Patents Issued in April 24, 2018
  • Patent number: 9949552
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating human skin includes an outer housing including a graspable portion and an applicator portion comprising an applicator head and at least one nozzle in the applicator portion having a main axis for delivering a skin treatment composition through an opening in the applicator head onto human skin. An image capture device captures images of the human skin through the opening. A processor analyzes the images of the human skin to identify skin deviations. An optical axis of the image capture device is offset angularly from the main axis of the at least one nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas Elliot Rabe, Faiz Feisal Sherman, Stephan Gary Bush, Stephan James Andreas Meschkat
  • Patent number: 9949553
    Abstract: A cosmetic nose strip and method of use for adjusting of the appearance of a wearer with cosmetic material is disclosed. The nose strip is provided of a shape a semicircular tab disposed at a horizontal distal edge of the nose strip and extending away for the horizontal distal edge. A left wing of a rectangular shape extends from a left side of the nose strip. A right wing has a rectangular shape that extends from a right side of the nose strip. The right wing is horizontally disposed across from the left wing. An interior of the nose strip has a groove opening configured to receive and hold a cosmetic material therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Yali Nunez Albalate
  • Patent number: 9949554
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding and separating the electrical power cords of multiple barber clippers and other barber accessories. The apparatus includes a central pole, at least one hanger attachment holder attached to the central pole and at least one cord separator attached to the central pole. The hanger attachment holder has at least two hangers attached to the underside or perimeter of the hanger shelf for holding barber clippers and other barber accessories. The cord separator is located under the hanger attachment holder, and has at least two recessed areas along the perimeter of the shelf, with each recessed area aligned with the position of a corresponding hanger on the hanger shelf and acting to gather the electrical power cord of a barber clipper or other barber accessory held by the hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher Dean Sullivan, Richard Earl Harris
  • Patent number: 9949555
    Abstract: A pack for carrying personal effects and protecting such effects from damage caused by contact with moisture is provided. First, a flexible and rugged water-resistant outer container having a resealable opening defines a cavity sized to receive a waterproof pouch along with various other items. Next, the waterproof pouch may have an opening to receive various items. A first means and a second means for sealing the waterproof pouch are successively spaced away from the opening of the pouch. Then, once sealed, a portion of the pouch may be successively folded over the first and second means for sealing the pouch to further reduce any risk that moisture enters the pouch through the sealed opening. Finally, means may be provided for securing the folded portion of the pouch in place to provide nested and redundantly sealed compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Arthur Wu
  • Patent number: 9949556
    Abstract: According to at least one exemplary embodiment, a pack comprises an outer fabric shell having a top flap foldably coupled thereto; and a frame assembly, said frame assembly comprising a back wall barrier, a first sidewall cage frame hingedly coupled to said back wall barrier, a second sidewall cage frame hingedly coupled to said back wall barrier, and a plurality of support bars connecting the first sidewall cage frame with the second sidewall cage frame, wherein the outer fabric shell is configured to cover said frame assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Austin Raske
  • Patent number: 9949557
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a backpack system. In one embodiment, the backpack system of the present invention comprises: a harness system; an interchangeable bag; and a mounting system that joins the bag to the harness and permits the wearer to manipulate the bag in several ways so as to provide rapid access to the bag and to permit repositioning of the bag from the back of the wearer to the front or side of the wearer. In one embodiment, the harness system comprises a single bifurcated shoulder strap, or even two individual shoulder straps, and a back component that is comprised of one or more alignment features to permit alignment of connectivity of the interchangeable bag. In one embodiment, the harness system can comprise two shoulder straps, a waist and/or belt strap, and a back component that comprises one or more alignment features to align and connect the interchangeable bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventors: Douglas D. Crimaldi, Makena M. Crimaldi, Melia P. Crimaldi
  • Patent number: 9949558
    Abstract: An accessory fastening device can include a first clamping member having a first clamping surface, a second clamping member having a second clamping surface that faces the first clamping surface, and a locking arm that is rotatable between an unlocked state and a locked state. Rotation of the locking arm to transition the locking arm from the unlocked state to the locked state causes the second clamping surface of the second clamping member to advance toward the first clamping surface of the first clamping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Chums, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott McMurrin Reed
  • Patent number: 9949559
    Abstract: The present invention is a hand-held device for obliterating personal medical information printed on a prescription-labeled bottle. The innovative concept scarifies the label with an abrasive surface to render the printing unreadable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Rosenblum, Jennifer Rosenblum, Jonathan Rosenblum
  • Patent number: 9949560
    Abstract: A filament for cosmetic brush is constituted by a polyester resin filament having many projections over its entire surface, wherein the polyester resin is polytrimethylene terephthalate and/or polybutylene terephthalate, the polyester resin contains glass particles of 1 to 2 ?m in average particle size by 0.3 to 1.0 percent by weight as the inorganic particles, the thermal conductivity of the glass particle is in a range of 5 to 7 times that of the resin, and the projections are formed over the entire surface of the cosmetic filament by the glass particles covered with the resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventors: Kenji Nakamura, Koji Nakamura
  • Patent number: 9949561
    Abstract: A computing stand for supporting an electronic device, the stand comprising: a work surface; one or more magnets positioned on the work surface; a riser attached to the work surface; and a base attached to the riser, wherein the one or more magnets are positioned to attract to one or more magnets associated with at least one of the electronic device, a keyboard of the electronic device, and a kickstand of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventor: Stuart Ripley Aldrich
  • Patent number: 9949562
    Abstract: A novel workstation incorporating an acoustical dome for increased acoustic and visual privacy for the user. Preferred embodiments include an adjustable height workstation designed to be in electrical and data communication with other workstations, thus optimizing the workstation density in an open working environment without comprising user privacy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Xybix Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Carson, Barry R. Carson, Steve Holan
  • Patent number: 9949563
    Abstract: A bottle rack includes a bottle-supporting assembly having an elongate portion and support bars connected to the elongate portion, with the support bars being spaced longitudinally along the elongate portion and suitable to support bottles therebetween; and a panel having support bar apertures suitable for the support bars of the bottle-supporting assembly to extend through. The bottle-supporting assembly is secured onto the panel with the support bars extending through the apertures of the panel and the support bars are suitable to support the bottles such that the bottles are substantially perpendicular to the support panel. The bottle supporting assembly may be supplied in the form of a kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: STACT WINE DISPLAYS INC.
    Inventors: Jamie Dennis Kasza, Eric John Pfeiffer
  • Patent number: 9949564
    Abstract: An ice fishing accessory support apparatus for supporting fishing accessories may comprise a base portion for resting upon a surface, and an upright portion mounted on the base portion. The upright portion may be movable with respect to the base portion between collapsed and deployed positions. The collapsed position may be characterized by the upright portion oriented substantially parallel to the base portion and the deployed position being characterized by the upright portion oriented substantially perpendicular to the base portion. At least one shelf portion may be mounted on the upright portion, and may be movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The raised position may be characterized by the shelf portion oriented substantially perpendicular to the upright portion and the lowered position being characterized by the shelf portion oriented substantially parallel to the upright portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventors: Travis Swisher, Robert Swisher
  • Patent number: 9949565
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a supporting assembly that allows easy assembly of a furniture. The supporting assembly includes structures that employ easy-to-use locking mechanism so that a user may assemble a furniture at desirable configuration without using a tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventors: Chian-Chi Huang, Tzu-Wei Liu, Yu-Hung Tarn, Yi-Chun Chang, Johann Joseph Alexej Boedecker, James Edward Hall, Bjorn Schlingmann
  • Patent number: 9949566
    Abstract: Adjustable stool are configured to provide comfort and support for an occupant in a plurality of environments, including environments having uneven surfaces, such as a yard. Adjustable stools may include a seat platform and a pair of arms. The seat platform configured to support the occupant may comprise a seating surface and a plurality of pins. The plurality of pins may be affixed to corners of the seat platform and extend away from the seat platform. The pair of arms may define a slotted portion, with the slotted portion comprising a plurality of endpoints. The slotted portion may be configured to be engaged by each of the plurality of pins that extend away from the seat platform. Each of the plurality of pins may be configured to be reversibly held at each of the plurality of endpoints, with each of the plurality of endpoints defining a height of the adjustable stool. The plurality of endpoints may comprise a pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Frank William Thiel, III
  • Patent number: 9949567
    Abstract: A reversible adjustable lumbar support and headrest tilt mechanism is provided for installation on a chair. A side bracket is coupled to each side of the back frame, and a back bracket is pivotably coupled to each side bracket. An actuator is pivotably coupled to the back frame that has an extendable and retractable shaft. In a first orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the upper end of the back frame, a headrest back insert is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the headrest back insert. In a second orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the lower end of the back frame, a lumbar push bar is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the lumbar push bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Allen R. Sigmon, Robert Dean Donovan
  • Patent number: 9949568
    Abstract: An air bladder assembly for a seat comprising is provided. A central sacral bladder has a support surface defined by an enlarged width portion connected to an elongated tapered portion, wherein the tapered portion is defined by elongated lateral sides. A pair of side iliac bladders is provided so that one of the side bladders is positioned adjacent each of the elongated sides of the central bladder. A support surface of the central air bladder is not parallel to a support surface of the side air bladders when the air bladder assembly is inflated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Winsen C. Zouzal, Gerald Patrick, Walter T. Cichocki, Ted Smith, Michelle A. Pereny
  • Patent number: 9949569
    Abstract: A co-sleeper bed system includes a primary bed framework having a primary enclosure that includes a floor and first and second side guide rails defining an open top for receiving a primary mattress. The bed system includes an auxiliary bed frame having frame members that receive an auxiliary mattress, the auxiliary bed frame having a first support leg depending from the plurality of frame members. The first support leg includes a flange slidably received in a channel of the first guide rail. The bed system includes a crib framework having a floor for supporting a crib mattress and a plurality of leg hubs each having a truncated configuration extending downwardly. A pair of slider flanges is attached to a pair of inner leg hubs, each slider flange being slidably received in the channel of the second guide rail for removably coupling the crib framework to the primary framework.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Katie Moorehead
  • Patent number: 9949570
    Abstract: A bed warming system for heating the envelop formed between the surface of a bed sheet covering a bed mattress and a cover laying over the bed sheet. The bed warming system comprises a warm air generator having a cool air inlet, a warm air outlet, and an elongated conduit having a first end connected to the cool air inlet for directing cool air to the warm air generator and a second end for receiving cooling air, the elongated conduit is of sufficient length such that when the warm air generator is placed under a cover the second end of the elongated conduit is exposed and not under the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: James C. Young
  • Patent number: 9949571
    Abstract: The present invention is a spring unit for a mattress comprising first and second pocket springs. Each of the first and second pocket springs comprise a coil pocket comprising a pocket and a coil spring disposed in the pocket and a cushion pocket comprising a pocket and a first resilient member disposed in the pocket of the cushion pocket. Each cushion pocket is engaged with and acting only upon the corresponding coil pocket. Substantially the entire side of the pocket of the coil pocket of the first pocket spring is engaged with substantially the entire side of the pocket of the coil pocket of the second pocket spring. Each cushion pocket is free standing and not connected with each other thereby creating a pumping action upon depression of the first pocket spring and/or the second pocket spring that produces circulation of air within the mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Richard Codos
  • Patent number: 9949572
    Abstract: An air mattress comprises an internal structure for helping the air mattress maintain a desired geometric shape when inflated and for preventing shearing of the top and bottom surfaces of the mattress. The internal structure comprises a plurality of connection strips or a mesh web that are attached to a plurality of top surface connection points and bottom surface connection points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: POLYGROUP MACAU LIMITED (BVI)
    Inventors: Victor Hugo Ocegueda Gallaga, Chaolong Lan, Minglian Ma
  • Patent number: 9949573
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a three-layer three-zone memory foam mattress, comprising a mattress main body, wherein the mattress main body is composed of a top layer mattress body, a middle layer mattress body and a base layer mattress body, which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom, and a mattress cover is arranged on the surface of the mattress main body; and the middle layer mattress body is composed of a head mattress body, a waist and hip mattress body and a foot mattress body. The mattress is divided into three layers, the first layer is made of the colored gel memory foam, the second layer divides the high-density foam into three zones, the first and third zone adopt the retarding foam, while the second zone adopts the reinforced resilient foam, and the third layer is made of the physical solid-state reinforced foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Shuimu Huang
  • Patent number: 9949574
    Abstract: A gun holder is situated within a box spring beneath a mattress. The mattress itself has an opening therein matching the size of the opening into the gun holder and extending through the mattress. One can then lie on one's bed and near one's arm, reach downward into the box spring or other mattress support, and grab the gun without having to move the majority of one's body from the position in which one was sleeping on the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Leon Cutler
  • Patent number: 9949575
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns a child carrier having a seat platform and a belt assembly adjustment strap each coupled to a belt assembly. The belt assembly adjustment strap is configured to tighten first and second opposing sides of the belt assembly about the waist of the wearer thereby forming a bowed front portion of the belt assembly and a securing the seat platform in a horizontal orientation for supporting the body of the child. The instant child carrier is configured to maintain the body of the carried child in an ergonomically correct position. In addition, the child carrier includes multiple adjustable components for configuring the carrier to a preference of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: UPANAWAY, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Richard Pond, Anna Stepanov
  • Patent number: 9949576
    Abstract: A refrigerated counter system includes a refrigerated counter, 3D filming means arranged in such manner to take 3D images of the products contained in the refrigerated counter and of an area in front of the refrigerated counter, a PC connected to the 3D filming means to process statistic data according to the 3D images taken by the 3D filming means, and a CPU connected to the PC to control the operating parts of the refrigerated counter according to the statistic data processed by the PC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: INDUSTRIE SCAFFALATURE ARREDAMENTI—ISA S.R.L.
    Inventor: Marco Giulietti
  • Patent number: 9949577
    Abstract: A product display unit including a width extension includes a first lateral sidewall, a second lateral sidewall, and a track. The first lateral sidewall is configured to releasably engage a sidewall of a product display member. The second lateral sidewall includes a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment. The second segment is parallel to the first lateral sidewall. The first segment is disposed at an angle with respect to the second segment. The third segment is disposed at an angle with respect to the second segment. The track is disposed between the first lateral sidewall and the second lateral sidewall. The track is configured to support products thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Display Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Botta, Andrew Howard, Stephen J. Cress, Marty Illers
  • Patent number: 9949578
    Abstract: A unique beverage holder is adapted to be mounted on a vertical wall surface, and includes a cantilevered beverage holder platform and an advertising display, preferably including a slot or other arrangement for receiving an advertising media and an outwardly facing window for viewing the advertisement. The device is preferably installed in bathrooms, and the like, such as above urinals to provide bathroom users with a place to set their beverage, and at the same time attracting attention to the advertisement while the user is captive. In one embodiment, the beverage holder is adapted to be reversibly mounted on a wall bracket such that the shelf unit may alternately be at the top or bottom of the device. The reversible beverage holder is preferably secured to the wall bracket by release tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Matthew F Williams
  • Patent number: 9949579
    Abstract: A corrugated hutch display with a main section including left and right side panels opposing a back panel and a bottom panel extending from the back panel. The display includes shelf members secured to the back panel. The shelf members include bottom tabs on either side of the shelf members that are capable of being secured to the left and right side panels to secure the shelf members to the main section. The hutch display is erected from a knockdown configuration by folding the side panels until they are not coplanar with the back panel; folding the bottom panel until a portion of the back panel is aligned with the left and right side panels; folding the shelf members such that they are not coplanar with the back panel; and mating the bottom tabs of the shelf members with the left and right side panels of the main section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Vanguard Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry Ryan Frost
  • Patent number: 9949580
    Abstract: A reception system for receiving objects comprises at least one reception device for receiving objects, a conveyor device, which has at least one conveyor belt section for conveying objects in a conveyance direction in the at least one reception device, and a sensor device, which is arranged on the at least one reception device, for detecting objects in the at least one reception device. It is provided in this case that the sensor device is designed to emit sensor signals along different signal paths over the reception device, to conclude a fill level of the reception device on the basis of an interaction of at least one of the sensor signals with objects conveyed into the reception device. In this manner, a reception system for receiving objects is provided, which enables further automation, in particular in the conveyance of objects into a reception device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH
    Inventors: Oliver Schaefer, Guenter Baitz, Felix Neubert
  • Patent number: 9949581
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to picture frames and picture cabinets, and more specifically to rotatable picture frames and picture cabinets. In some embodiments, the picture frame may be easily rotatable between a landscape display and a portrait display via a set of recesses that correspond to a set of protrusions on a hanging mount. The picture frame may also support a varying number of photographs in a varying number of picture support compartments while also allowing the picture frame to be accessible while said picture frame is mounted on a planar surface such as a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: DYNAMIC FRAMES, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Kacius, Zhiqiang Jiang
  • Patent number: 9949582
    Abstract: A cushion cover includes a first chamber that includes at least one sheet, wherein the first chamber is configured to house a cushion that includes air pockets. A second chamber is sealed to the first chamber, wherein the second chamber includes a closed back end, a closed top, a closed bottom, a pair of closed sides, and an open front end. A panel, which includes at least one hole, is sealed to the first chamber and facing the open end of the second chamber. A handle is provided that includes a longitudinal strap adjoining a pair of side panels, wherein the pair of side panels are sealed to the first chamber, wherein upon a force being applied to the first chamber, air contained in the air pockets of the cushion flows through the at least one hole in the panel and into the second chamber without exiting the second chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Intensive Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew DuDonis
  • Patent number: 9949583
    Abstract: A duvet cover comprised of a pouch which is dimensioned to receive therein a flat down insulating sheet. The pouch has an opening for the insertion and removal of the down insulating sheet whenever the pouch needs to be cleaned. Accordingly, the down insulating sheet is not subjected to washing or dry tumbling which is damaging to the down insulating sheet. Attachments are secured inside the pouch and along peripheral edges of the down insulating sheet whereby the down insulating sheet is secured in position inside the pouch and does not shift, although it is in close fit therein. Such duvet cover has a uniform flat appearance and has a prolonged life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Ronie Reuben
  • Patent number: 9949584
    Abstract: Trays for food are disclosed. A tray includes a plurality of receptacles, or compartments, for different courses of a meal (e.g., the entrée, a vegetable, a fruit, a starch, a dessert, a drink, etc.). Compartments for relatively unhealthful items may be configured to make the portion sizes of those items appear to be larger than they are, while compartments for healthful items may be configured to make the portion sizes of those items appear to be smaller than they are. The tray may also be configured to ensure that healthful items are positioned closest to an individual who is eating from the tray. Methods for presenting food to an individual are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Transformative Health Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Brian Wansink
  • Patent number: 9949585
    Abstract: The present application relates to a stand for supporting a garment hanger. The stand comprises a supporting element (14,22,32) on which a garment hanger is hung, and a clamp (8) operable to releasably support the garment hanger in a fixed orientation after the garment hanger has been hung on said supporting element (14,22,32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Hee Keng Chua, Chiak Ngee Dominic Lim, Valiyambath Krishnan Mohankuma
  • Patent number: 9949586
    Abstract: Implementations of an accessories rack are provided. In some implementations, the accessories rack may comprise a first stem connecting a first support base and a second support base, a hook connected to the top of the first support base, and a second stem connected to the bottom of the second support base. The accessories rack further may comprise a first pair of divergent set of steps wherein each set of steps of the first pair is rotatably connected to the bottom of the first support base and extend away from a portion of the first stem. The accessories rack further may comprise a second pair of divergent set of steps wherein each set of steps of the second pair are rotatably connected to the second support base and extend away from a portion of the second stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Erith Bennett
  • Patent number: 9949587
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for aiding in the taking on and off a glove of an elastic material from a hand of a user, wherein the opening of the glove is reinforced by a flexible collar, the device comprising. The device according to the invention comprises a container with an opening for receiving the glove and the hand, and with a circumferential rim for supporting the collar of the glove such that the container and the glove inserted into the container form a closed compartment. The container comprises means such as a bellow to change the volume of the container and thereby of the pressure within the container. Further, a vent is placed in the container such as to be opened by the hand from within the compartment for removing any under pressure when the container volume is increased, such that the hand inserted in a glove can be easily withdrawn from the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Glovac APS
    Inventor: Jan Erik Vest Hansen
  • Patent number: 9949588
    Abstract: Mounting brackets, assemblies, kits, devices, systems and methods for mounting brackets to walls adjacent to shower tile and shower enclosures, with the brackets having rod support ends over the tile or shower enclosure, where the mounting brackets are used as a replacement for a shower curtain tension rod so that non-tension curtain rods can be used, where the brackets securely hold the rod in place without accidental slippage, and the brackets are mounted without causing damage to the shower wall tiles and shower wall enclosure. The bracket includes a base having opposing ends. A semi-circular projection for supporting a shower rod is disposed on one end. A pair of apertures are disposed on the other end. The base is securable to a wall via fasteners insertable through the apertures. The shower rod bracket provides a mounting point for a shower rod and eliminates the need to use a spring-tensioned rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: MRS Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: John Stine
  • Patent number: 9949589
    Abstract: A conical shaped juicer cover with two openings is placed over a juicer machine. The first opening is inserted around the juice machine's feeding chute, and the elastic nature of the first opening ensures a snug fit, while also covering any openings in the vicinity of the feeding chute. The second opening extends over the remainder of the juicer machine covering at least a portion of the juicer machine's base and at least the top portion of containers for collecting juice and pulp that are positioned under the juicer machine's pulp ejection spout and juicing spout. The juicer cover is composed of fabric capable of blocking and/or absorbing liquid, and preferably composed of stretch fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Christina Ann Nelson
  • Patent number: 9949590
    Abstract: A beverage dispensing machine for producing a beverage from a capsule containing a product, includes an injecting arrangement arranged for piercing a covering element of the capsule and injecting into the latter a liquid interacting with the product to make a beverage, a housing element provided with a seat into which the capsule is insertable, a dispensing unit for dispensing said liquid into the capsule, said housing element rests on elastic elements and is slidable inside a chamber obtained in a box element that is insertable into a space of the dispensing unit, the chamber being provided with a fixed support intended for constituting a rest for a bottom of the capsule when the latter is inserted into the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: SARONG SOCIETA' PER AZIONI
    Inventors: Andrea Bartoli, Davide Capitini, Alessandro Grillenzoni
  • Patent number: 9949591
    Abstract: A pour-over coffee brewer apparatus comprises a base containing a motor that drives a coffee grinder via a set of gear assemblies, a vertical support structure extending upwards from a rear portion of the base, and a horizontal support structure extending out from a top portion of the vertical support structure, the horizontal support structure comprising a grinder for grinding coffee beans and a water dispenser for dispensing water onto ground coffee beans. The set of gear assemblies comprises a first gear assembly in the base, a second gear assembly in the horizontal support structure, and a gear shaft in the vertical support structure that couples the first gear assembly and the second gear assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: QUIRKY IP LICENSING LLC
    Inventors: Mark Beilock, Adam Paskow, Jeff Groves
  • Patent number: 9949592
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container-insertable agitation device comprised of a tether having a first end coupled to a container and a second end coupled to an agitator device, wherein the agitator device is suspended within the interior of the container via the tether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Anastasia B. Dayton
  • Patent number: 9949593
    Abstract: An embossed paper-based bakeable tray having a bottom surface and sidewalls and an embossed pattern formed in the bottom surface providing a series of closely spaced projections substantially entirely over the bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Smart Packaging, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Pugh
  • Patent number: 9949594
    Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a grill configured for quick assembly, a method of partially pre-assembling the grill for shipping from the factory in a container, and a method of assembling the grill when removed from the shipping container. The grill comprises a firebox assembly for mounting on a cart assembly, the cart assembly having first and second support assemblies and at least one linking member interconnecting them. A hinge or pivot in the mid-portion of the linking member divides it into first and second linking member portions, and the opposite ends of the linking member portions are pivotally connected by hinges or the like to the first and second support assemblies. The linking member holds the first and second support assemblies together in a partially pre-assembled state, and the pivotal connections of the linking member portions allow the two assemblies to be folded for packaging in a shipping container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: LightStar Corporation
    Inventors: Randall L. May, Zhi Bing Gu, Liang Shen, Bin Lin, Wenguan Su, Lu Liang, Guolong Chen
  • Patent number: 9949595
    Abstract: A cookware rack includes a base formed with a first beam separated from a second beam. The first and second beams include a plurality of slots arranged in a plurality of columns and a plurality of rows. A wire divider is shaped to be removably received within any one of the plurality of rows, positioned within the slots forming the desired plurality of rows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: YOUCOPIA PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventor: Mark Greenwood
  • Patent number: 9949596
    Abstract: A bathing assistance assembly includes a chair that may be removably positioned within a shower. The chair may support a user thereby facilitating the user to bathe. The chair includes a post and the post has an adjustable height. The post includes a plurality arms that are movably coupled to the post. A selected one of the arms engages the shower and the selected arm inhibits the chair from rotating about the post. A harness is removably coupled to the chair and the harness may be worn by the user thereby facilitating the user to be secured to the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Andrew Hoesman
  • Patent number: 9949597
    Abstract: A device comprising a partition with various functionalities and uses. For example, the partition can include a shower partition with a display integral thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventors: Roman Tsibulevskiy, Barry Greenbaum
  • Patent number: 9949598
    Abstract: A combination bathtub/shower base facility including a bathtub unit, and a shower base, wherein the bathtub unit and the shower base are molded together as one unitary piece. The shower base is positioned downstream of any fluid overflowing from the tub. The facility also includes means for providing easy installation of the facility. The facility provides a shower, a bathtub, a relaxation room, a rainroom, a steam space, and a total immersion bath experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: DISTRIBUTION AD WATERS (CAN) INC.
    Inventor: Tony Masecchia
  • Patent number: 9949599
    Abstract: An exemplary refill unit for a dispenser includes an inverted non-collapsing container for holding a liquid. A pump housing is secured to the bottom of the inverted non-collapsing container. The pump housing includes a pump chamber for pumping fluid out of the inverted non-collapsing container. The pump housing includes an annular venting chamber. The annular venting chamber has a floor with an opening therethrough. A vent valve is located within the venting chamber. The vent valve has a first wiper seal in contact with a wall of the annular venting chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald R. Harris
  • Patent number: 9949600
    Abstract: The mini-blind cleaner is an open framework from which a mini-blind to be cleaned may be suspended. Suspending the mini-blind from the mini-bland cleaner allows both sides of the mini-blind to be accessed and allows operation of the mini-blind mechanisms that raise and lower the blind and tilt the slats of the mini-blind. The mini-blind cleaner comprises telescopic upright sides that may be reduced in length. The upright sides are also hinged to the top frame so that the mini-blind cleaner may be folded flat for storage or transportation. Movable blind brackets on the top frame lock into position at spacings corresponding to standard blind lengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventor: Margaret Dalrymple
  • Patent number: 9949601
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus, which in one embodiment is a hand held vacuum cleaner, comprises a cyclone and a suction motor wherein the cyclone air outlet and the suction motor inlet are positioned towards the same end of the surface cleaning apparatus whereby air exiting the cyclone travels laterally and then axially to the suction motor inlet. A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a cyclone and a suction motor wherein the suction motor is positioned rearward of the cyclone and the cyclone air outlet is positioned at a lower end of the cyclone whereby air exiting the cyclone travels laterally and then axially towards the suction motor inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad