Patents Issued in July 2, 2015
  • Publication number: 20150181996
    Abstract: A waterproof protection pouch for mobile devices comprises a coupling set, a pouch, a sealing member and a retrieval tray. The coupling set includes a rigid ring, an opening and a clamping ring. The rigid ring has an annular latch groove on the outer circumference thereof. The pouch includes a connecting portion connected to the coupling set and a pouch opening. The sealing member includes a cap, a latch portion latched on the latch groove and a plug to wedge in the opening. The plug includes at least one annular sealing ridge on the outer circumference thereof. The retrieval tray has a carrying plate to hold the mobile device and a retrieval portion running through the pouch opening and opening of the coupling set to connect to the sealing member. Through the rigid ring and sealing member, the waterproof protection pouch can provide watertight and pressure withstanding effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Chi-Yuan CHANG
  • Publication number: 20150181997
    Abstract: The present invention is a wallet made of a silicone resin. The wallet can include a pair of flat portions facing each other; a bottom portion connected to a bottom edge of each flat portion; a pair of side portions connected to right and left edges of the flat portions; and a partition portion for dividing a space formed from the flat portions, the bottom portion, and the side portions, wherein at least the flat portions, the bottom portion, the side portions, and the partition portion are integrally molded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: GMC Toy's Field Inc.
    Inventor: Yuh Katoh
  • Publication number: 20150181998
    Abstract: Provided is a carrying case including: a case body; a grip gripped when moving the case body; a supporting part having a distal end provided with the grip; and casters configured to roll in contact with a road when moving the case body, wherein the case body has a first sidewall, a second sidewall opposed to the first sidewall, and a frame wall extending in a thickness direction across edges of the first sidewall and the second sidewall, and the supporting part has a proximal end arranged on an outer surface of one of the first sidewall and the second sidewall pivotally about a shaft extending along the thickness direction, the carrying case further including: a holding and releasing mechanism configured to hold and release the proximal end about the shaft; and an operating part configured to operate the holding and releasing mechanism to hold and release the proximal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Hideo Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20150181999
    Abstract: The present eyebrow grooming tool provides a system to keep complementary eyebrow grooming tools together in one compact and convenient package. Several eyebrow grooming tools can be managed and integrated by lining a hollow interior of a hair styling tool with a resiliently deformable insert to form an accessory pocket configured to receive a tweezing tool therewithin, where the tweezing tool deforms the resiliently deformable insert to from a frictional and interference engagement between the tweezing tool and the resiliently deformable insert to prevent unintended withdrawal of the tweezing tool. Yet, the engagement between the accessory pocket and the tweezing tool can be easily overcome by the user applying a removing force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Oliver Albers
  • Publication number: 20150182000
    Abstract: Devices and/or methods for treating facial hair are provided in order to soften the feel thereof. The devices and/or methods generally alter the structure of the tips or ends of the hair follicles to enhance their feeling of softness. Some devices and methods employ a high speed impacting principle to split the ends of the hair follicles. Some devices and methods aim to reduce the thickness of hairs near the tips through abrasion. Some devices and/or methods employ both crushing/impacting and abrasion in order to soften the feel of a subject's facial hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph W. Grez, Gerald K. Brewer
  • Publication number: 20150182001
    Abstract: The nail art device having: a control unit; a holder; a display panel that displays a predetermined selected pattern through the control of the control unit; and a UV irradiation unit that irradiates the display panel with UV rays is provided. When a finger, to the nail of which polish having a UV-reactive component has been applied, is placed in the holder, the polish applied to the nail reacts with the UV rays which are transmitted through the display panel where the selected pattern is displayed to form a nail pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Sung Won Yi, Chang Man Park, Jun Oh Kim, Chan Ki Lee, Young Jin Lee, Jin Gug Kim
  • Publication number: 20150182002
    Abstract: Cosmetic or pharmaceutical applicator with a supply of the cosmetic or pharmaceutical fluid provided in the brush outside of the bristle facing, a pump mechanism for dispensing the fluid through or in the bristle facing of the brush, whereupon the bristle facing of the brush is a fixed component of a cartridge which provides a supply of the fluid and which can be inserted into and removed again from the applicator chamber intended for this purpose, preferably without the use of tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Karl Hartstock-Martin
  • Publication number: 20150182003
    Abstract: A cosmetic container with a multifunctional insert neckpiece includes: a) a container having one of (a) a receiving groove and (b) a corresponding vertical one-way ratchet; and b) an integral multifunctional insert neckpiece having a downcomer extending down from a top orifice to establish a cosmetic wiper, and having an upper section with a cap attachment, and on its wall, the other of (a) the vertical one-way ratchet receiving groove and (b) the corresponding vertical one-way ratchet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Charles P. Neuner, Robert Arrighi
  • Publication number: 20150182004
    Abstract: A lip balm applicator product comprises upper and lower portions that are connectable together to define the applicator product being of a substantially spherical shape. A support platform is located in the lower portion and accommodates a quantity of lip balm having an arcuate surface. A lip balm comprises a composition of waxes and oils in solid form and formed to have an arcuate surface. The composition is formed to have the arcuate surface using a hot pour process. A method of manufacturing a lip balm comprises providing a receptacle having a concave arcuate surface. A lip balm material in a heated, liquefied phase is poured into the receptacle. Once poured, the heated, liquefied phase is allowed to solidify such that a surface of the solidified lip balm material has an arcuate configuration that corresponds to the concave arcuate surface of the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: The Kind Group, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan TELLER, Craig DUBITSKY, Coral GARVEY, Dennis PAYONGAYONG
  • Publication number: 20150182005
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wiper which seals the container upon withdrawal of an applicator from the container. The wiper comprises an upper part and a lower part which is a sealing part, and wherein the sealing part is a self sealing resilient structure. In a closed state of the sealing part, the sealing part forms a seal at a distal end of the wiper and in an open state, an opening is formed at the distal end of the wiper, when the applicator is inserted into the wiper. The wiper of the present disclosure can be employed in the container used for application of cosmetic or care products include viscous cosmetics, mascara, eye liner, lip gloss, hair color and like products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Rahul Bose, Iti Seth, Smita Srivastava, Rajesh Deswal
  • Publication number: 20150182006
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system and a method of dispensing a lipstick container from an interactive vending machine located at a specific venue is presented. The lipstick container doubles as a container to store and dispense lipstick and as a souvenir by including a venue-specific logo upon an outer surface of the lipstick container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: PROV 31:31, LLC
    Inventor: Gina M. Blaze
  • Publication number: 20150182007
    Abstract: The beach/pool bag with hidden compartment has a hidden compartment positioned at the bottom of the bag that is equipped with a zipper-closable access. A flap is provided to cover and conceal the zipper, thereby presenting a false bottom and disguising the existence of the compartment underneath. The backpack with hidden compartment is similar to the beach/pool bag, but has shoulder straps instead of handles. A cable and lock are provided to secure the backpack to a stationary object if the backpack is to be laid aside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: DAVID A. PONX
  • Publication number: 20150182008
    Abstract: An armband for carrying gel packets is provided. The armband may include a plurality of stretchable elastic members secured to the outer surface forming a looped space in between. The armband may be placed over a user's hand and onto the user's arm. Gel packets may be inserted into the looped space of the stretchable elastic members and thereby may be secured to the armband. The user may then exercise with the gel pouches secured to their armband. When the user is ready to consumer a gel, the user may continue their exercise and easily access the gel pouches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Richard Samuel Kattouf, II
  • Publication number: 20150182009
    Abstract: A system for mounting a mobile device to a wearer's arm, including a mobile device housing and an armband. The armband includes an elongate bistable spring movable between to positions to hold the armband to the wearer's arm. A clip may be joined to the armband, with the clip including slidable arms that extend across a diagonal of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Sun Joon Whang, Soo Park, Albert Frank Ventura, Mervyn Cheung, George Chen
  • Publication number: 20150182010
    Abstract: A holder and mobile platform assembly may include a support plate shaped to fit in the palm of a user's hand. A hand strap may be attached to the support plate and configured to wrap around the user's hand. A mobile platform may be mounted for rotation on the support plate. The mobile platform may include a support surface having a releasable fastener provided thereon for supporting a first device, and a support compartment extending from an edge of the support surface for supporting a second device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Lawrence Burns, Daniel Patrick Burns, John Mark Wilson
  • Publication number: 20150182011
    Abstract: The attachment system includes an inner carrier, in which the object being carried is held in place, and an outer jacket sized to fit around the inner carrier and slidingly move with respect to said inner carrier. A first set of hooks oriented in a first direction are mounted on the inner carrier and a second set of hooks are mounted on the outer jacket and oriented in a direction opposite to the first set of hooks. Each set of hooks are sized to fit into corresponding web panels or straps (webbing) on the web panel carrier. The inner carrier and jacket are then manually separated vertically by a user and held in place by means of at least one detent formed by the inner carrier and jacket, such that the first and second sets of hooks vertically separate. The detent comprises one or more latching tabs on the surface of one of the carrier and jacket and a plurality of apertures, ridges, or the like formed on one surface of the other of said carrier and jacket and opposite to said latching tabs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick F. Mccrone, Darrell Stevens
  • Publication number: 20150182012
    Abstract: A hand carried transport assembly is described and which includes a carriage that has a supporting base and a handle removably attached thereto; a transporting vessel that defines an internal cavity, and which releasably mates with the supporting base portion; and a product receiving insert for accepting products and which is sized so as to substantially nest within the internal cavity of the transporting vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: ZAK DESIGNS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Thornton, Oliver Breit
  • Publication number: 20150182013
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hairbrush, which comprising a combing portion, wherein the combing portion comprises a combing body, wherein the combing body defines a central air channel and a plurality of ventilating openings communicated with the central air channel for ventilating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Daqiu Yao
  • Publication number: 20150182014
    Abstract: An oral hygiene tool has a tongue scraper with an elongate scraper body having an elongate upper edge forming a scraping surface for the tongue, and an elongate connector body connected to the elongate scraper body. There oral hygiene tool also has a toothbrush with an elongate toothbrush body and a plurality of brushes. The elongate connector body of the tongue scraper is telescopingly engaged with the elongate toothbrush body of the toothbrush, so that the tongue scraper can move between a collapsed configuration and an extended configuration relative to the toothbrush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Suresh Kurji Ladva
  • Publication number: 20150182015
    Abstract: A kit for decorating a toothbrush includes a package, a toothbrush, and at least one of a sticker panel comprising a plurality of stickers and a plurality of decorative bands. The sticker panel may include three panel sections with at least one of the panel sections having stickers thereon. The decorative bands are sized to fit around an outer perimeter of a base portion of the toothbrush for decoration. Thus, the decorative bands are formed of an elastic material to facilitate stretching of the decorative bands to fit around the outer perimeter of the base portion of the toothbrush. The kit may include at least one sticker sized to fit on the base portion of the toothbrush. The kit may also include a panel including one or more stickers and/or one or more decorative bands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, David K. Lee, Quang Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20150182016
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a folding table. The folding table includes a base with two pedestal assemblies having base frames pivotally connected to each other. One base frame is attached to a table top and both base frames are connected by a linkage assembly. A gas cylinder assembly is connected to the linkage assembly. A latch assembly attached to the bottom surface of the table top engages with a stop member on the base frame that is not attached to the table top. A latch assembly for a folding table and methods of operating the folding table are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Jeremias RIVERA, Doss Samikkannu
  • Publication number: 20150182017
    Abstract: A table assembly, the assembly comprising a first member having a length dimension parallel to a substantially vertical extension axis, a second member supported by the first member for sliding motion along the extension axis between at least an extended position and a retracted position, the second member forming an internal passageway, a table top mounted to one end of one of the first and second members, a spring that generates a variable spring force that depends at least in part on the degree of spring loading, the spring having first and second ends, aligned substantially parallel to the vertical extension axis, located at least partially within the internal passage formed by the second member and linked to each of the first and second members and a rotatable cam member engaged with the spring, the cam member and spring applying a force between the first and second members tending to drive the second member into the extended position, the cam member rotating around an axis as the second member moves bet
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: David K. Jones, Kurt Heidmann, Todd Andres
  • Publication number: 20150182018
    Abstract: Disclosed is an articulation type supporter which is formed in a multiple-joint structure configured to support an item such as a book, a portable device, etc. wherein the rotation of the movable frame based on the weight of the item is limited about the connected portion of the base frame, and it is convenient for a user to handle. The featured configuration includes the base frame installed at the fixed structure, a movable frame of which one end is connected through the first hinge connection unit to the base frame, and the connection frames which are connected in series from the other end of the movable frame through the second hinge connection unit, wherein the first hinge connection unit includes the first brake unit configured to limit the rotations of the movable frame in response to the weight applied from the other end of the movable frame while providing the upward and downward rotation motion of the movable frame in response to the user's force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Su Man Gwag
  • Publication number: 20150182019
    Abstract: A bathroom shelf assembly and a bathroom shelf having the same are provided. The bathroom shelf assembly includes a tubular member, at least one inserting member, a first rod member and at least one first connecting bar. The tubular member has a tubular wall and an interior channel extending between two ends thereof, and the tubular wall is formed with at least one first through hole. The inserting member is disposed in the tubular channel and has an axial through bore parallel to the interior channel. The first rod member is disposed through the axial through bore in the interior channel. At least one end of each first connecting bar is formed with a first radial slot, and each first connecting bar is disposed through corresponding through hole and spraddled onto the first rod member via the first radial slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Anthony KUO
  • Publication number: 20150182020
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a firearm support rack system comprising (1) a plurality of gun rack support structures with top and bottom opposing ends; (2) at least one mountable rest with an upper surface and a lower surface; and (3) a plurality of magnets with an upper surface and a lower surface. The gun rack support structures have at least one magnetic portion connected to the gun rack support structures. The gun rack support structure top end accepts at least a portion of the firearm. The bottom end of the gun rack support structures connect vertically or horizontally along the upper surface of the mountable rest; the upper surface of the magnets attach to the lower surface of the mountable rest. The gun rack support structure may also be substantially comprised of a magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Zahid Rahman
  • Publication number: 20150182021
    Abstract: A television cabinet includes a front board, a rear board, at least two active boards, two side boards, and a top board. Therein, the active boards are hinged between the front board and the rear board, while each active board comprises a first panel and a second panel hinged together for enabling the front board and the rear board to move between a folded position and an unfolded position. The side boards are slidingly disposed between the front board and the rear board at the unfolded position. The top board is combined to the front board, the rear board, and the two side boards as a plane on top at the unfolded position. Therefore, the cost and inconvenience of transportation are lowered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Chien-Kuo Chang
  • Publication number: 20150182022
    Abstract: A table and accessory unit assembly includes a height-adjustable table, a freestanding accessory unit and a docking mechanism. The height-adjustable table and freestanding accessory unit are supported on a surface. The height-adjustable table includes a tabletop and a height-adjusting mechanism that is configured to move the tabletop relative to the surface. The docking mechanism is configured to couple the freestanding accessory unit to the height-adjustable table. When the freestanding accessory unit is coupled to the height-adjustable table, the freestanding accessory unit moves relative to the surface as the tabletop moves relative to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: John Stephen Lanphear
  • Publication number: 20150182023
    Abstract: Slide assembly includes a frame, a first slide, a second slide and a clipping member. The frame includes a retaining panel. A securing panel is coupled to the retaining panel and secured to the retaining panel. The second slide is slidably attached to the first slide. The clipping member is attached to the second slide and extends out of the second slide. The clipping member is engaged with the retaining panel for preventing the second slide from moving relative to first slide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: CHEN-LU FAN, LI-PING CHEN, CHANG-GUI CHEN
  • Publication number: 20150182024
    Abstract: The invention is a mantel or shelf made of a solid block of reclaimed wood with a hidden mounting assembly. The mantel has sufficient thickness, depth and length to accommodate an elongated L-shaped sheet metal bracket with planar horizontal and vertical flanges to allow selective lateral positioning of the mantel relative to its securement to spaced vertical wall studs. An L-shaped opening in the rear of the mantel is formed by a deep horizontal slot and a shallow vertical recess extending down from the slot. The slot is parallel to and near the top of the mantel, and receives the horizontal flange. The recess receives the vertical flange so the mantel is flush with the wall. A mounting fastener inserted into the mantel pierces the horizontal flange to capture the bracket and secure the mantel to the wall. The bracket, slot and recess are hidden from view during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Joel M. Nies
  • Publication number: 20150182025
    Abstract: A bathroom carrying device and a bathroom hanging assembly having the same is provided, including a metal shell member, a plastic member and a carrying member. The metal shell member is formed with an interior space and an open end, and a through hole is provided for communicating the interior space and outside. The open end is provided for mounting of a mounting assembly for being fixedly attached to a base. The plastic member is disposed in the interior space and has at least one inserting hole corresponding to the at least one through hole. The carrying member has at least one disposing end and a carrying portion, and the at least one disposing end is disposed through the at least one through hole and into the at least one inserting hole. The carrying portion is disposed outside of the metal shell member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Anthony KUO
  • Publication number: 20150182026
    Abstract: A one-piece office chair made of plastic with an adjusting apparatus comprises a middle axle seat, a seat frame, a back frame, and two armrests which are formed in one-piece to complete the entire chair frame. Furthermore, an adjusting apparatus is applied to provide supports and elasticity for the chair frame, enabling the back frame to adjust the angle in accordance with users' movements, featuring the present invention as an ergonomic design of comfortable seating with easy assembly and light weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: YUNG-HUA CHEN
  • Publication number: 20150182027
    Abstract: A composite chair adapted for permitting a user to sit thereon. The composite chair includes a base unit and a seat unit. The seat unit includes a seat body that is mounted on the base unit and that is adapted for supporting the user's buttocks, and a pushing member that is fixedly mounted on a rear end of the seat body. The seat body is pivotable relative to the base unit for inclining the pushing member to push the user' s waist forward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Hong-Yuan CHANG, Yao-Yuan ZENG, Yao-Wen ZENG
  • Publication number: 20150182028
    Abstract: A portable support apparatus for supporting an infant's or toddler's head and/or upper torso when he is positioned in a seat having a seat back. The apparatus comprises a rigid back member and rigid left and right head support members which are hingedly connected to the left and right sides of the back member, respectively. The left and right head support members are pivotable from a folded position in which the left and right head support members are positioned against the back member to an unfolded position in which the left and right head support members project at a desired maximum open angle relative to the back member. The portable support apparatus also includes an arrangement for maintaining the left and right head support members at the desired maximum open angle when the left and right head support members are in the unfolded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Selima Thein
  • Publication number: 20150182029
    Abstract: A uni-directional rigidifier for a foldable mattress for use in sofa beds has an arcuate, elongated shape. Lateral slits along the rigidifier allow it to easily flex when a load is applied while in an upright position. When the rigidifier is in an inverted position, an applied load causes the slits to close and the rigidifier to stiffen. The method describes the use of the uni-directional rigidifier in a foldable sofa bed mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: W. Neil Owens
  • Publication number: 20150182030
    Abstract: A spring mattress structure comprises a mattress body with a top bed surface and a bottom bed surface which consists of a plurality of shaft levers separated by a regular spacing between any two adjacent shaft levers and prepared for placement of a plurality of springs; each of the springs allows the bottom's both ends to be placed on surfaces of two adjacent shaft levers and develops a hollow space which correspond to a spacing developed by the two adjacent shaft levers; the bottom of each spring is fixed on one of the shaft levers with a spring-loaded locating piece so that the spring is securely connected to the shaft lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Han-Chung HSU
  • Publication number: 20150182031
    Abstract: A cover assembly for a mattress is provided that includes a first cover and a second cover. The first cover includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and a continuous side panel collectively defining a cavity for enclosing the mattress. The second cover includes a top surface and a bottom surface, with the second cover being positioned over and dimensionally-sized to cover at least the top panel of the first cover. A fastener then connects the second cover to the first cover along the perimeter of the second cover. Methods for marking a mattress are also provided that include the step of marking an indicia indicative of a characteristic of a mattress on the top surface of the second cover of the cover assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Ida T. Jensen, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas D.C. Overthun, Martin Schnitzer, Kara W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150182032
    Abstract: A cover assembly for a mattress is provided that includes a first cover and a second cover. The first cover includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and a continuous side panel collectively defining a cavity for enclosing the mattress. The second cover includes a top surface and a bottom surface, with the second cover being positioned over and dimensionally-sized to cover at least the top panel of the first cover. A fastener then connects the second cover to the first cover along the perimeter of the second cover. Methods for marking a mattress are also provided that include the step of marking an indicia indicative of a characteristic of a mattress on the top surface of the second cover of the cover assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Ida T. Jensen, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas D. C. Overthun, Martin Schnitzer, Kara W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150182033
    Abstract: An air bed system including a plurality of peripheral devices and a pump unit configured to adjust a firmness of an air mattress, the pump unit including a pump. The system further includes a controller configured to execute instructions that cause the pump unit to wirelessly pair with at least one of the plurality of peripheral devices. The pump unit is configured to receive at least one control signal addressed to the at least one of the plurality of peripheral devices, and transmit the at least one control signal to the addressed device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Aran Brosnan, Yi-ching Chen, John McGuire
  • Publication number: 20150182034
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a functionally supportive pillow comprising a dynamically responsive combination of an inner core enclosing a bead material and an outer shell, such that the combination of the inner core with the outer shell creates a dynamic response to applied pressure to the pillow for increased functional support of said pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Giora Liran, Eyal Levy
  • Publication number: 20150182035
    Abstract: An enclosure that lies flat when side panels are lowered for storage. The enclosure can have play elements for small animals or infants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Shawn Kessler, Olivia Kessler, Renee Jablow
  • Publication number: 20150182036
    Abstract: Described herein is a child harness for use in car seats, child buggies and other devices where a child (or adult) is to be restrained on a seat. The harness design avoids the presence of ‘tails’ or loose endings thereby minimising any risk of such endings becoming tangled in other objects. The design also allows for a wide variety of size adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Paul James Wigzell, Campbell Gower
  • Publication number: 20150182037
    Abstract: Semi-rigid foam bumpers configured to strategically increase the climb over height of a crib to hinder a young toddler from attempting to climb out of the crib and possibly risking injury are described. The bumpers are comprise a sufficiently rigid foam that they do not compress appreciably when handled thus maintaining their form when leaned on or otherwise handled by a budding toddler, yet they are soft and forgiving enough not to harm a child that falls into or against them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Nurit Shlomo, Michael Langston McDowell
  • Publication number: 20150182038
    Abstract: An illuminated shelving system is provided having light bars attached to the shelves. The light bars are electrically connected to a power strip that conducts electricity from a wall outlet to a plurality of light bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Jim Wiemer, Ryan Brobst, Jan Pergande
  • Publication number: 20150182039
    Abstract: A display fixture includes a shelf having a tester product receptacle, at least one first tester product assembly and an elongated channel. The at least one first tester product assembly has a base and a cover. The cover includes a hinge component. The base is located in the tester product receptacle of the shelf. The elongated channel is coupled to the shelf and is configured to receive and retain the hinge component of the cover such that the cover is rotatable about a back edge of the base of the at least one first tester product assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Jennifer A. Theisen, Nick Q. Trinh, Benjamin Weshler
  • Publication number: 20150182040
    Abstract: A hook device (2) for hanging objects such as picture frames comprises a housing (10) which has an internal space for allowing a carrier for the hook device (2) to extend through the housing (10), and which is normally provided with a projection designed for functioning as a hanging hook. The hook device (2) further comprises a clamping mechanism for fixing the housing (10) on a carrier, wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a first hollow cylinder (20) having a tapered inner surface (21), which is retained in the housing (10) in an axial direction by form closure. During the assembling process of the hook device (2), the first hollow cylinder (20) is inserted into the housing (10) by moving the cylinder (20) through an opening (17) in a radial direction, different from other elements (30, 40, 50) of the hook device (2), which are moved in an axial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Wilhelmus Maria Van Groesen
  • Publication number: 20150182041
    Abstract: This patent regards the design of compact (unitary structures, implantable by themselves, residing non-deployed in small kits, able to be deployed by a single individual, and able to create identifiable meaningful sign by themselves) arrangements of live plants, plant-alike or plant-replacement materials, seedling or seeds by organized pattern seeding of plants or seeds or planting of seedlings of flowers and plants in the soil, or arrangements of plant-replacement or plant-alike material to render small scale plant pattern-designed arrangements in small areas around houses or businesses. To reach this purpose, plants, seeds or seedlings, plant-alike or plant-replacement materials will be planted, raised, arranged and/or cut in a single or multilayer fashioned compact object of good visual resolution translating into a meaningful message of pictorial, geometrical, linguistic, or various other meaningful nature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Alexandra A. Angheloiu, Nicoleta A. Angheloiu, George O. Angheloiu
  • Publication number: 20150182042
    Abstract: A cover assembly for a mattress is provided that includes a first cover and a second cover. The first cover includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and a continuous side panel collectively defining a cavity for enclosing the mattress. The second cover includes a top surface and a bottom surface, with the second cover being positioned over and dimensionally-sized to cover at least the top panel of the first cover. A fastener then connects the second cover to the first cover along the perimeter of the second cover. Methods for marking a mattress are also provided that include the step of marking an indicia indicative of a characteristic of a mattress on the top surface of the second cover of the cover assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Ida T. Jensen, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas D. C. Overthun, Martin Schnitzer, Kara W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150182043
    Abstract: An infant sleep pod for maintaining an infant's orientation relative to a sleeping surface includes a pouch portion for receiving an infant having a front and a back and left and right sides, and sleeves or arm holes on said left and right sides; a pair of connection points on the pouch portion on said left and right sides, each at a location cephalic to, i.e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Mark VICKERMAN
  • Publication number: 20150182044
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a neck rest comprising an air bladder, wherein the air bladder includes a plurality of valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Yue Fan
  • Publication number: 20150182045
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a cap for controlling fluid flow from a bottle that includes an opening for dispensing the fluid. The cap includes a first section and a second section. The first section defines an orifice and a plurality of air channels. The opening of the bottle is in flow communication with the orifice and the plurality of air channels. The second section includes a first plurality of rings for securing the opening of the bottle, such that at least one of the air channels and the orifice creates an air-lock to secure the fluid within the bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: DAVID HOBEICH