Adjustable rod features
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Apr 2, 2024
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Aug 25, 2022
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Mar 23, 2022
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Abstract
There is provided a lock mechanism for an adjustable rod. The lock mechanism provides a manually locking state and an automatic locking state. The automatic locking state provides a more secure locking engagement than the manual locking state. There is also provided improved end cap systems that minimize the number of components.
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Country | kind | publication No. | Filing Date | Type | Sub-Type |
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US | B2 | US11382447 | Jul 30, 2020 | Patent | Grant |
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GRANTED PATENT AS SECOND PUBLICATION | Adjustable rod features | Jul 12, 2022 | |||
US | B2 | US12171358 | Sep 01, 2023 | Patent | Grant |
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GRANTED PATENT AS SECOND PUBLICATION | Adjustable rod features | Dec 24, 2024 | |||
US | A1 | US20250064245 | Nov 12, 2024 | Patent | Application |
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FIRST PUBLISHED PATENT APPLICATION | Adjustable Rod Features | Feb 27, 2025 |
- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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HOUSE OF ATLAS LLC | 1578 SHERMAN AVENUE FLOOR 2 EVANSTON IL 60201 |
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- 2022 Application Filing Year
- F16B Class
- 1055 Applications Filed
- 408 Patents Issued To-Date
- 38.68 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Berman, Matthew | Chicago, US | 36 | 207 |
# of filed Patents : 36 Total Citations : 207 | |||
Ford, Alan Arthur | Sturgis, US | 47 | 272 |
# of filed Patents : 47 Total Citations : 272 | |||
Moss, Jason | Libertyville, US | 57 | 233 |
# of filed Patents : 57 Total Citations : 233 |
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