Patents Issued in April 30, 2019
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Patent number: 10271662Abstract: A station for detecting, controlling, checking, and comparing physical parameters of a mattress or a pillow, includes a retention frame for a resting surface, designed to support the mattress or the pillow. The resting surface, at one of its corners, includes respective abutment walls for concurrent side faces of the mattress or the pillow. The frame also supports at least one rangefinder which is aligned with at least one face of the mattress or the pillow that lies opposite the respective faces that rest on the resting surface and against the walls.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: RESTA S.R.L.Inventors: Paolo Resta, Roberto Resta
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Patent number: 10271663Abstract: An adjustable infant carrier which is outfitted with a cinchable sleeve adapted to allow for varying degrees of adjustability to the effective width of the seat portion of the carrier so as to accommodate children of differing size, as well as different support positions/configurations.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: BLUE BOX OPCO LLCInventors: Maureen Salazar, Stacy Castro, Leslie Roeder
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Patent number: 10271664Abstract: A seat cushion-foldable baby carrier is disclosed. A seat cushion includes a hipseat detachably mounted on a carrier body. A supporting portion and a bearing portion of the hipseat are connected by rotating a switch button to form a foldable body sheathed in a bushing. A connecting shaft included in each of a left switch button and a right switch button is fixed on a side portion of the supporting portion after sequentially running through a bearing connection base, a switch control lock, and a spring. One end of the switch control lock is movable in a left/right direction to be inserted into the side portion of the supporting portion, and the other end is provided with at least two limiting grooves. The spring presses against the side portion of the switch control lock and the side portion of the supporting portion. The bearing connection base is connected to the bearing portion, and is protrudingly provided with an engaging bump corresponding to the limiting groove of the switch control lock.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Chengxiao Yan
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Patent number: 10271665Abstract: A protective child carrier has an upper shell having a rigid outer surface and an expanded foam inner surface, the lower part of which is coupled to a lower shell also having a rigid outer surface and expanded foam inner surface. The upper shell and lower shell joined with an articulating fabric joint, the upper shell and lower shell attached to a semi-rigid back support at the top using removable fabric sidewalls which have removable attachments at the semi-rigid back support, and are attached to the semi-rigid back supports. The semi-rigid back support has shoulder pads attached at the top and bottom of the rigid back support.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Teresa M. Tito
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Patent number: 10271666Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses and methods are described herein useful to indicate the number of products on a merchandising unit. Counting devices as described herein maintain an accurate count of the number of products on a given merchandising unit and provides a display of the count.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Robert J. Taylor, Matthew Alexander, Jeffrey S. Cruz, William M. Propes, Leigh Ann Scobey
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Patent number: 10271667Abstract: A covering arrangement for a food bar has at least one covering element with front and rear sections, and two first side sections disposed between the front and rear sections along opposite outer edges. The rear section extends in a substantially vertical plane. The covering arrangement also has a mounting structure with at least first and second mounting elements extending in a substantially vertical direction. The covering elements are movable in a vertical direction relative to the mounting elements, allowing the covering elements to move between a lower closed position and an upper open position. The covering arrangement further comprises second side sections fixedly or detachably connectable to the food bar such that when a covering element is closed, the first side sections are disposed adjacent to, and in parallel with, the second side sections, and when the covering element is open, the second side sections act as side covers.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: PICADELI ABInventor: Jonas Wallinder
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Patent number: 10271668Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator, which includes a refrigerating compartment, a freezing compartment, and a door assembly. The freezing compartment is adjacent to the refrigerating compartment. The door assembly selectively opens the refrigerating compartment and the freezing compartment. The door assembly includes a glass member defining a frontal exterior thereof and allowing an inside of the refrigerating compartment or the freezing compartment to be seen therethrough when the door assembly is closed, a deposition treated layer formed on a rear surface of the glass member to allow light to partially pass through the glass member, and a transparent plate spaced a predetermined distance from the glass member. Gas for insulation is injected in a space formed between the glass member and the transparent plate, and the space is sealed.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Eun Joo Lee, Hang Bok Lee
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Patent number: 10271669Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: BEDGEAR, LLCInventor: Eugene Alletto, Jr.
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Patent number: 10271670Abstract: A two beverage drinking lid device for attaching two separate beverage containers to a single lid allows for drinking selectively from either beverage container. The device includes a first connector coupled to a lid for coupling the lid to a first beverage container. A second connector is inset from a perimeter edge of the lid for coupling to a second beverage container wherein the second beverage container is held within the first beverage container. A first opening extends through the lid in environmental communication with the first beverage container. A spout is coupled to the lid and aligned with the second connector to be in environmental communication with the second beverage container.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventors: Ron Heiman, Kris Breien
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Patent number: 10271671Abstract: A beverage container lid for dispersing heat includes a cover portion having an inlet opening and forming a dispensing spout. The dispensing spout has one or more dispensing sides that rise upwardly from the cover and form a mixing chamber with a dispensing opening and fluidly connected to the inlet opening. The dispensing sides have one or more side perforations for allowing air to enter the mixing chamber. At least some of the beverage contained in an interior chamber of a cup is drawn into the inlet opening, mixed with air in the mixing chamber, and dispensed by the dispensing opening such that the at least some of the beverage has a lower temperature than the beverage contained in the interior chamber of the cup.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Chaudhary M. Ramzan
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Patent number: 10271672Abstract: A food storage container is disclosed. The food storage container has a one or more water tight compartments. The food storage container can have an insulated component that can maintain food at substantially constant temperature over a relatively long period of time. The insulated component can be secured to the food storage container with a securing insert that prevents the insulated component from moving or rotating when in use. The insulated component can be removed. The insulated component can have a lid with an opening lever feature that makes it easy for users to open the lid. The food storage container can have a removable divider that can be used to create a plurality of smaller compartments. The food storage container can have a latch and hinge assembly to close the lid and tray. The food storage container can have an integral handle to provide a carrying solution.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Omielife, Inc.Inventors: Nancy Yen, Lucas Menanix, Robin Bigio
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Patent number: 10271673Abstract: The present invention provides a juice extracting screw assembly and a juicer comprising the same which allows the selection between a mesh net and solid net, thereby making it possible to conveniently change the operation modes, satisfying any of the user's preferences in the cases of whether both the juice and residue are needed together or needed separately, and further by having a screw assembly capable of being separated into a top and a base, it allows convenient cleaning for users.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: COWAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Sung Il Moon, Man Uk Park, Seong Wook Kim
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Patent number: 10271674Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of automated and intelligent control of household appliances, and discloses a cooking robot, comprising a machine body, a feeding mechanism, a charging mechanism, a control system, a cooking mechanism and a dishes collecting mechanism; the control system being respectively connected to the feeding mechanism, the charging mechanism, the cooking mechanism and the dishes collecting mechanism, and configured to control the mechanisms to work. The cooking robot of the present invention respectively and independently packages all raw materials of the dishes according to the recipes in the factory by using a customized disposable accommodating device for the raw materials of the dishes, can save a lot of manpower and material resources by controlling the whole cooking process with an automatic control system, and has broad application space and good market prospects.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Wu Ge
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Patent number: 10271675Abstract: A heatable canteen includes a hand held vessel having a bottom and upward extending wall which terminates into a top having an open top receiving surface, a removable cap connected to said top receiving surface, the removable cap having an outer portion which removably sealably connects to the top receiving surface and has an interior channel extending therethrough and has a valve seat in a lower end thereof and a valve ball installed in a manner to bias the valve ball against the valve seat to a normally closed position. A secondary vessel is provided about the hand held vessel. A lid is connected to the vessel or cap by way go a heatable line. A distillation tube removably connects to the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Daniel J. Anerino
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Patent number: 10271676Abstract: A coffee machine (10), in particular a fully automatic coffee machine, comprising a water tank (11), also a heating device (16) for heating up water, also a brewing unit (18) for subjecting ground coffee beans to extraction by means of the water heated by the heating device (16), also a water-line system (13) comprising at least one water line, and also a delivery pump (14) for delivering water out of the water tank (11) through the water-line system (13). According to the invention, it is provided that a chamber (25) is, or may be provided for a chemical active substance, in particular a decalcifying and/or cleaning agent, it being possible for this chamber to be connected and/or linked up to the water-line system (13), manually or automatically, such that water can be delivered out of the water tank (11), by means of the delivery pump (14), into the water-line system (13) through the chamber (25). The invention also concerns a method for operating a coffee machine (10).Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Eugster/Frismag AGInventors: Daniel Fischer, Wolfgang Riessbeck
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Patent number: 10271677Abstract: An espresso machine that includes a group control head for controlling the brewing and dispensing of espresso drinks. The group control head is in communication with a controller and memory. The combination is arranged to selectively record into the memory the brewing parameters during the dosing of espresso. A subsequent operation of the group control head then enables the controller to recall the recorded parameters such that the previous brewing conditions are replicated. Associated methods for recording the parameters under control of the group control head are also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Mark Barnett
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Patent number: 10271678Abstract: This invention relates to a cup sleeve structure with hanging ears, which comprises a cup sleeve which has an annular wall body having a top opening and bottom opening on the two sides of the annular wall body, and at least two hanging ears, which can be bent and combined to the outer surface of the annular wall. By the implementation of the present invention, the cup sleeve structure having hanging ears can completely take up the least space while being stored, and can also be conveniently carried, and can support the filter cup body in use.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: BE RICH LIMITEDInventors: Hsien-Jen Lin, Tzu-Chi Lin
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Patent number: 10271679Abstract: A milk frothing apparatus which includes a steam probe; a jug and jug support; a sensor to determine the depth of milk in a jug. The steam probe or jug support is movable preferably driven by stepper motor, to maintain the tip of the probe below the milk surface. A temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the milk in the jug. A micro controller is programmable to start the process; maintain the position of the steam probe relative to the milk surface, stop the process when the milk reaches a desired temperature and maintain records of the number of cycles and a measure of the quantity of milk treated. By using a sensor to measure the distance to the milk surface in a jug the tip of the steam probe can be maintained at the appropriate distance below the milk surface by moving the jug relative to the probe or preferably moving the probe. The process can be more precisely controlled by sensing the milk temperature and ensuring that the process is completed before the milk becomes too hot.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: William Westmore PurtonInventor: William Westmore Purton
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Patent number: 10271680Abstract: An automated frothing assembly. The automated frothing assembly has a wand module that includes an elongate member having an inlet, one or more outlets, and a fluid passageway extending between and in fluid communication with the inlet and the plurality of outlets. At least one of the one or more outlets extends parallel to a vertical plane that includes the centerline of the elongate member and at an acute angle relative to a horizontal plane that is perpendicular to both the vertical plane and the centerline of the elongate member. The assembly further includes an actuator configured to be operatively coupled to the wand module and to drive the movement of at least a portion of the wand module along an axis, and an electronic controller configured to be electrically coupled to the actuator and to control the operation of the actuator to control the movement of the wand module.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: BRIGGO, INC.Inventors: Charles F. Studor, Brent Clafferty, Stephen A. Miller, Marwan Hassoun, Pete P. Garcia, Jr., Lynn Warren Hamrick
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Patent number: 10271681Abstract: A beverage making appliance includes at least one tube in the beverage making appliance for transporting a liquid from the beverage making appliance, where the at least one tube is provided with a slit extending along a length of the at least one tube between one end of the at least one tube and another end of the at least one tube. At the slit, the at least one tube is openable. Further, the at least one tube on each side of the slit provides a bias to each side of the slit to make contact along the slit to close the slit.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Rodin Enne Bruinsma, Fransiscus Hermannus Feijen
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Patent number: 10271682Abstract: A system for preparing a drink by mixing a drink extract with water, wherein the system comprises an extract container for holding a predefined amount of drink extract and a mixing device, wherein the extract container is an independent unit, closed from all sides and the mixing device comprises a water transport pipe that at one end is connectable to a water feed, and a hollow space that is arranged for receiving the extract container, wherein the hollow space at a bottom side is fluidly connected with the water transport pipe; wherein the water transport pipe at a location of the connection with the hollow space comprises a constriction for creation during operation of an underpressure at that location.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: AT VENTURE B.V.Inventors: Kaspar Alphons Max Engels, Anton Harold Kuiper, Nicolaas Leonardus Braun, Cornelis Petrus Nicolaas Groen
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Patent number: 10271683Abstract: Provided is a cooking item, at least one of the surfaces of which has a fluorocarbon coating including rare earth oxide fillers. The use of a composition including a fluorocarbon resin and rare earth oxide fillers makes it possible to obtain coatings, the mechanical properties of which (particularly in terms of hardness and resistance to abrasion) are reinforced without any breakdown in the non-stick properties of said composition. Also provided is a method for manufacturing such a cooking item.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: SEB S.A.Inventors: Jérôme Polesel Maris, Laurent Caillier, Aurélien Dubanchet
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Patent number: 10271684Abstract: A lid and adaptor assembly capable of being used with at least two food containers such as baking pans having different external dimensions. A pair of clasps are rotatably disposed on opposite side of the lid, each clasp capable of being rotated from an open position to a closed position. A pair of adaptors are provided for connection to the clasps in a first orientation and a second orientation, and each adaptor has a first surface capable of engaging a first food container when the adaptor is in the first orientation, and a second surface capable of engaging a second food container when the adaptor is in the second orientation. A pair of flexible fingers may also be used on the clasp to act as the adaptors to enable use with food containers having different external dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANYInventor: E. Mark Harris
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Patent number: 10271685Abstract: A griddle apparatus includes a lower griddle plate, and an upper griddle plate mounted on arm assembly for movement relative to the lower griddle plate between a lower cooking position and an upper access position. The arm assembly carries a gap adjustment mechanism that includes a plurality of gap defining orientations, and the gap adjustment mechanism moves with the arm assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Bektas C. Gulkanat, Kacy W. Denning
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Patent number: 10271686Abstract: A kitchen in a box automatic cooking appliance with various cooking stations and a deep frying station along with selectable lid integrated stirring mechanism with remote stirring power source. Floor and wall mounted ingredient bins and containers along with universal tool carrier to bring in fluidic ingredients to be delivered to cooking stations. Removable components for easy cleaning of the automatic cooking appliance and the components. Heating control by using temperature sensor in contact with cooking vessels by attaching actuator mechanisms on knobs of off the shelf induction and gas stoves.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Shambhu Roy
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Patent number: 10271687Abstract: A grill or BBQ appliance that is generally intended for outdoor use has a pivoting hood disposed in hinged connection with a grill body, both of which are raised above a firebox that receives a food support grate. The hood may include overhanging lights configured to provide optimal lighting through a range of hood positions. The hood may also be counterbalanced to stably position the hood through a range of open positions.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Hestan Commercial CorporationInventors: Hans F. Wenzel, Ray Nilssen
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Patent number: 10271688Abstract: An improved culinary device featuring a handle, a chamber that can receive fluid such as a sauce, a component for dispensing the fluid, and a component for measuring the fluid. The device features a head, which is meant to contact a portion of food.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Maddy E. Iacuzio
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Patent number: 10271689Abstract: A modular food holding system includes a plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers, each of the plurality of food holding chambers being physically and communicatively removably connected to one another. Each of the food holding chambers includes a food holding cavity and at least one of a heating element and/or a cooling element for heating or cooling the food holding cavity. A chamber base is physically and communicatively removably connected to one of the food holding chambers and operation of at least one food holding chamber is controlled by the chamber base.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: PRINCE CASTLE LLCInventors: Loren J. Veltrop, Christine S. Laub, Eric William Larson
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Patent number: 10271690Abstract: A modular heating unit comprising modular heating bins is disclosed. The modular heating bins may be arranged into different configurations to accommodate different kitchen food preparation layouts.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: PRINCE CASTLE LLCInventors: Loren Veltrop, David Anthony Betzold, Scott W. Beu, Eric W. Larson, David E. Paton, Ronaldo J. Santiago
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Patent number: 10271691Abstract: A portable hand-washing station that is self-contained to provide hot and cold water to a user as well as dispose of said water. The station includes a rolling hand truck, a sink assembly, a fresh-water tank, a grey-water tank, a water heater, and a water pump. The rolling hand truck includes a base platform and a vertical frame for support. The sink assembly is perpendicularly mounted to the vertical frame, opposite to the base frame. The grey-water tank and the fresh-water tank are positioned in between the sink assembly and the base platform and each are adjacently attached to the rolling hand truck. The grey-water tank and the fresh-water tank are in fluid communication with the sink assembly through the water pump and the water heater to provide the user with clean water. Additionally, a drain of the sink assembly is in fluid communication with the grey-water tank for disposal.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: James Boyle
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Patent number: 10271692Abstract: A cleaning device for bathtubs and shower enclosures includes a tube. A power module is coupled to an upper end of the tube. A housing that defines an internal space is pivotally coupled to a lower end of the tube. The housing has a bottom face that is open. A plurality of motors is coupled to the housing and is positioned in the internal space. The motors are operationally coupled to the power module. Each of a plurality of pads is operationally couplable to and extends from a respective motor. A lower surface of the pad protrudes from the bottom face of the housing. A reservoir is coupled to the tube and is fluidically coupled to the housing. The pads are configured to rotationally cleanse a surface. The reservoir is configured to selectively release soap and water into the internal space to selectively contact the surface to be cleansed.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Roberto West
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Patent number: 10271693Abstract: A roll of wiping paper is obtained by winding a sheet of multi-ply absorbent paper around a core. The sheet includes at least a first and a second ply of absorbent paper, each with a grammage of between 15 and 30 g/m2 and at least one of the plies incorporating a wet strength additive. The thickness of the sheet Ep being between 0.02 and 0.07 cm, the diameter of the core being less than 3.5 cm, the diameter of the roll being between 4.5 cm and 11 cm for a volume V of absorbent paper per unit length of the roll, and the absorbency A of the sheet in cm3 of water per gram of paper being greater than 6 cm3/g. The ratio E=A/(Ep*V) of the roll is greater than or equal to 3.2.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: ESSITY OPERATIONS FRANCEInventors: Pierre Graff, Gerald Duhen, Donald Barredo, Pierre Probst, Pascale Saas
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Patent number: 10271694Abstract: A method of manufacturing a substrate configured to be wetted by a device internal to the substrate. The method includes a roll to roll processing method using two different plies to form a substrate incorporating a latent wetting device. The method includes forming a container by creating a vessel in two parts. One part is formed on a bottom ply and another part is formed on a top ply. A wetting agent for wetting the substrates is added to one part of the vessels and the plies and vessel parts are joined using a continuous manufacturing method.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Material Encapsulation Inc.Inventor: Charles Proctor, Sr.
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Patent number: 10271695Abstract: A paper toweling dispenser apparatus including damping structure for taking up over-spin slack, including a pivoting paper guide pivotally connected to a fixed paper guide by springs which operate in sequential stages during paper toweling dispensing.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Dispensing Dynamics International, LLCInventors: Joel P. Keily, Alexander Trampolski, Charles Parkin Davis
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Patent number: 10271696Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for allowing passive urine recovery are disclosed. An exemplary commode liner that allows for passive urine recovery comprises a first layer comprising a first top side configured to receive a bio-waste material, a first bottom side, and a plurality of apertures spanning the first top side and the first bottom side, wherein the plurality of apertures passively promote a unidirectional movement of a liquid portion of the bio-waste material from the first top side to the first bottom side. The liner further comprises a second layer attached to the first layer, wherein the second layer is attached to the first layer such that a space is created between a second top side of the second layer and the first bottom side of the first layer, wherein the space is configured to hold a liquid portion of the bio-waste material received at the first top side.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Jerry D. Thom
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Patent number: 10271697Abstract: An electric opening and closing device that opens and closes a toilet seat or lid by a torque output to an output member includes: a motor; a reduction gear mechanism having gear members including a gear member of a spur tooth and transmitting the torque of the motor to the output member; and a torque limiter that includes a first rotating member rotating integrally with a first gear member rotating by the torque among the gear members, a second rotating member rotating integrally with a second gear member connected to the output member via the gear member of the spur tooth or the output member, and a friction member engaged with one of the first and second rotating members, and that generates a slip between the friction and other rotating members to interrupt the transmission of the torque when a torque exceeding a value acts on the output member.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hirotomo Minamiyama, Sayaka Hara
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Patent number: 10271698Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner is provided with an openable door that opens an air flow passage that extends rearwardly from an air treatment member to a suction motor.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc.Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
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Patent number: 10271699Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an autonomous cleaning device and a wind path structure for use in the autonomous cleaning device.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignees: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd., Beijing Rockrobo Technology Co., LtdInventors: Xing Li, Xiaoyu Liu, Yongfeng Xia
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Patent number: 10271700Abstract: A storage facility for objects of paying of respects includes a cleaning device which utilizes a dust removing member to remove dust from an outer surface of an object of paying of respects. The dust removing member is provided at a position that allows the dust removing member to act on an outer surface of an object of paying of respects that is being moved in a transport direction through transport operation by the transport system such that the dust removing member is in relative motion, in a direction opposite to the transport direction, with respect to the object of paying of respects as the object of paying of respects is moved in the transport direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Daifuku Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hidenobu Shinnaka, Haruhito Furuya, Wataru Kiyokawa, Hideki Sato, Yukinori Kameda, Kazuya Arima
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Patent number: 10271701Abstract: A dust collector includes a primary cyclone unit to separate dust from air introduced from outside dust collector and a secondary cyclone unit includes axial cyclones which separate fine dust from air introduced in an axial direction. The secondary cyclone unit includes a first group of axial cyclones disposed along a circumference of a first circle so as to contact an inner circumferential surface of an inner case, and formed to be partially spaced apart from the inner circumferential surface of the inner case to form first passages therebetween; and a second group of axial cyclones disposed to contact each other along a circumference of a second circle concentric with the first circle and smaller than the first circle, and formed to contact some of the first group of axial cyclones and to be spaced apart from others of the first group axial cyclones to form second passages therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Kietak Hyun, Hyukjin Ahn, Hyungsoon Lee, Soohan Eo, Sangchul Lee, Jungmin Ko
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Patent number: 10271702Abstract: A vacuum cleaner, including a cleaner body; and a dust collector provided in the cleaner body, wherein the dust collector includes a first cyclone provided within an outer case to filter foreign matter and dust from air introduced into the dust collector; a second cyclone accommodated within the first cyclone to separate fine dust from the air introduced into the first cyclone; and a rotatable shell provided at a lower side of the first cyclone so as to define a first storage section configured to collect foreign matter and dust filtered by the first cyclone between the rotatable shell and the outer case, and wherein the rotatable shell includes a roller facing a lower cover that covers a lower opening of the outer case, the other configured to contact the foreign matter and dust collected in the first storage section during the rotation of the rotatable shell.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Kietak Hyun, Jungmin Ko, Soohan Eo, Sangchul Lee
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Patent number: 10271703Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a housing and a cover moveably mounted to the housing between a closed position and an open position. A filter is carried by the cover and includes an upstream surface and a downstream surface through which working air passes. When a user of the vacuum cleaner opens the cover, the upstream surface of the filter can be seen by the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.Inventors: Phong H. Tran, Steve Butkiewicz
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Patent number: 10271704Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner may have a first stage cyclone having a first stage cyclone chamber and a second stage cyclone downstream from the first stage cyclone and at least substantially nested in the first stage cyclone. A screen is positioned laterally outwardly from the second stage cyclone and defines a passage positioned between an inner side of the screen and the outer wall of the second stage cyclone. A directing member is located in the passage, the directing member having, in the rotational direction, a directing surface facing towards the flow of air in the passage, the directing surface extending from an upstream end located in the passage and a downstream end located proximate the second stage cyclone air inlet port wherein the directing surface extends generally linearly.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc.Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
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Patent number: 10271705Abstract: Once it is determined in Step S2 that a corner has been detected, a control unit causes a body to perform a reciprocating motion and initiate corner cleaning in Step S3. Then, once it is determined in Step S4 that a rubbish detection sensor detects no rubbish, the corner cleaning is terminated in Step S6. Once it is determined in Step S4 that the rubbish detection sensor detects rubbish, the corner cleaning continues to be executed by the body being caused to perform the reciprocating motion in Step S5. In other words, an autonomous travel-type cleaner is realized that can remove a large amount of the rubbish accumulating at the corner by causing the body to perform the reciprocating motion.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Motonobu Shigeto, Kenji Watanabe, Hideharu Ogahara, Shinichi Matsumura
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Patent number: 10271706Abstract: A mop device that includes a plurality of yarns collected in a bundle, the yearn bundle having a first end and an opposed second end; at least one headband connected to the yarn bundle at a location intermediate between the first end and the second end of the yarn bundle; at least one spacer member connected to the headband in overlying relationship thereto, the spacer member having a first face and an opposed second face, wherein the spacer member is in overlying relationship to the headband of the associated yarn bundle, and wherein the spacer member has at least one aperture extending from the first face to the second face configured to communicate with the associated headband. Also disclosed is the use of the spacer device alone and the mop device in combination with a mop handle member.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: The Tuway American Group, Inc.Inventor: John Feeny
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Patent number: 10271707Abstract: A domestic appliance and a method at the domestic appliance for detecting presence of process water in a pump of the domestic appliance are provided. The method of detecting process water in a pump of a domestic appliance may include operating the pump to rotate in a first direction, recording a first response of the pump rotating in the first direction based on a measured pump operation parameter, operating the pump to rotate in a second direction, and recording a second response of the pump rotating in the second direction based on the measured pump operation parameter. The method may further include comparing the first response and the second response, and determining the presence of water in the pump based on the comparison of the first and second response.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Electrolux Appliances AktiebolagInventor: David Persson
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Patent number: 10271708Abstract: A household appliance having a treating chamber in which is received an article for treatment, a treating chemistry dispenser configured to receive a unit dose container for the treating chemistry, and a controller for executing at least one cycle of operation and a method of operating the household appliance to physically alter a unit dose container in conjunction with a cycle of operation and sensing same.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Benjamin E. Alexander, Brian A. Black, Thomas A. Latack, Matthew D. Rhodes
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Patent number: 10271709Abstract: A dishwasher with an integrated closure element, such as a pivoting door or sliding drawer front, having a metallic front panel extending from an upper edge to a lower edge of the closure element includes a control console located at an upper end of the closure element. The control console includes an antenna located adjacent a user interface.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Wyndham F. Gary, Jr., Blayne C. Smith
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Patent number: 10271710Abstract: A selectively deployable drying rack with selectively reconfigurable components is disclosed. The drying rack includes a base and an upper rim. The drying rack further includes linkages to move the upper rim away from and toward the base and a first removable tray and a second removable tray that are configured to fit in the base. The second removable tray may include a utensil compartment with holes, an outer wall, and an inner wall. The upper rim may include a utensil band and/or a wine glass rack. The utensil band may be moveable between a stowed position and an extended position when the utensil band is in use. The wine glass rack may be moveable between a storage position and an upright position when the utensil band is in use. The drying rack may include a stand wire to elevate the base of the drying rack above a surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventor: Matthew R. Wegner
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Patent number: 10271711Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sole cleaning apparatus, including a pedal having a plurality of vibration sealing column holes provided thereon. Movable vibration sealing columns protrude out from the sealing column holes. Convex pedal ridges are arranged around the sealing column holes, and the vibration sealing columns are higher than the pedal ridges when not pressed down. A vibration sealing chamber leading to a dust collecting and filter chamber is arranged below the vibration sealing column holes, and comprises a step and a spring component. The vibration sealing columns are columns with discs, and the columns vertically penetrate through the vibration sealing chambers and the discs are arranged on the steps. When the vibration sealing columns are pressed down, the vibration sealing columns are in contact with the vibration plates, and vibration generated by the vibration plates is transferred to a sole stepping on the pedal.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventor: Chili Jian