Patents Issued in January 19, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170013918
    Abstract: A fastening tape having flexibility in a longitudinal direction of the fastening tape. The fastening tape includes a plurality of fasteners, a support, and magnetic material positioned on the support. The support defines a plurality of plateaus and a plurality of valleys. The magnetic material is positioned on at least a portion of one of the plurality of plateaus or the plurality of valleys of the support such that a height of the magnetic material varies in the longitudinal direction. Because the height of the magnetic material varies, the fastening tape is more flexible in the longitudinal direction. In some cases, the fastening tape is also flexible in the lateral direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Zhiyu Ren, Tsuyoshi Minato, Atsushi Nakaya, Kenta Okada
  • Publication number: 20170013919
    Abstract: A fastening tape has flexibility in a lateral (width) direction of the fastening tape. The fastening tape includes a body, a plurality of fasteners, and a plurality of transverse walls. The plurality of fasteners and the plurality of transverse walls extend in an upward direction from a top surface of the body. The plurality of fasteners are arranged in rows extending in the lateral direction. Each transverse wall includes a transverse wall width, and at least some of the plurality of transverse walls are arranged in the rows of the plurality of fasteners and connect fasteners in the rows fasteners. The fastening tape includes at least one slit within or adjacent at least one of the transverse walls, which increases flexibility in the lateral direction of the fastening tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Zhiyu Ren, Tsuyoshi Minato, Atsushi Nakaya, Kenta Okada
  • Publication number: 20170013920
    Abstract: A zip slider has: a slider body having upper and lower elements providing two entry channels through which zip teeth pass and slider un/mating; a pull tab having a cam; a biasing spring having a locking prong and a follower surface bearing against the cam. The cam on the follower surface biases the tab into a closed position in which it lies against the upper element. When the tab is in a lifted position, the cam action on the follower surface raises the prong above the mated teeth, enabling relative motion of the teeth and body; when the tab is in the closed position, the prong bears against the teeth to prevent unwanted relative slider and teeth motion. The slider has a counter bias, acting between the upper element and the tab to apply a biasing force on the tab acting against the action of the cam and follower surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: J & P COATS LIMITED
    Inventor: Steven SMITH
  • Publication number: 20170013921
    Abstract: A quick lock device for wristwatch bands comprising: (i) a frame having a pair of overlaps defining a sliding cavity of which cavity is suitable for a sliding movement, one end of the frame being an extension to form an elongated hooking member having a groove along the axis thereof and a latch being formed on the surface of the guiding cavity; and (ii) a sliding member adapted to slide within the cavity being provided with a tongue section at one end of the member and a slide handle to facilitate the sliding movement of the sliding member within the frame, and a latching recess along the axis of the slide, thereby the tongue of the sliding member locks a pin member of a wristwatch being positioned within the groove of the hooking member by sliding the slide handle towards the body of the wristwatch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Stephan Hugo FREI
  • Publication number: 20170013922
    Abstract: A detachable pendant-ornament, animal tail in miniature shaped, may be constructed from two same sizes genuine or faux fur, fur and leather, or fur and decorated-leather trapezoids, ovals, or circle pieces, attached together and fitted in a jewelry-finding end-cap, or an eyelet that has attached a jewelry-findings chain or leather cord string with jump rings and catch clasp at its upper end. A second string may be attached to a side or the bottom of the pendant. The pendant may adorn an item by hanging its clasp(s) from one or two hook clasp(s) affixed in certain places of the item. A third hook clasp may be attached for converting the pendant with two strings in a detachable fastener. For a Keychain-Breloque, the pendant's single upper string may be attached to a keyring's sliding bail, together with another string with jewelry-findings loose beads strung and a symbolic charm at its end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Lucia Angela Vlad-Berindan
  • Publication number: 20170013923
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device includes a back structural member configured to connect with a front structural member, the back and front structural member forming a hard shell shaped to and surrounding an installed electronic device. An external cushion member can be disposed over the hard shell of the protective enclosure. An internal cushion member can be lined in between the back structural member and the electronic device. The internal cushion member can have an opening aligned with a feature on the electronic device, a portion along the opening of the internal cushion member formed to protrude through an aligned opening in the hard shell which also corresponds to an opening in the external cushion member, the portion of the internal cushion member contacting an outer surface of the external cushion member and sealing the surface of the protective enclosure from dust and debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: JAMIE L. JOHNSON, JONATHAN H. GUERDRUM, AARON M. GAYLORD, SHANSHAN LI
  • Publication number: 20170013924
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device includes a back structural member configured to connect with a front structural member, the back and front structural member connected with clasping features and forming a hard shell shaped to and surrounding an installed electronic device. An external cushion member can be disposed over the hard shell of the protective enclosure. An internal cushion member can be lined in between the back structural member and the electronic device. The front structural member can include a portion that extends over the touchscreen of the installed electronic device, the portion of the front structural member that extends over the touchscreen of the installed electronic device having the same material as the remaining portion of the front structural member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: JAMIE L. JOHNSON, JONATHAN H. GUERDRUM, AARON M. GAYLORD, SHANSHAN LI
  • Publication number: 20170013925
    Abstract: Protective cases and case systems for a mobile device are disclosed. The cases include a multi component structure that defines a compartment that is dimensioned to receive a mobile device and includes one or more shock absorber elements embedded within its side walls. The multi-component construct may be configured as a standalone case or sleeve that reversibly fits within another external component or shell. The shock absorber element may be formed in multiple segments and may be formed of a softer material than adjacent regions of the case and co-molded into a channel in a supporting wall component that is formed of a more rigid material. The shock absorber component may have one or more channels formed in its outer surface and may extend internally into the device compartment to form relatively soft corner pads or cushions. When a shell is employed additional level of protection to the mobile device may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Andy Fathollahi, Peter Tu
  • Publication number: 20170013926
    Abstract: A container assembly (10) includes a container (12) for storing an item such as a camera. The container (12) may be partitioned by a divider (14). The container (12) includes first connectors (22) which define a plurality of possible divider positions. The first connectors (22) are arranged to align with second connectors (32) of the divider (14) when the divider (14) is placed in a divider position to form engagement pairs which may receive a common retaining element (16) to hold the divider (14) in place at the divider position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Billingham City Estate, Corngreaves Road
    Inventor: Martin Billingham
  • Publication number: 20170013927
    Abstract: A luggage having a luggage body with a fold out table is provided. The luggage body includes a top, a bottom, a front side, a rear side, a first side and a second side. The body further includes a slot formed along the rear side with an opening formed at the top leading into the slot. At least one wheel, such as a plurality of wheels are secured to the bottom of the body. A platform is slidably engaged with the slot. The platform includes a stowed position, a handle position, and a table position. The stowed position includes the platform substantially disposed within the slot, the handle position includes the platform extending from the slot and disposed vertically, and the table position includes the platform extending from the slot and disposed horizontally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Charles Boland, III
  • Publication number: 20170013928
    Abstract: This invention relates to a hair styling device (10). The device has a body (12) defining a chamber (16) adapted to accommodate a length of hair (24), the chamber having an opening (22) through which the length of hair may pass into the chamber. A rotatable element (26) is adapted to engage the length of hair adjacent to the opening and to wind the length of hair around a protrusion within the chamber. A first hair-straightening panel (44) and a second hair-straightening panel (46) are provided, the first hair-straightening panel and the second hair-straightening panel facing one another and defining a passage (50) through which the length of hair passes as it leaves the chamber, the first hair-straightening panel and the second hair-straightening panel being movable relative to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Alfredo Debenedictis, Mark Christopher Hughes, Janusz Lucien Holland
  • Publication number: 20170013929
    Abstract: A hair altering assembly alters hair structure with heat forming a generally flat dimension to save space. An external power is not required to provide electricity to generate the heat; thereby saving space and enhancing portability. The assembly includes a pair of planar members having a generally flat, elongated shape. The planar members hingedly move between an open positon to receive hair, and a closed positon for engaging hair to alter the structure thereof. The planar members include an inner surface that engages the hair and an outer surface providing a surface for manipulating the assembly. A circuitry generates heat. The heat generated at the circuitry transfers to a heat panel on the inner surface. A power source slot operatively connects to the power source, which is recharged from a charging portion. A heat resistant container stows the planar members while inhibiting the transfer of heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Marlene David
  • Publication number: 20170013930
    Abstract: A hair accessory having a horseshoe shaped base terminating at two free terminal ends, each terminal and comprising a loop. Projecting from one of the edges of the horseshoe shaped base are plurality of spikes used to catch hair. A headband, such as a bandanna, handkerchief, scarf, and the like can be overlaid on top of the base with the free ends of the headband threaded through the loops. The free ends can then be tied against the base of the user's next to enhance securement of the hair accessory to the user's head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Ilusion Millan, Genevieve DeHavilland
  • Publication number: 20170013931
    Abstract: An ultrasonic fog treatment and hair straightener is disclosed. Suitably, the hair straightener is provided by an electric device comprising a heating mechanism and restorative or spa means, including storage boxes and atomization means; the storage box may be fixed on the housing; the atomizing sheet and storage box may be mounted on the inside of the storage box. The restorative and spa means for hair styling and spa h effectively alleviate hair damage caused by heating and enhance the straightening effect of the hair. In addition, the spa mechanisms feature an automatic trigger, when upper and lower shells of the housing merge, so that the spa mechanisms turn on when the housing merges and turns off when the housing separates. This automation suitably reduces the user's steps to reduce the use of equipment of difficulty.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Shirong Chen
  • Publication number: 20170013932
    Abstract: The device combines the detangling capability of a comb or brush with the ability to massage lotions and other hair treatments into the hair follicles and through the entire length of each hair strand. A two-jaw clamping or clamshell design is provided with an interchangeable brush or comb element attached to one of the jaws and a pair of soft rollers extending from the other jaw element. The two jaws are detachable from one another in order to permit the user to operate the comb or brush portion separate from the rollers. When fully assembled, the comb or brush protrudes through the pair of rollers when the jaws of the device are clamped together. There may be an additional mechanism within the device to provide internal vibrations in the housing to propagate through the entire device and into the user's hair in order to aid in the detangling, smoothing and treatment application processes. One or more additional versions may also include vibrating or oscillating rows of bristles in the brush or comb element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas Nichols
  • Publication number: 20170013933
    Abstract: A wallet-sized comb is produced by a process of processing a metal substrate having a thickness similar to a credit card. The process includes receiving a comb design including a top portion and a teeth portion, the teeth portion including a plurality of spaced-apart teeth for combing hair and cutting the metal substrate based on the comb design, the cutting performed using a chemical etching technique, where the metal substrate has a thickness at or below 1.2 millimeter. The process further includes extracting a metal comb from the metal substrate generated from the chemical etching technique and de-burring the metal comb, as well as applying a powder coat finish to the metal comb to generate the wallet comb. The comb design may include a design and/or letters in the top portion, such top portion elements cut also using the chemical etching process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Heather Burkman
  • Publication number: 20170013934
    Abstract: Described is a curved nail file. The curved nail file is formed of a curved material (e.g., plastic) having an outside convex surface and an inside concave surface. An abrasive material (e.g., sandpaper) is adhered to one or both of the outside convex surface and inside concave surface, forming one or more abrasive surfaces. A prong tip extending from the curved material that can be used for cleaning nails, etc. Further, cap is for positioning over the prong tip. The cap has a flattened tip that can be used to treat and press cuticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Michelle Lang, Sanford Lang
  • Publication number: 20170013935
    Abstract: A container for dispensing a cosmetic product includes a first container member and a second container member shaped and dimensioned for coupling together so as to define a cavity therebetween for storing the cosmetic product. A molding capsule is positioned within the cavity between the first container member and the second container member. The molding capsule includes a base structure coupled to the interior surface of the first container member, the base structure having an aperture through which the cosmetic product is fed. The molding capsule also including a forming cup coupled to the interior surface of the second container member, the forming cup having an interior surface which defines the shape of a cosmetic product. The base structure and the forming cup define a molding cavity in which the cosmetic product is stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Schlatter, Chris Turner, David Barchus
  • Publication number: 20170013936
    Abstract: A container for dispensing a cosmetic product includes a first container member and a second container member shaped and dimensioned for coupling together so as to define a cavity therebetween for storing a cosmetic product. The first container member includes an exterior surface and an interior surface. The first container member further includes an apex having an aperture formed therein and an open end opposite the apex, the open end defining a circumferential free edge that is opposite the aperture. A plurality of ribs radially extend from the interior surface of the first container member toward a central axis running through a center of the aperture such that the plurality of ribs define an elongated passageway extending on the central axis. Each of the plurality of ribs includes an edge attached to the interior surface, a free edge and a supporting edge shaped and dimensioned for supporting cosmetic product above the supporting edge after cosmetic product is gravity fed through the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Schlatter, Chris Turner
  • Publication number: 20170013937
    Abstract: A cosmetic application device is disclosed and includes a base member having a first surface, a second surface, and a bore there between; a powder flow conduit; a brush member; a clip; a middle body; an o-ring; a variable flow mechanism; a cartridge having a first end and a second end; and an end cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Susan Posnick
  • Publication number: 20170013938
    Abstract: The present invention relates to roll-on dispenser balls. The roll-on dispenser balls may be used as is known in the art, including, for example, for use as a component or part of a dispenser of a liquid cosmetic (such as a deodorant) having a revolving ball as an applicator. The disclosed roll-on dispenser balls provide advantages over the prior art, such as, but not limited to, the lack of weld lines or joints in the finished product. Methods of producing the disclosed roll-on dispenser balls and apparatus for use in producing the disclosed roll-on dispenser balls are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Peter STOELBEN, Patrick SCHMIDT, Rainer SCHAWO
  • Publication number: 20170013939
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic product comprising a rubber discharge pad, which comprises radially distributed discharge holes and is made from a rubber material, and discharging the contents through the discharge holes. According to the cosmetic product of the present invention, the degree of discharge of the contents can be suitably controlled during the use of the contents, radial discharge micro-holes on the surface of the rubber discharge pad have a dispersal discharge function, the remaining amount can be minimized since even the contents of the bottom of a container can be readily used by the elasticity of the rubber discharge pad, the cosmetic product can be carried without leakage of the contents since the contents are covered with the rubber discharge pad, and always having the feeling of using a new product is enabled since contact between the external air and contaminants is blocked during the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Jung Sun CHOI, Hye Ran JI
  • Publication number: 20170013940
    Abstract: Cosmetic container assemblies are provided herein. An example assembly includes a housing tray disposed between a first end and a second end, the tray receives and retains a palette, the tray having a first cavity in the first end that receives a first tubular makeup assembly, a second cavity in the second end that receives a second tubular makeup assembly, a folding door attached to the tray, the folding door enclosing the palette when the folding door is in a closed configuration, a first end cap that mates with the first end, the first end cap enclosing a portion of the first tubular makeup assembly, and a second end cap that mates with the second end, the second end cap enclosing a portion of the second tubular makeup assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Josiah Samuel Harry
  • Publication number: 20170013941
    Abstract: The All in one Beauty Pen—Beauty Bullet embodiment is all of the items you would need for a full face of makeup for day or night conveniently compacted and stationary in 2 pen embodiments that attach as one, eliminating lost items and clutter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Kimberly Ann Frymire
  • Publication number: 20170013942
    Abstract: An applicator for a cosmetic product, in particular for mascara, having a core that extends in a main longitudinal extension direction, referred to as the extension axis (X), and a plurality of protuberances projecting and extending radially from the core. The protuberances are moulded with the core. The protuberances are of at least two different types, a first type of protuberances being in the form of plates and a second type of protuberances being in the form of teeth. The first and second types of protuberances are arranged in succession along the extension axis (X).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Camille Schreiber, Anne Rutigliano, Yann Crapet
  • Publication number: 20170013943
    Abstract: A photoirradiation hair dyeing device includes a supporting portion, a hood arranged to an upper side of the supporting portion, and a light emitting component arranged on an internal surface of the hood. The supporting portion includes a pillar and a base, and includes a height adjusting mechanism. The hood is held in midair by an angle adjusting mechanism via the supporting portion. The hood has a substantially truncated pyramid shape, a substantially truncated cone shape, or a substantially hemispherical shape that is similar to a user's head, and surrounds entire user's head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Kousei UCHIDA
  • Publication number: 20170013944
    Abstract: A hair salon cape with a smartphone pocket provides a transparent large pocket on the front surface, with two apertures for the user's hands. Within the large pocket, one or more transparent small pockets are provided near the aperture on the right. The small pockets are sized appropriately for a smartphone, a baby bottle, or other small personal items which the user may need or wish to use while the user's hair is being cut or styled. The large pocket is capable of accommodating a small tablet or electronic reader. The material of the pockets is sufficiently flexible to allow the user to effectively use the keypad and touchscreen of an electronic device while wearing the cape, with the electronic device safely secured in one of the pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Tamara Day
  • Publication number: 20170013945
    Abstract: A grooming-assisting device that replaceably attaches around the neck of a user, replaceably attaches to a mirror used by the user, and captures facial hair clipped from the user for disposal. The grooming-assisting device includes a substrate, a first attaching apparatus, and a second attaching apparatus. The substrate captures the facial hair clipped from the user for disposal. The first attaching apparatus extends from the substrate, and replaceably attaches the substrate around the neck of the user. The second attaching apparatus extends from the substrate, and replaceably attaches the substrate to the mirror used by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Nicholas Galekovic
  • Publication number: 20170013946
    Abstract: A combination beach mat and carrying bag comprising a cylindrical pocket member having a cylindrical cavity and closed and open ends and adapted to receive an exercise mat in a rolled configuration, the open end having a movable closure panel to enclose the cavity and a releasable fastener to enable the opening and closing of the closure member, an elongate fabric member having a first end connected to the pocket member along a longitudinal edge, wherein the fabric member may be rolled around the pocket member to provide a cylindrical compact configuration, a fastening means situated at the second end of the fabric member and on a corresponding portion of the bottom surface when in the compact configuration to releasably secure the second end to the bottom surface for maintaining the carrying bag in the compact configuration, and a carrying strap affixed to each end of the pocket member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Cameron Bergman
  • Publication number: 20170013947
    Abstract: A backpack including a body having a back surface configured to be positioned adjacent to a back of a wearer when the backpack is worn. The body further includes a front surface at least partially spaced away from the back surface to at least partially define an inner cavity therebetween. The backpack has a storage component positioned within the inner cavity and at least one shoulder strap coupled to the body and positionable over a shoulder of a wearer. The backpack further has a releasable fastener that is movable to an open position to provide access to the inner cavity and movable to a closed position to block access to the inner cavity. The back surface includes a hinge about which the back surface is predisposed to bend, and the backpack is configured such that when the releasable fastener is in the open position at least part of the back surface is pivotable about the hinge to provide access to the inner cavity. The hinge is positioned below the storage component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Michael D. Rowe
  • Publication number: 20170013948
    Abstract: A backpack contains a compartment having an opening; a flap movable between a closed position closing the opening and first and second open positions leaving the opening open; a ballistic protection shield, passing through the opening and over the head of a backpack wearer, movable from a storage position in the inside of the compartment to a deployed position in which it protects the torso of the backpack wearer; and shield straps linking the shield to the compartment capable of suspending the shield in the deployed position. The backpack defining a passage between the edge of the opening and the flap in the closed position and having a pull-type handle fixed to the shield and projecting to the outside of the compartment by way of this passage when the shield is in the storage position and when the flap is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: ANDASIMA
    Inventor: David DUTHOIT
  • Publication number: 20170013949
    Abstract: A hanging chair that includes an upper frame member, a lower frame member, and a plurality of upright supports. The upper frame member is connectable to an external support structure and having a top plate and a bottom plate. The lower frame member has a top plate and a bottom plate. Each upright support having a first end and a second end. The first end of each upright support is connected to the upper frame member between the top plate and the bottom plate of the upper frame member. The second end of each upright support is connected to the lower frame member between the top plate and the bottom plate of the lower frame member. The plurality of upright supports are pivotally moveable between a collapsed position, where the plurality of upright supports are pivoted toward one another, and an expanded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Scott D. Wehner
  • Publication number: 20170013950
    Abstract: A tool for multi-positioning and holding a device without requiring a user's hands. In one embodiment, a tool, such as a robotic arm, is secured to a user's forearm, such as with a pair of hook-and-loop fasteners attached to the robotic arm that wrap around the arm and then are fastened to each other. The tool has many points of articulation and many degrees of freedom. The tool may include a telescoping or expandable section joined at its distal end with a device support member. The device support member may grasp a mobile device, a smart phone, a camera or other electronic or mechanical device. The device support member may be coupled to the expandable section or an extension member by one or more attitude mechanisms making it possible for a user to flip and orient the device by body motion into many positions or attitudes, as the user desires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Elephino, LLC
    Inventor: Derek Rieger
  • Publication number: 20170013951
    Abstract: An ultrasonic makeup brush and method of applying makeup with an ultrasonic brush is disclosed. The brush includes a handle with an ultrasonic vibrating mechanism. The mechanism causes the bristles in the brush to vibrate. The vibrating affects application of the makeup and the amount of makeup required. A variety of differently shaped or configured brush attachments (e.g., depending on the type of makeup being applied) can be used with the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Erik Peterson
  • Publication number: 20170013952
    Abstract: A touch-control flashing toothbrush comprises a hollow brush handle and a control circuit board. The hollow brush handle has a brush head at one end and a light-permeable handle member at another end. The control circuit board is arranged inside the hollow brush handle and includes a control circuit electrically connected with a light emitting element, two electric-conduction contacts, and a battery assembly. The battery assembly supplies power to the other elements. The electric-conduction contacts are exposed on the surface of the hollow brush handle. Once two electric-conduction contacts are touched simultaneously, voltage of the battery assembly is conducted to the control circuit. Then, the control circuit controls the light emitting element to emit light projecting to exterior through the light-permeable handle member. The touch-control flashing toothbrush is triggered to emit light by touch, interesting children and encouraging them to keep oral health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Ming-Kuei LI
  • Publication number: 20170013953
    Abstract: Toothbrush assemblies have a structural component and a cushioning component disposed about a portion of the structural component. The structural component has a distal head element, an elongated spacing element extending from the head element, and a body portion connected to the spacing element opposite the head element. The cushioning component causes the structural component to resist movement in the posterior direction to a larger degree than the structural component resists movement in the anterior direction. Accordingly, an axial force applied to the head element in the direction of the spacing element causes the spacing element to move in the anterior direction. Thus, the toothbrush assembly can be safe for toddlers to use as they can be less likely to impale the toddler's throat tissue and/or puncture a vital artery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Troy Tegeder, Chad Winward, Natalee Dawn Phillips, Sandra Lee Phillips, Charles Reeve Phillips
  • Publication number: 20170013954
    Abstract: A folding table is disclosed which has a table top and a leg assembly. The leg assembly includes a pair of unitary legs and a pair of collapsible legs. Each unitary leg has a top end and a bottom end. Each collapsible leg includes a lower leg portion and an upper leg portion pivotally coupled at its lower end through a second pivot. The lower leg portion has top end with a locking flange which extends outwardly so as to abut the upper leg portion when the collapsible leg is in a fully extended position. The lower leg portion has a bottom end. The bottom ends of both the unitary legs and the collapsible legs contact the support surface while the folding table is in both its extended and collapsed configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Bill Browne
  • Publication number: 20170013955
    Abstract: A foldable table or bench has first and second support surface halves. A furniture leg is mounted to each half and collapses independently of the other and is movable between an extended position and a stowed position. First and second hinge assemblies each include two hinge members mounted to the support surface halves and pivotally connected to one another by hinge pins. A center rod is connected to the first and the second hinge assemblies and extends across the width of the table top halves substantially parallel to the first and second hinge pins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Zhuhai Shichang Metals Ltd.
    Inventor: Wen-Sheng Lin
  • Publication number: 20170013956
    Abstract: A foldable table includes a first tabletop panel, a second tabletop panel, and a reinforcing frame which includes first through fourth reinforcing members mounted along longitudinal sides of the first and second tabletop panels respectively, a first transverse member transversely extended between outer end portions of the first and second reinforcing members at the first tabletop panel, and a second transverse member transversely extended between outer end portions of the third and fourth reinforcing members at the second tabletop panel. Two ends of the first transverse member are affixed to the first and second reinforcing members in a non-rotatably movable manner. Two ends of the second transverse member are affixed to the third and fourth reinforcing members in a non-rotatably movable manner. Therefore, the first and second transverse members enhance the rigidity of the reinforcement frame to support two transverse sides of the first and second tabletop panels respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Frank TSAI
  • Publication number: 20170013957
    Abstract: A workstation for alternatively configuring a conventional desk for use while sitting and use while standing. The workstation includes an extendable column formed of multiple nested sections. The nested sections are configured to telescope such that the column can be extended. The workstation is configured to support a monitor and a tray. The extendable column contains a counter balance mechanism that is configured to resist collapsing of the column. A movement coupling mechanism is provided that it is such that motion of the first section relative to the second section is transmitted to the third section such that the third section moves a corresponding amount relative to the second section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Grant McRorie, III
  • Publication number: 20170013958
    Abstract: Ergonomic watchmaker's workstation including, around a work platform, two forearm supports each at least tiltably adjustable in a vertical plane, and control and storage means arranged to control motorised adjustment means in order to move each said forearm support in at least one degree of freedom, and said control and storage means are programmable to trigger, at predefined or random moments, micro movements of the forearm supports of short duration, less than two seconds, and of small angular amplitude, less than 2° and/or of linear amplitude, less than 5 mm, the workstation further including a user interface connected to the control and storage means, to trigger other micro movements, and/or to modify the settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: ETA SA Manufacture Horlogere Suisse
    Inventor: Malik ATTOUCHE
  • Publication number: 20170013959
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a rail element, a first bracket, an extension frame, a second bracket, a blocking element, and an elastic element. The first bracket is mounted to the rail element and configured to be mounted to a first post. The extension frame is movable relative to the rail element. The second bracket is mounted to the extension frame and configured to be mounted to a second post. The blocking element is movably connected to the second bracket. The elastic element is configured to provide an elastic force to hold the blocking element at a first position relative to the second bracket. When the extension frame is driven by the rail element to move along a direction, the extension frame pushes the blocking element to move from the first position to a second position, such that the second bracket is detachable from the second post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Chien-Li Huang, Kai-Wen You, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20170013960
    Abstract: An apparatus that supports a user in a variety of positions to comfortably perform tasks, such as applying one or more tattoos to skin of a subject is herein disclosed. The apparatus can be reconfigured to optimally position and support the arms and/or chest of the user. A method for using a stool can involve rotating armrests of the apparatus from a stowed position to a deployed position. The armrests can support the user's forearms while supporting the user's chest such that the user can comfortably perform tasks in front of a chest support of the stool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin Richardson, Edgar Zavala
  • Publication number: 20170013961
    Abstract: A furniture member may include a stationary base frame, a seatback frame, a seat bottom frame and a linkage. The seatback frame is supported by the base frame and is pivotable relative to the base frame. The seat bottom frame maybe supported by the base frame and may be movable relative to the seatback frame and the base frame. The linkage is attached to the base frame, the seatback frame, the seat bottom frame and a legrest platform. The linkage is movable between first and second positions. Movement of the linkage toward the first position causes the seatback frame to move toward a fully upright position and simultaneously causes the legrest platform to move toward a stowed position. Movement of the linkage toward the second position causes the seatback frame to move toward a fully reclined position and simultaneously causes the legrest platform to move toward a fully extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: La-Z-Boy Incorporated
    Inventors: Larry P. LaPointe, Chad E. Adams, Jason Raines, Jason Bryson
  • Publication number: 20170013962
    Abstract: A lightweight chair includes an entirely polystyrene foam base support member, a compressible foam overlay member disposed over the base support member, and a cover secured entirely over the overlay member and the base support member. The chair has integral seat and back portions that are configured to prevent the chair from being easily lifted and/or tossed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Edward L. Bandy, Garrett J. Bandy
  • Publication number: 20170013963
    Abstract: On an article of furniture, a bearing assembly is disposed between an elongate central structure and a seat, which permits rotation between the seat and the base. A tablet is provided, which is connected to a tablet arm with a first cylindrical member, and the tablet arm is connected to the elongate central structure of the base with a second cylindrical member. The second cylindrical member is disposed around the elongate central structure with a flange at the upper end thereof. The bottom of the seat has a lobed friction bushing disposed such that the flange of the second cylindrical member contacts the lobed friction bushing and frictionally resists rotation of the tablet arm as the seat rotates 360 degrees relative to the base, leading the tablet to follow the seat as it rotates. A lobed friction bushing is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Steve KEILHAUER
  • Publication number: 20170013964
    Abstract: A device is for holding two or more monitors at an operator chair. The device comprises an arm arrangement adapted to be shifted between different horizontal poses. The arm arrangement comprises a support structure, a first rocker arm, a second rocker arm and a third rocker arm that are rotatably attached at separate locations of the support structure via a respective first pivot, second pivot and third pivot. The support structure is adapted to be attached to or in vicinity of the operator chair. The arm arrangement further comprises a connection arrangement between the first rocker arm, the second rocker arm and the third rocker arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Norsap AS
    Inventor: Andreas Ravn
  • Publication number: 20170013965
    Abstract: The current invention concerns a heating control system for regulating a heating system present in a fabric device, such as a cushion for a seat. In a second and third aspect the current invention relates to a fabric device comprising such heating control system and a seat for comprising such fabric device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Schurink, Jorg Rijkschroeff
  • Publication number: 20170013966
    Abstract: Described is adjustable furniture comprising a first furniture component, a second furniture component movable, in use relative to the first furniture component and supported by a guide arrangement comprising a guide associated with one of the first and second components and at least one follower associated with the other of the first and second components and movable along the guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: INTEGRATED FURNITURE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: DALE ROBERTSON
  • Publication number: 20170013967
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Dyan Grey