Patents Issued in November 29, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180338605
    Abstract: A folding table includes a support stand, a fold mechanism, and a table top. The support stand includes a top seat having a first engaging portion. The fold mechanism includes a fold seat pivoted to the top seat, a resilient unit, and an operating member having a second engaging portion. When the table top is at an unfolded position, the operating member is operable from a lock state, where the second engaging portion of the operating member is biased by the resilient unit to engage the first engaging portion of the top seat, to an unlock state, where the second engaging portion is disengaged from the first engaging portion against a resilient force of the resilient unit, thereby permitting pivot movement of the table top to the folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Chin-Jui HUNG
  • Publication number: 20180338606
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an exercise bicycle with a desk plate, which comprises a frame, a supporting foot, a seat and a desk plate, the frame including a first upright column to support the desk plate and a second upright column to support the seat, wherein a first lifting assembly is provided on the first upright column to connect the desk plate and the first upright column, and enables the adjustment of the upper and lower positions of the desk plate relative to the first upright column. The height of the desk plate can be adjusted by the first lifting assembly to accommodate users with different figures. It's more ergonomic since the height of the upright column supporting the desk plate can be adjusted. When packing, lower the upright column to the minimum can largely reduce the size of the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Lehong XIANG, TAO LIN, Dajiang ZHAO, Jie ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20180338607
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an exercise bicycle with a desk plate, comprising an exercise bicycle body assembly and a desk plate assembly, wherein the desk plate assembly comprises a desk plate and a fixing seat for the desk plate, the desk plate is in slide connection with the fixing seat for the desk plate, the fixing seat for the desk plate is connected with the exercise bicycle body assembly through a lifting assembly, the fixing seat for the desk plate can be lifted up and down relatively to the exercise bicycle body assembly due to the connection of the lifting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Lehong XIANG, TAO LIN, Dajiang ZHAO, Jie ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20180338608
    Abstract: A height-adjustable piece of furniture includes a lower part, an upper part, an actuating device, first and second reference sections and a deformation sensor. Distance between the lower and upper parts can be adjusted by the actuating device. The deformation sensor is arranged to detect change between the first and second reference sections and is connected to the actuating device such that a signal of the deformation sensor can be transmitted to the actuating device. The actuating device is configured to stop the change in distance between the lower and upper parts if the signal transmitted by the deformation sensor corresponds to a change in distance that exceeds predefined threshold values. A cable protector is also provided for a cable to be mounted, and is coupled to the first and second reference sections such that tensile force acting on the cable causes change between the first and second reference sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Stefan KELLER, Helmut SCHÜTT
  • Publication number: 20180338609
    Abstract: A storage management system having a crossbar and pair of vertical arms which are hung by flat hooks over a door. A pair of slides can slide up and down the vertical arms and are secured using an adjustment mechanism. These slides can provide storage solutions to a side of a door, freeing up other space for additional uses. Such storage solutions may include hooks, baskets, bags, or other storage elements. The adjustment mechanism may include a spring for being pulled out and automatically springing back into a number of adjustment slots along the slides. Alternatively, the adjustment mechanism could simply be screwed into the desired slot, locking the slide in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: April M. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20180338610
    Abstract: Described herein generally are housings used to store safety equipment. In some embodiments, the housings can store fire extinguishers, and comply with the American Disabilities Act guidelines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: David A. Bergman
  • Publication number: 20180338611
    Abstract: A storage rack having an embedded display may include a plurality of sections for holding a respective plurality of items. A first section may include, for example, a first vertical support, a second vertical support substantially parallel to the first vertical support, and a first set of horizontal supports substantially perpendicular to the first vertical support and the second vertical support. The first set of horizontal supports may include a first horizontal support disposed at a first height and a first depth in the first vertical support, and a second horizontal support disposed at the first height and the first depth in the second vertical support. The first horizontal support may extend from an inner wall of the first vertical support towards the second vertical support for a distance that is less than half of the distance between the first vertical support and the second vertical support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Heritage Distilling Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin B. STIEFEL, Darrin FILAND, Carl TAYLOR-SWANSON
  • Publication number: 20180338612
    Abstract: A system for securing a chair to a table is disclosed herein. The system for securing a chair to a table prevents small or young children from operating the chair in an unsafe manner. The chair is connected to the table through a removable and retractable band. Also disclosed are related methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Thompson
  • Publication number: 20180338613
    Abstract: The patio table that converts into a clothesline is easily transformed from a patio table into a functional clothesline. The arms, crossbars and clotheslines easily fold out and retract back into the patio table. The patio table may be made out of different materials such as pvc, aluminum, wood or steel. It may be manufactured in different sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Rudolf Lambracht
  • Publication number: 20180338614
    Abstract: A rack mounting system comprises a mounting mechanism, a first connecting assembly and a second connecting assembly. The mounting mechanism is configured to be detachably mounted to a first side of a rack, and movable relative to the first side of the rack. The first connecting assembly is configured to be detachably mounted to a second side of the rack. The second connecting assembly is connected to the mounting mechanism. Wherein, the first connecting assembly and the second connecting assembly are configured to carry a first chassis with a first chassis width when the mounting mechanism is moved to a first position relative to the first side of the rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Chien-Li Huang, Yao-Tsung Chen, Chun-Chiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20180338615
    Abstract: A sliding system (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) for a drawer (5a-c) is provided. The sliding system comprises at least two parts being moveable relative each other and adapted for together forming a connection between the drawer (5a-c) and an associated cabinet (3), wherein one of said at least two parts comprises at least one sliding surface being coated with a lacquer comprising a resin, wherein said lacquer in turn is at least partly coated with a lipophilic composition coating to provide a slide layer with a lowered friction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Benny ANDERSSON
  • Publication number: 20180338616
    Abstract: A basket drawer structure contains: a basket and two rail elements. The basket includes a mesh, a holding space, an opening, and a peripheral rib. The peripheral rib has two recessed portions, two orifices defined, and two first rollers, wherein the two recessed portions have two shaft holes, and two rivets insert through the two shaft holes so as to rivet with the two first rollers individually. The two rail elements are symmetrically fixed on a shelf or a cabinet, a distance between the two rail elements is equal to a width of the basket, the two rail elements respectively include two support rails, two second rollers riveted on two front ends of the two support rails individually. The basket is retained in the two support rails by way of the peripheral rib, and the two second rollers of the two rail elements are mounted in the peripheral rib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: A-Ming Chiang, Wei-Ching Chiang
  • Publication number: 20180338617
    Abstract: Compartmented assemblies related to customizable storage compartments. A bottom panel, side panels, and divider panels may be configured in any combination to form a compartmented assembly with a primary compartment comprising at least two sub-compartments. A method of designing and constructing compartmented assemblies is described. A graphical user interface may be used to format a design which may be transmitted to associated machinery for automated cutting of the component panels. Series of notches, tabs, and apertures are used for mating adjacent panels to one another. Adhesive may be inserted into joints for securing the panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Harold Wayne Qualkinbush
  • Publication number: 20180338618
    Abstract: A resettable pressure bar module includes a pressure bar, a rotation element, and a resetting element. The pressure bar includes an outer tube, an upper sealing element, and a lower sealing element. The upper sealing element and the lower sealing element are disposed in the outer tube and respectively disposed on the opposite two sides of the outer tube. The rotation element is fixed to the outer tube and the lower sealing element through a fixing element. One side of the resetting element includes a first guiding slope and a second guiding slope. The pressure bar passes through the resetting element. The rotation element is configured to rotate to a normal position along the first guiding slope or the second guiding slope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Pei-Yao Ni, Chiu-Yu Su, Hsin-Cheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20180338619
    Abstract: A deployable footrest assembly for a seat is provided. The deployable footrest assembly comprises a footrest movable between a stowed position and a deployed position in which the footrest presents a first surface for an occupant of the seat to rest their feet upon, wherein the footrest is bendable about an upstanding structural support for the seat such that the footrest is bent about the structural support in the stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Marcus Hoggarth, Matthew Graeme Leck
  • Publication number: 20180338620
    Abstract: A conveyance seat for reducing the degree of rattling includes a link group for switching a state of an ottoman, an advancing/retreating member for moving straight while advancing/retreating for moving each link, and a tip end receiver attached to a tip end portion of the advancing/retreating member and for receiving drive force of the advancing/retreating member to transmit the drive force to the link group, which includes a sub-link assembled to one of two crosslinks via a rivet and for swinging by the transmitted drive force. In a case where a first trajectory upon rotation of a fixing portion of the tip end portion of the advancing/retreating member about the point of support in rotation and a second trajectory upon rotation of a portion of the sub-link about the rivet are projected onto a virtual plane perpendicular to an axial direction of the rivet, both trajectories cross each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Takayoshi KATORI
  • Publication number: 20180338621
    Abstract: Outdoor seating furniture is provided, which includes at least one seat element arranged on a frame with a seat surface and a reverse side, wherein, in a basic state, the seat surface is oriented downwards and, in a functional state, the seat surface is oriented upwards. The seat element as part of a pivot bearing is pivotably mounted about the longitudinal axis of a transverse strut of the frame and is stabilized by force of gravity, force of spring, magnetic force and/or an electromechanical actuator in the basic state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: MICHAEL KÖNKER
  • Publication number: 20180338622
    Abstract: A portable chair may include a first front leg and a second front leg connected by a front sled and a first back leg and a second back leg connected by a back sled. The front sled may include a first front foot and a second front foot and the back sled may include a first back foot and a second back foot. Each of the feet attached to the front and back sleds may include retention feature holes configured to allow water to drain from the sled/foot interface. The portable chair may further include a seat including a seat frame border including a plurality of protrusions. The seat frame border may be rigidly attached to the seat via an injection molding process. In addition, the portable chair may have a cup holder assembly that can detachably attach to either of the front legs of the chair. The cup holder assembly may have a cup holder portion that can rotate relative to the clamp member to be able to mount to either leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: William S. Doolan, Steve C. Nichols, Andrew J. Winterhalter
  • Publication number: 20180338623
    Abstract: A portable chair may include a first front leg and a second front leg connected by a front sled and a first back leg and a second back leg connected by a back sled. The front sled may include a first front foot and a second front foot and the back sled may include a first back foot and a second back foot. Each of the feet attached to the front and back sleds may include retention feature holes configured to allow water to drain from the sled/foot interface. The portable chair may further include a seat including a seat frame border including a plurality of protrusions. The seat frame border may be rigidly attached to the seat via an injection molding process. In addition, the portable chair may have a cup holder assembly that can detachably attach to either of the front legs of the chair. The cup holder assembly may have a cup holder portion that can attach to a mounting base that is attached to the leg of the portable chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew J. Winterhalter, Steve C. Nichols
  • Publication number: 20180338624
    Abstract: An electric bed includes: a bed body, a plurality of bed planks, a driver for driving the head bed plank to rotate, a monitoring module, a driving module and a wireless communication module. When the monitoring module detects that the user is snoring, the driving module controls the driver to drive the head bed plank to rotate to an anti-snoring position. When the symptoms of snoring weaken or stop, the driving module controls the driver to drive the head bed plank to restore to an initial position. The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the driving module. The wireless communication module is wirelessly connected to an intelligent terminal. The user sets an anti-snoring program into the intelligent terminal, and then the intelligent terminal transmits the anti-snoring program to the wireless communication module, and the wireless communication module sends an application situation of the anti-snoring function to the intelligent terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Huafeng Shan, Hui Cao, Qun Yu
  • Publication number: 20180338625
    Abstract: The present invention relates to adjustable base assemblies, systems, and related methods. In particular, the present invention relates to adjustable base assemblies, systems, and related methods that make use of an upper body frame and a seat frame that move relative to a leg frame to improve the contour of a mattress positioned on the adjustable base assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Mario A.G. Nava, Horace R. Eskridge, Samuel K. Pollock, Daniel S. Powell, Michael L. Lay, Leslie A. Burton, Paul E. Griese, Daniel Boyko, Gerald L. Mullins, Voleti Lohit, Gary L. Noe, Chi I. Chau, Heather P. Shimonishi, Jonathan D. Riley, Jean C. Deboard, Aaron M. Lambert, Shalom D. Greene, Joshua O. Coots, Cody Havaich
  • Publication number: 20180338626
    Abstract: An intelligent bed includes a bed body, an intelligent lamp (4) attached to the bed body, a sensor (1) provided on the bed body for acquiring monitoring data as to whether a user has left the bed, a main control box (2) for controlling the intelligent lamp, and a wireless communication module (3) for storing intelligent lamp information, receiving the monitoring data of the sensor (1) and conducting operation on the monitoring data, and then sending the intelligent lamp information corresponding to an operation result to the main control box (2) so as to control the intelligent lamp (4). The intelligent bed can realize a plurality of customized functions according to the set parameters of the intelligent lamp (4) under various user-customized modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Huafeng Shan, Hui Cao, Qun Yu
  • Publication number: 20180338627
    Abstract: A convertible furniture assembly for selective use as a crib, bed and play pen includes a pair of end boards. Each of a pair of first railings is coupled to an opposing side edge of each end board. The end boards and the first railings are right angularly positioned. A frame is reversibly couplable to and extends between the end boards. The frame extends between the first railings. The assembly comprises a mattress that is substantially complementary to the frame. The frame and the pair of first railings are selectively vertically positionable between a top and a bottom of each end board. The frame is positioned to support the mattress in a crib configuration, a playpen configuration and a bed configuration. The first railings are selectively positionable for the crib configuration, the playpen configuration and the bed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Wanda Vanburen
  • Publication number: 20180338628
    Abstract: A convertible infant support apparatus for safely supporting an infant. The apparatus includes a base that has a front surface that may be formed of a loop fabric to facilitate attachment of a plurality of pillows thereto in a variety of different configurations. The pillows include a first plurality of pillows that can be arranged along a perimeter portion of the front surface of the base in a closed geometric shape and a second plurality of pillows that can be arranged along an intermediate portion of the front surface of the base in a closed geometric shape. The first plurality of pillows may surround the second plurality of pillows and the second plurality of pillows may surround an exposed central portion of the front surface of the base. The first and second pluralities of pillows may be used on the base together, separately, or in any desired combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Victoria Goodwin
  • Publication number: 20180338629
    Abstract: The present utility model relates to a new structural arrangement for various packages and to various package opening systems which can be used with any compatible package, and pertains to the technical field of packages in general, providing very advantageous, practical, reliable and functional results, with the greater objective of allowing packages to be recycled, preserving the environment and nature, which is a general practice worldwide by large companies which look after their image. The package comprises a body (10) shaped as a bottle, provided with an inner flexible tube (11) with a bent upper end, forming an inverted U, the upper portion (12) of which is kept in the vertical position outside the bottleneck, a stopper (14) being also provided at the liquid outlet (13); the body (10) and the tube (11) are closed by a lid (15) provided with a vertical projection (16) that forms an inner channel for housing the upper portion (12). Other arrangements are provided in structural variants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Edilberto Acácio DA SILVA
  • Publication number: 20180338630
    Abstract: Clothes hangers that each have a central portion and a pair of shoulder portions that are user adjustable to allow a user to select between a wider shoulder-width profile and a narrower shoulder-width profile. In some embodiments, each shoulder portion is pivotable between a wider shoulder-width profile and a narrower shoulder-width profile. In some embodiments, each shoulder portion comprises side-by-side deformable members that a user can deform to make and/or switch between a wider shoulder-width profile and a narrower shoulder-width profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Cai Jianping
  • Publication number: 20180338631
    Abstract: A device for coupling at least two floor-mats together on a floor-surface is disclosed herein. The device includes a plate, a first mat fastener, and a second mat fastener. The device is useful for coupling at least two floor-mats together on a floor surface. In a preferred embodiment, the first mat fastener and the second mat fastener may be screws and the screws may be configured to penetrate a thickness of the at least two-floor mats to couple the at least two-floor mats together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Judith Ellis, Rebecca Orahood
  • Publication number: 20180338632
    Abstract: A system for the delivery and secure receipt of packages from unmanned vehicles to improve security and protection of the packages upon delivery. A UAV receptacle provides a water-protected interior to protect a package. The UAV receptacle includes a door in one side that allows a reception tray to extend out and back in, and which locks to protect the package so received. The UAV receptacle detects a drone in proximity. Upon confirming that delivery is for the UAV receptacle, the reception tray extends to a reception position. A sensor detects the package on the reception tray upon delivery from the drone. The reception tray is of a mesh material to reduce water retention. The UAV receptacle retracts the reception tray and closes a door to seal the package within the UAV receptacle. The UAV receptacle may notify user devices that the package has been received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: John K. Ritchie
  • Publication number: 20180338633
    Abstract: A retractable arm device, system, and method with a locking mechanism for preventing items placed in a device or receptacle from getting stuck, damaged, or torn. The retractable arm includes an inner tube, a pawl, and an outer tube surrounding the inner tube. The inner tube slides within the outer tube and the pawl preventing the retractable arm from moving into an extended position under particular conditions. The retractable arm may be placed in a receptacle for items to prevent the door from being reopened before the door is fully closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Joram Shenhar, Joel Locknauth Dewnandan, William Albert Tartal
  • Publication number: 20180338634
    Abstract: A reception box includes: a casing; a first door that is provided in the casing, and is opened and closed by a sender; a second door that is provided in the casing, and is opened and closed by a receiver; and a loading platform that is provided inside the casing with at least the first door in a closed state. The loading platform includes a first bed portion on the first door side, a second bed portion on the opposite side of the first bed portion, and a rotation shaft provided between the first bed portion and the second bed portion. The first bed portion moves up and the second bed portion moves down when a parcel is placed on the loading platform. The first door is locked when the first door is closed with the parcel placed on the loading platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Masatsugu Sugimoto, Tsutomu Kurosawa
  • Publication number: 20180338635
    Abstract: An ornament mounting system and method; the ornament mounting system having small see-through shelves capable of supporting heavier ornaments and decorations. It supports heavy items in order to prevent tree branches from sagging and hanging down, looking unsightly. The device attaches to the truck of the Christmas tree, extending outward to support items on the branches. This further eliminates the worry of heavy ornaments falling, breaking, and requiring replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Thompson
  • Publication number: 20180338636
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking hob (10) with a steam generator. The cooking hob (10) comprises a glass ceramic panel (12) including at least one recess (36) and at least one water reservoir (14) arranged beneath said recess (36). The cooking hob (10) comprises at least one removable lid (16) for closing the recess (36). The lid (16) includes a plurality of lid holes (40) permeable for steam (32). The cooking hob (10) comprises at least one heating element (20) arranged beneath, besides and/or inside the water reservoir (14). The lid (16) is arranged or arrangeable in the recess (36) of the glass ceramic panel (12), so that the upper surfaces of the lid (16) and the glass ceramic panel (12) are at the same level and form either a smooth or a smooth and partially concave surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Carlo Andrea Ceccoli
  • Publication number: 20180338637
    Abstract: The coffee dispenser disclosed herein may serve a single serving of coffee. The coffee dispenser may have a mixing chamber that combines one or more liquid concentrates and heated water, and dispenses a single serving of coffee. The coffee dispenser may have a forth control to select the forth level of the serving of coffee dispensed. The liquid concentrate may be a coffee extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Nicholas J. Singer
  • Publication number: 20180338638
    Abstract: It is a stainless skewer with two heat sensors built in, in the middle, each one is facing one side and are connected to a thermometer in the handle of the skewer. Both heat sensors are making contact with a piece of meat. During cook time, the heat sensors capture the inside temperature of the meat and transferred it to the thermometer to alert the chef.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Joceline Andraos, Fady Najm
  • Publication number: 20180338639
    Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes first and second griddles, each having a generally planar cooking surface for cooking food. A first lifting mechanism is configured to elevate the first griddle such that a food item on the cooking surface of the first griddle is predisposed to fall onto the cooking surface of the second griddle. A first wiper is configured to sweep the cooking surface of the first griddle to facilitate detachment of any food item attached to the cooking surface of the first griddle for transfer such food item to the cooking surface of the second griddle. The first and second griddles, first lifting mechanism, and first wiper are interconnected preferably to form a portable, integrated cooking product. These components preferably are enclosed within a housing for presenting a refined consumer product for use in a home kitchen and are arranged so as to define a compact volume and footprint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew James LEE, Preston MOELLER, Zhong Quan Si
  • Publication number: 20180338640
    Abstract: A stove includes a heating unit, an adjustment unit and a grill grate. The adjustment unit includes two lifting units, a synchronizer, and a drive unit. Each lifting unit has a screw rod, a sliding block movable along the screw rod, and a lift frame mounted to the sliding block. The synchronizer connects the lifting units. The drive unit is connected to the screw rod of one of the lifting units and is operable to drive synchronized rotation of the screw rods through the synchronizer. The grill grate is supported by the lift frames for moving between a first position, where the grill grate is proximate to the heating unit, and a second position, where the grill grate is distal from the heating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Chia-Ming Liu
  • Publication number: 20180338641
    Abstract: An express barbeque for cooking food includes a housing including a base and a lid with a cooking chamber therein. A grill is positionable in the base to support the food, with a food splatter area defined about the grill. Heat distributors are positioned about the cooking chamber offset laterally from the food splatter area. Each of the heat distributors includes a perforated pipe and a corresponding heat diverter. Each of the perforated pipes is shaped to receive heat from a heat source, and each has the corresponding heat diverter positioned thereabout to pass the heat from the perforated pipe through the cooking chamber whereby cooking of the food is facilitated. A cooking drawer may be slidably retractable from the housing. The cooking drawer may include the upper grill and a lower drip tray. The lower drip tray is connected below the grill to catch drippings therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Ehsan Sean Yaghotian, Mohammad Ali Yaghotian
  • Publication number: 20180338642
    Abstract: The present invention involves a system and method for grinding herbs, tobacco, marijuana and the like. The herb grinder system herein includes interchangeable and replaceable lower grinder plates that are secured in place with threading, bayonet mounts or the like. The upper and lower grinding plates are provided with blades having a modified diamond shape which provides extremely sharp leading edges regardless of which direction the grip assembly of the grinder housing is rotated. The lower plates are also provided with variations in the size, shape and arrangement of hole sizes through which the ground material is allowed to pass through. This construction provides the user with the ability to control his/her grind size mixture, which may be consistent sized grinds or a mixture of different sized grinds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Staiano, Dan Talbot
  • Publication number: 20180338643
    Abstract: A food processor assembly is provided with a bowl with a substrate sized to be supported upon a blender base, and a sidewall to collectively define a bowl cavity to receive food products. A planetary gear transmission is supported upon the bowl substrate with a rotary input sized to receive a blender rotary output. A first transmission rotary output extends into the bowl cavity to provide a reduced rotation from the rotary input. A blade is connected to the first transmission rotary output for rotation relative to the bowl substrate to perform a cutting operation to a food product. The blade has a first cutting edge formed adjacent the first transmission rotary output to perform a continuous cutting operation to the food products. The blade has a second cutting edge spaced radially from the first transmission rotary output to perform a sequential cutting operation to the food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Rebecca HAMMOND, David KOLAR
  • Publication number: 20180338644
    Abstract: A cooking appliance having a temperature measuring device for selecting a pre-determined temperature appropriate for cooking a specific type of food product, the cooking appliance having a module selectively attachable to and removable from an end portion of the handle, the module including a plurality of selectable pre-determined temperatures and a signaling device for indicating to a user when the selected temperature has been reached, the temperature measuring device being coupled to the module through the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Caleb Gossens, Monica G. Lichty, William Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20180338645
    Abstract: A spouting instrument is mounted on the surface side of a bathtub and spouts out water through a first spout port to the bathtub. To a first water supply port of the spouting instrument, water from a water supply source is supplied. The water supplied through the first water supply port flows through a first flow passage to the first spout port. The first flow passage includes a first ejector. The first ejector mixes air into the water flowing from the first water supply port to produce foam and sends the foam to the first spout port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Tatsuyuki TAKEUCHI
  • Publication number: 20180338646
    Abstract: A bathtub comprises a frame structure and a tub body. The tub body is pivotally accommodated at the frame structure wherein the tub body is pivotable between a bathing position and an emptying position. The method of emptying the bathtub is distinguished in that the tub body pivots from the bathing position to the emptying position. Another bathtub comprises a frame structure and at least one tub body, the tub body being accommodated on the frame structure and wherein a drainage device is disposed in the bottom of the tub body. The drainage device comprises at least one tube extending from the drain hole of the drainage device up to beneath the tub body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Febromed GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Hubert Brormann
  • Publication number: 20180338647
    Abstract: A foot cleaning assembly includes a housing that is selectively positioned in a shower. A first scrubber is coupled to the housing and the first scrubber selectively and frictionally engages a bottom of a foot thereby facilitating the first scrubber to scrub the bottom of the foot. A pad is coupled to the housing and the pad selectively frictionally engages a heel thereby facilitating the pad to massage and clean the heel. A cleaning unit is movably coupled to the housing and the cleaning unit may clean between toes on the foot. The cleaning unit is selectively turned on to frictionally engage the foot between the toes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Jerry Sheeley
  • Publication number: 20180338648
    Abstract: A holder for a roll of toilet paper or a roll of absorbent sheet material, the holder including cordage inserted through the hollow core of the paper roll, the cordage being secured in various embodiments to one or more patches or suction cups mountable to a surface. A roller in the form of a tube can be provided through which the cordage is inserted and which itself is inserted through the paper role core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Kaveh Harounian
  • Publication number: 20180338649
    Abstract: In one example, a wipe dispensing system includes a housing that defines an internal wipe storage area, a mixing element having an opening that communicates with the wipe storage area, a fluid reservoir disposed within the housing, a pump in communication with the fluid reservoir, a nozzle in communication with the pump and located proximate the opening of the mixing element such that an outlet of the nozzle is in communication with the opening of the mixing element, and a pump actuation mechanism operably connected with the pump and responsive to initiation of the dispensation of a wipe from the wipe dispensing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Kristina Perlas, Aidee Duarte, John Glauber, Joshua King Hoyt, David John Sayler
  • Publication number: 20180338650
    Abstract: In one example, a wipe dispensing system includes a housing that defines an internal wipe storage area, a lid rotatably connected to the housing, a fluid reservoir disposed within the housing, and a pump in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir. A fluid discharge manifold is in fluid communication with the pump and is arranged proximate to a portion of a wipe dispensing path. The lid is operably disposed with respect to the pump such that depression of the lid causes discharge of fluid from the pump through the fluid discharge manifold, and also causes partial dispensation of a wipe from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Aidee Duarte, Damon Campbell, Tim Lau, Roger Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20180338651
    Abstract: A toiletry support system for a shower wall includes a wall plate that has an outer planar surface and an inner planar surface opposite the outer planar surface. A wall attachment structure is disposed at the inner planar surface of the wall plate and is configured to attach at and support the wall plate at the shower wall. A toiletry support structure is disposed at the outer planar surface at the wall plate. An engagement device is configured to be disposed at a toiletry item and removably engage the toiletry support structure to suspend the toiletry item at the wall plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: William F. Burtt
  • Publication number: 20180338652
    Abstract: A toilet assembly that includes a shroud portion, a main body portion extending generally forwardly from the shroud portion, and first and second intermediate protrusions extending generally forwardly from the bowl portion. The main body portion includes a bowl portion that includes a bottom and a top. The top includes an upper surface that defines a seat adjacent surface. The first and second intermediate protrusions are located vertically between the top and the bottom of the bowl portion and are configured such that a user can position their feet thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Frans Erkelens
  • Publication number: 20180338653
    Abstract: A folding support stand assembly for cleaning window blinds includes a plate. A pair of first legs is coupled to and extends substantially coplanarly from a first edge of the plate. A pair of second legs is pivotally coupled to and extends from proximate to a second edge of the plate. The second legs are configured to selectively position in a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the stowed configuration, the second legs are substantially parallel to the plate. In the deployed configuration, the second legs extend transversely from the plate. The first legs and the second legs position the plate in a leaning configuration relative to a surface. A plurality of couplers is coupled to a front face of the plate. The couplers are configured to reversibly couple to a window blind to couple the window blind to the plate. The window blind is positioned to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Maria Harris
  • Publication number: 20180338654
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprising a cleaning head and a brushroll. The cleaning head includes a cleaning head body having an agitator chamber including an opening on an underside of the cleaning head body. The brushroll is rotatably mounted to the cleaning head body such that a portion of the brushroll extends below the underside for directing debris into the opening. The brushroll includes an elongated body extending laterally between a first and second end region, a slit opening extending between the first and second end region, angular stationary teeth extending proximate to an edge of the slit opening, and a cutting blade configured to be at least partially received within the slit opening and to move laterally between the first and second end regions. The cutting blade bar includes teeth that are configured to engage with the stationary teeth to cut hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Alden KELSEY