Patents Issued in September 7, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170251786
    Abstract: A liquid cosmetic container includes a container main body, a leading tube and an intermediate core. The intermediate core is disposed in the container main body and the leading tube, and the intermediate core sends a liquid cosmetic material. A rear end of the intermediate core is positioned inside the housing portion, and a tip of the intermediate core projects from an opening at a tip of the leading tube. The leading tube has an inclination portion at a tip end side, and the inclination portion inclines with respect to an axis center of the container main body. Accordingly, the container does not hinder an application of a makeup while a mirror is seen, ensuring improving the usability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: TOKIWA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Saori KUDO
  • Publication number: 20170251787
    Abstract: A liquid cosmetic container includes a housing portion and a leading tube. The leading tube has an inclination portion at a tip end side. The inclination portion inclines with respect to an axis center of the container main body. A front end forms a side close to the axis center of the container main body in the opening of the inclination portion. A front end forms a side far from the axis center of the container main body in the opening. The front end is positioned on a front side with respect to the front end with a vertical cross section as a reference. The front end on a side to which the intermediate core warps extends forward in the inclination portion. This reduces the warp of the applying portion, further improving the usability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: TOKIWA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Saori KUDO
  • Publication number: 20170251788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator (2) for applying a cosmetic, makeup or care product (P) to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, having a moulded applicator member (8) having:—a core (10) that extends along a longitudinal axis (X) and has two opposite longitudinal grooves that turn around said longitudinal axis (X) as they extend along the latter, and—spikes (18) carried by the core (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Davide MANICI, Alain BERHAULT
  • Publication number: 20170251789
    Abstract: Provided are a cosmetic sheet including: a cosmetic layer configured in the form of a nanofiber web and melted by moisture by electrospinning a water-soluble polymer material and a functional material together; and a moisture retaining layer separably attached to the cosmetic layer and retaining the moisture of the cosmetic layer when wearing the cosmetic layer on the face and performing outdoor activities, to thus prevent moisture from drying out during the time the cosmetic layer is absorbed into the skin, when wearing the cosmetic sheet on the face and taking outdoor activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: AMOLIFESCIENCE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chan KIM, Seung Hoon LEE, Kyu Won BAEK, Song Hee KOO
  • Publication number: 20170251790
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns a trifold carrying case that holds and contains in a displayable and useable fashion, a mobile cell phone device, portable music player, or other type of portable electronic device. The trifold carrying case is configured to allow a user to easily access and fashionably display the portable electronic device, and further allows use of the portable electronic device without having to remove it from the trifold carrying case, or even open the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Barrie Bedasee
  • Publication number: 20170251791
    Abstract: A backpack has a folding durable panel attached to the back side thereof. The panel is configured to wrap around a middle portion of a skateboard deck, such that the trucks and wheels positioned away from the back of the wearer. The skateboard is secured to the backpack by an attachment means attached to the ends of the fabric panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Steven T. Ball
  • Publication number: 20170251792
    Abstract: A feeder stand including a rotary ground auger and base holds a feeder above the ground. An upright elongated rod defines a stand supported by an auger having helical coils removably screwed into the ground. A platform such as a round disc, or wire mesh platform is supported on the top distal end of the rod. At least two opposing legs extend perpendicular to the vertical elongated rod and auger forming a base. The distal end of selected opposing legs are bent or angled upward perpendicular from the ground forming handles for rotating the auger into the ground. The portion of the legs extending outward normal to the elongated support pole provides a base bearing against the ground for increased lateral support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Kevin BROOKS
  • Publication number: 20170251793
    Abstract: A hands-free device holder is provided having a plurality of versatile attachment options and applications are provided. According to one approach, a hands free device holder is provided having a pliable lanyard; a clamping assembly configured to releaseably hold a device; and a mount to releaseably attach the lanyard and to releaseably mount the clamping assembly. In one embodiment the lanyard is a series of at least three sections being connectable to each other and the mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: James W. BARRATT
  • Publication number: 20170251794
    Abstract: A clip for an item holder with a clamping wall and connecting elements for the holder with a clamping wall provided with opposing guiding plates ending with a semi-circular bottom and lateral surfaces with a pivoting catch between them and with a spring that pushes the pivoting catch on the inner side of the guiding plates. The clamping wall has a partition on its back side that defines a space in the clamping wall to insert attaching elements to the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Bretislav KOSTAL, Vladimir Kupa
  • Publication number: 20170251795
    Abstract: A make-up brush system includes a mandrel having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a gripping surface for engagement with a hand of a make-up artist and the second end being shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement with a plurality of make-up brushes. A plurality of make-up brushes is provided. Each of the plurality of make-up brushes includes a first end and a second end, the first end including a functional component of the make-up brush and the second end including a coupling member shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement with the second end of the mandrel. The system also includes a case both supporting and sanitizing the various components of the present invention. The case includes a tray supporting the plurality of make-up brushes in accessible positions within the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Darren Levy, Frank Levy
  • Publication number: 20170251796
    Abstract: Provided are a toothbrush in which a tapered surface is formed on a tip part of synthetic resin fibers forming a brush and a fiber surface including the fiber tip part is coated with minerals and the toothbrush is provided with a bristle tip (fiber) having appropriate bending strength, and a manufacturing method of the toothbrush. The toothbrush 1 includes a brush in which a mineral component layer is formed on a surface of a synthetic resin fiber 4. The synthetic resin fiber 4a having a tapered surface 4a1 which is formed in a range of 1 mm to 8 mm from a tip occupies 90% or more of the synthetic resin fibers 4 (4a, 4b), and bending strength of the brush at a position of 1 mm from a leading edge of the brush 3 (the synthetic resin fibers 4 (4a, 4b)) is 0.60 N/cm2 to 2.00 N/cm2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Yohei TSUJI
  • Publication number: 20170251797
    Abstract: A toothbrush can include tufted bristles and tongue brush bristles that emanate from the same surface of the head. The tufted bristles can function primarily to clean the teeth whereas the tongue brush bristles can function primarily to clean the surface of the tongue. The tongue brush bristles can also insert between teeth and along the gum line when the toothbrush is used to brush the teeth thereby enhancing the toothbrush's effectiveness for removing bacteria, food particles, and/or soft plaque from the teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Robert K. Wagstaff
  • Publication number: 20170251798
    Abstract: Disclosed is a concept of a synthetic fiber substitute for pony hair, for use in cosmetic brushes or the like, made of PBT, with a mix of two diameters of fibers, 0.05 mm diameter and 0.07 mm diameter, with the ratio of the blend being 8:2 (8 parts 0.05 mm diameter and 2 parts 0.07 mm diameter). The tips used on both types of fibers is a “short tip”, and the wave characteristic of both types of fibers is “small wave”.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: ELEONORA BENEDETTA BAROZZI
  • Publication number: 20170251799
    Abstract: A device adapted for brushing and flossing each of a user's teeth simultaneously is disclosed. Many methods and modes for the device's use are also set forth. In some embodiments, the device is custom-fitted to each user, based on molds, impressions or other 3-dimensional imaging techniques, allowing for a more effective, rapid brushing experience. Customized flossing lines, comprising a wide variety of materials and cleansing products, are set forth in exemplary detail. A specialized handle is set forth, configured for maintaining easy access to controls while leaving the device in place in a user's mouth while cleaning, hands-free.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Christopher V. Beckman
  • Publication number: 20170251800
    Abstract: In a brush cap for protecting a hair bundle of a cosmetic and/or paint or artist's brush, in order to obtain a more flexible application also for a plurality of brushes or for different brush shapes, and for the purpose of broadening the range of application of the brush cap, it is provided that a second end of the brush cap, through which a brush shaft, given proper use of the brush cap, projects, is configured such that it is radially expandable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Stefan Konrad
  • Publication number: 20170251801
    Abstract: An apparatus for washing and sanitizing elongate rotary brushes used for cleaning fruit, produce, and other food products includes a cylindrical housing (14), within which is installed a carrier assembly (16) for supporting the rotary brushes (12) to revolve around the interior of the housing and also to simultaneously spin the rotary brushes about their individual longitudinal axis (18). The interior of the housing is divided into separate zones for carrying out the steps of the cleaning and sanitation process. Effluent from the cleaning process is collected in a tank (30) located at the bottom of the housing. The brushes are conveniently loaded onto and removed from the apparatus (10) through a side door opening (52) provided in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: John Bean Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Robert R. Goetz
  • Publication number: 20170251802
    Abstract: A length-adjustable foot support for a table and table support base comprises a housing having a longitudinal axis and an extension member that is movable along the longitudinal axis relative to the housing from a first position defining a first, shortest length of the length-adjustable foot support, to a second position defining a second length of the length-adjustable foot support that is longer than the first, shortest length. There is also provided a table and a table support base incorporating the length-adjustable foot support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: ESI Ergonomic Solutions
    Inventor: Scott LU
  • Publication number: 20170251803
    Abstract: A collapsible desk system is provided. The desk system may include first and second elongate members having a common central pivot and being pivotal relative to one another in a scissor-like manner. A seat may be attached to one of the elongate members. A support member may be cooperable with the elongate members to selectively retain the elongate members in one or more orientations. A desk top may be pivotally attached to a column. The members, seat, column, and desk top may be arranged with one another to transition between at least a collapsed and an expanded position. A knee support may be mounted to one of the elongate members. The desk top may define a side face having a groove extending about at least a portion of a perimeter of the desk top and the groove may be sized to receive a first fastener tab of an accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: THE EDGE DESK SYSTEM, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey REHKEMPER, Steven REHKEMPER, Marc J. ROSENBERG, Jeffrey M. JONES
  • Publication number: 20170251804
    Abstract: A radial-scissor lift assembly for a table top comprising an upper support member, a lower support member, and at least three scissor assemblies coupled to the upper and lower support members. Each scissor assembly includes a table-scissor member rotatably supporting a table wheel adapted for contacting an unattached table. Each scissor assembly further includes a floor-scissor member rotatably supporting a floor wheel adapted for contacting a surface supporting the radial-scissor lift assembly. The radial-scissor lift assembly has an actuator assembly coupled to the lower support member and to the upper support member for moving the scissor assemblies. A method for lowering a table top comprising disposing a table top on at least three table rollers, and rolling the table rollers along the bottom on the table top and away from the center of the table top to cause the table top to be lowered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Marc Stefan Witt
  • Publication number: 20170251805
    Abstract: An adjustable height platform is disclosed. The example adjustable height platform provides a first stage of uprights coupled to a lower platform and a second stage of uprights coupled to a lower platform. The first and second stage are coupled by a bracket with three pivot points. A first lower upright and a first upper upright couple to distinct pivot points on the bracket and a second lower upright and second upper upright couple to a common pivot point on the bracket. A first-to-second stage transfer mechanism transfer rotation force from the first stage of uprights to the second stage of uprights. The upper platform includes a height fixing mechanism release to interface with a height fixing mechanism coupled to the first upper upright to fix the height of the adjustable height platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Josh Graham
  • Publication number: 20170251806
    Abstract: A table or desk includes: a surface; a substrate, wherein the surface is attached to an upper plane of the substrate; and at least one leg directly or operatively connected to an underneath side of the substrate, wherein the leg is height adjustable. The height of the table or desk can be adjusted by raising and lowering the surface and the substrate via a motor. The motor can be controlled by a variety of mechanisms and can adjust the height by moving telescoping leg segments into and out of position with each other. The table or desk can be used in a home or office setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Scott NEWMAN
  • Publication number: 20170251807
    Abstract: An adjustable lap table, being collapsible, rotatable, and adjustable in three dimensions includes: a base, generally planar in shape and configured for placement upon a user's lap or other flat surface without any additional mounting hardware; a platform generally planar in shape and configured for receipt of an electronic device or book, and configured for use at a plurality of angles, orientations, and rotations relative to the base of the lap table; and an adjustment column assembly disposed between the base and the platform and coupled to the base and the platform, thereby to provide a means to adjust the lap table in three dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Joyce Copeland Haskins, Jeffery Lee Morgan, Joshua M. Taylor, William J. Haskins
  • Publication number: 20170251808
    Abstract: A storage unit for attachment to a door or similar structure is provided. The storage unit can be configured for holding shoes or any other suitably desired items. The storage unit can include a frame portion having two vertical supports and a plurality of horizontal cross supports extending perpendicularly from and between the two vertical supports. The storage unit can further include a liner portion constructed from fabric, plastic or other suitable material. The liner portion can be configured for connection to the frame portion and can include a plurality of shelving supports that can be attached to the plurality of horizontal cross supports in order to create a series of angled shelves along the height of the frame portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Milton D. Ruiz, Sandy Felsenthal
  • Publication number: 20170251809
    Abstract: A coffee maker stand includes a drawer for brewing cartridges and a two position latch or handle. The latch or handle has a first position locking the drawer into the stand and extending rollers under the stand allowing easy movement of the stand, and second position retracing the rollers to resist moving the stand and releasing the drawer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Adrian Rivera
  • Publication number: 20170251810
    Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to basket and rail assemblies. In one example embodiment, a basket and rail assembly generally includes a slide rail, a basket including a plurality of wires, and at least one support configured to be coupled to the slide rail. The support includes at least one groove configured for receiving at least one wire of the plurality of wires of the basket for releasably coupling the basket to the slide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Milind Sahebrao Nimgulkar, Gajanan Ramkishan Muttepawar, Harishchandra Namdeo Dahatonde
  • Publication number: 20170251811
    Abstract: Providing an overturn preventing device which can be mounted to an article such as furniture irrespective of an installation location of the article and which can prevent the article from being overturned by quakes of an earthquake or the like. The overturn preventing device includes a plurality of dampers mounted between a top surface of the furniture installed on a floor surface and a ceiling. The dampers are compression damper that has a smaller damping force generated during an extending operation than a damping force generated during a compressing operation. The dampers have respective axis lines extending from a ceiling side to the top surface side of the furniture, and the axis lines are downwardly inclined and extend in a plurality of directions in a planar view as viewed from above when the dampers are mounted between the top surface of the furniture and the ceiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: KYB CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shinichi SEKINE, Eiro FUJITA, Yasushi SAITO, Masanori OGURA, Teruhiko INOUE, Kenji ISSHIN, Keita ABE
  • Publication number: 20170251812
    Abstract: An easel is presented. The easel has a bottom and a top holder for holding a canvas, board, or other media for an artwork. The bottom and top holders are configured to be magnetically attached to a metal surface. The easel may have a rail on which the bottom and top holders may slide while attached to the surface. The rail may also have magnets to magnetically attach the rail to the surface. Alternatively, the metal surface may be an integral part of the rail or the rail may be made entirely of metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Gregg Bjorn Thorkelsen
  • Publication number: 20170251813
    Abstract: A travel pillow with a chin extension for additional support to keep a user's head from falling forwarded while sitting in an upright or reclining position in a high-backed chair, such as those on an airplane, train, automobile, or bus. The travel pillow comprises a parabolic U-shaped cushion, with sides that minimize lateral head movement, a forward chin extension adds extra support for the chin and head, an extension on each of the rear end of the side panels that curve around the rear shoulders, and a means of fastening the open side panels together behind the neck to ensure that the pillow cannot fall forward, away from the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Irene Komsky, Henry Komsky
  • Publication number: 20170251814
    Abstract: An actively ventilated chair includes a first distribution layer, a second distribution layer, and a fan, wherein the first distribution layer includes a large aperture on a first side and a plurality of small apertures on the second side, the second distribution layer couples to second side first distribution layer, and the fan couples to the first side of the first distribution layer such that it covers the large aperture, enabling the fan to direct air through the large aperture, into the first distribution layer, through the plurality of small apertures, and through the second distribution layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: Practechal Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Chris SAMUELS, David SHAMOON, Jacob MARLAY
  • Publication number: 20170251815
    Abstract: Furniture convertible between a seating position and a bed position. The furniture may include a frame including spaced apart arms, a first section having a closed position and an open position, where, in the closed position, the first section is substantially horizontal between the spaced apart arms, and a second section separately moveable from the first section. The second section is movable from a folded position, where the second section is stored substantially within the frame, to an unfolded position, where the second section is unfolded outside of the frame and disposed adjacent to the first section in the closed position, thus forming a horizontal sleeping surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas A. Garland
  • Publication number: 20170251816
    Abstract: An insert adapted to be inserted between a foundation of a bed and a mattress of the bed. The insert includes a frame having a first side rail and a second side rail spaced apart from the first side rail. A plurality of elongate upper slats extend between the first side rail and the second side rail of the frame at a first level with respect to the frame and are spaced apart from one another. A plurality of elongate lower slats extend between the first side rail and the second side rail of the frame at a second level located below the first level of the upper slats. Each lower slat is located below a gap formed between a pair of adjacent upper slats. A mounting member resiliently supports the ends of two adjacent upper slats and rigidly supports the end of a lower slat that is located below the gap formed between the two adjacent upper slats, whereby the firmness of a mattress overlying the insert can be selectively adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Martin Schulz, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170251817
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of base plates structured to be positioned on a surface, and a bed frame comprising a plurality of rails configured to receive a bed thereon. A lifting assembly is coupled to each of the base plates and the bed frame. The lifting assembly includes a plurality of lifting members pivotally coupled to base plates and the plurality of rails of the bed frame. A securing mechanism selectively secures at least a portion of the lifting members in a fixed position. The lifting assembly is movable between a first configuration in which the plurality of rails of the bed frame, and thereby the bed positioned thereon, is positioned proximate to the surface, and a second configuration in which the plurality of rails of the bed frame and, thereby the bed are raised off the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Ronald Neil ATKINSON, JR., James V. Donato
  • Publication number: 20170251818
    Abstract: Linear dual actuator for lying or sitting furniture having at least two sections (2,3), which with one end is rotatably embedded in the article of furniture and where each section (2,3) with an arm (5,7) secured to a pivot shaft (4,6) can be adjusted. The dual actuator comprises a housing (8) with a recess (10) in each end for each of the pivot shafts (4,6) on the article of furniture and where the arms (5,7) on the pivot shafts (4,6) after the dual actuator has been mounted on the article of furniture reach into the housing (8). Each end of the housing is furnished with a drive comprising an electric motor (11), which through a transmission (12) drives a spindle (13a) with a thrust element (18) having one end in engagement with the arm (5,7) for 'adjusting the sections (2,3). The electric motors (11) are located axis-aligned with the respective spindles (13a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: LINAK A/S
    Inventors: Hans Gram Andersen, Jens Asmus Ritz Christensen, Henning Kristensen
  • Publication number: 20170251819
    Abstract: A system and method for tightening and removing slack in a fitted or flat sheet and to secure the sheet to prevent the slack from returning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Jeffrey Burrill
  • Publication number: 20170251820
    Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. Each string is joined to at least one adjacent string. Each string has first and second opposed plies of fabric and a plurality of pockets formed along a length of the string by transverse segmented seams joining the plies. Gaps between the segments of the seams allow air to pass into and out of the pockets despite the fabric being impermeable to airflow through the fabric. The size of the gaps determines the firmness or “feel” of the pocketed spring assembly or portion thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Austin G. Long
  • Publication number: 20170251821
    Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. Each string is joined to at least one adjacent string. Each string has first and second opposed plies of fabric and a plurality of pockets formed along a length of the string by transverse segmented seams joining the plies. Gaps between the segments of the seams allow air to pass into and out of the pockets despite the fabric being impermeable to airflow through the fabric. The size of the gaps determines the firmness or “feel” of the pocketed spring assembly or portion thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Austin G. Long
  • Publication number: 20170251822
    Abstract: The inflatable pad includes an inflatable frame having a length and width that defines a pad area suitable for supporting a person lying thereon. A plurality of internal support members are configured to support the weight of a person lying thereon and elevate the person above the ground. The inflatable pad includes non-supporting regions that require less fill volume than regions that support primary support regions such as the hips and shoulder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Robert N. Alder, Cory S. Tholl, Matthew Maxfield
  • Publication number: 20170251823
    Abstract: A mattress including: a support surface to support a user; a mattress main body that constitutes the support surface; at least one pressure sensor having a flexible sheet shape to detect a pressure acting on the support surface; a support surface cover positioned with respect to the mattress main body and arranged so as to cover the support surface; and at least one positioning member provided to the support surface cover to permit a movement of the pressure sensor with respect to the support surface cover in a planar direction while limiting an amount of the movement of the pressure sensor with respect to the support surface cover in the planar direction such that the pressure sensor is positioned on the support surface by the positioning member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: Sumitomo Riko Company Limited
    Inventors: Yasuhiro NAKAMURA, Susumu SATO, Akitsugu MISAKI, Tomonori HAYAKAWA
  • Publication number: 20170251824
    Abstract: A cushion includes a cushioning element and a coating provided on a surface of the cushioning element. The cushioning element comprises an elastomeric material forming a plurality of intersecting buckling walls defining a plurality of hollow columns in an expanded form. The elastomeric material comprises an elastomeric polymer and a plasticizer. The coating comprising an olefin powder formulated to hinder adhesion of the elastomeric material when the cushioning element is in a compressed form such that the plurality of intersecting buckling walls is pressed together. The cushioning element is configured to be compressed by a roll-packing machine into the compressed form and subsequently released from the compressed form to transform to the expanded form. Methods of forming the cushion include forming the cushioning element comprising an elastomeric material, coating a surface of the cushioning element with olefin powder, and compressing the cushioning element into a compressed form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Tony M. Pearce
  • Publication number: 20170251825
    Abstract: A mattress or mattress topper includes a cushioning element having an elastomeric material forming intersecting buckling walls that define hollow columns, and a knitted fabric disposed over the cushioning element and configured to move independently of the buckling walls. The elastomeric material includes an elastomeric polymer and a plasticizer. The knitted fabric includes a first layer of stretchable material; a second layer of stretchable material; and a layer of stretchable fill material between the first layer of stretchable material and the second layer of stretchable material. The first layer of stretchable material is knitted together with the second layer of stretchable material as a unitary sheet of fabric including the layer of stretchable fill material. A method of forming a mattress or mattress topper includes disposing a knitted fabric over a cushioning element comprising intersecting buckling walls and configuring the knitted fabric to move independently of the buckling walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Tony M. Pearce
  • Publication number: 20170251826
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a convertible children's high chair. According to various embodiments, the convertible high chair generally includes a first child seat supported above a floor by a high chair frame, and a second child seat configured for being removably coupled to the first child seat. The second child seat is configured such that, when detached from the high chair's first child seat, it can be used as a booster seat. In certain embodiments, the second child seat includes a base surface configured to stably support the second child seat on a separate support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob SCLARE, Chaitanya TADIPATRI
  • Publication number: 20170251827
    Abstract: An adjustable baby crib, which adapts to the growth of the baby by being switched, for instance, into a baby bed, comprises a frame and an enclosing element, which comprises a bottom wall, and side walls. The side walls are made of a flexible material and delimit, with the bottom wall, a cavity configured for receiving the baby. The frame comprises an upper portion for supporting the side walls, and support members which are configured to rest on the ground and support the upper portion of the frame. The crib comprises a zipper, associated with the side walls, and adapted to be manually actuated to switch the crib between a first configuration and a second configuration, in which the distance D1 in the longitudinal direction between the bottom wall and the top edge of the side walls in the first configuration is smaller than the distance D2 in the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Erica GALLINA
  • Publication number: 20170251828
    Abstract: A child support device including a collapsible frame and removable seat. The collapsible frame includes a lower frame for rocking atop a support surface and an upper frame for supporting the removable seat. Lower and upper frame ends are connected to a folding mechanism such that manipulation of one of the lower or upper frames causes a generally synchronized movement of the other of the lower or upper frames. In example embodiments, movement of the lower frame from the expanded configuration to the collapsed configuration similarly causes the upper frame to move from the expanded configuration to the collapsed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Avelina KAPANZHI, Eric Andrew LANGE, Chaitanya TADIPATRI
  • Publication number: 20170251829
    Abstract: A child carrier having a waist belt, an upper torso support, a hammock coupled to the waist belt and to the upper torso support, and a thigh support strap extending to each side of the hammock. Each thigh support strap has an inward end portion proximate to the hammock and an outward end portion configured for selective coupling to the upper torso support in multiple positions. When the thigh support straps are coupled to the upper torso support, the hammock and the thigh support straps form a seat to support a child in an ergonomic spread-squat position in inward and outward facing orientations. The shape of the seat adjusts depending on the positions in which the outward end portions of the thigh support straps are coupled to the upper torso support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Rodney V. Telford, Daruni M. Gotel, Carol J. Lubick
  • Publication number: 20170251830
    Abstract: A portable travel swing and rocker device for children includes a swing frame and a rocker. Either or both of the swing frame and the rocker are foldable for ease of transport. The rocker can be used in a first swinging motion mode when attached to the swing frame, or independently in a second rocking motion mode when detached from the swing frame. Electronic features and controls are optionally provided on the rocker for dual mode operability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob SCLARE, Peter JACKSON
  • Publication number: 20170251831
    Abstract: A children's seat and rocker apparatus includes a rocker base, a support assembly, and an elevational support and adjustment mechanism operable between the rocker base and the support assembly to provide support and positional adjustment of the head end of the support assembly. The support and adjustment mechanism is detachable from the support assembly to allow the apparatus to be folded into a collapsed configuration for compact storage and transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas M. PERRIN
  • Publication number: 20170251832
    Abstract: A toy bar assembly for a children's play accessory includes a main toy bar having a first end, a second end, and a medial portion extending between the first and second ends. In an assembled configuration the medial portion is elevated a distance above the first and second ends to define a play area for a child beneath the elevated medial portion. An auxiliary toy bar has an upper end and a lower end, and the upper end of the auxiliary toy bar is configured for attachment to the medial portion of the main toy bar in the assembled configuration. In example embodiments, the upper end of the auxiliary toy bar is repositionable along the medial portion of the main toy bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas Brian HANSEN, Katie Lorenza LIM
  • Publication number: 20170251833
    Abstract: A merchandise display system for storing and dispensing merchandise is provided. The merchandise display system includes an outer housing, a transparent front door, a refrigeration unit, and a door that includes an extended canopy. The merchandise display system also includes a front grille for a refrigeration system having, a surface adjacent a curved surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Christian STOLARZ, Praveen Kumar Nooli, Martin Broen, Stephen Lim
  • Publication number: 20170251834
    Abstract: A display showcase includes a base, fixed side walls supported by the base, at least one openable side wall, an upper horizontal beam mounted at the openable side wall, an upper ceiling mounted on the fixed side walls and on the beam, and a beam, a longitudinal tubular element, two head groups abutted at opposite ends of the tubular element, a tie rod longitudinally extended in the tubular element in a lower region thereof, coupled to the two head groups and taut therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventor: Alessandro GOPPION
  • Publication number: 20170251835
    Abstract: A product display is provided including a tray, a first product channel located on a first side of the tray, and a second product channel located on a second side of the tray. In some embodiments the first product channel is located on top of the tray and the second product channel is located below the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Craig A. Fluegge, Christopher J. Turner