Patents Issued in September 20, 2018
-
Publication number: 20180263368Abstract: An rotational shelf garden system and device, including methods of use, are provided. The garden system and device include multiple hanging shelves mounted on a rotatable frame. Rotating the frame positions a shelf at a desired height for the user, wherein the user of the device may perform gardening activities while sitting or standing. Multiple vertically stacked shelves on a rotating frame, each shelf supporting garden plants, greatly reduces the “footprint” of the garden system versus a conventional outdoor garden, increasing the capacity for generating higher yields while using less ground space. The system and device includes a watering system integrated with each shelf.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Richard Galles
-
Publication number: 20180263369Abstract: A synchronization system, which includes a synchronization device, is applicable to a slide rail and an opening mechanism. The opening mechanism includes an elastic member and a locking member configured to lock the elastic member. The synchronization device includes a housing and a driving member. The housing is mounted to the slide rail. The driving member is movable relative to the housing. The driving member is configured to drive the locking member to move for unlocking the elastic member, in order to allow the elastic member to release an elastic force to be applied to the slide rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Hsiu-Chiang Liang, Chun-Chiang Wang
-
Publication number: 20180263370Abstract: A gasket track for a gasket is provided. The gasket track includes a c-shaped channel that is formed of a first section and a second section. The first section is from 50% to 75% of the c-shaped channel. The second section is from 25% to 50% of the c-shaped channel. The first section and the second section are joined together to form all of the c-shaped channel. The first section and the second section are formed of a plastic material. The c-shaped channel has a circular cross section that forms at least 65% of an ellipse.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Philip Francis Hottmann
-
Publication number: 20180263371Abstract: This invention provides a chair frame with high strength and high stability, including a base front supporting tube, a base rear supporting tube, a base right supporting tube and a base left supporting tube. A pedal support is connected to a front driving tube through a connecting rod mechanism. Two ends of a main motor telescopic rod mechanism are respectively fixed to the front driving tube and the base rear supporting tube. Two ends of a backrest motor telescopic rod mechanism are fixedly connected to a backrest front driving tube and a backrest rear driving tube. An upper frame is fixedly connected to a connecting piece thereof. The base right supporting tube and the base left supporting tube are fixedly connected to a connecting piece thereof. Two sides of the front driving tube are further connected to a clamping piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: TAIZHOU LUCKY PRETTY MACHINERY Co.,Ltd.Inventor: Mingyang MA
-
Publication number: 20180263372Abstract: A transformable chair comprises a first portion comprising a seat, a second portion comprising a backrest, and a hinge mechanism connecting the first portion to the second portion and allowing the second portion to be rotated relative to the first portion. The transformable chair includes at least one space sized and shaped to store a bodyboard. In one version, the transformable chair can be unfolded into a flat configuration and folded into a cart configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Scott Rohrer
-
Publication number: 20180263373Abstract: This application relates to flotation devices generally, and particularly to inflatable flotation devices configured for use by an infant to support the infant at least partially above the water and to at least partially retain the infant therein. In some embodiments, an apparatus is a flotation member having an inner perimeter, a top portion and a bottom portion. The flotation member has a first height between its bottom portion and its top portion at a first location of the flotation member. The flotation member has a second height between the top portion and the bottom portion at a second location of the flotation member, the second height different from the first height. The flotation member includes a support member at least partially disposed within the inner perimeter of the flotation member. The support member has a first portion coupled to the top portion of the flotation member at the first location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: David A. ARIAS, Timothy James CLEMENS, Theresa M. BANNON, Laurel A. RONEY, David J. CROWE
-
Publication number: 20180263374Abstract: A folding bed chest device includes a chest and a sleeping platform. The chest is configured to store a foldable mattress and the sleeping platform when the folding bed chest device is in a folded position. The sleeping platform is configured to support a weight of the foldable mattress when the folding bed chest device is in an unfolded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Night and Day Furniture LLCInventor: Howard PORTER
-
Publication number: 20180263375Abstract: A pillow system includes a pillow assembly and a pillow and pillow cover assembly, the pillow assembly having a base attached to a pillow having an opening, the pillow formed of a first foam material, and the base formed of a second foam material, and wherein the first foam material is more rigid than the second foam material. The pillow and pillow cover assembly includes a pillow cover formed of a stretchy fabric material capable of stretching into the opening of the pillow during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Chiropractic Family Line, LLCInventors: Clare Stewart, Susan Pattee
-
Publication number: 20180263376Abstract: A system is disclosed for facilitating rotation of a mattress in a horizontal plane carried by a box spring or a platform. Surfaces between the mattress and the box spring or platform are selectively placed in engagement with each other. The surfaces may be provided by two separate covers; a single cover and the inherent surface roughness of the box spring or fixed or adjustable platform; a single cover with an embedded surface or no covers with embedded surfaces in both the mattress and the box spring or platform. In the latter embodiment, the mattress and the box spring or platform are secured together in a normal mode of operation to prevent unintended movement of the mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: William John Scarleski
-
Publication number: 20180263377Abstract: A body support cushion, e.g., mattress, has multiple foam layers, including a viscoelastic foam layer and a reticulated foam layer, and an outer cover. At least one of the foam layers and the outer cover each includes phase change material having latent heat properties that provide two intervals of dermal cooling.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Tom Mikkelsen, Christopher Anthony Arendoski, Stephen Watson Switzer, Kelly Wood Chandler, Mohamed F. Alzoubi
-
Publication number: 20180263378Abstract: A mattress (100) includes one or more layers (101,102,103) of material, and one or more pressure sensors (104,105,106). A control circuit (203), operable with the pressure sensors, is operable with a user interface (115). The control circuit presents on the user interface one of three color-coded indications. When a sensed pressure detected by the pressure sensors is below a first threshold (603), the control circuit presents a first color-coded indication on the user interface. When the sensed pressure (605) is between the first predefined sensor threshold and a second predefined sensor threshold (604), the control circuit presents a second color-coded indication on the user interface. When the sensed pressure is above the second predefined pressure threshold, the control circuit presents a third color-coded indication on the user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Vladimir Anastasov
-
Publication number: 20180263379Abstract: A high chair structure is disclosed. In the disclosed high chair, an upper tray board is elastically fixed on a tray assembly of a seat part thereof. In addition, two fixing-belt receiving grooves are disposed on two sides of the seat part, and two cover boards are disposed on the openings of the fixing-belt receiving grooves to cover thereon. Moreover, the high chair further comprises a desk part that can be separated from the seat part, so that the desk part can be used as a desk alone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: PAO-HSIEN CHENG
-
Publication number: 20180263380Abstract: A product display assembly includes a floor and a divider. The floor is configured to support a product. The divider is configured to selectively engage the floor such that the divider extends in a longitudinal direction. The divider includes a body portion and a proximal leg. The proximal leg is movable with respect to the body portion in a longitudinal direction between a first position where the proximal leg engages the floor and a second position where the proximal leg is free from engagement with the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Daniel C. Riley, Anthony Camello
-
Publication number: 20180263381Abstract: The invention relates to a display for spectacles, including at least one front panel having a support for the spectacles with a rod (11) for the bridge and a number of holes (5) for the insertion of the arms, and a zone for the storage of cases with the different models of spectacles, the zone being formed by a cabinet (6) with a set of containers (12) disposed next to each model of spectacles (9) displayed, wherein the containers are designed to accommodate respective carrying boxes of the model of spectacles (9) of different prescriptions, as well as including a zone for checking the prescription and a viewing mirror. The display can have one or a number of frontal modules, or form an essentially prismatic support, which can be rotary, and is suitable for use on a desktop or on the floor, depending on its height.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Andreas Roxe, Javier Nieto Cubero, Oriol Ventura Roda
-
Publication number: 20180263382Abstract: An interactive display stand with a compartment containing objects on supports, and forming an enclosed housing with a single orifice, a driver to control a transporting device to move a support to make only one object visible through the orifice, the user having a device for selecting an object, interfaced with this driver and to align with the orifice the support bearing the object selected for viewing, and including a security detection device for detecting the presence of a hand within the security space, interfaced with the driver to start in such case a programmed cycle, and to lock an object inside this compartment through the orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Omega SAInventor: Xavier DIETLIN
-
Publication number: 20180263383Abstract: A memorabilia support system. The memorabilia support system includes a base having a torso portion having a front side and a rear side. An upper mounting bracket is disposed on an upper end of the rear side, the upper mounting bracket having at least one aperture thereon, and a lower mounting bracket is disposed on a lower end of the rear side, the lower mounting bracket having at least one aperture thereon, wherein each aperture is configured to receive a fastener therethrough. An exemplary embodiment includes a mounting plaque to which the base may be secured via the fasteners. The base is configured to support an article of clothing such as a sports jersey, while the mounting plaque is securable to a surface such as a wall in order to display the article of clothing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: John Minardi, Daniel Peleg
-
Publication number: 20180263384Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure can include systems and methods for providing articulating point-of-sale (POS) apparatuses or devices, such as displays. In one embodiment, an articulating point-of-sale (POS) display assembly may include a base and a movable arm attached to the base. The movable arm may be configured to move from a first position to a second position with respect to the base. The assembly may further include a pivotable display device attached to the movable arm. The pivotable display device may be configured to pivot from a third position to a fourth position with respect to the movable arm. The assembly may also include an arm joint attaching the movable arm to the base, and a pivot joint attaching the pivotable display device to the movable arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: William Sauway Law, Heather Lynn Klaubert, Sung Hoon Kim, Scott McKinley DeWinter, Christopher Loew, David Frederick Lyons, Leonard Speiser, John Beatty
-
Publication number: 20180263385Abstract: There is disclosed a warming blanket (8) having a metalized fabric exterior layer and a heating element (23). The heating element is formed from electrically conductive metal ink. The warming blanket also has a electrically insulative fabric or layer (18) which diffuses the heat produced by the heating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Eric James Howard, Kelley Terrell, Mark Beran
-
Publication number: 20180263386Abstract: A bed sheet assembly includes a first panel has a left edge, a right edge, a bottom edge and a top edge. The first panel has a first section thereof removed and extending inward from the left edge and upwardly from the bottom edge. A first inner edge is defined extending upwardly from the bottom edge and positioned opposite of the right edge. A second panel has a left edge, a right edge, a bottom edge and a top edge. The second panel has a second section thereof removed and extending inward from right edge and upwardly from the bottom edge of the second panel. A second inner edge is defined extending upwardly from the bottom edge of the second panel. The second inner edge is positioned opposite of the left edge of the second panel. The first and second inner edges is joined together to form a unitary structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Jeff Janney
-
Publication number: 20180263387Abstract: A bedding apparatus having a waterproof, washable, reusable first sheet with pockets that depend from a central portion is provided. The central portion protects bed linen and the mattress of a bed, while the pockets are dimensioned and adapted to depend therefrom adjacent to the bed for arm's length storage. The bedding apparatus may also include at least one generally coextensive second sheet to provide comfort for a user as well as a medium from personalizing the bedding apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Brian Daniel Butkiewicz, Misty Christel Butkiewicz
-
Publication number: 20180263388Abstract: A method of making a fitted sheet includes the steps of: affixing a plurality of elastic members along the lateral side edge portions of a sheet material, cutting the sheet material to a pre-determined length, cutting out corners from the sheet material of a pre-determined length, and forming corners in the sheet material of pre-determined length by affixing edge portions of the corners. A fitted sheet has a top portion with two lateral side panels and two end side panels. Each side panel may be at an angle to the top portion. Each side panel has lateral edge portions. The lateral edge portion of one side panel may be affixed to the lateral edge portion of the adjacent side panel. A plurality of elastic members is affixed to opposing side panels. No plurality of elastic members is affixed to the other side panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Rory D. VITALE
-
Publication number: 20180263389Abstract: A portable pillow and blanket kit includes a pillow cover which includes an opening/closing portion; a blanket which is put into the pillow cover through the opening/closing portion; a cover-shape changing member which includes a first end portion firmly coupled to the pillow cover, and a second end portion detachably coupled to an outer surface of the pillow cover and making the pillow cover be changed in shape; and a cushion member which is penetrated by and coupled to the cover-shape changing member, wherein the pillow cover includes a first air controller for inflating or deflating the pillow cover, and wherein the pillow cover includes a changing member detachable portion on the outer surface thereof to which the second end portion of the cover-shape changing member is detachably coupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Jong Hwan LEE
-
Publication number: 20180263390Abstract: The present invention relates to tableware, such as dishes, or glassware (i.e., cups, glasses, saucers, plates, bowls), having a polymer grip provided underneath, which prevents sliding of the tableware on tables, or other flat or smooth surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Kennex (Hong Kong) LimitedInventor: Kwong Ming Lam
-
Publication number: 20180263391Abstract: A method of making a double-wall cup having an inner cup defining an inner wall and an outer wrapper defining an outer wall, the method comprising applying an adhesive on the inner wall, holding a portion of the wrapper, at a location between opposing ends of the wrapper, in contact with the adhesive while in spaced relationship with the inner wall to define a spaced condition, and wrapping the wrapper about the inner wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: DEAN GARZA, RICK HILLS, DANIEL WENDT
-
Publication number: 20180263392Abstract: A lid assembly configured to close an opening in a vessel holding a liquid. The lid assembly includes a drinking port, plunger member, and drive assembly. The plunger member is moveable between closed and open positions with respect to the drinking port. The plunger member prevents the liquid from flowing through the drinking port when the plunger member is in the closed position and allows the liquid to flow through the drinking port when the plunger member is in the open position. The drive assembly includes drive circuitry that automatically directs the drive assembly to move the plunger member to the open position when the drive circuitry detects the lid assembly is in a drinking position. The drive circuitry automatically directs the drive assembly to move the plunger member to the closed position when the drive circuitry detects the lid assembly is in other than the drinking position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Ping Phan, Evan Michael Choltco-Devlin, Naiqiang Zhang, Mark Freeman, Scott Jarnagin
-
Publication number: 20180263393Abstract: A cutlery implement restraining system is provided. The cutlery implement restraining system includes a housing having a base, an upper wall, a front wall, a back wall and a sidewall, the sidewall extending substantially between the front wall and the back wall, and the sidewall extending substantially between the base and the upper wall, a cavity formed in the housing, the cavity at least partially bounded by the base, the front wall and the back wall, an implement carrier disposed within the cavity, the implement carrier being selectively positionable between a first position and a second position relative to the housing, and a securement system for releasably securing the implement carrier in the first position relative to the housing, the securement system being disposed on at least one of either the implement carrier and the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Patrick Kerulis
-
Publication number: 20180263394Abstract: The present invention provides an accessory retention device for using on bench type seating or tables made from planks. The device holds not only a pole, but also holders for drinks or other personal items. The device is adjustable to fit a variety of stadium seating, using the device adjustable mount system, which allows the mounting pieces that clamp on to the stadium seating to expand and contract for a secure fit. The device also allows the user to select what type of pole mounted item to insert into the support device, as the device is capable of adjusting to accommodate different types and sizes of poles, such as umbrella, flags, rods, etc. The device is compact, portable, and easy to carry with a built in handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Leslie Glynn Thomas
-
Publication number: 20180263395Abstract: An apparatus for securely holding beverage containers comprising a base mat holder having a base, a first vertical sidewall and a second vertical sidewall, the first vertical sidewall and the second vertical sidewall defining a region for placement of a base mat for protection of a base portion of a beverage container, and at least one container-holder for receiving and securely holding the beverage container, the at least one container-holder having a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first sidewall and the second sidewall being on opposing sides of the at least one container-holder, each sidewall having at least one extension arm extending horizontally from each of the opposing sides of the at least one container-holder, the at least one container-holder slidably inserted onto the base mat holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Anthony Paul Ballew
-
Publication number: 20180263396Abstract: A two-part tray apparatus that includes a base tray having a desk surface for drawing and writing and a food tray having four food compartments. A resilient bottom of the base tray may rest on a lap. The food tray is nestable into the base tray and is nonslideable relative to the base tray. The base tray includes a proximal side with no upwardly extending walls to make it easy for a child to write or draw on the desk surface. Strap units are included to anchor opposite ends of the tray apparatus or may be connected to each other to form a full length shoulder strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Elizabeth R. Volk, Brian G. Linehan
-
Publication number: 20180263397Abstract: Apparatus are disclosed for multi-hook hangers for steaming fabrics. An example hanger includes hooks that include rod hooks for hanging from a rod. The rod hooks include a first rod hook and a second rod hook that are spaced apart from and parallel to each other. The hooks also include a back hook for hanging from a wall hook. The back hook is coupled to the first rod hook and the second rod hook. The example hanger also includes arms including a first arm and a second arm. Each of the arms include a back arm segment, a front arm segment spaced apart from the back arm segment, and a curved end extending between and connecting the front arm segment and the back arm segment. The example hanger also includes a base connecting the hooks to respective arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Rolando Hernandez, Gabriel Prero
-
Publication number: 20180263398Abstract: A modular ornament kit includes a vehicle body. A front wheel unit is selectively coupled to the vehicle body and a rear wheel unit is selectively coupled to the vehicle body. A chair is selectively coupled to the vehicle body and a smoke stack is coupled to the vehicle body. A breather is coupled to the vehicle body and a steering wheel is coupled to the vehicle body. In this way the vehicle body, the front wheel unit, the rear wheel unit, the chair, the smoke stack, the breather and the steering wheel from a tractor. A pair of pins is provided and each of the pins is inserted into the vehicle body. Each of the pins is selectively coupled to the Christmas tree thereby facilitating the tractor to be suspended from the Christmas tree in the convention of a Christmas ornament.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Earl Dibert
-
Publication number: 20180263399Abstract: A method for controlling a drapery assembly is disclosed that opens and close a drape based on low and high touch sensitivity signature values that are established manually by the user. The method comprises pressing at least one button to initiate setting low touch sensitivity value; detecting a first manual movement of the drape; determining a first number of ticks using an encoder associated with the first manual movement; determining a low end user sensitivity signature value by calculating the average first number of ticks of the encoder; pressing at least one another button to initiate setting high touch sensitivity value; detecting a second manual movement of the drape; determining a second number of ticks using the encoder associated with the second manual movement; and determining a high end user sensitivity signature value by calculating the average first number of ticks of the encoder over the first time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Luis Rivera
-
Publication number: 20180263400Abstract: A slow cooker having a cooking vessel, a handle assembly and a lid assembly whereby the handle assembly rotatably locks the lid assembly over the cooking vessel and related methods of use. The handle assembly is rotatably positionable between a lowered position wherein a user can rotatably manipulate the lid assembly between open and closed positions relative to the cooking vessel and a travel position whereby the handle assembly rotatably locks the lid assembly in a sealed, closed position relative to the cooking vessel. The handle assembly can include single or dual handle configuration that allow a user to carry the slow cooker with the handle assembly in the travel position. The lid assembly can include a removable utensil tray that allows for one or more kitchen utensils to be retained by a flexible resilient member as the slow cooker is carried in the travel position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Michael R. Berge
-
Publication number: 20180263401Abstract: By preheating temperature raising unit of a steam and hot water generating device beforehand to a predetermined temperature, and supplying water in an amount equal to or more than predetermined amount V (per unit time) to the temperature raising unit, a large amount of steam is instantaneously generated. At this time, hot water adhered to the temperature raising unit rises along with the steam, and the steam and hot water flowed through a steam hole, a relay tube, and a steam chamber are caused to eject instantaneously with accumulated steam pressure from a steam and hot water discharging port. The steam and hot water then hit and heat food products accommodated in a cooking chamber. Thus, a heating cooker capable of promptly heating a food product with steam can be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Akira KATAOKA, Masaki SHIBUYA
-
Publication number: 20180263402Abstract: The present invention discloses an electric cooker with fastening lock, comprising a heating base, a pot seated in the heating base and a lid for covering the pot, wherein handles are symmetrically arranged at opposite sides of outer wall of the heating base, and locking mechanisms, which can be locked to the handles by latches, are configured in both opposite edges on the upper surface of the lid; each locking mechanism comprises a locking base placed on the lid and a locking clip one end of which is hinged to the locking base, and each handle is provide with a locking hole for the insertion of another end of the locking clip and a pushing type switch for latching the another end of the lock clip when it was inserted in the locking hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Weipeng LI
-
Publication number: 20180263403Abstract: A portable coffee brewing device includes a lid pivotally connected to an upper end of the container by a hinge and button. A heating element housing and an electrical component housing is connected to a lower end of the container. A drain is positioned in a bottom wall of the container and is fluidly connected to a heating element positioned within the heating element housing. The heating element is controlled by electrical components positioned in the electrical components housing. A drip tube is fluidly connected to the heating element and the lid. A single serve coffee holding device is positioned below the lid. When the container is filled with fluid and the heating element is powered, heated fluid is forced up the drip tube through the passageway in the lid and into the coffee grounds holding device in a continuous cycle. The device is connectable to an external power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Brett C. Richardson
-
Publication number: 20180263404Abstract: A cold water extraction system and method for preparing a beverage includes a cold water extraction chamber for brewing a beverage; an insulated beverage storage chamber for storing the beverage brewed in the cold water extraction chamber; a drip band for controlling flow of liquid between the cold water extraction chamber and the beverage storage chamber and a sealing cap configured to seal the beverage storage chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: ARIE PISAREVSKY
-
Publication number: 20180263405Abstract: A brewing device includes a base portion with a support surface. A carafe is configured to be selectively supported on the support surface. A filter basket is removeably supported on an upper portion of the carafe. An immersion chamber is fluidically coupled to an outlet disposed over the filter basket. A water reservoir is fluidically coupled to both the immersion chamber and the outlet disposed over the filter basket. A pump is in fluid communication with the water reservoir and operable to selectively advance water to one of the outlet disposed over the filter basket and the immersion chamber from the water reservoir. The brewing device is configured to brew a beverage using a pour-over brewing method, an immersion brewing method, or a filtered immersion brewing method.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Steven C. Drees, Meighan McLaughlin, Dean A. Peppel, Joseph Snyder
-
Publication number: 20180263406Abstract: A capsule processing machine (1) for preparing a beverage from a capsule (5) having a body (50) containing an ingredient and a peripherally projecting flange (51) comprises: a capsule holder (10) with an upwardly oriented mouth (12) for receiving the capsule (5) via the mouth (12) so that the capsule flange (51) extends generally in parallel to the mouth (12); a capsule transfer device (30) having a capsule guide (31) for guiding the capsule (5) from the capsule holder (10) to a used-capsule evacuation area (40). The capsule guide (31) comprises a pair of facing slides (311, 312) having each a holding section (311a, 312a) configured to hold the capsule (5) between the slides (311, 312) under the flange (51) and hold the capsule (5) above the capsule holder (10). The capsule transfer device (30) comprises a capsule mover (35) for moving the capsule (5) from the holding section (311a, 312a) to the used-capsule evacuation area (40).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Da Mi Byun, Souleymane Diouf, Ian Guy, Stefan Kaeser
-
Publication number: 20180263407Abstract: The invention relates to a head assembly for a beverage preparation device for preparing a nutritional composition upon interaction of ingredients provided in a capsule with liquid supplied to the capsule, the assembly comprising capsule opening means (10) which are adapted to interact with an injection face of the capsule, the opening means comprising a liquid injection means (1) for injection of liquid into the capsule and a gas injection means (2) for injecting of gas into the capsule, activation means (20) designed for interacting with the opening means and for moving the liquid injection means and the gas injection means with respect to the injection face of the capsule. The head assembly also comprises a drive unit (70) for driving the activation means (20) and the activation means comprises a driving gear (20b) adapted to be driven in rotational movement by the drive unit (70) for sequentially moving the liquid injection means (1) and gas injection means (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Lodovic DOVAT, Christof NIEDERMANN
-
Publication number: 20180263408Abstract: A coffee cartridge containing unground coffee beans, said cartridge having walls defining a chamber in which the beans are confined, the cartridge being adapted to serve as a grinding and extraction chamber for the coffee beans.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Hugh MALKIN, Timothy Charles BULLOCK, Graham Scott GUTSELL, Ian Micheal Riorden GEORGE, Nicholas James HASTINGS
-
Publication number: 20180263409Abstract: Frothing device (40) for the use in a machine (100) for foaming and/or heating a fluid, comprising at least a first body (15) and a second body (16) assembled together to configure the frothing device (40); at least one of the first or second bodies (15, 16) comprising cavities to configure fluid conduits when the bodies (15, 16) are assembled together; the fluid conduits comprising a steam conduit (21) through which steam flows and heats the fluid; a fluid conduit (28) though which fluid flows by the under-pressure created when steam circulates through the steam conduit (28); and an air conduit (22) configured to be able to add air to the fluid conduit (28); the fluid conduits further comprising an expansion chamber (18) having an internal restriction in section allowing the fluid to be frothed when air has been added to the fluid conduit (28).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Christian Jarisch, Nicolas Camier
-
Publication number: 20180263410Abstract: A beverage maker includes a body and a cover movably attached to the body. The body includes therein (among other components), a hot liquid generator (HLG) having a tank, an inlet for receiving liquid into the tank and an outlet, at least one heater in thermal communication with the liquid in the HLG tank, and a discharge port in fluid communication with the outlet of the HLG for discharge of the liquid. The cover is movably attached to the body between a closed position and an open position. At least one valve permits the discharge of the liquid via the discharge port in a closed position of the cover. The at least one valve is mechanically actuated by the cover in the open position of the cover to substantially prevent the discharge of the liquid via the discharge port.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Adam Hanes, Patrick T Mulvaney, Stephen C Williamson
-
Publication number: 20180263411Abstract: An detachable, flexible, polymeric Dutch oven liner for insulating perishables and uniformly distributing heat from an enclosing Dutch oven, the liner comprising a planar bottom surface and uninterrupted circumscribing sidewall contoured to mate with an interior surface of the Dutch oven.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Kevin Stuart, James Stewart
-
Publication number: 20180263412Abstract: A beverage heating system is provided. The beverage heating system includes a container for storing a beverage within an interior volume. A heating element of the container provides thermal energy to the beverage. A docking station engages with the container and provides power to a power supply of the container. The power supply and a thermostat control the amount and intensity of thermal energy provided by the heating elements. In one embodiment, the heating element is one or more heating rings positioned along an interior side of the sidewall at vertical intervals. The thermostat further includes a timer and alarm that are programable to activate the heating element or an indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Debra Faye Winters
-
Publication number: 20180263413Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a housing, a cooking area or volume on or in the housing and a heater assembly for heating the cooking area or volume. The heater assembly includes a heater plate body with a surface having at least one groove therein. The groove includes both a deformable metal sheet element and a resistive heater element therein. The deformable metal sheet element is pressed between an outer surface portion of the resistive heater element and a surface portion of the groove to provide a thermal transfer path from the resistive heating element and to the heater plate body through the deformable metal sheet element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Jeffrey L. Frock, Timothy L. Cupp
-
Publication number: 20180263414Abstract: A barbecue (20) with spit functionality, the barbecue (20) including: a barbecue body (22) having a first opening (28) and a second opening (30); a first spit support member (24) mounted in the first opening (28) and settable at a storage position, in which the first spit support member (24) is substantially contained within the barbecue body (22), or one or more use positions, in which the first spit support member (24) at least partially protrudes from the barbecue body (22); a second spit support member (26) mounted in the second opening (30) and settable at a storage position, in which the second spit support member (26) is substantially contained within the barbecue body (22), or one or more use positions, in which the second spit support member (26) at least partially protrudes from the barbecue body (22); and a spit rod (34) releasably engageable with the first and second spit support members (24 and 26) when the first and second spit support members (24 and 26) are in their respective use positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: David Mansueto, David Jones, Anson Li
-
Publication number: 20180263415Abstract: A kamado style cooking apparatus comprising a cooking chamber having a high heat capacity and a vent system, wherein the cooking chamber comprises a thickened cast metal such as aluminum capable of being drilled or tapped to allow external components to be attached thereto. The cooking chamber is defined by a base unit and a top unit disposed over the base unit that is capable of moving from an open to a closed position via a hinge component. The top and base units further comprise a tongue and grove-like sealing means for creating an at least partial seal when closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Michael F. Hackley
-
Publication number: 20180263416Abstract: A grilling assembly for grilling over an open flame includes a frame that is tripoidal. A shaft is rotationally coupled by a first end to the frame. The shaft extends from proximate to an apex of the frame toward a base of the frame. A power module and a motor are coupled to the frame. The motor is operationally coupled to the power module and the shaft. The motor is positioned to rotate the shaft. A grate is coupled to a second end of the shaft. The grate is configured to position substantially horizontally over an open flame, such as a campfire. The grate is positioned to rotate coincident with the shaft such that food items that are positioned on the grate are positioned to be heated by the open flame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Nathan Marlett
-
Publication number: 20180263417Abstract: This invention relates to a device and method for cooking bacon. The Bacon Press with adjustable legs is comprised of a steel plate threaded with adjustable legs so that the user can control the distance between the plate and the cooking surface. The plate may be in various shapes. The plate may contain holes for viewing food while cooking.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: KEVIN W. METHENY