For A Household Appliance Patents (Class 206/320)
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Patent number: 12283983Abstract: A bottle opening phone case device capable of opening capped and corked bottles includes a shell, which defines an interior space and which has a front that is open. A phone is insertable into the shell to couple the shell to the phone. A plurality of apertures is positioned in the shell, with each aperture aligning with an associated operative element of the phone. A corked bottle opener, which is hingedly attached to the shell, is selectively positionable in a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the stowed configuration, the corked bottle opener substantially abuts the shell. In the deployed configuration, the corked bottle opener is substantially perpendicular to the shell. With the shell grasped in a hand of a user, the user is positioned to use the corked bottle opener to remove a cork from a corked bottle.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2022Date of Patent: April 22, 2025Inventors: Terry Peeples, Mercedes Peeples
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Patent number: 12268286Abstract: A protective case for housing a protected device such as audio earbuds. In some examples the case may include a water-resistant seal to prevent damage to the protected device, an impact-resistant outer housing and/or an impact absorbing inner housing portion. The case may include upper and lower portions hingedly or pivotally coupled to one another. In example applications wherein the protected device includes a hinged container, eccentric or offset hinge axes of the case and the protected device effect a cam or fulcrum action that assists in opening and/or raising the protected device container for ease of access to the protected device when the case is opened.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2023Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Saumil Chetan Mody
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Patent number: 12251002Abstract: A tablet computer protective cover is disclosed according to the present disclosure, which comprises a cover body and a support frame, the cover body is provided with a cavity for installing the tablet computer, the support frame is provided with a bearing plate for bearing the cover body, a back of the cover body is provided with a first assembly component, a second assembly component matched with the first assembly component is arranged on the bearing plate, the first and second assembly components may rotate relative to each other after being combined. The scheme of the present application not only satisfies the split design, allowing the cover body to be used alone, but also allows the support frame and cover body to rotate without disassembly, allowing for convenient adjustment of the direction presented by the cover body, making user operation easier and more convenient.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2023Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: Dong Guan Mercury Home Appliance Products LTD.Inventor: Siu Mang Lam
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Patent number: 12246434Abstract: A system and method for teaching a painting robot using wireless signals. The system includes a robot teaching assembly having a teaching tablet and a cradle to which the tablet is mounted, where the tablet includes a screen and a tablet Wi-Fi radio. The system also includes a robot controller assembly having a robot controller and a controller Wi-Fi radio, where the tablet radio and the controller radio are in wireless communication with each other to transmit signals to teach the robot. The cradle includes an emergency stop button for stopping the robot and an enable switch that must be closed to allow the robot to operate. The emergency stop button and enable switch are electrically coupled to the robot controller assembly by a safety signal cable. The cradle and the teaching tablet are not electrically coupled.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2022Date of Patent: March 11, 2025Assignee: FANUC AMERICA CORPORATIONInventor: Christopher Hines
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Patent number: 12234081Abstract: A cell box includes a bottom plate on which an object to be packed is placed, a sidewall formed at a peripheral edge of the bottom plate, and a spacer that is switched between a first state where one end of the spacer protrudes by a first distance from a sidewall toward a side of an accommodation space accommodating the object to be packed, and a second state where the one end does not protrude from the sidewall toward the side of the accommodation space.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2023Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: Sharp Display Technology CorporationInventor: Koji Okuyama
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Patent number: 12208953Abstract: A washing machine tub lock device is provided that prevents the wash tub from impacting the washing machine cabinet during shipping and handling. The tub lock device is formed by cutting and folding a corrugated blank into an inverted truncated rectangular cone that can be wedged inside the top portion of the washing machine tub. The tub lock device includes hanging tabs which prevent the tub lock device from falling into the wash tub during shipping and handling. The tub lock device also includes elliptical tabs which bend or deform into elliptical cutouts such that the edges of the elliptical cutouts are covered, thus preventing the elliptical cutouts from damaging the washing machine during shipping and handling.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2023Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventor: Clifton T. Moore
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Patent number: 12199656Abstract: A screen protection member includes a protection film and a frame. The protection film includes a bonding surface. The frame is fastened to a peripheral region of the bonding surface by surrounding the peripheral region. The frame has at least one notch group. A single notch group includes two notches that are disposed opposite to each other. The at least one notch group divides the frame into at least two frame parts that are spaced apart from each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Jenhui Liao, Hung-Yi Huang
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Patent number: 12145787Abstract: An expandable foam corner protector is provided. The expandable foam corner protector includes (i) a first L-shaped bracketing portion; (ii) a second L-shaped bracketing portion; and (iii) an interior channel portion, which is located between the bracketing portions, including a plurality of arc-shaped cuts extending through a thickness in a Z-direction of the interior channel portion. At least a portion of the arc-shaped cuts are aligned along a X-direction and are free to expand to form expanded openings along a Y-direction in response to an external force applied to the interior channel portion along the Y-direction. The interior channel portion is configured to define a generally right angle configured to overlie a corner of an inanimate object, and wherein the first L-shaped bracketing portion, the second L-shaped bracketing portion, and the interior portion define a U-shaped channel including the generally right angle of the interior channel portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2023Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventor: Samantha Fisher
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Patent number: 12149275Abstract: Devices, buoys, kits, systems and methods for preventing small objects, such as but not limited to portable phones, money and keys from sinking in the water. A foam block buoy molded about a t-shaped plastic insert with an eyelet in a stem extending therefrom for attaching to a tether line. A phone foldable ring stand can be included with a peel and stick backing for being attached to a portable phone, that is attachable to the end of the tether line, wherein the float prevents the portable phone from sinking and becoming lost in water. A dry bag can be included to also be attachable to the tether line for keeping items from becoming wet and damaged. Additionally, a battery powered fishing lure, can be attached to the float or the line to allow the float buoy to be found in the dark.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2023Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Inventor: Rebecca Kimbel
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Patent number: 12135584Abstract: A protective cover for a foldable electronic device is disclosed, including a first portion configured to couple to at least part of a first housing of the electronic device, a second portion configured to couple to at least part of a second housing of the electronic device, and a connecting portion configured to cover at least part of a hinge housing of the electronic device, the connecting portion formed between the first portion and the second portion, wherein the hinge housing is connected with the first housing and the second housing such that the first housing and the second housing are foldable according to a folding axis formed therebetween, and wherein the connecting portion includes a core layer, at least a portion of which has a curvature corresponding to a curved area of the hinge housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2022Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Eunsoo Kim, Junyong Song, Junghyun Choi
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Patent number: 12064241Abstract: A sleeve or sheath includes a body having a top opening. The body covers a handheld oximeter probe or a portion of the probe. The sleeve has a shape that approximately matches the oximeter probe or portion of the probe, which is covered by the sleeve. The sleeve has a top opening that allows a user to slide the oximeter probe into the sleeve. The sleeve is transparent to radiation emitted and collected by the oximeter probe. The sleeve is formed of a material that prevents patient tissue, fluid, viruses, bacteria, and fungus from contacting the covered portions of the oximeter probe. The sleeve leaves the probe relatively sterile after use so that little or no clearing of the probe is required for a subsequent use, such as when the probe is covered with a new, unused sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2023Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: ViOptix, Inc.Inventors: Mark Lonsinger, Scott E. Coleridge, Kate LeeAnn Bechtel, William Welch
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Patent number: 12068628Abstract: A power receiving device includes a storage and a computer. The computer stores a first operating condition indicating a past operating condition of the power receiving device in the storage. The computer detects a power supplying capacity within which a power supplying device can supply power and identifies a specific value in relation to the first operating condition from the storage. The computer sets an incoming power based on both the detected power supplying capacity and the identified specific value, thereby allowing the power supplying device to send the set incoming power.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2022Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Shuhei Yamakami, Munetoshi Soma, Hiromasa Takahashi, Masakazu Nakano
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Patent number: 12065300Abstract: Reconfigurable packaging for a cooking appliance includes a base including a base panel defining lower wing slots and opposing sidewalls extending from the base panel. The base defines a storage cavity. A cover is coupled to the base and configured to enclose the storage cavity. The cover includes a cover panel defining upper wing slots, a first side wing extending from a first side of the cover panel, and a second side wing extending from a second side of the cover panel. The first side wing and the second side wing are operable between a first folded position engaging the upper wing slots and a second folded position engaging the lower wing slots.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2023Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Sachin R. Gayakwad, Tushar A. Kalbande, Jessica Lea Kormanik, Renuka D. Niphadkar
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Patent number: 12066869Abstract: An accessory device designed to receive and carry a portable electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device may include a first section having multiple segments configurable in different manners to form at least two different support angles, thereby supporting the portable electronic device in at least two different angles. Further, the accessory device may include an additional second section rotationally coupled to the first section. The second section may include one or more input mechanisms (e.g., keyboard, trackpad), as well as a magnetic assembly that magnetically couples with a device magnet (or device magnets) in the portable electronic device. The magnetic assembly defines a pivot point, or fulcrum, that allows the portable electronic device to rotate from the first angle to the second angle, or vice versa. The pivot point (defined by the magnetic assembly) removes the need for multiple, additional rows of magnets.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventor: Dylan L. Vassberg
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Patent number: 12048360Abstract: A composite case for an electronic device is provided. The composite case includes: a resilient portion dimensioned to cover two end portions of the electronic device and less than half of a back portion of the electronic device; and a rigid portion dimensioned to fit with the resilient portion, the rigid portion dimensioned to provide a cover for at least part of the back portion of the electronic device. A method of protecting an electronic device is provided. The method includes: attaching a rigid material to a resilient material; dimensioning both the rigid material and the resilient material to contain an electronic device; configuring the rigid material, but not the resilient material, to cover most or all of a back portion of the electronic device; and providing an opening to allow a screen portion of the electronic device to be accessed through the opening in the rigid and resilient material.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: URBAN ARMOR GEAR, LLCInventor: Steven Armstrong
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Patent number: 12042032Abstract: An apparatus involves an elastic silicone pocket having a portion sandwiched between two plates, wherein the two plates are coupled to each other via at least one post which passes through the portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2023Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: DYNAMITE MARKETING, INC.Inventor: Alexander Shlaferman
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Patent number: 11987420Abstract: A packaging assembly for a home appliance includes a base frame including a first plank and a second plank provided parallel to the first plank, and a pair of spring clips attached to the base frame. The pair of spring clips includes a right spring clip attached to a top surface of the first plank, and a left spring clip attached to a top surface of the second plank, wherein an axial extension direction of the right spring clip is parallel to an axial extension direction of the left spring clip, and wherein the pair of springs are configured to selectively accept a base rail of the home appliance therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: James M. Klump, Eric Matthew Lewis, Elizabeth Ann Sherzer, David Osbourne
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Patent number: 11979183Abstract: Disclosed are covers for a mobile phone including aspects that protect the phone from impact and/or provide shock absorbance characteristics. Covers can include one or more protrusions that reduce the contact surface to the phone and dissipate energy. Advantageously, the one or more protrusions work with intermittent spaces to provide shock absorbing characteristics and reduce the contact surface area between the cover and the phone. In some embodiments, the protrusions can include a soft-side rectangular shape, where the protrusions are placed in an ordered array in the back wall of a cover. In some embodiments, the one or more protrusions can include a row of x-shaped protrusions interspersed with air pockets along the inside wall of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Medway Plastics CorporationInventors: Richard E. Hutchinson, Thomas A. Hutchinson, Gerald A. Hutchinson, Steven J. Weaver
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Patent number: 11970326Abstract: A paperboard protective corner and a method for manufacturing a paperboard protective corner, the paperboard protective corner comprising: a corner body made of a single paperboard sheet comprising first and second side edges, the single paperboard sheet being folded onto itself to form the paperboard protective corner, the single paperboard sheet including a plurality of folds, both the first and second side edges being received in a corresponding fold so as to be unexposed to an exterior of the paperboard protective corner.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: ABZAC CANADA INC.Inventor: Pierre-Michel D'Anglade
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Patent number: 11937953Abstract: At least one embodiment is a portable medical station comprising a main body, which is disposed at least partially inside of a bag. Coupled to the main body is at least one tray and a plurality of handles. There are also a plurality of screens coupled to the main body and at least one computer coupled to the main body, wherein the portable medical station is foldable inside of the bag so that the portable medical station is movable while being substantially folded inside of the bag.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: MEDPOD, INC.Inventors: Jack Tawil, David Jack Tawil, Christopher Smith, Holland Bennett
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Patent number: 11937753Abstract: A household appliance includes a functional container, an insulation arrangement provided on an outside of the functional container and configured to thermally and/or acoustically insulate the functional container. The insulation arrangement includes a single-piece first insulation element which is made of a plastic material selected such that a surface of the first insulation element in facing relation to the functional container adheres to the functional container and is separable herefrom in a non-destructive manner.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: BSH Hausgeräte GmbHInventor: Alexander Sing
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Patent number: 11930604Abstract: Systems involve implementations such as a first case assembly including a base including an interior surface and an exterior surface, first, second, and third side walls and an interior surface at least partially bounding an interior area to receive at least a portion of a portable electronic device, and a coupler assembly including a portion of the exterior surface of the base; and an accessory assembly configured to provide at least one electric communication or power function for the portable electronic device, wherein the accessory assembly being sized and shaped to couple with the coupler assembly of the case assembly. Other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Pioneer Square Brands, Inc.Inventors: Riley Edwin Lynch, Quentin Wade Forbes
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Patent number: 11914431Abstract: A hinge area and processes of forming the hinge area are described. The hinge area is part of cover of a laptop computer. A material used for the cover is of a certain thickness. Stamping and forming a shape that defines the hinge area is performed on the material. The top of the shape is cut to provide for sides of the hinge area. Squeeze forging operations are performed to thicken the sides, and CNC machining is further performed on the sides.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Inventors: Steven J. Zielnicki, Kevin L. Kamphuis
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Patent number: 11909219Abstract: A device for wirelessly charging electronics, the device comprising a housing, at least one writing instrument disposed in the housing, a power transmitter disposed inside or formed on the housing, the power transmitter being configured to transmit power for charging electronics, and a battery disposed inside or embedded in the housing, the battery being configured to provide power to the power transmitter to transmit the power.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Société BicInventors: Steven A. Burkhart, Loïc Folgoas
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Patent number: 11872036Abstract: Sleeves and cases for protecting medical devices against contamination, and methods for cleaning and disinfecting medical devices are provided. The various embodiments enable a single medical device to be used by more than one patient successively while reducing the risk of disease transmission from patient to patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: DexCom, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Polytaridis, David J. Carner, Jacob S. Leach, Christina Orsini
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Patent number: 11853122Abstract: Accessory devices for portable electronic devices are described. An exemplary accessory device can include a first segment coupled to a second segment via a first hinge assembly. The accessory can include a third segment coupled to the second segment via a second hinge assembly such that the second segment is positioned between the first and third segments. The accessory device can be arranged between a closed configuration and a configuration of a stand that supports the portable electronic device at a viewing angle. At the support configuration, the second segment can be at an acute angle relative to the first segment to shift the center of gravity of the system towards the middle. The third segment can be suspended above the first segment and be inclined outwards. The hinge assemblies of the system can be sufficiently stiff to withstand the weight of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Aidan N. Zimmerman, Bradley J. Hamel, Christopher J. Stringer, Markus Diebel, Sung-Ho Tan, Mikael M. Silvanto, Kevin M. Robinson, Daniel L. McBroom, Michael D. McBroom
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Patent number: 11846872Abstract: A case for use in association with an electronic device having a camera system with a flash that can serve as a flashlight, including: (a) a case body, wherein the case body is adapted to releasably retain the electronic device; and (b) a cover member, wherein the cover member is adapted to enable a person to use the flash of the camera system as a flashlight while simultaneously preserving his/her night vision.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Inventor: Mark Bos
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Patent number: 11839295Abstract: A supporting device for a mobile terminal is provided. The supporting device includes a main board body, a connecting board assembly, a first supporting body and a second supporting body. One end of the main board body is connected with one end of the connecting board assembly through a first bendable part, the other end of the connecting board assembly is connected with one end of the first supporting body through a second bendable part, the other end of the first supporting body is connected with one end of the second supporting body through a third bendable part, and the other end of the main board body is connected with the other end of the second supporting body through a fourth bendable part. The supporting device for the mobile terminal of this application is small in size and convenient to carry.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: SHENZHEN LEMORE MARKETING CONSULTANCY CO., LTDInventor: Jiajia He
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Patent number: 11836280Abstract: Mobile device cases are provided which, in a first embodiment, selectively limit a user's ability to control the user's own mobile electronic device. The case includes front and rear portions joined together and defining therein an opening for receiving a mobile electronic device, such as a mobile phone. A locking mechanism is provided for selectively securing the opening in a first locked position to prevent operational access to the mobile electronic device by the user until a predetermined condition is met. The case includes an indicia of time visible to the user during the period of time of prevented operational access. In a further embodiment, a case is provided with first and second polymeric shells each having an interior and an exterior surface thereon and connected together by at least one hinge portion. The first and second shell portions form a cavity of sufficient size to cover a mobile electronic device sufficiently to prevent access by its user.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Inventors: Connor Cronk, Brian Cronk
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Patent number: 11836020Abstract: A temperature regulating mount for portable electronic devices is provided that includes a temperature control unit for preventing portable electronic devices from reaching critical temperatures during operation to avoid undesired shut down of the electronic device. The mount is further accompanied by a protective perimeter casing for protecting the electronic device and allowing the device to mate with a universal mount. The perimeter casing leaves the back of the device open or exposed (e.g., through webbing) for temperature control. The protective perimeter casing includes grooves and indents for mating with guide rails and a movable clamping mechanism for securing the electronic device to the mount in a particular orientation to maximize the mount's ability to regulate the temperature of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Inventor: Darren Saravis
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Patent number: 11815950Abstract: A protective case includes a protective case assembly and a stand assembly disposed in the protective case assembly. The protective case assembly includes a bottom cover. A convex ring is arranged at one side of the bottom cover and a gear ring is arranged on the inner circle of the convex ring. A metal dome works with the gear ring to adjust the angle of the lower stand cover. Both the stand assembly and the protective case assembly can be disassembled, separately used, and separately replaced in case of damage. A support strip after being flipped over is positioned and unlocked via a button. The support strip is locked by a positioning buckle when recovery.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2023Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Guangdong Shuowei Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wenhong Ma, Jiawei Gao
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Patent number: 11814833Abstract: A utility sink system can include a basin having a base wall and a sidewall extending substantially perpendicularly therefrom. A leg can be permanently coupled to the basin. A shelf can be permanently coupled to the leg. The shelf can encapsulate the leg. A kit for a utility sink system can include a basin having a base wall and a sidewall extending substantially perpendicularly therefrom. A leg can be configured to be permanently coupled to the basin. A shelf can be configured to be permanently coupled to the leg. The shelf can be configured to encapsulate the leg. A method for assembling a utility sink system can include providing the kit. The method can further include coupling the leg to the basin and coupling the shelf to the leg.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: NICKOLAS BRANDS, LLCInventor: Nickolas Reinhart
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Patent number: 11801969Abstract: A package unit includes: a base on which a packaged object is placed; a box that surrounds the packaged object; and a lid that covers the box such that a surface provided with an overlapping section where a sheet is folded and overlapped serves as a high impact resistance surface when the packaged object receives an impact.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.Inventors: Misaki Suruga, Naoto Chiba, Yusuke Kabe, Seiya Imai
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Patent number: 11805615Abstract: A method of manufacturing a casing of an electronic device including the following steps is provided. A metallic housing is provided, wherein the metallic housing has an inner surface and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface and includes a back region and at least one side region. At least one gap, a plurality of apertures and a non-conductive layer are formed on the inner surface of the metallic housing, wherein the apertures is formed on a surface of the at least one gap, part of the non-conductive layer is formed in the at least one gap and extended from the back region to the at least one side region, and part of the non-conductive layer is extended into the apertures. Part of the metallic housing is removed for exposing part of the non-conductive layer, thereby forming a plurality of non-conductive spacers located in the at least one gap.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Tim Chung-Ting Wu, Cheng-Chieh Chuang, Chi-Jen Lu, Chun-Lung Chu, Chien-Hung Lin
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Patent number: 11795602Abstract: A shipping assembly for a washing machine appliance includes a shipping box that defines a box aperture that is aligned with an aperture defined through a cabinet of the appliance when the appliance is positioned within the shipping box. A bolt assembly is configured for securing the wash tub within the cabinet when the bolt assembly is in an installed position, the bolt assembly including a spacer assembly that spaces apart the wash tub from the cabinet and the cabinet from the shipping box and that includes a retention flange to prevent the spacer assembly from falling into the shipping box. A shipping bolt includes a threaded shaft that passes through the spacer assembly to secure the spacer assembly to the wash tub and a bolt head that is seated against a shoulder of the spacer assembly in the installed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Jaebong Lee, Dong Soo Shin, Youn-Ki Min
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Patent number: 11788317Abstract: This present invention relates to an electronic device canopy designed to provide protection to an electronic device from the sun, and other weather elements. The electronic device canopy is comprised of a collapsible frame that includes a plurality of legs and cross members, and a canopy fabric that is supported by the collapsible frame. The canopy fabric is comprised of a weather resistant, waterproof and UV protective material or coating. At least one side of the canopy fabric may be rolled up and secured to a top surface to provide the user with access to the interior space of the canopy and the electronic device stored therein. A carrying case may also be included to store and carry the electronic device canopy when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Inventors: Kathryn Corcoran, Ryan Corcoran, Brent Benson
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Patent number: 11764594Abstract: An electronic device, which can charge a battery selected from a plurality of batteries and can drive the battery as a power feeding source, includes a control unit and a display unit. When a remaining power of a second battery that does not correspond to a first battery selected as a battery to be charged or the power feeding source among the plurality of batteries is higher than or equal to a predetermined threshold value, the control unit causes the display unit to display a remaining power of the first battery from among the remaining power of the first battery and the remaining power of the second battery, and when the remaining power of the second battery is lower than the threshold value, the control unit causes the display unit to display the remaining power of the first battery and the remaining power of the second battery.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Masahiro Igarashi
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Patent number: 11747867Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes two housing structures, a hinge structure, and a flexible display, the hinge structure includes a first saw-toothed spur gear, a second saw-toothed spur gear, a third saw-toothed spur gear, a fourth saw-toothed spur gear, a first guide structure fixed to the first housing structure and rotated by the gears, and a second guide structure fixed to the second housing structure and rotated in an opposite direction of the first guide structure, the first guide structure is rotated about a first axis formed from a bottom surface of the flexible display upwards, and the second guide structure is rotated about a second axis that is spaced apart from the first axis and is formed from the bottom surface of the flexible display.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jong Yoon Kim, Jung Jin Kim, Young Sun Park, Chung Keun Yoo
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Patent number: 11731817Abstract: A modular packaging container system includes a cover having a hinge portion connected between a top portion and a base portion along first and second fold lines, respectively, the base portion further including a support portion connected to an easel portion by a third fold line. The support portion includes first and second magnets embedded therein, each adapted to detachably attach at least one receptacle tray to the support portion, wherein the first magnet is disposed between the second magnet and an edge of the support portion opposite the third fold line.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: POÉSIE LLCInventors: Anastasia Sparrow, Peter James Palmer, Christopher George Palmer, Mattias Sparrow
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Patent number: 11717066Abstract: A travel bag with a deployable table includes a hollow shell having a front wall, a rear wall, a pair of sidewalls, a top wall, and a bottom wall. The rear wall includes a compartment having a pivotal panel received therein. The panel can be deployed to an oblique position to form a handle that allows a traveler to easily roll the bag in an upright position. The deployed panel also supports a tray table for retaining food, beverages, electronic devices or personal items.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Inventor: Richard Navarro
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Patent number: 11707148Abstract: A surface mountable storage assembly for storing and organizing purses and handbags includes a housing, which defines an interior space. The housing has a top, which is open, and a front, which has an aperture positioned therein. Contents, such as purses and handbags, can be inserted into the housing through the top. A panel is engaged to the housing and extends over the aperture. The panel is substantially transparent so that the contents of the housing are visible therethrough. A fastener engaged to a back of the housing engages a surface to mount the housing thereto.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Inventor: Candrassa Meredith
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Patent number: 11702235Abstract: A packaging cushion is provided which has a bottom cushion piece, first and second side cushion pieces, a front cushion piece, a rear cushion piece, and a translated top cushion piece. The bottom cushion piece defines a void cavity and front entry portion. The first side cushion piece may be substantially perpendicular to the bottom cushion piece, and the second side cushion piece may be substantially perpendicular to the bottom cushion piece and opposite the first side cushion piece. The front cushion piece may be substantially perpendicular to the bottom cushion piece and may define an entry space adjacent to the front entry portion. The rear cushion piece may be substantially perpendicular to the bottom cushion piece and opposite the front cushion piece. The translated top cushion piece extends from the rear cushion piece and is displaced from the void cavity. The packaging cushion at least partially covers six sides of a product housed therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: EPE Industries USA Inc.Inventors: Troy Merrell, Matt Christy
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Patent number: 11675254Abstract: A quick-assembly component includes a quickly-assembly plate and a quick-assembly seat. The quick-assembly plate has a first surface and a second surface oppositely arranged along a thickness direction of the quick-assembly plate. The first surface is provided with a recess; a side wall of the recess is provided with a clamping slot communicating with the recess. The quick-assembly seat includes a seat body, a touch assembly, and clamping assemblies. The touch assembly includes touch members that are movable relative to the seat body along the thickness direction of the quick-assembly plate. The clamping assemblies each include a clamping member and a first restoring member provided between the clamping member and the seat body. The clamping member is movable relative to the seat body to allow the first restoring member to accumulate and release a restoring force.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Shenzhen youzhisheng Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shengwu Zhou, Weixin Jiang, Hanjun Luo, Hailin Zhang, Chunguang Zheng
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Patent number: 11661256Abstract: A packaging system includes first and second caps, each cap having a main panel, first and second side panel assemblies extending from and substantially perpendicular to the main panel, a plurality of stacking protuberances, and a plurality of stacking sockets. The cap is stackable with an identical cap by mating the protuberances of the cap with the sockets of the identical cap. The packaging system further includes an elongated post; an elongated brace; and a packaging block fixed to the main panel of the first cap. The side panel assemblies of the first cap are adjacent to one another and together with the packaging block define a post socket that receives an end portion of the post and inhibits lateral movement of the post. Moreover, the side panel assemblies of the second cap are opposed to one another and respectively support first and second ends of the brace.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventors: Rodney Boutwell, Kirankumar Rao, Kurt Schauwecker, Sooraj Puthiyaveetil
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Patent number: 11643265Abstract: A corrugated offset corner element including at least some of a portion of material extending from a first terminal end to a second terminal end; a first corner element leg having one or more alternating ridges and grooves; a second corner element leg, extending from the first corner element leg, the second corner element leg having one or more alternating ridges and grooves, the second corner element leg having a length that is greater than a length of said first corner element leg; and a score mark formed in the portion of material, extending from an area proximate the first terminal end to an area proximate the second terminal end, wherein the score mark provides a line or portion along which the corrugated offset corner element may be bent or folded.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: RATIONAL PACKAGING LLCInventor: Samuel C. Voorhees
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Patent number: 11641417Abstract: A grip and support accessory for attachment to a mobile phone or other electronic device is provided. The accessory assists a user in maintaining a grip on a handheld device and may also be used as a stand to support the handheld device in a vertical or horizontal viewing orientation for hands-free viewing. The accessory includes a base configured for attachment to the handheld device, a grip movably attached to the base, and an arm operably attached to the base and the grip, where the arm is operable to move the grip from a closed position to multiple extended positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Push Product Design, LLCInventors: Lloyd Cooper, Foster Phillips, Austin Gurley
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Patent number: 11633025Abstract: A carrying case for use with a game controller and a smartphone includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a handle, and a stand. The top portion and the bottom portion have an opened position for accessing the internal storage volume and a closed position for storing the game controller in the internal storage volume. The handle is attached to at least one of the top portion and the bottom portion for carrying the carrying case. The stand is integrated into a top surface of the top portion of the carrying case. The stand has a stowed position in which the stand is substantially flat and is extendable up from the stowed position to a use position for holding the smartphone at a preferred viewing angle on the top surface of the carrying case.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Inventors: Jonathan B. Rayeski, Cameron D. Magness
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Patent number: 11628970Abstract: A pallet collar which is a casing structure, generally having four walls interconnected to form a rectangular frame, and used for providing a pallet with walls enclosing a loading space thereof, to hold and protect goods placed on the pallet during storage and/or transport.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: NEFAB ABInventors: Mattias Steibert, Qinxin Lu, David Nowak, Andreas Pihl
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Patent number: 11614772Abstract: A collapsible privacy shield may include a base panel and a top panel, the top panel coupled to the base panel by a pivot. The collapsible privacy shield may include a first side panel and a second side panel. Each side panel may be pivotably coupled to the base panel by a lower side panel pivot and to the top panel by an upper side panel pivot. Each side panel may include an upper section mechanically coupled to the top panel and a base section mechanically coupled to the base panel. The collapsible privacy shield may operate as a carrying case for an electronic device when in a collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: ALCOVE GROUP, LLCInventors: Yared Akalou, Sergio Aleman, Jr.
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Patent number: 11573608Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Scott A. Myers, Mattia Pascolini, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Trent Weber, Robert Schlub, Josh Nickel, Robert Hill, Nanbo Jin, Tang Yew Tan