Patents Issued in November 30, 2017
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Publication number: 20170340117Abstract: Described herein is a chair for relieving pressure points from prolonged sitting. The chair comprises a plurality of armrests, the armrests having an armrest frame and a foam layer coupled to an upper portion of the armrest frame. The chair further includes a seat bottom that includes a seat bottom frame, a sinuous spring base coupled to the seat bottom frame, a plurality of coil springs coupled to the sinuous spring base, and a gel infused foam layer coupled to the coil springs. The chair also includes a seat back having a seat back frame, elastic webbing coupled to the seat back frame, and one or more cushions coupled to the seat back frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: GES Consulting Services, LLCInventor: Joseph Savovic
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Publication number: 20170340118Abstract: A foldable chair comprises an annular frame, a first support leg, and a second support leg. A first end of the first support leg is hinged to a first fixed rear position of the annular frame. A second end of the first support leg is hinged to a second fixed rear position of the annular frame. A first end of the second support leg is slideably hinged to a first front portion of the annular frame, so that the first end of the second support leg is slideable along the first front portion. A second end of the second support leg is slideably hinged to a second front portion of the annular frame, so that the second end of the second support leg is slideable along the second front portion. The first support leg is pivotally hinged to the second support leg through an intermediate connecting position thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Juyoung Jin
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Publication number: 20170340119Abstract: Disclosed are bendable panels for furniture, and sofa frames and sofas composed of bendable panels. A bendable panel for furniture includes a panel formed with one or more bending lines. The one or more bending lines divide the panel into a panel body and one or more panel extensions. A respective panel extension in the one or more panel extensions is bendable with respect to the panel body along a corresponding bending line in the one or more bending lines between a first angle and a second angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Juyoung Jin
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Publication number: 20170340120Abstract: A structure for chair backrest is disclosed. The chair includes a first support frame, a second support frame coupled to the first support frame, a seat section arranged between the first support frame and the second support frame. The first support frame includes a backrest mounted thereon. The first support frame includes a lower frame section and an upper frame section. The lower frame section and the upper frame section include, mounted therebetween, a supine inclination assembly that upon receiving a force acting thereon takes a movement for achieving an predetermined angle of supine inclination. In this way, easy adjustment of the angular position of the backrest may be achieved for comfortableness of the user, and excessive inclination that causes potential risk can be avoided so as to improve the utilization of the backrest of the chair.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Su-Ming Chen
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Publication number: 20170340121Abstract: Disclosed is a waist support structure of a seat back. The seat back includes a first frame, a second frame coupled to the first frame, and a net member mounted between the first and second frames. The second frame includes a mounting brace mounted thereto and the mounting brace include a waist support coupling section that is connectable with a waist support. The waist support includes a support portion including a rigid plate and a connection portion. The support portion includes a barrel mounted thereto and extending toward the connection portion. The connection portion includes a projection peg mounted thereto and extending toward the support portion to correspond to the barrel. An elastic element has an end fit to the projection peg of the connection portion and an opposite end fit in the barrel of the support portion so as to interface between the connection portion and the support portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Su-Ming Chen
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Publication number: 20170340122Abstract: A chair assembly is disclosed. Said chair assembly comprises a shade, a chair, a hinge assemblies and an upper frame extensions. Said hinge assemblies comprises a first hinge assembly and a second hinge assembly. Said shade comprises a canopy assembly, a pocket and a frame assembly. Said hinge assemblies comprises a hinge slider and base assemblies and a hinge socket. Said hinge socket selectively rotates on said hinge bases so as to move said canopy assembly in a range of linear positions. Said frame assembly comprises said hinge socket. Said canopy assembly comprises a top surface, a bottom surface and said pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Christopher Anderson, Dylan Schrader
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Publication number: 20170340123Abstract: A seat with a ventilation system that maintains seated person's coolness by blowing air to minimum segments of a seatback and a seat cushion so that seated person's comfort is maintained is provided. Air-blowing means is controlled in air-blowing quantity and air-blowing time periodically by air-blowing control means, and air blowing in each period is set to include a first term T1 in which a predetermined quantity of air is blown and a second term T2 in which the predetermined quantity of air to be blown is gradually reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicants: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION CHIBA UNIVERSITY, TACHI-S CO., LTD.Inventors: Tetsuo KATSUURA, Yoshihiro SHIMOMURA, Tomoyuki TAKEUCHI, Hideo TOBATA, Tsutomu FUJIKAKE, Kazuyoshi ARATA
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Publication number: 20170340124Abstract: A submergible furniture is disclosed. Said submergible furniture comprises a threaded plugs, an outer shell and an internal cavity is configured to be partially submerged in a external body of liquid having a external liquid level. Said internal cavity is sealed by said outer shell and said threaded plugs. Said internal cavity comprises a gas portion and a liquid portion. Said liquid portion comprises an internal liquid level. Said submergible furniture is configured to be partially submerged in a external body of liquid. Said internal liquid level is higher than said external liquid level. Said internal cavity is selectively sealed with said threaded plugs. Said threaded plugs comprises a female plug portion and a male plug portion. Said female plug portion is welded into a portion of said outer shell. Said female plug portion is plastic welded into a portion of said outer shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Christopher Anderson, Dylan Schrader
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Publication number: 20170340125Abstract: The invention is directed to a portable head support designed to fit in the interior of a carry-on article carried by a passenger. The device provides head support for those who prefer sleeping in a face-down position and comprises a base and a head support connected along at least one of their abutting edges by a mechanism which permits the angle between the base and head support to be adjusted by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Andrew Miller
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Publication number: 20170340126Abstract: A pillow for inserting between breasts is provided which includes at least one rounded top portion, at least one concave middle portion, and a rounded bottom portion. The rounded top portion and said rounded bottom portion of the pillow are each wider than the concave middle portion. Additionally, the rounded top portion, rounded bottom portion and concave middle portion are made of an outer fabric material stuffed with one or more stuffing material to provide a firm but not rigid pillow. The inventive pillow provides for a washable, supportive, anatomically correct, shape contouring, aesthetically pleasing, anti-wrinkle bra sleeping pillow which provides adequate comfort and support for the user. The unique shape and as well as breathable fabric is intended to fit snugly in between and support the breasts while laying on side.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Bluzette M. Carline
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Publication number: 20170340127Abstract: The present invention relates to a head support for supporting a patient's head while the patient is in a prone position. The head support comprises a body of compliant material whose shape provides a forehead support region, at least one further support region for supporting a lower portion of the patient's face, and a void which accommodates the patient's eyes, nose and mouth in use. According to one aspect of the invention, a viewing opening is provided which faces laterally and provides in use a line of sight from the exterior of the head support into the void, the viewing opening having a periphery which is an unbroken loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Paul Shane Bennetts
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Publication number: 20170340128Abstract: A bedding climate control apparatus that delivers, in a quiet manner, forced airflow from a fan/blower within a housing to selectively deliver tempered (heated via a thermal element) and untempered (room temperature) air through a flexible hose to bedding. The quiet manner is attained with acoustic dampening material in the path of incoming airflow to the fan/blower and by oversizing each of the components that create a pressure drop including the capacity of the fan/blower over what is needed to deliver a required amount of airflow. Temperature may be set remotely via a wireless remote control and via a protocol access enabled device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Mark Darius Aramli
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Publication number: 20170340129Abstract: A detachable portable spring bed has a bed frame, a spring group, a cushion; the bed frame is detachable, wherein when used, the bed frame is held up, the spring is detachably assembled to the bed frame, the cushion is lay on the springs, when in packing state, the springs are detached and overlapped, the bed frame is detached to components; the spring group, the components of the bed frame, the cushion are collectively packed or independently packed. The bed frame, the spring group, the cushion are detachable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: GRANDI-ONE FURNITURE CO., LTD.Inventor: Luhao LENG
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Publication number: 20170340130Abstract: A bedding or seating product comprises a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel interior strings of individually pocketed coil springs. The interior strings of springs may extend from head-to-foot or side-to-side of the product. The pocketed spring assembly further comprises at least one perimeter string of springs. Each of the springs of each perimeter string of springs has rectangular convolutions to provide edge support to the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Niels S. Mossbeck
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Publication number: 20170340131Abstract: A foam piece for filling a comfort item, includes a body part and several foam arms having a first end and a second end, where the first end is attached to the body part, and the second end protrudes away from the body part, and a plurality of contour recesses between the foam arms. The invention further relates to a plurality of foam pieces to be used as filling for a comfort item, and it relates to a comfort item with such filling. Thereby, foam pieces are supplied which are better at retaining elastic expansion and elastic deformation characteristics than the foam solutions of the art by retaining at least some air between pieces in the uncompressed state. A filling is thereby obtained having good filling properties and adding air to the comfort item.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Hans Erik Schmidt
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Publication number: 20170340132Abstract: An active mattress encasement which can be relatively easily installed or removed or rotated over a mattress supported by a foundation is disclosed. The encasement is formed to encapsulate a mattress and may include a top panel, a bottom panel and multiple side panels. One or more of the side panels are zippered together, In one embodiment, the unzippered side panels, i.e. side panels without zippers, fixedly connect the top and bottom portions of the side panels. In another embodiment, an inflatable volume is integrated into the bottom panel. Alternatively, the inflatable volume may be integrated with a separate detachable cover and attached to the bottom panel by conventional means. The top and bottom panels, as well as the side panels may be made from a conventional materials. The underside of the top panel and optionally the inside of the side panels may be coated with a waterproof coating, such as polyurethane (TPU/PU), silicone, and/or urethane to form a waterproof membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: William John Scarleski
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Publication number: 20170340133Abstract: A passive mattress encasement is disclosed which can be relatively easily installed or removed over a mattress supported by a foundation. The encasement is formed to encapsulate a mattress and includes a top panel, a bottom panel and multiple side panels. One or more of the side panels are zippered together. The unzippered side panels, i.e., the panels without zippers, fixedly connect the top panel to the bottom panel. The top and bottom panels as well as the side panels may be made from conventional materials. The underside of the top panel and optionally the inside of the side panels may be coated with a waterproof coating, such as thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU/PU), silicone, or urethane to form a waterproof membrane. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention, the bottom panel is formed with a slick interior surface and a non-slick exterior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: William John Scarleski
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Publication number: 20170340134Abstract: An improved bed and method of forming with the required profile and localised support for a user by the improved bed at various sections of the bed including shoulder (A), lumbar (B) hip and lower body (C) such as by the mattress (15) having selected forms or voids a Shoulder Pressure Attenuation Area (SPAAM) a Lumbar Pressure Attenuation Area (LPAAM) a Hip Pressure Attenuation Area (HPAAM) and the base (26) having a Shoulder Pressure Attenuation Area (SPAAB) a Lumbar Pressure Attenuation Area (LPAAB) a Hip Pressure Attenuation Area (HPAAB) locatable at different locations along the longitudinal extension of the bed (32,42,52) with a Shoulder Pressure variation means (31) a Lumbar Pressure variation means (41) and a Hip Pressure variation means (51) comprising adjustable slats driven by electric motors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Mario Cladinoro Piraino
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Publication number: 20170340135Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a convertible children's high chair. According to various embodiments, the convertible high chair generally comprises a first child seat supported above a floor by a high chair frame, and a second child seat configured for being removably coupled to first child seat. The second child seat is configured such that, when detached from the high chair's first child seat, it can be used apart from the high chair as a booster seat (e.g., secured to the seating surface of a standard chair or another support surface). In certain embodiments, the second child seat includes a base surface configured to stably support the second child seat on a separate support surface (e.g., without the need to be attached to or mounted on a separate base or support member).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Jessica KOSTYNIAK, Jacob SCLARE, Daniel CORSO
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Publication number: 20170340136Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ergonomic infant carrier comprising a contoured shell having a non-planar base and a contiguous perimeter side wall upstanding from the base to surround an infant therein and prevent or limit excess side-to-side movement in use. The base has a bottom portion, a head portion extending from a first end of the bottom portion, and a foot portion extending from a second end of the bottom portion opposite the first end, the head and foot portions extending upwardly from the bottom portion to meet the side wall such that the base has an arcuate profile in at least a longitudinal direction. The bottom portion has a width which is less than that of the head and foot portions whereby the side wall defines a waisted portion partway along the longitudinal extent of the infant carrier to accommodate a side of a carer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: James Garritt
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Publication number: 20170340137Abstract: A child motion device including a support frame, a frame hub coupled to the support frame, a gliding swing mechanism pivotally mounted to the frame hub, and a cantilevered child support portion pivotally mounted to the gliding swing mechanism. In example embodiments, the child support portion can be in the form of a child seat or a bassinet. In example embodiments, the child support portion can be oriented between multiple seat-facing orientations for providing either of a side-to-side gliding movement or a front-to-back gliding movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Chaitanya TADIPATRI, Stephen R. BURNS, Jacob SCLARE
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Publication number: 20170340138Abstract: A product merchandising system includes a housing having a top surface, two side surfaces spaced apart from one another defining a width-direction of the housing, and a front surface and rear surface spaced apart from one another defining a depth-direction of the housing. The system includes a product support system configured to support rows of products along a width of the housing, each row disposed at a position along the depth of the housing, the first row being towards the front surface of the housing. A cooling system includes a cooling system including a cooling heat exchanger generating an airflow, a deflector configured to direct the airflow through the cooling heat exchanger and towards a bottom of the housing, and a nozzle below the deflector and configured to direct the airflow towards a bottom of the housing through an outlet aperture and between a first two rows of products.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Praveen Kumar NOOLI, Atul TRIPATHI, Soykan DIRIK
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Publication number: 20170340139Abstract: A merchandise display system for storing and dispensing merchandise is provided. The merchandise display system includes an outer housing, a transparent front door, a refrigeration unit, and a door that includes an extended canopy. The merchandise display system also includes a front grille for a refrigeration system having a surface adjacent a curved surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Christian STOLARZ, Praveen Kumar NOOLI, Martin BROEN, Stephen LIM
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Publication number: 20170340140Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case having a lower wall, an upper wall, a rear wall, and a rear panel. A product support area is at least partially defined by the lower wall, the upper wall, and the rear panel. A first air passageway is formed in the case for supplying refrigerated air to the product support area. A fan is positioned in the first air passageway for creating airflow. An evaporator coil is disposed in the air passageway to condition the airflow. A duct is coupled to the rear panel to create a second air passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Larry N. Leonard
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Publication number: 20170340141Abstract: For effective and energy-saving cooling of articles using straightforward designs, a refrigeration unit, in particular a refrigerated cabinet, freezer cabinet, refrigerated island or refrigerated counter, for storing and/or displaying articles, having a refrigeration chamber for the articles, and having a channel, which is assigned to the refrigeration chamber and is intended for supplying air, wherein two air flows can flow out of an outlet of the channel at different flow speeds and form a double protective air curtain in front of an access to the refrigeration chamber, is configured so that the channel has an element which acts on the supplied air so that the supplied air is divided up into the two air flows with different flow speeds by the element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2014Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: AHT COOLING SYSTEMS GMBHInventor: Steffen SCHWARZ
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Publication number: 20170340142Abstract: A shelving system includes a plurality of horizontal support members, each horizontal support member having a length; a plurality of wall supports, each wall support including a first surface on which at least a portion of a horizontal support member rests; a plurality of brackets, each bracket attachable to the horizontal support members at different positions along the length of the horizontal support member; a plurality of vertical support members, each vertical support member coupled to at least one bracket; and a shelf attached to at least two of the plurality of vertical support members.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Arturo GONZALEZ, Steven M. KESSELL, Michael D. POTTER, Jerry Vance FOSTER, III
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Publication number: 20170340143Abstract: A display apparatus having a base member with an outer surface, outer boundaries defined by the base member, and at least one platform extending from the outer surface of the base member and defining an upper surface. Wherein the outer boundaries of the base member define a scene and the at least one platform is positioned along the base member at a location that corresponds with the scene.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: GREG STROCHINSKY
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Publication number: 20170340144Abstract: A button display system for displaying at least one button for storage, organization, and presentation is provided. The button display system comprises a button display housing and a button retaining mechanism for releasably mounting the button to the button display housing The button display system enables systematical organization of the at least one button: effectively storing, preserving, and displaying the at least one button.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Ruben Nunez, Maria Lourdes Nunez
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Publication number: 20170340145Abstract: A bed skirt, comprising a fitted sheet including a continuous pocket of fabric and a securing mechanism (e.g. elastic member, drawstring) disposed about the mouth of the pocket such that a user can secure the fitted sheet about a box spring mattress. The continuous pocket of fabric includes a top portion circumscribed by side portions that completely covers the top and sides of a box spring mattress while in use. A skirt is fixedly coupled to the pocket of fabric near a junction of the top portion and the side portion of the continuous pocket of fabric, wherein the skirt extends down along the side portion when in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Erin Puaala McCullough
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Publication number: 20170340146Abstract: An actively heated mug, travel mug, baby bottle, water bottle or liquid container is provided. The mug, travel mug, baby bottle, water bottle or liquid container can include a body that receives a liquid therein and a heating or cooling system at least partially disposed in the body. The heating or cooling system can include one or more heating or cooling elements that heat a surface of the receiving portion of the body and one or more energy storage devices. The mug, travel mug, baby bottle, water bottle or liquid container can include a wireless power receiver that wirelessly receives power from a power source and control circuitry configured to charge one or more power storage elements and to control the delivery of electricity from the one or more power storage elements to the one or more heating or cooling elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Clayton Alexander
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Publication number: 20170340147Abstract: A wireless drink container can monitor a person's hydration and prompt him or her to drink more if appropriate. The drink containers as described herein can monitor liquid levels and communicate with external devices about the liquid levels and rate of consumption. One or more sensors in the drink container monitor the liquid level within the container. A processor coupled to the sensor(s) estimates how much liquid has been removed from the container from changes in the liquid level and transmits a signal representing the change in liquid level to a smartphone or other external device. It also triggers an audio or visual indicator, such as an LED, that prompts the user to drink more based on the user's estimated liquid consumption and on the user's liquid consumption goals, which may be based on the user's physiology, activity level, and location.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Alexander Hambrock, Coleman Iverson, Ngoc Nguyen, Alexandra Feeken, Travis Heaver, Matt Engeriser, Paul Schmokel, Matthew Lewis, Marc Cuva, Nick Padilla
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Publication number: 20170340148Abstract: A straw cup includes a container and a lid releasably attached to the container for closing a container open top. A lid body has a dispensing port and a vent each extending therethrough. The body further has a downward depending inner collar which surrounds the dispensing port. A straw extends through the dispensing port and has a mounting member provided at a lower end thereof. The mounting member is received in the inner collar and includes a flexible seal member having a downward frusto-conical shape. The seal member normally contacts an inner surface of the inner collar. The seal member is movable radially downwardly and away from the inner surface allowing an inward flow of air through the vent and over the seal member upon the introduction of a pressure differential across the vent where the pressure outside of the container is greater than the pressure inside of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Tiffany Chang Chen, Vicente Jorge Valderrama
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Publication number: 20170340149Abstract: A method for forming an overwrap container includes the steps of a) providing a base container having a first side seam on a side wall that extends along a longitudinal axis to define an internal volume, and a bottom secured to the side wall; b) providing the side wall of the base container with connecting elements on an outer periphery of the side wall; c) providing an overwrap having a second side seam over the side wall of the base container such that the overwrap is joined in spaced apart relationship by the connecting elements to the side wall of the base container; d) clamping the overwrap to the base container along the second side seam to form a first compressed area; e) clamping the overwrap to the base container in an area 180° removed from the second side seam to form a second compressed area: and f) reforming the second compressed area to define an overwrap container having a substantially uniform spacing and air gap between the base container and the overwrap except in the first compressed area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Paper Machinery CorporationInventors: Mark J. Morgan, Michael S. Kazmierski, Ronald J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20170340150Abstract: The container for a molded food product is provided with a hollow body including a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall to a wide end provided with a discharge opening. The bottom wall has an outer edge extending around a longitudinal axis of the container and a venting device manually operable to define one or more vent holes in the bottom wall. The venting device includes a push member provided with an actuation portion and at least one first hinge adjacent to the actuation portion. The push member is longitudinally movable between an initial proximal position, in which the vent holes are closed by corresponding closing members, and a predetermined distal position, in which the vent holes are open.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2014Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Frederic CHIVRAC, Pedro GALERA SANCHEZ
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Publication number: 20170340151Abstract: The innovated multi function dessert fork comprises an equal sign and triple-arrow of two different designs with forking, cutting and shoveling food of three functionalities together. Unlike a normal fork, the multifunction dessert fork has two dedicated cutting edges that would cut any dessert easily without using a dinner knife; it would also fit left and right hand person perfectly. The fork has only three effective teeth, and they are shorter than normal fork teeth, which would make more room for cutting and shoveling food. It is new design with a novel look. It would bring more convenient to our life as well as more fun to enjoy the dessert.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Ji Jun Liu
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Publication number: 20170340152Abstract: Stackable Disposable Utensils. The spoon, soup spoon, spork, fork and knife are all be stackable with like items so that the most compact package is provided. The handles have a W-shaped cross-section defined by a raised peak in its center, leading to a pair of valleys adjacent thereto, and terminating in slightly raised outer edges. Furthermore, the tail end of each utensil terminates in a downwardly-sloped portion to further add strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: SAMKO LimitedInventor: Ching Mou Lee
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Publication number: 20170340153Abstract: A straw dispenser having a UV light source for sterilizing individual straws. The straws are metered through a passage. The UV light source is mounted over the passage to sterilize individual straws before delivery to the user. The dispenser may be equipped with an LCD display and communications module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Che Wise-Jarvis
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Publication number: 20170340154Abstract: A hook assembly for hanging hoodies and garments has a body including a plurality of hooks extending from the body thereby forming openings in the body. The hooks form cup-shaped portions for receiving a garment. The hooks and the body are configured to resemble balls or other items. One or more mounting arms are mounted to a rear portion of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Pam A. Jones
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Publication number: 20170340155Abstract: The following embodiments of the Inventive disclosures made herein comprise various elements of the Key Caddy, for daily use of a convenient location to place and retrieve common household and vehicle keys. In one or more of the embodiments of the inventive disclosure made herein, the Key Caddy is designed for ease of installation with the use of any existing light switch plate of the user's preference, and requires no special hardware to install. A screwdriver is all you need for installation. In one or more of the embodiments of the inventive disclosure made herein, the Key Caddy has the main support housing, backing spacer, and (3) key hooks, all comprised of one piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Coby Shane Simpson
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Publication number: 20170340156Abstract: The disclosed technology includes an illumination system for a tree trunk of an artificial tree. The system may include a cylindrical shaped body, such that the outer surface of the body has a cylindrical shape. The inner surface of the body may include one or more diameters. One or more lighting modules may be positioned along the tree trunk to impart an internal lighting and/or glowing effect radiating therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Victor Hugo Ocegueda Gallaga, Yifeng ZHANG, Elmer Chi Hang CHENG
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Publication number: 20170340157Abstract: A Roman shade includes a translucent layer and at least one opaque layer. The translucent layer is connected to the top box. Multiple rows of first magnets are positioned transversely on the translucent layer. A translucent area is formed between any two adjacent rows of the first magnets. The opaque layer includes multiple rows of second magnets positioned transversely thereon, and an opaque area is formed between two any adjacent rows of the second magnets. The at least one opaque layer is folded to attract the second magnets on the at least one opaque layer to the first magnets on the translucent layer to expose the translucent areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: SHENG YING HSU, CHUN JAN HSU
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Publication number: 20170340158Abstract: A masticating juicer (10), including a housing (20) with a mastication chamber (30) and a food chute (40), the food chute defining a feeding chamber (50) positioned above the mastication chamber. The food processing apparatus further includes a food pusher (60) configured to be insertable into, and removable from, the feeding chamber. The food chute includes a flexible sealing member (80) that extends from the food chute into the feeding chamber. The flexible sealing member configured to engage the outer circumference of the food pusher when the food pusher is inside the feeding chamber, thereby preventing the back flow of food and juice through the food chute.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: JOHANN NIKOLAUS UNTEREGGER, IRIS KRASSNIG
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Publication number: 20170340159Abstract: A portable coffee brewing device includes a lid pivotally connected to an upper end of the container by a hinge and button. A heating element housing and an electrical component housing is connected to a lower end of the container. A drain is positioned in a bottom wall of the container and is fluidly connected to a heating element positioned within the heating element housing. The heating element is controlled by electrical components positioned in the electrical components housing. A drip tube is fluidly connected to the heating element and the lid. A single serve coffee holding device is positioned below the lid. When the container is filled with fluid and the heating element is powered, heated fluid is forced up the drip tube through the passageway in the lid and into the coffee grounds holding device in a continuous cycle. The device is connectable to an external power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Brett C. Richardson
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Publication number: 20170340160Abstract: A beverage preparation apparatus for preparation of a beverage from a capsule in a clamp assembly (30). The clamp assembly has a first clamp member (31) and a second clamp member, where the inner surfaces of the first clamp member and the second clamp member form a clamp chamber (33) for substantially enclosing and supporting a capsule (10) during beverage preparation. The second clamp member comprises a rigid peripheral frame (32) having a central void and a resilient layer (37) extending across said central void. There is a piston (36) positioned in the central void and resiliently coupled to the peripheral frame (32) to allow limited resilient movement of the rigid peripheral frame (32) relative to the piston (36).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Paul Fletcher, David Knowles, Mark Thompson, Philip Mould, Peter Austin
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Publication number: 20170340161Abstract: An automatic apparatus for heating and frothing milk comprises a device for generating steam for heating the milk, a first high temperature hydraulic circuit, a refrigerating group for maintaining the conservation temperature of the milk, and a second low temperature hydraulic circuit. The refrigerating group includes a milk container and pump for drawing milk therefrom. A first total separation valve separates the second hydraulic circuit from the first hydraulic circuit, a second total separation valve modulates the quantity of air drawn by the pump, a third total separation valve separates both the first hydraulic circuit and the second hydraulic circuit from a milk dispensing circuit, a steam injection device mixes the steam with the frothed milk, and a fourth total separation valve modulates the quantity of steam outlet from the steam generating device. Each total separation valve is provided with an actuator element manufactured with a shape memory alloy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Diego Andreis, Andrea Coccia
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Publication number: 20170340162Abstract: A device (1) for preparing a beverage on the basis of interaction between a beverage extract and an extracting fluid, particularly a beverage having a crema layer, comprises a brewing chamber (10) for accommodating a quantity of the beverage extract, having an inlet (11) for receiving the extracting fluid and an outlet (12) for discharging the beverage. Furthermore, the device (1) comprises restricting means (60) which are movable between an activated position for realizing a restriction (61) in the outlet (12) of the brewing chamber (10) and an inactivated position for minimizing the restriction (61) in the outlet (12) of the brewing chamber (10), and also actuator means (70) for controlling the position of the restricting means (60) in relation to an actual state of pumping means (30) as present in the device (1) for realizing a flow of the extracting fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: JOEKE NOORDHUIS
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Publication number: 20170340163Abstract: A steam show apparatus is provided with a water boiler; a heater for heating water in the water boiler to hot water and steam; a dispenser for dispensing hot water fed from the water boiler; an electromagnetic valve for brewing configured to open to allow hot water to enter a cup via the dispenser so as to make a beverage by mixing with material in the cup; at least one steam line each including an outlet; a steam controller co-activates with the electromagnetic valve for brewing so that in a beverage making process, steam in the steam line flows out of the outlet as a steam show; and a CPU for controlling an amount of the steam sprayed out of the outlet. It has an effect similar to dancing fountain.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: KUN-CHIH CHEN
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Publication number: 20170340164Abstract: A cooking accessory for a springform pan includes a reusable, expandable sleeve, with a demarcation cooking bath fill line. The cooking accessory for a springform pan may be useful for preventing liquid from a cooking bath from entering between the removable bottom and the clasped collar of a springform pan.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Cheryl A O'Reilly
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Publication number: 20170340165Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes first and second griddles, each having a generally planar cooking surface for cooking food. A first lifting mechanism is configured to elevate the first griddle such that a food item on the cooking surface of the first griddle is predisposed to fall onto the cooking surface of the second griddle. A first wiper is configured to sweep the cooking surface of the first griddle to facilitate detachment of any food item attached to the cooking surface of the first griddle for transfer such food item to the cooking surface of the second griddle. The first and second griddles, first lifting mechanism, and first wiper are interconnected preferably to form a portable, integrated cooking product. These components preferably are enclosed within a housing for presenting a refined consumer product for use in a home kitchen and are arranged so as to define a compact volume and footprint.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Andrew James LEE, Preston MOELLER, Zhong Quan Si
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Publication number: 20170340166Abstract: A grill device includes upper and lower grill units. The upper grill unit has a feed opening. The lower grill unit includes a lower grill plate having a plate body and a flow-diverging stage. The plate body has a central portion that is adapted to be positioned under and aligned with the feed opening, and a surrounding portion that surrounds the central portion. The flow-diverging stage protrudes upwardly from the central portion of the plate body, and has a flow-diverging convex surface that faces the feed opening and that is for diverging flow of a fluid material which flows from the feed opening onto the plate body. The flow-diverging convex surface has a top end positioned higher than the plate body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Tsann Kuen (Zhangzhou) Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventors: Linzhe Wu, Chunyu Wu