Patents Issued in February 1, 2022
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Patent number: 11234488Abstract: An article of footwear, such as a shoe, includes an upper and a sole. The upper may be formed with an outer layer and a floating textile layer relative to one or more portions of the outer layer. The floating textile layer has an apparent elongation that is less than an apparent elongation of the outer layer in response to an equal tensile force applied to each of the floating textile layer and the outer layer along a same axis of orientation. The differential in apparent elongation of the outer layer and the floating textile layer may increase wearability and functionability of the upper.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2017Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Sam Amis, Vianney de Montgolfier, Gjermund Haugbro, James Hwang, Daniel A. Johnson, Tetsuya T. Minami
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Patent number: 11234489Abstract: The Lace Ratchet System (LRS) is a parallel configuration of two Lace Ratchet Devices (LRD) which facilitate two laces fastening. The LRD has two states: “active” and “inactive”. In the active state the device works as unidirectional lace ratchet allowing the lace to be pulled forwards but restricting any lace motion backwards. After fastening the lace remains fastened until the LRD is switched into inactive state by manually releasing a latch. Each LRD has a turning gate rotatably installed diagonally in a channel with a sharp metallic front end. A resilient plate serves as preloaded spring that keeps the LRD in active position when the spring is not released. The LRD's smooth front end side and smooth channels' floors minimize lace wear. The LRS can be coupled with a clamp which clamps the laces' front ends to prevent dangling. The entire LRS except the blades is made of plastic.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Inventor: Jezekiel Ben-Arie
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Patent number: 11234490Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus for convenient tightening and loosening of strings such as those found in shoelaces of footwear. The apparatus includes a rotating portion within a base portion. A cover portion, when operated in a first position, provides a ratchet movement that allows rotation in a tightening direction while preventing movement in a loosening direction. When the cover is moved to a second position, the ratchet mechanism disengages, and the strings can then be easily loosened.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: TYRENN CO., LTD.Inventors: Sug Whan Kim, Jun Young Kim
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Patent number: 11234491Abstract: A spike and key system is provided that includes a spike having a conical tip with a hole extending therethrough, and a key member including a first key having a racetrack shaped opening, and a second key having a rotatable key member designed to interact with the hole in the spike.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Inventor: Orville R. Sweeney
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Patent number: 11234492Abstract: An article of footwear flat pattern upper having an upper portion and a footbed portion is provided. The upper portion and the footbed portion are integrally continuous, such that the upper portion lateral side converges with the footbed lateral side. The flat pattern includes nested same-sided article of footwear with a reduced surplus portion there between. The articles of footwear include the following continuous portions: the first medial side with a toe end, the toe end with a lateral side, the lateral side with a heel end, and the heel end with the second medial side. The first medial side and the second medial side are joined to form a dimensional article of footwear.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Bruce J. Kilgore
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Patent number: 11234493Abstract: A seat buckle support includes a base having a thin profile with a width and a length each substantially greater than a depth. The base further includes an inner edge defining an opening. An elongated neck made of a flexible and resilient material includes a proximal end extending from an upper surface of the base. The elongated neck includes a bend adjacent the distal end which disposes the elongated neck at an angle relative to the upper surface. The inner surface of the elongated neck defines a channel running from the distal end to the proximal end. An entrance to the channel aligns with the opening at the upper surface. A seat buckle strap fits through the opening and the channel so that the elongated neck supports the buckle away from the car seat, preventing an individual from sitting on the buckle.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Inventor: Kevin Omar Pinkney
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Patent number: 11234494Abstract: A hook fastener includes a stem having two lateral edges, a first surface, and a second surface. A cap extends from an upper end of the stem, and the cap includes an upper surface, a first end, a second end, and a pair of overhanging portions. The upper surface of the cap is sloped between the first end and the second end. The first and second ends are at opposite longitudinal ends of the cap, and each overhanging portion extends in a lateral direction from the stem.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: YKK CorporationInventors: Satoshi Nakada, Chieko Arai, Ryosuke Tanimoto
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Patent number: 11234495Abstract: A slider and a zipper comprising the slider. The slider comprises a pull tab, a slider body, and a safety catch; the slider body is provided with an upper base plate and a lower base plate; the upper base plate is provided with a rear rivet body set and a front rivet body set which are arranged in a corresponding manner; when the pull tab is rotated and contacts the front rivet body set, the front rivet body set contacts a side column of the pull tab to block the overturn of the pull tab. The front rivet body set applies a force on the rotated pull tab, such that the pull tab is rebounded to the rear end of the slider with a horizontal part as a rotating axis, and the safety catch is locked downwards to lock the zipper.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: ZHEJIANG WEIXING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Anqing Li, You Lou
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Patent number: 11234496Abstract: The invention relates to a folding buckle clasp for a strap (2) of a timepiece (3), which can take up a closed position for keeping the strap (2) around the wearer's wrist and an open position for removing the strap (2) from the wearer's hand, the clasp (1) being provided with a flexible locking member (4) comprising ends (5) that are mounted in a pivotable manner with first and second folding leaves (6a, 6b) attached in a hinged manner to first and second strands (7a, 7b), respectively, of the strap (2), said flexible member (4) being defined to keep the first and second leaves (6a, 6b) folded in a locked manner in the closed position of the clasp (1) by having two components (8a, 8b) connected together by an elastic connection (9).Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: BULGARI HORLOGERIE SAInventor: Alessandro Camilli
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Patent number: 11234497Abstract: A ring system having a first ring and a second ring, each ring having an inner circumferential surface, an outer circumferential surface, a first surface and an opposing second surface. The first ring and the second ring each have a fastener on the respective first surfaces and the first ring and the second ring each releasably fasten to each other causing the first surfaces of the rings to abut. Each outer circumferential surface has an outer diameter, the outer diameter being the largest diameter of the outer circumferential surface. The first ring and the second ring each have an edge where the first surface and the outer circumferential surface intersect. The diameter of the edge of the first ring is equal to the outer diameter of the first ring and the diameter of the edge of the second ring is equal to the outer diameter of the second ring.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Collide LLCInventors: Kristen Hinds, Gavin Smith
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Patent number: 11234498Abstract: A jewelry clip is provided for clipping onto an elongated member of a bracelet and/or necklace. The jewelry clip includes first and second parts connected by a hinge and being rotatable between open and closed states. The clip in the closed state is adapted for gripping the elongated member and in the open state is adapted for being released from the elongated member. At least one discrete spring biases the clip toward the closed state when the clip is in the open state. The clip has, in the closed state, a through hole. At least one of the first and second parts includes at least one resilient element defining at least part of an inner surface of the jewelry clip defining the through hole. When the clip is clipped onto the elongated member, the resilient element provides a frictional resistance against movement of the elongated member through the through hole.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Pandora A/SInventor: Netima Muenmai
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Patent number: 11234499Abstract: Provided is a gemstone treated with a cut expressing a reflected image pattern not recognized before, wherein the gemstone includes the crown 100 having the table 110 and plural bezel facets 130, and the pavilion 200 having the culet 210 and plural main facets 220; the girdle 300 is formed between the crown 100 and the pavilion 200; a direction of a horizontal component of an inclination direction of the bezel facet 130 from the table 110 to the girdle 300 is set to be different from a direction of a horizontal component of an inclination direction of the main facet 220 from the culet 210 to the girdle 300; and inclination angles of the bezel facet 130 and the main facet 220 are set so that a light that enters the table 110 is reflected by two of the main facets 220 and emitted from the bezel facet 130.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2016Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: GEM S.T.S. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroyuki Koganei, Shu Shiraishi, Tsubasa Koganei
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Patent number: 11234500Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a coated jewelry article or a coated component of a jewelry article, comprising a jewelry article or a component of a jewelry article, a first metallic coating, and a second metallic coating.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Frederick Goldman, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Derrig
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Patent number: 11234501Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device. The protective case comprises a shell configured to receive the electronic device. The shell includes: i) sidewalls that encircle the periphery of the electronic device; ii) an inner wall proximate the rear surface of the electronic device; and iii) an outer wall configured to form with the inner wall a compartment adjacent the rear surface of the device. Each of the sidewalls comprises a convex shape that curls around an edge of the device. The inner wall comprises a grid of raised bumps that provide cushioning between the rear surface of the electronic device and the inner wall. The outer wall forms a plurality of slots, each of the slots configured to receive an adaptor module that connects the protective case to a peripheral device or a support structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Inventor: Andre Lamont Chenier
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Patent number: 11234502Abstract: Disclosed is a holder for cards, including a housing which tightly fits around a stack of cards and has a card opening for locating and removing cards. Within the housing a card eject feature is provided such that the cards through the card opening can be partly slid from the housing. The card eject feature has an ejector arm which is moved by operating a finger button and forces the cards simultaneously to partly exit the housing. The card eject feature includes a barrel for normal duty operation and a trigger for heavy duty operation to engage and force cards to partly exit the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: R.J. VAN GEER BEHEER B.V.Inventor: René Johan Van Geer
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Patent number: 11234503Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods including a container including: a base portion configured to receive a dampened cosmetic sponge; a cap portion configured to be detachably attached to the base portion; and one or more apertures disposed in the cap portion, where the one or more apertures provide airflow into the container.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: REA.DEEMING BEAUTY, INC.Inventor: Rea Ann Silva
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Patent number: 11234504Abstract: Systems and cosmetic kits including a formulation for removing eye makeup from a region of an eye; and a brush including a plurality of bristles shaped to apply the formulation to the region of the eye are described. In an example, the system includes a formulation for removing eye makeup from a region of an eye; and a brush including a plurality of bristles shaped to apply the formulation to the region of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Lily Truong, Zane Miller, Gloria Morales
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Patent number: 11234505Abstract: A cosmetic application assembly for heating, dispensing, and applying a cosmetic includes a handle that is tubular and defines a reservoir. Each of a plurality of brushes is selectively couplable to a first end of the handle. An opening that is positioned in a second end of the handle is configured to insert a cosmetic. A heating and dispensing module is selectively couplable to the second end of the handle and is in fluidic communication with the reservoir. The heating and dispensing module is configured to draw the cosmetic from the reservoir, to warm the cosmetic, and to dispense the cosmetic through a hole that is positioned in the heating and dispensing module. The user is positioned to apply the cosmetic to a skin surface and to utilize the handle to manipulate a respective brush that is coupled to the handle to spread the cosmetic.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Inventor: Danny Di Mella
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Patent number: 11234506Abstract: A wiper for a cosmetic vial comprises a monolithic part having a cylindrical section and a cone section concentrically and sequentially arranged, wherein the cylindrical section and the cone section have a central interior hollow space along an axial center, and wherein the cylindrical and the cone sections are formed from stringers arranged into a lattice with openings extending from the interior to the exterior of the cylindrical section and the cone section.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Zachary Mahoney, Kyoo Jin Park, Wenzhen Cheng, Lemis Tarajano
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Patent number: 11234507Abstract: A convertible tote bag assembly is provided. The tote bag includes an exterior housing that is an article of clothing having fastening members. An interior panel may be seated and coupled within the exterior housing, wherein the exterior housing is wrapped around the interior panel to engage the fastening members in a closed manner. A strap may be coupled to the exterior housing, wherein when the interior panel and the strap are removed from the exterior housing, the exterior housing converts into a wearable article of clothing, such as a shirt, blouse, or a pair of slacks. In some embodiments, the exterior housing may include at least one pair of sleeves coupled to a bodice, wherein the strap is slidably positioned through the pair of sleeves. The bodice may include an opening defining a neckline, such that the exterior housing may be worn as clothing.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Inventor: April L. Cotton-Cantrell
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Patent number: 11234508Abstract: Bush applicators including hair brush applicators and containers for dispensing dry shampoo are provided. In one embodiment, a brush applicator includes a body having one or more channels to distribute material to a bristle assembly. The bristle assembly can include a plurality of bristle and brush elements. The brush elements may be interspersed with the bristle elements and can each include a shaft and end (e.g., tip). Another embodiment is directed to a brush applicator including a container coupled to a body. The container retains at least one material including powder, liquids and solutions. Another embodiment is directed to a brush applicator configured for application of dry shampoo to hair.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Inventor: Michelle Kim
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Patent number: 11234509Abstract: An adjustment mechanism, including a first, second and third element pivotally connected to each other in series; locking mechanism to lock the respective elements in a selected position relative to each other; and a pushbutton actuating mechanism that releases the locking mechanism such that the elements are independently pivoted with respect to each other and release of the pushbutton actuating mechanism re-energizes the locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Inojul (AUS) Pty LtdInventors: Lee Baker, Kelly Watts, Michelle Rosevear, Drew Allan
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Patent number: 11234510Abstract: An assembly can include a rectangular device that includes an x dimension, a y dimension and a display; and a stand that supports the rectangular device in different orientations, where the different orientations include a horizontal orientation of the x dimension and a horizontal orientation of the y dimension, where the stand includes an adjustable coupling that physically supports at least a portion of a mass of the rectangular device in the horizontal orientation of the x dimension and that physically supports at least a portion of a mass of the rectangular device in the horizontal orientation of the y dimension.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Thomas Perelli, Brian H. Leonard, Ali Kathryn Ent, Cuong Huy Truong
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Patent number: 11234511Abstract: A vehicle includes: a table liftably provided at a center of a floor of a cabin of the vehicle; and multiple seats arranged around the table such that each seat faces the table. Preferably, the table is configured to be lifted up and down between a stowed position in which at least a part of the table is stowed in the floor and a deployed position in which the table protrudes more upward than in the stowed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Mayumi Onoyama
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Cupboard or household appliance and method for opening and closing a cupboard or household appliance
Patent number: 11234512Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cupboard or household appliance, particularly a wall-mounted cupboard, comprising a carcass on which a door can be pivoted from a closed position into an open position by means of a pivoting device, at least one holder for storing objects being attached to an inner side of the door facing the carcass, the door being lowerable down a guiding device, in an open range of the door. The invention further relates to a method for opening and closing a cupboard or a household appliance.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: HETTICH HOLDING GMBH & CO. OHGInventors: Uwe Sobolewski, Stefan Andschus -
Patent number: 11234513Abstract: A fixing device for a cabinet, and the cabinet with such fixing device, hold vulnerable components steadily in place at all times. The cabinet includes a door panel, internal components, and at least one fixing device. The door panel defines at least one locking hole and supports at least one component. Each fixing device includes a telescopic portion and an operation portion and each telescopic portion is aligned with one locking hole. The operation portion is rotatable one way to extend the telescopic portion to abut and hold the component in place, and rotatable in the reverse direction to unlock and release the component.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: HONGFUJIN PRECISION ELECTRONICS (TIANJIN) CO., LTD.Inventors: Ti-An Tsai, Hung-Liang Chung, Hsueh-Chin Lu
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Patent number: 11234514Abstract: An apparatus and method for simultaneously testing a plurality of mobile devices is disclosed. The method for simultaneously testing a plurality of mobile devices generally includes simultaneously executing a test mobile device application on the plurality of mobile devices, determining test mobile device application results for the plurality of mobile devices at a plurality of test computers, sending a test mobile device application results from the plurality of mobile devices to the plurality of test computers, and deleting the test mobile device application on the plurality of mobile devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Communications Test Designs, Inc.Inventors: Gerald J. Parsons, Leo D. Parsons, Michael P. Parsons, Nidhin Davis, Matthew Parsons, Sean Parsons, Mohammad R. Paknejad, Andrew Sieben, Aaron Santangelo, John Goldman, David Beasley, Nick Gamber
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Patent number: 11234515Abstract: A rail fixing system comprises a rail fixing arrangement adapted to fix the rail fixing system to a profile rail, a system coupling arrangement adapted to fix the rail fixing system to another rail fixing system disposed adjacent to the rail fixing system on the profile rail, and an actuation device common to the rail fixing arrangement and the system coupling arrangement. The actuation device is connected to a first positive-locking connection element of the rail fixing arrangement and a second positive-locking connection element of the system coupling arrangement. The actuation device is supported on a resilient element and the first positive-locking connection element, the second positive-locking connection element, and the resilient element are arranged along a straight line that extends in an effective direction of the resilient element.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbHInventors: Markus Ofenloch, Ufuk Tuey, Frank Zimmer, Sandra Heck
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Patent number: 11234516Abstract: A drawer pull-out guide including a first guide rail and a second guide rail displaceably supported relative to one another in a longitudinal direction of the guide rails between a closed position and an open position. A guide body is supported between the guide rails, and the guide rails are guidable relative to one another in a lateral direction in a mounted position of the drawer pull-out guide by the guide body. At least one of the guide rails includes a protrusion bearing against the guide body in the open position of the guide rails, so that at least in that region, in which the guide body and the protrusion bear against each other, the guide rails are arranged without clearance relative to one another in the lateral direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: JULIUS BLUM GMBHInventor: Marc Meusburger
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Patent number: 11234517Abstract: A device for storing objects has a first drawer element which is movably mounted via at least one first pullout guide between a closed position and a maximally open position. The pullout guide has a stationary guide rail and a slide rail movable in relation to the guide rail, on which the first drawer element is supported, and a second drawer element, which is movably mounted via at least one pullout guide between a closed position and a maximally open position. The pullout guide comprises a stationary guide rail and a slide rail movable in relation to the guide rail, on which the second drawer element is supported. A method for opening and closing the device for storing objects includes opening and closing the drawer elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Paul Hettich GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Daniel Rehage
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Patent number: 11234518Abstract: A cleat connector for mounting a cabinet is provided including a substantially cylindrical body and a slot. The substantially cylindrical body has a perimeter and a diameter that corresponds to an opening in a back of a cabinet. The slot extends from the perimeter partially into the body. A cabinet and method of installation is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: VBC Tracy LLCInventors: Matthew Grunert, Will Root, Mark Buhr, Donald Shultz, Kyle DeHaven
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Patent number: 11234519Abstract: In certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a cabinet is provided. The cabinet includes a plurality of drawer slide receiving modules and a plurality of hanging drawer slides, each hanging drawer slide coupled to one of the plurality of drawer slide receiving modules, and each hanging drawer slide includes a plurality of hooks of a first type. At least one of the hanging drawer slides is configured to be withdrawn from the cabinet laterally along a longest axis of the hanging drawer slide. The plurality of drawer slide receiving modules are configured to be removably coupled to the cabinet in a plurality of different configurations. Methods and configuration systems are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.Inventors: Michael Rahilly, Jeff Ly
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Patent number: 11234520Abstract: Dresser includes a frame having a wall section forming a rear wall, and an upper panel that covers an accessible space. A bracket is designed for attachment to a vertical support, a first connector is attached to the bracket, a second connector is attached to the frame in a position to be in the space and removably engages with the first connector when present in the space under the upper panel. The first and/or second connector is/are length adjustable relative to its supporting structure, i.e., relative to the bracket in the case of the first connector or relative to the frame in the case of the second connector to enable a distance between the frame and the vertical support to be reduced. A reduction in distance between the frame and the vertical support and engagement between the first and second connectors prevents tipping of the piece of furniture.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2021Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Dooli Products, LLCInventors: David M. Stravitz, Steven G. Marton
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Patent number: 11234521Abstract: A foldable camping seat is disclosed comprising a flexible seat with at least one bracing on each side extending in the entire longitudinal direction of the seat, a flexible seat back with at least one bracing on each side that extends the entire height of the seat back, furthering comprising at least one flexible and tension resistant connection between the seat and the seat back on each side which is attached directly or indirectly to the bracings near the respective outer ends thereof, wherein the inner end of the seat and the lower end of the seat back meets in a straight line forming a pivot axis between the seat and the seat back. At least one elastic zone comprising an elastic material is mounted in the upper part of the seat back.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: RM BRANDS ASInventors: Martin Vinje, Rene Kjølsrud, Bai Daniel Ødegaard Kanu, Martin Otto Fougner
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Patent number: 11234522Abstract: A support mountable seat assembly includes a seat having a front end, a back end, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A backrest has a bottom end and a top end. The backrest is attached to and extends upwardly from the back end. The backrest includes a coupler that is attached to the backrest. The coupler receives an outer edge of a support and releasably engages an upper side and lower side of the support.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Inventor: Joel Marvin
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Patent number: 11234523Abstract: A swivel chair provided with length-adjustable leg tubes, a chair frame assembly, a seat leg connection assembly, and a leg tube assembly rotatably connected with the chair frame assembly through the seat leg connection assembly, wherein the chair frame assembly includes a chair cloth, two turning bases, two turning base reinforcing pieces, and a back tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: ZHEJIANG PRIDE LEISURE PRODUCTS CO., LTD.Inventor: Benlong Sun
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Patent number: 11234524Abstract: A folding chair includes U-shaped first to fourth supporting frame members, U-shaped first to third legs, inverted U-shaped first and second armrests, first to fourth seat receivers, first to fourth front supports, first to fourth rear supports, first to fourth front connecting members, first to fourth rear connecting members, first to third backrest supports, a seat and a backrest. All these members can be smoothly pivotally turned about corresponding couplers or unions, enabling the folding chair to be collapsed into a slim-folded state to occupy a very small space and be easily portable, or be fully extended from the collapsed state to provide improved stability and load capacity in use.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: SPORT DIVERSIONS INC.Inventor: Wen-Hao Tsai
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Patent number: 11234525Abstract: A folding chair includes U-shaped first to fourth supporting frame members, U-shaped first to third legs, inverted U-shaped first and second armrests, first to fourth seat receivers, first to fourth front supports, first to fourth rear supports, first to fourth front connecting members, first to fourth rear connecting members, first to third backrest supports, a locking element, a seat and a backrest. All these members can be smoothly pivotally turned about corresponding couplers or unions, enabling the folding chair to be collapsed into a slim-folded state to occupy a very small space and be easily portable, or be fully extended from the collapsed state to provide improved stability and load capacity in use.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: SPORT DIVERSIONS INC.Inventor: Wen-Hao Tsai
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Patent number: 11234526Abstract: A chair preferably configured for conversion between a preferred storage configuration and at least one preferred use configuration. When in one of the use configurations, the chair may have a recliner mechanism which allows the angle of the back support assembly relative to the seat frame to be progressively changed such that the back support assembly may be positioned at a reclined angular position. When in the preferred storage configuration, the back support assembly may be positioned at least partially within the seat frame to decrease the area of the footprint of the chair to facilitate storage of the chair.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Inventor: Eric Martin Levin
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Patent number: 11234527Abstract: A folding chair includes front and rear supports that fold and/or retract into central beams to reduce the space occupied by the chair in a folded configuration. A backrest is coupled to the central beams with a hub that allows an angle of the backrest relative to the central beams to be selected and for the backrest to be folded flat relative to the central beams. One or more actuators and pin actuators may control the relative movements of the backrest, front support, rear support, and central beams.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Sunflow, Inc.Inventors: Leslie Hsu Besner, Jeffrey Servaites
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Patent number: 11234528Abstract: A removable swim-up dock bar is described. The dock bar is removably attachable to a submerged foundation of an existing dock and may have adjustable seats or adjustable legs to ensure proper height and stability.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Inventor: Thomas Theodoran
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Patent number: 11234529Abstract: A back-support board including a leg assembly, a support assembly and an assistance assembly is disclosed. The leg assembly includes adjustable legs which have insertable pegs within for reinforcing the strength of the legs to be able to support weight thereon in a stable and safe manner. The support assembly includes a base having a reinforcing layer atop and further having a top layer thereon. The top layer being of a carpet or rubber material. Once a user needs to work underneath a tight space such as under a sink, the back-support board is adjusted to a proper height and allows for the user to lay down on the back-support board to comfortably work on the necessary task with their body supported on the back-support board. The back-support board is adjustable to allow fitting under different tight spaces for completing different tasks in a more comfortable manner.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Inventor: Roy Edwards
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Patent number: 11234530Abstract: A seat convertible to a bed. The seat includes a locking mechanism for fixably maintaining a head panel section of the bed in a generally horizontal orientation when the bed is in the deployed configuration and releasing the head panel section from the deployed configuration by a lifting motion. The locking mechanism is connected to the head panel section and a mid-swinging member. The mid-swinging member pivotally attaches to the head panel section and a stationary mounting arm. The stationary mounting arm is fixably attached to a seat frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: American Leather Operations, LLCInventor: Thomas A. Garland
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Patent number: 11234531Abstract: An integrated chair for selectively providing seating support and sleeping support is provided. The integrated chair comprises a mobile sleeping unit and a chair shell. The chair shell comprises: a pair of spaced, opposed, side walls, each side wall having at least a bottom edge, an inner surface and an outer surface; a back wall extending between the pair of side walls; and a pair of truncated arms, one of each of the pair of arms corresponding with a respective one of the pair of side walls, each extending inwardly from the inner surface of a corresponding side wall and having a lower edge that is distal and above the bottom edge of the corresponding side wall; wherein the inner surfaces of the side walls and the lower edge of the arms of the chair shell define a storage compartment sized to accommodate the mobile sleeping unit when the mobile sleeping unit is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventor: Lewis Alan Mabon
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Patent number: 11234532Abstract: A convertible sofa bed system positionable on a floor. The convertible sofa bed system includes a back support assembly having a frame, and a back cushion assembly connected with the back support assembly and movable between a raised condition and a lowered condition thereof. The system also includes one or more body modules secured to the frame. The body module includes an at least partially planar top surface positionable at a predetermined elevation above the floor. The body module is formed to cooperate with the back cushion assembly in the raised condition to define a seating configuration, and to cooperate with the back cushion assembly in the lowered condition to define a sleeping configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Krug Inc.Inventors: Leonard Ruby, Cesar Fernandes
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Patent number: 11234533Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and/or other digestive disorders and/or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a base support having a support element portion and an encasement portion. The support element portion has a first end portion, a second end portion and a top surface disposed at an angle relative to a bottom surface. The second end portion has a height greater than the first end portion. A support pillow member is fixedly coupled to the base support between at least a portion of the encasement portion and at least a portion the second end portion of the support element portion. The support pillow member, the support element portion and the encasement portion collectively define an interior region that includes a receiving portion configured to receive at least a portion of a user's arm therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Amenity Health, Inc.Inventors: Carl Melcher, Aaron Clark, Clint Erickson
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Patent number: 11234534Abstract: A gun holder is situated within a box spring beneath a mattress. The mattress itself has an opening therein matching the size of the opening into the gun holder and extending through the mattress. One can then lie on one's bed and near one's arm, reach downward into the box spring or other mattress support, and grab the gun without having to move the majority of one's body from the position in which one was sleeping on the bed.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Inventor: Leon Cutler
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Patent number: 11234535Abstract: The crib bed (1) has a crib sidewall (5) secured to the crib bed leg construction (7) by means of a latching system (6). A latching bar (13) is spring-loaded by means of a latch bar spring (14) for engagement of the latching pin (16) with a stationary guide member (19). The latching pin (16) is retractable into the latching bar (13) against the load of a spring (17) arranged in the latching bar by displacement of the latching pin along a sloped surface (22) of the stationary guide member (19). The latching pin (16) is secured to the latching bar (13) with a linkage pin (15) extending through a slot (18) of the latching pin and extending through a hole in the latching bar. The linkage pin (15) is guided in a guide rail (12) in the latch housing (11) for retraction of the secured latching pin.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: CAM CAM COPENHAGEN A/SInventor: Drew Rosskelly
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Patent number: 11234536Abstract: Embodiments of the presently disclosed subject matter are modular wall systems and kits The described modular wall systems and kits capable of multiple configurations and accommodating a variety of accessories depending on the needs of the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: American Display & Fixture, LLCInventor: Walter Glenn Spain, Jr.
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Patent number: 11234537Abstract: Various embodiments for a food display that includes a friction hinge capable of retaining and adjusting a panel without a locking mechanism that requires attachments or detachments are disclosed. The food display can include food display posts and a friction hinge attached to at least one of the food display posts. A panel can be coupled to the friction hinge to act as a sneeze or breath guard, where the panel is capable of rotating about the friction hinge when a predetermined amount of force is applied to the panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: PMG Ventures, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Godbey Cummings, Brian Stanley Ozment