Patents Issued in February 26, 2019
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Patent number: 10212982Abstract: A chin guard support mechanism includes first and second fixed-side members, and a moving-side member fixed to the chin guard. When the chin guard pivots forward from a down position in a rising direction, an annular following surface provided on the moving-side member pivots forward while following an annular followed surface provided on the second fixed-side member to make the chin guard rise while moving forward. It is possible to provide a helmet that allows the chin guard support mechanism capable of relatively excellently raising/lowering the chin guard to have a simple structure, allows to operate the chin guard support mechanism smoothly, obviates the necessity of making the structure in a region including an end of the chin guard including the chin guard support mechanism and a vicinity thereof bulky, and obviates the necessity of making the widthwise size of the helmet large.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2012Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: SHOEI CO., LTD.Inventor: Taku Nimura
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Patent number: 10212983Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide a helmet including customized helmet layers and corresponding methods of construction. In one aspect, a method comprises capturing a 3D image of a head corresponding to the head of an individual, and rendering a 3D headform based on the 3D image. A lining layer is formed, which includes a geometry corresponding to the 3D headform and the inner surface of the shell layer such that an inner surface of the lining layer conforms to the shape of a corresponding portion of the 3D headform. An outer surface of the lining layer further conforms to the shape of a corresponding portion of an inner surface of a shell layer. Another aspect of the method comprises forming a shell layer such that the shell layer includes a geometry corresponding to the shape of a portion of the 3D headform.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Brainguard Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Robert T. Knight
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Patent number: 10212984Abstract: The present invention provides a headwear comprising a head receiving portion and a visor/peak, which is substantially improved in sweat absorption and evaporation performance, thereby achieving superior stain-resistant properties. A headwear according to the present invention comprises: a sweat band coupled along an inner lower edge of the crown including a sweat absorbing portion to absorb sweat and a sweat storing portion to store the sweat absorbed to the sweat absorbing portion; and a sweat evaporating portion surrounding at least a part of the visor of the headwear to evaporate moisture from the sweat stored in the sweat band by being connected with the sweat band.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: YUPOONG, INC.Inventor: Byoung-Woo Cho
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Patent number: 10212985Abstract: The present invention is an article of headwear that is conformable so as to accommodate a wide range of head sizes comprised of at least a crown portion that substantially covers the head of the wearer. Proximate the lowest edge of the crown portion is a sweatband or headband permanently affixed thereto that is stretchable in all directions, not just vertically and horizontally. The band is comprised of elastic threads woven into a diamond pattern so that it is capable of stretching and returning substantially to its original shape. In an alternative embodiment of the sweatband, the sweatband comprises a base layer of a flexible material with a plurality of longitudinal bands of fibers with wicking, odor reducing and antibacterial properties superimposed upon the base material of the sweatband.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: HEADMOST INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Po Lung Yang
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Patent number: 10212986Abstract: A system for automatically identifying performance of workout routines is provided. The system includes a set of sensors wearable on a body of an exerciser during performance of exercises. Each sensor is configured to measure a parameter selected from motion, acceleration, position, and applied force, and to communicate parameters measured. The system also includes a device configured to receive a set of parameters measured over a period of time by the set of sensors and to access stored pattern information corresponding to a plurality of predetermined exercise activities and a plurality of predetermined workout routines to identify one or more performed exercise activities performed by the exerciser and to identify a performed workout routine performed by the exerciser during the period of time. Apparel and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventors: Mark G. DePietro, Stewart M. Wiener
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Patent number: 10212987Abstract: A method for manufacturing stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is provided. The stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively applied to the foot of a patient for providing relief from plantar fasciitis. A portion of the stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively attached to the bottom surface of the foot for reducing stress on the plantar fascia.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: APPLIED BIOKINETICS LLCInventor: Donald P. Bushby
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Patent number: 10212988Abstract: Sole structures (e.g., midsoles and/or outsoles) and articles of footwear include heel-supporting areas and/or forefoot-supporting areas that include a central area (e.g., a central recessed area) and a plurality of surrounding rings. Additionally or alternatively, the sole structures (e.g., midsoles and/or outsoles) may include bands of material defined by recessed grooves to provide a bumpstop type impact-force attenuating structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Bryan K. Youngs, Olivier Henrichot, Nikita Troufanov, Robert Mervar, Robert M. Bruce
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Patent number: 10212989Abstract: A flexible member includes a reinforced area reinforced by first and second reinforcement portions, wherein: the area is defined by the posterior edge of a first reinforcement portion and the anterior edge of a second reinforcement portion; the first and second reinforcement portions are smoothly continuous with each other without gaps; the perimeter of the area is completely surrounded by the first and second reinforcement portions; the virtual first center line of the area extends obliquely forward and upward; and the angle formed between the first center line and the tread surface of the sole is about 40° to 55°.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: ASICS CORPORATIONInventors: Takashi Inomata, Kenta Moriyasu, Kentaro Yamashita, Yousuke Atarashi
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Patent number: 10212991Abstract: There is provided an element for a fastener chain. The element includes a body portion fixed on a core portion of a tape, a neck portion, a pair of shoulder portions, an engaging head portion, and a pair of groove portions. As viewed in the width direction, at least one of the pair of shoulder portions and the pair of groove portions is configured to be inclined with respect to a reference direction, which is an extending direction of the core portion on which the body portion is fixed.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2014Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: YKK CorporationInventors: Shigeyoshi Takazawa, Shigeki Annaka, Naoyuki Himi
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Patent number: 10212992Abstract: A slider for slide fasteners may include a slider body and a closure part. The closure part may include a closure portion for closing the gap between a free end portion of a pull tab attachment post and an upper blade; an upper engaging portion provided above the closure portion and engageable with the free end portion of the pull tab attachment post and a leg portion provided below the closure portion. The leg portion may include a rod portion extending from the closure portion along the coupling post and a lower engaging portion coupled to the rod portion and engageable with a lower blade.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: YKK CorporationInventor: Shinya Honda
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Patent number: 10212993Abstract: A closure device for releasably connecting two parts with each other includes a first closure member and a second closure member attachable to the first closure member and in a closed position is held on the first closure member. The second closure member has a rigid second locking protrusion, wherein the second locking protrusion can be brought into engagement with the first locking protrusion in an engagement direction and in the closed position engages the first locking protrusion in a positive locking manner. The first closure member includes a first magnetic member and the second closure member includes a second magnetic member, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member being constituted to magnetically attract each other when the second closure member is attached to the first closure member for closing the closure device.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Fidlock GmbHInventors: Joachim Fiedler, Artur Tucholke
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Patent number: 10212994Abstract: A replacement wrist band may include a display and at least one replaceable module formed on the wrist band itself.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, Tony A. Smith
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Patent number: 10212995Abstract: A decorative piece including a support made of a material having no plastic deformation in which at least one hollow is arranged. The hollow is filled with a first material forming a substrate in which at least one housing is arranged, the at least one housing configured so that at least one aesthetic element can be housed therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Omega SAInventors: Stephane Lauper, Gregory Kissling, Yves Winkler, Alban Dubach, Stewes Bourban, Alexandre Netuschill, Lionel Blaser
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Patent number: 10212996Abstract: An asymmetrical umbrella includes a structure formed by a single frame member that is attached at its first and second ends to a handle and also attached to the handle at a third position along the frame member between the ends of the frame member such that the frame member passes through the handle at the third position. A sleeve collects two portions of the frame member together at a position opposite a periphery of the umbrella from the handle. A canopy is attached to the frame member. The umbrella is collapsible into a generally planar shape that is easily transportable.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventors: Theo Andreas Stewart-Stand, Neal J. McLaughlin
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Patent number: 10212997Abstract: A collapsible umbrella with automatic closing structure has an extendable rod automatically retracting toward a runner away from its users by pressing of a button. The extendable rod includes an outer tube, an intermediate tube, an inner tube and a first spring. The tubes respectively have one, two, and three groove sections along outer peripheries thereof. A runner of the collapsible umbrella has axial protrusion to release a resilient section of a first clip from a first slot hole, thereby retracting a first spring for the intermediate tube being retracted into the outer tube; then a resilient section of a second clip is released from a second slot hole, thereby retracting the inner tube into the intermediate tube. The structure enables the users to close and fold the collapsible umbrella with single hand and has the extendable rod closing in a direction away from the users, so as to prevent from splashes of the rain and potential injuries during the retracting and folding.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventor: Ming-Ta Hsieh
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Patent number: 10212998Abstract: A system for educating children about the benefits of saving money. The system encourages children to save using a toy bank having a chamber for savings that is only accessible at the issuing financial institution. The system also provides educational tools and aid featuring the toy bank as a fictitious character teaching the children the value of saving money.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventor: Jonathan G. Anglin
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Patent number: 10212999Abstract: A luggage apparatus is described. The luggage apparatus comprises an apparatus body having a moveable portion and a fixed portion, the moveable portion being movable with respect to the fixed portion between a deployed position and a stowed position. In the deployed position, a moveable portion surface and a fixed portion surface are arranged to define a seat for a child and in the stowed position, the moveable and fixed portion surfaces are substantially contained within the luggage apparatus body.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventors: Tamar Clarke, Tom Clarke
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Patent number: 10213000Abstract: A hair styling appliance for dual supply voltage operation is described comprising a body having at least one arm bearing a hair styling heater (560), wherein the hair styling heater comprises one or more heater electrodes (630, 632, 634, 636) for heating the hair styling heater. A first power input is connectable to a battery power source (564) and a second power input is connectable to a mains powered source (561). The first power input and the second power input are each coupled to at least one of the one or more heater electrodes. Such a hair styling appliance is useable for styling when coupled to the mains powered source and when coupled to the battery power source increasing the versatility of the appliance.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Jemella LimitedInventors: Timothy David Moore, Robert Alexander Weatherly
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Patent number: 10213001Abstract: An attachment for a hand held appliance, the attachment including an outer wall with a first part which is generally conical in shape, and a fluid inlet into the outer wall, wherein the fluid inlet is formed from a discontinuity in the outer wall. The outer wall may be formed from a first wall and a sleeve. The first wall may define a fluid flow path through the attachment. The sleeve may extend around the first wall forming a second fluid flow path from the fluid inlet in the outer wall, the second fluid flow path extending between the first wall and the sleeve. An outer surface of the sleeve and an outer surface of the first wall may be collinear. The fluid flow path may extend from a first fluid inlet into the attachment to a first fluid outlet. The first fluid inlet may be annular.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Philip Jonathan Stephens, Stephen Farrar Smith, William Keith Hassett, Antoine Francois Atkinson
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Patent number: 10213002Abstract: A capsule-type heater device is provided. According to the present invention, a heating means is made from silicon carbide such that the durability thereof can be improved compared with a heating means made from metals, and a heating means is arranged inside a pair of ceramic cases so as to improve heat exchange efficiency of a thermal medium including air, which passes through the ceramic cases, thereby maximizing energy efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: SPS CO., LTDInventor: Won Suk Cho
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Patent number: 10213003Abstract: A nail care system designed for use in a manicure or pedicure process that is comprised of an assembly of disposable implements required for the manicure or pedicure process and a packaging system comprising individual sections. The individual sections of the packaging system are linked together in a chronological order necessary to complete a manicure or a pedicure, each individual section is adapted to hold and once sealed to sterilely secure a single chronologically ordered disposable implement of the assembly. The individual sections are separable from the packaging system and unsealable thereby providing access to a particular disposable implement secured therein when the particular disposable implement is required in accordance with the chronological ordering of the manicure or pedicure process.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventor: Hau Le
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Patent number: 10213004Abstract: A nail shape acquiring device has a control unit, which acquires a plurality of index values representing a degree of curve of a curved shape of a nail of each of a plurality of objects on the basis of at least one image in which the plurality of objects is imaged. The plurality of objects are a plurality of fingers, including at least one pair of same type fingers on right and left hands, or toes, including at least one pair of same type toes on right and left feet. A determination unit determines, on the basis of different index values for nails of the same type fingers or the same type toes, whether at least one of the index values is to be used as a value representing the degree of the curve of the curved shape of the nail.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.Inventor: Yuichi Miyamoto
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Patent number: 10213005Abstract: Container for liquid or paste products of the type generically consisting of a tank and of a closing capsule, a stem being associated with suitable retaining structures with said capsule, said stem supporting an applicator, between said capsule and said stem a spring being arranged, said tank consisting of a cylindrical body, at the top of which there is provided a neck, apt to the insertion of the stem and to the tightening of the capsule to said tank, on the external periphery of said neck being provided shaped relief guiding and retaining members for peg members internally projecting from said capsule characterized in that on said capsule there is provided a fastening portion with a cylindrical coupling ring containing a rotating ring provided with at least one retaining tooth and with an engagement with said shaped relief guiding members provided on said neck.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: BRIVAPLAST S.r.L.Inventors: Stefano Vanoncini, Anna Poletto, Ambrogio Fumagalli, Giuseppe Ghirardi
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Patent number: 10213006Abstract: The device includes two movable elongated arms with a stationary distal end and a movable wing portion at each proximal end of the elongated arms for slidingly and reversibly receiving disposable absorbent oval-shaped sleeves for effecting the transfer of dissolved or softened mascara from the eyelash to the sleeves when the invention is practiced. One of the elongated arms includes a domed stop disk on its inner surface to prevent damaging pressure on the eyelash during usage. The device provides for the safe and efficient removal of mascara from both the top and bottom surfaces of the eyelashes by causing the gentle encasement of the eyelashes between the two absorbent sleeves during usage. The invention includes a self-contained unit for both transporting the device and providing tools for the hands-free insertion of the sleeves onto the wing portions and hands-free removal of soiled sleeves from the wing portions.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventor: Salomie Chung
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Patent number: 10213007Abstract: Cosmetic method in which: a) a color is acquired from a region of the body of an individual, by using a device equipped with a color camera and by placing a color reference chart in the field of said camera during the acquisition; and b) using the device, and the color acquired in a), and optionally knowledge of the tanning pathways of various skin colors, at least one indication is delivered concerning skin type and/or at least one indication is delivered concerning at least one skin color obtainable by the individual via the pigmentation or depigmentation process and/or at least one indication is delivered concerning photoprotection and/or application or administration of a product intended to temporarily modify the color of the skin.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: L'OREALInventors: Karine Lucet-Levannier, François Christiaens
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Patent number: 10213008Abstract: Ballistic backpacks have a pouch having a back panel defining a compartment having a pouch lower edge, shoulder straps connected to the pouch, a closure flap connected to the compartment with a flap lower edge connected to the pouch at the pouch lower edge, the closure flap being movable between a closed position in which the closure flap extends up from the pouch lower edge and encloses the pouch, and a deployed position in which the closure flap depends downward from the pouch lower edge, a first ballistic panel connected to the back panel and having a first panel edge proximate the lower pouch edge, a second ballistic panel connected to the closure flap with a second panel edge proximate the lower flap edge at a level above the pouch lower edge, such that when the closure flap is in the deployed position, the first and second ballistic panels overlap.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventors: Ronald E. Weaver, Jr., Donna Webber
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Patent number: 10213009Abstract: A method for manufacturing an air-filled structure allows for ease of manufacturing utilizing plastic/vinyl/TPU laminated/urethane coated type top and bottom exterior layers as well as an internal baffle, all of which can be heat or chemically bonded together. Most if not all of the bonds or welds required to be made can be created at the same time in a high volume manufacturing step by providing one or more internal layer(s) each with a plurality of openings or cutouts which provide an opening or window through which the internal structure/baffle can be attached directly to the top and bottom layers of the air-filled structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: NEMO Equipment, Inc.Inventor: Camon Brensinger
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Patent number: 10213010Abstract: An apparatus enabling maintaining a small electronic device is provided. The apparatus includes a base and a loop attached to the base. The loop has a length, and the loop is joined to the base at a first position at approximately 6.25 percent of the length from a first end and further joined to the base at a second position approximately 18.75 percent of the length from the first end. The loop includes an unbound section of approximately 68.75 percent of the length and the loop is further joined to the base at a third position proximate the first end.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Creative Law Enforcement Resources, Inc.Inventor: Timothy Pearce
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Patent number: 10213011Abstract: An oral care implement that includes a handle and a head. The head may include a support structure and a monolithic cleaning unit coupled thereto. The monolithic cleaning unit may include a base portion coupled to the support structure and a plurality of bristles extending therefrom. At least one, or each, of the plurality of bristles may comprise a body having an outer surface and a rib extending from the outer surface. The rib may be longitudinally elongated in some embodiments and it may be helical in other embodiments. Furthermore, there may be more than one rib extending from the outer surface of the body. The monolithic cleaning unit may be formed of an elastomeric material.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Robert Moskovich
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Patent number: 10213012Abstract: An oral care system comprising a toothbrush and a dispenser is disclosed. In one embodiment, the dispenser comprises a housing having a longitudinal axis and an internal reservoir containing an oral care material; a drive component rotatably disposed within the housing and comprising a drive screw, the drive component being axially retained relative to the housing through mechanical interference; and an elevator coupled to the drive screw so that rotation of the drive component in a first rotational direction causes the elevator to axially advance along the drive screw in a first axial direction to dispense the oral care material from a dispensing orifice.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Eduardo J. Jimenez, Sharon Kennedy, Alan Sorrentino, John J. Gatzemeyer, Michael Rooney, Joseph E. Fattori
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Patent number: 10213013Abstract: Disclosed is a toothbrush comprising an optical machine-readable representation of data, such as a barcode. Also disclosed is an oral care implement comprising a surface and a plurality of protrusions extending at least 1 millimeter from the surface, the protrusions at least partially defining an optical machine-readable representation of data, such as a barcode. Also disclosed is a system, comprising: an oral care implement comprising an optical machine-readable representation of data, such as a barcode; and a device comprising a processor and memory storing computer readable instructions for causing the processor to process an image of the optical machine-readable representation of data to extract the data from the image.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Derek M. Samaroo
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Patent number: 10213014Abstract: A transfer station for bristle filaments that are fed to the transfer station in bristle bundles is provided. The bristle filaments are assembled in bundle form by at least one band and are transferred to a magazine in which the bristle filaments are stored. The transfer station has at least two pairs of gripping fingers spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the bundles, with the gripping fingers of the gripping-finger pairs being movable relative to one another in order to grip a bristle bundle by a distance between said gripping fingers being reduced. The gripping-finger pairs grip the bristle bundle such that the band of the bristle bundle is arranged between adjacent gripping-finger pairs. This makes it possible for the bristle filaments fed in bundle form to be transferred in an automated manner to the magazine arranged upstream of a stuffing tool of a brush-production machine.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Zahoransky AGInventors: Ingo Kumpf, Florian Kiefer, Bernhard Rees, Christoph Albrecht
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Patent number: 10213015Abstract: A table includes a table top having an underside, a top structure, a base structure, and a control mechanism. The top structure is attached to the table top and includes hollow supports cylinders arranged parallel to each other and a top support bar configured to support a tilt assembly. The support cylinders extend downwardly away from the table top. The base structure includes hollow legs extending upwardly and configured to receive at least a portion of the support cylinders. The control mechanism is operably connected to movement mechanisms disposed within the support cylinders and the legs. The control mechanism is configured to directly and simultaneously control each movement mechanism so as to raise and lower the support cylinders relative to the legs. The tilt assembly is affixed to the underside and to the top support bar and is configured to pivot about a pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Ditto Sales, Inc./VersteelInventors: Brian Anderson, Chris Dewig, Matt Johnson, Chuck Wagner
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Patent number: 10213016Abstract: An interchangeable modular shelf system, where a modular shelf framework is made of two support arms and two longitudinal members in a hollow rectangular shape. Onto this modular framework distinct types of display components may be attached, such that a single modular framework may contain a basket and a shelf. The modular framework can be attached to a vertical plane of the gondola rack, and can then be used for easily changing the type of display component attached, or for modifying the arrangement of the display components as necessary.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLCInventors: Jason Bellar, Mark Propes
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Patent number: 10213017Abstract: A slide rail assembly comprises a first rail, a second rail, a third rail and an engaging member. The first rail comprises a releasing feature. The second rail is movable relative to the first rail. The third rail is movable relative to the second rail. The engaging member is pivoted to the second rail. Wherein, the engaging member is configured to engage with the third rail to allow the second rail and the third rail to be synchronously moved relative to the first rail along a first direction, and the releasing feature is configured to disengage the engaging member from the third rail when the second rail is synchronously moved with the third rail relative to the first rail to a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignees: KING SLIDE WORKS CO., LTD., KING SLIDE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Wei-Chen Chang, Chun-Chiang Wang
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Patent number: 10213018Abstract: Disclosed is a shower corner shelf installation tool that includes a first and second arm that are pivotally connected to one other and are configured to support a shower corner shelf thereon when the shower corner shelf installation tool is in use, the first and second arms each have an upper sidewall connected to a lower sidewall by an outer sidewall positioned there between; anchor members protruding from the outer side wall of each arm that are configured to grip a shower corner to temporarily affix the shower corner shelf installation tool thereto while in use; leveling members extending above the first and second arm that are independently configured to selectively adjust the shower corner shelf during installation; and a tensioning member configured to extend between the first and second arm and apply force to the first and second arms and anchor members while the shower corner shelf installation tool is in use to temporarily affix the shower corner shelf installation tool to shower corner.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventor: William Joseph Karins, Sr.
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Patent number: 10213019Abstract: A chair assembly includes a back support arrangement including a back support arrangement, a seat support arrangement and a four-bar arrangement that includes a rearward end and a forward end that is adjustable between a raised and lowered positions, and an arm rest assembly adapted to support the arm of a seated user thereon and supported on the forward end of the four-bar arrangement, wherein the rearward end of the four-bar arrangement is pivotably supported from an arm support structure for pivotable movement about a substantially vertical pivot axis such that the forward end of the four-bar arrangement is moveable between a first position and second position located laterally outward from the first position, and wherein the substantially vertical pivot axis is located forwardly of a rearmost edge of an upwardly-facing surface of the seat support arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Battey, Richard Roslund, Jr., Nathan McCaughan, Pradeep Mydur
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Patent number: 10213020Abstract: A modular assembly for a row of seating units is provided. Each seating unit has a pair of mechanisms operable to move between a closed position and a reclined position. Each mechanism includes first and second roller track that are oriented at opposite angles to one another. A seat mounting plate is moveably coupled to, and constrained by, a linkage coupling the seat mounting plate to the first and second roller tracks so that the seat mounting plate is moveable from a generally horizontal orientation in the closed position, to an inclined orientation in the reclined position, with the incline from back end of the seating unit to the front end of the seating unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventor: Gregory Mark Lawson
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Patent number: 10213021Abstract: A mobile chair for use in salons and other locations includes a base. A plurality of rollers is coupled to and extends from a lower face of the base. The base is configured for locomotion across a surface. A brake is coupled to the base. A lift is coupled to and extends from an upper face of the base. A seat is coupled to the lift distal from the base. A backrest is pivotally coupled to and extends from a rear of the seat. The brake is configured to selectively couple to at least one roller such that locomotion of the base is prevented. The lift is configured for the operator to selectively vertically position the seat relative to the base. The backrest is configured for the operator to selectively angularly position the backrest relative to the seat.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventor: Belinda Walters
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Patent number: 10213022Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided for a rotating chair, including an upper chair section, a lower chair section and a turntable mounted between the upper chair section and the lower chair section that allows the upper chair section to rotate with respect to the lower chair section.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventors: Joseph A. Block, Linda P. Block, Amy B. Bright
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Patent number: 10213023Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: ZHEJIANG HENGFENG TOP LEISURE CO., LTD.Inventor: Baoqing Yang
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Patent number: 10213024Abstract: Office, work and leisure chair and retrofit kit for causing subliminal movements of the person sitting thereon. The chair has a cruciform base (1), freely articulated rollers (4), a gas-spring support (2) and an interface panel (5) resting thereon as a support panel. Mounted on the support panel is a base panel (28) bearing a seat cover (19) with a seat surface and back rest (22). The seat cover is provided and allowed to wobble, resting via a cover panel (27) on a plurality of spring elements (7), which are displaceable radially, or obliquely in relation to the radial direction, or helically from the center of the base panel to the periphery of the base panel. The spring elements are mechanically, hydraulically, pneumatically or electrically displaceable, so that the wobble distance of the seat cover and the attenuation of the wobble movement are variable.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: iii solutions GmbHInventor: Andreas Reinhard
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Patent number: 10213025Abstract: The collapsible lovemaking apparatus has an elongated housing having opposing ends. A floor, a top platform, opposing sidewalls, and a rigidly fixed end wall having a handle form the housing and define a hollow interior. A chair platform is slidably mounted on telescoping tubes attached to the floor, the platform being slidable out of the open housing end and supported at one end by wheels. An adjustable height pedestal chair is mounted on the platform, the chair back being rotatable 180° to define an end wall closing the open end of the housing. A second chair seat having a reclining chair back is mounted on a trolley on the top platform facing the adjustable height chair, the reclining back being collapsible to a flat position. The pedestal chair and the trolley-mounted chair seat may roll towards and away from each other to facilitate love making.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventor: Abdulrahman M. A. Al-Bannai
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Patent number: 10213026Abstract: Pultruded frames for an adjustable bed are described herein. The pultruded frames may include various components such as connection/joining and reinforcing structures. The various components and frame parts may be combined in multiple configurations to form light weight and strong adjustable bed frames.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANYInventor: William R. Rohr
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Patent number: 10213027Abstract: A foldable bed includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame has a first board put thereon. A first connector is connected to the front end of the first frame and has a first pin hole and a first aperture which is located below the first pin hole. The second frame has a second board put thereon. A second connector is connected to the rear end of the second frame and has a second pin hole and a second aperture which is located below the first pin hole. A pivot extends through the first and second apertures to pivotably connect the first frame to the second frame. When the first and second frames are extended. A pin extends through the first and second pin holes.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventor: Chiu-Hsiang Lo
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Patent number: 10213028Abstract: An inflatable beach complete bed unit containing a mattress, a base, a pillow, a side tray, a parasol and a long rectangular hollow shape on a side of the bed unit. A complete unit to use at the beach so one can enjoy the moment neatly and without misplacing or losing any personal items and other beach essentials in the sand.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventor: Sherly Telcide Julien
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Patent number: 10213029Abstract: The present application provides a cushion having a core layer and a quilt support/comfort layer. The core layer may comprise innersprings, foams, air cells, or combinations thereof. The support/comfort layer comprises a sleep layer that simulates a conventional quilted fabric layer. The sleep layer includes a thick, comfort fabric and a backing fabric, which backing fabric may be the same as the thick, comfort fabric. The sleep layer is formed by coupling the thick, comfort fabric to the backing fabric to form a plurality of individual pockets in which micro spring coils are placed. The micro spring coils have less uncompressed height than conventional innerspring coils. The sleep layer coupling is formed by spot coupling without using a metal needle to stitch the layers together. In other words, the spot coupling may comprise an adhesive or weld.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Hickory Springs Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Richard J. Anthony, Timothy M. Witherell, William B. Limer, Bradley G. Crump, John R. Mayo
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Patent number: 10213030Abstract: A baby support for supporting a baby positioned on a front torso of a supporting person. The baby support includes an elongated soft body that extends across a back torso of the supporting person and the baby. The baby support also includes fastening ends that overlap and secure to support the baby on the front torso of the supporting adult. The baby support may be configured to stretch to generate an elastic force to pull the back torso of the baby towards the back torso of the supporting person.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: S2S INNOVATIONS INC.Inventor: Hayley Mullins
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Patent number: 10213031Abstract: Display stand devices and display assemblies can be used to display and dispense a variety of consumer goods, such as substantially circular pillows. The components of the display devices and display assemblies are designed to be lightweight and disassembled for ease of transport. The disassembled components of the display devices and display assemblies can also be oriented to be substantially flat, thereby minimizing packaging material and space required during transport.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Sourcing Network International, LLCInventor: Randall P. Cohen
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Patent number: 10213032Abstract: An insulated beverage container has a handle that extends from a side surface of the container and houses a battery, electrical connections, a luminescent strip and a speaker. An outside surface of the handle is provided with a control switch to activate the electrical components. The container is provided with an attachable lid. A user activates the switch to produce sounds from the speaker.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Inventor: Renee Fontaine-Cole