Patents Issued in November 21, 2017
  • Patent number: 9820552
    Abstract: The All in one Beauty Pen—Beauty Bullet embodiment is all of the items you would need for a full face of makeup for day or night conveniently compacted and stationary in 2 pen embodiments that attach as one, eliminating lost items and clutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Kimberly Ann Frymire
  • Patent number: 9820553
    Abstract: Implementations of an apparatus and method for applying cosmetic eyebrows are provided. In some implementations, the eyebrow applicator may be used to apply a cosmetic eyebrow on each brow ridge of a user. In some implementations, the eyebrow applicator may comprise a left brow applicator and a right brow applicator separated by a core ply having a window therethrough. In some implementations, a cosmetic formula in the shape of an eyebrow may be deposited on each of the brow applicators. In some implementations, the right brow and the left brow applicators may be positioned on the assembled eyebrow applicator so that the side of each brow applicator having the cosmetic formula thereon is secured to the core ply and the cosmetic formula is thereby positioned within the window. In this way, the brow applicators are kept separated thereby preventing smudging and/or smearing of the cosmetic formula thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventors: Patsy A. Shimley, Dale C. Beal, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9820554
    Abstract: A lid of a backpack is disclosed having a compartment in which a standalone daysack having a shoulder strap is arranged. The compartment is transformable from a first state in which the lid is mountable to a backpack to a second state in which the standalone daysack is usable independently from the backpack. In the first state, the standalone daysack and its shoulder strap are stored within the compartment. In the second state, the compartment is inverted by turning the inside out so that the shoulder strap is usable for carrying the standalone daysack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Thule IP AB
    Inventors: Trevor Hunt, Damien Kelly, Henrik Kax
  • Patent number: 9820555
    Abstract: Embodiments of universal adapter system including a belt adapter for a belt, such as a tactical belt, configured to couple one or more pack adapters secured to a respective load bearing pack, such as a backpack. Other embodiments of the universal adapter systems may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Tyr Tactical, LLC
    Inventor: Jason Beck
  • Patent number: 9820556
    Abstract: The disclosure provides systems and methods of use pertaining to the storage, organization, and transport of portable items typically carried within a bag, backpack, suitcase or other luggage item, or that are typically transported by an individual person. The system includes a number of storage and structure containers, each designed to enclose one or more portable items. The storage and structure containers may be loaded upon a loadable baseplate along with individual portable items and functionality components and, in turn, either inserted into an existing bag for transport or attached to a wearable frame having a shoulder harness and a wearable baseplate to function as a standalone system. The loadable baseplate may include many additional features, including light and/or sound-emitting components, location-tracking components, and/or other powered or passive functionality. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Xpansion Gear, LLC
    Inventors: Joshua David Adams, Steve Replin
  • Patent number: 9820557
    Abstract: A fluid containment system that comprises a fluid container with a top, with an orifice and a wall extending from the bottom, a junction cap that can be mechanically attached to the extended wall, a tube leading from the junction cap, and a mouth piece attached distal to the junction on the tube suitable for an end user to draw fluid from the fluid container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Robert G. Gottlieb
  • Patent number: 9820558
    Abstract: Bags or carriers are provided that can be transformed into protective vests and used as body armor and ballistic shields. The carriers can be assembled in a first arrangement that enables individuals to store and transport items. The carriers can quickly and easily be converted to or deployed in a second arrangement which enables the individuals to wear the carriers as protective vests. One or more shoulder straps can be detached from the carriers for use as tourniquets, doorway securing structures, and tools for dragging injured victims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Leatherback Gear, LLC
    Inventor: Michael de Geus
  • Patent number: 9820559
    Abstract: The present invention describes a cleaning device used for cleaning an implant or for the debridement of an implant surface 1 comprising two combined main parts 2, 3, the first main part 2 being a handle shaft 2 which is stiff, plastic deformable or elastic deformable, the second main part 3 being at least one cleaning element 4 comprising a base part 5 and several bristles 6, bristle loops 7 or a cam 8 of spikes 9, wherein the base part 5 is joined together with the handle shaft 2 so as to form a cleaning device 1 with a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Tigran Technologies AB (PUBL)
    Inventors: Robert Axelsson, Lars Magnus Bjursten, Niklas Johansson, Erik Lennings, Janarne Wetterheim, Christer Nilsson, Ove Sundelin, Rickard Olsson
  • Patent number: 9820560
    Abstract: A finger puppet toothbrush may include character features, such as an imitation animal body, arms, legs, teeth, eyes, tail, etc. The various character features may provide different brushing functions to the toothbrush. However, due to the disguised appearance of the functional features as character parts, small children may be enticed to use the toothbrush more willingly and develop proper dental hygiene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: THE BRUSHIES LLC
    Inventors: Colleen Crowley, Hilary Fritsch
  • Patent number: 9820561
    Abstract: A rotatable base for a porous pad has openings that provide for improved flow distribution of a liquid in the base across a substrate. The rotatable base can be molded from a two piece mold and the openings can have draft angles to facilitate the molding process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: ENTEGRIS, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Wargo, Thomas LeBlanc
  • Patent number: 9820562
    Abstract: Toothed rack brush for cleaning a toothed rack of a toothed rack gear, with a toothed rack, a brush head with a plurality of bristles, which is rotationally arranged about a rotational axis, aligned in parallel to the toothed rack in order to carry out a rotational movement and is arranged in a linearly moveable manner to carry out a relative longitudinal movement relative to the toothed rack, a synchronization device for synchronizing the rotational movement with the longitudinal movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: WITTENSTEIN SE
    Inventor: Axel Wörner
  • Patent number: 9820563
    Abstract: A dental cleaning appliance includes a fluid delivery system for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user; and a control circuit for controlling the delivery of the burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user. The appliance has a first operational mode in which the delivery of the burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user is inhibited and a second operational mode in which the burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user is permitted. During use of the appliance, the control circuit is arranged to effect a transition between the first operational mode and the second operational mode automatically depending on a detected operational parameter of the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Thomas James Dunning Follows, William John Bex-Russell, Timothy Nicholas Stickney, Stephen Benjamin Courtney, Graham Charles Lemon, Jason Godfrey Jones
  • Patent number: 9820564
    Abstract: A worktop (1) comprising a leaf (3) hingedly coupled to a wall (6) about a hinge axis (7) by a pair of support mechanisms (91) between a usable state and a folded state. Each support mechanism (91) comprises a first mounting member (93) and a second mounting member (92) which are pivotally connected by a main pivot pin (94) which defines the hinge axis (7). A strut (15) extends between the first and second mounting members (93,92). A first pivot pin (19) at a first end (17) of the strut (15) is slideable and pivotal in an elongated first guide track (96) in the first mounting member (93) between first and second positions (73,74). A second pivot pin (20) at a second end (18) of the strut (15) is pivotal in a slideable element (25), which in turn is slideable in a second guide track (14) of the second mounting member (92) between first and second positions (26,27).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: John Mullins
  • Patent number: 9820565
    Abstract: A height-adjustable table includes a frame supporting a work surface; a pair of lower legs supporting the frame; a pulley mechanism coupling the frame and the lower legs for vertically moving the frame relative to the lower legs; and a spring located within a passage extending through the frame. The spring has a fixed end secured to the frame and a movable end movable relative to the frame over a first distance for exerting a force over the first distance. The table further includes a block-and-tackle assembly located within the passage. The block-and-tackle assembly couples the movable end of the spring to the pulley mechanism for transferring the force exerted by the spring over the first distance to vertical movement of the frame relative to the lower legs over a second distance greater than the first distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Teknion Limited
    Inventors: Hamid Zebarjad, Adam Douglas Haworth Sinclair, Hanna Shaheen, Bin Yu
  • Patent number: 9820566
    Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus for positioning an electronic display. The apparatus can be combined with an existing work surface to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases the apparatus includes a mounting portion configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The mounting portion may be movable with respect to the work surface between multiple positions, including for example, a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert William Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John William Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
  • Patent number: 9820567
    Abstract: A holder configured to support an electronic display device, the holder including: a mounting plate including a front configured to receive a back of the electronic display device, a swiveling ledge attached by a locking hinge to the mounting plate through independent arms and configured to grasp an edge of the electronic display device; and the locking hinge is configured to lock the swiveling ledge in at least three discrete angular positions with respect to the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: IZM Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Zaloom
  • Patent number: 9820568
    Abstract: A deployable device holder adapted to mount to a tray table to support a personal electronic device in a position apart from the tabletop surface of the tray table such that the tray table and electronic device holder can be used simultaneously. The device holder includes pairs of moveable support members and a cross member for effecting unison movement of the support members as the device holder moves between stowed and deployed positions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Glenn A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9820569
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multi-game table apparatus and includes a table, with a surface panel configured for a table game. The apparatus further includes at least two table legs, with a top end and a bottom end. The top end of each table leg is connected to the table. The bottom end of each table leg is configured to contact a floor. The apparatus further includes a cross support beam, with a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to one of the table legs. The second end is connected to another of the table legs. The apparatus further includes a miniature golf course, underneath the table. The miniature golf course includes a miniature golf hole that is configured such that a portion of the cross support beam is an element of the miniature golf hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Medal Sports (Taiwan) Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Chunhao Tsai
  • Patent number: 9820570
    Abstract: A collapsible support apparatus with hinged multi-tier shelves and separable buckle hinges provides multiple tiers of shelves with a folding upper shelf that is designed to support a television, and that can be pulled out and secured with separable buckle hinges, so as to enable enhanced lateral stability of the television or any other object being supported. The apparatus further comprises a middle and lower shelf disposed arranged in a stacked arrangement beneath the upper shelf. The apparatus further comprises strategically positioned separable buckle hinges that pivot up to 90° and separate for facilitated collapsibility and assemblage. The apparatus further comprises elongated crossbars, support members, connecting bars, and a rectangular frame that hingedly interconnect about at least one separable buckle hinge and at least one simple hinge to easily pivot between an expanded position for supporting the television, and a collapsed position for stowage and portability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Harry Kai Lee
  • Patent number: 9820571
    Abstract: A lift system including a bracket configured to support an object, a support having a first end and a second end, the first end being movably engaged to the bracket, at least one cam engaged to the second end of the support, and a base including a cam follower configured to engage the at least one cam, and at least one bias element having a first end and a second end, the first end engaged to the cam follower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventor: Shaun C. Lindblad
  • Patent number: 9820572
    Abstract: A shelf rack includes first and second identical shelf units each including a first frame with first and second legs having respective first and second feet, a second frame with third and fourth legs having respective third and fourth feet and at least one shelf. The second and fourth feet have an outer diameter that is less than an outer diameter of the first and third feet. The second shelf unit is inverted and the first and second frames of the first shelf unit toollessly assemble to the first and second frames, respectively, of the second shelf unit by mating the larger outer diameter feet of the first shelf unit with the smaller outer diameter feet of the second shelf unit and mating the larger outer diameter feet of the second shelf unit with the smaller outer diameter feet of the first shelf unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas P. Kuehn
  • Patent number: 9820573
    Abstract: An arrangement includes two locking devices which are arranged on either side of a movable furniture part for locking the movable furniture part with respect to a furniture body in a locking position. Each locking device has a blocking device which prevents the locking position from being reached in a blocking position. Each locking device has a releasing device by means of which the blocking position of the blocking device associated with the other locking device can be cancelled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: JULIUS BLUM GMBH
    Inventor: Harald Brunnmayr
  • Patent number: 9820574
    Abstract: A molded panel resembling a natural wickerwork panel, a furniture article comprising such a panel and a method for its manufacture, the panel comprising a plurality of warp strands and a plurality of weft strands interlacing the warp strands, such that at locations where warp and weft strands intersect they form together an integrated, solid molded material location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: KETER PLASTIC LTD.
    Inventor: Efraim Haimoff
  • Patent number: 9820575
    Abstract: A rotation adjustment system for seats includes a first viewing chair and a second viewing chair. The first viewing chair includes a first seat part and a first backrest part which is stood from the first seat part to maintain the seating function of the first seat part, and is laid down toward the first seat part to disable the seating function of the first seat part. The second viewing chair includes a second seat part and a second backrest part which is stood from the second seat part to maintain the seating function of the second seat part, and is laid down toward the second seat part to disable the seating function of the second seat part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: UNITECH SYSTEM CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shin Sang Ham
  • Patent number: 9820576
    Abstract: A system of modular components to assemble a desired article of furniture provides a plurality of tool-less fasteners and a collection of a plurality of furniture components selectively connectable to each other with one or more of the plurality of tool-less fasteners to assemble a desired article of furniture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Chelsea McCullough
  • Patent number: 9820577
    Abstract: A foldable chair includes front and rear legs, a seat frame, and a stabilizing mechanism. The front and rear legs are crossingly and pivotally connected to each other. The seat frame is supported by the front and rear legs and tilted when the foldable chair is unfolded. The stabilizing mechanism restrains the front and rear legs from moving relative to each other when the foldable chair is unfolded or in use, and prevents an undesired or inadvertent folding of the foldable chair. The stabilizing mechanism includes a positioner and a fastening device. The positioner is connected to the front and rear legs, and has a length adjustable to facilitate folding and unfolding of the foldable chair. The fastening device is disposed at the positioner, and configured to prevent the positioner from inadvertently adjusting its length when the foldable chair is unfolded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Campvalley (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Patent number: 9820578
    Abstract: A power leisure reclining chair includes a seat structure having a seat portion and a backrest portion, a support assembly having two wooden leg assemblies connected by a wooden cross beam, and a main push rod positioned between the seat structure and the cross beam to push the seat structure to swing. A metal frame and an armrest are arranged on the leg assembly. The support assembly has metal bars extending from a pivot pin on each leg assembly and connecting the seat portion. The metal bar is pivoted to the metal frame. The backrest portion is held at the rear of the leg assemblies by a rail guide system. The rail guide system has guide elements fixed to the leg assembly, and rail member fixed to the backrest portion. The guide element has an under and a top bearing against the bottom and side of the rail member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Jianhan Zou
  • Patent number: 9820579
    Abstract: A cushion having a foam core sandwiched by opposing gel infused viscoelastic pads adhesively attached to the core, the assembly wrapped in a non-woven and received in an upholstery casing, for seating use of the cushion in a furniture piece that during use for seating, the upper one of the pads wicking body heat into the seating cushion away from the person sitting thereon to provide a perception of cooling and the compressed pad readily reboundable to a noncompressed state after occupancy, and the cushion rotatable to selectively alternate the seating pad for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Max Home, LLC
    Inventor: Martin G Silver
  • Patent number: 9820580
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fittings and an interior conduit to providing a continuous air flow path from a vertical wall of the box spring to a horizontal surface of the box spring to selectively supply to an inflatable volume integrated into a top surface of the box spring. Fittings are provided on a vertical wall for connection to an external source of air. Another set of fittings are provided on a top surface of the box spring for connection to an inflatable bladder. A conduit inside the box spring is connected to an interior nozzle on each of the fittings to provide a continuous flow path from the fittings on the vertical to the fittings on the horizontal surface. The side wall fittings allow an external source of air to be supported or alternatively provide a stable connection for a conduit. With such a configuration, a mattress being supported by a box spring can be maneuvered under the influence of the inflatable bladder without affecting the external source of air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: LEVITATION SCIENCES LLC
    Inventor: William J. Scarleski
  • Patent number: 9820581
    Abstract: A bedding system is provided that includes a fan box layer having a plurality of ducts, each of the ducts being in communication with a fan configured to move air out of the duct and into an area surrounding the bedding system. A capacitor layer is positioned above the fan box layer. The capacitor layer includes a plurality of outlet ports, each of the outlet ports being in communication with one of the ducts. A mattress layer is positioned above the capacitor layer. The mattress layer includes a bottom portion having a plurality of first holes that are each in communication with at least one of the outlet ports and a top portion having a plurality of second holes that are each in communication with one of the first holes. The top portion defines a sleep surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: BEDGEAR, LLC
    Inventors: Eugene Alletto, Vandad Barzin Rad
  • Patent number: 9820582
    Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a method and system of providing a bed using a plurality of interchangeable adjustable firmness springs to provide localized comfort and support to the user of the bed. The plurality of interchangeable springs may have a plurality of different firmnesses to provide customizable local comfort to a user. The foam springs are color coded based on the firmness associated with the foam spring. The foam springs have markings and/or health devices attached to an end of the foam spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ascion, LLC
    Inventors: Martin B. Rawls-Meehan, Teng-An Chang
  • Patent number: 9820583
    Abstract: A bed with canopy, including a canopy, a bed, a solar energy converter, a power storage device, a controller, and a power consumer device is described herein. The bed is disposed below the canopy. The solar energy converter is disposed on the canopy. The power storage device, the contoller are electrically connected with the solar energy converter The power consumer device is electrically connected with the power storage device. The bed with canopy of the present invention not only remains the shielding function of the canopy and the lying or sitting function of the bed, but also a charging device utilizing solar energy is added for powering a power consumer device, the power consumer device is used cooperatively with electronic products to realize diversified functions of the electronic products such that more functions is expanded to meet the needs of users on diversified products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG YOTRIO GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Zubin Gu
  • Patent number: 9820584
    Abstract: A merchandise display system can include a front rail, at least one divider configured to engage the front rail, the at least one divider including a barrier. The at least one divider may also include a divider wall, and a roller carriage extending along the divider wall. The roller carriage can be provided with a plurality of rollers, and the roller carriage can be configured to advance the product. Additionally a cam can be coupled to the divider. Additionally, the roller carriage can be tilted such that the product is configured to move toward the barrier. The roller carriage can be formed of a first portion and a second portion, and the roller carriage can provided with a plurality of axles that are configured to receive the plurality of rollers such that the plurality of rollers are configured to rotate on the roller carriage. A method for forming a merchandise display system is also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
  • Patent number: 9820585
    Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes at least one tray having a front rounded portion and defining a plurality of apertures and having two sides. A lip may extend upward from the front rounded portion of the at least one tray. A front shelf may extend forward from the lip. The at least one tray may include one divider extending upwardly from each of the two sides and a front wall. The front wall may include a top wall, a bottom wall, and two side legs. The front wall, bottom wall, and two side legs may form a wall aperture and the front wall may include a plurality of projections configured to engage with the plurality of apertures on the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen N. Hardy, Tony Dipaolo, Barry Hearn
  • Patent number: 9820586
    Abstract: The showcase has a hinge comprising a fixed element, associated with the container body, a mobile element, intended to be associated with the door, and a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod hinged between the fixed element and the mobile element, so as to obtain an articulated quadrilateral adapted for causing a roto-translation of the fixed element with respect to the mobile element between an open position and a closed position of the hinge. The hinge also comprises a hook, associated with one from the fixed element and the mobile element and adapted for cooperating in a releasable manner with engagement means associated with the other from the fixed element and the mobile element, so as to counteract the movement of the mobile element away from the fixed element when the hinge is in closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: GOPPION S.P.A.
    Inventor: Alessandro Goppion
  • Patent number: 9820587
    Abstract: A merchandise security hook, comprising a base, a backboard, an upper iron wire, a lower iron wire, a lock sleeve, a key, a rotary core and an example merchandise, wherein a short hook is arranged between the lower iron wire and the backboard, the base is arranged between the upper iron wire and the backboard and is connected with the upper iron wire through a pressing piece and a pressing screw, a base spring is sleeved on the lower iron wire, a lock sleeve is arranged at an end of the lower iron wire, a plastic stop block is arranged between the lock sleeve and the upper iron wire, a label and a return spring are arranged at an end of the upper iron wire. The merchandise security hook is designed reasonable and easy to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Guangzhou Hybon Electronic Technology Co., Limited
    Inventors: Jinbo Cheng, Luping Shen
  • Patent number: 9820588
    Abstract: A device that enables a safe, secure display of an article within a merchandising or security display box, preventing a substantial lateral and vertical movement of the article within a merchandising or security display box for maintaining proper position and display orientation of the article inside the merchandising or security display box even if the merchandising or security display box is moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Universal Surveillance Corporation
    Inventors: Adel O. Sayegh, Ruben Rodriguez, Edgardo Redublo
  • Patent number: 9820589
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a device for hanging clothes, comprising an engaging portion and a deformable elongate member, the elongate member comprising a connection mechanism such that the elongate member can be deformed back upon itself and connected to itself to form a loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: The Janger Limited
    Inventor: John Coote
  • Patent number: 9820590
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fine art stretcher bar framing and canvas fastening system. The system consists of variable length side bars, fixed ninety degree corners, internal connecting segments, and an adjustable cross brace for quick and easy assembling, dismantling, storing, and transporting. The side bars, corners, and connecting segments features a mechanism utilizing a male plug and female socket to connect side bars, corners, and connecting segments in an array of stretcher bar configurations. The segments are secured using interlocking pins after side bars or corners female sockets engaged with connecting segment plugs. The cross brace segments features an adjustable mechanism conforming to the stretcher bar configuration. The side bars, corners, connecting, and cross brace segments can be dismantled by removing interlocking mechanism on the segments. The back side of the stretcher bar system features a wooden surface to mount or dismount canvases using staples or other fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventors: Richard David Karasiewski, Claudia Marie Cappelle
  • Patent number: 9820591
    Abstract: A picture frame hanging system includes a picture frame hanging bracket attachable to opposite, lateral or side picture frame portions. Each bracket includes a tortuous path for the picture hanging wire involving at least one end of the wire being bent about a radius that creates frictional forces between the wire and the bracket to sustain a tension representing the weight of the picture frame without disengaging from the brackets under load. The method involves attaching opposing brackets on the lateral sides of the picture frame and advancing the respective ends of the picture hanging wire through a tortuous path requiring the bending of the wire about a radius sufficiently small to ensure adequate frictional engagement between the wire and the brackets to ensure that the ends of the wire remain entrained within the brackets notwithstanding the tension forces that are applied to the wire when the frame is hung on a surface by means of the wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Jeffrey Popkin
  • Patent number: 9820592
    Abstract: A fitted sheet which will fit both a standard-size twin mattress and an XL-size twin mattress without undue wrinkling or bunching of fabric is disclosed. This fitted sheet has a top panel, a first side panel attached to the top panel, a second side panel attached to the top panel, a front panel attached to the top panel, the first side panel and the second side panel, and a rear panel attached to the top panel, the first side panel and the second side panel. An elastic strip is proved near each corner or near two corners at one end of the fitted sheet. The elastic strips are oriented lengthwise on the fitted sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: GHCL Limited
    Inventor: Nancy Feldman
  • Patent number: 9820593
    Abstract: A plurality of interlocking stackable foam pillow segments together with a head and neck support and an elongated generally cylindrical resilient neck support member. The pillow segments are generally rectangular defining interlocking members which facilitate the stacking and interlock of the pillow segments in a vertical stack. The head and neck support defines a pillow resting surface and a head resting surface. The head resting surface further defines an ear clearance cavity surrounded by a face support surface. The head and neck support further includes a flexible mesh fabric ear coupling having an outer edge joined to and surrounding the face support surface and encircling the ear-receiving cavity. The ear-receiving cavity is sized to receive the user's ear into the ear coupling and is elastically constricted to close upon the user's ear between the ear and head surface to captivate the ear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Joseph Michael Adams
  • Patent number: 9820594
    Abstract: An insert to limit the rate of flow of liquid from a drinking cup includes a mount to locate the insert within a cup above a liquid contained therein but below a brim of the cup. A peripheral edge of the insert is spaced a predetermined distance from an inner surface of a cup such that, when a person drinks from the brim of a cup fitted with the insert, the rate of flow of liquid to the brim is limited by the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Bower, Anthony J. Mayne, Peter J. Smith
  • Patent number: 9820595
    Abstract: Drink containers with mouthpiece assemblies having a dispensing configuration and a stowed configuration. A mouthpiece assembly defines a liquid passage through which drink liquid may be dispensed when the mouthpiece assembly is in the dispensing configuration and includes means for selectively restricting the flow of drink liquid through the liquid passage when the mouthpiece assembly is in the stowed configuration. In some examples, the means for selectively restricting the flow of drink liquid include a tube that at least partially defines the liquid passage and which includes a crimping region. The crimping region may be constructed of a resiliently and reversibly deformable material that is adapted to restrict the flow of drink liquid through the liquid passage when the mouthpiece assembly is in the stowed configuration. In some embodiments, the mouthpiece assembly includes a means for automatically releasing the mouthpiece assembly from its stowed configuration to a dispensing configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: CamelBak Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Davies, Derek Gavin Sullivan
  • Patent number: 9820596
    Abstract: An apparatus allowing an individual to feed himself or herself without the use of their hands and without requiring assistance. An eating utensil is held by a utensil holder mounted on the top of a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is fixedly attached to a rotary disk. The rotary disk is rotatably connected to a fixed shaft, which in turn is fixedly mounted to a base. The user removes the utensil from the mount using his or mouth, obtains a portion of food using the utensil, places the utensil back on the mount, and rotates the mount 180 degrees so the portion of food can thereby be consumed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Judy Jericho Eastman
  • Patent number: 9820597
    Abstract: An improved metal drinking straw is provided. The improved metal drinking straw includes an outer wall provided with a rough surface, an inner wall formed as a smooth mirror surface, and one end formed as a guiding structure. The guiding structure includes at least one first recess and at least one first protrusion. The first recess and the first protrusion are alternately connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventors: Fu-Nan Chang, Jui-Ling Lee
  • Patent number: 9820598
    Abstract: A holder for a single-serving condiment packet that allows an opened packet to maintain an upright position without spilling its inner contents and also without having the opening of the open packet touch any part of the holder. The single-serving condiment packet holder has a thin three-dimensional cavity which is defined by one or more internal sidewalls. The holder may also have sidewalls, a base side, and a top side that is any geometric shape. A clip may be used to suspend the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: BOSCAL, LLC
    Inventor: Amy Goldstein
  • Patent number: 9820599
    Abstract: A collapsible hook hanger includes a hook having a threaded end and a hanger body including a cross bar having a top edge. A hook receiving body extends from the top edge of the cross bar and is defined by a first side wall and an opposing second side wall. An inner surface of the second side wall includes a recess that is located opposite a through hole formed in the first side wall. The hook receiving body has a hook receiving slot for receiving the hook. An axle member is rotatably disposed within the through hole of the first side wall and is rotatably contained within the through hole. The axle member includes a threaded bore that receives the threaded end of the hook which is securely coupled to the axle member. The axle member is snap-fittingly attached to the hook receiving body while permitting free rotation of the axle member within the hook receiving body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: UNIPLAST INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Stuart Goldman, King Keung Kennedy Chan
  • Patent number: 9820600
    Abstract: An applicator for dispensing seaming adhesive onto the edges of pieces of adjacent floor-covering material is provided. The applicator tip can include, from top to bottom, a leg portion, a relatively narrow ankle portion and a foot portion. The body can connect with a seaming adhesive dispensing device to allow seaming adhesive to flow into a passageway in the body. The ankle portion includes an orifice extending through the applicator tip from side-to-side and intersects with the passageway so that seaming adhesive can flow through the orifice. The foot portion includes a pair of opposing wedges extending sideways from the body. The applicator tip can be drawn along a line of abutment between adjacent pieces of floor-covering material. The ankle portion can further include a glue channel that directs the edges of the floor-covering material towards the orifice so that seaming adhesive can be dispensed along the edges and along the bottom surfaces of the edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Omnimart Distributions Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Despins, Maurice L. Despins
  • Patent number: 9820601
    Abstract: A solar shading device includes a head rail that slidably supports leading runners having fabric curtains attached thereto, a carrying mechanism that includes a carrying pulley coupled to the leading runners through a belt and carries the leading runners along the head rail on the basis of the rotation of the carrying pulley, a manual drive unit that includes a first shaft coupled to the carrying pulley and serving as a drive shaft, and a suspension part having the manual drive unit suspended therefrom with the carrying pulley and the first shaft coupled together. Further, with the manual drive unit detached from the suspension part, the suspension part allows an electric drive unit to be suspended therefrom with the carrying pulley and a second shaft coupled together, the electric drive unit including the second shaft as a drive shaft for driving the carrying pulley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: TACHIKAWA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tatsuya Egami