Patents Issued in August 23, 2016
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Patent number: 9420854Abstract: A device to replace a broken section of zipper. The present invention includes a track with an inner surface and an outer surface. A plurality of teeth are disposed along the inner surface of the track. A groove extends across the outer surface of the track and creates an inner volume in the track. The inner volume is configured to receive the teeth of the broken zipper section therein. Flanges that extend from an upper portion and a lower portion of the track into the groove help to secure the track in place. Further, a stop at an end of the track is used to attach the zipper replacement device to the material containing the broken zipper.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Jill Sloan
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Patent number: 9420855Abstract: A system for assembling a novelty button having a magnet inserted between the back cover and the front plate includes a first rotary table of a non-ferrous material having one or more receiving cups. Each receiving cup is sized to receive one magnet from a vertical stack of magnets. A stationary, non-ferrous shearing removes a bottommost magnet from the stack when the first table rotates. A second rotary table made from a non-ferrous material having at least one non-ferrous lower die fixture receives a subassembly consisting of a back cover and a magnet arranged on interior face of the back cover. A modified button press having a non-ferrous upper die set crimps a front plate to the back cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Scott Hay
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Patent number: 9420856Abstract: A wearable device is provided with a wearable device structure. The wearable device structure includes a first end and a second end. A plurality of magnets is positioned at the first and second ends that provide for coupling the first end to the second end of the wearable device. At least a portion of adjacent magnets have opposite polarity. ID circuitry is at a surface or an interior of the wearable device structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Hello Inc.Inventors: James Proud, Bryan Fan, Robert Shook, Joaquin Fernandez
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Patent number: 9420857Abstract: A wearable device includes a wearable device structure having first and second ends. A support member is positioned at least partially positioned in the wearable device structure. Electronic circuitry is at a surface or an interior of the wearable device. The electronic circuitry provides at least identification of the wearable device. One or more batteries are coupled to the electronic circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Hello Inc.Inventors: James Proud, Bryan Fan, Robert Shook, Joaquin Fernandez
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Patent number: 9420858Abstract: The herein described jewelry article includes, in one aspect, a flexible member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the flexible member is fixedly secured to a connector. The flexible member is also slidably secured to the connector at a point along its length so a first portion of the flexible member extends between connection points. The jewelry article also includes an adjustment mechanism that defines a channel through which the first portion of the flexible member and the second end of the flexible member extends thereby allowing a length of the first portion to be selectively adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Alex and Ani, LLCInventor: Carolyn A. Rafaelian
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Patent number: 9420859Abstract: A combination “carry on” and “check in” bag in the shape of a conventional carry-on luggage or backpack and or a larger duffel bag or large luggage made of flexible material and includes handles, storage pockets, a slide handle with storage pocket, backpack straps stored in a rear compartment for use while in the backpack configuration, and various zippers and pleats to achieve the expansion and retraction of the invention. While using it as a carry on bag the zip of the zipper closes and tucks in the extra/additional bag material in its inverted position and when needed for using as a duffel bag, the zip of the zipper opens and expands the material outward to create extra space for luggage.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Arthur Trey Bourette
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Patent number: 9420860Abstract: A receptacle for storing and organizing hair accessories and jewelry items has a main body with rotatable base. The main body is formed from a plurality of contiguous columns. The columns are radially symmetrical about a vertical central axis, and one or more of the columns may include one or more compartments. The tops of the contiguous columns define the top of the main body and have a petal shape. The petal shaped tops define a central compartment between them. The central compartment includes a hinged lid connected proximate to its peripheral edge. The compartments may house various means of storing and organizing hair accessory and jewelry items. In a preferred embodiment, the top of the main body is shaped like a flower.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Julianne R. Jaffe
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Patent number: 9420861Abstract: Embodiments of a hair straightener are disclosed herein. According to various embodiments, the hair straightener can include a top portion, which can include a top heating plate and a first hollow end. The top heating plate can include a first heating element and the first hollow end can include a first aperture formed in the top portion. The first aperture can receive a finger of a user. The hair straightener also can include a bottom portion that can include a bottom heating plate and a second hollow end. The bottom heating plate can include a second heating element and a second hollow end that can include a second aperture formed in the bottom portion. The second aperture can receive a thumb of the user. The hair straightener also can include a hinge structure that can join the top portion to the bottom portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Eran Israel
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Patent number: 9420862Abstract: A method, composition and kit for straightening human hair. The method comprises applying an alkali relaxer to the hair and then neutralizing the hair with a hair neutralizing composition comprising at least one fatty acid or a quaternary derivative thereof. The kit comprises an alkali hair relaxer or components for preparing such a relaxer and the hair neutralizing composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: SPARTAN BRANDS, INC.Inventor: Patrick Obukowho
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Patent number: 9420863Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, compositions and kits for neutralizing alkaline hair. The present invention is also directed to methods, compositions and kits for straightening human hair. The methods comprise neutralizing the hair with a hair neutralizing composition comprising at least one fatty acid. The compositions comprise neutralizing compositions comprising at least one fatty acid. The kits comprise an alkali hair relaxer or components for preparing such a relaxer and the hair neutralizing compositions.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: SPARTAN BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Patrick Obukowho, Gary Grey, Mark Szelast
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Patent number: 9420864Abstract: Disclosed is a hair care appliance comprising a body having a duct which may at least partially define a fluid flow path through the body, an outer wall extending about the duct and a side wall extending between the duct and the outer wall, wherein a control switch is provided on the side wall and wherein the outer wall, side wall and the duct are all external walls of the appliance. The body has an inlet end and an outlet end and the side wall is at the inlet end. The side wall may at least partially define a fluid inlet into the fluid flow path. The duct may be recessed within the outer wall at the inlet end. A handle may be provided and may have a second control switch which may be located on the handle adjacent to the inlet end of the body.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Peter David Gammack, Thomas James Dunning Follows, Stephen Benjamin Courtney, Leigh Michael Ryan
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Patent number: 9420865Abstract: Disclosed is a hair care appliance comprising a body comprising an outer wall, and a handle comprising an outer wall and a wall disposed within the outer wall wherein, the outer wall of the body and the wall of the handle are formed as a single unit. The outer wall may extend about the wall and partially along the wall. The wall may comprise an access aperture and a hatch for closing the access aperture which the outer wall may extend over. The outer wall may extend about the wall for substantially the whole length of the wall. The handle may comprise a primary fluid inlet disposed at and/or near the distal end of the handle from the body which may comprise at least one aperture extending around and along the outer wall. Also disclosed is a hand held appliance.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Peter David Gammack, Stephen Benjamin Courtney, Patrick Joseph William Moloney, Edward Sebert Maurice Shelton, Leigh Michael Ryan, Christopher William Hedges
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Patent number: 9420866Abstract: The extraction of a hair graft from a harvesting area of a scalp employs a hollow punch fitted with an auxiliary instrumentation for separating a target graft from collagen fibrils which resist extraction. A water jet which follows the annular path of the punch as it rotates into the scalp is described as well as a vibrating punch alternative embodiment for achieving the desired separation.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventors: William Rassman, Jae Pak
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Patent number: 9420867Abstract: A device for reducing a level of infectious agents present on one or more hands of a user. This device may reduce the level of infectious agents present on one or more fingers and/or thumbs of a user, specifically reducing a level of infectious agents present on the distal aspect of the digit; including, but not limited to an underside of a nail plate, and an area of hyponychium skin between a free margin of the nail plate and an onychodermal band of a digit, such as for example, a finger, thumb, or toe.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Jonathan Reed Kalish
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Patent number: 9420868Abstract: A casing for a cosmetic article comprising a housing defining a window, a tray accommodated within the housing and being movable relative to the window of the housing, the tray accommodating the cosmetic article, and a zone defined within the housing and being movable relative to the window of the housing in response to the movement of the tray. The tray and the zone are movable relative to the housing between a retracted position, in which the cosmetic article is displayed through the window so that the cosmetic article can be visually inspected through the window, and an extended position, in which the tray protrudes from the housing to facilitate access to the cosmetic article and the zone can be viewed through the window. In an embodiment, the cosmetic product can be visually inspected through the window when the tray and the zone are in the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Albea ServicesInventors: Yann Crapet, Patrick Fraillon
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Patent number: 9420869Abstract: A refillable lipstick is provided. In one implementation, a high-quality permanent lipstick dispenser incorporates a magnetic catch that enables replacement of the lipstick within the dispenser. Lipstick refills may be installed and removed from the dispenser with a refill cap that has an extraction lever. The refill cap may be made decorative. In one implementation, the refill cap and extraction lever make and break an attachment between a magnetic cup provided with the lipstick and the magnetic catch inside the permanent decorative dispenser. In an implementation, a swivel-up dispenser extends and retracts the lipstick. At extension, the user can twist a derailer, which then provides an additional groove for further extending and raising the lipstick from the dispenser for removal by the refill cap. A working cap is provided to cap the lipstick between refills.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventors: Kuo Yu Huang, Zoilo Luis Alviar
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Patent number: 9420870Abstract: The invention relates to a method for attaching lipstick to a lipstick dispenser and to a corresponding machine. The method for attaching lipstick to a dispenser, wherein the dispenser includes a distal end for the lips, and the dispenser includes a receptacle having an insertion opening fitted to a proximal end of the stick. The method includes: a moving step in which the insertion opening and the proximal end of the stick are moved adjacent to one another so as to substantially block the insertion opening; and a nesting step in which the stick is nested in the receptacle via a recess formed in the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Parfums Christian DiorInventor: Jean-Jocelyn Lebert
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Patent number: 9420871Abstract: An apparatus forming a modular backpack with two compartments where one is larger than the other. The two compartments may be utilized together or independently. Three straps are provided which may be utilized together with one or both of the two compartments. Two of the straps serve as shoulder straps and the third as a waistband by the user. The straps may be used in various configurations by the user with one or more straps being used at a time, likewise with one or both compartments.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Origin BJJ, LLCInventor: Peter M. Roberts
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Patent number: 9420872Abstract: An apparatus for holding game-calling devices includes a strap having a first end and a second end. The apparatus is further comprised of a first fastener attached to the strap at the first end and configured to attach to a garment. The apparatus is further comprised of a second fastener attached to the strap at the second end and configured to attach to the garment. The apparatus also includes a plurality of clips attached to the straps between the first and second ends.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Jason Bird
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Patent number: 9420873Abstract: Flash vortex brush cleaning apparatus is provided which comprises a device and method for cleaning inner channels of boreholes which have been drilled or cored within solid substrates, particularly, concrete, masonry, grout, where the boreholes are to be used to bond adhesive anchors therein. Flash vortex brush device comprises a straight tubular shaft; a coil cleaning brush. Tubular shaft includes a first end including an open inlet; opposing second end including an open outlet; first end including a connector element. Coil cleaning brush includes bristles secured in channel affixed wound proximate to second end of shaft developed of pitch to form an open wound coil. Connector element provides removable attaching means to a variety of pre-existing nozzles. For rapid efficient cleaning, first embodiment for use includes flash vortex brush removably attached with air nozzle; second embodiment for use includes flash vortex brush removably attached with water nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Jaimie David Gordon
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Patent number: 9420874Abstract: The applicator for applying a composition to the eyelashes includes a stem and a brush including at least two independent supports following one after the other along an axis of the stem, each support carrying projections that present respective bases. At least one group of at least four consecutive bases of each support form a regular succession about the axis, two of the bases of the group constituting two ends that terminate the succession.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Chanel Parfums BeauteInventors: Nicolas Castex, Yoon Hoi Kim
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Patent number: 9420875Abstract: An in-bay car wash tire dressing applicator and system is provided. The applicator has a housing having a nozzle portion having an internal atomizer for tire shine fluid. The atomizer receives the tire shine fluid and pressurized air flow from a pump and mixes the two at the distal tip of the applicator for optimal spraying of the tire shine fluid. A brush located at a distal end of the nozzle allows a user to evenly and smoothly apply the tire shine fluid to the tire of an automobile. The brush may be located at a forty-five degree angle with respect to the main shaft of the tire dressing applicator so as to better apply the tire shine to the tire.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: DISKIN SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Troy Diskin
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Patent number: 9420876Abstract: A scraper broom integrates an elongated handle with a fixed scraper element attached thereto and a displaceable broom head. The displaceable broom is movable between a first position and a second position for conversion of the device from a broom to a scraper.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: SANI PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Daniel Biagi
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Patent number: 9420877Abstract: Methods of producing a unitary personal care article such as a toothbrush having an inner cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYInventors: Li Wen, Matthew Lloyd Newman, Andrew Joseph Horton, Stephen Alan Houghton, Scott Andrew Jackson, Bradley John Phillips, Hansjoerg Reick, Richard Darren Satterfield, Andrew M. Uhe, George Michael West, Christopher Thomas Ryan, Francisco Emanuel Alves, Kyle Ali Muhammad
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Patent number: 9420878Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting the height of a work surface comprising a height-adjusting mechanism and a universal mount that ensures compatibility with a wide variety of desks and other work surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: WL INNOVATIONS LLCInventor: William Lager
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Patent number: 9420879Abstract: The present application relates to snap-together or press-together furniture. In a preferred embodiment, a table is provided that can be packaged and transported in a compact disassembled state, then easily assembled by the user without need for tools or hardware. Further, the table may be subsequently disassembled and re-assembled by the user as desired without need for tools or hardware.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Carl Brock Brandenberg
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Patent number: 9420880Abstract: An apparatus and assembly for selecting information from a video source to be displayed on at least a first common display screen in a collaborative workspace having a switching device, the apparatus comprising a control interface that includes at least a first indicator that can visually indicate at least first, second and third visually distinguished states wherein the control interface indicates the first state when a video source is disassociated with the control interface, the second state when the video source is associated with the control interface and video information from the video source is not presented via the common display and the third state when the video source is associated with the control interface and video information from the video source is presented via the common display.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Lewis Epstein, Brett Kincaid, Hyun Yoo, Suzanne Stage, Lukas Scherrer, Larry Cheng
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Patent number: 9420881Abstract: A retractable shelving system is described. In one example, the retractable shelving system includes a lower shelf, a floating frame, vertical guide frames, a top frame, a motor, a sensor frame and electronic operation including remote control and sensors. In another example a cabinet is included for housing the shelving system in the attic.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventors: Wayne Hyward Reid, Quinn Thomas Reid
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Patent number: 9420882Abstract: A sliding and pivoting mechanism of a rack of an item of furniture or domestic appliance for extending and raising the rack out of a body of the item of furniture or domestic appliance, having at least two pivoting arms which are fixed rotatably to at least one of the side walls of the body with a first end parallel to the plane of the side walls, and are arranged spaced apart parallel to each other, wherein a guide rail is fixed pivotably to respective second ends of the pivoting arms parallel to the plane of the side walls in such a manner that the guide rail can be pivoted out of a lower position within the body into a raised, upper position at least partially outside the body, and at least one running rail which is displaceable linearly in the guide rail and to which the rack is fastened, wherein the sliding and pivoting mechanism has a locking mechanism which is arranged on the guide rail and on one of the pivoting arms and is actuable by an activator fixed on the running rail in order to prevent a simulType: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: PAUL HETTICH GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Oscar Garcia, Enaut Arriaga, Iker Lopetegi, Mikel Azkue
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Patent number: 9420883Abstract: A composite shelf includes a plurality of connecting units, a plurality of supporting units mounted between the connecting units, and a plurality of upright posts connected with the connecting units. Each of the connecting units includes a connector provided with a plurality of slots to allow insertion of the supporting units. The connector of each of the connecting units is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves. Each of the connecting units further includes a plurality of positioning bars mounted in the positioning grooves of the connector and two positioning sleeves mounted on the connector and abutting the positioning bars. Thus, the supporting units are positioned by the positioning bars and locked by the positioning sleeves so that the supporting units are locked by and will not be detached from the connecting units.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Chih-Cheng Lai
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Patent number: 9420884Abstract: A storage rack including a platform and a plurality of upright support assemblies configured to mount the platform to one or more support structures located above the platform. The platform includes a peripheral frame with a plurality of corners. The support assemblies are mounted to the peripheral frame at other than the corners and extend upwardly from the platform. The platform may include a plurality of cross braces extending from a first side of the peripheral frame to a second side of the peripheral frame, and a plurality of poles supported by and extending transverse to the cross braces.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: JAK HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: Jared J. Newman
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Patent number: 9420885Abstract: A structure includes at least one foundation, two legs, a horizontal support, and an adhesive. The two legs are supported by the at least one foundation. Each of the two legs includes at least one aperture. The horizontal support has two ends. A first end is located in an aperture in a first leg of the two legs and a second end of the horizontal support is located in an aperture in a second leg of the two legs. The first end of the horizontal support has a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the aperture in the first leg and the second end of the horizontal support has a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the aperture in the second leg. The adhesive is within each aperture and in contact with the horizontal support.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: TINDALL CORPORATIONInventor: Bryant A. Zavitz
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Patent number: 9420886Abstract: A panel television support and mounting kit allows the consumer to employ any of the three modes of support, namely stand mount, elevated console mount and wall mount. The elevated console mount incorporates a vertical spine to elevate the panel television above the console and an offset arm to support the television over an upper shelf of the console. A mounting structure is provided that can be attached to the spine or to a wall. Pivoting and tilting is accommodated by the mounting structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: LF CENTENNIAL LIMITEDInventors: Kenneth Whalen, Paul R. Jones
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Patent number: 9420887Abstract: A detachable shelf can be positioned either on top, bottom, left, or right side of the monitor. The shelf has a flat portion that is horizontal for holding various items. One embodiment of the shelf allows for one or multiple attachment points allowing the shelf to position with the horizontal shelving stable and level. In another embodiment of the current invention, the shelf has a pivot axis that allows the shelf to rotate on its axis that allows for the versatility of the detachable shelf to be position on opposite sides of the monitor. The system includes capabilities to convert the shelf for VESA display screens, computer monitors, and other planar viewing device, such as a laptop, or even a tablet that is stationed.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Marc Reviel
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Patent number: 9420888Abstract: A graverse chair is presented. The chair includes a stationary base and a pedestal in mechanical communication with the stationary base. The chair includes a movable base section in mechanical communication with the stationary base. The movable base section comprises a descending contact base in mechanical communication with a fixed base by way of at least one resistance guide. The chair additionally includes at least one load transfer device in mechanical communication with the movable base, which is capable of rotating when the movable base is compressed. The chair includes at least one pad rod in communication with the load transfer device, the pad rod moving in at least one direction when the load transfer device rotates, and at least one torso pad in mechanical communication with the pad rod, wherein the torso pad is capable of providing support for a user when a user sits in the chair.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventors: Robert Evans, Troy Morgan
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Patent number: 9420889Abstract: A furniture unit containing a foldable bed includes: a base including a storage cavity; a seat section; an intermediate section; a head section; and a mechanism having pivotally interconnected links, the mechanism interconnecting the base with the head, intermediate and seat sections. The mechanism controls the movement of the head, intermediate and seat sections between a folded position, in which the head, intermediate and seat sections are generally horizontally disposed and positioned in vertically stacked relationship, with the head section below the intermediate section and the seat section above the intermediate section, the head and intermediate sections being positioned in the cavity of the base, and an unfolded position, in which the head, intermediate and seat sections are horizontally disposed and serially aligned to form a sleeping surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Ultra-Mek, Inc.Inventor: Marcus L. Murphy
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Patent number: 9420890Abstract: A foam seating article includes a layer of molded foam surrounding a hollow shell made of hard plastic. A fabric covering encloses the shell and molded foam. The foam seating article can take the form of a chair, stool, sofa, chaise lounge, bench or Ottoman. The hollow shell can be formed using blow molding, injection molding or by capping both ends of a tube with disks. Air pressure inside the airtight hollow shell prevents the shell from collapsing inwards under the weight of an occupant. Alternatively, the hollow shell of the seating article can be accessed through a removable lid. The seating article includes no wood or metal. The layer of molded foam includes sections of different foam types, such as high density (HD) foam, memory foam and latex foam. Molding foam around a hard plastic shell is simpler and less costly than making conventional metal or wood framed furniture.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Zinus, Inc.Inventor: Youn Jae Lee
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Patent number: 9420891Abstract: A foam seating article includes an outer layer of molded foam surrounding a solid inner core of molded foam or expanded polystyrene. The rigid foam of the inner core is made from polyurethane polyol and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI). The inner core has a hardness greater than 25 Shore A and a density less than two pounds per cubic foot. The polymer material of the solid core has a hardness that is greater than that of the outer foam. The outer layer of molded foam is high density (HD) foam, memory foam or latex foam. A fabric covering encloses the inner core and molded outer foam layer. The foam seating article can be a chair, stool, sofa, chaise lounge, bench or Ottoman. The seating article includes no wood or metal. Molding foam around a solid inner core is simpler and less costly than making conventional metal or wood framed furniture.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Zinus, Inc.Inventors: Suk Kan Oh, Youn Jae Lee
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Patent number: 9420892Abstract: A seat box assembly and method of fabricating utilizing a drop-in webbing assembly secured into a main box and back frame assembly. The webbing assembly has a rectangular frame with elongate members and shorter members and a central girder with a cutout extending between mid-portions of the elongate members. The central girder attachable to the seat box and a central vertical frame member of the back frame assembly. The elongate members having stub portions that fit into slots in the main seat box. A method of repair includes replacing a damaged drop-in assembly with a different drop-in assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Jon Lejcher, Timothy A. Brandtner, Aaron Boe
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Patent number: 9420893Abstract: A kneeler supporting a person in a kneeling position has a platform with a cushion for a person's knees and upright handles with feet attached to opposite ends of the platform to facilitate a person to move from an upright position to a kneeling position and move back from a kneeling position to an upright position.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2016Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Bruce A. Clark
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Patent number: 9420894Abstract: A convertible seating unit has noncoplanar sleeper-base sections. A mid-seat deck is highest, a back deck slightly lower and a seat deck considerably lower. The relative heights of the decks and corresponding thicknesses of their respective cushions provide a sleeping support surface for comfortably supporting a person's mass. With the unit in the sleeping configuration, the mid-seat deck is highest and its cushion thinnest (relative to those of the seat deck and back decks), and the seat deck is lowest and its cushion thickest.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC.Inventor: Jerry Thurow
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Patent number: 9420895Abstract: A patient support for supporting a patient includes a plurality of cushioning layers arranged such that their supporting surfaces when unloaded are generally arranged in a plane, and with each cushioning layer interlocked with each adjacent cushioning layer wherein each cushioning layer provides lateral and longitudinal support to each of its adjacent cushion layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Patrick Lafleche, Stephen F. Peters, Michael T. Brubaker
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Patent number: 9420896Abstract: 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 23, 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: 9420897Abstract: A piece of furniture includes a rectangular frame for supporting a plurality of sinuous springs. A plurality of clip assemblies are secured to opposed side walls of frame. Each clip assembly comprises a non-metallic piece having openings and a metallic piece having tacks extending through the openings for insertion into the frame. Flexible connectors may be located in grooves of the clip assembly to collate multiple clip assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Lawrence J. Conway, Scott A. Bridges
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Patent number: 9420898Abstract: A decorative step stool cover is provided, comprising: a body having a substantially flat top surface, the top surface configured to cover a planar step surface of a single step stool and the body configured to overhang sides of the step stool; a head attached to a first end of the body; a tail attached to a second end of the body, opposite the head; four legs attached to respective corners of the body, each leg comprising a compartment configured to enclose a leg of the step stool; and means for removably securing the step stool cover to the step stool.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Adam Gey Schechtman
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High-chair with tray easily connectable to support legs of its structure when the tray is not in use
Patent number: 9420899Abstract: A high-chair including a support structure for a seat adapted to contain a child, the structure having a pair of front legs and a pair of rear legs, the seat having arm rests to which a tray is removably coupled, the tray being able to be associated, when not in use, with the rear legs of the structure. The tray includes movable coupling elements arranged to cooperate with counter-elements associated with the legs, the coupling elements being movable within respective seats provided in the tray against the action of a corresponding elastic thrust element, this enabling rapid snap-coupling of the elements and counter-elements when brought into a facing position.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: ARTSANA S.P.A.Inventor: Mario Merlo -
Patent number: 9420900Abstract: An inventory rack system and a mobile inventory rack apparatus are disclosed. The mobile inventory rack apparatus includes an inventory conveyor configured to translate articles of inventory and a receiving system including a requirement indicator disposed along the inventory conveyor. The requirement indicator has an inventory required state when not in contact with an article of inventory. The mobile inventory rack apparatus further includes a supply system including a pair of spaced stoppers disposed along the inventory conveyor. Each stopper has an extended position preventing translation of the articles of inventory and a retracted position allowing translation of the articles of inventory. The inventory conveyor is configured to receive at least one article of inventory when the requirement indicator is in the inventory required state and to allow removal of at least one article of inventory when one of the stoppers is in the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Bradley Thomas Simpson, Robert Howard Bartholomew
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Patent number: 9420901Abstract: Disclosed is a low-voltage plug and play display system that separates a load support system (e.g., brackets and gondola uprights) from a conductive system. Three embodiments include: (1) an elongate vertical electrically-insulated conductive metal strip disposed on the surface of a gondola that works with a shelf connector to supply electric current to a lighting device; (2) an elongate vertical electrically-insulated conductive metal strip contained in an upright that fits inside the gondola upright that works with a shelf connector; and (3) a transmitter (TX) strip placed on the gondola surface, or remotely, to transfer power to receiver(s) to provide electric current to a lighting device. In all three embodiments, lower voltage DC current such as DC 12V converted by an adaptor is supplied to the conductive strip or transmitter TX strip. Lighting devices include LED devices. All three embodiments work for new, or for retrofitting existing, gondola systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Sungal Corp.Inventor: Yeyang Sun
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Patent number: 9420902Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventor: Curtis Taylor
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Patent number: 9420903Abstract: The commemorative plaque frame supports and displays a commemorative plaque on a funerary crypt or niche shutter. The commemorative plaque frame comprises a frame support for attachment to the shutter and a cover pivotally attached to the frame support in non-removable fashion so as to be pivotable between an opened position in which the cover is pivoted away from the shutter; and a closed position in which the cover is pivoted against the shutter. A plaque enclosure is defined on an inner side of the cover when the cover is in the closed position, the plaque enclosure sized for housing the commemorative plaque therein such that the commemorative plaque is at least partly visible through a window provided on the cover. A plaque support member is carried by one of the cover and the frame support, for supporting the commemorative plaque in the plaque enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Carrier Mausoleums Construction Inc.Inventor: Sebastien Litalien