Patents Issued in June 4, 2019
  • Patent number: 10306993
    Abstract: A two way chaise lounge includes a frame member that supports a seat having a head section, a leg section and an intermediate section. The head and leg sections are pivotally secured to the intermediate section and are individually adjustable so as to be positioned anywhere between a completely horizontal orientation and a completely vertical orientation. A drawer is positioned beneath the intermediate section and transitions between a closed position and an open position. The drawer includes a locking mechanism and a flat surface onto which a plurality of solar cells are located. A charging station is connected to the solar cells and includes a receptacle for engaging a power cord of a portable electronic device to provide the electrical power thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: 2 Way Chaise LLC
    Inventor: Katrina Clarke
  • Patent number: 10306994
    Abstract: The invention provides an adjustable bed comprising a frame (20) and at least one adjustable body support section including at least an adjustable backrest support section (12) pivotally mounted for angular adjustment with respect to the frame. The frame comprises at least two hinged sections (20a, 20b) including a head end sub-assembly configured as an upper body supporting section on which the backrest support section is mounted, and a separate toe end sub-assembly configured as a lower body supporting section hinged with respect to the upper body supporting section. Actuator means (40) is disposed within at least the upper body section for angular adjustment of the adjustable body support section. The head end sub-assembly and the toe end sub-assembly are capable of being folded together to reduce the length dimension of the bed for transportation and/or storage purposes and subsequently unfolded to provide a full length adjustable bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: HHC CHANGZHOU CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stephen Allen Barr, Paul Daniel Brown
  • Patent number: 10306995
    Abstract: An enclosure for enclosing an area including a frame and a canopy assembly. The frame includes an upper laterally-extending support, a first upstanding support coupled to a first end of the upper support, and a second upstanding support coupled to a second end of the upper support. The upper support is length-adjustable. The canopy assembly is connectable to the frame for defining an enclosed area, and includes a plurality of collars removably connectable to the frame, and at least one panel holdable in a plane defined by the supports of the frame. The circumference of at least one such collar is adjustable so that when the length of the upper support is adjusted, the collar circumference can be adjusted to accommodate the change in length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: VIVAX MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard L. Swanson, Brian DeRosa, Pamela Green
  • Patent number: 10306996
    Abstract: A combination desk-step stool furniture piece may provide a portable and/or easy-to-use tool to help children reach elevated objects and have a desk and chair to foster their creative minds or however else they see fit to use it. The piece may include a support frame having a plurality of legs that define a footprint and an upper step and at least one intermediate step. One or more of the steps may lie substantially within the footprint. The upper step and/or the intermediate step may be textured to provide traction to facilitate use of the furniture piece as a step stool. The piece also may include a removable table top that may be attached to the upper step. The frame also may include a storage compartment for stowing the tabletop when the furniture is not being used as a desk. Other embodiments and features also are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Sima
  • Patent number: 10306997
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a display apparatus for displaying product. The display apparatus includes a base tray having a plurality of ribs coupled to the base tray. The plurality of ribs are angled upward from a rear of the base tray towards a front of the base tray. Each rib includes a slot defined therein and a front angled portion. The display apparatus further includes a merchandiser tray carrier coupled to the base tray via the ribs. A merchandiser tray is disposed over the merchandiser tray carrier. A rail is coupled to the ribs such that it is flush with the front angled portions of the ribs, thereby defining an angle of display of product. Related methods of use of the display chassis are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: ARRAY CANADA, INC.
    Inventors: Alexis Eizinas, Arthur E. Landi
  • Patent number: 10306998
    Abstract: A deployable display unit comprises a peripheral wall having a front panel, and a rear panel in opposed relation to each other. The front panel extends from a base plane to define a front height and the rear panel extends from the base plane to define a rear height greater than the front height. At least one product support extends between the front panel and the rear panel, and includes an upper panel, a lower panel, and a pair of side panels extending between the upper and lower panels in opposed relation to each other to define a cavity. The display unit further includes a plurality of slots, with each slot extending through the upper panel and the pair of side panels. The product support is engageable with a plurality of products for sale, wherein each product for sale is received within a respective one of the slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: CONSOLIDATED SERVICES CONTAINER & DISPLAY, INC.
    Inventor: G. Scott Meherin
  • Patent number: 10306999
    Abstract: A two piece, easy-to-assemble hutch for shipping and displaying items is provided. The hutch comprises two laterally opposing, hinged sidewalls, one or more elongated horizontal front panels, a rear wall and shelves made of two halves. The hutch is moveable between a first position in which each shelf is folded up against itself and a second position in which each shelf forms a substantially planar load supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre C. Smith
  • Patent number: 10307000
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include an image frame assembly including a frame portion defining a viewing window and a backing panel attached to a back of the frame portion. The backing panel includes a hinge portion that rotatably couples the backing panel to the frame portion to allow the frame portion to rotate relative to the backing panel about an axis extending parallel to and proximate to an upper edge of the backing panel, a body portion extending from the hinge portion and configured to cover at least portion of a viewing window of the frame portion, and a plurality of biased members extending from the planar portion and toward the frame portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: QIK, LLC
    Inventor: Jay B. Ward
  • Patent number: 10307001
    Abstract: The present display system enables the display and rearrangement of one or more decorative elements on a base structure to create a decorative arrangement that can be easily and selectively adjusted to move or rotate the decorative elements. The display system generally comprises an attachment assembly mounted on a base structure and supporting a decorative element support. An angular adjustment lock and a lateral adjustment lock permits the decorative element support to rotate and translate relative to the base structure. The base structure comprises one or more mounts arranged on a face of the base structure. The mounts receive and support one or more attachment assemblies. Using the present display system, multiple decorative elements can be adjusted to create aesthetically pleasing compositions of complementary or connected decorative elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Allure Ventures Inc.
    Inventor: John Fitzpatrick
  • Patent number: 10307002
    Abstract: Systems and kits for assembling and/or modifying a blanket-based structure are disclosed. An exemplary system includes an enclosure element having one or more attachment mechanisms fixedly attached to the enclosure element and configured to detachably associate with one or more environmental structures. The exemplary system additionally includes a plurality of connection features, a plurality of complementary connection, and a plurality of eyelets disposed along the perimeter of the enclosure element. The exemplary system additionally includes one or more weights selectively attachable to the enclosure element at one or more of: the attachment mechanisms, the plurality of connection features, the plurality of complementary connection features, the plurality of eyelets, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Distefano Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Kris Distefano, Vennessa Distefano
  • Patent number: 10307003
    Abstract: A plate comprises a planar central region with a perimeter and a lip with first and second sections, each including two ends. A first end of the first section extends from the perimeter up and away from the planar central region, and a first of the second section extends from a second of the two ends of the first section down and away from the planar central region. A plate comprises circular, mid and end regions. The mid-region protrudes from an outer edge of the circular region in a first direction away therefrom. The end-region protrudes from an outer edge of the mid-region in an opposite direction and away therefrom. The mid and end-regions include openings. A plate comprises a first area and a rim surrounding the first area. The rim has walls which intersect. Each of the walls is either straight or concave. Both of the walls includes openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventors: Connor Joseph Green, Jack Palmer Green
  • Patent number: 10307004
    Abstract: The straw cover is a device that attaches to a beverage container. The straw cover is a protective cover that can be placed over a drinking straw that is placed within the beverage container. The cover protects the drinking straw while the contents stored within the beverage container are not being consumed. The straw cover comprises a cover, a band, and a seam. The band attaches the straw cover to the beverage container. The cover is placed over the drinking straw. The seam attaches the cover to the band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventor: Delia Lilley
  • Patent number: 10307005
    Abstract: A filtered drinking straw for providing on demand filtered drinking water is presented herein. The straw includes an elongated body defining a first end, a second end and an internal passage disposed there between. At least one filter is positioned within the internal passage of the body for reducing an amount of impurities that may be contained in the fluid as the fluid flows there through. The filter may include a core with a mix of granulated materials such as activated granulated carbon, chlorine grain, and zeolite. One or more retention structures may also be provided for retaining the filter within the body of the straw. The retention structure(s) include one or more internal projections, a mouth cap and/or end cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventor: LaMonte′ D. Pierce
  • Patent number: 10307006
    Abstract: A beverage holder configured for selectively holding a beverage is disclosed. Said beverage holder comprising a beverage containment comprising a base portion, an upper retainer portion and a handle portion. Said base portion and said upper retainer portion comprise a round sidewall having an internal diameter being larger than an external diameter of a beverage. Said base portion comprises a bottom surface configured to receive and hold a bottom portion of said beverage. Said upper retainer portion and said base portion are aligned along a vertical axis such that when said beverage is held within said beverage containment it is held upright along said vertical axis. Said upper retainer portion and said base portion are connected to one another with said handle portion. Said handle portion extends outward away from said vertical axis so as to enable a user to grip said beverage holder with said handle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventor: James Knoll
  • Patent number: 10307007
    Abstract: The arrangement for dispensing a curtain using an extendable tube with mating rods and cartridges provides an expedient and convenient method for mounting, changing and removing curtains. It consists primarily of an extendable tube housing a cartridge for dispensing a curtain that is pre-assembled with attached circular balls and a guide piece. The cartridge is attached to mating rods that can be adjusted as needed to attach or remove additional cartridges. The user pulls the guide piece in a downward direction to release the curtain from the release chamber of the extendable tube. The circular balls spread along the sliding tracks of the extendable tube and the user can then spread the curtain as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventor: Annie Laura Thomas
  • Patent number: 10307008
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a kitchen utensil or device, specifically a strainer, which is constructed and adapted to attach by removable means to the side of a pan, pot, or bowl, to provide a convenient means to allow for the separation of solid food product from liquid. The strainer comprising a generally planar top surface, having a plurality of small gauge holes, slits, or openings in its surface. The holes being effective to allow a liquid to pass through the surface of the utensil while retaining the solid food product. The device is attachable by means of a clip to the rim of an existing pan, pot, or bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Tonoga Inc.
    Inventors: George Davison, John Frederic Cooper
  • Patent number: 10307009
    Abstract: A filter vessel for accommodating a filter insert made of water-permeable material and fillable with coffee grounds. The filter vessel includes a bottom; and side walls upwardly extending from the bottom and spreading outwardly. The bottom includes at least two openings through which a filtrate can pass. The bottom includes a separating element in a central region of the bottom. The separating element divides a region above the bottom into two approximately equal sized drainage chambers. Each drainage chamber includes at least one of the at least two openings for discharging the filtrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: MELITTA EUROPA GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Andreas Sachtleben, Markus Schaefer
  • Patent number: 10307010
    Abstract: A machine for dispensing a beverage (5) includes a beverage processing module (2) that has an outlet (20). The module (2) further has a first part (25) and a second part (26) that can be relatively moved between: a transfer configuration for introducing a beverage ingredient (4) between the first and second parts (25, 26) and/or removing the ingredient from therebetween; and a processing configuration for forming said beverage (5) from said ingredient (4) between the first and second parts (25, 26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventor: Luc Fontbonne
  • Patent number: 10307011
    Abstract: A brewing module for an extraction appliance has a first brewing-module part and a second brewing-module part, which can be moved relative to the first. The first and second brewing-module parts form a discharging device for discharging an extraction product out of a capsule, containing extraction substance for the preparation of brewed beverages, and an injector for introducing an extraction liquid into the capsule. The first brewing-module part has a head with a lateral guide, which defines first and second tracks for a capsule collar. The first brewing-module part also forms a rest delimiting movement of the capsule in the downward direction when the capsule collar is located on the first track. The lateral guide is connected rigidly to the head, and the second brewing-module part has a restoring device, which acts on the capsule collar and moves the collar into the second track when the brewing chamber is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: QBO COFFEE GMBH
    Inventors: Andres Rubin, Dominic Zwicker, Louis Deuber
  • Patent number: 10307012
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a spray head assembly for a beverage making machine comprising a mounting for connection to a flow of liquid from a reservoir or other water source and a surface for joining to a spray head. A face portion of the spray head has an interior surface with relative rises and depressions or hills and valleys. Orifices are located generally at the peak of a hill with valleys being defined between neighboring hills.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: BUNN-O-MATIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Burton L. Hart, Randy D. Pope, William H. Thomas
  • Patent number: 10307013
    Abstract: A professional coffee machine includes a supporting frame; a boiler mounted thereon with a tank of at least 8 liters receiving water and heating it to a temperature of about 122-130° C. for the thermo-controlled production of pressurized steam; a preheater having a first heat exchanger associated to the boiler so that the boiler water heats, by heat exchange, the supply water crossing the first exchanger to a first temperature T1 that is lowerly close or substantially equal to a second temperature T2, optimal for preparing a coffee infusion; a dispensing unit of the coffee infusion having its own thermo-controlled heating element, configured to bring the water outlet from the preheater to the second temperature T2, if T1 is less than T2; a thermal insulating member that mechanically constrains the dispensing unit to the supporting frame; and a dispenser of pressurized steam in communication with the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventor: Andrea Fregnan
  • Patent number: 10307014
    Abstract: A kitchen appliance includes a first reservoir for receiving a liquid to be used for preparing a beverage. A hot water generator (ā€˜HWG’) has an inlet end, an outlet end and a passageway extending therebetween. The inlet end of the HWG is connected to the first reservoir. Liquid from the first reservoir flows into the HWG through the inlet end. A selector valve is connected to the outlet end of the HWG. At least a portion of the selector valve is movable by a user between a first valve position and a second valve position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: William D Starr, Patrick T Mulvaney, Adam Hanes, Larry Olson
  • Patent number: 10307015
    Abstract: A protective cover member is a four-walled shield which would serve as a wind blocker, preventing gusts of wind from extinguishing Sternos heaters which are heating a chafing dish. At the same time, the protective cover member would keep the Sterno flames contained within the unit, reducing the risk of fire while also allowing for more effective food warming. In addition, convenient handles would permit users to attend to the Sternos without fear of burning their hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventor: Kristi Shane
  • Patent number: 10307016
    Abstract: An oven for performing a rotisserie cooking operation includes an oven cavity having a door for selectively accessing the oven cavity, at least one heating element for heating the oven cavity and a rotisserie arm adapted to support a food product within the oven cavity. A motor is operatively coupled to the rotisserie arm for rotating the rotisserie arm and a food product. The oven also includes a control interface having a rotisserie cooking mode input and a control system for controlling the rotisserie motor and the heating element. In addition to other functions, the control system automatically causes the rotisserie motor to cycle on and off to allow for intermittent rotation of the food product supported on the rotisserie arm when the oven door is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Johncock, Foad M. Kesheh, Steven M. Swayne
  • Patent number: 10307017
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a grill with hinged containers, wherein if the grill is opened then the hinged containers may be opened, and if the grill is closed then hinged containers may not be opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventor: Paul Westerman
  • Patent number: 10307018
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for preparing food by moving a flow of hot air over items of food to heat the food. An apparatus for preparing food according to the invention includes a food preparation chamber (3) with an outer wall (2), an inner wall (4) defining a food receiving space (5) with an air inlet (9) and an air discharge opening (10). The apparatus also includes a fan (12) for moving a flow of hot air successively through the air inlet (9), the food receiving space (5) and the discharge opening (10) and air guide means (6) for returning the flow of air from the discharge opening (10) towards the air inlet (9) separate from the food receiving space (5). A vent (18) is provided which is formed through the outer wall (2) for exhausting air from the food preparation chamber (3) to outside the apparatus and an air guide member (22) directs a portion of the flow of air towards the vent (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Johan Michiel Van Der Burg, Remco Linnewiel
  • Patent number: 10307019
    Abstract: A protein shaker bottle or similar beverage container that has one or more magnets on its outer surface. The magnets allow for the shaker bottle to magnetically adhere to a metallic or ferrous surface. The inventive bottle allows a user to quickly and temporarily adhere the bottle to a piece of gym equipment on a gym floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventors: Hanna Yurkovetskaya, Joseph Campolo
  • Patent number: 10307020
    Abstract: A bathroom accessory chest for use within a bedroom, bathroom, dorm room, or any related facility, includes a cabinet, with a pivotal lid, both the lid, the front of the cabinet, and perhaps even its bottom, may be formed incorporating ferominous panels, perforated to allow for the ventilation of air therethrough, in order to dry any towels, washcloths, or related items temporarily stored therein. The interior of the cabinet may include one or more towel racks, a soap dish, toothbrush and cup holder, in addition to a bin for holding other grooming items, such as a tube of toothpaste, aftershave lotion, shampoo, hair spray, or any of the other related types of personal care and toiletry items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventor: Edgar J Samuel
  • Patent number: 10307021
    Abstract: A shower caddy with a knock down or telescoping frame is described. For shipment, on retailer shelves and while on display, the shower caddy can be maintained in a closed configuration. In this configuration, the total volume required for each unit is significantly less than when the frame is in an extended or open configuration, such as when configured for use. This leads to lower shipping costs because the volume required by plural units is reduced, lower storage costs because more units may be stored by a distributor or retailer as compared to a unitary item, and greater convenience to a consumer since the item is more easily transported to the home and may be more easily stored when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Barenthan North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Hongyuan Han
  • Patent number: 10307022
    Abstract: A hook with two curved portions collectively forming an openable pressure surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventor: Leigh Cole
  • Patent number: 10307023
    Abstract: A dispenser for storing and dispensing multiple rolls of sheet material is described. The rolls are held in place within the interior space of the housing by a pair of spindle holders. The housing front cover has an opening and a slidable door disposed therein to provide access to the rolls. A restricting member is movably coupled to the housing interior and biased to move in a direct towards an outmost winding of a roll. As the roll is dispensed, the restricting member moves out of the pathway of the door, eventually allowing a user to slide the door across the opening so that a second roll may be accessed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: SOLARIS PAPER, INC.
    Inventor: Charles Agnew Osborne
  • Patent number: 10307024
    Abstract: A passenger lavatory unit has an enclosing structure enclosing a lavatory space, and a toilet assembly inside the lavatory space. The toilet assembly has a toilet bowl and a shroud to support the user during use. The toilet assembly serves as a hybrid toilet to be used as a sitting toilet or as a squatting toilet. The shroud includes an upper edge surrounding an upper opening of the toilet bowl. To accommodate a user sitting position, the upper edge is provided as a toilet seat, and a feet-placing area is provided on a floor segment in front of the toilet assembly. The shroud has two lateral tread portions, one on either side of the toilet bowl. To accommodate a user squatting position, the tread portions are provided as elevated rest-platforms arranged on an intermediate level provided above a floor level and below a toilet seat level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Christian Seibt, Jens Wiebalck, Georg Rose
  • Patent number: 10307025
    Abstract: A toilet fixture comprises an interactive structure in which support arms projecting from a toilet bowl interact with the toilet fixture to position a male user with respect to a toilet bowl in order to minimize deposits of urine on and outside of the toilet bowl. The structure enables a user to face the toilet bowl and place the urethral meatus beyond an edge of the toilet bowl and over a toilet reservoir and also facilitates directing a urine stream in a manner to minimize splash-back. Support arms extending radially outwardly from opposite sides of the toilet bowl each provide a rest for a shin and knee. The support arms may be tilted to better conform to the angular displacement of a shin while a user is kneeling. The support arms may be unitary with the toilet bowl or a toilet seat or may be releasably secured to the toilet bowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventor: Tiberiu Kopes
  • Patent number: 10307026
    Abstract: A dust cup assembly (100) and a handheld cleaner (1000) having the same are provided. The dust cup assembly (100) includes: a cup casing (1); a device housing (2) configured as a tube shape and disposed in the cup casing (1), wherein an outer end face of the device housing (2) at an axial side thereof abuts against or extends beyond a partial inner surface of the cup casing (1), and a dust removal chamber (A1) is defined between an inner surface of the cup casing (1) and an outer peripheral surface of the device housing (2) and surrounds the device housing (2) along a circumferential direction of the device housing (2); and a negative pressure device (3) located within the device housing (2) and enabling dusty air to enter the dust removal chamber (A1) for dust and air separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Jiangsu Midea Cleaning Appliances Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Zhong, Bingxian Song, Yonghua Wang
  • Patent number: 10307027
    Abstract: A vacuum system comprising a storage tray, a vacuum assembly, and a hose. The storage tray defines a storage chamber comprising an inlet portion defining a storage chamber inlet, an outlet portion defining a storage chamber outlet, a first portion in communication with the inlet portion, a second portion in communication with the outlet portion, and an intermediate portion in communication with the first and second portions. The intermediate portion is configured such that the first and second portions are adjacent to each other. The vacuum assembly is operatively connected to the storage chamber outlet. When the hose is in a stored position, at least a portion of the hose is arranged within the first portion, the intermediate portion, and the second portion of the storage chamber. When the vacuum system is in use, at least a portion of the hose is arranged outside of the storage chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: TIGER TOOL INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Michael Andrews
  • Patent number: 10307028
    Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner having a suction inlet, a front blade and a rear blade. The front blade is located forward of or at the front of the suction inlet and is arranged to pivot about a first axis. The rear blade is located rearward of or at the rear of the suction inlet and is arranged to pivot about a second axis different to the first axis. Each blade pivots between a deployed position and a retracted position. The blades are configured such that when one of the blades is in the deployed position, the other of the blades is in the retracted position. Additionally, when one of the blades moves from the deployed position to the retracted position, the other of the blades moves from the retracted position to the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventor: Jonathan James Gray
  • Patent number: 10307029
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner that includes a suction motor and a filter assembly. The filter assembly surrounds at least part of the suction motor and has a frame to which a filter medium is attached. The filter medium is spaced from a wall of the frame such that an arcuate passageway is defined between the filter medium and the frame. A part of the air expelled by the suction motor enters a first end of the passageway and moves around the passageway in a clockwise direction. A further part of the air expelled by the suction motor enters a second end of the passageway and moves around the passageway in a counter-clockwise direction. Air within the passageway then passes through the filter medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Rowan John Sharpley, Michael Philip Day, Glyn Geoffrey Rees-Jones
  • Patent number: 10307030
    Abstract: The invention relates to a holding plate for a vacuum cleaner filter bag having a bag wall, the holding plate including a base plate made of a first plastic material with a passage opening, and a connecting element that is connected to the base plate by a material bond and is made of a second plastic material, for connecting the base plate to the bag wall by a material bond, in particular by means of ultrasonic welding, characterized in that the connecting element is arranged on the side of the base plate that is to be connected to the bag wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Eurofilters Holding N.V.
    Inventors: Jan Schultink, Ralf Sauer
  • Patent number: 10307031
    Abstract: A charging stand (100) for a vacuum cleaner (200) includes: a body (1); and a pedal (2) disposed on the body (1) and pivotable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the pedal (2) is in the first position, the vacuum cleaner (200) is suitable to be placed on the pedal (2) to be charged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: JIANGSU MIDEA CLEANING APPLIANCES CO., LTD
    Inventors: Min Zhong, Chaoyi Deng, Xinzhou Wang, Yonghua Wang
  • Patent number: 10307032
    Abstract: Cleansing apparatus and systems are provided. One cleansing apparatus includes a perimeter surface defining an enclosed area, a first surface defining a first side and including a first plane coupled to and adjacent the perimeter surface, and a second surface opposite the first surface and defining a second side including a second plane coupled to and adjacent the perimeter surface. The enclosed area includes a spring connected to the perimeter surface, wherein the spring is engageable on one of the first side and the second side and extends beyond the one of the first plane and the second plane when engaged, the spring is defined and resides within the enclosed area when disengaged, and the spring is retractable within the one of the first plane and the second plane when disengaged. A system includes the above spring and an attachment mechanism for attaching the cleansing apparatus to a foreign surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Inventor: Shawn R. Alstad
  • Patent number: 10307033
    Abstract: A steam mop with an upright handle assembly pivotally mounted to a foot includes a fluid distribution system. The fluid distribution system includes a steam generator, a fluid distributor in the foot that applies steam to a floor surface and an auxiliary hose that applies steam to above-floor surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Krebs, Kurt E. Ashbaugh
  • Patent number: 10307034
    Abstract: A household appliance, such as a dishwasher, for treating an item, such as a dish, in a treating chamber according to at least one automatic cycle of operation includes multiple antennas for transmitting and receiving data with an external network. The multiple antennas can be coupled with a radio also located within the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Cottrell, Jason R. Gries, Vince A. Ireland, Blayne C. Smith
  • Patent number: 10307035
    Abstract: A dish treating appliance for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation and including a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, multiple sprayers emitting a liquid into the treating chamber, and a diverter valve having a rotatable valve body, which can be rotated to discrete rotational positions to selectively fluidly couple with the multiple sprayers. A rotary drive is located exteriorly of the tub and comprises a housing defining an interior with a liquid leak reservoir, a motor carried by the housing, an output shaft rotationally driven by the motor, extending through the housing and the tub, and operably coupled to the valve body, and a printed circuit board (PCB) located within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: David Chen, Mark S. Feddema, Ryan K. Roth, Demetrius J. Schaaf, Mohan Takale
  • Patent number: 10307036
    Abstract: A warewash machine arm mechanism includes a liquid supply shaft assembly including a rotatable sleeve bearing mounted thereon, and an arm assembly including an elongated interior liquid flow space along an arm body and one or more liquid ejection orifices. The arm assembly is releasably mounted to the supply shaft assembly via a latch mechanism of the arm assembly that engages the rotatable sleeve bearing such that the arm assembly rotates with the rotatable sleeve bearing during ejection of liquid from the liquid ejection orifices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: PREMARK FEG L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael T. Watson, Brian A. Brunswick, Jeffrey R. Newcomer, Gonska Heinrich, Roland Walz
  • Patent number: 10307037
    Abstract: A shoe deodorizing degerming dehumidifier includes a housing, a main control circuit installed in the housing, a fan and an ozonizer. The housing is detachable from the shoes and is in a shape suitable for putting into and out from the shoe cavity. The housing is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The ozonizer is used for producing ozone for sterilizing in the shoe cavity. The fan is used for pushing air into the air inlet and draining the air from the air outlet, so as to promote ventilation in the shoe cavity. The shoe deodorizing degerming dehumidifier can be detached from a shoe and used repeatedly. Compared with prior shoe and deodorant degerming product, this product is more convenient in use, easier for maintenance, more environment friendly, more energy saving, and may reduce the purchase cost of the buyer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: SHENZHEN LIFEN TECH CO., LTD
    Inventor: Liwen Zhang
  • Patent number: 10307038
    Abstract: A surgical system is provided including a reusable handle assembly having a controller and a reusable cannula assembly configured to be operatively connected to and steerable by the reusable handle assembly. Additionally, the surgical system includes a plurality of surgical instruments configured to be inserted through the reusable handle assembly and configured to advance a length of the reusable cannula assembly, such that the plurality of surgical instruments are engaged with at least one trigger mechanism of the reusable handle assembly. The handle assembly, the cannula assembly, and the plurality of surgical instruments are modular components configured to be releasably or removably coupled or interconnected to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Kevin Sniffin, Eric Taylor, Peter Hathaway, Emily Davis
  • Patent number: 10307039
    Abstract: An endoscope includes in a tip portion of an insertion unit: an image sensor having plural terminals including a video terminal which outputs a video signal; and a tip potion of a treatment tool channel which extends in a longitudinal direction of the insertion unit, and a distance of the video terminal is longest among distances of the respective terminals from a center of the treatment tool channel in a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Issei Suzuki, Takashi Yashiro, Shuichi Ishii, Kazuaki Takahashi
  • Patent number: 10307040
    Abstract: The invention is provided with: a camera support tube (13) one end part of which is introduced into a body; a camera unit (11) which is joined to the camera support tube inside the body; a support tube joining portion (14) which joins the camera unit and the camera support tube; a camera-side cable (12) which is connected to the camera unit and led out to an outside of the body through the camera support tube; and a control system that is provided outside the body is connected to the camera-side cable, and includes at least a display (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Toshihisa Gotoh, Tsuguhisa Inoue, Kei Urakawa, Hitoshi Aoki
  • Patent number: 10307041
    Abstract: The invention encompasses devices and methods used to keep the objective lens of a viewing or illuminating device, specifically an endoscope, free from obstructive fluid and dirt; specifically a device having a hollow body designed to fit over an endoscope, a transparent lens cover film that is retained within the device and that is threaded in front of the objective lens of an endoscope, thereby maintaining a clear and unobstructed transparent window in front of the endoscope lens, and an endcap configured to engage opposing edges of the lens cover film in a sealing manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Medeon Biodesign, Inc.
    Inventors: I-Ching Wu, Thomas Hsu, Senzen Hsu, John Stiggelbout, Torrey Smith, Hungwen Wei, Mengjhe Sie
  • Patent number: 10307042
    Abstract: A disposable sheath device for use with an endoscope is disclosed. The endoscope has a body with an insertion tube having optics at its distal end. The disposable sheath device has a primary lumen and at least one secondary lumen attached to the primary lumen along a length of the lumen. The primary lumen is for covering and protecting the insertion tube from bodily contamination. The secondary lumen is for accommodating a desired tool. The secondary lumen has an insert substantially commensurate in length to the secondary lumen and the insert has a slit longitudinally along its length. The slit permits radial expansion to accommodate tools having a radius larger than that of the secondary lumen, which preferably is made of a flexible material that expands. A connector is attached to the proximal end of the primary lumen and connects to he body of the endoscope. The connector extends longitudinally to accommodate different length insertion tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Opportunity/Discovery LLC
    Inventor: Edward J. Lombardi