Patents Issued in January 30, 2018
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Patent number: 9877557Abstract: The garment bag of the present invention offers two means of hanging garments, both on the interior and on the exterior of the bag. The interior hangers are used when packing, storing, and transporting the user's garments. The exterior collapsible and removable rack is employed when the bag is used at an event/competition. This hanging system is an improvement over existing dance bags in two distinct ways: the upright bag design with the interior hangers allows the user to effectively fit, store, and organize their garments while existing bags lack the interior storage and hanging system; and the present bag provides a collapsible and removable rack that is easily set up and inserted into the bag's exterior holders for holding the garments external to the bag when at an event/competition. Existing dance bags with similar racks require a more difficult assembly and the bag must lie horizontal rather than upright.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Grit Inc.Inventors: Gregory James Collins, Erin Dawn Dobo, Matthew Gordon Thomas Hughson
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Patent number: 9877558Abstract: A customizable bag for interchangeably displaying photos, business logos, and images of characters, such as superheroes, sports teams, celebrities, and the like on the exterior a bag. The customizable bag includes a main compartment and one or more secondary compartments for carrying objects therein. The bag further includes one or more pockets disposed within a main compartment or a secondary compartment, such that the exterior surface of the bag serves as a front wall for a pocket. The pocket includes a transparent window disposed on the front wall thereof, wherein the pocket can receive an insert having an image thereon. An opening is disposed on the pocket that enables the insert to be inserted into the pocket, wherein the image is then displayed through the transparent window. The opening is closable by a fastener in order to protect the insert from becoming wet.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Jon G. Harstvedt
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Patent number: 9877559Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of shaping a fibrous material and treatment compositions therefor. The method comprises providing a treatment composition comprising an active agent and a photocatalyst, applying the treatment composition to the fibrous material to form a treated fibrous material, mechanically shaping the treated fibrous material, and exposing the treated fibrous material to electromagnetic radiation. The treatment composition comprises an active agent, wherein the active agent comprises a high-polarity functional group, preferably selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl groups, carboxylic acid groups, and combinations thereof; and a photocatalyst.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: The Procter & Gamble ComanyInventors: Jacob Robert Adams, William Richard Mueller, Jamie Angel Reed, Stevan A Samuel, Philip Andrew Sawin, Randall Alan Watson, Randy Purnell Washington, Alan David Willey
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Patent number: 9877560Abstract: Hair devices and methods which elongate curly hair by use of gravitational force, as the mass of the device weighs more than the hair section in order to transform curly hair into a wavy or straight coiffure. The device can be used as either a styling tool or an ornamental hair accessory that remains in the hair. The invented device is particularly advantageous for tightly coiled hair patterns of hair. The device can include a first and second curved metal form, each having a plurality of ventilation cut-outs and tab ends which allow each of the forms to attach to one another in an oval configuration, which can be wrapped about a hair bundle, or in which a hair bundle can be inserted therein. Concave curved recesses in the plates can allow for another pair of curved plates that forms a second oval shape to be attached to each other by pin type members.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Cynthia Fulgham
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Patent number: 9877561Abstract: A styling accessory is adapted to be configured into different configurations for performing different corresponding functions and comprises a band having a length and a width. The length is at least ten times the width. The band has first and second surfaces. The band is made of a material capable of being formed into a curved shape. A plurality of male snaps are disposed along a first portion of the length of the band. A plurality of female snaps are disposed along a second portion of the length of the band. The second portion is adjacent the first portion. The female snaps mate with the male snaps.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Jacqueline Syms
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Patent number: 9877562Abstract: A brush is provided herein, the brush having heating elements dispersed on and protruding from its face and spacers arranged to maintain a specified distance between protruding ends of the heating elements and a scalp of a head that is being brushed. The spacers are dispersed on the brush's face at a specified density that assures maintaining the specified distance with respect to a resilience of the spacers.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: GUY A. SKAKED INVESTMENTS LTD.Inventors: Sharon Guy-Rabi, Yakov Guy
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Patent number: 9877563Abstract: A depilation device operative to tweeze hairs from a narrow, selected area on a skin surface, continuously. Relatively short hairs may be tweezed. Additionally, relatively rapid and painless tweezing is provided. The depilation device is ergonomically designed for easy and effective hair tweezing.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Edward Tweg
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Patent number: 9877564Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid content container comprising a tension member, comprising: a container body (10) for accommodating content; an adaptor (40) provided at the upper end of the container body (10); a shoulder member (50) coupled to the upper end of the container body (10); the tension member (60) provided at the shoulder member (50); a distributing member (70) coupled to the shoulder member (50); and the discharge member (80) coupled to the distributing member (70).Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATIONInventors: Joonyoung Kim, Jeongin Lee, Juho Kim
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Patent number: 9877565Abstract: When a lid storing an impregnation body impregnated with a liquid cosmetic material is attached to a container body holding a thick applicator at a front end thereof, a slope of a front end face of the thick applicator is stuck into the impregnation body to thereby easily intrude thereinto. Accordingly, an appropriate amount of the liquid cosmetic material impregnated into the impregnation body can be held and a thick line can be drawn by the thick applicator storing the liquid cosmetic material. In this way, since the liquid cosmetic material is stored in the lid while being impregnated with the impregnation body, the liquid cosmetic material does not leak from the lid even in a posture in which the lid separated from the container body is disposed, for example, laterally or reversely.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: TOKIWA CORPORATIONInventor: Arata Sasaki
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Patent number: 9877566Abstract: The invention relates to a cap for cosmetic container, particularly for a cosmetic stick. Said cap (10, 20) is capable of receiving the cosmetic and is driven by a mechanism, referred to as an actuating mechanism (30), for actuating said container. The cap (10, 20) comprises two parts: a first part, referred to as a bottom cap (20), configured such as to engage with the actuating mechanism; and a second part, referred to as a top cap (10) capable of receiving the cosmetic. The bottom cap (20) and top cap (10) are separable from one another, the securing and/or separation of said two parts (10, 20) being achieved by resiliently deforming one portion of one of said two parts (10, 20) by means of the other of said two parts (10, 20). The invention also relates to a cosmetic container, particularly for a cosmetic stick and including the above-mentioned cap.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: ALBEA SERVICESInventor: Jérôme Liard
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Patent number: 9877567Abstract: An ergonomic applicator is provided for applying a cosmetic composition to the eyelashes. The applicator comprises a handle portion and a head portion wherein the longitudinal axis of the head portion is positioned or can be rotatably positioned with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The handle being suitable dimensioned for holding between the thumb and fingers without rotation of the handle. The head portion having at its distal end means for holding a charge of cosmetic composition and transferring it to the eyelashes on contact therewith, such as but not limited to bristles.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2012Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Marisol Simard
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Patent number: 9877568Abstract: Devices and methods for displaying beauty and other visual products are disclosed. A display system can include a frame and a sample portion. Traits such as color and texture of a beauty product can be displayed on the sample portion, and the frame portion can interface with product shelving to align samples with relevant products in the display. The sample portion can be releasably attached to the frame to be removed by a user and be placed above a body part of the user to which a beauty product may be applied, or a body part can be placed in proximity to the sample portion even while it is attached to the frame. The user can advantageously view the beauty product as applied to the body part without applying the beauty product. The system is useful for fingernail polish display, for example.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: One Source Industries, LLCInventors: Richard Allen Ports, Rodney Bennett Miller, Jason Rockford Wheaton
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Patent number: 9877569Abstract: In various embodiments, there are provided different methods of batch sizing. One method provides for the stylist having a matrix chart outlining as a percentage of or total amount of ingredients needed to create a mixture based on customer characteristics and/or service requested. In another method, batch sizing adjustment criteria includes a series of questions that provide user input. These methods enable the stylist to be capable of creating a more accurate batch sizing using the batch sizing adjustment criteria. The batch sizing of the formula may be performed by the stylist themselves or automatically done by a computer-driven system.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: SureTint Technologies, LLCInventors: Debbie Miller, Mitchell H. Saranow, Michael Wright
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Patent number: 9877570Abstract: A carrying system comprising a load receptive unit for at least partly covering the back of a user, a first carrying strap extending between a first position of an upper section of said load receptive unit and a first position of a lower section of said load receptive unit, a second carrying strap extending between a second position of an upper section of said load receptive unit and a second position of a lower section of said load receptive unit, and a connecting device. The connecting device comprises a first portion arranged on the first carrying strap and a second portion arranged on the second carrying strap and releasably attachable to the first portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion of the connecting device are displaceably arranged along the extension of the first and second carrying strap. Also, a backpack and a tool belt comprising the carrying system and a method for attaching the carrying system is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: COXA CARRY ABInventor: Claes Bergkvist
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Patent number: 9877571Abstract: Backpacks and backpack systems which have at least a portion which is accessible from the front of a wearer. In one illustrative embodiment, a backpack system in accordance with the present invention includes a back portion with shoulder straps. A swing-around portion is formed as a storage compartment that is secured to the back portion in a carrying position. An articulated frame is secured to the back portion and the swing-around portion and allows a user wearing the backpack to pivot the swing around portion around the user's side and access the contents therein. A securing latch is used to secure the articulating frame to retain the swing-around portion in the carrying position. The entire storage compartment of the pack may be a swing-around portion, or the pack may include multiple storage compartments that are either fixed to the back portion or function as swing-around portions.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: XDesign, LLCInventors: Paul R. Vierthaler, Charles S. Lewis, III, Catherine R. Vierthaler
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Patent number: 9877572Abstract: The invention comprises devices and methods for carrying quantities of materials preferably fluids. The device of the invention is preferably a wearable garment such as, preferably a vest or poncho, with one or more bladders or compartments adapted to hold a fluid. Preferably the garment comprises fluid connections between the bladders. The connections allow for the distributing the load over the carrier, which is preferably a person. The invention is designed to be inexpensive to manufacture, capable of easy manufacture in large numbers, and, if desired, disposable or repurposed. The device significantly enhances the ability of an individual to provide water or other fluids or materials to individuals or groups such as families. Preferably the invention allows for the transport of potable water from a supply point to the point of end use with minimal or no discomfort to the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Watervest, LLCInventor: Michael J. Hopmeier
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Patent number: 9877573Abstract: A dental dispensing tip includes a body having a first body end, a second body end, and a fluid passageway extending between the first and second body ends. A brush cup is provided at the second body end and has a brush barrel defined therein. A brush applicator is secured within the brush barrel and includes a plurality of bristles, wherein a first end of the brush applicator is received within the brush barrel and a second end of the brush applicator extends out of the brush barrel. A delivery cannula is in fluid communication with the fluid passageway and has a bent end entering the plurality of bristles at an intermediate location between the first and second ends to deliver the dental solution to the plurality of bristles.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Young Microbrush, LLCInventor: Todd Korup
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Patent number: 9877574Abstract: A holder for utensils is manually adjustable, and capable of supporting a plurality of utensils in a range of positions from an upright position through an inverted position. The adjustments are incremental. The holder can be attached or mounted to a surface using a suction cup or through use of adhesive or other types of attachment methods. The utensils can be make up make up brushes, toothbrushes or paintbrushes, or other implements.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Lu Ying Chih
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Patent number: 9877575Abstract: The present invention relates to a brush assembly for cleaning metal, the assembly comprising one or more brush heads, each brush head comprising a bundle of conductive filaments, having a working end adapted for contacting metal, and a terminal end, the brush head connectable to an electricity supply, and a housing connected to and retaining at least one sheath, each sheath at least partially surrounding at least one brush head, wherein each brush head and its respective sheath are movable in relation to each other by operating an adjustment mechanism and the working end of the brush head and the sheath are selectively fixable in relation to each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Ensitech IP Pty Ltd.Inventors: Clive Stuart White, Mark Robert Fischer
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Patent number: 9877576Abstract: A table device including a first member; a second member; a first guide device guiding the second member such that the second member is moved in a direction parallel to a first axis by movement of the first member; a table supported by the second member; a third member connected to at least a part of the table; a bearing member forming a gas bearing between the bearing member and the third member with a gas supplied between the bearing member and the third member, and movably supporting the third member in the direction parallel to the first axis; and a support device including a parallel pin that is arranged such that the parallel pin becomes parallel to the first axis, and connects the second member and the table, and supporting the table. The table is supported by the second member through the support device.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: NSK LTD.Inventor: Toshinori Satou
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Patent number: 9877577Abstract: A storage and serving cart includes a cabinet assembly having an internal storage cavity where a plurality of wheels are coupled to a lower portion thereof. A tabletop with an opening therethrough is coupled to an upper surface of the cabinet assembly. A tabletop insert being a laminate structure having first and second sides each of a different material is reversibly positionable within the opening to have either the first or second side facing upwardly from the tabletop.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: William G. Knighton
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Patent number: 9877578Abstract: A rack has a frame and a plurality of shelves. Each shelf has an enclosing frame member that has two first sides connected by two second sides, a connecting bar that connects the first sides at about the center of the first sides, a plurality of slots provided on the inner surfaces of the second sides, and a plurality of slats, each slat having opposing ends that are fitted into opposing slots at the second sides, and with each slat being connected to the connecting bar. At least one connector is provided for removably connecting each shelf to a portion of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Seville Classics, Inc.Inventor: Gary Lim
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Patent number: 9877579Abstract: The cabinet 1 has a base 3 that defines an opening 7, which is sized to receive the tynes of a lifting device, such as a fork lift of the like, for example. This facilitates transportation of the entire cabinet 1. The cabinet 1 has nine drawers 8, each having formations, in the form of a pair of slots 10 and 11, which are adapted for engagement with the tynes. Once the tynes have been inserted, the lifting device operator may then raise the tynes slightly, thereby supporting the drawer 8 on the tynes. The lifting device operator can then remove the drawer 8 that is being supported by the tynes from the cabinet 1.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Containit Pty LtdInventor: Stephen Philip Mansley
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Patent number: 9877580Abstract: The present invention is a ceiling-mountable enclosure comprising a support frame, a lightweight inner enclosure, and a back box configured for installation in a suspended ceiling. The apparatus of the present invention includes a removable device door configured to be mounted to the support frame. Electrical and signal wires are routed through conduit access plates provided at the back box. Electrical or other equipment is mounted to a removable device door. The removable device door with mounted equipment is attached to the support frame, then rotated upwards to fit flush with the ceiling and fastened to the support frame. A variety of power receptacles are provided that are configured to be mounted to either the back box, the inner enclosure, or the removable device door. The enclosure includes a cooling system comprising an electrically powered fan and air ducts integrated into the inner enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: William C Stewart, Jr., Michael Hudson, Dale Vipatapalin, Tuan Tran, Andrew C Edwards
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Patent number: 9877581Abstract: A modular rack for mounting components of a phytochemical extraction system is described. The module rack includes at least two legs and one or more frame modules that are each at least 2 units in length. Multiple frame modules can be combined to create racks of width N, where N is an integer greater than 2 units in length. Each frame module may also include mounting devices configured to removably attach extraction columns to the frame module.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Boris David Kogon
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Patent number: 9877582Abstract: A centering-rotary positioning automatic closing device includes a sliding rail installed on a fixed rail in a sliding from; wherein a guiding holder is mounted on a bottom of the fixed rail; a guiding part is mounted on the guiding holder along a sliding direction of the sliding rail; a sliding block is installed on the guiding part of the guiding holder and the guiding holder is connected to the sliding block through a spring; the guiding part has a guiding slot; a centering boss and a rotary boss are provided on a bottom of a bottom plate of a toggle block; the centering boss passes through a fixing hole of the sliding block, and the rotary boss passes through a rotary slot of the sliding block and extends into the guiding slot; a front end of the guiding slot has a positioning slot communicating with the guiding slot.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: WUXI HAIDAER PRECISION SLIDES CO., LTDInventors: Guangda Zhu, Linming Zhou, Haiwen Zhang
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Patent number: 9877583Abstract: A furniture leg protective sock is constructed of a stretchable/expandable non-friction material, which is double-layered to form an outer layer, an inner layer, and a gap therebetween. The furniture leg protective sock includes friction material which is located on the inner surface of the furniture leg protective sock.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Nancy K Rondina
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Patent number: 9877584Abstract: A multifunctional storage device has a lower seat with a storage room, an upper mount pivotally connected to the lower seat, a bottom cover mounted on the lower seat, and an adjustable connecting assembly connecting the lower seat and the upper mount. The upper mount can cover the lower seat or can be opened to tilt relative to the lower seat and be held at a specific angle by the adjustable connecting assembly. When the multifunctional storage device is attached to a piece of furniture, the upper mount is flush with a platform of the furniture, such that articles can be placed on the upper mount and the platform of the furniture or be stored in the storage room. Accordingly, the furniture with the multifunctional storage device can have a basic function and multiple additional functions derived from the multifunctional storage device.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Yao-Chuan Wu
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Patent number: 9877585Abstract: Providing an overturn preventing device which can easily be mounted between a top surface of a piece of furniture and a ceiling while an axis line of a damper relative to a vertical direction is inclined at an angle ranging from 15° to 25°. The overturn preventing device includes a damper, a first base portion and a second base portion. The first base portion has a first abutting surface and a first connection. The first base portion is mounted on the top surface of the furniture. The second base portion has a second abutting surface and a second connection. The second base portion is mounted on the ceiling. A relation, X+L sin 15°?Y?X+L sin 25°, is obtained where reference symbol X designates a distance from the first abutting surface to the first connection, reference symbol L designates a length of the damper and reference symbol Y designates a distance from the second abutting surface the second connection.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: KYB CORPORATIONInventors: Shinichi Sekine, Eiro Fujita, Yasushi Saito, Masanori Ogura, Teruhiko Inoue, Kenji Isshin, Keita Abe
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Patent number: 9877586Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stemmed glass holder. The stemmed glass holder comprises a glass holding portion and a resilient portion. The glass holding portion comprises an aperture, a periphery of the aperture defining a bowl support edge adapted to abut an underside of a bowl of the stemmed glass. The glass holding portion also comprises a passage via which a stem of the stemmed glass is slidable into and out of the aperture. The resilient portion normally blocks the passage, but is moveable to enable the stem to be slid through the passage.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: WINEREST PTY LTDInventor: Mason Haenga
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Patent number: 9877587Abstract: A folding chair includes a chair frame that is foldable about a plurality of laterally extending axes between a set up condition and a folded condition, and includes a table that is slidably attached to the chair frame for lateral motion between a deployed position outside a spatial envelope of the chair frame and a stowed position within the spatial envelope of the chair frame, and that is pivotally attached to the chair frame such that when the chair frame is in its set up condition the table is disposed below a seat of the chair frame, and when the chair frame is in its folded condition the table is disposed substantially coplanar with the seat of the chair frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: GCI OUTDOOR, INC.Inventor: Daniel R. Grace
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Patent number: 9877588Abstract: Improvements in a front facing sitting pillow that mounts or sits on a table desk or tray. For people that are in a restricted seat, like on an airplane seat, the person in a seat has limited access to the floor or other structure. From an airplane seat a person has a fold-down tray where the person can place items for work or leisure use. The front facing sitting pillow is adjustable to accommodate different geometry of users and place the pillow at a position where the pillow is essentially neutral when the person is resting to prevent neck stain as they rest. The sides can be moved further apart or set at an angle to accommodate the desire of a person that is resting. The pillow(s) are covered with a cushioned fabric material that is removable to allow them to be cleaned, or replaced.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Waleed A. Belleh
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Patent number: 9877589Abstract: Electromotively adjustable support apparatus for supporting padding of seating and/or reclining furniture, in particular a mattress of a bed, has at least two support parts adjustable relative to one another. The adjustable support apparatus may be adjusted by an electric motor. An adjustment element is associated with one support part for adjusting the support part. Adjustment element is in drive connection with an electric motor of a drive unit. The adjustment element is a pivot lever which is pivotable under the traction effect of a pull cable of a Bowden cable, and is configured and connected with the pull cable in such a way that the lever arm which is operative for adjusting the support part lengthens during an adjustment from an unadjusted starting position into a maximally adjusted end position of the adjustment movement.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: de Werth Group AGInventor: Eckhart Dewert
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Patent number: 9877590Abstract: An air foam mattress system includes a foam top component, and a foundation component including a plurality of segmented, individually wrapped, inflatable air cells allowing for a plurality of pivot points, a segmented perimeter, and individual pressure adjustment of the segments for maximum patient comfort in all articulated-bed positions. In an embodiment, the air cell contains a u-shaped insert providing segmented perimeter sections integral to the air cell. In another embodiment, the air-cell contains a trapezoidal shaped insert with multiple segments having different degrees stiffness.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Sizewise Rentals, L.L.C.Inventor: Craig Salvatore Miller, Jr.
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Patent number: 9877591Abstract: A mattress for institutional use provides upper and lower surfaces offering different levels of firmness through the use of gradiated firmness in multiple polymer foam layers.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Direct Supply, Inc.Inventors: Justin Taylor Morgan, Anthony J. Patrick, Joshua James Jakubowski
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Patent number: 9877592Abstract: Various implementations include a towel with a T-pocket and/or a method to sew a “T” pocket into a towel. The pocket in the towel may orient, support and/or secure the towel draped over a seat back or frame structure. The frame structure may be capable being accessibly and removably coupled to suitable objects, such as car seats and other seating having back rests or frames used to display advertising messages or items placed on display resting in the T-pocket. The T-pocket component may include a first end and a longer second end, the longer second end employed to provide a level of protection for the underlying seat and comfort to the seated person, but also allow the person to dry himself and maintain warmth.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Joe Thomas Farris
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Patent number: 9877593Abstract: A method and system enabling delivery of a sleep therapy type is provided. The method includes receiving a value of a parameter measured by physical sensors while a mammal is in contact with a first subset of the physical sensors. A second subset of the physical sensors, whose received value differs from a predetermined reference value of an environmental parameter, is determined. A physical part subset of the second subset, corresponding to a specified body part, is determined by utilizing the second subset and virtual data for identifying virtual sensors spatially distributed to map a space occupied by the mammal's body parts. In response, a therapy device positioned in sufficiently close proximity to the specified body part to effectively deliver the specified therapy type to the specified body part is determined and a control signal is generated and transmitted to the therapy device.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Julian Van Erlach
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Patent number: 9877594Abstract: A seat is includes a seating surface, a peripheral surface extending transversely from the seating surface, a base surface extending from the peripheral surface, and a plurality of protrusions extending from the base surface. A seat and supporting surface combination includes a supporting surface, a seat resting on the supporting surface and including, a seating surface, a peripheral surface extending transversely from the seating surface, a base surface extending from the peripheral surface, and a plurality of protrusions extending from the base surface and engaging the supporting surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: BOBRICK WASHROOM EQUIPMENT, INC.Inventor: Dikran Babikian
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Patent number: 9877595Abstract: An apparatus comprises a seat flap to support a baby's buttocks and thighs in a sling like fashion. The seat flap has a top edge, a bottom edge and side edges. A first means joins the top edge to an upper portion of a baby carrier with the seat flap being positioned on an interior portion of the baby carrier. The baby carrier is configured to carry the baby on the front or back of a caregiver's body with the baby facing outward or inward. The baby carrier is operable to support the baby in an upright position without the use of the seat flap. A second means joins the bottom edge to a lower portion of the baby carrier, wherein the baby sits upright and the baby's legs are supported at an angle of at least ninety degrees.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Suling Wang
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Patent number: 9877596Abstract: A baby and small child carrier, includes a waist strap and a carry bag that extends from a lower end to an upper end. At least during the use of the baby and small child carrier a main section of the lower end of the carry bag is connected to the waist strap, so that during a first use state, a first connecting width is obtained between the carry bag and the waist strap. At least one additional element, or at least one additional section of the carry bag, or at least one additional section of the waist strap is provided, so that the carry bag can be connected adjacent to the lower end of the main section to the waist strap, so that for a second use state a wider, second connecting width is obtained between the carry bag and the waist strap, compared to the first connecting width.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Lewon Schaarschmidt
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Patent number: 9877597Abstract: Particular infant support or nursing pillows are disclosed, for supporting an infant in a variety of settings by providing a stable surface upon which to rest. Various embodiments include a generally crescent shaped device, including a resilient fill material surrounded by a fabric shell and having a top and a bottom surface connected by a band of uniform width extending vertically and wholly about the perimeter of the pillow. The support pillow may be combined with an accessory device to form a support pillow assembly. An attachment mechanism may be configured to attach the accessory device to the support pillow such that the accessory device is arranged to direct a perceptible effect to at least one of the first arm, the second arm, and the medial region of the support pillow.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Jacob Sclare, David Gilbert, Cary Costello, Daniel Corso, Alex Soriano, Joseph Staley, Katherine Buchanan
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Patent number: 9877598Abstract: An upright child high chair may include a seat configured to support the weight of the child and maintain an upright body position of the child. The seat may include two symmetrically opposed apertures for accommodating the child's legs extending in the upright body position below the seat. The high chair may further include a base structure attached to the seat and extending downward from the seat. A platform may be attached to the base structure and may be located below the seat. The platform may be configured to deflect from a resting position in response to a force applied to the platform by the child while the seat continues to substantially support the weight of the child.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: RED CLOVER, LLCInventor: Carolyn Sara Fine
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Patent number: 9877599Abstract: A product display is providing having a vertical support and a product basket configured to mount to the vertical support and display product in a front-facing manner in which product from a rear of the product basket is automatically biased toward a front of the product basket, wherein at least one of the vertical support and the product basket are configured to display a particular product in order to improve product pack out in at least one of a vertical and a horizontal direction within the product display. In one form, both the basket and vertical support are dimensioned or sized based on the specific product being displayed so that product pack out is improved, if not maximized, in both the vertical and horizontal direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Retail Space Solutions LLCInventors: Christopher J. Turner, Christopher J. Terpstra
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Patent number: 9877600Abstract: A suspended storage platform includes a frame having a pair of side rails and a pair of end rails. Each of the side rails and the end rails include an upper lip, a plurality of hangers configured for mounting to an elevated support, and a plurality of suspension members each having a portion mountable to one of the hangers and a portion mountable to one of the side rails and one of the end rails at intersections of the side rails and the end rails. The platform includes a plurality of blow molded shelf panels. Each shelf panel has an upper surface and an opposite lower surface, with the lower surface of each of the shelf panels including a length channel and a width channel formed in the bottom surface adjacent lower peripheral edges of the bottom surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignees: DongGuan ShiChang Metals Factory Co. Ltd., Sortics Manufacturing Associates Co. Ltd.Inventor: Chen-Kang Lin
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Patent number: 9877601Abstract: Described is a device for holding portable computing devices at a register of a retail store. The device for holding portable computing devices includes an elongate member with a first end and a second end. The first end has a coupler that couples to a pole. The second end is coupled to a register. In some embodiments, the elongate member includes a rod portion and a flat bar portion. The coupler couples the rod portion to the pole. The flat bar portion is coupled to the register. The rod portion is sized to conveniently receive portable computing device couplers so that the portable computing devices can be repeatably and removeably hung from the rod portion. Customers who have used the store's scanners while shopping can hang their borrowed scanner on the device when they are done using the scanner.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: WAL-MART STORES, INC.Inventors: Yurgis Mauro Bacallao, Stephen Tyler Caution
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Patent number: 9877602Abstract: A counter module system is provided, which may allow for partial or full self check-in by a passenger at a transportation facility, such as an airport. The system may comprise a counter module having multiple bays each for receiving an equipment module. An equipment module may be compatible for installation in some or all of the bays. Easy customization of equipment may be achieved by installing the desired equipment in an equipment module and then rolling the module into an open bay in the counter module. The modularity may also allow for easy access to equipment for maintenance or resupply. When a piece of equipment stops working, the module containing the equipment may be removed from the bay and either quickly repaired or replaced with another module. The system may also have features for providing proper alignment of an equipment module within a bay of the counter module.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Evans Consoles CorporationInventors: Marie Claire Looze, Arie Bos
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Patent number: 9877603Abstract: A dispenser for pillow napkins is provided that includes a carton having a bottom panel, opposite left and right panels extending vertically from the bottom panel, opposite front and back panels positioned between the left and right panels and extending vertically from the bottom panel, and a top panel extending parallel to the bottom panel. Left and right supports are positioned within a cavity of the carton. A plurality of pillow napkins are wound about a spool. The spool is positioned in the cavity such that the spool rotatably engages the left and right supports and the pillow napkins are spaced apart from the top and bottom panels. Methods of use are provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: BEDGEAR, LLCInventor: Eugene Alletto, Jr.
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Patent number: 9877604Abstract: A breathable blanket may be made from a breathable mesh material to improve airflow through the blanket. The breathable blanket may include a multi-layer material having a combination of light-weight liner fabric and a mesh fabric. The blanket may be have a shape similar to an animal and include attachments, such as a stuff polyfill head. Additionally, the blanket may include ornamental additions of satin to further convey the animal shape.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: BreathableBaby, LLCInventors: Dale Richard Waters, Susan Marie Waters
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Patent number: 9877605Abstract: A mug cover comprising one or more layers of reusable cloth adapted to conform to a mug having a bottom, wherein the one or more layers of reusable cloth covers at least a portion of the bottom of the mug is disclosed. In one embodiment, the reusable cloth has an opening (e.g., slit or cutout) through which a mug handle may extend. The portion covering the bottom serves as a coaster. Methods of making and providing reusable mug covers are also disclosed. In one embodiment, one or more mug covers are sold in kits, together with dried food products and/or other articles.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2009Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: FLOUNDER LLCInventor: Denise L. Clark
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Patent number: 9877606Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a tea infuser comprises a hollow body substantially shaped as a truncated cone. The body includes an upper part having an internal thread. A container is threaded into the body through the upper part. A lower part has an external thread. A filter is disposed in the body. The filter has a jaw along an outer circumferential surface thereof. A first cap covers the upper part. A second cap is threaded to the lower part.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventors: Gwang Kim, Sung Won Yoo, Dong Ok Ha