Patents Issued in July 17, 2018
  • Patent number: 10021950
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a hair curling hammer and an operation principle thereof. The hair curling hammer is made up of a handle housing component, a control member, a heating member, a power member, a hair curling member and a hair care member. The handle housing component comprises a first handle housing and a second handle housing, the control member comprises a button, a decoration fixing mount, a button divider and a PCB board. The power member, heating member, hair curling member and hair care member are arranged in the working part of the hair curling hammer together. The invention is adjustable in temperature, circling number of curling hair, case hardening time, and turning, which meets the various requirements of the customer; improves the hair curling member, the operability and reliability of curling hair greatly; and three hair combing brushes are added in to make the progress of curling hair more smooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG YUELI ELECTRICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Li, Longxuan Li, Wenfei Xie
  • Patent number: 10021951
    Abstract: A hairdryer including an ionizing system and a heater wherein the ionizing system comprises an ion producing electrode and the ion producing electrode extends along an external periphery of the heater. The ion producing electrode may extend along the heater to a downstream end of the heater. The ion producing electrode may extend along the heater from an upstream end of the heater. The heater may be generally cylindrical and the ion producing electrode extends along a radially outer surface of the heater. The ion producing electrode may have a first part which extends along a first axis and the first part extends along the external periphery of the heater. The ion producing electrode may have a second part, which extends along a second axis, wherein the second part extends radially inwards from the external periphery of the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Ben Colin Bobillier, Frederick Anthony Howe
  • Patent number: 10021952
    Abstract: A system and method for an intelligent hair drying/styling apparatus with user information transmission and storage capabilities is herein provided. The hair drying/styling apparatus houses a control circuit board and an infrared or temperature sensor (or camera) in order detect an individual's hair condition moisture level to determine a user specific, customizable dryer setting. The information detected by the sensor is stored locally, on a proximal Internet-enabled device, or on a remote or cloud-based server and accessed by the hair drying/styling apparatus through a wireless local area network connectivity function. Accordingly, a user's hair temperature-drying profile may be stored and later recalled to provide optimal hair styling setting customized for that user. This innovation will enable any number of hair professionals and or end consumers to improve styling and dry time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: SPUR CONCEPTS INC
    Inventors: Ryan Goldman, Jonathan Friedman, Zachary Rattner
  • Patent number: 10021953
    Abstract: A liquid cosmetic container includes a housing portion and a leading tube. The leading tube has an inclination portion at a tip end side. The inclination portion inclines with respect to an axis center of the container main body. A front end forms a side close to the axis center of the container main body in the opening of the inclination portion. A front end forms a side far from the axis center of the container main body in the opening. The front end is positioned on a front side with respect to the front end with a vertical cross section as a reference. The front end on a side to which the intermediate core warps extends forward in the inclination portion. This reduces the warp of the applying portion, further improving the usability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: TOKIWA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Saori Kudo
  • Patent number: 10021954
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved sleeping mask that concurrently applies beauty products. The sleeping mask, in its preferred embodiment, includes an eye cover, adjustable strap, and internal pockets having applicator sponge pads therein. Any desired beauty care product can be placed on the applicator sponge pads. The device is worn like any conventional sleeping mask so that the internal pockets directly contact the user's skin. In this way, the beauty care product on the applicator sponge pads can be applied to the user's skin throughout the night. The pockets may be perforated to allow beauty care products to permeate therethrough and treat the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Sylvia Wardaszka
  • Patent number: 10021955
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a shoulder strap of a backpack is disclosed which has guiding means, retaining means, and engaging means, where the engaging means is rotatable about an axis and slidably guided along the guiding means, where in a first rotational position the engaging means engages the retaining means so that a sliding movement of the engaging means along the guiding means is restricted, and where in a second rotational position the engaging means disengages the retaining means so that a sliding movement of the engaging means along the guiding means is enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Thule IP AB
    Inventor: Henrik Kax
  • Patent number: 10021956
    Abstract: The invention described herein is a modular water bottle system comprising an inner bottle, where an outer shell, further comprising an open top portion and an open bottom portion, fits around the inner bottle, where a base member is removably threaded onto the outer shell bottom portion, and where a cap assembly is removably threaded onto the outer shell top portion, where a sealing ring positioned around a neck of the inner bottle press seals against the an inner surface of the outer shell when the cap assembly is threaded onto the outer shell top portion. A design insert may be positioned between the inner bottle and the outer shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Franklin D. Clark
  • Patent number: 10021957
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a laptop or tablet computer when being used by someone in a reclining position with their knees bent up. It suspends the computer by a main strap that is wrapped around the knees, and two support straps that hang from the front of the main strap. The laptop is held in a secure position on a user's thighs by resting front corners of the laptop within the two support straps. The laptop support is also usable in a second position with the laptop resting between a user's thighs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Alex Bryan
  • Patent number: 10021958
    Abstract: A novel way of attaching a safety strap to a hand tool where the hand tool does not have a readily available means of connecting such a strap. In one aspect of the disclosure, a rubber sleeve is stretched over a removable core that is then placed over the hand tool and the safety strap such that the strap is between the sleeve and an anchor surface. The rubber sleeve is then released from the core, and the safety strap is held securely by the constricting rubber sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Tenacious Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Votel, Nate Bohmbach
  • Patent number: 10021959
    Abstract: An oral care implement having a multi-component handle is disclosed. In one aspect, the oral care implement comprises: a handle; a head coupled to the handle; at least one tooth cleaning element extending from the head; the handle comprising: a first component constructed of a first hard material; and a second component constructed of a second hard material, the second component comprising a plurality of strips that collectively form a strap network that wraps around the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Kenneth Waguespack, Robert Moskovich, Andreas Wechsler, Joachim Storz, Roger Kirchhofer, Kurt Bieri
  • Patent number: 10021960
    Abstract: A paintbrush includes a bristle assembly which has a bristle housing to which a plurality of bristles are connected. The bristle housing has a first connector which is spaced apart from a second connector. A handle includes a holder which has cavity which is shaped and dimensioned to removably receive the bristle housing. The handle also includes spaced apart first and second resilient arms, the first resilient arm has a first arm connector and the second resilient arm has a second arm connector. The bristle housing is positionable in the cavity of the holder so that the first connector engages the first arm connector and the second connector engages the second arm connector thereby locking the bristle housing within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventors: Terry Ray Douglas, Lloyd Emerson Philip
  • Patent number: 10021961
    Abstract: A head for an oral care implement has at least a first row of tufts comprising a plurality of filaments having free ends and fixed ends being opposite the free ends and being fixed on a mounting surface of the head. The filaments of the at least first row of tufts extend from the mounting surface of the head in different length extensions thereby defining with the filaments' free ends an upper top cleaning surface in the form of a continuous wave-shape. The tufts of the at least first row are inclined with respect to the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Armin Tschol, Erwin Mark, Tilmann Winkler, Franziska Schmid
  • Patent number: 10021962
    Abstract: A head for an oral care implement has at least a first row of tufts including a plurality of filaments having free ends and fixed ends being opposite the free ends and being fixed on a mounting surface of the head. The filaments of the at least first row of tufts extend from the mounting surface of the head in different length extensions thereby defining with the filaments' free ends an upper top cleaning surface in the form of a continuous wave-shape. Each filament has a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending in a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The filaments of the longest length extension have a cross-sectional area being smaller than the cross-sectional area of the filaments of the shortest length extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Armin Tschol, Erwin Mark, Tilmann Winkler, Franziska Schmid
  • Patent number: 10021963
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Steadman Johnson
  • Patent number: 10021964
    Abstract: A wear indicator is provided, which is suitable for use with a workpiece, such as a replaceable brush head. In use, the wear indicator can provide an indication to the user recommending that the workpiece be replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Gerald Keith Brewer
  • Patent number: 10021965
    Abstract: A lollipop toothbrush apparatus includes an edible lollipop head, a hollow handle extending from the lollipop head, and a toothbrush having a handle that fits inside the hollow lollipop handle. The hollow lollipop handle has internal threading configured to receive a complementary threaded portion of the toothbrush handle. The toothbrush is configured to screw into the hollow lollipop handle and form a combined continuous handle for the lollipop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventors: Nevaan Kothari, Riaan Kothari
  • Patent number: 10021966
    Abstract: A paint brush with a modified handle features a handle that is elongated in comparison to a conventional paint brush, and provides hooks for hanging the brush on the rim of a paint can. The lower end of the handle provides a threaded socket for affixing the brush on the end of a painting pole, enabling quick and easy touch-ups of any spots high above the floor or scaffold that were missed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Ortiz, Don Levy
  • Patent number: 10021967
    Abstract: A portable detachable counter extension system uniquely mounts on top of an already existing surface including but not limited to a counter, bookshelf, radiator cover, bathroom vanity or any other suitable existing suitable surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Pam Goldman
  • Patent number: 10021968
    Abstract: A rotary support includes a rotating member, a supporting member, an upper wire, a lower wire and a mounting base, the supporting member is held in the mounting base, the rotating member is inserted into the mounting base and rotatable relative to the supporting member, the upper wire is received in the rotating member and provided with an upper connector, the lower wire is received in the supporting member and provided with a lower connector, the upper connector and the lower connector is provided with a conductive recess and a conductive pin that are engaged one another. The upper wire can be freely rotated relative to the lower wire, thus the wires may not be damaged during the rotation of the table, and the rotation may not restricted by the wires. The connectors of the wires may be connected automatically to simplify the installation of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Dongguan Eagle Smart Home Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zongpu Liu, Wei Lu
  • Patent number: 10021969
    Abstract: A curved or straight document stand unit for supporting one or more documents is disclosed. The outside and inside surfaces of the document stand unit are vertically-oriented whereas both the top and bottom surfaces are planar. Further, the document stand unit disclosed herein has two longitudinal ends with vertically-oriented surfaces and a connection apparatus on at least one of the longitudinal ends. In the unit, the top planar surface and the bottom planar connect the outside surface and the inside surface. The top or bottom planar surface of the unit includes at least one slot or groove for insertion of a document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Lesley Jackson
  • Patent number: 10021970
    Abstract: An improved aircraft air chiller unit particularly suited for an aircraft galley that requires refrigerated or cooled beverage/meal carts and/or chilled storage compartments. The chiller of the present invention takes the form of a line replaceable unit (“LRU”) and incorporates a liquid-cooled refrigerant vapor compression cycle, arranged in a housing with a vertical orientation. Because of the vertical orientation, ducting on the rear surface of the chiller is omitted, reducing the overall footprint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Qiao Lu, William J. Godecker, James R. Forbes
  • Patent number: 10021971
    Abstract: A portable and self stabilizing stand which can display a wide array of objects and which can be expanded or contracted by the user to accommodate a large array of object types and sizes. The stand is easily assembled and disassembled without requiring specialized or generic tools or fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Max Ramirez
  • Patent number: 10021972
    Abstract: A cantilever shelving system is disclosed and can include a frame structure, a cantilever shelf support structure, and a plurality of load-bearing shelves that can be supported by the cantilever shelf support structure and the frame structure. The shelves can be positioned laterally adjacent to cantilever support arms of the cantilever shelf support structure, and the shelf support surfaces can be coplanar with upper walls of the cantilever support arms. Ends of laterally adjacent shelves do not overlap with a front side of a vertical support member to which the cantilever support arm is mounted. The cantilever shelving system can accommodate various user requirements over known shelf systems and can be operably integrated with standard industrial and/or commercial machinery or equipment with which it may be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: InterMetro Industries Corporation
    Inventors: Todd Robinson, Sushant Ramchandra Parekar
  • Patent number: 10021973
    Abstract: A closet partition system for mounting on a wall includes first and second vertical partitions with a back panel extending therebetween to define a storage area A bracket is mounted to the first vertical partition to support the back panel relative to the first vertical partition. The bracket includes a seat adapted to receive the rear edge of the first vertical partition and a support leg extending orthogonal to the seat to support the back panel relative to the rear edge of the first vertical partition. When the rear edge of the first vertical partition is disposed within the seat, the support leg offsets the first back panel from the rear edge of the first vertical partition to define a raceway between the first back panel and the rear edge of the first vertical partition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: THE STOW COMPANY-HOLLAND, INC.
    Inventors: Bryon J. Will, Peter J. Beebe, Jonathan T. Fancher
  • Patent number: 10021974
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Clairson, Inc.
    Inventors: Enrique Beuses, Thomas Jones, Ryan Bishop
  • Patent number: 10021975
    Abstract: An apparatus for support and display of hanging articles includes: a length of wire shelving, and attachment assembly for securing to an underside of the wire shelving, and an extendable and sloping support arm coupled to the attachment assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Barbara B. Womble
  • Patent number: 10021976
    Abstract: A furniture system includes a furniture component, having a base; a top; and a back; one or more connection ports secured within the back, the one or more connection ports having a plug in; and a receiving case, secured on the back; a central connection box, secured on a back surface of the back; one or more cables extending from each of the one or more connection ports and to the central connection box; an electronic cable extending from the central connection box and configured to engage with a television; and an outlet cable extending from the central connection box and to plug into an outlet; the one or more connection ports receive one or more cords associated with electronic accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Scott Allen
  • Patent number: 10021977
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a rail member, first and second brackets, a blocking member, and an elastic member. The two brackets are mounted to the rail member and are detachably attached to first and second posts of a rack respectively. The blocking member is movably connected to the second bracket, which can remain at a first position with respect to the blocking member thanks to the elastic member. After the first bracket is detached from the first post, the rail member can be displaced, and thus move the blocking member, in a direction so that the second bracket is displaced from the first position to a second position with respect to the blocking member and separated from the second post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignees: King Slide Works Co., Ltd., King Slide Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Chien-Li Huang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 10021978
    Abstract: A clutch includes a first transmission member, a second transmission member, at least one abutting member, a control base and an engaging member. The second transmission member is movably connected to the first transmission member. The at least one abutting member is movably mounted between the first transmission member and the second transmission member. The control base provides a limited space. The engaging member is movably mounted in the limited space. Wherein, the engaging member is not engaged with the second transmission member when the control base is in a first state relative to the second transmission member. Wherein, the engaging member is engaged with the second transmission member when the control base is in a second state relative to the second transmission member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignees: KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD., KING SLIDE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Hsiu-Chiang Liang, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Patent number: 10021979
    Abstract: Disclosed are various reclining and/or declining mechanisms or systems allowing a greater range of recline and an easy way to recline and decline a chair. Optionally, the chair can also have a reclining and declining backrest and a leg rest, a footrest, or both and also optional storage compartments. The reclining and/or declining systems of the invention cause at least a portion of a vertical or generally vertical support for the plate or frame of the chair seat to tilt with respect to vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: John Hart Miller
  • Patent number: 10021980
    Abstract: A seating unit that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to adjust between closed, extended, and reclined positions is provided. The linkage mechanism includes a linear actuator primarily coupled to a seat mounting plate for carrying out automated adjustment of the linkage assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventor: Gregory M. Lawson
  • Patent number: 10021981
    Abstract: A molded tray and ganging device for attachment to a seat of a chair and a chair containing the molded tray and ganging device. The molded tray and ganging device includes a molded structure having an top surface, a bottom surface, and first and second raised sides attached to the bottom surface. One or more ganging rod capture structures are integrally molded into the molded structure and extend upwardly from the top surface of the molded structure. A U-shaped ganging rod is slidably attached to each of the one or more ganging rod capture structures. Each U-shaped ganging rod has a ganging engagement portion that extends outwardly from one of the raised sides of the molded structure and L-shaped ends distal from the ganging engagement portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Zhuhai Shichang Metals Ltd.
    Inventor: Qiao Zheng
  • Patent number: 10021982
    Abstract: A chair is disclosed herein of the kind that is shipped disassembled in a compact shipping package to be assembled by the end user without the use of tools. The chair has a pair of user actuated height and tilt control paddles by which the elevation of the seat and the tilt of the seat and back of the chair can be adjusted relative to the base which holds the seat above the ground. In one embodiment, the height and tilt control paddles are removably attached to the seat at respective paddle receivers connected to the bottom of the seat. In another embodiment, the height and tilt control paddles are removably received by respective paddle cavities formed in the arms of the chair. By removing the paddles from their paddle receivers or paddle cavities, the parts of the disassembled chair may be more efficiently packaged for shipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventors: Marcelo Mezzera, Alberto Palma
  • Patent number: 10021983
    Abstract: A chair having a contoured seat cushion mounted on top of an exercise ball with four tension-adjustable elastic cords such as bungee cords is provided. The shock absorbing cords may attach to the underside of the seat cushion by looping through spring-eye carabiner type hooks, and may pass through grooved locking tubes with v-channels for adjusting the cord tension. The ball may sit on top of a swivel plate, so that dynamic motion and counterbalancing are attainable for a variety of ergonomically beneficial seating styles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Darren William Mark
  • Patent number: 10021984
    Abstract: A seating arrangement includes an upwardly-extending back arrangement movable between an upright and reclined positions, and a seat arrangement that includes a first link member extending horizontally and having forward and rearward portions, a second link member spaced from the first link member, a third link member coupled to the first and second link members and substantially flexible along a majority of a length thereof, and a fourth link member operably coupled to the first and second link members, the fourth link member being substantially rigid along a majority of a length thereof, wherein the link members cooperate to form a linkage arrangement, and wherein the seat arrangement moves in a rearward direction as the back arrangement is moved between the upright position and the reclined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: James Nolan Ludwig, Nickolaus William Charles Deevers, Kurt Heidmann, Bruce Michael Smith, Mark William Spoelhof
  • Patent number: 10021985
    Abstract: An adjustable back support assembly coupled to the back of a chair in which a user sits with his back spaced from the chair back. The adjustable back support assembly includes a back support that is pivotally connected to the back of the chair by a hinge. The back support is rotatable at the hinge away from the chair back and towards the back of the user to provide support thereto. The back support assembly also includes a gas cylinder having a retractable piston. The gas cylinder is connected between the back support of the adjustable back support assembly and an upstanding rigid chair backing within the back of the chair. When the retractable piston is forced outwardly from the gas cylinder, a linear pushing force is correspondingly generated by the piston to cause the back support to rotate away from the chair back and towards the back of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: James E. Grove
  • Patent number: 10021986
    Abstract: A fixing device includes an encircling element having left and right lateral sides and an intermediate portion that is formed with a notch and that is bent to form two limiting apartments at two sides of the notch, each limiting apartment having left and right walls extending integrally and transversely from a longitudinal axis of the encircling element and a middle wall interconnecting the walls that define an opening accessible only from a direction that is the same direction, each of the left and right lateral sides is formed with a retainer stub; a sluice gate having two notches disposed on the retainer stubs for denying access into the apartments; and a locking member extending through a through hole in the sluice gate and the notch in the encircling element for preventing untimely disengagement of the sluice gate from the encircling element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: SPEC SEATS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventor: Mei Chuen Lin
  • Patent number: 10021987
    Abstract: A device is for holding two or more monitors at an operator chair. The device comprises an arm arrangement adapted to be shifted between different horizontal poses. The arm arrangement comprises a support structure, a first rocker arm, a second rocker arm and a third rocker arm that are rotatably attached at separate locations of the support structure via a respective first pivot, second pivot and third pivot. The support structure is adapted to be attached to or in vicinity of the operator chair. The arm arrangement further comprises a connection arrangement between the first rocker arm, the second rocker arm and the third rocker arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Norsap AS
    Inventor: Andreas Ravn
  • Patent number: 10021988
    Abstract: An actively ventilated chair includes a first distribution layer, a second distribution layer, and a fan, wherein the first distribution layer includes a large aperture on a first side and a plurality of small apertures on the second side, the second distribution layer couples to second side first distribution layer, and the fan couples to the first side of the first distribution layer such that it covers the large aperture, enabling the fan to direct air through the large aperture, into the first distribution layer, through the plurality of small apertures, and through the second distribution layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Practechal Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Chris Samuels, David Shamoon, Jacob Marlay
  • Patent number: 10021989
    Abstract: In an adjustable bed having juxtaposed between a mattress and a floor an articulated frame, and one or more wired motors operating on the articulated frame so that the mattress resting atop the frame is adjusted in contour, the articulated frame is modular, and ships in two or more modular frame sections each of which is sufficiently small so as to fit upon a standard shipping pallet of 48? by 48?. Moreover, and further, the two or more modular frame sections semi-permanently engage by sliding protrusions—preferably steel tubes—extending from spaced-parallel frame rails of a one section into a complimentary cavities of the frame rails—preferably steel tubes of square cross section—of a next frame section. This sliding assembly may be done by one adult man, without use of tools. The extensive contact between the telescoping members makes that the connection, and the modular adjustable bed itself, is suitably strong.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Aaron Goldsmith
  • Patent number: 10021990
    Abstract: A convertible cooler comprises a cooler body, a lid having a top surface and a rear connector part, a bed extension having an adjoining edge and a sleeping surface, a bed extension connector pivotally connecting the adjoining edge to the rear connector part to rotate the bed extension between a stowed position, in which the bed extension rests flat upon the top surface of the lid, and an extended position, in which the sleeping surface of the bed extension is substantially coplanar with the top surface of the lid, and a leg assembly connected to the bed extension and adjustably supporting the bed extension above ground at a level that places the sleeping surface substantially coplanar with the top surface of the lid when in the extended position. The lid top surface and the sleeping surface of the bed extension are sized to permit a person to sleep thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Cory Patronaggio
  • Patent number: 10021991
    Abstract: An electromotive furniture drive with a guide path and an output unit which moves along the guide path and which at least partly surrounds the guide path. The guide path has a gear rack, and the output unit has a drive motor with a speed-reducing mechanism and an output gear which is in engagement with the gear rack of the guide path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: DEWERTOKIN GMBH
    Inventor: Hartmut Klimm
  • Patent number: 10021992
    Abstract: The present invention relates to safety mats for power motion furniture, power motion furniture systems comprising electronic architecture including the safety mats, and methods of using the same. In particular, the present invention provides object sensing safety mats for use with power motion furniture wherein the safety mats sense obstructions of movement between an extended or raised configuration of the power motion furniture and prevents movement or return of the extended or raised configuration when an obstruction is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Raffel Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Tyler Mesko, Richard M. Weeden, Douglas A. Dorn
  • Patent number: 10021993
    Abstract: Wearable child carriers and methods for use are disclosed. A representative device includes a sash configured to rest across a shoulder of the user and be positioned over the user's torso, and a cradle supported by the sash and configured to support and secure a child in a generally horizontal position against a frontside of the user's body. The cradle can include a head region supported by one end of the sash and configured to support and secure the sides and back of the child's head, a body region supported by another end of the sash and configured to support the child's torso and legs, and a flap extending from the body region and configured to wrap at least partially around the child's body and a portion of the body region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventors: Theresa Brandner, Laura Petersen
  • Patent number: 10021994
    Abstract: A bouncing support structure for baby walker includes a tubular stand, an upper housing and a lower housing respectively sleeved on an upper end and a lower end of the tubular stand, wherein the upper housing and the lower housing are selectively and reciprocally moved relative to the tubular stand, and respectively connected to an upper frame and a lower frame of the baby walker. An expandable tube sleeved on the tubular stand. The expandable tube has two opposite ends respectively connected to the upper housing and the lower housing. A resilient device is received in the tubular stand, wherein the resilient device has a first end secured on the tubular stand and a second end secured on the upper housing. The bouncing support structure provides a bouncing function to the baby walker when the upper housing is reciprocally moved relative to the tubular stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Li-Wei Lu
  • Patent number: 10021995
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a temporary display rack that is rugged, re-usable, and easy to assemble. The temporary display rack may be used as a specialty display in a retail store for a limited-time marketing campaign. The temporary display rack includes a chassis (e.g., a disposable chassis) which has at least two display panels with display graphics and a scannable display code (e.g., a unique scannable display code) for retail activation. The temporary display rack also includes a plurality of shelves (e.g., disposable shelves) configured to be supported by the disposable chassis. The disposable chassis and disposable shelves are typically made of a honeycombed cardboard material. The temporary display rack includes a re-usable base configured to support the chassis and shelves. Typically the re-useable base is made of plastic, and as such it can be kept and utilized with a new disposable chassis and disposable shelves for a new marketing campaign.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: INNER WORKINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Jodi Volz, Aaron Rieke
  • Patent number: 10021996
    Abstract: An end cap assembly includes a base member, a back member, and a first and second support members coupled to the back member. The first support member is disposed at one side of the back member and the second support member is disposed at an opposite side. A plurality of extension members is removably coupled to the first and second support members. The assembly also includes a first spacer member, a second spacer member, and a cross member coupled at one end to the first or second spacer member. An intermediate member is coupled to the cross member at an end opposite either the first or second spacer member. The assembly includes a support rod coupled at one end to the intermediate member and at an opposite end to the first or second spacer member. A plurality of couplers is coupled to the support rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, Michael E. Greene, Terrance L. Jones
  • Patent number: 10021997
    Abstract: A single-item-access (SIA) sub-drawer is disclosed that has a body with a compartment and a lid that is selectably securable in a closed position that encloses the compartment. The SIA sub-drawer includes a lid latch configured to secure and selectably release the lid and a sub-drawer latch configured to engage and selectably release a retention hook to secure the SIA sub-drawer to a dispensing cabinet. The SIA sub-drawer also includes a processor configured to cause the lid latch to release the lid upon receipt of a lid release signal and to cause the sub-drawer latch to release the retention hook upon receipt of a sub-drawer release signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Rahilly
  • Patent number: 10021998
    Abstract: A picture mounting apparatus comprising: a frame member, the frame member comprising: a frame front surface; a frame rear surface located on a side opposite of the frame front surface; at least one connection area located on the frame member; a connector configured to removably attach to the at least one connection area, the connector comprising: a connector front surface; a connector rear surface on a side opposite of the connector front surface; a first tab located on the connector; a second tab located on the connector; a curved slit located between the first tab and the second tab; and where the connection area is configured to removably hold one corner of a photograph. A method of mounting a picture with a picture mounting apparatus comprising inserting a connector into a connection area of a frame member, fastening a second side of an adhesive to a mounting surface, and inserting a corner of a picture into the connection area of the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Eleframes, LLC
    Inventors: Rosse C. Gates, Gazment Sosoli, Caleb Gates
  • Patent number: 10021999
    Abstract: A decorative headstone accessory apparatus including an adjustable length slotted arm, an L-shaped first bracket attached to a left end of the slotted arm, and a second bracket attached to a right end of the slotted arm. A left side of each of a pair of linear arm supports is attached to the second bracket. A vase holder is suspended within an opening in each of the pair of arm supports. A hinged double picture frame has a middle section that is attached to a right side of each of the pair of arm supports. A pivotable extension is attached to the double picture frame, with the extension having a circular candle guardrail. Each of the first bracket and the second bracket is configured to removably secure to a left surface of a headstone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventors: Rasheed Khan, Rafeena Khan