Patents Examined by Huyen Le
  • Patent number: 9491998
    Abstract: Container for receiving a composition, a device including such a container, a use and a method for applying the composition contained in such a container on the nails, the container comprising a side wall that extends along a central axis between a bottom and an opening, the side wall presenting a first outside constriction shaped to receive two adjacent fingers, other than the thumb, of a first hand of a user. The side wall also includes a second outside constriction shaped to receive two adjacent fingers, other than the thumb of a second hand of the same user, the second constriction being spaced apart from the first constriction along the central axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: L V M H Recherche
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Tranchant, Marc Chevalier, Julie Epis, Morgane Sarthou
  • Patent number: 9492308
    Abstract: A urination assistance device for use with a bowl toilet is provided: A downwardly-extending receptacle collects urine. A stabilizing frame is provided designed to allow the urination assistance device to rest upon a toilet seat or upon the rim of the toilet bowl. The stabilizing frame defines a pair of ends, with each end terminating with a downward oriented elbow. The base member including a downward directed spout in operative communication with the receptacle to discharge any urine collected within the receptacle into the toilet bowl. The spout is in or in near contact with the upper portion of the interior wall of the front of the toilet bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Inventor: Dave Plath
  • Patent number: 9493935
    Abstract: A support device to maintain a mounting assembly on the exterior of a sink flange engaged to a sink adapted to engage a garbage disposal. The support device employs a body portion engaged to one or a plurality of magnets. The body portion is adapted to engage with or upon the sink flange and thereby position the magnets to magnetically hold the mounting assembly upon the exterior of the sink flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Inventor: Nic Walton
  • Patent number: 9492037
    Abstract: A hybrid enclosure, comprising a flexible, lightweight cover coupled within a rigid frame and at least one rigid stile that functions to confine a space, with minimal structural encroachment into potential ingress and egress area of the space when fully open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher M. Kee, Michael J. Guidos, Michael H. Clark
  • Patent number: 9493369
    Abstract: An oxidizer generating apparatus comprising a cylindrical housing and an electrode assembly attached at one end of the housing comprising at least three vertically disposed electrodes, the electrodes being spaced apart so as to define a water flow path between them, the electrodes comprising titanium outer electrodes and at least one inner diamond electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Michael McCague
  • Patent number: 9487939
    Abstract: A pre-moistened (wet) with surfactant and humectant, flushable, toilet bowl liner shield which reduces the need for manual cleaning by providing a barrier shield between the bowl of the toilet and solid waste and using an Essential Oil based water surface barrier to reduce or eliminate toilet odor. The pre-moistened toilet bowl liner shield is for use in a flushable toilet wherein the water has an upper surface. The upper surface of the flat liner sits directly on top or slightly under the upper surface edge of the water. The liners reduce or prevent soiling of the interior of a toilet bowl and for efficient removal and flushing of human waste. The liners are treated with Essential Oils that create a surface barrier and reduce or eliminate toilet odor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventor: Erica Ridgeway Cook
  • Patent number: 9481990
    Abstract: A filtration system to filter air from a toilet bowl includes: a fan assembly having a fan and an air flow channel in fluid communication with the toilet bowl to draw air from the toilet bowl; a housing interposing the toilet bowl and the fan assembly, the housing having a filter receptacle to receive a filter unit therein, the received filter unit being in fluid communication with the air flow channel wherein the fan assembly draws air through the filter unit to exhaust the air out of the air flow channel; an activator to activate the fan assembly; and, a decimator for killing or eliminating particulate matter in the air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventor: Jimmie L. Sollami
  • Patent number: 9480595
    Abstract: A female urination aid to enable a female to urinate from a standing position. The invention, in one embodiment, has a disposable funnel, typically made of paper or similar material, which fits into a reusable holder, which enables the funnel to be held against the body. The funnel may include an attached pad of wiping paper. In a second, reusable or multi-use embodiment, the funnel portion of the apparatus is of a reusable material such as plastic. A fluid container for holding a cleaning solution conveniently snaps onto the funnel, forming an easy to carry kit. Wiping paper may be attached to the funnel, so as to form a readily usable kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventor: John Baham
  • Patent number: 9476191
    Abstract: A flush toilet apparatus includes a tank and a jet pump unit. The tank includes: a first tank portion; and a second tank portion formed so as to extend part of a bottom wall of the first tank portion downward. The jet pump unit includes a throat pipe provided with a suction port that is an inlet of water, and at least the part of the second tank portion is formed at a position overlapping with the suction port when viewed from the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: TOTO LTD.
    Inventors: Hidekazu Kitaura, Ryoko Ishimaru, Tomohiro Iwabata, Yoshiki Ota, Takashi Yoshioka
  • Patent number: 9464416
    Abstract: A deck or bath tub mounted unibody safety faucet comprising of a housing with a first chamber and a second chamber being at two ends of a longitudinal first water passageway, the chambers oriented perpendicular to the first water passageway; the first chamber receiving a thermostatic cartridge and the second chamber receiving a diverting flow cartridge; a first securing means to align and secure said thermostatic cartridge inside the first chamber; a second securing means to align and secure the flow diverting cartridge inside the second chamber; at least one hot water inlet and one cold water inlet being disposed on one side of said first chamber; said second chamber having at least a first and a second mixed water outlets; a second water passageway connecting the first mixed water outlet of the second chamber to a spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Inventor: Silvano Breda
  • Patent number: 9462867
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an automatic hair washing machine comprising a housing body formed with a top housing and a rear housing by integrally molding, the housing body is shaped like a head, and an annular extensible waterproof rim is provided along the edge of the housing body, a water spray hood is arranged in the housing body, the water spray hood is connected to the water inlet pipe, and there is also a shampoo reservoir in or out of the housing body, and a plurality of rotatably driven hollow massaging and rubbing fingers are arranged along the interior of the housing body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Inventor: Siping Li
  • Patent number: 9445693
    Abstract: This application includes embodiments of apparatuses (e.g., bath benches) for improving accessibility to a bathtub. Some embodiments include a bath bench with a primary deck and a folding lateral transfer extension (secondary deck). The secondary deck may be coupled to the primary deck by a dual-axis hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Home Depot Product Authority, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Nelson
  • Patent number: 9439831
    Abstract: A pedicure bowl has a bottom discharge drain opening communicating with a discharge duct and is arranged to receive a liner to ensure hygienic operation in the form of a thin flexible material applied over the inner surface to contain the liquid within the liner and to cover the drain opening. The drain opening is closed by the liner so that liquid within the container applies downward pressure on the liner at the drain opening and a sealing member is mounted in the duct downstream of the drain opening to prevent air flow so as to form a back pressure underneath the liner to prevent the downward pressure from rupturing the liner. The sealing member is operable to release the back pressure to cause the liner at the discharge opening to rupture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Inventor: Lan Van Ta
  • Patent number: 9428896
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to multi-port orbital valves for use in controlling the direction of fluids and mixed media, and find particular use in connection with toilet systems, such as vacuum toilet systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Razmik B. Boodaghians, Timothy Birbeck, Sebastien Weber, Nguyen Tram, Kevin Huang, David Beach
  • Patent number: 9427375
    Abstract: An electromagnetic massage device for bathtub or pool includes an integrated holder for being fixed in a mounting hole; a lock nut engaging a thread on a wall on the holder, that fastens the holder to the surface of the wall; a rubber case with a top portion that bulges outward and a bottom portion with a rim which fits to the base plate of the concave cavity of the holder to seal the opening of the upper end of the holder; a conductive coil provided in the ring cavity of the holder and encapsulated by an upper magnetic conductive cover, a lower magnetic conductive cover and a magnetic conductive shell; and a beating head and an armature fastened together and mounted in the guide cavity of the holder to slide in the guide cavity under the action of an electromagnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: GUANGZHOU RISING DRAGON ELECTRONICS & PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Boen Ma
  • Patent number: 9428893
    Abstract: A drain trap comprising a lid and bowl where the lid further comprises a central inlet flow tube which discharges into the bowl at a distance above the inner surface of the base of the bowl. Fluid entering through the flow tube and into the bowl fills the interior until the water level reaches the discharge opening to exit from the drain trap. Water flow is in the annular space between the inner surface of the bowl and the exterior surface of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: PLYMOUTH I.P. CONCEPTS LLC
    Inventor: Patrick Allison Towers
  • Patent number: 9428894
    Abstract: Method for producing a vanity unit assembly, includes: making a cutout in a receiving surface, leaving behind an edge made from a laminated layer overhanging the inside of the cutout; making, from a thin sheet of thermoplastic synthetic material(s), called the decorative film, a preform of the basin including a rim that is planar along the periphery thereof, towards the outside of the preform, the rim having a width smaller than the width of the laminated layer edge; installing the preform and the receiving surface in the mould so that the preform is inserted into the cutout formed in the support material and the planar rim of the preform comes into contact with the laminated layer edge; closing the mould and injecting a second thermoplastic synthetic material, between the concave shell and the preform. A vanity unit wherein the basin is flush with the receiving surface is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: CHENE VERT
    Inventor: Benoit Galinier
  • Patent number: 9422703
    Abstract: An odor-removing hinge system and method of use for withdrawing noxious odors from toilets and portable commodes is disclosed. The present seat hinge system includes an integrated housing that functions as a portion of an exhaust pathway for noxious gases expelled within the toilet bowl. The present hinge system includes at least one hollow bolt disposed in fluid communication with the housing, which is used to secure the toilet seat to the toilet. In one embodiment the noxious gases within the toilet bowl are carried by convection or vacuum via connective tubing to an exhaust conduit installed in an adjacent wall. In other embodiments the noxious gases are directed through a detachable air filter assembly secured to the housing and the odorless filtered air is recirculated. In a method of use the present hinge system is retrofitted to existing toilets and portables commodes in replacement of standard toilet seat hinges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventor: Egor Ciotic
  • Patent number: 9422694
    Abstract: Embodiments of a manually operated valve for a shower installation system are described herein that include: an inlet and an outlet configured for installation of the valve along piping and a valve debit control mechanism including a valve chamber that defines a passage between the inlet and outlet, and a valve actuator that biases the valve debit control mechanism towards a closed position wherein the passage is obstructed and which is movable towards an opened position wherein the passage is opened when a triggering force is applied onto the valve actuator. The valve limits the consumption of water in a shower by automatically preventing the flow of water therethrough unless a user voluntarily triggers and maintains the opening of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventor: Michel Pelletier
  • Patent number: 9422702
    Abstract: Toilet basket (1) for receiving solid or gelled preparations having at least one container (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) for receiving at least one preparation (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d), the container (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) positionable below the toilet rim so that flushing water can flow over it when the toilet is flushed, and at least one inlet opening (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) and one outlet opening (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) shaped in the container wall (7) for the flushing water; a holder (2) for mounting the toilet basket (1) on the bowl rim; a flushing water distributing element (8) arranged and configured on the toilet basket (1) so that the flushing water distributing element (8) is impinged upon by flushing water upon flushing, and an equalized delivery of flushing water into the inlet opening (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) of the container (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) is produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Hans-Georg Muehlhausen