Patents Issued in April 20, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170105528
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device comprising of a floating shelf, a power strip that is secured inside the floating shelf, and a wall bracket to attach the floating shelf to wall. The device holds the peripherals mounted on it, hides the wires, cables, cords, and the like, and also powers the peripherals. With the device, only a cable connected to the power strip comes out. The power strip cable can be covered using a cable sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Tammy Mae Keller, Stacy Lynn Rounds
  • Publication number: 20170105529
    Abstract: A display mount includes a vertical adjustment mechanism configured to be operatively coupled to a wall and a horizontal adjustment mechanism having a first end portion operatively coupled to the vertical adjustment mechanism and a second end portion that is configured to be operatively coupled to a display. With the vertical adjustment mechanism operatively coupled to the wall and with the display operatively coupled to the horizontal adjustment mechanism: the vertical adjustment mechanism is configured to lower and raise the display vertically parallel to the wall without the display moving substantially horizontally away from and toward the wall; and the horizontal adjustment mechanism is configured to extend and retract the display horizontally away from and toward the wall without the display moving substantially vertically parallel to the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: William Jacob Kozlowski, JR., Christopher Glenn Franck, Matthew R. Shute, Jamie Lee Quinlan
  • Publication number: 20170105530
    Abstract: An adjustable seating solution that enables users to adjust several seating characteristics is disclosed. In a relatively low sitting position, the disclosed device provides some support if the user leans back, but predominately supports the user's weight and requires the user to engage core muscles to maintain good posture. The disclosed apparatus enables the user to adjust the seat upward to a leaning position. A platform extends forward under the user's feet to ensure that when the user leans against the seat, the apparatus remains stable. The apparatus enables the seat portion to be tilted, such that varying contours can be selected to engage the user's body in a desired way. At low heights, the user can tilt the seat portion forward to require the user to further engage core muscles while seated. At higher heights, the user can customize the contour of the seat that engages the user's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Jonathan Sheinkop
  • Publication number: 20170105531
    Abstract: Rocker style chairs and rocker style chairs with pivoting seats are provided along with modular components for use within rocker style chairs and parts for assembling within the modular components. The related components and chair assemblies minimize manufacturing time, maximize material usage and decrease related installation time. The related rocker style chairs may provide comfort to chair occupants and minimize noise during related chair component motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Jacobs, Frederick Jacobs, Michiel Van de Ven
  • Publication number: 20170105532
    Abstract: A removable backrest is attached to a cooler in such a manner that does not interfere with the opening or closing of the lid nor does it interfere with the sealing mechanism of the cooler. The removable backrest inserts into existing slots positioned in the walls of certain commercially available coolers. The angle of the frame permits a user to sit on the complete lid of the cooler and lean against the backrest. While the backrest is in position, the lid may be opened or closed at the user's convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Darryl J. Becker, Mike Bishop
  • Publication number: 20170105533
    Abstract: A removable backrest is attached to a cooler in such a manner that does not interfere with the opening or closing of the lid nor does it interfere with the sealing mechanism of the cooler. The removable backrest inserts into existing slots positioned in the walls of certain commercially available coolers. The angle of the frame permits a user to sit on the complete lid of the cooler and lean against the backrest. While the backrest is in position, the lid may be opened or closed at the user's convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Darryl J. Becker, Mike Bishop
  • Publication number: 20170105534
    Abstract: The fastening structure includes an inner sleeve, a quick-release handle and an outer sleeve. The inner sleeve has an outer threaded conic surface, a through slot, shrinkable slots and claw plates between adjacent two of the shrinkable slots. The quick-release handle is provided at a bottom end of the inner sleeve for controlling a width of the through slot. The outer sleeve is used for connecting the footrest ring and has an inner threaded conic surface to screw the outer sleeve onto the inner sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2017
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Su
  • Publication number: 20170105535
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multifunctional folding bench, comprising a foldable bench seat and a bench cap connected to the bench seat, wherein at least one main baffle plate is mounted in the bench seat and is in an inserted connection with a plurality of auxiliary baffle plates, and due to the inserted connection of the main baffle plates and the auxiliary baffle plates, a plurality of storing cavities are separated in the bench seat. The folding bench realizes the separation of the internal space of the bench seat by the inserted connection of the main baffle plates and the auxiliary baffle plates and male connection of the buckles and female connection buckle are used so that the connections between the main baffle plate, the auxiliary baffle plates and the bench seat are fixing and reliable, and the positioning is accurate. The folding bench is simple in structure, is convenient to use, to carry and store, and has a storing function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Hongyan Tang
  • Publication number: 20170105536
    Abstract: An air-circulating mat for a seating device is disclosed. At a lower end part of a bag-shaped body, an opening portion for mounting an air blower is formed. A spacer ensures an air path through which the air flows inside the bag-shaped body and is contained in the bag-shaped body. This spacer is made of plastic and includes a plurality of convex parts and a plurality of flexible connection portions with flexibility for connecting the adjacent convex parts. At an upper end part on the right side of the bag-shaped body is an air circulating portion for discharging the air flowing through the air path to the outside. A battery containing portion for containing a battery that supplies electric power to the air blower is provided so as to continue to a predetermined end portion of the spacer located on a back portion side of a user in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: SFT Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hiroshi ICHIGAYA
  • Publication number: 20170105537
    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: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Dyan Grey
  • Publication number: 20170105538
    Abstract: Hingedly connected bed rail cover provides a one-piece, preferably upholstered, bed rail cover that may be readily installed around a bed frame. Since it is made to form a one piece, hinged construction, there is no need for skilled workers for assembly, installation, or replacement of the bed rail cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Tracy Irene Graham
  • Publication number: 20170105539
    Abstract: A mattress and method of constructing the mattress having a reduced toxicity has a cover or an outermost layer including food grade polyethylene. Also, the outer layer of the mattress can also be constructed from a material selected from the same group of materials. Food grade polyethylene films are less toxic materials which reduce adverse human health effects due to the exposure to potentially harmful chemicals used in the mattress construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Barry Cik
  • Publication number: 20170105540
    Abstract: Powered recliner chairs, assemblies for use in the chairs, and components for use in the assemblies are provided. Control systems and methods for operating powered recliner chairs are also provided. Any given chair may be locally and/or remotely controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew D. Jacobs, Frederick D. Jacobs, Terry Plumert
  • Publication number: 20170105541
    Abstract: A sofa with an upholstered arm panel has an arm frame with a layered composition comprising an underlayment material layer, a fiber material layer positioned on top of and contacting the underlayment material layer, and a covering upholstery material layer positioned on top of and contacting the fiber material layer. The underlayment material layer is comprised a planar sheet of Ethylene-vinyl acetate closed cell foam. The EVA foam extends forwardly on the arm frame to create a forward extending lip. The use of EVA foam reduces the number of structural and cushioning materials, fasteners, and labor currently required in arm panel construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: James Allen LEWIS, Philip Lee STOKES, James Anthony SUDDUTH, Jimmy Dale HOLLEY
  • Publication number: 20170105542
    Abstract: A four-in-one passive mattress management system and method is disclosed for facilitating various tasks associated with beds of all sizes including making beds; rotating mattresses; holding a bed skirt in place while a mattress is rotated; installing or removing and re-installing a mattress, for example, in order to replace a bed skirt. Both single cover and two cover embodiments In addition, embodiments are disclosed in which the cover in accordance with the present invention is embedded in the underside of the mattress or the foundation. The invention is suitable for conventional beds on box springs or beds that are supported by fixed or variable platforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: William John Scarleski
  • Publication number: 20170105543
    Abstract: An active mattress encasement which can be relatively easily installed or removed or rotated over a mattress supported by a foundation is disclosed. The encasement is formed to encapsulate a mattress and may include a top panel, a bottom panel and multiple side panels. One or more of the side panels are zippered together, In one embodiment, the un-zippered side panels, i.e. side panels without zippers, fixedly connect the top and bottom portions of the side panels. In another embodiment, an inflatable volume is integrated into the bottom panel. Alternatively, the inflatable volume may be integrated with a separate detachable cover and attached to the bottom panel by conventional means. The top and bottom panels, as well as the side panels may be made from a conventional materials. The underside of the top panel and optionally the inside of the side panels may be coated with a waterproof coating, such as polyurethane (TPU/PU), silicone, and/or urethane to form a waterproof membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: William John Scarleski
  • Publication number: 20170105544
    Abstract: A sofa chair includes a support frame, a seat frame supported by the support frame, and a cover disposed on the seat frame or on the seat and support frames. The support frame includes front and rear H-shaped frames, each with left and right legs connected by a lateral bar. The seat frame includes left and right bars, and connecting pieces disposed at bottoms of front and rear portions of the left and right bars. The connecting pieces are coupled to corresponding upper portions of the legs. The rear H-shaped frame is taller than the front H-shaped frame such that the seat frame is tilted upwardly with the front portions of the left and right bars positioned lower than the rear portions of the left and right bars of the seat frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Publication number: 20170105545
    Abstract: A upholstered sofa covered by a form fitting upholstery sack where the upholstery sack incorporates a supportive material panel that has integrated support webbing into the material panel. The support webbing comprising a plurality of webbing straps. With the upholstery sack properly positioned on the back rest portion, the supportive material panel is positioned on the front of the back rest portion frame. The material panel with webbing is incorporated as a component of the upholstery sack where the upholstery sack is pre-formed to snugly fit over the back rest portion of a furniture frame. The back rest portion or the frame is inserted into the sack and the material panel with integrated webbing is attached to the frame. Once the material panel is positioned and fastened, the remaining components, for example, the back panels and side panels, of the upholstery sack are attached to the frame at the back rest portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: James Allen LEWIS, Philip Lee STOKES, James Anthony SUDDUTH, Jimmy Dale HOLLEY
  • Publication number: 20170105546
    Abstract: An infant-supporting chair. The chair may include a seat and a tray assembly that includes a releasable mechanical latching system for retainingly engaging the tray assembly to the seat when the tray assembly is in a latching position. The chair may further include a tray guidance system that is configured to guide the tray assembly into the latching position. The tray guidance system may comprise at least one magnet feature in the seat and at least one other magnet feature in the tray assembly. Once latched, the tray may be slidably positioned relative to the seat while remaining latched thereto. The seat may be movably supported on a frame assembly and a seat positioning system may be included to selectively retain the seat at desired heights on the frame assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Terhune, Elijah M. Wiegmann, Jordan Zito, Robert Stutler
  • Publication number: 20170105547
    Abstract: An improved infant support structure is disclosed herein. The swing contains a frame, a motor compartment, a hanger arm, and a seat. The frame is configured to suspend the motor compartment, the hanger arm, and the seat above the support surface. The hanger arm extends downwardly from the motor compartment, and is capable of a first type of motion and a second type of motion. The first type of motion may cause the hanger arm and seat to rotate about a vertical axis. The second type of motion may cause the hanger arm and seat to sway or swing along a substantially circular curvilinear arc within a horizontal plane. The motor compartment may cause the hanger arm and seat to simultaneously perform the first and second types of motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Maarten Van Huystee, Matthew Alan Szymanski, Philip R. Pyrce, Noah Paul Mauer
  • Publication number: 20170105548
    Abstract: A support surface assembly comprising four corner elements; at least four elongated rigid frame sections; a first air permeable layer suspended between the at least four elongated rigid frame sections; and a second air permeable layer suspended between the at least four elongated rigid frame sections; wherein the four corner elements include at least one lock element, the lock element having a first position that engages at least one elongated frame section and prevents relative movement between the four elongated rigid frame sections; the lock element having a second position that permits relative movement between the four elongated rigid frame sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Stellario D'Urso, Hans H. Pompen, Bradley James Mattarocci
  • Publication number: 20170105549
    Abstract: A retail display system is provided with a point-of-sale display unit sized to be received in a retail store aisle. A plurality of planar display panes with varying sizes and varying styles are oriented within the display unit. Mounting hardware kits are common for the plurality of planar display panes, and are oriented within the display unit, to mount the plurality of planar display planes at varying distances from an upright support surface. A plurality of frames with varying sizes and varying styles, are sized to mount about one of the plurality of planar display panes, and are oriented within the display unit. Instructional indicia are provided on the display unit to inform a customer to select at least one planar display pane and at least one frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Earl David FORREST, Norman Dax ALLEN, Lauren BRENZY, Jeffrey John MATHISON, Kurt WEAVER
  • Publication number: 20170105550
    Abstract: A reception system for receiving objects comprises at least one reception device for receiving objects, a conveyor device, which has at least one conveyor belt section for conveying objects in a conveyance direction in the at least one reception device, and a sensor device, which is arranged on the at least one reception device, for detecting objects in the at least one reception device. It is provided in this case that the sensor device is designed to emit sensor signals along different signal paths over the reception device, to conclude a fill level of the reception device on the basis of an interaction of at least one of the sensor signals with objects conveyed into the reception device. In this manner, a reception system for receiving objects is provided, which enables further automation, in particular in the conveyance of objects into a reception device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: WINCOR NIXDORF INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Oliver SCHAEFER, Guenter BAITZ, Felix NEUBERT
  • Publication number: 20170105551
    Abstract: A planar display assembly is provided with a planar display pane. A frame is provided with a dado sized to receive the planar display pane. A plurality of retainers mounts to the frame about an inner periphery of the frame to retain the planar display pane within the frame. At least one of the plurality of retainers is elastically deformable to deform during installation of the planar display into the frame, and to expand to retain the planar display pane within the frame. A plurality of apertures or a channel may be formed in the frame about the dado. The plurality of retainers may mount to the frame within the plurality of apertures or the channel of the frame to retain the planar display pane within the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Earl David FORREST, Norman Dax ALLEN, Jeffrey John MATHISON
  • Publication number: 20170105552
    Abstract: A rotatable display for containing an article including a coin. The rotatable display can include an article receptacle for holding the article, which can be easily rotated by a user. The article receptacle can have an outer flange. A display panel can rotatably capture the article receptacle. The display panel can include a first display layer and an annular retaining structure mounted to the first display layer rotatably capturing the outer flange of the article receptacle against the first display layer. The annular retaining structure can be deflectable against the outer flange. The annular retaining structure can have a smooth slippery surface, and can be configured for deflecting away from the first display layer and to facilitate rotation of the outer flange and the article receptacle relative to the display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Larry Schoeler, Cheryl Mefford
  • Publication number: 20170105553
    Abstract: A decorative article comprises a base plate having at least one hanging elongate slot defined therein; and a receiving member including a single first plate, at least two second plates, and a hanger, wherein the first plate is parallel to the base plate, and each of the at least two second plates is non-parallel to the base plate and is coupled to the first plate, to define an inner space and a top opening in the receiving member, wherein the hanger protrudes from the first plate, wherein the hanger is fitted into the hanging elongate slot to secure the receiving member to the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Hee Kyung LEE
  • Publication number: 20170105554
    Abstract: A planar display assembly is provided with a pane with a front reflective surface and a rear surface. An array of mounting plates is provided, each with a first fastener, and a polygonal mounting plate adhered to the rear surface by an adhesive. A plurality of second fasteners is each engaged with one of the array of first fasteners for linear adjustment relative to the pane in a direction generally perpendicular to the pane to support the planar display assembly upon an upright support surface. Each mounting plate is oriented upon the pane rear surface such that at least one vertex extends away from the corresponding first fastener in a direction toward another sequential first fastener within the array of first fasteners. A metal bracket is adapted to be mounted to the upright support surface. The bracket has at least one enclosed cleat to receive two of the second fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Earl David FORREST, Jeffrey John MATHISON, Norman Dax ALLEN, Rubin Thomas ABRAHAM
  • Publication number: 20170105555
    Abstract: An improved pillowcase having additional panels to provide unused, fresh bedding surfaces, wherein a person can configure an unused panel to sleep on each night. The additional panels can be configured and optionally secured to either the front panel or the back panel. The additional panels can comprise two or more layers of fabric such that each panel can be used twice. An absorbent layer can be configured to be sandwiched between the two layers. Methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Jerry Lukin, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170105556
    Abstract: A sleeping bag for providing easy and carefree exit and entry for a user, for providing comfort for the user by having an ability to extend appendages of the user out of the sleeping bag without having to open the sleeping bag in its entirety, and for providing a no-fail engage or disengage exit for potential emergency situations. The sleeping bag includes a lower layer, an upper layer, and a magnetic closure. The upper layer overlies the lower layer so as to form a user space therebetween for the user. The magnetic closure replaceably attaches a portion of the upper layer to a corresponding portion of the lower layer and provides the easy and carefree exit and entry for the user, provides comfort for the user by having an ability to extend appendages of the user out of the sleeping bag without having to open the sleeping bag in its entirety, and provides a no-fail engage/disengage exit for potential emergency situations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Tarpey, Joseph Budusky
  • Publication number: 20170105557
    Abstract: An apparatus that contains a plate and a cup that can be interlocked to each other. More specifically, the cup is attached to a plate with the use of a plate interlocking mechanism and a cup interlocking mechanism. The engagement between the plate interlocking mechanism and the cup interlocking mechanism allows the user to handle both the plate and the cup as a single unit. Moreover, when the need occurs the user can conveniently detach the cup interlocking mechanism from the plate interlocking mechanism and control the plate and the cup as two separate units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Douglas D. Billing
  • Publication number: 20170105558
    Abstract: A damage resistant glassware apparatus which includes a fluid container having a rim at a top end and a base at a bottom end, the fluid container constructed of a glass material, the rim to define an opening to a storage cavity within the fluid container, a first protective insert coupled to and integrally formed with the rim, and a second protective insert coupled to and integrally formed with the bottom end, wherein the first and second protective inserts are constructed of a non-glass material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Stefan Andreas
  • Publication number: 20170105559
    Abstract: A sanitary drinking straw dispensing assembly comprising a plurality of drinking straws each supported in an individual sanitized wrapper or covering to protect the straw free of dirt and contamination with the sanitized wrappers each having a first end, a second end and a fingertip grasping tear-away section located proximal the second end of the sanitized wrappers, and a container supporting at least a portion of the wrapped straws proximal the first end of the sanitized wrappers therein with the sanitized wrappers bounded to each other proximal the second end of the sanitized wrappers within the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Terence K. Watson
  • Publication number: 20170105560
    Abstract: A process for associating a scent with an article of clothing including the steps of: providing a clothing hanger; providing an article of clothing on the clothing hanger; providing a fluid pervious substrate carrying perfume on, within, at least partially enclosed by, or enclosed by the substrate; and engaging the substrate with the hanger so that the substrate is proximal to the article of clothing; wherein the substrate comprises an aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Gayle Marie FRANKENBACH
  • Publication number: 20170105561
    Abstract: A dressing assistance device. The dressing assistance device includes a base having a pair of opposing ends, a pair of vertical supports extending from the opposing ends of the base, a horizontal support disposed between an upper end of each of the vertical supports, a pair of lifting arms disposed on the pair of vertical supports in sliding engagement therewith, and a fastener disposed on a free end of each lifting arm for securing a portion of a garment to the lifting arm. A motor in operative communication with each of the pair of lifting arms controls the movement of the pair of lifting arms between a first position at a lower end of the pair of vertical supports and a second position at an upper end of the pair of vertical supports. The dressing assistance device assists users when putting on a pull-up diaper or other waist-supported garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Modesti Cooper
  • Publication number: 20170105562
    Abstract: As shown in figure (1), an aid for donning a sock has a base (1), a handle (2) joined to and extending upwards from the base, a pair of spreaders (7), and moving means adapted to move the spreaders (7) up and down when desired. The arrangement is such that a human is able to operate the moving means to cause the spreaders (7) to move upwards so as to be accessible from a standing position. From there the user can load a sock to one of the spreaders so that it holds the sock open. The user then operates the moving means to cause the spreader and sock to move downwards to at or adjacent to ground level. Gripping the handle (2, 5) to receive significant stability while standing on one foot, the user is then able to maneuver at least part of their other foot into the sock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Michael John Milligan
  • Publication number: 20170105563
    Abstract: This invention relates to a flooring system comprised of a plurality of washable, multi-component floor mats. The floor mats contain a textile component and a base component. The textile component and the base component are attached to one another by a variety of mechanisms, including magnetic attraction. The magnetic attraction is provided by incorporation of magnetic particles in both the textile and base components. The textile component is designed to be soiled, washed, and re-used, thereby providing ideal end-use applications in areas such as building entryways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Ty G. Dawson, Franklin S. Love, III, Venkatkrishna Raghavendran, Brandon T. Roberts, Padmakumar Puthillath, Dale S. Kitchen, Gordon J. Stannis, Brent A. Beukema
  • Publication number: 20170105564
    Abstract: A mailbox has detection means inside the mailbox to detect the presence of mail and a warning device that is operatively connected to the detection means to inform a user of the presence of mail in the mailbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Settimio GALLUZZI
  • Publication number: 20170105565
    Abstract: The appliance includes a chute for admitting food in a downward direction; a screw for processing foods leaving the chute, which is centered on an axis and includes an upper stage, provided with a sweeper acting on the foods leaving the chute to fragment them, and a separate lower stage to drive food fragments coming from the upper stage of the screw downward and press them; a chamber for receiving the screw, which is substantially centered on the axis and which includes an upper part, connected to the outlet of the chute to receive the foods leaving the chute and surrounding the upper stage of the screw, and a lower part, surrounding the lower stage of the screw to separate the juice from the food fragments when the latter are pressed by the lower stage of the screw; and a driving system including an electric motor for driving the screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Nicolas FOUQUET, Cedric GELIN
  • Publication number: 20170105566
    Abstract: The invention discloses an automatic cooking device, comprising a main machine, a pot body, a spatula, a spatula driving apparatus and a blocking frame, wherein: a lower opening of a feed passage of the blocking frame is jointed with a top opening of the pot body; the spatula is configured to swing in a reciprocating manner between a first limit position and a second limit position by means of the drive of the spatula driving apparatus; the main machine comprises a control box and a frame; a pot mouth encircling edge is provided along an edge of the top opening of the pot body; at least one part of the pot mouth encircling edge and a lower rim of the blocking frame form a slidable contact fit; and a protruding blocking part is formed on the pot mouth encircling edge at the periphery of the blocking frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: ZhuHai Cooker Intelligent Science&Technology Co., LTD
    Inventor: Keliang JIANG
  • Publication number: 20170105567
    Abstract: A system and method for cooking meat and thereafter removing liquefied fat from the cooking vessel, including a horizontally disposed cooking vessel having an interior cooking chamber, a top cover, at least one reversible ribbon agitator in an agitator trough; a plurality of steam injectors disposed in a lower portion of said agitator trough and in fluid communication with said agitator trough; a sensor system having sensors and programmed to detect and differentiate the location and depth of layers of liquified fat, emulsion, and water within said cooking chamber; a plurality of extraction funnels disposed in an overhead portion of said cooking chamber; and an extraction funnel motor and drive system for moving said extraction funnels up and down within said cooking chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel Voit, Zhengjun Xue
  • Publication number: 20170105568
    Abstract: A kettle has a container and a guiding board. The container has a body. The body has an upper segment, a lower segment, and a through hole defined in the lower segment and having a top edge and a bottom edge. The guiding board is attached securely to an inner surface of the lower segment of the body, covers the through hole, and has a guiding segment. The guiding segment is attached securely to the inner surface of the lower segment of the body at a position below the bottom edge of the through hole, is curved in cross section, extends upward and toward the central line of the body, is free from forming a through bore, and has a top edge higher than the bottom edge of the through hole and lower than the top edge of the through hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: KUO-CHANG CHEN
  • Publication number: 20170105569
    Abstract: A hanging device with a disposable beverage filter bag includes a filter bag and a hanging ring. The filter bag is made of a filter fabric or filter paper to form a flattened single-opening bag. The filter bag has an opening at an upper end thereof and a pair of hanging slits transversely symmetrically located at middle sections of two sides close to the upper end. The hanging slits are half the width of the opening. The hanging ring is made of a stainless steel wire by winding. The hanging ring has a pair of hanging portions protruding outward from middle sections of two sides of a main frame. When in use, the hanging slits of the filter bag are hanged on the hanging portions of the hanging ring to form a filter stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Ying-Yen Chang
  • Publication number: 20170105570
    Abstract: Stacking devices for similarly shaped and/or sized items, for example cookware such as lids, frying pans, sauce pans, and the like, are disclosed. The stacking devices have a frame with leg elements in areas where the side portions of the frame intersect. In a preferred embodiment, the leg elements are selectively oriented to a vertical direction or a horizontal direction. The stacking devices are self-centering in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Mark Harris
  • Publication number: 20170105571
    Abstract: A roller grill includes a housing structure adapted to support the roller grill; a plurality of tubular heating surfaces mounted between a first end of the housing structure and a second end of the housing structure; a first side housing coupled to the first end of the housing structure; a second side housing coupled to the second end of the housing structure, at least one of the first side housing or the second housing including a pressurized plenum maintainable at a plenum air pressure that is greater than a tubular air pressure of an inner volume of the plurality of tubular heating surfaces; and a drive assembly at least partially enclosed in the first side housing or the second side housing, the drive assembly configured to rotatably drive the plurality of tubular heating surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: RAYMOND E. DAVIS
  • Publication number: 20170105572
    Abstract: Most ovens have a window on the door of the oven to allow the user/consumer to see the food inside of the oven while the food is being heated or cooked. By replacing this window with a video screen (flat panel display) and using one or more cameras that is/are pointing inside the oven, the user can view the food on the video screen instead of through the window. Addition of the video screen to the oven as well as adding a computer/microprocessor with connection to internet, and given the typical user/consumer desire to look at the display to see the food being heated or cooked, allows a good medium to present advertising to the user/consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Mehran MATLOUBIAN, Gregg A. HOLLINGSWORTH, Timothy J. BROCKETT
  • Publication number: 20170105573
    Abstract: A cooking assembly includes a housing that may contain a food item. A first grill is removably positioned within the housing and the first grill may support the food item. A cooker is removably positioned within the housing. The cooker may contain a combustible material thereby facilitating the food item to be cooked when the cooker is positioned within the housing. The cooker is removable from the housing. Thus, the cooker may cook the food item in a remote location with respect to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Steven Atkisson
  • Publication number: 20170105574
    Abstract: A gas grill is disclosed having a gas control valve with a push to sear feature. The gas control valve has a housing with a valve core rotatably disposed within the housing. A sear valve is disposed within the valve core. A user rotates the valve core within the housing to selectively align a gas inlet port with a inlet passage and to align a sear gas port a the sear gas flow passage. The sear valve has a sear valve element which is selectively movable relative to the valve core to selectively pass a sear gas through a sear gas port and a sear flow passage to the forward end of the valve housing, and then to the grill. A bias member, preferably a coil spring, is mounted between the sear valve element and the valve core for urging the sear valve element to a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel T Parrish
  • Publication number: 20170105575
    Abstract: A cooking device. A stove support bracket is rigidly attached to the underside of a grill. A plurality of legs is attached to the grill for support. A stove having cookware support extensions is attached to the grill and supported by the stove support bracket. A stove position adjustment mechanism is connected to the stove support bracket. The stove support mechanism is for moving the stove upwards so that the cookware support extensions are pressed tightly against the underside of the grill for optimum heat transfer. In a preferred embodiment, the grill is a skottle grill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Gerald V. L'Ecuyer
  • Publication number: 20170105576
    Abstract: The inventive device disclosed in the present application is an auxiliary barbecue device designed to improve the process of cooking meats simply and conveniently. The auxiliary cooking device of the present application comprises a rectangular frame designed to support the food where said rectangular frame has four lateral sides, a left side a right side a lower side and an upper side and it can be made of cast iron or enameled cast iron. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: SANTIAGO VITAGLIANO
  • Publication number: 20170105577
    Abstract: A drainage device (10) for a cooking appliance, such as a braising pan or flyer, characterized in that it comprises a collector (12) having an inlet orifice and an outlet orifice that are connected together by a collection chamber, and in that the device also comprises means (16, 62) for moving and guiding the collector, said means being designed to engage with said appliance in order to allow the collector to be moved between at least two positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Hervé GAULARD, Yves LUBRINA, Florent BOURGIN