Patents Issued in October 19, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170295962
    Abstract: A Blanket with tuck flaps with a sheet of flexible material, a hood member, a left tuck flap member, a right tuck flap member, a shoulder support member, and an arm support member. The planar sheet is wide enough to cover the front surface of an average person. The left and right side tuck flaps extend from the right side and left side of the sheet at the thigh level of the user. The shoulder support member is attached to the top of the planar sheet and supports the blanket on the user's shoulders. The hood is attached to the top side of the planar panel. The user's head protrudes through an aperture between the top of the planar panel and the shoulder support member. The arm support is attached at its top and bottom edge to the inside of the planar sheet at the location of the user's torso.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Timothy Peter Wuerz
  • Publication number: 20170295963
    Abstract: A blanket for use by one or more persons, the blanket comprising a sheet of material having a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of side edges, the top edge is reinforced and substantially linear, the top edge has a first end, a middle and a second end, a first opening located between the middle of the top edge and the first end of the blanket, the opening being designed to fit closely to a neck of a first person using the blanket and a second opening located between the middle of the top edge and the second end of the blanket, the opening being designed to fit closely to a neck of a second person using the blanket, wherein each opening permits a blanket to be securely tucked in behind the neck, shoulders and head of the first person and the second person using the blanket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Darin Thomas Howland
  • Publication number: 20170295964
    Abstract: Fabric covers are presented including: a top fabric panel; a bottom fabric panel having substantially equivalent dimensions as the top fabric panel, where the bottom fabric panel and the top fabric define a space for receiving a cushion; a full-width opening disposed along an end of the fabric cover; and a partial opening disposed along an opposite end of the fabric cover. In some embodiments, the partial opening further includes: a first internal flap extending from the opposite end of the fabric cover toward the end and coupled with one of the top fabric panel or the bottom fabric panel substantially perpendicular with the partial opening; and a second internal flap extending from the opposite end of the fabric cover toward the end and coupled with the first internal flap substantially perpendicular with the partial opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Karen M. Steinbock
  • Publication number: 20170295965
    Abstract: An integral head sling support apparatus and system for a person for use primarily during travel, comprising a head band or piece adapted to fit around the forehead of the person and a harness extending from the headband assembly to a sling assembly adapted to receive the person's arms. The integral head sling support further comprises a headrest assembly of a neck pillow and guide for one or more straps configured to utilize the weight of the persons arms in the sling assembly to pull rearward the person's head and anchor while supporting the person's head so that the person can sleep in an upright seated position. The one or more adjustable straps may be a portion of the sling assembly pass behind the head, along the back and under the person's armpits so that when the person is seated and places their arms in the sling assembly, the weight of the person's arms provide the weight of an anchor for the integral head sling support apparatus and system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: TRIPGEAR LLC
    Inventor: Kevin KREPPEIN
  • Publication number: 20170295966
    Abstract: A collapsible hot liquid pitcher with an adjustable flow restrictor is disclosed that provides an easily controlled pour of hot water from the spout at the end of the pitcher's neck. The pitcher can be made of a rubbery material so that it can be compressed into a small shape for traveling. An insulating layer on the pitcher prevents the hot liquid from burning the user's hand during pouring. An adjustable flow restrictor gate with different sized flow sluices is provided in the pitcher's neck so that the amount of hot water admitted through the flow restrictor gate into the neck can be changed. The restrictor gate can be removed to change the desired flow. The orientation of the restrictor gate, the shape of the pitcher's neck and spout, and the shape and angle of the spout's face work to produce a controlled flow of hot water that pours downwardly in a steady, vertical stream for brewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Barbara Garrott, Douglas Garrott
  • Publication number: 20170295967
    Abstract: A container, in some cases a drink container, with a device for setting and displaying a display value, comprises a marking element, a metal or magnetic strip, and a housing for the marking element. The marking element can be moved by a setting magnet located outside of the interior space of the container. A device for setting and displaying a total fluid intake is also described. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a method for setting and displaying a display value on a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Helmut Bucksch
  • Publication number: 20170295968
    Abstract: A non-spill container having a collar and seal assembly from which drinking can occur at any location around a rim of the collar and seal assembly. The collar has an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a sidewall. The open upper end is proximate to and includes the upper end of a side wall, an upper perimeter and a rim. The closed lower end has a projection extending upward therefrom and at least one passage disposed through the closed lower end to channel a fluid. The sidewall has a tapered shape that extends from the open upper end inward toward the closed lower end and has a support surface provided along an inner surface adjacent to the open upper end. The support surface has at least one radial protrusion is disposed radially adjacent to the support surface to define at least one channel. A fastener assembly is provided on an external wall of the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan DUNN, Mark A. Hatherill, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
  • Publication number: 20170295969
    Abstract: An insulating cup includes an outer body surrounding at least a portion of an inner body. The outer body folds inwardly and upwardly at the bottom end to form a distal fold that spaces the inner surface of the outer body at the bottom end away from the outer surface of the inner body. The outer body further includes an embossment across the majority of the length and width of the sidewall such that the inner surface of the outer body projects outwardly away from the inner body to space apart the inner surface of the outer body from the outer surface of the inner body in the location of the embossment. The distal fold and embossment separate the inner body and the outer body creating an insulating air space between substantially the entire inner surface of the outer body and the outer surface of the inner body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Natan Ben Ezri
  • Publication number: 20170295970
    Abstract: An improved temperature regulating dinnerware set is a dinnerware set with each dinnerware piece having a heating element and a control member for controlling the temperature of the top surface of the piece. Each piece is adapted to connect to a power source to control the embedded heating element. An attachable cover is provided for each piece of the dinnerware set to help maintain the temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Benjamin Edwards
  • Publication number: 20170295971
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a simple holder which includes an elastic first sheet structure. The first sheet structure has a first side and a second side which are opposite to each other, a hole located between the first side and the second side, a first cutting slit formed by cutting from the edge of the first side inwards, and a second cutting slit formed by cutting from the edge of the second side inwards. The center of the hole is located between the first cutting slit and the second cutting slit. The first sheet structure can be bent to make the first cutting slit slotting into the second cutting slit for locking. The simple holder provided by the present invention is formed by sheets and is thus convenient to be manufactured, transported and stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: On Shui Leung
  • Publication number: 20170295972
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cup sleeve formed with a reverse damping structure having one or more rings inwardly bent and annularly arranged on one or both of the edge and the inner periphery of the cup sleeve, so when the mentioned cup sleeve is sleeved with a cup-shaped or bottle-shaped or can-shaped container, the anti-slip damping for enhancing the anti-loose function is provided by the reverse damping structure, thus the cup sleeve is less likely to be released from the cup-shaped or bottle-shaped or can-shaped container, and with the reverse damping structure, the interval formed between the cup sleeve and the cup-shaped or bottle-shaped or can-shaped container is enlarged thereby increasing the thermal insulation effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: TAI-HER YANG, CHUN-RONG YANG
  • Publication number: 20170295973
    Abstract: An insert for a cup holder or similar orifice with an inner wall has a plurality of arcuate legs. The legs arc outward from a proximal end to a distal end and are flexible inward via application of a force. The legs return flex outward when the force is released thereby forming a pressure fit against the wall of a cup holder or insert to rigidly maintain the insert within the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Michael A. Nargi
  • Publication number: 20170295974
    Abstract: The present invention disclosed a serving or display tray that comes in a minimally stored size when in its collapsed state, which allows huge amount of such tray to be transported and stored, at a relatively low cost. When it is ready for use, it can easily unfold into its pop-up state where the two top distal portions of the top layer are overlappingly connected to the underside of the corresponding fold-up walls of the bottom layer, providing good side support to the fold-up walls when food items, or other decorative subjects, are placed in the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Connie Y. LAI
  • Publication number: 20170295975
    Abstract: A sock holding dressing aid 10 has a frame 32 with side members 28 and a spacing member 30 provided at the back of the frame. The spacing member 30 provides a gap between the side members 28 for a foot of a user so the foot can be inserted into a sock fitted around the outside of the frame 32. This enables the user to quickly put on a pair of socks without having to excessively bend over, thus saving them time, difficulty and discomfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: John Carlos De Silva Raposo
  • Publication number: 20170295976
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for assisting in the removal of clothing. In particular, the invention relates to a tool which can be used to help remove socks, stockings, leggings, compression stockings, wetsuits, dry suits and the like, which can be difficult to remove from the lower leg and foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Tannian Innovations Limited
    Inventor: Laura Jean Taylor
  • Publication number: 20170295977
    Abstract: Reversible floor mats having two layers bonded together at an undulating surface are described. Each layer has a generally non-constant across over its width and length. The combined thickness of the two layers is generally constant over its width and length. The layers have different colors and/or different surface textures to provide different working surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Bruce A. Thrush
  • Publication number: 20170295978
    Abstract: A safe rotatable apparatus for supporting a rural roadside mailbox and for providing a simple, low-cost, highly rugged mounting structure which is less subject to damage due to impact from passing vehicles. The apparatus returns to its original position after a side impact. It is made of a typical mailbox; a top structural member; (c) a manner to connect the mailbox to the member; strengthening gussets attached to an outer sleeve connected to the top member and a way for connecting gussets to the top member; the outer sleeve having an opening for a pivot rod; the pivot rod held to the outer sleeve; an inner post with a rotational “sinusoidal” slice at the top end of inner post and an opening for a locking bar at the bottom of the inner post; the locking bar and a way for ballasting the locking bar such as concrete.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: John Bihn
  • Publication number: 20170295979
    Abstract: A mail delivery alert system includes a mailbox that may receive mail and the mailbox has a door. A sensing unit is positioned within the mailbox and the sensing unit senses light and motion. Thus, the sensing unit detects when the door is opened. The sensing unit generates an alarm sequence when the door is opened. An electronic device is provided. The electronic device is in electrical communication with the sensing unit. Thus, the electronic device receives the alarm sequence from the sensing unit. The electronic device issues an alert when the electronic device receives the alarm sequence. Thus, the electronic device alerts that mail has been delivered to the mail box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Karl Appell
  • Publication number: 20170295980
    Abstract: A parcel depository is provided with a housing having an access point for receipt of a parcel and a secure space from which a delivered parcel can only be subsequently removed from by an authorized person, such as an owner of the depository. The depository has a device, such as a camera, to identify or to take an image of a courier delivering the parcel, to take an image of the parcel when the parcel is in the secure space, and to associate the images of the parcel with the courier identity, or the image of the courier. The depository may be part of a larger parcel delivery system and provide a courier and or owner of the depository, with proof of delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Brian Sidney WILLCOX
  • Publication number: 20170295981
    Abstract: A device for supporting a decorative item on a top of a decorative support, such as a holiday tree, is disclosed and discussed. A support device can include a spiral body shaped to be securable to a top of a tree, wherein the spiral body extends from an upward end downward from the top of the tree, and a support body coupled to the upward end of the spiral body and extending in a direction opposite the downward spiral, wherein the support body is positioned support a decorative item when attached to a tree.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Shining Sea Trading Company
    Inventor: Jared Hendricks
  • Publication number: 20170295982
    Abstract: A modular sieve (100) for a juicing apparatus is disclosed that comprises a first module (110) comprising a pattern of first protrusions (112) having first edge regions (113); and a second module (120) comprising a pattern of second protrusions (122) having second edge regions (123) for adjoining neighbouring first edge regions when the first module is engaged with the second module, wherein each first edge region and an adjoining second edge region delimit a plurality of apertures (150) for passing juice. A juicing apparatus including such a modular sieve is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: JUERGEN HOLZBAUER, STEFAN SAUER
  • Publication number: 20170295983
    Abstract: A method and a system are disclosed for managing a brewing process in which a solution is produced by mixing a solvent with a solute and a beverage is extracted from the solution. The system includes a temperature sensor device for sensing a temperature change per unit time of the solvent to create temperature information; a first measurement device for sensing a weight increase per unit time of the beverage to create first weight information while counting the time elapsed in the brewing process to create timing information; and a computing device comparing preset standard-state information with the temperature, first weight and timing information. A warning message is displayed on the computing device to remind a brewing operator to stop brewing the beverage when any of the temperature, first weight and timing information created at a specific unit time does not match the standard-state information of the same unit time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: acaia Corporation
    Inventor: Rex Poway TSENG
  • Publication number: 20170295984
    Abstract: A method for examining beverage brewing and extracting process includes the steps of adding a solvent to a solute, mixing the solvent and the solute together to produce a solution, and subjecting the solution to an extraction process to output an extract liquid; measuring a solvent weight increase per unit time of the added solvent and measuring an extract liquid weight increase per unit time of the output extract liquid at the same time during the step of adding the solvent to the solute; and performing a calculation on the solvent weight increase and the extract liquid weight increase to output a graphic data to represent the extraction process. By referring to the graphic data, even an inexperienced brewing operator can always ensure a consistent taste for the brewed solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: acaia Corporation
    Inventor: Rex Poway TSENG
  • Publication number: 20170295985
    Abstract: A filter cup is revealed. The filter cup includes an outer cup, an inner cup mounted in the outer cup and a grip. The inner cup consists of a filter bottom surface on the bottom thereof, a plug-like member on the filter bottom surface, and at least two flanges on top of the inner cup. A discharge hole is disposed on bottom of the outer cup and sealed by the plug-like member. Two rotating members are pivotally connected to the outer cup and each includes a leaning portion projecting therefrom. The grip is connected to the rotating members. The rotating members are driven to move for pushing the flanges and moving the inner cup vertically by the leaning portions thereof when the grip is pulled. Thus a gap is formed between the plug-like member and the discharge hole, allowing liquid in the inner to flow out therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: TSAI-HUI LIN
  • Publication number: 20170295986
    Abstract: A machine (1) and process for preparing aromatic beverages by means of extraction, such as espresso coffee and similar, and adapted to supply a support (21) of single portions, comprising a plurality of single dose portions (22), to at least one extraction device (3) by means of an actuation device (6) disposed upstream of the extraction device (3) and comprising an actuation element (61) provided so that it can move the support (21) of single portions by means of rotation. In particular, the actuation device (6) further comprises a back-pressure element (62) that exerts a back-pressure upon the support (21) of single portions in the direction of the perimeter actuation surface (63), thereby providing greater operation reliability in the supply of the single dose portions (22) to an extraction device (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: NOVADELTA-COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.
    Inventor: Rui Miguel NABEIRO
  • Publication number: 20170295987
    Abstract: A coffee and tea brewing system includes a carafe assembly including a container configured to hold the brewed coffee or tea; a brewing assembly configured to be selectively coupled to the container of the carafe assembly for brewing of coffee or tea and selectively removed from the container of the carafe assembly when serving the brewed coffee or tea, the brewing assembly comprising a mesh filter assembly configured to allow for separation of the coffee grounds or tea leaves from the brewed coffee or tea, and an agitation mechanism configured to selectively agitate the coffee grounds or tea leaves and associated brewing coffee or tea during brewing; and a heating assembly configured to support the carafe assembly and selectively add heat thereto. The agitation is through manual manipulation of a paddle adjacent the mesh filter assembly. A method of brewing coffee or tea is disclosed using the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Leann Habram
  • Publication number: 20170295988
    Abstract: A capsule beverage brewing system includes: a brewer body having an accommodating space, and a sensing device and a sensor installed on an inner surface of the brewer body; at least one capsule containing a concentrated beverage and having an identification code on an outer surface of the capsule and corresponsive to the type of beverage contained in the capsule; and a tray installed in the brewer body and having an accommodating portion for disposing the capsule, and a contact portion extended from a side of the tray, such that when the tray is pushed into the accommodating space, the contact portion pushes or presses the sensor for a brewing operation. The brewing system automatically identifies the type of capsule, so that users need not to adjust any brewing parameters to obtain a good tasted beverage in the brewing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Chin-Kuo Chung
  • Publication number: 20170295989
    Abstract: The brewing system disclosed herein includes a moving inlet nozzle for use in intermixing hot water and coffee in a coffee cartridge. The inlet nozzle may include one or more flow ports that inject hot water into an inner chamber of the coffee cartridge at select angles, locations and pressures to create the desired fluidized mixture of hot water and beverage medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Bruce D. Burrows
  • Publication number: 20170295990
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a measurement device (10) for measuring a volume of liquid contained in a vessel, comprising: —a main vessel (12) for receiving a liquid; —a reference vessel (14) which has a smaller volume than the main vessel (12), wherein the main vessel (12) and the reference vessel (14) are fluidly connectable to each other as communicating vessels; —a pump (16) which is connected to the main vessel (12) and the reference vessel (14) for extracting liquid from the main vessel (12) and the reference vessel (14); —a minimum level sensor (26) which is configured to send a reference signal if a minimum liquid level within the reference vessel (14) is reached; —a first valve (20, 20?) via which the reference vessel (14) is fluidly connected to the pump (16), wherein the first valve (20, 20?) is configured to be closed off if the minimum liquid level within the reference vessel (14) is reached; and —a control unit (30) which is connected to the minimum level sensor (26, 26?) and the pump (16) a
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: MARK RONALD VAN DER WONING, HENDRIKUS LODEWIJK JOSEPH FRANCISCUS HOLTEN
  • Publication number: 20170295991
    Abstract: A beverage machine, in particular a coffee machine, prepares a beverage using water supplied via a fixed water connection to a hydraulic part arranged in the beverage machine and outputs the beverage at an outlet of the beverage machine. Maintenance is simplified by the fact that the beverage machine is provided with a cartridge holder which is accessible from the outside and into which a cartridge can be inserted in an exchangeable manner, the cartridge includes a cartridge connection on the inlet side and a cartridge connection on the outlet side, via which, in the inserted state of the cartridge, water supplied to the beverage machine via the fixed water connection flows through the cartridge and is thereby filtered and/or enriched with additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Peter Egli, Bruno Aeberhard, André Lüssi
  • Publication number: 20170295992
    Abstract: Brewing assemblies and related brewing methods. In some embodiments, the assembly may be configured to allow for improved, precision control over one or more aspects, stages, and/or parameters of the brewing process. For example, some embodiments may allow for full-immersion brewing for a precise, controlled period of time, which time may be controlled by application of a pressure differential to actuate a valve for and/or provide a force to assist in delivery of a brewed beverage from a brewing chamber of the assembly. Some embodiments may further provide for various pre-infusion steps/stages and/or post-immersion steps/stages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Adam Roth Mangold, Tymer T. Tilton
  • Publication number: 20170295993
    Abstract: A double walled domed electric roasting oven and method of use is described. The double walled domed electric roasting oven includes a double walled dome lid, a base pan, a temperature controlling component and a heating element. The double walled dome lid is formed by coupling a domed inner wall and a domed outer wall with a fastener. The double walled dome lid has a dome lid height. The base pan interfaces with a bottom of the double walled dome lid. The base pan has a base pan height. The dome lid height is at least 2.5 times greater than the base pan height. The temperature controlling component is disposed on an exterior outer wall of the double walled dome lid. The temperature controlling component includes a heating element that is electrically coupled to the temperature controlling component. The heating element is radially disposed about the exterior inner wall surface of the domed inner wall and positioned within the domed outer wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: George T.C. Li, Eric Li
  • Publication number: 20170295994
    Abstract: A charcoal starter for use with charcoal briquettes or hardwood is disclosed. The invention provides improvements directed to both the manufacture and use of charcoal chimneys, specifically the safety and ease of dispersal of lit coal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Vadim Gordin, Christopher Hawker, Joel Beebe
  • Publication number: 20170295995
    Abstract: A grid for cooking food, in particular for equipping a barbecue; the grid comprising a plate which has an upper face, configured for being set in contact with the food, and a lower face, configured for facing a heat source; the upper face comprising a plurality of channels parallel to one another and configured for conveying liquids; each channel being separated from the adjacent channel by a partition; the plate comprising a plurality of through openings for enabling the hot air and the combustion fumes produced by the heat source to lap the food; wherein the openings are provided at the portions of connection of two adjacent channels with the corresponding partition so as to provide paths for the hot air and combustion fumes that have an inlet on the lower face and two lateral outlets towards two adjacent channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Bujar Taga
  • Publication number: 20170295996
    Abstract: An architecture is presented that provides an oil monitoring device designed primarily to monitor, measure, and display measurement parameters for a containment tank of fresh or waste oil. The monitoring device can be positioned on the containment tank of fresh or waste oil, or can be positioned proximate to the containment tank, as long as the monitoring device remains in communication with the containment tank. The monitoring device comprises a real-time level sensor that is in communication with the containment tank of cooking oil. The level sensor measures usage and collection volumes, as well as filtration status of the containment tank in real-time and displays the information to a user via a display. Furthermore, the monitoring device comprises alarms to alert users of specific oil levels. The monitoring device can either be a stand-alone device or be linked to a computer program to function as a data management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: FRONTLINE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: JOHN W. PALAZZO, GIOVANNI BRIENZA, MAXWELL LEE PALAZZO, RYAN M. MULLEN
  • Publication number: 20170295997
    Abstract: Touch sensors form various controls for a touch controller of a blender. The controls are arranged on the touch controller such that a user holding the blender can operate the blender by articulating their thumbs. In one example, button controls for preset programs are arranged in an arcuate manner on one side of the touch controller, the curvature of the arcuate shape being open to the side of the blender. A button for a pulsating function may be located inside the curvature opening. Start and stop buttons may be located near the bottom in the middle of the touch controller. A vertical sliding speed control may be located on the side of the touch controller opposite the button controls. The touch controller may also have an LED or LCD screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: David J. Kolar, Jack Warren Gee, II
  • Publication number: 20170295998
    Abstract: A cutter device of jar includes a shell defining a top, a bottom and an accommodation chamber, a drive shaft inserted through the top and bottom of the shell, one or multiple blades mounted onto the drive shaft and located on the top of the shell, a first oil seal mounted into the accommodation chamber of the shell near the top of the shell and abutted against the periphery of the drive shaft, one or multiple bearings mounted into the accommodation chamber of shell and connected to the shell and the drive shaft, and a second oil seal mounted into the accommodation chamber of the shell near the bottom of the shell and abutted against the periphery of the drive shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Wen-Ching LEE
  • Publication number: 20170295999
    Abstract: A food processor apparatus. The apparatus may include: a base having a motor; a processing bowl that is releasablly couplable to the base; a lid for the processing bowl having a feed tube. A pusher device, having a body and a safety rail that extends from the body, cooperates with the feed tube. A longitudinal slot, is located about the feed tube, and has a pilot opening that is located about the top of the longitudinal slot for receiving the safety rail. A linkage assembly is located about the longitudinal slot. The safety rail engages the linkage assembly when the safety rail is at least partially inserted into the longitudinal slot. A majority of the longitudinal slot, as located below the pilot opening, has a full width of the longitudinal slot directly exposed to an interior of the feed tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Keith James Hensel, Lochana Subasekara Widanagamage Don, Daniel Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20170296000
    Abstract: The invention provides a mixing container comprising: a liquid holding vessel having first and second chambers each for holding a different liquid; a mixing unit having a first valve and a second adjustable valve, the second adjustable valve having an opening that can be partially closed to permit a pre-determined portion of liquid from each chamber to be dispensed when pouring from the mixing container; and the second valve including a series of teeth around the periphery thereof for engaging an adjustment wheel in the mixing unit to open or close the opening in the second adjustable valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: NIMROD JONATHAN SHALVI, RON STARINSKY, ZIV HAYAT
  • Publication number: 20170296001
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container unit for engaging with a second container, comprising: a) a container body having a neck portion, wherein said neck portion includes a first sealable opening; and b) a coupling mechanism disposed at said neck portion for enabling engagement with said second container for combining the volume of said container unit and said second container, wherein said coupling mechanism includes: i) a first ring-like seal located at an upper end of said neck and sized to engage an inner wall of an opening of said second container; and ii) a first shoulder, spaced apart from said first seal, sized and configured to sit on an open edge of said second container, wherein said shoulder is in removable abutting relation with the open edge of said second container, while said neck portion is inserted by a maximum extent through the opening of said second container, thereby defining the maximum extent of said first ring-like seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Igal Sharon, Tal Sharon, Nehama Sharon
  • Publication number: 20170296002
    Abstract: A countertop device and related methods of use in food preparation for rotatably coupling a kitchen utensil to an anchored retention member. The countertop device can include a kitchen utensil having a manipulation end and a retaining end. The retention member can have a retention body defining a suction cup on a mounting surface. The retention member can be anchored to a flat surface using the suction cup. A retaining ball and socket mount can be utilized to rotatably attach the kitchen utensil to the retention member. The kitchen utensil can include a manipulation member and a mounting member capable of positioning a food item there between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Michael R. Berge
  • Publication number: 20170296003
    Abstract: A bathing assistance assembly includes a chair that may be removably positioned within a shower. The chair may support a user thereby facilitating the user to bathe. The chair includes a post and the post has an adjustable height. The post includes a plurality arms that are movably coupled to the post. A selected one of the arms engages the shower and the selected arm inhibits the chair from rotating about the post. A harness is removably coupled to the chair and the harness may be worn by the user thereby facilitating the user to be secured to the chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Andrew Hoesman
  • Publication number: 20170296004
    Abstract: A flowable material dispenser for dispensing flowable material from a container having a pump may include a housing, an actuator, a motor, and a drive assembly. The actuator may be disposed within the housing and configured to translate relative to the housing between a first position and a second position during a dispense cycle. The actuator may be configured to move the pump between an extended configuration and a compressed configuration to dispense the flowable material as the actuator translates between the first position and the second position during the dispense cycle. The drive assembly may be coupled to the actuator and the motor and configured to translate the actuator between the first position and the second position at a varying rate of translation during the dispense cycle. The varying rate of translation may vary relative to a rate of rotation of the motor and follow a non-sinusoidal waveform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Brian S. Borke
  • Publication number: 20170296005
    Abstract: A seat cover system includes a toilet that has a seat and a tank. The toilet may be positioned adjacent to a vertical support surface. A dispenser is coupled to the vertical support surface. The dispenser may contain a box of disposable seat covers thereby facilitating a selected disposable seat cover to be positioned around the seat. The dispenser includes a housing and a plate. The plate is coupled to the vertical support surface and the housing slidably engaging the plate such that housing is suspended on the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Glennis Reed
  • Publication number: 20170296006
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a hand-held device and the hand-held device has a housing defining an air inlet and an air blowing port at a front end thereof, the air blowing port being disposed adjacent to the air inlet; a dust cup disposed in the housing and connected to the air inlet; and an electric motor defining a motor chamber in communication with the dust cup, in which an airflow entering through the air inlet flows out of the air blowing port after flowing through the dust cup and the electric motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Xinzhou WANG, Yonghua Wang, Min Zhong, Huazhen Tan
  • Publication number: 20170296007
    Abstract: A handheld vacuum cleaner including a suction inlet, a main body, a handle defined by a portion of the main body, a motor disposed within the main body operating a suction source, and a filter coupled to the main body. The filter is configured to separate debris from a flow of fluid drawn through the suction inlet. The filter includes a housing forming a first volume and a filter media forming a second inner volume. The filter media is coupled to the housing such that the first and second inner volumes together at least partially define a collection container configured to store debris separated by the filter media from the flow of fluid. The filter further includes an inlet opening that extends through the housing to provide fluid communication into the collection container such that the flow of fluid with the debris can flow into the collection container such that the flow of fluid with the debris can flow into the collection container and a relatively clean flow of fluid exits through the filter media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Patrick Warren, Roderick Burgess, Joseph M. Lehman, Garry Fee, Michael Bloom
  • Publication number: 20170296008
    Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner (1) includes: a brushroll assembly (100) including a brushroll casing (12) and a brushroll (11), the brushroll casing (12) defining a brushroll air-suction channel (122) therein; a motor assembly (200) including a motor housing (21) and a motor (22), the motor housing (21) having an air exhaust hole (213), a dirty air outlet (211) and a clean air inlet (212) and defining a motor air-suction channel (216) and a motor air-exhaust channel; and a body assembly (300) including a body (31) and a dirt cup (37) mounted to the body (31), the dirt cup (37) having a separating chamber (371) communicating with the dirty air outlet (211) and the clean air inlet (212) respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Wei HU, Hui Zou, Xiahu Xiao
  • Publication number: 20170296009
    Abstract: A floor tool for an apparatus for cleaning a floor surface. The floor tool including a floor facing surface having a floor facing inlet for receiving dirty air, an outlet aperture for communication with the suction source, and a passage in fluid communication with the outlet aperture, which passage extends laterally across the floor facing surface and terminates at respective lateral inlets for receiving dirty air. The floor tool further including a sealing member for engaging with a floor surface during use, which sealing member extends away from the floor facing surface and laterally across the floor facing surface to block a flow of air towards the passage when the floor tool is engaged with a floor surface. During use, the or a substantial portion of the weight of the floor tool is borne/carried by the sealing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel William Carter, Jennifer Kathryn Marsden, May Wilson, Ben Smith
  • Publication number: 20170296010
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an autonomous cleaning device and a wind path structure for use in the autonomous cleaning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Xing LI, Xiaoyu LIU, Yongfeng XIA
  • Publication number: 20170296011
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has an agitator assembly that is coupled to a motor via a belt, and a belt shifting assembly which has a belt shifter which moves the belt between engagement with a drive pulley or an idler pulley on the agitator assembly. A biasing member biases the belt shifter between engagement with the drive pulley and the idler pulley.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Phong Hoang Tran, Thomas Wiedmaier