Patents Issued in November 2, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170311681
    Abstract: A shoe body-forming piece includes an upper portion including an instep portion and a pair of heel portions separately disposed on one side of the instep portion to make the upper portion have a substantially U-shaped configuration outlined by a perimeter edge and an inner edge; and a shoe-sleeve portion having a connection side at least partially connected to the inner edge, wherein the upper portion and the shoe-sleeve portion are knitted from at least one yarn to form a unitary knit construction with a plurality of courses and wales, so that the shoe body-forming piece does not have any sewing portion as the knitting process is completed; when the shoe body-forming piece is processed to form a shoe body, the upper portion corresponds to a fore portion, a lateral portion, and a heel portion of a foot, and the shoe-sleeve portion corresponds to an ankle portion of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: AKNIT INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: MING-SHENG KUO, CHIEN-HUI YANG, YU-LIN LI
  • Publication number: 20170311682
    Abstract: A reel for tightening an article includes a housing and a spool positioned within the housing. A knob is coupled with the spool to cause the spool to rotate within the housing and thereby wind a tension member about a central post of the spool. A load holding mechanism is coupled with the spool and the housing and includes a first friction element and a second friction element that are frictionally engageable to prevent rotation of the spool in a second direction to prevent unwinding of the tension member from the spool's central post. Rotation of the knob in a first direction reduces frictional engagement of the friction elements to enable rotation of the spool in the first direction and tension in the tension member biases the spool toward rotation in the second direction which increases the frictional engagement of the friction elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Boa Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Trudel, Eric Craig Irwin, Eric Whewell
  • Publication number: 20170311683
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for three-dimensional printing directly onto an article of apparel. Disclosed is a method and system for direct three-dimensional printing onto an article of apparel, including positioning at least a portion of the article on a tray in a three-dimensional printing system, the portion being positioned substantially flat on the tray, printing a three-dimensional material directly onto the article using a three-dimensional pattern, curing the printed material, and removing the article from the three-dimensional printing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Jones, Ryan R. Larson
  • Publication number: 20170311684
    Abstract: Elements are made of a polyacetal resin, which can effectively improve the chain crosswise strength while maintaining wear resistance. Provided is a fastener element made of a polyacetal resin composition containing 5 to 30% by mass of reinforcing fibers each having an average fiber diameter of 5 to 15 ?m and a numeric average fiber length of 150 to 500 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Toshiyuki Asami, Isamu Michihata, Sayaka Nakamura, Yoshinori Kojima
  • Publication number: 20170311685
    Abstract: A band comprised of a plurality of link members connected to each other to be able to pivot by pivot shafts, in the band, at least one of the plurality of link members has a sheet member and a wrapped member around which the sheet member is wrapped, the wrapped member has a side part facing an adjoining link member, and at least one end part of the sheet member is arranged between a top end part and bottom end part of the side part in the thickness direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jindai YAMAKAWA, Takuya SHOJI
  • Publication number: 20170311686
    Abstract: A brilliant cut gemstone cluster setting is provided which includes a faceted large round gemstone; a plurality of small round gemstones; and a cluster setting having a central round cavity receiving the faceted large round gemstone and a plurality of peripheral cavities surrounding the central round cavity with each peripheral cavity receiving one of the plurality of small round gemstones and being set at an angle relative to the central round cavity to cause the small round gemstone to simulate a crown angle of a brilliant cut stone, and the plurality of small round gemstones retaining the faceted large round gemstone. Also provided is a cluster setting for holding the gemstones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Adam Kelley, Orlando Enrique Altamar
  • Publication number: 20170311687
    Abstract: The embodiments herein disclose hypoallergenic, metal surface sealant clear aerosol composition to be used on metals (specifically jewelry) to prevent skin allergies and the process of tarnishing of metal. The method of synthesizing hypoallergenic metal surface sealant clear aerosol composition comprises the following steps. The paraloid-B-48 material (10.59 wt %) is added to ethyl acetate (31.77 wt %) slowly under constant agitation. The mixture comprising paraloid-B-48 material and ethyl acetate is agitated till no lumps are present. The butyl acetate (8.47 wt %), TAXIB Plasticizer (0.70 wt %), propylene glycol monomethyl ether (PM) acetate (19.77 wt %), ethyl acetate (28.24 wt %), Chemia #46210 Lavandin (0.42 wt %) and dimethyl ether to the mixture comprising paraloid-B-48 material and ethyl acetate are added to the mixture comprising paraloid B-48 material and ethyl acetate to obtain a composition. The composition is blended at a predetermined speed to uniformly mix the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Tatiana Tara Arslanouk
  • Publication number: 20170311688
    Abstract: An adaptive ambulatory support includes a shock absorbing and pivoting tip assembly attached to the staff of a walking aid, such as a cane, crutch or walker. The shock absorbing and pivoting tip assembly includes a shock absorber sandwiched between a lower portion and an upper portion. The shock absorber may be a bendable spring or elastic material. The tip assembly enables the shaft of the walking aid to dynamically pivot without the loss of adherence of the lower portion to the floor surface and simultaneous provides the adaptive shock absorbing capability in any angle during ambulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Shyh Min Chen, James Dale Jordan, Dale Bourland Jordan
  • Publication number: 20170311689
    Abstract: The packages described by this invention all have reduced “head space,” that is, the distance from lid to lens. Packages contain dimples to achieve this reduced head space. Specifically, packages are designed with dimple sag equal to or less than 1.90-mm, or volume displaced equal to or less than 360 ?l. Combined with the existing primary packaging, it has been found that such conditions provide for reduction in folded lens rate during shipping and handling. As well, lenses stored or having an extended time in low head space packages in a “foil down” orientation now have characteristics closer lenses stored in a “foil up orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Vincent Barre, Edward Kernick, Dominic Gourd, Douglas Lilac, Charles Medovich, Jonathan Adams
  • Publication number: 20170311690
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hairdressing apparatus with anion function having switch, temperature regulation and display parts. A second support and a PCBA plate are arranged in an upper body, a second MCH is arranged in a second aluminum plate, a FUSE is arranged on the second MCH and fixed on the second aluminum plate by a second elastic piece, and the second support is arranged on the second aluminum plate, to form a second heating unit component, which is arranged in the upper body, on the upper part of which the upper cover plate is fixed, through a screw, a spring is arranged between the upper and lower covers, the upper and lower bodies are fixedly connected through a shaft sleeve and shaft sleeve screw further sleeved with a side cover. The hairdressing apparatus has anion function, and is safe and comfortable, so use demands of different people are met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Ye Feng
  • Publication number: 20170311691
    Abstract: A hair band apparatus adapted to retain a subject's hair in a desired orientation away, e.g., from the face, and simultaneously impart a part in the subject's hair to enhance desired styling effects, includes a hair band member configured for positioning relative to a head of a subject, and being arranged about a central axis, and a single parting member mounted to the hair band member. The single parting member is configured to impart a part in the subject's hair while mounting the hair band member to the subject's head. The single parting member may be centrally located on the hair band member to provide a central part or be offset to provide a side part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Sophia Wojczak
  • Publication number: 20170311692
    Abstract: A protective, decorative head wrap, constructed of a smooth, gentle material, for preserving a hairstyle, disguising the protective head wrap with a decorative wrap, and permitting hair drying white still wearing the head wrap. The style preservation head wrap includes protective element composed of a rounded midsection with dual arms, each arm with a connective element, such as snag-free Valero. The rounded midsection is placed at the rear of the head while the arms are crossed over the forehead with the connective elements lined up and connected to secure the protective element around the head and hair. The decorative element, permanently attached to the top edge of the protective element, in order to create a fashionable look upon the user's head. The head wrap also includes an opening for the tip of a blow dryer to facilitate the drying of damp hair and further preservation of a hairstyle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Tiyiesha Morgan
  • Publication number: 20170311693
    Abstract: Provided is a cap for a cosmetic bottle. The cap for the cosmetic bottle includes a coupling member provided at the upper end thereof with a plurality of moving bars, a button member provided at an inner surface thereof with a plurality of moving grooves so that the moving bars are vertically inserted into the moving grooves, a pumping part being coupled with a lower end of a pumping member, an elastic member interposed between the coupling member and the button member, a rotating member rotatably coupled with an outside of the coupling member, an adjusting member rotatably inserted into an inner surface of an upper end of the rotating member, a button member outputting unit to allow the button member to vertically move up or down if the rotating member is rotated, and a coupling unit to couple the rotating member with the coupling member or the adjusting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Jong-Suh CHOI
  • Publication number: 20170311694
    Abstract: Cosmetic formula applicators having formula control are provided to aid in the application of a cosmetic formula to a user. In general, examples of the applicators described herein generally include a stem with a structured tip portion having a closed partition and an open partition that forms a leg segment, where the structured tip portion is configured to retain an amount of cosmetic formula for application to a user. In another aspect, the perimeter of the stem may be configured such that the elongate stem has a particular surface area depending on the cosmetic formula composition to control the dosage size. In a further aspect, the structured tip portion represents an enterprise-specific symbol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Christopher Tarling
  • Publication number: 20170311695
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a button-type pencil cosmetic dispenser, in which the structure of raising a piston is made compact, thereby allowing a greater amount of contents to be stored in the body of the dispenser, and in which a button type is adopted for discharging the contents, thereby allowing the contents to be discharged conveniently with one hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Seo-Hui Jung
  • Publication number: 20170311696
    Abstract: Provided is a pen including: an ink reservoir configured to store an ink containing decorative particles; and a pen tip configured to apply the ink to an ink coating target. The pen tip includes: a proximal end to which the ink is supplied from the ink reservoir; a distal end opposite to the proximal end and configured to contact the ink coating target; and a groove opening on the outer circumferential surface of the pen tip and extending from the proximal end to the distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Natsumi Saito
  • Publication number: 20170311697
    Abstract: Cosmetic formula applicators with angled stem sections are provided for improved ergonomics and to aid in the evenly dispersed coating of a cosmetic material having suspended particles. In general, examples of the applicators described herein generally include a stem including a bore, a bar, and a plurality of application bristles configured to retain an amount of the cosmetic formula for application to a user. The bar may be positioned at an intermediate location within the bore and may include a bend to cause an angle in the stem. In another aspect, the cosmetic formula applicators with angled stem sections are configured for coupling to a cap for use with a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Christopher Tarling
  • Publication number: 20170311698
    Abstract: A multi-phase cosmetic composition mixing pack for mixing immiscible components of a multi-phase cosmetic composition such that they are temporarily miscible includes a container for holding the multi-phase cosmetic composition that has a first open end. The mixing pack further includes a mixing assembly disposed within the container for mixing immiscible components of the multi-phase cosmetic composition such that they are temporarily miscible, and an actuator assembly for actuating the mixing assembly. The actuator assembly comprises a stem receivable within the first open end of the container. The stem includes a cam surface extending along at least a portion of a length of the stem, and a cam follower surface defined on the mixing assembly, wherein linear reciprocating motion of the stem causes rotation of the mixing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Zane Bowman Allen Miller
  • Publication number: 20170311699
    Abstract: Packaging and application device (10), comprising: i. a container (11) containing a cosmetic product to be applied, ii. an applicator (12) for withdrawing the product contained in the container, comprising an application member (14) for applying the product, the container comprising a wiping member (20) for wiping the application member as it leaves the container, the wiping member comprising a flexible wiping lip (50) whose free edge defines an orifice for the application member to pass through, wherein the wiping lip deforms as the application member passes through the orifice, the wiping lip having in at least one transverse section at least two sectors which extend in angular fashion about the axis (X) of the orifice, and which are constituted of respective materials of different rigidities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventor: Davide MANICI
  • Publication number: 20170311700
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, having an applicator member with a core made of thermoplastic material, spikes moulded with the core, of which at least some are multiple, the multiple spikes having at least two branches extending in divergent directions away from the core, these branches connecting to one and the same base or having bases contiguous or close to each other, and a support having two metal branches twisted around the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Alain BERHAULT, Eric CAULIER
  • Publication number: 20170311701
    Abstract: A device (1) for dispensing artificial eyelashes, including a housing (10) provided with a dispensing opening (11), a carrying strip (30) onto which a plurality of artificial eyelash units (40) are attached, and a movement mechanism capable of being actuated to cause the strip to move (30) in order to convey the artificial eyelash units (40) toward the dispensing opening (11) and enable the artificial eyelash units (40) to exit through the dispensing opening (11). The carrier strip movement mechanism has a spool (21) that is rotatably mounted relative to the housing (10). The winding of the carrier strip (30) around the spool (21) causes the movement of the carrier strip (30). The carrier strip movement mechanism has an actuating member (23) for rotating the spool (21), allowing the carrier strip (30) to be wound around the spool (21). The housing (10) has an opening (12) and the actuating member (23) has a scroll wheel which can be moved via the opening (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Boris Brouillet, Osvaldo Uresti
  • Publication number: 20170311702
    Abstract: An adjustable-length tensile member, for example, a strap for a wearable pack, can include a fastener member defining first and second apertures and a cross-member positioned therebetween. A strap can extend through the first aperture in a first direction, over the cross-member and through the second aperture in a direction opposite to the first direction. A cover plate can matingly engage with the fastener member to obscure a segment of the strap from view. Wearable packs can incorporate such adjustable-length tensile members. Methods for assembling such adjustable-length tensile members are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: The North Face Apparel Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew Coutant, Matthew Edward Paduano, Christopher Tagumi, Gregory Dailey
  • Publication number: 20170311703
    Abstract: A backpack bucket carrier comprising a rigid frame having a vertical back-frame, a horizontal bucket shelf extending rearwardly from the back-frame and having a raised circular bucket-retaining ring spaced from the vertical back-frame, a backpack type soft harness secured to the rigid frame, and a telescoping handle assembly stowed in the vertical back frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Seth M. Wistrand
  • Publication number: 20170311704
    Abstract: An impact-damper element for carrying straps that is active in a longitudinal direction. The element has a flexible, flat band portion with two mutually opposite main surfaces, runs in a longitudinal direction in undulating lines that are deflected transversely to the longitudinal direction and have reversal points and transverse portions running between the reversal points. A support is applied to at least one of the main surfaces of the band portion, is fixed to the band portion, retains the band portion in a normal position along the undulating lines and is made of an elastic material. The support is of varying thickness over the course of the undulating lines; being of the smallest thickness in a central portion of the transverse portions of the band portion and the thickness increases from the central portion to the reversal points. The support is at its thickest at the reversal points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Wolfgang-Peter GELLER
  • Publication number: 20170311705
    Abstract: An interdental brush (1) with a handle (2) and a brush head (3), wherein the brush head (3) includes a wire element (4), which extends from the handle (2) to a free end (5) and to which bristles (7) are attached, which decrease in length towards the free end (5) of the wire element (4) in at least one section, and wherein a bristle-free section (8) is formed at the free end (5) of the wire element (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: SOLO-MED GmbH
    Inventor: Ralf Petersen
  • Publication number: 20170311706
    Abstract: A mascara brush having a centre made of at least two wire sections twisted together along a longitudinal axis of the wire core, and having a bristle covering made of plastic bristles formed by filaments, each of which bristles is held in a clamping manner between the two wire sections, and which bristles are formed with a wedge-shaped bristle tip or without a wedge-shaped bristle tip on their free ends. At least one portion of the bristles has a bristle coating made of a first softer material, and a bristle core that is joined to the bristle coating and made of a second harder material, and at least these bristles have a transverse cut, in the form of a simple wedge, on one side or on two sides, at least partially on their radially outward free ends, and comprise a wedge-shaped bristle tip having at least one cut surface forming a wedge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: GEKA GmbH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Kamm
  • Publication number: 20170311707
    Abstract: An oral cleaning device includes an elongated, hollow body, a cleaning head, and a neck portion extending between the hollow body and the cleaning head. The neck portion forms a fluid channel between the hollow body and the cleaning head and the cleaning head includes at least one opening in fluid communication with the fluid channel. The device further includes a plunger located within the hollow body, movable between a first position and a second position, and a solution chamber formed within the hollow body which contains a cleaning solution and is in fluid communication with the fluid channel in the hollow neck portion. A cleaning end of the plunger is configured to move the cleaning solution in the solution chamber through the fluid channel and through the at least one opening in the cleaning head when the plunger is moved from the first position toward the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: David P. BECK, Jason M. BOBAY, Ronald C. CAGLE, Kristin Marie SEXTON
  • Publication number: 20170311708
    Abstract: A broom attachment is provided for a rotary sweeper assembly that includes a broom mount and a broom unit mountable to the broom mount. The broom attachment includes a plurality of broom attachment bristles and a support member having a retained portion and a retaining portion. The plurality of bristles extend from the retaining portion and the retained portion is operatively mountable to at least one of the broom mount and the broom unit. A broom assembly includes at least one broom attachment. When the broom attachment is operatively mounted to the broom mount, the broom attachment bristles are positioned at a greater radial distance away from an axis of rotation than the cleaning bristles of the broom unit. A method of assembling a broom attachment to a broom mount includes operatively mounting the retained portion to the broom mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicants: Balais Nomad Inc., Les Brosses Henault inc.
    Inventors: Christian Robertson, Sylvain Henault
  • Publication number: 20170311709
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved paintbrush with an integrated clip. The integrated clip rotates, and when not in use does not hinder the user. The design allows for a user to use the paintbrush unfettered until the user desires to hang the paintbrush for storage or drying. When the user desires to use the clip, it is rotated from within the paint brush handle to the position of use. When the user desires to utilized the paintbrush for painting, the clip can be stored within the paintbrush handle in a manner where is does not interfere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: David McInerney
  • Publication number: 20170311710
    Abstract: A brush accessory for fitting over the bristles and head of a brush, such as a hairbrush used for pets or humans. The accessory generally includes a stretchable band surrounding a stretchable mesh web which fits between the bristles of the brush. Optional pull tabs and brush handle loops can be connected to the stretchable band for easy removal and secure attachment to the brush handle, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Michael L. Powell
  • Publication number: 20170311711
    Abstract: A method of forming a bristle field for an oral care implement. The method includes providing a bundle of bristles and aligning the bundle of bristles with an insertion opening in a guide member. Upon insertion into the guide member, the guide member divides the bundle of bristles into a plurality of bristle tufts. The guide member can be aligned with tuft holes on a head or head plate of an oral care implement so that the bundle of bristles can be inserted through the guide member and into the tuft holes. As a result, a single bundle of bristles can be used to mount a plurality of bristle tufts to the head or head plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Alan SORRENTINO
  • Publication number: 20170311712
    Abstract: A convertible LED table tray comprising a central compartment, wherein the central compartment further comprises a upper deck; a drawer movable relatively in and out the central compartment; a first side compartment connected to the central compartment; a second side compartment opposed to the first side compartment connected to the central compartment; at least one light-emitting diode light on the upper deck; a charger plates; and a means for holding the charger plates on the upper deck of the central compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Kimberly Renee Walker
  • Publication number: 20170311713
    Abstract: A table assembly comprising a top member forming a substantially flat top surface circumscribed by an outer edge and at least a first leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock secured to the top member and forming an elongated channel having a dock length dimension and at least a first display panel circumscribed by a panel edge and having at least one straight edge having a panel length dimension, the dock length dimension less than panel length dimension, wherein at least a portion of the straight edge of the panel is receivable within the dock channel with the panel extending out the open first and second ends of the channel to support the panel in a substantially upright orientation with at least a portion of the display panel extending to a height above the flat top surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: David J. Battey
  • Publication number: 20170311714
    Abstract: A foldable step system includes a cabinet that has a door. A step unit is hingedly coupled to the door. The step unit is positioned in a deployed position when the door is positioned in an open position. Thus, the step unit may support a user thereby facilitating the user to reach an elevated object. The step unit is positioned in a stored position such that the door may be positioned in a closed position. A drive is movably coupled to the step unit such that the drive selectively positions the step unit in the deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Vincent Demasi, III
  • Publication number: 20170311715
    Abstract: A system and method of provisioning a securable device may include providing a plurality of securable device stations, each securable device station including (i) a controller and (ii) a set of securable devices in local communication with the controller, the controller being configured to enable a user to initiate access to a securable device from a set of securable devices. In response to a first controller of a first securable device station receiving (i) an access indicia and (ii) rental parameter that enables the user to access a securable device located in at least two of the securable device stations from a user, the first controller may communicate the access indicia and rental parameter to a network address that enables, by a second controller, the user to access a securable device at the second securable device station as provided by the rental parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: John Zaniker, Dennis Toibero, Wes Swogger
  • Publication number: 20170311716
    Abstract: A cabinet assembly includes a back panel, and first and second side panels mounted to the back panel. Each of the side panels have a front edge and a rear edge and each of the front edges define a channel. A securing device is attached to at least one of the back panel, the first side panel and the second side panel. A support bar is partially disposed in each of the channels of the side panels. The cabinet assembly further includes an end panel disposed about the support bar and engaging the securing device to mount the end panel to the back and side panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Vandenham
  • Publication number: 20170311717
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cabinet adapted to be suspended from vertically oriented carrier elements (11, 13), provided with slots (15). The cabinet has a top (3) and bottom panels (5), as well as first and second side panels (7,9). The side panels comprise rear connector elements (31) for connecting to carrier element slots at the rear of the cabinet, and the top panel comprise connector elements (33) connecting the front corners of the top panel to the front end of a side panel. Thereby a cabinet can be readily assembled by an end user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Peter NILSSON, Rolf HENRIKSSON
  • Publication number: 20170311718
    Abstract: A sliding shelf system includes a support structure including a plurality of posts, and a base mounted to the posts in a stationary manner. A slidable shelf is mounted to the base for movement between a stored position and an extended position. A wheel supports the shelf in the extended position. A notch is provided in the support structure for receipt of the wheel when the shelf is in the stored position. A latch includes a pivoting handle, a cable, and a slidable rod wherein pivoting of the handle moves the slidable rod. A rod with a hook engages an aperture in the pivoting handle of the latch of the slidable shelf. A socket on the slidable shelf receives a distal end of a rod, a proximal end of the rod defines a handle for grasping by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: John D. Benson
  • Publication number: 20170311719
    Abstract: A cabinet assembly includes a base and walls secured to the base to define an interior. The cabinet assembly further includes a pivot pin coupled to the base and a locking device coupled to the base. The locking device is movable relative to the base between an engaged position and a released position. The cabinet assembly additionally includes a support foot. The support foot is fixed to the base in a first orientation when the locking device is in the engaged position. The support foot is movable about the pivot pin to a second orientation spaced from the locking device when the locking device is in the released position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Vandenham
  • Publication number: 20170311720
    Abstract: An improved wall-hanging storage system without some of the disadvantages of the prior art is disclosed. Advances in materials science, chemistry, and engineering allow for the utilization of less-expensive, but strong molded pieces that are weight bearing. These new materials allow for new shapes and systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Anthony Vincent Centrella
  • Publication number: 20170311721
    Abstract: The invention concerns a load carrier for a rack for disposition at one or more rack uprights and for receiving loads with a load bearing contact surface for the purpose of storing loads and an upright contact surface section for disposition of the load carrier at the upright or uprights, wherein the load bearing surface section extends along the length and width of the load carrier and the upright contact surface section runs along the length and height of the load carrier, wherein the load bearing surface section and the upright contact surface section are disposed transversely to each other to form a support bracket, wherein for the purpose of reinforcing the load carrier, the load bearing surface section and/or the upright contact surface section are part of a hollow profile and/or have one or more corrugations. The invention also concerns a rack with corresponding load carriers and a method for making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Günter BRUCKNER, Thomas BÖSL, Stefan KETELAAR, Fabian MÜLLER
  • Publication number: 20170311722
    Abstract: An adjustable easel support apparatus and method for forming. The easel support apparatus has selected adjustment features facilitating maximum ease of supporting an object. A combination table easel and display stand. As a table easel, the legs of the apparatus standing in an upright position and connected to a rigid material such as an acrylic board can be adjusted up or down to a desired slant. Said users could be calligraphers, artists, illustrators, painters, not excluding others. Removeable legs of the apparatus further reduce the angle providing another alternative slope. The invention transforms to a display stand when the apparatus are laid down and rotated in the opposite position of easel mode and will adjustably support items of various proportion, size, depth, and weight. Support legs with protective non-skid product enhance immovability in either position stabilizing against sliding and pivotal movement. The apparatus is small, portable and light weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Lynette Lapriel Bergeron, Jacqualyn Marlene Pendleton
  • Publication number: 20170311723
    Abstract: The invention relates to a portable chair (1) having two front chair legs (2, 3), two rear chair legs (4, 5), two front chair arms (6, 7), two rear chair arms (8, 9), and two connection elements which are connected via a connection rod. The front chair legs and the rear chair legs each have a free end (2a, 3a, 4a, 5a) which is oriented towards an underlying surface (10), and the front chair arms and rear chair arms each have a free end (8c, 9c) which is oriented towards a seat surface (11) that is defined or can be defined by free ends (6a, 7a) of the front chair arms and free ends of the rear chair arms (8, 9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: LEKISPORT AG
    Inventor: Markus Sebastian LENHART
  • Publication number: 20170311724
    Abstract: Furniture and a chair include a shielding piece (7b5) which is provided in an operation plate (7b2) or a flange (7a5) and closes a gap generated by the operation plate (7b2) and the flange (7a5) when the operation plate (7b2) has an operation posture. In addition, a chair includes a load support member for a chair, the load support member for a chair includes a frame member which includes a pair of rod members (19) and an extension material (22) which is formed in a bag shape and covers the frame member, a support portion (26) is provided on each of inner surfaces facing each other in the pair of rod members (19), and an interior material (21) having a repulsive force with respect to a load in a surface perpendicular direction is bridged between the pair of rod members (19) by being supported by the support portion (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: OKAMURA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroshi MASUNAGA, Yoshinori ISOGAI, Kouichirou WAKIZONO, Naoyuki OKUDA, Syouichi IZAWA
  • Publication number: 20170311725
    Abstract: An adjustable back support assembly coupled to the back of a chair in which a user sits with his back spaced from the chair back. The adjustable back support assembly includes a back support that is pivotally connected to the back of the chair by a hinge. The back support is rotatable at the hinge away from the chair back and towards the back of the user to provide support thereto. The back support assembly also includes a gas cylinder having a retractable piston. The gas cylinder is connected between the back support of the adjustable back support assembly and an upstanding rigid chair backing within the back of the chair. When the retractable piston is forced outwardly from the gas cylinder, a linear pushing force is correspondingly generated by the piston to cause the back support to rotate away from the chair back and towards the back of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: James E. Grove
  • Publication number: 20170311726
    Abstract: There is provided an ergonomic chair which is produced from flat components. The components may be made of paper. The components are designed using parametric equations which take the targeted user's proportions into account. The components are then folded, joined, and coated with strengthening material. The chair has a seat, a base, and three legs connecting the seat to the base. The base contains a counterweight mass for keeping the chair in a default upright position. The base contains an accelerometer which can transmit data to a computing device to track a user's posture and other health-related data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Patrick Allen Danielson
  • Publication number: 20170311727
    Abstract: The apparatus is to provide lateral support for a person while a person is in a standing, or predominantly vertical position. The apparatus is portable, self-standing, and may be used in various locations where a person may need lateral support. The apparatus generally consists of a vertical member connected to a support base. The apparatus functions when a person's weight acts on the standing base plate of the apparatus which off-sets a lateral force applied by a person leaning on the apparatus's vertical member whereby the vertical member in turn provides lateral support to a person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas M. Hoffman, Christopher Brack
  • Publication number: 20170311728
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electromotive furniture drive for adjusting movable furniture parts (5, 6) of an item of functional furniture (1), having a control device (9), at least one adjusting drive (7, 8) with an electric motor, and at least one evaluation circuit (10) with an input (11, 12), which evaluation circuit can be electrically conductively connected to a sensor, which is attached to the item of functional furniture (1), and forms a proximity and/or contact detector together with said sensor. The electromotive furniture drive is distinguished in that at least two proximity and/or contact detectors are formed by in each case one sensor or a group of sensors together with the at least one evaluation circuit (10), it being possible for said proximity and/or contact detectors to be assigned to different moving furniture parts (5, 6) of the item of functional furniture (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: DEWERTOKIN GMBH
    Inventor: ARMIN HILLE
  • Publication number: 20170311729
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a deployment system for a deployable sofa. The deployment system includes a deployment apparatus, and the deployment apparatus includes a bottom fixing member, a support, a swinging rod, a first multi-link rod mechanism, and a second multi-link rod mechanism, where the bottom fixing member is used to be fixedly mounted to a sofa bottom frame; the support is used to support a sofa seat; the swinging rod is rotatably connected to the support by means of the first multi-link rod mechanism, and the swinging rod is rotatably connected to the bottom fixing member by means of the second multi-link rod mechanism; the second multi-link rod mechanism is constructed to be capable of enabling the swinging rod to move approximately parallel to the bottom fixing member; and the first multi-link rod mechanism is constructed to be capable of transferring translation of the swinging rod to the support, to enable the support to move approximately parallel to the bottom fixing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Xiaolin XU
  • Publication number: 20170311730
    Abstract: A bed sheet is provided that includes a knitted performance fabric having a plurality of spaced apart ventilation ports. The knitted performance fabric has a gauge per square inch, grams per square meter, air permeability and material content that are pre-selected to provide the knitted performance fabric with one or more selected physical features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto