Patents Issued in May 2, 2019
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Publication number: 20190125068Abstract: A personal hygiene device has a handle and a treatment head pivotably connected with the handle. Applying a treatment force against the treatment head causes a pivoting of the treatment head relative to the handle. A sensor, such as, e.g., a Hall sensor, fixedly secured with respect to one of the handle and the treatment head, measures a measurement variable. A sensor cooperation unit defines or influences the measurement variable in dependence on the relative position of the sensor and the sensor cooperation unit, such e.g., as a sensor permanent magnet, fixedly secured relative to one of the handle and the treatment head. A spring unit defines a rest position of the treatment head when no treatment force is applied. The spring unit has a first spring constant in the treatment direction and a second spring constant in a lateral direction, the second spring constant being at least about two times higher than the first spring constant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Norbert SCHAEFER, Thomas FRITSCH, Andreas KRAMP, Andreas LARSCHEID, Marc KUNZ, Robert SCHÄFER
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Publication number: 20190125069Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing round brushes includes motor-driven driven rollers (22, 26) which on twisting of the wire halves urge wire to a rotating gripper (60). The wire material slides along diverters (52, 54).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Ettore MAGNI, Enzo FERRARI
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Publication number: 20190125070Abstract: A modular conference table allows meeting participants and office staff to quickly and effectively change the length of the conference table as the needs of the meeting participants change. The present invention includes a tabletop assembly including a first end-top, a second end-top, and a modular insert top. Additionally, modular conference table includes a leg assembly upholding the tabletop assembly. The legs assembly includes two terminal supports and center supports. The modular conference table can be expanded in order to accommodate the needs of the user by adding an additional number of modular insert tops, modesty panels, and center supports. Thus, the invention allows attendees of meetings and office staff to adjust the size of a conference table according to the size of the space or the needs of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Regency Seating, Inc.Inventor: Aaron SUMMERVILLE
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Publication number: 20190125071Abstract: A portable table (1), comprising a table top (11) and a frame (1a) having two front legs (2, 3) and two rear legs (4, 5) as well as two front arms (6, 7) and two rear arms (8, 9). The front arms and front legs are fastened on a first, front connecting element (12), and the rear arms and rear legs are fastened on a second, rear connecting element (13). The first, front connecting element is connected to the second, rear connecting element by at least one first connecting rod (14). Coupling elements connecting the arms to in each case one first or second longitudinal rod (54, 55), are arranged on the upper ends of the arms. The table top comprises at least one device (65a, 65b, 66a, 66b) by means of which the table top is releasably fastenable on the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: LEKISPORT AGInventors: Eberhard HEIM, Tobias BÖING, Christoph DOLL
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Publication number: 20190125072Abstract: A liftable table foot frame (1) that is easily assembled includes a horizontal frame body (10), a post (20), a side wing (30) and a linking mechanism (40). The horizontal frame body (10) includes a horizontal rod (11). One end of the post (20) pivotally connects to the horizontal rod (11). The side wing (30) includes a plate body (31) and inserting blocks (32) connected to the plate body (31). The inserting blocks (32) separately couple with an end of the horizontal rod (11). The linking mechanism (40) connects the post (20) and the side wing (30). When the post (20) is turned out relative to the horizontal rod (11), the inserting blocks (32) are driven toward the horizontal rod (11) through the linking mechanism (40) to tense and position. Thus, easiness and convenience of assembling can be increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Kuan-Shu TSENG, Chou-Hsin WU, Tsung-Ling LEE
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Publication number: 20190125073Abstract: An adjustable desk mountable workstation (90) comprising: a platform (12) adapted to support a computer keyboard thereon; and a pair of symmetrically opposed legs (91) for standing or mounting on a desk and on which the platform (12) is mounted, the legs (91) being adjustable so as to alter the height of the platform (12) above the desk, each leg (91) having outer and inner ends, wherein adjustment of the legs (91) involves concomitant pivoting without displacement at their respective outer ends and pivoting plus horizontal displacement at their respective inner ends, thereby altering the height of the platform (91) with respect to the desk.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Daniel Paul Angelini, Robert Sim
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Publication number: 20190125074Abstract: A smart desk includes a desk body and at least one desk leg. The desk body includes a desktop and a DC power supply installed on the desk body. In addition, the DC power supply includes a voltage adjustment unit connected thereto in order to adjust an output DC voltage value depending upon the needs. The desk leg is attached onto the bottom surface of the desk body for supporting thereof. Accordingly, the smart desk is able to provide the functions of reading, office working, item storage, and providing a DC power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Chung-Sheng CHENG
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Publication number: 20190125075Abstract: A workstation including: a horizontally aligned work surface comprising a recess formed in an upper surface thereof; a display disposed in the recess and configured to display images; and a strengthened glass laminate cover disposed on the work surface, covering the display, and having a thickness of 6 mm or less. The cover includes a glass core layer, and glass cladding layers fused directly to opposing sides of the core layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Mark J Soulliere
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Publication number: 20190125076Abstract: A furniture unit includes at least one substrate having an upper surface, a lower surface, a proximal peripheral surface, a distal peripheral surface, a first seam, and a second seam. The lower surface is opposite the upper surface. The proximal peripheral surface extends from the upper surface to the lower surface. The distal peripheral surface is opposite the proximal peripheral surface and extends from the upper surface to the lower surface. The second seam is spaced apart from the first seam. The first and second seams extend in a direction parallel to the proximal peripheral surface. The proximal peripheral surface engages the lower surface such that the substrate defines a first hollow support.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Marvin K. Burnett, Mark A. Strayer, Neal J. Fifer
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Publication number: 20190125077Abstract: A shelving unit includes front and rear shelf supporting beams, each beam including an upper shelf supporting flange that defines a shelf seat and a lower flange spaced from the upper flange, a shelf configured to be positioned in the seat defined by the front and rear shelf support beams, and at least one tie clip configured to be connected to the shelving unit between the shelf and the lower flange of at least one of the front and rear shelf supporting beams. A method of assembling a shelving unit is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Mitchell Liss, Anthony J. Troyner, Jeff Lamber, Mitchell E. Bianchin
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Publication number: 20190125078Abstract: A mounting device for mounting a domestic appliance in or on a piece of furniture is configured to selectively mount the domestic appliance in or on the piece of furniture in a first installation situation, in which the mounting device is arranged flush with a front side of the piece of furniture, a second installation situation, in which the mounting device protrudes beyond the front side of the piece of furniture, or a third installation situation, in which the mounting device is set back behind the front side of the piece of furniture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Thomas Knoeller, Tobias Schmidt, Ralf Grobleben, Claudia Valenti-Zendel, Verena Busalt, Jacob Lechner
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Publication number: 20190125079Abstract: A support for a moveable office wall is disclosed, the support including but not limited to a plurality of support sections, wherein the plurality of support sections are connectable to form the support, where in each of the plurality of support sections comprises an inner connecting surface for joining with another inner connecting surface of another support section.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Hugh Payne
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Publication number: 20190125080Abstract: A slide rail bracket assembly includes a connection plate having a mounting portion, a locating block mounted at the mounting portion of the connection plate and having a plurality of accommodation open chambers defined in a bottom wall of a block base thereof in a parallel manner, and a plurality of positioning devices of selected designs respectively mounted in the accommodation open chambers of the locating block for fastening to a support frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Ching-Min LIANG
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Publication number: 20190125081Abstract: An anti-disengagement system that can be automatically activated for a hidden hanging bracket of a wall cupboard is employed to prevent the disengagement of a wall cupboard hooked to a support, fixed to a wall, with a movable hook having a curved hooking tooth forming part of a hanging bracket coupled to the wall cupboard at the rear. Elastically yielding engagement elements are automatically snap-activated upon insertion of the curved hooking tooth into a housing of the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Carlo Cattaneo
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Publication number: 20190125082Abstract: A chair surface for folding chairs, where the main chair surface includes hemming and a seating area. The main chair surface is mounted to the chair surface support section by the hemming. The circumference of the seating area has a surrounding seam, and the seating area comprises the shapeable seat section and the backseat section. The space between the surrounding seam and the hemming is connected by a stretchy or stretchable element to create the mounting structure. This invention is a seating area that is shapeable to form a seat section and a backrest section. It contours to the hip and does not create any tightening sensation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
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Publication number: 20190125083Abstract: An elevation hinge where one of the parts moves in connection to a guiding means on another part, and wherein a supporting effect is achieved on an elevation of said moving part. The elevation hinge comprises a first part including at least one guiding means, and a second part including at least one connection element for guiding the second part along the at least one guiding means. The guiding means includes a second portion adapted for guiding the connection element to and from a first portion. Guidance is performed in a linear manner or in a rotational and linear manner, in relation to the first part. A spring is fixed between a connection element and an anchor pin on the first part.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: TO3DESIGN Torbjørn ØstremInventor: Torbjørn Østrem
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Publication number: 20190125084Abstract: The present disclosure provides a canopy configured to attach to a chair or other similar piece of furniture. In an aspect, the canopy may include a back frame comprising a fastener for releasably attaching the back frame to a back of a chair. The canopy may include a front frame that is connected to the back frame via one or more hinges. A collapsible cover may be included that is connected to the back frame and the front frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Satish Poddar
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Publication number: 20190125085Abstract: A beverage holder attachment securable to a boat seat is provided. The beverage holder attachment includes (1) a flat plate having a length greater than its width, (2) at least one fastener opening adjacent a first end, each sized for a fastener to secure to the boat seat, (3) a cylinder attached via its base end, having diameter suitable for a specified size beverage container, (4) a hole centered within the base end to provide drainage, having diameter less than the cylinder diameter, and (5) first and second flection lines parallel each other extending across the width of the flat plate, providing for bending at the first and second flection lines to situate the base end of the cylinder offset from the flat plate via the specified distance, wherein the beverage holder attachment is securable to an underside of the boat seat to provide for placement of a beverage within the cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: James E. O'Neal
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Publication number: 20190125086Abstract: A lounge having a matrix mat and a plurality of modules capable of being inserted into the matrix mat. The lounge may include a frame configured as a rigid frame, a modular frame, and combinations thereof. The modular frame may further include a tri-cable suspension. The tri-cable suspension may be attached to a dilator retractor mechanism. The modules may be a mushroom cap module, a spider spring module, a web module, a lighting module, an electronics module, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Donald J. Molenda
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Publication number: 20190125087Abstract: An apparatus includes a seat for a listener to sit on, a sound-insulating housing body integral with the seat to surround the listener on the seat, and a leg supporting the housing body. The housing body includes a plurality of internal speakers including at least a surround speaker behind the listener on the seat and a subwoofer, and has an opening for entry and exit of the listener. This structure prevents leakage and spread of high-volume music, and does not disturb its surroundings with noise, enabling the listener to enjoy optimum surround sound in a small space.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Hiroshi AIZAWA
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Publication number: 20190125088Abstract: A bottom bed combination includes a first bed bottom, a second bed bottom, two fastening units and a plurality of stands. The first bed bottom includes a first bed frame, a first bed board, a plurality of first bases a first linkage and a first electric cylinder. The second bed bottom includes a second bed frame, a second bed board, a plurality of second bases, a second linkage and a second electric cylinder. Each of the fastening units includes a mount mounted on the first bed frame and the second bed frame, and a pin extending through the mount, the first bed frame and the second bed frame. The stands are respectively secured on the first bases, the second bases and the fastening units.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Chi-Chung Huang
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Publication number: 20190125089Abstract: A bed lift mechanism that has linkages and has an actuator connected structure that is movable from a non-actuated position to two or three actuated positions. One set of linkages lifts the bed frame with the actuator connected structure moved into an associated one of the actuated positions and then push another set of linkages as the actuator connected structure is moved into another of the actuated positions. In the case where there are three actuator positions, further linkages move down a bed frame slotted bracket to initially lift the bed frame and as they reach and end of the slotted bracket as the actuator connected structure is moved to a different actuator position, the one set of linkages pull together to lift the bed frame vertically.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Mark Darius Aramli
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Publication number: 20190125090Abstract: A storage device for providing storage space for personal items such as notebook computers, cell phones, cash and anything of value that a user wishes to keep safe. The storage device includes a container structure having a door portion pivotally mounted so as to rotate from a closed, vertical position to an open, horizontal position and a leg element having a first portion attached to the container structure and a second portion oriented at generally right angles to the first leg portion. In use, the storage device of the present invention is mounted over the foot of a bed by the leg portions that are not attached to the container structure so as to extend under the mattress. In this manner the storage device affords a storage space without detracting from available floor space and without wall mounting. The top of the storage device of the present invention can serve as a night stand given its proximity to the bed, again without necessitating reduction is overall available floor space.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Guy Plouffe, Darla Reed
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Publication number: 20190125091Abstract: A bedsheet-holder for securing bedding materials together when in use on a mattress. The bedsheet-holder includes an elongated flexible member having a first end and a second end designed to secure a plurality of bedding materials in place. A plurality of fasteners positioned along the length of the elongated member are designed to secure the elongated member to the plurality of bedding materials, such that the plurality of bedding materials remain attached to one another and are prevented from falling off of a bed when in use. The bedsheet-holder further includes a first mating fastener on the first end of the member designed to removably attach the member to a first side of a frame of a bed, and a second mating fastener on the second end of the member designed to removably attach the elongated member to an opposite second side of a frame of a bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Kimberly K. Downes, Robert Downes
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Publication number: 20190125092Abstract: A mattress core material includes a plurality of flat cushion bodies stacked in a thickness direction thereof, including at least a first cushion body which becomes an upper part; and a second cushion body which becomes a lower part, the first and second cushion bodies including a three-dimensional filaments-linked structure, each including a high-density upper surface layer having high filament density; a high-density lower surface layer having high filament density; and a low-density elastic layer, a high-density intermediate layer being formed in an intermediate position in the thickness direction of the mattress core material in which the first and second cushion bodies are stacked as upper and lower parts in the thickness direction, respectively, the high-density intermediate layer having a function of distributing a vertically applied compressive stress, along a curvature of an interface between the first and second cushion bodies in the high-density intermediate layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: AIRWEAVE Inc.Inventors: Tsuyoshi ANDO, Masakazu KOJIMA, Motokuni TAKAOKA
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Publication number: 20190125093Abstract: A mattress assembly includes a cover, a spring pack positioned within the cover, and an inner core positioned within the cover. The inner core includes opposite first and second portions. The first portion has a firmness that is different than a firmness of the second portion. The inner core is configured to be moved between a first configuration in which the first portion directly engages the spring pack and a second configuration in which the second portion directly engages the spring pack to alter a firmness of a sleep surface of the mattress. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: BEDGEAR, LLCInventor: Eugene Alletto, JR.
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Publication number: 20190125094Abstract: A seat cushion that provides enhanced comfort and support for a user, comprises a base surface and a plurality of air cells that are positioned on and extend generally upwardly away from the base surface. The plurality of air cells include (i) a first paired air cell having a first upper surface, the entire first upper surface being angled in a first direction relative to the base surface; and (ii) a second paired air cell having a second upper surface, the entire second upper surface being angled in a second direction relative to the base surface that is different than the first direction. The second paired air cell is positioned adjacent to the first paired air cell. Additionally, the first paired air cell and the second paired air cell cooperate to provide a substantially concave combined upper surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Anthony Eric Sprouse, II, Lars Roulund, Don L. Mahoney
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Publication number: 20190125095Abstract: This disclosure describes, among other things, techniques for waking a user by changing the user's sleep environment. In one example, a method includes receiving, at a central controller of an air mattress system, at least one user alarm setting, generating, via the central controller, at least one instruction based on the received user alarm setting, and transmitting, from the central controller, the at least one instruction to a first component of the air mattress system to adjust a feature of the first component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Rob Nunn, Wade Daniel Palashewski, Matthew Wayne Tilstra, Stacy Stusynski, Steven Jay Young, Carl Hewitt
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Publication number: 20190125096Abstract: Embodiments of a mattress and methods of manufacturing the same, wherein the mattress includes a body having one or more openings for removable inserts that a user can position within the openings to adjust the mechanical characteristics of the mattress, including the amount and location of support provided by the mattress to the user. Some embodiments of the mattress include one or more covers, such as a fire-retardant cover, that can encompass the mattress body while still allowing a user to access the openings of mattress body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Brobard, LLCInventors: John A. Robins, Brent Ford, Rosa Ortiz
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Publication number: 20190125097Abstract: A method may comprise receiving, at a central controller, a command, from a remote control, to adjust a feature of a first component of an air mattress framework; relaying, from the central controller, the command to the first component; receiving from the first component at the central controller, an indication of the success of the command; and relaying the indication from the central controller to the remote control.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Rob Nunn, Matthew Wayne Tilstra, Matthew Glen Hilden, Paul James Mahoney
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Publication number: 20190125098Abstract: A mattress assembly includes a cover having a pocket. A mattress is positioned within the pocket. The mattress includes opposite first and second sides, the first side having a cavity. An insert is positioned within the cavity. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: BEDGEAR, LLCInventor: Eugene Alletto, JR.
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Publication number: 20190125099Abstract: An anti-SIDS infant crib, comprising: a crib (10); a processor (20); one or more SIDS-related sensors (38), installed at the crib's side, and being in communication with the processor (20); an elastic and adjustable belt (30) surrounding an infant in the crib, for preventing the infant from turning upside-down while allowing a limited ability to the infant to turn over; wherein the belt hosting one or more sensors that come in contact with an infant body or leotard; wherein the processor being adapted to identify an SIDS alerting state by a combination and threshold of the sensors (38); a remote control (50), in wireless communication (60) with the processor (20), the remote control being adapted for monitoring an operation of the processor (20), and alerting a user upon identifying an alerting state by the processor; thereby providing to a parent SIDS-control and alerts of an infant lying in the crib.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Madoc EL MALI
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Publication number: 20190125100Abstract: A wearable hybrid baby wrap and carrier includes a flexible support panel disposable on a back of a user. A first baby supporting strap extends from the support panel and over a first shoulder and chest of the user. A first attachment mechanism is attached to the support panel and receives the first baby supporting strap. A second baby supporting strap extends from the support panel so as to extend over a second shoulder and the chest to at least the waist of the user, the second baby supporting strap crossing over the first baby supporting strap. A second attachment mechanism is attached to the support panel in spaced relation to the first attachment mechanism and receives the second baby supporting strap. The first and second baby supporting straps cooperatively wrap around a baby and hold the baby against the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Marta Sala Rothwell
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Publication number: 20190125101Abstract: Item trays include an optional product advancing member, a tray-like lower support, and a pair of side supports, at least one of them being deflectable and inwardly biased, that accommodate merchandise queues of various item widths by a self-adjusting clamping action. A biasing member supplying the clamping force of the side support(s) may be preloaded. Display systems include a plurality of such trays supported by a rear mounting wall providing a plurality of tray mounting locations to provide modular configurability of tray positions, thus accommodating different products on separate trays. The display systems may be built around a wire frame and include display supporting members, such as suitable slot members, for receiving and retaining a full length side graphic panel. The item trays may be used in a merchandise dispensing method for items of like dimensions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Franklin Display Group, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Thomas Pozzi, David Paul Kelley, Eric Alan McCoy, George Francis Mutert, Scott Edward Fowler
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Publication number: 20190125102Abstract: A system and method for operating a transparent electronic display includes providing a display case having a door housing the transparent electronic display, and a controller programmed with transparency data which is in electronic communication with the electronic display. Said transparency data comprises a number of predetermined transparency levels for the electronic display during a number of corresponding time periods. The current time is determined and the electronic display is operated at the predetermined transparency level associated with a time period corresponding to the current time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: William Dunn, Rick De Laet
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Publication number: 20190125103Abstract: A refrigerated enclosure system includes an enclosure with an interior region defined between a top portion and a bottom portion. A top rail is attached to the top portion and includes an upper hinge mount. A bottom rail is attached to the bottom portion and includes a lower hinge mount. A central axis of the lower hinge mount is positioned relative to a central axis of the upper hinge mount to enable a door secured to the upper hinge mount and the lower hinge mount to open and close relative to an opening of the enclosure. The refrigerated enclosure system also includes a first insulating layer positioned on a back side of the top rail and within the interior region and a second insulating layer positioned on a back side of the bottom rail and within the interior region. The first and second insulating layers inhibit a transfer of heat into the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, LLCInventors: Chandrashekhara CHIKKAKALBALU, Vinod KUNCHALA
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Publication number: 20190125104Abstract: A security device and base for a mobile device. The security device includes a body, at least two sliding arms coupled to the body, and a leveling plate coupled to the body and configured to receive the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, JR., Gary R. Page
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Publication number: 20190125105Abstract: A multi-purpose store display comprises a central section including a set of mobile computer charging cradles, each constructed and arranged to receive, position, and electrically charge a mobile computing device; a bag holder assembly at one or more sides of the central section that is constructed and arranged to hang a plurality of shopping bag; and an electrical system for providing a source of power to the mobile computer charging cradles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Yurgis Mauro Bacallao, Douglas Jahe Ryner, Donald Wayne White, III
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Publication number: 20190125106Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided to confirm customer scanning of products. Some embodiments provide retail store automated product confirmation systems, comprising: a plurality of RFID tag readers; a scan compiling circuit communicatively coupled with a plurality of portable product scanning systems and configured to associate the scanned identifying information with the customer and create a purchase list; and a scan confirmation circuit configured to: receive product identifying information detected by two RFID tag readers and associated with the customer without the customer having to travel through a choke point, generate an RFID detected product listing, determine a current level of accuracy between the RFID detected product listing and the purchase list, and direct an action be taken based on the determined level of accuracy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Brian D. Bode, Bruce W. Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20190125107Abstract: A picture frame device includes a main frame unit and a first pressing unit. The main frame unit includes a frame body having a front plate, two connecting plates extending integrally and backward from two opposite sides of the front plate respectively, and two extending plates extending integrally and respectively from the connecting plates and toward each other. The front plate, the connecting plates and the extending plates cooperatively define an accommodating space. The frame body is made of a transparent plastic material. The first pressing unit includes a plurality of first fastening portions respectively disposed on the extending plates, and a plurality of first pressing portions respectively disposed on the first fastening portions in a way that each first pressing portion is moveably engaged with one of the first fastening portions and moveable toward or away from the front plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Yu-Wei HSU
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Publication number: 20190125108Abstract: A car seat swaddle blanket system includes blanket having a body including a front-surface, a back-surface, an aperture, and a periphery comprising a first-edge, a second-edge, a third-edge, and a fourth-edge. The aperture exposes buckle fasteners and any clips on a car seat. The car seat swaddle blanket system may be removeably used for wrapping a baby in the car seat and allowing access to all of the buckle fasteners of the car seat via the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Dawn Thomas, Sandra DeGiano
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Publication number: 20190125109Abstract: A conventional plate is problematic in that oily juices from barbequed meat on an upper part of a plate run along linearly cut grooves when the plate is tilted, and thus tend to spill off the plate. In the present invention, thirteen raised parts curved in an outer peripheral direction are formed toward a direction of an outer edge from a middle part of the upper surface of a plate, and thus oily juices from barbequed meat that collect on the plate run along the raised parts curved in the outer peripheral direction from the middle part even when the plate is tilted, and can thus be made less likely to spill off the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Wataru Kitamura, Takuya Oka
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Publication number: 20190125110Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-angle cup for feeding liquid food to a patient, the cup including, a body including a wall and an exit channel extending at an angle from the wall. A mouth part is also included, extending from the angled exit channel and an inclined angle to enable the patient to be fed liquid food in a controlled manner to the posterior aspect of the tongue through use of a bulb with a hole and valve arrangement. The multi-angle feeding cup enables feeding at substantially any angle of tilt of the cup, and the flow of the liquid food is controlled by the mouth piece. The invention also relates to methods of use and a method of testing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Gabriel Hendrik ROUX
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Publication number: 20190125111Abstract: A cup and lid combination includes a container having an open top and a closed bottom. A grip is disposed at an exterior surface of the container. At least one container magnet is disposed adjacent to the open top of the container. A link assembly, coupled to the grip, the container, and the container magnet(s), links movement of the grip to movement of the container magnet(s). A drinking lid on the open top of the container has a hole. A closure element is coupled to the lid for movement towards and away from the hole. The closure element has a sealing element and a lid magnet coupled thereto. The container magnet(s) and lid magnet are positioned for magnetic interaction that controls the position of the closure element based on the position of the grip relative to the container's closed bottom or open top.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Cory L. Morewitz, Herbert Morewitz, II
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Publication number: 20190125112Abstract: A system for easily refilling cutlery dispensers or other devices includes a stack of identical cutlery items maintained by a retaining structure that can be removable either before, during, or after installation, depending on the configuration of the dispenser. In a first aspect, the retaining structure includes nested cutlery handles and a single adhesive strip applied to one side of the stack. In a second aspect, the retaining structure includes separate adhesive strips applied to each side of the stack. In a third aspect, the retaining structure is a band extending entirely around the stack and equipped with a pull-tab for opening and removing the retaining structure. In all aspects a pull-tab or other graspable element can be provided to facilitate removal of the support structure. The stacked cutlery may also be loaded into a caddy or into a tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Waddington North America, Inc.Inventors: Ashish K MITHAL, William A GALLOP
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Publication number: 20190125113Abstract: A dining system comprises: at least one serving receptacle; an information processor and at least one utensil. Each utensil has an identifier. Each serving receptacle comprises a measuring system, for measuring an amount of food on the serving receptacle. Each serving receptacle has a reader for reading the identifier of any of said utensils that is brought to a position in which it can remove food from the serving receptacle. Each serving receptacle comprises a transmitter, for notifying the information processor of a change in the amount of food on the serving receptacle and of an identified utensil that is in a position in which it can remove food from the serving receptacle at a time of said change in the amount of food on the serving receptacle, and the information processor is configured for storing information relating to a total quantity of food removed from the serving receptacle by the identified utensil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: WAI KIT CHUNG, CHI YU CHEN, WEIMIN XIAO, ZHONGCHI LUO
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Publication number: 20190125114Abstract: A wall mount mailbox is provided. A housing includes a front side and a back side. A rotatable mail deposit includes a mail delivery door and an inner panel affixed on a proximate end at an angle to a bottom of the mail delivery door, and is pivotably attached to the front side of the housing. A mail slot is formed as an opening within a front surface of the housing when the rotatable mail deposit is in a fully open position allowing mail to be deposited through the opening over each of the inner panel and the safety arm. A mail retrieval door is located below the rotatable mail deposit and is pivotably attached to the front side of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: David J. Bolles
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Publication number: 20190125115Abstract: A mailbox accessory assembly having novel guide channels for providing interchangeable message panels is provided. The mailbox assembly can be incorporated into a mailbox so that the moving of the mailbox door to a closed condition secures the message panels within the mailbox accessory assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Anthony Robert Lancellotti
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Publication number: 20190125116Abstract: Operation of Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UAVs) around human population requires the utmost level of safety. Trackpath pre-computed navigation paths and Free flight corridor protection systems reduce the possibility of injuring humans during flight, but at the point of delivery the drone must, by necessity, come down to level of and near humans. This invention teaches the system and method of a personal household mail system that minimizes human exposure to the delivery UAV, provides a method of verifying that the addressee is correct, and optionally secures the mail until it is picked up by the designated recipient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: USDrobotics Inc.Inventor: David Wayne Russell
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Publication number: 20190125117Abstract: The present disclosure provides a spiral blade, a grinding component and a food processor. The spiral blade includes: a spiral blade body, and the spiral blade body includes a feeding area used for feeding, a grinding area connected with the feeding area and a discharging area connected with the grinding area; and a plurality of spiral ribs are arranged on the grinding area, and a cleaning structure is arranged on the discharging area. The spiral blade is applied to the food processor and is only used for grinding food rather than extruding juice and discharging residues, therefore its structure is relatively simple, meanwhile, as a cleaning structure is arranged on the discharging area, the cleaning structure can be used for pushing the crushed food to a predetermined area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 25, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Han HAN, Weijie CHEN, Yan TANG