Patents Issued in November 6, 2018
  • Patent number: 10117476
    Abstract: There is provided lighted headgear having various configurations, components thereof, and other accessories combined therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Waters
  • Patent number: 10117477
    Abstract: A sports boot having a rigid shell base designed to hold the foot of a user, the shell base including a sole and two lateral sides extending from the sole and defining an upper recess therebetween. The boot includes a mechanism for tightening the shell base around the foot of the user, the tightening mechanism including a filiform element for tightening the sides towards one another, the filiform element being tightened by pivoting a lever of the mechanism. The lever is provided to be pivoted in a notch of a rack designed to cover the two sides of the shell base in the tightened configuration and to bend the sides towards the sole under the pivoting action of the lever. The rack extends across the upper recess E2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: SALOMON S.A.S.
    Inventor: Jerome Chaigne
  • Patent number: 10117478
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure with a sole member. The sole member can be manufactured using a system that modifies the heel cushioning of the sole member over a series of footwear purchases. The modifications can be configured to correspond to a customer's evaluation of the heel cushioning previously purchased. The sole member can include a set of apertures that are formed along various surfaces of the sole member to adjust the cushioning characteristics of the sole member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Cook, Shane S. Kohatsu, Bret Schoolmeester, Daniel T. Rowe
  • Patent number: 10117479
    Abstract: A shoe and a corresponding method for making a shoe are disclosed. A shoe according to an embodiment includes: an upper including a main body; a midsole, an outside edge of the midsole being attached to a lower edge of the main body, the midsole being formed to define a first accommodation space; and a first fill injected in the first accommodation space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: REGINA MIRACLE INTERNATIONAL (GROUP) LIMITED
    Inventor: Changming Liang
  • Patent number: 10117480
    Abstract: Disclosed is a protector for a clip and line used to suspend aquaculture baskets or like equipment in water. In particular, the protector provides a sacrificial element between the clip and the line that is cheap to manufacture and easy to replace. While an application of the present invention is in oyster cultivation, it could equally well be applied to any process involving the line suspension of an article in water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Seapa Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Garry Thompson
  • Patent number: 10117481
    Abstract: A method for forming a double-sided loop strap includes: receiving a continuous longitudinal strip of loop material including a strip-form base bearing a field of upstanding loops on a fastening side of the strip bounded by opposite longitudinal edges, folding each of the longitudinal edges away from the fastening side, such that the base overlaps itself, and securing the folded edges in place by permanently bonding together overlapped areas of the base to form the double-sided loop strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Velcro BVBA
    Inventors: Mary L. Watts, James T. Grady, Andrew Collins
  • Patent number: 10117482
    Abstract: A wearable electronic device is provided, including a main body, a flexible member, a connecting member, and a first hinge. The connecting member is connected to the flexible member and has a hook portion. The first hinge is disposed on the main body and detachably engaged with the hook portion, such that the connecting member is pivotally connected to the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: CLIMAX TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Michael Chang
  • Patent number: 10117483
    Abstract: As a new design, when making part of a decoration rotatable, there is a tendency for this to result in an unnecessarily complex structure, and it was difficult to apply such structures to small decorations such as rings, due to considerations such as strength and smooth movement. Solution: The present invention was configured as follows in order to provide a decoration which, even if having a small size, has a simple structure and strength, and opens like a flower. The decoration has a configuration whereby one of a group of movable petals (1) having a calculated curved surface (2) and which are positioned so as overlap with the positions to be rotated and are synchronized with one another, is opened and closed by a single rotating knob (11) and is synchronized with the other petal-shaped parts (1) smoothly and effectively to replicate the movement of a flower opening and closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventors: Osamu Fukui, Misako Fukui
  • Patent number: 10117484
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an electronic toy bank. The electronic toy bank may be utilized by a child to learn how to manage funds corresponding to an external account and may also be associated with a payment device operated by a child. The child may utilize a transfer device to communicate information to the electronic toy bank, where the information can indicate an amount to be transferred from a first external account to a second external account associated with the child. Upon authorization of the transfer, the electronic toy bank may send instructions to a remote server computer to update information associated with the first external account and the second external account according to the amount. The electronic toy bank can update information displayed on its display screen to reflect a balance associated with an external account, allowing the child to easily see their current savings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
    Inventors: Christopher O'Kane, William McGorman, Peter Lennon, Samuel Wallace
  • Patent number: 10117485
    Abstract: A receptacle providing secure protection for its contents and comprising a housing with an opening, and a cover member pivotably attached to the housing to move between a closed position and an opened position. In the closed position, a locking mechanism may lock the housing and cover into engagement. In the open position, convenient access is provided to the interior of the housing and the contents. The cover member may be equipped with a retaining member for wrapping wires or cables in an organized fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventors: Kurt Solland, Debora Monzelowsky
  • Patent number: 10117486
    Abstract: A wig storage assembly for storing wigs includes a stand that may have a wig positioned thereon. A first box is provided and the stand is selectively positioned therein to protect the wig. A lid is removably positioned on the first box to close the first box. A hanger is provided and configured a plurality of wigs is selectively suspended thereon. A second box is provided and the hanger is selectively positioned therein to protect the wig.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Charlesetta Cook
  • Patent number: 10117487
    Abstract: A protective encasement for an electronic device includes members that clasp together and a dispensed seal disposed on an inside surface of one of the members to form a watertight barrier between the member and a surface of the installed electronic device. The dispensed seal may comprise an elastomeric material dispensed on and adhered to the inside surface of the encasement. A first overlap region of the dispensed seal may overlap a second overlap region of the dispensed seal at an overlap point to form a closed loop. The closed loop may have a substantially uniform thickness to form the watertight barrier. The first and second overlap regions may each have reduced thicknesses that are less than the uniform thickness, but a combined thickness of the overlap regions at the overlap point substantially equals the uniform thickness to complete the closed loop of the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Tofigh J. Khodapanah, Minna L. Ranjeva
  • Patent number: 10117488
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair styling apparatuses and related methods. The hair styling apparatus includes a heated barrel defining a stationary hair styling surface, a rotating member configured to rotate around the stationary hair styling surface, and a burn prevention cover. The rotating member includes a tab fixedly extending along a longitudinal length of the stationary hair styling surface over less than an entire longitudinal length of the hair styling surface to gather and wind a user's hair around the stationary hair styling surface without clamping onto the wound hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: KISS NAIL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Kyu Sang Han, Sung Lyul Park, Kyoung Hak Lee, Si Yong Sung
  • Patent number: 10117489
    Abstract: A kit for illuminating the hair of a user, comprises: at least one light emitting diode emitting light at a wavelength, an optical fiber (26) coupled to the or each light emitting diode, a fastening element (22) to fasten the or each light emitting diode and/or the optical fiber to the hair of a user, The kit comprises a fluorescent material (30), the optical fiber (26) being configured to transmit the light emitted by the or each light emitting diode to the fluorescent material (30), the fluorescent material (30) being excited at the wavelength of the or each light emitting diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Steven Perkins, Xavier Schultze
  • Patent number: 10117490
    Abstract: Process and device for making hair buns is disclosed. The invention described here reduces the effort and shortens the amount of time necessary to form a hair bun that remains in place for an extended period of time without the use of bobby pins or other hairpin devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventors: Michelle Lyn Singer, Evan Laurence Singer
  • Patent number: 10117491
    Abstract: A hand held appliance, such as a hairdryer, includes at least one fluid inlet for admitting fluid into the appliance, at least one fluid outlet for emitting fluid from the appliance, at least one fluid flow path extending through the appliance, a heater, and a fluid chamber at least partially defined by an external wall of the appliance, the chamber being configured to provide a thermally insulating barrier between the heater and the external wall. The fluid flow path comprises two parallel sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Patrick Joseph William Moloney, Peter David Gammack
  • Patent number: 10117492
    Abstract: The present invention is a hair dryer holder system that can automatically control the movements of a hair dryer mounted thereon in a desired distance according to the movements of the hair brush/comb during the hair styling operation. The hair dryer holder system is a computer aided pivoting device having a tracking system to track the movements of the hair brush/comb and pivot means to provide rotation on orthogonal pivot axis (x, y, or z axis), and can be used to allow the hair dryer mounted thereon to rotate with three degrees of freedom. The hair dryer holder system is programmable to align with the movements of the hair brush/comb in a desired distance and angle to achieve an automatic and hands free hair dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Hossein Karbakhsh
  • Patent number: 10117493
    Abstract: The Salon Hair dryer Hood Cover was invented by taking a bath towel and poly cotton blend material, placing them together and cutting them 3 ft and 8 in long and 2 ft wide; Cut the covers off the towel, pin together fold down 1 in, stitching together, Slide the elastic through the corners, creating the hood. Attach your strap to the hood, which are used to tighten the hood around the salon hair dryer. This will keep the heat inward. Thus eliminating longer dryer time under the hair dryer. Attach four straps to hood, which are used to tighten the hood around the salon hairdryer This will keep the heat inward. Thus eliminating longer dryer time under the hair dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Anetra Diane Byrd
  • Patent number: 10117494
    Abstract: A nail lamp for curing UV-curable nail gel uses light emitting diodes (LEDs) that emit ultraviolet light and are relatively lower power. The nail lamp is powered from an exterior power source, such as a wall socket, or by a rechargeable battery pack. A battery compartment of the nail lamp holds the battery pack, which is removable without disassembling the nail lamp. The nail lamp is easily transportable to different locations and can be used even when a wall socket is unavailable. A curing time of the nail lamp is user-selectable. The nail lamp can also include detection sensors to detect a person's hand or foot in a treatment chamber and automatically turn on or off the LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: LeChat
    Inventor: Newton Luu
  • Patent number: 10117495
    Abstract: A system (100) for dispensing a fluid, such as a deodorant is provided. The system (100) includes a dispenser (102) defining a first reservoir (108) therein and comprising a check valve (112) communicating with the first reservoir (108) and an exterior of the dispenser (102). The system (100) also includes a refill cartridge (104) defining a second reservoir (128) therein and including a valve-piercing element (126) configured to be received through the check valve (112), such that, when the valve-piercing element (126) is received through the check valve (112), the second reservoir (128) of the refill cartridge (104) fluidly communicates with the first reservoir (108) of the dispenser (102) via the valve-piercing element (126).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: Ilaria Ogis
  • Patent number: 10117496
    Abstract: Provided is a dropper which includes a flexible cap, a tube body, and a head component. The flexible cap may be hermetically connected to one end of the tube body, and the head component may be connected to the other end of the tube body. The tube body may be hollow tube body. The flexible cap can be deformed, and the interior thereof is a hollow structure. An internal hollow part of the tube body communicates with the internal hollow part of the flexible cap. The head component is provided with an interconnecting structure for fluid to pass through such that fluid is able to enter the tube body or flow out of the tube body via the interconnecting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Wensheng Chen
  • Patent number: 10117497
    Abstract: A dispensing device includes a container defining a reservoir containing a liquid and a porous applicator for dispensing the liquid. Another dispensing device includes two containers attached to each other, where the first container defines a reservoir containing a first liquid and a porous applicator for dispensing liquid and the second container contains a second liquid that may be dispensed via application of a force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: RLM Group Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert L. Murphy
  • Patent number: 10117498
    Abstract: A reservoir for a cosmetic viscous or liquid product. The reservoir includes a body and a wiper, the reservoir being designed so that a cosmetic applicator, which includes a core and bristles mounted on the core, can be moved from the inside of the reservoir to the outside of the reservoir through the wiper. The wiper includes a tubular sleeve and a multiplicity of ribs disposed on the tubular sleeve. The ribs longitudinally extend along a longitudinal direction parallel to a longitudinal direction of the sleeve, and are tapered in a radial direction from the inner wall of the sleeve toward the inside of the sleeve. Moreover, the ribs are arranged on an inner wall of the sleeve and guide the bristles of the cosmetic applicator during its passage through the wiper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: ALBEA COSMETICS AMERICA, INC
    Inventor: Volker Schrepf
  • Patent number: 10117499
    Abstract: An automatically filling fogless shower mirror includes a mirror assembly having a mirror which thermally conductively contacts a water reservoir within the mirror assembly that communicates at the upper end thereof with a water-fill aperture. A tubular automatic water-filling adapter installable between a water supply pipe and a shower head has protruding from the adapter a flexible water supply tube which diverts a small portion of water flowing through the adapter into an inlet opening of the tube, which is discharged from an outlet opening in a distal end of the tube which is removably inserted into the water-fill aperture. Heating of the mirror by warm water in the reservoir prevents fogging caused by condensation of water vapor. Water cooled by warming the mirror trickles from a small drain hole in the reservoir and is continuously replenished by warm water supplied by the automatic water-filling adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: ZADRO INC.
    Inventor: Zlatko Zadro
  • Patent number: 10117500
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making up human keratinous material, the method comprising: taking at least two measurements of an optical characteristic of said keratinous material at different locations; and applying a composition to the keratinous material, the composition modifying a characteristic of the appearance of said keratinous material so as to give it an optical characteristic intermediate between the measured optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Henri Samain, Didier Gagnebien
  • Patent number: 10117501
    Abstract: A portable bag includes an outer main body and an inner bag that can hold dry or wet contents. An inner bag adjustment mechanism adjusts the vertical, lateral and forward-rearward positions of the inner bag with respect to the outer main body such that the inner bag may be positioned anywhere within the main body. Releasable securing mechanisms and biasing mechanisms help fix the inner bag at the desired vertical and lateral position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Shinji Marui
  • Patent number: 10117502
    Abstract: A portable container comprising a bag configured with at least one external strap, a cover, structural panels on at least one of a back, sides and bottom of said bag, pockets attached to various panels of said bag, and at least one connection point attached to said bag. Said bag is configured with two straps. Said straps are configured to attach externally to a back of a user. Said at least one strap is configured to fit over a shoulder of said user. Said bag is configured to be operable as a backpack. Said at least one connection point is configured as an attachment means comprising at least one of a D ring, a carabiner, a loop, a hook and a clip configured for attachment to said bag. Said at least one attachment means is configured for attachment of items not held inside said bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Kevin James Ward
  • Patent number: 10117503
    Abstract: An illuminating hammock includes a flexible hammock bed, an electrical light assembly, and an elastic light suspension system. The electrical light assembly includes first and second flexible inelastic light strands extending along opposing sides of the hammock bed, and having respective proximal and distal ends. A wire junction is formed at the proximal ends of the light strands. The wire junction resides proximate the first end of the hammock bed with the distal ends of the light strands extending towards the opposite end of the hammock bed. The elastic light suspension system is operatively connected to the light assembly, and is adapted for elastically tensioning the first and second light strands when a user is positioned on the hammock bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Eagles Nest Outfitters, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter G. Pinholster, Jr., James Christian Frinak
  • Patent number: 10117504
    Abstract: A wearable band for an electronic device and a method of forming the wearable band for the electronic device. The wearable band may include a first strap portion including a loop, and a second strap portion positioned through the loop of the first strap portion. The second strap portion may include a first group of components positioned adjacent a first end of the second strap portion. The first group of components may include magnetic properties. The second strap portion may also include a second group of components positions adjacent a second end, opposite the first end, of the second strap portion. The second group of components may include magnetic properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy D. Bataillou, Richard D. Kosoglow, Sean S. Corbin
  • Patent number: 10117505
    Abstract: An electronic case assembly includes a case that may contain an electronic device thereby facilitating the electronic device to be manipulated. A pair of magnets is each coupled to the case to magnetically engage a magnetic support surface. In this way the case is selectively retained on the magnetic support surface. A finger loop is pivotally coupled to the case. The finger loop is selectively positioned in a first position to insertably receive a finger thereby inhibiting the case from being dropped. The finger loop is selectively positioned in a second position to abut a support surface. In this way the case is reclined on the support surface for viewing the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Alan Nicolas Alvarez
  • Patent number: 10117506
    Abstract: A finger puppet toothbrush may include character features, such as an imitation animal body, arms, legs, teeth, eyes, tail, etc. The various character features may provide different brushing functions to the toothbrush. However, due to the disguised appearance of the functional features as character parts, small children may be enticed to use the toothbrush more willingly and develop proper dental hygiene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: THE BRUSHIES LLC
    Inventors: Colleen Crowley, Hilary Fritsch
  • Patent number: 10117507
    Abstract: A roof cleaning system for removing snow from a roof includes a crane that has a boom and a man box that is coupled to the boom. The crane positions the man box above a roof of a building. A sweeper is coupled to the man box and the sweeper sweeps snow from the roof. The sweeper is operationally coupled to the crane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Jeffery Sobus
  • Patent number: 10117508
    Abstract: A fastenable device includes a housing having a base portion, a head portion opposite to the base portion, and a body portion between the base portion and the head portion. The base portion has a first fastener in the form of a full ring integral to the housing and defining a through-hole. The head portion has a second fastener in the form of an open ring integral to the housing and defining a snappable recess. The device includes a frequency generator housed in the housing and electrically connected to an electrode pair disposed on the housing, for applying a voltage with at least two different frequencies between the electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ingo Vetter, Frank Kressmann, Alexandre Halbach
  • Patent number: 10117509
    Abstract: A table assembly may include a tabletop member having a lateral sidewall and a longitudinal sidewall. A cover may be pivotally connected to the tabletop member about a cover pivot. The cover may be configured to move from a closed position to a display position and may include a cover cavity having an interior wall. An adjustable length arm may include a first arm portion and a second arm portion. The first arm portion may be pivotally connected to the lateral sidewall of the tabletop member. The second arm portion may be pivotally connected to the interior wall of the cover. The cover may be configured to receive the tabletop member in the cover cavity when the cover is in the closed position. The cover pivot may be located nearer the longitudinal sidewall of the tabletop member than the first arm end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Steven Cooke
  • Patent number: 10117510
    Abstract: A collapsible desk system is provided. The desk system may include first and second elongate members having a common central pivot and being pivotal relative to one another in a scissor-like manner. A seat may be attached to one of the elongate members. A support member may be cooperable with the elongate members to selectively retain the elongate members in one or more orientations. A desk top may be pivotally attached to a column. The members, seat, column, and desk top may be arranged with one another to transition between at least a collapsed and an expanded position. A knee support may be mounted to one of the elongate members. The desk top may define a side face having a groove extending about at least a portion of a perimeter of the desk top and the groove may be sized to receive a first fastener tab of an accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: The Edge Desk System, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, Marc J. Rosenberg, Jeffrey M. Jones
  • Patent number: 10117511
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to modular and reconfigurable architectural assemblies such as modular walls and modular furniture, including modular and reconfigurable desk systems, with features and components that provide wire management functionality. A modular desk system includes a horizontal work surface and a lower vertical section extending vertically downward and/or upward from the work surface. At least a portion of the lower vertical section houses one or more resource trays having power and data receptacles for user wires to plug into. An access component such as a cover encloses the resource tray to provide a functional and aesthetically pleasing assembly while allowing management and organization of user wires and/or supply wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LTD
    Inventors: Geoff Gosling, Mogens F. Smed, Thomas A. Brown
  • Patent number: 10117512
    Abstract: A music lyre includes a saddle assembly having a shape approximately matching an outer profile shape of a top portion of an instrument, the saddle assembly including an opposing pair of lips, wherein a lip of the pair of lips is disposed on each side of the saddle assembly, a pair of straps connected to the saddle assembly, wherein a strap of the pair of straps is disposed on the each side of the saddle assembly, and wherein each strap of the pair of straps is configured to be wrapped underneath a bottom portion of the instrument and connected to a corresponding lip of the pair of lips disposed on an opposite side of the saddle assembly to secure the saddle assembly to the instrument; and a holder assembly connected to the saddle assembly, wherein the holder assembly is configured to retain at least one sheet of copy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: N. Lee Ann Moore
  • Patent number: 10117513
    Abstract: A portable chafing and serving table can include a foldable table assembly, a pair of leg structures pivotably connected to the table assembly, at least one chafing dish recess disposed in the table assembly, the chafing dish recess being configured to receive at least a portion of a chafing dish, and at least one food cover connected to the table assembly, the food cover being moveable between a retracted state and an extended state, and the food cover being configured to cover the chafing dish recess when in the extended state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Grant M. J. Tolentino
  • Patent number: 10117514
    Abstract: A drawer wall element for a drawer. A marginal section of a drawer base is insertable to form a drawer side wall that adjoins the drawer base. The drawer wall element comprises a wall profile part and a base-receiving profile part. The drawer wall element comprises a support surface, present on the base-receiving profile part, for providing underside support to the drawer base. The wall profile part comprises a chamber section having an inner wall sheet section and an outer wall sheet section. A filler element is inserted into the chamber section. The filler element comprises a spring element, which in an inserted state has a defined pretension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Grass GmbH
    Inventors: Felix Karu, Matthias Koenig, Joseph Kruijen
  • Patent number: 10117515
    Abstract: A salon chair with rail system and an integral electrical supply. A salon chair that includes an integrated tool work station (with multi-use containers, utility tray and articulating arm) with the capacity to hold a hair dryer, curling irons, clippers and the like at the rear of the chair. The chair is powered by an integrated electrical power source inside the rear of the chair seat whereby the power is supplied through to the base of the chair. The power source may be connected to an outlet under the chair or concealed under a power extension with cord cover (preventing trips and falls), or may be otherwise coupled to utility power. A caddy adapter kit. The caddy adapter kit including a frame in which a user configurable array of containers may be disposed. The frame being attachably mounted to the back of a styling or salon chair by a band encircling the chair back, or optionally with the frame being fixabaly attached to the chair back by screws or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Cathryn A. Osweiler
  • Patent number: 10117516
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed that allows a practitioner to rotate a human subject in three different axes of rotation, independently from one another and without limitation on the degree of rotation, which allows for the treatment of various systems of the human subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: OVARD, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Budagher
  • Patent number: 10117517
    Abstract: A removable backrest is attached to a cooler in such a manner that does not interfere with the opening or closing of the lid nor does it interfere with the sealing mechanism of the cooler. The removable backrest inserts into existing slots positioned in the walls of certain commercially available coolers. The angle of the frame permits a user to sit on the complete lid of the cooler and lean against the backrest. While the backrest is in position, the lid may be opened or closed at the user's convenience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Kaspar Wire Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Darryl J. Becker, Mike Bishop
  • Patent number: 10117518
    Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to lumbar support adjustment for a chair. More specifically, the disclosure related to a lumbar support adjustment mechanism that moves forward and aft relative to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: EXEMPLIS LLC
    Inventors: Adam Huennekens, Paul Devries, Peter Jeffery, Mitchell Mulder, Ryan Dibble
  • Patent number: 10117519
    Abstract: Disclosed is divider for an arm rest including two upright members with the top of the first upright member connected to a top of the second upright member at an acute angle, a bottom of the first upright member, the bottom of the first upright member spaced apart from a bottom of the second upright member, a first horizontal member, the first horizontal member hingedly connected to the bottom of the first upright member; and a second horizontal member, the second horizontal member hingedly connected to the bottom of the second upright member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventors: Arthur Chang, Grace Chang
  • Patent number: 10117520
    Abstract: A portable beach chair for cooling a person while relaxing or basking in a warm environment is provided. The portable beach chair comprises a chair having a body support portion and a back support portion with the back support portion hingedly connected to the body support portion and releasably securable in a desired angular position. A water reservoir secured to the back support portion holds a predetermined amount of water. A showerhead is fluidly connected to the water reservoir with the showerhead positioned above the back support portion and directing a water flow from the water reservoir in a general direction toward both the body support portion and the back support portion. Upon introducing water through the showerhead from the water reservoir, the water flow through the showerhead cools the person thereby eliminating any need for the person to access a hose or go into a waterbody to cool off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Elizabeth Franqui
  • Patent number: 10117521
    Abstract: A sofa with an upholstered arm panel has an arm frame with a layered composition comprising an underlayment material layer, a fiber material layer positioned on top of and contacting the underlayment material layer, and a covering upholstery material layer positioned on top of and contacting the fiber material layer. The underlayment material layer is comprised a planar sheet of Ethylene-vinyl acetate closed cell foam. The EVA foam extends forwardly on the arm frame to create a forward extending lip. The use of EVA foam reduces the number of structural and cushioning materials, fasteners, and labor currently required in arm panel construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Allen Lewis, Philip Lee Stokes, James Anthony Sudduth, Jimmy Dale Holley
  • Patent number: 10117522
    Abstract: Various implementations include a towel with a T-pocket and/or a method to sew a “T” pocket into a towel. The pocket in the towel may orient, support and/or secure the towel draped over a seat back or frame structure. The frame structure may be capable being accessibly and removably coupled to suitable objects, such as car seats and other seating having back rests or frames used to display advertising messages or items placed on display resting in the T-pocket. The T-pocket component may include a first end and a longer second end, the longer second end employed to provide a level of protection for the underlying seat and comfort to the seated person, but also allow the person to dry himself and maintain warmth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Joe Thomas Farris, II
  • Patent number: 10117523
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an infant swing simulating a human form preferably comprising an animated body including an upper body portion simulating a human trunk, arms, shoulders, neck and head portions as well as a lower body portion. A frontally worn infant carrier is preferably connected to the shoulders and waist of the animated body. The lower body portion is operatively connected to a base having a motor to pivot the body in an oscillatory manner. The head portion preferably includes a 3D-printed interchangeable face mask resembling a caretaker of the infant. In a preferred embodiment, the animated body includes a sound recorder, speaker, vibrating motor, and heating elements disposed therein for soothing and comforting an infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Anna Hionakis
  • Patent number: 10117524
    Abstract: A bed rail having a guard frame that prevents a child from rolling off a bed and a pair of legs that extend between the mattress and box spring. The guard frame swings between up and down positions and is pivotally connected to the legs via a first junction. A second junction locks the guard frame to the legs. The second junction includes a rotatable seat that engages a pin extending from the guard frame. The bed rail further includes a strap that engages a proximal end of a leg, a distal end of the leg, and an anchor, which engages the side of the bed opposite of the bed rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Regalo International, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Porter R. Million
  • Patent number: 10117525
    Abstract: A merchandiser including a case defining a product display area and having a base and a rear wall coupled to the base. The rear wall has a rear wall component that defines a channel. The case further includes a plurality of shoes partially disposed in the rear wall component within the channel and positioned below the base to support the case on a surface. Load-bearing foam insulation material is disposed in the channel and partially encloses the shoes. The shoes and the rear wall component are coupled together by the load-bearing foam insulation material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Hussmann Corporation
    Inventors: Rick M. LaMontagne, David Dickey, Denise Slatton, Ed Sample