Patents Issued in June 8, 2017
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Publication number: 20170156503Abstract: There is provided a head rest device 10 that does not impair safety of a seated person even when a secondary battery 35 is accommodated therein. An accommodation space 28 partitioned by a partitioning plate part 25 is provided inside a cushioning core material 12 of a head rest main body, and a secondary battery 35 is accommodated inside the accommodation space 28.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicants: CLARION CO., LTD., TACHI-S CO., LTD.Inventors: Naoki TAKADA, Fumiaki NAKASHIMA, Takao ISHIKAWA, Takahiko NAGASAWA, Yasuyuki ITO
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Publication number: 20170156504Abstract: A movable antiballistic bench, the bench comprising: a base, the base comprising a bullet resistant material; a plurality of support legs extending away from a first surface of the base, the support legs comprising a bullet resistant material and having distal ends which are adapted to contact a support surface; a seatback, the setback attached to the base at an angle other than 90°, the seatback comprising a bullet resistant material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Gerard Muegerl
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Publication number: 20170156505Abstract: A height adjusting structure with directly communicating airbags includes at least two airbags, where the airbags each receive and retain therein an elastic body. One of the airbags includes an air control unit connected thereto for controlling air filling and discharge of the airbags. The airbags are provided, in surfaces thereof that opposes each other, with corresponding passage holes and joint sections formed around circumferences of the passage holes. The joint sections are jointed so that the airbags are directly connected with no additional medium between the airbags and allowing the airbags to share the same air control unit to achieve flowability of air between the airbags, whereby advantages of efficient air filling and discharge of the airbags, being easy to manufacture, and reducing manufacture costs can be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Mei-Li Cheng
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Publication number: 20170156506Abstract: It is disclosed a foam mattress or topper to control a whole body alignment, comprising: a first foam section defining an upper surface, a lower surface, a longitudinal direction allowing for longitudinally receiving a user's body, and a plurality of mattress areas comprising: an upper body receiving area for supporting user's upper body and shoulders; a lower body receiving area for supporting user's lower body; and a middle body receiving area for supporting a user's hip; and a first lateral channel within the upper body receiving area and extending in a lateral direction normal to the longitudinal direction of the mattress, the first lateral channel thereby allowing the upper body receiving area above the first lateral channel to displace downward to provide pressure reduction and alignment for the shoulder of the user's body. These mattresses and toppers have an ultra-low pressure capable of preventing sleep disturbance caused by pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Philip Alan Torbet
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Publication number: 20170156507Abstract: The present disclosure provides improved mattress assemblies, and related methods of use. More particularly, the present disclosure provides advantageous mattress assemblies having a plurality of foam springs (e.g., interchangeable foam springs having different firmness levels) configured to provide customizable comfort and support to a user. The foam springs can be marked/labeled (e.g., color coded; include a firmness identifier, etc.) based on the firmness level associated with each foam spring. The mattress assemblies include foam springs disposed within a portion of the mattress assembly to provide customizable support and comfort to a user. For example, a plurality of individual foam springs with different individual firmness levels can be disposed or positioned within the mattress assembly in various foam spring patterns (e.g., user-selected patterns), as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Ascion, LLCInventors: Martin B. Rawls-Meehan, Christopher Darnell Williams, Kyle Nagelkirk
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Publication number: 20170156508Abstract: A mattress is provided having three layers of differing properties stacked on top of each other which together have the effect of letting the user sleep in a simulated Zero G position without the aid of an articulating base. Two layers are contoured within the mattress let specific areas of the user's body sink further into the mattress than others. A cover with removable inserts is also provided for the mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Nicholas SEGAL, Eric CHAN, Evan L. RYAN
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Publication number: 20170156509Abstract: Disclosed herein is an anti-slip protective cover used to protect the outer surface of a furniture article. The anti-slip protective cover includes a first layer formed of a protective material and a second layer formed of an anti-slip material. The cover also includes a retention tie connected to at least one of the first layer or the second layer. The retention tie is operable to extend around a first portion of the furniture article such that the retention tie operably anchors the first layer and the second layer to the furniture article. The retention tie is attached to at least one of the first layer or the second layer such that the anti-slip material of the second layer is held against the first portion of the furniture article such that the friction between the anti-slip material and the furniture article limits relative movement between the cover and the furniture article.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Evan Markowitz
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Publication number: 20170156510Abstract: A portable changing table comprises a flexible hanging support having upper and lower ends, a chamber adapted to receive and hold a child during diapering, and left and right support straps. The upper end of the hanging support has at least one hook for hanging the changing table during use. The hanging support is adapted to hang substantially vertically during use. The chamber is attached to the lower end of the hanging support such that the chamber hangs from the hanging support during use. The chamber comprises a floor, a rear wall having a bottom edge foldably attached to a rear edge of the floor, a front wall having a bottom edge foldably attached to a front edge of the floor, a flexible left side wall, and a flexible right side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: BRENDA LEE ROBERTS MOOSA, MAHNAZ MOOSA, BRUCE SEYMOUR FERRIS, CATHERINE P. BARNES, SUZY SMITHSON, EIRIKUR BLUMENSTEIN
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Publication number: 20170156511Abstract: The invention relates to a wall (4) of a bedside cot or the like, capable of pivoting from a first upright position to a second, horizontal position; the wall (4) is tapering from its base (5) to its distal edge (9). It is also disclosed a mattress cover (3) and a fitted sheet comprising a cuboid space and a wedge-shaped space connected together along one edge of the cuboid and one edge of the base base of the wedge shaped space.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Catherine Dolores CURTIS
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Publication number: 20170156512Abstract: A system and apparatus for gliding rocking chairs comprises an adult rocking chair, a gliding base, a bassinet, and a latching mechanism, where the chair is attached to the base and a bassinet is placed on eth base to transfer the rocking motion of said chair to the bassinet. A system and method is disclosed in which a bassinet is attached to the stool and the stool is further attached to the rocker. The rocking motion allows the bassinet to be rocked in a hands free manner by the person sitting in the chair. Because the bassinet is placed on the footstool, both the bassinet and rocking chair thereafter move as one unit. The rocker has complete control of the bassinet; by simply slowing or speeding up their own rocking, the person in the rocker can control the rocking of the bassinet, hands free.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Ralph Monroe
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Publication number: 20170156513Abstract: A baby support for supporting a baby positioned on a front torso of a supporting person. The baby support includes an elongated soft body that extends across a back torso of the supporting person and the baby. The baby support also includes fastening ends that overlap and secure to support the baby on the front torso of the supporting adult. The baby support may be configured to stretch to generate an elastic force to pull the back torso of the baby towards the back torso of the supporting person.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Hayley MULLINS
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Publication number: 20170156515Abstract: Disclosed are containment apparatuses that include, in some embodiments, a flexible barrier configured to attach to a tray. The flexible barrier may include a middle panel configured to extend approximately perpendicular to and along a perimeter of the tray. The flexible barrier also has a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. A right side panel of the flexible barrier extends from the first edge toward the middle panel and a left side panel of the flexible barrier extends from the second edge toward the middle panel. The containment apparatus further includes an adjustable coupler configured to attach the right side panel to the left side panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Jodi Bracho
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Publication number: 20170156516Abstract: A repositionable merchandising display strip is provided. The display comprises a thin, flat body and a layer of adhesive on the front and back surfaces of the body. The front removable adhesive layer releasably holds products and the back removable adhesive layer is formulated so that the display can be removably adhered to a surface such as glass, wood, metal or other materials commonly found in retail stores. The display may further comprise a peel-away front layer releasably attached to the front removable adhesive layer and a peel-away back layer releasably attached to the back removable adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventor: Mark H. Heuer
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Publication number: 20170156517Abstract: A combination fitted bed sheet and bed skirt, whereby a common seam is formed for both the sides of the bed sheet and the bed skirt. That is, the bed sheet has a top side sized for the top of a mattress, four sides sized for respective sides of a mattress, and four sides with elastic which fit under the bottom of the mattress. A seam situated between the top side and the four lateral sides further is the connection point for a bed skirt which is attached on at least two or at least three of the sides. The bed skirt is made of elongated, generally flat material which extends downward or outward from the connection point or seam. This connection point is actually, in embodiments, a line where the top side and lateral sides of the bed sheet, as well as the bed skirt, all meet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Rita G. Rivera-Huerta
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Publication number: 20170156518Abstract: A towel and system for connecting one or more towels in a seamless manner (also referred to herein as “a connecting towel”). The connecting towel may comprise zippers, fasteners, buttons, snaps, strips as part of a towel strip formed on one or more sides of the towel. In at least one embodiment, there is one strip on each parallel side of the towel. When being used, all sides can be connected with a towel strip of another towel thereby forming a larger towel. In theory, there is no limit on the number of towels that can be connected (i.e., the towel and system disclosed herein can form an endless towel). The disclosed towel (also referred to as a “ConnecTowel”) has the advantages of simple design, low cost and strong practicality.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Derek HODES
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Publication number: 20170156519Abstract: A height adjusting structure with directly communicating airbags includes at least two airbags, where the airbags each receive and retain therein an elastic body. One of the airbags includes an air control unit connected thereto for controlling air filling and discharge of the airbags. The airbags are provided, in surfaces thereof that opposes each other, with corresponding passage holes and joint sections formed around circumferences of the passage holes. The joint sections are jointed so that the airbags are directly connected with no additional medium between the airbags and allowing the airbags to share the same air control unit to achieve flowability of air between the airbags, whereby advantages of efficient air filling and discharge of the airbags, being easy to manufacture, and reducing manufacture costs can be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Mei-Li Cheng
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Publication number: 20170156520Abstract: A table cloth for covering a table surface is provided. The table surface has art outer edge. The table cloth comprises a table cloth sheet having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a perimeter edge. An elastic band is mounted to at least a portion of the perimeter edge of the table cloth sheet. The table cloth sheet positionable upon the table surface with the bottom surface of the table cloth sheet contacting the table surface and the table cloth sheet is releasably securable upon the table surface with the elastic band being positionable below the outer edge of the table surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Debra Jones-Stevenson
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Publication number: 20170156521Abstract: Provided herein is an apparatus for food presentation. The apparatus includes at least two platforms and a mechanism for moving the platforms to allow for presentation of foodstuff in a number of states.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Russell David Munro, Trevor John Lambert
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Publication number: 20170156522Abstract: An apparatus comprises a plate defining a surface for holding food that defines at least one opening therein. A collapsible beverage holder fits within the at least one opening defined within the surface of the plate. The collapsible beverage holder is automatically configured to a collapsed configuration responsive to the apparatus being placed on a surface and is automatically configured to an un-collapsed configuration responsive to the apparatus being lifted off the surface by the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: DAVID W. DOUGLAS, ROBERT R. DURKEE, III
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Publication number: 20170156523Abstract: The present invention allows a user to hold a plate of food and a drink with one hand, leaving the other free. The present invention has recesses or removable portions defined by weakening lines at the rim of the food plate. A user can create recesses at the edge of the food plate by tearing off the removable portions. The present invention can be used as a traditional food plate to hold a plate of food. A user also can use it to hold both a plate of food and a drink with one hand by detaching the removable sections and inserting his/her fingers into the recesses to hold the drink container and the food plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Alice Cai
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Publication number: 20170156524Abstract: A beverage container assembly includes a base, a beverage container, and a sealable cap. The beverage container includes an open end and a closed end opposite the open end. The open end of the beverage container includes an external thread. The sealable cap includes an internal thread and is disposed on the open end of the beverage container creating a sealed opening. The base is disposed on the closed end of the beverage container and the cap seals the open end of the beverage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Kyle Fleischhacker
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Publication number: 20170156525Abstract: This invention is directed to a duckbill valve arrangement (10) for a beverage dispensing container (70). The arrangement (10) includes a tube (11) having a resilient tube wall (12) with an outer surface (15) and defining an internal passageway (13). The arrangement (10) further includes a duckbill valve (30) mounted within the passageway (13). The duckbill valve (30) includes a resiliently closable valve mouth (41) arranged to be opened upon compression of the tube (11). At least one groove (20, 21) extends along the outer surface (15) of the tube wall (12) for reducing the force required to compress the tube (11) and open the duckbill valve (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Ian Allan GUY, Sarah Helen LIDDELL, Steven John KELLY, James Ashley GADD, Tom FORAN, Stephen Philip DE SAULLES
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Publication number: 20170156526Abstract: An improved culinary spoon is disclosed. It may be used as an ordinary cooking spoon or as a utensil for removing vegetables and other small food condiments from a jar containing liquid in such a manner that the small solids will remain upon the bowl of the spoon while the liquid will drain through the bowl of the spoon. Thereby, food condiments are easily removed from the jars without the liquids in which they are immersed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Dorothy Swanson
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Publication number: 20170156527Abstract: An article that can be formed into a sleeve or a coaster for a beverage container. The article includes: (a) a first sheet that is at least sufficiently flexible to be wrapped around the cylindrical body of the beverage container to position an inner surface of an end portion of the first sheet adjacent an outer surface of a tab portion of the first sheet to form an overlapping area between the end portion and the tab portion; (b) a first adhesive on a first portion of an inner surface of the first sheet, wherein the first portion is at least partially within the overlapping area; and (c) a second adhesive on a second portion of the inner surface of the first sheet, wherein the second portion is at least partially outside the overlapping area, and wherein the first adhesive and the second adhesive can be the same or different.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: James E. Vara
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Publication number: 20170156528Abstract: A generally planar plate (1) for supporting food and drink is disclosed. The plate (1) including an oblong opening (2) relative to the major axis of the plate and through which the thumb may extend to grip the top of the plate (1) and by which the bottom of the plate (1) can be gripped by the splayed apart fingers of the hand of the user, to thereby provide a stable surface for supporting food and drink on top of the plate (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2014Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Carlo PICCININI
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Publication number: 20170156529Abstract: A device for aiding putting on a ski boot includes a flexible attachment member removably attached to the ski boot. The flexible attachment member includes a strap retention member at a front end. An end of a main strap is attached at a rear end of the flexible retention member. The other end of the main strap is threaded through the strap retention member and through a loop positioned on a tongue of the ski boot. The main strap is pulled to move the tongue toward the front of the ski boot to increase the opening into the ski boot. After the tongue is in an open position, the ends of the main strap are attached to one another to keep the tongue in an open position. A pair of side straps attached to the main strap can be pulled upwardly on either side of the ski boot to aid in pulling the ski boot onto the foot of the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Kelly McKAY, Amanda BATCHELOR, Jessica HENDRICKS
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Publication number: 20170156530Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a disposable polymeric film and applying it to the hand of a user or an object, in which a stream of air drawn into an enclosed inflation chamber through a constricted opening aligned with an open end of the polymeric film inflates the topmost of a stack of polymeric films in the chamber so that a user can readily insert his hand or an object into the polymeric film. After the user has donned the polymeric film on the hand or an object has been placed in the polymeric film, a wall of the chamber is opened to permit the user to readily withdraw his hand or the object from the chamber while the air flow which originally inflated the top-most polymeric film is disrupted. Upon closure of the chamber wall, the re-established air flow automatically inflates the next lower polymeric film in the polymeric film stack to prepare the next polymeric film for receipt of another hand or object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: David Scott PURCELL, John Robert MORRIS
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Publication number: 20170156531Abstract: Embodiments of the Compression Stocking Donning Aid are comprised of a handle assembly, a bracket assembly, and a sock applicator assembly. The handle assembly is comprised of two, mirror image handles that are covered by handle grips. The handles are essentially linear elongated cylinders that allow the user of the Aid to grasp the Aid and apply the necessary leverage to open the compression stocking for application. The sock applicator assembly is comprised of two sock applicators. The bracket assembly is comprised of a back plate, a front plate, a ratcheting plate, a ratcheting dog, a pivot fastener, a ratcheting dog fastener, and padding. The ratcheting plate forms ratcheting teeth that engage with the ratcheting dog while the handles are moved inward.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Loren Charles Barker
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Publication number: 20170156532Abstract: An improved floor mat designed to maintain its location in relation to the carpet upon which it is placed. The floor mat comprises a layer of carpet, a layer of support material attached to a layer of carpet, and a layer of loop-pile microfiber material attached to the layer of support material opposite the layer of carpet. The layer of loop-pile microfiber material can include a plurality of split microfibers. The split microfibers can include a generally acute triangular shape wherein a portion of the generally acute triangular shape includes at least one generally arcuate side.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: VIAM Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Hurt
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Publication number: 20170156533Abstract: An apparatus for use on a mailbox having a substantially vertical side, includes a first panel; a second panel; a hinge joining the first panel and the second panel; an angle limiter; and a mounting device for securing the apparatus to the mailbox. A mailbox is improved by mounting on the box an apparatus having a panel to provide a surface oriented to tangentially receive the impact of substantially horizontally-directed debris directed toward the mailbox.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Todd R. Pajonas
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Publication number: 20170156534Abstract: An easily assembled trophy assembly system in which columns are friction fitted into slots or recesses in a base and provides for adhesives to secure the columns and bases together and alignment means to ensure proper alignment and orientation of columns on bases. The disclosed system provides attachment means to work with trophies that uses wooden, marble and composite bases.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Jerry Surber
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Publication number: 20170156535Abstract: Disclosed herein are cords comprising two live wires and a ground wire, wherein the ground wire terminates in a probe configured to be placed in a water basin at the base of a Christmas tree. Also disclosed herein are cords comprising two live wires and a ground wire, wherein the ground wire terminates in a probe configured to be placed in a trunk of a Christmas tree. Also disclosed herein are bases for a Christmas tree, the base comprising a GFI socket, wherein the GFI socket is in electrical communication with a ground wire, wherein the ground wire terminates in a probe; wherein the GFI socket is in electrical communication with a three-wire cord, configured to be plugged into a wall socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Jon Scott ASPER
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Publication number: 20170156536Abstract: The container device for cooking food is disclosed, the device comprising: a housing having an inner space defined therein, and a top cover, wherein non-cooked rice is received in the inner space, wherein the top cover is openable; a first hole defined in the top cover; an elastic steam filter disposed on an inner face of the cover to block the first hole, wherein the elastic steam filter is flexible and wherein the elastic steam filter is configured to allow passage of steam and to disallow passage of water, wherein the elastic steam filter includes nano-fibers; a support attached on the inner face of the cover to support the elastic steam filter; and a second hole defined in the support to vertically overlap the first hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Seok-Tae GONG, Seon-Yeong GONG
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Publication number: 20170156537Abstract: A system and method for cooking. The system includes a sealable bag and a bag seal located on the sealable bag. Coupled to the sealable bag is a snorkel which has a top end and a bottom end. The snorkel also has a cap. The snorkel is coupled to the sealable bag such that when the sealable bag is immersed in a fluid, the hydrostatic pressure of the fluid causes the air to be purged from the sealable bag. The resulting purged bag is then cooked in the bath of fluid for a desired time and temperature. The removal of air provides several benefits including more uniform cooking.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Robert Godfroid
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Publication number: 20170156538Abstract: The present invention concerns a device for fast cooking food. The device has a boiler for heating a liquid, pressurizing means to pressurize the liquid and a cooking chamber fluidically connected to the boiler. The cooking chamber is provided with an inlet and an outlet for the food. The inlet and outlet is provided with a shut-off valve to selectively open and sealingly close the same inlet and/or outlet. The shut-off valve is driven for opening and/or closing by the action of the liquid pressurized by the pressurizing means.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Marco Pasquale GAMBONI
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Publication number: 20170156539Abstract: A server has a processor a memory connected to the processor. The memory stores instructions executed by the processor to maintain a recipe database including a genus characterization of an infusible material and species of infusible materials within the genus characterization. Each species of infusible material has an associated recipe specifying infusible material course treatments. Each infusible material course treatment includes at least one set of fluid agitation parameters, at least one wait interval, at least on set of liquid injection parameters and a release parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Teforia CompanyInventors: Allen M. Han, Kris Richard Efland, Jean-Francois Merlet
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Publication number: 20170156540Abstract: Provided is a portable, self-contained beverage apparatus. The beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: LifeFuels, Inc.Inventors: Maxim D. WHEATLEY, David J. WHEATLEY, Jonathon E. PERRELLI, Todd METLEN, Connor J. BACON
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Publication number: 20170156541Abstract: A cup-shaped container capable of being converted into a Dutch coffee machine includes a main body of cup-shape, a drainer protrusion protruding outward from the bottom surface of the main body, and a drain hole to connect to an inside of the drainer protrusion and an inside of the main body. The cup-shaped container can be used as a cup in normal times and can be converted into a Dutch coffee machine by simple operation when necessary.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: HUMMING PAPER CO.LTDInventors: Jung-hoon BAE, Ji-hoon BAE
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Publication number: 20170156542Abstract: A coffee dispensing apparatus (200) includes a base (210) and an at least one nozzle (208). Further, base (210) and nozzle (208) are arranged such that the dispensed coffee flows via inner upstanding wall (214a) of a standard sized coffee container (212). The coffee thus collected in the container has an aesthetically improved crema.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: HARMINA CHRISTINA ZEIJLSTRA, JOB LIPSCH, MART KORNELIS-JAN TE VELDE, JOHAN MARRA, KAREL JOHANNES ADRIANUS VAN DEN AKER, JASPER DE VREEDE
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Publication number: 20170156543Abstract: The present invention pertains to the technological field of apparatuses for making beverages as defined in class A47J of the international patent classification (IPC). Problem to be solved: Traditionally, the access for servicing or removal to the liquid volume storage tank of an apparatus for making beverages having a liquid volume storage tank is limited and difficult. Solution to the problem: An apparatus for making beverages includes a liquid volume storage tank, the liquid volume storage tank being accessed through small detachable portions provided in the external body and in the thermal conservation means.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Adriano CARGNIN, Gustavo Lazzaris De BONA, Alisson Costa Da SILVA
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Publication number: 20170156544Abstract: A beverage supply device applied to a beverage dispenser providing a beverage to a beverage container and has a beverage supply route for supplying a milk beverage to the beverage container, includes a washing unit to, in response to a washing instruction, mix an undiluted wash fluid with a wash hot water to generate a wash fluid, the undiluted wash fluid being supplied from an undiluted wash fluid accommodating unit configured to accommodate the undiluted wash fluid, the hot water being supplied from a hot water storage unit configured to stores the hot water which is for generating pressurized steam for forming the milk beverage, supply the wash fluid to the beverage supply route communicating with the washing unit, and supply the hot water supplied from the hot-water storage unit to the beverage supply route as a rinse hot water.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Yukihide MOCHIDA
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Publication number: 20170156545Abstract: A roller grill for hot dogs and other comestibles possessing a cabinet having an array of rotationally driven heat tubes, each with an outer surface heated by an internal heating element. Mounting plates at sides of the roller grill are configured to support a plurality of axles that are adapted to mate with a gear at distal ends of each heat tube. The gears of the heat tubes are held in parallel alignment by the axles, and are driven by one or more idler gears and one or more drive gears powered by one or more motors. Disposed between an output shaft of the motor and a drive gear, is a slip clutch that disengages power to the drive gear and thereby pauses rotation of the heat tubes if enough rotational resistance is encountered. Heat containment panels with a curvature on an uppermost portion are mountable to sides of the roller grill to reduce heat loss from the peripheral rows of heat tubes and thereby stabilize the temperature gradient of the heat tube array.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Raymond E. Davis
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Publication number: 20170156546Abstract: A charcoal igniter, including a removable upper section such that the removable upper section includes a first conical section having a distal end and a proximal end such that the proximal end of the first conical section includes a first conical section opening, a fire chamber having a distal end and a proximal end such that a grating is located adjacent to the distal end of the fire chamber and the distal end of the first conical section is located adjacent to the proximal end of the fire chamber, and at least one air flow introducer operatively connected to the grating and extending into the fire chamber and a portion of an amount of charcoal to be ignited; and a stationary lower section such that the removable upper section is retained within the stationary lower section and the removable upper section can be removed from the stationary lower section, wherein the stationary lower section includes a plurality of supporting legs, and a second conical section having a distal end and a proximal end such thatType: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Aron J. LANTZ
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Publication number: 20170156547Abstract: A device for suspending a cooking thermometer includes a cooking vessel interface having a cooking vessel attachment, a thermometer receiver, and an extension member. The device for suspending a cooking thermometer is useful for placing a cooking thermometer within a cooking vessel at a distance away from the outer walls of the cooking vessel such that the thermal effects of the heat from the outer walls of the cooking vessel are reduced to provide a more accurate temperature reading for the contents of the cooking vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Kimberly Neumann, Lynn Wilson
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Publication number: 20170156548Abstract: A first responder decontamination system, method, and apparatus comprising of a fluid supply in fluidic connection with a pipe further connected to a fluid dispenser, a valve for providing the fluid to the fluid dispenser from the fluid supply, a mounting bracket for adjustably mounting the fluid dispenser to a vehicle, and a pump configured to control pressure of the fluid supply. The fluid supply can be used to decontaminate first responders exiting a contaminated area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Robert Blaskovic, Richard M. Rochford, Joe Hackney
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Publication number: 20170156549Abstract: A liquid soap dispenser, which controls positive and reverse rotations of a motor and a liquid discharge amount through angle counting, includes a front cover, a back cover, a liquid soap bottle, a pump component, a main engine and a key. An angle counter is arranged in the main engine. The liquid soap dispenser is connected with the motor. The angle counter is driven to rotate through the motor, so as to measure a rotation angle of the motor. The motor is connected with a gearbox, and the gearbox is connected with an output gear. The output gear is fastened at a lower part of the pump component, and the pump component is driven to move through the output gear. The liquid soap dispenser realizes a stepless adjustment of the liquid discharge amount through controlling the motor to reversely rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2014Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Huoxian Xie
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Publication number: 20170156550Abstract: An exemplary foam dispenser includes a housing, a container for holding foamable liquid and a foam pump in fluid communication with the container. The foam pump has a plurality of diaphragm pumping chambers wherein at least one diaphragm pumping chamber pumps liquid, and at least two diaphragm pumping chambers pump air. The foam pump includes a liquid outlet valve having a cracking pressure of at least about 5 pounds per square inch; and two or more air outlet valves having cracking pressure of less than about 5 pounds per square inch. A mixing chamber is located downstream of the plurality of diaphragm pumping chambers for mixing liquid and air to form a foamy mixture. A foam cartridge located downstream of the mixing chamber and an outlet is provided for dispensing foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Nick E. Ciavarella, Donald R. Harris, Dennis K. Jenkins, John J. McNulty
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Publication number: 20170156551Abstract: A loofah includes an inner core and an outer portion. The inner core includes a natural material. The outer portion includes a natural material. A water absorbency of the inner core is less than a water absorbency of the outer portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Martin WEINBERG
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Publication number: 20170156552Abstract: A towel that can be stably and reliably hung onto a fixture. The towel comprises an opening that allows for the towel to be hung onto a fixture, and an adjustable perimeter around the opening. The adjustable perimeter can be manipulated to adjust the size and/or shape of the opening. The adjustable perimeter may comprise an elastic material or a draw string. The towel may be hung on a fixture such as a hook, a doorknob, or any other protrusion onto which the opening may be placed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Suzanne Kathryn Denihan
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Publication number: 20170156553Abstract: Devices, apparatus and systems for preventing towels from slipping off a towel holder are disclosed. The apparatus, devices and systems may include a surface that provides a frictional interface between the towel and towel holder. Two opposing edges of such a device may each include at least one raised or enlarged attachment formation which, when the device is moved from an unraveled condition to an engaged condition, may be aligned and connected to effectively connect the edges to each other. Such a device may further include a plurality of friction formations configured to face and contact a towel and a plurality of ridges configured to face and contact a towel holder when the device is in an engaged condition, surrounding a towel holder and supporting a towel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Teresa Manko, Mark Manko, Jordan Robert Long