Patents Issued in June 25, 2015
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Publication number: 20150173490Abstract: A bear-proof backpack and latching system. The bear-proof backpack and latching system has a hard shelled main body portion having perimeter sidewalls that define a main body portion cavity, a first open mouth at a first end of the main body portion, the first open mouth having a first rim. It further includes a first hard shelled lid that detachably attaches over the first open mouth, the first lid having a perimeter lip with a leading edge that fits over the first rim. The first lid is attached to the first open mouth by a primary latch system that has a first latch mechanism located on the main body portion and a second latch mechanism located on the first lid, which first and second latch mechanisms detachably lock the first lid to cover the first open mouth of the main body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Mark Talmo
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Publication number: 20150173491Abstract: Described are improvements related to a pack, backpack or sports sack for carrying items. In one implementation, a pack assembly includes a cinch sack, draw cords and a sternum or breast buckle for encouraging the pack assembly to remain in place on one's torso when in use. Improved shape, pockets and configuration of elements facilitate improved user experience and utility of the pack assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Colin Lesch
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Publication number: 20150173492Abstract: A carrying system comprising a load receptive unit for at least partly covering the back of a user, a first carrying strap extending between a first position of an upper section of said load receptive unit and a first position of a lower section of said load receptive unit, a second carrying strap extending between a second position of an upper section of said load receptive unit and a second position of a lower section of said load receptive unit, and a connecting device . The connecting device comprises a first portion arranged on the first carrying strap and a second portion arranged on the second carrying strap and releasably attachable to the first portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion of the connecting device are displaceably arranged along the extension of the first and second carrying strap. Also, a backpack and a tool belt comprising the carrying system and a method for attaching the carrying system is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Claes Bergkvist
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Publication number: 20150173493Abstract: A hip wing of a hip belt for a backpack is disclosed having a size adjusting part and a reinforcing part adjustable to each other, where the reinforcing part has at least one contact means, the size adjusting part has at least one receiving means, and the at least one contact means is arranged for modifiably adjusting the position of the reinforcing part in relation to the size adjusting part by engaging the at least one contact means with the at least one receiving means.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Henrik KAX
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Publication number: 20150173494Abstract: A locking mechanism for a shoulder strap of a backpack is disclosed which has guiding means, retaining means, and engaging means, where the engaging means is rotatable about an axis and slidably guided along the guiding means, where in a first rotational position the engaging means engages the retaining means so that a sliding movement of the engaging means along the guiding means is restricted, and where in a second rotational position the engaging means disengages the retaining means so that a sliding movement of the engaging means along the guiding means is enabled.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Henrik KAX
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Publication number: 20150173495Abstract: A wall and ceiling mount for receiving a fastening rope, the mount comprising screw receptacles for the wall and ceiling fastening, a receiving opening for the introduction of the fastening rope, and a fastening region for the releasable fastening of the rope. The receiving opening is arranged on the lower side between two screw receptacles and is spanned by a curved connecting region. The outlet opening in the rope guide running in the wall and ceiling mount being arranged frontally and approximately centrally on the wall and ceiling mount, and, above said outlet opening. A further screw receptacle forming a fastening region on which the loop end rests, a mount at said fastening region securing the loop end which is layable releasably thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: LA SIESTA GmbHInventor: Jean-Christophe Meillan
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Publication number: 20150173496Abstract: An exterior-anchored automobile hammock is used to provide a suspended sleeping apparatus inside a four-door automobile. The exterior-anchored automobile hammock has a main hammock structure, a front windshield strap and buckle, a rear windshield strap and buckle, and a roof strap and buckle. The exterior-anchored automobile hammock is anchored to the vehicle via two front end anchors, two rear end anchors, and a roof strap. All five anchored sections are adjustable for various sizes of automobiles and user preferences. The exterior-anchored automobile hammock suspends over the automobiles interior, with the front seats reclined, allowing the user or users to lie perpendicular to the automobile's axels or diagonally from door to door if more room is needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Hanson Eugene Ely
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Publication number: 20150173497Abstract: A system and method of carrying an electronic device that includes providing a swivel assembly comprising a swivel body and a swivel head rotatably mounted to the swivel body, the swivel assembly defining a strap passage; attaching the electronic device to the swivel assembly; providing a user attachment strap; inserting the user attachment strap to the strap passage; attaching the user attachment strap to a user; operating the electronic device while the swivel head is attached to the swivel body; and operating the electronic device while the swivel head is detached from the swivel body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: David Yu
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Publication number: 20150173498Abstract: A belt fastener has a fastener body, a hook-shaped tongue and a triangular groove. The fastener body is embedded in a slot on the tail end of the housing of the electric tool through the hook-shaped tongue. The hook-shaped tongue and the triangular groove ensure stable embedding state of the fastener. The fastener can be conveniently removed by pressing the hook-shaped tongue. The fastener can be randomly embedded on the right or right side of the housing according to handedness, and then suspended and fastened at any position on the belt of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: METABOWERKE GMBHInventors: Wei Wang, Joerg Gneiting, Zhengguo Lu, Thomas Zeller
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Publication number: 20150173499Abstract: An toothbrush having a handle and a head. The handle may include a first component and a second component covering at least a portion of the first component. The first and second components may be chemically compatible. The first and second components may both comprise a hard polyolefin. The first and second components may have different transparencies. In one aspect, the first component may be opaque and the second component may be transparent or semi-transparent. In some aspects, the handle may also include a third component comprising a thermoplastic elastomer. Furthermore, there may be at least one projection extending outwardly from an outer surface of the first component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Chi Shing Wong, Douglas J. Hohlbein, Kenneth Waguespack, Al Sprosta, Wen Jin Xi, Xiangji Ding
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Publication number: 20150173500Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a hairbrush for detangling human or animal hair. In some embodiments, the hairbrush includes a field of bristles where bristle height is substantially random and substantially independent of position on the hairbrush. In some embodiments, within the bristle field, the bristle width and/or the bristle material may vary between bristles—for example, substantially randomly with respect to position and/or in a manner that is correlated with bristle height.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Michel Mercier
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Publication number: 20150173501Abstract: A modular component toothbrush includes a base portion, interchangeable hollow handle portion and a bristle brush portion that is selectively engageable with both handle portion and base portion for assembly. The modular component toothbrush may be personalization by interchangeability of the modular components of different colors and indicia provide for a variety of toothbrush configurations dependent on user's selection defining a custom build a brush toothbrush configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Michael Scott
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Publication number: 20150173502Abstract: A tooth brush device having bristle touch-points composed of a polymer material (e.g., silicone) provides improved biofilm removal from teeth. The tooth brush device comprises a head with an apex, a base opposite the apex, a front surface, and a back surface opposite the front surface. The front surface of the head includes bristle touch-points arranged along rows. The rows are arranged orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the head extending from the apex of the head to the base of the head. Each of a plurality of the bristle touch-points is a single solid elongate structure extending from the head and is composed of a polymer material. The device further includes a neck coupled to the base of the head and a handle coupled to the head via the neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Filip Sedic
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Publication number: 20150173503Abstract: Apparatuses and methods of using and making apparatuses that may clean concave and convex surfaces are discussed. The apparatus may be capable of substantially contacting and cleaning concave, convex, planar, and non-planar surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Harry Krasnick
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Publication number: 20150173504Abstract: According to at least one exemplary embodiment, an article of furniture may be stabilized by one or more stretchers capable of contracting or extending to create a stabilizing force between the components of the furniture. The article of furniture may include a top surface member and a plurality of support members. The one or more stretchers may engage the support members, applying a stabilizing force. The furniture may be assembled and disassembled quickly and without the use of irreversible couplings such as nails, screws, staples, or adhesives.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Donald Kevin PRICE, Jeffrey Justice MCSWAIN
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Publication number: 20150173505Abstract: An article of furniture, comprising a top panel having a bottom surface and a top surface, and at least one channel disposed in the top panel. The channel comprises top and bottom openings which are connected such that the channel forms a passageway from the top surface to the bottom surface of the top panel wherein the bottom opening is behind the top opening. Additionally, an article of furniture may comprise a first support member, a second support member, and one or more cross member assemblies. The one or more cross member assemblies comprise a shelf member, a first rail and a second rail, wherein the first rail and the second rail are rotatably connected to the shelf member such that the first and second rails are adapted to be in a first position for shipping and are adapted to be rotated to a second position for assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Daniel Joseph MIRTH, Sarah Elizabeth CARPENTER
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Publication number: 20150173506Abstract: A frame arrangement for the inverted support of a tablet to enable a supine individual to read and operate the tablet. The frame arrangement comprises an arrangement of tablet-supporting side members for peripherally surrounding and supporting a tablet, and a plurality of length adjustable leg members attached to an underside portion of the tablet-supporting side members. The leg members have a tightenable universal swivel joint thereat, to permit the leg members to be positionally and lengthwise adjusted adjacent a supine user of the frame arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Damon A. Carter
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Publication number: 20150173507Abstract: An overbed table holder system that allows a patient to dispose personal trash or hold a container filled desirable objects to a patient lying in a hospital bed. The system includes a moveable overbed table, a bag or container holding, an intermediate member disposed between the bag and container holding member and the table's perimeter side edge, and a ring element that receives either a disposable trash bag or a container holder. The ring element is connected to the intermediate member that temporarily snap fits against the perimeter side edge and over the table. During use, a disposable trash bag or one of two types of container holders may be placed over the ring element. Objects or containers may be placed inside the container holder. The intermediate member is forced against the perimeter side edge at a desired location to hold the bag or a container. The intermediate member may be easily moved to any location along the perimeter side edge and remove entirely for cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Stewart Cardon
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Publication number: 20150173508Abstract: A server cabinet includes a bottom wall, a plurality of supporting poles extending up from the bottom wall, and a plurality of adjusting assemblies installed on distal ends of the supporting poles. Each adjusting assembly includes a sliding member slidably fitted about the corresponding supporting pole along a lengthwise direction of the supporting pole, and a number of fasteners mounting the sliding member to the supporting pole.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.Inventors: JIN-SHAN MA, WAN-LI NING
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Publication number: 20150173509Abstract: A furniture structure (1) comprising at least one shoulder (2) and a back panel (6) connected to said shoulder (2), said shoulder comprising a surface opposite that of the back panel (6), wherein a decorative panel (30) is connected to at least said shoulder (2) in its surface opposite to that of the back panel (6), and wherein said shoulder comprises an embedding seat (31) which receives said decorative panel (30), by burying it flush with the seat edges, and wherein said decorative panel has a surface facing the shoulder which comprises at least one preferably blind seat (32), and said seat firmly receives a coupling pin (33) having a free end (34) and stop means for elastic means (35) fitted on said coupling pin to affect in pre-load an undercut supporting washer (36), wherein said pin (33) together with said washer (36) pre-loaded by said elastic means (35) are received in a decorative panel seat (37) provided in said shoulder (2) having an inlet opening (38) of a width capable of receiving the pin (33) aType: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: UNIFOR S.P.A.Inventors: Cesare Picchio, Piero Molteni
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Publication number: 20150173510Abstract: A slide rail device is configured to be mounted to a pole defining a plurality of mounting holes. The slide rail device includes a slide rail, a bracket, a releasing member, and a latch member. The releasing member slides relative to the bracket in a first direction, the slide rail device is capable of being attached to the pole and the slide rail is capable of extending through the mounting hole; the releasing member slides relative to the bracket in a second direction to allow the slide rail to engage in the pole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: MO-MING YU, XIANG-WEI HE
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Publication number: 20150173511Abstract: A mechanical stretching device of a convertible sofa includes left components, right components, a switch component, and a locking spring. The left components are fixedly connected to the right components by fixing components. The switch component is mounted on the left components or on the right components. The left components and the right components respectively include a foot plate, a first foot lever, a second foot lever, a third foot lever, a fourth foot lever, a fifth foot lever, a side plate, a rotating shaft transmission member, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod, a fourth connecting rod, a fifth connecting rod, a sixth connecting rod, a back member, a calf plate, a first support member, a second support member, a linkage member, a protective member, a seahorse member, and a bottom foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2012Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Xiaowei Huang, Shunyun Qin, Xiaohong Li, Haibo Wang, Guoli Zou
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Publication number: 20150173512Abstract: A chair assembly has a seat set, two front multi-connectors, two rear multi-connectors, two front leg members and two rear leg members. The seat set has two transverse bars and two longitudinal bars. Each of the front and rear multi-connectors is mounted between adjacent transverse bar and longitudinal bar. The front leg members are mounted respectively on the front multi-connectors. The rear leg members are mounted respectively on the rear multi-connectors. The front multi-connectors and the rear multi-connectors connect the seat set, the front leg members and the rear leg members together without forming tenons and mortises on the front and rear leg members, which simplifies manufacturing process of the chair assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: HSIN TIEN SHUN CO., LTD.Inventor: Tseng-Long LI
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Publication number: 20150173513Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a monobloc rocking chair. The rocking chair includes a seat, backrest, a pair of front legs, a pair of rear legs, and rockers extending between front and rear legs. The chair is molded of a single material include a downwardly opening cavity and formed to taper outwardly from top to bottom. The cavity is formed by the seat being supported directly from below by front legs and being supported directly from above by a backrest. Rear legs are spaced from the seat. This allows two identical chairs to nest when vertically stacked for compact shipping, storage, or display. The monobloc rocking chair can include one or more arms or be armless.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Cooper C. WOODRING
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Publication number: 20150173514Abstract: A chair has a body support structure with a membrane that can be stretched in an intended three-dimensional shape. The structure includes a frame member in a three-dimensional shape and forming a three-dimensional body support face expanding in three axes (y-axis direction), (x-axis direction), and (z-axis direction) orthogonal to each other and a membrane with peripheral edge portion fixed to the frame member under no tension or tension lower than tension required of the body support face, which has different heat shrinkage ratios in two directions, and to which the tension required of the body support face is imparted by heat shrinkage by heating after the fixing and a difference in tension generated in the heat shrinkage of the membrane forms the three-dimensional body support face.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: TAKANO CO., LTD.Inventors: Ken Kikuchi, Isao Okamoto, Yousuke SHIROTORI
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Publication number: 20150173515Abstract: A seat with a contoured pan comprised of two concavely shaped pads adapted to support the thighs of a user at an optimal selected angle of 27 degrees to the horizontal plane. The combined features enable a user to be directed into a comfortable seating position that emulates the shape of the spine when standing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Simon Andrew FREEDMAN
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Publication number: 20150173516Abstract: An article for improved support of at least the neck of a person seated on a seat having a back or head rest that extends at least to the level of the neck of a seated person of average height. The article includes: a base member made of a first resilient material and having a front main surface divided into an upper portion and a lower portion; and two lateral support members made of the first, or a second, resilient material, each support member being positioned along a respective lateral edge of the base member and each having a rear length portion that extends rearwardly from the base member past a rear main surface and a front length portion that extends forwardly from the base member past the front main surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: William Erbe
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Publication number: 20150173517Abstract: A height-adjustable backrest assembly includes a connecting member an upper end mounted between a positioning board having vertically spaced positioning grooves and a backrest movable relative to the positioning board in a vertical direction. A lower end of the connecting member is coupled to a seat or a base. A positioning button is pivotably mounted to the connecting member and has a positioning section biased by a spring to releasably engage one of the positioning grooves. A transfer groove below the bottommost positioning groove receives the positioning button when the positioning section of the positioning button disengages from the positioning grooves. The positioning button abuts against an abutment member on the connecting member to limit the positioning section in a position not aligned with the positioning grooves. The abutment section disengages from the abutment member when an abutment protrusion of the positioning board presses against the positioning section.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Bih-Yuan Chen
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Publication number: 20150173518Abstract: A removable tray device is disclosed that offers a simple and easy way to eat or drink when sitting outside. The removable tray device comprises a tray component secured to a folding chair via a pinned hinge that allows the tray component to rotate vertically and a swivel component that allows the tray component to swivel horizontally. The tray component further comprises a catch or lock bracket on a leg of the chair which corresponds with a mating lock pin secured to a back edge of the tray component. Specifically, the lock pin of the tray component mates to and is secured within the catch or lock bracket to further secure the tray component to the folding chair when the tray component is in front of the folding chair or is to the side of the folding chair.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Jill Dudik
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Publication number: 20150173519Abstract: A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Paul Stangl, Ken Seidl
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Publication number: 20150173520Abstract: A furniture unit including a barrier layer substantially impervious to fluids, moisture, odors, and other undesirable substances is provided, as well as a method of making a surface of the furniture unit impervious to such fluids and other undesirable substances.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: BLOCKHOUSE COMPANY, INC.Inventor: Richard Anthony Moul
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Publication number: 20150173521Abstract: An enhanced mattress for enabling passive involuntary digestive tract movement, shoulder opening and pelvis bones movement. The apparatus is configured solely for prone lying of a human body thereupon and includes a head support section which comprises an open face section, an upper main section connected to the head support section, the upper main section comprises a plurality of dedicated supporting members. A lower support section connected to the upper main section.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Ronen Yechiel Mendi, Ronen Tuchfeld
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Publication number: 20150173522Abstract: A circulation unit is provided including a dual-fan unit having a first fan and a separate second fan. The first fan is configured to draw in fresh air from the ambient environment and direct the fresh air into the crib, while the second fan is configured to draw in dangerous gas from the crib and expel the dangerous gas to the ambient environment. The dual fan unit is fluidly coupled to a venting unit via a pair of fluid conduits. The venting unit is placeable within the crib, while the dual fan unit is placeable outside of the crib so as to distance the infant from electrical components and potentially harmful mechanical components, such as the fans.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: SANDRA MANOUCHEHRI, MICHAEL A PARNESS
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Publication number: 20150173523Abstract: An infant care apparatus includes a standing frame, and an infant resting support connected with the support frame and having a plurality of bearing surfaces. The infant resting support is rotatable relative to the standing frame to position any of the bearing surfaces facing upward for receiving a child thereon, and the infant resting support is further slidable vertically relative to the standing frame to adjust a height of the infant resting support.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Wonderland Nurserygoods Company LimitedInventors: Andrew J. HORST, Daniel A. SACK, Ryan N. MILLER, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE, William B. BELLOWS
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Publication number: 20150173524Abstract: A support product (10) usable particularly for supporting disabled children. The product (10) in plan view has a generally U shape, and the inclination of the side limbs (20) relative to the base of the U can be varied. A plurality of alternate peaks (22) and troughs (24) are provided on an upper surface of the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Gordon McQuilton
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Publication number: 20150173525Abstract: An adapter plate for securing an item of merchandise to a merchandise security device is provided. For example, the adapter plate includes a body configured to be secured to an item of merchandise, wherein at least one slot is defined in the body. The at least one slot is configured to receive a first fastener for securing the body to the item of merchandise, and the body is laterally adjustable relative to the item of merchandise via engagement of the first fastener with the at least one slot. The body is configured to engage a second fastener for securing the body to the merchandise security device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Barry John Green, Larry T. McKinney, Robert Bisesti
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Publication number: 20150173526Abstract: A glycol pan chiller is combined with a gas range system to allow for convenient cooking and chilled food storage. A disclosed glycol pan chiller system comprises a first food cooling area 110 cooled by glycol contained within a glycol void area 130, the void area defined within an inner liner 160. Under normal conditions, the glycol will remain stationary within the inner liner and will be chilled by a Freon line 140 contained within the glycol void area. A second food cooling area is cooled by use of glycol or other fluid contained within the glycol void area. The second food cooling area does not require the use of a separate Freon cooling system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Hector Delgadillo
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Publication number: 20150173527Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser including a case that defines a product display area and an access opening. The case has an air inlet and an air outlet, and a passageway fluidly connects the air inlet with the air outlet to direct a refrigerated airflow across the customer access opening in the form of an air curtain. The merchandiser also includes shelves that are coupled to the case. Each shelf includes an inlet, an outlet, a fan unit disposed in the shelf, and a heat exchanger. The fan unit is in communication with the passageway to draw air through the inlet to direct a portion of the airflow through the shelf toward the outlet. The heat exchanger is disposed in the shelf to cool the airflow in the shelf to provide independent zone cooling to a predetermined region of the product display area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Hussmann CorporationInventor: Raymond P. Twohy
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Publication number: 20150173528Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a merchandise display system having a modular wall assembly configured to provide electrical power to one or more shelf assemblies. The wall assembly can include a vertically oriented back panel, a cross bar horizontally and detachably mounted to the back panel, a pair of vertical uprights and a top cap. The pair of vertical uprights can be detachably mounted to the cross bar with each of the vertical uprights having an electrically non-conductive portion and an electrically conductive portion. The electrically conductive portion can be electrically isolated from the cross bar by the electrically non-conductive portion. The top cap can be disposed along an upper edge of the back panel and in electrical contact with electrically conductive portion of each of the vertical uprights.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Sunshine Rae Hester-Redmond
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Publication number: 20150173529Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a reconfigurable shelf assembly. The reconfigurable shelf assembly can include a base frame and a first shelving component configured to support objects according to a first configuration. The first shelving component can be detachably coupled to the base frame to facilitate removal and replacement of the first shelving component. A second shelving component can used to reconfigure the shelf assembly to support objects according to a second configuration. The shelf assembly can include a pair of electrically conductive support arms extending from the base frame to selectively mount the base frame to a wall assembly. The wall assembly can provide electrical power to the electrically conductive arms. The circuitry can include a light source and a pair of conductive mounting members. The conductive mounting members can selectively engage the electrically conductive arms to energize the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Sunshine Rae Hester-Redmond
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Publication number: 20150173530Abstract: A suspension device for receiving plug in elements used for the display of goods includes a substantially horizontally oriented profile rail section having an upper arm, a lower arm and a rear wall defining a passage with a front opening into which the plug in elements are inserted. The upper arm defines a ceiling of the passage and the lower arm defines a base of the passage. The base of the passage includes a base contact surface upon which a plug in element rests. The ceiling of the passage includes a stepped profile defining at least two upper contact surfaces that the top of the plug in elements may contact, such that the vertical distances between the base contact surface and the respective upper contact surfaces differ, whereby plug in elements of at least two different thicknesses can be accommodated and suspended within the passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Aydin Keyvanloo, Andreas Gesswein, Liang Tung
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Publication number: 20150173531Abstract: A carrying case for a wig. The case is made of two panels that are joined together by hinges. One panel has a floor surface that extends in a lateral direction past a roof section. The floor surface has a post for receiving a wig head. Contact members are deployable to protrude from the post and burrow into or otherwise press against the inside walls of a channel provided in a wig head.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Eli Rosenblatt
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Publication number: 20150173532Abstract: The present invention discloses a device for hanging clothes, comprising an engaging portion and a deformable elongate member, the elongate member comprising a connection mechanism such that the elongate member can be deformed back upon itself and connected to itself to form a loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: John Coote
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Publication number: 20150173533Abstract: A portable, freestanding, adjustable, and deconstructable personal viewing device. The personal viewing device may comprise a removably coupled base member, mast member, and branch member. The base member, mast member, and branch member, when coupled, can be freestanding or the base member can be configured to fit under a surface designed for a person in the supine position. The branch member can be configured to hold an appliance, such as a mirror or a flashlight. The branch member can also be configured rotate to allow viewing from a standing, sitting, or supine position. The personal viewing device comprises components that are coupled without the use of fasteners and can be deconstructed with limited dexterity. When deconstructed, the personal viewing device can be transported and reconstructed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: RONALD E. DOLAR, Dan C. Cummings, Russell D. Marshall, Bobby G. Head, Timothy W. Bardell, Steven M. Albrecht
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Publication number: 20150173534Abstract: A mounting assembly for a medal is provided. The medal is coupled to a ribbon. The mounting assembly includes a housing, a magnet disposed in the housing, and a clip member having first and second walls. The first wall has a first surface and a second surface. The second wall has a biasing portion extending toward the first wall. The second wall is coupled to the housing such that a gap is formed between the biasing portion and the first surface of the first wall. The mounting assembly further includes an adhesive sheet that is disposed on the second surface of the first wall. The adhesive sheet is configured to hold the medal thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Matthew J. Antoniou
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Publication number: 20150173535Abstract: A multiple-pillow case includes a rectangular flexible compartment sealed along three sides and sealable along a fourth side. The flexible compartment has opposing substantially rectangular faces. A substantially rectangular flexible material is elasticized along a first pair of its opposing edges and attached only along a second pair of its opposing edges to one of the flexible compartment faces. A first edge of the second pair of opposing edges is substantially parallel to and offset from the flexible compartment's fourth side. A second edge of the second pair of opposing edges is substantially parallel to and offset from one of the flexible compartment's three sides opposing its fourth side. Each edge of the first pair of opposing edges is substantially parallel to one of the flexible compartment's three sides adjacent to its fourth side. The flexible material is bloused relative to the attaching face of the flexible compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Thomas L. Reese
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Publication number: 20150173536Abstract: A bowl for serving food items includes a bowl bottom having at least one vertical sidewall extending therefrom. A malleable lip is disposed along an upper edge of the vertical sidewall. The lip transitioning between an open position wherein the lip is folded against the outside facing surface of the sidewall, and a closed position wherein the lip forms an overhang radiating toward the center portion of the bowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: JOSEPH FRANGIONE
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Publication number: 20150173537Abstract: A condiment container whose form factor is selected to enable the condiment container to be carried and held in place by a standard drink holder. By configuring the condiment container to be received in a standard drink holder, the problems associated with incorporating a condiment container in a drink container lid are overcome.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Scott Alan White
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Publication number: 20150173538Abstract: A drinking vessel configured to receive and store a liquid being operable to be traversed across a support surface. The drinking vessel includes a body having a bottom and a wall integrally formed to create an interior volume and an opening. The body is superposed a support member wherein the support member includes a first end and a second end that extend beyond the bottom of the body on opposing sides thereof. A first pair of wheels and a second pair of wheels are rotatably secured to the first end and second end of the support member. A first decorative element and a second decorative element are secured to the first end and second end of the support member and are formed to resemble a front end and a rear end of a motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Richard Blair
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Publication number: 20150173539Abstract: A lid connected to a container or body portion of a bottle includes: a base defining a channel; a cover in communication with a top of the channel; a lid-latch configured to releasably engage the cover and hold the cover proximate the top of the channel; and a tube defining a conduit housed in the channel and coupled to the base. At least a portion of the tube is resiliently collapsible so as to bias the cover away from the top of the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Cool Gear International, LLCInventor: John D. Mason