Patents Issued in November 9, 2017
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Publication number: 20170318977Abstract: The disclosure relates to an adjustable bed and foundation thereof, in particular incorporating springs or other support elements into the adjustable bed foundation or frame. The adjustable bed can include one or more foundation spring support sections mounted on or in a mattress support surface of the bed foundation. Spring support sections having different firmness levels in different mattress support sections can provide a varying support level to a user of the adjustable bed foundation combined with a mattress thereon. Spring support sections that are discrete from each other can permit articulation of the corresponding mattress support surface sections without creating bending, elongation, and/or compression stresses which might otherwise cause uneven support from or damage to a continuous spring support element spanning multiple mattress support surface sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Martin B. Rawls-Meehan
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Publication number: 20170318978Abstract: A smart powered rocking bed is disclosed comprising a plurality of vertical and horizontal actuators in contact with a rocking frame configured to receive the rocking bed, the electronic actuators configured to act together to rock the bed in three dimensions. The smart powered rocking bed also includes a digital processor configured to electrically drive the actuators in a plurality of predetermined multi-directional and simultaneous ocean-like motions over a period of time provided for a user's choice. The smart powered rocking bed additionally includes a linkage configured to connect the rocking frame to the actuators and mechanically provide the multi-directional and simultaneous ocean-like motions in the three dimensions over time as chosen by the user. A smart powered rocking bed system further includes a health care database, a discrete personal digital device such as a cell phone and health care telemetry sensors placed on or in a user thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: James Flemister
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Publication number: 20170318979Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a mattress thermal management system, for example a mattress cooling and/or heating system and in particular a suction- and/or discharge-based cooling and/or heating system. Deck-mounted fans beneath a mattress operate in various embodiments to induce a uniform suction flow, a uniform discharge flow, and/or a combined suction/discharge (circulating) flow that enhances the cooling and/or heating rate of the mattress. Mattress-mounted heating units can be included. The mattress thermal management system can be incorporated into a conventional mattress/bed system or into an adjustable bed system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Martin B. Rawls-Meehan, Kushan Gajjar
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Publication number: 20170318980Abstract: A method for adjusting pressure within an air bed comprises providing an air bed that includes an air chamber and a pump having a pump housing, selecting a desired pressure setpoint for the air chamber, calculating a pressure target, adjusting pressure within the air chamber until a pressure within the pump housing is substantially equal to the pressure target, determining an actual chamber pressure within the air chamber, and comparing the actual chamber pressure to the desired pressure setpoint to determine an adjustment factor error. The pressure target may be calculated based upon the desired pressure setpoint and a pressure adjustment factor. Furthermore, the pressure adjustment factor may be modified based upon the adjustment factor error determined by comparing the actual chamber pressure to the desired pressure setpoint.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Paul James Mahoney, Matthew Glen Hilden, Matthew Wayne Tilstra
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Publication number: 20170318981Abstract: Hybrid coil and air chamber assemblies for cushioning supports generally include pressurized air chambers that are positioned intermediate strings of pocketed coils. In this manner, the coils and air chambers can move independently but can be made to cooperate to provide firmness control, contouring and/or support of a user thereof. Air pressure within the air chambers can be independently adjusted to manipulate firmness and/or contour properties in specific zones defined by the presence and location of the air chambers, e.g., pressure of the air chambers corresponding to the lumbar region can be adjusted to eliminate high pressure points. Still further, the pressure within the air chambers can be automatically adjusted to different applied loads as a function of movement. Also disclose are processes for adjusting a mattress including the hybrid coil and air assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Michael J. Duwell, Michael S. DeFranks
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Publication number: 20170318982Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to an adjustable bed, in particular incorporating improved power management systems. In various embodiments, an adjustable bed can include a wirelessly chargeable remote control unit, one or more pulse width modulator units to provide DC power at a variety of voltages appropriate for varied peripheral electrical components of the bed, and/or a battery backup unit providing power to the bed in addition to a mains power input. The various power management systems can reduce wire clutter for peripheral electrical components, permit a wider range of peripheral electrical components to be driven by a single power supply, provide for adjustable bed operation in the absence of mains power supply, and reduce power consumption in different operation modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Alex Campbell, Martin B. Rawls-Meehan
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Publication number: 20170318983Abstract: A convertible children's walker device includes a seated walker portion and a standing walker portion. The standing walker portion is detachably mounted to the seated walker portion in a first seated-support mode wherein the standing walker portion is used in combination with the seated walker portion, and the standing walker portion is detached from the seated walker portion in a standing-support mode of use independent of the seated walker portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventor: Stephen R. BURNS
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Publication number: 20170318984Abstract: A swaddle device is provided. The device may include a transition wrap that has one or more fabric layers. The device may also include one or more sleeves to cover the limbs of a baby wearing the transition wrap. Further, the device may include a fastener unit to open the transition wrap. The transition wrap has a design configuration to limit the startle reflex movement of the baby.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Stephanie Parker
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Publication number: 20170318985Abstract: A shelf partition for containing and displaying bagged bulk food on point-of-sale shelving has a front panel and an adjustable length side panel. The front panel has at least a translucent front portion. The translucent front portion has a convex outer face adapted to magnify a flat image when the flat image is positioned behind the front portion of the front panel. The adjustable length side panel is connected to the front panel. The front face portion of the front panel and at least a first portion of the side panel are integrally formed as a monolithic and homogenous injection molded piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Stephen Robert Collette
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Publication number: 20170318986Abstract: A merchandise display strip having a metal strip with a plurality of stamped apertures contained thereon for the removable insertion of a plurality of hooks for displaying merchandise suspended therefrom. The strip additionally contains one or more magnetic discs which enable the strip to be attached to various metal surfaces. The merchandise display strip can easily be moved from a vertical position to a horizontal position while simply changing the orientation of the hooks with respect to the strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Anthony Santarelli
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Publication number: 20170318987Abstract: An adapter (1) for fastening a goods carrier to a longitudinal support profile (2) comprises a connecting element (13) to which the goods carrier can be connected, and a mounting structure (12) by means of which the adapter (1) can be detachably fastened to the support profile (2). The mounting structure (12) has adjusting mechanism (1222) with which the adapter (1) can be adjusted to a released position, a suspended position and a fixed position. In the released position the adapter (1) can be freely arranged on the support profile (2) and removed from it. In the suspended position the adapter (1) can be fastened to the support profile (2) and at the same time can be moved along the support profile (2). In the fixed position in the adapter (1) is rigidly connected to the support profile (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Harald Jerabek
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Publication number: 20170318988Abstract: A combination display frame and storage case unit for comic books or other similarly flat collectibles with improved means of storage, accessibility, and display. Unit including a front frame with a display window, a case body with retainer surfaces, at least one access opening for quick change of display capabilities, a resting apparatus, and a hanging apparatus. Case body is therebehind front frame, backside of front frame serves as the retainer surface, bottom of case positioned in relation to frame as to allow items therein to maintain the same position when stored or displayed, an accessible entryway allows for quick change of display capability, and retainers on rear side of case body maintain stored items position. Perimeter overhang of front frame in relation to case body facilitates units ability to rest inclined, hanging apparatus is incorporated on back side of case body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Timothy David Voyles
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Publication number: 20170318989Abstract: A picture frame assembly that has an ornamental appearance of a flower includes a plate that may have an ornamental appearance of a flower. A rod is coupled to the plate and the rod may penetrate a support surface. Thus, the rod may support the plate above the support surface. A picture frame is coupled to the plate and the picture frame may display a picture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Suzanne Enroughty
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Publication number: 20170318990Abstract: A bed covering and method of use is provided. The bed covering includes a Portion A and a Portion B, the Portion A having at least one layer of fabric, the Portion B having at least two layers of fabric forming a fabric shell with a cutout near the center of the upper layer where the cutout is hidden from view when Portions A and B are attached, holes in one or more corners configured to aid in insertion of an inner bed filling, and at least one releasably attached piece for attaching Portion B to Portion A.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Amber DAVID
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Publication number: 20170318991Abstract: An inflatable portable lumbar pillow is an apparatus that includes a plurality of inflatable cushions connected serially via a plurality of intermediate webs, a first end strap opposite to a second end strap that retains a strap fastener, and a strap fastener that utilizes a first interlocking portion and a second interlocking portion to wrap around a wearer's waist. The first end strap is connected adjacent to the plurality of inflatable cushions. The second end strap is connected adjacent to the plurality of inflatable cushions, opposite the first end strap. The first interlocking portion connects onto the first end strap, offset from the plurality of inflatable cushions, and the second interlocking portion connects onto the second end strap, offset from the plurality of inflatable cushions, thereby securing the first end strap to the second end strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Jacqueline Kay Loftus
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Publication number: 20170318992Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable drinking cup that limits the risk of aspiration by retaining a neutral neck position or by permitting a patient to tuck their chin while drinking. The adjustable drinking cup has a continuous wall formed by an exterior and interior surface that extends between a top and bottom end. The continuous wall forms a top and bottom opening. A plunger is received within the bottom opening. During use the patient fills the adjustable drinking cup with a liquid and after a predetermined amount of liquid is consumed the plunger is pressed upwards to raise the liquid to a predetermined position near the top opening. This is repeated each time a predetermined amount of liquid is consumed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Matthew Cohara
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Publication number: 20170318993Abstract: A container lid assembly is provided with a press button opening capability. The lid assembly includes a first outlet opening and a second air opening. A valve member is provided in the lid to which a press button actuator is connected and moveable between a pushed down open position and a pulled up closed position. The press button actuator is connected to the valve member and is moveable between a pressed open position an extended closed position. A biasing member biases the actuator to the extended closed position and the actuator is pressed against the bias of the biasing means. A lock means is provided that controls movement of the actuator such that one press of the actuator causes the actuator to adopt one of the open or closed positions and a second press of the actuator causes the actuator to adopt the other of the open or closed positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: THINK ONE PTY LTDInventor: Benjamin James YOUNG
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Publication number: 20170318994Abstract: A drinking vessel has a drink container with a body that compensates for changes in the liquid level in the drink container. The compensating body includes an elastic component which, under the influence of weight forces of a liquid volume, enlarges its shape, i.e. the volume of the compensating body. When the acting weight forces cease, the compensating body returns to a smaller original shape. There is no need for a sliding-movement-based sealing action of the compensating body in relation to the inner walls of the drink container. Therefore, the user does not have to first put the drink container down in order for the liquid level to stabilize.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: IUVAS MEDICAL GMBHInventors: MORITZ KNOBLAUCH, DAVID FEHRENBACH, SINAN DENEMEC
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Publication number: 20170318995Abstract: A magnetically actuated mixing straw for mixing a beverage comprises magnetic protrusions located at boom end of the straw. A beverage container containing the mixing straw is placed on top of a magnetic stirrer that causes the mixing straw to rotate and mix the beverage container contents.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Charn Rai
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Publication number: 20170318996Abstract: A beverage container coaster with a coaster housing having a substantially horizontal palm portion that contains a beverage area for supporting a beverage container in a substantially level fashion. At least one finger extension is attached to said coaster housing. The finger extension may be removably attachable to the beverage container coaster housing and may also be rotatably attached and moveable and pliable for changing their position and shape. Sound and/or light generators may also be incorporated into the beverage container coaster and used under the control of an electronic controller contained within the coaster housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Ruben Godinez
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Publication number: 20170318997Abstract: A chair mat including a body having a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by a rear linear portion disposed opposite an arcuate lip portion, left and right rear arcuate portions separated by the rear linear portion, a left front arcuate portion separated from the left rear arcuate portion by a left linear portion, a right front arcuate portion separated from the right rear arcuate portion by a right linear portion, a left arcuate inwardly projecting portion separating the left front arcuate portion and the arcuate lip portion, and a right arcuate inwardly projecting portion separating the right front arcuate portion and the arcuate lip portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Dimex Office Products LLCInventors: Patrick Amrine, Kevin Morey, Forrest Adam Sanders
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Publication number: 20170318998Abstract: A wall mount mailbox is provided. A housing includes a front side and a back side. A rotatable mail deposit includes a mail delivery door and an inner panel affixed on a proximate end at an angle to a bottom of the mail delivery door, and is pivotably attached to the front side of the housing. A mail slot is formed as an opening within a front surface of the housing when the rotatable mail deposit is in a fully open position allowing mail to be deposited through the opening over each of the inner panel and the safety arm. A mail retrieval door is located below the rotatable mail deposit and is pivotably attached to the front side of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: David J. Bolles
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Publication number: 20170318999Abstract: An infusion chamber has a top perimeter cover that defines an aperture to pass air to an air vent and receive fluid from fluid outlets. The infusion chamber has an outer chamber and an inner chamber positioned within the outer chamber, where the spacing between the outer chamber and the inner chamber defines a void. An air manifold is positioned at the base of the inner chamber. The air manifold includes air inlet channels, air exit channels and an interior solids filter. The infusion chamber also has a base housing positioned at the bottom of the infusion chamber, and a plunger positioned in the base housing to selectively evict liquid from the inner chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Teforia CompanyInventors: Allen M. Han, Eric Nguyen, Jerilynn Ng, I-Hsuan Tsai, Huang Wan Ting
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Publication number: 20170319000Abstract: A method and system for preparing a beverage or liquid from a food substance contained in a filtering receptacle by passing water through the substance using brewing centrifugal forces. The method includes feeding water into the receptacle, and driving the receptacle in centrifugal rotation to force water to flow through the substance in a centrifugal flow path to the outlet of the receptacle. The system includes equipment necessary to carry out the method. The receptacle is a sealed capsule which is opened for water to be introduced into the capsule, contains a predetermined dose of food substance and is discarded after use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Alfred YOAKIM, Jean-Paul DENISART, Antoine RYSER
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Publication number: 20170319001Abstract: The invention concerns pack (1) with an inner volume (2) in which a food or beverage ingredient (7) is stored and in which a beverage is produced when water is introduced inside,—said inner volume (2) being defined by two sheets of material (10) joined to one another at their edges and said inner volume (2) presenting a generally plane shape defining a plane (P) vertically oriented during beverage production,—said pack comprising at least one inlet (3) for introducing water in the inner volume and at least one outlet (4) for delivering the beverage from said inner volume, the water inlet (3) and the beverage outlet (4) being included in one single insert (5), said single insert (5) being positioned at the bottom of the pack and being partially positioned between two joined edges of the sheets of material (10), the water inlet (3) being oriented essentially perpendicularly to the plane (P) defined by the inner volume (2), and—wherein the single insert (5) comprises a centring hole (53) extending essentially peType: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Silvio Butscher, Thomas Kaeser, Alfred Yoakim, Cynthia Scherz, Jean-Luc Denisart
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Publication number: 20170319002Abstract: A coffee roasting apparatus (100) is disclosed that comprises a compartment (110) for holding coffee beans (10); a roasting element (140) for roasting the coffee beans in said compartment; a controller (130) for controlling the roasting element; and a sensor (120) for monitoring a total amount of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) released by said coffee beans during roasting and providing the controller with an indication of said monitored amount. The controller is adapted to receive an indication of the total weight of the coffee beans in the compartment and control the roasting element as a function of the indication of the monitored total amount and the indication of the total weight, said function defining the total VOC release characteristics of said coffee beans during roasting. A coffee brewing apparatus and coffee roasting method are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: JINGWEI TAN, JUN ZHOU, JUN SHI
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Publication number: 20170319003Abstract: A capsule or cartridge (1) including a cup-shaped body (2) with a bottom wall (3), a lateral wall (4) and a flange-like top formation (5) which is essentially planar and extends transversely towards the outside, and a cover (6) fixed to the flange-like formation (5) of the body (2), such as to define a chamber (7) containing the material for the preparation of the beverage, in particular ground roasted coffee. The lateral wall (4) of the body (2) has a plurality of projections (8) and recesses (9) which as a whole define at least an identification of the capsule (1). The projections (8) and recesses (9) are aligned in an essentially rectilinear direction, belonging to a plane essentially parallel to the flange-like formation (5) of the body (2) of the capsule (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: LUIGI LAVAZZA S.p.AInventors: Luca BUGNANO, Alberto CABILLI, Denis ROTTA, Danilo BOLOGNESE
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Publication number: 20170319004Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, device and apparatus for preparing a beverage with a liquid immersible bag with a desired steep time. The measurement and indication of the steep time of a beverage packaged in a disposable immersible bag is accomplished with the use of chromatography paper and color indicators. The proper combination of type, thickness, size and shape of chromatography paper used allows for the pre-setting of different desired steep times. Chromatography paper becomes translucent when wet and attached colors become visible to indicate the progress and the completion of the desired steep time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Erik MAGNER
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Publication number: 20170319005Abstract: All integrated apparatus for brewing and cooling a beverage and a method for brewing and cooling a beverage. The integrated apparatus includes a hot water supply subsystem that heats water to form hot water, a brewing subsystem that mixes the hot water with a beverage additive to form a hot beverage, and a cooling subsystem that receives and cools the hot beverage to form a cooled beverage. The cooling subsystem discharges the cooled beverage to a freezing subsystem where it can be frozen into ice.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Joel Freedman, Shea Barr, Michael Willson
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Publication number: 20170319006Abstract: Cooking is performed to serve tasty food by appropriately managing moisture of an object to be cooked without burning the surface thereof. A box-shaped housing, a cooking cavity for accommodating an object to be cooked, the cooking cavity being arranged within the housing, an upper-face heater and a lower-face heater arranged in the cooking cavity, a boiler arranged within the cooking cavity, a water tray formed outside the cooking cavity and into which a given amount of water that is entirely evaporated in a given steaming time is poured, a water guide passage within the housing, the water guide passage into which water is supplied from the water tray to the boiler; and a control unit for causing an operation to generate steam from the boiler to be performed for at least a steaming time from when cooking starts are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: BALMUDA INC.Inventor: Daisuke NIIZUMI
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Publication number: 20170319007Abstract: Provided is a grill pan comprising a base with an aperture configured for the egress of fat, oil and grease from the grill pan and a closure device configured to operably open and close the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Gerard Bowens, Sean Bowens
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Publication number: 20170319008Abstract: The various embodiments of the present invention disclose a toaster attachment comprising a top frame, at-least four vertical slots, a pair of horizontal strips and a stopper element. The top frame comprises a primary pair of strips and a secondary pair of strips. The secondary pair of strips is orthogonally attached to the primary pair of strips. The at-least four vertical slots are attached to the primary pair of strips forming a mesh arrangement. The pair of horizontal strips are attached to two adjacent vertical strips and are parallel to each other. The stopper element is attached to the pair of horizontal strips for preventing a movement of the horizontal pairs out of the vertical slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Gyan Prakash KESARWANI
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Publication number: 20170319009Abstract: The invention relates to devices and methods for grinding, storing, and dispensing plant materials such as herbs, flowers, plants, seeds, and leaves, including legal cannabis, coffee, tea, and tobacco, and methods of manufacturing such devices. A modular grinder that can be assembled into multiple configurations and grinds, stores, and dispenses ground plant material is provided. Methods of grinding, storing, and dispensing plant material that employ the modular grinder are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Brian Seckel, Jesse Gruber
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Publication number: 20170319010Abstract: A food processing system includes a base and an actuator that is releasably mounted to the base. The actuator may have an unactuated position and an actuated position. Numerous accessories each may be individually and interchangeably mountable to and releasable from at least one of the base and the actuator. Each attachment may perform a food processing function when the actuator is moved from the unactuated position to the actuated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Jennie K. Brown, Roy P. Prosise, Daniel Caputo, Benjamin Derek Litteral
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Publication number: 20170319011Abstract: The Fork Friend is a domestic utensil designed to remove hot food from roasting forks without damaging the food, and minimize the risk of being burned during the removal of hot food. The Fork Friend is comprised of a flat, elongated rectangular shaped strap of metal, or thin, rigid, heat-resistant material, with notches cut and spaced so as to fit over the top of the tines on a roasting fork. By positioning the Fork Friend over the tines of the roasting fork and behind the food, the operator slides the Fork Friend along the tines, toward the end of the roasting fork, dislodging the food. The Fork Friend is unique in that it is an independent utensil which offers the controlled and safe removal of hot food from various styles, sizes, and shapes of roasting forks.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: John F. Barbee
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Publication number: 20170319012Abstract: The kitchen utensil includes a container and a handle. The outer upper perimeter of the container bears an extending retaining bracket provided with at least one opening for the engagement and reception of a hook-shaped end of a latching tab of the handle. The handle also bears a latch mounted slidingly and able to occupy at least an unlocked position and a locked position in which it is pushed back under the action of a return, to extend, on the opposite side relative to the latching tab, under the retaining bracket of the container. The latch is mounted sliding on the handle in a direction forming an acute angle relative to the plane of the retaining bracket so as to tighten toward the retaining bracket under the action of the return to the locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Paul DODANE, Emmanuel BRUGGER, Pascal DROUVILLE
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Publication number: 20170319013Abstract: A hand cleaning system includes a soap dispenser that may be coupled to a support surface. The soap dispenser may contain and selectively dispense a measured amount of a fluid soap. Thus, a user may wash the user's hands. A pair of brushes is provided and each of the brushes is removably coupled to the soap dispenser. Each of the brushes may be manipulated when the user washes the user's hands. Thus, each of the brushes may scrub the user's hands. Each of the brushes is positioned on opposite sides of the soap dispenser with respect to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Jordan Guzman
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Publication number: 20170319014Abstract: A hand cleaning fluid dispenser for dispensing fluid onto a user's hand includes a time of flight sensor to determine a distance of a hand of a user below an outlet of the dispenser from which the dispenser when activated dispenses the fluid and a controller to activate the dispenser to dispense the fluid from the outlet when the hand is sensed to be within a predetermined range of distances below the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Heiner Ophardt, Albrecht Lang
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Publication number: 20170319015Abstract: Disclosed herein are cleaning system and personal hygience maintaining system and methods of their use. A cleaning system includes a number of plies of dampened tissue papers arranged in a pre-defined shape and size. The cleaning system also includes a protective covering configured to enclose the plies of dampened tissue papers. The protective covering is configured to protect dampness of the enclosed plies of dampened tissue papers. The protective covering also includes an opening from where at least one of the plies of dampened tissue papers is pulled out for use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Olive J. Umeh
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Publication number: 20170319016Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electric orifice cleaning brush including a brush head, a brush head mounting platform onto which the brush head is detachably mounted, and a motor holder for supporting the brush head mounting platform and accommodating a motor. The brush head includes a bristle implanting portion in the shape of a truncated cone and comprising a center region and bristles formed in bristle bindles. The bristle bindles are disposed outside the center region of the bristle implanting portion and are radially distributed in an evenly spaced manner. By means of the present disclosure, a complete cleaning of an orifice of a human body can be achieved, and damages to the orifice can be avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Mingdong ZHOU
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Publication number: 20170319017Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electric orifice cleaning brush including a brush head, a brush head mounting platform onto which the brush head is detachably mounted, and a motor holder for supporting the brush head mounting platform and accommodating a motor. The brush head includes a rigid sleeve disposed at a peripheral part of the brush head, a bristle implanting portion that is extendable and retractable relative to the rigid sleeve, and bristles formed in bristle bindles. The bristle bindles being disposed on the bristle implanting portion and are radially distributed in an evenly spaced manner. By means of the present disclosure, a complete cleaning of an orifice of a human body can be achieved, and damages to the orifice can be avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Mingdong ZHOU
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Publication number: 20170319018Abstract: An electric orifice cleaning brush includes a brush head having a bristle implanting portion in the shape of a truncated cone and including a center region and apertures in the center region for facilitating air flowing. The brush head further includes bristles formed in bristle bindles. The bristle bindles are disposed outside the center region and are radially distributed in an evenly spaced manner. The cleaning brush further includes a brush head mounting platform onto which the brush head is detachably mounted and a driving mechanism having a fan blade disclosed thereon. The fan blade is configured to rotate with rotation of the driving mechanism and produce a negative pressure on the bristle implanting portion through the apertures. The cleaning brush further includes a motor configured to drive the brush head to move through the driving mechanism and a motor holder for supporting the brush head mounting platform and accommodating the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Mingdong ZHOU
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Publication number: 20170319019Abstract: A towel holder assembly for holding paper towels and toilet paper includes a stand that may be vertically oriented on a support surface. The stand may be positioned adjacent to a sink. A pair of rollers is provided and each of the rollers is movably coupled to the stand. Thus, each of the rollers may be accessible from the sink. Each of the pair of rollers may selectively dispense an associated one of a roll of paper towels and a roll of toilet paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Holly Simmons
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Publication number: 20170319020Abstract: A battery compartment for an electronically driven dispensing unit includes an electronic unit having a fixed first structure and a battery holding unit having a fixed second structure adapted to receive and contain at least two cylindrical batteries side by side. The first structure includes a first electrical connection and a second electrical connection positioned opposite each other. The second structure is rotatably connected to the first structure via a joint allowing rotation between a first open position in which the batteries are loaded or unloaded in the battery holding unit and a closed position in which loaded batteries are connected to the first and second electrical connections via spring action and movement of the batteries in the loading direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: SCA Hygiene Products ABInventors: Robert KLING, Björn HENRIKSSON, Håkan TIMDAHL
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Publication number: 20170319021Abstract: An odor-proof, splash-proof waterless toilet is formed from a funnel-shaped soft passageway, hereafter referred to as passageway, and a pressing member. Said pressing member is located on one side of the peripheral circle of said passageway, exerting pressure on said passageway, changing the shape of said passageway until said passageway is closed. When said pressing member reduces pressure, said passageway opens. Put simply, the motion, the action of the pressing member increases the pressure on the passageway, which begins to reduce the passageway's ability to allow material to pass through it until it finally closes. A reduction of pressure begins to increase the passageway's ability to allow material to pass through it until it finally opens completely. The said pressing member can be a curved shape, and is tangential to the peripheral circle of said passageway. When the passageway is closed, it prevents odor and splashing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Yahe Zhang
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Publication number: 20170319022Abstract: A toilet seat cushion with an adjustable installation length comprises a toilet seat cushion body and an installation length adjustment structure; the installation length adjustment structure is disposed at the rear end of the toilet seat cushion body; the installation length adjustment structure comprises a connecting member and a fixing member; the connecting member is movably connected to the rear end of the toilet seat cushion body; the fixing member comprises two side plates and a positioning plate; the two side plates perpendicularly extend forwards from two ends of the positioning plate respectively; each side plate is provided with an installation hole used for installing the toilet seat cushion body; the positioning plate is detachably positioned onto the connecting member; in this way, the center of each installation hole has a first position and a second position, and the center of each installation hole switches between the first position and the second position with the cooperation of the positioType: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Fangkui Xie
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Publication number: 20170319023Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a surface cleaning head having a dirty air inlet and an upper section mount moveably coupled to the surface cleaning head. An upper portion is mounted to the upper section mount. The upper section comprises a wand. A portable surface cleaning unit is removably mounted to the upper portion. An air flow path extends from the dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet and includes an upstream portion comprising the wand and a flexible air flow conduit downstream of the wand. Each of the wand and the portable cleaning unit can be separately removable from the upper section mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
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Publication number: 20170319024Abstract: A reconfigurable surface cleaning apparatus is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
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Publication number: 20170319025Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner (1) includes a brushroll assembly (100) having a brushroll casing (12) and a brushroll (11); a motor assembly (200) having a motor housing (21) and a motor (22); a body assembly (300) having a body (31) and a bridging member (32), in which the bridging member (32) is pivotally connected to the motor housing (21) to make the body (31) rotatable between an upright position and an oblique position; and an elastic assembly (4) provided between the brushroll casing (12) and the bridging member (32), and configured to be pressed downward against the brushroll casing (12) by the bridging member (32) when the body (31) rotates from the upright position to the oblique position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Wei HU, Hui Zou, Xiahu Xiao
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Publication number: 20170319026Abstract: A suction head for a vacuum cleaner or the like is described, said suction head comprising: a base plate with a base plate channel open towards a surface to be vacuumed, a suction channel in fluid communication with the base plate channel, main wheels for moving said suction head on the surface to be vacuumed, and a bracket for connecting said main wheels to said base plate, wherein said bracket is connected to said base plate in a rotatable manner so that said base plate is tiltable with respect to the main wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Riccardo ROSCHI