Patents Issued in September 17, 2024
  • Patent number: 12089696
    Abstract: A sandal comprising an upper and a heel strap made of at least five members, including three firm members and two elastic members. The heel strap is allowed to pivot relative to the upper, wherein a rear part of the heel strap is allowed to further pivot relative to the anterior heel strap members. The sandal includes elastic members that are stretched while the heel strap pivots downward under a downward force on the heel strap while a foot slides into the sandal. The elastic members force the heel strap to pivot upward when the downward force is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: ORTHOFEET, INC
    Inventor: Aharon Bar
  • Patent number: 12089697
    Abstract: A footwear assembly having an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole assembly integrally connected to the upper. The sole assembly includes an outsole and a midsole coupled between the upper and the outsole. The sole assembly also includes a footwear insert coupled to the midsole having anisotropic and anti-puncture properties so as to provide protection, support, and stability to the foot of a wearer of the footwear assembly while still allowing for flexibility. The footwear insert is formed from a soft, dorsal layer having woven fabric, a hard, plantar layer formed from a fiber reinforced composite material bonded to the dorsal layer, and an interfacing polymer layer interposed between the dorsal and plantar layers and used to bond the two layers together. The layered arrangement has a high resistance to bending in a first direction and a low resistance to bending in an opposing second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Carbitex, Inc.
    Inventors: Arjun Shanker, Scott Calvin Woolley, Tyler Ross Carpenter
  • Patent number: 12089698
    Abstract: Described are methods for manufacturing a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel, a plastic component manufactured with such methods, for example a sole or a part of a sole for a shoe, and a shoe with such a sole. The method for the manufacture of a plastic component includes loading a mold with a first material includes particles of an expanded material and fusing the surfaces of the particles by supplying energy. The energy is supplied in the form of at least one electromagnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: adidas AG
    Inventors: Tru Huu Minh Le, Christopher Edward Holmes, Christopher Robertson, Maximilian Philipp Kurtz, Victor Romanov
  • Patent number: 12089699
    Abstract: Baseplates for shoes, wherein the baseplate is removably insertable into a shoe upper, and wherein the baseplate includes a substantially planar body, which is configured to provide stability to the shoe upper, and a plurality of tread elements, which are configured to protrude through a respective opening of a plurality of openings in a bottom portion of the shoe upper when the baseplate is removably inserted into the shoe upper, wherein the plurality of tread elements are unitarily formed with the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: adidas AG
    Inventors: Jürgen Weidl, Antonio Jamie Zea, Jr., Wilfried Ernst Wiederer
  • Patent number: 12089700
    Abstract: A method comprises arranging a measurement paper. The measurement paper may include a plurality of lines to aid in centering a foot. The method may further include tracing a foot onto the measurement paper and making a plurality of measurements on the traced foot. Based on the plurality of measurements, shoe fit evaluator may be constructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventor: Larry Keyes
  • Patent number: 12089701
    Abstract: Provided is a waterproof airtight zipper with double zipper sliders, including an upper waterproof zipper part and a lower waterproof zipper part; a lower edge of the first top stopper and an upper edge of the second top stopper are fixedly connected as an integral intermediate sealing structure; the intermediate sealing structure is located between both the zipper sliders of the upper waterproof zipper part and the lower waterproof zipper part and is arranged in a disconnected manner; and an opening is formed at the intermediate sealing structure. A form of double zipper sliders is adopted to make left and right ends stressed at the same time, so that it is more labor-saving to pull open the zipper; the way of pulling open the zipper bidirectionally facilitates operation and use; and the intermediate sealing structure can ensure the air tightness effect of the waterproof sealing zipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignees: Foshan Xinyabo Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jianjun Peng
  • Patent number: 12089702
    Abstract: A sealed zipper assembly includes a first zipper segment and a second zipper segment in overlapping relation to create a sealing zone. A sealing element is positioned in the sealing zone to prevent leakage between the first zipper segment and the second zipper segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: YKK (U.S.A.) Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Kerr Myerscough, Ross Davis Harrington
  • Patent number: 12089703
    Abstract: A jewelry item includes a thin piece member formed from a gold alloy containing gold (Au) as a first metal element and a second metal element other than gold (Au), a frame member including a third metal element other than the first metal element and the second metal element and a fourth metal element as a metal for an alloy of the third metal, forming a bond with and surrounding a peripheral edge of the thin piece member, and a compound layer containing the first metal element, the second metal element, the third metal element and the fourth metal element is interposed between the thin piece member and the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: JEWELRY MIURA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hideki Moriyama, Toshinori Miura
  • Patent number: 12089704
    Abstract: There is disclosed a compact wallet, comprising at least two rigid plates at least one having a channel into which an encircling elastic band is interposed to bias the at least two rigid plates inwardly and securely hold the card-like contents while providing elastic volume therebetween while allowing freedom for the dynamic extension and contraction of the band over the entire running length of the wallet. The wallet includes an auxiliary feature removably attached within the interior at least one of the at least two rigid plates interposed using a tang inserted into a recess formed inside the plate, the tang having a hook, the hook extending at an angle to the tang, the hook engaging an undercut of the recess to prevent inadvertent dislodgement of the auxiliary feature from the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: The Ridge Wallet LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Kane
  • Patent number: 12089705
    Abstract: A system for a portable electronic device and a portable electronic device case includes an accessory assembly including a first side portion including and an exterior surface portion with at least one elongated channel portion therefrom, and a second side portion extending perpendicular with the first side portion. The accessory assembly is removably couplable to the portable electronic device case and is removably couplable to the portable electronic device. The accessory assembly includes at least one electronic function for the portable electronic device. The first side portion of the accessory assembly remains unobstructed when the accessory assembly is coupled with the portable electronic device case. The first side portion of the accessory assembly remains unobstructed when the accessory assembly is coupled with the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Pioneer Square Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Riley Edwin Lynch
  • Patent number: 12089706
    Abstract: A phone wallet that magnetically couples to an electronic device may also include a protective carrying case for the electronic device. The phone wallet includes a concealed storage compartment, wherein the concealed compartment may store credit cards, identification cards and other personal articles. The detachable phone wallet also includes an integrated stand that enables a user to prop the mobile device at a desired angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventors: Feon Tan, Shung Yat Loh, Ho Yin Lee, Ping Hay Heun, Chee Shyong Wong
  • Patent number: 12089707
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary double-tube replaceable cosmetic bottle, which comprises an outer cover and a rotary sleeve, wherein the rotary sleeve is internally and symmetrically provided with a first lifting seat and a second lifting seat, the first lifting seat and the second lifting seat are both provided with elastic fasteners and are internally sleeved with bottle bodies, and the lower end of the rotary sleeve is symmetrically provided with convex surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventor: Cheng Hang
  • Patent number: 12089708
    Abstract: A case for tailor's chalk includes: (a) a generally triangular base with a central portion, a retaining pocket along one edge thereof, said pocket opening toward the center of said triangular base and a pair of offset base hinge elements adjacent the pocket located adjacent opposed ends of said pocket along said one edge of said base; and (b) a generally triangular lid shaped and adapted to mate with the base and hinged thereto by a pair of mating offset lid hinge elements located along one edge of said generally triangular lid, said lid hinge elements being snap-fit mateable with said base hinge elements, the offset between said generally triangular base and said generally triangular lid being sufficient to define a storage cavity for the chalk in a closed position, the lid having a central portion opposing the central portion of the base in said closed position, the lid being coupled to the base so as to be rotatable with respect thereto to an open position where the lid is rotated by 180° with respect to t
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventor: Nikhil Gupta
  • Patent number: 12089709
    Abstract: A hinge assembly comprises a first connecting member, a second connecting member, a first shaft, a second shaft, and a clockwork spring. The first connecting member includes a first pivot portion. The second connecting member includes a second pivot portion. The first shaft is pivotally connected to the first pivotal portion of the first connecting member and the second pivotal portion of the second connecting member. The second shaft is configured on the first connecting member and spaced from the first shaft. The clockwork spring includes a first end and a second end away from the first end; the first end fixed to the second shaft rod, the second end fixed to the second connecting member. When the second connecting member pivots with respect to the first connecting member, the arrangement of the clockwork spring can provide a more stable pivoting force for the second connecting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: LUXSHARE ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY (KUNSHAN) LTD.
    Inventors: ShouYong Hu, QingHong Zhao, Qian Ke, Kai Che, ShiJie Zhou
  • Patent number: 12089710
    Abstract: A bag provided with a design plate includes a bag body; a design plate which is formed in a plate material shape to partially cover an outer side of the bag body, and includes a first Velcro member on at least a part of an exposed surface exposed to the outside; a fixed module which includes a first fixed portion fixed to the bag body to be adjacent to one side of the design plate, and a second fixed portion fixed to the bag body to be adjacent to the other side of the design plate; and at least one design module fixed onto the exposed surface in an attachable and detachable manner, in which the first fixed portion and the second fixed portion include a second Velcro member and a third Velcro member that are attachable to the first Velcro member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventors: Hyeong Chan Kim, Min Jae Kim
  • Patent number: 12089711
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system of self-adjusting straps that allow the weight or load contained in the element-holding object, such as a briefcase, backpack or suitcase, to be distributed evenly and automatically over the user's two shoulders, ensuring that the object is perfectly balanced and that it fits ergonomically on the user's back. The invention also to a rear protection mechanism with a magnetic opening system, intended for objects used to hold elements, such as, for example, briefcases, backpacks or suitcases. The mechanism acts an anti-theft system for rear, side and/or lower pockets on said objects. The rear mechanism with a magnetic opening system comprises flaps with non-visible magnets located inside said flaps, which, upon coming into contact with other magnets located on the rear surface of the object, generates an attraction that secures the flaps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventor: Camilo Mejia Plata
  • Patent number: 12089712
    Abstract: A hair-setting tool for setting hair styles is specifically configured to exhibit an improved hair-setting effect with the aid of heat. The heat-enhanced hair-setting tool of the present invention includes one or more heating components in or on the main body of the hair-setting tool. The heat required for setting hair may be provided by the heating components and/or by heating or re-heating the hair-setting tool to activate the heating components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: HAIR4GOOD
    Inventor: Mary Ahrens
  • Patent number: 12089713
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, an eyelash perming method using an eye patch and an assemblable rod includes a silicone eye patch attaching step of attaching a silicone eye patch to a user's face, with a reference line of the silicone eye patch aligned with a portion under eyelashes of the user, a first perming step of combing to straighten down the eyelashes on the silicone eye patch and performing first perming the eyelashes, an eyelash cross-supporting step of fixing an eyelash cross support, including a vertical rod and a base, to the silicone eye patch, with the eyelashes disposed therebetween, to support the first-permed eyelashes in an upright position, a second perming step of combing to straighten the supported eyelashes and performing second perming on the eyelashes, and an eyelash cross support removing step of removing the eyelash cross support, at a predetermined time after the second perming is complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventor: Joo Hyun Kim
  • Patent number: 12089714
    Abstract: A gel nail for attaching to a fingernail of a user includes an elongated nail body having a root end, a tip end and two side edges, and defining an attachment portion at said root end for attaching on the fingernail and an extension portion at said tip end for being extended beyond the fingernail. A curvature at the root end is smaller than a curvature of the tip end, such that the root end is more flatten than the tip end. Each of the side edges has a reduced thickness to enable the attachment portion to be bent for matching with a curvature of the fingernail of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: APPLIED LACQUER INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Wan Jou Chen, Carol Ma
  • Patent number: 12089715
    Abstract: Cosmetic assemblies are movable between a resting state and a compressed state. The cosmetic assemblies include an applicator and an actuator. The applicator is at least partially formed of a compressible material that is biased toward the resting state, and the actuator is configured to actuate the applicator between the resting state and the compressed state. In the resting state, the applicator displaces a first volume and has a first outer dimension. In the compressed state, the applicator displaces a second volume that is less than the first volume, and the applicator has a second outer dimension that corresponds to and exceeds the first outer dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: William Bickford, Michael P. Robinson, II, Oliver Sha, Lemis Tarajano
  • Patent number: 12089716
    Abstract: A skin care system including a dispensing device configured to administer a light therapy and a vibration treatment, and an applicator configured to apply a formula, including a reservoir configured to hold the formula, a roller ball configured to apply the formula, a connection configured to attach the cartridge to the dispensing device, and a microcontroller configured to direct the dispensing device to apply the vibration treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Gregoire Charraud, Casey Barbarino, Rafael Feliciano
  • Patent number: 12089717
    Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, of longitudinal axis X, the device having a container for containing the product and a stem connected by a first end to a gripping part and by a second end to an application element having an application head and an end piece mounted in a housing of the stem, the end piece having a frustoconical portion fitted in a complementary frustoconical space in the housing of the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Patrick Charnay, Hui Zhang, Laurent Aubry
  • Patent number: 12089718
    Abstract: The mascara applicator includes a container with a removeable cap. A brush extends from the cap such that when the cap is mounted on the container, bristles on the end portion of the brush shaft pick up mascara within the container. An elongated shield extends from the cap in a direction parallel to the brush shaft and spaced from the brush shaft a short distance. The shield prevents excess mascara from being deposited on the eyelid of the user as the mascara is applied. The distance between the shield member and the brush shaft remains constant while the applicator is in use. In one embodiment, the shield member is rigid and not retractable into the cap. In a second embodiment, the shield is foldable into a recess in the cap wall. In a third embodiment, the shield is telescopically received in a slot in the cap when retracted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventor: David S. Tadros
  • Patent number: 12089719
    Abstract: A system for releasably connecting a plurality of interchangeable components in an assembly. The system includes a plurality of units and a plurality of interchangeable components capable of being releasably joined to one or more of the plurality of units. The plurality of units further includes a physical connecting system and a magnetic connecting system for relative positioning of at least one of the plurality of units with at least another one of the plurality of units. The physical connecting system includes a set of physical keys. The set of physical keys includes an indentation and projection on the surface of the unit. The magnetic connecting system includes a plurality of magnetic connectors housed in the interior housing of each of the plurality of units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Lauren Frances, Inc.
    Inventors: Lauren Frances, Albert P. Ros
  • Patent number: 12089720
    Abstract: A hair accessary according to the present disclosure comprises: a body part including a first body part and a second body part capable of being mutually separated from and coupled to each other; a first decoration part covering at least a portion of an outer surface of the first body part; and a second decoration part covering at least a portion of an outer surface of the second body part; wherein the body part has an inner surface having a closed loop structure formed through coupling of the first body part and the second body part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventor: Dae Ji Lim
  • Patent number: 12089721
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for a water-resistant hair pouch that is secure, lightweight, easy to use, and capable of preventing tangles and water damage often encountered due to recreational swimming in pools, water parks, lakes, oceans, and the like. The water-resistant hair pouch comprises a pouch that tapers from an opening to an apex. The opening provides access to a water-resistant cavity inside the pouch. An elastic loop coupled with the pouch, adjacent to the opening, is configured to be wrapped around a ponytail that is inserted through the opening into the water-resistant cavity. A drawstring facilitates cinching the opening around the base of the ponytail to minimize water exposure to the hair, or maintain a dry state of the hair, during immersion in water. Straps are attached to opposite sides of the pouch to enable a practitioner to secure the ponytail within a folded configuration of the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventors: Gina Nicole McGrath, Jaime Patrick McGrath
  • Patent number: 12089722
    Abstract: A load reducing backpack comprises two shoulder straps, a main body and at least a cushion; the main body has a cavity, a back part of the cavity is provide with a back pad, a lower part of the back pad is provided with a mounting slot, the cushion is mounted disassembly in the mounting slot and attached to a front wall of the cavity; the load reducing backpack is carried on the user's back, the shoulder straps hang on the user's shoulders; adjust the length of the shoulder straps, so that the side, near to the back pad, of the cushion against the user's waist, thereby absorbing the pressure of the articles in the load reducing backpack and reducing the pressure on the user's back and the user's shoulders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventor: Huiyun You
  • Patent number: 12089723
    Abstract: Personal hydration systems with cooling and/or warming capability, and the components thereof are disclosed. The personal hydration systems may include a liquid transport system for transporting cooling or heating fluid between a reservoir and a pad, which pad is configured for wearing adjacent to a wearer's body. A pump is provided for pumping the liquid through the system. A drinking tube is connected to the system for removing liquid from the system. Liquid can be removed from the system for drinking by sucking on the end of the drinking tube. A check valve is used to bypass the pump so the user will not have to suck the liquid through the pump. Alternatively, liquid can be removed by spraying the liquid out of the drinking tube using the power of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Government of the United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Justin O′Brien
  • Patent number: 12089724
    Abstract: A rucksack and shoulder bag has a storage bin with two opposite sides; a single continuous strap encircling the bin, the strap ends being attached to the storage bin on opposite sides at predefined attachment points. At least four loops are attached to the storage bin. The strap is led through each of the loops such that the strap may slide through the loops. The attachment points and loops are distributed such that the bag has at least two configurations: a first configuration wherein one of the attachment points and three of the loops define carrying points for two shoulder straps as a rucksack, and a second configuration wherein the strap extends diagonally across a top part of the storage bin between two of the loops located on the opposite sides, wherein the bag may be carried with the strap extending diagonally across the top part as a shoulder bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Marlin Group ApS
    Inventor: Martin Wienberg
  • Patent number: 12089725
    Abstract: A frame for a collapsible and deployable backpack can include a plurality of struts and straps configured for carrying luggage. The struts can be attachable to form a backpack frame. The straps can be attachable to the struts for wearability. The luggage can be in the form of two or more independent pieces of luggage attachable to the frame, for example, two or more pannier bags. The frame can include upright struts bent into a bowed configuration. The bowed struts can be oriented in a splayed apart configuration to provide racking resistance. In a collapsed configuration, the backpack can have an overall width that is less than a pedal width of a bicycle, and optionally less than a width of a suspension portion of a bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventor: Christopher R Bolinger
  • Patent number: 12089726
    Abstract: An adjustable securement device which retains and secures items of personal property without slippage. The device includes an elastic band, an at least one sliding cinch, and a lanyard attachment mechanism. The elastic band is used to firmly secure and hold the item. The sliding cinch includes a constricting body and a strap-receiving hole. The strap-receiving hole traverses through the constricting body. The elastic band is slidably positioned within the strap-receiving hole to position the body of the elastic band adjacent to itself in order to create two separate loops. The first loop is positioned around the item and constricted tightly by sliding the sliding cinch adjacent to the item, thus securing and holding the item. The second loop is used to attach the lanyard attachment mechanism to the elastic band. The lanyard attachment mechanism is coupled to the elastic band and allows the device to attach to external structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventor: Dedric Michal Derr
  • Patent number: 12089727
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a ring holder. The ring holder includes a rotary base, a moveable seat and a ring body. The rotary base and the moveable seat are horizontally rotatably connected, and the ring body and the moveable seat are longitudinally rotatably connected by means of a rotating assembly. The ring holder further includes a limit piece configured to limit an opening angle of the ring body. The limit piece is connected to the rotating assembly by means of a connection piece. The ring holder is simple in overall structure and is convenient to operate. The ring body not only can rotate around the rotating axis of the rotating assembly, but also can perform circumferential motion along with the rotary base, whereby achieving 360 degrees of position adjustment. The adaptability is higher, and the user experience is better.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Megix Technology Asia Co., LTD
    Inventor: Junjun Liu
  • Patent number: 12089728
    Abstract: A skin care device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a brush module mounting part on which a brush module having a brush fixed thereto is mounted, a vibration motor configured to vibrate the brush module mounting part and the brush module in one direction, a rotating shaft formed in the one direction and configured to be fastened to the brush module mounting part, a rotating motor configured to be connected to the rotating shaft, a mounting detection sensor configured to be obtain a sensing value related to a mounting of the brush module, and a controller configured to detect a type of the mounted brush module on the basis of the sensing value and control driving of at least one of the vibration motor and the rotating motor according to a detected type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Sungkwan Seo
  • Patent number: 12089729
    Abstract: A cleaning device includes a body, a cover, a germicidal lamp, and a vibration mechanism. The body includes a cavity configured receive a fluid, a first dental appliance, and a first portion of a second dental appliance. The cover is coupled to the body and configured to selectively move between an open position and a closed position. The cover includes two holes that can each retain the second dental appliance so the first portion of the second dental appliance is positioned within the cavity and a second portion of the second dental appliance is positioned external to the cavity and the cover. The germicidal lamp is coupled to the cover and configured to provide a sanitizing light to the first dental appliance and the first portion of the second dental appliance positioned within the cavity. The vibration mechanism is configured to vibrate the body and the dental appliances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: SDC U.S. SmilePay SPV
    Inventors: Josh Chapman, Brittany Lacey
  • Patent number: 12089730
    Abstract: The invention relates to an oral care instrument, in particular a toothbrush or a tongue cleaner, including at least one cleaning element made from a first plastic component, wherein the first plastic component contains a thermoplastic elastomer and activated carbon. The invention also relates to a method for producing an oral care instrument, in particular a toothbrush or a tongue cleaner, including the following steps: a) providing a first plastic component by adding activated carbon to a thermoplastic elastomer, and b) producing a cleaning element from the first plastic component using an injection molding method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: M+C Schiffer GmbH
    Inventors: Maik Hundenborn, Bernhard Josef Schmidt, Rebecca Mühle
  • Patent number: 12089731
    Abstract: A coupling system between the frame and the leg assembly of a workstation is described. The coupling system can be configured to selectively attach and detach the leg assembly from the frame. The leg assembly can include an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism can be configured to adjust the length of the leg. The leg assembly can include a leg coupling feature and the frame can have a frame coupling feature. The leg coupling feature can be configured to engage with the frame coupling feature, for instance to attach the leg to the frame. The workstation can include a latch configured to engage with the leg assembly. Engagement of the latch with the leg assembly can secure a position of the leg with respect to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Michael P. Barros, Michael Anthony Apolloni, Nicholas Robert Swartz, Robert William Fluhrer
  • Patent number: 12089732
    Abstract: A system for detecting usage and position of a height adjustable work surface is disclosed that includes a smart hub device that uses a set of sensors to collect sensor data to determine whether a work area is occupied or unoccupied, and to also collect work area usage data for further analysis regarding the details of usage of the work area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignees: XINADDA, INC., DEXATEK TECHNOLOGY LTD.
    Inventors: Han Chen, Yueh-Chen Lin, Manuel Alejandro Gomez De Los Santos, Hsin-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 12089733
    Abstract: A hand support device, for an input apparatus such as typing apparatus like keyboard, notebook, laptop, or the like, includes an elongated hand supporting bridge unit, a support base assembly and a pillar and bar joint assembly. The support base assembly supports the hand supporting bridge unit directly over the keyboard along the keyboard from the right side to the left side of the keyboard so that the user can rest on and work, wherein the support base assembly comprises a first base unit and a second base unit adapted for positioning at two sides of the keyboard. The pillar and bar joint assembly is to arranged to movably support by the first base unit and the second base unit in order for the hand supporting bridge unit to provide a transversal support for the user's upper extremities over the keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventor: Jesus Perea-OcHoa
  • Patent number: 12089734
    Abstract: An improved portable workstation used in connection with external electronic devices and other office and personal equipment such as, for example, a laptop, laptop accessories, tablet, cellular telephone, office supplies and the like, is disclosed. The workstation comprises a first section comprising a first work surface, and a second section comprising a second work surface. The second section is hingedly attached to the first section. The workstation may be placed in an open position and a closed position, such that when in the open position the first and second sections reveal a storage compartment accessible to a user of the workstation. The workstation further comprises a support mechanism, such as legs or other support devices, which is capable of being deployed by the user when the workstation is in the open position, and which support the first and second sections when said workstation is in said open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: TOURIA LTD
    Inventor: Joseph Narke
  • Patent number: 12089735
    Abstract: A collapsible and extendable storage rack is provided. The rack includes a first end support, a second end support, a top shelf hingedly attached to the first end support and selectively connectable to the second end support, a bottom shelf hingedly attached to the second end support and selectively connectable to the first end support, and a middle shelf. The middle shelf includes a first portion and a second portion hingedly connected to the first portion. The first portion is hingedly connected to the first end support. The second portion is hingedly connected to the second end support. The rack is movable between a collapsed position and an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: JS Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Jared W. Hanlon
  • Patent number: 12089736
    Abstract: A fitting for securing a wall-mounted furniture piece, in particular a wall-mounted cabinet, on a wall is provided. The wall-mounted furniture piece has a furniture body with at least one base, a lateral wall, and a rear wall. The fitting has a first fitting part that can be secured to the wall, a second fitting part that can be secured to the wall-mounted furniture piece, and a drive unit having an adjustable length and via which the first fitting part and the second fitting part are interconnected. A support element is arranged between the first fitting part and the rear wall or a contact surface situated towards the rear of a wall-mounted furniture piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Paul Hettich GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Henrik Knicker, Steffen Tenhumberg
  • Patent number: 12089737
    Abstract: A pull-out guide for a drawer includes a carcass rail configured to be arranged on a side of a furniture carcass, and a drawer rail configured to be arranged on a drawer. The drawer rail is displaceably supported on the carcass rail in an opening- and closing direction, and the drawer rail has an upper side facing towards the drawer and a lower side spaced from the upper side by at least one side limb. A bearing device is provided for a synchronization rod of a synchronization device. The bearing device includes a fastening region for the synchronization rod, and the fastening region is arranged below the underside of the drawer rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: JULIUS BLUM GMBH
    Inventor: Emanuel Netzer
  • Patent number: 12089738
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for storing medical products such as pharmaceutical and medical products in climate controlled storage devices includes an enclosure and a plurality of storage drawers contained within the enclosure. The enclosure includes a plurality of walls and a storage-drawer support. The plurality of storage drawers are supported in the enclosure by the storage-drawer support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: HELMER SCIENTIFIC, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Larkner, Bryan T. Shannon, Grant Balbach
  • Patent number: 12089739
    Abstract: A rail and bracket system for mounting a floating structure or series of floating structures, such as one or more cabinets, to a vertical substrate is provided. The rail and bracket system comprises a rail component and a pair of end support brackets configured to slidably engage with the rail component. The rail and bracket system provides easy alignment and installation of floating structure(s) onto a vertical substrate with no legs or back panel required for such installation, utilizes tandem weight distribution to support and secure the respective floating structure(s) to the vertical substrate, and is configured to support one or more floating structures with sufficient depth (up to about 30 inches) while providing installed stability to the respective floating structure(s) to avoid deformation at heavy loads in excess of 250 pounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: The Stow Company
    Inventors: Cody Sluiter, Peter Beebe, Bryon Will, Nathan Edwards
  • Patent number: 12089740
    Abstract: A vertical mount system for wall hangings comprises a wall mounting fastener alignment plate with an array of apertures to align with a vertical array of wall anchors in the wall and secured by a vertical array of double-headed fasteners. The double-headed fasteners extend through the apertures in the alignment plate and into the wall anchors. The alignment plate positions the wall anchors with respect to the wall. A mounting rail is attached to the alignment plate by the double-headed fasteners. A recess in the rear of the mounting rail receives the alignment plate therein. An array of keyholes in the mounting rail receives outer heads of the double-headed fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Silicate Studio Home, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Davis, Riley Plocher, Jeff Ward
  • Patent number: 12089741
    Abstract: A tiltable chair includes a flexible seat body including an integrally formed seat back and seat surface supported on a seat frame disposed on upper parts of legs, and the seat back connected to a back frame allowing tilting rearwards, the position of the connection being in an area around the upper part of the pelvis of a person seated thereon. A guide rail having an arc-shaped groove is fixed to the seat frame, and guide members which engage and roll in the arc-shaped grooves are pivotably supported on a shaft bracket of the rear surface of the seat surface. The arc-shaped groove has a high center so that the seat surface undergoes curved motion forward and upward such that the ischium is positioned lower than the lower part of the knees when the seat back tilts rearwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: QUALI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nariaki Kamiya, Toshiharu Okazaki
  • Patent number: 12089742
    Abstract: A wall-proximity reclining seating unit includes: a frame having a back member and a pair of arms, the back member extending between the arms; a backrest; a seat; a first footrest; and a reclining mechanism connected between the frame, backrest, seat, and first footrest. The reclining mechanism comprises a series of pivotally interconnected links and is configured to move the seating unit between: (a) an upright position, (b) a TV position, in which the first footrest is extended in front of the seat and is generally horizontally disposed, and the seat and backrest are moved forwardly relative to the frame between about 2.5 and 4 inches; and (c) a fully reclined position, in which the first footrest remains extended in front of the seat, and the seat is moved forward of its position in the TV position between about 4 and 7 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Ultra-Mek, Inc.
    Inventor: Marcus L. Murphy
  • Patent number: 12089743
    Abstract: A folding stepstool which can be folded into a shape which enables the folding stepstool to be carried easily. In a folding stepstool, a front leg and a rear leg can be housed in a recess-shaped first space in the lower surface of a first top board, and a front leg and a rear leg can be housed in a recess-shaped second space in the lower surface of a second top board. Further, when the top plates are closed, the two front legs and the two rear legs can be housed in the internal spaces in the top plates in a closed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: TOMATO FUDOSAN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Masashi Tarumi
  • Patent number: 12089744
    Abstract: An item of furniture includes a first module and a second module. The first module includes a frame assembly, a recliner mechanism mounted within the frame assembly of the first module, a footrest assembly coupled to the recliner mechanism, and a backrest configured to be coupled to the recliner mechanism. The item of furniture further includes a first foot configured to be mounted on the first module and a second foot configured to be mounted on the second module. The item of furniture also includes a first clip configured to couple of the first foot to the second foot when the first module with the first foot mounted thereon abuts the second module with the second foot mounted thereon to thereby couple the first module and the second module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Cushy Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Zelong Zhao, Yinxiang Shi, Jun Yang
  • Patent number: 12089745
    Abstract: An adjustable bed system includes first and second frames; a back lifting assembly having a back lifting bracket pivotally connected to the first frame and a back lifting actuator pivotally connected between the back lifting bracket and the first frame for operably driving the back lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the first frame; a leg lifting assembly having a leg lifting bracket pivotally connected to the second frame structure and a leg lifting actuator pivotally connected between the leg lifting bracket and the second frame for operably driving the leg lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction relative to the second frame; and a foldable connection mechanism connecting the first and second frames such that the first and second frames are pivotally foldable relative to one another at the connection mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: NISCO CO., LTD
    Inventors: Jian Xie, Yifan Mao, Jinquan Ren, Hailong Sun