Patents Issued in September 27, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180271254
    Abstract: A dome applicator (100) is provided. The dome applicator (100) includes a handle (110) having a first end (110a) and a second end (110b), said first end (110a) and second end (110b) being collocated with a longitudinal axis (Y-Y) of the handle (110). The dome applicator (100) also includes a dome (120) affixed to and extending away from the first end (110a), wherein the first end (110a) extends over a portion of the dome (120).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Paris Presents Incorporated
    Inventor: Alyssa C. Nicoline
  • Publication number: 20180271255
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic container comprising a refill container having a sealing ring and, more specifically, to a cosmetic container comprising a refill container having a sealing ring, the cosmetic container having a refill container holder embedded in an outer case, and having the refill container, which contains cosmetics, used by being coupled to the refill container holder, and improving refill convenience since after the cosmetics are completely used, a user easily separates the refill container from the refill container holder by pressing the refill container on the top thereof, and then can couple a new refill container to the refill container holder from the bottom of the outer case, thereby easily replacing the refill container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Sung Soo HONG, Ju Ho KIM, You Seung KIM
  • Publication number: 20180271256
    Abstract: A lip stamp for applying a cosmetic lip product to a user's lips, including a handle, a rigid base secured to the handle, and an applicator head secured to the base. The periphery of the head has a shape and dimensions corresponding to one-half of a closed human mouth and is bilaterally symmetrical about a straight line corresponding in position to the interface between the lips of the closed mouth. The applicator surface may extend over the entire area within the periphery, or only over an area of an endless strip running along and outwardly bounded by the periphery. A lip cosmetic dispenser includes the lip stamp, a container for a cosmetic lip product into which the applicator head can be inserted to pick up the product for application, and a container lid having an opening releasably holding the lip stamp with the applicator head protected from exposure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Philippe Parker, Nadia Maniscalco, Paul Adams, Eralda Gjyrgji, Brian McNamara
  • Publication number: 20180271257
    Abstract: An eyebrow shaping apparatus, including: a camera, for capturing one image of each of two eyebrows of a user at an initial state; an image processor, for horizontally flipping one of the two images, and for searching for differences between the horizontally flipped image and the other image, and for suggesting corrections in at least one of the captured images for obtaining a requested state having two equal mirrored images; CNC (Computer Numerical Control), for producing a program including physical steps for modifying the eyebrows from the initial state to the requested state; and a painting tip, a hair removing tip, and a robotic arm, for executing the program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: NISAN SHLOMOV
  • Publication number: 20180271258
    Abstract: A cosmetic tester for simulating application of a cosmetic is provided. The cosmetic tester may comprise a handle with a first end and a second end, and a topper attached to the first end of the handle. The topper may be shaped to form human lips. With such an exemplary cosmetic tester, the tester may be constructed from acrylic or plastic, and may be transparent. A back side of the tester may be covered with an opaque film, and the cosmetic may be applied to a front side of the topper. The tester may also be ? of an inch thick or in height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Crystal Moss
  • Publication number: 20180271259
    Abstract: A hair-coloring predictive test system and method allowing the pre-application testing of one or more hair dyes by applying the dye to a striated color-base blotter formulated and colored to correspond to a client's hair, either before or after optional lightening, resulting in an example swatch showing the highlights, mid-tones, and shadow tones that will be seen in the corresponding real hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Joshua C. Comeaux, Thomas Rinehart
  • Publication number: 20180271260
    Abstract: A facial lift device to be placed behind the lips and above the gums disposed alongside the buccal and facial surface of a living human maxilla or a human mandible no further than the most posterior tooth of one side to the most posterior tooth of the opposite side of said maxilla or mandible. The facial device embodies an outward lifting force when placed within the human mouth under the lips and alongside the anterior vestibule centered on the frenulum, such that when said facial lift device is forced behind the maxilla or mandible lips, the facial lift will forcibly lift out the dermal layer reducing and removing lower facial wrinkles within the perioral region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: C. Aaron Bruce
  • Publication number: 20180271261
    Abstract: A backpack apparatus is disclosed. The backpack apparatus includes a backpack harness, an external frame, and a backpack. The backpack harness includes a vertical support element, shoulder straps, and a hip belt. The shoulder straps and hip belt couple to the vertical support element. The backpack harness includes a first portion of a coupling mechanism. The external frame includes a second portion of the coupling mechanism. The external frame releasably couples to the backpack harness by coupling the first portion to the second portion. The backpack releasably couples to the backpack harness by coupling a first portion of the coupling mechanism on the backpack harness to a second portion of the coupling mechanism on the backpack. The backpack releasably couples to the external frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Evan A. Hoge, Zachary K. Hillman, Brandon J. Bair
  • Publication number: 20180271262
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an external frame of a backpack system and a game strap. The external frame includes a horizontal and vertical sections. The horizontal section is pivotably coupled to the bottom of the vertical section. The horizontal section rotates between a vertical position and a horizontal position. The horizontal section supports the vertical section in a vertical position when the horizontal section is in the horizontal position. A bottom of the game strap is coupled to an end of the horizontal section of the external frame. The end is distal to where the horizontal section pivotably couples to the vertical section. A top of the game strap is coupled to the vertical section of the external frame. The game strap includes openings sized to accommodate a snout of a head of an animal. The bottom or the top of the game strap are releasably coupled to the external frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Evan Hoge, Zachary K. Hillman, Brandon J. Bair
  • Publication number: 20180271263
    Abstract: A protective case for a portable electronic device includes a bottom plate, a frame, and a glass substrate. The bottom plate has at least one hole and a flange around a periphery thereof. The frame is connected to the bottom plate. The frame has at least one through hole. An inner peripheral edge of the frame is provided with an engaging groove. The flange is engaged in the engaging groove. The frame cooperates with the bottom plate to form an accommodation space for accommodating a portable electronic device. A side of the bottom plate, opposite to the accommodation space, cooperates with the frame to form an accommodation trough. The glass substrate corresponds in shape to the accommodation trough. An adhesive layer is provided between the bottom plate and the glass substrate. The glass substrate is adhesively disposed in the accommodation trough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Chia-Hao Lin
  • Publication number: 20180271264
    Abstract: An attachment system for supporting holders on a carrier includes a platform having a front side, an opposite back side, the platform being constructed of laminated layers having slits therethrough defined and bound by opposite edges of the layers fused together to increase wear and abrasion resistance of the edges, the slits arranged in a predetermined pattern of aligned and spaced apart rows, the slits being configured to receive straps therethrough between the front side and the back side to attach at least one holder to the platform, and the platform being supported by and comprising an element of a carrier configured to be worn against a portion of a user's body, the back side and at least one element of the carrier or a backing element defining and bounding a generally flat cavity through which the back side can be accessed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Michael E. Cole, Scott J. Carver
  • Publication number: 20180271265
    Abstract: Disclosed is a loop suitable for a handheld device. A flexible loop is affixed e.g. via adhesive onto a handheld device protective case and serves as a wrist strap for ease of grabbing and prevents accidental drops of the handheld device. A feature for cleaning the handheld device, such as a piece of microfiber cloth, can be integrated on the loop. None of a handheld device's functionality is impaired. A back strap loop is disclosed for holding a device with one hand. Components are highly customizable in regards to colour, shape, dimension, print, etc., the overall design of which may help a user to make their handheld device unique, particularly as a promotional item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Jean-Philippe Brousseau
  • Publication number: 20180271266
    Abstract: A cleaning brush includes a rod body having a first end and a second end. The first end of the rod body includes a first connecting portion. The second end of the rod body includes a first bristle portion and a second bristle portion. A storage portion free of bristles is formed between the first and second bristle portions. An engaging member includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the engaging member includes a second connecting portion engaged with the first connecting portion. The second end of the engaging member includes a first engaging portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Yu-Ching LIN
  • Publication number: 20180271267
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing brush assembly enhancing brushing hair includes a brush that may be manipulated thereby facilitating the brush to brush hair. A handle is removably coupled to the brush and the handle may be gripped. The handle is substantially hollow and the handle may contain a fluid. The handle is in fluid communication with the brush. A pump is coupled to the brush and the pump is selectively manipulated. The pump is in fluid communication with the handle to selectively urge the fluid outwardly from the brush thereby facilitating the fluid to enhance brushing the hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Zap Velasquez
  • Publication number: 20180271268
    Abstract: There is described herein a broom-style cleaning appliance with built in vacuum assembly that can be activated via an elongate nozzle member located adjacent a bundle of cleaning bristles to eliminate the need for a dustpan. Once the vacuum module is activated the debris is collected in a collection chamber housed above or adjacent to the cleaning bristles or elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Ty Joseph Caswell, Trevor Lambert, Thomas Grimm
  • Publication number: 20180271269
    Abstract: The present invention is a combination of toothbrush and tongue and mouth cleaner, which allows an individual to brush the teeth with bristles as well as clean the tongue and the interior of the mouth, using one or more clefts embedded on the head of the toothbrush. The apparatus comprises a handle, a head connected to the handle having a front side to which a plurality of bristles is connected. A concave cleft is included on the head of the toothbrush thereby allowing a tongue to be cleaned by scraping the second side of the head against the tongue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Steven O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20180271270
    Abstract: A monitor support assembly comprising a base designed to rest on an ambient floor surface, the base having a rear end, an upright frame structure mounted to and extending vertically upward from the base spaced forward of the rear end, the frame structure including first and second vertical members and at least a top frame member that extends horizontally between the first and second vertical members, a shroud assembly mounted to the upright frame structure including at least a first central wall member and first and second additional wall members, the first and second additional wall members extending from the first and second lateral edges in the same direction, the first central wall member and the additional wall members forming a receiving space, and a mounting plate mountable to the rear surface of a displays screen and releasably supported by the upright frame structure within the receiving space wherein a depth dimension of the receiving space is sufficient to accommodate a display screen mounted there
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Brett Kincaid, Mark Spoelhof, Mark Schoolmeester, Duck Young Kong, John Allen, Hyun Yoo
  • Publication number: 20180271271
    Abstract: A tray table apparatus including a furniture support structure having a storage compartment, a tray table support assembly and a tray table coupled to the tray table. The tray table and the tray table support assembly are alterable between a first configuration having a first stowed position and a first deployed state and a second configuration having a second stowed position and a second deployed state. In the first and second stowed positions, the tray table and tray table support assembly are at least partially disposed within the storage compartment. In the first deployed state, the tray table is outside of the storage compartment and extends from a first side of the furniture support structure. In the second deployed state, the tray table is outside of the storage compartment and extends from a second side of the furniture support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Carl H. Schulman
  • Publication number: 20180271272
    Abstract: An insulated cart for temperature controlled storage and transport includes a housing that defines an internal space. The housing is insulated. A plurality of trays is couplable to the housing and is selectively positionable in the internal space. The trays are positioned in the housing such that the internal space is configured to store items on the trays. An opening is positioned in a front of the housing and is configured to insert items through the opening to stow on the trays. A cover is hingedly coupled to the housing proximate to the opening. The opening is positioned in the housing such that the opening is configured to insert items, such as prepared foods, through the opening to stow on the trays. The cover is positioned to reversibly close the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Judy Smith
  • Publication number: 20180271273
    Abstract: An outdoor table and methods for assembling the same are described. The outdoor table includes a table top, a support stake, and an upper locking device. The support stake is insertable into a sand or soil substrate. Once the support stake is inserted into the substrate in a generally upright position, the upper locking device is fitted over a top end of the support stake. The table top includes a central aperture. The table top is fitted over the top end of the support stake, which is insertable through the central aperture, so that the table top is installed in a horizontal orientation near the top end of the support stake. In some embodiments, the outdoor table includes a lower support element disposed between the support stake and the upper locking device to secure the table top in a horizontal position near the top end of the support stake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Glenn Miller
  • Publication number: 20180271274
    Abstract: A drawer arrangement including: a drawer side wall to be connected to a drawer rail of a drawer pull-out guide, the drawer side wall having a support portion for supporting a drawer bottom, a drawer pull-out guide having a carcass rail to be fixed to a furniture carcass, a drawer rail to be connected to the drawer side wall, and a central rail displaceable between the carcass rail and the drawer rail. The central rail has a side limb and a transverse limb connected therewith. In the mounted position, the side limb of the central rail, at least over a region, is arranged laterally besides the support portion for the drawer bottom. The transverse limb of the central rail and the carcass rail in the mounted position protrude at least partially below the support portion for the drawer bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Ingo GASSER, Herbert ISELE, Marc MEUSBURGER, Emanuel NETZER
  • Publication number: 20180271275
    Abstract: A bracket adapted for mounting a slide rail to a post of a rack includes a bracket plate, a mounting member, a first fastening member, and an engaging base. The bracket plate is attached to the slide rail. The mounting member is connected to the bracket plate and can be mounted to the post. The first fastening member is movably mounted on the bracket plate and has a fastening portion to be locked to the post. The engaging base is coupled to the first fastening member and includes first and second portions. A second fastening member can enter a space between the second portion and the first fastening member, engage with the second portion, and thus be prevented from detachment from the engaging base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: KEN-CHING CHEN, SHUN-HO YANG, CHIEN-LI HUANG, CHUN-CHIANG WANG
  • Publication number: 20180271276
    Abstract: An adjustable roller assembly for a household appliance includes a mounting base, an adjustable foot, and a height adjusting ring. The mounting base is configured to attach to a household appliance. The adjustable foot is configured to slidably engage the mounting base, and the height adjusting ring is configured to threadably engage the adjustable foot. Based at least on a rotation of the height adjusting ring, the height adjusting ring is configured to adjust a position of the adjustable foot relative to the mounting base to at least one of raise and lower a household appliance relative to the adjustable foot. A household appliance including an adjustable roller assembly is also provided as are methods of assembling an adjustable roller assembly in a household appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Scott Chartrand, Jeremy Bannister
  • Publication number: 20180271277
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a furniture support structure that can be used, for example, on beds, desks, tables, chairs, and other furniture. In some embodiments, a furniture support structure comprises a hollow elongated metal tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is crimped and comprises a hollow circular cross-section and wherein at least a portion of the inner surface of the hollow circular cross-sectional portion of the first end is threaded. Some embodiments of the present invention also relate to devices for adjusting the height of a furniture item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Acme Metal Products, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Edward Fisher, Joshua Andrew Garrison, James Robert Conley
  • Publication number: 20180271278
    Abstract: An assembly configured to limit movement of an apparatus having a base that rests on a surface includes a body member and a gate. The body member is configured to be secured to the surface and has an opening configured to receive the base of the apparatus. The gate is configured to be removably coupled with the body member to open and close the opening. When the gate is coupled with the body member, the gate is configured to cooperate with the body member to limit movement of the base of the apparatus relative to the surface in directions that are parallel to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: KaBob Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Karl R. Weber, Robert C. Hegedus, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180271279
    Abstract: A hydraulic foot assembly for supporting an object on a surface, the foot assembly comprising a cylinder defining an interior reservoir, a piston dividing the reservoir into two chambers in fluid communication with one another, the piston moveable within the reservoir, the position of the piston within the reservoir effecting the overall length of the foot assembly, a valve arrangement configured to limit movement of the piston within the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Flat Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Ozcan Ozagir, Lawrence Brown, Manuel Subias Figueroa
  • Publication number: 20180271280
    Abstract: Furniture, such as a bed, dresser, cabinetry has a display system affixing a stack of interchangeable decorative panels to the furniture. The display system has an overlaying panelar frame that captures the stack of panels and has at least one elongated fastener securing the overlaying panelar frame on to a surface of the furniture item. The stack of interchangeable panels are each visually different such as having different colors and/or patterns and can be sandwiched between the overlaying panelar frame and the mounting surface in a pocket to immovably maintain the interchangeable panels against the furniture component. The stack of interchangeable panels can be rearranged such that a different panel is placed on top of the stack or the outermost position and thereby be visible through the opening in the overlaying panelar frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Harry Janke
  • Publication number: 20180271281
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for motorized modular shelf organization. The system and method includes a gondola rack with a plurality of longitudinal shelves which engage with an upright support on the gondola rack, and are capable of moving vertically via a motorized element. The gondola rack also includes at least two support arms which are capable of grasping the plurality of longitudinal shelves and moving the plurality of longitudinal shelves laterally and vertically so that the longitudinal shelves may swap positions with another shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Greg Bryan, Cristy C. Brooks, Benji Enssle, David Brightwell
  • Publication number: 20180271282
    Abstract: A device for attaching items to walls, ceilings etc. comprises a plurality of cells wherein each cell comprises a contact fixing and a coupling, and wherein each is attached to its neighbour by a means, such as a hinge or flexible joint, allowing articulation therebetween. The device further has a means for locking the articulation between adjacent cells. The contact fixing advantageously comprises one or more magnets, allowing the device to attach to suitable metals such as the side of a vehicle. The device allows a strong fixing to be obtained, from the combined fixing action of multiple cells, whilst allowing removal a single cell at a time. The invention further extends to an associated article—which may act as the means for locking the articulation—for attaching to the device, such as a shelf, rack or other item. The article may have attachment points arranged to couple to multiple cells, and, when attached, to maintain the cells in a fixed positional relationship to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: MAGRAK LTD.
    Inventor: Jason Bishop
  • Publication number: 20180271283
    Abstract: Providing an overturn preventing device which can easily be mounted between a top surface of an article and a ceiling. The overturn preventing device includes a damper, a pair of bases and a fixing cord. The damper is mounted between a top surface of a piece of furniture installed on a floor and a ceiling. The bases are respectively coupled to both ends of the damper. The first base abuts against the top surface of the furniture, and the other base abuts against the ceiling. The fixing cord holds the damper in a contracted state in which the damper has a desired length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: KYB CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yukiko ISHIHARA, Akihisa OTA, Chika IIDA, Masaya UNE
  • Publication number: 20180271284
    Abstract: Providing an overturn preventing device which has can successfully prevent an article from overturn with a simple structure. A damper of the overturn preventing device has a cylinder, a rod, and a spring. The cylinder is mounted between a top surface of a piece of furniture installed on an installation surface and a ceiling so that a direction of extension/contraction makes a predetermined angle relative to a vertical direction. The cylinder has two ends one of which is open to be formed into an opening and the other of which is closed to be formed into a bottom. The rod is inserted into the cylinder and has a distal end protruding from the opening. The spring is provided between a proximal end of the rod and the bottom of the cylinder. Two bases are rotatably coupled to the bottom of the cylinder and the distal end of the rod, respectively, and the bases abut against the top surface of the furniture and the ceiling, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: KYB CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yukiko ISHIHARA, Shinichi SEKINE, Eishin NOGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20180271285
    Abstract: A pressure-sensing chair according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first electrode having a first conductive region formed in a first direction; a second electrode having a second conductive region formed in a second direction; a sensing sheet including an intermediate layer arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode; a first elastic body arranged on the sensing sheet and having a first elastic modulus; and a plurality of second elastic bodies arranged in the first elastic body and having a second elastic modulus, which is greater than the first elastic modulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Yong Hwa PARK, Bi Yi KIM, Jeong Han KIM, Hyun Gyu PARK, Won Keun CHO, Hyun Jin JO, In Hee CHO
  • Publication number: 20180271286
    Abstract: Powered recliner chairs, assemblies for use in the chairs, and components for use in the assemblies are provided. Electrical systems for use in the chairs, and components for use in the electrical systems are provided. Control systems and methods for operating powered recliner chairs are also provided. Any given chair may be locally and/or remotely controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew D. Jacobs, Frederick D. Jacobs, Terry Plumert
  • Publication number: 20180271287
    Abstract: Powered recliner chairs, assemblies for use in the chairs, and components for use in the assemblies are provided. Electrical systems for use in the chairs, and components for use in the electrical systems are provided. Control systems and methods for operating powered recliner chairs are also provided. Any given chair may be locally and/or remotely controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew D. Jacobs, Frederick D. Jacobs, Terry Plumert
  • Publication number: 20180271288
    Abstract: A chair having a seat portion that is capable of selectively moving between a rocking position and a stop position, the seat portion being joined to a bottom support comprising a rocking section, a flat section, and a transitional section, the rocking section having a defined curvature and extending between a front end of the bottom support component and the transitional section, the flat section having a substantially flat portion extending between a back end of the bottom support component and the transitional section, in the rocking position the chair is movable along the defined curvature of the rocking section, in the stop position the chair is configured to limit movement of the chair to the stop position, wherein the chair transitions between the rocking position and stop position by rotating past the transitional section of the bottom support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Scott Lloyd Fletcher, Man F. Hui, Peter Glass, Robert J. Mills, Douglas A. Virtue, Sergio Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20180271289
    Abstract: A stool comprises a height-adjustable seat. The seat is coupled to a stem of the stool using a ball and socket mechanism. The ball and socket mechanism enables the seat to be tiltable up to 20 degrees in all directions about a vertical axis. The ball and socket mechanism aids in providing the seated individual with an increased range of motion. The range of tiltable motion can be adjusted using an adjustment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: John Gregory, Jamie Toland
  • Publication number: 20180271290
    Abstract: A collapsible rocking chair adapted and configured to adjust between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a pair of front cross members, a pair of rear cross members, a pair of rear seat support members, a pair of roll tubes, a left side member, a right side member, a left front seat support member, a right front seat support member, a right guiding member, and a left guiding member. The left guiding member is pivotally coupled to the left front seat support member and to the left roll tube between the first and second ends of the left roll tube. The right guiding member is pivotally coupled to the right front seat support member and to the right roll tube between the first and second ends of the right roll tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Baoqing Yang
  • Publication number: 20180271291
    Abstract: A chair has a seat portion and a leg portion. The seat portion and the leg portion are joined by a structure that allows that seat portion to wobble relative to the leg portion. The structure can including one or more resilient member to create the wobble and one or more motion restrictor member to limit the amount of wobble or prevent wobble.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Jamie Toland, John Gregory, Scott Lloyd Fletcher
  • Publication number: 20180271292
    Abstract: A chair has a seat, a backrest, a lift structure, a back supporting structure, and a waist supporting structure. The backrest is deposited behind the seat. The lift structure is deposited on the backrest. The back supporting structure has a bending element and multiple supporting strips. The bending element is connected with the backrest and the lift structure, and is elastic and bendable to deform. The supporting strips are deposited on the bending element at spaced intervals from a top to a bottom of the bending element. The waist supporting structure is deposited in front of the back supporting structure. The waist supporting structure has two pivoting bases and a supporting plate. The pivoting bases are deposited on the seat. The supporting plate is pivoted between the two pivoting bases, abuts the back supporting structure, and selectively abuts the backrest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Yao-Chuan WU
  • Publication number: 20180271293
    Abstract: An adjustable chair support system includes a first seat back support member spaced from a second seat back support member, and a seat back tensioning assembly that extends between the first and second seat back support members. The seat back tensioning assembly includes a carrier coupled to the first seat back support member, the carrier including an adjustable tension member and a first guide member, a pair of second guide members coupled to the second seat back support member, and a cable extending from the adjustable tension member into engagement with one of the pair of second guide members, with the first guide member, with the other of the pair of second guide members, and then returning to the adjustable tension member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Steven DuFresne
  • Publication number: 20180271294
    Abstract: An expandable seating furniture comprising a center section for providing a first seating position, the center section providing center chair legs and at least one lateral section, concealable into the center section, each of the at least one lateral section being laterally expandable for providing one or more additional seating positions. The center section conceals one or more lateral chair legs, and may also conceal back support and/or armrest, for each of the at least one lateral section when the expandable seating furniture is unexpanded. The lateral section(s) may be concealable into the center section as interleaved sliding sections (e.g., along a seating plane and/or vertically).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Horatiu Daniel Chiriac
  • Publication number: 20180271295
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fittings and an interior conduit to providing a continuous air flow path from a vertical wall of the box spring to a horizontal surface of the box spring to selectively supply to an inflatable volume integrated into a top surface of the box spring. Fittings are provided on a vertical wall for connection to an external source of air. Another set of fittings are provided on a top surface of the box spring for connection to an inflatable bladder, A conduit inside the box spring is connected to an interior nozzle on each of the fittings to provide a continuous flow path from the fittings on the vertical to the fittings on the horizontal surface. The side wall fittings allow an external source of air to be supported or alternatively provide a stable connection for a conduit. With such a configuration, a mattress being supported by a box spring can be maneuvered under the influence of the inflatable bladder without affecting the external source of air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: William J. Scarleski
  • Publication number: 20180271296
    Abstract: A mattress foundation frame includes: (a) an upper structure that: (i) is defined by an approximately rectangular perimeter having four corners, and (ii) provides a top surface for supporting a mattress foundation; (b) a plurality of legs attached to the upper structure; (c) two first sliding mechanisms, one provided at each of two adjacent ones the corners; and (d) two headboard/footboard bracket assemblies, each having: (i) a bracket for attaching at least one of a headboard or a footboard, and (ii) a second sliding mechanism that is engaged with the first sliding mechanism of one of the two first sliding mechanisms, such that each of the headboard/footboard bracket assemblies is slidably attached to one of the first sliding mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Jason Harrow
  • Publication number: 20180271297
    Abstract: A supporting device adjustable by an electric motor and intended for supporting an upholstered unit of a piece of furniture for sitting and/or lying on, in particular for supporting a mattress of a bed. The supporting device has a main body and a supporting arrangement for supporting the upholstered unit and also an adjustment device for adjusting the supporting arrangement in respect of inclination and/or height relative to the main body. The adjustment device has at least one scissor-lift-like, Bowden-cable-actuable lifting arrangement, which acts between the main body and the supporting arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Eckhart DEWERT
  • Publication number: 20180271298
    Abstract: A bed frame is provided that includes a lower frame and an upper frame having a first section, a second section and a third section. The second section is positioned between the first section and the third section. The first section is pivotable relative to the lower frame. The third section is fixed relative to the lower frame. The second section is pivotable relative to the first section and the third section. A lifting assembly includes a first end that is coupled to the lower frame and a second end that is coupled to the second section. The lifting assembly is configured to selectively move the second section toward and away from the lower frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: BEDGEAR, LLC
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180271299
    Abstract: An air-conditioning control system includes an in-bed air conditioner which adjusts an in-bed temperature using air in a room interior, an in-room air conditioner which adjusts an in-room temperature, an in-bed environment measurer which measures the in-bed temperature, an in-room environment measurer which measures the in-room temperature, and an air-conditioning controller which performs first cooperation control that controls operation of the in-bed air conditioner and a wind direction of the in-room air conditioner on the basis of the in-bed temperature acquired from the in-bed environment measurer and the in-room temperature acquired from the in-room environment measurer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: MASAAKI HARADA, TOMOHIKO KITAMURA
  • Publication number: 20180271300
    Abstract: An air-conditioned mattress includes a mat device, a cover device, and an air-conditioning device. The mat device includes a first mat configured as a three-dimensional structure made from a plurality of elastic thermoplastic filaments that are randomly tangled with each other. The thermoplastic filaments are fixedly connected at contact portions of the thermoplastic filaments in a way that through holes are formed at non-contact portions of the thermoplastic filaments. The cover device covers the mat device and contacts the top surface of the first mat, and the first mat is more air-permeable than the cover device. The air-conditioning device is disposed inside or outside the mat device and provides heated air flow or cooled air flow into the first mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: YAO-I WANG
  • Publication number: 20180271301
    Abstract: There is disclosed a portably suspended retractable shelf for storing bedside items and which includes a horizontal platform having an inner portion and an outer portion. In various embodiments, the inner portion is adapted to be slidably captured between a mattress and a mattress supporting structure. At least one of the following upward-facing compartments is disposed on the outer portion of the horizontal platform and is accessible to a user on the mattress: a collapsible basin, a hanging flexible pocket, a foldable box. The compartments are collapsible for allowing the horizontal platform to be slidably retracted under the mattress. A cutout hole is configured to hold a cup or other object in a suspended configuration through the shelf. A downward-facing sliding drawer compartment of various sizes is mounted and/or supported underneath the outer portion of the shelf. A storage container extends from a leading surface of the portable suspended retractable shelf. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Dan Cass
  • Publication number: 20180271302
    Abstract: A device for supporting and/or holding a young child or infant is described which includes a simplicity of function, having limited components for operation of the device. The device includes a unique form (unique overall shape and design). The device comprises a top, a bottom, an outer edge forming a periphery (with or without a lip at the outer edge), and an air or gas bladder contained between the top and the bottom, and bounded by at least a portion of the outer edge. The device comprises a plurality of internal seams, at least one for forming a first wing region on a first side of a centrally located body region of the device, and at least one for forming a second wing region on a second side of the centrally located body region. The device is not only lightweight, it is also collapsible, foldable, and portable, easy to assemble, easy to operate, easy to carry, is safe when assembled, and compact when collapsed, making it suitable for home use and/or designed for travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: BABY TRAVEL INC., LLC
    Inventor: Yang Shi VOLLA
  • Publication number: 20180271303
    Abstract: This document provides product display systems for displaying merchandise. Exemplary product display systems disclosed herein include a base, a first side wall and a second side wall each slidably coupled to the base, a first support plate and a second support plate, a pusher mechanism, a front plate positioned at the front of the base, a first hanger bracket and a second hanger bracket each slidably coupled to the base, and a front bracket unit connected to the first and second hanger brackets. Some embodiments of product display systems disclosed herein include a lighting unit, e.g., having a LED lighting source. This document also provides selectively detachable lighting housings that can be attached to product display systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Chenoweth, Dan Duellman