Patents Issued in June 2, 2022
  • Publication number: 20220167742
    Abstract: A storage solution uses wire shelves where the width of the wire shelves can be customized by a user by adding one or more central members between two end members. Thus, the shelving can be installed in one cabinet having a first width, and moved, if desired, to a cabinet of a different width by adding or removing central members from the shelf. Further, a manufacturer can provide a variety of shelf sizes by simply varying the number of central members that are provided. The shelving may be attached at each end to a slide to permit one or more shelves to extend outward from the inside of a cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: JERRY CHIAO, YUAN-LUEN CHUANG, CZE-CHAO TAM
  • Publication number: 20220167743
    Abstract: An actuated holster for a tactical shelf moves from a stowed position to a deployed position automatically when the tactical shelf is opened. The deployed position allows a user to draw a handgun from the tactical shelf safely with one hand. The actuated holster may be moved back to the stowed position to close the tactical shelf. In some embodiments of the actuated holster a biasing mechanism rapidly moves the holster from the stowed position to the deployed position simultaneously with the opening of the tactical shelf gun compartment. In some embodiments the biasing mechanism comprises one or more springs that urge the holster from the stowed position to the deployed position. A stop member is provided to resist the biasing mechanism when the holster reaches a desired deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: ARTHUR DUNN
  • Publication number: 20220167744
    Abstract: A barrier assembly for dividing space comprising a first rigid panel member having first and second oppositely facing surfaces and forming a first opening, a second rigid panel member having first and second oppositely facing surfaces and forming a second opening, the second surfaces secured together with the first opening aligned with the second opening, and a window member having dimensions larger than the first opening, located adjacent to and covering the first opening with a portion of the window member adjacent an outer circumferential edge of the window member sandwiched between portions of the second surfaces adjacent the first and second openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Paulucci, Yuka Hiyoshi
  • Publication number: 20220167745
    Abstract: A linkage for use in reclining furniture may include a back bracket supported by forward and rear back pivot links. The bottom of the rear back pivot link may be pivotably coupled to a rear lift link and the bottom of the forward back pivot link may be pivotably coupled to the rear lift link in a different location. A control link may be pivotably coupled on one end to one of the forward back pivot link and the rear back pivot link. The control link may pull the pivoting linkage of the back bracket and the forward and back pivot links as the overall linkage is moved from a closed to a TV to a full-recline position. The resulting pivot point for the back is projected upwardly and forwardly, to a point where an upholstered back and seat meet on a finished chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: GREGORY MARK LAWSON, WALTER CLARK ROGERS, JR., CHESTON BRETT CRAWFORD
  • Publication number: 20220167746
    Abstract: A portable chair may include a first front leg and a second front leg connected by a front sled and a first back leg and a second back leg connected by a back sled. The first front leg and the first back leg may be pivotally connected to a sliding pivot on an armrest, where the sliding pivot moves relative to the armrest to adjust the chair from an upright position to a reclined position. The seat assembly may include a fabric member that is attached secured to a seat frame by a plurality of fabric retention members. In some examples, the portable chair may include a fabric member is releasably connected to the seat frame and back frame and also extends from a forward rail of the seat frame to a top rail of the back frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Christopher Cieszko, Evan Goldberg, Andrew J. Winterhalter
  • Publication number: 20220167747
    Abstract: A body support assembly includes a seat assembly and backrest assembly supported by a tilt control assembly. Methods of using and assembling the body support assembly are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Nickolaus William Charles Deevers, Kurt R. Heidmann, Gordon J. Peterson, David Bodnar, James Ludwig, Nathan R. Brock, Mark Spoelhof
  • Publication number: 20220167748
    Abstract: An ergonomically improved chair in which the user's thoracic region is supported by a narrow and generally flat or moderately convex thoracic cushion in the midrest region of the chairback. The design omits or greatly minimizes support for the user's scapulae and other areas of the back outside the thoracic region, excepting lumbar and cervical support features in some embodiments. The design differs from the prior art at least in that the thoracic cushion is narrow and configured not to complement that user's spinal curvature. By appropriate selection and design, a chair incorporating the invention may comprise a fabric covering portions of the chairback without significantly affecting functionality. Other embodiments include a chairback comprising regions having differing levels of firmness and/or differing cushion height at appropriate regions to promote concentrated support of the user's thoracic region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Adam Motley, Ivan Calvachi, William Belcher
  • Publication number: 20220167749
    Abstract: A motorized movement providing system for use during sexual intercourse is provided. The movement providing system is preferably portable and designed to be placed under the lower back and/or buttocks of an individual engaged in sexual intercourse. The system includes a padded exterior body configured with an internal motor that extends and subsequently lowers the upper surface of the system continuously up and down to provide the required movement for the activity. In this way, the system may enable fatigued persons and/or persons with disabilities or lower back pain to engage in sexual intercourse by providing the required motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: Jeffrey R. Keyes
  • Publication number: 20220167750
    Abstract: A wall bed is configured to allow a user to maximize a living space with a functional bed that can transform from daytime use to nighttime use. The wall bed is configured to function and serve a plurality of purposes as an entertainment center, a bedroom, or an office and is easily operable between these purposes with simple movements. The wall bed system comprises of a fireplace that has an embedded television which can function both as a television and be used to simulate an active fire via an external source connected to the television. Additionally, the fireplace feature may be removed with ease and transferred to another part of the room. The wall bed also comprises of an adjustable workstation where a height of the workstation may be adjusted to suit a user to work either standing up or sitting down. The wall bed also comprises of a bed and other fixtures such as and not limited to a mirror and an artwork.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: William Joseph Kelly
  • Publication number: 20220167751
    Abstract: A convertible article of luggage assembly for facilitating a user to sleep in an airport includes a first article of luggage and a second article of luggage that is pivotally coupled to the first article of luggage. Each of the first article of luggage and the second article of luggage is positionable in a closed position to form a suitcase. Conversely, each of the first article of luggage and the second article of luggage is positionable in an open position to form a sleeping surface. A first mattress is coupled to the first article of luggage and a second mattress is coupled to the second article of luggage to enhance comfort for the user when the user lies on the sleeping surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: James Smith, Gwendolyn Nelson
  • Publication number: 20220167752
    Abstract: A foot pillow that is a flat cushion for the feet, an apparatus that consists of one or more layers that are combined into one unit that a person can put their feet on. To distinguish from prior art, this foot pillow has multiple strategic layers to elevate the feet from the floor or ground surface. This foot pillow is one to four inches in thickness. A reflective insulated layer is added to reflect the cold from the floor and the warmth of the feet. The top layer may be attached or can be removed for washing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: Nancy A Shannon
  • Publication number: 20220167753
    Abstract: Mattress assemblies are disclosed herein. The mattress assemblies can include a multilayered construction having a base layer, a coil layer, and a zoned cushioning layer. The zoned cushioning layer can include two or more cushioning members made of an elastomeric cushioning material. The cushioning members can be disposed in a hip region, a shoulder region, and/or a leg region of the mattress assembly. One or more support and/or comfort layers can also be included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: Robert Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20220167754
    Abstract: Sleeping equipment includes: a mat body including a middle support portion configured to support buttocks of a user, an upper support portion configured to support a back and head of the user, and a lower support portion configured to support thighs of the user; a movable mechanism configured to switch the mat body between a bed mode in which the mat body has a flat shape in which the middle support portion, the upper support portion, and the lower support portion are continuous with each other and a comfortable mode in which the upper support portion and the lower support portion are tilted upward with respect to the middle support portion; and a lower back pressing mechanism configured to cause a part of the upper support portion corresponding to a lower back of the user in the comfortable mode to bulge out toward the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Gen FUKUYAMA, Mikio INOUE, Reiko YAMAMATO, Hayato WAKATSUKI, Tsutomu HANASE, Shigeki TANAKA
  • Publication number: 20220167755
    Abstract: Sleeping equipment includes a mat body and a plurality of air bags. The mat body includes a middle support portion, an upper support portion, and a lower support portion. The mat body is configured to switch between a bed mode and a chair mode. The air bags are arranged in the mat body in a mat length direction from the upper support portion toward the lower support portion. At least a part of the air bags is divided into right and left bag portions in a mat width direction, and the right bag portion and the left bag portion are configured to be independently inflated and deflated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Gen FUKUYAMA, Mikio INOUE, Reiko YAMAMATO, Hayato WAKATSUKI, Tsutomu HANASE, Shigeki TANAKA
  • Publication number: 20220167756
    Abstract: An assembly is described for chairs, armchairs, sofas and the like, comprising a knitted artefact (1) and sliders (12). The artefact (1) comprises a multilayer and two ends (11) of tubular shape for fixing the multilayer, wherein the multilayer comprises a knitted fabric front layer (2) and a knitted fabric rear layer (3) fixed to sliders (12) of the artefact (1) at said two ends (11). The artefact (1) further comprises heat-shrinking yarns (5) associated with the multilayer, wherein the heat-shrinking yarns (5) are fixed with a series of connection points (7) spaced apart to the sliders (12) so as to develop in weft between the two ends (11) of the artefact (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: DV8 ID s.r.l.
    Inventor: Torsten Alfred FRITZE
  • Publication number: 20220167757
    Abstract: A polymeric material mixture comprising a fluorine-containing polymer, a siloxane polymer, and at least two polymer processing additives (PPA), wherein the at least two polymer processing additives have different chemistries. For example, there can be a flexible coextruded pipe for providing a protective housing for cables, fluids, sludge or solids, the pipe comprising a pair of telescopically related inner and outer layers, where said inner layer is lubricated with the polymeric material mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: H. Thomas Chung, Fei Fan, Sung Ki Cho, Sam Lukubira, Caleb Michael Spradling, Arturo Valencia
  • Publication number: 20220167758
    Abstract: Provided is a functional feeding cushion, and more particularly, to a functional feeding cushion in which an outer cover to which a fixation band is coupled is used and the outer cover is used while covering a cushion body and as necessary, at least one of a striped cover, a side cushion, a lower cushion, etc., may be coupled and used. Further provided is a functional outer cover for a feeding cushion, which includes: a cover body covered as an outer cover of a feeding cushion for an infant; and a fixation band vertically disposed at the center of a front surface of the cover body on which an infant's body is placed and having upper and lower ends coupled to the cover body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Eun Kyung SONG, Han Seo CHOI, Han Bin CHOI
  • Publication number: 20220167759
    Abstract: The invention relates to a board configured as a jewellery board (1; 2; 3) for arranging and storing items of jewellery such as necklaces, decorative bands or rings, comprising a number of cutouts (16) which penetrate through the board (10; 40; 50) with retaining means (26) integrated therein for detachable fastening of the respective items of jewellery to the board, comprising a pin-like projection (26) as retaining means which projects upwards into the cutout in the lower region of each cutout (16), and comprising a spacer (12; 44; 52) of the board (10; 40; 50) for maintaining a free space (A; a) on a rear side (18; 48; 56) of the board (10; 40; 50) at least in the region of the cutouts (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: Michael ULBRICHT
  • Publication number: 20220167760
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems, devices, and methods for displaying and securing articles of merchandise. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of security devices, wherein each of the security devices includes a sensor configured to be attached to an article of merchandise. The system also includes at least one controller configured to communicate with each of the articles of merchandise in order to obtain data from the articles of merchandise. The controller and/or each of the security devices is configured to configured to generate a security signal in response to removal of the sensor from the article of merchandise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Jeffrey A, Grant, Jonathon D. Phillips, Gary A. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20220167761
    Abstract: A storage assembly for storing and protecting wigs includes a cabinet and a plurality of forms. The cabinet has a front, which is open. A door hingedly engaged to the cabinet is positioned to selectively close the front. A set of shelves is engaged to and positioned within the cabinet. Each form is engaged to a respective shelf or a bottom of the cabinet can have a respective wig positioned thereupon so that the respective wig is engaged thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: Jocelyn Lipsey
  • Publication number: 20220167762
    Abstract: A photo display assembly, comprising, a base having a support post extending upwardly therefrom, said support post having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end of the support post having a concave depression therein, the second end fixedly secured to the base, a frame housing having four substantially transparent walls, each wall arranged substantially perpendicular to each adjacent wall, a support cage having a central spindle and a plurality of arms extending downwardly from the spindle, the arms arranged to secure to and support the walls, and the spindle arranged to rest in the concave depression, support the housing, and also arranged for rotation about the support post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: Sung Wook Park
  • Publication number: 20220167763
    Abstract: A system for hygienic bedding is described. The system may include a removable top cover sheet that attaches to a duvet cover on a bed with a set of snaps or other fasteners. The removable top cover sheet can be waterproof and protect an underlying bedding system from dirt, moisture, or other unwanted elements. Further, a duvet cover is described having a versatile and easily accessible “U”-shaped zipper track that is generally centrally located on a top side or a bottom side of duvet cover. An interior duvet insert can be positioned inside of the duvet cover in such a way whereby a user can unzip the “U”-shaped zipper track via an attached zipper in order to easily insert the duvet insert and tie or otherwise attach the corners of the duvet insert to each interior corner of the duvet cover having the “U”-shaped zipper track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: Danielle Farrell
  • Publication number: 20220167764
    Abstract: A Bedding element comprising of a bed cover having one or more storage compartments and a first half zipper component sewn in to the under side of the bed cover that connects to a belt assembly device that has a strap, fastener and the second half zipper. The purpose of the storage compartments and belt are to provide temporary and conveniently store bedding items that are commonly used while in bed. The storage compartments are located at the front end of the cover. The storage compartments are placed on the top or under side of the bed cover. The storage compartment has an elasticized and opening at the top to allow for access and placement of said storage items. The first half zipper is located on the under side of the bed cover. The belt assembly device is temporarily fastened to the lower front end of a mattress. As previously stated, the first half zipper connects to the second half zipper that is attached to the belt assembly device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: Tony Linnell Elliott
  • Publication number: 20220167765
    Abstract: A set of mugs has at least three mugs, each of the at least three mugs having a first printing and a second printing. The second printing is of thermochromatic paint which is positioned to selectively obscure the first printing at room temperature. The second printing is identical on each of the at least three mugs, and the first printing is not visible, so that the at least three mugs cannot be distinguished from each other when the at least three mugs are at room temperature. Each of the at least three mugs has a different indicia formed by the first printing, the first printing being visible when the at least three mugs are at an elevated temperature and the thermochromatic paint of the second printing is transparent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Kathleen May Ruddy, Nicole Marie Dingle
  • Publication number: 20220167766
    Abstract: A beverage sipper for use with a beverage bottle such as a sparkling beverage bottle comprises a stem portion adapted to be releasably inserted into the neck of a beverage bottle, the stem portion comprising a stem wall having an outer surface adapted to contact the neck of the beverage bottle and an inner surface that defines a stem portion beverage passageway and a sipping portion adapted to extend out of the neck of the beverage bottle when the stem portion is inserted in the beverage bottle, the sipping portion comprising a sipping wall with an inner surface that defines a sipping portion beverage passageway that is in flow communication with the stem portion beverage passageway. The stem portion has a securing mechanism to secure the stem portion within the beverage bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Hey Brands, LLC
    Inventors: David Lanphear, Steven Bucaro
  • Publication number: 20220167767
    Abstract: A drinking vessel having a cup with a removable lid having an inlet-outlet opening which receives an elastic straw-vent assembly having a flexible tubular straw and an air passageway forming a vent opening. A cover movably mounted on top of the lid, shiftable between a closed and an open position, with an inward surface of the cover forming fluid tight seal with the vent opening when the cover is in the closed position. In the closed position the cover engages the straw, folding the straw against the lid to seal the straw passageway, and in the open position, the straw fluid passageway and the vent opening are unobstructed by the cover. A removeable elastic straw-vent assembly is also disclosed having a tab to be grasped by the user for easy removal for cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: B.BOX FOR KIDS DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD
    Inventors: Dannielle Lisa MICHAELS, Monique Miriam FILER
  • Publication number: 20220167768
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a volumetric measurement based apparatus for dispensing powdered spice. The apparatus comprises a storage section comprising a funnel shaped section with the narrowed part of the funnel towards the side of dispensation of powdered spice. The apparatus also comprises an outer hole that is misaligned with the first hole, and in between the two holes a lever is configured to slide, with the lever having a slot. The lever is coupled to any driving mechanism that enables angular motion of the lever. When the slot and the first hole are aligned, powdered spice flows from the first hole to the second hole. The lever can then move, and when the slot is aligned with the outer hole, the powdered spice is dispensed. The quantity of powdered spice dispensed is a function of amount of overlap of the holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Abhishek GANESH, Yatinkumar VARACHHIA, Khushal PATEL, Venkatesh PUTTASWAMY
  • Publication number: 20220167769
    Abstract: A system and method for meeting market demand for better constructible utensils. A deformable sheet defines a handle and an operational element in which one or more scores, both straight and curved, are cooperatively provided on the sheet. The one or more scores enable deformation of the handle and/or operational element(s) to convert the structure into a strong, sturdy, and functional implement sufficient to meet the required application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: EcoTensil Inc.
    Inventor: Peggy V. K. Cross
  • Publication number: 20220167770
    Abstract: Foldable drinking straw comprising an array of segments connected by longitudinal and transverse groups of hinges; wherein the segments may be arranged in open and closed configurations; wherein in the open configuration the segments form a sheet in which the transverse hinges of each group are coaxially aligned so that the sheet of segments may be folded about the transverse hinge to form a folded configuration of the straw; and Wherein in the open configuration longitudinal hinges of each group of hinges of the flat sheet are coaxially aligned so that a plurality of segments may be folded about the longitudinal hinges to form a generally tubular closed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: Sung Shan Li
  • Publication number: 20220167771
    Abstract: An attachable partition hook operable to support a carrying parcel includes a first hook having a first stem and a first curvature. The partition hook includes a joint affixed to an end of a said first stem. The partition hook includes a second hook having a second stem, a second curvature, and a hollow socket affixed to the end of the second stem, wherein the hollow socket is configured to retain the joint of the first stem. The partition hook includes a second hook having a second stem, a second curvature, and a hollow socket affixed to the end of the second stem, wherein the hollow socket is configured to retain the joint of the first stem. The partition hook includes a first hollow retaining portion positioned on the stem of the first hook, wherein the hollow retaining portion comprises of a first extending arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: Heather Williams
  • Publication number: 20220167772
    Abstract: A parcel box includes a container, a lid, and a lid-closing module. The container has four side walls and a bottom plate. The four side walls respectively have a top edge and a bottom edge. The bottom plate is connected to the bottom edges of the side walls. The top edges of the side walls define an opening. The side walls and the bottom plate define a space. The lid has an edge pivotally connected to the top edge of one of the side walls, and configured to cover the opening at a closed position, and uncover the opening at an open position. The lid-closing module is connected to the lid and includes a contacting part in the space. When the contacting part is pushed toward the bottom plate, the lid-closing module drives the lid to the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: Paul John McCloskey, III
  • Publication number: 20220167773
    Abstract: A system for facilitating parcel delivery is provided. They system comprises a delivery platform mounted to a structure and positioned at a first height. The delivery platform comprises a delivery surface. The delivery surface has an elevated surface, and in some embodiments, a stationary surface. The elevated surface is capable of raising and lowering via a lift cable. Further, the elevated surface is capable of receiving a parcel from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to transport and release the parcel. Upon receipt of the parcel, the elevated surface having the parcel is lowered to a second height that is less than the first height in which the delivery platform is positioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: Julio Gil
  • Publication number: 20220167774
    Abstract: An electric kettle includes: a kettle body having a power receiving connection part and a heating part; a power supply unit including a power supply base having a power supply connection part, and a mounting unit; and a detection part. The detection part is configured to detect whether the kettle body is on the power supply base. The electric kettle is configured to supply power to the heating part via the power supply connection part and the power receiving connection part when the detection part detects that the kettle body is on the power supply base, and to stop power supply to the heating part when the detection part detects that the kettle body is not on the power supply base. The power supply connection part and the power receiving connection part are disconnected after the detection part detects that the kettle body is not on the power supply base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Atsushi HORI, Yasuyuki FUJIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20220167775
    Abstract: An electric kettle has a kettle body and a power supply unit that is configured to supply power to the kettle body. The power supply unit has a power supply base, a mounting unit and a first detection part. The power supply base is configured such that the kettle body is placed on top thereof, and has a power supply connection part that is configured to be electrically removably connected to a power receiving connection part. The mounting unit is configured such that a battery pack is removably coupled thereto as an external power source for supplying power to a heating part via the power supply connection part and the power receiving connection part. The first detection part is configured to detect that the power supply unit is on a plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Atsushi HORI, Yasuyuki FUJIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20220167776
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cold brew coffee maker and related methods of making cold brew coffee. The cold brew coffee maker can include a rotation assembly, a brew chamber, and a strainer/stirrer assembly. The strainer/stirrer assembly is adapted to be insertable into the brew chamber. The strainer/stirrer assembly having a first and second impeller that are located at a bottom portion of the strainer/stirrer assembly, the first impeller being located externally to the strainer/stirrer assembly and the second impeller located within a chamber formed by the strainer/stirrer assembly. The brew chamber portion of the cold brew coffee maker being filled partially with water, the strainer/stirrer assembly placed into the brew chamber and the brew chamber placed atop the rotation assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Aaron J. Munsinger, Michael R. Berge, Justun C. Seymour
  • Publication number: 20220167777
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dispensing of a substance from a container by means of a dispensing apparatus. Specifically, the exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to (1) a container and (2) the automated method for opening such container and (3) the automated method of dispensing of the contents from such container into a customer receptacle or glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Gian Matteo Lo Faro, John R. Laverack, Yuanli Shentu, Kurt R. Weseman, George E. Riehm, Greg G. Weaver
  • Publication number: 20220167778
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bifurcated beverage preparation system for use with beverage capsules having frustoconical side walls, first and second sealed ends for containing a predetermined volume of a flavoring agent, a beverage preparation head including a housing having a liquid inlet and a beverage delivery spout, a retractable holder for positioning a beverage capsule along a liquid flow path extending between the liquid inlet and the beverage delivery spout, a hydraulically operated plunger for engaging and puncturing the beverage capsule when positioned along the liquid flow path, thereby exposing the flavoring agent contained therein, and a hydraulic operating unit mounted remotely from the housing and the faucet spout, operative to supply a liquid at a predetermined temperature and under a predetermined pressure to the liquid, thereby causing a flow of the liquid along the flow path through the beverage capsule, thereby delivering an outflow of a flavored beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Hamat Sanitary Fittings and Castings Ltd.
    Inventors: Shlomo PIRUTIN, Chaim DANINO, David MAHFUDA
  • Publication number: 20220167779
    Abstract: For a milk delivery device (1) which delivers milk (7) on the basis of the Venturi effect with the aid of a steam flow (9) output from a steam nozzle (2), it is provided, by corresponding orientation of an admixing opening (4) and optionally with the aid of deflecting surfaces (46), to allow a milk flow (8) sucked up by the steam flow (9) to flow tangentially onto the steam flow (9) in order thereby to be able to still ensure that the milk flow (8) is delivered in a manner as free as possible from disturbances, even in the event of very low flow rates of the milk flow (8). For this purpose, even before the milk flow (8) enters into contact with the steam flow (9), the milk flow (8) is oriented in the direction (51) of the steam flow (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Jura Elektroapparate AG
    Inventor: Sandro KLEPZIG
  • Publication number: 20220167780
    Abstract: A steam production system for professional coffee machines includes a nozzle; a boiler for producing steam in flow communication with a water source and the nozzle. The boiler is equipped with an independent heating device for the initial production of steam. The system further includes a heating assembly to instantaneously produce steam in flow communication with the boiler and/or the nozzle. The heating assembly includes an electric heating element; a heat exchanger associated with the electric heating element; and a water passage circuit associated with the heat exchanger which has an inlet joined to a water supply source or to a duct arriving from the latter and an outlet of the produced steam connected to the boiler and/or to the nozzle. The system also includes a programmable electronic unit operatively connected to the boiler and to the heating assembly to ensure the supply of steam to the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: SIMONELLI GROUP S.P.A.
    Inventors: Mauro PARRINI, Claudio CINGOLANI
  • Publication number: 20220167781
    Abstract: There is provided an unmanned cafe management system including a making device, an error control device to control the making device by setting the making device into disabled state and generate an error occurrence signal when receiving an error signal of the making device, an inspection management device to receive input of a management completion signal, measure an elapsed time and generate a management request signal when the elapsed time reaches a time interval according to a management request ratio to a management cycle, and a manager terminal device to receive and output the error occurrence signal or the management request signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventor: Soo Jung YOON
  • Publication number: 20220167782
    Abstract: A method of preparing a brewed beverage using a beverage brewing apparatus includes providing a flavorant, identifying a process cycle including one or more infusion cycles for preparing the brewed beverage, performing said one or more infusion cycles, wherein said performing of said one or more infusion cycles includes providing fluid to said flavorant, and varying a temperature of said fluid provided to said flavorant during a single infusion cycle of said one or more infusion cycles, or between a plurality of infusion cycles of said one or more infusion cycles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Joshua D. Anthony, Ethan T. Brown, Suzette Hammond, Chad P. Woodrow
  • Publication number: 20220167783
    Abstract: An automatic tea brewing device, including a tea brewing container, an electrically controlled valve provided on the tea brewing container, a water boiling assembly, a water inlet pipe, a water injection control device provided on the water inlet pipe, and an electric control assembly; the water boiling assembly includes a heating cavity and a first electric heating element; a water inlet of the heating cavity is connected to the water inlet pipe, and a water outlet of the heating cavity is in fluid communication with the tea brewing container; the electric control assembly includes a temperature measurement device, and a controller; the temperature measurement device, the water injection control device, the first electric heating element and the electrically controlled valve are all electrically connected to the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Jinsheng HAN, Mulin HAN
  • Publication number: 20220167784
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sanitization unit (1) for sanitizing a liquid delivered to prepare a beverage. The sanitization unit (1) comprises an irradiation chamber (2) to receive liquid. The irradiation chamber (2) comprises: i) a liquid inlet (10) for introducing the liquid into the 5 irradiation chamber (2) and ii) a liquid outlet (12) for discharging the introduced liquid out of the irradiation chamber (2). An irradiation device (4) is configured to sanitize the liquid in the irradiation chamber (2). The liquid outlet (12) comprises a flow restrictor (12.1) to restrict a liquid flow when the pressure difference across the flow restrictor (12.1) is below a predetermined threshold, and to allow for a liquid flow with a higher flow rate when this pressure difference is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: CHRISTIAN ABEND, JEAN-MARC FLICK, BERNARD KUNZLE
  • Publication number: 20220167785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking pouch, and more particularly, to a cooking pouch that has a reduced manufacturing unit price and is used to heat food by placing food inside the cooking pouch and putting the cooking pouch inside a microwave, and the cooking pouch enabling steam generated in a cooking process to be appropriately discharged so that excellent food texture and taste may be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Byung Kook LEE, Kyoung Sik CHO, Seung Min JEONG, Sang Bong LEE, Grace KIM
  • Publication number: 20220167786
    Abstract: A method of arranging an induction coil in a food service well includes supporting, by supports in an extended position, the induction coil at a first height in the food service well, rotating the supports from the extended position to a retracted position, and supporting, with the supports in the retracted position, the induction coil at a second height in the food service well, the first height different than the second height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Peter Roever, Jill Hundley, Jeremiah Kopiness, Megan Raspel
  • Publication number: 20220167787
    Abstract: The apparatus comprises a case, a magnetic member which is provided at a bottom surface of the case and attaches the case to the outer surface of the cooking vessel by forming an attractive force with respect to the outer surface of the cooking vessel, first and second temperature sensors which are disposed at the bottom surface of the case while being spaced a predetermined distance apart from each other in the vertical direction, and measure temperatures of two measurement points located at the outer surface of the cooking vessel and spaced the predetermined distance apart from each other in the vertical direction, respectively and a controller which is provided in the case and estimates the temperature of the food based on an average value of the temperatures measured respectively by the first and second temperature sensors and a desired temperature value provided by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Hyunwook MOON, Byungkyu PARK, Yangkyeong KIM
  • Publication number: 20220167788
    Abstract: A cooking appliance generates a recipe based on detected weights of multiple ingredients and receives a parameter for cooking the food. In another aspect, the cooking appliance can receive a recipe defining a process for cooking food and an amount of at least a first ingredient in the recipe for the food. Based on the recipe and the amount of the first ingredient added to the container, the cooking appliance generates a wirelessly output instruction for cooking the food. In another aspect, a processor of the cooking appliance detects a physical state of the cooking appliance responsive to an electrical signal and applies a setting to the cooking appliance to cook the food. The cooking appliance can include an LED gauge including multiple LEDs. The processor can selectively turn on one or more of the LEDs based on the set parameter value of the cooking appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: BREVILLE USA, INC.
    Inventors: Calvin Oh, Christopher Charles Young, Claire Gottschalk, Ricky Castro
  • Publication number: 20220167789
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cooking appliance including a hinge assembly which withdraws a tray forward from inside a cooking compartment by interlocking with rotation of a door when the door is opened and inserts the tray rearward toward the inside of the cooking compartment by interlocking with rotation of the door when the door is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Hag Soo KIM, Daeyong KANG, Sung Mun YOON
  • Publication number: 20220167790
    Abstract: A collapsible camping stove is described that is lightweight and quick to assemble for cooking and putting away for storage. The collapsible camping stove includes telescoping rings with tabs of concentric rings inserted into slots of adjacent rings. The slots include horizontal and vertical portions so that the rings can be fastened in an expanded position by moving the tabs to the horizontal portions of the slots. A cooking grate is placed on top of an innermost telescoping ring. The outside cover covers the collapsible camping stove while fully collapsed. Methods of constructing the collapsible camping stove and methods of using the collapsible camping stove are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy Hipp, Jaicie Wilson
  • Publication number: 20220167791
    Abstract: Example adjustable warming racks for cookboxes of grills are disclosed. An example warming rack is configured to be coupled to a cookbox of a grill. The example warming rack includes a first rack and a second rack. The first rack has a hook configured to couple the warming rack to the cookbox. The second rack is pivotally coupled to the first rack. The second rack is movable relative to the first rack to transition the warming rack between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Douglas W. Masek, James Keclik, Michael A. Graef, Brian Mathews, Nathan Mellas, Nicholas M. Nanos, JR.