Patents Issued in October 6, 2016
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Publication number: 20160287010Abstract: A device (1) for heating water in a machine for making and dispensing beverages, comprising at least one heating metallic duct (2) and a winding of electromagnetic induction (3). The device is part of a heating and feeding assembly wherein, by a logical unit, it is possible to carry out a method in which, for every beverage type the machine can dispense, the temperature of heated water is led to a specific temperature value that can be selected by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: CARLO DOGLIONI MAJER
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Publication number: 20160287011Abstract: Cooking appliance including a lid that closes, in a removable manner, a working container receiving a tool spun by a motor, the lid having a body equipped with a tube for adding food, arranged in an off-center manner on the lid, wherein the lid includes a locking ring that can move by spinning on said body, and the locking ring can be in a closed position in which locking components hold the lid in a closed position on the working container, and in an open position in which the lid can be lifted off of the working container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Jean-Louis Deshayes, Jean-Yves Beaudet
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Publication number: 20160287012Abstract: The present invention relates to a heating container. More particularly, the invention relates to a portable heating container to conveniently heat foods, such as beverages, etc. The present invention, the portable heating container, comprises an outer container into which an inner container which contains foods is inserted and the heating substances that is to react to water are housed; and cover members which are detachably fixed to an open entrance of the outer container, in which a through-hole through which the inner container penetrates is formed, and in which an emission groove through which water vapors are emitted is formed around the through-hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Su-Hwan Ra
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Publication number: 20160287013Abstract: An insulated fire retardant sleeve that prevents the escape of steam from between nested food service trays that assists in keeping food hot. Using the device allows for less time refilling the buffet with food and requires fewer servers to get the job done.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Lisa Lee Rhodes
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Publication number: 20160287014Abstract: An electric toaster/heater assembly wherein the housing defines at least one toasting chamber for slices of bread or other goods. In current technology, toasting chambers are lined with heat elements, typically resistance wires, spaced some distance apart. Said toasting elements provide radiation to toast the item inserted into the chambers. In the proposed application, the toasting chamber will consist of ceramic panels heated via internally contained resistive wire elements which will provide even radiation to toast the items inserted into the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Raymond Floyd
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Publication number: 20160287015Abstract: A direct-heat grilling pan includes a bottom plate and a sidewall formed on a circumference of the bottom plate, the bottom plate including multiple upper supports, multiple lower supports, and an edge portion. The multiple upper supports are disposed with a first horizontal interval therebetween. The multiple lower supports are disposed with a second horizontal interval therebetween, are disposed with a vertical interval from the multiple upper supports to be positioned directly under the first horizontal interval, have a width greater than the first horizontal interval, and have on top surfaces thereof concave oil-dripping grooves in which oil drips down through the first horizontal interval. The edge portion surrounds the multiple upper supports and the multiple lower supports while connecting both end portions of the multiple upper supports and both end portions of the multiple lower supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Tae Suck KIM, Jung Wook KIM
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Publication number: 20160287016Abstract: A coffee grinder is presented that comprises a grinding tool (20) for grinding coffee beans, a motor (30) for driving the grinding tool (20), a stall detector (41) for detecting a stall condition of the grinding tool (20) and/or of the motor (30), and a reversal unit (40) configured to temporarily reverse a direction of rotation (28, 28?) of the grinding tool (20) and/or of the motor (30) if the stall detector (41) detects a stall condition. Further, a corresponding coffee grinding method and a coffee machine comprising a coffee grinder are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: JEROEN HERMAN LAMMERS, ZHUANGXIONG HUANG, GERBEN KOOIJMAN, MART KORNELIS-JAN TE VELDE, JOB LIPSCH, JAN FREDERIK SUIJVER, KAREL JOHANNES ADRIANUS VAN DEN AKER
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Publication number: 20160287017Abstract: A blade holder assembly for blender having a cup body arranged on a cup base; the cup base connects the cup body and a blade holder component; the blade holder component has a blade holder below and connected with the cup base; a handle is arranged on the bottom of the blade holder; connecting members are arranged on both ends of the handle; a locator is on the bottom of the blade holder; a connector is arranged at the center of the locator; a guide bone is on the edge of the blade holder, and a rotary button is in the guide bone; on the rotary fastener, two fastening members are arranged; the connecting members are connected with the rotary fastener; a guide slot is on the inner edge of the cup base; in the guide slot, a convex button is arranged for fastening the rotary fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Sam LAW, Wenjun ZHU, Zhiqiang ZHANG
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Publication number: 20160287018Abstract: A lid for a food processing device with a rotating blade within a vessel has an one-way valve for allowing air to escape the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Mark THOMAS, Ze Kang Lai
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Publication number: 20160287019Abstract: The present invention pertains to a cordless electrical grater, comprising a washable food container and a cordless electrical device, wherein the last one can be inserted substantially inside the free cavity of the first one in order to minimize the size, wherein interaction between both allow working cycles, wherein no turning parts are exposed, wherein pressing the food container on the electrical base activates the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Alain CHEMAMA
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Publication number: 20160287020Abstract: An agitator for mixing solutions in a bottle is described. The agitator is comprised of a handle portion and a whisk portion. The agitator may have a helical-shape to encourage spinning of the agitator as liquid flows past the agitator. The whisk may be flat-bottomed and formed of a flexible material, such that when the whisk portion comes into contact with the bottom of the bottle, the whisking members splay outwardly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Rocketship, Inc.Inventors: Christian Horito, Michael Horito, Michael Anderson, John Omdahl, Tyler Allan, Jason Brinkerhoff
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Publication number: 20160287021Abstract: A pan lifting device configured to grip a pan of a balance with a positive fit has a pincer-shaped end (12) and a handle (14). A blade-shaped supporting projection (16) of the pan lifting device is configured to accommodate the bottom (28) of the pan and a bent-over beak (18) of the pan lifting device is configured to clamp the rim (30) of the pan.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Olaf DUDDA, Wilfried SPANNAGEL, Caroline DEBEERST, Daniel Faerger, Joerg SIEDEL
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Publication number: 20160287022Abstract: The spill proof cutting surface includes; a cutting surface; and a flexible flange attached to the cutting surface. The flexible flange is bendable to create a rim around the cutting surface. The flexible flange is itself liquid proof and is attached to the cutting surface in a liquid proof manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Abigail Humphreys, Carla Humphreys, Samantha Humphreys, Jazmin Humphreys, John Humphreys, Donald Humphreys
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Publication number: 20160287023Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a turkey leg holder for storing a smoked turkey leg. The turkey leg holder may include an openable container having an interior configured to accommodate a turkey leg, the container having an upper panel attached to a lower panel; a pair of supports configured to secure the turkey leg within the container; and a rotation device attached to the supports, the rotation device providing for rotation of the supports and the turkey leg within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Kennedy Lorenzo Morrow, SR.
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Publication number: 20160287024Abstract: A food and beverage tray that is particularly useful in consuming fast food or snack meals. The food and beverage tray is uniquely designed so that the entire fast-food or snack meal may be held with one hand, leaving the other hand free for eating.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Dan Bach
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Publication number: 20160287025Abstract: Houseware Dishwashing Bowl is a circular shaped bowl capable of storing several ounces of liquid for use in cleaning dishes or completing other household chores. Resting on top of the bowl or resting inside the bowl, a wire rack provides elevated storage for sponges, while also allowing air to freely circulate around the sponge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Lolita M. Cortes
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Publication number: 20160287026Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a bathtub pillow for reducing a volume of water necessary for filling a bathtub and for providing support and comfort to a user's back, shoulders, neck, and head. The pillow may include an outer shell defining an interior of the pillow, the outer shell having a front side, a backside, a left side, a right side, a top surface, and a bottom surface; a conformable filler filling the interior of the pillow; and a fastener attached to a surface of the pillow, the fastener being configured to removably attach to a surface of the bathtub. The pillow may be shaped to provide support to a user's back, shoulders, neck, and head. For example, the pillow may be vase shaped.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Celtie Leigh Johnson
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Publication number: 20160287027Abstract: A door assembly compensates for any deflection of the track which may occur with a heavy door material and/or a curved door support track. In particular, the present disclosure provides track mounting assemblies which can be tilted in order to “fine tune” the orientation of the door with respect to the surrounding support structure, e.g., the bathtub or shower base threshold. If the curved track deflects from the weight of one or more sliding doors, the track can be tilted to ensure that the door remains level and functions as intended.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Gerald Hayes, Jeff Ferris
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Publication number: 20160287028Abstract: A rigid material, preferably recycled plastic, Tubular Toothpaste Tube Stand with Brushing Timer is a countertop dental hygiene appliance. It is comprised of a vertically arranged, open top and open bottom, tubular toothpaste tube stand with an attached, stationary, sand/oil liquid timer hourglass to provide the user a visual gauge to determine elapsed brushing time. The appliance also assists with concentrating toothpaste, within the toothpaste tube, toward the tube's nozzle end. Also, the appliance can be made into various decorative shapes, and, can employ decorative graphics to attract users. It can be easily assembled as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Daniel Patrick Andrews
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Publication number: 20160287029Abstract: This invention relates to a method of manufacturing a cleaning implement, including placing a natural loofah in a portion of a mold having an inner space, producing a mixed solution, which is then added with a konjac powder and stirred, thus preparing a feed mixture, placing the feed mixture in a portion of the mold other than the portion containing the natural loofah so as to be shaped such that the natural loofah and the feed mixture adhere to each other, and performing aging, steam heating and cooling.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Jung Hoa KIM
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Publication number: 20160287030Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning private body parts comprising: a container configured for containing a stack of disposable pads therein; and a mechanism configured for holding maintaining the stack of pads such that an uppermost pad from the stack located at a predefined height in respect to a bottom of the container, such as to situate the uppermost pad in an area of an open upper rim of the container to allow the user to clean a private body part by holding and directing the container without hand touching the uppermost pad, wherein said apparatus is further configured to allow disposing of the uppermost pad after using thereof without hand touching of the used uppermost pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Mei Bar El
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Publication number: 20160287031Abstract: A back scrubbing device comprising: a scrubbing surface; a rear surface; and a plurality of suction cups on the rear surface, where the suction cups are arranged in a top arrangement, a mid arrangement and a bottom arrangement, where the suction cups provide a means adhere the scrubbing device onto a shower wall enclosure. The scrubbing surface may include a series of bristles or alternatively a sponge surface. The top arrangement may preferably include three suction cups, the mid arrangement may preferably include two suction cups and the bottom arrangement may preferably include three suction cups.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Larry Williams
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Publication number: 20160287032Abstract: The invention describes a cleaning system in the form of a mitt having cleaning pads attached by reversible fastening means so that pads may be electively and consecutively attached, removed, or replaced. Furthermore, the invention provides a means for introducing, retaining, dispensing, and distributing a fluid, such as water or a liquid cleaning product, so that a removable pad may be irrigated with a regulated dose of fluid prior to use. The invention also describes a cooperative enclosure that can store a plurality of cleaning pads. Features of the compatible enclosure serve to physically guide the body of the mitt into alignment with a replacement pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Steven Bank, Jonathan D. Albert, Chris Murray, Breanna Stachowski
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Publication number: 20160287033Abstract: A soap dispensing scrubber device is provided. The device comprises a top cap that is fillable with a liquid soap and a scrubber element removably attached thereto. The top cap comprises a squeezable material or one that is rigid with a dispensing button therealong. Liquid soap stored within the interior of the top cap is dispensed through a one-way valve along the lower end of the top cap. In one embodiment, the top cap is affixed to a base-lid assembly that supports the one-way valve. The base of the base-lid assembly is secured to the top cap and the base supports a hingedly attached lid therefrom. The base provides a fill hole and the lid secures thereover. The scrubber element is preferably affixed to the base a male snap coupler member, while in other embodiments the scrubber element secures to the base via one or more tabs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Brent LeBlanc, Scott Raitt
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Publication number: 20160287034Abstract: A handheld, therapeutic cleansing system includes a skin or body brush with a rotating bristle head and an associated water spray. The body brush includes a housing, a brush assembly connected to the housing, and a drive assembly for rotating the brush assembly. The brush assembly includes a plurality of bristles and is rotated by the drive assembly. The drive assembly may include a motor having a drive shaft, a worm gear coupled to the drive shaft of the motor and rotatable therewith, and at least one gear engaged with the worm gear and rotatable therewith. During operation, the at least one gear couples to the brush assembly and rotates the brush assembly as the worm gear rotates. Water spray is provided through a connection with a water supply and spray nozzles adjacent to the bristles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Brian Woodard, Michael J. Quinn
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Publication number: 20160287035Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to skin brush includes a drive mechanism, a bristle carrier connected to the drive mechanism, and a plurality of bristle or brush groups connected to the bristle carrier. In operation, the bristle carrier is driven by the drive mechanism so as to rotate in a first direction at a first speed and each of the bristle groups rotate in a second direction at a second speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Brian Woodard, Michael J. Quinn
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Publication number: 20160287036Abstract: A towel dispenser includes a housing for receiving toweling. The housing includes a main body; a loading door that is configured to rotate relative to the main body between a closed position and an open position; and a guide system that includes a first roller attached to the main body and a second roller attached to the loading door. The towel dispenser may include a motor for driving dispensing of the toweling from the housing and an associated sensor. The towel dispenser can be mounted to an underside of a cabinet. In an aspect, the front wall of the main body and a lip of the loading door collectively define a gap to which the guiding system guides the toweling and through which towels are dispensed when the loading door is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: WILLIAM BRYANT TROUTMAN, WILLIAM BRYANT TROUTMAN, II
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Publication number: 20160287037Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination potty and child's car seat that comprises a flexible converting cover that a) in a first position converts the combination potty and child's car seat to a potty and b) in a second position converts the combination potty and child's car seat to a child's car seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Edward W. Carroll
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Publication number: 20160287038Abstract: A toilet chair includes a support frame, and a platform connected to the support frame. The platform is connected to the support frame at a first end with at least one horizontal strut. The platform is configured to move with respect to the support frame and includes at least one clamp at a second end. The at least one clamp is configured to lock the platform to the support frame at the second end forming a horizontal platform. The toilet chair also includes a toilet seat assembly connected to the platform. The toilet seat assembly is configured to support a user and move with respect to the platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Ronald D. Nelson
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Publication number: 20160287039Abstract: A strip curtain cleaning system which permits an operator to easily and quickly clean both sides of hanging curtain strips in a single operation using a fabric cover disposed in sock-like covering relation to a two-armed frame defining a tortuous path gap for receipt of one or more curtain strips. The device facilitates cleaning both faces of individual strip elements simultaneously. Different covers may be used for different curtain types and environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: David P. Nobile, Jackson S. Burnett, III, Pier E. deJong
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Publication number: 20160287040Abstract: A filtered vacuum cleaner system includes a vacuum cleaner, a vacuum filter device, including a collection box with a collection cavity, a lid, a filter air intake, a filter air exhaust, inlet and outlet pipes, a handle, and a filter unit; a vacuum connection hose, and a filter hose, and optionally a vacuum handle unit, such that the vacuum filter device attaches to an air intake of the vacuum cleaner, such that the vacuum filter device filters debris from air prior to the air entering the vacuum cleaner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Jay D. Geyer
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Publication number: 20160287041Abstract: A hand carriable surface cleaning apparatus can include a first cyclonic cleaning stage having an upper end, a bottom end spaced longitudinally below the upper end and a side wall extending therebetween. A second cyclonic cleaning stage may be positioned in the fluid flow path downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage and may be positioned above and overlie the upper end of the first cyclonic cleaning stage. The second cyclonic cleaning stage may be longitudinally translatable relative to the sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
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Publication number: 20160287042Abstract: Disclosed herein are a cyclone dust collector configured to easily remove dust, hairs, etc. which stick to an outer circumferential surface of a grill portion while the grill portion is being separated and a vacuum cleaner including the cyclone dust collector. The vacuum cleaner includes a cyclone dust collector. The cyclone dust collector includes a case in which dust in sucked air is separated and accommodated, a grill assembly separably mounted on the case, and a cleaning portion configured to clean a surface of the grill assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jung Gyun HAN, Shin KIM
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Publication number: 20160287043Abstract: Provided is a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner body including a suction motor for generating a suction force, a suction part communicating with the cleaner body to suction air and dusts, a battery disposed in the cleaner body or suction part to supply a power to the suction motor, and a cleaner connector disposed on the cleaner body or the suction part, a charger including a charger connector separably connected to the cleaner connector to charge the battery, and a disconnection member disposed on the cleaner body or the suction part to selectively connect or disconnect the cleaner connector to or from the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Gunho HA, Hwajin Lim, Changhoon Lee
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Publication number: 20160287044Abstract: In an autonomously traveling floor washer, a position estimating unit estimates position data. When a manual operation teaching mode is being executed, a taught data obtaining unit obtains taught position data and a taught cleaning condition at a taught data obtaining time. A cleaning schedule generation unit generates a cleaning schedule. When an autonomous cleaning mode is executed, a cleaning reproduction unit calculates and outputs a reproduced travel control command and a reproduced cleaning condition in an elapsed time based on the cleaning schedule. An elapsed time determining unit determines the taught data obtaining time and the elapsed time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Shoji TANAKA, Tsuyoshi NAKANO, Yoshinori ITOU
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Publication number: 20160287045Abstract: A washing/cleaning brush comprises a main body and an operative portion connected to the main body; the brush further comprises a power take-off means directly connected thereto and apt for transmitting mechanical power thereto so as to set it moving with respect to a cleaning and/or washing unit on which it can be mounted. The main body is configured as a pad driver apt for receiving a felt cleaning pad, the power take-off means being afforded in or connected to the pad driver or to the felt cleaning pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Bianca MONTALDI, Angelo ORSI
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Publication number: 20160287046Abstract: The present invention is directed to mop heads which comprise polyester wicking fibers which assist in absorbing, holding, and applying disinfectant/antimicrobial composition without removing the active disinfectant such as quaternary ammonium salts from the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: PATRICK YARNS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Edward SCHMITT, Gilbert PATRICK
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Publication number: 20160287047Abstract: Provided herein is an arrangement for creating a wash zone with in a dishwasher washing chamber. The arrangement may include a spray arm may rotate around an axis; a water pump may feed water to the spray arm; and a support element may rotatably support the spray arm in the washing chamber. The support element may lock the spray arm in at least one position when the pressure in the water fed from the water pump via the support element to the spray arm exceeds a predetermined level. The arrangement may include a control unit arranged to control the operation of the water pump. The control unit may increase the pressure in the water fed from the water pump to the spray arm to lock the spray arm and thereby create the wash zone. A dishwasher including the arrangement and a method for controlling the dishwasher are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Giuseppe DREOSSI, Per-Erik PERS, Bartosz DAWIDIAK, Maciej ZIENKIEWICZ, Finn SVENSSON
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Publication number: 20160287048Abstract: A filter for dishwasher appliance includes a filter medium, a body extending along an axial direction of the filter, and a cap positioned at a first end of the body along the axial direction of the filter. The filter medium is configured to filter debris and other particles from wash fluid from the wash chamber of the dishwasher appliance and is attached to or formed integrally with the body of the filter. Additionally, the cap is configured to allow a flow of wash liquid from the wash chamber of the dishwasher appliance to the filter medium and may be formed integrally with the body of the filter using an additive manufacturing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Ramasamy Thiyagarajan, Gregory Owen Miller, Adam Christopher Hofmann, John Edward Dries
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Publication number: 20160287049Abstract: A dishwasher appliance with a tub is provided. The tub defines a filter medium and a supply conduit within the tub. The supply conduit of the tub extends from the filter medium to a spray assembly such that the supply conduit of the tub directs filtered water from the filter medium to the spray assembly during operation of a pump. A related method for forming a unitary tub for a dishwasher appliance is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: John Edward Dries, Gregory Owen Miller
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Publication number: 20160287050Abstract: Provided herein is an arrangement in a dishwasher for creating a wash zone with intensified washing in a washing chamber. The arrangement may include a spray arm rotatably arranged around an axis A; a water pump arranged to feed water to the spray arm; and a control unit arranged to control operation of the water pump. At least one additional nozzle may be is arranged on the spray arm. The additional nozzle may be arranged to be opened when the pressure in the water fed from the water pump to the spray arm exceeds a predetermined level. A dishwasher including the described arrangement is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Electrolux Appliances AktiebolagInventors: Giuseppe DREOSSI, Magnus WAHLBERG
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Publication number: 20160287051Abstract: An apparatus with a single water flow path suitable for a household cleaning appliance having both a non-bulk dispensing system and a bulk dispensing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: MICHAEL S. HENDRICKSON
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Publication number: 20160287052Abstract: In the case of a method according to the invention for connecting at least two components of an endoscope, at least one brazing preform, which contains a high-temperature brazing solder, is introduced into at least one brazing solder reservoir of at least one of the components, the at least two components are held in relation to one another in such a way that at least one brazing gap that is in capillary connection with the at least one brazing solder reservoir is formed between joining regions of the at least two components that are assigned to one another, and the arrangement (1, 22) comprising the at least two components and the at least one brazing preform is heated to a brazing temperature of the high-temperature brazing solder. The invention also relates to a component of an endoscope and to an endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Steffen BRUESEHABER, Andreas DEUTSCHENDORF, Siegfried HOEFIG, Bernd KRAUSE
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Publication number: 20160287053Abstract: Based on an examination report of an endoscopic examination designated, an attached image extraction unit reads image identification information, which identifies an examination image attached to the examination report. Based on the image identification information, the attached image extraction unit extracts the examination image (that is, an attached image) attached to the examination report, from examination images corresponding to the designated endoscopic examination. The examination images are read from an image folder of an image database (DB). A screen display controller performs control to display the extracted attached image on a display screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: FUJIFILM CorporationInventor: Nobuyuki MIURA
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Publication number: 20160287054Abstract: An endoscope includes: a long insertion portion sequentially provided with first and second bending portions and a flexible tube portion, from a distal end side; first and second tubular portions including first and second notch portions provided inside of the first and second bending portions, respectively; and a third tubular portion including a third notch portion provided inside of the flexible tube portion, wherein the first to third tubular portions are formed in one tubular member, the first notch portion is formed by first notches bendable in at least two directions, the second tubular portion includes third notches formed in a direction different from the two directions of second notches.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventor: Kiwamu FUJITANI
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Publication number: 20160287055Abstract: A dilation catheter system comprises a guide member, a dilation catheter, and an image sensor. The guide member includes a shaft comprising a distal end and a proximal end. The shaft further defines a longitudinal axis. The dilation catheter is movable relative to the guide catheter member and comprises an expandable dilator. The expandable dilator is sized to fit within one or both of a Eustachian tube or a passageway associated with a paranasal sinus. The image sensor is configured to provide visualization within anatomy of a patient. The image sensor is integral with the guide member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Randy J. Kesten, Ketan P. Muni, James Patrick Garvey, II, Hung V. Ha, Andy Nguyen
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Publication number: 20160287056Abstract: A module includes an oblong structure; an optical apparatus associated with the oblong structure for facing a segment arranged inside a body cavity of a patient. An actuating device is for controlling the position of the oblong structure so as to orient the optical apparatus in the body cavity. The oblong structure has a proximal portion and an end portion, which is deformable, so as to tend to remain in and elastically return to a bent condition, in which it is normally flexed. The actuating device includes a pusher member, which moves in a guided manner relative to the oblong structure and is suited to act upon the end portion, so as to angularly move it from the bent condition towards a substantially straight condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Emidio OLIVIERI, Darwin CALDWELL, Leonardo DE MATTOS
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Publication number: 20160287057Abstract: Provided is an endoscope apparatus that can improve the airtightness of a space within a connector part where an optical semiconductor element or the like is present. The endoscope apparatus includes a connector part that is connected to an external device and transmits and receives light signals to and from the external device. The connector part includes a hollow metal member having two openings that communicate with each other, a light emitting element that is press-fitted and fixed to one opening side of the hollow metal member so as to be capable of sealing the periphery of the one opening, a lens that is provided on the other opening side of the hollow metal member, a fixing member that fixes the lens to the hollow metal member, and an O ring that is pressed by the fixing member and seals a gap between the lens and the hollow metal member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: FUJIFILM CorporationInventor: Kimitake FUKUSHIMA
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Publication number: 20160287058Abstract: The present invention discloses a capsule endoscope and a method to prevent the capsule from being covered by a residue or mucous in a patient's digestive tract. The capsule endoscope comprises an improved surface, preventing a residue or mucous to adhere onto the surface of the capsule, and in the unlikely event that a residue or a mucous is collected by the capsule the improved surface can allow an easy and successful clean before an image is taken.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Qing Ye, Xiaodong Duan
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Publication number: 20160287059Abstract: A dilation catheter system comprises a guide member, a dilation catheter, and an image sensor. The guide member includes a shaft comprising a distal end and a proximal end. The shaft defines a longitudinal axis. The dilation catheter comprises an expandable dilator and is movable relative to the guide member. The expandable dilator is sized to fit within one or both of a Eustachian tube or a passageway associated with a paranasal sinus. The image sensor is configured to provide visualization within anatomy of a patient. The image sensor is integral with the dilation catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Hung V. Ha, Ketan P. Muni, Andy Nguyen, Randy S. Chan
