Patents Issued in August 6, 2015
  • Publication number: 20150216299
    Abstract: A modular storage frame includes: at least two storage floors each having four coupling heads, four coupling tubes, at least four opposing elements and a storage board, wherein the coupling head has two coupling portions, two neck portions and a joining portion; at least four joining tubes having four inner tubes and four outer tubes; and four supporting elements coupling respectively with the bottommost ones of the inner tubes, wherein the outer tube has two positioning elements protruding to an outside thereof. The positioning elements may provide the storage floors to be relatively firmly positioned. The opposing elements protruding from the coupling tubes may have the storage board to be easily placed and the plight that the opposing elements are not easily assembled with the coupling heads may be avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Jung-Tan Lai
  • Publication number: 20150216300
    Abstract: A method of assembling a rack shelving unit including first and second side frames, at least one beam, and one or more tie bars. The beam can be coupled to the side frames, and the tie bar can be resiliently compressed and retained to secure the tie bar to the beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: THOMAS I. BUCKLEY, MARIO D'OVIDIO, MICHAEL J. SCHERZER
  • Publication number: 20150216301
    Abstract: A support rack includes a first plate extending in a first plane. At least two spaced-apart openings extend through the first plate. A second plate extends in a second plane. The second plane may be parallel to and spaced-apart from the first plane. A third plate extends from the first plate to the second plate. The third plate extends in a third plane. The third plane extends perpendicularly to both the first and second planes. At least one tab extends outwardly from the third plate and between the first and second plates. The tab extends perpendicularly to the third plane and parallel to both the first and second planes. The tab includes an opening extending therethrough. The opening of the tab is aligned with one of the openings of the first plate along a common longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Roy E. Yates
  • Publication number: 20150216302
    Abstract: An ergonomic workstation that includes a base; an effective hip axis affixed to the base; a seat bottom that rotates about the effective hip axis; a seat back that rotates about the effective hip axis; an effective shoulder axis positionally fixed to the seat back; an effective elbow axis positionally fixed to the seat back; a monitor support having a monitor mount that rotates about the shoulder axis; and an input device tray support configured such that an input device tray on the support rotates about the elbow axis. As the workstation moves through a broad range of operational zones, it maintains a fixed eye-to-monitor distance and fixed angle between the user's head and the monitor throughout a significant portion of the range of motion, and a fixed distance from the user's elbow to an input device throughout the entire range of motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Che Voigt, John M. Speicher
  • Publication number: 20150216303
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pull-out guide, in particular for an item of furniture or a domestic appliance, having a stationary guide element and at least one running rail, wherein at least one roller body cage having a plurality of roller bodies is arranged between the guide element and the running rail. The pull-out guide is distinguished in that the guide element is formed by at least one wire. The invention also relates to an item of furniture or domestic appliance which has a pull-out guide of this kind, and to a retrofit kit for an item of furniture or domestic appliance in order to retrofit said item of furniture or domestic appliance with a pull-out guide of this kind.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel Rehage, Alexander Hemminger, Daniel Reidt, Christian Koldewey
  • Publication number: 20150216304
    Abstract: A furniture leg protective sock is constructed of a stretchable/expandable non-friction material, which is double-layered to form an outer layer, an inner layer, and a gap therebetween. The furniture leg protective sock includes friction material which is located on the inner surface of the furniture leg protective sock and a stabilizing material, which is located in the gap between the inner surface of the inner layer and the inner surface of the outer layer, to provide rigidity and stretchability to furniture leg protective sock. The furniture leg protective sock also includes non-penetrating material, which is located in a bottom portion of the furniture leg protective sock to prevent a furniture leg from piercing through the furniture leg protective sock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Nancy K. Rondina
  • Publication number: 20150216305
    Abstract: A furniture leg protective sock is constructed of a stretchable/expandable non-friction material, which is double-layered to form an outer layer, an inner layer, and a gap therebetween. The furniture leg protective sock includes friction material which is located on the inner surface of the furniture leg protective sock and a stabilizing material, which is located in the gap between the inner surface of the inner layer and the inner surface of the outer layer, to provide rigidity and stretchability to furniture leg protective sock. The furniture leg protective sock also includes non-penetrating material, which is located in a bottom portion of the furniture leg protective sock to prevent a furniture leg from piercing through the furniture leg protective sock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Nancy K. Rondina
  • Publication number: 20150216306
    Abstract: A stone worktop system is disclosed and particularly, but not exclusively, a composite stone worktop system for use by an end user to assemble. In addition, a method of manufacturing a composite stone worktop, a clamping system for a stone worktop system and a clipping system for stone worktops is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Lode Enterprises Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Atis Eriks Lode
  • Publication number: 20150216307
    Abstract: A partition system includes various accessories that may be associated with a wall or base element. The accessories include without limitation a backdrop. The wall element may be curved or linear in various embodiments. The wall element may include an upstanding wall or a channel, either or both of which are engaged by one or more accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: CLAUDIA PLIKAT, Johann Burkhad Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick, Janja Maidl
  • Publication number: 20150216308
    Abstract: A chair has a seat support, a seat portion, a back portion, and a supporting frame. The supporting frame is formed by a castored base, a height adjustment mechanism, and a main transom. The seat portion is selectively moveable relative to the supporting frame, with the seat portion having a locked configuration and a released configuration. The back portion has a back frame and a compliant cover. The back frame has hood features for receiving a portion of the compliant cover. The back portion is reclinable relative to the supporting frame between an upright position and a reclined position. A recline mechanism has deformable members operatively connecting the seat portion and the supporting frame. A recline resistance mechanism is selectively engageable to resist movement of the back portion toward the reclined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Michael Wilkinson, Kent Wallace Parker, Peter Tierney, Lyall Douglas Stewart, Gregory William Baum
  • Publication number: 20150216309
    Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable lounge garden swing having a fixed support structure and a seat support pivotally suspended from the support structure on a single pivot axis to provide a pendular movement when in motion. At least one lounge seat is pivotally coupled to the support structure where the lounge seat has a seating portion and a backrest portion that are fixed relative to one another but adjustable relative to the seat support to adjust the reclination angle of lounge seat. In particular, an embodiment of the present invention provides a lounge seat for a garden swing that has an adjustable reclination angle relative to the seat support and is positionable at a selected reclination angle through a reclination adjuster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: THEODORE GERARD HABING
  • Publication number: 20150216310
    Abstract: A chair operable between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration includes one or more legs, a handle and a locking mechanism. The one or more legs support a seat and the handle extends away from the seat opposite the one or more legs. The locking mechanism includes a lock plug disposed in an elongate trough. Movement of the handle between the extended and collapsed configurations involves depressing the lock plug and flipping the trough to an opposite side of the lock plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Roland A. Haertl, David E. Gilman
  • Publication number: 20150216311
    Abstract: A seating structure includes a backrest member having an upper edge, opposite side edges and a lower edge. The backrest member has a forwardly facing convex shape formed along a vertical centerline thereof between the upper and lower edges. The lower edge has a forwardly facing concave shape. The lower edge has outer portions positioned forwardly of an entirety of the upper edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: HERMAN MILLER, INC.
    Inventors: Yves Behar, Bret Recor, Naoya Edahiro, Qin Li, Andrew J. Kurrasch, Christopher C. Hill, John Matthai, Brock Walker
  • Publication number: 20150216312
    Abstract: An assembly for converting a recovered racetrack stadium seat to a freestanding chair, including a generally crescent- or C-shaped side mounting frame having a first elongated member, a second spaced elongated member substantially parallel to the first elongated member, and a third elongated member connected between the first and second elongated members, and a seat attachment assembly, further including at least two elongated attachment members for engaging at least one support members connected beneath the seat and a plurality of fasteners for connecting the attachment members to the generally C-shaped side mounting frame and securing the at least one support member therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel Sprinkle
  • Publication number: 20150216313
    Abstract: A seatback assembly is provided having a thoracic support structure. The thoracic support structure includes a center portion extending in an upright direction and is adapted to be positioned adjacent the seatback to align adjacent a thoracic region a user's spine. The center portion is formed of a first foam material having a first hardness. A pair of side portions are disposed adjacent to and connected with the center portion. The side portions are formed of a second foam material having a second hardness. The first hardness is greater than the second hardness for providing support to the user's spine. An adjustment mechanism is connected to the thoracic support structure for positioning the support structure along the seatback so that the center portion provides support to at least a portion of the thoracic region of the user's spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Winsen C. Zouzal, Ashford Allen Galbreath, Asad S. Ali, Terry O'Bannon, Gerald Steven Locke, Jennifer Badgley, Thomas S. Hicks, Walter T. Cichocki
  • Publication number: 20150216314
    Abstract: A spring back hinge interconnects a backrest frame to a chair seat frame or is mountable to just the chair base frame, the spring back hinge being optionally fittable with a lever actuated locking assembly and the spring back hinge being fittable on a single side or both sides, alternative back rest frames being fittable to the spring back hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Jerry THUROW
  • Publication number: 20150216315
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a support system includes a cover sheet with a number of layers. In certain embodiments, a top layer and a bottom layer are bonded to a middle spacer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: HUNTLEIGH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: James A. Luckemeyer, Christopher Locke
  • Publication number: 20150216316
    Abstract: A slatted bed frame (1) having a plurality of upper and lower slats (3, 10) arranged transversely to a longitudinal axis of the bed frame (1), each slat being held at both ends by an elastic slat support (4) and being spaced from the other slats, and said slats each forming a horizontal plane, with the upper slat plane forming a lying surface (2) for a mattress pad, which lying surface is interrupted by a partial removal of at least one upper slat (3) thereby forming at least one recess (6, 7, 8) in the lying surface (2), into which at least one elastic insertion element (9), which forms a part of the lying surface (2), is arranged, wherein in the region of the recess (6, 7, 8) a hanging insert (12) is inserted, which is held at a distance from the lower slats (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Guenther W. AMANN-JENNSON, Elisabeth AMANN
  • Publication number: 20150216317
    Abstract: Mattresses including a chassis core including a rigid or semi-rigid base sheet; a plurality of flat springs spaced apart from one another in parallel rows, wherein each one of the plurality of flat springs comprises a first terminal end, a second terminal end, and a flexible arcuate member extending from the first terminal end to the second terminal end, and wherein a center of an arc defined by the arcuate member is fixedly attached to the rigid base sheet; a body support disk disposed on each one of the first and second terminal ends. The body support disk supports the load of an individual. In some embodiments, the body support disk is pivotably connected to each terminal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, Rahul Kirtikar, Julia S. Rasor
  • Publication number: 20150216318
    Abstract: Methods and systems for no-glue pocketed spring unit construction. Rows of pocketed springs, preferably arranged into modules of more than two pocketed springs surrounding a central hole, are ultrasonically welded together when paired vibrating probes and anvils press layers of pocketed spring fabric from the rows of pocketed springs together and a welding pulse is transmitted to the vibrating probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Martin Wolfson
  • Publication number: 20150216319
    Abstract: The invention describes a device and method for making corrugated products. The device can be used with any substrate and includes, at least, first and second drive rollers for driving a middle substrate and a single wall corrugated product. In other embodiments the invention includes upper drive rollers, lower drive rollers and middle drive rollers for driving an upper substrate, a lower substrate and a middle substrate. The middle substrate is driven between the upper and lower substrates at a higher velocity to form flutes that are anchored between the upper an lower substrates thereby forming a corrugated product. The invention also provides for customized corrugated products having multiple fluted substrates in various desirable arrangements. Examples of such products include mattress, partition panels, other furniture and construction products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Jason Cik
  • Publication number: 20150216320
    Abstract: A high-chair including a support structure for a seat adapted to contain a child, the structure having a pair of front legs and a pair of rear legs, the seat having arm rests to which a tray is removably coupled, the tray being able to be associated, when not in use, with the rear legs of the structure. The tray includes movable coupling elements arranged to cooperate with counter-elements associated with the legs, the coupling elements being movable within respective seats provided in the tray against the action of a corresponding elastic thrust element, this enabling rapid snap-coupling of the elements and counter-elements when brought into a facing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Mario Merlo
  • Publication number: 20150216321
    Abstract: An infant supporting apparatus includes a leg frame defining a clearance and having foot portions configured to stand on a ground surface, a support frame assembled with the leg frame above the foot portions, and an infant resting support for receiving the placement of a child, the infant resting support being suspended from the support frame above the clearance. The infant supporting apparatus has a configuration of use in which the infant supporting apparatus has the leg frame standing on a ground adjacent to a play yard that is received at least partially through the clearance, the infant resting support being suspended from above the play yard and the infant supporting apparatus being attached with the play yard. Moreover, the infant supporting apparatus can be independently used as a standalone device separate from the play yard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Curtis M. HARTENSTINE, Andrew J.R. HORST, Ryan N. MILLER, William B. BELLOWS, Daniel SACK
  • Publication number: 20150216322
    Abstract: A foldable frame comprises opposing pairs of side and end frame members joined at respective ends to define a generally rectangular and planar frame perimeter. The end members and the side members are generally movable between folded and unfolded positions. The end members are spaced-apart along a longitudinal axis of the frame. The side frame members extend generally parallel to the longitudinal axis to define a frame length. Pivoting connections enable the end members and the side frame members to pivot, each member having a pivot connection at each end thereof. Pivoting of a respective end or side member is permitted when the frame is configured to align the respective end pivots, but is inhibited when the frame is configured to move the respective end pivots out of alignment. The respective pivot axes of the end and side members are generally perpendicular oriented and define a folding and unfolding sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: MICHAEL L. LONGENECKER
  • Publication number: 20150216323
    Abstract: A baby harness is designed to concentrate the infant's weight on the waist and hips rather than on the neck and shoulder area, which is typical of conventional baby harnesses. This design enables the parent to remain active in terms of being hands-free and allowing bending from the waist. The harness secures the baby to the parent's lower back/waist/buttocks area by two cooperating tapered belt components which are extensions of the harness itself. The seat component of the harness comprises a concave enclosure providing bottom, back and head support. The seat component has bilateral extensions containing four openings through which the infant's arms and legs project, thereby securing both the upper and lower body of the child while also allowing free movement of the baby's limbs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Mariko Ueno
  • Publication number: 20150216324
    Abstract: An adjustable tray for a merchandise display system may include a retainer for limiting the movement of products loaded in the adjustable tray, a pusher mechanism configured to bias product toward the retainer, a first divider extending from a first panel and second divider extending from a second panel. The spacing between the first divider and the second divider can be configured to be adjusted. The first panel and the second panel can be configured to move to provide additional surface area for the adjustable tray to accommodate different sized products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
  • Publication number: 20150216325
    Abstract: A scanning bar hook for displaying packeted items in a shop, has upper and lower limbs with a crossbar extending from the upper limb. A moulded plastic assembly pivoted on the crossbar has a display flap for mounting a bar code card, a fin extending from the flap toward the first item and an arrester arm which is insertable between the foremost item and the next item. When the foremost item is advanced for removal it strikes the fin and blocks the removal of all the remaining items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Ivan PONGRAC, John PONGRAC
  • Publication number: 20150216326
    Abstract: A display system for a product storage device includes a transparent unit having a front panel, a rear panel, and a transparent LCD panel positioned between the front panel and the rear panel. The transparent LCD panel is configured to present visual media content. A lighting element is attached to the transparent unit and configured to provide lighting for both the transparent LCD panel and for products within the product storage device. The lighting element emits light in a direction away from the transparent LCD panel and toward the products within the product storage device. A light guide selectively reflects the light emitted from the lighting element back toward the transparent LCD panel and through the transparent LCD panel to provide backlighting for the transparent LCD panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson, Mark Sandnes
  • Publication number: 20150216327
    Abstract: A display fixture includes a cross support mounted to a display structure. The cross support includes a cross bar having a plurality of holes extending through at least a top of the cross bar. The holes are spaced apart from each other across a length of the cross bar. The display fixture also includes at least one display hook having three downwardly depending mounting members. The at least display hook is mounted to the cross bar by engaging two of the three downward depending mounting members with two holes in the cross bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Erin L. Zobel, Jason W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150216328
    Abstract: A joint (1) for modular displays comprising two or more arms (3, 5, 7), wherein the joint (1) comprises a metal core (9) partially encased by a non-conductive cover means (11), wherein the metal core (9) is exposed through the cover means (11) at one or more contact points (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Matthew Bubear
  • Publication number: 20150216329
    Abstract: A support structure may be mounted to an existing vertical support. In an embodiment, the support structure may include a plurality of horizontal support members. Two or more vertical uprights are mounted to the horizontal supports. The vertical uprights and one of the horizontal support members provide channels for retaining a peg board panel in position. The support structure may be configured so as to cause the peg board panel to at an angle compared to the vertical supports. Multiple support structures may be coupled together to provide runs of peg board panels. Furthermore, the peg board panel may include a graphic that correspond to products being supported by the peg board panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Howard Topping, Jeff Fridrich
  • Publication number: 20150216330
    Abstract: A portable foldable display comprises a pair of end sections and a plurality of intermediate sections. The intermediate sections are joined together in a manner which permits the intermediate sections to be rotated with respect to each other for folding and unfolding of the display. The display also comprises a plurality of shelves which may extend from the front or back of any of the intermediate sections and outwardly from the end sections. The vertical spacing between the shelves is adjustable. The display is on wheels to permit easy transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Streater LLC
    Inventor: Thomas G. Lindblom
  • Publication number: 20150216331
    Abstract: A two-piece magnetically mounted shower mirror of the present invention comprises a mirror housing apparatus with magnets and lighting capability, and a magnetic mount with magnets aligned and corresponding to the magnets on the mirror. The present invention is a significant improvement to current suction cup mounted shower mirrors. The magnetic mounts allow a user to reliably mount the present invention to flat surfaces such as shower doors as well as non-flat surfaces such as shower curtains while providing the opportunity to move the mirror as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Fabian Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20150216332
    Abstract: A mattress protector comprising one or more of a foot protector, pillow sham, or bolster pillow or a headboard cover is made of a woven upholstery fabric, the woven upholstery fabric including a trademark woven therein. The foot protector, pillow sham, bolster pillow, and/or the headboard cover can be used in a retail environment or room containing a mattress to promote a company, such as a mattress manufacturer or lodging provider. The mattress protector and/or headboard cover can be used to promote the mattress manufacturer or other entity seeking to improve its name brand recognition. The fabric used to make the protector or headboard cover is made using a jacquard loom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Gordon Steve CLAY
  • Publication number: 20150216333
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method for a non-powered energy layer, wherein the non-powered energy layer is adapted for being a warming layer of a bedquilt. When a user is covered with the bedquilt using the non-powered energy layer as the warming layer, the non-powered energy layer would emit a far-infrared ray, such that the far-infrared ray would excite the user's skin, so as to make the microvascular dilation and promote the blood circulation and metabolism of user body. Besides being used as the warming layer, the non-powered energy layer can also be applied as inner layers of a mattress or a U-shaped neck bolster. Moreover, through the proof of experiment results, this non-powered energy layer would not over excite human skin when it is in long-term use, and the non-powered energy layer would not bring about allergies, itchiness or swelling in human skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Ten-Show Liang
  • Publication number: 20150216334
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a pillow system (40), in particular a pillow system that surrounds the subject's head. In some embodiments, the pillow system provides sound suppression. In some embodiments used with positive airways pressure (“PAP”) systems, the pillow system includes a tube that delivers breathable gas to a mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Laurent Brouqueyre, Mark Wayne Barclay, Peter Douglas Hill, Lauren Elizabeth Hueser, Reenu John
  • Publication number: 20150216335
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein are related to a supportive head and neck pillow with a supportive bone structure inside the pillow. The pillow is used for head and neck support, and comfort while sleeping sitting up during transportation. It can also be used for head and neck support for people who have neck injuries, or to prevent neck injuries during transportation. The sleepy heads neck pillow disclosed comprises a pillow with a bone structure support inside it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Alice Jean Schwingendorf, Gabriel Olivier Durand
  • Publication number: 20150216336
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a multipurpose pillow for cushioning a user's head and storing an eyeshade. The multipurpose pillow may have a cushion, a slot in a surface of the cushion, the slot configured to grant a user access to a storage compartment located in an interior of the cushion, and vented shades removably attached to the cushion. The pair of vented shades may include a solid element, a plurality of vent slots, and a pair of arms. The storage compartment in the cushion may be large enough to hold the vented shades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Jessica R. Blanco
  • Publication number: 20150216337
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a pillow system, in particular a pillow system that surrounds the subject's head, and moves with the subject. In some embodiments, the pillow system provides sound suppression. In some embodiments used with positive airways pressure (“PAP”) systems, the pillow system includes a tube that delivers breathable gas to a mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Laurent Brouqueyre, Peter Douglas Hill, Mark Wayne Barclay, Lauren Elizabeth Hueser
  • Publication number: 20150216338
    Abstract: A portable food service assembly includes a support and a plate non-threadedly attached to, and detached from, the support. The assembly includes eating utensils and accessories, and can readily be carried by an individual from one place to another with one hand, and can be readily supported and held without tipping on a support surface, including in a compartment of a cupholder. All the components of the assembly are disposable, biodegradable, and, if desired, reusable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Leonid SHENDELMAN
  • Publication number: 20150216339
    Abstract: A jewelry pendant assembly incorporating a vessel having an interior space and having a wall, the wall having an annular outer surface, the wall being composed of a translucent material; a bead strand fixedly attached to and wrapped in a plurality of turns about the vessel's annular outer surface, the plurality of bead strand turns forming diamond pattern beadwork; a battery powered illuminator configured as an electric torch fitted for receipt within the vessel's interior space, the electric torch's body extending into the vessel and positioning a light emitting diode for, upon actuation of the battery powered illuminator, projecting light through the vessel's wall and about the bead strand turns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Jessica McFarland
  • Publication number: 20150216340
    Abstract: The invention relates to the lid (100) of a container, in particular a beverage can having at least one pour opening (103) penetrating the lid panel (101) which is reclosable by at least one closure member (120), where the at least one closure member (120) can be moved by an actuating element (103) from a closed position, in which the at least one pour opening (103) is closed, to an open position, in which the pour opening (103) is at least partially exposed, at least one planar seal element (130) is arranged between the lid panel (101) and the closure member (120), and at least one sealing area is provided at the closure member (120) which when closing the pour opening (103) coacts with the at least one planar seal element (130), and where the at least one sealing area is formed as a seal ridge (121).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: XOLUTION GMBH
    Inventors: Christian Bratsch, Marc Von Rettberg
  • Publication number: 20150216341
    Abstract: The beverage container is provided with a cup-like container main body which is provided with an inner circumference sliding part provided on the inside of an upper opening and an outer circumference flange part extending on the outside of the inner circumference sliding part, and a lid body which is provided with an inner fitting part detachably and rotatably attached to the inner circumference sliding part and the outer circumference flange part of the container main body. Two pouring recesses made by partial recesses for pouring out the beverage from inside the container main body are formed in the inner circumference sliding part and the outer circumference flange part of the container main body, and a drinking hole connecting part is formed to be registered with a pouring recess of the container main body in accordance with the rotation of a rotary knob of the lid body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Taisuke Shimono
  • Publication number: 20150216342
    Abstract: A liquid container includes a brim forming a mouth opening into a product receiving chamber formed in a cup. A lid is coupled to the rim to close the mouth of the cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Kyle F. Tabor, Alexander R. Kastelic
  • Publication number: 20150216343
    Abstract: A double walled glass container comprising an inner glass vessel for containing a liquid beverage is nested and hermetically sealed to an outer glass vessel, forming a unitary assembly with a co-extensive planar surface between inner and outer vessels. Said inner vessel is so constructed as to provide a gap between the two vessels wherein the interstitial space is an insulating air gap providing an insulating effect between the inner and outer vessels. The inner vessel also extends above the hermetic seal creating a single wall drinking rim. In addition, a customizable brand name or logo can be applied to the outer face of the inner vessel such that it is protected from the harsh environment of chemical cleaning and everyday use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Jeff PRICE
  • Publication number: 20150216344
    Abstract: A three-dimensional coaster apparatus for use with a vessel or container, wherein the coaster apparatus includes a substantially square base, and a substantially circular element container within the square base, wherein a plurality of side flaps extend outwardly from the square base and are hingedly attached at a point tangential to the square base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: David Arzumanyan, Chris Costa
  • Publication number: 20150216345
    Abstract: A food tray includes: a first container defining an interior receptacle space, the first container having an interior surface for supporting a food item and an opposite concave exterior bottom surface for engaging a first thigh of a seated person; a second container defining an interior receptacle space, the second container having an interior bottom surface for supporting another food item and an opposite concave exterior bottom surface for engaging a second thigh of the seated person; and a hinge connecting the first container to the second container and having at least an open configuration and a closed configuration in which the food tray defines a closed container. The interior food-item supporting surfaces have different shaped surfaces in different examples, For example they may be flat and they may have curvatures corresponding to the concave exterior bottom surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: William Mistler
  • Publication number: 20150216346
    Abstract: Provided is an ornamental Christmas tree with a hollow interior that is adapted to be suspended from a support. The device includes a cording system attached to a base board. The cording system includes a plurality of elongated cords threaded halfway through a ring support and one or more wraparound cords. The elongated cords are supported by a ring support, such that the cords angle outward therefrom and towards the base to form a conical representation of a Christmas tree with an open interior. Wraparound cords are positioned around the outer perimeter of the device in a spiral or multiple ring configuration. In a suspended state, the ring support is hooked onto an overhead support. A user can decorate the device as the user would normally decorate a Christmas tree and fill the interior of the simulated tree with holiday decorations or presents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Victoria Taylor
  • Publication number: 20150216347
    Abstract: A modular temperature control system 10 that controls the temperature of at least one item 18 in the form of a scientific sample or food sample to be cooked sous-vide. The modular temperature control system 10 comprises a plurality of modules including a location module 16 and a temperature control module 12. The location module is arranged to locate the at least one item 18. The location module comprises a location module connector for connecting to a control module connector of the temperature control module. The temperature control module comprises a controller to control temperature of the at least one item. The temperature control module comprises a control module connector for connecting to the location module connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Justin Philip Pisani, Daniel Lawrence Easton
  • Publication number: 20150216348
    Abstract: A filter-paper insert for making brewed beverages at least two layers of filter paper having a base and two opposite sides. The two layers are connected together at the base and at the two opposite sides to define an interior space that can be filled from a filling opening opposite the base. The filter paper includes a plurality of slots to increase permeability. The filter-paper insert has a lower region adjacent the base and an upper adjacent the filling opening. The lower region has fewer slots per surface area than the upper region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Melitta Europa GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Sandra Aus Der Fuenten, Eduard Pertsch