Patents Issued in September 17, 2015
  • Publication number: 20150257528
    Abstract: An overbed table wherein a flex top (40) is selectively coupled to a table top frame (38). Flex top (40) has fasteners (118, 120) that engage openings (114, 116) in the table top frame. Flex top (40) also includes pins (74, 76) that cooperate with stops (78, 80, 82, 84) that are defined in tracks (50, 52). When pins (74, 76) are seated on first stops (78, 80) flex top is planar. When pins (74, 76) are seated on other stops (82, 84) panels (54, 56) form a peak (86) that is ergonomically favored for certain activities and uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: G-Tracking, LLC
    Inventor: HOWARD S. ROSING
  • Publication number: 20150257529
    Abstract: An enclosure includes a first collapsible shelving unit, a second collapsible shelving unit that is spaced apart from the first collapsible shelving unit, at least a first cover support having a first end connected to the first collapsible shelving unit and a second end connected to the second collapsible shelving unit, and a flexible cover that at least partially encloses the first collapsible shelving unit and the second collapsible shelving unit. The flexible cover is supported with respect to the first collapsible shelving unit and the second collapsible shelving unit at least in part by engagement of the flexible cover with the first cover support. At least a portion of the flexible cover is at least translucent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Scott D. Wehner, Zhou Xiao Jin
  • Publication number: 20150257530
    Abstract: A rack for holding articles, components, parts and other such items and further being collapsible and stackable upon other similar racks whether any of the racks are in an upright or collapsed position. The rack includes a shelf and a plurality of leg assemblies distributed about the shelf perimeter, the leg assemblies each having a leg footer, a leg member, and a slider pivot bearing joining the proximal ends of the leg footer and leg member thereby constraining relative motion between the leg footer and leg member to two degrees of freedom. Embodiments of the rack further include retaining tabs on the leg member and corresponding notches on the leg footer to lock leg members in the upright position. Pairs of leg assemblies may be connected by primary connecting frame elements forming a portion of the perimeter, with the pairs being connected by secondary connecting frame elements forming another portion of the perimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Masaaki Naka, Nobuhiro Maeda
  • Publication number: 20150257531
    Abstract: A vertical frame for a display stand to store and display various articles is manufactured in the shape of a prefabricated block, and then is assembled in multiple stages. The vertical frame includes a body which is formed in a shape of a prefabricated block and is assembled to each other in multiple stages to support a shelf, a vertical length of the body being optionally adjusted by selection of a user; a body engaging member which protrudes upwardly from both sides or one side of a top surface of the body, and has an insertion groove of which one side is opened; a body engaging groove which is formed on a bottom surface of the body at a position corresponding to a formation position of the body engaging member, so as to guide the body engaging member and a body locking boss to an engaging position; and the body locking boss which protrudes from the body engaging groove and is fitted into the insertion groove when the bodies are assembled to each other in multiple stages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Jae Wook Han
  • Publication number: 20150257532
    Abstract: An end unit has an end wall and first and second side walls forming a corner. One end of an L-shaped rail with first and second flanges seats in the corner against the end wall, with the flanges flat against the side walls. One side wall has a protrusion abutting the first flange to restrict movement of the rail away from the other side wall. The first side wall has a tab in a slot in the first flange, engaging the flange on a side of the slot away from the end wall, preventing movement of the rail away from the first side wall, while permitting movement of the rail away from the end wall to a position where the tab aligns with the slot to permit movement of the rail away from the first side wall. A pin in aligned holes prevents the movement away from the end wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Middle Atlantic Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Nico Corbo, John Franetovich, Richard Fluhr
  • Publication number: 20150257533
    Abstract: Various embodiments of shelving systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, the shelving system can include an elongated support member and a plurality of shelves. In certain embodiments, the one or more of the shelves has an accessory. In various embodiments, the accessory has a deployable divider and/or an expandable bottom. Certain embodiments of the shelving system include an attachment mechanism configured to couple a lower portion of the support member to a stationary objection, such as a wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor, Zachary Rapoport
  • Publication number: 20150257534
    Abstract: Various shelving systems, such as shower caddies, are disclosed. In some embodiments, a shower caddy includes an elongate support member and a plurality of shelves, each of which can be supported by a clamping mechanism. The support member can have a telescoping configuration so that upper and lower ends of the support member can be pressed against upper and lower stationary objects. The shelving system can include a shroud configured to conceal, block, or surround a portion of a shelf in a closed position and allow access to the portion of the shelf in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • Publication number: 20150257535
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a flat-panel display device and a supporting base seat thereof. The supporting base seat includes a first structure member and a second structure member; the first structure member and the second structure member are symmetrical, and the first structure member is axisymmetrically hinged to the second structure member; a first hinging portion is arranged on bottom rear sides of the first structure member and the second structure member; a second hinging portion is arranged at top ends of the first structure member and the second structure member, and a maximum hinged included angle is smaller than 180 degrees; the supporting base seat is a triangular cone-shaped frame structure when unfolded; a first clamping hook extends out of a bottom front side of the first structure member, and a second clamping hook extends out of a bottom front side of the second structure member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Zhanyuan Chen, Jianmin Xu, Futao Deng
  • Publication number: 20150257536
    Abstract: A concealed slide module is formed by installing an inner plate, at least one first ball plate, a middle plate, at least one second ball plate and an outer plate sequentially and installed between a bottom side of a drawer and a cupboard. The middle plate covers the exterior of the first ball plate and has an inner sidewall facing the inner plate and having a roof portion protruded horizontally outward from the top side of the middle plate, and a sliding section bent inwardly from a lower edge of the sidewall, and the sliding section is parallel to the platform, and a guide wheel is protruded from an outer sidewall at an end of the middle plate, and the middle plate slides with respect to the inner plate through the first ball plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: SUN CHAIN TRADING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Bi-Sha Chen
  • Publication number: 20150257537
    Abstract: 1. Piece of seating furniture and fitting therefor. 2.1 It is known for a piece of seating furniture to have a base (20) and a seat unit (10), wherein the base and the seat unit have provided between them a pivot bearing (30) comprising a base-side bearing device (34) and a seat-unit-side bearing device (32), by means of which the seat unit (10) can be rotated about a vertical axis (2) in relation to the base (20), and the pivot bearing has a switchable blocking device (40, 50a, 50b, 60), by means of which the rotary movement capability of the bearing devices (32, 34) in relation to one another can be blocked. 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Boris BESLER, Andreas HORTIG
  • Publication number: 20150257538
    Abstract: Various apparatuses are disclosed. An apparatus may include a headrest configured to accommodate a head of a user, and an eye cover connected to the headrest and configured to cover eyes of the user. The apparatus may also include headrest straps connected to the headrest and configured to adjustably fasten the headrest to a seat. The headrest straps may adjustably fasten the headrest to the seat by wrapping around the seat. The headrest may include a wedged portion that contacts a shoulder of the user. The headrest may include an indentation shaped substantially similar to at least a portion of the head of the user. The head of the user may be substantially immobilized when the headrest is fastened to a seat and the eye cover is fastened over eyes of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Alejandra Mariah MACDOUGALL, Matthew Lawrence PACHECO, Michelle TULEAN, Glenn Yuji YAMASAKI
  • Publication number: 20150257539
    Abstract: A two-part computer keyboard with office chair features keys separated into two keyboard halves for the right and left hands. The two separate components are preferably wireless and battery-powered, and may be temporarily affixed to office chair armrests, optionally with a mousing surface or alternate pointing device located laterally on the side of the user's dominant hand. An office chair, designed for use with the two-part keyboard and enabling the user to independently rotate and revolve the articulated armrests, is available and may be purchased separately, or with the two-part keyboard as a kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Alexander Drake
  • Publication number: 20150257540
    Abstract: A support cushion for converting a temperature difference into an electrical voltage is provided. The support cushion includes a body supporting portion, a heat dissipating portion comprised of a thermally-absorbent material and positioned adjacent to the body supporting portion, and a plurality of thermoelectric elements that are positioned and configured to convert a temperature difference between the body supporting portion and the heat dissipating portion into an electric voltage at a charging port. Methods of converting a temperature difference into an electric voltage are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: TEMPUR-PEDIC MANAGEMENT, LLC
    Inventor: Kelly Wood Chandler
  • Publication number: 20150257541
    Abstract: A pressure variable thermal adaptive microclimate surface is provided. The microclimate surface may be a pad, pillow, mattress or the like. The microclimate surface is especially suitable for providing optimal heating and/or cooling of a person. The heating or cooling is provided through heating or cooling delivery system located in the sculpted polyurethane foam microclimate surface. The microclimate surface has a plurality of independently moving pillars which is optimal in reducing pressure ulcers on the skin of a person caused by the person spending extended periods of time on a typical surface, such as a hospital mattress. The heating or cooling delivery system may be provided through three possible configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Theodosius A. Lazakis
  • Publication number: 20150257542
    Abstract: A mattress lifter includes an air bladder sized to fit between a mattress and a mattress foundation, so that when inflated the air bladder lifts the mattress from the mattress foundation sufficiently to allow removal and replacement of bed linens and easy tucking of bedding under the mattress. Height-limiting material within the air bladder limits a height of the air bladder when the air bladder is inflated. An air pump inflates the air bladder by pumping air through a connection hose. When the air pump is turned on, air moves from the air pump to the air bladder inflating the air bladder. When the air pump is turned off, air moves from the air bladder to the air pump so that the air bladder automatically deflates when the air pump is turned off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Richard J. Molina
  • Publication number: 20150257543
    Abstract: A personal cellular tissue repair, recovery, and regeneration enhancement sleep system for the augmentation of various health promoting metabolic processes associated with sleep via multifunctional stimulus-responsive polymers, performance, and responsive textiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: John Robert BAXTER, Robert Gregory CARDER
  • Publication number: 20150257544
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a child carrier comprising: a child harness mounted on a backboard (2) that is rigid at least in part. The backboard (2) comprises at least one fastening (1) arranged in use to attach the carrier to a user in a seat restraint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Juliette WHITING, Sharon CAVE
  • Publication number: 20150257545
    Abstract: A child restraint system includes an infant carrier and a base adapted to be mounted on a passenger seat in a vehicle in a vehicle mode. The infant carrier is also configured to be mounted on a stroller frame in a stroller mode. The infant carrier includes a seat shell and a carrying handle coupled to the seat shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Nathan W. Heisey
  • Publication number: 20150257546
    Abstract: A merchandising system for a displaying a plurality of products is disclosed. The system comprises a base and a pusher member. The base includes a product-supporting surface and a track disposed beneath the product-supporting surface. The base defines a longitudinal axis. The pusher member is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the base and is configured to slide longitudinally with respect to the base. The pusher member includes a base-contacting surface and a plurality of legs downwardly depending from the base-contacting surface. Each of the plurality of legs is configured to mechanically engage the track. The track includes a discontinuity to enable the legs of the pusher member to selectively mechanically engage the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Display Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Pichel
  • Publication number: 20150257547
    Abstract: A pusher tray is provided. The pusher tray includes a base structure defining a retail merchandise support surface. A pusher is slidably retained on the base structure and configured to bias retail merchandise toward a front stop of the pusher tray. The pusher has a floor and a front wall extending upwardly from the floor such that the front wall is oriented at an acute angle relative to the retail support surface. A pair of dividers are slidably mounted to the base structure. Each of the pair of dividers includes an arcuate frame portion and a pair of support elements supporting the arcuate frame portion such that a portion of each support element is tangent to a radius of curvature defined by each arcuate frame portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: SOUTHERN IMPERIAL, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas O. Nagel
  • Publication number: 20150257548
    Abstract: A refrigeration system including a first circuit with a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, and a pump fluidly connected in series with the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger to circulate a coolant within the first circuit. The refrigeration system also includes a second circuit that circulates a hydrocarbon refrigerant in heat exchange relationship with the coolant in the first circuit within the second heat exchanger to cool the refrigerant. The second circuit includes a compressor, the second heat exchanger, and a refrigerated merchandiser, which defines a product support area. An evaporator is fluidly connected in series with the compressor and the second heat exchanger and positioned to condition the entire product support area within a predetermined temperature threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Hussmann Corporation
    Inventors: Doron Shapiro, Norman E. Street, Chiao M. Lee
  • Publication number: 20150257549
    Abstract: A modular refrigeration system includes a refrigeration loop having a compressor, a condenser, an expansion assembly, and a chiller interconnected by a first piping loop cycling hydrocarbon refrigerant. A high side cooling loop includes a first heat exchanger and a first pump interconnected with the condenser by a second piping loop cycling a cooling fluid, the cooling fluid exchanges heat with the hydrocarbon refrigerant at the condenser. A low side cooling loop includes a second heat exchanger and a second pump interconnected with the chiller by a third piping loop cycling a chilled fluid, the chilled fluid exchanges heat with the hydrocarbon refrigerant at the chiller. A space supports the second heat exchanger and is configured to be maintained within a predetermined temperature range, wherein the total charge of hydrocarbon refrigerant associated with the space does not exceed 150 grams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Hussmann Corporation
    Inventors: Doron Shaprio, Norman E. Street, Chiao M. Lee
  • Publication number: 20150257550
    Abstract: Shelving units having an adjustable width. The shelving units here provide structural stability and simple adjustment of width to accommodate varying product sizes. The distance between the side walls of the shelving units can be adjustable in two manners. First, the distance is continuously adjustable from within a range established by slots located in the base portion of the side wall components. Second, a further range of shelving unit depth may be generated by changing the orientation of the side wall components. The side wall components of the shelving units may be formed in an L shape with one side longer than the other. By rotating the side walls, a new range of product widths may be accommodated by the shelving unit. The shelving units may also include a simple mechanism that can be used to advance products toward the front of the shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Smart Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: James R. Burchell
  • Publication number: 20150257551
    Abstract: A jewelry organizer stand has a frame with a mesh region for mounting post-type earrings and pins and a mounting bar region of parallel mounting bars for holding various clips with extensions. The clips with extensions can include ring bars for holding rings, necklace bars for holding necklaces, spin-rings for holding beads, pendants and pins, and locking bracelet hooks for holding bracelets. The organizer stand can be pivotably mounted on a base so that it can be turned around. The height can be about that of an adult. The base is at least as wide as the frame so that the organizer will not fall over even if a large unbalanced weight of jewelry is placed on it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: STS Innovation & Design, LLC
    Inventors: Sharon Trainor-Smith, Mark Henry Méndez
  • Publication number: 20150257552
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for storing an earring. The apparatus includes a planar support member and at least one aperture. The support member has a first side, a second side and a peripheral edge. The first side is positioned opposite the second side with the peripheral edge separating the first side from the second side. The at least one aperture extends through the support member from the first side to the second side. The at least one aperture has an inner diameter smaller than an outer diameter of an earring post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Tina Dimitrion
  • Publication number: 20150257553
    Abstract: A hinge clip comprises a mounting member hingedly connected to a support surface. A contact member is pivotally coupled to the support member and biased towards a closed position. An object can be retained between the support member and the contact member. The hinge clip allows album covers or other artworks to be used as doors of openings, or to be displayed on walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Geoffrey D.C. Mackay
  • Publication number: 20150257554
    Abstract: Heat packs are incorporated into various travel and comfort items, such as pillows, blankets, and the like, in a designated pocket and/or pouch within the items to provide a user with soothing, targeted, and controlled heat in a consistent, convenient, and comfortable application. A disposable heat pack may comprise a soft, lightweight, air-permeable pouch. One side of the heat pack is air-permeable to optimally direct the targeted heat to a user. The contents of the heat pack may include a mixture of iron powder, sawdust, activated carbon, salt, water, cellulose, and vermiculite. The pocket into which the heat pack is inserted is comprised of a spandex material or the like that is lightweight, permeable, breathable, flexible, and stretchable, providing superior contact while allowing for an optimal amount of heat to permeate from the pocket to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Howard Ross, Scott Rubenstein
  • Publication number: 20150257555
    Abstract: A travel pillow includes a resilient inner frame having a rear portion and two side portions, and U-shaped outer cushion fixed about the inner frame and including a rear portion and two side portions. Each side portion, and optionally the rear portions, includes at least one transverse air apertures therethrough. Each side portion of the inner frame further includes a forward end. The side portions may each include a drawstring aperture at the forward end for receiving a drawstring having two halves, each of which being fixed at a proximal end thereof at the drawstring apertures and being mutually and selectively fixable at distal ends thereof at one part of a two-part mechanical fastener. A flexible cover that has an opening therethrough into which the inner frame and the outer cushion are inserted may be included that has at least one ventilation area through which air may travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Jon Wong
  • Publication number: 20150257556
    Abstract: A pillow designed to be wholly and fully adjustable. It is achieved by a design that is both curved and asymmetric at the same time. It resembles a shrimp tail. This unique design affords for a rapid adjustment to a wide range of anatomical variations and sleeping conditions. Simply turning the pillow clockwise or counter clockwise changes the height and the width of the pillow until the user's neck and head is aligned with the spine in a comfortable anatomically correct sleeping position. The pillow can be made in small, medium or large and can be made in soft, medium or firm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel Howard Morin
  • Publication number: 20150257557
    Abstract: A modular drinking vessel having a bottom-most base module, a removable intermediate module, and a removably attachable cap module including a mouthpiece and a tethered cap. At least one of the modules has at least one extensible and collapsible handle anchored at both ends to a slide track on the module. Two such handles may be provided on opposed sides of the modular drinking vessel. Alternatively, the drinking vessel may comprise a monolithic cup with at least one such handle, in the absence of intermediate and cap modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Russell M. Mendoza
  • Publication number: 20150257558
    Abstract: In an example, a spherical drinking vessel is providing. The spherical drinking vessel may include a curved sidewall having a first hemisphere-shaped section and a second remaining section. The second remaining section of the curved sidewall may define an opening for receiving a liquid. A first thickness of the curved sidewall at a point corresponding to a nadir of the first hemisphere-shaped section of the curved sidewall may be different than a different point on the first hemisphere-shaped section of the curved sidewall. In an example, the second thickness is greater than the first thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Deven Shaw May, Gregory Luke Pishko, Erica Britt Carlsson
  • Publication number: 20150257559
    Abstract: The invention provides a reversibly-attached and easily-separated set of nested cups. The outer cup can quickly and easily be detached from the inner cup, and the two cups used to share a single drink. When not in use, the outer cup remains securely attached, and provides a degree of insulation for the contents of the inner cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Adam Shalmoni
  • Publication number: 20150257560
    Abstract: A selectively reconfigurable apparatus includes a body defining, in a first stable configuration, an enclosed space operable to retain a food item, and configured, once the food item is expelled, to be manually caused to achieve a second stable configuration, wherein the body presents at least one eating utensil, such as a spoon, scoop, and/or spreading knife. In a preferred embodiment, the body is planar and defines a plurality of fold and/or cut lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick A. Boateng, II, Aja Jeanty, Tiffany Chen
  • Publication number: 20150257561
    Abstract: A combination spoon and fork system capable of being stored in a nested configuration or used as a combination eating utensil with the spoon and fork connected end to end. An interlocking mechanism can interlock the spoon and fork in either the nested position or in the end to end configuration. The interlocking system allows the handle of the spoon to slide between rails on the handle of the fork and to snap and lock the spoon in place either nested with the fork or end to end with the fork to form an elongated combination eating utensil. The spoon and fork of the system can also be used separately from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher A. MIKSOVSKY, Clint N. SLONE, Evelyne CHAUBERT, Charlie NGHIEM, Robert Charles LANE, Jonathan Paul DOWNING
  • Publication number: 20150257562
    Abstract: A clamshell style utensil carrying case includes a pair of housing members coupled together by a double hinge and latch. Each housing member has a support arranged to hold an associated utensil in place with the utensil heads facing in opposite directions. A support stand that projects from the double hinge spine holds a third utensil. In a closed position, the housing members encase the utensils. In an open position the utensils are displayed side by side with the third utensil optionally being elevated relative to the others. To help minimize the visual thickness of the case, the interior surface of each housing member may include a depression in the region adjacent the head end of its held utensil. The depressions form corresponding bulges in the exterior surfaces of their associated housing members. The bulges—which are located on opposite ends and opposite sides of the case—provide additional room for the utensil heads without unduly impacting the visual height of the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher A. MIKSOVSKY, Clint N. SLONE, Evelyne CHAUBERT, Charlie NGHIEM, Robert Charles LANE, Jonathan Paul DOWNING
  • Publication number: 20150257563
    Abstract: Disclosed is an interchangeable knife block that accommodates various numbers and sizes of cutlery utensils. One knife block includes a base, a body having a first end and a second end, wherein the body is coupled to the base at the first end and extends from the base, and a cap removably coupled to the second end of the body and defining one or more slots therein, each slot being configured to receive a portion of a cutlery utensil therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Karl Ludeman, Pat Kerulis, Tania Aldous, Randy Soibel
  • Publication number: 20150257564
    Abstract: Some empty beverage aluminum cans (such as for beer, Coke, Pepsi and V8 vegetable juice) and empty food cans are recycled and some are thrown away, causing an environmental hazard. The can connector for beverage and food cans can connect empty beverage aluminum cans or food cans together to make things, such as children chairs, foot stools, little dog houses, toys, etc. for practical use or for fun according to an individual's creativity and imagination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Kun Yuan Tong
  • Publication number: 20150257565
    Abstract: A beverage bottle storage device prevents heating of beverage bottles being stored while camping. The device includes a bottom wall and a perimeter wall defining an interior space. A lid is pivotally coupled to the perimeter wall and positionable to extend over and cover an opening into the interior space. A closure secures the lid to the perimeter wall defining a closed position when the closure is engaged. The lid is pivotable into an open position when the closure is disengaged. The lid and the perimeter wall each have a respective heat reflective outer surface wherein each of the lid and the perimeter wall prevent solar heating of the interior space when the lid is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Chris E. Spence
  • Publication number: 20150257566
    Abstract: The various embodiments herein disclose a handheld umbrella stand with modular features comprising a collector chamber, an umbrella holder and a plurality of legs. The collector chamber comprising a drain water inlet hole at a top surface. The collector chamber comprises a drain cap at its lower surface. The umbrella holder is present at a top surface beside the drain water inlet hole. The umbrella holder has a plurality of gripping elements. The plurality of legs are embedded in the collector chamber through a single end hinge. The plurality of legs are angularly protruded to create standing structure. The umbrella holder holds an umbrella through its tip being inserted within a periphery of the gripping elements. The droplets of water from the umbrella is down-poured to the collector chamber through the inlet hole and is drained by opening the drain cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Sean Tayebi, Emily Isooda Tayebi
  • Publication number: 20150257567
    Abstract: A mat includes a base portion having a spacer mesh fabric. The mat includes a cover, an optional filler material and a base. The cover may be any type of fabric and/or carpet material and the filler may be a foam or other cushioning material. The spacer mesh base includes a plurality of sets of lands and grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: MindsInSync Inc.
    Inventor: Iain SCORGIE
  • Publication number: 20150257568
    Abstract: A decorative wreath device facilitates attachment and removal of a decorative covering on an annular base to facilitate periodic changes of decorative appearance. The device includes an annular base having a back face. An annular cover has an inner perimeter edge and an outer perimeter edge. Each of a plurality of fasteners is coupled to the cover. Each of the fasteners removably engages the back face of the base such that the cover extends over a front section of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Anthony Franceschi, Brittany Franceschi
  • Publication number: 20150257569
    Abstract: A custom curtain hanger system includes a curtain hanger mount, a curtain holder, and a hanger rod. The curtain hanger mount includes an attachment mechanism being either a plurality of holes, an adhesive, or a combination thereof. The attachment mechanism allows the curtain hanger mount to be secured to a desired surface in order to support the curtain holder and the hanger rod. A first wing and a second wing of the curtain hanger mount are flexible and allow the curtain holder to be snapped into a first receiving volume of the curtain hanger mount. Similarly, the curtain holder is a flexible member wherein the hanger rod is snapped into a second receiving volume of the curtain holder. The top end of a desired curtain is first positioned into the second receiving volume, followed by the hanger rod, wherein the desired curtain is clamped in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Vernon Dwain Hutchins
  • Publication number: 20150257570
    Abstract: The invention concerns a device for the hanging of textiles, such as, for example, curtains, with a holding element, which can be fastened onto a fixed structure, a counterplate securely attached onto the holding element, a pressure plate fastened in a hinged manner onto the holding element, wherein the pressure plate with the counterplate forms a clip for purposes of securing the textiles, and with an electromagnet, which operates together with an armature plate so as to close the clip. A particularly low level of noise generation can be achieved by mounting the armature plate on the holding element and coupling it by means of an adjustable connecting element with the pressure plate, and by arranging the mounting of the armature plate on the holding element between the mounting of the pressure plate and the adjustable connecting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Reinhard Ferk
  • Publication number: 20150257571
    Abstract: A food press has a first handle with first and second ends. The food press has a second handle with first and second ends. The first and second handles are hingedly connected to one another at their first ends. The food press has an intermediate member hingedly connected to the first end of the second handle and slidingly connected to the first end of the first handle. The intermediate member substantially fills the space between the first and second handles when the first and second handles are brought together. The press may be configured as a seafood cracker, nutcracker, garlic press, and/or food slicer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Zhe Shen, Christopher M. Dorion, William A. Bucklew
  • Publication number: 20150257572
    Abstract: Disclosed are cooking devices and methods for measuring and controlling the humidity content using a temperature/humidity probe in the cooking devices. The temperature/humidity probe operates in a closed system so that heat and humidity is not lost excessively to the outside environment. The temperature/humidity probe confers energy savings and efficiency to the operation of the cooking devices. One embodiment provides a closed system in which the end of a drain pipe disposed between the cooking chamber of the cooking device and a condenser outside of the cooking chamber is below a water level in the condenser so as to form a closed system such that heated and humid air in the cooking chamber cannot exit the cooking chamber without passing through the water level, and the temperature/humidity probe is disposed in the condenser in an air space above the water level and proximal the drain pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Convotherm Elektrogeraete GmbH
    Inventor: Guenter Wurdinger
  • Publication number: 20150257573
    Abstract: Steam heating used with conventional heating techniques achieves a rapid boiling point. An intelligent electronic control system which uses sensors placed at various points in the system to monitor and/or control cooking, interacts with the Internet to determine cooking steps, powers embedded electronics in vessels by RF energy, and adjusts the heating temperatures of the contents of the vessel as a function of time. A stove will provide configurable tubes with a coupling unit at their end to attach various steam wands easily moved into position that provide this steam to vessels placed on a grill. Delicate cooking of comestibles can be achieved by maintaining a controlled temperature or cycling the temperature to maximize cooking without losing significant nutrients of the comestibles. Small coupling holes introduce steam at the bottom surface of a vessel to efficiently cook comestibles. The coupling holes have a radius which stratifies the Young-Laplace equation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: TrackThings LLC
    Inventor: Thaddeus John Gabara
  • Publication number: 20150257574
    Abstract: A sous vide device and method for cooking food. The device including: a reservoir for retaining water; a user interface having one or more user input elements and a display element; a heating element for heating water in the reservoir; a temperature sensor element for providing a temperature signal indicative of water temperature in the reservoir; and a processor module, the processor module being coupled to the user interface for receiving user inputs; the processor module being coupled to the temperature sensor element for receiving the temperature signal; the processor module enables control of the heating element for regulating the temperature of water in the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Richard Hoare, Brendan John Foxlee, Vyvyan Rose, Garth Ryan, Pierce James Barnard
  • Publication number: 20150257575
    Abstract: An assembly of cooking units includes a first cooking unit having a top surface and first and second side surfaces. The top surface includes an area adapted to receive a cooking device. A first portion of an electrical connector is disposed on the first side surface. A second cooking unit has a top surface and first and second side surfaces. The top surface includes an area adapted to receive a cooking device. A second portion of the electrical connector is disposed on the second side surface. The second portion of the electrical connector is connectable to the first portion of the connector. When in operation, the electrical connector conducts electricity between the first and second cooking units. A first cooking unit of an assembly including at least the first cooking unit and a second cooking unit is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Jamie Coblentz, Venesa Solipa, Victor Becerra
  • Publication number: 20150257576
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking appliance (1) suitable to be operated wirelessly on an induction heating cooktop (13) that has one or more than one induction coil (14), comprising a base (2) of ferromagnetic properties, enabling the appliance (1) to be heated from the bottom with the magnetic energy transferred by the induction coil (14), a control unit (3) having a microcontroller providing the controlling of the operating parameters like temperature, motor speed and communication with the cooktop (13) and the monitoring and communication means like the user interface, display, RFID, and a receiver coil (4) that partially receives the power generated by the induction coil (14), providing the required energy for operating the control unit (3) and the additional components like the sensor, mixer motor mounted thereon depending on the intended use of the appliance (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Ahmet Yorukoglu, Sefa Cem Hazir, Namik Yilmaz, Hakan Suleyman Yardibi, Onur Yaman
  • Publication number: 20150257577
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide a brewing container, which includes a base formed with a through groove; a water-stopping member; a cup having a bottom end formed with a lower opening, wherein the bottom of the cup is engageable with the through groove so as to joint the cup, the water-stopping member and the base together to form a single unit; and a filtering device including an upper filtering element and a lower filtering element, wherein the lower filtering element has a larger number of openings than the upper filtering element, the bottom of the lower filtering element can be mounted inside the cup to cover the lower opening and form a first filtering space between the lower filtering element and the lower opening, and the bottom of the upper filtering element is engageable with the top of the lower filtering element to form a second filtering space therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Ming-Tung LIU