Patents Issued in March 1, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180055198
    Abstract: A modular bag includes first and second bags, pairs of first and second straps, first to four fasteners, wherein the first straps are provided on the first bag, and each includes a shoulder band, an adjustment ring, and an adjustment band, the shoulder band is connected to an upper portion of the first bag, the adjustment ring is connected to the shoulder band. The adjustment band is connected to a bottom of the first bag, and passes through the adjustment ring, which forms a free section, the first fasteners are provided on the shoulder bands, the second fasteners are provided on the free sections, the second straps are connected to an upper portion of the second bag, the third fasteners are respectively provided on the second straps, and detachably fastened to the first fasteners, and the fourth fasteners are respectively provided on the second bag and detachably fastened to the second fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: TENG-YAO CHANG
  • Publication number: 20180055199
    Abstract: A backpack includes a main bag and a long gun scabbard. The long gun scabbard includes an upper sleeve and a lower sleeve, the upper sleeve having a top opening accessible by a user, the lower sleeve being defined at least in part by a folding flap associated with the main bag. The lower sleeve has a front wall which is coextensive with a front wall of the upper sleeve, and a rear wall which is coextensive with a rear wall of the upper sleeve. The backpack can also include a handgun pocket with at least one access slit arranged in the main bag. Each access slit has at least one magnetic closure for keeping the access slit in a normally closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Eberlestock USA LLC
    Inventor: Glen R. Eberle
  • Publication number: 20180055200
    Abstract: A hammock includes an arcuate support frame configured for periodic rotational locomotion. A resilient support surface is configured for supporting a mass of at least one user thereon during a periodic rotational locomotion. The support surface may be suspended by suspension members between opposing ends of the support frame. The suspension member may be configured for a range of center of mass adjustment points for modifying a collective center of mass location for the rotational locomotion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Beverly Fries, Ting Xu, David Yakos, Kirk Turner
  • Publication number: 20180055201
    Abstract: A hammock includes a resilient support surface for supporting a mass of at least one object thereon, and a separation element being disposed in the support surface defining a plurality of separable support sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Beverly Fries, Ting Xu, David Yakos, Kirk Turner
  • Publication number: 20180055202
    Abstract: Technology is provided for restraint systems for use with head mounted displays and head mounted displays incorporating the same. The head mounted display includes a display unit including a display housing and one or more display devices. A retention assembly attaches to the display unit to support the unit on a user's head. The retention assembly includes at least one tensioner mechanism including a housing having an anchor portion coupled to the display housing and a slider positioned in the housing. A strap is coupled to the slider and configured to support the head mounted display on the user's head. A tension element having a first end portion coupled to the housing and a second end portion coupled to the slider provides a constant force on the strap to comfortably pull the strap against the user's head in order to retain the head mounted display on the user's head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Robin Michael Miller, Peter Wesley Bristol, Joseph Patrick Sullivan, Jared I. Drinkwater
  • Publication number: 20180055203
    Abstract: Ear-mounted apparatus are provided for secure and comfortable load bearing in support of optical, biosensor, and mobile communication functionalities. In particular, a load-bearing ear unit is provided which includes an anchor for stable attachment in an ear and a member extending from the anchor. The member has therein a rotational stabiliser adapted to provide stability in relevant planes for secure ear mounting. Also provided is an ear-mounted optical device, comprising the load-bearing ear unit and one of a camera, a light source, a virtual reality device, a IrDA-device, and a photo diode. Further provided is an ear-mounted wearable device, comprising the load-bearing ear unit and one or more biosensors. A particular such wearable device is an ear-mounted EAG device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: FREEBIT AS
    Inventor: Vidar SANDANGER
  • Publication number: 20180055204
    Abstract: A strip brush assembly with a plurality of elongated polymer bristles forming a section and a plurality of elongated metal bristles forming another section adjacent the polymer bristles section, such that the metal bristles section is supported by the polymer bristles section. The polymer and metal bristles are bonded and encapsulated in a base formed by direct extrusion onto and around the polymer and metal bristles to secure them to the formed base. The strip brush assembly may be used on a tubular mandrel of a street sweeper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Brian Naftal
  • Publication number: 20180055205
    Abstract: An adjustable applicator for applying cosmetic, makeup, or personal care composition, the adjustable applicator includes an applicator head. The applicator head comprises at least two applicator members each comprising a plurality of application elements and wherein when there is a relative axial displacement of one of the at least two applicator members, the other of the at least two applicator members is deformed radially. The applicator head may be used for applying cosmetic, makeup, or personal care composition to keratin materials chosen from the skin, the lips and the eyelashes, or hair of the human. The cosmetic or care product includes liquid or viscous cosmetics such as for mascara, lip stick, hair color, skin care and like products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Leo Clifford PIRES, Roger HWANG, Rahul BOSE, Manisha KOHLI, Iti SETH, Rajesh DESWAL
  • Publication number: 20180055206
    Abstract: A mechanically tapered bristle filament for an oral care implement. The filament is characterized by a long thin tapered end portion. The tapered end portion has a taper length and tip diameter comparable to chemically tapered filaments. The areal surface roughness of the tapered end portion however is greater than chemically tapered filaments thereby producing increased scrubbing action against the surfaces of the teeth. The foregoing taper and roughness characteristics of the present filament enhance inter-dental cleaning effectiveness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Stephen Nelson, Alan V. Sorrentino
  • Publication number: 20180055207
    Abstract: An oral care implement that includes a handle and a head. Cleaning elements are coupled to the head and extend from the front surface of the head. At least one of the cleaning elements is a first type of cleaning element that extends from a first end to a second end along a longitudinal axis and has a polygonal transverse cross-sectional shape. The first type of cleaning element has an outer surface having a plurality of elongated faces and a plurality of elongated edges. The first type of cleaning element is formed from a first component and a second component, the first and second components being different in at least one characteristic. An interface of the first and second components is located along at least one of the elongated edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Douglas Joseph Hohlbein, Chi Shing Wong
  • Publication number: 20180055208
    Abstract: An oral care implement that includes a handle and a head. A tuft of cleaning elements extends from the front surface of the head along an axis and includes a plurality of cleaning elements. In one embodiment, the cleaning elements may be formed of an elastomeric material. Furthermore, a sleeve may be coupled to the head and extend from the front surface of the head. The sleeve circumferentially surrounds a first portion of the tuft of cleaning elements and a second portion of the tuft of cleaning elements protrudes beyond a distal end of the sleeve. The sleeve may apply a radial compression force onto the first portions of the cleaning elements that are surrounded by the sleeves. The second portions of the cleaning elements may diverge as they extend from the distal end of the sleeve. The oral care implement may include sleeves of varying heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Douglas Joseph Hohlbein, Chi Shing Wong
  • Publication number: 20180055209
    Abstract: A dispensing toothbrush assembly includes a toothbrush that may be manipulated. The toothbrush has a conduit therein. The conduit transports a fluid into the toothbrush thereby facilitating the toothbrush to clean teeth. A dispensing unit is provided and the dispensing unit contains toothpaste. The dispensing unit may be manipulated thereby facilitating the dispensing unit to urge the toothpaste outwardly from the toothbrush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Steadman Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180055210
    Abstract: A toothbrush device having a body defining a cavity and an input port disposed on the body in fluid communication with the cavity. The input port permits brushing by-products to pass through the input port and into the cavity while restricting passage of the brushing by-products outward from the cavity. In one form, the toothbrush device includes an elongated handle with a reservoir having at least a portion disposed within the handle. The reservoir is sized to hold a predetermined amount of oral care product, and a mouthpiece is in fluid communication with the reservoir to discharge the oral care product from the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Richard Carl Olson
  • Publication number: 20180055211
    Abstract: Tooth cleaning devices that are designed for portable, discrete use improve dental hygiene as well as cosmetic appearance of teeth. For example, teeth can be discreetly cleaned after drinking dark-colored beverages in social settings wherein conventional teeth cleaning devices are unavailable or inconvenient. The portable and discrete tooth cleaning devices can be used with described processes and stored and dispensed with described devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Joelle S. FLYNN
  • Publication number: 20180055212
    Abstract: A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, and a cleaning tool detachably connected to the handle. The cleaning tool includes a nozzle for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user, a stem extending between the handle and the nozzle, and a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid. The fluid reservoir is connected to, and extends around, the stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Thomas James Dunning FOLLOWS, William John BEX-RUSSELL, Timothy Nicholas STICKNEY, Stephen Benjamin COURTNEY, Peter David GAMMACK
  • Publication number: 20180055213
    Abstract: A table has at least one table leg and a table top, the at least one table leg being pivotable relative to the table top, between an unfolded position and a folded position, about at least one first joint, wherein a strut is held on the table leg so that, at a first end, it is pivotable about a second joint, is provided for fixation of the table leg, and in the unfolded position of the table leg, it is operatively connected to the table top at a second end, opposite the first end. The table leg has a stop limiting the angle between the table leg and the table top in the unfolded position, such that the strut comes into frictional contact with the second end on a support surface held on the table top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Andreas Storiko
  • Publication number: 20180055214
    Abstract: The present invention relates a height-adjustable desk including: a base; a top board provided so as to be vertically elevated with respect to the base; a link mechanism disposed between the base and the top board so as to support a top board such that the top board may be elevated and including a plurality of link members; a height-adjusting means formed to be extendable at a desired length and determining the height of the top board with respect to the base according to a length thereof; and an operating means for fixing the height-adjusting means so that the height-adjusting means maintains the desired length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: SAMHONGSA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: JIN TAE KIM, JIN HYUNG AN, JEONG HYEON HONG, WOO KEE MIN, YONG A. PARK, JONG SICK PARK
  • Publication number: 20180055215
    Abstract: A configurable workstation for communication equipment has a primary support assembly and may have one or more secondary support assemblies behind the primary support assembly to define separate zones that are automatically adjustable in elevation by a motor drive system independently of one another and in synchronization with each other. The primary support assembly may have a work deck, an equipment rack, or a conference table. Each secondary support assembly has an equipment rack. The zones are separated by gap regions permitting recessed positioning of equipment and heat dissipation from a base of the workstation in which computer equipment may be stored. The configurable workstation allows operators to see and be seen, and facilitates ergonomically beneficial positioning of equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Antonius A. VANDER PARK
  • Publication number: 20180055216
    Abstract: A work table for securely holding accessories that has a groove spanning a portion of the tabletop, wherein any number of tech products and other accessories can be supported. The groove runs between the side ends of the tabletop and provides a variation of mounting locations preferably on opposite sides of the lateral axis, thus having no presupposed configuration for where tech products or accessories should be supported within the groove. There is a series of apertures within the groove that allow for easy cable pass through at any point therein. Additionally, the table has a cable grid below the tabletop that allow a user to removably attach tech product chargers, power strips, or other accessories directly below the work top for easy accessibility through the series of apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Sarah Elizabeth-Carpenter Mirth, Daniel Joseph Mirth
  • Publication number: 20180055217
    Abstract: A surface extender device includes a first panel having a first front wall and a first rear wall, and a second panel having a second front wall and a second rear wall. The surface extender device also includes a first clamping mechanism mounted to the first front wall of the first panel and configured to secure the first panel to a surface, and a second clamping mechanism mounted to the second front wall of the second panel and configured to secure an object to the second panel. The surface extender device also includes a hinge that connects the first panel to the second panel such that the second panel is rotatable with respect to the first panel. The surface extender device further includes a locking mechanism configured to maintain the second panel at an angle with respect to the first panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Bernard Fryshman
  • Publication number: 20180055218
    Abstract: A convertible outdoor patio table is provided. The table includes a metallic frame mounted on wheels, the frame surrounding a generally hollow interior, an outer body member which is coupled to and substantially surrounds side portions of the frame, the outer body member being made of a weather resistant material, a railing coupled to the frame and defining a shoulder positioned adjacent the outer body member at the generally hollow interior, a tabletop lid member which removably engages with at least one of the shoulder or the outer body member to close the generally hollow interior, and a functional/storage device which is revealed for access and use when the tabletop lid member is disengaged from the outer body member. The functional/storage device substantially covers a surface area bounded at the top end of the frame to maximize usage of space within the generally hollow interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Erik Mueller
  • Publication number: 20180055219
    Abstract: A modular cabinet assembly has at least a first sub-cabinet and a second sub-cabinet. Each sub-cabinet includes a back board having at least two separate back board pieces that are pivotably connected to each other, a left side board pivotably connected to one of the at least two back board pieces, and a right side board pivotably connected to another of the at least two back board pieces. At least one shelf board having opposite ends is removably connected to the left side board and the right side board of either the first sub-cabinet or the second sub-cabinet. A first end board is connected to either an upper end of the first sub-cabinet or a lower end of the second sub-cabinet. A first connector removably connects the left side boards of the first and second sub-cabinets, and a second connector removably connects the right side boards of the first and second sub-cabinets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Seville Classics Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M. Lim, Yi Min Li
  • Publication number: 20180055220
    Abstract: The invention relates to a storage installation (10) which comprises: a structure (100) intended to be fixed to a vertical wall (M), comprising at least one first upper crossbar (124a) and at least one first lower crossbar (126a) which are parallel; at least one storage accessory (200) arranged to be removably mounted to the structure (100), said storage accessory comprising a fastening device arranged to be removably hooked to the structure, said fastening device having an upper end part configured to cooperate with an upper part of the first upper crossbar (124a), and a lower end part configured to cooperate with the first lower crossbar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Giulio EPICUREO
  • Publication number: 20180055221
    Abstract: A closet storage system generally includes a hang rod, a back channel, first and second side brackets, first and second shelf trims, first and second end cups, a shelf supportable by the back channel and the first and second side brackets, and at least one support bracket. The back channel is mountable along a back wall of a closet. The first and second side brackets are mountable along sidewalls of the closet. The first end cup is configured to be coupled and/or supported generally between portions of the first shelf trim and the first side bracket. The second end cup is configured to be coupled and/or supported generally between portions of the second shelf trim and the second side bracket. The hang rod is supportable beneath the shelf when first and second end portions of the hang rod are supported by the respective first and second end cups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Enrique Beuses, Thomas Jones, Ryan Bishop
  • Publication number: 20180055222
    Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a frame module for a console. The frame module comprises first and second spaced apart leg frames and respective upper and lower elongated frame sections extending between and interconnecting the first and second leg frames. The frame module may also comprise an intermediate frame section that is horizontally adjustable along the length of the upper and lower frame sections. Two or more frame modules may be connected to form a console frame structure. The console frame structure may comprise at least one pivot connection between the second leg frame of the first frame module and the first leg frame of the second frame module. For each pivot connection, the console frame structure may also include at least one support member pivotably connected to the first and second frame modules by the pivot connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Evans Consoles Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Game, Matko Papic, Carlos Renderos, Randy Simington
  • Publication number: 20180055223
    Abstract: A method of allocating radio resources for uplink transmissions in a wireless telecommunications system, the method including: a first terminal device communicating a request for an allocation of radio resources to a base station; the base station determining there is an association between the first terminal device and a second terminal device based on their having similar predicted traffic profiles for uplink data; and the base station establishing a radio resource allocation for the second terminal device based on the resources requested by the first terminal device, and consequently transmitting radio resource allocation messages to allocate radio resources to the first and the second terminal devices for respective uplink transmissions based on the request for an allocation of radio resources received from the first terminal device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew WEBB, Hideji WAKABAYASHI
  • Publication number: 20180055224
    Abstract: A pull-out drawer guide having a cabinet rail for attaching to a furniture cabinet, a drawer rail for attaching to a drawer, a roller carriage having rollers, which, during relative movement of the rails, roll on a guide face of the respective rail. The pull-out guide includes on the cabinet rail, an automatic retraction mechanism which, by means of a catch element, catches the drawer rail in a closure movement and moves it to a closed position relative to the cabinet rail. The cabinet rail has a stop element, and the drawer rail has an abutment element, wherein, at a catch position of the cabinet rail, a distance between the stop and abutment elements is smaller than a maximum length of movement of a coupling element of a force accumulator of the automatic retraction mechanism, the distance being parallel to a direction of movement of the drawer rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: GRASS AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Dale William MASON, Christopher Blane BOWMAN, Cheng JIANG, Manfred PEER, Georg DOMENIG, Cai GENGXI
  • Publication number: 20180055225
    Abstract: A retracting mechanism for a movable furniture part includes a body, a catching member, a connecting member, a supporting member, and a resilient member. The catching member and the body are movable with respect to each other. The connecting member is connected to the catching member, and the supporting member is connected to the connecting member. The resilient member applies an elastic restoring force to the catching member. The supporting member is engaged with the body when the body reaches a predetermined position with respect to the catching member by being moved in a certain direction. The engagement helps reduce the pulling force the operator has to apply to move the body further in the same direction with respect to the catching member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: KEN-CHING CHEN, HSIU-CHIANG LIANG, CHUN-CHIANG WANG
  • Publication number: 20180055226
    Abstract: A stand and method for elevating and leveling an appliance above the ground surface with an adjustable stand having a first surface for supporting the appliance in an upright and vertical manner and a second surface for engaging with the ground, where the space between these surface is adjustable at one or more points by independently rotating a plurality of the second surfaces in order to selectively vertically displace the first surface with respect to the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Eric Prince, Jason Weis
  • Publication number: 20180055227
    Abstract: Provided are toroidal support structures and assemblies comprising these structures. A toroidal support structure comprises one or more side panels forming a tubular ring and one or more floor panels forming a planar ring. These rings define the toroidal shape of the structure. The structure also comprises multiple isolating linear support components connected to a top edge of the tubular ring. During installation of the structure, the isolating linear support components are attached to a mounting base for supporting the structure relative to the base, while providing thermal isolation to the rings and preventing their mechanical distortion. As such, a toroidal support structure can be attached to various types of mounting bases, such as a cryogenic tank of a spacecraft. Both rings provide supporting and mounting surfaces for equipment, cables, and pipes, while the toroidal opening allows external components to protrude through the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Rodney H. Jones, Zachary S. Hopkins, Murray S. Edmondson, James B. Weathers, Shawn E. Mills
  • Publication number: 20180055228
    Abstract: A method for positioning and installing a column product includes coupling a template to a first side and a second side of an opening, using the template to position a depth gauge to the first side and the second side of the opening, selecting at least one shim from a plurality of thickness regions comprising a first thickness of 0.050 inches, a second thickness of 0.10 inches, a third thickness of 0.15 inches, a forth thickness of 0.20 inches, and a fifth thickness of 0.25 inches, using the template to position the plurality of shims to the first side and the second side of the opening, positioning the column product into the opening, and attaching one or more fasteners to the column product and coupling the column product to the first side and the second side of the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Byron Gerber, Chad Rotter
  • Publication number: 20180055229
    Abstract: Slat walls and slat rails are used for mounting various equipment such as displays. According to an aspect, there is provided an equipment mounting assembly comprising at least one slat pane, at least one upright support member, and for each upright support member, a respective connector for mounting the upright support member to a structure. Each slat panel includes a respective plurality of horizontal slats on a front face thereof. Each slat panel is mounted to the at least one upright support member at a rear face thereof. Two or more slat panels may be stacked. The connector may include a collar portion that engages an upper panel of a console or other structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Evans Consoles Corporation
    Inventors: Richard GAME, Matko PAPIC, Carlos RENDEROS, Randy SIMINGTON
  • Publication number: 20180055230
    Abstract: A gradual adjustment system and method of a lumbar support of a seat enables a protruding portion on a surface of a chair back to slide to improve comfort of the seat. The system comprises an air bag grouping the chair back corresponding to a waist position of a human body. The air bag group consists of at least three partially overlapping air bags arranged from top to bottom. The air level of each air bag is adjusted by a control module operating an air distributing valve. The control module comprises a plurality of adjusting buttons capable of controlling other adjacent air bags to correspondingly exhaust air when one air bag is inflated, and is connected to, via a signal, a timing unit capable of recording an air filling time or an air emptying time of each air bag in the air bag group controlled by any one of said adjusting button, thus enabling the protruding portion of the lumbar support to slide linearly, and differing from a conventional method of controlling air filling and emptying a single air bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Chien-Chuan CHENG
  • Publication number: 20180055231
    Abstract: A foldable chair includes a seat panel having a first end portion and a second end portion, a pivotable support having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the pivotable support pivotally connected to the first end portion of the seat panel, and a variable resistance support assembly pivotally coupled to the second end portion of the seat panel for selectively raising and lowering the seat panel. The variable resistance support assembly can include a housing, with a first spring and a second spring stored therein. The first spring can have a first pressure load and the second spring can have a second pressure load that is less than the first pressure load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: OMAR EMAD HAMID
  • Publication number: 20180055232
    Abstract: A weatherproof wheelchair cover system for enabling users mobility during adverse weather systems. The weatherproof wheelchair cover system includes a removably attachable weatherproof wheelchair cover assembly that includes a combination shield/cover, an attachment assembly, at least one support frame, a hinged pivot connector, and a joystick in functional combination The combination shield/cover includes weatherproof surfaces and weatherproof viewing apertures. The preferred embodiment includes a combination vent flap/upper viewing aperture that can be closed to protect the user or opened while the wheelchair cover assembly is in a deployed state. The weatherproof wheelchair cover system is deployable for use while having the ability to be retracted for situations where the weather is favorable or the wheel chair is operated indoors. The weatherproof wheelchair cover system is removably coupleable from the wheelchair and can be stored for period of nonuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: ATTOY K. DENOBRIGA
  • Publication number: 20180055233
    Abstract: A resting surface accessory can be used within a vehicle space to provide a resting surface for one or more vehicle occupants. As an example, the resting surface accessory can be used in the bed of a pickup truck. The resting surface accessory includes a main body. The main body can have a first lateral side and an opposite second lateral side. The main body can include a central region with a plurality of sleeves. Each of the sleeves can define a cavity. The plurality of sleeves can be spaced from the first lateral side and the second lateral side. The resting surface accessory includes a first connector. The first connector can be operatively connected to the main body and can extend along the first lateral side. The resting surface accessory can include a second connector operatively connected to the main body and extending along the second lateral side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Scott L. Frederick, Ryan C. Harris
  • Publication number: 20180055234
    Abstract: A bed leveling system includes a vehicle that has a sleeper. A bed is positioned within the sleeper and the bed is slept upon. A leveling unit is positioned within the sleeper. The leveling unit is selectively positioned at a selected angle with respect to Earth. Thus, the leveling unit may be leveled. The bed is positioned on the leveling unit to enhance comfort while sleeping. A control is coupled to the leveling unit and the control may be manipulated. The control is electrically coupled to the leveling unit and the control controls operational parameters of the leveling unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Peggy Strater
  • Publication number: 20180055235
    Abstract: A bedstead includes a frame with first and second lateral bars and first and second longitudinal bars connected to each other at their adjacent ends. The bedstead also includes an interior support disposed in the interior defined by the frame when the bedstead is in the unfolded state. The interior support includes a hub with a plurality of notches, and a plurality of connecting bars each having a first end portion pivotally connected with a notch of the hub and a second end portion removably connected with the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Publication number: 20180055236
    Abstract: A folding bed includes first and second bedsteads and one or more connection members coupling the first and second bedsteads. A connection member can be a frame or a leg connection member. A frame connection member includes first and second vertical end portions to removably couple adjacent peripheral bars of the first and second bedsteads. A leg connection member includes first and second engaging members to removably couple adjacent legs of the first and second bedsteads. The one or more connection members reduce the risk of bending the folding bed and assist in stabilizing the folding bed when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Publication number: 20180055237
    Abstract: A frame system that is adjustable in size and shape is provided with components that move in relation to each other. The frame system uses support rails, side rails, and a center rail to configure the different components to a desired shape and size. Each support rail includes a middle support piece and a pair of adjustable support pieces that move within the middle support piece. Each side rail includes a middle side piece and a pair of adjustable side pieces that move within the middle side piece. The center rail includes a middle center piece and connecting pieces that connect to a slot within each middle support piece. Legs mount the support rails and side rails while the center rail uses a leg piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: 4rniture & Co
    Inventor: Ade ODUTAYO
  • Publication number: 20180055238
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for retaining a sheet on a mattress. A membrane comprising a plurality of extensions disposed along the perimeter of the membrane is displaced underneath a mattress. The extensions of the membrane are composed of an elastic material and the membrane is composed of a material that generates sufficient friction when in contact with the mattress to be displaced. The extensions are configured to retract to an original length, wherein the original length of each extension corresponds to a size of the mattress. Additionally, the extensions are disposed at a distance apart from each other so as to substantially retain a sheet applied on the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Jean Emile
  • Publication number: 20180055239
    Abstract: A sleeping apparatus comprising a textile fiber shell, a plurality of adjustable straps coupled to the textile fiber shell and a plurality of anchors, wherein each anchor is coupled to one of the plurality of adjustable straps, wherein the anchors are configured to attach to one or more structures such that the textile fiber shell forms a flat sleeping surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Michelle O'Doherty
  • Publication number: 20180055240
    Abstract: A spring core is provided that includes a head portion, a foot portion, and a middle portion positioned between the head portion and the foot portion. The head portion and the foot portion each include a plurality of coil springs arranged in a matrix with each coil spring of the head portion and foot portion having a first height and a second height, respectively. The middle portion also includes a plurality of coil springs arranged in a matrix, but with each coil spring of the middle portion having a third height and with the middle portion providing greater support, less motion transfer, or both greater support and less motion transfer than the head portion and the foot portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Brian M. Manuszak, David J. Pleiman, Randy Sizemore, Darin Taze Thomas, Mark J. Reisz
  • Publication number: 20180055241
    Abstract: A pop up cover for a crib is provided for providing a safe, comfortable and isolated environment for a child in a crib. The pop-up cover may be made of breathable fabric panels having an integrated frame, for example a flexible frame, which can be folded (collapsed) on itself, for example when folded in specific ways if appropriate force is applied and which keeps the fabric in a taught, open position when unfolded (preventing the panels form falling inwards onto each other). The pop up cover can be lightweight and compact, quick and easy to set up, dark inside and breathable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Kathryn Beck Mallory, Louise Wingfield Childs
  • Publication number: 20180055242
    Abstract: A seat trim assembly includes first and second seat trim members sized to be received upon a cross member of a seat back frame, and to each support a portion of a back of an occupant. The first seat trim member includes a first fastener arrangement. The second seat trim member includes a second fastener arrangements sized to engage the first fastener arrangement. The first fastener arrangement is oriented so that the first seat trim member can only be assembled to the cross member at an angle relative to the second seat trim member that is radially offset about the cross member from a fully assembled orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Carl PENN
  • Publication number: 20180055243
    Abstract: A bassinet, including a hammock and a framework, the hammock having a first pair of opposing panels, a second pair of opposing panels and a bottom panel. At least one of the first or second pair of opposing panels is connected to the framework and each of the first and second pair of opposing panels is connected to the bottom panel so that the bottom panel is suspended in a predetermined orientation relative to the framework. Each panel of the first pair of opposing panels is capable of flexible deformation where the bottom panel is displaced in relation to the framework while the relative orientation of the bottom panel and the framework remains constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Hilde ANGELFOSS, Lina AKER, Robert MYRENE
  • Publication number: 20180055244
    Abstract: A system for carrying infants safely and with flexibility with respect to position and orientation of a carried infant relative to a user. The system includes a vest worn by a user, the vest including multiple vest-side attachment means at various positions on the vest, and a corresponding infant carrier component having a multipoint restraint system and corresponding carrier-side attachment means for reversibly attaching the carrier to the vest in any of a number of positions and orientations on, and relative to the vest and its wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Steven ZIELINSKI
  • Publication number: 20180055245
    Abstract: A baby carrier having at least two carrier parts, a carer's attachment system to be mounted on the carer and a baby part to be mounted on the baby. The baby part and carer's attachment system are adapted to be connected. The baby part and carer's attachment part have first and second connector elements that are mutually connectable and function as the main point of carriage. The first connector element is centrally positioned on the baby part at a position corresponding to a position adjacent to the baby's upper torso when the baby part has been mounted on the baby to ensure a connection stable and balanced relative to the center of gravity of the baby. Only the connector elements need to be connected and function as the carrier point, so the baby part with a baby inside can be mounted to the carer's attachment system in a single action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: JUVENILE APS
    Inventor: Bente Pia Vangsgaard FOGED
  • Publication number: 20180055246
    Abstract: An infant support pad has a body of resilient material, a generally planar bottom surface and a top surface that is inclined relative to the bottom surface between a proximal end and a distal end of the body such that the infant is in an inclined position when placed on the body. The top surface has an opening in a distal portion of the body and curved surface configured to receive and support at least a portion of an infant's head that extends through the opening when the infant is placed on the body. The support pad also has a pair of raised side members on either side of the top surface configured to generally maintain the infant on the body and inhibit movement of the infant out of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Steven Paperno
  • Publication number: 20180055247
    Abstract: A refrigerated enclosure system includes an enclosure with an interior region defined between a top portion and a bottom portion. A top rail is attached to the top portion and includes an upper hinge mount. A bottom rail is attached to the bottom portion and includes a lower hinge mount. A central axis of the lower hinge mount is positioned relative to a central axis of the upper hinge mount to enable a door secured to the upper hinge mount and the lower hinge mount to open and close relative to an opening of the enclosure. The refrigerated enclosure system also includes a first insulating layer positioned on a back side of the top rail and within the interior region and a second insulating layer positioned on a back side of the bottom rail and within the interior region. The first and second insulating layers inhibit a transfer of heat into the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Heatcraft Refrigeration Products LLC
    Inventors: Chandrashekhara CHIKKAKALBALU, Vinod KUNCHALA