Patents Issued in August 20, 2015
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Publication number: 20150230585Abstract: A cosmetic capsule container in which a porous pad can be directly charged with a liquid cosmetic composition, and which includes: a receiving chamber having an open upper end and containing the porous pad and the liquid cosmetic composition; a sidewall connected to the bottom of the container and forming the receiving chamber; a stop rim formed along the inner edge of the upper end of the sidewall so as to prevent the porous pad from being removed from the receiving chamber; a locking part provided on an upper portion of the outer circumferential surface of the sidewall so as to lock the container to a cosmetic case; and an expandable part connecting a lower boundary part of the sidewall to the bottom of the container in such a way that the expandable part allows the bottom to be raised upward relative to the sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: In Yong CHUNG, Jin Woo Kim
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Publication number: 20150230586Abstract: A dispenser includes a thermal storage tip and a housing having a reservoir for containing a product, such as a cosmetics product or a medicinal product. The thermal storage tip comprises a material that is capable of storing and retaining thermal energy during application of the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: TIMOTHY THORPE
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Publication number: 20150230587Abstract: A cosmeticizing device that allows for loading of various cosmetic liquids for enabling non-interrupted supply of the cosmetic liquids through hand pressing. A cosmetic container body has an end forming a tubular opening receiving a valve seat for fixing a cosmeticizing component and an inner tubular bottom to which a valve disk is movably mounted for closing the bottom of the container. With a plunger bar that is rotatably coupled to the valve disk being pressed down, the valve disk is caused to slidably squeeze out the material for dispensing the liquid material to the cosmeticizing component mounted to the top end of the container body. A closure cap has an opening having an inner circumference forming a securing face and a bottom in which a scraping member is received and mounted. The cap has an interior space for receiving a cosmetic liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Lin-Lang Chan
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Publication number: 20150230588Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic applicator for applying a cosmetic, makeup, or a care product on skin, lips or on keratinous fibers. The cosmetic applicator comprises an application member assembly at a distal end of a rod and a handle at a proximal end of a rod. The application member assembly comprises an elongated casing with a hollow cavity, a multiplicity of application elements projecting from an outer surface of the casing, a non-resilient member disposed within the hollow cavity and extending along a length of the casing; wherein the non-resilient member comprises at least two progressively tightening and locking features in a locking region at its proximal end portion. The locking region is defined over a sufficient length of the non-resilient member which permits to attain different locking positions for the casing at the proximal end portion and thus varied lengths of the elongated casings can be used along with the same non-resilient member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Leo Clifford Pires, Roger Hwang, Smita Srivastava, Rahul Bose
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Publication number: 20150230589Abstract: A stand for holding at least one wig having a base where one or more dowels may be stacked thereon to hold a dome upon which a wig may be placed, and in which base the dowels and dome may be stored for storage or transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Gloria Davidson
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Publication number: 20150230590Abstract: A head-worn apparatus features an elongated flexible member having first and second slits therein proximate opposing ends thereof for respective engagement of first and second tufts of hair through the slits at respective locations on the user's head. Tape, clips or other securing elements are used to bundle together the strands of hair in each tuft and prevent sliding of the tufts out from the respective slits, thereby maintaining the apparatus in place in the user's hair. In one embodiment, the elongated member is connected proximately rearward of the forehead on opposite sides of the head, and is sufficiently tensioned to tighten facial areas near these locations. In another embodiment, the elongated member is used to hang one or more jewelry items in the user's hair. The flexible member has a series of holes through which additional hair can be passed to conceal it from sight beneath the user's hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Diane Livingston
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Publication number: 20150230591Abstract: A kayak that collapses to form a backpack structure is provided. The kayak includes a plurality of removably connectable hull members. The hull members include at least a middle section, a front section, and a rear section. The middle section comprises a tapered complex body having a cavity. The tapered complex body has a width larger than width of the front section and rear section such that the tapered complex body can receive the front section and the rear section in the cavity of the middle section. A plurality of bolts are configured to removably connect the hull members. The bolts provide pressure to a rubber gasket for connecting the front section and the rear section to the middle section. A cockpit is formed by removably connecting the front section and rear section to the middle section via the bolts. A seat member is removably attached to the cockpit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Landon Chandler Maybin
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Publication number: 20150230592Abstract: By attaching an outside carrier to the already existing CEW and its holster, a temporary containment sight is created that allows for a single officer to use both hands while still energizing the CEW during handcuffing. This solves a serious officer safety hazard for solitary officers deploying CEW's.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Kelly L. Knutson
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Publication number: 20150230593Abstract: An oral care implement (1) comprising: an electrode pair with an impedance formed therebetween when electrified; a frequency generator, electrically connected to the electrode pair, for applying a voltage with at least two different frequencies between the electrode pair; an impedance measurement unit, electrically coupled to the electrode pair, for measuring impedance values between the electrode pair at least at the different frequencies; and a contact determination unit, in communication with the impedance measurement unit, wherein the contact determination unit comprises a memory for storing a function, wherein the function correlates impedance values of a defined oral area at the different frequencies, and wherein the contact determination unit comprises a processor for processing the measured impedance values to the stored function so as to determine contact information of the electrode pair with the defined oral area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Alexander Franz DOLL, Alexandre HALBACH
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Publication number: 20150230594Abstract: The toothbrush includes a handle portion (12 or 55) and a brushhead portion (14 or 57) with a bristle set (20 or 53) at one end of the brushhead. At least one sensor (16 or 56 is located either on the handle of the toothbrush or on the bristle set back plate (54) of the toothbrush. When the sensor is located on the handle of the toothbrush, the position of the brushhead is determined by a processor (44 or 58) relative to the inside or outside surfaces of the teeth on the basis of the temperature detected by the sensor, either the outside environmental temperature or the skin temperature of the user. When the sensor is located on the bristle set back plate, the determination is made on the basis of the position of the bristle set relative to the cheek of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: JOHANNES HOTZE BERNHARD DE VRIES, EVERT ALLE HELFRICH, PIETER JOHANNES BAX, CHAD BRINCKERHOFF, SANDOR GORDIJN, THEO ANJES MARIA RUIJL
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Publication number: 20150230595Abstract: A dual purpose toothbrush that allows a user to clean his or her teeth and that also serves the purpose of preserving the record of the user's mouth via stored digital images. The dual purpose toothbrush that has a replaceable cartridge of rotating bristles and a camera system on the head of the toothbrush, a camera board that operates the basic functions of the camera and the rotating bristles of the toothbrush while temporarily storing images taken by the camera, a plurality of inputs that allow a user to operate the toothbrush, a wiring system that connects the components of the toothbrush, a rechargeable battery, and a port for charging and downloading images to a peripheral device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: LUIS VILA
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Publication number: 20150230596Abstract: A toothbrush having a body, a brush head, and a neck extending between the body and the brush head is described. The brush head having a forward face and a rear face, and a massaging element disposed on the rear face of the brush head. The massaging element has a base surface which is non-coplanar with the rear face, and the massaging element comprising a plurality of protrusions. A plurality of bristles extends from the forward face.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: John Geoffrey Chang, Douglas A. Gall
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Publication number: 20150230597Abstract: A paint brush protective cover for a paint brush includes a jacket which provides for wet media storage and safe transportation and extends the life of the paint brush due to correct bristle containment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Barry Todd Gabbard
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Publication number: 20150230598Abstract: A method for manufacturing an injection-molded first component of an article, in particular a handle or a head of a toothbrush, having a sheath element with a cavity and a recess extending from the cavity into a wall of the sheath element surrounding the cavity, including the steps of: (1) providing a first mold having first mold components that define a first mold cavity in the form of a pre-sheath element having a through hole in the pre-sheath element at the location where the recess shall be formed, (2) injection-molding of the pre-sheath element using a first plastic material, (3) closing the through-hole with a lid element, (4) providing a second mold having second mold components for receiving the pre-sheath element and for defining a remaining second mold cavity that extends at least over a part of a parting line between the lid element and the pre-sheath element when the pre-sheath element is inserted in the second mold, (5) inserting the pre-sheath element into the second mold, and (6) connecting thType: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Andreas BRESSELSCHMIDT, Jochen GANNINGER, Benedikt HEIL, Uwe JUNGNICKEL, Joerg KOTITSCHKE, Andreas REUSCHENBACH, Holger SCHULZ
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Publication number: 20150230599Abstract: A deployable table for an external spare tire assembly is an apparatus that provides a user with a fold-out shelf while the apparatus is attached to the spare tire assembly or provides the user with a table while the apparatus is detached from the spare tire assembly. The apparatus includes an adapter mount, a dual compression clamp, a central hub, a table frame, a table top, and foldable legs. The adapter mount allows the apparatus to detachably attach to the external spare tire assembly. The central hub is connected normal to the table frame, which is used to support the table top. The table top has a stationary portion and a fold-out portion that is used as the shelf. The foldable legs collapse within the table frame or can extend when the apparatus is used as a table. The dual compression clamp connects the central hub to the adapter mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Dan C. LARIMER
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Publication number: 20150230600Abstract: A glueless carcase and method for glueless connection of wall elements of a carcase, in particular a furniture item are disclosed. The carcase includes at least three wall elements, which can be connected via coupling means arranged at their end faces and thereby form a closed frame. A groove and a tongue are arranged as coupling means in the region of the end faces which can be brought into engagement with each other in the interconnected state of the wall elements. The tongues, which extend in longitudinal direction of the end faces can be divided comb-like into individual tinge sections which are arranged at a distance to each other. The method for connection provides for a relative movement of the engaged wall elements, wherein the wall elements are displaced in opposite direction in a locking direction, which extends parallel to the longitudinal direction of the end faces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Guido Schulte
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Publication number: 20150230601Abstract: A combination classification shelf includes a base frame and at least one shelf divider. The base frame includes two support rod members transversely arranged in parallel. The shelf divider is detachably mounted at the base frame. The shelf divider is bent to from two classification rod members and two transverse rod members. Each classification rod member has two hooked end portions. The transverse rod members are respectively connected between the classification rod members and define with the hooked end portions of the respective classification rod members a respective receiving space. The support rod members are respectively positioned in the respective receiving spaces. The transverse rod members are respectively supporting the support rod members. Thus, the shelf dividers will be not fall easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Tsung-Yu TSAI
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Publication number: 20150230602Abstract: The invention relates to a desk configuration (100) arranged on a base (101) and having a first desktop (110) at a seating height (140) of a user in a height range of 60 cm to 95 cm from the base (101), said desktop having a first work surface (112) defined by a first long side (150) in a first longitudinal direction (114) and by a first transverse side (117) arranged transversely thereto in a first transverse direction (116). A second desktop (120) is provided at a standing height (142) of the user in a height range of 85 cm to 130 cm from the base (101) and has a second work surface (122) defined by a second long side (125) in a second longitudinal direction (124) and by a second transverse side (127) arranged transversely thereto in a second transverse direction (126).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2012Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Josef GLÖCKL
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Publication number: 20150230603Abstract: Provided is a slide attachment and detachment device for a drawer. The slide attachment and detachment device for a drawer according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is formed as one member, thereby reducing time and costs consumed for manufacturing the slide attachment and detachment device for the drawer, improving hygienic properties, and enabling use in environments with high humidity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Yoon Sig Park, Hyun ho Cha, Jae Won Kim
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Publication number: 20150230604Abstract: A drawer pull-out guide includes a body rail which can be mounted on a furniture body via a fastening section, and a drawer rail which can be fastened on a drawer and is mounted movably relative to the body rail. The drawer rail has a side web facing the fastening section. A central rail is mounted movably between the body rail and the drawer rail, and a bearing with at least one supporting roller via which the drawer rail is supported in the closed state is on the body rail. The bearing is arranged at a front end region of the central rail or of the drawer rail so as to be non-displaceable during operation in the longitudinal direction of the rail on which the bearing is arranged. The side web of the drawer rail is arranged between the supporting roller and the fastening section of the body rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Wilfried VIOLAND, Ulrich GREUSSING
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Publication number: 20150230605Abstract: A stopper mechanism of a slide rail for protecting a slide rail that is attached to a housed unit has an auxiliary slider that moves to a first position so as to become closer to the housed unit in a state where the housed unit is housed in a main body, and which moves to a second position so as to become more distant from the housed unit in a state where the houses state has been pulled out of the main body, and a stop unit configured to stop the pulling-out of the housed unit by stopping the auxiliary slider that has moved to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Toshimasa Miyake
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Publication number: 20150230606Abstract: A position-adjustable support assembly comprises at least one surface mount, an actuator affixed thereto, and a body coupled to and supported on the actuator free of the at least one surface mount. The body is moveable relative to the at least one surface mount in response to a motive force applied by the actuator. The actuator may be affixed to the at least one surface mount inboard of an outer perimeter defined by a frame portion of the body so as to be accommodated interstitially between the at least one surface mount and the body. In some embodiments, the support assembly may further comprise a strain gauge, coupled to the body at a terminal region thereof, which may be configured to detect a strain force acting on the body in the terminal region and control movement of the body based on the strain force detected by the strain gauge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Johnny MATTAR, Jamil MATTAR
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Publication number: 20150230607Abstract: The present invention relates to a shampoo chair having a seat wherein when a back of the chair is pushed backwards, a leg support is concurrently lifted up in conjunction with the back of the chair such that a client washing his or her hair can receive a shampoo service in a more comfortable way.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Myung Su JANG
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Publication number: 20150230608Abstract: An adjustable chair comprises chair support, backrest, a backrest support mechanism including at least one backrest arm pivotally connected to the support, and a seat having front and rear regions and a seat surface. The chair includes first and second seat support mechanisms with the first mechanism adjustably connecting the front region of the seat and the second mechanism adjustably connecting the rear region. The second seat support mechanism includes at least one seat arm having front and rear arm extensions and connected to the support for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis. The rear arm extension is pivotally connected to the rear region of the seat. A toggle arrangement is pivotally mounted on the chair support and engages the front end section of the at least one seat arm and front end section of the at least one backrest arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Jamshed Unwalla
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Publication number: 20150230609Abstract: A convertible chair is provided. The present convertible chair includes three or more sections connected together in series. The sections include a chair section, one or more middle sections, and an end section. The middle sections are slidably connected to the chair section, allowing the middle sections to slide in and out from the chair section. The end section is hingedly connected to the terminal middle section. When in the extended configuration, the sections provide a contiguous comfortable support surface on which a user can lay down. When in the compact configuration, the present invention resembles and functions as a conventional chair suitable for sitting on. The convertible chair further include connectors disposed along its sides that allow multiple chairs to be connected together in series.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Ronald Klaseen
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Publication number: 20150230610Abstract: A body support structure including a pair of laterally spaced apart supporting arms defining a gap therebetween, wherein each of the supporting arms includes an upper support having an upwardly extending upright and a forwardly extending seat support defining a seat part, and a lower support having an upwardly extending upright spaced apart from the upright of the upper support in a vertical plane. The uprights of the upper and lower supports define a backrest part. A pair of armrests each includes an upwardly extending portion connected to a respective one of the forwardly extending seat supports and a forwardly extending portion pivotally connected to the backrest part. A cross brace extends between and is coupled to the supporting arms proximate the pivotal connection. A flexible membrane extends between and is coupled to the supporting arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: HERMAN MILLER, INC.Inventors: JOHANN BURKHARD SCHMITZ, Claudia Plikat, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick, Andrew Keith Hector, John F. Aldrich
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Publication number: 20150230611Abstract: Systems and methods for a collapsible chair assembly are described. Systems and methods may include a seat component including a first seat support arc, a second seat support arc, and one or more seat slats spanning the first seat support arc and the second seat support arc; and a backrest component including at least one first support, at least one second support, a first backrest support arc, a second backrest support arc, and one or more backrest slats spanning the first backrest support arc and the second backrest support arc. Optionally, one or more holes may be found in at least one of the first seat support arc, the second seat support arc, the first backrest support arc, and the second backrest support arc. The seat component may pass through an opening created by the at least one first support and the at least one second support.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Allen B. Cady
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Publication number: 20150230612Abstract: A transformable sporting chair system which can be transformed from a working seat for use in the outdoors, to a transportable configuration for carrying the chair to or from an outdoor location. The chair features a frame which can be nearly entirely disassembled and reassembled into the working or transport configuration. The chair includes a holding element for holding tools or equipment, such as a hunting bow. The chair may also be strapped to a tree using ratchet straps. An alternative system includes a removable mounting bracket and accessory mounting system for mounting cameras, tool holders, and other useful equipment for use with the chair.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: George L. Weber, JR.
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Publication number: 20150230613Abstract: A folding chair comprises a supporting leg with two same or symmetrical sides, a seat cushion and a backrest, wherein the supporting leg comprises a front supporting rod and a back supporting rod which are crossed mutually. The front supporting rod extends outwardly to the upside of the seat cushion to form backrest sections. The seat cushion is mounted on a seat cushion rod. The front part of the seat cushion rod is movably hinged on the upper end of the back supporting rod. The back part of the seat cushion is movably hinged on the middle part of the front supporting rod. The front supporting rod or the back supporting rod is hinged with a sliding sleeve. The back supporting rod or the front supporting rod is penetrated through the sliding sleeve to form a movably crossed structure and a stressed support.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Zenithen USA LLC d/b/a Z CompanyInventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
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Publication number: 20150230614Abstract: A folding chair includes a seat base, a seat back, two front legs and two rear legs. The upper portions of the two rear legs are respectively connected to the rear portions of the left and right side edges of the seat base, wherein the upper portions of the two front legs are respectively connected to the central portions of the left and right side edges of the seat base, the upper ends of the rear legs are rotatably pivot jointed to the upper ends of the front legs. A U-shaped pipe is disposed at the two sides of the seat back comprising a U-shaped section and two fixation sections to connect to the two front legs, two fixation sections are respectively extended inclinedly and outwardly from the two ends at the opening of the U-shaped section, the U-shaped section and the front legs are not on a line.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: NEW-TEC INTEGRATION (XIAMEN) CO., LTD.Inventor: Luhao Leng
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Publication number: 20150230615Abstract: Disclosed is a chair containing a flexible back support frame mechanism that includes an improved spring assembly designed to allow reclining movement of a back support frame relative to a seat assembly. The spring can assembly of the present invention is, preferably, carried by a rear cross support member thereby eliminating the need for cumbersome elongated springs and their attendant support members. Further, the spring can assembly of the present invention allows the compression member to be readily and easily changed, thus providing the ability to easily adjust the flex tension of the back support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Daniel Paul Chairs, LLC.Inventors: Peter W. Barile, Michael E. Saylor
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Publication number: 20150230616Abstract: Disclosed is a chair containing a flexible back support frame mechanism that includes an improved spring assembly designed to allow reclining movement of a back support frame relative to a seat assembly. The spring can assembly of the present invention is, preferably, carried by a rear cross support member thereby eliminating the need for cumbersome elongated springs and their attendant support members. Further, the spring can assembly of the present invention allows the compression member to be readily and easily changed, thus providing the ability to easily adjust the flex tension of the back support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Peter W. Barile, Michael E. Saylor
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Publication number: 20150230617Abstract: A cover for protecting cushions for outdoor furniture including a top cover including a top surface made of an impermeable material that extends over the top surface of a cushion to be protected, a flap that extends from the surface beyond the top surface of the cushion, and a plurality of attachment means secured around the perimeter of the top surface. The cover further including a bottom cover including a bottom surface that extends over the bottom surface of the cushion, and a plurality of attachment means corresponding in number and location with the plurality of the attachment means of the top cover secured around the perimeter of the bottom surface. The flap of the top cover overlaps the bottom cover when the top cover and bottom cover are attached by their respective attachment means.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Frederick Yawe
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Publication number: 20150230618Abstract: A chair attachment for enclosing a source of warm or cool air beneath the chair includes a skirt for surrounding the legs and back of the chair. The skirt includes a front flap, side walls and a rear wall spaced apart from the chair back connected to the back edges of the side walls. The height of the rear wall is greater than that of the side walls for extending upwardly from the bottom of the side walls to the top of the chair back. Vents between the sides of the chair seat and the side walls and between the chair back and the rear wall of the attachment permit hot or cold air to flow from beneath the chair upwardly creating walls of warm or cold air around the sides and back of a person sitting in the chair.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Terrance Scott
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Publication number: 20150230619Abstract: Disclosed is children's furniture capable of functioning both as a bench and a baby changing station by way of conversion through laterally extendable surfaces. It can accommodate both the caretaker and the child. In certain embodiments, that furniture may be straight, circular, or in the shape of an L for corner fitting. Certain embodiments contain space utilizable for storage or an adjustable cushion fitting both the bench and the baby changing station modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Ayse Alptekin
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Publication number: 20150230620Abstract: An apparatus includes a fixed plate 902 mounted in a bed cabinet 108 and a rotating plate 904, mounted to a bed frame 106, coupled to the fixed plate 902 at a pivot point 906. A first end of a first lever arm 918 is coupled to the fixed plate 902. A first end of a second lever arm 920 is coupled to the first lever arm at a point between the first end and the second end of the first lever arm 918. The second end of the second lever arm 920 is coupled to the rotating plate 904 at a position that is offset a horizontal distance from the pivot point 906. A first end of a gas spring 908 is coupled to the fixed plate 902 and the second end of the gas spring 908 is coupled to the second end of the first lever arm 918.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Valeriy Guyvoronskiy, Gennadiy Lisnyak
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Publication number: 20150230621Abstract: A resilient unit comprises a number of wire coil springs 12, each of which is located within its own discrete pocket 14 formed by first, upper and second, lower layers 14a and 14b of material, preferably of non-woven material. The two layers 14a and 14b have been thermally, or ultrasonically, welded together at points 16 between the adjacent springs to create the pockets. The upper layer of material 14a differs from the lower layer of material 14b in respect of at least one characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Simon Spinks, David Clare
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Publication number: 20150230622Abstract: This invention provides heating devices for eliminating bedbugs. The devices include commonly infested items of furniture with heating elements built in, such that a user concerned about preventing infestations or treating an existing infestation needs only to “plug in” the item to a wall socket and the furniture is heated beyond the mortal limits of bed bugs. A preferred embodiment of the invention is a mattress with heating coils on either its outer surface and/or an inner surface under some of the padding. The heating coils are controlled by a thermostat capable of regulating heat such that it can generate temperatures of at least 113 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, which is suitable for killing bed bugs at all stages of their life cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: George Orbelian
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Publication number: 20150230623Abstract: Provided is a hybrid baby carrier capable of reducing a load of weight of a baby that is transferred to a guardian who wears a baby carrier. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the hybrid baby carrier may include a main body configured to form a space where a baby is seated, a strap connected to the main body and configured to be worn by a guardian so that the guardian supports the load of the baby, and a support unit downwardly extended from the main body and configured to distribute the load of the baby toward a ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Se-Ho OH
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Publication number: 20150230624Abstract: A bumper pad device is provided that comprises an elongated body portion, a pair of flaps, and fasteners for securing the flaps to one or more wall surfaces. The flaps include an interior surface supporting a first fastener, whereby a separate, elongated surface is first affixed to a wall surface and used to support a complimentary second fastener that secures the flap thereto. The flaps are connected to the body portion in a pivotable relation such that the flaps can secure around exposed edges of walls or around the corners of interior entryways. The pad body portion supports a filler material therein to attenuate impacts, and is ideally suited to protect young children from injury upon impact with walls, corners, and door frames. The exterior surface of the bumper pad device may include ornamental adornments and indicia suitable for use with children.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Kathleen Peterson
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Publication number: 20150230625Abstract: A facility for diffusing a mist of water droplets on products, in particular, on food products displayed for sale, for the purposes of moistening or cooling them. The facility includes at least one area for receiving products, a generator of mist droplets, at least one diffuser of mist droplets to spray a mist over the area for receiving products, at least one suction mechanism and at least one suction port arranged in the surface of the area for receiving products. The suction mechanism is to suck at least one portion of the mist sprayed over the area for receiving products through the at least one suction port.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Michel Gschwind, Fabien Fages, Julien Dubois
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Publication number: 20150230626Abstract: A merchandiser including a case defining a product display area and having a base and a frame coupled to the base, and case structure coupled to the frame. The merchandiser also includes a leveler mechanism that is coupled to the case structure and that has a connector rod and a coupler attached adjacent an end of the connector rod. The leveler mechanism has a length defined by the connector rod and the coupler, and the connector rod is rotatable relative to the coupler to rotate to raise or lower the case structure based on the direction of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Jafary H. Riaby, Michael Gillett, Moisses Navarro
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Publication number: 20150230627Abstract: A cooling unit including a base group, a rear wall group and an upper group, defining a cooling chamber from below, the back and above, and are provided at least in part with components of a cooling device and which have a multi-layered structure with a flow channel arrangement embodied therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Reinhold Resch
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Publication number: 20150230628Abstract: A retail shelf is provided. The retail shelf has a front side and a rear side. The retail shelf includes a fixed portion and a displaceable portion. The displaceable portion is configured to be moved between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration relative to the fixed portion. The fixed portion includes a coupling feature configured to couple the fixed portion to a retail display to maintain the location of the fixed portion relative to the retail display. The displaceable portion is configured to support a plurality of retail trays.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Southern Imperial, Inc.Inventor: Nicholas C. Juric
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Publication number: 20150230629Abstract: A merchandiser for displaying items at an angle with respect to a rear panel of a display fixture is formed from flat sheets. The merchandiser has first and second side panels separated by a bottom panel along first and second fold lines that are generally parallel to each other. The first and second panels are offset from each other and may be folded toward each other to a generally parallel orientation. The merchandiser has tabs extend from a rear thereof that may be received in slots in the rear panel of the fixture to couple the merchandiser thereto. The merchandiser is reversible and may be folded into a functional form which angles to either the right or the left with respect to the panel to which they are coupled to allow customers to easily view the front of items held therein while still maintaining a high density of display.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: TODD E. BERRY, BRIAN BERTRAM OWENS, JOSEPH G. BLINCOE, JIMMY J.D. LEEPER, DOUG BAZZEL
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Publication number: 20150230630Abstract: A shelf wedge can be used to display products. The shelf wedge can have an adjustable length which can be selectively established by moving a base section relative to a back section, for example by sliding the base section on projections extending from the body of the back section. A method of displaying products is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Curtis Taylor
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Publication number: 20150230631Abstract: The present invention relates to an open fronted food storage cabinet (10). The cabinet (10) has a top (16), rear (14), base (12) and opposed sides (18,20). The top, rear, base and opposing sides (12,14,16,18,20) define an interior space (22) of the cabinet (10) which is accessible through an opening (24) to the front of the cabinet (10). The opening (24) is defined between edges of the top (16), base (12) and opposing sides (18,20) of the cabinet (10). The cabinet (10) includes an interior chassis structure (26) comprised of a base panel (12a), a rear panel (14a) and a top panel (16a) which are mechanically connected to one another. The base, rear and top panels (12a,14a,16a) are each formed from a structural sandwich composite material (28) having thermal insulation properties. The rear panel (14a) includes an aperture (38) to which a mechanism (40) operable to alter the temperature within interior space (22) of the cabinet (10) is mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Alan Nuttall, Michael Steele, Robert Bowles, James Geary
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Publication number: 20150230632Abstract: An end cap assembly includes a base member, a back member, and a first and second support members coupled to the back member. The first support member is disposed at one side of the back member and the second support member is disposed at an opposite side. A plurality of extension members is removably coupled to the first and second support members. The assembly also includes a first spacer member, a second spacer member, and a cross member coupled at one end to the first or second spacer member. An intermediate member is coupled to the cross member at an end opposite either the first or second spacer member. The assembly includes a support rod coupled at one end to the intermediate member and at an opposite end to the first or second spacer member. A plurality of couplers is coupled to the support rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, Eric Michael Greene, Terrance L. Jones
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Publication number: 20150230633Abstract: Apparatus for displaying packaged collectables in a supportive and protective frame. A rear frame member is secured inside a front frame member with a latch. The front frame member has sidewalls that enclose the rear frame member. In one embodiment the latch relies upon magnetic coupling between the front and rear frame members. In another embodiment the latch includes a tab engaging a slot and at least one detent capturing the rear frame member inside the sidewalls of the front frame member. The front frame member has an opening to allow the protrusion of a blister if the collectable has a blister package. The rear frame member has a transparent pane or portion. The collectable is visible from the front and back of the frame. The front and rear frame members are separable by manipulating the rear frame member through at least one notch in the front frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: James Thomas Brown, III
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Publication number: 20150230634Abstract: A planter mounting device has a back member integrated with a perpendicularly oriented intermediate member. This intermediate member interfaces with a tongue like mounting plate at a curved surface. This closed surface is utilized to place a planter, vase, or pot against it thereby providing horizontal support therefore. Another vertically oriented tongue is disposed at the top portion of the back member; this slides under the depression or contoured indentation formed by the edge of a pot or plant. Utilizing plastic ties, screws, or a strip of material a pot, planter or vase can be mounted on a tree, post or plastic support. A unique mounting system is created from a series of T Joints, connecting members and elbow joints.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventor: Jeffrey Mark Christlieb