Patents Issued in December 21, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170360190
    Abstract: A height adjustable table includes a table and at least a baffle. The table includes a height adjustable tabletop capable of being lifted up and down in a predetermined direction. The at least a baffle is disposed at least a side of the height adjustable tabletop. Each baffle extends upward and/or downward from the height adjustable tabletop. Because of the baffle, the height adjustable table has an anti-pinch function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: WEI-CHIEH CHEN
  • Publication number: 20170360191
    Abstract: A bottle cap stadium/arena table related to the field of indoor/outdoor furniture. More specifically, a table that mimics a stadium/arena in which sports fans can customize using their own bottle caps. The inventive device includes a table frame with perforated plates that hold decorative bottle caps around the central sporting area that mimics people sitting in the stands; including miniature accessories to depict a particular sporting event (goals, flags). The table, which mimics a miniature stadium/arena, includes a glass tabletop that acts as the table's surface. The table is user customizable to a specific sporting team.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Jacob Jaramillo
  • Publication number: 20170360192
    Abstract: An adjustable tray system is provided. The adjustable tray system may include a working table and a support member, where the support member may attach the working table with a supporting structure. The adjustable tray system may also include at least one adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism may couple the working table with the support member such that an angle is formed between the support member and the working table. The adjustment mechanism may also allow angular adjustment of the working table such that the working table pivots about a rotation point of the adjustment mechanism. The adjustable tray system may be used in conjunction with a height adjustment platform, such as for an adjustable keyboard tray of a height adjustable desk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Yajun HU
  • Publication number: 20170360193
    Abstract: A set of panels includes a first panel having a first main plane and a second panel having a second main plane. The panels are provided with a mechanical locking device for locking a first edge of the first panel to a second edge of the second panel. The mechanical locking device includes an edge groove at the first edge, wherein an edge tongue of the second edge is insertable into the edge groove. A flexible tongue is arranged in an insertion groove provided in the edge section groove, and cooperates with a tongue groove provided at the edge section of the second panel. The first and the second panels are locked at a junction plane which is extending between the first main plane and the second main plane. The first edge comprises an edge tongue that extends from the junction plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: VÄLINGE INNOVATION AB
    Inventors: Christian BOO, Peter DERELOV
  • Publication number: 20170360194
    Abstract: A storage tree, including a rotatable base, a center post attached to a center portion of the base, a plurality of outer posts attached to the base at outer portions of the base, and a plurality of panels disposed between each of the plurality of outer posts and the center post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Penny Kimball
  • Publication number: 20170360195
    Abstract: A wine rack for mounting on a wall or other surface, the wine rack including at least a first and second pair of support members. In one embodiment, the first pair of support members may support at least a first and a second wine bottle in a substantially parallel relation to the wall, wherein the second bottle is positionable proximate the wall, and wherein the label of the first wine bottle is visible to a person standing in front of the wine rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Wine Master Cellars LLLP
    Inventor: Doug McCain
  • Publication number: 20170360196
    Abstract: A Magnetic Storage System is disclosed. The Magnetic Storage System is generally comprised of a magnetic securing apparatus and magnetically attracted surface. The magnet sets comprising an appropriate number of magnets which may be secured to a strap arrangement. A Magnetically attracted surface is secured to a suitable location such as a wall. At least one object is then magnetically secured to the magnetically attracted surface with the magnetic securing apparatus. The magnets of the magnetic securing apparatus secure magnetically to the magnetically attracted surface, thereby securing the object(s). When objects are so secured, they are clearly visible, making them easy to find. When a user needs a secured object, the user simply detaches the object from the magnetically attracted surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: JEFFREY KWAK
  • Publication number: 20170360197
    Abstract: A storage system is provided. The storage system includes an enclosure forming an open side exposing a face of a drawer, the drawer in translatable engagement with an interior of the enclosure. A first arm is secured to the enclosure and configured to pivot within the enclosure into a locked position and without the enclosure in an unlocked position. A translatable latch is provided for unlocking the first arm from the locked position. The latch translates through an aperture of the arm, the aperture being housed within the side of the enclosure for security when in the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Robert A. Schooley, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170360198
    Abstract: A rack system includes a rack, a chassis, and a slide rail assembly. One lateral side of the chassis is provided with a fixing member. The slide rail assembly is mounted on the rack and includes a guide rail having a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment. The first segment is configured for supporting a portion of the chassis. A passage is defined between the second segment and the third segment to allow passage of the fixing member of the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: KEN-CHING CHEN, SHUN-HO YANG, CHIEN-LI HUANG, CHUN-CHIANG WANG
  • Publication number: 20170360199
    Abstract: A cabinet system having worksite-affixable facings, including components for a cabinet frame. The cabinet frame including a left side panel, a right side panel, a bottom panel having, a front top panel, and optionally, a back panel. The cabinet system further includes at least two side facings, at least one top facing, and at least one bottom facing, affixable, respectively, to the front edge of the left side panel, the front edge of the right side panel, the front edge of the bottom panel, and the front edge of the front top panel with a hidden fastening system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Michael F. Lee
  • Publication number: 20170360200
    Abstract: A collapsible, two part easel for holding objects such as smartphones, cell phones, iPads, business cards, recipes, and calendars. The profile of the easel in the assembled position creates an angled support surface. The base of a viewable object rests on the top inside portion of the shelf created by the protruding support surface, and the back of the display object rests against the back angled inside portion of the perpendicular surfaces. The angle of the backrest creates a fixed viewing angle of the display object. The easel is easily assembled from its ship-flat position by rotating the perpendicular locking object support panel 90 degrees on its integral locking pivot cylinder already inserted into the variable sized backrest. The easels can be modularly locked together, or incorporate multiple easel supports on the back panel to support larger objects and increase the amount of graphics. The assembled unit, when the two parts are locked together becomes a structural support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: MAC Specialties, Ltd.
    Inventor: Mark Cohen
  • Publication number: 20170360201
    Abstract: The invention concerns a seat back (10) for an article of adjustable furniture comprising: a frame (12), at least one movable support section (14, 80) mounted for angular adjustment with respect to the frame; cam means (64) associated with one of the frame and the movable support section, cam follower means (58) associated with the other of the frame and the movable support section; actuator means (38) for moving said cam means or cam follower means associated with the frame with respect to the frame; whereby movement of said actuator means effects relative movement of said cam means with respect to said cam follower means and said relative movement effects angular adjustment of said support section relative to the frame to alter the seat back configuration. The present invention contemplates embodiments where the support section(s) comprise(s) an adjustable head rest (14), an adjustable lumbar support (80) or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: PAUL DANIEL BROWN
  • Publication number: 20170360202
    Abstract: The invention provides an article of adjustable furniture (10), preferably an adjustable chair or bed, comprising a floor standing base section (16), adjustable seat (18), backrest (20) and headrest (130) sections and actuator means (100) for moving the backrest and headrest sections. The seat section is movably mounted with respect to the base section. The backrest is movably mounted with respect to the seat section and the headrest is movably mounted with respect to the backrest section. The actuator means includes a single actuator (102) for co-ordinated movement of the adjustable backrest and headrest sections for selectively altering the configuration of the article of furniture. The actuator has a first range of movement for moving the headrest with respect to the backrest, and a second range of movement for moving the backrest with respect to the seat section to provide a recliner function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: INTEGRATED FURNITURE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: DALE ROBERTSON, PAUL BROWN
  • Publication number: 20170360203
    Abstract: Provided is a device for supporting a person's head in a horizontal position when the person is standing in an erect position, comprising: a) a support member configured to be positioned above the head and further configured to be attached to the person's body; b) a head rest attached to the support member, the head rest configured for a person to rest the person's forehead; wherein a person walks with the device attached and rests the forehead on the head rest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Wayde Faust
  • Publication number: 20170360204
    Abstract: An adjustable spinal support apparatus, system, and device is described. The adjustable spinal support allows for easy customization of a desired spinal contour. The support provides a structure for using non-deforming space adjusters, individually or in combination, to create various thicknesses along the length of the support. The support may be removably secured to a recliner, or a reference contour. A reference contour may provide convenience and portability in some applications. A padding (or cover) may be attached to the adjustable spinal support or attached to both the adjustable spinal support and a reference contour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Scott L. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20170360205
    Abstract: Systems of a footrest are described, along with a process for making the footrest. The footrest may include a base with at least four side walls connected by a bottom side. The base may be folded into a flat or box shape. The footrest may also include a container lid connected by a bottom lid and a top lid, and the base may be configured to join with the container lid. The base may also fit inside the container lid when folded, and the bottom lid of the container lid includes at least two semi-circular shaped depressions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Mary Gordon
  • Publication number: 20170360206
    Abstract: A convertible inflatable device includes a first inflatable bed, a second inflatable bed, a front chamber, a left chamber, a right chamber, and a rear chamber. The first inflatable bed is surrounded by the front chamber, the left chamber, the right chamber, and the rear chamber. The front chamber, the left chamber, the rear chamber, and the right chamber are connected to each other sequentially. A first end of the second inflatable bed is connected to the junction of the first inflatable bed and the rear chamber. The convertible inflatable device can be converted to an inflatable bed, an inflatable boat, an inflatable water slide or an inflatable recliner chair, and the conversion between any of them is mutual and convenient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Yi Wei HUANG
  • Publication number: 20170360207
    Abstract: An assemblable mattress support can be shipped with all of its components compactly packed into the headboard. The mattress support includes a foldable longitudinal bar, a lateral bar, side panels, wooden slats, block legs and a footboard, all of which fit inside a compartment in the headboard. In an assembled state of the mattress support, a first connector at one end of the longitudinal bar attaches to a third connector on the outside of the headboard. A second connector at the other end of the longitudinal bar attaches to a fourth connector on the footboard. The middle of the lateral bar connects to the middle of the longitudinal bar. The block legs are attached to the bottom sides of the headboard and footboard. The slats are attached to one another by fabric ribbons and are placed in parallel over the longitudinal bar and support ledges on the side panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Suk Kan Oh
  • Publication number: 20170360208
    Abstract: A leg support assembly includes a lower frame including a pair of arms orientated parallel to each other. A pad is attached to the arms. An upper frame has an open end and an open central area. The open end is directed towards the pad. A plane of the upper frame is orientated parallel to a plane of the lower frame. A flexible material is attached to the upper frame and extends across the open central area. The flexible material supports an elevated leg of a person. A plurality of supports is attached to and extends between the upper and lower frames and retains the upper frame vertically above the lower frame. The plurality of supports is hingedly coupled to the lower and upper frames to allow lowering or raising of the upper frame relative to the lower frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Frances Kessler
  • Publication number: 20170360209
    Abstract: A foldable electric bed comprises a front frame, a rear frame and several pieces of bed boards. The front frame is provided with a front base which is fixedly provided with a front supporting part used for supporting the bed boards arranged at the front frame. The rear frame is provided with a rear base which is fixedly provided with a rear supporting part used for supporting the bed boards arranged at the rear frame. The front base and the rear base are articulated at an articulating shaft through a connector and an axle pin, such that the front frame and the rear frame are able to fold between an unfolded position and a folded position in relation to each other. At the unfolded position, the front frame and the rear frame are adjacent to each other along the horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: CHANGZHOU YUFENG FURNITURE COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: JIE ZHOU, WU SHEN, CHULAI MAO
  • Publication number: 20170360210
    Abstract: A headboard for use with a bed is described. The headboard includes a panel having a top edge, and a light fixture proximate to the top edge. The light fixture can move relative to the panel between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the light fixture emits light in an upward direction away from the bed. In the second position, the light fixture emits light in a downward direction toward the bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: H.T.K. Design, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Mark Risdon
  • Publication number: 20170360211
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a mattress. An underpad is positioned on the mattress such that a lower surface of the underpad is in contact with the mattress. A securing assembly is interposed between the mattress and the underpad. The securing assembly comprises a plurality of securing member positioned on the lower surface of the underpad, and a plurality of mating securing members positioned on the mattress. Each of the plurality of securing members engages a corresponding mating securing member so as to be removably coupled thereto, thereby immovably positioning the underpad on the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Martasz Smith, LaShawn Floyd
  • Publication number: 20170360212
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a mattress thermal management system, for example a mattress cooling and/or heating system and in particular incorporating an airflow spacer and/or 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. The mattress thermal management system can be incorporated into a conventional mattress/bed system or into an adjustable bed system. Further, the mattress thermal management system including an airflow spacer can be incorporated into a cover for a conventional mattress foundation or adjustable bed foundation. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to a remote control that controls an adjustable bed and is configured with a children's safety lock feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Martin B. Rawls-Meehan
  • Publication number: 20170360213
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment provides a method of manufacturing a string of pocketed spring coils comprising: simultaneously making at least two spring coils; simultaneously transporting the at least two spring coils to a compressor: simultaneously compressing the at least two spring coils; simultaneously inserting the at least two compressed spring coils between top and bottom plies of a piece of fabric; welding the top and bottom plies of the fabric along an edge of the folded fabric parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fabric and opposite the folded edge of the fabric; welding the top and bottom plies of the fabric along lines transverse to the longitudinal axis of the fabric between each of the compressed spring coils to create a plurality of pockets, each pocket encompassing a compressed spring coil; and expanding each of the compressed spring coils within each of the plurality of pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Mahmut Zeki Susever, John Chamlee, Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Van Nguyen, Brian Davis
  • Publication number: 20170360214
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a multi-purpose towel may include a body portion including an absorbent material and a hood portion coupled to the body portion. The hood portion may define a channel. The multi-purpose towel may further include at least one drawstring extending through the channel and including a first end portion and a second end portion. The multi-purpose towel may also include a first coupling mechanism coupled to the first end portion and a second coupling mechanism coupled to the second end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Jerry Jensen
  • Publication number: 20170360215
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Jessica KOSTYNIAK, Jacob SCLARE, Daniel CORSO
  • Publication number: 20170360216
    Abstract: A wood gliding bassinet to impart a gliding motion to soothe a child occupant includes a frame and an infant receiving receptacle. In example forms, the frame is wooden and includes four legs for supporting the frame on a support surface. The infant receiving receptacle is pivotally mounted to the frame such that the infant receiving receptacle is capable of gliding relative to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob SCLARE, Stephen R. BURNS
  • Publication number: 20170360217
    Abstract: An upper body garment for supporting an infant adjacent the chest and upper belly of a wearer that includes a tubular garment body made from a stretchable fabric and comprising a front panel and a back panel, one or more breast panels extending from a top portion of the back panel and over the shoulders of the wearer; and a pouch panel extending from a lower portion of the breast panels. The pouch panel is secured along a U-shaped seam to an inside surface of the front panel to form a pouch with a top opening proximate the lower portion of the breast panels. The stretchable fabric is a two-way stretchable fabric with an increased capability for elastic expansion within a substantially horizontal plane when the wearer is in an upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Garrett P. Simmer, BRIAN J. FOSSE
  • Publication number: 20170360218
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a foldable child containment system can include an infant or child's playard. The playard can include a top rail support assembly and a bottom rail support assembly defining the top and bottom of a playard enclosure. A hub assembly can be coupled to the bottom rail support assembly. Corner posts can operably couple the top rail support assembly to the bottom rail support assembly. The top rail support assembly can include one or more rail locking mechanisms to lock and unlock a pair of top rail members from folding. Release mechanisms can be coupled to a rail locking mechanism and to the bottom rail support assembly. When the hub is lifted, the bottom rail support assembly rotates with respect to the corner posts and creates a tension in the release mechanisms that adjusts the rail locking mechanism from locked to unlocked configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Emil Dziak, Nathan Christopher Causey
  • Publication number: 20170360219
    Abstract: A portable baby mat apparatus is disclosed where the apparatus has both cushioning features to lay an infant upon, as well as, safety features to keep the infant from rolling off of the mat. Embodiments include mats with collapsible sidewalls as well as embodiments that are assembled to be self supporting. Embodiments further include features to store and transport the mat apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Fareed Petrona Holdings, LLC.
    Inventor: Naivi Reyes
  • Publication number: 20170360220
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a merchandise display system having a modular wall assembly configured to provide electrical power to one or more shelf assemblies. The wall assembly can include a vertically oriented back panel, a cross bar horizontally and detachably mounted to the back panel, a pair of vertical uprights and a top cap. The pair of vertical uprights can be detachably mounted to the cross bar with each of the vertical uprights having an electrically non-conductive portion and an electrically conductive portion. The electrically conductive portion can be electrically isolated from the cross bar by the electrically non-conductive portion. The top cap can be disposed along an upper edge of the back panel and in electrical contact with electrically conductive portion of each of the vertical uprights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Sunshine Rae Hester-Redmond
  • Publication number: 20170360221
    Abstract: A display case door assembly for a temperature-controlled storage device includes a vacuum panel, a hinge rail, and a lighting element. The vacuum panel includes a first vacuum pane, a second vacuum pane, and an evacuated gap between the first and second vacuum panes. The evacuated gap provides thermal insulation for the vacuum panel. The hinge rail is coupled to an edge of the vacuum panel and configured to rotate along with the vacuum panel between an open position and a closed position. The lighting element is coupled to at least one of the edge rail and the vacuum panel and configured to emit light toward an interior of the temperature-controlled storage device when the hinge rail and vacuum panel are in at least the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Paul J. Artwohl, Jeffery W. Nicholson, Matthew Rolek, Mark Sandnes
  • Publication number: 20170360222
    Abstract: A product shipping and display tray made from a unitary blank is provided. The tray comprises one and preferably two expandable side panel assemblies to take up additional shelf space if desired. Each side panel assembly comprises an intermediate side panel extending forward from a rear panel, an inner side panel in flat, abutting relationship to the inner facing surface of the intermediate side panel, and an outer side panel rotatably attached to the inner side panel along a front vertical edge. Each outer side panel is moveable between a first position in which the outer side panel is in a flat, abutting relationship to the intermediate side panel and a second position in which the outer side panel is rotated outwardly away from the intermediate side panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Saladyga
  • Publication number: 20170360223
    Abstract: The present invention is a construction plate and system made of a series of construction plates. The construction plate is a flat sheet of generally square or rectangular material having a length to width ratio of particular dimensions with at least one opening about its center having slots along the top and bottom edges for connecting the construction plates together. The construction plate may additionally have indentations along the top edge for integrating with other construction plates, slots on the left and/or right side edges for receiving other construction plates, apertures near the corner of the top edge and left side and/or right side edges and near the corner of the bottom edge for receiving dowels or poles for hanging items and the at least one opening and/or top edge of the flat sheet may have keyhole shaped apertures extending toward said bottom edge of said flat sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Josh Rifkin, Chris Clemmer, David Bowen
  • Publication number: 20170360224
    Abstract: An image display device for displaying wall art, comprising: a transparent top layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer, wherein the transparent top layer comprises a first side and a second side, and wherein the top layer overlays a viewing side of at least one image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Kelvin Shane Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20170360225
    Abstract: A goods supporting device is disclosed. The goods supporting device includes a body having a plate shape, and a support frame configured to have a shape corresponding to the body and support the body to stand the body while the support frame is combined with the body. Here, a folding part to be folded is formed to the support frame, and the support frame includes a fixing area and a folding area separated based on the folding part. The fixing area is fixed by the body with combined with the body and the folding area is folded while the fixing area is fixed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Pil Won KIM, Bo Ram LEE, Woo Yeol PARK
  • Publication number: 20170360226
    Abstract: A cup collar for a cup or other beverage container to allow milk or cream, an additional flavoring, sugar or sweetener, or any other additive to be added to a beverage such as coffee or tea without having to pour out and waste the coffee or tea or other beverage to make room for the additive. The cup collar avoids wasting coffee or tea or other beverage and conserves water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Numan Zeidan
  • Publication number: 20170360227
    Abstract: A beverage container includes a base, a stem, and a bowl. The base has a base lateral dimension parallel to the horizontal supporting plane. The stem extends upwardly from a stem lower end coupled to the base to a stem upper end. The stem has a heat pipe extending between the stem lower end and the stem upper end. The stem has a stem lateral dimension smaller than the base lateral dimension. The bowl is coupled to the stem upper end and extends upwardly of the stem. The bowl defines a liquid chamber having an upper opening. Other beverage containers, systems, methods, and heat transfer pads are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: John Robert Mumford
  • Publication number: 20170360228
    Abstract: An eating utensil includes a food-holding portion and a handle. The handle includes a connection portion connected to the food-holding portion, a gripping portion opposite to the connection portion and distal to the food-holding portion, an upper surface formed on the connection and gripping portions, a lower surface formed on the connection and gripping portions oppositely of the upper surface, a slot formed in the connection portion and extending through the upper and lower surfaces, and a punched-out tongue portion connected to the connection portion and curvedly and downwardly extending away from the slot. The punched-out tongue portion has a free end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: ACME INVESTMENT CASTING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Huang-Sheng SU
  • Publication number: 20170360229
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novelty and educational drinking instrument for human beverage consumption consisting of a series of interlocking, interchangeable or inter-connectable three-dimensional receptacles of varying shapes, sizes, colors, materials and exterior or interior coatings. Each receptacle has at least one connector of a predetermined size and shape that will couple and decouple from another receptacle. Further, each receptacle individually and multiple receptacles coupled together will form an elongated cavity, allowing liquid to be drawn through it from a beverage container or multiple beverage containers to an end consumer. The multiple receptacles link together via their respective connectors to spell out words, phrases, symbols, numbers or combinations of for use as a drinking instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Mohawk Group Inc.
    Inventor: Randy Alan Stein, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170360230
    Abstract: This device is designed to provide a secure mounted holder for a child's drinking cup. Most child cups are now designed to be spill proof but they are still often dropped or thrown by the child off of the high chair tray or table and onto the floor. This is very inconvenient and potentially dangerous. This device is designed to remedy that situation by creating a semi-rigid but flexible device to mount to the tray or table and attach to the child cup in such a manner to hold it up off the tray and be able to be bent over by the child enabling the child to take a drink. After drinking, the child can let go of the cup and the device with attached cup will return to its upright or semi-upright position thus avoiding spills and dropped cups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph Wayne Kraft, Caitlin Ann Giles
  • Publication number: 20170360231
    Abstract: A tray comprises a base board portion, first to sixth side wall portions, and a first cupholder portion. The side wall portion extends vertically from the base board portion. Each of the two fifth side wall portions is extended from a side edge of the second side wall portion, bent vertically, and disposed so as to overlap and fixed with a part of the first or third side wall portion, forming first and second corners. Likewise, the two sixth side wall portions are provided. The first cupholder portion is disposed at the first corner between the first and second side wall portions, and comprises a horizontal cut-out over the second side wall portion and the fifth side wall portion, which is pushed inwards forming a cupholding space. The horizontal cut-out of the first cupholder portion is disposed through a middle high portion of the first corner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Tae Hyon YU
  • Publication number: 20170360232
    Abstract: An integrated buttoning assist and unbuttoning assist device includes a handle member; a button assist tool coupled to one end of the handle member and including a wire loop extending from one end of the handle; and an unbuttoning assist tool coupled to an opposed end of the handle member and including a spanner extending from the opposed end of the handle member, the spanner including a fixed lower jaw member having a pair of button engaging tangs separated by a slot which is configured to receive the threads or eye of a button therein, and the spanner including a fixed button engaging upper jaw member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Howard Windows, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170360233
    Abstract: An anti-fatigue wellness mat is described. The anti-fatigue wellness mat can include a frame, a first fabric attached to the frame, and a granular substance underneath the first fabric. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: David Michael Graham
  • Publication number: 20170360234
    Abstract: A multilayer floor covering comprises a resilient top covering (12) for providing a walking surface, a sheet-type sensor layer (16) arranged underneath the resilient top covering, a first adhesive layer (14) attaching the resilient top covering to the sheet-type sensor layer and a second adhesive layer (18) for attaching the sheet-type sensor layer to an underlying subfloor (20). To facilitate access to the sheet-type sensor layer, the first adhesive layer (14) is configured to provide lower resistance to peeling than the second adhesive layer (18). The invention further proposes a kit of parts for achieving such a floor covering as well as a method for installing the floor covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Jean-Yves Simon, Pascal Di Croce
  • Publication number: 20170360235
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a mailbox apparatus including: a box for accommodating mail, wherein the box includes: two horizontal tracks, each of the tracks disposed at an inner upper part of an opposite sidewall of the box; and two pins, vertically disposed at the same level, each of the pins horizontally disposed at an entry side to one of the tracks; a door having side grooves in side facets of the door positionally corresponding to the pins, wherein the door adapted to have: an open state in which the door is horizontally disposed at an upper inner side of the box, thereby allowing insertion and extraction of the mail; and a closed state in which the door is vertically disposed. Preferably, the apparatus includes: a spring mechanism for applying force on the door while being inserted into the tracks, thereby retaining the door in position upon placing into the tracks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Nir SILKO
  • Publication number: 20170360236
    Abstract: A curtain clip that can be used to hold bunched up curtains to the side, and does not slide vertically because a rubber lining affixed along the inside edge prevents the curtain clip from sliding vertically. The rubber lining prevents the curtain clip from sliding on sheer curtains and other curtains that have a somewhat slippery surface texture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Frank Alan Walters, Lindsey Walters
  • Publication number: 20170360237
    Abstract: A stirring body of the present invention includes housing rotatably mounted to a center of a bottom surface of a cooking container, and blade that extends from an outer peripheral surface of housing toward an inner peripheral surface of the cooking container and curves convexly toward a downstream side of a rotating direction in a plan view. Blade has front edge positioned on the downstream side in the rotating direction, and rear edge positioned on an upstream side in the rotating direction relative to front edge. A leading end portion of blade curves along the inner peripheral surface of the cooking container in the plan view and slopes upward toward the upstream side in the rotating direction. Front edge is positioned below rear edge near housing and is positioned above rear edge near leading end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Katsuyuki OHTA, Makoto NISHIMURA
  • Publication number: 20170360238
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a retaining clip for a Kamado-style or other cooking device that limits movement of the device's lid or base relative to a band extending at least partially about the lid or base and coupled to a mechanism that enables movement of the device's lid relative to the base. The retaining clip has a portion securable to the band at a desired location around the band's length and has portions for contacting and engaging a rim or ridge of the lid or base, as the case may be, to substantially resist movement of the band in a direction away from the rim or ridge and toward the lid's or base's edge. Multiple retaining clips may be positioned at various respective locations around the band to further or more evenly limit relative movement between the band and the device's lid or base, as the case may be.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Marco BOGAZZI
  • Publication number: 20170360239
    Abstract: A bottom fillable espresso cartridge base and apparatus and method for filling and plugging the bottom of the espresso cartridge base. The espresso cartridge base includes an open bottom and a press in bottom plug. The top of the espresso cartridge may be sealed by a foil lid or the like, or be open and an adhesive attachable lid may be included for attachment by a user. A first method utilizes a hand held multi-function tool including a cartridge holder with a holder lid to capture the espresso cartridge, and a bottom tamper and plug seating arm. A second method utilizes a stationary base residing on a flat surface, a cartridge holder to retain cartridges on the base, and individual tools to fill and tamp brewing material in the cartridge, and to attach the bottom plug to the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Adrian Rivera, Kenneth L. Green