Pan
  • Patent number: 10180012
    Abstract: An individual sized, sleeping bivy in the form of a lightweight, self-supporting, personal shelter that provides protection from bug bites and stings and, more particularly, concerns a personal shelter sized for an individual regardless of whether that individual is a child or a grown adult male to prevent illness and death, especially among children. The bivy includes an endoskeleton or frame overlaid and integrated with mosquito netting, and includes a flooring member connected to the endoskeleton. The endoskeleton is preferably, but not necessarily, an inflatable structure or a self-rising structure that can be collapsed into a small package suitable for easy carrying, for mass distribution, or to be supplied via airdrops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Alan Minson, Kelli L. Minson
  • Patent number: 10172759
    Abstract: Adjustable elbow crutch with a main single piece that acts as leg-arm on which a handle and cuff are fixed, for which the handle includes an opening through which the leg-arm passes, said opening constituting an anchor for the handle on the leg-arm, where furthermore the leg-arm is made out of composite material, with an oval cross-section, and the leg-arm disposes of an initial lower segment that is vertical and which is followed in its upper part by a curved segment which defines a support angle. In this way a crutch is obtained that is light, easy to handle, easy and safe to adjust, which covers a continuous range of adjustments and which covers the largest number of possible user categories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: VIDCAPP ITHEF SL
    Inventors: Miguel Cappiello Rodriguez, Rafael Videl Vidal Rodriguez, Daniel Berdun Barbero
  • Patent number: 10166165
    Abstract: An attachment to a mobility aid, such as a walker, wheeled walker or rollator, or wheelchair that automatically positions a slip resistant surface under the foot of the user. An attachment bracket is attached to sides of the mobility aid. A retracting slip resistant surface and cleat assembly is removably attached to each attachment bracket. A cleat head assembly has engaging and disengaging replaceable cleats that selectively engage and disengage a slippery surface. Secure footing is obtained on wet or slippery surfaces preventing falls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel J. McGuire
  • Patent number: 10161158
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a large umbrella configured to solve several existing deficiencies. The umbrella is configured for ease of operation, requiring very little effort for operation. This is achieved, in part, by use of a specially designed actuator arm used in conjunction with at least one pulley and counterbalanced weight system. Moreover, the umbrella canopy and framework is configured to allow the entire canopy to be lowered while remaining fully extended, so as to form a cover for a table into which its center pole is situated. Additionally, the umbrella canopy can be constructed with an extendible skirt. When unfurled, the skirt can extend the canopy cover so as to form an enclosure that fully surrounds the table, table legs, and chairs, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Mumco Ltd.
    Inventor: Scott A. Mummert
  • Patent number: 10161160
    Abstract: A canopy assembly for a barrier defined by at least two sides, wherein the canopy assembly including a cover assembly; and a bracket assembly, coupled to the cover assembly, wherein the bracket assembly includes at least a first bracket for coupling the cover assembly to the first side of the barrier and at least a second bracket for coupling the cover assembly to the second side of the barrier, wherein each of the at least first and second brackets have a cavity dimensioned to receive a plurality of differently dimensioned barrier top rails or wall surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: ShelterLogic Corp.
    Inventors: George LeMoine, Christian M. Otis
  • Patent number: 10161157
    Abstract: A tent frame (1) for carrying a tent cloth comprises at least four rods (2) each configured to have one end (3a) resting on a ground, to extend from that end convergingly towards a top of a said tent and to carry a tent cloth bearing outside thereon, and an arrangement (6) configured to interconnect said rods (2) so as to hold them in a determined mutual position. Said arrangement (6) comprises, for each pair of adjacent rods (2a-b), at least one rigid elongated element (7) and at least two elongated members so as to provide support for holding said rigid elongated element (7) between the adjacent rods (2a-b) and these in a said determined mutual position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Tentipi AB
    Inventor: Bengt Grahn
  • Patent number: 10149523
    Abstract: A magnetic umbrella swivel holder system comprising a swivel umbrella holder, further comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion is a first tube with a diameter sized to hold an umbrella pole, the lower portion is a second tube. Preferably, the upper portion is connected to the lower portion with a pivot device. A magnet is preferably removably attached to the lower portion using a fastener that threadably attaches to a receptacle fitted within the lower portion such that the magnet forms a bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Inventor: Joshua Mitchell Cooley
  • Patent number: 10143614
    Abstract: A liquid holding having a generally “U” shaped vertical frame with a first vertical arm having an outwardly extending first retaining fastener and a second vertical arm with an outwardly extending second retaining fastener. An upper ring is affixed to an upper portion of the first vertical arm and to an upper portion of the second vertical arm. The vertical frame is configured such that the first retaining fastener and the second retainer fastener fit into grip adjustment holes of a crutch. The vertical frame is further configured to retain a liquid container between the first vertical arm and the second vertical arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Inventor: Samuel J. Pelletier
  • Patent number: 10145139
    Abstract: Embodiments include an outdoor activity structure, comprising: a wall that defines an interior room of the structure, the wall comprises an insulating layer disposed between an inner layer and an outer layer wherein the inner layer is coupled with the insulating layer by a plurality of inner seams and the outer layer is coupled to the insulating layer by a perimeter seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Innovative Outdoor Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy Tufto, Chris Witte
  • Patent number: 10137051
    Abstract: A single-tube crutch (100) includes an upper leg (101) and a lower leg (301). The lower leg (301) can be fully insertable into a first end of the upper leg such that only a slip-resistant tip (102) is exposed. The single-tube crutch can include an underarm support (104) coupled to a second end of the upper leg opposite the first end. A grip assembly (105) translates along the upper leg between a usage position and a stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Ritter
  • Patent number: 10138652
    Abstract: A foldable tent rack includes a first support stand including a first connecting base, two first stand poles, and two second stand poles; and a second support stand including a third stand pole, a second connecting base, and the second stand pole. Each first stand pole is rotatably connected to the first connecting base. Each first stand pole is rotatably connected to one second stand pole to form a scissor-type structure. First ends of the second and third stand poles are rotatably connected by the second connecting base. The second and third stand poles are rotatable. The third stand pole is rotatably connected to a fourth stand pole to form a scissor-type structure. In the unfolded position, arch shapes are formed and the poles are separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: XIAMEN ROADZUP OUTDOOR PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Changjiu Huang
  • Patent number: 10125517
    Abstract: A folding vehicle roof top tent. The fixed base is in a ladder shape and fixed to the vehicle roof, and one end of the fixed base is connected to one end of the movable base which is in a ladder shape by a pair of the connection block assemblies. Each of the connection block assembly comprises a first connection block connected to the fixed base, a second connection block connected to the movable base, and a main connection block, both the first connection block and the second connection block are hinged to the main connection block. The support is hinged to the main connection block. The tent cloth covers the support in a fixed manner, and bottom edges of the tent cloth are fixedly connected to the fixed base and the movable base simultaneously. One end of the telescopic ladder is hinged to the other end of the movable base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Inventor: Mengfei Xu
  • Patent number: 10113328
    Abstract: A canopy assembly for providing privacy comprising: a support assembly having a first and a second support structure each comprising a substantially round configuration and a bendable material that permits positioning the screen into and out of a “collapsed orientation”; a screen comprising a flexible and non-transparent material, the screen being connected to at least a portion of the first and the second support structure; an attachment assembly comprising two attachment structures each connected to different portions of the first support structure and also connected to different parts of a vehicle; two openings disposed on the screen, and configured and dimensioned to permit passage of an individual. The screen may be positioned into and out of an “expanded orientation” that comprises the screen forming a substantially cylindrical privacy enclosure on an inside of both the first and the second support structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Inventors: Steve Polisar, Imke Achenbach
  • Patent number: 10104946
    Abstract: An umbrella includes a shaft including multiple inner tubes and an outer tube in which the multiple inner tubes are retractably received. One of the inner tubes that has a smallest diameter is connected to a cap on the top end of the shaft. A runner is movably mounted to the shaft and includes a release part. Multiple ribs are pivotably connected to the cap. Multiple stretchers are pivotably connected between the ribs and the runner. A gore is mounted to the ribs. A seat is mounted to the outer tube and includes a resilient protrusion protruding laterally therefrom. The resilient protrusion of the seat is engaged with the release part of the runner when the runner is moved to an umbrella-opening position to open the umbrella.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Fu Long (Fujian) Umbrella Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Fu-Tien Liu
  • Patent number: 10105278
    Abstract: An apparatus for aiding mobility of a user comprises inner and outer shafts each having a grip projecting transversely therefrom. The inner shaft is receivable in the hollow outer shaft and a locking mechanism is provided for securing the inner shaft in fixed relation to the outer shaft in a manner providing a plurality of configurations of the apparatus. Generally speaking, the configurations of the apparatus include a nested configuration in which the inner shaft is substantially entirely received in the outer shaft so as to present the grips in close proximity to one another, and an extended configuration in which the inner shaft projects along an axis of the apparatus beyond a top of the outer shaft so that the grips are in axially spaced relation. The inner and outer shafts may also be separated so that each forms a separate cane for use in one hand of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Inventors: David Michael Bernhardt, Mark Kennith Longley
  • Patent number: 10104945
    Abstract: A cantilevered umbrella assembly with an arcuate guide track comprises a support column, a cantilever arm attached to the support column, and an at least partially arcuate configured guide track attached to the cantilever arm that defines a sweep axis and a plane. The guide track defines a first free end, a second free end and an apex between the first end and the second end along the sweep axis. The sweep axis defines a first tangent to the sweep axis at the first end, a second tangent at the second end, and a third tangent at the apex, wherein a first line drawn perpendicularly to the first tangent and a second line drawn perpendicularly to the third tangent form a first included angle in the plane of the guide track that ranges from 10 to 45 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Resort Umbrella Solutions LLC
    Inventor: Richard Bauer