Patents Examined by Lauren Crane
  • Plunger cover
    Patent number: 10631692
    Abstract: The plunger cover of the present application comprises a plurality of enclosure elements and a handle. In one embodiment, the plunger cover comprises two enclosure elements connected by an integrated hinge. The enclosure elements are movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and they may be retained in the closed configuration by a retaining mechanism, such as a latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventor: Edward G. Guirlinger
  • Overflow
    Patent number: 10626587
    Abstract: An overflow device for an appliance such as a bathtub, sink or the like. The overflow device comprises a body which connects the overflow device to the appliance. The body includes a body inlet adapted to be connected to an appliance outlet. The body also includes a body outlet adapted to be connected to a soil stack. A drainage flowpath is defined between the body inlet and the body outlet. In use, the drainage flowpath creates a water seal between the body inlet and body outlet. The overflow device also includes a pipe arrangement in fluid communication with the body, where the pipe arrangement defines an overflow flowpath between the body inlet and the body outlet, such that, in use, at least a portion of the overflow flowpath is beneath the level of the water seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: MCALPINE & CO. LTD.
    Inventors: James Edward McAlpine, Christopher McKendrick, Robert Gemmell McAlpine
  • Variable height lift seat
    Patent number: 10624508
    Abstract: A variable height lift seat assembly includes a framework providing a seat mounting site. A plurality of linear actuators operably connects to the framework and each linear actuator has a power supply and preselected set points. A control mechanism operably connects to the linear actuators for controlling up and down and angular movement of the seat mounting site of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Inventor: Raul Duarte
  • Synthetic fluid impervious gasket
    Patent number: 10626590
    Abstract: A synthetic, fluid impervious gasket for releasably, and fluid sealably coupling a fluid delivering assembly, and a fluid receiving assembly, together, is described, and which includes an annular shaped main body which defines, at least in part, a medial fluid passageway, and a flexible, funnel portion is fabricated from a synthetic, polymeric, closed-cell, resilient, and fluid impervious material, and which forms a part of the medial fluid passageway, and which further can be selectively moved between a first and second operational position so as to allow the annular shaped main body to simultaneously fluid sealably engage with a fluid delivering assembly, and a fluid receiving assembly, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Inventor: Walter Pytlewski
  • Flush toilet
    Patent number: 10619337
    Abstract: The bowl portion of the flush toilet includes a bowl-shaped waste receiving surface and a rim portion formed on a top edge of the bowl portion. The rim portion includes a rim inside wall portion located on an inner side of the top edge of the bowl portion. The rim inside wall portion has a rim inside surface located at a lower area of the rim inside wall portion and a rim inside wall upper sloped surface having a section in a vertical plane, the shape of the section being sloped from an upper edge of the rim inside surface to an upper edge of the rim inside wall portion. The ratio between the height of the rim inside surface and the height of the rim inside wall upper sloped surface is 1:1 to 6:1 in a section in a vertical plane at any area other than a rear area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: TOTO LTD.
    Inventors: Shu Kashirajima, Masaki Kitamura, Satoshi Yamakawa, Kazuyoshi Mizoguchi
  • Toilet
    Patent number: 10617267
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of sanitation, and discloses a toilet. The toilet includes a toilet bowl on which a toilet seat is provided, the toilet further includes: a detecting device configured to detect position information of a user; a retractable cover provided on the toilet seat and switchable between statuses of closing a through hole of the toilet seat and opening the through hole of the toilet seat; and a controller in signal connection to the detecting device and the retractable cover, and the controller is configured to compare the position information detected by the detecting device with a preset range, wherein the retractable cover is configured to retract in the case where the position information falls within the preset range, and to extend to cover the through hole in the case where the position information exceeds the preset range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Lei Cao, Xiao Zhang, She Lin, Zifeng Wang, Nannan Hu, Yan Ren, Hailan Jin
  • Bidet and backflow preventing member therefor
    Patent number: 10619336
    Abstract: A bidet comprises a water supply valve opened and closed to allow water to flow and including a backflow preventing means preventing water from flowing backward to a water inlet side; a heating portion heating water supplied through the water supply valve; and a backflow preventing member disposed on a rear end of the water supply valve and allowing water to be supplied or preventing water from flowing backward to the water inlet side due to water pressure, wherein the backflow preventing means and the backflow preventing member prevent water from flowing backward to the water inlet side in concert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: COWAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Da Woon Jung, Ji Won Han, Doo Youl Jeon
  • Kit and method for preventing a swimming pool cleaner from becoming caught on a main drain cover
    Patent number: 10619372
    Abstract: A kit for preventing a swimming pool cleaner from becoming caught on a main drain cover of a swimming pool including a flexible clip-on protective device with a printed company logo and an installation tool with three cylindrical retainers. The installation tool mounts the clip-on protective device onto the main drain cover to force the swimming pool cleaner to tilt to one side, so that the suction forces of the swimming pool cleaner and the main drain will not interact with each other. The installation tool is made by injection molding with a uniform thickness of 0.165 inch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Inventor: Harry Albaugh, II
  • Modular and multipurpose covering device for a pool such as a swimming pool or the like
    Patent number: 10619368
    Abstract: A modular and multipurpose covering device for a pool includes a first modular covering tarpaulin forming a tailor-made safety cover made up of first tarpaulin elements which are joined together reversibly by transverse supports. A second modular covering tarpaulin is superimposed with the first tarpaulin and made up of second tarpaulin elements which are joined together reversibly by the same transverse supports. This second covering tarpaulin affords additional functions that can be modified according to the season. The two end transverse supports are coupled to lashing and tensioning mechanism for securing and holding down on ground covering device that is arranged over a pool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Groupe Waterair
    Inventors: Thierry Steinbauer, Luc Meheux
  • Sequenced chamber wave generator controller and method
    Patent number: 10612256
    Abstract: A wave generating apparatus mobile application controller and method is provided in which a mobile controller actuates a plurality of wave generating chambers in sequence using a delay between actuation of each chamber to produce a rideable wave in a pool. The mobile application controller allows the user to select the exact type of wave to be produced by the wave generator apparatus by selecting size, shape, and pattern of the wave. The application also allows the user to use a camera to photograph or record herself or someone else, even while riding a wave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: American Wave Machines, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce McFarland, Clement Ginestet
  • Toilet seat
    Patent number: 10610067
    Abstract: A toilet seat has a toilet seat ring and two coaxial hinges which have two mutually spaced-apart bearing pins and hinge sleeves molded onto the toilet seat ring. The two hinge sleeves slide onto the journals from the same side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Inventors: Karl Watschinger, Peter Mayr
  • Decontamination process
    Patent number: 10610059
    Abstract: A decontamination process may use significantly less water when utilizing a targeted decontamination approach. Analysis of a given decontamination situation may direct responders to set up a given Contamination Reduction Zone and follow protocols for targeted mitigation of contamination found on individual responders working the scene. By targeting and controlling the contamination, significantly fewer resources are used in response to a situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey J Berrigan, Chris W Dawson
  • Shower door assemblies and methods for installing same
    Patent number: 10610060
    Abstract: A guide member for a sliding shower door assembly includes a first wall and a second wall. The second wall is offset from the first wall defining a channel therebetween. The channel is configured to receive a portion of a door panel. At least one of the first wall and the second wall includes an undulating surface defined by a plurality of protrusions and valleys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Matthew Ball, Adam M. Moller
  • Toilet apparatus
    Patent number: 10595688
    Abstract: There is provided a toilet apparatus. The toilet apparatus includes a main part, a toilet seat, and a toilet lid. The main part includes a function part, and a case cover covering the function part. The toilet seat is attached rotatably to the case cover. The toilet lid is attached rotatably to the case cover. The toilet lid shifts between a closed state covering the toilet seat and an open state exposing the toilet seat. The toilet lid includes a lid main body covering upward the toilet seat in the closed state, and a hanging portion hanging from an outer edge of the lid main body, and covering a side of the toilet seat in the closed state. A lower end portion of an inside surface of the hanging portion changes to spread outside toward downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: TOTO LTD.
    Inventors: Megumi Takeshita, Mihoko Sato, Tomofumi Onishi, Akihiro Ashihara, Ayaka Shigeta, Minoru Tani, Hirotaka Nakabayashi
  • Toilet device
    Patent number: 10584470
    Abstract: A toilet device with which a detergent tank and a pipe member connection part of a pipe member supplying a detergent to a toilet can be connected to each other without a movement of the detergent tank includes a detergent tank including a detergent tank discharge opening and a pipe member connection part connecting the detergent tank and a pipe member having a detergent supply path through which a detergent is supplied to a toilet portion after the detergent is supplied from the detergent tank to each other by being connected to the detergent tank discharge opening, in which the pipe member connection part constitutes a sliding structure advancing and retreating with respect to the detergent tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: LIXIL Corporation
    Inventor: Koki Hashinokuchi
  • Toilet seat lighting apparatuses
    Patent number: 10582817
    Abstract: A toilet assembly that includes a toilet base including a bowl, a hinge assembly, and a toilet seat. The hinge assembly includes a housing configured to be secured to the toilet base; a lens comprising a base, which is enclosed within the housing, and a curved portion, which extends forward from the base beyond the housing to direct light from the light source downwardly toward the bowl, wherein the curved portion includes an upper arcuate surface and a lower arcuate surface; and a light source enclosed within the housing and configured to emit light toward an inlet of the base of the lens. The toilet seat is pivotally coupled to the hinge assembly, such that the toilet seat rotates relative to the housing and the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Jeffrey T. Laundre
  • Device integrated hot and cold tap water and hot and cold purified water
    Patent number: 10577782
    Abstract: A device integrated hot and cold tap water and hot and cold purified water including a casing pipe, a water guide mechanism, a touch switch, a microcontroller, a pulling head, and first and second magnetic components is provided. The water guide mechanism includes first and second pipelines disposed in the casing pipe. The first and second pipe lines are respectively provided with a first valve body and a touch control assembly. The touch switch and the microcontroller are electrically connected with the touch control assembly. The pulling head includes a fixed cylinder provided in a water outlet of the casing pipe and a bubble former fixed in the fixed cylinder. An interior of the bubble former has an inner waterway and an outer waterway. The first and second pipelines communicate with the water outlet of the casing pipe through the outer waterway and one end of the inner waterway, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Guangzhou Seagull Kitchen and Bath Products Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shuqi Gao, Qianfeng Peng, Rongbao Wei, Fu Luo
  • Sanitary chair
    Patent number: 10575687
    Abstract: The sanitary chair forms a seat that is a configured for use in a shower and with a commode. A patient sits on a horizontal surface formed by the sanitary chair. One dimension of the horizontal surface is adjustable. The sanitary chair comprises a plurality of legs, a base structure, a rail, a seat cushion, a folding cushion, and a back rest. The base structure forms the horizontal seating surface of the sanitary chair. The plurality of legs raise the base structure above the supporting surface. The seat cushion and the folding cushion forms the horizontal seating surface of the supporting chair. The back rest is a vertically oriented structure that supports the back of the patient. The rail, the seating cushion, the folding cushion, and the back rest are attached to the base structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Vince Ehrenberg
    Inventor: Vince Ehrenberg
  • Portable easyP urinal
    Patent number: 10568473
    Abstract: A portable urinal includes a receptacle with a wide opening and an internal cavity which converges towards a tube neck and wherein a tube is attached to the tube neck. The tube is attached via a disconnect coupler to a container which can be sealed and separated from the tube. The receptacle is shaped to accommodate one or more of the male genitalia and the female genitalia. The portable urinal is designed to allow a user to urinate in restroom inaccessible locations without discomfort, without creating an odor, without chance of spilling bodily fluids, and without inappropriately exposing their body so that they can urinate in locations where other people may be present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Inventor: Khoa T Le
  • Bath seat
    Patent number: 10568465
    Abstract: An improved bath seat for a young child or infant is provided. The bath seat has a plurality of rigid, extendable and retractable, stabilizing arms that include pivotable, spring-loaded suction cups at or near their ends that are engageable by means of suction with a wall of the bathtub to prevent the bath seat from tipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Summer Infant (USA) Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Fusco, Christopher C. Briden, Anthony Carbone, Zachary R. Stebenne, Mark J. Sousa, Spencer P. Brown