Patents Issued in April 12, 2018
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Publication number: 20180098629Abstract: Furniture, such as bookcases and dressers, are child-proofed against tipping forward by being mounted to a wall by a combination of a rail attached to the furniture, the rail having an angled undercut, and a cleat. The rail and cleat have corresponding angled cuts so that, when the furniture is properly installed, the rail rests on the cleat and the furniture is prevented from tipping or falling forward. The cleat should be attached to a structural member, such as a stud behind drywall. An additional safety device for furniture having drawers is a retainer that, in an engaged position, holds existing drawers in place, and prevents the full insertion of drawers, unless the furniture is installed on a firmly attached cleat. The cleat disengages the retainer during proper installation of the furniture on the cleat, whereby drawers can be fully inserted and removed as desired by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Ronald L. Knepper
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Publication number: 20180098630Abstract: A snap-in mounting bracket with a generally āUā shaped cross-section. A set of mounting holes are spaced along the web of the bracket and correspond to existing holes in prefabricated cabinets or closets over a range of industry standard sizes. A guide flange extends from the web proximate the middle of a first edge. End flanges curve around the ends of the first edge. A pair of spring flanges extend from the web on a second edge opposite the middle guide flange. A universal slide assembly is removably secured to the mounting bracket between the flanges. The end flanges and the spring tension of the spring flanges hold the slide assembly in place. Different closet organizer components such as tie racks, pant racks, and belt racks can be affixed to the slide assembly for slidable deployment along the vertical partition out of the closet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: Hardware Resources, Inc.Inventor: Justin Corless
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Publication number: 20180098631Abstract: A modular furniture assembly includes: a base member having a frame assembly, a transverse member having a frame assembly, a foot configured to contact a support surface, and a mounting platform having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The mounting platform is configured to be mounted on the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly, thereby connecting the frame assemblies. The foot is selectively mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration. The mounting platform connects the base and transverse member frame assemblies together and also acts as a platform for receiving a variety of different types of feet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood
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Publication number: 20180098632Abstract: A folding collapsible chair includes a seat ring and folding legs with a back rest fabric installed over the seat ring. The seat ring has four positioning pieces that have downward facing sheath tubes; each sheath tube has a locking structure. The folding legs include four support rods and two horizontal bars. The four support rods correspond with the four positioning pieces. Two diagonal support rods form a unit, fixed together with a horizontal bar to form one body. Two of the aforementioned units, each of which incorporates two support rods with a horizontal bar, are cross-hinged together so that they can pull together when folded up for storage with the seat ring. The aforementioned seat ring is linked together into a locking structure with the top ends of the four support rods by means of the positioning pieces' sheath tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
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Publication number: 20180098633Abstract: An adjusting mechanism is provided for selectively setting a restoring force acting on a backrest of a chair. In a biasing unit of the adjusting mechanism, a spring segment is disposed between a head end and a follower end to bias the follower end to the remote position. The follower end is angularly movable on a cam surface between distal and proximate positions. In response to movement of a backrest of the chair from a normal position to an inclined position to permit the follower end to be forced by the cam surface to move from the remote position to a close position, two different restoring forces can be set by adjusting the follower end between the distal and proximate positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: PAO SHEN ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.Inventors: Chen-Yu LIN, Jung-Feng Chen
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Publication number: 20180098634Abstract: A chair comprises a frame having legs, and a pair of uprights extending above the legs. A seat is carried by the legs of the frame, and a backrest is carried by the pair of uprights. A top bar is coupled between tops of the pair of uprights and extends above the backrest. A top cap is disposed on the top bar and covers an uppermost surface and uppermost perimeter edge of the top bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Rich Smith, Sterling Maughan
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Publication number: 20180098635Abstract: The present invention relates to a special effect chair, and the special effect chair includes a chair; a heating element installed inside the chair; a wind blowing unit for circulating air heated by the heating element; and a discharge unit for discharging the air circulated by the wind blowing unit to the outside of the chair, and the discharge unit is positioned on the front side of the chair. Accordingly, according to the present invention, power consumption can be reduced as much as one twentieth compared with a conventional technique by reducing the distance of injecting hot air and adding a heat storage function.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Ho Young JEON, Jong Su CHOI, Jin Yong PARK
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Publication number: 20180098636Abstract: A bed frame assembly has diagonal struts that lock leg supports into place using novel locking mechanisms. A leg support is pivotally attached to a cross bar, and a slotted bracket is attached to another cross bar. A bolt with a conical washer is attached to a first end of a diagonal strut, and the second end is pivotally attached to the leg support. The diagonal strut is attached to the slotted bracket by inserting the bolt into a rounded slot and by pressing the conical washer down into a round opening of the rounded slot using a wing nut. The round opening is disposed at the end of a channel whose width is slightly larger than the diameter of the bolt. The diameter of the round opening is larger than the width of the channel and smaller than the largest diameter of a coned portion of the conical washer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Youn Jae Lee
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Publication number: 20180098637Abstract: A support cushion is provided for moving an amount of air through the support cushion. The support cushion includes a body supporting layer having a removable portion, an upper base layer defining one or more air conduits In fluid communication with the removable portion, a lower base layer defining a cavity, and a bottom layer. A fan is positioned within the cavity such that the fan is in fluid communication with the one or more air conduits defined by the upper base layer. The fan is thus capable of drawing air from the top surface of the body supporting layer, through the removable portion, through the one or more air conduits in the upper base layer, and exhausting the air into the bottom layer. Methods of actively ventilating a support cushion are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2015Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: Tempur-Pedic Management, LLCInventors: Paul E. Griese, Daniel S. Powell, Leslie A. Burton, Mario A.G. Nava
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Publication number: 20180098638Abstract: An electric bed includes a frame, a board assembly supported on the frame, a mattress supported on the board assembly, and an air cushion provided between the board assembly and the mattress. The air cushion can be located in various positions. Thus, the air cushion can support various portions of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Chiu Hsiang Lo
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Publication number: 20180098639Abstract: The disclosed technology includes tiered void cells which provide protection, comfort, and stability during compression. The tiered void cells may be arranged in vertically stacked columns and include a stroke whereby tiers of a void cell can telescope into adjacent tiers of that void cell, as well as telescope into adjacent tiers of adjacent void cells in a column. Implementations described and claimed herein include a cushioning system comprising an array of tiered void cells, wherein each tiered void cell includes a base portion, a plunger portion, the plunger portion to collapse into the base portion under compression of the cushioning system, and a living hinge elastically connecting an inner perimeter of the base portion to an outer perimeter of the plunger portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Jerod Dahl, Peter M. Foley
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Publication number: 20180098640Abstract: An assistive device for infants or toddlers unable to hold themselves up to sit against gravity with a trunk support, a trunk support base a crossbar with a vertical support tube and a vertical extension tube forward of the front end of the trunk support base, and a removable floor plate with an upper non skid surface upon which the bottom surface of the trunk support base rests to provide mechanical support and stability needed to promote independent muscle activation in an infant or toddler who cannot sit up after the age of 7 months. Additional features comprise an angled tray for added upper extremity weight bearing assistance while simultaneously viewing eye-level book/toys and grasping of a crossbar to promote sit to stand, heating and cooling gel wrap and vibration disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: JENNIFER LANNES AGUILLARD
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Publication number: 20180098641Abstract: A convertible child seat or support device having a rocker and an adjustable support frame. The convertible rocker generally comprises a frame and attached child support assembly. The convertible rocker is configured to support an infant in a generally supine position and a toddler in an inclined position. In example embodiments, the frame includes an adjustment mechanism to adjust the angle of incline of the backrest of the child support assembly between an infant position and a toddler position. In other embodiments, the child support assembly is configured to support a child in both an infant and toddler position based on the child's orientation in the child support assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: KIDS II, INC.Inventors: Avelina KAPANZHI, Trevor MAST, Jacob SCLARE
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Publication number: 20180098642Abstract: A child restraint seat includes a seat unit, a locking mechanism and a releasing handle. The locking mechanism is disposed on the seat unit and adapted to fix the seat unit onto a first external structural unit. The locking mechanism includes a latch base disposed on the seat unit, a first latching component movably disposed on the latch base, and a lock releasing component connected to the first latching component. The first latching component is adapted to move relative to a first constraining component of the first external structural unit for switching between a closed position and an open position. The releasing handle is disposed on the seat unit and connected to the lock releasing component, the releasing handle is utilized to drive the lock releasing component to move the first latching component from the closed position to the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Bruce Williams, Gregory Sellers
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Publication number: 20180098643Abstract: A jewelry display includes a ferromagnetic planar substrate having a front surface opposite a back surface. A bracket is configured to be attached to a wall, the bracket comprising at least one bracket magnet which is a permanent magnet. The back surface of the ferromagnetic planar substrate is configured to removably attach to the bracket due to the magnetic force of the at least one bracket magnet. A plurality of jewelry fixtures are configured to be removably attached to the front surface of the ferromagnetic planar substrate. Each jewelry fixture includes at least one permanent fixture magnet and a jewelry holding structure. The at least one permanent fixture magnet of each jewelry fixture is magnetically attracted to the ferromagnetic planar substrate. The at least one bracket magnet may be at least 2, 5, 10 times or more as powerful as the at least one permanent fixture magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Marc G. Martino
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Publication number: 20180098644Abstract: A reconfigurable modular display system may include one or more display apparatuses and one or more reconfigurable modular apparatuses. A reconfigurable modular apparatus may comprise one or more joining panels, and each joining panel may have a positioning surface. A display apparatus may comprise a display surface, and the display surface may be configured to be placed in contact with printed media. Preferably, each joining panel and each display apparatus may comprise a magnetic material. The display apparatus and joining panel may each comprise a magnetic material. A display apparatus may be engaged to a positioning surface of a joining panel via magnetic attraction between the magnetic material of the joining panel and the magnetic material of the display apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Chadwick Shane Banks
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Publication number: 20180098645Abstract: An interconnecting blanket assembly for a plurality of users comprising an upper blanket section which further comprises at least two inner blanket sections configured to form a double layered blanket assembly. The inner blanket sections are fixedly attached to the upper blanket section at the centerline of the inner blanket sections via a stitching pattern and a plurality of peripheral edges of the upper blanket section is removably attached to the inner blanket sections via a fastening mechanism to provide selective comfort for the users.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Rebecca Katz
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Publication number: 20180098646Abstract: A pillowcase changing device for facilitating the changing of pillowcases includes a pair of grabbers. Each grabber comprises a frame. A field is coupled to and extends between an inner perimeter of the frame. A plurality of tines and a handle are coupled to and extend from an outer perimeter of the frame. The handle is positioned on the frame such that the handle is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user. The pair of grabbers is configured to position singly adjacent to a top face and a bottom face of a pillow. The handles are positioned on the frames such that the handles are positioned to motivate the frames into a substantially closed configuration. The pillow is compressed between the pair of grabbers such that respective tines are interlockingly positioned. The pillow is insertable into and extractable from a pillowcase.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Vandana Verma
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Publication number: 20180098647Abstract: A headphone case is provided that serves as both a case for storing headphones and other objects, and a cushion to be worn around the neck. The case has either a fixed cushion located on different parts of the case, or a material that can be inflated, where the material has an outside layer comprising a cushion material. The case has two halves, a top half and lower half, which are held together by one or more hinges or other means. The headphone case can have a control unit for electronically inflating the material on the case, and for controlling units inside the case for controlling an amount and intensity of heat and vibration. Software can be uploaded to the control unit via a USB port or a Bluetooth antenna for controlling the different functions of the case. An application running on a phone, tablet or computer may control the functions of the various units inside the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2015Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: ERIK AHROON
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Publication number: 20180098648Abstract: The cushion is formed of a plurality of articulately interconnected pillow members in side-by-side relation such that the pillow members can be configured in a variety of different orientations. The pillow members are each formed of a resilient core enclosed in fabric covering. The pillow members each have substantially the same size and cylindrical shape with a flattened bottom. Adjacent pillow members are connected by sections of the fabric. The fabric has top and bottom sections. Resilient cores in spaced, parallel relation are situated on the bottom fabric section. The top fabric section is folded over the resilient cores. The top and bottom sections are stitched together along the fabric between adjacent resilient cores to form a flexible connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: STUART BERGER
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Publication number: 20180098649Abstract: A meal consumption monitoring and control system is disclosed. The system includes a flat profile scale serving as a coaster for a plate, a cup, or a glass enabled with Bluetooth or other type of wireless connectivity. The scale is connected to an accompanying mobile application installed on a mobile device. The mobile application is connected to the accompanying server-side cloud bases software application. The method for motivating children to consume meal in whole and without significant interruptions includes displaying a children content on the mobile device during the meal consumption, pausing the content when there is a significant delay registered in the meal consumption process, and resuming the content and/or providing certain awards to the child when the child resumes taking meal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Anatoliy TKACH
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Publication number: 20180098650Abstract: A composite plate for use at social gatherings and the like wherein the composite plate serves as a plate for food as well as a holder for an eating utensil, a napkin, and a beverage container, thereby enabling the user to hold all with one hand while leaving the other hand free to shake hands with other guests, and to use the eating utensil or napkin, or to drink a beverage. The composite plate has an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer rim, and the composite plate includes an aperture passing between the upper surface and the lower surface. A collapsible beverage holder having a top and a bottom, wherein the top of the beverage holder is connected to a perimeter of the aperture in the plate, and wherein the collapsible beverage holder includes folds enabling the collapsible beverage holder to be collapsed such the bottom of the collapsible beverage holder becomes flush with the lower surface of the plate, thus enabling the lower surface of the plate to rest upon a flat surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Ophelia S. Evans, Gregory A. Evans
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Publication number: 20180098651Abstract: An improved closeable lid for a beverage container is described. The lid uses a base, a flanged gasket, a valve and a knob to allow a user to control the flow of liquid from the beverage container. The flanged gasket surrounds the base with radially extending flanges that conforms to the interior of the beverage container, creating a seal. The valve moves vertically to engage and disengage the seal created by mating the valve face to the valve seat. The vertical movement of the valve is modulated by the rotation of a knob that is connected to the valve that provides a threaded shaft. The user can consume liquid from the beverage container as a result one or more fluid apertures through the base allowing for the passage of fluids from the beverage container past the valve and through base to the user. When the knob is rotated to the closed position, the valve creates a seal preventing the flow of liquid through the fluid apertures of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Regan Katherine Kelaher, Shannon Mari Zappala
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Publication number: 20180098652Abstract: The subject of the invention relates to a drinking straw (10) that containsāa tubular delimiting wall (16), which has an elongate container portion (10c) and open ends (14a, 14b) at opposing sides, āa particulate product (20) disposed within the container portion (10c), which particulate product (20) contains at least one type of active ingredient for the purpose of continuous dispensing into the liquid passing through the drinking straw (10), āa liquid-permeable closing element defining the container portion (10c) and retaining the particulate product (20) in the container portion (10c), the essence of which is that the particulate product (20) contains extruded particles (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) with a homogenous structure. The subject of the invention also relates to a method for the production of such a drinking straw (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Ferenc Ecseri
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Publication number: 20180098653Abstract: A method of making beverage container (such as a wineglass, a stemless wineglass, a beer mug or the like) having a magnet adhesively affixed to the bottom of the beverage container. The magnetic base beverage container can be used in combination with a metal strip to support the magnetic base beverage container by attraction of the magnet to the metal support. The method includes providing a base and a drinking glass, coupling at least one magnet to the base forming an assembly, and attaching the assembly to a bottom surface of the drinking glass. Attaching the assembly to a bottom surface of the drinking glass includes applying a waterproof adhesive to one or both of the assembly and the the the bottom surface of the drinking glass and applying sufficient pressure between the assembly and the drinking glass to spread the adhesive as a layer over at least part of an upper surface of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Leonard Pinchuk
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Publication number: 20180098654Abstract: A drying clip for hanging articles from a member having a cross-sectional dimension, particularly a water faucet spout, the drying clip including a grasping portion forming an arc with a first end and a second end, and an opening between the ends, the opening having a dimension less than the cross-sectional dimension of the member; a first arm extending from the grasping portion; and, a second arm extending from said grasping portion. When the grasping portion is fitted around the member, the member supports the drying clip and articles hung from the first and second arms thereof. The first end and the second end may include terminus members angled outwardly to facilitate widening of the opening upon exertion of pressure thereon. The drying clip may include a flange extending along the grasping portion for stiffening the grasping portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Greta Larson, John Anthony DePaola
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Publication number: 20180098655Abstract: A power transfer system to facilitate the transfer of electrical power between tree trunk sections of an artificial tree is disclosed. The power transfer system can advantageously enable neighboring tree trunk sections to be electrically connected without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections. Power distribution systems can be disposed within the trunk sections. The power distribution systems can comprise a male end, a female end, or both. The male ends can have prongs and the female ends can have voids. The prongs can be inserted into the voids to electrically connect the power distribution systems of neighboring tree trunk sections. In some embodiments, the prongs and voids are designed so that the prongs of one power distribution system can engage the voids of another power distribution system without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Chi Yin Alan Leung, Chang Jun He, Chi Kin Samuel Kwok
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Publication number: 20180098656Abstract: Room darkening window curtain rod assemblies that include a curtain rod and two bracket assemblies, each including a removable magnetic finial are disclosed. Each bracket assembly includes a wraparound leg that extends perpendicularly from an axis of the curtain rod toward a wall or window frame upon which the assembly is installed. The removable finials allow a curtain to be drawn onto the wraparound leg of each bracket assembly from the curtain rod to provide curtain wraparound regions. The curtain wraparound regions reduce or prevent light from entering into a room, and allow the bracket assemblies to be hidden. Once the curtain is extended into the wraparound regions, the magnetic finials are magnetically attached to the bracket assemblies with portions of the curtain located therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: David M. BAINES
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Publication number: 20180098657Abstract: Cooking vessel that includes a container bottom, a container top comprising a flared section extending to a rim and at least one handle coupled to or extending from an outside surface of the flared section.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Robert F. TAMMERA
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Publication number: 20180098658Abstract: A cold beverage brewing system includes a container and a supply of water. The container holds a brewing substance which forms a brewed beverage when combined with the water. The water supplied to the container for brewing can be at a variety of temperatures, including ambient or below ambient temperatures. The system is controllably pressurized with a gas, preferably nitrogen, and controllably dispensed to provide a brewed beverage with selected characteristics in a relatively short period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Jonathan Russell ANGELL, John Douglas BISHOP, Chairil MCCLAIN, Karalynn M. MCDERMOTT, Charles H. CLARK, Kenneth John BENSON, Matthew Christopher HUMPHREY
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Publication number: 20180098659Abstract: Using a steam lance (16), the water vapor and compressed air are supplied to the milk via two pipelines (21, 22) which are separated from one another up to the outlet from the steam lance, wherein only steam is supplied through the outer pipeline (21) at a vapor velocity necessary for breaking up the protein molecules of the milk, whereas a steam-air mixture is supplied through the inner pipeline (22) to enrich the milk with the necessary air proportion, and is only mixed with the steam from the outer pipeline (22) in the milk to be frothed. The steam lance (16) is composed of the two pipelines (21, 22) arranged coaxially to one another, and an end piece (23) which separates them from one another in the outlet area and has outlet openings (24, 25) for the two media, the steam and the steam-air mixture, designed as radial nozzles which are inclined horizontally and also relative to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: Steiner AG WeggisInventor: Adrian Steiner
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Publication number: 20180098660Abstract: The invention turns an existing campfire ring into a cooking grill. The invention temporarily mounts notched vertical supports to the campfire ring sides, thus utilizing the campfire ring as the primary support and sides for the grill, resulting in a light and compact design for transport while maintaining a large grilling surface. The charcoal is held in a perforated tray above the ground to improve combustion and the distance of the grill grate over the coals may be adjusted to control the cooking temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Brian Joseph Springman
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Publication number: 20180098661Abstract: A hot swappable grill smoker element container assembly which allows for the changing of various wood elements without opening the smoker lid or allowing heat to escape. The ability to hot swap wood elements provides a method for chefs to create new and unique flavors in meats without the negative effects on the smoking process of opening the lid of the grill or smoker.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: WOLVERTONBAILEY INNOVATIONS, INC.Inventors: DAVE DODDS, DEL WOLVERTON, DEREK WAYNE BAILEY
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Publication number: 20180098662Abstract: A grill assembly for a cooking device. The grill assembly includes one or more burner systems. A control unit has one or more valves for controlling a flow of fuel to the one or more burner systems. A body is attached to the control unit. The body includes an upper frame member and a lower frame member. The upper frame member and the lower frame member are removable from the cooking device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Peter J. Klassen
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Publication number: 20180098663Abstract: A grilling plank assembly includes a substantially liquid impervious bag, a grilling plank positioned within the bag, a soaking liquid positioned within the bag of a quantity to substantially immerse the plank therein, and the bag having a rupturable seal to secure the plank and liquid therein and to enable selective opening to remove the plank therefrom and thereafter resealing of the bag. The bag may be provided with more than one planks, with separator devices separating the planks within the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Eric J. Wangler, David P. Prior
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Publication number: 20180098664Abstract: A design and method for using a filtration system is provided. The filtration system can include a container, an inner cup, and a filter pad. The filtration system can be configured to remove undesirable impurities from liquid. For example, the filtration system can be configured to remove total polar molecules and lovibond color red from used cooking oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: PURE GRAVITY FILTRATION SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: BRENDAN S. SIEGERT, LEE L. RENEAU
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Publication number: 20180098665Abstract: An electrical cooking appliance, notably a deep fat fryer, includes a vat, an electrical heating device and a cooking accessory including a perforated basket and a removable insert including a perforated cooking support, the insert including two opposed support members resting on a top edge of the basket when the cooking support is arranged in the basket, each support member being extended by a member for grasping extending away from the basket when the cooking support is placed in the basket. Each member for grasping stands up above the level of the top edge of the basket when the cooking support is placed in the basket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: FrƩdƩric SEURAT, Nicolas MUHR, Charles GAUDISSART
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Publication number: 20180098666Abstract: A blender jar assembly consisting of a blender jar, a cover and a vacuum pump is disclosed. The cover includes a cover body including a connection channel and a locking system formed on the cover body within the connection channel, and a sealing plug set detachably connected to the cover body and locked thereto by the locking system to cover the connection channel and having an air hole and an air valve adapted for blocking the air hole. Thus, the sealing plug set can be selectively mounted in the cover body, and the connection channel can be provided for accommodating a measuring cup or for the insertion of a stirring rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Wen-Ching LEE
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Publication number: 20180098667Abstract: A sink accessory, comprising a flexible outer rim including a central area and a flexible webbing connected to the outer rim, the flexible webbing comprising a plurality of holes and an opening, wherein the flexible webbing at least partially occupies the central area of the flexible outer rim.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Eugenie De Loynes
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Publication number: 20180098668Abstract: The portable bathtub safety device is a portable inflatable barrier system, that when correctly installed and maintained (fully inflated) should help prevent people from falling into most types of empty bathtubs. The device utilizes a separate barrier cushion over the edge of the tub that should lessen the chance of serious injury by acting as a protective cushion over the edge of the tub.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Alan Lee DeLau, Bruce Edward DeLau
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Publication number: 20180098669Abstract: An automated human washing system includes an enclosure having a base, a midsection, and a top cap. The enclosure has a front door. The system includes liquid dispensing tubes having openings for introducing liquid into the enclosure, and cleaning brushes having lower ends secured to the base. The liquid dispensing tubes are spaced from one another are surround the cleaning brushes. The system has a top cap including first and second top lids. The system has a main water faucet for introducing water into the upper end of the enclosure, a drain for removing liquid from the enclosure, a first engine for pumping liquid through the liquid dispensing tubes into the enclosure, a second engine for moving the elongated cleaning brushes over a top surface of the base, and a control system for operating the human washing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Anas Shakir Arab
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Publication number: 20180098670Abstract: A shower enclosure comprises a plurality of prefabricated panels that are arranged to at least partially surround a space for bathing. At least one of the panels is a layered structure having a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer forms an interior surface of the shower enclosure exposed to the space for bathing. The third layer is arranged between the first layer and the second layer, and is coupled to the first layer and the second layer. The layered structure is a sandwich structured composite comprising the first layer, second layer, and third layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Erich D. Slothower, Mary J. Reid, Clayton C. Garrels
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Publication number: 20180098671Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a cleaning implement which can be used to meet a variety of skin types of users, skin regions and usage, and at the same time, has superior cleaning ability, and can minimize irritation to the skin of the users. To achieve this purpose, the cleaning implement according to the present invention comprises a substrate portion containing konjac as a main component and having a sponge structure; and a coating layer formed by coating on the part of the substrate portion, which is composed of one or more selected from a plurality of natural loofah fragments, a natural cellulose powder, a plurality of natural sponge fragments, hemp fabric and ramie fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Jeong Hwa KIM
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Publication number: 20180098672Abstract: Household tissue paper is obtained by applying a ply process to two or more sheets of base paper. First embossments and second embossments, arranged around the first embossments, are formed on an entire surface of the household tissue paper, a shape of a protruding part of each of the second embossments differing from a shape of a protruding part of each of the first embossments. Hence, because a contact area with an object to be cleaned or the like can be increased, it is possible to enhance surface strength of the household tissue paper being embossed and to enhance wiping performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Shinya IZUMI, Asako TANAKA, Atsuko HASEZAWA, Shinpei MUKOYAMA, Kosuke YAMAZAKI
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Publication number: 20180098673Abstract: The Glotite Disinfecting Wet Wipes Container/Dispenser consist of four parts: 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D. Container 1B which is the main unit accepts 1A to its top portion securely. Container or dispenser 1B houses wipes wrapped around a pulley. Flat panel 1A is the portion that wipes will be pulled from to used. Container 1C is the empty container that will attach to the bottom of the container or dispenser 1B through their external sliding slots vertically positioned at the bottom of the container 1B and 1C. Container 1B and 1C have cover 25 and 46 respectively. Cover 25 is used to open the lid or the cover to enable one to pull out the wipes to use. Container 1C's 46 used to open the lid to store the used wipes and close it after storing wipes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: AL ZOGHI
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Publication number: 20180098674Abstract: A dispensing package and method of using a dispensing package, the dispensing package including interior region defined by a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface, a back surface, a first side and a second side; the top surface including an aperture for access to the interior region, the top surface being releasably sealed by a top cover; the bottom surface having a coating of an adhesive area on at least a portion of the bottom surface, where the adhesive area is releasably covered by a leaflet, where the leaflet has an area at least as large as the adhesive area, and where the leaflet is secured to the bottom surface of the package at a leaflet securement area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Dimitri Bois, Simon Duronsoy, Florent Laffin
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Publication number: 20180098675Abstract: The invention relates to a robotic vacuum cleaner comprising a base mounted on wheels, a dust collector, and a floor nozzle arranged on the base for taking in an air flow into the robotic vacuum cleaner, the floor nozzle being adjustable in height with respect to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: Eurofilters Holding N.V.Inventors: Ralf SAUER, Jan SCHULTINK
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Publication number: 20180098676Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a cleaning robot and a method of controlling the same, and more particularly, to a cleaning robot docking to a station based on a radio frequency (RF) signal and a method of controlling the same. An aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a cleaning robot comprising a cleaning robot antenna unit configured to receive a radio frequency (RF) signal transmitted from a station; and a controller configured to extract a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) value by processing the RF signal received by the cleaning robot antenna unit and control movement of the cleaning robot to dock to the station based on the extracted RSSI value.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Min Woo Ryu, Dong Hun Lee, Jae Yoon Jeong, Young Do Kwon
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Publication number: 20180098677Abstract: An apparatus is provided which is capable of cleaning soiled concrete or other hard surfaces using significantly less water and detergent than typical pressure washers. A dual brush mode allows for more surface treatment. A safety electrical system allows the system to be used safely outdoors. The highly maneuverable maintainer utilizes industry standard components from floor maintenance equipment integrated with a horizontally stable wheeled platform, as well as, an adjustable and wear-compensating suspension system that can accommodate a variety of surfaces. The result is a low noise, low carbon footprint, low resource apparatus that moves easily in any direction while providing direct rotary brush scrubbing to clean soiled concrete or other hard surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: Dean Paavola
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Publication number: 20180098678Abstract: An automatic cleaning machines comprises a high-speed reciprocating cleaning means making a cleaning cloth reciprocatingly wipe a floor at high speed and a vacuum device sucking the dust in front of the cleaning cloth.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventor: CHI-MOU CHAO