Patents Issued in August 16, 2016
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Patent number: 9414652Abstract: A jewelry clasp includes a first housing having a first locking member and securing a first magnetic configuration and a second housing having a second locking member and securing a second magnetic configuration. The first and second magnetic configurations have exposed faces with a north pole being positioned at a first side of the exposed face and a south pole being positioned at a second side of the exposed face. The jewelry clasp further includes a magnetic locking arrangement wherein the north pole and south pole of the first magnetic configuration are magnetically attracted and aligned with the south pole and the north pole of the second magnetic configuration and a mechanical locking arrangement wherein the first locking member slidably interlocks with a second locking member during alignment of the mechanical locking arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: EF DESIGNS, LTD.Inventors: Robert Fuhrman, Esther Fuhrman
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Patent number: 9414653Abstract: A specialized cutter adapted to remove a jewelry ring from a finger of a human hand. The cutter may include a diamond covered wheel having diamond grit sized between about 100-grit and about 170-grit. Preferably, the cutter can be assembled to permit either of a left-hand, or a right-hand mode of operation. Certain embodiments are structured to preclude relative motion between a cutting blade and the drive shaft on which it is mounted.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Steven D. Morton
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Patent number: 9414654Abstract: Coins and tokens manufactured from metal(s), alloy(s) or metal containing material(s). More specifically, they relate to coin structures which enable a coin to be nondestructively authenticated by an ultrasonic measurement. The core part of coin or token includes 2-16 cavities that are not visible from the exterior of the coin or token. Additionally, the core part or coin or token includes at least one part having a different volume microstructure than the rest of the core part.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: MINT OF FINLAND LTD.Inventors: Paul Valfrid Gustafsson, Matti Johannes Rastas, Tuomas Mikael Pinomaa
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Patent number: 9414655Abstract: A walking stick chair includes a main stick, a seat unit, a support unit, and a linking unit. The seat unit includes an upper slider member connected to the main stick and movable between first and second positions, and a seat member connected to the upper slider member. The support unit is connected to the main stick. The linking unit is connected to the support unit and the seat unit. The walking stick chair is at an unfolded state when the upper slider member is at the second position, and is converted from the unfolded state to a folded state when the upper slider member moves from the second position to the first position.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: STEP2GOLD CO., LTD.Inventor: Chih-Ting Pao
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Patent number: 9414656Abstract: A cane with extendable spikes including a cane having a curved handle and a shaft, a hollow inner casing, a U-shaped outer casing, an aperture continuously disposed from a top surface of the handle to an upper area of the inner casing, an activation control, a rod, a locking mechanism, an internal tension spring, a horizontal plate, a ferrule, a plurality of openings, a plurality of spikes, and a plunger. The activation control has a depressed position and an alternate extended position. The plurality of spikes is configured to extend below a base edge of the ferrule when the activation control is in the depressed position. One of each of the plurality of spikes is configured to be fully disposed within one of each of the plurality of openings when the activation control is in the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Vernon Greene
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Patent number: 9414657Abstract: Provided is a magnetic ring for an umbrella, the magnetic ring including: a top, a bottom, an inner side part, and an outer side part. The magnetic ring is a hollow ring. The bottom further has an annular groove and at least one magnetic component mounted in the annular groove. The magnetic ring further has a first chamfer between the top and the inner side part and a second chamfer between the bottom and the inner side part. After use of the umbrella, the magnetic ring can be encircled around and slid along the folded canopy without scratching or damaging the canopy. In addition, the magnetic ring can be attracted temporarily on the umbrella stem by the magnetic component when the umbrella is unfolded. Enhanced convenience is provided for umbrella users and the magnetic ring can be used with durable fastening function.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Yu-Feng Cheng
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Patent number: 9414658Abstract: An integrally molded one-piece carrying handbag of flexible plastics material and its method of manufacture are described. The integrally molded plastic handbag has a containment space defined by a bottom wall and a circumferential sidewall with carrying straps integrally molded in a top edge of opposed sections of the sidewall. A latch tab is also integrally formed with one of the opposed sides sections of the sidewall and has a fastener formation projecting adjacent a free end thereof. A fastener hole is provided in the other of the side sections for receiving the fastener formation to partially close the open top end of the containment space. In a preferred embodiment gusset formations are formed in opposed top ends of end wall sections of the circumferential side wall of the containment space.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: RALLYE FOOTWEAR INC.Inventor: Pardo Vitulli
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Patent number: 9414659Abstract: A protective case for a mobile electronic device includes a shell defining a cavity for receiving a portion of the mobile electronic device within the cavity. The shell includes a membrane disposed adjacent a location corresponding to a screen of the mobile electronic device such that at least some of the screen of the mobile electronic device is viewable through the membrane. The shell also includes a gate disposed adjacent a location corresponding to a port of the mobile electronic device. The gate includes elastomeric flaps and is operable to at least two states including: a) a port covering state in which ends of the elastomeric flaps converge at at least one seam to close the gate protecting the port from environment outside of the protective case, and b) a port accessing state in which the elastomeric flaps separate and fold in to open the gate providing a passageway for a connector to be connected to the port of the mobile electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey Kennard, Marc Vitantonio, Patrick Brown
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Patent number: 9414660Abstract: The portable workstation includes a case having a base, a first side wall and a second side wall, a back side wall positioned between the first side wall and the second side wall, and a selectively pivotable cover including an upper side and a lower side. The lower side of the pivotable cover can have a screen for displaying media, such as visual images. An upper compartment is positioned beneath the selectively pivotable cover and a plurality of drawers is positioned beneath the upper compartment. A locking mechanism is positioned in communicating relation with each of the plurality of drawers. A telescopic handle is coupled to the back side wall. A ruler section is positioned opposite the back side wall. At least one wheel is positioned in communicating relation with the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Khaled Jafar Al-Hasan
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Patent number: 9414661Abstract: A rotary hair brushing and curling appliance includes a hollow rotary barrel of a thermally conductive material mounted to rotate on a handle, and having an external hair-engaging surface. Silicone rubber bristles are mounted on the barrel, and arranged in first and second sets projecting from first and second arcuate surfaces which are axially elongated and circumferentially spaced apart. Heating elements abut respective abutment surfaces inside the barrel. A reversible motor rotates the barrel. The first and second arcuate surfaces each occupy 10% to 40% of the external surface and are subtended at the axis by respective first and second central angles. The heating elements are positioned outside first and second sectors defined by the first and second central angles, focusing the conductive heat transfer to the adjacent relatively large unobstructed external areas of the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: KENFORD INDUSTRIAL COMPANY LTD.Inventor: Wai Ho Michael Keong
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Patent number: 9414662Abstract: Disclosed is a hair care appliance comprising a handle, the handle comprising a wall and an outer wall wherein the wall defines a primary fluid flow path that extends from a primary fluid inlet into the appliance and the outer wall is an external surface of the appliance. The outer wall may extend substantially continuously around and along the wall. An insulating layer may be provided between the wall and the outer wall, the insulating layer is may be substantially continuous around and along the wall and may mitigate one or more of noise, vibration and heat produced by the appliance. The handle may include a fan unit for drawing fluid into the primary fluid inlet and along the primary fluid flow path.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Patrick Joseph William Moloney, Edward Sebert Maurice Shelton, Stephen Benjamin Courtney, Daniel Martin Taylor
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Patent number: 9414663Abstract: Provided is a tool for applying cosmetics for mascara and eyebrow cosmetics which allows applying a liquid cosmetic in an appropriate amount to eyelashes or eyebrows, and with which a previously unexperienced feeling of use can be obtained. In an application tool (1) for which a plurality of bristles (30) are fixed in a double-folded manner to the inside of a long groove (12), which is formed at a partial side surface of a brush portion (10) formed at a leading end side of a brush shaft (6), comb teeth (26) are integrally formed at a predetermined pitch in a brush portion axial direction on an exposed surface (21) of the fastener (20). As a result of forming the comb teeth (26) in a space that is wide between two lines of bristle groups (30a, 30b), the liquid pool space is narrowed accordingly, so that excessive pooling of a liquid cosmetic (2) in the brush portion (10) can be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: SINWA CORPORTIONInventor: Hironori Aso
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Patent number: 9414664Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic apparatus encompassing an accessory sleeve for a cosmetic item. The present invention is also directed to a novel lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve. The accessory sleeve has a first opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a first cosmetic container, and a second opening to securely and releaseably accommodate a second cosmetic container. The accessory sleeve has at least one means to releaseably engage with a first container through a first opening, and/or to releaseably engage with a second container through a second opening. The lock-in cosmetic accessory sleeve has at least one magnetic engageable means to engage with and securely, and releaseably, hold a first cosmetic container having at least one ferromagnetic material associated therewith through a first opening, and/or to engage with and securely, and releaseably, hold a second cosmetic container having at least one ferromagnetic material associated therewith through a second opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventors: Katie Marguerite Irving, Timothy Martin Irving
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Patent number: 9414665Abstract: In but one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a system having a display to indicate the amount of a material being added to a scale. The system includes tolerance indication software configured to indicate predefined ranged tolerances above and/or below the recommended amounts, such that a user is able to identify whether the amount added to the scale for a colorant and/or dye blending material is within the predefined ranged tolerances. In yet another aspect the memory includes instructions to recreate formulas based on a specific product brand. Software can be provided to permit a user to convert the formula, either a portion or the entire formula, to a second product brand.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: SureTint Technologies, LLCInventors: Mitchell H. Saranow, Michael Wright
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Patent number: 9414666Abstract: The present invention is directed to a garment with an integrated hydration system comprising a jacket, a first fluid reservoir removably enclosed within a first pocket on the inside along a lateral side of said jacket, a second fluid reservoir removably enclosed within a second pocket on the inside along the other lateral side of said jacket, a first flexible connecting tube connecting said first fluid reservoir to a mouthpiece, and a second flexible connecting tube connecting said second fluid reservoir to said mouthpiece, said mouthpiece comprising a selector valve to allow a user to select between drinking from said first fluid reservoir and said second fluid reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Keith Patrick Smith
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Patent number: 9414667Abstract: An article holding device includes an elongated rigid ground shaft with a radiating helical surface, a generally C-shaped crank shaft fixed to the ground shaft, and an elongated hand shaft fixed to the crank shaft opposite the ground shaft. The crank shaft comprises a crank handle laterally offset from and substantially parallel to the ground shaft. The crank handle includes a first swivel sleeve adapted for being grasped by a first hand of a user. The hand shaft includes a second swivel sleeve adapted for being grasped by a second hand of the user. The outdoor utility article is held adjacent a free end of the hand shaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Brandon Tate
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Patent number: 9414668Abstract: An oral care implement having an internal reservoir and improved leakage prevention. In one embodiment, the invention can be a toothbrush comprising: a handle (110) comprising an internal reservoir (140); a head coupled to the handle; an annular neck (180) extending from the handle, the annular neck having an inner surface (181) defining a passageway (182) into the internal reservoir; an end cap (150) comprising: a cap body (160) defining a cap socket (161) and comprising an annular wall (162) and an end portion (163); an annular plug wall (170) defining a central chamber (173), the annular plug wall protruding from the end portion into a cap socket to form an annular chamber (165) between an outer surface (172) of the annular plug wall and an inner surface (166) of the annular wall; and a first annular seal member (190) protruding from the outer surface of the annular plug wall; and the end cap coupled to the handle to seal the passageway in a fluid-tight manner.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANYInventors: Brian G. Worthington, Sharon Kennedy, Eduardo Jimenez
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Patent number: 9414669Abstract: A light pack which may be an attachment that fastens over the bristle base of the paintbrush handle by snapping or other means into place on the handle. The light pack may fit tightly but removably around the brush handle and may be snapped into place by a plurality of locking pegs on the light pack being pushed into tight fitting openings on the handle. A brush holder that is adapted to engage any regular sized one gallon (4 liter) paint can. A further embodiment provides for a paint can lid that may be used with the brush holder that fits on any regular one gallon, (4-liter) paint can, and is designed to receive the new lighted paintbrush, or any standard style paintbrush with the enlarged handle grip attachment removably installed on the handle. The paint may be a regular sized one gallon metal can or may be a plastic paint can with integral rim.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: John Fleischer
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Patent number: 9414670Abstract: A collapsible table assembly is provided that allows a platform table to be easily stowed parallel to a wall when not in use. The collapsible table assembly having a hinged interlocking assembly comprising support arms coupled to a table platform. The support arms are capable of guiding the platform from a stowed position, to a deployed position. The hinged interlocking assembly further comprises a first and a second pliant member disposed within the guide groove. The pliant members act to restrict certain directional movement of the hinge axis pin as it travels through the guide groove while the table platform is transitioned from the stowed position to the deployed position, and vice-versa. The pliant members prevent the table platform from collapsing inadvertently, by only allowing the hinge axis pin to travel in one direction throughout the guide groove while transitioning between stowed and deployed.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Boka Import Export, Inc.Inventor: Hong Bo
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Patent number: 9414671Abstract: A bottle rack assembly selectively supports one or more bottles. The bottle rack assembly includes a first support structure defining a first opening and a second support structure defining a second opening. The bottle rack assembly includes a support shelf that is received within the first opening of the first support structure and within the second opening of the second support structure such that the support shelf is supported between the first support structure and the second support structure. The support shelf includes a first support platform extending along a first support direction that is substantially perpendicular to a first direction and a second direction along which the first support structure and the second support structure extend. The first support platform defines a first support channel defined within a first upper surface of the first support platform.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Bonnie Krensavage Smith
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Patent number: 9414672Abstract: An adjustable overhead storage system includes a main beam having a lower surface with a channel configured to receive a plurality of storage cabinets. The storage cabinets are slidably and reversibly engaged with the main beam via a rolling mechanism. The storage cabinets each have a pair of doors on a front side and a handle on an adjacent outer side. The storage cabinets are connected with the support beam in series such that the front of each storage cabinet faces the back of the adjacent storage cabinet. The storage cabinets are movable with respect to each other and the main beam. Based on the storage needs and available space, storage cabinets can be added or removed from the main beam. An alternate embodiment provides an elbow joint that joins the support beams and main beam, and contains an internal mechanism that allows storage cabinets to travel therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Michael Flynn
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Patent number: 9414673Abstract: A suspension chair includes a first and second back support portion having first and second suspension elements extending in first and second substantially perpendicular directions respectively. The first and second suspension elements are tensioned so as to provide first and second normal biasing forces to the first and second body support portions. In one embodiment, the chair includes a fixed support defining an upper portion and a pivotable side support. A fabric layer covers at least a portion of the fixed support and a front surface of the side support. Various furniture arrangements and modular furniture kits incorporating one or more chairs, desks and/or tables are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Yves Behar, Qin Li, Naoya Edahiro, Noah Murphy-Reinhertz, Diana Chang, Erik Kreider, Casey Doran Lewis, Andrew J. Kurrasch, Elindo G. Castro, Jr.
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Patent number: 9414674Abstract: A slide attachment and detachment device for a drawer. The slide attachment and detachment device for a drawer 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: GrantFiled: October 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignees: SEGOS CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoon Sig Park, Hyun ho Cha, Jae Won Kim
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Patent number: 9414675Abstract: The drawer slide assembly may include an elongate member including a first slot extending through an upper region and a second slot. The drawer slide assembly may further include a first end cap coupled to the first end region of the elongate member, wherein the first end cap has a first projection that extends at least in part through the first opening; and a second end cap coupled to the second end region of the elongate member, wherein the second end cap has a second projection that extends at least in part through the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventors: Fred Koelling, Venugopal Subramanyam
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Patent number: 9414676Abstract: An integral system for stabilizing a table and chair on an uneven surface. The table comprises a table top supported by a first end of a primary shaft, a second end of the primary shaft having a first pair of legs extending therefrom; a secondary shaft positioned within, and movably joined at a first end to, the primary shaft, a second end of the secondary shaft having a second pair of legs extending therefrom; and wherein the secondary shaft may move in a side-to-side manner relative to primary shaft thereby stabilizing the table. Another version utilizes a plate member and shaft combination. Chairs may use similar technology.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Eddie Rafii
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Patent number: 9414677Abstract: An impact barrier for a storage rack support structure includes an arcuate outer wall having opposed first and second ends, the first and second ends being spaced apart to form a gap therebetween. The impact barrier further includes a first deflection element, a second deflection element, and a third deflection element, wherein the third deflection element is position between the first and second deflection elements. The first deflection element extends from the first end to a first medial position on the outer wall between the first end and the third deflection element, and the second deflection element extends from the second end to a second medial position on the outer wall between the second end and the third deflection element. Upon impact, the first, second and third deflection elements deform to dissipate the energy generated by the impact.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Southwest Agri-Plastics, Inc.Inventor: Victor A. Sahm, III
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Patent number: 9414678Abstract: A shelf has a front edge with reduced vertical dimension whereby the shelf appears to be very thin when viewed from the front. The shelf includes opposite end portions that are configured to engage spaced apart vertical support surfaces to thereby support the shelf. The shelf includes a generally planar upper portion and a lower portion structure having a generally planar horizontal rear portion and an angled front portion that extends forwardly and upwardly to provide a thin front edge of the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: William Burr Bennie, John Allen, Daniel George Parker, Bradley D. Youngs, Alvin Berdette Larson
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Patent number: 9414679Abstract: An article of furniture may include a seat link and a seatback link. The seat link may include first, second and third apertures. The seatback link may be rotatably coupled to the seat link and may include fourth, fifth and sixth apertures. The seatback link and a seatback frame may be rotatable relative to the seat link and a seat-bottom frame among a first position in which only the first and fourth apertures are coaxially aligned, a second position in which only the second and fifth apertures are coaxially aligned, and a third position in which only the third and sixth apertures are coaxially aligned. The seatback link may be rotationally locked relative to the seat link by inserting a fastener in the first and fourth apertures in the first position, the second and fifth apertures in the second position, and the third and sixth apertures in the third position.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: La-Z-Boy IncorporatedInventors: Larry P. Lapointe, Eric B. Harwood, Richard D. Hartford
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Patent number: 9414680Abstract: The adjustment device includes a seat connected to a back by a first rod and an elasticity set. The elasticity has a base connected to the first rod. A pressing rod is connected to the base. A first spring is passed through by the pressing rod and stopped by the base. A pushing block is connected to the pressing rod and the first spring. A rotating rod passes through the seat. Two pressing blocks with a threaded hole are passed by the rotating rod and separately screwed with the rotating rod. Two second springs are passed through by the rotating rod and nipped between the pressing blocks and the edge plates.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: DONGGUAN KENTEC OFFICE SEATING CO., LTD.Inventor: Chih-Cheng Su
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Patent number: 9414681Abstract: A seat has a first ischial region, a second ischial region, a tailbone region and a thigh transitional region, each having at least one slot. Each slot generally opens outward, away from a center of the seat. Each slot may have an elongated central portion and two distal portions extending from the central portion. The central portion and distal portions may have a specific configuration relative to each other to provide desired support characteristics. The slots may allow flexing and cantilevering of portions of the seat to dynamically contour the seat based on the weight of the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Haworth, Inc.Inventors: Teresa A. Bellingar, Larry A. Wilkerson, Peter J. Beyer
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Patent number: 9414682Abstract: A seat having particular application for a chair to enhance the comfort of one seated in the chair. A plurality of (e.g., foam) cushion layers laying one over the other are located at the top of the seat. One of the plurality of foam cushion layers is manufactured from a material having a memory which conforms to and temporarily retains the shape of the user. Located at the bottom of the seat below the plurality of cushion layers are a plurality of coil springs that stand upwardly against the cushion layers in side-by-side alignment with one another so that the back of the seat is firmer than the front. The plurality of cushion layers are arranged in a stack such that the density of the memory foam cushion layer is greater than the density of the other ones of the plurality of cushion layers.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Marcelo Mezzera
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Patent number: 9414683Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Daniel Paul Chairs, LLCInventors: Peter W. Barile, Michael E. Saylor
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Patent number: 9414684Abstract: Disclosed is a tilting type chair. The chair includes: a seat on which a user is seated; a back support configured to support a back portion of the user seated on the seat; and a tilting section interposed between the back support and the seat to couple the seat to the back support. When the user applies a load to bend the back support backward, the tilting section moves the seat upward in proportion to the load applied by the user, and when the load applied to the back support by the user is removed, the tilting section moves the seat downward in proportion to the removed load. As a result, a more comfortable seating feeling may be provided to the user seated on the seat of the chair. In addition, the tilting may be limited as needed by the user. Thus, the chair may further improve the user's convenience.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: SIDIZ, INC.Inventors: Jong Pyo Park, Young Soo Shim, Dae Jin Baik
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Patent number: 9414685Abstract: A seating unit for use in a space including a floor surface, the seating unit comprising a base including a bottom ring adapted to be supported above the floor surface, a pan attached to the bottom ring and adapted to support articles above the floor surface, a central hub positioned above the pan and legs extending from the central hub to the bottom ring and a seat structure comprising a one-piece seat shell rotatably attached to and positioned above the central hub.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Sean M Corcorran, Keith Robert Machin, Cody Jay Holstege, William Carey, Larry Cheng, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas Overthun, Lukas Martin Scherrer, Joerg Christoph Student, David J Battey, Nickolaus William Charles Deevers
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Patent number: 9414686Abstract: A seating assembly comprising a seat structure including a seat member having an undersurface and a seat edge, a mounting bracket mounted to the undersurface of the seat member, a base including a central hub and a plurality of leg members, the mounting bracket mounted to the base and spaced above the central hub, a first vertical axis passing through the central hub, a base tube mounted to and extending upward along the first vertical axis from the central hub, a mounting collar mounted to the base tube for rotation about the first vertical axis, the mounting collar positioned proximate the mounting bracket and located at least in part located between the mounting bracket and the central hub, a support arm having first and second ends, the first end mounted to the mounting collar for rotation therewith about the vertical axis, the support arm extending radially outward from the mounting collar along the undersurface of the seat member and upward to the second end and a tablet member mounted to the second endType: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Sean M Corcorran, Keith Robert Machin, Cody Jay Holstege, William Carey, Larry Cheng, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas Overthun, Lukas Martin Scherrer, Joerg Christoph Student, David J Battey, Nickolaus William Charles Deevers
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Patent number: 9414687Abstract: A collapsible seat and storage apparatus converts from a closed position to an open position. The apparatus includes a seat, a shelf, at least one leg, and carrying parts to allow a person to support the apparatus on his or her shoulders. In a partially open configuration, the apparatus provides a seat.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Carl Furman Parton
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Patent number: 9414688Abstract: The convertible sofa-bed includes a base, a sliding and pivoting seat, a fold-out extension pivotally connected to the seat, and a fold-down seat back pivotally mounted to the base. The seat is pivotally connected to a pair of slides that ride on side rails mounted to the base, which allow the seat to be manually shifted between a horizontal seat position over base and a horizontal bed position spaced from the base. The seat is also pivotally connected to the slide by a ball joint that allows the seat to pivot upward so that the extension can be unfolded from beneath the seat. The ball joint connection between the slides and seat frame prevents the seat from binding when shifted between the seat position and the bed position even if the seat is not perfectly square with respect to the side rails as it is manually lifted and moved.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: R-N-R International, Inc.Inventor: Stewart E. Gardner
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Patent number: 9414689Abstract: A device comprising: a bed frame comprising a platform frame and a headboard frame, wherein the platform frame is T-shaped as defined via a leg portion and a platform portion, wherein the platform portion comprises a spine portion extending longitudinally over the leg portion, wherein the headboard frame defines a U-shaped channel, wherein the spine portion extends through the U-shaped channel and the headboard frame is non-perpendicularly oriented to the platform portion when the headboard frame spans between a wall and a floor, the platform portion is secured to the wall cantileveredly, and the headboard frame is secured to the wall distal to the floor.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Dyan Grey
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Patent number: 9414690Abstract: A bed frame has: a left side component that includes an elongated left side rail and an extending segment at each end; and a right side component that includes an elongated right side rail and an extending segment at each end. Each such extending segment is pivotally attached to the corresponding elongated right side rail and is capable of being pivoted from substantially parallel it to substantially perpendicular it. Each of the elongated left side rail and the elongated right side rail includes two main sections that are pivotally attached to a shorter center member. At each end, the extending segments of the left side component and the right side component detachably couple to each other, forming lateral components of a bed frame assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Jason Harrow
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Patent number: 9414691Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a system for holding a pillow in place. The system may include a pair of stabilizers. Each stabilizer may be a cord having a first end, a central portion, and a second end, wherein the first end of the cord includes a rigid hook extending partially along the length of the cord and the second end of the cord engages with the central portion via a fastener, creating a loop. Each end of the cord may have a tip attached thereto. The loop may be configured to accommodate a pillow, and the rigid hook may be configured to engage with a seat, resulting in the system providing a mechanism for suspending a pillow from a seat while simultaneously stabilizing the pillow at a desired location, such as around a user's neck.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Venke Cecilie Blyberg
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Patent number: 9414692Abstract: A bedding or seating product comprises a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. The product may have individual inserts between adjacent strings of springs. Adjacent individually pocketed springs are separated from each other by at least one separating seam. Each of the separating seams comprises a pair of Y-shaped or U-shaped seams which may be joined together or spaced apart.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Niels S. Mossbeck, Darrell A. Richmond
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Patent number: 9414693Abstract: A replaceable basecover mechanism for securing a basecover on an automated furniture item is provided. In embodiments, the replaceable basecover mechanism includes a basecover border having a plurality of border panels, a center panel coupled to the plurality of border panels, and at least one stretch panel coupled to at least one of the plurality of border panels. The stretch panels include at least one j-shaped upholstery channel coupled to the stretch panel, and the j-shaped upholstery channels are configured to removably couple the basecover border to a deckboard of an adjustable furniture item. Additionally, the deckboard may include a locking channel configured to couple to the j-shaped upholstery channels.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: L & P Property Management CompanyInventors: Donald Gordon Fifer, III, Teri Meyer, Josiah David Prieto, Chad Baker, Steven W. Kelley, William Rohr, Daniel Wade Williams
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Patent number: 9414694Abstract: A child containment system has a child containment structure with a bottom and a perimeter wall surrounding the bottom. A bassinet has an infant support surface and a surrounding wall around the infant support surface. The bassinet can be mounted to the child containment structure with the infant support surface elevated above the bottom of the child containment structure. An infant support unit has a frame, a bed supported by the frame, a connector structure positioned adjacent a first end of the infant support unit, and a leg having a portion under a second end of the infant support unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: John (Jason) C. Arnold, IV, Brandon Burkholder, Annette Stella, Matthew Rivera
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Patent number: 9414695Abstract: The invention relates to a ring holder (10), a ring display (36) comprising such a ring holder (10), and a method for connecting a ring (30) to a ring holder (10). The invention particularly addresses the problem of providing a device and a method for the presentation of rings (30), said device and method allowing a permanently attractive presentation of rings. A ring holder (10) according to the invention comprises a flat gripping section (12), at least one contact surface (14), arranged perpendicular to the gripping surface (12) and adjoining the gripping surface (12), for arranging the outer side of a ring (30) as an extension of the gripping section (12), and at least one fixation element (16) that is arranged at a distance from the contact surface (14) and perpendicular to the gripping section (12) and makes it possible to immobilize a ring relative to the contact surface (14) by using a strip-like holding means.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: BEELINE GMBHInventors: Harald Steber, Meike Noster, Marcus Frankowski
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Patent number: 9414696Abstract: A shelving layout concept which allows selective configuration and reconfiguration of the orientation of certain shelving systems within the central portion of a store to create a PrimeZone area including an assembly of End Caps, Center Caps, Power Sets, Corner Boards, Hot Spots and Banner Boards, the combination of which provides a solution for enabling retailers to re-invigorate their Center Store, increase their vendor promotional revenue, and increase their in-store sales due to more favorable consumer response to greater promotional activity and the continuing change of product venues in key areas of the store layout. The concept also includes novel hardware which enables the reconfiguration of the shelving layout to accommodate vendors' desire to change display schemes.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: STOREXPERTS, INC.Inventor: Lawrence J. Brucia
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Patent number: 9414697Abstract: A modular privacy panel with a concave front surface and a parallel convex rear surface which panel is adapted to be disposed in side by side abutting relation with identical adjacent panels and provide a resultant combination screen with both faces appearing as a serpentine shape as seen in top view.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: INSCAPE CORPORATIONInventor: David Parshad
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Patent number: 9414698Abstract: An incredibly soft, yet supportive, form-fitting head cradle that aids in consistent and comfortable back sleep while eliminating pressure on, or anything touching, your facial skin during sleep. The Back to Beauty™ Anti Wrinkle Head Cradle is a support designed to cradle the head and neck and keep anything from touching facial skin. It is made with a down or alternatively micro fiber materials. It has unique crescent-shaped head supports to deliver the stability and comfort necessary for successful nights sleeping without anything touching the face.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Helene Elizabeth Sheeler-Johnson
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Patent number: 9414699Abstract: A beverage container containing a removable lid, the container including a rim, a side wall depending from the rim, a shoulder portion extending inwardly from the side wall, the removable lid comprising an edge extending over the rim, and along the side wall, and against the shoulder portion thereby attaching the lid to the container.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2005Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventors: Dominic John Wing, Calile Damien Malouf, Michael Calile Malouf, Scot Farley
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Patent number: 9414700Abstract: An insulated drinking vessel, e.g., a tumbler, and method of making the same is disclosed. The vessel basically comprises a pre-molded inner vessel formed of a plastic material having a sidewall is disposed within a pre-molded outer vessel formed of a plastic material having a sidewall to form a subassembly having an insulating air space between the sidewalls. A ring of plastic material is molded in-situ on top portions of the inner and outer vessels of the subassembly to cause portions of the plastic material of the inner and outer vessels to melt and intermingle with the plastic material of the ring to form a non-superficial homogenous joint. The ring forms the rim or lip of the insulated drinking vessel.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Tervis Tumbler CompanyInventor: Thomas Melton
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Patent number: 9414701Abstract: A food storage container is disclosed. The food storage container has a one or more water tight compartments. The food storage container can have an insulated component that can maintain food at substantially constant temperature over a relatively long period of time. The insulated component can be secured to the food storage container with a securing insert that prevents the insulated component from moving or rotating when in use. The insulated component can be removed. The insulated component can have a lid with an opening lever feature that makes it easy for users to open the lid. The food storage container can have a removable divider that can be used to create a plurality of smaller compartments. The food storage container can have a latch and hinge assembly to close the lid and tray. The food storage container can have an integral handle to provide a carrying solution.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Omielife, Inc.Inventors: Nancy Yen, Lucas Menanix, Robin Bigio