Patents Issued in July 14, 2016
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Publication number: 20160198821Abstract: Briefly, embodiments of a collar, which may be suitable for removably securing a portable communications device to a user, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Thomas Gerard Carpenter
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Publication number: 20160198822Abstract: A fabrication method for a diary or electronic device cover, the fabrication method includes the steps of: disposing an elastic first synthetic resin on a joint panel; disposing a second synthetic resin on the first synthetic resin; disposing a third synthetic resin different from the fist synthetic resin and the second synthetic resin in material; joining the first synthetic resin, the second synthetic resin, and the third synthetic resin at a plurality of points; and injecting air into a space between the first synthetic resin and the second synthetic resin to allow the cover to have a bulged surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Mi-sun LEE, In Kyu KIM
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Publication number: 20160198823Abstract: A mobile device case comprises a seal member and a sealing channel to receive the seal member. The sealing channel exerts a force of the seal member perpendicular to a direction of travel of an upper section of the mobile device case. The mobile device case may further comprise a latching system and an accessory rail mounting fixture integrated into a hinge mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Brooks Bergreen, David Keddie Brown
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Publication number: 20160198824Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device includes a top member, a bottom member, and two gaskets. The bottom member has a back wall and side walls that define a cavity and include a tapered channel. The top member has clasping members that extend from the top member to engage the tapered channel to removably attach the top member to the bottom member. The top member has an opening that frames the display of the installed electronic device. A first gasket is proximate the perimeter of the top member to form a first seal between the top member and the bottom member when the top member is attached to the bottom member. A second gasket is proximate the opening of the top member to form a second seal between the top member and the front surface of the electronic device when the top member is attached to the bottom member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
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Publication number: 20160198825Abstract: A contact lens dispensing container includes an upwardly opening receptacle, peelable cover sheet, and applicator. The receptacle is to receive a contact lens and storage solution, and the container having a peripheral flange providing a planar engagement surface surrounding the receptacle. The cover sheet is securable to the engagement surface to seal the container and peelable from the engagement surface to allow lens removal. The applicator includes a handle having first end and second end. The handle is pivotably mounted on the flange and having a carrier at the first end and a hand grip at the second end. The applicator is moveable between stowed position and deployed position, wherein in stowed position the carrier is received in the receptacle with the handle not extending above the engagement surface, and in deployed position the applicator is rotated from the stowed position so that the carrier is above the engagement surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Keith Fawdington, Jayesh Ghadiali
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Publication number: 20160198826Abstract: A container for storing cosmetics or cosmetics accessories includes a main body having an inner storage compartment. An upper cap portion is removably attached to an upper end of the main body and includes a plurality of shelves. Each of the shelves is rotatable to the left or right of a central axis of the container, independently of remaining ones of the shelves, between a closed position and a respective open position. When each of the shelves is in the closed position, shelves are substantially concentric with each other and with a first opening in the upper end of the main body. When the shelves are in the respective open positions, the shelves are not concentric with each other or with the first opening. When the shelves are in the respective open positions, the first opening is revealed to provide access to the inner storage compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Christina BELLAS, Karl SOMMER, Richard Alan KNILL
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Publication number: 20160198827Abstract: A handbag that secures and displays an electronic device is described. The handbag includes a first frame that secures the electronic device in a closed position, for example, inside a main compartment of the handbag, and a second frame that rotates with respect to the first frame from the closed position, in which the handbag is closed and the electronic device is secured, to a displaying position, in which the electronic device is viewable to a user. The second panel may be rotated at least approximately 270 degrees, or even at least approximately 300 degrees, from the closed position to the display position. In the display position a first side of the second frame, which in the closed position faces the first frame, may rest on a surface and support the handbag and the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Aliza ZIBKOFF KNOLL
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Publication number: 20160198828Abstract: The present invention discloses a multifunctional carrying device comprising a female connecting member and a male connecting member which the female connecting member and the male connecting member are connected in a snap-in manner; either the male connecting member or the female connecting member being fixed on a bag. The multifunctional carrying device of this invention can be used on both horizontal direction and vertical direction, not just simply adding a bag, but it could change from one application to another application, so as to increase the utility. This invention could be dismantled and saves space, basically it will not increase the weight of the bag and convenient in using.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Michael L. Jean-Raymond Bourgeois, Cheuk Yiu Wong
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Publication number: 20160198829Abstract: A handbag that includes: a body portion, where the body portion includes four sides, two sides that have a first length and two sides that have a second length; support bars on each side of the body portion; a buckle attached to each support bar; a strap, where the strap extends from each support bar; a hook enclosure at the base of the strap attachment; an inner pocket within each hook enclosure; and an expandable hook within each inner pocket. A rod may be provided at a top edge of each side having the first length and preferably a spiritual emblem is placed on at least one of the sides having the second length.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Vanessa Austin, Willie F. Austin
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Publication number: 20160198830Abstract: A hair wrap envelopes the hair. The hair wrap comprises a cap portion, a pouch, and side walls. The cap portion has at least one attachment means. At least two elongated ties located on opposite sides of the side walls are adapted to be twisted for securing the wrap on the user's head. A material loop is located on a back base of the pouch to hold the ties in place. An attachment means located on a bottom edge of the pouch mates with the attachment means of the cap portion. A crown loop located on the top section is adapted to hold the pouch after the pouch is twisted and lifted toward the top section. The pouch is adapted to lay untwisted when the wrap is in an extended position, and to be twisted and lifted upward when the wrap is in a wrapped position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Julie A. Tussey
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Publication number: 20160198831Abstract: The Edge Comb invention is a versatile, ergonomic hair grooming comb that provides the user safe, close contact with hair fibers in small and difficult to groom areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Erin Marie Gleeson
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Publication number: 20160198832Abstract: By manufacturing a nail Sticker with the steps of applying a first coating solution including a mixture of alkyl-methacrylate, hydroxyl methacrylate, and solvent, and a nitrocellulose on the base substrate, heat-treating the product, additionally applying a second coating solution that a nitrocellulose solution dissolved in solvent and a thermoplastic resin gel are mixed and stirred, and heat-treating the product, a nail sticker can be provided, which can be easily-attached to the nail, preserved for a long time, and the remaining portion of which can be easily removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Dae Seob SO
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Publication number: 20160198833Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for preventing the evaporation of cosmetic contents in a cosmetic refill case including a support case (22) having, in the center thereof, a refill case accommodation space (22c) for accommodating a cosmetic refill case (10); and a coupler (24) integrated with the upper end of the support case (22) by a hinge (26), wherein the support case (22) has, in the center thereof, the refill case accommodation space (22c) for accommodating the cosmetic refill case (10) by a support case bottom (22a) and a support case side (22b), and furthermore, the coupler (24) forms an inverted upside-down āLā shape by allowing a coupler side (24a) and a coupler top (24b) to be formed at a right angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Sungil KANG
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Publication number: 20160198834Abstract: An adjustable cosmetic applicator including a handle unit with a rod unit coupled thereto and defining a rod with a rod central axis. An applying unit includes a brush rod with a brush central axis and a brush extending from the brush rod. A flexible portion interconnects the rod and the brush rod such that the applying unit may be rotated relative to the rod unit with the brush central axis angled relative to the rod central axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: AA R&D LLCInventor: Yoon-Hoi Kim
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Publication number: 20160198835Abstract: [Object] Provided is a cosmetic eyelid-reshaping tape having improved adhesion to the skin of the eyelid and a method for manufacturing the same, the cosmetic eyelid-reshaping tape including a tape-like member formed of a long narrow extensible base material piece having elastic contractility even after being extended and adhesive applied thereto, the cosmetic eyelid-reshaping tape being configured to form, in the eyelid, a depression extending along the tape-like member by utilizing the elastic contractility of the base material piece after being extended.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: Artsbrains. co. Ltd.Inventors: Naoko IWAGAKI, Masayuki KAMAGATA, Jirou TANIYAMA
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Publication number: 20160198836Abstract: A portable hands-free bracket includes: a wearing unit, a support protective plate, an angle adjustment unit, and a receiving tube; wherein the wearing unit being for the user to wear around the waist; the support protective plate being disposed at the wearing unit and pressing against user abdomen when in use; the angle adjustment unit being installed at the support protective plate to receive the receiving tube, and able to adjust and fix the angle at which the receiving tube tilting outwards from the support protective plate; and the receiving tube having a housing space for insertion and placement. As such, the user wears the wearing unit around waist with supporting clamping device holding a smart phone and placed in receiving tube, to view the display hands-free.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Eagle FAN
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Publication number: 20160198837Abstract: A constriction resistant tether for a child's article includes an elastomeric body, preferably constructed of any FDA approved food grade or higher grade semi-rigid elastomer. A portion of the tether body has a zig-zag, or modified serpentine shape that resembles a non-coiled tension spring. At one end of the body is an anchoring member for securement to a point of attachment such as a child seat, high chair or wheelchair. The anchoring member may possess a small annulus with a tail having spaced knobs along its length extending therefrom, or the anchoring member may be a plug or bulbous member that snaps into or interlocks with a custom sized and shaped aperture defining an attachment point.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: BRIAN CHRISTOPHER REUKEMA, MELISSA CHRISTINE REUKEMA
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Publication number: 20160198838Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for supporting electronic devices are described. Such systems and apparatuses provide significant adaptability to position an electronic device in commonly used locations by using an interface that is readily provided in virtually any location. Furthermore, the systems and apparatuses described herein include cradles that adaptable to a wide array of electronic device dimensions, including width and depth or thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: GeeLux Holdings, Ltd.Inventor: Marcio Marc ABREU
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Publication number: 20160198839Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for quickly and easily locating and obtaining at least one credit card, ID card, driver's license, business card, and the like from a card carrying device. More particularly, an elastic circular band secured at one end with an elongated tab in such a way to enable quick and easy retrieval from the confined space is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: THUMBZEES, LLCInventors: Joshua Andrew Jamison, Bradley Carlton Dearing
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Publication number: 20160198840Abstract: The cleaning broom according to the present invention comprises: a rod-shaped handle that is formed long in one direction so that the user can hold the broom by hand; the comb portion that consists of multiple comb members and is attached to the lower part of the handle to sweep cleaning objects; and the conversion unit that allows to adjust the arrangement angle of the comb members between the first mode where the comb members are arranged in parallel with the handle and the second mode where the comb members are arranged to intersect with the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Yung Il KWON
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Publication number: 20160198841Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsible furniture article. The collapsible furniture article comprises a horizontal support surface that articulates about a main support between an extended position and a collapsed position with respect thereto. A first primary leg is connected to the main support pivotally between an extended position and a collapsed position with respect thereto. A first secondary leg is pivotally connected to the first primary leg pivotally between an extended position and a collapsed position with respect thereto. The legs in the extended position are disposed to support the horizontal support surface in a horizontal position. In collapsed position, the primary legs are positioned between the collapsed support horizontal surface and the collapsed secondary legs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Allan Weiser, Michael David Beltz, Adam Joseph Kessler, Conrad M. Marini
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Publication number: 20160198842Abstract: The present invention relates to a movable table for a projector including: an upper plate having an inclination adjustment plate disposed on top surface thereof in such a manner as to be adjusted in an angle relative to a horizontal plane; a pair of vertical members extended downward from both ends of one side edge of the upper plate in such a manner as to form the legs of the upper plate; a pair of horizontal members extended horizontally from the underside of the pair of vertical members; caster wheels disposed on free ends of the horizontal members and on the undersides of the vertical members: and levelers located adjacent to the caster wheels disposed on the undersides of the pair of vertical members and each having a stroke in a range of separating the caster wheels from the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Su Ryeon KANG, WOO CHUL KIM, HWAN CHUL KIM, Isaac SONG
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Publication number: 20160198843Abstract: A storage rack including a platform and a plurality of upright support assemblies configured to mount the platform to one or more support structures located above the platform. The platform includes a peripheral frame with a plurality of corners. The support assemblies are mounted to the peripheral frame at other than the corners and extend upwardly from the platform. The platform may include a plurality of cross braces extending from a first side of the peripheral frame to a second side of the peripheral frame, and a plurality of poles supported by and extending transverse to the cross braces.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Jared J. Newman
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Publication number: 20160198844Abstract: A rotating storage cabinet for corner installation includes: an inner cabinet, further including a bottom inner mounting plate, a first t-frame, a second t-frame, and a top inner mounting plate; upper and lower swivels; and a cabinet enclosure, further including a base enclosure board, a right side column, a left side column, a rear column, and a top enclosure board; such that the inner cabinet is rotationally mounted inside the cabinet enclosure, with a central cavity for storage between the t-frames, including a clothing bar and drawers, and shelves mounted on outer sides of the t-frames. Additionally, the rotating storage cabinet can be installed without a cabinet enclosure, directly between a ceiling and a floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Lysander M. Marrero
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Publication number: 20160198845Abstract: An adjustable shelving system includes a base member having opposed first and second sides. A plurality of first shelf assemblies are coupled to the first side of the base member, each first shelf assembly being movable between a first rearward configuration perpendicular to the base member and a first forward configuration forwardly offset relative to the rearward configuration. A second plurality of shelf assemblies are pivotally coupled to the second side of the base member, each second shelf assembly being movable between a second rearward configuration perpendicular to the base member and a second forward configuration forwardly offset relative to the rearward configuration. Each shelf assembly includes rollers configured to support the weight of the shelf assembly and enhance movement. Each shelf assembly may include a vertically floatable hinge configured to allow the shelf assembly to move up or down according to changes in elevation of a floor surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Michael T. McCuistion
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Publication number: 20160198846Abstract: An adjustable shelving system includes a base member having rear, first, and second sides in a triangular configuration suitable for a room corner. A first shelf assembly is pivotally coupled to the first side of the base member and movable between a first rearward configuration perpendicular to the base member and a first forward configuration offset relative to the rearward configuration. A second shelf assembly is pivotally coupled to the second side of the base member and movable between a second rearward configuration perpendicular to the base member and a second forward configuration offset relative to the rearward configuration. Each shelf assembly includes rollers configured to support the weight of the shelf assembly and enhance movement, especially on an uneven surface. Each shelf assembly may include a vertically floatable hinge configured to allow the shelf assembly to move up or down according to changes in elevation of a floor surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Michael T. McCuistion
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Publication number: 20160198847Abstract: A storage shelf coupling sleeves each having symmetrically arranged engagement slots formed thereon to be convergent, through sloping, in a downward direction. The coupling sleeves are respectively mounted to fixed rods. A support frame has retention plates respectively fit to the coupling sleeves by being received in one of the engagement slots of each coupling sleeve. Another engagement slot of each of the coupling sleeves may receive a retention plate of another support frame to fit therein so that a number of support frames can be connected in a side-by-side manner thereby making assembly and expansion of the storage shelf easy and the expanded arrangement tidy and organized. The coupling sleeve is of a hollow cylindrical configuration. The support frame has corners each comprising one retention plate attached thereto. The retention plate is made convergent, through sloping, in the downward direction to facilitate fitting thereof into the coupling sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: KUANG-HUAN FU
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Publication number: 20160198848Abstract: The invention relates to system for the mounting of shelves on a substantially rectangular load carrier having four identical columns arranged in the corners thereof. The system comprises columns having a rectangular profile with four side faces, a substantially rectangular shelf of a length which is shorter than the distance between the columns of the load carrier, on which shelf a holder is mounted that can be inserted into complementary slots in the columns of the load carrier, said slots being configured with a support face with which the holder is capable of engaging in such a manner that the holder supports on the column. The columns as such are configured with slots that extend symmetrically about a longitudinally extending centre axis of one of the side faces and through the side faces adjacent to that side face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Erling Kristen MOGENSEN, SĆøren BĆøgede ANDERSEN, Steen Juul THOMSEN
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Publication number: 20160198849Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of closet storage assemblies, connectors, brackets, and/or systems. In an exemplary embodiment, a closet storage assembly generally includes multiple horizontal shelves, vertical rods, and a horizontal rod. A T-connector is configured to be coupled between an end portion of a horizontal rod and a portion of one of the vertical rods. The T-connector includes a flexible tab to secure the horizontal rod. An elbow connector is configured to be coupled between another end portion of the horizontal rod and a portion of another vertical rod. The elbow connector includes a flexible tab to secure the horizontal rod. A bracket is configured to be coupled to a vertical rod at a top end. The bracket includes an opening configured to engage a wire hang rod and/or a pole hang rod, a living hinge, and a locking pin to secure the vertical rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Edward S. Espinosa Espinosa, Stephen E. Watkins, Ernie Torres, Emily C. Burgoyne
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Publication number: 20160198850Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus for supporting footwear, which permits orderly disposition of the footwear and stores them in a space efficient manner. The boot rack disclosed herein, comprises two vertical supporting members, a horizontal limiting member, and multiple footwear sustaining members.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: TEST RITE PRODUCTS CORP.Inventor: Joseph Wall
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Publication number: 20160198851Abstract: A storage device is provided for holding folding walkers in an arrangement provide easy access for cleaning, retrieval, adjustment, and repair. The storage device includes: an upper support component with horizontally-spaced J-hooks, and a lower support component with horizontally-spaced U-hooks. The J-hooks and U-hooks are arranged so that an upper portion (tube) of the frame of a folded walker can be engaged with a selected one of the J-hooks while a lower portion of the frame engages a selected U-hook and remains in place via gravity. A related method includes rotating hung walker frames to visually inspect, select, and then remove a selected one walker frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Christopher J. Werth
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Publication number: 20160198852Abstract: A tool cabinet includes a cabinet housing, drawers disposed in the cabinet housing, two sideboards, a working platform unit, two slide rails, two lifting units, a linkage unit, a drive unit and reinforcement ribs. Each of the sideboards cooperates with the cabinet housing to define a receiving space. Each of the reinforcement ribs extends from a respective one of opposite sides of the cabinet housing toward the respective one of the sideboards. The linkage unit interconnects the lifting units. The drive unit is drivingly connected to one of the lifting units, and is operable to drive synchronized movements of the lifting units to move the working platform along the slide rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Chia-Ming Liu
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Publication number: 20160198853Abstract: A tool cabinet includes a cabinet housing, drawers disposed in the cabinet housing, a working platform unit, two slide rails, two lifting units, a linkage unit, and a drive unit. The cabinet housing includes a top cover formed with a storage groove. The working platform unit has a platform member disposed above the top cover, and two extension members extending from the platform member through the top cover. The slide rails are disposed at the cabinet housing, engage respectively and slidably the extension, members, and are interconnected by the linkage unit. The drive unit is drivingly connected to one of the lifting units, and is operable to drive synchronised movements of the lifting units to move the working platform unit along the slide rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Chia-Ming LIU
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Publication number: 20160198854Abstract: A drawer slide having first and second rails interconnected by a center rail. The center rail includes a spool configured to provide half-speed travel of the center rail relative to the travel of the first rail. The drawer slide is configured for use with a drawer assembly having a drawer and a chassis. The drawer assembly further includes a radius limiter secured to the center rail. The radius limiter travels at half-speed relative to the drawer. The radius limiter also automatically rotates relative to the travel of the drawer. The chassis includes sides including threaded backing plates, and mounting brackets. The mounting brackets include tri-lobed holes for receipt of a reciprocally shaped washer and a fastener for mounting the brackets to the chassis sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Kathleen M. Barnes, Justin R. Horton, Thomas C. Tinucci, Thomas L. Barnes
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Publication number: 20160198855Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, and a mounting device. The second rail is longitudinally displaceable relative to the first rail. The second rail includes a releasing opening and a blocking wall. The mounting device is mounted to the second rail and includes an elastic member and an engaging portion connected to the elastic member. The engaging portion corresponds to the releasing opening of the second rail and is configured to be blocked by the blocking wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: HSIU-CHIANG LIANG, KEN-CHING CHEN, CHUN-CHIANG WANG
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Publication number: 20160198856Abstract: A folding chair includes a chair frame that is foldable about a plurality of laterally extending axes between a set up condition and a folded condition, and includes a table that is slidably attached to the chair frame for lateral motion between a deployed position outside a spatial envelope of the chair frame and a stowed position within the spatial envelope of the chair frame, and that is pivotally attached to the chair frame such that when the chair frame is in its set up condition the table is disposed below a seat of the chair frame, and when the chair frame is in its folded condition the table is disposed substantially coplanar with the seat of the chair frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: GCI Outdoor, Inc.Inventor: Daniel R. Grace
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Publication number: 20160198857Abstract: A folding furnishing apparatus includes first members that support at least one flexible panel in a set-up configuration; second members that support the plurality of first members; first joints that connect the plurality of first members and that in the set-up configuration define mutually skewed axes about which the furnishing cannot be folded, thus locking the first members in extended positions; and second joints that connect the second members to the first members. The second joints in the set-up configuration define mutually parallel axes about which the second members can be folded to a mutually nested configuration. The first joints in the mutually nested configuration then define mutually parallel axes about which the first members can be folded to a collapsed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: GCI Outdoor, Inc.Inventor: Daniel R. Grace
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Publication number: 20160198858Abstract: A lounge assembly includes a movable backrest to be positioned at multiple locations on its seating surface. The backrest is supported by plate supports extending into the seat below its seating surface to connect to a slidable carriage assembly used to move the backrest. The backrest can be locked into selected positions on the lounge assembly seating surface. The lounge assembly is especially adapted for a boat.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: David A. Neese, Mark Edward Doggett, Paul Durant Gallup
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Publication number: 20160198859Abstract: A torso support device operable to provide support for a user's torso when a user is engaged in an activity such as but not limited to gardening wherein the user is kneeling and bent forward. The torso support device includes a base member that is rectangular in shape being planar in manner and having an upper surface. A first knee support member and a second knee support member are superposed on the upper surface of the base member. A tray is secured to the upper surface of the base member forward of the first knee support member and the second knee support member. An adjustable support post is hingedly secured to the base member and includes a chest pad pivotally secured thereto distal to the base member. A pair of stabilizers are operably secured to the base member and are deployable therefrom to provide additional stability of the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: John Edgar Labbett
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Publication number: 20160198860Abstract: A bedding foundation for ensuring lightweight and easy delivery, and assembly. The foundation comprises modular components which are easily produced and assembled. The foundation consists of multiple joints, which are connected by a series of rods running parallel and/or perpendicular to one another. The foundation may be elevated by a series of plastic leg supports or casters. The foundation may be covered along its top side by a panel and/or surrounded on one or more sides by a fabric cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Erick Salermo
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Publication number: 20160198861Abstract: A climate controlled bedding system includes at least one coil spring layer; and an air supply fluidly coupled to the one or more fluid conduits. In some embodiments, a filter is disposed within a flow path of a fluid conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Michael S. DeFranks, James G. Ruehlmann, Richard F. Gladney, Emma E. Gardner
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Publication number: 20160198862Abstract: A mattress with a top section that extends beyond the vertical sides of a main or base section. The top section includes a firmer or reinforced outer portion that surrounds a softer or less resilient inner portion. A cover encloses the top section and base section, thereby securing them together. The softer inner portion includes a plurality of foam layers, where the layers have different firmness.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: David L. FARLEY
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Publication number: 20160198863Abstract: An apparatus and method for manipulating a covering such as a bed sheet are provided. The apparatus, in one form, includes a proximal grip portion and a distal covering engaging portion including a plurality of spaced-apart protrusions for engaging with corresponding spaced-apart openings in the covering. The apparatus includes end stop portions adjacent to the protrusions for limiting how far the protrusions may extend through the openings in the covering. A tool receiving portion of the covering may take the form of a pocket or spaced-apart openings that are located in at least one corner portion of the cover. The installation tool engages with the openings in the covering to manipulate the cover and reduces the need to bend over or crouch down to reach around or underneath the mattress when placing the sheet about the mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Scott S. Russo
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Publication number: 20160198864Abstract: A supporting apparatus for a crib has two legs and a frame. Each leg has a rack. The frame is moveably mounted between the legs and has a body, two moving seats and two adjustment members. The moving seats are mounted on the body, and the legs are inserted into the moving seats respectively. The adjustment members are mounted on the moving seats respectively and engage with the racks of the legs respectively, and each adjustment member is rotatable and moveable upward and downward along a corresponding one of the racks of the legs. The supporting apparatus can be steplessly adjusted to adjust the height of a bed surface of the crib to improve safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Shu-Chen WANG
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Publication number: 20160198865Abstract: .The Second Skin Swaddle is made of a soft, breathable, stretchable material of strong stretch and spring back tension. It consists of two sections. The sections can be used separately, such as, one section for sitting or lying in bed with infant. When first section is combined with the other section it will securely hold infant for Skin-to-Skin contact and/or just carrying infant over outer clothing. Three sections can be used to hold twins. The shape of sections and fabric content give the security and flexibility for baby to be securely held and easily move to breast to feed. The length of the front allows baby to extend his body and lay in a lateral position on top side of breast.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Sylvia Marie Houston
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Publication number: 20160198866Abstract: A door for a refrigerated merchandiser defining a product display area. The door includes a first glass panel, a second glass panel, and a third glass panel. The first glass panel is configured to be in communication with an environment surrounding the refrigerated merchandiser, and has a first surface arranged to face the environment and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second glass panel is positioned adjacent the first glass panel, and has a third surface arranged to face the second surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The third glass panel is positioned adjacent the second glass panel and is configured to be in communication with the product display area. The third glass panel has a fifth surface arranged to face the fourth surface and a sixth surface opposite the fifth surface and arranged to face the product display area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Craig S. Reichert, Timothy D. Anderson
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Publication number: 20160198867Abstract: An product display assembly allows for the presentation of a sample product for sale. A support bracket and a product carrier extends from the support bracket and is adapted to hold a plurality of product containers which can be placed onto and removed from the product carrier via a distal end of the product carrier. A support arm extends from the support bracket and supports a sample product holder that is movable between a first position wherein the sample product holder is located in front of the distal end of the product carrier and a second position wherein the sample product holder is moved away from the distal end of the product carrier. A spring is provided for biasing the sample product holder into the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Howard Mendelowitz, Ricky Cordero
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Publication number: 20160198868Abstract: An adjustable end cap display that is configured to be used in a variety of retail environments. Specifically, the width of the disclosed end cap display is adjustable, which allows a single end cap display to be used in retail environments having different size requirements and space constraints. In one non-limiting embodiment, the rear of the end cap display includes a plurality of series of slots or other apertures that, in conjunction with tabs of side wings of the display, determine the width of the assembled display. The width of the assembled display can be adjusted depending on which slots or apertures of the series of slots or apertures are selected.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Douglas SHAFFER
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Publication number: 20160198869Abstract: An adjustable end cap display that is configured to be used in a variety of retail environments. Specifically, the width of the disclosed end cap display is adjustable, which allows a single end cap display to be used in retail environments having different size requirements and space constraints. In one non-limiting embodiment, the rear of the end cap display includes a plurality of series of slots or other apertures that, in conjunction with tabs of side wings of the display, determine the width of the assembled display. The width of the assembled display can be adjusted depending on which slots or apertures of the series of slots or apertures are selected.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Douglas SHAFFER
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Publication number: 20160198870Abstract: Disclosed herein is a display unit that is rugged, re-usable, and configured for quick (and tool-free) assembly. The display unit may be used as a specialty display in a retail store for a limited-time marketing campaign. The display unit includes a foldable frame having a plurality of vertical panels joined at vertical fold lines, with display graphics and a scannable display code for retail activation. The foldable frame is also is configured to support at least one shelf. In some embodiments, the foldable frame of the display unit is pre-adhered (e.g., a first side panel and a second side panel are adhered along respective vertical fold lines to a back panel) and desired shelf heights for the display unit are pre-configured before shipment of the display unit to a merchant. In this way, the display unit can be quickly constructed by the merchant with the desired shelf heights.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Jodi Volz, Aaron Rieke