Patents Issued in September 14, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170258246
    Abstract: A display apparatus, such as a table, for display consumer products, such as electronic devices, is disclosed. The table may include a display cavity for displaying products. The display cavity may include a transparent glass panel defining a top portion thereof so as to allow consumers to view products housed within the display cavity. The table may include a lighting system configured to illuminate at least a portion of the display cavity. The table may also include a cooling system for maintaining or modifying the temperature within the display cavity. A rotatable display panel defining at least a portion of the bottom of display cavity may rotate from the bottom of the table to allow a user can access the products within the display cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Charles A. SCHWALBACH, David Samuel KUMKA, Sheng YANG, David Benjamin KOSECOFF, Cheryl Partido ESPIRITU, Kully Kraig MANDON, Christopher M. GREEN, Jonathan P. SIEGEL
  • Publication number: 20170258247
    Abstract: Display cases may include deflectors and fans. The deflectors may alter air currents generated by fans to provide an air current to display portions of the display case. In some implementations, the altered air current may have a first portion with a velocity that is greater than a velocity of a second portion, where the first portion is closer to a display portion of the display case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Kapil Das Sahu, Michael J. Schuetter, Darshan U. Shinde
  • Publication number: 20170258248
    Abstract: A shelving assembly, held on an associated support surface, includes an elongated cooperating member including a first end and an opposite second end. A front rail is adapted to operably connect to the first end of the cooperating member and a rear rail is adapted to operably connect to the second end of the cooperating member. The rear rail includes at least one flexible member configured to abut a bottom surface of the cooperating member to retard a lateral movement of the cooperating member in a relation to at least the rear rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: William H. Walker
  • Publication number: 20170258249
    Abstract: Disclosed is an art wall for customized installation of shelves includes a plurality of guide members which are spaced from each other and installed to a wall and are provided with a plurality of bracket fitting holes in a longitudinal direction; a wall finishing material which is interposed between the plurality of guide members to cover the wall; a shelf which is detachably engaged to the guide members, so that an object is placed on the shelf; a fixing bracket which is engaged to the shelf to fix the shelf to the guide members, and is provided with a protruding boss to be fitted into the bracket fitting holes; and a bracket coupler configured to detachably engage the shelf to the fixing bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicants: LOTTE ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD., YOUNG IL CO., LTD., DONG SUNG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dae Won KIM, Sae Sung JUNG, Young Seok LEE, Bu Ja LEE
  • Publication number: 20170258250
    Abstract: A measured food storage apparatus comprising a base portion having at least two defined sections for receiving specified contents, at least one of said sections being configured to removably receive a decanting device. The decanting device has a base and at least one outer side wall, defining a receptacle for receiving specified contents. In use, when said decanting device is releasably attached to said base portion of the measured food storage apparatus, the at least one side wall thereof defines a compartment on said base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: JULIAN GAINE
  • Publication number: 20170258251
    Abstract: A food and condiment carton including at least one collapsible food compartment configured for holding food, wherein the at least one collapsible food compartment includes a first base; and at least one collapsible condiment compartment configured for holding condiment, wherein the at least one collapsible condiment compartment is configured to extend from the first base to form a second base such that the first and second base together serve as a stable collapsible food and condiment carton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Toby M. Butler
  • Publication number: 20170258252
    Abstract: A cup holder includes a holder body having a peripheral wall surrounding an accommodation space, a tray provided in the accommodation space and vertically shiftably supported by the peripheral wall, and a height adjuster configured to vertically shift the tray. The height adjuster includes at least one rack gear extending vertically on the peripheral wall, at least one pinion gear rotatably supported by the tray and meshing with the rack gear, and an energizing member provided at the tray and energizing to rotate the pinion gear for upward shift of the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Shinichi SAWADA, Shinji KAWAKAMI
  • Publication number: 20170258253
    Abstract: A device for holding a container having a bead around an opening is provided. The device includes a handle and at least two curved elements extending from the handle, with each curved element including an upper section sized to be positionable adjacent to the container bead. A clamping apparatus is located on a portion of the handle, with the clamping apparatus having a moveable clamping element structured to contact the container bead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Shape Shifter Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel Ziegler, Scott Ziegler
  • Publication number: 20170258254
    Abstract: A dimensionally stable universal floor covering includes a tufted textile having stitches and a reinforcement layer operatively connected to the stitches to provide dimensional stability for the entire floor covering. The reinforcement layer is made of fibers that are initially contained within a composition of adhesive and fibers. Mixing of the adhesive/fibers composition and/or injection of compressed air, assists in preparing the adhesive and fiber composition to be in the preferred condition and position prior to the forming of the reinforcement layer. Multiple sources of pressure, including vacuum, are applied in a controlled manner for moving the adhesive and fiber composition to form a reinforcement layer of fibers that is operatively connected to the stitches and/or to form a layer of fibers and adhesive that is contained within the stitches. The universal floor covering is selectively cut and transported in a roll for installation, and it can be conveniently recycled if necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Kenneth B. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20170258255
    Abstract: A support member is for a door assembly of a mailbox. The mailbox includes an enclosure member and a panel member coupled to the enclosure member. The door assembly has a door member coupled to the panel member. The support member includes a body portion structured to be coupled to the door member; and a flange portion extending outwardly from the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: SOLAR GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: VIRGIL KEITH CLARK, JEREMY D'LEN DICKENS, J. DERRICK DRY, BRIAN LAVON RONEY, KENNETH RAY SMITH
  • Publication number: 20170258256
    Abstract: A food preparation appliance comprising a sieve having an inner perforated surface for extracting a food item into liquid and solid particles, a source of rotatable power for rotating the sieve, a cleaning device for removing unwanted buildup of pulp from the perforated surface of the sieve, and a reservoir holding a pre-determined volume of cleaning fluid that is released and directed onto the sieve when the cleaning device is operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Cisco Arrieta, Traci Licht, George T. Hardin, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170258257
    Abstract: The automated cooking device and the ordering system of the present invention combines a cooking machine, a detecting device and a food manage system in the ordering system, to provide diversified manners of cooking the food automatically. Through the identifying of the detecting device, the cooking machine performs the cooking process automatically, so that the hot food is done quickly. The food manage system is adapted for managing and storing food information and ensuring the food safety. The ordering system can be operated by the consumer through an electronic communication device, not only convenient and fast in usage for the consumer, but also making the setting of sales channels and the selling very fast and convenient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Tzuu-Shin GUH
  • Publication number: 20170258258
    Abstract: Provided is a cooking vessel which comprises heat transfer structures for directing a flame, which is concentrated on the center of a vessel part, to be diffused to the edge of the vessel part, thus allows heat to be sufficiently diffused to parts other than the center while the heat is conducted from the outer side to the inner side of the bottom of the vessel part, can be made lightweight, and allows a reduction in material and production costs. The cooking vessel, which comprises the vessel part in which to put and cook contents and handle parts installed on the vessel part, has the heat transfer structures installed on the outer side of the bottom of the vessel part, wherein the heat transfer structures are formed in a shape that allows the radial formation of multiple flame diffusion paths for flame diffusion to the edge of the vessel part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Byung Youl YOU
  • Publication number: 20170258259
    Abstract: A cooking attachment for a heatable vessel of a food processor, which cooking attachment has one or more base openings, through which steam exiting from the vessel can enter into the cooking attachment and condensate can flow out of the cooking attachment into the vessel. In order for food which is contained in the cooking attachment to be cooked more quickly and uniformly, and/or to be kept hot following preparation, irrespective of its position within the cooking attachment, it is proposed that the cooking attachment should have a heating device which provides heating irrespective of the steam exiting from the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH
    Inventor: Markus CORNELISSEN
  • Publication number: 20170258260
    Abstract: A multipurpose infuser filter strainer, configured to infusing tea and making coffee directly without the need of changing its structural arrangement, include a soft sieve defining opposing top opening and bottom opening, a hard sieve surrounding the soft sieve and defining opposing top opening and bottom opening for receiving the top opening and bottom opening of the soft sieve respectively, a top cap ring fastened to the top opening of hard sieve to hold the top opening of the soft sieve in place, a bottom cap ring fastened to the bottom opening of the hard sieve to hold the bottom opening of the soft sieve in place, and a soft mesh mounted in the bottom cap ring. Further, the mesh size of the soft sieve and the mesh size of the soft mesh are smaller than the mesh size of the hard sieve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Tien-Chang Hsu
  • Publication number: 20170258261
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for a funnel assembly for use in a beverage brewing apparatus. The funnel assembly may include an insert that is retained in the funnel assembly to contain a powdered or other similar substance for mixing with liquid within the insert. The insert is configured to extend within a cavity of the funnel assembly and is configured to permit mixing of the substance with the liquid before dispensing the mixture into a portion of the funnel assembly. The insert may include a rim or liquid shield, with at least a portion of the rim or liquid shield engaging a portion of the funnel assembly to retain the insert within the funnel assembly. The insert may further include a flow guide adjacent a drainage aperture, the flow guide at least partially directing the flow of mixture from the insert into a portion of the funnel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Charles H. Clark, Jason M. Banning, Crescent Burke, William E. Midden, Jeff T. Samson
  • Publication number: 20170258262
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Arsum Elektrikli Ev Aletleri San. Ve Tic. A.S.
    Inventor: Ersoy Atilla
  • Publication number: 20170258263
    Abstract: Disclosed is a capsule container for producing an infused beverage by an infusion assembly operating with a capsule or pod containing an aromatic substance. At least one output passage for the infused beverage is obtained in the capsule container. Such output passage is engaged by a valve member axially translatable between a closed position of the output passage, when there is no capsule in the container, and an open position of the output passage when there is a capsule in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Gionata CAPITANI
  • Publication number: 20170258264
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a consumable (30) for use in a dispenser (10) for preparation of foodstuff products, the consumable (30) comprising a sealed housing (76) comprising at least one rigid wall portion (82) that is impermeable to liquid, a primary inlet portion (140) arranged to enable pressurized water flow into the housing (76), a secondary inlet portion (144) arranged to enable an auxiliary fluid flow, particularly an air flow, into the housing (76), at least one outlet portion (142) arranged to enable the processed foodstuff product to flow out of the housing (76), at least one containing chamber (102) arranged in the housing (76), the chamber containing a food substance (104), particularly a ground substance, at least one flow processing chamber (118) arranged to process a liquid solution that flows through the flow processing chamber (118), a flow transfer wall (110) arranged between the containing chamber (102) and the flow processing chamber (118), the flow transfer wall (110) comprising
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: HENDRIKUS LODEWIJK JOSEPH FRANCISCUS HOLTEN, JARNO BEEKMAN, RODIN ENNE BRUINSMA, PETER RIJSKAMP, JAN KLAASSEN, PENG CHAU QUAH
  • Publication number: 20170258265
    Abstract: A machine for preparing a product from a capsule that contains desired ingredients is provided. The machine includes a housing, a brew chamber disposed in the housing for holding a capsule and an injection system adapted for injecting a fluid into said capsule. In one embodiment, the injection system has a plurality of injection nozzles that are each adapted for piercing a lid of a capsule. In another embodiment, the brew chamber has at least one movable portion that is adapted to move to receive different sized capsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: LIBERATORE A. TROMBETTA, YUCHENG FU, SCOTT HANNESON
  • Publication number: 20170258266
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a beverage container that is configured to provide thermal conductivity from a hot stored liquid to a food product placed onto the planar lid surface. The embodiments are comprised of a uniform thickness porcelain material, which transfers the heat through convection through the planar lid surface into the food product to enable aroma and flavor compounds to be released and provide a warm, tastier food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas Medwin
  • Publication number: 20170258267
    Abstract: A pan system is provided having a male mold portion extending from a planar portion to create a pallet. Raw dough is rolled out to a sheet having a uniform thickness, which is then cut into a cut shape. The cut shape is designed to overlay the male mold portion and have overlapping seam areas. Optionally, a vacuum may be drawn through the male mold portion to draw the cut shape against the outer surface of the male mold portion. The overlapping seam areas are compacted and joined with pressure pads. Once the seam areas are joined, the dough is trimmed with a trimming die. The trimmed and seamed dough is then passed through an oven as it overlays the male mold portion to create a continuous baked pocket bun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Mayernick
  • Publication number: 20170258268
    Abstract: A heater is provided having at least one thermally sprayed resistive heating layer, the resistive heating layer comprising a first metallic component that is electrically conductive and capable of reacting with a gas to form one or more carbide, oxide, nitride, and boride derivative; one or more oxide, nitride, carbide, and boride derivative of the first metallic component that is electrically insulating; and a third component capable of stabilizing the resistivity of the resistive heating layer. In some embodiments, the third component is capable of pinning the grain boundaries of the first metallic component deposited in the resistive heating layer and/or altering the structure of aluminum oxide grains deposited in the resistive heating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Athinodoros Chris KAZANAS, Pierre MARCOUX, Richard C. ABBOTT
  • Publication number: 20170258269
    Abstract: A charcoal-fueled barbecue grill and smoker includes a duct system with “volcanoes” on the inside of the lower grill chamber that match holes in a tube fitted to the lower grill chamber, such that a turning of the tube provides precise venting and temperature control during cooking. A rear stabilizer attached to the lower grill chamber allows the grill to be used either with or without a stand, preventing the grill from toppling over when the lid is opened. The grill may include one or more removable shelves. An ash evacuation system includes a frusto-conical ash bucket that attaches at a hole in the lower grill chamber and held in place by the rear stabilizer using an ash bucket hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: David Morelock, Brian Taylor, Jeff Humiston, Scott Moody, Paul James, Martha James
  • Publication number: 20170258270
    Abstract: An oil filter deep fryer is designed for the technical issues of unsatisfactory structural design of the existing like products. The oil filter deep fryer comprises a housing, lid, control box, heating tube, inner pot, oil receiver and food basket. The deep fryer enables the oil receiver to pull out or lock in the housing and drain the waste oil into the oil receiver through a knob.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: NINGBO BIYI ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., LTD
    Inventor: Kaimong MAN
  • Publication number: 20170258271
    Abstract: An appliance for frying has a frying pot disposed within a housing for containing oil or fat and having a normally-closed valve disposed at a bottom thereof. An oil receiving tank is removably receivable within the housing below the frying pot, and has an oil receiving hole positionable below the valve such that when the draining valve is opened, the oil or fat may flow from the frying pot into the oil receiving tank. An actuation mechanism disposed entirely on the housing has a first condition wherein the activation mechanism allows removal of the oil receiving tank relative to the housing, a second condition wherein the activation mechanism prevents removal of the oil receiving tank relative to the housing while not opening the valve, and a third condition wherein the activation mechanism prevents removal of the oil receiving tank relative to the housing while opening the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Kaimong MAN, Uri Murad
  • Publication number: 20170258272
    Abstract: A grinder comprises: a receiving container, formed with an accommodation space and an installation space, and the bottom end thereof being extended with a connection ring have a feeding port, and a hollow grinding seat and a fasten ring are respectively and detachably disposed in the feeding port and the connection ring; an electric driving device, detachably disposed in the installation space; and a base, detachably disposed at the bottom end of the receiving container and including a hollow grinding chamber having the interior disposed with a support member with a pivotal shaft, a passive rod is sleeved and linked with a conical grinding disk, the top end and the bottom end of the passive rod are respectively sleeved with the output shaft and the pivotal shaft, thereby allowing the grinding disk to protrude into the grinding seat and forming a gap between the above two.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Chung-Jen PAI
  • Publication number: 20170258273
    Abstract: A method for automated processing of at least one food product according to at least one predetermined recipe parameter uses an electric kitchen appliance for producing a meal. The steps are as follows: detecting an actual parameter of the food product to be processed, comparing the actual parameter of the food product to be processed with a target parameter of the food product to be processed, and correcting the recipe parameter depending on the deviation of the actual parameter of the food product to be processed from the target parameter of the food product to be processed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH
    Inventors: Christiane STACH, Markus CORNELISSEN, Klaus-Martin WEBER, Stefan HILGERS, Julius GANNS
  • Publication number: 20170258274
    Abstract: Provided is a whirlpool bathtub with improved placement of a condenser of a motor in a pump used to circulate water in the whirlpool bathtub. As the whirlpool bathtub in which a pump 20 including a motor 30 and an impeller 40 is installed in an internal space 11 of a bathtub body 10, there is provided a whirlpool bathtub 1 in which a condenser 31 which is connected to the motor 30 for driving the motor 30 is installed at the outside of the bathtub body 10 rather than the internal space 11 of the bathtub body 10, and as a result, when the condenser 31 of the motor 30 is repaired, the bathtub body 10 needs not to be separated from a bathroom 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Changju LEE
  • Publication number: 20170258275
    Abstract: A personal dispensing system allows a user to dispense a viscous liquid, such as a disinfectant liquid gel. The dispenser includes a mounting clip which can be worn on the belt of a user. The dispenser has a front sidewall with openings which allow the viscous liquid to be dispensed onto a user's hands. The openings on the front sidewall of the container body and the viscosity of the liquid are selected so that the viscous liquid weeps out of the openings without dripping, or a hand pump can dispense the liquid. The front face of the device can also house a single horizontal roller or a number of roller balls for dispensing the viscous liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: John M. Geesbreght, Darrell D. Dial
  • Publication number: 20170258276
    Abstract: A back scrubbing assembly includes a reservoir that may be filled with a liquid soap. The reservoir may be coupled to a wall in a shower. A plurality of couplers is provided and each of the couplers is coupled to the reservoir. Each of the couplers may engage the wall in the shower. A plurality of cleaning members is provided. A selected one of the cleaning members is removably coupled to the reservoir. Thus, the selected cleaning member may scrub a back of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Judie McClean
  • Publication number: 20170258277
    Abstract: The ozone cleaning device contains an electrically conductive member and a reinforced casing member. The casing member is injection-molded and houses the conductive member inside in an airtight manner. The reinforcement of the casing member, and the tight integration between the casing member and the conductive member jointly achieve enhanced structural strength to prevent the ozone cleaning device from being broken. When the ozone cleaning device is held close to a user and an electrical power is delivered to the conductive member, the conductive member is then conducting to the user and the air in between is influenced by the electrical power to produce ozone for cleaning. The present invention therefore achieves enhanced structural strength, usage safety, and prolonged operational life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Min-Hao Tsao
  • Publication number: 20170258278
    Abstract: A method of grounding a dispenser. A low impedance path is connected to elements internal to the dispenser. The low impedance path is also connected to a surface contact spring which is adapted to contact an external mounting surface when the dispenser is affixed thereto. Static electrical charge accumulated on the elements is discharged through the low impedance path and the surface contact spring to the external mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: John R. Moody, Joshua M. Broehl
  • Publication number: 20170258279
    Abstract: Dispensing containers including a bottom, a top, and one or more side walls defining an interior cavity within the container. A support structure adjacent the bottom of the container forms an angle between a top surface of the support structure and the bottom that is from 120° to 150°. This allows the container to accommodate a rectangular stack of wipes positioned within the interior cavity of the container, in a substantially vertical orientation, with the short side contacting the bottom of the container, and the underside of the stack contacting the top surface of the support structure. The stack of wipes may be taller than the height of the container, fitting into the container due to the slightly angled orientation of the stack, the flexible nature of the stack of wipes, and the support structure allowing the stack to bend or flop over the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: THE CLOROX COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen Don Wahl, Benjamin Ma
  • Publication number: 20170258280
    Abstract: A portable urine disposal cabinet system. The system is a cabinet enclosure with privacy side wings which open as doors to allow the user to urinate in the cup with a sufficient level of privacy. The unit is self-contained and designed to provide a private and efficient means by which an individual (man or woman) can urinate in a cup. Once the cup is filled with urine a media mixture is manually dispensed via mechanical action into the cup of urine to remove the odor and gel/absorb the urine such that the filled cup can be disposed of in a garbage. The cabinet also has a holder for storing unused cups and lids and funnels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Robert E. Gayer
  • Publication number: 20170258281
    Abstract: A control system of an intelligent toilet includes a toilet seat actuation device for operating a toilet seat, a seat cover actuation device for operating a seat cover, and a control circuit which includes a user detector for detection of presence of a user and a micro-controller to actuate the toilet seat actuation device and the seat cover actuation device between a male operation mode and a female operation mode. In the male operation mode, the toilet seat actuation device and the seat cover actuation device are actuated for lifting up the toilet seat and the seat cover. In the female operation mode, the seat cover actuation device is actuated for lifting up the seat cover. The control system is convenient in use and prevents any contamination of the user' hands by touching the intelligent toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Yingjun ZHAO, Yong LIU
  • Publication number: 20170258282
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a handy-type vacuum cleaner has a vacuum cleaner main body, a gripping part for use for gripping the vacuum cleaner main body, and a blower attachment to be attached to/detached from the vacuum cleaner main body. The vacuum cleaner main body includes an electric blower, a dust-collecting device, a main body connecting port, a suction air path, and an exhaust air path. The dust-collecting device stores the dust and dirt sucked by driving of the electric blower. The blower attachment is inserted into/extracted from the main body connecting port. The suction air path communicates between the main body connecting port and the dust-collecting device. The exhaust air path communicates with the exhaust side of the electric blower. The exhaust air path communicates with the blower attachment when the blower attachment is inserted into the main body connecting port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: TOSHIBA LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS & SERVICES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Naoko SHINAGAWA
  • Publication number: 20170258283
    Abstract: Provided is a vacuum attachment for picking up an object. The vacuum attachment in embodiments comprises a hollow body with open ends including an intake end as well as a vacuum-side end. The vacuum-side end is sized and configured to removably attach to an intake port of a vacuum source. A channel is formed within the hollow body and extends along a longitudinal axis of the hollow body from the vacuum-side end to the intake end. A filter is disposed within the channel, transverse to the longitudinal axis of the hollow body, and adjacent to, but offset from, the intake end of the hollow body so as to form a lip surrounding the filter. The filter is fixedly attached to an inner surface of the hollow body. In some embodiments, the filter is configured to pass solid particulates but to block objects larger than solid particulates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Mary P. Hardin
  • Publication number: 20170258284
    Abstract: A cleaning system may have a trolley bucket assembly, a vacuum recovery tank, and a vacuum motor assembly. The trolley bucket assembly may have a bucket, a wheeled chassis, and a spigot fluidly connected to the bucket. A user may dispense and regulate the flow of cleaning liquid from the bucket through the spigot by manually adjusting the spigot. The tank may hold cleaning liquid and soil, and may have a bottom wall, a vacuum recovery inlet, and a transfer outlet through which cleaning liquid may be transferred to the bucket for reuse. The bottom wall may have an interior surface; and the transfer outlet may have an entry opening through which cleaning liquid from the tank enters the transfer outlet. The entry opening may be positioned above a portion of the interior surface, thereby inhibiting soil that settles on the interior surface portion from passing through the transfer outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Kaivac, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Robinson, Robert G. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20170258285
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a separating and collection assembly defining a collection chamber which receives debris and has a debris outlet, and a debris ejector reciprocally moveable within the collection chamber for vertical displacement relative to an exhaust grill. A push rod can be used to displace the debris ejector relative to the exhaust grill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Jian Gang Fan, Jin Yang
  • Publication number: 20170258286
    Abstract: A motor apparatus having a high efficiency and reducing manufacturing cost by using a cost effective ferrite permanent magnet includes a rotatable shaft, a fan connected to one side of the shaft to generate a flow of air, a stator including stator cores arranged in a circumferential direction, and a coil wound around the stator core, and a rotor disposed at an inside of the stator and provided in a form of a cylinder having a passage allowing the shaft to pass through the rotor includes a rotor core provided with a protrusion structure and one or more ferrite magnets coupled to the rotor core to provide a magnetic force. By using a ferrite magnet, when compared to a conventional universal motor, a superior efficiency is obtained, and when compared to a BLDC motor using a Nd magnet, a low cost BLDC motor is implemented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Soo KIM, Deok Jin Kim, Myung Bae Bang, Sung Gu Lee, Byung Ryel In, Young Kwan Kim
  • Publication number: 20170258287
    Abstract: A mop tool is provided. The mop tool includes: an elongated stick; a cleaning head which includes a head body that has a coupling portion rotatably coupled to one end of the stick, and a gap portion that extends from the coupling portion of the head body toward at least one side of the head body; and a rotation control element which is installed on the stick so as to be movable along the stick. The rotation control element includes a locking member which is releasably coupled to at least a part of the head body which adjoins the gap portion, and restricts a relative rotation between the cleaning head and the stick.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Manchul SHIN
  • Publication number: 20170258288
    Abstract: A method for forming compression-bonding portions in a continuous body including a fiber bundle while conveying the continuous body includes: rotating a rotator to convey the continuous body; compressing a target part of each of the compression-bonding portions in the continuous body using a first compression-bonding apparatus and the rotator to form the compression-bonding portions of a first stage; and further compressing each of the compression-bonding portions of the first stage using a second compression-bonding apparatus and the rotator to form the compression-bonding portions of a second stage. At least one of the compression-bonding portions is positioned between the first compression-bonding apparatus and the second compression-bonding apparatus in the direction of rotation of the rotator when the second compression-bonding apparatus compresses the compression-bonding portion of the first stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Kazuhiko HOSHIKA, Yoshihide ISHIKAWA, Hisaoki NOBUKUNI
  • Publication number: 20170258289
    Abstract: A method for forming compression-bonding portions in a continuous body including a fiber bundle while conveying the continuous body includes: rotating a rotator, while holding the continuous body on an outer peripheral surface of the rotator, to convey the continuous body; compressing a target part of each of the compression-bonding portions in the continuous body using a compression-bonding member and the rotator to form the compression-bonding portions; and pressing the continuous body inwardly in a radial direction of the rotator using a pressing member, while avoiding forming the compression-bonding portions in the continuous body, the pressing member being opposed to the outer peripheral surface of the rotator, at a position upstream in the direction of rotation from the compression-bonding member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Kazuhiko HOSHIKA, Yoshihide ISHIKAWA, Hisaoki NOBUKUNI
  • Publication number: 20170258290
    Abstract: A method of operating a dish treating appliance includes a user interface disposed along the top edge of a door for selectively opening and closing access to a treating chamber. The user interface can be illuminated and operating the user interface can include operating a user input mode when the door is open and a status mode when the door is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Joel Fletty, Eric A. Hill
  • Publication number: 20170258291
    Abstract: A dishwasher can comprise a tub to define a treating chamber in which articles are treated according to a cycle of operation. The treating chamber can have an access opening with a cover selectively permitting access to the treating chamber. A condenser assembly can fluidly couple to the treating chamber for drying articles washed during the cycler of operation. The condenser can fluidly couple to an exhaust conduit disposed in a toe kick panel, which attenuates the sound travelling through the toe kick panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Venkata S. Dirisala, Aaron P. Bennett, Amirkhan A. Modi
  • Publication number: 20170258292
    Abstract: A dishwasher can comprise a tub to at least define a treating chamber. The treating chamber can have an access opening with a cover selectively permitting access to the treating chamber. The condenser assembly can be made of a multi-layer absorptive acoustic material, which attenuates sound emanating from the treating chamber and travelling through the condensing section. The sounds attenuation can provide for reducing or eliminating the need for sound insulation necessary within the dishwasher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Venkata S. Dirisala, Aaron P. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20170258293
    Abstract: The invention proposes a domestic appliance having a drying apparatus, such as a dishwasher, a tumble dryer, a washing machine or the like, wherein the drying apparatus (8) has a contact space (8, 14) for establishing contact between drying air which originates from a working space (11) in the domestic appliance and a hygroscopic liquid (4) which is provided for drying purposes, in which domestic appliance effective drying is possible in a comparatively short time. According to the invention, this is achieved in that at least one nozzle (15, 16) for atomizing the hygroscopic liquid (4) in the contact chamber (8, 14) and/or for sprinkling the hygroscopic liquid (4) in the contact chamber (8, 14) is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Heinz-Dieter Eichholz
  • Publication number: 20170258294
    Abstract: A holding assembly for holding one or more stemmed objects in a dishwasher is provided. The holding assembly may include an elongated gripping unit frame and two or more gripping units arranged at the elongated gripping unit frame. The two or more gripping units may be arranged to grip a respective stemmed portion of the one or more stemmed objects. At least one of the two or more gripping units may be displaceably arranged along a longitudinal direction of the elongated gripping unit frame. The embodiments herein may also relate to a rack of a dishwasher and a dishwasher comprising a rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2014
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: ELECTROLUX APPLICANCES AKTIEBOLAG
    Inventors: Daniel MESA, Rickard HEDERSTIERNA
  • Publication number: 20170258295
    Abstract: A system and method of repositioning a region of interest within an endoscopic image from a first location to a target location on the display screen of an endoscopy system is provided. The endoscopy system includes an insertion portion having a tip section with at least one viewing element for capturing images of a body cavity having the region of interest. The method includes detecting a region of interest within a body cavity, displaying the region of interest on a display screen in communication with the endoscopy system, marking the region of interest on the display screen, selecting a target location on the display screen, estimating a transformation to be applied to the region of interest, and applying the estimated transformation for causing the region of interest to be displayed at the target location of the display screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Achia Kronman, Ron Sharoni