Patents Issued in September 30, 2014
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Patent number: 8844985Abstract: An improved forced entry resistant sash lock comprises a housing, a shaft rotatably mounted thereto, a locking cam and a delay cam rotatably and fixedly mounted to the shaft, respectively, and a locking spring. The delay cam selectively engages and drives the locking cam between a locked position and an unlocked position. Locking spring biasing causes engagement with a locking earn opening to lock the cam when in the latch-locked position, with engagement to a depth permitting releasable detent engagement in a delay cam recess. Selective engagement and driving of the locking cam comprises a first portion of delay cam rotation being without driven locking cam rotation, and a second portion causing driven locking cam rotation from a retracted position into a protruding position. Selective engagement is by contact between corresponding protrusions on the delay and locking cams. Shaft/delay cam counter-rotation to unlock the latch proceeds in a reverse manner.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Vision Industries Group, Inc.Inventors: Luke Liang, Tong Liang, David Chen
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Patent number: 8844986Abstract: A vehicle bumper apparatus includes a bumper reinforcement member formed to have a hollow cross section and including a vehicle interior portion formed to have an open cross section including an opening, and a crush box supporting the bumper reinforcement member to mount the bumper reinforcement member to a side member of a vehicle body, the crush box including a connecting portion arranged at a vehicle exterior portion, the connecting portion closing the opening of the bumper reinforcement member to restrict the opening from being expanded, and a retaining portion protruding from the connecting portion toward an exterior side of a vehicle to retain the bumper reinforcement member.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignees: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha, Aisin Keikinzoku Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Takanobu Kaneko, Kiyoichi Kita, Tamaki Obayashi, Kyosuke Matsui
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Patent number: 8844987Abstract: Provided is a crash box to be installed to a bumper reinforcement including an outer-wall section, an upper-wall section and a lower-wall section, an upper inner-wall section, a lower inner-wall section, and a clearance between the upper inner-wall section and the lower inner-wall section. The crash box includes a body section provided between a member of a vehicle body side and the bumper reinforcement, an upper support section provided to protrude from the body section to a bumper reinforcement side, a lower support section provided to protrude from the body section to the bumper reinforcement side, and an insertion section provided to protrude from the body section to the bumper reinforcement side, inserted from the clearance into the bumper reinforcement and contacting a lower end portion of the upper inner-wall section and an upper end portion of the lower inner-wall section.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Takanobu Kaneko, Kiyoichi Kita, Tamaki Obaysahi, Kyosuke Matsui
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Patent number: 8844988Abstract: An energy absorber system for a vehicle includes a brace assembly having a front end. The system includes an energy absorber attachable to the assembly and having an inner wedge and an outer wedge. The inner wedge is attachable to the front end, defines a cavity, and has a primary side, a secondary side, a proximal side, and a distal side. The outer wedge is attachable to the inner wedge to cover the cavity, and has a first side configured for contacting and covering the primary side, a second side configured for contacting and covering the secondary side, a third side configured for contacting and covering the proximal side, a fourth side extending from the third side at an angle of less than or equal to 90 degrees and having a deflection surface and an interior surface, and a plurality of bulkheads projecting from the inner surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Syed R. Albeez
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Patent number: 8844989Abstract: A contact lens insertion and removal device having an elongated member cup shaped component or adjacent to a first end of the member and a resilient tip at or adjacent to a second end of the member. The resilient tip is employable by a user for contact lens insertion into their eye, while the cup shaped component may be employed for removal of a contact adhered to the eye.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventor: Rita Drake
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Patent number: 8844990Abstract: An advertising device for an improved golf ball retriever is provided. The golf ball retriever includes a hollow shaft made of a clear plastic material wherein an advertising slip can be placed into the hollow shaft by the use of a pole. The shaft may include a grip on one end for secure maneuvering of the golf ball retriever during retrieval. The shaft includes a suction cup with a hollow center on the opposite end where the grip may be located for retrieving a golf ball. The top end of the shaft also includes apertures in the shaft that allow a hanging device to be removably affixed to the shaft of the golf ball retriever. The top end of the shaft also has an end cap removably attached to the shaft to enclose the top end of the hollow shaft.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Ball Pro, Inc.Inventor: Edna Bingham
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Patent number: 8844991Abstract: A device includes first straps configured to be secured around a container in a first direction, second straps configured to be secured around the container in a second direction, and third straps configured to be placed partially around the container in a third direction. The device also includes first handles coupled to the third straps, where the first handles are configured to be raised above the container during lifting of the container. The device further includes second handles coupled to one of the first straps, where the second handles are configured to remain secured to the first straps during lifting of the container. The device may also include multiple grommets configured to receive multiple connectors for securing the second straps to a body of the container and to a lid of the container. Lengths of at least the first and second straps may be adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventor: Patrick L. Myers
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Patent number: 8844992Abstract: A vehicle, a clip assembly for the vehicle and a method of manufacturing the clip assembly are disclosed. The clip assembly includes a first housing and a second housing attached to the first housing to define a pre-deployed position and detached from the first housing to define a deployed position. The clip assembly also includes a strap formed of a plurality of strands braided together. The strap is affixed to the first and second housings to tether together the first and second housings in both the pre-deployed and deployed positions. The clip assembly further includes an attachment member attachable to the first housing and detachable from the first housing to adjust the attachment member relative to the first housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Scott M. Noga, John T. Kavanagh
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Patent number: 8844993Abstract: A reinforced vehicle trim assembly includes a trim panel and a reinforcement member. The trim panel is mounted to a vehicle body member inside a vehicle storage compartment such that a trim panel free edge extends cantilevered toward a vehicle body panel surface that faces inside the vehicle storage compartment. The reinforcement member is mounted in the vehicle storage compartment proximate to the trim panel between the trim panel and the vehicle body member, and has a reinforcement member free edge that extends cantilevered toward the vehicle body panel surface. The trim panel and the reinforcement member are spaced at first and second distances, respectively, from the vehicle body panel surface and configured to deflect in response to a force applied to the trim panel such that the trim panel free edge and the reinforcement member free edge move toward the vehicle body panel surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Nissan North America, Inc.Inventor: Eric Engerman
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Patent number: 8844994Abstract: Disclosed is a vending service unit that couples to a golf cart vehicle to form a golf cart with food and retail service features. The vending service unit includes modules that allow hot and cold food and beverages to be stored and sold, and other retail items such as tobacco, golf supplies, and ice to be displayed and sold from the golf cart with food and retail service features. The vending service unit includes removable concession modules that a vendor can easily and quickly replace and/or interchange. The disclosed vending service unit includes drawers that allow different types of beverage to be stored and sold. The drawers are individually insulated and can be individually heated or chilled for different food temperatures and types. The vending service unit includes a counter surface that can be used to set items upon and upon which to conduct business.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: 19th Hole Cart LLCInventors: Michael White, Chris Buttenob, Thomas Paul Muday
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Patent number: 8844995Abstract: A tonneau cover device includes a tonneau cover coupled to a hatchback door. A movable guide arranged on the tonneau cover is guided by a fixed guide arranged in the vehicle to guide the tonneau cover. The movable guide is separated from the fixed guide when the hatchback door opens. A controller moves the tonneau cover to an extension position when the hatchback door closes and a storage position when the hatchback door opens. A detector detects whether movement of the tonneau cover is obstructed due to contact with an object. The controller temporarily interrupts movement of the tonneau cover when the detector detects that the movement of the tonneau cover to the storage position has been obstructed and restarts the movement of the tonneau cover to the storage position when determining that the movable guide has been separated from the fixed guide as the hatchback door opens.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki SeisakushoInventors: Takashi Nagao, Hiroyuki Mori, Toshihiko Nakano
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Patent number: 8844996Abstract: A vehicle having an extendable bed assembly includes a loading bed and a tailgate pivotally connected to, and positioned upright over the loading bed. A sliding member is retained within the tailgate. To extend the bed assembly, the tailgate is laid down, and the sliding member is extended out rearwards from the tailgate, by unlocking the locking mechanism. The tailgate and the sliding member append the loading bed, to form primary and secondary extensions, respectively, constituting a fully extended bed. A bed grille is slid to the rearmost portion of the extended bed, and fixedly positioned there. The bed grille includes a central member, and a left flap and a right flap pivotally connected to it. The flaps are rotated outwards, to an orientation perpendicular to the central member, forming a U-shaped structure, which acts as a support for the items loaded over the extended portion of the bed assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Stephen John Garchar
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Patent number: 8844997Abstract: A display screen in a panel in a vehicle interior, in particular a dashboard or central console, is mounted so it is pivotable in the panel and can be switched over from a display mode into an illumination mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Rainer Jung
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Patent number: 8844998Abstract: A seat apparatus for a vehicle, in which a seat back may be foldable toward a seat cushion of a seat, may include a storage space provided at the bottom of a floor and storing the seat to provide a luggage space in the vehicle, a link member pivotally connected between a cushion link of the seat cushion and the storage space such that the seat may be foldable to be stored in the storage space, a locking device provided on the seat back to maintain an unfolded or folded state of the seat back, and an elastic member provided on the link member to pop up the cushion link and the seat back out of the storage space when the seat back may be unfolded.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignees: Kia Motors Corporation, Faurecia Automotive Seating KoreaInventors: Sang Ho Kim, Sang Do Park, Deok Soo Lim, Bong Ku Kim, Soo Hyun Moon, Chang Oan Woo, Jun Yeol Heo, Youn Myung Joo
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Patent number: 8844999Abstract: An all terrain vehicle with a tool less maintainable drive system, and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator. The vehicle has a frame, a plurality of wheels attached to the frame, a steering mechanism attached at least one of the plurality of wheels, an engine mounted to the frame, and a clutch attached to the engine. The vehicle contains a system of features that can be removed without the use of tools. The system has a support attached to and extending outward from the frame, a removable footrest, a receiver attached to the removable footrest and configured to mate with the support, a locking mechanism attached to the receiver to secure the removable footrest with respect to the footrest support; and a removable clutch housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: BEAMCO, Inc.Inventors: James Bergman, Larry Holter, Rick Nelson, Dave Paschke
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Patent number: 8845000Abstract: A vehicle sun visor includes a sun visor body, a support shaft mounted on a ceiling surface of a vehicle cabin and configured to support the sun visor body at a turning center position of the sun visor body such that the sun visor body is turnable between a storage position at which the sun visor body is oriented along the ceiling surface of the vehicle cabin and a use position at which the sun visor body is able to block light, a damper configured to apply braking force at the time when the sun visor body turns, and a slide mechanism configured to hold the sun visor body such that the sun visor body is slidable in an axial direction of the support shaft with respect to the support shaft.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Kyowa Sangyo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takashi Asai, Kosuke Yamazaki
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Patent number: 8845001Abstract: A push lifter is provided with a push-push mechanism. When a charger lid is positioned in a closed position to close a battery charging opening, the push-push mechanism holds a push rod in a standby state. When the charger lid, which is positioned in the closed position, is pressed so that the standby state of the push rod is cancelled, the push-push mechanism pushes the push rod with the urging force of a coil spring so that the charger lid opens. An illumination lamp turns off when a switch portion turns off due to the standby state of the push rod, and the lamp turns on when the switch portion turns on due to the standby state of the push rod being cancelled.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignees: Toyota Shatai Kabushiki Kaisha, Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Riki Denki SeisakushoInventors: Takeshi Kotama, Shinsuke Nakashima, Reiji Mikami, Yasuhiko Yamamoto, Masahiro Kato, Takashi Yamagami
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Patent number: 8845002Abstract: A foldable visor assembly shields sunlight from a driver and/or passenger's eyes by providing a folding line to adjust a height of the assembly. The assembly includes a flexible panel having a front side, a back side, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first lateral edge, and a second lateral edge. The panel is semitransparent wherein the panel is configured to shield sunlight from passing through the panel. A folding line extends into the panel between the first and second lateral edges. The folding line is pivotable between an extended position and a folded position wherein a height of the panel is selectively adjustable. The folding line is spaced from the top and bottom edges. A plurality of couplers is coupled to the back side of the panel. The couplers are configured for coupling the panel to a windshield of an automotive vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventor: Samir Desphande
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Patent number: 8845003Abstract: A snap-in fastener is provided for securing a vehicle component to a vehicle structure. The fastener comprises a base having a longitudinal axis, a first leg extending downwardly and outwardly from the base and configured to apply a force to the vehicle structure in a first direction, and a second leg extending downwardly from the base and configured to apply a force to the vehicle structure in a second direction that is substantially opposite the first direction. The first leg may have a first portion extending from the base at a first angle relative to the longitudinal axis and a second portion extending from the first portion at a second angle relative to the longitudinal axis that is different than the first angle. The first leg may also have a foot having a contact surface with an inwardly extending profile for engaging an edge of the vehicle structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Kevin A. Still, Kenneth Kreuze, Michael Selle, Ronald C. Perry, Rodney J. Tindall
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Patent number: 8845004Abstract: An attachable vehicle roof canopy comprising: a weather protective canopy comprising a weather protective material comprising sun blocking material, a bottom edge, a top edge, two side edges, and four corners; a slide out rod means extending from the bottom edge to the top edge and beyond; at least one upper connecting means for connecting the attachable vehicle roof canopy to a vehicle roof of a tractor or a golf cart: and at least one lower connecting means for connecting the attachable vehicle roof canopy to a vehicle roof of a tractor or a golf cart; and a golf cart comprising the attachable vehicle roof canopy. The attachable vehicle roof canopy adds additional protection to the occupants of a vehicle such as a tractor or a golf cart from rain and sun.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventor: Richard Arlen DeVoss, Jr.
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Patent number: 8845005Abstract: A captive track motion system for a convertible roof which includes a first rear side rail pivotally connected to a main frame, and an intermediate side rail pivotally connected to the first rear side rail. The first rear side rail and the intermediate side rail are part of a movable frame assembly. A roller is connected to the intermediate side rail, and a track is connected to the main frame. The roller is disposed in the track, and the movement of the roller in the track defines the movement of the movable frame assembly as the movable frame assembly is changed between a stowed position and a deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Magna International Inc.Inventors: Keijo J. Houtari, Steven J. Lewis, Duane C. Junkin
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Patent number: 8845006Abstract: A vehicle includes a liftgate that opens and closes to provide access to a rear storage compartment of the vehicle. A rotatable crossbar is attached to an upper portion of the vehicle and is connected to the liftgate via a bracket. A lever extends from an outer end of the crossbar. A retractable arm has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the vehicle body, and the second end is pivotally connected to the lever. Retraction of the arm pivots the lever, which rotates the crossbar and opens the liftgate. The arm and the lever are substantially concealed by a rear pillar of the vehicle so as to not be visible when operating to open and close the liftgate.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Michael Lechkun, Murat Gueler
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Patent number: 8845007Abstract: A drag reducing device includes an air flow turning component having a curved surface adapted to turn air flow passing over the curved surface, a first mounting component for connecting the air flow turning component to a rear door of the vehicle, and a second mounting component for connecting the air flow turning component to one of the opposite side walls of the vehicle. The mounting components are configured so that the air flow component is automatically in a deployed position when the rear door is closed, so the air flow turning component turns air flow passing along the side the vehicle inward to thereby reduce drag. The mounting components are further configured so that the air flow component is automatically stowed between the rear door and the vehicle side wall when the door is fully opened. The air turning component is sized for a minimal prominence when stowed.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Aero Industries, Inc.Inventors: Reeder Ryan, John Vogel, James R. Tuerk
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Patent number: 8845008Abstract: A wind deflector assembly formed about or part of a hatch assembly surrounding an access port of a tank trailer to control wind flow about the hatch assembly to reduce wind drag on the tank trailer. The wind deflector assembly includes a first downwardly forwardly directed smooth surface extending from the hatch assembly toward the front end of the tank trailer and preferably includes a second smooth surface extending downwardly rearwardly from the hatch assembly toward the rear end of the tank trailer. An intervening opening is formed between the spaced wind deflecting surfaces for receiving the access port therein and maybe covered by a smooth closure member.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: MAC LTT, Inc.Inventors: James A. Maiorana, Edward D. Mansell
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Patent number: 8845009Abstract: A center pillar upper portion joining structure that may improve joining strength and rigidity between an upper portion of a center pillar and a roof side rail. A recess portion that is indented to the vehicle inner side is formed in a roof side rail outer panel at a joining portion with a center pillar. An upper portion extended portion that closes off the recess portion is provided at an upper portion oft a center pillar reinforcement, and an upper end portion of the upper portion extended portion is joined to the roof side rail outer panel. In a vehicle rear elevation view, an upper face of the recess portion is provided upward in the vehicle relative to a centroid of a cross section of the roof side rail.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Hiroyuki Kurokawa
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Patent number: 8845010Abstract: A hood assembly for a vehicle includes a hood having a top side and an underside. Also included is a hood latch-striker reinforcement plate operably coupled to the underside of the hood and having a retaining recess. Further included is at least a portion of a centering tool removably disposed within the retaining recess and extending downwardly away from the underside of the hood. Yet further included is a centering bracket operably coupled to a top support member of a positioning and reinforcement structure and having an aperture configured to receive the centering tool therein for locating the positioning and reinforcement structure to the hood.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: James M. Townson, Derek L. Patterson, Robert T. Gazda, Mark L. Felzien
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Patent number: 8845011Abstract: A motorcycle includes a front fender, which overhangs a front wheel, and a number plate which is disposed forwardly of a handlebar. A center portion of the front fender with respect to a widthwise direction is formed with a longitudinal groove that is recessed downwardly to represent a tapered shape and a lower end edge of the number plate is tapered enough to allow it to be engaged in the longitudinal groove. A projection is provided in an upper surface of the front fender and an engagement hole engageable with the projection is provided in the number plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Kawasaki Jukogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kenichi Nakagawa, Norikazu Matsumura
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Patent number: 8845012Abstract: A hood frame is provided with a center bead, front radiating beads and rear radiating beads to ensure that the front hood bends in the shape of inverted letter-V under a frontal crash load. Further, the beads provide the hood frame with a stiffness (including an out-of-plane stiffness) which is required of the front hood while the downward deformation of the hood frame under a downward load can be controlled and the HIC level can be set at an appropriate level.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mai Sekikawa, Masato Ishibashi
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Patent number: 8845013Abstract: Provided is a roll blind apparatus using a roller bar, in which only one roll blind is applied to a rear seat so that in roll blind opening, a roll blind for a front seat can be opened, but the roll blind for the rear seat can maintain a closed state, and thus light introduced to the rear seat can be blocked, and by applying a roller function to an existing bar, the roll blind can be wound around the roller bar (mobile roller assembly), thereby solving the headroom shortage problem.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventor: Ho Ryul Lee
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Patent number: 8845014Abstract: A mechanical stretching device includes first, second, third and fourth foot levers, a side plate, first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth connecting rods, a first support member, a second support member, a linkage member, a connecting member, a rotating shaft transmission member, a spring, and a bottom connecting rod. A first limiting surface and a second limiting surface are disposed on the second foot lever, a third limiting surface is disposed on the fourth foot lever, a fourth limiting surface and a fifth limiting surface are disposed on the side plate, a sixth limiting surface and a seventh limiting surface are disposed on the second connecting rod, an eighth limiting surface is disposed on the sixth connecting rod, a ninth limiting surface is disposed on the first support member, and a tenth limiting surface is disposed on the linkage member.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Man Wah Furniture Manufacturing (Huizhou) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Manli Wong
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Patent number: 8845015Abstract: A packaged quick assembly picnic table has a tabletop with a pair of leg subassemblies hingedly connected to a bottom side of the table. A pair of side beams is received upon the pair of leg subassemblies, with a pair of bench seats sandwiching the pair of side beams. A binder, such as straps, shrink wrap or the like, secures the tabletop, pair of leg assemblies, pair of side beams and pair of seats together, all being secured within a perimeter defined by the tabletop. There is thus presented a packaged quick assembly picnic table that is secure, stable for stacking, easy to move and maneuver, and capable of quick assembly when delivered to a final location.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Stark Truss Company, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Anderson
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Patent number: 8845016Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of visual and/or acoustic privacy features. For example, exemplary embodiments are disclosed that include visual and/or acoustic privacy features for furniture (e.g., office chair, desk, table, cubicle, etc.). The visual and/or acoustic privacy features are movable relative to the user and/or furniture between at least a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the visual and/or acoustic privacy features may be configured such that they do not inhibit the user from interacting with others. In the second configuration, the visual and/or acoustic privacy features may be configured to provide the user with at least some visual and/or acoustic privacy and isolation from others.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Domash Design Source LLCInventor: Kenneth Niles Domash
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Patent number: 8845017Abstract: A combination instrument stand and seat has a support structure having at least one leg, and a seat pivotally mounted on the support structure with a seat pivot element to pivot between a horizontal position and a tilted position. A latch mechanism is adapted for locking the seat in the horizontal position. An instrument support extends from the support structure and is shaped to cradle a bottom of the instrument.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventor: Paul Peter Lach
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Patent number: 8845018Abstract: A split-nose bicycle seat, comprising; rigid plastic base provided with attachment points for mounting the seat to the bicycle frame, a total length of the seat of about 260-280 mm, a split nose section formed by two elongated protrusions of substantially constant width extending forward from a media! section to a front surface; said elongated protrusions angle inwardly and have a total width of at least 60 mm at a station 30 mm aft of the front surface, a cushioned pubis bone support surface with a substantially flat side profile, arid a drooped nose section forward thereof defining a droop angle ? of about 22-28°; said split nose section transitioning aft to a media! section having a width of about 130-138 mm at the widest point of the seat, and a width of at least 98 mm at a station 50 mm forward of the widest point of the seat; said medial section transitioning aft to a rear-end section.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Tampa Bay Recreation, LLCInventor: Steven G. Toll
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Patent number: 8845019Abstract: A folding type seat of the present invention includes a body section supporting bracket, supporting a body section of a reclining mechanism, and a passive section supporting bracket, supporting a passive section of the reclining mechanism, which are located inward of external surfaces of a seat cushion or a seat back at positions spaced therefrom by predetermined distances. At least one of the brackets is provided with an impact absorbing section, which is caused to deform for absorbing impact energy imparted to a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tamotsu Sawada
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Patent number: 8845020Abstract: A cushion is arranged on a frame member and covered by a cover. Also, a support member is attached to the frame member and extends in a vertical direction when a seat back is in an upright position, and an attaching portion to which a portion of the cover attaches is provided on the support member. The support member supports the cushion on the frame member, and the portion of the cover is attached tucked in to the attaching portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Toyota Boshoku Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kousuke Sei, Keisuke Yamamoto, Yukinori Sugiura, Takanori Kinoshita
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Patent number: 8845021Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for positioning a headrest in an infant car seat includes a connector, a pair of gear wheels, a ratchet wheel and a brake release handle. The adjustment mechanism is installed on the back support portion of the infant car seat which formed with a longitudinal slot and a pair of toothed guiding rails mounted in parallel on either side of the longitudinal slot. The headrest is movably connected to the back support portion by the connector to move along the longitudinal slot. The pair of gear wheels and a ratchet wheel are pivoted on the connector, the pair of gear wheels being engaged with the pair of toothed guiding rails and kept synchronized rotation with the ratchet wheel. The brake release handle is biased to releasably lock the ratchet wheel and used to unlock the ratchet wheel so as to reposition the headrest.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Lerado (Zhong Shan) Industrial Co., LtdInventors: Hung-Chung Hou, Chin-Hui Wang, Shau-An Hsu
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Patent number: 8845022Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a car seat is provided herein. The child seat includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion and designed to receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a car seat in an untensioned configuration. The child seat further includes a tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism is configured to apply tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the car seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Britax Child Safety, Inc.Inventors: Lynn Curtis Strong, Mark Gunter, Scott Alan Reed
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Patent number: 8845023Abstract: A convertible rocking chair with multi-using modes comprises a base rack, an angle adjustable support element, a seat element, a repositionable mechanism and a backrest. The base rack has an end-stopper rotatably connected with one end, when the convertible rocking chair is used in a seat or bench mode, the end-stopper can be kept in an extended position for stopping the base rack from rocking against ground; and when the convertible rocking chair is used in the rocking chair mode or the rocking horse mode, the end-stopper can be kept in a hidden position for allowing the base rack to perform its rocking motion freely.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Lerado (Zhong Shan) Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ho-Sheng Chen, Chia-Ming Shen, Yu-Chien Huang
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Patent number: 8845024Abstract: An office chair is provided having a back assembly which is configured to provide supplemental support to the back of a chair occupant in addition to the support provided by the primary support surface of the chair back. The chair back includes a lumbar support unit having a lumbar support pad wherein asymmetric support is provided to the left and right halves of the lumbar pad. As such, the asymmetric support loads are independently adjustable to more comfortably support a chair occupant. The chair back also includes a pelvic support pad which is disposed vertically adjacent to the lumbar support.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Haworth, Inc.Inventors: Pete J. Beyer, Joe Willette, Larry A. Wilkerson, Teresa Bellingar
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Patent number: 8845025Abstract: In order to provide a lumbar support apparatus whose position can be adjusted by a simple structure and which can softly support a lumbar vertebra portion of a sitting person, a lumbar support apparatus of a chair according to the present invention is configured by two lumbar support members 10 which are separated into left and right parts, each of the lumbar support members 10 includes a lumbar support portion 11 supporting the lumbar vertebra portion and a stay portion 12 supporting the lumbar support portion, and an end portion of the lumbar support stay portion 12 is rotatably connected and attached to a back frame 2 via a rotation shaft 14, so that the position of the lumbar support portion 11 in the height direction can be adjusted by moving the same such that its distal end side is moved in a circular manner about the rotation shaft 14.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Takano Co., Ltd.Inventors: Fumihiro Kurata, Isao Okamoto
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Patent number: 8845026Abstract: In a vehicle seat including a first seat portion movable between a use position in which the first seat portion is ready for use and a retracted position in which the first seat portion not in use is located, and a second seat portion movable between a use position in which the second seat portion is ready for use and a retracted position in which the second seat portion not in use is located, an actuator mechanism is configured to cause the second seat portion to start moving toward its retracted position at a time when the first seat portion passes a predetermined intermediate position that is on a way from the use position toward the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignees: TS Tech Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hideki Kobayashi, Tetsuya Ishikawa, Kazuhisa Nishimura
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Patent number: 8845027Abstract: A recliner apparatus for a vehicle seat has a pair of discontinuous recliner mechanisms attached to opposite sides of the seat for comfort adjustment in which the angle of the seat back is moved to a desired angular orientation. A master easy entry recliner mechanism is attached to an inner side of one of the side support members of the vehicle seat frame. A locking pawl is operatively connected to the side support member to selectively engage a stop in a locked position. The locking pawl is moved by a control cable between locked and unlocked positions. A slave easy entry connector is connected to the master easy entry recliner mechanism by a slave control cable. The slave easy entry connector releases one of the discontinuous recliner mechanisms when the master easy entry recliner is shifted to the easy entry position.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Eckhard Nock, Johannes Barzen
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Patent number: 8845028Abstract: An infant supporting device incorporates a central member on either side of a seat frame that houses a reclining mechanism along with mounting locations for the seat frame, a bounce wire, a carry handle, and a seat support wire. With one movement of a recline driving mechanism, a sliding member in the seat frame pushes a second gear to disengage from a first gear of the central member, and a main body of the seat frame is then rotatable with respect to the central members within a range of recline angles. The design provides an economical, smaller, and lighter weight solution to house the main features of the infant supporting device.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventor: Ryan N. Miller
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Patent number: 8845029Abstract: A backrest adjustment device is provided for a vehicle seat or a vehicle bench seat, in particular for a motor vehicle seat or a motor vehicle bench seat, in which a backrest part is connected to a seat part via an adjustment and fixing device, which has a fixing, which is disengaged for the inclination adjustment of the backrest part, the fixing of the adjustment and fixing device being disengaged by an electromechanical actuator.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Reimer Voelz, Juergen Maier, Kirsten Huber
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Patent number: 8845030Abstract: An airplane passenger seat device includes a seat part, which has a seat surface, a seat direction and a main body, which abuts an aisle in a installed state in a means of transportation and which, in a usage position, laterally covers the seat surface in a region that is lateral to the seat surface with respect to the seat direction. It is proposed that the passenger seat device has a bearing unit for moveably mounting the main body, which is provided to move the main body from the usage position into a release position by way of a movement relative to the seat surface, which causes the region lateral to the seat surface to be released.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Jürgen Baumann
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Patent number: 8845031Abstract: There is provided a vehicle seat including: a framework member that structures a framework of a seatback; a center rear face cover that structures a central portion of a rear face of the seatback; a side rear face cover that structures the seat width direction side portion; an overlap portion at which an end portion of the center rear face cover and an end portion of the side rear face cover are sewn together in an overlapping state, and extending to a seat forward side; an anchor member that is disposed at the overlap portion and that is anchored at the framework member and pulls the overlap portion in to the seat forward side; and a restraining portion that joins at least one of the overlap portion and the anchor member to the framework member, and restrains movement of the overlap portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: NHK Spring Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshitaka Sasaki, Takeshi Chokyu, Satoshi Matsuhashi
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Patent number: 8845032Abstract: A restraining device eases the loading, unloading and securing of an infant/child to a car seat by holding the shoulder straps of the harness assembly away from the seating area of the car seat. A common, central body is secured to the carrying handle of the infant car seat by at least one of the at least one radial extension. Another of the at least one radial extension is used to secure the harness shoulder strap temporarily to the carrying handle while the infant/child is placed in the seating area of the car seat. The harness shoulder strap is subsequently released from the carrying handle and returned to its original position within the seating area for properly securing the infant/child to the car seat.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventors: Ashley Renee Bruce, Dylan Stewart Bruce, Patricia Laine Hoehne
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Patent number: 8845033Abstract: A process for the production of a segment brush a half finished product is first produced, having a bristle fill bent at 90° arranged in a ring like form with a radially outwards pointing angular offset supported on a ring shoulder of a transfer device, seated with the second angular offset on a central arbor, axially moveable in the ring and axially protruding. A holding ring holds the first angular offset axially against the ring shoulder and the second angular offset radially against the arbor. Pressing of the bristle fill is made on the transfer device in a press against the holding ring. A pressing arbor firstly spreads the second angular offset of the bristle fill with an attachment, ejects the center arbor and presses the angular offsets against the ring shoulder of the ring.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Woehler Brusch Tech GmbHInventor: Rudolf Brenken
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Patent number: 8845034Abstract: A brush head, particularly a toothbrush head, may have a plurality of cleaning elements, in particular bristle tufts, which are anchored by an end section in a brush carrier, wherein the cleaning elements may be cast with positive engagement in blind-hole shaped retaining recesses. For producing such a brush head different cleaning elements may be placed successively or simultaneously in different mold cavities and may be over-molded using different plastic materials from which injection-molding sections of the bristle carrier are formed in the process. In doing so, a first cleaning element is over-molded in a first mold cavity using a first plastic material, while a second cleaning element is over-molded in a second mold cavity using a second plastic material.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: The Braun GmbHInventors: Andreas Birk, Lars Foerster, Ulrich Pfeifer, Klaus Amsel, Guenther Alschweig