Patents Issued in January 2, 2024
  • Patent number: 11857039
    Abstract: An earring aligner system includes an earring aligner, which has a front arm and a back arm, as well as a hinge that rotationally connects a first end of the front arm to the back arm. A second front segment of the front arm includes an earring support with a post receiver void that is sized to detachably hold a post of an earring therein. A second back segment of the back arm includes at least three prongs that are spaced to support an earring back therebetween. The hinge is operable to change a hinge angle from a larger angle between the front arm and back arm during earring mounting on the earring aligner to a smaller angle during alignment of the earring post with the earring back after the earring post is inserted through a hole in an earlobe of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Zia Elam, Jazmin Hernandez, Megan Lieberson, Jadzia Bennett, Keira Dempsey, Gabriella Janss
  • Patent number: 11857040
    Abstract: Disclosed is a spinnable jewelry item, including: a rotating assembly having a rotating face and a main shaft connected with the rotating face, the rotating face rotating with the main shaft as axis; a positioning assembly having a positioning face, the positioning face elastically abutting against the rotating face along the axial direction of the main shaft; a protrusion and a recess opposite the protrusion being provided on opposite surfaces of the positioning face and the rotating face; when the rotating face is rotated, the protrusion enters or exits the recess; an elastic element applying an elastic force against the positioning assembly, such that the positioning face resiliently abutting against the rotating face; a main body part having an opening structure, wherein the main shaft is rotatably connected with the bottom of the opening structure after passing through the positioning assembly and the elastic element, and the positioning assembly and the elastic element are disposed in the opening struct
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: VAN HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventor: Yash Khinduka
  • Patent number: 11857041
    Abstract: A special-shaped folding umbrella which includes a plurality of 3-fold ribs and a plurality of 4-fold ribs is revealed. When the umbrella is closed, a height of a first connecting point of the 3-fold rib and that of a first connecting point of the 4-fold rib are quite similar (almost the same). A height of a sixth connecting point of the 3-fold rib is at similar to that of a seventh connecting point of the 4-fold rib. A third connecting point of the 3-fold rib and a fourth connecting point of the 4-fold rib are at similar height and so are a fourth connecting point of the 3-fold rib and a fifth connecting point of the 4-fold rib. A tip of the 3-fold rib and a tip of the 4-fold rib are maintained at similar level while the umbrella is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Chyi-Fong Wu, Chi-Hua Wu
  • Patent number: 11857042
    Abstract: A satchel and wallet combination assembly includes a container that is flexible and includes a perimeter wall having an upper end open to access an interior of the container. The container may be manipulated into a folded condition wherein the container is folded multiple times upon itself and into a deployed condition wherein the container is unfolded. A wallet is attached to a front wall of the container such that a top edge of the wallet is positioned adjacent to the upper end and the first lateral edge of the container. The wallet is positionable in the container when the container is in the deployed condition. The container is abuttable against the wallet when the container is in the folded condition such that the container has a length and width substantially equal to a length and width of the wallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: James Ganino
  • Patent number: 11857043
    Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device (PED) is disclosed. The case includes a body having an interior surface configured to accept a PED and an exterior surface to be exposed to outside forces. A back vent that permits the transfer heat away from the PED and to the environment presents through the body of the case. A cushioning member is placed at or near the back vent on the interior surface of the case and may substantially or completely surround the back vent. When a PED is placed within the case, the fit of the PED and the case causes the cushioning member to press against the PED in order to create a cushion for the PED in the event of an outside force being applied to the case. The case may include a screen protector within a frame that attaches to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: TARGUS INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventor: Jonny Yuan
  • Patent number: 11857044
    Abstract: Systems involve implementations such as a first case assembly including a first side wall, a second side wall extending perpendicular to the first side wall, a third side wall extending perpendicular to the first side wall, and an edge extending parallel to the first side wall; and a second case assembly including a first side wall, a second side wall extending perpendicular to the first side wall, a third side wall extending perpendicular to the first side wall, and an edge extending parallel to the first side wall; wherein the first case assembly is couplable with the second case assembly, and wherein the edge of the first case assembly being adjacent to the edge of the second case assembly when the first case assembly is coupled with the second case assembly. Other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Pioneer Square Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Riley Edwin Lynch
  • Patent number: 11857045
    Abstract: A carry case for an electronics-enabled eyewear device has incorporated therein electronic components for connection to the eyewear device while storing the eyewear device. The case comprises a rigid frame structure defining an openable holding space for the pair of smart glasses, and a compressible shock-resistant protective cover on the frame structure. The exterior of the case may be predominantly defined by the shock resistant protective cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Andrew Steger, Tiffany Ming Tsao, Qiaokun Huang
  • Patent number: 11857046
    Abstract: A container includes a base and a shell rotatably coupled. The shell defines an aperture and a cradle is rotatably mounted therein. The top of the cradle holds an object and the cradle is pivotable between presentation and storage positions. An actuatable member is movable to open or occlude the aperture. Rotation of the base relative to the shell, in a first direction, drives the actuatable member towards an open position and pivots the cradle towards the presentation position, and rotation in a second direction drives the actuatable member towards a closed position and pivots the cradle towards the storage position. A lever pin on the cradle extends through a C-slot of an inner mechanism rotating with the base to a channel on the shell. Rotation between the base and shell causes the channel to drive the lever pin to different ends of the C-slot to thereby pivot the cradle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: KELO DESIGNS INC.
    Inventor: Matthew James Zabloski
  • Patent number: 11857047
    Abstract: A piece of luggage includes a holding system including at least one strap intended to hold an object in a storage position inside the piece of luggage by pressing the object against a wall of the piece of luggage called the support wall. The holding system includes: at least one rail carried by the support wall, the strap extending to cover the rail in the absence of stresses; and at least one tightening member slidably mounted on the rail at least partially covering the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: PA.COTTE SA
    Inventor: Yannik Frank
  • Patent number: 11857048
    Abstract: Mechanism for opening/closing an opening leaf with respect to a frame. The mechanism is configured to cause, upon opening, a lifting of the opening leaf from a closure plane to an opening plane parallel to the closure plane, followed by a pivoting of the opening leaf about a pivot axis orthogonal to the translational movement of the opening leaf, and vice versa upon closing. The mechanism comprises: a fixed frame; a movable frame mounted translationally on the fixed frame; a hinge part mounted in a pivoting manner on the movable frame and coupled to a mechanism for attachment to the opening leaf; an actuator comprising an output member which can be actuated in a direction orthogonal to the pivot axis of the opening leaf; and a transmission that comprises a transmission link coupled in a pivoting manner to the output member, and to the hinge part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: PA.COTTE SA
    Inventor: Pascal Hugues
  • Patent number: 11857049
    Abstract: A tamper evident identification tag and a method are provided. The tag includes inner and outer layers. A tab is integral with and extends from at least one of the inner layer and the outer layer and through an article. A unique code associated with an article is printed on a first portion of the inner layer. The outer layer is configured to be foldable such that with a second portion of the inner layer removed from a second portion of the outer layer, the inner surface of the second portion of the outer layer is configured to be bound to the outer surface of the first portion of the inner layer so as to capture the first portion of the inner layer and a portion of the tab with the terminal end extending through an aperture between the first and second portions of the outer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Kenco Label & Tag Co., LLC
    Inventor: Aharon A. Karan
  • Patent number: 11857050
    Abstract: The present application discloses a smart luggage case and a method for controlling the operation of the assisting luggage case, wherein, the smart luggage case comprises a case body, an auxiliary wheel mounted on the bottom of the case body, a power wheel elevatably mounted on the bottom of the case body, a swinging device connected to the power wheel, and a driving mechanism configured to drive the swinging device to swing and elevate the power wheel; another smart luggage case comprises a case body, a power wheel mounted on the case body, a tension bar provided with a wireless controller signally connected to the control system and configured to control the power wheel, a control system connected to the power wheel and a battery connected to the control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Changzhou Airwheel Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yan Wu
  • Patent number: 11857051
    Abstract: A composition dispenser with dynamically adjustable protrusions/bristles for delivery of a cosmetic composition to a substrate, particularly hair coloring agents. The composition dispenser comprises a protrusion unit including one or more protrusion elements and at least one dispensing orifices appointed for fluidic communication with a formulation reservoir. The protrusion unit is operably coupled to a length-adjustment element configured to adjust an exposed protrusion length of the protrusion elements along a direction perpendicular to a rotation plane of the length-adjust element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: William Robert Bickford, Jason Fyfe, Andrea Saverino, Oliver Sha
  • Patent number: 11857052
    Abstract: A hair dryer has a primary air flow path and a secondary air flow path. The primary air flow path is operable to dry hair using suction in a first mode of operation. The secondary air flow path is operable to blow dry hair in a second mode of operation. In the primary mode of operation, the motor and fan assembly of the secondary air flow path is operated in reverse to direct air towards hair that is being dried by suction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
  • Patent number: 11857053
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aid to help consumers with long hair to more efficiently and evenly dry their hair at one time. A system, device, technique and kit are envisioned that allow a consumer to either adapt existing hair drying equipment for this enhanced purpose or provide entirely new systems or kits to enable the consumer to evenly dry their hair. Extension members threadably engage to each other and a hair dryer or bonnet, the combined elements when mounted to or on a stand allow a user to control, adjust and guide the airflow around long hair of the user inserted into a tunnel portion of the extension members. A heat distribution conduit provides even heat to the deployed hair, and a stand or mount are employed to stabilize the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Alisa Ann Johnson
  • Patent number: 11857054
    Abstract: A split end removal comb. This comb includes an outer shell which houses an inner shell of similar shape but smaller dimensions, and a handle, which houses an electromechanical assembly. The inner comb can slide to a lock position inside the upper part of the outer comb, whereby the hair can be stretched away from the scalp and bent into divided strands. In this position, the blades mounted on the teeth of the inner comb, which can be powered by a motor, can be activated through a shaft running through the perpendicular axis of the device thereby trimming the tips of the hair, as it is being combed by the user. During operation, the hair goes through channels created by the multi-planar arrays of a plurality of teeth, ridges, and blades arranged along various angles and distances. This results in a safe and easy trimming of split ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: ATHROA HAIR CARE
    Inventor: Panagiotis Skrepetos
  • Patent number: 11857055
    Abstract: A fluid discharger and applicator device for uniform distribution or application of the fluid for treating the skin or any surface is disclosed. The fluid discharger and applicator device comprises a handle, a dispenser connector and a dispenser member. The handle of the fluid discharger and applicator device is defined with a cavity to store a fluid. The handle is further defined with a dispenser end configured to dispense the fluid stored within the cavity of the handle. The dispenser connector of the fluid discharger and applicator device is removably fastened to the dispenser end of the handle. The dispenser connector is configured to transfer the fluid extruded from the cavity of the handle on the dispenser member, which is operably attached to the dispenser connector. The dispenser member of the fluid discharger and applicator device is configured to apply the fluid on skin of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Selva Kumar
  • Patent number: 11857056
    Abstract: Dispensing package for controlled delivery of a viscous composition on a target surface, the package having a dispensing head with a front surface having a front surface centroid and an opposing rear surface having a rear surface centroid, and a plurality of dispensing orifices extending therethrough, the dispensing orifices including a front open end having a front centroid on the front surface, a rear open end having a back centroid on the rear surface, and a dispensing orifice axis extending through the front and back centroids. A first dispensing orifice of the plurality of dispensing orifices has a first dispensing orifice axis inclined at a first orifice acute angle ?1 (degrees) relative to the a plane extending along a center axis, so as to intersect the plane at a first point above the front surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Billy Gonzales Abergas, Mariane Ballerini Fernandes, Vinayak Masanaiah
  • Patent number: 11857057
    Abstract: A replacement type container includes a replacement type component, an accommodating cavity is provided in the replacement component, and a first clasp is provided at a bottom of the replacement component. A second clasp is provided on the base, so that the first clasp and the second clasp can be snapped or separated by a relative rotation of the replacement component and the base. The bottom cover has a first through hole and the bottom cover is snapped with the replacement component The rotating component includes a base and a screw. The screw is fixed on the base, and the base has a third clasp for snapping with an edge of the first through hole; and the screw passes through the first through hole and is connected with the base so that a rotation of the screw causes the base to move so as to lift the replacement component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Yuyao Caiyun Cosmetics Packaging Co. LTD.
    Inventor: Jiabin Chen
  • Patent number: 11857058
    Abstract: A cosmetic container includes an application body configured to hold a cosmetic and to apply the cosmetic to a surface, a container main body holding the application body, a cap detachably mounted on the container main body, a filling member, and a scraping member. The filling member is located inside the cap and forms a filling region to contain the cosmetic. The filling region has a diameter that is greater than a maximum diameter of the application body. The scraping member extends at least partially into the filling member to scrape the cosmetic stored in the filling region. The scraping member forms a tubular hole to insert the application body into the filling region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Tatsuya Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 11857059
    Abstract: The present invention includes a compact container having an improved opening/closing structure for different cosmetic materials, the compact container comprising: a container body; a content container which is coupled inside the container body and is to be filled with a first content; a rotation dish coupling member coupled to the lower part of the container body; a rotation dish which is axis-coupled to the lower part of the rotation dish coupling member to be horizontally rotatable and is to be filled with a second content; an axial rotation hole formed at one side of the rotation dish; and an axial rotation part formed on the lower surface of the rotation dish coupling member and fitted in the axial rotation hole, wherein the axial rotation part and the axial rotation hole are configured to be released from or fastened to each other by the forward or backward movement of the rotation dish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: PUM-TECH KOREA CO., LTD
    Inventors: Do Hoon Lee, Sam Mul Jung
  • Patent number: 11857060
    Abstract: A cosmetic dispenser according to the embodiment of the present invention comprises a first bi-directional communication unit that receives at least one of user information and environmental information from a mobile terminal, a control unit that acquires a cosmetic dispensing method based on at least one of the user information and the environmental information which are received, and a cosmetic dispensing unit that comprises at least one cartridge that contains cosmetics, a nozzle unit that moves the cosmetics contained in the cartridge according to the acquired cosmetic dispensing method, and a dispensing unit that discharges the cosmetics passed through the nozzle unit to the outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTH CARE LTD.
    Inventors: Bok Hyun Pack, Seong Eun Koo, Kwang Ho Oh, Hae Young Hwang
  • Patent number: 11857061
    Abstract: A grooming system, a grooming debris collection system, a grooming debris disposal system, a portable hair trimming catcher system, and methods of use are presented. The present disclosure relates generally to a grooming system for providing ease in cleaning, efficiency in grooming and debris collection, efficiency in disposal of grooming debris, and the like. More specifically, and without limitation, the disclosure provides a portable hair trimming catching device which prevents debris from falling onto the floor or other appliances and surface. The present system utilizes and moves with the user and requires no additional supports or set up such as a door or wall. In this way, the system provides for ease in set up and storage in a freestanding system. Furthermore, the system also includes a disposal system for further ease in cleaning. The present system also stows for ease in storage and for use in travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Patrick Gilsenan
  • Patent number: 11857062
    Abstract: The present invention provides a scrunches/towel combination which surrounds the palm of the user's hand that is involved in sporting or working activities and needs a towel for wiping perspiration from various parts of the body during these activities. While not in use, the towel can be folded within the palm of the hand through the scrunches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Tina Dorn
  • Patent number: 11857063
    Abstract: A wirelessly locatable tag may include a first housing member defining a first exterior surface of the wirelessly locatable tag and an interior surface opposite the first exterior surface. The wirelessly locatable tag may further include a second housing member defining a second exterior surface of the wirelessly locatable tag a first antenna configured transmit the wireless signal using a first wireless protocol, a second antenna configured to communicate using a second wireless protocol different than the first wireless protocol, and an audio system. The audio system may include a magnet assembly configured to produce a magnetic field and a coil positioned within the magnetic field and coupled to the interior surface of the first housing member, the coil configured to interact with the magnetic field to impart a force on the first housing member, thereby moving a portion of the first housing member to produce an audible output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Justin D. Crosby, Ryan C. Perkins, Woojin Jung, Tatsuya Sano, Samuel B. Schaevitz, Christopher J. Walton, Christopher M. Werner
  • Patent number: 11857064
    Abstract: A tool attachment system is provided. The tool attachment system includes a tool attachment device and a receiver that cooperate to lock or secure, for example, a bag or pouch. When the tool attachment device is coupled to the receiver, a locking mechanism locks the tool attachment device to the receiver in a locked position. To remove the tool attachment device, a user applies a force to a button to cause the tool attachment device to disengage from the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron S. Blumenthal, Jason D. Thurner, Christopher S. Hoppe
  • Patent number: 11857065
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a brush includes providing a core wire section having a proximal end and a distal end, and an integral tip on the distal end, forming a bristle element having a throughbore, and inserting the core wire section into the throughbore until the bristle element is received on the core wire section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: SANDERSON-MACLEOD, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Borsari, Chris Tarling
  • Patent number: 11857066
    Abstract: A hairbrush includes a base with a handle and an elongated end portion connected to the handle. The elongated end portion includes a plurality of slots extending inwardly from a front side surface of the elongated end portion and a cavity extending inwardly from a lateral side surface of the elongated end portion. The cavity and the slots extend in different directions and intersect one another inside of the elongated end portion of the base. The hairbrush also includes a locking bar with through holes extending in the cavity and movable between a first position and a second position inside of the cavity. The hairbrush may further include a plurality of bristle structures, insertable into the slots and the through holes of the locking bar, and selectively coupleable to the elongated end portion of the base by moving the locking bar to one of the first and second positions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Ouidad Licensing LLC
    Inventor: Melissa Russo
  • Patent number: 11857067
    Abstract: A connecting device includes a case (1), a first rod (2), a second rod (3), and a third rod (4) that are connected to the case (1). Two first connecting members (5) connect the second rod (3) and the third rod (4) to the case (1). A second connecting member (6) connects the first rod (2) to the case (1). The case (1) includes an upper housing (101) and a lower housing (102) that define a first receiving hole (10), a second receiving hole (11), and a third receiving hole (9), the second connecting member (6) and the two first connecting members (5) are received in the first receiving hole (10), the second receiving hole (11), and the third receiving hole (9), respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: JIANGXI RASSON BILLIARD MANUFACTURING CO., LTD
    Inventor: Jin Song
  • Patent number: 11857068
    Abstract: An attachment assembly for use with furniture and other articles. The attachment assembly includes a connector assembly that is configured to engage with a rail. The connector assembly includes a first, fixed protrusion, a lever, a second protrusion extending from the lever, and a third protrusion positioned between the first protrusion and the second protrusion. The rail includes a lip and a cutout in the lip that is sized to receive the third protrusion. The rail is configured to retain the connector assembly. Pivoting the lever when the connector assembly is positioned within the rail is configured to cause the second protrusion to bear against a bottom surface of the rail, such that the first protrusion and the second protrusion frictionally engage the bottom surface of the rail and the third protrusion frictionally engages the lip to fixedly hold the connector assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Poppin, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey F. Miller, Adrian Gomez, Justin D. Dollinger, Robert D. Peavey, Matteo Bonacina
  • Patent number: 11857069
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for storing jars is provided. The apparatus includes a base, two or more elongated side retaining members forming one or more channels, and a front retaining member. The apparatus is fastened to a surface by a plurality of fasteners. Jars are inserted and removed from the apparatus using a combination of rotational and translational motion. The device is unique in that it provides a means for quickly and conveniently storing jars without the need for additional components to retain the jars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Jaime Coronado
  • Patent number: 11857070
    Abstract: A drive device includes a carrier extending in the closing direction of a moveable furniture part, an ejection device for ejecting the moveable furniture part into an open position, and a locking device for locking the ejection device in a locked position. The locking device has a locking pin connected to the ejection device and a guide track for the locking pin formed in or on the carrier, and a synchronization device for synchronizing the movement of the drive device with a second drive device. The synchronization device has a transmission element moveably mounted on the carrier to be moved by the locking pin, and a synchronization coupling element connected to the transmission element. The guide track has a maximum guide track width measured perpendicular to the closing direction, and the synchronization coupling element and the ejection force store are arranged within this guide track width in the closing direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Julius Blum GmbH
    Inventor: Pascal Janser
  • Patent number: 11857071
    Abstract: A drawer synchronous slide includes a fixed slide rail (1), a middle slide rail (2), and a movable slide rail (3) connected to each other slidably, wherein a synchronizing gear (8) is arranged on the middle slide rail (2), a first synchronizing rack (6) and a second synchronizing rack (7) arranged horizontally and oppositely are respectively fixed onto the movable slide rail (3) and the fixed slide rail (1), left and right sides of the synchronizing gear (8) are respectively meshed and work in conjunction with a tooth-shaped part of the first synchronizing rack (6) and a tooth-shaped part of the second synchronizing rack (7), an elastic part (61) is arranged on the first synchronizing rack (6), the tooth-shaped part of the first synchronizing rack (6) is elastically pressed towards the synchronizing gear (8) under the action of elastic stress of the elastic part (61).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: GUANGDONG UNIHOPPER PRECISION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Bin Zi, Zhuofang Zhu
  • Patent number: 11857072
    Abstract: A drawer rear wall for a drawer includes a first fastening portion for fixing the drawer rear wall to a first sidewall of the drawer, and a second fastening portion for fixing the drawer rear wall to a second sidewall of the drawer. The two fastening portions of the drawer rear wall are mutually spaced from one another in a longitudinal direction of the drawer rear wall by a middle portion, and a first wall thickness of at least one of the two fastening portions, preferably both fastening portions, is larger than a second wall thickness of the middle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: JULIUS BLUM GMBH
    Inventor: Stefan Haid
  • Patent number: 11857073
    Abstract: A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically includes a work surface platform, a base configured to sit on an existing platform, such as a desk, a height adjustable mechanism including at least one set of arms that connect at a pivot point(s) creating a scissoring motion to raise and lower the said work surface platform to various heights. A locking and unlocking mechanism may connect to the height adjustable mechanism. In some cases, the apparatus includes an adjustable mechanism to support items such as a keyboard. In some cases, the apparatus includes elements to raise items such as a monitor to an additional height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Office Kick, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathan Mark Poniatowski
  • Patent number: 11857074
    Abstract: A corner bracket may include a structural portion including at least one relatively rigid first material, and a sealing portion including at least one relatively elastic second material. The corner bracket may also include a first receiver including a first retainer portion configured to be coupled to an end of a first frame member, and a first sealing interface configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between a portion of the end of the first frame member and the first receiver. The corner bracket may also include a second receiver transverse to the first receiver and including a second retainer portion configured to be coupled to an end of a second frame member, and a second sealing interface configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between a portion of the end of the second frame member and the second receiver. The corner bracket may be incorporated into a cabinet frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Corning Research & Development Corporation
    Inventors: William Julius McPhil Giraud, Brian Duane Kingsbury, Robert Tomasz Klak
  • Patent number: 11857075
    Abstract: A wall-mountable accessory such as one which is intended for hanging in a bathroom. The wall-mountable accessory may be a robe hook, a towel bar, a grab bar, a toilet paper holder, a ledge, or the like. The wall-mountable accessory may include a solid body that is at least partially formed from a brittle material. The solid body may have a hole that extends to an opening in its outer surface. The wall-mountable accessory may also include a mounting assembly for mounting the solid body to a wall. The mounting assembly may include a standoff configured to be coupled to the wall and a fastening pin that is coupled to the standoff and has a portion that nests within the hole in the solid body. The mounting assembly may apply a compressive force onto the solid body to prevent fracture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Salvatore Sisto
  • Patent number: 11857076
    Abstract: In one example, this disclosure describes an adjustable bed system that includes first and second adjustable foundations, at least one first motor to adjust the first adjustable foundation, at least one second motor to adjust the second adjustable foundation, a configurable device having a first state and a second state, and a central controller in communication with the device, the controller configured to receive an input representing one of the first state and the second state, the controller including a processor configured to control the at least one first motor and the at least one second motor based on the received input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Sleep Number Corporation
    Inventors: Stacy Stusynski, John McGuire, Yi-ching Chen
  • Patent number: 11857077
    Abstract: A bed sheet is provided that includes a knitted performance fabric having a plurality of spaced apart ventilation ports. The knitted performance fabric has a gauge per square inch, grams per square meter, air permeability and material content that are pre-selected to provide the knitted performance fabric with one or more selected physical features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: BEDGEAR, LLC
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11857078
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes an internal support structure for providing structural stability to an inflated airbed. The internal support structure may include an internal support wall connected to side panels by one or more side support beams. The internal support structure may further include corner support walls and a plurality of internal support beams to provide additional support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: POLYGROUP MACAU LIMITED (BVI)
    Inventors: Victor Hugo Ocegueda Gallaga, Yifeng Zhang, Chaolong Lan, Minglian Ma
  • Patent number: 11857079
    Abstract: An internal support system for a cushion, mattress or the like, for supporting the body of a user, the internal support system including: a main portion having a body facing side that substantially opposes a base side; and a support portion located at least partly within the main portion, the support portion including a core portion and at least one peripheral portion which extends laterally from the core portion, wherein the height of the core portion is greater than the height of the at least one peripheral portion, the height being that as determined in the direction from the base side to the body facing side of the main portion, wherein the support portion is more resistant to deformation than the main portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Kumar Rajaratnam
  • Patent number: 11857080
    Abstract: A sheet fastener includes a first fastening member having a long size and a second fastening member having a long size. The first fastening member includes: a first main body portion including a secured surface; a first engagement portion; a plurality of first slit portions formed along an intersecting direction; and a first continuous portion continuous along a longitudinal direction. The second fastening member includes: a second main body portion including a secured surface; a second engagement portion; a plurality of second slit portions formed along an intersecting direction; and a second continuous portion continuous along a longitudinal direction. By using the sheet fastener according to the present invention, the sheet edge portion, which is curved, of the second sheet member can be easily and smoothly fastened with the sheet edge portion, which is curved, of the first sheet member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Takefumi Adachi
  • Patent number: 11857081
    Abstract: A load bearing surface includes a woven fabric surface and a carrier (18) overmolded onto the fabric surface. Portions of the woven fabric are bonded to the carriers (18) o as to remain fixed relative to the carrier during normal loading conditions and during abnormally high loading conditions. Other portions (14) of the woven fabric are bonded to the carrier so as to remain fixed relative to the carrier during normal loading conditions and to move or slip within the carrier, or to rupture, during abnormally high loading conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Martin Oomen, Randy James Sayers, Manfred Mueller
  • Patent number: 11857082
    Abstract: A seating furniture chassis comprises a base body, first and second side parts, a back part, a plurality of electrically conductive cables fastened to the base body, and first and second fasteners arranged on the base body. The back part is releasably fastenable to the first fastener and the first and second side parts are respectively releasably fastenable at two opposite sides of the base body to the second fastener, a plurality of individual connectors, and a central connector. Each electrically conductive cable connects one of the individual connectors to the central connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Innotec Motion GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Mackert
  • Patent number: 11857083
    Abstract: A seating unit includes a chair with a backrest and a hook assembly. The backrest includes a rear surface having an outwardly protruding rim. The hook assembly comprises a cover plate and a weldment, and the cover plate may include a hook being integrally formed on an exterior face. The hook assembly is configured to be securely coupled on or within the outwardly protruding rim of the backrest, and a secure coupling between the hook assembly and the backrest is formed via insertion of a fastening member, which is inserted through an apertures on a bottom surface of the cover plate, such that the fastener is aligned substantially parallel to the rear surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Robert Machin, Mark Schneider, David O. Morton, Ryan Jerome Ramos, Mark Spoelhof, Jamie Payne, Daniel George Parker
  • Patent number: 11857084
    Abstract: A chair includes a frame having a front transverse element defining a first hinging axis and a rear transverse element defining a second hinging axis; a seat having a front section hinged with the frame about the first hinging axis; and a backrest hinged with the frame about the second hinging axis, wherein the backrest includes a backrest support having a bottom transverse element defining a third hinging axis, and wherein the backrest support is hinged with a rear section of the seat about the third hinging axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Pro-Cord S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giancarlo Piretti
  • Patent number: 11857085
    Abstract: A console mounted armrest includes an adjustable post to raise and lower the armrest, and a linkage. The linkage defines the tilt of the armrest with respect to the post. A single control mechanism controls the motion of the post, and thereby also controls the tilt of the armrest to maintain a desirable orientation with respect to the sidestick. The control mechanism defines multiple positive lock-out positions with respect to the post such that the control mechanism will always engage one of the positive lock-out positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas E. Hoover, Jason M. Sharpe
  • Patent number: 11857086
    Abstract: Chairs having a cleaning system integrated thereon are provided. These chairs allow a user to comfortably clean their feet while in a sitting or reclined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Julia Bornstein
  • Patent number: 11857087
    Abstract: A seating furniture chassis comprises a base body, a plurality of electrically conductive cables fastened to the base body, and a central connector. Each of the electrically conductive cables has a first end and a second end. The first end of each electrically conductive cable has an individual connector that is electrically connectable to a peripheral electrical device. Each of the electrically conductive cables is electrically connected at the second end to the central connector. The central connector is connectable to a central electrical device (e.g., a control unit). The central electrical device is configured to receive and process first control signals from an operating device. The central electrical device is further configured to generate second control signals and emit the second control signals to a drive mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Innotec Motion GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Mackert
  • Patent number: 11857088
    Abstract: An adjustable bench comprises a seat, a skirt extending from the seat, and a plurality of height adjustable leg assemblies coupled to the skirt. The seat is shaped to be selectively mated with the skirt to provide the bench with either a flat top or a sloped top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Allan Peter Leia, Lisa Ann Pedscalny, Craig Michael Drummond, Herbert Walter Bentz, Christopher Pond, Michael Foster