Patents Issued in March 12, 2024
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Patent number: 11925228Abstract: A camera system includes a motorcycle helmet having an energy-absorbing inner liner, an outer shell surrounding at least a portion of the energy-absorbing inner liner, and a number of pockets in the motorcycle helmet. Each pocket includes an opening in the outer shell and a recess in the energy-absorbing liner. The camera system also includes a number of cameras in the pockets in the motorcycle helmet, and each camera includes a lens, an image sensor, and a processor. The camera system also includes a number of lens covers covering the cameras, and each lens cover is conformal with a portion of the outer shell proximate to the lens cover such that the cameras and the lens covers do not appreciably increase the aerodynamic drag of the motorcycle helmet.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventor: Leo Polosajian
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Patent number: 11925229Abstract: A safety helmet to be used by a person in low light conditions, includes: a cap, to cover the person's head; a wing, which surrounds the entire perimeter of the bottom of the cap; and a visor, which corresponds to a projection of the wing on the front of the cap. The cap also includes a belt, which surrounds the perimeter of the lower part of the cap, over the wing and the visor, which in turn includes at least one front lighting module; at least one rear lighting module; at least two side lighting modules, arranged on each side of the rear lighting module; at least one accelerometer; at least one controller element, which controls the operation of the front, rear and side lighting modules and the accelerometer; and at least one button to control the operation of the front, rear and side lighting modules.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: COMERCIALIZADORA MINTECH LIMITADAInventors: Heinz Eduardo Wroblewski Rodriguez, Stefan Mathias Terc Rudloff
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Patent number: 11925230Abstract: A chinstrap sock to be worn by athletes comprising a tubular body having a skin facing surface for contacting a portion of a wearer's body, and an outer surface opposed to the skin facing surface; an opening in the tubular body for extension therethrough; and a first welt and a second welt affixed to opposite ends of the tubular body in surrounding relation to the opening, the first welt and the second welt each comprising a circularly-knitted fabric integral with the tubular body and extending therefrom to; the tubular body portion being a knitted construction comprising: a skin-facing surface comprising a metal-, metal oxide-, and/or metal salt-containing yarn portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: DRYMAX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: William A. Blythe
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Patent number: 11925231Abstract: Protective goggles for human use including a pair of protective goggles for human use with at least one lens, an upper edge that is positioned against the user's forehead and a lower edge that is positioned against the user's cheek. Each of the user's eyes are covered by a separate section of lens and each of these sections extends along at least one line of curvature. It is intended that each lens section has a first and a second line of curvature that, at least in substantial part, are positioned transversely to one another, and along which the individual sections of lens extend; furthermore, that the lines of curvature of one lens section are inclined towards the lines of curvature of the other lens section in terms of their positioning.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Moldex-Metric, Inc.Inventors: Torben Skov, Roman Skov
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Patent number: 11925232Abstract: In some examples, a system (1900) includes a hearing protector (1920); at least one position sensor; at least one sound monitoring sensor; at least one computing device configured to: receive, from the at least one sound monitoring sensor and over a time duration, indications of sound levels to which a worker is exposed; determine, from the at least one position sensor and during the time duration, that the hearing protector is not positioned at one or more ears of the worker to attenuate the sound levels; and generate, in response to the determination that at least one of the sound levels satisfies an exposure threshold during the time duration and the hearing protector is not positioned at one or more ears of the worker to attenuate the sound levels, an indication for output.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven T. Awiszus, Kiran S. Kanukurthy, Eric C. Lobner, Robert J. Quintero, Micayla A. Johnson, Madeleine E. Filloux, Caroline M. Ylitalo, Paul A. Martinson
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Patent number: 11925233Abstract: As described above, one or more aspects of the present disclosure provide articles having structural color, and methods of making articles having structural color. The present disclosure provides for articles that exhibit structural colors through the use of an optical element, where structural colors are visible colors produced, at least in part, through optical effects. The optical element (e.g., a single layer reflector, a single layer filter, a multilayer reflector or a multilayer filter) can include the reflective layer(s), constituent layers, and an optional textured surface. The optical element has a minimum percent reflectance in a wavelength range within the wavelength range of about 380 to 625 nanometers. The optical element imparts a structural color that corresponds substantially to the range of wavelength range.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Jeremy Gantz, Yuanmin Wang
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Patent number: 11925234Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper with an outer layer, an elastic layer, and a lacing system. The outer layer extends through a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region of the article of footwear and covers, at least partially, a medial side and a lateral side of the article of footwear. The elastic layer extends through the midfoot region and the heel region of the article of footwear and covers, at least partially, an instep region of the article of footwear. The lacing system extends, at least partially, across the instep region, and the outer layer includes a first elasticity and the elastic layer includes a second elasticity at least three times greater than the first elasticity.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: PUMA SEInventors: Jacob Garcia, Joshua Muller, Jerry C Ni
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Patent number: 11925235Abstract: A method of forming an electrorheological fluid structure with attached conductor and method of fabrication. A polymeric housing may have a channel defined therein. A first conductive trace may at least partially coincide with the channel. A first wire may have a first conductor surrounded by a first insulating jacket. The first conductor may be in electrical communication with the first conductive trace. A jacket bonding region of the first jacket may be welded to a housing bonding region of the housing. The jacket bonding region and the housing bonding region may be formed from a common type of polymer.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Steven H. Walker, Chin-yuan Cheng
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Patent number: 11925236Abstract: A non-removable insole, that is an integral part of a shoe or other footwear article, includes at least: a top layer, a middle layer, and a bottom layer. The middle layer of the insole has apertures or cavities, that define several discrete storage chambers within the insole. Each storage chamber stores a mixture of two or more particulate materials. The mixture includes one or more materials selected from Group A, which includes natural sand, synthetic sand, artificial sand, kinetic sand, silica, quartz. The mixture further includes one or more materials selected from Group B, which includes: powdered aluminum, powdered titanium, powdered zinc, powdered magnesia, powdered silver, powdered anti-bacterial agent, powdered metal, powdered talcum, grained cork, grained coal, grained wood.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: INSAND LTD.Inventors: Anat Ophir, Moran Agaki Bardenstein
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Patent number: 11925237Abstract: An article of footwear can include a sole structure, an upper, and a printed layer. The upper can be coupled to the sole structure. The printed layer can be disposed on the upper and include a plurality of printed materials each having a different hardness than an adjacent printed material. The plurality of printed materials can be arranged on the upper such that a stiffness of the upper is gradated from a toe portion of the upper to a heel portion of the upper, and a stiffness of the heel portion is greater than a stiffness of the toe portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Ryan R. Larson, Todd W. Miller
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Patent number: 11925238Abstract: The present invention provides an item of footwear. It is desired to provide an item of footwear (100) which provides an attractive appearance whilst maintaining the comfort of the user. It is particularly advantageous to deliver a thinner item of footwear (100), which still maintains the comfort of a thicker item. An item of footwear (100) comprises a securing means for securing the item of footwear (100) to a foot of a user; and a sole for engaging a foot of a user in use, the sole having a heel region (20) for supporting the heel of a wearer in use and a forward region (30) for supporting the forefoot of a wearer in use, wherein: the sole (1) has a raised protrusion (22) forming the upper surface (2) in a first portion of the heel region (20).Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: FITFLOP LIMITEDInventor: Kim Lilley
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Patent number: 11925239Abstract: A foot presence sensor system for an active article of footwear can include a sensor housing configured to be disposed at or in an insole of the article, and a controller circuit, disposed within the sensor housing, configured to trigger one or more automated functions of the footwear based on a foot presence indication. In an example, the sensor system includes a capacitive sensor configured to sense changes in a capacitance signal in response to proximity of a body. A dielectric member can be provided between the capacitive sensor and the body to enhance an output signal from the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Steven H. Walker, Phillip Meneau
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Patent number: 11925240Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article may include positioning a first textile sheet against a second textile sheet and reciprocating a single needle of an embroidery machine through the first textile sheet and the second textile sheet, the needle forcing fibers of the second textile sheet through the first textile sheet. The fibers may have terminal ends extending outward of an exterior side of the first textile sheet through which the fibers are forced. A method may include forcing fibers from a second side to an opposite side of a single textile sheet to create a pattern of the fibers on the opposite side. Various articles such as footwear uppers may be manufactured according to the method.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Fanny Yung Ho, Guillermo Raffaele
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Patent number: 11925241Abstract: A buckle assembly includes a first buckle component, a second buckle component and an operating component. The first buckle component includes a locked portion. The second buckle component includes a locking portion. The locking portion engages with the locked portion along a lateral direction of the buckle assembly when the second buckle component is mated with the first buckle component along a mating direction. The operating component is partially embedded in and partially exposed out of the second buckle component. The operating component is slidable relative to the second buckle component. The operating component drives the locking portion to move away from the locked portion for disengaging the locking portion from the locked portion during a sliding movement of the operating component relative to the second buckle component. The present invention has advantage of saving labor and easy operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AGInventors: Manqun Cheng, Zheng-Wen Guo
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Patent number: 11925242Abstract: A pull ring for a buckle assembly that has a main body with a first hook element facing a rear end, and an actuation button. The actuation button is connected to the main body by a spring so that the actuation button can move between an extended resting position and a compressed position. The actuation button has a second hook element on a bottom surface and which faces the front end of the main body. The pull ring is connected to the main body and actuation button by fitting the pull ring around the first hook element, pressing the actuation button, pivoting the actuation button and main body until the second hook element is disposed within a central aperture of the pull ring, and releasing the actuation button so that the pull ring is retained in the hook elements under pressure by the spring.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong LimitedInventor: Yick Fai Chan
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Patent number: 11925243Abstract: The jewelry member according to the present disclosure includes: a plurality of spherical bodies that are three-dimensionally arranged regularly and include an amorphous silicic acid; and a resin that is located in a gap among adjacent spherical bodies of the plurality of spherical bodies and includes a fluorescent dye.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: KYOCERA CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroyuki Hongo, Kaoru Yamamoto
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Patent number: 11925244Abstract: A portable walking stand assembly includes a pair of walking sticks that is each employable by a respective pair of users thereby facilitating each of the walking sticks to assist the pair of users with walking. A pair of grips is each positioned around a respective one of the walking sticks thereby facilitating a respective user to grip a respective grip. A pair of stops is each positioned around a respective one of the walking sticks to inhibit the respective walking stick from sinking into a support surface. A support is removably attachable to the pair of walking sticks thereby facilitating the pair of walking sticks to elevate the support above a support surface. The support has a pair of arms angling away from each other to support an optical device when the support is attached to the pair of walking sticks.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventor: Ken Wahlund
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Patent number: 11925245Abstract: An example bag may include an outer shell comprising a front panel, a rear panel, a top sidewall, a bottom sidewall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall forming, and a closure configured to move from an open position to a closed position. The bag may also include a pair of adjustable straps. The adjustable straps can be configured to move from a first backpack carry position to a second hand carry position by releasing the adjustable straps from the outer shell of the bag from the first carry position and securing the adjustable straps to the second carry position.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Erik Steven Larson, Derek G. Sullivan, Alex Baires, Jeffrey Charles Munie
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Patent number: 11925246Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a trimming guide to enable a person with or without particular skill, or a robot, or a computer, or a numerical device to cut a predetermined design, style or shape. More particularly, the invention relates to a trimming guide that would enable a person by him or herself, with or without training or particular skill, or through the use of a robot or a computer or a numerical device to trim his or her own hair, or another person's hair to a quality, finished state which is a predetermined design, style or shape.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventor: David Michael Treadway
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Patent number: 11925247Abstract: A caddy system comprising multiple stations constructed therein which enable barber tools (e.g., clippers, shavers, combs, etc.) to be placed, retrieved, for normal use, and cleaned during normal use and/or at other times. The caddy system functions can include the sanitizing and/or lubricating of barber tools when placed into the caddy. A jet nozzle system flushes the tool heads with at least sanitizing fluid. The caddy system can be so constructed to store in barber cabinets and attach to barber chairs for convenient use.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventors: Antonio M Siler, Robert E Culver, II
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Patent number: 11925248Abstract: A liquid cosmetic material container includes a sleeve that includes a storage chamber that stores a liquid cosmetic material therein, a bead member that is disposed at a front end of the sleeve, has a through hole extending in an axial direction of the liquid cosmetic material container and configured to store a brush in the through hole, a relay core that is configured to connect the brush and the storage chamber, enter the brush, and send the liquid cosmetic material in the storage chamber to the brush, and a cap that is detachably attached to the sleeve. A rear portion of the through hole has a first cross sectional area, and a front portion of the through hole has a second cross sectional area which is smaller than the first cross sectional area.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: TOKIWA CORPORATIONInventor: Takao Waki
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Patent number: 11925249Abstract: A container includes a receptacle having a main portion in which a cavity is defined for containing a liquid or gel product, and a neck extending from the main portion and having an upper aperture which opens into the cavity. A closure element can be removably coupled with the receptacle to close the cavity at the aperture. An annular body can be fixed to the receptacle in such a way as to encircle the neck. When the annular body and the receptacle are mutually fixed, a gap is defined between the annular body and the neck which is configured to collect part of the product, such as product dropped from the brush, to be contained within the cavity and/or protruding through the aperture of the neck, thereby allowing the user to avoid getting dirty.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: BARALAN INTERNATIONAL S.P.A.Inventors: Maurizio Ficcadenti, Roland Baranes
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Patent number: 11925250Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for applying a product including a cosmetic, care or pharmaceutical product onto the keratinous substrate. The cosmetic applicator comprises an applying member and a shank. The applying member comprises a first application face and a second application face opposite to the first application face, a first peripheral edge, and a second peripheral edge opposite the first peripheral edge. The applying member has a plurality of bulged portions on the second application face and a corresponding plurality of depressed portions on the first application face. The plurality of bulged portions extend from the first peripheral edge towards a central longitudinal axis of the applying member but do not extend up to the second peripheral edge. Each of the plurality of bulged portions has an arched structure, and each of the plurality of depressed portion has a concave bowl structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: APR Beauty Group, Inc.Inventors: Min-Yan Zheng, Feng-Ying Fu
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Patent number: 11925251Abstract: A system and method is provided for hair dye color conversion in which a hair dye color mixture of one manufacture is matched and reproduced using a hair dye color mixture of an another manufacture. The system and method duplicates a resultant hair color from a hair dye color mixture that was created using hair dye colors of a first hair dye color line using a different hair dye color mixture that was created using hair dye colors of a second hair dye color line. The system and method applies a modified Kubelka-Munk transformation of RGB values to the mathematical RGB data of the multiple hair dye colors for the first manufacturer color line, multiplies the modified KM transformed values of the multiple hair dye colors for the first manufacturer color line by their respective percentages and then summing them, and retransforms the summed modified KM transformed values of the multiple hair dye colors back into mathematical RGB values in the original RGB color space.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: SureTint Technologies, LLCInventors: Cody Z. Nash, Teresa Perkins Adams, Christopher Byrne, Elizabeth Christie
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Patent number: 11925252Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a system, device, and method for customizing a cosmetic product. The system includes: an interface device, in electronic communication with a single batch cosmetic device. A plurality of cartridges for holding cosmetic additive which can be dispensed by a mixing assembly in accurate units to create customized cosmetics.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Blee. LLCInventors: Charles C. Brandon, Travis Floyd, Amanda D. Braught, Martin Wood, Liana Arden Pierce, Walter J Wallace
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Patent number: 11925253Abstract: A drive system includes a carrying device with a wearable carrying frame, an energy store carried by the carrying frame, and at least one electric drive motor carried by the carrying frame. A coupling device is configured to mechanically couple a work apparatus to the drive system. The carrying device is formed as a shoulder bag or backpack, having at least one strap that permits the carrying device to be worn over a shoulder of a user. Two straps may be provided that permit the carrying device to be worn over both shoulders of a user. Also disclosed is a tool having such a drive system and a work apparatus, which may be concrete vibrator.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co KGInventors: Michael Steffen, Christian Glanz, Patrick Diller, Rudolf Berger
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Patent number: 11925254Abstract: An article shield apparatus adapted to protectively encompass an article, the apparatus including a first flexible surrounding sidewall that acts as a protective cover, a second flexible surrounding sidewall that is nested within the first flexible surrounding sidewall, the second surrounding sidewall functions as a radio frequency shield, in addition, a third flexible surrounding sidewall that is nested within the second surrounding sidewall with the third surrounding sidewall being constructed with from a waterproof material, wherein the third surrounding sidewall holds the article thus resulting in operationally the article being substantially protected from water and radio frequency waves.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventor: Harold M. Hughes
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Patent number: 11925255Abstract: A method for manufacturing a brushing part, the brushing part being configured in a U-shape in order to be placed on the dentition of a jaw of a user, the brushing part forming a channel inside which is designed to receive all or a portion of said dentition, the brushing part comprising at least one tuft of brushing bristles projecting into the interior of said channel by a free end of the bristles of the at least one tuft, the method comprising the following steps: —forming the at least one tuft of bristles by assembling a plurality of bristles by an end opposite the free end, so as to form a base of the at least one tuft; —fusing the ends forming the base of the at least one tuft so as to form a fused area in one piece, such that an extension of the fused area in a direction that is transverse to an extension direction of the at least one tuft is greater at one extension of the base in the transverse direction prior to the fusing step; —placing the at least one tuft on a mold for overmolding the channel ofType: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: FASTEESHInventors: Christophe Cadot, Benjamin Cohen
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Patent number: 11925256Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a foldable table comprising a table board and a foot supporting frame. A rear portion of a bottom surface of the table board is rotatably connected to a top portion of the foot supporting frame. The foot supporting frame comprises two supporting rods disposed symmetrically on a left side and a right side of the foldable table and a U-shaped fixed rod. Lower ends of the two supporting rods are respectively rotatably connected to two ends of an opening of the U-shaped fixed rod. When the table board and the foot supporting frame are opened to be in an opened state, the U-shaped fixed rod is supported on ground with the opening of the U-shaped fixed rod facing forward, the two supporting rods are disposed obliquely with respect to the ground, and a side view of the folding table is Z-shaped.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: New-Tec Integration (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Luhao Leng
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Patent number: 11925257Abstract: A folding surface board is provided having at least six tiles. The folding surface board can be folded to provide working surfaces where all of the working surfaces of the folding surface board are fully exposed to being fully folded such that all of the tiles are stacked on top of each other while still connected to each other along their folded edges. The folding surface board can be divided in half, or such that only two working surfaces are exposed and a remaining number of tiles folded under the other exposed working surfaces. Sliding mechanisms are attached on an underside of the folding surface board such that the folding surface board can be locked in a fully expanded or partial configuration using the sliding mechanisms to lock and keep the desired number of tiles exposed and locked in place.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventors: Nancy Downey, Bernadett Boyko
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Patent number: 11925258Abstract: A shelf support beam for use in a shelving unit to support a shelf. The support beam includes a first end and a second end located at opposite longitudinal ends of the shelf support beam between which a structural member extends. The structural member has a C-shaped cross-section and includes a web separating a top flange that is configured to support the shelf from a bottom flange. The support beam further includes a tab located at each of the first and second ends of the structural member. Each tab includes a pair of securing fingers that are angled relative to a plane disposed perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the shelf support beam such that each securing finger is angled inwardly toward a center of the structural member. The support beam further includes an enforcement tab formed in the web at each of the first and second ends of the structural member.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Edsal Manufacturing Company, LLCInventors: Anusha Chakraborthy, Mitchell E. Bianchin, Rohan Parab
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Patent number: 11925259Abstract: A nightstand designed to support and contain various CPAP machines and associated CPAP equipment including air tubing, cleaning devices and distilled water storage. Separate drawers and compartments are provided to house the CPAP machine, CPAP cleaning device, and water supply containers. Various openings are designed to increase utility and convenience in the operation and storage of CPAP devices and associated equipment. A pump may be provided to transfer water from water supply containers to the CPAP machine reservoir. The CPAP nightstand is designed to be located at bedside and provides easy access to the CPAP machine and its ancillary devices while keeping all equipment in dedicated drawers. Each dedicated drawer provides openings to allow passage of air tubing, water hoses and power cords. The CPAP nightstand also has generic drawers for additional storage.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventor: Allan W. Haynes, Sr.
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Patent number: 11925260Abstract: A control housing assembly is disclosed. The housing assembly includes a housing and an escutcheon that manually connects to the housing by the engagement of escutcheon latches with housing catch channels. When the escutcheon is connected to the housing, the housing covers the escutcheon latches so as to obstruct the latches from being manually accessed to disengage the latches from the catch channels. The housing includes tool access slots through which a tool can be inserted to disengage a latch from a catch channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Braeburn Systems LLCInventors: Glenn Moore, John Bingham
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Patent number: 11925261Abstract: A molded plastic spacer for securing a drawer slide to a cabinet panel. The plastic spacer may have one or more lugs extending orthogonally from a cabinet panel contact face and configured to interface with corresponding recesses in the cabinet panel. The one or more lugs may further include a tapered central bore capable of receiving a pin. Driving the pin through the bore causes the lug to expand such that a ribbed exterior surface of the lug engages with the cabinet panel and secures the plastic spacer in place. Each of the one or more lugs having space above the respective pin for robotically driving the pin.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Bruce Scow, Eric Kramer
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Patent number: 11925262Abstract: Runner assembly 10 for carrying a receptacle 12 towards and away from a structure 14. The runner assembly 10 includes: at least one pair of first bearings 16, each first bearing 16 being mountable to the structure 14 so that the first bearings 16 of the, or each, pair are spaced apart; an elongate runner 18 defining a longitudinal length and having an opposed pair of first tracks 22 spaced from each other, each first track 22 configured to cooperate with the first bearings 16 to allow the runner 18 to be carried by the first bearings 16; at least one second bearing 24 mounted to the runner 18; and an elongate track member 26 mountable to the receptacle 12, the track member 26 having a second track 28 defining at least one pair of opposed bearing surfaces 30, 31 spaced from each other and configured to cooperate with the at least one second bearing 24 to allow the track member 26 to be carried by the at least one second bearing 24.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: ARB CORPORATION LIMITEDInventors: Paul William Cooper, John Desmond Clark, Andrew Harry Brown
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Patent number: 11925263Abstract: Aspects of dynamic workstation apparatus, methods, and systems are described. One aspect is a workstation apparatus that includes a frame including overhead frame elements defining a covered workspace. The apparatus may include a raisable and lowerable work surface that may be configured to be movably attached to the overhead frame elements and may be selectively positionable in the covered workspace at a plurality of different vertical heights including a standing height and a floor height. A first actuator may be attached to and operable with the frame to move the raisable and lowerable work surface between a range of movement including the standing height and the floor height while maintaining an orientation of the raisable and lowerable work surface relative to the frame such that the raisable and lowerable work surface may remain relatively level. Aspects of related methods and systems also are described.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventor: William Didyk
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Patent number: 11925264Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 12, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Office Kick, Inc.Inventor: Nathan Mark Poniatowski
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Patent number: 11925265Abstract: A transmission rod assembly for a height-adjustable desk comprises: a first transmission head having positioning grooves; a second transmission head having positioning blocks; an elastic piece axially limiting abutment of the first and second transmission heads, the positioning blocks positioning respective positioning grooves; a sleeve pipe having an end mounted to the second transmission head, the elastic piece being mounted in the sleeve pipe, and an end of the elastic piece abutting the second transmission head; a first transmission rod having an end protruding into the other end of the sleeve pipe and abutting the other end of the elastic piece, the sleeve pipe limiting the first transmission rod; and a locking assembly mounted on the other end of the sleeve pipe, the locking assembly limiting the sleeve pipe and clamping the first transmission rod. Thus, mounting can be completed by elastic squeeze, bringing simple structure and easy operation.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: LOCTEK ERGONOMIC TECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: Lehong Xiang, Tao Lin, Fangyuan Li, Jia Ge, Lijun Zhao
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Patent number: 11925266Abstract: A wall bed is configured to allow a user to maximize a living space with a functional bed that can transform from daytime use to nighttime use. The wall bed is configured to function and serve a plurality of purposes as an entertainment center, a bedroom, or an office and is easily operable between these purposes with simple movements. The wall bed system comprises of a fireplace that has an embedded television which can function both as a television and be used to simulate an active fire via an external source connected to the television. The wall bed also comprises of an adjustable workstation where a height of the workstation may be adjusted to suit a user to work either standing up or sitting down. The wall bed also comprises of a bed and other fixtures such as and not limited to a mirror and an artwork.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventor: William J. Kelly
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Patent number: 11925267Abstract: The present disclosure provides a foldable bed frame and associated methods for deploying the foldable bed frame. The bed frame may comprise one or more supporting members for supporting at least a portion of the bed frame, wherein the one or more supporting members comprise: a first bar comprising an opening; a second bar comprising a groove having a first end and a second end; and a locking mechanism comprising an elastic element and a pin. The pin may be inserted into (i) the opening of the first bar and (ii) the groove of the second bar to couple the first and second bars together. The first and second bars may be movable relative to each other when the pin is moved from a first position to a second position in response to a force applied to the elastic element.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: ZINUS INC.Inventors: Young Do Jung, Doo Hwan Cha
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Patent number: 11925268Abstract: A foldout bed is described. The foldout bed has a left side wall, a right side wall, and a top panel that extends between and attached to the top ends of the two side walls. The bottom end of each side wall is coupled with a counterbalance mechanism. A bed tray is pivotally coupled with a the counterbalance mechanisms and is transitionable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The bed tray provides a unitary planar surface that is configured to support a mattress and a person when in the open configuration. Each counterbalance mechanism has a frame and a piston that attaches the frame to the bed tray. The frame has a base flange disposed perpendicular to the side walls and located at the bottommost end of the counterbalance mechanism against a base plate of the wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventor: Jeffrey A. Grubb
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Patent number: 11925269Abstract: A mattress system with at least two inflatable bladders located within a tub compartment of a foam encasement is enclosed. The bladders are surrounded on all sides by foam layers and the bladders are inflated and deflated by a control unit. The control unit is positioned within the tub compartment near the foot of the mattress and centered between the two bladder assemblies. The control unit is adhered to the foam encasement.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: KING KOIL LICENSING COMPANY, INC.Inventor: I. David Long
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Patent number: 11925270Abstract: A sensor system senses a plurality of environmental phenomena and send a data message with sensed parameters. The computer system determines an indication that the sensed parameter indicated low-quality sleep and sends an instruction to adjust the environment. A control system adjusts the environment without particular input from a user.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Sleep Number CorporationInventors: Ramazan Demirli, Omid Sayadi
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Patent number: 11925271Abstract: This invention is a device which creates adjustable acoustic and/or thermal zones in a bed to address sleep issues such as bed partner snoring and hot flashes. Adjustable acoustic bed zones can be created with a flexible movable partition which longitudinally spans a bed from an arch at the head of the bed to an arch at the foot of the bed. Adjustable thermal bed zones can be created with inflow and outflow flexible longitudinal air tubes which are inserted into a space between layers of bedding.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Sleepnea LLCInventor: Robert A. Connor
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Patent number: 11925272Abstract: A furniture covering includes a main body extending from a first end to a second end, the main body having a pair of first tabbed ends at the first end, and the pair of second tabbed ends at the second end, a pair of end portions coupled to a midsection of the main body, a pair of first wings coupled to the first tabbed ends, and a pair of second wings coupled to the second tabbed ends, the pair of first wings and the pair of second wings being set back from respective edges of the tabbed ends.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventors: Nathaniel Marshon Davis, Laurine Joanne Rohl
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Patent number: 11925273Abstract: An armrest for a chair includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes a body extending in a longitudinal direction from a first end to a second end. The body includes one or more recesses. The first member also includes one or more magnets disposed in the one or more recesses. The second member is releasably attached to the first member. The second member includes a cavity configured to receive the first member and one or more magnetizable plate members disposed in the cavity. The one or more magnetizable plate members are adjacent the one or more magnets when the first member is received in the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: SECRETLAB SG PTE. LTD.Inventors: Vincent Sin, Jon Hao Chan, Elroy Cheng Feng Lee
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Patent number: 11925274Abstract: An infant carrier includes a waist-worn member having a circumferential length capable of wrapping at least a part of a waist of a user, and a tightening unit configured to selectively bring the waist-worn member into close contact with the waist of the user, wherein the tightening unit includes a cable member, a hooking part configured to movably support the cable member, and an adjustment part configured to adjust the circumferential length of the waist-worn member by winding or unwinding the cable member.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: I-ANGEL CO., LTD.Inventor: Jin-Seob Lee
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Patent number: 11925275Abstract: A sustainable and lightweight bag having a unique weaving pattern. A system utilizing the bag having multiple systems to provide a sustainable alternative to single use plastic bags.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: THURNER INC.Inventors: Annette Thurner, Andreas Thurner
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Patent number: 11925276Abstract: A display frame comprises exterior shelf units. The frame has interior shelf units which slidably and directly engage with each other and the exterior shelf units. The frame also comprises exterior connectors for connecting the exterior shelf units and the interior connectors. The interior connectors are hash shaped and oriented at an angle with respect to the vertical plane of the display frame and the sliding together of the exterior shelf units with the hash shaped connectors are used to expand display shelf frame. The exterior shelf units and the interior shelf units are slideably engaged with each other.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventor: Stephen Peaple
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Patent number: 11925277Abstract: A cosmetic sponge holding assembly for holding cosmetic sponges includes a base that is positionable on a horizontal support surface. A plurality of support members is each coupled to and extends upwardly from the base. A plurality of holding members is provided and the plurality of holding members includes a plurality of sets of holding members. Each of the sets of holding members is coupled to a respective one of the support members. Furthermore, each of sets of holding members on each of the support members angles away from the respective support member that each of the sets of holding members defines a holder for holding a cosmetic sponge.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventor: Yehuda Gross