Patents Issued in March 26, 2019
  • Patent number: 10238192
    Abstract: A device for extending the zone of protection of an umbrella. The device includes a curtain that can extend from a peripheral edge of an umbrella canopy. The curtain extends away from the canopy to envelope a user of the umbrella when the umbrella is in a deployed position. The curtain is selectively movable between a deployed position and a retracted position by a plurality of cords affixed to the curtain. In the retracted position, the curtain is compressed against the peripheral edge of the canopy. The plurality of cords passes through a cord lock, wherein the cord lock can prevent further movement of the curtain. The cord lock is operably connected to a switch disposed on a handle of the umbrella.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventor: Mudassar Khan
  • Patent number: 10238193
    Abstract: A handbag with interchangeable covers that alter the overall look of the handbag. This allows users to customize the aesthetics of the bag and have multiple looks without having to purchase an entirely new handbag. The insert has a zipper enclosure and inner pocket. The outer covers can be made from a variety of materials and securely attach to the insert, fully enveloping it. The two pieces are easily attached by fastening the pegs located on the top of the cover with corresponding holes located on the top of the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: CALIN NYC
    Inventor: Allison Echelman
  • Patent number: 10238194
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a vertically expanding tote bag or purse, formed from a substantially rigid bottom panel, an internal telescopic support connected to the bottom panel, a collapsible pocket connected to the solid bottom panel and the internal support, the collapsible pocket disposed such that it creates a collapsible cavity or pocket within the collapsible material when the internal support is telescoped into an extended position; and a non-collapsible pocket formed from non-collapsible side walls that form a cavity or pocket, the non-collapsible pocket attached to the internal support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventor: Alem Turpeau
  • Patent number: 10238195
    Abstract: A luggage apparatus is described. The luggage apparatus comprises a body portion and a stabilizing mechanism, the stabilizing mechanism being movable with respect to the body portion from a stowed position to a deployed position. With the stabilizing mechanism in the deployed position, the body portion can be tilted from an upright position to an inclined position, in the inclined position the stabilizing mechanism at least partially supporting the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventors: Tamar Clarke, Tom Clarke
  • Patent number: 10238196
    Abstract: A hair styling aid, in particular for curling hair, is described. The hair styling aid includes a handle and a housing connected to the handle, the housing having: guide means for receiving a length of hair to be styled, the guide means being provided by an aperture in the housing through which the length of hair is admitted into the housing in use; a rotatable element in the housing, rotatable relative to the guide means; a motor for rotating the rotatable element in a clockwise direction or in an anticlockwise direction; and an elongate member around which, in use, the length of hair is wound by the rotatable element; wherein the rotatable element has two hair-pushing surfaces, one of the hair-pushing surfaces being oriented for pushing hair when the element is rotated clockwise and the other of the hair-pushing surfaces being oriented for pushing hair when the element is rotated anticlockwise in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: TF3 LIMITED
    Inventor: Alfredo DeBenedictis
  • Patent number: 10238198
    Abstract: An automatic hair washing device includes a washing part including a cover member having a head holding space where a human head is placed, a plurality of contacts each formed of a rod-shaped member and each disposed on an inner face of the cover member in an axially movable manner, and energization part for energizing the contacts toward the head holding space. The washing part is disposed such that the cover member is movable along the human head. The energization part is configured to energize the contacts toward the head holding space such that the contacts, which is in contact with the human head, applies approximately constant forces to the human head even when the contacts are moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: SERIX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hisao Senbo, Yuichiro Chujo, Keizo Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 10238199
    Abstract: A diffuser includes an air inlet for receiving an airflow from a hair dryer, and a grille with a plurality of air outlets for emitting at least part of the airflow. Each of the air outlets has substantially the same shape. The plurality of air outlets includes a first set of air outlets located in a first region of the grille, and a second set of air outlets located in a second region of the grille. The grille further includes at least one third region, located between the first region and the second region, which is substantially devoid of these air outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Philip Jonathan Stephens, Stephen Farrar Smith
  • Patent number: 10238200
    Abstract: An apparatus for the melting of depilatory wax, the apparatus comprising: a housing including at least: a receptacle; a heating element in thermal contact with the receptacle; and a control mechanism operable to control the heating element; and a removable skin that is removably placeable on the housing to protect the housing from wax deposits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventor: April Bartlett
  • Patent number: 10238201
    Abstract: Systems for holding tactical gear, such as firearm magazines, weapons, etc., and for connecting such holders to a harness are described and may include a carrier, and an accessory holder that is configured to attach to the carrier. The carrier and/or the accessory holder may be formed from substantially rigid materials, such as plastic or the like, and may be configured to be easily attached and detached from one another, using preconfigured, integral connectors. The connectors may be configured to resist rotation of the carrier and accessory holder with respect to each other, and/or to secure the accessory holder at a fixed angle with respect to the carrier. The accessory holder may also include flanges, surface treatments, or other features, that assist in holding the accessory in the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: S&S Precision, LLC
    Inventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland, William-Joseph Basan Elizalde
  • Patent number: 10238202
    Abstract: A brush for the application of cosmetic products, including a grip body having at least a housing seat made to measure for a plurality of hairs adapted to take, apply and spread cosmetic products on a user, in which the plurality of hairs is divided into: a first group of hairs adjacent to one another and fitted to measure in the housing seat and defining a convex spreading surface which is adapted to spread the cosmetic products on the user; and a second group of hairs adjacent to one another and inserted in the first group of hairs, defining a taking and application surface which is protruding with respect to the spreading surface and has a substantially pointed shape and is suitable for taking the cosmetic products and for their point-like application on the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Pennelli Faro S.r.l.
    Inventor: Gianluca Serposi
  • Patent number: 10238203
    Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus including a reservoir containing at least one fluid. A capillary channel extends from the reservoir to deliver the fluids stored in the reservoir through one or more fluid outlets via capillary action. In one embodiment, an applicator formed of a capillary material is located within the outlet. A variety of fluids can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a housing defining a reservoir; at least one fluid stored in the reservoir; and a capillary channel in fluid coupling with the at least one fluid, the capillary channel including a first capillary member and a second capillary member that circumferentially surrounds the first capillary member such that the first and second capillary members are concentric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo Jimenez, Michael Rooney, Robert Moskovich, Thomas Boyd, Sharon Kennedy, Madhusudan Patel, John Gatzemeyer, Alan Sorrentino
  • Patent number: 10238204
    Abstract: An oral care implement is provided comprising a head comprising a first face having a plurality of cleaning elements extending therefrom. The head has a length and a width perpendicular to the length. The head has a proximal section adjacent to the handle and a distal section remote from the handle, the proximal section having a first maximum width and the distal section having a second maximum width, wherein the second maximum width is less than the first maximum width. The distal and proximal sections are located adjacent to one another and are joined at a waist section that has a third maximum width which is less than the second maximum width. At least one bristle tuft having a distal end remote from the first face is provided that comprises bristles of varying lengths so as to form a cup-shaped recess at the distal end of the bristle tuft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: David Kyung Min Lee, Robert Moskovich
  • Patent number: 10238205
    Abstract: A folding table and seating arrangement includes a pair of table tops, each of the table tops having a table top frame. A folding framework supports the table tops and facilitates folding the table tops between a first position and a second position, the folding framework defining a rotational axis with each of the table tops. A folding assist system offset forces during folding and includes a mechanical strut assembly attached to the folding framework and providing a biasing force. Cap elements have a receiving portion inserting into an orifice in the table top frame and aligned with the rotational axis to receive a tubular cross. The cap elements provide low friction and have tabs that clip into corresponding slots in the table top frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Sico Incorporated
    Inventors: Christopher C Dickey, Monica Svobodny
  • Patent number: 10238206
    Abstract: A desktop stand is provided that includes at least two substantially cylindrical bodies in contact with each other and an extension hinging from one of the cylindrical bodies. The extension is movable to an open position and a closed position. The extension completes a circumference of the other of the cylindrical bodies when in the closed position and is configured to accept a mobile device in the open position to support the mobile device in an upright position for ease of viewing content displayed in its graphical user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher Bocci
  • Patent number: 10238207
    Abstract: A shelving unit comprises a lower section movable between a first shelf-supporting condition and a first collapsed condition, and an upper section separately movable from the lower section between a second shelf-supporting condition and a second collapsed condition. The upper section is movably connected to the lower section among a first mode mounted on top of and fully engaged with the lower section, a second mode partially disengaged from the lower section and a third mode located behind the lower section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Advantus, Corp.
    Inventors: David A. Schenker, Chris Pitzo
  • Patent number: 10238208
    Abstract: Disclosed are a modular food product display stand and a related method for constructing such display stand. Such display stand may comprise a plastic tray having four top corners, four bottom corners, top receiving slots located at each top corner, and bottom receiving slots located at each bottom corner. The display stand may further comprise four insertable plastic feet installed in the bottom receiving slots, and four insertable plastic posts installed in the top receiving posts. The outer dimensions of a cross-section of the plastic feet may match the inner dimensions of a cross-section of the bottom receiving slots, and the outer dimensions of a cross-section of the plastic posts may match the inner dimensions of a cross-section of the top receiving slots. The display stand may also comprise a plastic topper with receiving slots at each corner of the bottom of the topper for receiving the plastic posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Sabritas S. de R.L. de C.V.
    Inventor: Carolina Henonin
  • Patent number: 10238209
    Abstract: A home appliance device, in particular a home appliance chiller device, with improved efficiency, includes a door rack container having an access opening and a pivot unit which is pivotably coupled to the door rack container about a pivot axis. The pivot unit includes a container door for closing the access opening and a receptacle coupled to the container door for storing products. The receptacle includes an extension which is at least substantially parallel to a main extension plane of the access opening and at least substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis. The extension of the receptacle is at least 5% shorter than a corresponding extension of the container door in a closed state of the container door. A home appliance, in particular a home chiller appliance, including a home appliance device, is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
    Inventors: Sezgin Ahmedov, Altan Alyanak, Dogukan Cetinyol, Fidan Gueler, Aydin Kutlu, Muratcan Malkoc, Laura Ringemann Springer, Graham Sadtler, Gonca Subasi, Rasit Oenver
  • Patent number: 10238210
    Abstract: Pass-through convenience cabinet with controlled access for a public accommodation has a hallway-side door for delivery and pickup of food service items, linen exchange, or other items, without need for staff to disturb the occupant or to enter the room. The cabinet has one or more compartments with respective room-side door or doors that can be opened by the occupant or guest. A touch screen device on the room side of the cabinet frame allows the occupant or guest to open the respective compartments, and to communicate with hotel staff to order food items or request exchange of a towel or other item. An electronic record is kept of all requests, pickups, and deliveries which may be used for management purposes. A separate compartment accessible only from within the room may be used as a room safe. The cabinet can be configured to service a pair of adjacent guest rooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: S&S X-ray Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Norman A Shoenfeld
  • Patent number: 10238211
    Abstract: A grating for use as shelves for pallet racks or heavy-duty racks, having two longitudinal sides and cross members fitted between the longitudinal sides. The, longitudinal sides are in the shape of a profile in cross section. The profile includes at least a first leg and a second leg arranged substantially orthogonal to the first leg. At least two of the cross members have an open profile, in particular a U- or L-shaped profile in cross section, the open end of which is oriented towards the underside of the grating. Each of these cross members has at least two punched recesses at each end. The first leg of the profile is arranged in each punched recess and is firmly connected thereto via a form- or force-fitting connection method. The first leg of the profile has at least one deformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Gebrueder Meiser GmbH
    Inventor: Wolfgang Meiser
  • Patent number: 10238212
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for removably storing storage containers in an area, such as a garage or shed, having one or more overhead area supports, such as a joist, ceiling or the like, so as to position the storage containers below the area supports and above the floor of the area. The apparatus has a container engaging section that holds the container and a mounting section that mounts the apparatus to the area supports. The container engaging section has a static support member and a dynamic support assembly that define a container space for a container. The static support member engages one lip of the container. The dynamic support assembly has a plurality of dynamic supports that move along a rail assembly, each dynamic support has a biasing mechanism that biases a lip engaging device to engage an opposing lip of the container to secure the container in the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel Everett Brown
  • Patent number: 10238213
    Abstract: An apparatus that supports a tattoo artist in a variety of positions to comfortably apply one or more tattoos to skin of a subject is herein disclosed. The apparatus can be reconfigured to optimally position and support the arms and/or chest of the tattoo artist. A method for using a tattoo stool can involve rotating armrests of the apparatus from a stowed position to a deployed position. The armrests can support the user's forearms while supporting the user's chest such that the user can comfortably tattoo a portion of the subject positioned in front of the stool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: InkBed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Richardson, Edgar Zavala
  • Patent number: 10238214
    Abstract: A backpack type folding chair is provided and includes a chair frame including a seat frame, a back frame, a front leg frame, and a back leg frame. At least one support panel to support a user is coupled about the back frame and the seat frame. A first storage receptacle is coupled to a rear face of a backrest portion of the at least one support panel that is coupled to the back frame. In addition, a second storage receptacle is defined between the first storage receptacle and the backrest portion. A pair of detachable shoulder straps are provided with each strap includes a first end that is attached along the rear face of the backrest portion and a second end that includes a first fastener that is configured to mate with a coupling member that is attached to the at least one support panel proximate the cross member for attaching the second end of the shoulder strap to the chair and permit carrying of the chair in a folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: SHEDRAIN CORPORATION
    Inventor: David Haythornthwaite
  • Patent number: 10238215
    Abstract: A seating arrangement includes a seat assembly, a back assembly operably coupled to the seat assembly, and a headrest assembly coupled to the back assembly. The headrest assembly including a support arrangement pivotably coupled to the back assembly for pivoting movement about a first pivot axis, a headrest member pivotably coupled to the support arrangement for pivoting movement about a second pivot axis that is spaced from the first pivot axis, and a sliding arrangement coupling the headrest member to the support arrangement to allow sliding vertical adjustment of the headrest member with respect to the support arrangement along an arcuate path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon Jay Peterson, Robert J. Battey, Bruce M. Smith, John A. Colasanti, Frederic Biddle, Todd D. Krupiczewicz
  • Patent number: 10238216
    Abstract: A stool and a plurality of coverings which are held to a top of the stool via a retaining member are disclosed. In some embodiments, the stool includes a top and a base, the plurality of coverings being held to the top of the stool via the retaining member. The retaining member may be attached to the base and/or top via biasing members that pull the retaining member toward the top of the stool. The coverings include an opening through which the retaining member is passable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Art Design Works LLC
    Inventor: Kelly Louise Casilio
  • Patent number: 10238217
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for welding a 3D bellows. The method includes: repeatedly laminating a unit cell material, a second adhesion-preventing film, a different unit cell material, and a first adhesion-preventing film; forming ventilation holes on the unit cell materials by pressing a hole-processing cutter on which a hole-circumference welding heater is installed onto the laminated unit cell materials and the first adhesion-preventing films, and then heating the circumference of the ventilation holes; finishing two sides of the unit cells by positioning, on two outermost surfaces of the laminated unit cell materials, a first finishing unit cell material and a second finishing unit cell material provided with an air injection port; and cutting the first finishing unit cell material, the unit cell materials, and the second finishing unit cell material and heating the periphery of the cut area by pressing a contour-processing cutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventors: Eui-Shin Ham, Woo-Sung Ham
  • Patent number: 10238218
    Abstract: A cover assembly comprising a protective sheet and at least one anchor assembly. At least a portion of the protective sheet is folded to define a sheet edge. The anchor assembly comprises a connecting portion secured the sheet edge, an anchor member, an anchor strap secured to the anchor member, and a connector secured to the anchor strap. The anchor member is arranged in the bottom space. The anchor strap extends from the anchor member to an upper portion of the gap. The connector is detachably attached to the connecting portion to place the anchor assembly is in a connected configuration. The connector is detached from the connecting portion when the anchor assembly is in a disconnected configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: FURHAVEN PET PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Eric Heilborn
  • Patent number: 10238219
    Abstract: A refrigeration cabinet, in particular a commercial refrigerator or freezer, is provided. The refrigeration cabinet has a housing, which has a front access opening, a door, which has at least one door leaf, for the access opening, and a guide. The door leaf has a height and a width and is mounted such that it can be rotated about a vertical rotation axis and can be displaced transverse to the rotation axis. The guide defines a movement of the door leaf between a closed position and an open position in such a way that the pivot region of the door leaf projects less than a full door-leaf width into the exterior in front of the access opening, and that the door leaf is mounted such that it can be rotated about a vertical axis and can be displaced transverse to the rotation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: SCHOTT AG
    Inventors: Dietmar Nilles, Jochen Diederichs, Michael Lammel, Bertrand Illert, Blazek Lumir, Jiri Gazda, Petr Divin
  • Patent number: 10238220
    Abstract: Methods and assemblies are provided for displaying a plurality of images, which can be mirror images of each other. The method includes providing a first display object having a first image on it and providing a second display object having a second image on it. The first and second images are mirror images of each other. The first and second display objects are positioned such that the images are displayed in a first mirrored registration. After doing so, the first and second display objects are repositioned such that the first and second images are displayed in a second mirrored registration. Assemblies can include at least one mount, a first display object having a first image disposed thereon, and a second display object having a second image disposed thereon, the images being mirror images of each other. The first and second display objects are movably attached to the mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventor: Silas Jeffrey Durant
  • Patent number: 10238221
    Abstract: An apparatus for hanging an article from a door. In one aspect, the apparatus may be an over-the-door hanging apparatus that includes a support structure and a bracket assembly. The bracket assembly includes at least one mounting element for coupling the bracket assembly to the support structure, at least one bracket configured to engage a top edge of a door for hanging the support structure from the door, and a decorative portion. A portion of the decorative portion may protrude from a top edge of the support structure when the bracket assembly is coupled to the support structure. In another aspect, the apparatus may include an accessory hook coupled to the support structure. The accessory hook may include an arm that protrudes from a perimetric edge of the support structure and a hook member extending from the arm upon which various articles may be hung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Scott Kressin, Timothy Lee Haney, Ariane Ebba Boli
  • Patent number: 10238222
    Abstract: An electronically controllable pillow is thermally regulated. At least one temperature sensor is configured to communicate temperature measurements. Temperature measurements comprise the internal temperature of a pillow. Temperature measurements are communicated to a processing unit. At least one presence sensor is configured to communicate presence measurements. Presence measurements are configured to indicate the presence of a user employing a pillow. Presence measurements are communicated to a processing unit. At least one transceiver is connected to a processing unit. A transceiver is configured to communicate with at least one remote device. At least one thermal element is activated, based at least in part on, temperature measurements and presence measurements over at least one period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventor: Raj Rao
  • Patent number: 10238223
    Abstract: A pillow is provided herein which includes a cover having opposing first and second panels. A gusset perimetrically bounds, and joins, the first and second panels. The gusset is formed of an open cell construction. Compliant fill material is disposed within the cover. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a pillow is provided allowing for lateral ventilation between opposing panels. This permits a cooling effect while a user is resting or sleeping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10238224
    Abstract: A cup holder storage apparatus with enhanced stability for securing a plurality of beverage storing cups is provided. The cup holder storage apparatus is designed to be supported by a user's thumb, index finger and radius bone in an arm. The apparatus includes a tray having a thumb hole in a central portion of the tray and a plurality of compartments, each compartment having an upper opening that receives one of the plurality of beverage storing cups, each compartment having a pair of arm members pivotably mounted to the upper opening of the compartment, and a pair of boomerang-shaped gutters coupled to each arm member and extending from a portion proximate the upper opening of the compartment to the bottom of the arm member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: THUMBZ INC.
    Inventor: Henrik Nazarian
  • Patent number: 10238225
    Abstract: Compression garment donning aid devices, methods, and kits including a compression garment donning aid with flexible sheets, each of the flexible sheets having: a sheet leg edge having a first sheet leg corner opposite a second sheet leg corner; a mateable sheet leg fastener attached to the first sheet leg corner and the second sheet leg corner; and a sheet waist edge opposite the sheet leg edge, the sheet waist edge having a front sheet waist corner opposite a back sheet waist corner. The donning aid further includes a sheet back fastener attached to the back sheet waist corner of one of the flexible sheets and the back sheet waist corner of the other of the flexible sheets; and a sheet front fastener attached to the front sheet waist corner of one of the flexible sheets and the front sheet waist corner of the other of the flexible sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Windor Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Dorothy Asher
  • Patent number: 10238226
    Abstract: An improved toothbrush holder comprising: a base portion; a post member; a first platform; and a second platform. The improved toothbrush holder is adapted to allow a plurality of toothbrushes to be placed respectively through each of said plurality of toothbrush holding apertures and contact respective toothbrush holding indentations at handle ends thereof, such that after use and wet, the toothbrushes can drip dry; and wherein water dripping from each of the plurality of toothbrushes can pass through each of said at least one drain hole of each respective said toothbrush holding indentation and fall upon said base portion, to thereby allow each of said plurality of toothbrushes to drip and air dry for further use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventors: Dalila Reid, Tiffany Reid
  • Patent number: 10238227
    Abstract: A harvested tree reservoir made from a durable and impermeable material that mounts on the trunk of a harvested tree by inserting the cut end of the harvested tree trunk therein and engaging one or more sealing devices around the circumference of the tree trunk to create a water-tight or spill-resistant seal. The reservoir may then be filled with liquid through one or more ports located on the sides or bottom of the reservoir, with one or more ports having a connector hose. When the reservoir is filled, the tree may be transported, stored, and displayed with minimal spillage of the contents of the reservoir. Additionally, the reservoir may be re-filled, from time to time, through the ports. The reservoir may also be connected, via the connector hose, to one or more other reservoirs to allow for contemporaneous filling or refilling of a plurality of reservoirs in a series.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventors: Caroline Burke, Malcolm Burke, Courtney Burke
  • Patent number: 10238228
    Abstract: A cookware handle includes a plastic grip portion molded over a portion of an insert. The insert inserts into a bore of a flange. The grip portion is externally flush with the flange interface and the insert internally connects the grip portion to the flange. This allows the grip portion to be over molded on a first part of the insert so the other portion can be welded or otherwise attached to the flange after external surface finishing of the flange. The insert and flange may be welded together along a portion of the insert that contacts the flange within the bore and that is not visible when the flange is attached to a cookware vessel sidewall to provide the grip molded as a handle for the cookware vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Meyer Intellectual Properties Limited
    Inventor: Phillip D. Barberi
  • Patent number: 10238229
    Abstract: A heating article includes a substrate having two opposite surfaces, at least one of which is opaque, and a heat-stable coating arranged on the opaque surface. The heat-stable coating includes an at least two-color decoration having continuous tones and being provided in the form of a continuous or discontinuous layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: SEB S. A.
    Inventors: Stephanie Le Bris, Pierre Jean Muller, Jean-Luc Perillon
  • Patent number: 10238230
    Abstract: Centrifugal brewing machine (1) for preparing a beverage comprising: a rotating brewing unit (2) configured for receiving a liquid and beverage ingredients, a collector (11) disposed around the brewing unit (2) for collecting the brewed liquid projected outwardly as result of the centrifugation forces obtained from the rotation of the brewing unit, wherein a thin annular liquid projection gap (38) is provided between at least one outlet wall (43) of the rotating brewing unit comprising at least one outlet (40) and the collector (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Stefan Etter, Manuela Rothacher Etter, Alexandre Perentes, Christian Jarisch
  • Patent number: 10238231
    Abstract: A coffee machine for producing and dispensing coffee-based beverages is disclosed comprising a hydraulic pump, at least one dispensing device with a filter unit adapted to contain ground coffee, and a water supply unit. A hydraulic circuit brings the hydraulic pump into fluid communication with the supply unit of the dispensing device to supply hot water under pressure to the supply unit. A system for controlling the dispensing pressure comprises a control unit and a pressure sensor to transmit signals representative of the pressure detected to the control unit to detect the disposing pressure. The hydraulic pump supplies variable quantities of water and may be actuated by an electronic drive controlled electronically by the control unit in order to select the flow of water supplied by the pump. A method for controlling the dispensing pressure in a coffee machine is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: GRUPPO CIMBALI S.p.A.
    Inventor: Andrea Coccia
  • Patent number: 10238232
    Abstract: A selective hydrogen adding equipment for supplying hydrogen to a living organism applicable fluid includes a hydrogen generating system, that contains a hydrogen generating agent as an essential component, a hydrogen bubble forming implement, that stores the hydrogen generating system and has a gas/liquid separating section including a gas-permeable film or an open-close valve, and a closed container to accommodate the hydrogen adding equipment. The gas/liquid separating section vents hydrogen gas generated by a contact reaction between the hydrogen generating agent and water or water vapor, the gas/liquid separating section avoids the water from flowing out and/or avoids the living organism applicable fluid from flowing in. The gas/liquid separating section allows water vapor of the living organism applicable fluid to flow in the hydrogen bubble forming implement so as to contact with the hydrogen generating agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Miz Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fumitake Satoh, Tomoki Seo, Ryosuke Kurokawa, Bunpei Satoh
  • Patent number: 10238233
    Abstract: A control system for delivering filtered liquid to a reservoir of a beverage machine. The liquid level within the reservoir is monitored, and when the liquid level is at or below a predetermined level, a valve opens to allow liquid to flow to the reservoir. Once the liquid level has reached or obtained a predetermined liquid fill level, the valve is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart Andrew Nuss, Alan Joseph Mitchell
  • Patent number: 10238234
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system interworking between a cooking apparatus for cooking food and a kitchen device in communication with the cooking apparatus, the system comprising a cooking apparatus comprising a first transmitter transmitting an electrical signal to the kitchen device; and a first controller controlling the first transmitter to transmit the electrical signal to the kitchen device; and a kitchen device comprising a second receiver receiving the electrical signal transmitted by the first transmitter; and a second controller controlling the driving of the kitchen device according to the electrical signal received by the second receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sangcheol Lee, Wontae Kim, Yangkyeong Kim
  • Patent number: 10238235
    Abstract: A grilling device includes a housing includes a fixed lower heating plate and a rotatable swing arm disposed at a primary pivot positioned proximate a rear end of the housing. An operable upper heating plate is coupled to the swing arm such that an intermediate portion of the swing arm rotationally engages a central portion of the upper heating plate at a secondary pivot to define an adjacent face-up position, a stacked face-up position and a face-down position. A leveling mechanism maintains the upper heating plate in parallel with the lower heating plate as the swing arm operates about at least a portion of the primary pivot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel A. Altenritter, Christopher L. Carpenter, Steven C. Drees, Yen-Hsi Lin
  • Patent number: 10238236
    Abstract: An apparatus for converting a barbecue into a pizza cooking oven includes an open door frame and vertical side panels pivotally attached to the vertical side posts of the open door frame. The side panels can be pivotally adjusted on the open door frame to extend rearward of the open door frame at different pivot positions. When the side panels are extended rearward of the open door frame, the bottom edges of the side panels provide a support base for setting the apparatus onto the top rim of a bottom bowl of a barbecue and the top edges of the side panels support a cover of a barbecue in an elevated position above the bottom bowl of the barbecue. The elevation of the cover creates an expanded cooking chamber above the bottom bowl of the barbecue and the open door frame provides access to the expanded cooking chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Charcoal Companion Incorporated
    Inventors: Cory Thomas Borovicka, Kwame Phillips-Solomon
  • Patent number: 10238237
    Abstract: A toaster has a housing has an operation cavity and a heating cavity. One side of the housing has a first opening, at least one second opening is disposed at the bottom of the housing, the operation cavity is connected to the heating cavity; a longitudinal groove with same number with the second opening, the longitudinal groove is disposed inside the housing, the longitudinal groove is extended upwards from the second opening; at least one transparent movable baffle, which is sliding and connected to the longitudinal groove from the bottom of the housing from down to up, part of the side surface of the movable baffle is exposed to the first opening; and at least one positioning mechanism, which is fastened to the housing and positioned or supported the movable baffle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Tsann Kuen (Zhanzhou) Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhenwei Chen, Wangji Tong, Shangqian Gao, Yen Tung Lee, Yu-Chuan Lin
  • Patent number: 10238238
    Abstract: A serving spoon has a spoon portion with a depression portion that forms a depression in a serving of malleable food product, thereby allowing some other food product to be retained within the depression. The serving spoon includes a spoon portion and a handle portion. The spoon portion has a concave body and a depression portion configured within the concave body, wherein the depression portion extends up from the bottom of the concave body. The depression portion forms a depression, in a malleable food product. The spoon portion may be detachable from the handle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventor: Paul Rayis
  • Patent number: 10238239
    Abstract: An illuminating soap module includes a shell defining a cavity for holding liquid soap. The shell may include one or more openings. The one or more openings may include a dispenser, a plug, a light module, and combinations thereof. The illuminating soap module is configured to illuminate upon a triggering event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: VIDA LUMINATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Lee Del Rosario
  • Patent number: 10238240
    Abstract: An exemplary refill unit for an dispenser includes a container for holding a liquid. The container has bottom side with a neck extending from the bottom side. A pump is connected to the neck of the container. The pump has a liquid pump portion that has a liquid pump inlet. The liquid pump inlet is located above the bottom of the container. A shroud is located over the liquid pump inlet and extends downward toward the bottom of the container. An air bleed valve is included and located in the top of the shroud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Nick E. Ciavarella
  • Patent number: 10238241
    Abstract: Operating a hand cleaner dispenser for dispensing a cleaning liquid from a reservoir onto a person's hands in a cycle of operation wherein, during a first time interval during the cycle dispensing the liquid onto the hand as a spray, and during a second time interval during the cycle dispensing the liquid onto the hand as a liquid stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: op-hygiene ip gmbh
    Inventors: Heiner Ophardt, Andrew Jones, Zhenchun Shi
  • Patent number: 10238242
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dispenser for dispensing a liquid (LQ). The dispenser has a housing for receiving a removable container containing the liquid (LQ) and dispenses the liquid (LQ) from the container. The dispenser includes a capacitive sensor having a sensing element for positioning proximal to an exterior of the container. A processor is provided for receiving a capacitance signal (SIG1) from the capacitive sensor. The processor is configured to estimate a quantity of liquid (LQ) in the container in dependence on the capacitance signal (SIG1). The present disclosure also relates to a method of estimating a quantity of liquid (LQ) in a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Kennedy Hygiene Products Ltd
    Inventors: William Macleod, Laura Salinas Manas