Patents Issued in March 9, 2017
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Publication number: 20170065049Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, a green technology for crosslinking protein molecules for various uses, where the protein molecules can be contained in protein fibers such as, but not limited to, human hair, animal fibers, and mixtures thereof. In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a crosslinking agent comprising an oxidized sugar having at least two aldehyde groups. In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method of crosslinking protein fibers. This method involves providing the aforementioned crosslinking agent and infiltrating a plurality of non-crosslinked protein fibers with the crosslinking agent under conditions effective to cause protein molecules contained in the non-crosslinked protein fibers to become crosslinked, thereby yielding a population of crosslinked protein fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: CORNELL UNIVERSITYInventors: Anil NETRAVALI, Yidong ZHONG
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Publication number: 20170065050Abstract: Disclosed is a large-capacity essential oil nozzle where an external wall of the nozzle includes a thread base that receives the threaded mouth of a large-capacity bottle. A liquid permeable metal block connected to a metal tube extends into the bottle via a central hole in a stopper. A seal is made with a shoulder at the bottom of the threads within the thread base. Preferably, the stopper has a T-shape and the metal tube has a flange, a seal being made via an edge of the T-shaped stopper, the flange, and a sealing gasket. The nozzle may include a universal mount formed from a spring-loaded mechanism to allow the nozzle to be connected to electric blow dryers of different size. The large-capacity essential oil nozzle frees the glass bottle from being restricted by the surrounding structure, increasing the allowable volume of the glass bottle and eliminating the need for frequent changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicants: TOL, INC., Wenzhou Mango Electrical Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hu Yuzhan, Jonathan Scheiner, Dayne Sieling
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Publication number: 20170065051Abstract: A drawing apparatus is provided. In the apparatus plural drawing tools for applying ink on an object are held by plural drawing tool holding units respectively. A drawing unit takes one of the plural drawing tools from the plural drawing tool holding units to draw an image on the object. An imaging unit images an identification image, which includes first information representing colors of inks to be applied respectively by the plural drawing tools and second information representing an arrangement of the plural drawing tools held in the plural drawing tool holding units. A controlling unit controls the drawing unit to draw a design image having at least one color on the object, based on the first and second information included in the identification image and the color of the design image.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Inventor: Daisuke SHIMIZU
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Publication number: 20170065052Abstract: A nail clipper includes a clipper body with a pair of jaws, an operating lever configured to move the jaws to cut nails, a hook member mounted to the clipper body, the hook member including a vertical groove portion extending vertically downwardly from an upper surface of the hook member, and first and second lateral groove portions extending in lateral direction from the vertical groove. The operating lever includes a front tip portion of generally bar or shaft shape, which is configured to be inserted through the vertical groove portion of the hook member and to couple with a selected one of the first and second lateral groove portions of the hook member to set a desired gap size of the matching jaw portions of the clipper body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Woo Sung Yun
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Publication number: 20170065053Abstract: A drawing apparatus including a drawing head to which a drawing tool is mounted, the drawing tool drawing on a drawing object; a drawing testing portion having a drawing media on which an image is drawn by the drawing tool; and a control unit. The control unit interrupts drawing on the drawing object by the drawing tool and attempts drawing on the drawing media by the drawing tool in the drawing testing portion when the drawing on the drawing object by the drawing tool is not performed correctly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Inventor: Tomoyuki NAGAO
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Publication number: 20170065054Abstract: A cosmetic container to store a cosmetic with a viscosity in a range of 2,000 cP to 60,000 cP is provided. The container comprises a container body to store the cosmetic and an inner lid having a frame to be attached to an opening of the container body and covered with an elastic fiber sheet. The fiber sheet when attached to the frame with a static state has a visible light transmittance equal to or smaller than 1.8%, and when the fiber sheet is stretched from the static state to have an area as much as 1.05 times larger than that of the static state, the visible light transmittance of the fiber sheet become equal to or greater than 2.0%.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Yumiko HORI
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Publication number: 20170065055Abstract: Provided is a cream-type cosmetic container having a vacuum pump which is configured such that a pumping member performs a pumping operation to discharge contents when a handle part is rotated by a predetermined section. Thus, contents having high viscosity can be discharged even with a small force. Furthermore, the container is configured such that a discharged amount of contents is adjusted according to a rotation angle of the handle part. Therefore, a user can use the container while adjusting discharged amount to a desired amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Sung-Hwan Kim
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Publication number: 20170065056Abstract: A refillable lipstick is provided. In one implementation, a high-quality permanent lipstick dispenser incorporates a screw-type catch or a magnetic catch that enables replacement of the lipstick within the dispenser. Lipstick refills may be installed and removed from the dispenser with an extractor. In an implementation, the dispenser includes a sleeve that is arranged to extend and retract within the dispenser, to provide access to the lipstick for removal and/or installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Kuo Yu HUANG, Zoilo Luis ALVIAR
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Publication number: 20170065057Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic container having an inner container and a sealing structure for an inner container cap and, more specifically, to a cosmetic container having an inner container and a sealing structure for an inner container cap in which an outer wall of the inner container is formed to have a larger diameter than a sealing projecting ring formed on the lower portion of the inner container cap such that the sealing projecting ring is forcibly inserted into the outer wall of the inner container, and a first hinge block having an oval hinge hole formed therein is formed on a side of the inner container such that a hinge pin is able to move up and down in the hinge hole, thereby enhancing a force for sealing the interior of the inner container when the inner container is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Do Hoon LEE
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Publication number: 20170065058Abstract: The present invention may provide a cosmetic container including: a container part (100) that includes a first container (110) including a first composition and a second container (120) including a second composition and is formed by combining the first container (110) and the second container (120); a first airless pump module (200) that includes a first intake tube (210) and a first pipe (220) communicating with the first intake tube (210) and is mounted on the first container (100); a second airless pump module (300) that includes a second intake tube (310) and a second pipe (320) communicating with the second intake tube (310) and is mounted on the second container (120); and a pressing unit (400) that includes a first pressing cap (410) having a first intake hole (411) connected with the first pipe (220) and a first dispense hole (412) for dispensing the first composition in the first intake hole (411), and a second pressing cap (420) having a second intake hole (421) connected with the second pipe (320)Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Keun Seo KI
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Publication number: 20170065059Abstract: An applicator for cosmetic product in particular for mascara, having a core (12) extending in a main direction of longitudinal extension, referred to as the main axis (X). The core (12) is obtained by moulding. The applicator (10) has a depressed region (20) extending along the main axis (X), so as to form a reservoir (20) capable of containing the cosmetic product. The reservoir (20) extends angularly between two distinct edges (22, 22?) of width l and is configured to allow a majority portion of an eyelash to be level with, or even be immersed in said depressed region (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Camille Schreiber
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Publication number: 20170065060Abstract: An applicator (10) for a cosmetic product has a core (12) extending in a main longitudinal extension direction, which is referred to as the main direction (X). The core (12) has two twisted metal strands. The applicator (10) further has a plurality of fibres held on the core (12) by the twisted strands. The twisted strands form non-contiguous turns (14, 14?, 15) so as to accommodate the fibres, the number and/or the type of the fibres varying from one turn, which is referred to as the first turn (14, 14?), to the other, which is referred to as the second turn (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Shron Trent
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Publication number: 20170065061Abstract: The present disclosure provides for methods, systems and instruments for creating a partial model of a head for use in planning or tracking a procedure, such as hair transplantation. The methodology allows for an accurate 3D representation to be quickly and efficiently generated of an identified portion of the head, not the entire head, from two or more 2D images, such as still images. According to the methodology of the present disclosure a 3D dome representation of the top portion of the head of a subject may be created based on the data extracted from one or more 2D images and/or a certain determined height dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: Restoration Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Franklin T. McArthur, Gabriele Zingaretti, Ognjen Petrovic
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Publication number: 20170065062Abstract: The present invention discloses a transformable multifunction backpack, including a main backpack body, retractable rods, and detachable rods. The retractable rod has a fixed portion and a handle portion; the fixed portion is stored within the main backpack body, and the handle portion can extend out of the fixed portion telescopically. The retractable rod and the detachable rod are attached together with a lockable means, such as a lockable pin, for quick release and adjustment. The backpack also includes a rolling base board which can be placed under the backpack body, or been used as a skateboard. The retractable rod can also be used as a cane. The main backpack body also has a child strap for carrying a small child. The backpack main body is comprised of several different fabric pieces, connected together with a connecting means, such as zippers or buttons.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Zhenkun Wang
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Publication number: 20170065063Abstract: A collapsible device stand with a large folding arm and a variable position spring loaded sliding rail carrier with a small folding arm. Primarily used for holding an object at an angle or vertically. This device can hold a mobile device, tablet, or cell phone from below or from the side. The sliding rail carrier locks into place by upwards force using friction between the rail carrier and main body track produced by one or more sliding rail carrier springs. This stand collapses completely into the main housing when both arms are folded down and the sliding rail arm is slipped into a cavity in the fixed position folding arm. The main housing cap includes a keychain hole. An optional configuration includes a tripod mounting socket used to mount this device to a tripod.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Robert Ryan Freeman
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Publication number: 20170065064Abstract: An extendable and retractable earpiece cable assembly for mobile communication or sound devices including a housing integrally formed with or detachably connected to a casing for protecting a mobile electronic device. The housing receives a mechanism around which at least one earpiece cable is removably wound. The earpiece cable is extendable from and retractable into the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Robert Kroupa
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Publication number: 20170065065Abstract: Utility belt system with adjustable and removable bag and pouch is disclosed. The bag and pouch are specifically designed to offer a wide degree of flexibility in that the pouch and bag will accommodate a plurality of items that other more specially or narrowly designed inventions do not offer. The bag and pouch can also be selected in combination or separately and arranged to suit the wearer's product, and/or item choices as well as accommodate work style, habits, methods, and activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Laura K Brewner
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Publication number: 20170065066Abstract: A retaining apparatus includes a body having retainers for securing a plurality of tools thereto. A first and second hanger each has a first and second end. The hanger first ends each include an attachment member securable to a wearer. The hanger second ends each are secured to the body. The first hanger is spaced from the second hanger along a longitudinal extent of the body. A leg strap is secured to the body, and the leg strap includes a fastening device to allow the leg strap to be opened and closed and secured around the thigh of a wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Ian Hintze
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Publication number: 20170065067Abstract: A utility belt including a center member, a first wing member movable relative to the center member, a second wing member adjustable relative to the first wing member and movable relative to the center member, an adjustment member for adjusting the first and second wing members relative to each other, and an optional cummerbund which is releasably engageable with the center member. The utility belt includes a plurality of loop members for allowing different types of devices such as pouches, pockets, drill holsters, tools and other implements to be attached thereto at a desired location. The optional cummerbund increases the fit of the present belt to a particular user and also allows the present belt to better support attachments attached to one or more of the loop members. The optional cummerbund is also adjustable to further improve the fit and comfort of the present belt to the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: ATLAS 46, LLCInventors: John W. Carver, Keith Ericson
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Publication number: 20170065068Abstract: A rigid or semi-rigid device for carrying at least one, and preferably a plurality of handbags is provided. The device includes a handle, an elongated portion integrated with the handle through a middle portion and a pair of hooks. The hooks are angled upwardly to extend at least up to the height of the handle and are configured to smoothly receive the plurality of handbags and retain the handbags in the space in such a way that the plurality of bags remains parallel to the body of the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Javier Martinez, Alan Schnaufer
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Publication number: 20170065069Abstract: Nanobrushes, methods of forming nanobrushes, and methods of altering material with a nanobrush are disclosed herein. A nanobrush may include a substrate having a surface and a plurality of bristles deposited on at least one portion of the surface. The plurality of bristles may be arranged into a plurality of bunches. Each of the plurality of bunches may be spaced from an adjacent bunch at a bunch interval equal to or less than about 100 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPURInventors: Ramakrishna SUBRAMANIAM ANANTHA, Jhuma DUTTA
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Publication number: 20170065070Abstract: An oral care implement having a body that includes a head portion and a handle portion. At least one bristle is mounted to the head portion. The at least one bristle may include an oral care feature. The body may include a core component and a sheath component. The core component may include a structural feature that corresponds to or is representative of the oral care feature of the at least one bristle. The core component may be visible through the sheath component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Douglas Joseph Hohlbein, Robert Moskovich
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Publication number: 20170065071Abstract: A method of manufacturing a toothbrush includes steps of providing a carrier having at least a first through hole extending from a front side to a backside of the carrier and at least a first wall element integral with the carrier and extending from the back side in a vicinity of the through hole; introducing a first cleaning element into the first through hole such that an end portion of the first cleaning element is exposed on the backside of the carrier; treating the end portion of the first cleaning element such that it deforms and becomes wider than the first through hole; and deforming the first wall element until it at least partially extends over the deformed end portion of the first cleaning element such that the first cleaning element is effectively retained in its axial position. A brush having structural features resulting from the manufacturing method.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Thomas FRITSCH, Ulrich Störkel
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Publication number: 20170065072Abstract: A tuft-picking device for a brush-making machine includes a container for holding loose filaments with circumferences having at least one recess; and a tuft picker having a working surface having a notch. The notch has a depth, a width, and an opening. A contour of the working surface is movable during a working stroke past an open side of the container so that the opening passes the loose filaments. First and second projections reduce the opening versus an inner width. The first projection's top is located in the working surface of the tuft picker and the second projection's top is located off-site the working surface and inside the notch. The second projection passes the open side of the filament container last during a working stroke. A distance from the top of the second projection to the working surface is from 0.05 mm to 0.5 mm, and an angle between the working surface and a line of reflection symmetry crossing the top of the second projection is from 0° to 45°.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Jens ALINSKI
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Publication number: 20170065073Abstract: A tuft picker for a tuft-picking device has a working surface having a tuft-picking notch with a depth, a width, and an opening. First and second projections reduce the opening of the notch versus an inner width. At least one top of the first and/or second projection is located off-site the working surface of the tuft picker and inside of the notch. A distance from the at least one top to the working surface of the tuft picker is in the range of from 0.05 mm to 0.5 mm, and an angle between the working surface of the tuft picker and a line of reflection symmetry crossing the at least one top is from 1° to 45°.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Jens ALINSKI, Uwe JUNGNICKEL
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Publication number: 20170065074Abstract: The invention discloses a pedestal apparatus for an article of furniture. The pedestal apparatus has an elongate post formation defining a first end and a second end and having a longitudinal axis. The post formation immovably supports a fixed foot arrangement and also movably supports a variable foot arrangement. The variable foot arrangement is selectively movable along and around the longitudinal axis for varying a longitudinal and angular proximity between the variable foot arrangement and the fixed foot arrangement. Biasing means are provided for controlling movement of the variable foot arrangement whereby, in use, the biasing means causes both the fixed foot arrangement and the variable foot arrangement to abut an underlying surface and thereby provide a substantial stabilization of the pedestal apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Hansjorg Ilse
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Publication number: 20170065075Abstract: A support device adapted for improving the ergonomic support for the arm and wrist and forearm of a user of computer-related input devices is provided. The support device may include a body interconnecting a base to two spaced apart wing supports oriented at latitudinal and longitudinal support angles relative to the supporting surface on which the devices slides. Each wing provides waterfall edges along its periphery. The void between the wing supports, the supine triangular shape, and the waterfall edges facilitates a more neutral position of the forearm and wrist supporting between the two wing supports, reducing pressure points there along, and avoiding direct pressure to the carpal tunnel canal and mid-forearm regions that house anatomical structures that may be impacted by high pressures. The latitudinal support angle can be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Dennis Alan MITCHELL
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Publication number: 20170065076Abstract: An improved worksurface for home and office furniture constructions. The improved worksurface generally includes a plurality of vertical openings disposed along at least a portion of the periphery of the worksurface, where the vertical openings are adapted to support removable and interchangeable accessories. The accessories can include shelving units, support stands, storage baskets, swivel arms, docking cradles, and display mounts, for example, each being positionable at multiple locations along the periphery of the worksurface. The vertical openings are optionally disposed within a recessed portion extending adjacent a rear edge of the worksurface. In use, a user can reposition the accessories as desired, providing enhanced flexibility and customization over existing constructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Ross S. Johnson, Duane Danz, Bryan R. Gingrich, Dave Emery, Todd Zeilinger
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Publication number: 20170065077Abstract: It is the objective of the present invention to create additional functional, flexible and accessible work and storage area in the home, office, workshop, automobile, medical and industrial environments by providing means to firmly and securely mount, store and access articles such as appliances (e.g., flat panel video displays/monitors, can openers, weighing scales) and organizing/storage vessels (e.g., spice racks, first aid kits, sewing boxes, knife blocks, tool kits) on downwardly facing surfaces, such as the underside of cabinets and shelves, and on vertical surfaces (such as cabinet doors and frames) and by enhancing access to those articles on horizontal surfaces such as countertops. The invention performs its functions using a small number of readily manufacturable, modular, standardized components. The invention also performs its functions maximizing adjustability, reliability, use of available space and ease and flexibility of installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Ryan H. BEHROOZI
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Publication number: 20170065078Abstract: A sleeve for a shelving unit has two halves joined together to form two support tabs extending outward from opposing sides of the sleeve as the sleeve clamps around a post having grooves into which a rib on the sleeve fits to hold the parts relative to the post. The support tabs have a retaining flange offset from the sleeve. A first collar part fastened to a shelf fits over half the sleeve and fits into that offset so that a slot in the first collar part fits over one of the support tabs to clamp them to the post and support the first collar part and shelf. The retaining flange keeps the collar part from moving off the support tab. A second collar part with a second slot may fit over the other support tabs to support a second shelf or to further clamp the sleeve to the post. Interlocking means on the collar parts prevent lateral separation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Azad Sabounjian, Sam C. Sabounjian
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Publication number: 20170065079Abstract: A drying rack includes a first rack, a second rack and a movable core member. The second rack is pivotally connected with the first rack. The movable core member includes a receptacle configured to receive an associated cleaning device. The movable core member is operatively connected for pivotal movement with and pivotal movement with respect to each rack so as to change a relative location of the receptacle with respect to at least one of the first rack and the second rack based on a relative position of the first rack with respect to the second rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Charles Paradise, Shelley Palazzolo, Troy Phipps
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Publication number: 20170065080Abstract: A portable trailer having a frame connected to a plurality of table supports and a lower support member. The table supports are connected to a table assembly and the lower support members are connected to sea assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Adam R. Hansen
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Publication number: 20170065081Abstract: A device for fastening accessory parts to a furniture component of a piece of furniture comprises an accessory carrier having at least one mounting interface for fastening, without a tool, to the furniture component and at least one fastening interface for fastening accessory parts to the accessory carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Jörg JANZEN
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Publication number: 20170065082Abstract: A guide device for guiding a furniture pull-out moveable relative to a furniture body comprises: at least one guide unit having a body rail that can be fastened to the furniture body and at least one running rail that is displaceably mounted relative to the body rail; and a functional device comprising at least a first functional element that can be fastened to the moveable furniture pull-out, at least one body-sided second functional element, both functional elements being guided on one another during the retraction movement and/or the extension movement of the furniture pull-out, and a catch device having a bearing mechanism by which the first or second functional element can be moveably hung and having a control surface formed on the first and/or second functional element by which the moveable first functional element can be captured to subsequently guide on the second functional element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Jörg JANZEN
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Publication number: 20170065083Abstract: A universal reclining armrest system for use with an articulated examination chair. The system includes an armrest adapter having a universal aperture for receiving a post portion of an armrest assembly. The armrest adapter further includes a splined peg for coupling to a pivoting mechanism of an articulated chair. The pivoting mechanism enables the chair to move throughout an operable range of motion while maintaining a fixed rotational position of an attached armrest adapter. The armrest assembly further includes an adjustable joint to provide 360° of rotational adjustment to the armrest relative to the fixed position of the armrest adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: Medical Technology Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Baker, Mike Bradfield, Brad Baker
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Publication number: 20170065084Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile piece of furniture (1), in particular a chair, with leg (2) exhibiting a number of swivelable foot elements (2a) as a first functional part and with a number of support struts (3, 4) that are mountable in joint connections (19) to the leg (2) as well as with a flexible, especially textile, covering (5) as a second functional part that is provided with, especially pocket-like, holding elements (6) to attach the support struts (3.4) to the strut ends (7), wherein one of the functional parts is provided and set up to take on the additional function of packing the other functional part and the support struts (3, 4).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: CHRISTOPHER SCHMIDT, ARMIN SANDER
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Publication number: 20170065085Abstract: Improved foam seat cushions that are ergonomically shaped, equipped with a notch to facilitate proper sitting and to potentially center on a seat, and a plurality of channels running through the cushion to provide cooling. In some examples, the foam seat cushion includes handles located on either side and can be folded in half for easy transport. In some further examples, the foam seat cushion includes a cushioning layer disposed at the foam layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: King Chan
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Publication number: 20170065086Abstract: A new easy-assemble seatback includes a seatback frame adapted to be connected to a seat. The seat back frame has a pair of opposite sides. The frame supports at least one flexible panel from a top panel connection so the panel hangs and rotates freely from the connection on the frame. The panel is formed from a flexible material which may include wood, metal, metal alloy or plastic. Panel-to-frame assembly is done by hand. The frame includes a stop member connected to the frame that impedes free rotation of the flexible panel. Since the panel covers most all of the load bearing seatback area, fewer heavyweight metal supportive elements are necessary. The new seatback is longer lasting, lighter in weight and deployable as a result.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Douglas V. Steury
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Publication number: 20170065087Abstract: Seating assemblies and methods are disclosed. A seating assembly can comprise a seat, a back support, and a frame component. The frame component can extend from a bottom portion, positioned near an underside of the seat, to a top portion, configured to maintain the back support at a position above the seat. The back support can laterally extend from a left edge portion to a right edge portion and can include a spring member at or near each of the left and right edge portions. The spring member can include at least one undulation or are providing integrated compression adaptation to a user. The seating assembly can further comprise a tilt mechanism, engaged with the frame component, including one or more leaf springs and a spring contact assembly. The spring contact assembly can be positioned on a top side of the one or more leaf springs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Nicholas M. Christianson, Jean Francois Gomrée, Rodney C. Schoenfelder, Jeffrey Weber, Shawn Monitor
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Publication number: 20170065088Abstract: The invention provides an adjustable footrest ring for a chair with a central post. The invention includes an inner sleeve, a quick-release handle, a support frame and a ring. The inner sleeve is used for being put around the central post and has an outer threaded surface, a through slot and a pair of passing holes below the outer threaded surface. The quick-release handle is formed with a through hole at an end thereof. The through hole corresponds to the passing holes for being passed through by a bolt. The inner sleeve is shrunken when the bolt is tightened and the quick-release handle is closed. The support frame has an outer sleeve and support rods radially extending therefrom. An inner threaded surface is formed inside the outer sleeve so as to screw the outer sleeve onto the inner sleeve. The ring is connected to outer ends of the support rods.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Chih-Cheng Su
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Publication number: 20170065089Abstract: A sleeping system for use outdoors or in non-heated indoor spaces and includes a support structure and a sleeping unit, which is arranged underneath the support structure when in use and forms an access opening for at least one person. When in use, the sleeping unit is tensioned by a tensioning device having a tensioning unit directly or indirectly via the support structure such that the sleeping unit forms a body-accommodating space that is kept in shape by the tensioning device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Marcel Schubiger, Walter Krummenacher
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Publication number: 20170065090Abstract: A folding bed is provided, which includes a bed sheet, a first lateral supporting rod connected to a first edge of the bed sheet and a second side supporting rod connected to a second edge of the bed sheet. The folding bed further includes a first L-shaped supporting rod having a first end articulated to the first side supporting rod, a second L-shaped support rod having a first end articulated to the second side supporting rod, a gear connected to a second end of the first L-shaped supporting rod, and a gear locking member connected to a second end of the second L-shaped supporting rod. The gear locking member is provided with teeth which are rotatable in only one direction with respect to teeth of the gear. The folding bed is has a small size after being folded, is convenient to assemble and is easy to fold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: TOPSUN CREATIVE DESIGNInventor: Baoqing YANG
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Publication number: 20170065091Abstract: A modular bed foundation to support the weight of a mattress and eliminate the need for a box spring. The bed foundation has a pair of end sections, a pair of side sections, and a plurality of horizontally extending mattress support slats detachably connected to the pair of side sections without the use of fasteners. First and second sets of legs are detachably connected to respective leg receivers at the pair of side sections without the use of fasteners. An improved corner assembly enables each of the pair of end sections to be detachably connected to an adjacent one of the pair of side sections without the use of fasteners. The improved corner assembly includes a corner post having a pair of corner inserts projecting therefrom to be slidably and removably received within hollow rails of one of the pair of end sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Dennis L. Rodgers, Chase T. Rodgers
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Publication number: 20170065092Abstract: A massage motor suspension system incorporates a frame which is secured to a planar support. A sling supporting a massage motor is resiliently suspended from the frame. A massage holder clipped to the massage motor engages a bottom surfixe of a mattress on the planar support through an aperture in the planar support.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Matthew Fissette, Joseph Ermalovich
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Publication number: 20170065093Abstract: One aspect of an embodiment includes a cushion made up of a spacer mesh fabric core, an outer cover, made from a woven fabric and containing a cushioning material, the outer cover substantially enclosing the spacer mesh fabric core.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: MINDSINSYNC (HONG KONG) LTDInventor: Iain D. SCORGIE
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Publication number: 20170065094Abstract: The invention is a mattress insert comprising supporting blocks (10, 12, 14) made of a foam material and arranged on a base body, said supporting blocks (10, 12, 14) are formed integrally with the base body, and said supporting blocks (10, 12, 14) comprise first supporting blocks (10) arranged with spacings from one another, and second supporting blocks (12, 14) arranged in the spacings, wherein a height of the second supporting blocks (12, 14) relative to the base body is lower than that of the first supporting blocks (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2014Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: András Péter Dóczi, László Mihály Pálinkás
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Publication number: 20170065095Abstract: A bed system for the inspection and treatment of crawling insects, for example bed bugs, includes a main support panel and at least one movable mattress panel upon the main support panel to define a crevice between the panels for harboring crawling insects for subsequent inspection and treatment. A sleeping mattress is then supported on the mattress panel. The support panel is supported above a supporting surface, for example the floor or a boxspring mattress, by a spacer frame. The support panel further includes a skirt member extending down from the perimeter edge of the support panel by a height of the spacer frame so that the bottom free edge of the skirt member is in close, non-contacting proximity to the supporting surface. Treatment chemicals may optionally be provided in the space below the main support panel which is defined by the spacer frame mounted between the supporting surface and the main support panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Leon Wieler
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Publication number: 20170065096Abstract: [Problem] To present a cover member of a lap cover of a chair and a chair having such member capable of solving the problems due to the space formed between the lap cover and the seat and problems occurring when the lap cover is used. [Solving Means] A configuration comprising a mounting portion 11 formed along the top surface of a lap cover 31 as being hooked and stopped on the lap cover 31 of a chair 3, a concealing portion 12 for covering the side portion of the lap cover, and a lap cover portion 2 using a sheet material so as to wrap the lap portion in a state sitting on the chair 3, in which the sheet material of the lap cover 2 is integrated with the mounting portion 11 or concealing portion 12.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Nobuyoshi TANAKA
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Publication number: 20170065097Abstract: A baby rocking bed includes a pivot unit, a lower frame connected with the pivot unit, a connecting unit connected with the lower frame, and an upper frame connected with the pivot unit and the connecting unit. Thus, when the movable member of the connecting unit is moved upward on the elbow pipe of the connecting unit, the upper frame is disposed at an inclined state so that the rocking bed is disposed at an inclined state to facilitate the user feeding the baby safely, and when the movable member is moved downward on the elbow pipe, the upper frame is disposed at a horizontal state so that the rocking bed is directly lowered and returned to the original position, without disturbing the sleeping baby.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Way-Hong Chen
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Publication number: 20170065098Abstract: An infant carrier includes a carrying handle having a coupling shell pivotally connected with a coupling portion of a seat body, and a latch assembled in the coupling shell. The carrying handle is adjustable to multiple angular positions, which include a carry position for facilitating transport of the infant carrier with the carrying handle, and a recline position inclined relative to the carry position. The latch can engage with the coupling portion for locking the carrying handle in position, or disengage from the coupling portion for allowing rotation of the carrying handle. A safety mechanism is disposed in an inner cavity defined at least partially by the coupling shell and the coupling portion, and can interact with the latch for forcing the carrying handle to stop in an intermediate safety position during adjustment of the carrying handle from the carry position toward the recline position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Andrew J. TAYLOR, Kyle S. MASON, Gregory S. SELLER, Curtis M. HARTENSTINE, Patrick J.G. BOWERS