Patents Issued in May 4, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170119151
    Abstract: The transparent garment receptacle is cabinet that hangs within a closet from hangar rods. The transparent garment receptacle is made from a transparent material. The transparent garment receptacle further comprises a plurality of shelves. Each of the plurality of shelves had a transparent door mounted in front of the shelf. A picture frame is mounted on the exterior surface of each transparent door such that a picture placed in the picture frame is visible from the exterior or the transparent garment receptacle. The transparent garment receptacle comprises a shell, a plurality of shelves, a plurality of doors, a first fastener, and a second fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: CAROL BARBER
  • Publication number: 20170119152
    Abstract: A collapsible hanging shoe rack may include a plurality of shoe retaining members with two parallel side arms integratedly connected with a horizontal arm, and a plurality of connecting units having a first end and a second end. In one embodiment, the shoe retaining members are arranged in a reverse U-shaped manner in the hanging shoe rack, and each of the shoe retaining members is connected with the connecting unit. More specifically, the shoe retaining member is disposed tiltedly and spacedly with other shoe retaining members in a parallel manner. When the shoe rack is hung on the door, it can be pulled down and fully extended by gravity without applying any external forces. When it is taken off from the door and put it on the ground, the shoe rack can be quickly collapsed due to the gravity as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: IP POWER HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventor: Shou Qiang ZHU
  • Publication number: 20170119153
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail and a second rail. The first rail includes a passage. The second rail is accommodated in the passage of the first rail. The second rail includes a first wall, a second wall and a longitudinal wall connected between the first wall and the second wall. The first wall has an extension portion extending beyond the second wall a predetermined distance. Wherein, the extension portion of the first wall of the second rail is configured to be operatively placed into the passage of the first rail and supported by the first rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Chi-Chih Chou, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20170119154
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a levelling device, which includes a top part and a lower part, where there in the top part is included a spindle, which includes a thread and an external cylindrical surface, a stop item and a sleeve, which includes at least one internal stop surface and that the spindle includes at least one track in which the stop item is placed. With the invention it is achieved that it is possible to manufacture a levelling device, where the sleeve, as a result of the stop surface on the sleeve and the stop item, which is mounted in the track on the spindle cannot be screwed so high up that parts of the thread on the spindle are exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Lars Von LILLIENSKJOLD
  • Publication number: 20170119155
    Abstract: Disclosed is a shelf having a slanted base. In example embodiments the base may include a protrusion configured to engage an electronic device, such as, but not limited to, a camera. Example embodiments also relate to a system having the shelf and the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Gerald Beranek
  • Publication number: 20170119156
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and techniques relating to stadium seats or a seat cushions composed of materials configured in a sandwich construction. In some implementations, an apparatus, systems, or methods can include a durable bottom layer that is adapted to provide traction on a bottom surface of the portable composite stadium seat cushion, an insulating core layer that is adapted to provide contoured and cushioned support for sitting on the portable composite stadium seat cushion, and a pliable top layer that is resilient and protects the core layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Matthew Dean Thomas
  • Publication number: 20170119157
    Abstract: A seating furniture chassis including a drive mechanism, a drive shaft, a gear mechanism and a lifting mechanism. The drive mechanism sets the drive shaft in rotation, while the lifting mechanism raises and lowers a seat face. The drive shaft is connected to the lifting mechanism via the gear mechanism. Rotation of the drive shaft in a first direction triggers raising of the seat face, while rotation of the drive shaft in a second direction triggers lowering of the seat face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Michael MACKERT
  • Publication number: 20170119158
    Abstract: A two-piece chair frame assembly comprises a back piece and a front piece joined together to form a chair frame. The back and front pieces are separate and discrete pieces until joined together. The back piece comprises a pair of rear legs, a backrest frame, and a back seat frame portion. The front piece comprises a pair of front legs and a front seat frame portion. The front and back seat frame portions join together to form a seat frame. The back and front pieces have different surface characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Matt Pectol, Li Hai Min
  • Publication number: 20170119159
    Abstract: A portable hunting seat includes a pole assembly having a first end and an opposing second end, the first end configured to engage a ground surface and the opposing second end spaced from the first end by a length of the pole assembly. The portable hunting seat includes a seat positioned along the length of the pole assembly, between the first end and the second end, and a gun rest extending from the second end of the pole assembly. The seat and the gun rest are movably coupled to the pole assembly such that the portable hunting seat is selectively reconfigurable between a deployed orientation and a transport orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Denis Mailloux
  • Publication number: 20170119160
    Abstract: The invention is to a flat folding chair, including a seating frame and cushion fixed on a seating frame, and on front and rear supporting bars which support the two sides of the seating frame. A slide sleeve is installed on the rear supporting bar with the front supporting bar sliding through the slide sleeve to form the movable joint between the supporting bars. A stopper is installed on the front supporting bar. The slide sleeve rests upon the stopper when the folding chair is unfolded to the correct position. There is also a fixation lock installed between the stopper and the slide sleeve to automatically lock the chair when unfolded to the correct position. A clicking sound of the handle snapping into the lock hole serves as a signal to the user that the chair has been opened to the correct position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
  • Publication number: 20170119161
    Abstract: A cushion (10) device comprising: a planar support member (20) formed from a resilient material which defines a front (22), rear (24, 64) and two side portions (26) of the support member (20), wherein a recess (40) is provided at the rear (24, 64) portion of the support member (20) at a mid-position between the two side portions (26), and wherein the support member (20) includes two opposing wing members (42) extending laterally into the recess (40) towards the mid-position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Sit & Sigh Ltd.
    Inventor: Chad Olm
  • Publication number: 20170119162
    Abstract: A seat assembly for insertion into a piece of furniture has a frame having opposed sides. Each side may have openings therein for supporting clips. Upper and lower sinuous wires extend generally across the frame. Upper stabilizer wires are secured to the upper sinuous wires and maintain the spacing thereof. The clips secure each of the sinuous wires to the frame. Coil springs are secured to the upper stabilizer wires and the lower sinuous wires. The clips securing the upper and lower sinuous wires alternate along the sides of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Larry I. Bullard
  • Publication number: 20170119163
    Abstract: A case that is convertible into a stool and a working surface is provided. The case includes a worktable, a front panel removably secured to a front side of the worktable, and a rear panel removably secured to a rear side of the worktable. The front and rear panels each include a slot inwardly extending from a first edge thereof. The front and rear panels may be removed from the worktable and interconnected by sliding the slot of the front panel through the slot of the rear panel. The stool seat is removably attachable to the case and/or to the interconnected panels to form a stool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Adrian GATRILL
  • Publication number: 20170119164
    Abstract: A collapsible privacy enclosure includes a lower frame section, a middle frame section, and an upper frame section. The middle frame section is reconfigurable between a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration. The upper frame section includes a tilting portion and is reconfigurable between a deployed configuration and a stowed configuration. A curtain rod is deployable from the upper frame section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Shannon ANGLE, Chris Jones
  • Publication number: 20170119165
    Abstract: This disclosure describes furniture that includes storage. The furniture is a furniture item that comprises a bedframe, a deck, and a below deck storage system. The bedframe has an interior and an opening at a top of the bedframe. The deck is sized and dimensioned to accommodate and support at least one of a mattress or a box spring. The deck is pivotally coupled to the bedframe to move between a closed position or configuration that prevents access to the interior of the bedframe and an open position or configuration that provides access to the interior of the bedframe. The below deck storage system has an array of storage compartments and a base. The array of storage compartments is mounted to the base for movement with respect thereto and for concurrent movement with respect to the bedframe without movement of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Christian Rohrbach
  • Publication number: 20170119166
    Abstract: A foldable mattress support includes a headboard, a central hinge portion and first and second portions of a bedboard frame. The first and second portions are pivotally attached to the central hinge. A longer first strut is pivotally attached at a first location to a side bar of the first portion and at a third location to a post of the headboard. A shorter second strut is pivotally attached at a second location to the side bar and at a fourth location to the post. The second location is closer to the head end of the first portion than is the first location, and the fourth location is closer to the top of the post than is the third location. The struts rotate the headboard from an unfolded state that is perpendicular to the first portion down to being parallel and adjacent to the first portion in a collapsed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Hyung Hwan An
  • Publication number: 20170119167
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a stress relieving back supporting pillow. The present invention provides a method to relieve stress on the back. The present invention provides a device as an alternative method of preventing back pain. A therapeutic pillow with opposing attached retainers to secure the person in a flat position while sleeping. The pillow includes a cover with an inner core made of firm material to support the spine of the lower back. The inner core includes a top portion with an attached polyhedron shaped base with a flat bottom side to support the pillow on a flat surface of a mattress. The corners of the base can taper downwardly providing more support. The pillow support securely attaches to the bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: George Madjitey
  • Publication number: 20170119168
    Abstract: A mattress including a customizable and replaceable mattress core, two or more customizable and replaceable foam sections, a customizable and replaceable panel and at least one connection device. The two or more customizable and replaceable foam sections are positioned on a surface of the customizable and replaceable mattress core. The customizable and replaceable panel is positioned over the two or more customizable and replaceable foam sections. The connection device has detachably mating connector portions. One of the detachably mating connector portions is secured adjacent at least a portion of an outer periphery of the customizable and replaceable panel. Another of the detachably mating connector portions is secured adjacent at least a portion of another outer periphery of the surface of the customizable and replaceable mattress core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Hassan Abbas Al-Hazeem
  • Publication number: 20170119169
    Abstract: A foam mattress in which a layer of latex or latex-like foam placed above two layers of memory foam is described. This construction of the mattress provides the contouring pressure relief that a visco-elastic foam provides with a top surface with quick recovery (a latex-like “bounce”) that prevents people from getting “stuck” in the visco-elastic foam and improves the springiness of the mattress. The mattress may also include straps and cinches to aid in transportation of the mattress. The mattress may also include removable covers that aid in keeping the mattress clean.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Philip Krim, Neil Parikh, Jeff Chapin, David Holm
  • Publication number: 20170119170
    Abstract: The tool for installing fitted bed sheets is an apparatus that facilitates the wrapping of a bed sheet around a corner of a mattress with minimal effort. The apparatus serves as an extension of the user's hand and applies the necessary force onto the elastic band of the bed sheet in the correct direction. The apparatus includes a handle, a sheet-corner brace, a first anchor, a second anchor, a sheet-pressing panel, and a tucking lip. The tucking lip is connected adjacent to the first brace end of the sheet-corner brace and the sheet-pressing panel is connected adjacent to the second brace end of the sheet-corner brace. The handle is connected onto the sheet-pressing panel, opposite to the sheet-corner brace. The first anchor is connected adjacent to the sheet-corner brace. The second anchor is connected adjacent to the sheet-corner brace, opposite to the first anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Patricia Jane Joos
  • Publication number: 20170119171
    Abstract: A mattress encasement can have a generally rectangular shape and may include cover for surrounding all six sides of a mattress. The cover can include a top side and a bottom side, a left side, a right side, a head portion and a foot portion. The cover can also include a zipper extending along a length at least one of the left side, the right side, the head portion, and the foot portion. The zipper can have a length sufficient to receive the mattress. The mattress encasement can also include a removable top layer having a first layer and a second layer. The second layer of the top layer can waterproof. The mattress encasement can also include a fastening means for removably coupling the top layer to the cover. The top layer can extend substantially across the top side of the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Adam L. Levinsohn
  • Publication number: 20170119172
    Abstract: A booster seat includes a storage compartment for a tray and/or a storage compartment for securing straps. The tray-storage compartment can be formed in a base of the seat and include an access opening through a sidewall of the base. The tray-storage compartment can include two opposite and inwardly-extending lips that support the tray in the stowed position, and a support foot that moves between a use position in the compartment where it helps support the seat and a stored position displaced from the compartment. Also, the tray-storage compartment can include ribs that engage the tray in the stowed position to retain it there. The strap-storage compartment can be formed in the base and include an access opening with a closure for retaining the straps in the compartment. A base panel can be provided for stability and support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob SCLARE, John M. THOMSON, Cary COSTELLO, Patrick B. NOLAN, Michael A. DOTSEY, Noah E. DINGLER, Stephen R. BURNS
  • Publication number: 20170119173
    Abstract: An adjustable child carrier includes an adjustable bucket seat that can be adjusted to accommodate children of a wide range of sizes. The child carrier includes one or more adjustments that work alone or in cooperation to adjust the depth and width of the bucket seat area provided by the child carrier. The carrier is capable of supporting children of various sizes in an ergonomic position appropriate for the child's size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Rodney V. Telford
  • Publication number: 20170119174
    Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a tray on which product is placed and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The tray may include a notch for accessing the merchandising product from below and the product management display system may be thin to minimize vertical height. The trays may also be engaged with the shelf and may be, locked and unlocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
  • Publication number: 20170119175
    Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes a divider secured to a support structure, a pusher to move product, a barrier, and a low product indicator device. The low product indicator device may be visible when an amount of product positioned on the top surface of the divider floor or on the shelf is low.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
  • Publication number: 20170119176
    Abstract: An insulated glass unit (20) is described and includes at least first and second glass pane (22, 32) and an optional third glass pane (42). Any one or more of the glass panes (22, 32, 42) may have a thickness of less than or equal to about 0.7 mm. In some instances, any one or more of the glass panes may form part of an electronic display. The insulated glass unit (20) has a lower mass and an improved thermal performance compared to a conventional triple pane insulated glass unit, and is particularly suited for use in a display cooler door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Kirk Wegner Christiansen, Dan Owewn Harris, Tak Lap Derek Law, Daniel Louis Gabriel Ricoult, Mark J Soulliere
  • Publication number: 20170119177
    Abstract: The invention relates to a glass panel element (1) with a fastening element (2) for using in a container (6), in particular for using in a showcase. The fastening element (2) has a profiled edge strip (3) for fixing to the container (6) in a form-fitting manner. Said fastening element (2) is adhesively connected with a lateral surface (4) of the glass panel element (1). A thickness (D1) of the fastening element (2) corresponds to a thickness (D2) of the glass panel element (1). A fastening element (2) is arranged on each facing side of the glass panel element (1) and adhesively connected with said glass panel element (1). The profiled edge strip (3) and the glass panel element (1) close in a flush manner. The fastening element (2) is made of aluminium. The invention also relates to a glass showcase comprising at least one glass panel element (1) according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Wolfgang Frank, Thomas Matthias KURZ
  • Publication number: 20170119178
    Abstract: A product display system (10) suitable for positioning different packaged products for use in a single location, the product display system (10) including at least two trays (12) that are connected to each other by at least one bracket (14), further including a messaging panel (16) which is inserted into either a tray (12) or a bracket (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Barry P. Markwick, Adrienne A. Hershey, SR., Teuta Elshani, III
  • Publication number: 20170119179
    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 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Larry Schoeler, Cheryl Mefford, Thomas Eric Delaplaine, Debra Zoe Seemel, Katherine Clark Helzer
  • Publication number: 20170119180
    Abstract: An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet and a plurality of side strips extending from the front sheet. The image substrate can be adhered to an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate. A variety of image substrates are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Circle Graphics, Inc.
    Inventors: Hank B. Ridless, Evan D. Brooks, Keith E. Freebern
  • Publication number: 20170119181
    Abstract: An adjustable fastener is provided. The adjustable fastener includes an elongated main body and a mounting bracket for receiving the main body therein. The elongated main body includes a plurality of teeth along the length of the main body. The mounting bracket includes a latching mechanism disposed on a front face thereof, the latching mechanism having a first end including a release lever and a second end including a plurality of ribs extending into an interior volume of the mounting bracket. The ribs on the second end of the latching mechanism engage with the teeth on the main body to slidably secure the main body within the mounting bracket, thereby providing a vertically adjustable fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: John Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20170119182
    Abstract: A support device for the non-invasive draining of mucus to provide therapeutic relief from coughing symptoms, particularly in those whose natural exhalation and natural coughing ability are impaired, and a method for its use is disclosed. The device being low-cost enough to be suitable for either in-home or disposable clinical use. Also disclosed is the ability to incorporate the device into an automated positioning system, which would allow a user to increase alignment resolution and repeatability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Case Morris, Bill Morris, III
  • Publication number: 20170119183
    Abstract: An overwrap container includes a base container having a first side seam on a side wall that extends along a longitudinal axis to define an internal volume, and a bottom connected to the side wall. An overwrap is positioned over the side wall of the base container and has a second side seam aligned longitudinally with the first side seam. Connecting elements are positioned between the side wall of the base container and the overwrap, and join the side wall of the base container and the overwrap together except in an area along the aligned first and second seams to define an uniform spacing extending continuously between the side wall and the overwrap forming an air gap there between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Paper Machinery Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Jerome Bonney, Chris George Ubl, James Jerome Fritz
  • Publication number: 20170119184
    Abstract: An eating utensil assembly may include a first eating utensil including a first handle having a through-opening therein each having a proximal end and enlarged width distal end that is enlarged relative to the proximal end to define a first handle contour and a through-opening contour, respectively. The first handle may also include a first eating utensil head coupled to one of the proximal and distal ends of the first handle. A second eating utensil may be removably carried within the through-opening. The second eating utensil may have a proximal and an enlarged distal end to define a second eating utensil contour. The second eating utensil, first handle, and through-opening contours may match. The second eating utensil may include a pair of sticks each having a tapered shape. Breakaway tabs may removably couple the first and second eating utensils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Kimberly A. TRUOG, Corbet A. TRUOG
  • Publication number: 20170119185
    Abstract: An apparatus allowing an individual to feed himself or herself without the use of their hands and without requiring assistance. An eating utensil is held by a utensil holder mounted on the top of a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is fixedly attached to a rotary disk. The rotary disk is rotatably connected to a fixed shaft, which in turn is fixedly mounted to a base. The user removes the utensil from the mount using his or mouth, obtains a portion of food using the utensil, places the utensil back on the mount, and rotates the mount 180 degrees so the portion of food can thereby be consumed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: JUDY JERICHO EASTMAN
  • Publication number: 20170119186
    Abstract: An insulated cup holder includes outer and inner walls separated by an empty volume, and a gap between a cup and the inner walls. A silicone ring at the top of the inner wall seals and holds the cup, and the inner walls are tapered to contact a base of the cup to seat the cup in the cup holder above an inner shell base, and the only contact between the inner shell and the cup walls is at the cup base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Adrian Rivera
  • Publication number: 20170119187
    Abstract: An absorbent napkin comprising high absorbent material with infused table salt is disclosed. The infused table salt prevents drinks from adhering to the napkin. It absorbs the condensed water around the beverage container, and has a high absorbance that prevents condensation or other liquid from passing through the napkin and onto a table top or other supporting surface. This absorbent napkin also does not stick to the bottom of a beverage container or cling with the beverage container when the beverage container is lifted off of the napkin. This is utilized to serve the drinks, to absorb the condensed water or other liquid, and, thereby, prevent the napkin from clinging with the beverage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Adrienne M. Beaudoin
  • Publication number: 20170119188
    Abstract: The present invention provides a spill proof beverage coaster comprising arms and feet coupled to an enclosure. The enclosure comprises a base and a side wall. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the side wall is cylindrically shaped and includes three or more arms and feet. The feet provide a large surface area for the coaster, which makes it stable and able to distribute energy over the surface area from an accidental tip of a beverage container. The arms are curved outward and away from the top of the side wall to guide or “catch” a beverage container into the enclosure. The arms also function as an easy way to pick up the coaster along with the beverage container inside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Sherwin Chan
  • Publication number: 20170119189
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a juice squeezing module for a juicer, including: a juice squeezing drum open on the top surface thereof and having a juice discharging hole and a remnant discharging hole formed on the lower end periphery thereof; a juice squeezing screw rotatably mounted at the inside of the juice squeezing drum and having screw spiral lines formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof; a screen drum mounted at the inside of the juice squeezing drum in such a manner as to surround the juice squeezing screw; and a cap adapted to cover the top surface of the juice squeezing drum and having an injection tube protrudingly extended upward from a portion of the top thereof, the injection tube having an injection hole formed on the side surface thereof to inject extraction materials thereinto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Jae Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20170119190
    Abstract: A cooking vessel includes a receptacle of a first material for receiving foodstuff, and a bottom section of a second material. The bottom section being attached to the receptacle for providing an induction heating capability for the cooking vessel. In order to provide a cooking vessel whose temperature can simply and reliably be determined during induction heating the second material is unalloyed or low-alloyed steel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Fiskars Finland Oy Ab
    Inventor: Pimiä Juha
  • Publication number: 20170119191
    Abstract: Provided is a method and device for an electronic cooker to control heat preservation. The method includes: acquiring holding temperature data for a food; predicting serving time point data for the food; acquiring serving temperature data for the food at a time point indicated by the serving time point data; determining time point data of terminating the heat preservation for the food in accordance with the serving time point data, the serving temperature data, and the holding temperature data; and terminating the heat preservation for the food at a time point indicated by the time point data of terminating the heat preservation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Ke WU, Xinyu LIU, Jin HAN
  • Publication number: 20170119192
    Abstract: A pressurized oven is provided having a fully sealed cavity, reduces heat lost, shortens cooking time and saves energy of oven operation. The pressurized oven includes a cavity component, a door assembly, heating elements and a control system that includes a relief valve on top of the cavity. The relief valve includes a valve weight and a venting stub, wherein the valve weight sits on the top of the venting stub. The valve weight disposed on top of the venting stub remains closed and the gas is not released when the pressure is not sufficient to lift the valve weight. When the pressure inside the oven is sufficient to lift the valve weight, the valve weight block is lifted to open the valve, the gas is released and the pressure is decreased. Once the pressure becomes less than the valve weight, the valve closes and gas is no longer released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Gary SANSEVERINO
  • Publication number: 20170119193
    Abstract: A multistage steaming machine is configured such that a steam chamber main body portion in which steam is actually supplied to a group of noodle strings is provided with: a tunnel-shaped noodle introducing portion extending from the steam chamber main body portion in an obliquely downward direction; and a tunnel-shaped noodle discharging portion similarly extending from the steam chamber main body portion in an obliquely downward direction. A vertical position of an inlet end of the noodle introducing portion and a vertical position of an outlet end of the noodle discharging portion are lower than a vertical position of a lower end portion of the steam chamber main body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicants: NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS CO., LTD., NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takaaki HIBI, Shigeru YASUDA, Kohei NOMURA, Mitsuru TANAKA
  • Publication number: 20170119194
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for cooking at least one egg with an eggshell The apparatus comprises a housing provided with a device for providing microwave radiation in a confined space in the housing and a holder located in the confined space. The holder is provided with at least one cavity adapted to the shape of the egg with the eggshell. The apparatus further comprises means to insert a liquid into the holder for filling the cavity with the liquid to at least partly surround the eggshell of the egg located in the cavity. The apparatus comprises also means to control the amount of liquid in the holder during a cooking process of the at least one egg, wherein: —a first amount of liquid is inserted into the cavity before providing microwave radiation in the cavity, which first amount of liquid surrounds the eggshell of the egg located in the cavity; —a second amount of liquid is gradually inserted into the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph Wilhelmus Petrus Maria NELISSEN, Edwin Matheus Jozef HANSSEN, Sander-Willem VAN SCHAIK
  • Publication number: 20170119195
    Abstract: A coffee brewing system and method that includes a brew chamber that holds a brew solution during a brew cycle and dispenses the brew solution; a water system that dispenses water into the brew chamber; a content sensing system that measures the brew solution contents added to the brew chamber; a temperature control system with a heating element and a temperature sensor; at least one recirculating processing loop with a particle monitor system, wherein the recirculating processing loop circulates brew solution extracted from the brew chamber; and a control system that is communicatively coupled to the content sensing system, the temperature control system and the particle monitor system during a brew cycle, wherein the control system controls a brew cycle based on a selected a specified taste profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Rayan AL-Shaibani, Pawin Wongtada, Ornicha Srimokla
  • Publication number: 20170119196
    Abstract: A thermo tea maker includes a tea cup and a tea infuser. The exterior of the tea cup has a first isolation gap in a vacuum state to block the heat conduction from an inner part to an outer part of the cup part. The exterior of the tea infuser has a second isolation gap in a vacuum state to block the heat conduction from an inner segment to an outer segment of the tea infuser. The tea cup and the tea infuser are able to keep the tea warm. When the tea infuser is turned, the tea infuser will not scald the user's hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Hui-Ju Chen, Hsiu-Lan Chen Lu, Han Tsung Chen, Wei Fu Chen
  • Publication number: 20170119197
    Abstract: A brewing material holder includes a spinning assembly for uniformly dispersing water into brewing material. The spinning assembly may be attached to a removable holder lid or reside in the base of the holder. When water is pumped into the holder, the flow of water is sprayed into brewing material contained in the brewing chamber. On one embodiment, water is pumped into the brewing material holder, and the flow of water causes the spinning assembly to spin by the water flowing past gears or a propeller, or by tangential jets on the spinning member. In another embodiment, the coffee maker includes a rotating shaft engaging the brewing material holder to cause the spinning assembly to spin, or may include stator winding creating a rotating magnetic field in the brewing chamber to cause the spinning assembly to spin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Adrian Rivera, Kenneth L. Green
  • Publication number: 20170119198
    Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for a funnel and a removable cartridge holder that are used with a reusable beverage filter or beverage brewing pod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Barber
  • Publication number: 20170119199
    Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus and method for dispensing a granular material. The apparatus includes a hopper for storing the granular material and a feeder for delivering the granular material through a hopper outlet to a dispensing tube that is configured to guide the granular material towards a dispensing outlet. The valve assembly is actuatable to pinch and unpinch the dispensing tube, thereby blocking and unblocking the passage of material. The valve assembly is configured to receive a resilient portion of the dispensing tube, and is actuatable to pinch the resilient portion of the dispensing tube to inhibit passage of the granular material to the dispensing port, and to unpinch said resilient portion of the dispensing tube to enable passage of the granular material through the dispensing port. The dispensing tube may be sloped between the hopper outlet and the valve assembly. Sloping of the dispensing tube promotes sliding of the granular material along an inner surface of the dispensing tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Kyle WILLISTON, Jeffrey TOFFLEMIRE, Ken MACGILLIVARY, Ian MACLEAN
  • Publication number: 20170119200
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices which enable the on-demand in situ synthesis of a wide range of beverages or fragrances. The requested product is created component by component under the guidance of a component profile, for that product, which resides in a computerized database. The component by component synthesis of the product is made practical through a collection of component cartridges. These cartridges are similar to those found in ink jet and other printers. Other procedures, such as carbonation, stirring, frothing, heating, and so on, can be performed on the beverage as required by other mechanisms which may be incorporated into the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Anthony David Bressi