Patents Issued in February 23, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170049186
    Abstract: An article of footwear for climbing is disclosed. The article of footwear includes a sole structure including at least an outsole and having a concave shape; and an upper secured to the sole structure. The upper includes a textile including an active region and a secure region, the active region being between a lateral side of the upper and a medial side of the upper at least in an area of the upper at a toe side of an area corresponding to a ball of a foot disposed in the article of footwear. The article of footwear provides for stretchibility in the active region and support in the secure region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Sang Jeong LEE
  • Publication number: 20170049187
    Abstract: In one aspect, methods of making a knitted shoe component are described herein. In some embodiments, a method comprises knitting one or more fibers to form a toe portion; knitting one or more fibers to form a first wing portion; and knitting one or more fibers to form a second wing portion. The first and second wing portions extend from the toe portion and are knittingly connected to the toe portion. The method further comprises reducing the lateral separation between the first and second wing portions from an initial separation distance to a knitting separation distance such that the wing portions can be knitted together to form a seamless heel portion of the shoe component, including using a series of stitch transfer, racking, and knitting steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Juan ARISTIZABAL, Jeffrey W. Bruner
  • Publication number: 20170049188
    Abstract: A shoe tongue bracket is provided. The bracket is formed of a band having a first end, a second end, and a middle portion in between. A middle bend is formed at the middle portion and is shaped to contour with an underside of a shoe tongue. A first end bend is formed at the first end and bends in an opposite direction of the middle bend. A second end bend is formed at the second end and is bending in an opposite direction of the middle bend. A first aperture is formed through the band at the first end and a second aperture is formed through the band at the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Wesley Shirley
  • Publication number: 20170049189
    Abstract: A cord lock includes various components used to slidably adjust a cord length, such as one or more housing components that releasably clamp around the cord. In one aspect, the cord lock includes an arrangement of magnets that bias the cord-lock housing components away from one another, in order to secure the cord between the housing components. The housing components can be pressed towards one another to slidably adjust the cord. In a further aspect, the cord lock may also include a magnetized excess-cord retainer that attaches to a portion of the cord and that releasably attaches to the cord lock in order to help gather excess cord pulled through the cord lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Yuki Aihara, Kevin C. Sze
  • Publication number: 20170049190
    Abstract: Shoe comprising:—a sole having a lower surface;—an upper provided with connecting means arranged for receiving lacing;—a lacing tensioning mechanism arranged for tensioning the lace received in said connecting means, wherein the lacing tensioning mechanism is moveable between a loose position with reduced lacing tension for easy access in the shoe and a second tensioned position wherein the lace is under tension; and—an actuator mechanism for moving the lacing tensioning mechanism between the positions, wherein actuator mechanism comprises a moveable sole part which is moveable from and into the surface of the sole and wherein the actuator mechanism is arranged for moving the lacing tensioning mechanism from the loose position to the tensioned position upon movement of the moveable sole part into the surface of the sole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Joseph Franciscus August Alfred Maussen
  • Publication number: 20170049191
    Abstract: A strap adjustor can include a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a third surface that extends between the first surface and the second surface. A first through opening can extend completely through the strap adjustor between the first surface and the second surface. A second through opening can extend completely through the strap adjustor between the first surface and the second surface. A can bar separate the first through opening and the second through opening. A first end opening can extend from the third surface to the first through opening, and a second end opening cab extend from the third surface to the first through opening. A first strap can be disposed through the first end opening. A second strap can be disposed through the second end opening. The first and second straps can be disposed through the first through opening and over the bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Ximena Prugue
  • Publication number: 20170049192
    Abstract: A child's safety belt connection buckle comprises an inserting base (1) and a belt buckle (9). The belt buckle (9) is inserted into an inserting space in the horizontal direction and locked by a locking mechanism that comprises a sliding member (3) arranged on the inserting base (1) capable of moving reciprocally along the horizontal direction, and a locking member (5) arranged on the inserting base (1) capable of moving reciprocally in a direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction. The locking mechanism has a locking position and an unlocking position. When the locking mechanism is at the locking position, the belt buckle (9) is pressed against the sliding member (3), and the locking member (5) is buckled with the belt buckle (9). When the locking mechanism is at the unlocking position, the locking member (5) is separated from the belt buckle (9) and pressed against the sliding member (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Zhiyong KUANG, Xiaogang HUAN
  • Publication number: 20170049193
    Abstract: A web-connecting assembly may include a connecting member and a securing member. The connecting member may include a connecting stud and a first web channel. The first web channel is configured to retain a first web. The securing member may include a housing defining a retaining chamber, a button pivotally secured to the housing, and a second web channel. The second web channel is configured to retain a second web. The button is configured to be moved between an open position in which a portion of the connecting stud is able to move into and out of the retaining chamber, and a closed position in which the button securely traps the portion of the connecting stud within the retaining chamber. The connecting member is securely connected to the securing member when the button securely traps the portion of the connecting stud within the retaining chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Scott D. KOLASA, Steven C. KELLER
  • Publication number: 20170049194
    Abstract: A magnetic clasp for jewelry has a first and a second coupling part each having a magnet and an abutment surface which are pulled against one another by a magnetic force of attraction when closed. The two coupling parts each have a fastening element for fastening jewelry and predefine a pulling direction when closed. The first coupling part defines a receptacle for the second coupling part to engage when the clasp is closed. The second coupling part has an undercut which forms an interlock acting against the pulling direction. The abutment surfaces are at an incline to the pulling direction and the first coupling part forms a sliding surface which, when the clasp is closed and pressure acts on the second coupling part oppositely to the pulling direction, allows a displacement of the second coupling part relative to the first coupling part, thus opening the clasp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Antonio Jakubowski
  • Publication number: 20170049195
    Abstract: A gem setting comprising a first wall with a first groove and a second wall with a second groove, the first wall and the second wall having a channel between them and the first groove facing towards the second groove such that when the plurality of gems are set into the channel the crown of the gems extends above the first wall top and the second wall top; four soldering prongs attached to the ends of the walls and a ring portion, wherein the ring portion is soldered to the four soldering prongs to enclose the plurality of gems in the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Hasmukh Dholakiya
  • Publication number: 20170049196
    Abstract: Personal-size instantly-facile light-weight apparatus, configured without umbrella-typical eye-and-face injuring protrusions, the apparatus includes quasi-equatorial membrane structure capable of resting on a person's shoulders, when an attached-thereto arching tensile-supported membrane structure is over the person's head and torso. For use, apparatus unfolds from metastable-flat storage configuration to extended tensile-arched configuration, and user passes his/her head through quasi-equatorial membrane's opening; thereby covering user by overarching membrane structure. Material for overarching membrane may be for rain-shelter, sun-shade, UV-filter, and/or according to heat reflection, absorption, and insulation characteristics. For improved pedestrian safety, apparatus trim is preferably retro-reflective, or fluorescent colored; thus providing proximate motor-vehicle drivers with contrast enhanced visibility of apparatus-wearing children, pedestrians, road workers, traffic officers, and bicycle riders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Chaim Meyer Scheff, Li-Yen Chen
  • Publication number: 20170049197
    Abstract: An absorbent umbrella cover. The absorbent umbrella cover includes a sleeve having a base, a circumferential sidewall extending therefrom, and an open upper end forming an interior volume configured to receive an umbrella therein. A cover flap is connected to the upper edge of the sleeve, and a pocket is disposed on a first side of the cover flap. A fastener is disposed on a second side of the cover flap, wherein the fastener removably secures the cover flap to the circumferential sidewall in order to secure an umbrella within the interior volume of the sleeve. Users may insert a hand into the pocket to grasp a wet umbrella while keeping the hand dry. The umbrella cover is absorbent in order to quickly dry a wet umbrella stored therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Nina Boone
  • Publication number: 20170049198
    Abstract: A modular handbag or fashion accessory having a main body and one or more removably attachable accessories is provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Julianne Jones
  • Publication number: 20170049199
    Abstract: A case for an electronic device includes: a protective cover having a side wall wherein the side wall significantly covers a side portion of the electronic device and the side wall comprises an inner surface and an outer surface wherein the inner surface faces the electronic device and a longitudinal recess is formed on the inner surface; and a longitudinal insert member removably received in the longitudinal recess. The longitudinal insert member comprises an inner wall and an outer wall and the inner wall faces the electronic device. The longitudinal insert member is provided with a plurality of holes and the holes are separated by a plurality of partitions. The structure by the holes is effective in protecting the electronic device from impact or shock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Dae-Young KIM
  • Publication number: 20170049200
    Abstract: A one-piece, unitary desk organizer with one or more relatively deep cups that are constructed and arranged to hold relatively long and thin items such as pens, pencils and scissors, and a cell phone/smartphone-receiving receptacle that has an opening that provides for access to a connector or jack on the bottom of the phone so that one or more cords can be run to the phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Ronald Audet, Rebecca Foster
  • Publication number: 20170049201
    Abstract: A pouch for a tablet computer includes a first panel and a second panel attached to the first panel along a lower pouch end, where the pouch is operable between open and closed pouch positions. In the closed pouch position the second panel aligns with the first panel and defines a pouch compartment sized to hold a tablet computer. A closure is installed between the first panel and the second panel. A quantity of padding is disposed on an inside face of the first panel and defines a retractor recess. A retractor pocket is defined within the retractor recess and has a retractor cable opening. A retractor is disposed in the retractor pocket and has a retractor cable operable through the retractor cable opening between a retracted position and an extended position. A connector on the distal cable end is constructed for attachment to the tablet computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Ty-Flot, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell A. Moreau, Andre W. Moreau, Reginald J. Moreau
  • Publication number: 20170049202
    Abstract: A luggage system is provided. The luggage system comprises at least one piece of luggage with the at least one piece of luggage having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces. A plurality of wheels are mounted on the bottom surface of the at least one piece of luggage. A motor is associated with each of the wheels. An activatable sensor is positioned on the top surface of the at least one piece of luggage and a wearable device communicates with the sensor. Upon activation of the sensor, the motors associated with each of the wheels are energized causing the at least one piece of luggage to move in a general direction toward the wearable device. The at least one piece of luggage moves independently without manual transporting of the at least one piece of luggage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Edinaldo Nascimento
  • Publication number: 20170049203
    Abstract: The travel case contains a case body and a number of wheels configured on a bottom side of the case body. The case body contains a front member, a back member; a telescoping handle and a first static handle on the top side, and a second static handle on a second lateral side opposite to the first lateral side of the case body. The front and back members are hinged along the first lateral side jointly forming a storage space for traveling items. Both the front and back members have slant top corners, therefore achieving six circumferential sides. Both a front side of the front member and a back side of the back member are configured with indentations and protrusions of various shapes. Due to the six circumferential sides from the slant corners, and the indentations and protrusions, the travel case has superior durability and robustness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Thavisak Mahanavanont
  • Publication number: 20170049204
    Abstract: A lighting system is disclosed for illuminating a container, such as a purse or bag. In an embodiment, the opening of the container causes a magnet to move away from a magnetic switch, which closes a circuit and activates a light that illuminates the interior of the container. In an embodiment, a magnetic switch, light, and battery may be incorporated into a detachable unit that is attached to one side of the opening of a container. A second magnetic detachable unit attached to the other side of the opening may cooperate with the first unit to activate the light when the container is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Donald Valkenhoff
  • Publication number: 20170049205
    Abstract: A personal item container, such as a purse, hand bag, tote, luggage provided with identification means capable of being illuminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Pamela Tekin
  • Publication number: 20170049206
    Abstract: A system comprises implements, each including a body, a receptacle disposed on one end of the body and having a bore and an aperture formed through spaced apart wall portions of the receptacle, a clip pivotally attached to the elongated body, and a spring operable to bias the clip for a contact with the elongated body. An applicator handle includes a body having a hollow interior and an end thereof sized and shaped to fit the bore of the receptacle, a resilient member disposed within the hollow interior, a pair of pins upstanding on the ends of the resilient member and sized to be received within the aperture and two buttons engageable with the resilient member and mounted for a linear movement, the two buttons are manually operable to move the pins toward each other for a selective engagement or disengagement of the pins with the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: DAWN MOLL
  • Publication number: 20170049207
    Abstract: A scrunchie impregnated with rosemary oil. The scrunchie has an inner core that is enclosed by an outer layer. An intermittent layer, having holes, that is formed from an impervious material is located between the outer layer and the inner core. The inner core may contain core particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: SCENTCOM LTD.
    Inventor: TOVA TAL
  • Publication number: 20170049208
    Abstract: A hair styling utensil may include a continuous helix that runs in a circular manner. The continuous helix may include an elastic material. The continuous helix may have a total of six to eight turns. Each turn may adjoin an adjacent turn on an inner area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Sophie Trelles-Tvede
  • Publication number: 20170049209
    Abstract: A nail clip includes a base, a top, and a spring element. The base defines a bed, a first finger grip coupled to the bed, opposing slotted posts coupled to the base and extending therefrom where the bed meets the first finger grip, and a ramp disposed in the bed. The top defines a cap, a second finger grip coupled to the cap, and opposing support posts coupled to the cap and extending therefrom where the cap meets the second finger grip. Each support post includes a hinge pin extending therefrom for engagement with one of the base's slotted posts. The spring element is disposed between the base and the cap for biasing the first finger grip away from the second finger grip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Angela Blaisdell
  • Publication number: 20170049210
    Abstract: An improved applicator for dispensing liquids and viscous fluids comprising an applicator body, an applicator tip assembly, and optionally a filter element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: OptMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Dallas Kirk, III, Paul J. Mulhauser
  • Publication number: 20170049211
    Abstract: A container for cosmetic product has a receptacle provided with an inner space and having a cup designed to receive the product. The container also has means that are intended for moving the cup and are provided with a first part and a second part which are coaxial with the cup along an axis of the receptacle. The cup, the first part, and the second part are interlinked in a telescopic movement along the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Jerome Liard, Frederic Lecureuil
  • Publication number: 20170049212
    Abstract: An applicator device includes a photo-active formulation assembly and a photo-dose assembly operably coupled to the photo-active formulation assembly. The photo-active formulation assembly includes a dispenser portion and one or more photo-activatable formulation reservoirs. The photo-active formulation assembly is operable to dispense a photo-activatable formulation from the one or more photo-activatable formulation reservoirs onto one or more regions of a biological surface. The photo-dose assembly includes at least one illuminator oriented to focus electromagnetic energy onto one or more focal regions of a biological surface. The focused electromagnetic energy is of a character and for a duration sufficient to photo-activate the photo-activatable formulation dispensed from the one or more photo-activatable formulation reservoirs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Vincenzo Casasanta, III
  • Publication number: 20170049213
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foundation container including a discharge pump having a short working stroke, the foundation container including an outer container main body (10); an outer container cap (20) coupled to the outer container main body (10) and opened/closed; a container main body (30) coupled inside the outer container main body (10); and a container cap (40) coupled to the upper portion of the container main body (30) and opened/closed, wherein the foundation container comprises a container interruption plate (34) coupled inside the upper portion of the container main body (30), a discharge pump (50) coupled to the center of the container interruption plate (34), and a content diffusion plate (60) coupled to the discharge pump (50); the discharge pump (50) comprises a pump main body (52), a pump upper body (54), a pump inner body (56), a discharge valve (57), and an elastic member (58); and the diffusion plate (60) is configured to extend to the pump upper body (54).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Sungil KANG
  • Publication number: 20170049214
    Abstract: A multipurpose mascara and eyeliner applicator device is described. In this device, a brush tip for the application of eyeliner by the user in combination with a mascara brush for the application of a cosmetic to the eye lashes of the user with a single self-contained device. The brush tip and mascara brush are in fluid communication with a cartridge member having a preferably liquid cosmetic contained therein. The applicator device preferable includes a pair of components that are movable relative to each other to cause the mascara brush and brush tip to extend through the forward opening of the applicator device. The device may also include a mascara brush and brush tip are moveable relative to each other such that the components may be extended depending on whether or not the user is applying eyeliner or mascara.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Emmett Pierre Pope
  • Publication number: 20170049215
    Abstract: An applicator and an associated applicator assembly for a cosmetic product. The applicator has a core having a main longitudinal extension direction (X), and a plurality of protrusions projecting from the core in a direction which is perpendicular (Y) to the main direction (X). At least one of the protrusions has a first portion having a proximal end which is in contact with the core and an opposite distal end along the perpendicular direction (Y), and a second portion having a proximal end in the region of the distal end of the first portion and a free distal end. The second portion being angularly offset with respect to the first portion in such a way that the first and second portions are located on both sides of a plane (P) containing the main direction (X) and the perpendicular direction Y.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Yann Crapet, Camille Schreiber
  • Publication number: 20170049216
    Abstract: An eyeliner guide and method of applying eyeliner that allows a user to steadily and neatly apply eyeliner is disclosed. The eyeliner guide includes a handle portion, a neck member and eyelid contact member. The eyelid contact member may be removably attached to the handle, and may be angularly adjustable in clockwise or counterclockwise fashion. In use, the eyelid contact member is placed against a user's eyelid, and eyeliner may be applied to a user's eyelid by tracing along the curved head of the eyelid contact member to form a straight, neat makeup line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Theresa Virginia Rhoades, Harold Freddie Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170049217
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to makeup stencils and kits. The makeup stencil includes a surface defining an outer region, a plurality of cutouts in the outer region, and at least one indicium located about a periphery of the outer region between a pair of the plurality of cutouts. Each cutout is so dimensioned for application of a makeup therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Ki Chul Ahn
  • Publication number: 20170049218
    Abstract: A harness for a back-pack comprises a chest harness (A), a strut mechanism in the form of a flexible spine (B) and a hip belt (C). The flexible spine (B) provides a sprung, damped connection between the chest harness (A) and the hip belt (C), so that the load of the backpack is transferred through the flexible spine (B) to the hip belt (C), while the flexible spine can extend to accommodate movement of the wearer's body. The chest harness (A) comprises straps (12, 15) which are interconnected at the front of the wearer by a buckle (14). Abdominal straps (15) are connected to the buckle (14) by flexible wands (16) which flex under the breathing action of the wearer to retain the load securely against the wearer's back without restricting breathing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Robert MONCREIFF
  • Publication number: 20170049219
    Abstract: A headwear support includes a slot into which a visor of a cap is receivable. The support is configured to be supported upon a limb of a human or other support structure by a retaining member. The headwear support may include visible indicia whether or not a cap is received in the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: VERONICA K. SEALS, PATRICK W. SEALS
  • Publication number: 20170049220
    Abstract: A dispensing toothbrush is capable of storage and dispensing toothpaste and dental floss. The toothbrush includes a handle having a chamber constructed to store toothpaste, a dial, and a floss dispenser having a floss spindle, floss aperture and floss cutter, a neck, and a head having bristles and head apertures. The dial is positioned in the handle between the floss dispenser and the neck and turning the dial causes the toothpaste to be extruded through the head apertures. The toothbrush provides a dispensing toothbrush having a solid core that prevents toothpaste from becoming trapped within and that enables dispensing of toothpaste without unintentional dispensing or retraction of dental floss. Toothbrush can be provided in compact size and is ideal for travel in that it consolidates multiple items such as a toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss into a single compact device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Denise McKenzie, Dennis McDannell
  • Publication number: 20170049221
    Abstract: A brush for back surface treatment (BST) is provided. The brush includes a base portion and a brushing portion. The brushing portion is connected to the base portion. The brushing portion has a plurality of gutters disposed on a surface away from the base portion, in which at least one of the gutters has at least one open end located at least partially on a perimeter of the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Kuo-Shu TSENG, Yao-Yuan SHANG
  • Publication number: 20170049222
    Abstract: A portable detachable counter extension system uniquely mounts on top of an already existing surface including but not limited to a counter, bookshelf, radiator cover, bathroom vanity or any other suitable existing suitable surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Pam Goldman
  • Publication number: 20170049223
    Abstract: A table may be sized and configured to nest with another table to reduce a height of a plurality of stacked tables in a nested configuration. The table may include a table top with a receiving portion disposed at least proximate an intersection of an upper surface and a sidewall. The table top may also include a lip and a lower portion of the lip may include a contact surface that is sized and configured to contact an upper surface of an adjacent, nested table. The lower portion of the lip may also include an engaging portion that is sized and configured to be disposed in a receiving portion of an adjacent, nested table. The contact surface and the engaging portion may be directly adjacent to each other in the lower portion of the lip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Wendell Peery, David C. Winter, Mitch Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170049224
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a lift table comprises an upper plate, a lower plate, a lift assembly provided between the upper plate and the lower plate and including an upper frame hinged to the upper plate, a lower frame hinged to the lower plate, and a driving arm assembly. The driving arm assembly includes two upper arms connected with each other via a first elastic body, two lower arms connected with each other via a second elastic body, the upper arms hinged to the lower arms, and a locking device provided at an end of the driving arm assembly to secure a folded or unfolded position of the driving arm assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: SEUNG HO KIM
  • Publication number: 20170049225
    Abstract: A work space apparatus for performing scientific analysis having a plurality of modules coupled to an upper region of a desk surface and a top surface coupled to and vertically above the plurality of modules. Each of the plurality of modules has a width defined by a first sidewall and second sidewall and a height that is adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Quest Diagnostics Investments LLC
    Inventor: Laura Chau
  • Publication number: 20170049226
    Abstract: A modular table system having a base assembly, a pedestal and a top member. The base assembly includes a plurality of base members. The pedestal includes a plurality of adjacent wall panels, each supported by a corresponding one of the base members. The member engages with upper panel mounts on at least some of wall panels, whereby the base assembly, the pedestal and the top member define an enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Fritsche, Greg Mathieson, Evan Detskas, Randy Mauricio, Theresa Curran
  • Publication number: 20170049227
    Abstract: A roller unit having an integrated fastening portion includes a supporting shaft fastened to a containing body or a containing main body that can slide and having first and second flanges formed in multi steps with different outer diameters, a rotating body rotatably fixed to a side of the supporting shaft, and a washer coupled to a side of the rotating body to surround and fix the second flange, thereby preventing separation of the supporting shaft and the rotating body. Therefore, it is possible to more conveniently combine the supporting shaft and the rotating body and to prevent separation of the supporting shaft and the rotating body, whereby is possible to improve various functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Yoon Sig PARK, Jae Won KIM
  • Publication number: 20170049228
    Abstract: A device for moving a movable furniture part, the device including a force accumulator such that by way of the device which is fitted to an item of furniture the movable furniture part in the case of an opening procedure by action of the force accumulator is capable of being put in the opening direction, wherein in the case of a movement of the movable furniture part in the closing direction, a charging procedure of the force accumulator is performed, wherein a front gap between the movable furniture part and the basic furniture structure is configured on the item of furniture in a closed state of the movable furniture part, wherein the front gap is adjustable by way of an adjustment assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Grass GmbH
    Inventor: Markus ALBRECHT
  • Publication number: 20170049229
    Abstract: A device for moving a movable furniture part, the device including a force accumulator, such that the movable furniture part in the case of an opening procedure under the action of the force accumulator is moved in the opening direction, wherein in the case of movement of the movable furniture part in the closing direction a charging procedure of the force accumulator is performed by a transmission of force from the ejector by a coupling installation to the force accumulator. The coupling installation comprises a guide lever, a connection element, and a tension lever, in that the connection element and the tension lever are disposed on the guide lever in such a manner that in the case of the charging procedure of the force accumulator a geared up transmission of the force of the ejector is performed by way of the coupling installation to the force accumulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Grass GmbH
    Inventor: Markus ALBRECHT
  • Publication number: 20170049230
    Abstract: A device for moving a movable furniture part, the device including a force accumulator such that when the device is fitted to an item of furniture, the movable furniture part in the case of an opening procedure by action of the force accumulator is capable of being put in an opening position by way of an ejector. A coupling installation is included, which in the case of a charging procedure of the force accumulator is effective between the ejector and the force accumulator. The ejector is designed in such a manner that the latter in the region of the end of the path thereof in the case of the opening procedure couples to the coupling installation. For a following closing procedure of the movable furniture part and a charging procedure of the force accumulator associated therewith, the coupling between the ejector and the force accumulator is in a clearance-free manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Grass GmbH
    Inventor: Guenter GRABHER
  • Publication number: 20170049231
    Abstract: A device for moving a movable furniture part, including a force accumulator for causing the movable furniture part to be put in the opening direction of the movable furniture part, and wherein the device has a locking assembly for locking a tensioned position of the force accumulator, in which the force accumulator is charged for the opening movement of the furniture part. The tensioned position of the force accumulator is unlockable by displacing an activator element that interacts with the locking assembly. The locking assembly includes a pivotably mounted locking member, and the activator element and the locking member are mutually adapted in such a manner that, for unlocking the tensioned position of the force accumulator, the activator element carries out a linear repositioning movement and comes to bear on the locking member in such a manner that the locking member is subjected to a pivoting movement, or vice versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Grass GmbH
    Inventors: Tino FELLNER, Filip RIHTAREC
  • Publication number: 20170049232
    Abstract: A device for moving a movable furniture part, the device including a basic component on which a force accumulator is present such that the movable furniture part under the action of the force accumulator is capable of being put in the opening direction of the movable furniture part. A separate cover component, configured so as to match the basic component, of the device is present, which cover component covers the basic component, wherein connection means on the cover component are configured in such a manner that integration of the device on a counter portion on the item of furniture and/or the guide means is arrangeable using the connection means which are present on the cover component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Grass GmbH
    Inventors: Filip RIHTAREC, Markus ALBRECHT
  • Publication number: 20170049233
    Abstract: A device for moving a movable furniture part, the device including a force accumulator such that by way of the device which is fitted to an item of furniture the movable furniture part in the case of an opening procedure under the action of the force accumulator is capable of being put in the opening direction, wherein in the case of a movement of the movable furniture part in the closing direction a charging procedure of the force accumulator is performed, and wherein the force accumulator by way of a coupling installation couples to an ejector so as to eject the movable furniture part. The coupling installation includes a lever assembly designed in such a manner that a force for the charging procedure of the force accumulator, which is introduced at the ejector, by means of the lever assembly is transmitted in a geared manner to the force accumulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Grass GmbH
    Inventor: Markus ALBRECHT
  • Publication number: 20170049234
    Abstract: A device for moving a movable furniture part, including a force accumulator such that by way of the fitted device the furniture part under action of the force accumulator is capable of being put in the opening direction of the furniture part, wherein in a tensioned position of the force accumulator the force accumulator is charged for the opening movement of the furniture part. The device has a locking assembly having a displaceable locking member for locking the tensioned position of the force accumulator, wherein the locking member in the tensioned position assumes a locking position which is unlockable. The locking member in the case of an unlocking procedure is movable from the locking position in a releasing direction, wherein a transmission installation by way of which a movement of the locking member is transmittable to a functional unit which is spaced apart from the locking member is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Grass GmbH
    Inventors: Markus ALBRECHT, Stefan BAUR
  • Publication number: 20170049235
    Abstract: A device for moving a movable furniture part, the device including a force accumulator such that by way of the fitted device the furniture part under the action of the force accumulator is capable of being put in the opening direction, and wherein the device has a locking assembly for locking a tensioned position of the force accumulator, in which the force accumulator is charged for the opening movement of the furniture part, wherein the tensioned position is unlockable. A locking member of the locking assembly, and a movable lever of the device, which is coupled to the force accumulator, are present in an interacting manner such that in the locked tensioned position of the force accumulator, the locking member assumes a locking position, and the lever assumes a standby position in which cancelling of the standby position of the lever is blocked by the locking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Grass GmbH
    Inventors: Markus ALBRECHT, Tino FELLNER, Filip RIHTAREC