Patents Issued in February 8, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180035797
    Abstract: An oral care device. The oral care device includes a handle and at least one dental tool. The handle includes a substantially hollow body forming an internal compartment. The handle includes a top end and a bottom end. The dental tool may include a brush head having an attachment end. The oral care device includes a stowed position and a deployed position. The stowed position includes the dental tool disposed within the internal compartment. The deployed position includes the dental tool outside of the internal compartment with the attachment end mechanically fastened to the top end of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Suresh Mahawar
  • Publication number: 20180035798
    Abstract: A container for storing a set of oral care tools in which multiple oral care tools are removably connected to connecting portion. The container includes a first portion that defines a first cavity configured to receive and capture the connecting portion therein and a second portion including first and second side walls defining a second cavity in which the oral care tools are stored. At least one of the first or second side walls can be pivoted to an open position to allow a consumer to access and separate an oral care tool from the connecting portion while the connecting portion is retained within the first cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Nicholas Friedt, Kevin Kollar
  • Publication number: 20180035799
    Abstract: A collapsible stand for includes a base unit and top surface for supporting and elevating various articles to be accessible from a standing position. The base unit and top surface are assembled in an interlocking fashion that can be easily convertible from a storage configuration to a use configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Luke Leafgren, Paul Peterson
  • Publication number: 20180035800
    Abstract: This special folding table is designed to be very portable since it has a size or 12 inches by 12 inches. Students that live in tight rooms at schools will love to use it or fold it up. It is a multi tasking table that can hold your laptop, drinks, food. while you read and write all at same time plus holds two or more cell phones with two bluetooth light speakers. The table is light weight for portability and could be deployed anywhere need it most. one minute you standing with a laptop bag and the next minute you have a fully functioning table appear from nowhere and making you the envy of everybody in the room. I know this because it got me my new girlfriend and we still in love.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Joseph I. Okeke
  • Publication number: 20180035801
    Abstract: A simple bracket system for hanging tools, garden equipment, shelves, or other items. The system consists of two primary elements, a horizontal board mounted to the wall or structure, and F-shaped brackets which mount to the board in a unique fashion while maintaining a degree of horizontal adjustability. Additional elements such as spacers and strengtheners can be added depending on usage needs. The design allows for a low-cost storage system to be quickly installed for basic storage needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Timothy J. Kunsch, Gregory W. Kunsch
  • Publication number: 20180035802
    Abstract: A molded panel resembling a natural wickerwork panel, a furniture article comprising such a panel and a method for its manufacture, the panel comprising a plurality of warp strands and a plurality of weft strands interlacing the warp strands, such that at locations where warp and weft strands intersect they form together an integrated, solid molded material location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Efraim Haimoff
  • Publication number: 20180035803
    Abstract: A seat includes a base frame, seat frame, and footrest, the seat frame retained on a sliding member and pivotable about a first axis. The sliding member is displaceably guided between first and second positions in a guiding profile. The footrest is articulated to the seat frame by a rod mechanism to be adjusted between a folded-in and folded-out position. A drive for displacing the sliding member and adjusting the footrest is provided between the base frame and rod mechanism. A dual-arm lever arm having a first end, second end, and central region is rotatably supported on the sliding member in the central region and is connected with the first end to the rod mechanism and the second end to the seat frame. Movement of the footrest between the folded-in and folded-out position causes a pivot movement of the seat frame about the first axis between basic and inclined positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Massimo Carrera
  • Publication number: 20180035804
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chair, in particular a conference or visitor chair, which allows a coupled movement of a seat (3) and a backrest. The seat in this case is mounted in sliding bearings (4) comprising oblique guide surfaces (6) and is displaced and raised in the sliding bearings through a mounting end (5) of the backrest. According to the invention, two separate backrest bars (11) are provided, which are connected to the mounting ends (5), wherein the backrest bars can be moved independently of each other. In this way, different seat positions can be realized. Besides an upright standard position, an inclined high position, and an asymmetrical position, in which a one-sided load of a backrest bar (11) can be realized with a corresponding displacement and rotation of the seat (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Desanta, Wilhelm Schulz
  • Publication number: 20180035805
    Abstract: A chair is disclosed herein of the kind that is shipped disassembled in a compact shipping package to be assembled by the end user without the use of tools. The chair has a pair of user actuated height and tilt control paddles by which the elevation of the seat and the tilt of the seat and back of the chair can be adjusted relative to the base which holds the seat above the ground. In one embodiment, the height and tilt control paddles are removably attached to the seat at respective paddle receivers connected to the bottom of the seat. In another embodiment, the height and tilt control paddles are removably received by respective paddle cavities formed in the arms of the chair. By removing the paddles from their paddle receivers or paddle cavities, the parts of the disassembled chair may be more efficiently packaged for shipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Marcelo Mezzera, Alberto Palma
  • Publication number: 20180035806
    Abstract: A collapsible chair comprises a pair of intermediate frame members, seat support poles, leg poles, and a pliable seat. The intermediate frame members can be oriented in a crossed manner or can be oriented, via a pivot connection between the two, such that they are parallel. Each intermediate frame member comprises pole sockets. The seat support poles are removably securable to the intermediate frame members via the pole sockets. The leg poles are also removably securable to the intermediate frame members via the pole sockets. The pliable seat is removably attachable to all four of the seat support poles in a manner such that the seat support poles can support the seat, with the leg poles supporting the intermediate frame members, and the intermediate frame members supporting the seat support poles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Baoqing Yang
  • Publication number: 20180035807
    Abstract: A method for producing a lounge bag adapted to be filled with air including providing an elongate cloth having two transverse edges and two longitudinal edges, folding the cloth about a first folding edge and subsequently about a second folding edge, bonding outer cloth parts together on the side of the transverse edges to provide an airtight seal, bonding the four opposite cloth parts together on the side of the longitudinal edges, turning the cloth inside out, and fixing a seal to the transverse edges forming part of the third and fourth cloth parts. A lounge bag produced according to the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Robertjan Zonneveld
  • Publication number: 20180035808
    Abstract: A stay for headrest includes a hollow metallic stay body, and an end installation body. The stay body is formed as a letter-“U” shape including a base, and paired legs extending respectively from opposite ends of the base. The end installation body is formed of a polymeric material, and includes a solid portion arranged inside a hollow interior in a leading end portion of the paired legs, and a spherical portion protruding from the leading end portion of the paired legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: TOKAI CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Takemasa OKUMURA
  • Publication number: 20180035809
    Abstract: A lordosis support for a seat back rest, includes a support plate, tension members for holding the support plate between two frame legs of the seat back rest, the support plate having on each side at least one point of attack for a respective tension member, and an adjusting device for adjusting a tension force of the tension members by changing the distance between the two points of attack, wherein the distance between the two points of attack is adjustable and the adjusting device is configured to change this distance, wherein the support plate is a one-piece support plate, and the two points of attack are linearly moveably arranged at the one-piece support plate for translational movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Jörg Schwarzbich
  • Publication number: 20180035810
    Abstract: The present invention is to a folding chair with a side bag on one side, composed of a folding stand as well as seat fabric and backrest fabric fixed to the folding stand. When the folding stand is opened, the seat fabric and the backrest fabric are in an unfolded open state with a side bag and a packing strap are provided at the seat fabric edge or on the handrail. The packing strap is behind the side bag. A corresponding locking mechanism is provided at the bottom of the side bag and the packing strap. When the folding stand is folded, the side bag and the packing strap will wrap around the outer sides in opposite directions, forming a binding packaging structure with the interlock of the locking mechanism at the bottom of the side bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
  • Publication number: 20180035811
    Abstract: This invention is to a type of folding chair with side bags on both sides, composed of a folding stand as well as seat fabric and backrest fabric fixed to the folding stand. When the folding stand is opened, the seat fabric and the backrest fabric are in an unfolded, open state. Its characteristics are: corresponding side bags are provided at the seat fabric edges or on the handrails on both sides of the folding chair. A corresponding locking mechanism is provided at the bottom or back of the two side bags. When the folding stand is folded, the two side bags will wrap around the outer sides, forming a binding packaging structure with the interlock of the locking mechanism at the bottom or the back of the side bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
  • Publication number: 20180035812
    Abstract: This invention is to a folding chair with side bags that have a self-contained packaging functionality, composed of a folding stand as well as a seat fabric and a backrest fabric fixed to the folding stand. When the folding stand is opened, the seat fabric and the backrest fabric are in an unfolded open state. In a preferred embodiment, corresponding side bags and packing straps are provided at the seat fabric edges or on the handrails on both sides of the chair. Packing straps are provided behind the side bags. Locking mechanisms are provided on the two side bags and two packing straps. When folded, the two side bags will wrap around the outside of the folded chair and the two packing straps will wrap around the rest of the outside of the folded folding stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
  • Publication number: 20180035813
    Abstract: The present invention provides a deformation detection sensor which combines a magnetic resin dispersing a magnetic filler in a resin with a magnetic sensor, of which stability of detection property is highly enhanced. The present invention thus provides a deformation detection sensor which comprises: a magnetic resin-containing polymer foam which comprises a magnetic resin, in which a magnetic filler is contained, and a polymer foam in which the magnetic resin is included, and a magnetic sensor that detects a magnetic change caused by a deformation of the magnetic resin-containing polymer foam, wherein the magnetic resin has a convex portion on either a surface facing the magnetic sensor or a surface facing opposite to the magnetic sensor, and its production method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: TOYO TIRE & RUBBER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takeshi Fukuda, Takuya Tsuzuki, Toshiaki Kawai
  • Publication number: 20180035814
    Abstract: A universal detachable canopy for a baby carrier including a canopy body, a canopy frame, and a plurality of attachment members having at least one end attachable to a textile surface and the orientation and position of the canopy is changeable/adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: OSNAT PELEG
  • Publication number: 20180035815
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a group of portable supporting apparatuses of extendible kind and that can be opened and closed again, the apparatuses are composed of a junction; a plurality of poles hinged to the junctions a part of the poles which, when the apparatus is on using extended modality, branches off from the lower junction, in order to form legs and another part branches off upwards, so as to form an anchorage whereon a foldable surface is stretched that in use forms a supporting surface traction elements cooperating with the folding surface, which join one another all the ends of the poles that do not converge to the junctions. Thanks to a configuration preset by the orientation of the same poles, take together with them the structural configuration of anti-prism or other extremely stable and rigid configurations such as they can release the apparatuses, spread when in use, of the most torsional and bending stresses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Paolo ELMI
  • Publication number: 20180035816
    Abstract: A sofa bed includes a mattress frame, a back frame, two arm frames and two cross beams, two arm frames are connected by the two cross beams, wherein the mattress frame and the back frame are rotatably pivoted. The inner side of the arm frame is disposed with a linking mechanism. The linking mechanism has a front connecting piece, rear connecting piece and a bridge connecting piece. Two ends of the bridge connecting piece are respectively pivoted to the front connecting piece and the rear connecting piece. The bottom end of the front connecting piece is pivoted to the arm frame. The bottom end of the rear connecting piece is pivoted to the arm frame. The linking mechanism has a front connecting piece, rear connecting piece and a bridge connecting piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: NEW-TEC INTEGRATION (XIAMEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Luhao LENG
  • Publication number: 20180035817
    Abstract: A furniture accessory storage system includes an outer basket receptacle, an inner basket liner, and a support extension piece that is configured to selectably couple with the outer basket receptacle and provide adjustable support by holding the system in place adjacent to the interstitial space of a furniture item. The furniture accessory storage system is useful for storing and organizing commonly used household accessories near a bedside, living room couch, or other furniture item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Joseph Wheat
  • Publication number: 20180035818
    Abstract: A bed sheet is provided that includes a knitted performance fabric having a plurality of spaced apart ventilation ports. The knitted performance fabric has a gauge per square inch, grams per square meter, air permeability and material content that are pre-selected to provide the knitted performance fabric with one or more selected physical features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: BEDGEAR, LLC
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto
  • Publication number: 20180035819
    Abstract: A mattress with adjustable hardness and comfort levels includes a surface cover layer, a first comfort layer, a second comfort layer and a hollow space made of foam at the bottom. This mattress also provides the flexibility for consumers to change the first and second comfort layers in the mattress to achieve the most appropriate hardness level according to his body profile independently for the users on the left and right sides of the mattress. Thus, consumers may change the hardness and comfort levels of their mattress easily by changing the comfort layers according to their desires anytime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: PT MASSINDO INTERNATIONAL
    Inventor: Silvia Kho
  • Publication number: 20180035820
    Abstract: Customizable chair toppers and charms are disclosed herein. More specifically, customizable chair toppers that are configured to be operably coupled to a backrest portion of a chair are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Beth Burrows
  • Publication number: 20180035821
    Abstract: A modular crib assembly with structures for providing layered, detachable mesh walls and other safety features is described. An optional insert for smaller children and a kit comprising the assembly components are further described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Linsay Michelle Bass-Conn
  • Publication number: 20180035822
    Abstract: A bed configured to contain a subject, such as a human infant is disclosed. The bed includes a womb-shaped bumper capable of constricting or squeezing the subject. The bumper includes two opposed side portions, at least one void in at least one of the opposed side portions, and at least one mesh portion enclosing the void. The bumper is adjustable between a constricting configuration and a non-constricting configuration. An adjustment mechanism, and optionally, a fastener may be used to maintain the bumper in the constricting configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Lisa Furuland
  • Publication number: 20180035823
    Abstract: A multi-featured diaper bag is described. The bag includes a four-point attachment system to permit attachment of the bag to the should straps and waist strap of a wearable infant carrier. The bag includes one or more closable compartments in which various amenities and accessories can be stored. Conveniently, when in use, the contents of the diaper are accessible to a user without having to remove the infant carrier or detach the bag from the infant carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: KRISTEN EMILY LANDEROS
  • Publication number: 20180035824
    Abstract: A portable activity center for use by a young child comprising a frame supported at a predetermined height above the ground by a plurality of rotatable or foldable legs. A tray is coupled to the frame and includes an opening and a seat support surrounding the opening and a seat is positioned within the opening and is securely attached to the seat support. A resilient suspension system operates to permit the seat and seat support to move in vertical reciprocating movement to allow the child to bounce. A cover interchangeable with the seat and positioned within the opening operates to convert the activity center into a table structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: ORIBEL PTE LTD
    Inventors: Su Min GOH, Kok Swee HENG
  • Publication number: 20180035825
    Abstract: A product display tray is provided including one or more arms movably attached to engagement members. The product display tray can also include a base having one or more tracks receiving the one or more arms, wherein the base is slidable along the one or more arms from a first position to a second position. The product display tray can also include a handle. The product display tray can also include a latch, wherein the latch is operably connected to the handle, wherein the latch has an engaged position and a disengaged position, and wherein the latch is in the engaged position when the base is in the first position and the base is operable to enter the second position when the latch is in the disengaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Eric Pollpeter, Matthew Dary, Daniel Kaczmarek
  • Publication number: 20180035826
    Abstract: A desktop pendant stand is provided, having a base with a center and an outer perimeter edge. One or more arms are attached to the base. The arm has a lower portion extending upwards from the base, and an upper portion extending above the lower portion. A cylindrical orifice is located on an inside of the upper portion of the arm. A stand magnet is located in the orifice. A clasp assembly is provided, having a mechanical clasp for connection to a bail of a pendant. A clasp magnet is pivotally connected to a distal end of the clasp by a connector. The clasp magnet is magnetically connectable to the stand magnet to suspend the mechanical clasp downward from the upper portion of the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: John G. Fischer
  • Publication number: 20180035827
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems, devices, and methods for displaying and securing articles of merchandise. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of security devices, wherein each of the security devices includes a sensor configured to be attached to an article of merchandise. The system also includes at least one controller configured to communicate with each of the articles of merchandise in order to obtain data from the articles of merchandise. The controller and/or each of the security devices is configured to generate a security signal in response to removal of the sensor from the article of merchandise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Grant, Jonathon D. Phillips, Gary A. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20180035828
    Abstract: Demonstrating a piece of real clothing to a customer to facilitate a trying-on and purchasing process includes: obtaining a set of data, representing the customer's body configuration, determining from the set of data a first standardized size for a piece of clothing that is a close match to the customer's body configuration, putting a first piece of real clothing with the first standardized size on a real mannequin with measurements corresponding to the set of data representing the customer's body configuration, obtaining a first image or set of images showing the first piece of clothing on the real mannequin; and presenting to the customer the first image or set of images showing the first piece of real clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Maarja Kruusmaa, Alvo Aabloo, Artur Abels, Roman Leinus, Heikki Haldre, Paul Pallin, Ene Hindpere
  • Publication number: 20180035829
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe fracturing methods and systems to temporarily mount an object to a flat surface without damaging the object or the flat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Armando Soto
  • Publication number: 20180035830
    Abstract: This is to provide a safety hook 1 having a function of preventing and/or delaying removal of an exhibit 7 by unauthorized persons and a function of preventing unexpected display falling, and has good operability. The safety hook 1 has a grip body 17 capable to be fixed to a hanging wire 3, and a hook 23 for hanging an article, and connected to the body (17). Further, it has a hook cover 21 displaceable between a closed position for closing an opening portion 23z of the hook 23 and an open position for opening the opening portion 23z, and a cover cap 19 which hinders displacement of the hook cover 21 from the closed position to the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Hitoshi ARAKAWA
  • Publication number: 20180035831
    Abstract: A comforter according to aspects of the disclosure includes a first fabric panel, a second fabric panel, and a baffle floor. The baffle floor extends between the first and second vertical edges of the comforter. The baffle floor has a first end attached to the first fabric panel and a second end attached to the second fabric panel. The first end of the baffle floor is attached to the first fabric at a first position and the second end of the baffle floor is attached to the second fabric panel at a second position, the first and second positions being vertically spaced apart from one another in a direction extending between the first and second lateral edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Jinlian Wang, Haiyan Liu, Xiuyin Bian
  • Publication number: 20180035832
    Abstract: A blanket sleep aid is disclosed consisting of two fabric sheets quilted together by a pattern of stitching to form a quilted blanket having plurality of closed pockets extending contiguously from the sides and ends of the blanket. The pockets enclosing a quantity of beads with a total cumulative total weight of between 10 to 12 percent of the body weight of the user. The beads are equally dispersed among the pockets such that each pocket has an equal weight of beads. An envelope formed on a first end of the blanket, the envelope having a an internal space, an opening for accessing the internal space, a flap for closing off the opening and a closure for holding the flap in a closed position, and aromatherapy satchel configured to fit within the envelope, the aromatherapy satchel consisting of a porous flexible sheet imbued with aromatherapy oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Tina Ureten
  • Publication number: 20180035833
    Abstract: A utensil housing unit is disclosed herein comprising a housing block for the storage of utensils including knives and other sharp utensils, a cover, when it is in the closed position, completely covers the top surface of the housing block to prevent access to any of the stored utensils as well as a lock to secure the cover in place. This utensil housing unit provides a sate way to store sharp utensils so that injuries, especially to children, do not occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Christopher Viskup
  • Publication number: 20180035834
    Abstract: The invention is a garment hanger with a collar clamping mechanism to secure a hung garment and prevent wrinkling of the collar and shoulder area thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Myles Brown
  • Publication number: 20180035835
    Abstract: A hanging garment wrinkle remover is provided having a support member engageable with a garment. The support member is formed of a first member component in a biased removable engagement against or toward a second member component. With a garment engaged between the first and second member components gravity acting on the weight of the support member removes garment wrinkles over time. A hanger having slots to engage the support member and support the garment can also be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Babak Forutanpour
  • Publication number: 20180035836
    Abstract: A method of removing a sports bra comprising inserting a sports bra removal device between a band of the sports bra and a torso of a wearer. The sports bra removal device is looped around the band. The method includes cinching the sports bra removal device around the band. The method includes doffing the sports bra from the wearer and removing the device from the sports bra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Lori Ann Kobyluck
  • Publication number: 20180035837
    Abstract: A work area illuminating and flexible curtain. The curtain has a length and a height and spaced apart rows of lights extending along the length and/or height of the curtain. The spaced apart rows of lights may extend along the length and/or height such that when illuminated, the emitted incident light rays shine generally parallel to a ground or floor surface of the work area. This may allow the emitted light rays to better illuminate the front, rear, side, and/or bottom surfaces of an object in the work area which may be adjacent to and/or at least in part enclosed by the curtain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: David M. Scribner
  • Publication number: 20180035838
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule containing a liquid substance for the preparation of edible/drinkable products, said capsule comprising: a) a body defining a filling cavity filled with the liquid substance, said body having i) a liquid discharging portion, provided at a first end of said body, through which said liquid substance can be discharged from said body, and ii) an accessing region provided at a second end of said body! and b) at least one separator slidably mounted in said body, wherein said separator can be actuated to slide in a liquid discharging direction in order to discharge said liquid substance through said liquid discharging portion, wherein the actuation of said separator is applied through the accessing region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Asi PRESHEL
  • Publication number: 20180035839
    Abstract: A method for operating an automatic beverage dispenser, such as a coffee machine provided with a control panel by using a mobile device with a communication unit. A communication link is automatically established between the beverage dispenser and the mobile device. A data set representing a user personalized recipe is transmitted from the mobile device to the coffee machine which temporarily stores the dataset. The personalized recipe is displayed as a selection option on the control panel of the beverage dispenser. Preparation of the beverage is triggered by selecting the desired personalized recipe in response to which a personalized beverage is dispensed by the beverage dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: MELITTA PROFESSIONAL COFFEE SOLUTIONS GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Bernd BUCHHOLZ, Jürgen NAGEL
  • Publication number: 20180035840
    Abstract: A system for making beverages includes a capsule and a capsule holder including an annular edge at the top of which there is a projecting annular element and/or respectively an annular seat. The capsule includes a body including a lower wall, a lateral wall and a perimetric edge on which there is an annular groove having a bottom zone and two inner lateral faces, and/or respectively there is an annular tooth having a tip portion and two outer lateral faces. The capsule holder and the capsule can adopt a sealed configuration where the projecting annular element, inserted in the annular groove, is in sealed contact with at least one of the inner lateral faces, and/or respectively the annular seat receives inside it the annular tooth and is in sealed contact with at least one of the outer lateral faces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: PAOLO DIGIUNI
  • Publication number: 20180035841
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mixing and milling dry ingredients with water to produce a homogenous beverage. The apparatus may include, for example, a water supply, a tubing system, a dry ingredient container, a splash-back prevention unit, and a mixer capable of emulsifying and homogenizing a slurry, which, in accordance with some embodiments, may include large ground course particles (such as nuts) and water. The apparatus may also include a pump configured to move the slurry and homogenized beverage through the tubing, and a motor, which, in accordance in some embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure, controls the mill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Joseph Camillo SAVINO
  • Publication number: 20180035842
    Abstract: A lid assembly that can be placed on a pan having a bottom surface that is configured for placement on a burner of the stove top with one or more foods to be cooked supported above an inner bottom surface of the pan by a rack. The lid assembly covers the pan and thereby encloses the one or more foods to be cooked and the rack within a cavity defined by the pan and the lid assembly. An air flow generator mounted on a shaft that extends through a cover portion of the lid from a motor disposed on an opposite side of the cover portion rotates the shaft to produce airflow within the cavity. The lid assembly cooks foods in less time and using less energy than normally required with a conventional oven.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: William C. Stumphauzer, Joel Steven Marks
  • Publication number: 20180035843
    Abstract: One variation of a system for cooking food includes: a griddle module including a lower plate configured to receive a food product and an upper plate arranged over the lower plate and configured to contact the food product; a set of induction stations, each induction station including a lower coil configured to inductively couple to the lower plate when the griddle module is arranged in the induction station and an upper coil configured to inductively couple to the upper plate when the griddle module is arranged in the induction station; a hub configured to support the lower plate and the upper plate between the upper and lower coils of the induction stations and to sequentially position the griddle module through the set of induction stations; and a controller configured to drive the upper and lower coils to heat the food product between the lower plate and the upper plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Steven FREHN, Alexandros VARDAKOSTAS, Michael BALSAMO, Noe ESPARZA, Matthew WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20180035844
    Abstract: A grill and a grill assembly are disclosed. A grill includes a main body and a lid attached to the main body such that the lid is selectively moveable between a closed position and an open position, thereby covering or exposing the cooking grid and the heat source when the cooking grid and the heat source are received by the main body. The lid includes one or more openings in one or more of the front wall and side walls of the lid. Each opening is selectively closed and opened by one or more opening members attached to the lid. Each opening member is selectively moveable between a closed position and an open position independently of the lid such that one or more of the opening members is openable or closable while the lid remains attached to the main body in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: John Paul PYLE
  • Publication number: 20180035845
    Abstract: A pillow pack for charcoal briquettes comprises a plurality of briquettes arranged as a flexible flat planar array having a specific geometric shape and held together by a connecting material which is contact with each charcoal briquette and which may or may not be liquid fuel infused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Philip Alan Hollman
  • Publication number: 20180035846
    Abstract: The invention discloses a portable smokeless charcoal charbroiler comprising a shell, an insulating inner sleeve arranged inside the shell, a barbecue grill arranged above the insulating inner sleeve and a charcoal combustion chamber in the middle of the insulating inner sleeve, wherein, an air blower is connected to the lower part of said charcoal combustion chamber, a removable combustion chamber cover is arranged above the charcoal combustion chamber, an ignition disc is arranged below the charcoal combustion chamber, and an ignition cavity is arranged between the ignition disc and the charcoal combustion chamber. Such portable smokeless charcoal charbroiler is easier to ignite and charcoal can be sufficiently burnt and can prevent cook-off when grease and soybean sauce drip on charcoal, thus the portable smokeless charcoal charbroiler is characterized by no contamination to food, easy to clean ash in the charcoal combustion chamber, and easy to use and maintain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Jianqiang Zheng