Plural Load Supports Patents (Class 280/47.35)
  • Patent number: 11919558
    Abstract: The shopping cart of the present disclosure may be used to carry and transport goods. The cart includes a basket and a chassis wherein the chassis includes legs rotatable from an open position to a closed position. The basket is rotatably affixed to the chassis such that the cart may be placed in a vehicle trunk while the basket maintains a horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Inventor: Tammy Whitley
  • Patent number: 11919682
    Abstract: The easy pour may comprise a paint tray cart, a paint tray, and a paint conduit. The easy pour may be a caddy that is configured to move one or more paint containers and the paint tray within a jobsite. The paint tray may detachably couple to the paint tray cart. The paint tray cart may be operable to dispense a first paint into the paint tray from a first paint container via the paint conduit such that the first paint is resupplied to the paint tray as the first paint is used. The paint tray cart may be operable to support a second paint container holding a second paint in an upright position. As non-limiting examples, the first paint container may supply a wall paint as the first paint and the second paint container may supply a trim paint as the second paint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Inventor: George Stem
  • Patent number: 11904922
    Abstract: The paint cart is a cart. The paint cart is adapted for use with painting equipment and supplies. The paint cart stores the painting equipment and supplies. The paint cart transports the painting equipment and supplies over a supporting surface. The paint cart comprises a pedestal pan, a plurality of tool pans, and a stanchion structure. The stanchion structure elevates each individual tool pan selected from the plurality of tool pans above the pedestal pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Angel Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 11890235
    Abstract: A patient transport apparatus comprises a support structure. The support structure comprises a base, a frame, and a patient support surface to support a patient. One or more handle assemblies are coupled to the frame to maneuver the patient transport apparatus. Each handle assembly comprises a handle and a handle extension supporting the handle. The handle extension is configured to articulate relative to the frame from a stowed position to a use position such that the handle is adjacent to the frame in the stowed position and the handle is extended from the frame by the handle extension in the use position. The apparatus also includes a locking device comprising one or more locking elements configured to discretely lock and unlock the handle extension relative to the frame in the use position or the stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Brubaker, Christopher Gentile
  • Patent number: 11882795
    Abstract: Various examples of a system for trimming and collecting plant material are described herein. In one aspect, the system can include a first and second workstation. The first workstation can include a first support frame and a containment portion. The containment portion may include a sidewall and a planar screen. The planar screen removably positioned at an angle within the sidewall. The second workstation can include a second support frame, a table portion, at least one drawer having a bottom may include a screen, and at least one bin. The table portion can include a planar screen table surface and a containment wall. The at least one drawer can be positioned between the planar screen table surface and the at least one bin, where the planar screen table surface can include a screen having openings sized greater than the screen of the bottom of the at least one drawer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventor: Eric Pike
  • Patent number: 11878727
    Abstract: The cart may include a plurality of fastening members attached to the outer frame of at least one of the first side panel, second side panel, front panel and end panel. Additionally, there may be a plurality of rotational members attached to the outer frame of at least one of the first side panel, second side panel and front panel. At least one of the first side panel, second side panel, and front panel are removably attached to the cart via at least one of the first side panel, second side panel, front panel, and end panel that itself may be rotatable, removable, or both. Some embodiments include a kit for converting a standard shopping cart to an improved shopping cart. Some embodiments include the improved cart as a flat bed shopping cart with up to three downwardly foldable panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Inventor: Rosemonde W. Killy
  • Patent number: 11805895
    Abstract: A portable workstation apparatus includes: a pair of collapsible legs; and a work portion that is attached in a removable manner to the pair of collapsible lags via a pair of brackets. Each leg of the pair of collapsible legs includes: a frame; an extension connected to a first end of the frame; a lower post housed within a sleeve; an upper post; a hinge connecting the lower post and the upper post; a first brace connecting the extension to the sleeve; and a plurality of holes on an exterior face of the lower post or the upper post. Each leg is configured to collapse by folding the upper post towards the lower post via the hinge and rotating the extension toward the lower post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
    Inventors: William A Tartal, Joel L Dewnandan, Joram Shenhar
  • Patent number: 11772698
    Abstract: The application discloses a frame of double-person baby carriage and a frame folding mechanism thereof. The frame folding mechanism comprises an upper link, a lower link, a middle upright rod, two upper supporting rods, two lower supporting rods and two foot frames. The upper link and the lower link are spaced apart in a vertical direction; the middle upright rod is vertically connected between the upper link and the lower link; first ends of the two upper supporting rods are pivotally connected to both ends of the upper link; first ends of the two lower supporting rods are pivotally connected to both ends of the lower link; the foot frames are arranged in a vertical direction, top ends of the foot frames are pivotally connected to second ends of the upper supporting rods, bottom ends of the foot frames are pivotally connected to second ends of the lower supporting rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventor: Zongwang Cui
  • Patent number: 11760401
    Abstract: Provided is a carrier including a handle and a load-carrying platform, which enables construction of a multi-tier assembly. A carrier includes caster mounting portions formed on a lower surface of a load-carrying platform, a handle that extends outward from a first side edge portion of the load-carrying platform and has an upper surface with an engaged portion being one of a recess and a through hole, and an engaging portion that projects downward from a lower surface of a second side edge portion opposed to the first side edge portion and is engageable with the engaged portion. Connection of a plurality of carriers achieves an integral and flat placement surface composed of placement surfaces, each being the upper surface of the load-carrying platform of the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA YOSHIKAWAKUNI KOGYOSHO
    Inventor: Toshiyuki Yoshikawa
  • Patent number: 11685415
    Abstract: A personal cart and method for using the personal cart. The personal cart has a platform support frame. Wheels are rotatably connected to the platform support frame. Handles are also attached to the platform support frame. A rectangular platform is rigidly connected to the platform support frame. The platform has a raised railing extending upwards along the outer perimeter of the platform. In a preferred embodiment the platform support frame is foldable. Also, in a preferred embodiment a plurality of tote bags is placed on the platform. Each tote bag laterally supports another tote bag and the plurality of tote bags is also laterally supported by the raised railing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Inventor: James Herbert Hofmann
  • Patent number: 11675351
    Abstract: An autonomous mobile device (AMD) builds up electrostatic charges from moving and generates heat from the operation of internal components. In addition to possible user discomfort, electrostatic discharges may damage sensors and electronics. Electrostatic charges are dissipated from the AMD using an electrostatic dissipation structure and conductive wheels. A conductive path between a chassis ground, the electrostatic dissipation structure, and the conductive wheels improves the dissipation of electrostatic charges. Electrostatic charges are also dissipated from components by mounting the components using conductive materials. Sensors may be affixed to a support structure that is affected by thermal expansion. Thermal expansion may distort precise positioning of sensors, reducing accuracy of sensor data. An elastomeric foam may be used to mount sensors to a support structure, allowing for thermal expansion without distorting the positioning of the sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Wells Fitzhugh, Li Huang, Catherine May Farmer, Duc Hongle Ngo, Eric Foxlin, Gregory Turner Witmer, Babak Hashemizadeh, Marcel Colman Eric Stieber
  • Patent number: 11639189
    Abstract: A utility cart including a rectangular base is provided. The utility cart includes at least one handle extending outward and upwards from a short side of the rectangular base and a leg extending down from the short side of the rectangular base on the short side of the handles. The utility cart also includes a first wheel assembly joined to the rectangular base on end opposite to the handles, wherein two wheels and the leg are positioned such that the rectangular base is horizontal with a floor, two holes centered along each long side of the rectangular base, and a first adjustable guard that fits into the two holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Inventor: Luis Daniel Rivera
  • Patent number: 11568707
    Abstract: A gaming machine is provided with easily installable and serviceable components. The gaming machine includes a gaming cabinet having an interior space which houses components of the gaming machine, such as a subwoofer of an audio system. The subwoofer is securely mounted to the cabinet via a simple sliding mount which is secured in place with a locking element via a single fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: AGS LLC
    Inventors: Mark Robert Brandau, Brian Edward Tovar
  • Patent number: 11485396
    Abstract: A mobile powered workstation can include a head unit assembly that can have at least one power outlet configured to provide power to at least one electronic device. The workstation can include a power system coupled to the head unit assembly. The power system can include a permanent battery and a battery assembly. The battery assembly can include a battery connection housing that can have a plurality of power connectors configured to electrically couple to a corresponding plurality of power connectors of a replaceable battery, the battery connection housing can have a first face and a second face that extends from the first face. The first face can define a first raised portion configured to engage with a corresponding first recessed portion in the replaceable battery. The second face can define a second raised portion configured to engage with a corresponding second recessed portion in the replaceable battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Simon Hazzard, William Dale Tischer, John William Theis, Matthew J. Janechek, Troy Edward Townes
  • Patent number: 11465665
    Abstract: A stroller wagon having a wagon frame, a push bar and a flexible housing with a recline seatback is provided. The wagon frame has a first end assembly and an opposing second end assembly. First and second rear wheels are rotatably connected to the wagon frame adjacent the second end assembly, and first and second front wheels are rotatably and pivotally connected to the wagon frame adjacent the first end assembly. The push bar has a ratchet mechanism to pivotally secure the push bar in a plurality of angularly located positions. The recline seatback is adapted to pivot about a hinge, and has a seatback lock assembly to fix the seatback in a plurality of angled positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Samantha Sturgeon, Anne Goodman
  • Patent number: 11396315
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a collapsible cart with a base panel and basket support frame. Two hinge mounts extend from the base frame and a hinge pin extends from each hinge mount. The basket support frame has two support beams that are slidably and rotatable mounted on the hinge pins. Each hinge mount forms a receiving space that can receive and block rotation of each support beam. A cable made of flexible material mounts between the two support beams. When a downward or upward force is exerted on the cable, each end of the cable pulls the support beams towards each other along the longitudinal axis of the hinge pin causing the support beams to move into a position which is clear of the receiving space and allows rotation around the hinge pins towards the base panel and into a collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Inventor: Lisa Mittel
  • Patent number: 11376633
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for container location flaps with increased degrees of freedom for sortation systems. In one embodiment, an example rotatable flap for use with an item sortation machine may include a first portion having a first frame and a first mesh grid coupled to the first frame, a second portion having a second frame and a second mesh grid coupled to the second frame, and a first coupler configured to couple the second portion to the first portion. The second portion may be configured to rotate from a first position coplanar to the first portion to a second position transverse to the first portion, and the first portion may be coupled to a frame of the item sortation machine and configured to rotate with respect to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jose Luis De La Rosa, Larry Joe Robb, Justin Stone
  • Patent number: 11370467
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wagon adapted to be folded between an expanded open configuration and a compact collapsed configuration. A basket of the wagon is carried by a collapsible frame having height adjustment legs at the corners thereof. Height adjustment guides that stand upwardly from wheel brackets are slidable up and down through respective height adjustment legs such that the elevation of the frame and the basket carried thereby can be selectively changed. Rotatable handles are pivotally attached to the wagon at the front and the rear of the wagon frame. Telescoping canopy support assemblies are removably received downwardly within and upwardly from respective ones of the height adjustment guides to hold a removable canopy over the wagon basket. A collapsible wagon frame support has a set of rotatable frame reinforcing rods pivotally and detachably connected by ball and socket couplings to the bottom of the wagon frame at the corners thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Horowitz, Thomas Wai-Yan Wang, William F Ryczek
  • Patent number: 11305801
    Abstract: The cart may include a plurality of fastening members attached to the outer frame of the first side panel, second side panel, front panel and end panel. Additionally, there may be a plurality of rotational members attached to the outer frame of the first side panel, second side panel and end panel. the first side panel, second side panel, and end panel are removably attached to the cart via the first side panel, second side panel, front panel, and end panel that itself may be rotatable, removable, or both. Some embodiments include a kit for converting a standard shopping cart to an improved shopping cart. Some embodiments include the improved cart as a flat bed shopping cart with three downwardly foldable panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventor: Rosemonde W. Killy
  • Patent number: 11220282
    Abstract: A stroller accessory connects to a stroller to form a double stroller together and is unusable to transport a child when the accessory is disconnected from the stroller. It includes a frame, a connection mechanism reversibly connecting the accessory to the stroller while defining a tilting axis around which the front part of the accessory frame and the rear of the stroller frame tilt freely relative to one another, two pivoting wheels on a rear part of the frame, a pushing member on the frame rear, a control mechanism controlling a rolling blocking of the double stroller, on the frame front that cooperates mechanically with a rolling blocking system, in the stroller, controlling the blocking system, and an actuating member, on the frame rear to be activated by a user standing behind the double stroller, and which is coupled to the control mechanism so as to actuate the latter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: BABYZEN
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Chaudeurge
  • Patent number: 11097758
    Abstract: A system and method for an entertainment storage portability cart that is able to securely house and run new entertainment systems as they are released utilizing customizable configurations that may be used in various locations including a hospital or a library as well as used for various E-Sport events, whereby the system provides a series of security storage cases that may be exchanged and replaced to appropriately secure any entertainment system, the security storage cases designed to prevent tampering and theft, be securely mounted to the body of the entertainment storage portability cart, allow proper ventilation to the entertainment console enclosed inside of the storage case, provide proper access points to the ports and buttons of the entertainment console, and secure the entertainment console within the case to prevent unwanted movement during transportation of the entertainment storage portability cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventor: Rachelle Lee
  • Patent number: 11096459
    Abstract: A luggage protector assembly includes an article of luggage that has a plurality of rollers thereon. A first enclosure is positionable on the article of luggage when the article of luggage is being loaded onto a vehicle for travel. The first enclosure surrounds respective ones of the rollers thereby protecting the respective rollers from is damaged. A pair of first straps is each wrapped over the article of luggage to retain the first enclosure on the article of luggage. A second enclosure is slidably coupled to the first enclosure. The second enclosure is positionable on the article of luggage when the article of luggage is being loaded onto a vehicle for travel. The second enclosure surrounds respective ones of the rollers thereby protecting the respective rollers from is damaged. A pair of second straps is each wrapped over the article of luggage to retain the article of luggage on the second enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventor: Tracey Scott
  • Patent number: 10869731
    Abstract: A medical cart having a chassis with a plurality of wheels attached thereto; a plurality of drawers supported on the chassis; a temperature-regulated compartment in the chassis; a locking bar pivotally attached to the chassis; a headwall mount attached to the chassis; a display mounted on the chassis; and a positionable task light attached to the chassis. Each drawer includes a drawer lock shiftable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking bar is shiftable between a locked position and an unlocked position so that the locking bar serves as a secondary safety lock for all the drawers and the door of the temperature-regulated compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Neonatal Product Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Norman, Mark Petheram, Heather Fibuch-Townsend, Anthony Hash
  • Patent number: 10863723
    Abstract: An invalid dog lift and support device employs a lever mounted on spread wheels supported by retractable legs with a tanslatable harness mount received on the lever. A telescoping handle is received in an end of the lever distal from the legs. The harness mount is rotatable to position a dog, supported in harnesses suspended form the harness mount, parallel to or transvers to the lever. The harness mount is translatable on the lever from a position proximate the legs to a position distal from the legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Inventor: GraceAnn Graumann
  • Patent number: 10718566
    Abstract: Washstand furniture is disclosed. The washstand furniture includes: a wash device including a wash bowl, a water supply assembly for supplying water to the wash bowl, and a drainage assembly for draining the water supplied to the wash bowl; an inner cabinet provided under the wash bowl, the inner cabinet having a space defined therein; a frame provided outside the inner cabinet for supporting the load of the wash device; an electrically operated module provided in the inner cabinet; a rail for moving the module provided in the inner cabinet; and a rail bracket for fastening the rail to the inside of the inner cabinet and for fixing the inner cabinet and the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jongseok Kim, Inhyung Yang, Ungje Jo
  • Patent number: 10625762
    Abstract: A beach cart includes a frame mounted on rollers, and a sun shade integrally secured in a non-detachable manner, to at least one other element of the beach cart. The beach cart can also include at least one seat carried by the frame. The seat can be operable between a retracted storage position and a deployed extended use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: CJB Revoluation
    Inventor: Charles Chapus
  • Patent number: 10591712
    Abstract: A microscope arrangement includes a plurality of microscopes, and a control device having a display screen and a data link. The display screen is configured to show microscopy data of the microscopes via the data link using display symbols, each display symbol representing microscopy data received by the control device from a different one of the microscopes. In at least one operational state of the control device, the display symbols are moveable on the display screen to correspond to an arrangement of the microscopes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: LEICA INSTRUMENTS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Qingsong Zou, Anthony Lim, Apria Laksono, Michelle Li, Andreas Klopfer, Vincent Vaccarelli
  • Patent number: 10583852
    Abstract: A foldable wagon is provided that is configurable in a use configuration and folded configuration. The foldable wagon has a front frame assembly, a rear frame assembly, a first upper pivot bracket and a first lower pivot bracket connecting the front frame assembly to the rear frame assembly. The wagon has a timing member to maintain the front and rear frame assemblies synched during folding and unfolding of the wagon. The wagon also has a footrest with a first end connected to the rear frame assembly and a second end free from connection to the front frame assembly. When the second end of the footrest is raised the rear frame assembly and the front frame assembly pivot from the use configuration to the folded configuration. The wagon also has foldable front and rear seatbacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Fitzwater, Matthew E. Young
  • Patent number: 10499749
    Abstract: A convertible children's walker device includes a seated walker portion and a standing walker portion. The standing walker portion is detachably mounted to the seated walker portion in a first seated-support mode wherein the standing walker portion is used in combination with the seated walker portion, and the standing walker portion is detached from the seated walker portion in a standing-support mode of use independent of the seated walker portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: KIDS2, INC.
    Inventor: Stephen R. Burns
  • Patent number: 10429117
    Abstract: A modularly-wheeled cooler that that can be transported across almost any surface and can store wheels and other objects when not in use. The modularly-wheeled includes a receptacle, a lid, a pair of front axles, a pair of rear axles, a plurality of wheel-attachment features, and a first plurality of peg-attachment features. The receptacle is preferably a structural body that can receive and store objects. The lid provides a cover means that conceals and protects the objects stored inside of the receptacle. The pair of front axles and the pair of rear axles allow the cooler have wheels attached. The plurality of wheel-attachment features allows the cooler to receive and store wheels when the cooler is not in use. The plurality of peg-attachment features allows the cooler to have storage pegs attached which allow the cooler to store objects such as foldable chairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventor: David Poirier
  • Patent number: 10383697
    Abstract: A surgical item counting station for providing organization and efficiency in counting items and communicating information. The surgical item counting station comprises a top plate having a diameter forming a table top surface and being adjacent and perpendicular to a display screen mounted on an adjustable column mounted on a base terminating at feet. The display screen is adapted to receive and display information about at least one item and general communications. A shelf having a substantially equal diameter to the top plate and being located below and in parallel to the top plate is provided. The shelf includes shelf side walls with a mounting means adapted for mounting at least one container device below the top plate. Preferably the container device is a sponge count bag. Preferably the shelf is a rotational shelf while the top plate or table top is non-rotational.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Inventor: Svetlana Karasina
  • Patent number: 10328964
    Abstract: The double stroller is a stroller that is configured for use with a plurality of children. The double stroller comprises an anterior seat and a posterior seat. The occupant of the anterior seat faces the anterior direction of the stroller. The occupant of the posterior seat faces the posterior direction of the stroller. The double stroller comprises a seating assembly, a frame, and a storage bin. The seating assembly forms the anterior seat and the posterior seat. The frame supports the seating assembly above the supporting surface upon which the double stroller is placed. The storage bin is a space dedicated to the storage of miscellaneous items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: Eunice S. Carey
  • Patent number: 10151421
    Abstract: A multi-functional carriage includes: a support frame provided with wheels; an internal combustion engine able to actuate an air compressor and an electrical current generator. The internal combustion engine, the air compressor and the electrical current generator are installed on-board the support frame. The support frame includes a gripping apparatus able to engage and raise a harnessing frame for various devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: WM SYSTEM SRL
    Inventor: William Mazzoli
  • Patent number: 10143281
    Abstract: A modular organizational system for use in organizing a suitcase includes an insert portion having opposed top and bottom panels a pair of opposed side panels extending between therebetween. The panels of the insert portion have inner surfaces that define spaced apart grooves. A plurality of primary panels includes upper and lower edges selectively received in the plurality of grooves of the top and bottom panels, each primary panel having an inner edge defining a plurality of slots. The system includes a plurality of auxiliary panels, each auxiliary panel having an outer edge defining a slot extending away therefrom configured for mating with a respective slot of a primary panel, respectively. A plurality of pegboard panels are attached to inward edges of the top, bottom, and side panels, respectively, the plurality of pegboard panels defining a plurality of spaced apart holes suitable for hanging articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Inventor: Justin S. Gardner
  • Patent number: 10076838
    Abstract: A multi-axis support cart includes a base having a longitudinal axis and a second axis defining a first plane with wheels coupled to the base facilitating movement of the base along the first plane. Coupled to the base is at least one telescoping riser extending along a third axis orthogonal to the first plane. A support surface is coupled to the at least one telescoping riser and configured on a second plane parallel to the first plane with a piston coupled between the base and the support surface facilitating movement of the support surface along the third axis. A turntable coupled to the support surface receives a device/tool and provides rotational movement for the device/tool about the third axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
    Inventor: Jose Antonio Martinez
  • Patent number: 10076050
    Abstract: A storage and management assembly for a plurality of portable electronic devices is provided. The assembly includes a tower assembly to define a vertical channel along a first side of the tower assembly. A plurality of shelves are removably coupled to a second side of the tower assembly, wherein the second side is opposite the first side, each of the shelves includes a storage bay defined by a bottom portion provided perpendicular to the first member, and opposing raised edge portions provided about a portion of the perimeter of the bottom portion, the plurality of shelves provided in a stacked vertical arrangement along the tower assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Inventor: Nathan R. Roberts
  • Patent number: 9997932
    Abstract: A storage device includes a base and a plurality of wire management modules. The wire management module includes a partition and a positioning assembly. The partition is disposed to the base and has a supporting surface and a wire management groove. The wire management groove is located at the supporting surface for accommodating a wire. The positioning assembly includes a first positioning member, a second positioning member and an assembling member. The first positioning member is disposed to the partition. The second positioning member is connected to the assembling member. The assembling member is assembled together with the partition. The second positioning member is rotatable around the edge of the second positioning member as a rotation axis in relation to the assembling member to be at either a fastening position or a releasing position. The partitions and the base jointly form a plurality of accommodation spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: AVER INFORMATION INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Chen Li, Chih-Hung Cheng, Jui-Hsuan Chiang
  • Patent number: 9914208
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to an implement organizer configured for storage of various implements (e.g., tools, craft supplies, utensils, and/or the like) for easy access. Various embodiments comprise a base portion; a plurality of walls extending vertically away from a perimeter of the base portion to define an interior portion; and a flexible liner covering the interior and exterior surfaces of the plurality of walls. At least one of the walls defines an access opening extending through the at least one wall and a portion of the flexible liner covering the exterior surface of the wall such that the access opening permits access to a volume between the interior surface of the wall and a portion of the flexible liner covering the interior surface of the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventor: Piavazelle Chaney Jerome
  • Patent number: 9828014
    Abstract: The present invention is a uniquely-engineered stepping stool that elegantly connects to a shopping cart via a double-socket C-clamp. The invention features “kick up legs” with an arched crossbar for a shopper's foot and a double-socket C-clamp comprising square-shaped polyurethane memory foam teeth along its inner apertures to connect to a shopping cart's rear bottom bar. The uniquely engineered C-clamp acts as a hinge, allowing the shopper to rotate the stool around a shopping cart's rear-base bar to easily stowe the stool along the shopping cart's bottom base rack or to stowe the stool against the cart's rear wall. The clamp is also engineered to easily detach from the cart so the stool may be used independently. The stool has channels and torsion springs in its undercarriage so the legs fold up into the stool's housing, forming a single, portable unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Inventor: Jan Gillespie
  • Patent number: 9821831
    Abstract: An accessory device (20) for a stroller has a body (42) with a central portion (44) between opposed free ends (46) of the body and has an infant car seat mount (120) carried on the body (42) near at least one of the free ends of the body (42). The accessory device (20) is configured to at least partially widthwise traverse a frame assembly of a stroller (10) when installed on the frame assembly. The accessory device (20) is selectively removable from and attachable to the frame assembly, whereby the infant car seat mount (120) is also removable from and attachable relative to the frame assembly in concert with the accessory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Reaves, Jessica Tebbe, Stephen Jones, Craig Cochran, Jeff Juskowich, Maureen Carroll, Ellen Brown
  • Patent number: 9751549
    Abstract: A modular cart includes a cart frame with a top and a bottom. A platform is secured to the top of the cart frame. Wheels are secured to the bottom of the cart frame. Receiver assemblies are secured to the cart frame. A cart module includes at least one handle with a lower end and an upper end. A shank is located at the lower end. The shank is removably secured within a receiver assembly secured to the cart frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Unarco Industries LLC
    Inventors: Travis McClanahan, David Klapper, Jason Butler
  • Patent number: 9663132
    Abstract: In one aspect, the instant disclosure provides a cart including a push handle moveable from a first position to a second position; and a chair which further includes (i) a seat facing the push handle, the seat further comprising an abduction block; (ii) a safety belt; (iii) a backrest extending upwardly from the seat; and (iv) a foot rest and one or more wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Inventor: Drew Ann Long
  • Patent number: 9629458
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to an implement organizer configured for storage of various implements (e.g., tools, craft supplies, utensils, and/or the like) for easy access. Various embodiments comprise a base portion; a plurality of walls extending vertically away from a perimeter of the base portion to define an interior portion; and a flexible liner covering the interior and exterior surfaces of the plurality of walls. At least one of the walls defines an access opening extending through the at least one wall and a portion of the flexible liner covering the exterior surface of the wall such that the access opening permits access to a volume between the interior surface of the wall and a portion of the flexible liner covering the interior surface of the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Piavazelle Chaney Jerome
  • Patent number: 9623894
    Abstract: Systems and methods for transporting an object on a carriage in tandem with a wheeled case are presented. A carriage in one embodiment includes a generally planar platform supported by one or more rolling members, a fence strap for holding the seat against a fence that extends upwardly from the platform, and an anchor strap connecting the seat to the wheeled case. The carriage may be used to transport any object or seat, such as a child safety seat. In another embodiment, the platform includes a leading section connected to a trailing section. The trailing section may include an opening that is sized shaped to receive at least a portion of the rolling members therethrough when the two sections are folded together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: David M. Fiebelkorn
  • Patent number: 9527205
    Abstract: A cart includes a frame having four detachable first posts and each first post has multiple grooves defined radially in the outer periphery thereof. Multiple fixing members each are a plate having a semi-circular cross section. A protrusion extends from the inner periphery of each of the fixing members so as to be engaged with the groove. Multiple pairs of the fixing members are connected to each one of the first posts. Each tray has a cone-shaped first fixing member on each of four corners thereof so as to be respectively connected to the four first posts. Each of the first posts has one wheel connected to the lower end thereof. A box is connected between the trays and includes an outer body and at least one inner body which is removably inserted into the outer body. Tools and parts are received in the inner body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventor: Yun-Huei Lin
  • Patent number: 9511785
    Abstract: A transport cart includes a main body and a plurality of fixing mechanisms assembled to the main body. The main body includes a plurality of supports and a plurality of rollers. Each fixing mechanism includes a first fixing element, a rotating element coupled to the first fixing element, a slider, a connecting element, a pull rod connected to the rotating element, and an elastic element assembled to the main body. The rotating element includes a first spiral arm and a second spiral arm, the slider includes a second fixing element and a stay bar. The second spiral arm can be engaged with the connecting element, to slip the stay bar relative to the support. The elastic element resists against the pull rod, to maintain attachment between the rotating element and the corresponding support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Guang Yang
  • Patent number: 9440668
    Abstract: An umbrella folding table cart has a deployed position and a folded position. The folding cart has a folding table that receives an umbrella. The folding cart has four wheels including a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels. A first table leaf, and a second table leaf are hinged to each other at a table support. A frame including a front wheel frame is connected to the pair of front wheels and a rear wheel frame is connected to the pair of rear wheels. The front wheel frame is hinged to the rear wheel frame at a front wheel frame upper hinge. The front wheel frame and the rear wheel frame have a hinged connection relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Inventors: Zhaosheng Chen, Yishun Chen
  • Patent number: 9434400
    Abstract: A mobile cleaning system (10) that enables touch-free, daily cleaning and disinfecting to areas or locations within an establishment is provided. The system includes generally a push cart (12) having front (18) and rear (20) sections spaced between vertically upstanding side sections (22A-B). One or more sections of the cart (12) include a modulated space configurable with one or more cleaning and/or disinfecting modules for performing and supporting a cleaning and/or disinfecting operation. A tool drip tray (30) extends outward from at least one of the sections beneath a tool storage location (32A-B) for preventing liquid or debris from dropping onto a surface beneath the cart (12) while stationary or in transit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Eric B. Olson, Brian P. Carlson, Troy A. Anderson, Jon D. Hansen, Ryan A. Chernik, Adrian E. Hartz, Seth Y. Raley
  • Patent number: 9382730
    Abstract: A locking device for a two-way travel drawer is provided with a peg on one side of each drawer; two two-way travel slides each on an outer surface of either side of the drawer; a groove member including front and rear flanges and a second opening element; a sliding member disposed in the groove member and including a trigger in the second opening element; and snapping members disposed vertically on an inner surface of the sliding member, each snapping member including two end latches secured to the sliding member, an intermediate trough having two vertical sides and a central concave portion interconnecting the vertical sides, two first inclined surfaces each extending from either end latch toward the trough, and two second inclined surfaces each interconnecting the adjacent first inclined surface and the adjacent vertical side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: E-MAKE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kung-Cheng Chen, Lung-Chuan Huang
  • Patent number: 9358445
    Abstract: A collapsible wagon includes a base and one or more upstanding walls forming a container for cargo. At least one of the upstanding walls is pivotally mounted to the base for pivoting between an unfolded position for use and a folded position for storage and transport. In some embodiments, the wagon includes a pinchless internal mechanical stop that eliminates pinch points where a user's fingers can be pinched during folding and unfolding of the walls. In some embodiments, the wagon includes a gang-operated latch system for releasably securing one of the walls to another one of the walls that is quick, easy, and reliable to use for folding and unfolding. And in some embodiments, the wagon includes a latch system that eliminates slack or play when in the unfolded use position for structural integrity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: DRAGONFLY GEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Nolan, Mike Dotsey, Noah Dingler, Brady Schroeder