Patents Issued in September 12, 2017
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Patent number: 9756962Abstract: An access-optimized infant support device comprising a lower support frame and a seat or resting portion supported on the lower support frame, whereby the lower support frame maintains the seat or resting portion at a height allowing a line-of-sight eye-contact interaction between an infant on the seat or resting portion and an adult seated at a standard dining table, and also allows close proximity between the infant on the seat or resting portion and an adult seated on a standard sofa.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Thomas M. Perrin, Stephen R. Burns
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Patent number: 9756963Abstract: A baby crib includes a plurality of panels coupled together and having a pair of side panels and a pair of end panels. The side panels are oriented generally parallel relative to one another with each side panel having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. The pair of end panels include a first end panel slidably mounted to the side panels proximate the first side edges and a second end panel slidably mounted to the side panels proximate the second side edges. A plurality of support members are detachably coupled to the pair of side panels and are able to support a platform. Each support member is coupled to the side panels in one of a plurality of height positions. The plurality of support members are designed to support a mattress.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Ruben Bien-Willner
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Patent number: 9756964Abstract: A foldable enclosure apparatus for a baby bed has a hub device, a supporting assembly and four linking devices. The hub device has four racks. The supporting assembly is disposed around the hub device. Each linking device is connected with the hub device and the supporting assembly. Each linking device has a first linking assembly and a second linking assembly. The hub device is pulled and the racks are moved upwardly. The first linking assemblies and the supporting assembly are moved toward the hub device. The installment of the first linking assemblies and the second linking assemblies has the effects of linkage and balance. Therefore, the foldable enclosure apparatus for a baby bed can be easily, smoothly and steadily folded and spread.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignees: SUNNYLOVE BABY PRODUCTS ZHUHAI CO., LTD.Inventor: Cheng-Fan Yang
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Patent number: 9756965Abstract: A refrigerator for storing food includes a multiple-glazed refrigerator door which is configured to be pivotable or slidable, and an access opening which is configured to be closed by the multiple-glazed refrigerator door. The multiple-glazed refrigerator door comprises edge-side spacer elements, a transparent vertical edge, a vertical transparent spacer element comprising a transparent material arranged at the transparent vertical edge of the multiple-glazed refrigerator door, at least one of a horizontal frame element and a vertical frame element configured to have the multiple-glazed refrigerator door be mounted thereon, and at least two transparent glass panes which are spaced apart from each other via the edge-side spacer elements. The access opening is arranged in a vertical plane. No supporting vertical frame element is arranged at the transparent vertical edge of the multiple-glazed refrigerator door.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: REMIS GESELLSCHAFT FUER ENTWICKLUNG UND VERTRIEB TECHNISCHER ELEMENTE MBHInventors: Paul Isfort, Simon Swiderski
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Patent number: 9756966Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides a device and method of storing shoes that allows for immediate accessibility, ready visibility and reduction of clutter. Shoes can be organized, categorized, accessed and stored for instant use. Also, the device and method presented allow for commercial display of shoes in shops, stores or outlets that offer shoes for sale. Balls bearing user-selected and positioned designs or indicia at the end of hangars allow the user to readily change, replace, expand, and reposition shoes for visually appealing inspection easily and instantly.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Roy Kenneth Weltmeyer
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Patent number: 9756967Abstract: A portable work surface is convertible between mat and bag configurations, and includes a body with a central portion and a surrounding peripheral portion, with a cord threaded at least part way around the peripheral portion. The central and peripheral portions are configurable to define a substantially planar mat configuration. The cord is operable to fold the peripheral portion about the central portion to define a bag configuration where the central portion defines a bag base and the peripheral portion defines a bag wall. The peripheral portion comprises rigid members spanning the distance of the bag wall substantially between the central portion and the cord. In an embodiment, a cover may be hingedly connected to the body, foldable to straddle the peripheral portion in the bag configuration, and configurable to protrude proud of the planar mat configuration of the central portion and the peripheral portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: THE STANLEY WORKS ISRAEL LTDInventors: Axel Lehovetzki, Thomas Vallette, Norbert Feraud
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Patent number: 9756968Abstract: A head-neck posture restoration/correction, strengthening device formed from a portable pad having a shape retaining inner core including highly compressed rubber spheres. The inner core top surface has multiple protrusions and is covered by a thin outer shell coating. The shape of the top surface provides a designated neck and head placement area, allowing the user's neck to curve around the designated neck area while translating the weight of the user's head to compress into the semi-resistant designated head area.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Tec-Human Integration Solutions LLCInventor: Robert Gewant
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Patent number: 9756969Abstract: A dual-chambered drinking vessel includes a vessel body having at least one sidewall, a bottom and an open top defining an interior space, a flapper, and an actuator mechanism. The flapper is disposed within the interior space and is pivotally connected to an inner wall of the vessel body. The flapper is movable between a closed position in which the flapper divides the interior space into an upper chamber and a lower chamber and substantially prevents fluid communication between the upper chamber and the lower chamber, and an open position in which the upper chamber is in fluid communication with the lower chamber. The actuator mechanism is selectively actuatable to move the flapper from the closed position to the open position.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Joshua Vincent Civelli
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Patent number: 9756970Abstract: A tip-resistant cup with handle having at least three external extended legs that prevent tip-overs. The external legs extend down to the surface the cup being placed on to provide support from three different directions. In addition, any of the legs can be used has a handle. Cups of the present invention can be stacked like other cups by simply rotating the position of the legs. The cup of the present invention can also have a curved lip to further prevent spilling when the user is drinking.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventors: Lily Ann Born, Joseph Born
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Patent number: 9756971Abstract: An adjustable beverage insulator device, including: a side wall forming a substantially cylindrical vessel holding structure defining a slot along one side of the substantially cylindrical vessel holding structure, wherein the slot traverses the length of the substantially cylindrical vessel holding structure from a top portion to a bottom portion thereof; wherein a bottom portion of the substantially cylindrical vessel holding structure optionally includes one of a spring clamp and a constriction mechanism operable for biasing the substantially cylindrical vessel holding structure into a constricted configuration. The side wall includes one of a substantially rigid material and a substantially flexible material, and optionally an insulation material disposed one of on and adjacent to an interior or exterior surface thereof. Optionally, the slot is sized to accommodate the handle of a vessel selectively disposed within the substantially cylindrical vessel holding structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: David John Salama
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Patent number: 9756972Abstract: An assistance system including a support and two stretching members wherein a retaining part and a base of at least a first of the stretching members extend respectively in transverse planes, the transverse plane containing the retaining part of the first stretching member being offset towards the retaining part of the second stretching member relative to the base of said first stretching member, and wherein the first stretching member includes: a shaped rod and having a bow for forming a body having a recess, an external connecting element to which the base is linked, and an internal connecting element parallel to the external connecting element.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: BELOVIAInventors: Guillaume Gogue-Meunier, Romain Truong, Joël M. Chevalier
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Patent number: 9756973Abstract: A beverage brewing apparatus having a water heating portion and a brewing portion, the water heating portion including a three heating element tank having three heating elements, a three phase power system, and wherein each heating element is powered by a different phase power. Each heating element may operate with a different heating capacity to better control the heating operation, controlled by a processor that manages the brewing apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Sebastien A. Ramus, Stuart Dietz, William D. Aronson
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Patent number: 9756974Abstract: A beverage brewing container is configured to be disposed within a brewing chamber of a beverage brewer and to hold brewing material while being brewed. The container includes a receptacle and a cover. The receptacle includes a base and a sidewall. The base has an interior surface and a passageway in an interior area of the base. The sidewall extends upward from the interior surface of the base. The cover is adapted to sealingly engage with a top edge of the sidewall and includes an opening. The container is configured to accept input fluid through the opening and to provide a corresponding outflow of fluid through the passageway. The passageway allows the outflow fluid to flow from the container without being substantially received by a needle of the beverage brewer.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Adrian Rivera
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Patent number: 9756975Abstract: The present invention relates to a Turkish coffee cooking and serving machine having a cooking compartment whose inner volume is heated by a heater and wherein coffee mixture including Turkish coffee, water and optionally sugar is cooked; and when the cooking process is completed, providing transfer of the cooked coffee mixture in the cooking compartment through a discharge spout to a beverage receptacle for serving the cooked coffee to people.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Arsum Elektrikli Ev Aletleri San Ve Tic. A.S.Inventor: Ersoy Atilla
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Patent number: 9756976Abstract: The invention relates to a device comprising: a support arranged to receive a capsule provided with a front face, a filter wall, a ring, a rear face and a solid casing extending between the ring and the rear face and defining a receptacle containing the material to be infused; injection means; an infusion chamber having a substantially vertical opening arranged to be in fluid communication with the filter wall, said ring comprising sealing means arranged to maintain the fluid communication sealed from the surrounding medium; and an outlet.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: TCONCEPT COMPANY S.P.R.L.Inventors: Luc Van Belleghem, Yohann Beaufils
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Patent number: 9756977Abstract: The present invention concerns a beverage dispensing system for providing a multi-layered beverage is disclosed. The beverage dispensing system is adapted to prepare a plurality of beverages of different densities within a plurality of ingredients container. The beverage dispensing system separately and sequentially dispenses a lower density beverage prior to dispensing a higher density beverage. The beverages are dispensed via a delivery tube which is disposed proximally to an internal base of a drinks receptacle. Furthermore an ingredients container is disclosed. Furthermore a method for the manufacture of the multi-layered beverage is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Alexa Perrin, Flavien Dubief
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Patent number: 9756978Abstract: A machine for preparing coffee, including a brewing chamber; a water supply for supplying a flow of water to the brewing chamber; and an adaptive flow control device for the flow of water, positioned in series with the water supply and the brewing chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: LUIGI LAVAZZA S.P.A.Inventors: Alfredo Vanni, Luca Bugnano, Alberto Cabilli, Giovanni Jacazio, Laura Gastaldi, Massimo Sorli
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Patent number: 9756979Abstract: A device for holding a lid to a pot to permit the pouring of liquid from the pot while retaining a food product within the pot, including a pair of spaced apart hook members attached to opposed top edges of the pot and positioned off-set from a centerline of the pot. The hook members each include a horizontal top flange turned inwardly toward the pot, whereby when the pot is moved to a pouring position, the liquid forces the lid to separate from the pot and the top flanges of the hook members to engage the lid to maintain a predetermined pouring gap between the lid and the pot and also to prevent the lid from sliding forward off the pot due to their off-set positioning from the pot centerline.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: All-Clad Metalcrafters LLCInventor: William A. Groll
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Patent number: 9756980Abstract: An invertible roasting oven, cooking apparatus, and method of cooking with a cooking apparatus are described. In various embodiments, the invertible roasting oven may include a double walled dome lid having an inner wall and an outer wall, a heating element that is disposed within the double walled dome lid between the inner wall and the outer wall, and a shallow pan that interfaces with the double walled dome lid. The shallow pan may be configured to function as a base to the double walled dome lid in a first mode of operation and as a cover to the double walled dome lid in a second mode of operation. The invertible roasting oven may further include a cradle that receives the double walled dome lid when the cooking apparatus is operating in the second mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventors: George T. C. Li, Eric Li
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Patent number: 9756981Abstract: The toaster oven of the present invention includes a housing having an internal heating compartment, an upper heating element and a lower heating element. The upper heating element and the lower heating element are independently controllable between zero power and full power in dependence upon a user-selected operating mode.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: CONAIR CORPORATIONInventor: Kam Fai Fung
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Patent number: 9756982Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sauce pot which is used for the mixing for stirring of sauces, soups, gravies, and other foodstuffs while being heated on a heat source such as a stovetop, gas burner, hot plate, barbeque grill, charcoal, open flame, etc. the term “sauce” will be used herein to indicate all such foodstuffs to be cooked in order to abbreviate this disclosure. The sauce pot allows a user (cook) to stir and mix the sauce while heating the sauce and optionally while a lid assembly is in place thus, more efficiently retaining heat, steam, and flavors within the sauce pot during cooking and stirring.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Magellan Home-Goods Ltd.Inventors: Andre Dean Cloutier, Debra Lynne Sasken-Duff
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Patent number: 9756983Abstract: A salad spinner includes a lid with openings to allow water to pass through the lid and into the bowl, or from the bowl out through the lid. The bowl includes openings on a bottom portion of the bowl to allow water to pass through the bottom of the bowl. A removable cover allows the bottom portion of the bowl to be selectively sealed.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventor: Sul Gi Myoung
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Patent number: 9756984Abstract: A container includes a blending base, an internal wall surface, and an internal bottom surface. The blending base is formed inside the container, extending upward slantwise from a peripheral edge of the internal bottom surface to the internal wall surface. The blending base includes a plurality of turning portions and extended curves at a top edge thereof. The extended curves are linked with the turning portions and cling to the internal wall surface. Thus, the blending base does not adversely affect the appearance of the container and can enhance the blending effect. In addition, the container can be washed and cleaned easily due to the blending base.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Wen-Ching Lee
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Patent number: 9756985Abstract: A Serving Utensil Holder made of any material approved for food service. The holder has a 90 degree flange base, round base, hook base or flat base. The base is connected to stationary or adjustable shaft with top end fitted with a utensil holder attachment to hold various types, and sizes of food serving utensils. The 90 degree base and round base have a vertical edge and fit in the well of a buffet line server. The top of the base rest on flat area around the buffet server well. Flat base holder is used on flat areas and can have a bowl for drippings from serving utensil. The hook base enables the utensil Holder to hook on edge of buffet server well to stabilize it without fasteners. Attachments can be permanently made on shaft, or fixed with fasteners allowing other attachments to be used on the same utensil holder.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Bernard Knight, Sr.
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Patent number: 9756986Abstract: A seal for a bathing enclosure includes a compliant member, a first member, and a second member. The compliant member includes opposing first and second sides defining a plurality of apertures. The plurality of apertures extend from the first side to the second side. The first member includes an inner surface configured to engage the first side of the compliant member. The second member includes an inner surface configured to engage the second side of the compliant member. A plurality of female members project from the inner surface of the first member through the plurality of apertures and a plurality of male members project from the inner surface of the second member through the plurality of apertures. The male members are configured to be received in the plurality of female members.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventor: Luke B. Zimbric
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Patent number: 9756987Abstract: Described is a one-piece shower pan with a seat having no openings for water leakage, other than the drain hole. The shower pan includes a drain hole designed to fit a conventional drain pipe such that when the conventional drain pipe is fastened to the shower pan, the conventional drain pipe extends ½ to 2 inches above the bottom of the shower pan. In this way, when cement or other adhesive is floated on the interior surface of the shower pan, tiles of varying thickness can be installed in such a manner that the top surface of the tiles are substantially flush with the top portion of the conventional drain pipe. The shower pan also has a water dam with a fin extending vertically on the outer edge of the water dam as added protection against water migration outside the shower pan.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: INNOVATIVE LEAK SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Leonard Eriksson
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Patent number: 9756988Abstract: Embodiments provide a stand-alone or self-contained gravity-fed emergency shower including a shower head. A water-tight reservoir is provided, the reservoir including an outlet in fluid communication with a shower head, and an air inlet pipe. The air inlet pipe includes an interior end and an exterior end, the interior end extending into the reservoir to a point below the fill level and above the outlet. The air inlet pipe allows air to enter the reservoir as water drains through the outlet, maintaining a substantially constant head pressure at the outlet, thereby resulting in a substantially constant flow rate of water to the shower head.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: HAWS CORPORATIONInventors: Micah Benjamin Beuhring, Donald Marshall
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Patent number: 9756989Abstract: A system and method for dispensing hand cleaning fluid material including a dispenser with a rechargeable battery powered by a solar generator, a remote electrically powered light source spaced from the dispenser directing light onto the solar panel of the dispenser and a control mechanism controlling the operation of the light source in relation to the status and operation of the dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: OP-Hygiene IP GmbHInventors: Heiner Ophardt, Andrew Jones
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Patent number: 9756990Abstract: The present application provides a washing device (100) and a method for fabricating the same. The washing device (100) includes a base washing member (108), an attachment washing member (102), and a coupling element (508) coupling the attachment washing member (102) to the base washing member (108). The attachment washing member (102) further includes a bracket (106, 502) and a washing surface (104).Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Paris Presents IncorporatedInventor: Elizabeth Cassiday
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Patent number: 9756991Abstract: The present invention is an array of sanitary tissue products. The array of sanitary tissue products comprises a first packaged article and a second packaged article. The first packaged article comprises a first rolled sanitary tissue product wound onto a first fibrous core. The second packaged article comprises a second rolled sanitary tissue product wound onto a second fibrous core. The second rolled sanitary tissue product is wound loosely relative to the first rolled sanitary tissue product. The second fibrous core has an axial strength greater than the first fibrous core.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Andre Mellin
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Patent number: 9756992Abstract: An automatic electronic dispenser for dispensing a roll of paper product. A dispenser module drives paper from the roll through a discharge chute at the bottom of the module. A front cover hinged on each side rotates to an open position for loading a paper roll. A back cover enables mounting the electronic dispenser to a vertical surface such as a wall. A paper roll holder is attached to the sides of the dispenser module. A driving roller unrolls the paper from the paper holder in response to a signal from an electronic sensor. A plurality of pressing rollers engages the driving roller as paper is being dispensed along a path between the pressing and driving rollers to a discharge chute.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: VSI Import Solutions, LLCInventor: Charles Agnew Osborne, Jr.
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Patent number: 9756993Abstract: A support bar for a material web wound onto a roll. The support bar has, on each end, a bearing journal which is arranged on the longitudinal axis thereof. At least one of the two bearing journals is provided with a fitting surface which is not designed as a rotational surface and is rotatably arranged on the support bar. The bearing journal can be inserted into a guide of a dispenser. The guide is continuous from the insertion position to the dispensing position.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Hans Georg Hagleitner
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Patent number: 9756994Abstract: A portable foldable toilet seat overlay apparatus, foldable between a first position and a second position, deploys from a carry case to position atop an existing toilet set and prevent user contact therewith. The device includes a plurality of tractive members disposed perpendicularly projected from a bottom surface to frictionally engage with the toilet seat when the device is deployed in the first position. Each of the plurality of tractive members is arranged on the bottom surface so as to seat adjacently in contact with opposing portions of the bottom surface when the device is folded to the second position, without inhibiting movement of the device to the second position. In at least one embodiment the device is antimicrobial and, in another, biodegradable for single or limited use.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: James Jackson
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Patent number: 9756995Abstract: A toilet seat is includes a core with a centrally located aperture disposed therein, sized for receiving and supporting a weight of a human in a seated position for use as a toilet seat. The core is made of a solid material. A cover is affixed to the core at bottom edges of the core forming a gap between the cover and the top surface of the core, between the cover and the side surface of the core, and between the cover and the inside surface of the core. Gel is disposed in the gap, thereby providing a cushioned interface between the core and the human situated upon the cover.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Julie Windle Bryant
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Patent number: 9756996Abstract: The ventilated toilet seat is a toilet seat with built in ventilation holes and channels. Gases accumulating within a toilet basin are collected within the ventilation holes and channels and are routed to an exhaust duct. Ideally, the exhaust duct is vacated using a fan. The ventilated toilet seat comprises a toilet seat, a plurality of ventilation holes and channels, a first seat hinge, a second seat hinge, a first lid hinge, a second lid hinge, a main seat exhaust, a first exhaust tube, a second exhaust tube, an end cap, and an elbow joint.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Hernaldo Ruiz
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Patent number: 9756997Abstract: A robotic vacuum cleaner includes a movable side arm. The side arm is inwardly pivotable into the inside of a housing of the robotic vacuum cleaner by a spring mechanism in the event of contact with an obstacle. The side arm is mounted on a rotary shaft so as to be pivotable and linearly displaceable along an elongate hole.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: MIELE & CIE. KGInventors: Carina Maoro, Markus Thamm
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Patent number: 9756998Abstract: A brushroll for a vacuum cleaner includes a dowel defining a central rotational axis about which the brushroll rotates, at least one bristle stiffener, a plurality of first bristles protruding from the dowel adjacent to the bristle stiffener, and a counterbalance which is positioned relative to the bristle stiffener to rotationally balance the brushroll, wherein the cross-sectional shape of the dowel is asymmetrical.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.Inventors: Gary A. Kasper, Timothy A. Field
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Patent number: 9756999Abstract: A vacuum cleaner filtration system having a primary separation system and a filter downstream of the primary separation system. The filter has an upstream side to receive an airflow exiting the primary separation system, and a downstream side fluidly opposite the upstream side. The system has a vacuum fan, a primary suction path between the filter's downstream side and the vacuum fan, a valve in the primary suction path and configured to selectively position to block the primary suction path and create a closed passage at the filter's downstream side, and a secondary suction path between the filter's upstream side and the vacuum fan. A secondary filtration system is in the secondary suction path to separate dirt from an airflow passing therethrough, to thereby clean dirt from the filter's upstream side. A nozzle may be provided to concentrate the air flow as it enters the secondary suction path.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Aktiebolaget ElectroluxInventor: Brian Vines
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Patent number: 9757000Abstract: A cleaning device includes an improved structure in which cleaning performance can be improved. The cleaning device includes an inhalation unit to generate inhalation force to inhale air into a main body, wherein the inhalation unit includes: an impeller that is rotatable; an impeller cover having an inlet damper formed therein; and a return channel coupled to the impeller cover so that the impeller can be accommodated in the return channel, wherein the return channel includes: an inner frame; and an outer frame placed at an outer side of the inner frame so as to be spaced apart from the inner frame, and a plurality of wings are disposed between the inner frame and the outer frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyun Joo Kim, Sang Won Lee, Dong Suk Ko, Jin Hyung Park, Eung Ryeol Seo, Hyeon Joon Oh, Joo Yong Lee, Jae Ho Choi, Kwang Su Heo
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Patent number: 9757001Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided. The vacuum cleaner includes: a cleaner main body including a nozzle assembly into which air including foreign substances is suctioned, a collecting portion that collects the suctioned foreign substances, a suction device that generates a suction force, and a battery for supplying power to the suction device; and a charging stand including support portions on which the cleaner main body is seated, and a battery charging portion for performing charging of a replacement battery.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Mantae Hwang, Philjae Hwang, Jaeheon Jeong
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Patent number: 9757002Abstract: A central computer system receive a voice input comprising a motorized transport unit command from a system user via a particular user interface unit that is associated with a particular motorized transport unit at a shopping facility. In response the central computer system transmits to the user interface unit a motorized transport unit instruction that corresponds to the motorized transport unit command, such that the user interface unit can then provide that motorized transport unit instruction to the motorized transport unit for execution by the motorized transport unit. By one approach these components can interact with one another to facilitate a verbally-based authentication procedure by which the system user is associated with the motorized transport unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventors: John P. Thompson, Donald R. High, Michael D. Atchley
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Patent number: 9757003Abstract: A power supply device for a rotary distance detection device of a robot vacuum cleaner includes a base having a control board which is electrically connected to a power supply so as to control the base to move. The control board has bearings and a distance-detection circuit board on the bearings. The distance-detection circuit board is electrically connected to the control board and the power supply via the bearings so that the robot vacuum cleaner is able to work continuously without worry of replacement of batteries.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Precaster Enterprises Co., Ltd.Inventors: Nen-Tsua Li, Chen-Yu Liao
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Patent number: 9757004Abstract: An autonomous floor-traversing robot includes: a wheeled body including a chassis and at least one motorized wheel configured to propel the chassis across a floor, the chassis defining an interior compartment disposed beneath a chassis ceiling; a cover extending across at least a central area of the chassis ceiling; and a graspable handle connected to the chassis and located outside the cover so as to be accessible from above the robot, the handle arranged to enable lifting of the robot. The chassis ceiling defines drainage channels configured to conduct the liquid away from the central area of the chassis ceiling.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: iRobot CorporationInventors: Rogelio Manfred Neumann, Adam Daniel Leech, David Orrin Swett
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Patent number: 9757005Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for cleaning or otherwise treating a floored surface that includes a platform adapted to support the weight of an operator. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention is capable of generally performing 360E turns to facilitate the treatment of difficult to access portions of the floored surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Kärcher North America, Inc.Inventors: Roger Pedlar, Daniel Pearson, Eric L. Shark, Daniel C. Venard, Brian J. Doll, Rusty Simmon, Nevin Green, Loi X. Tran, Robert S. Gorsky
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Patent number: 9757006Abstract: Articles for cleaning debris from a hard surface are described herein, the articles include a hard surface cleaning composition which includes from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight of the composition of a detergent surfactant and a pad including a core and adapted to contact the hard surface. The core comprising up to about 50% cellulosic material. They are high sudsing, have excellent soap scum removal and hard water deposit removal properties and are easy to rinse. A sprayer, methods of use and kits are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Hirotaka Uchiyama, Mimi Gizaw Daniel, Roberto Manuel Matos
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Patent number: 9757007Abstract: A blank for a package, a package, and a kit having a package with a cleaning implement therein. The package has a front panel and side panels with a transition that provides for regions of relatively greater and relatively lesser depth in said package. A window is disposed in the front panel, and registered with the portions of the side panel having relatively lesser depth. This geometry provides the benefit that the package may hold all contents deemed helpful at point of sale, while allowing the cleaning implement to be visible through or protrude through the window without shadows being cast from the side panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Murphy Greene Mongeon, Jose Juan Fuentes, Jr., Marcus Paul McDuffie, Yassir Halty, Richard Lee Lane, Matthew Joshua Brewer
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Patent number: 9757008Abstract: A dishwasher with a tub at least partially defining a washing chamber, a liquid spraying system, a liquid recirculation circuit, and a liquid filtering system where the liquid filtering system includes a rotating filter and where a granular agent contacts the rotating filter to clean the filter. Methods of cleaning a rotating filter provided within a liquid flow by scouring the filter with a granular agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2017Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Jacquelyn R. Geda, Antony M. Rappette
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Patent number: 9757009Abstract: A capsule endoscope includes, inside a capsule casing, an information acquiring section that acquires information on an inside of a body of a subject, a battery that supplies power, a detection section that, upon detection of introduction to the inside of the body of the subject, outputs a detection signal, a signal receiving section that receives a control signal from an outside and outputs an internal signal, and a control section that controls power supply from the battery to the information acquiring section according to the internal signal and the detection signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventors: Ken Sato, Fukashi Yoshizawa, Naohito Doi
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Patent number: 9757010Abstract: A capsule endoscope includes: an in vivo information acquiring section that acquires information on an inside of a body of a subject; a battery that supplies power; a power source switch that turns on/off power supply from the battery to the in vivo information acquiring section; a detection section that includes at least two electrodes disposed on an outer face of a casing, and, upon detection of introduction to the inside of the body of the subject based on a change in electric resistance between the electrodes, outputs a detection signal; and a control section that controls the power source switch according to the detection signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventors: Youhei Sakai, Fukashi Yoshizawa
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Patent number: 9757011Abstract: A distal-end rigid section of an insertion section of an endoscope, includes: a first base of a metallic material, which constitutes a distal-end portion of the insertion section of the endoscope; a second base of a resin material, which is formed on an axially proximal-end side of the first base; a cylindrical portion protruding from the second base toward an axially distal-end side of the first base and including a non-circular hole portion in which an illumination light source having a non-circular outer shape, generating light and emitting illumination light is disposed; and a through-hole formed by opening a part along an outer peripheral surface of the first base, the cylindrical portion being disposed in the through-hole such that the illumination light is emitted to the axially distal-end side of the first base.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventor: Shunichi Imai