Patents Issued in June 25, 2019
  • Patent number: 10327515
    Abstract: Articles of footwear have an upper and a sole structure. The upper includes an adjustment system having a base element, a fluid-filled chamber, an adjusting element, an anchoring element, and a tensile strand. The adjusting element is positioned outward from the fluid-filled chamber. The anchoring element is secured to the base element and is spaced from the adjusting element. The tensile strand extends between the adjusting element and the anchoring element. The adjusting element is operable to change a tension placed upon the tensile strand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee D. Peyton, Dervin A. James, Zachary M. Elder
  • Patent number: 10327516
    Abstract: A web-adjustment housing of a buckle member may include a receiving crossbar, a securing crossbar, and a strut. The receiving crossbar may include a ledge that extends in a first direction at a first angle with respect to a plane that contains or is parallel to a longitudinal axis, and first retaining members configured to securely engage webbing. The securing crossbar may include a surface that extends in a second direction at a second angle with respect to the plane, and second retaining members extending from the surface configured to securely engage the webbing. A receiving channel may be defined between the receiving crossbar and the securing crossbar. A release channel may be defined between the securing crossbar and the strut. The receiving channel and the release channel may define at least a portion of a web channel configured to adjustably retain the webbing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Michael B. Grimm
  • Patent number: 10327517
    Abstract: An improved buckle includes a plastic shell, an inserting element, and a lock core. A horizontal socket fitting with the inserting element and a cylindrical mounting slot for mounting the lock core are formed on the plastic shell, the cylindrical mounting slot communicating with the horizontal socket. The horizontal socket includes a guiding block, and the inserting element includes an inserting piece for inserting into the horizontal socket to cooperate with the lock core, with two triangular notches symmetrically and a guiding groove cooperating with the guiding block formed thereon. The buckle has advantages of a simple structure and a reasonable design, and may realize the dispersion of the strength by utilizing the special structure of the lock core, so the structural strength gets ensured, and meanwhile the buckle may be kept light-weighted, and thus the buckle is suitable for the pet industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: Silong Chen
  • Patent number: 10327518
    Abstract: A molded surface fastener, in which many magnetic particles can be contained in a closer part with respect to a magnet of a molding die, and further a front surface and a rear surface can be easily identified, is provided. In the molded surface fastener of the invention, a magnetic region containing magnetic particles is formed on at least a part between right and left resin intrusion barrier portions, and a magnetic raised portion which is lower than engaging elements and contains the magnetic particles therein is disposed between the engaging elements adjacent in a length direction within the magnetic region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: YKK Corporation
    Inventors: Shinichi Imai, Ayumi Fujisaki, Hiromasa Abe, Kenta Okada, Mineto Terada, Tsuyoshi Minato
  • Patent number: 10327519
    Abstract: A jewelry article having a functional component that can be worn as a bracelet is provided. The bracelet includes a rigid portion that defines a portion of the circumferential perimeter of the bracelet. A flexible band is removeably connected at one end of the rigid portion via a clasp and the flexible band is connected at the other end of the rigid portion to define the remaining circumferential perimeter of the bracelet. A plurality of beads are disposed along the flexible band. Each bead includes a tool head and the bead can be engaged with the rigid portion while disposed on the flexible band so that a force applied to the rigid portion can be transmitted to the tool head on the bead to perform an operational function. One tool or more can also be pivotally connected to rigid portion and pivoted from a stored position to an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Black & Blue
    Inventor: Asher C. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 10327520
    Abstract: Wearable electronic devices, such as watches, can be provided with an attachment system for connecting and releasing a removable module that interfaces with some portion of the electronic device. For example, a watch can include locking mechanisms that allow a user to connect a watchband to a watch housing by moving the watchband directly toward the watch housing. An attachment unit of a watchband can be moved in a direction along its own longitudinal axis to securely engage the watch housing. Once engaged, one or more locking mechanisms limit longitudinal movement of the attachment unit away from the watch housing. One or more locking mechanisms also limit lateral movement of the attachment unit with respect to the watch housing until a user releases the one or more locking mechanisms and enables the lateral movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventor: Colin M. Ely
  • Patent number: 10327521
    Abstract: An intelligent shading object, comprises a plurality of shading elements, a shading element deployment mechanism, a support structure, and a base unit. A shading element deployment mechanism deploys a plurality of shading elements independently of each other. A support structure is coupled to the shading element deployment mechanism. A base unit is coupled to the support structure to provide stability to the support structure, the shading element deployment mechanism, and the plurality of shading elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: Armen Sevada Gharabegian
  • Patent number: 10327522
    Abstract: An assembly structured to maintain a bag in an expanded orientation when inserted therein and when the bag is not in use. A base is formed from a compressible, expandable, substantially cushioning material including inner and outer surfaces having connectors disposed thereon. The base includes at least one primary section and one or more secondary sections, respectively comprising a plurality of primary segments and secondary segments. Longitudinal and transverse fold lines extend between and interconnect adjacent ones of the primary and secondary segments and facilitate the selective disposition of the base into any one of a plurality of folded, operative orientations, which substantially correspond to the configuration of the bag in which the basis inserted. The removable attachment of correspondingly positionable connectors at least partially determine, which of the plurality of folded, operative orientations the base will assume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: Karina Silvana Lustgarten
  • Patent number: 10327523
    Abstract: A collapsible luggage includes a rigid base, a plurality of wheel members, a flexible body, and a telescopic rod unit. The rigid base defines a receiving space. The flexible body includes two side segments and opposite front and rear segments. The telescopic rod unit is disposed on one of the side segments of the flexible body, and is pivotable relative to the base between an unfolded position, where the flexible body is expanded so that the flexible body and the base cooperatively define an accommodating space, and a folded position, where the flexible body is collapsed, and the telescopic rod unit and the flexible body are received in the receiving space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: Joseph Liang
  • Patent number: 10327524
    Abstract: A case for an electronic device includes a rigid layer and a resilient layer. The rigid layer includes a plurality of turned edges. The resilient layer is disposed primarily on a first side of the rigid layer, wherein the resilient layer includes a plurality of enveloping edges that substantially envelop the turned edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Jefferson Street Holdings Intellectual Property, LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth Joy Dining, Erin Joy Watt, Zachary Conrad, Cameron James Brown, Jeremy Kerbs
  • Patent number: 10327525
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides example multifunctional card holders as well as systems and methods for manufacturing the same. An example multifunctional card holder may comprise: a transparent screen that is attached to a back piece, a spring inside a card holding space between the transparent screen and the back piece, the back piece; and a clip attached to the back piece outside the card holing space. The spring is of a curvy shape with two ends connecting to the back piece so as to hold one or more cards inside the card holding space by pushing one or more cards against the transparent screen. The clip includes a clip opening configured to be mechanically connected to an item of a user. The clip may also serve as a cash clip with a clip arm holding one or more cash bills against the back piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: GOVO LLC
    Inventor: Haishan Deng
  • Patent number: 10327526
    Abstract: A carrying device with a built-in security system including a security unit (10) having components housed in an integral unit, where the components include a camera (1) with a light sensor (2); a speed sensor (4); a distance sensor (9); a GPS tracker (8); a transponder (7) for sending and accepting digital data; a microcontroller (15), and a rechargeable power supply (5) in electrical communication with the microcontroller (15), the camera (1), the speed sensor (4), the distance sensor (9), the GPS tracker (8), and the transponder (7), to monitor the location and contents of the carrying device and to provide real time feedback to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventors: Marta Knittel, Shoshana Joseph
  • Patent number: 10327527
    Abstract: The invention of the Perfect Bag Plus evolved from a void in the beauty and fashion industries. The Perfect Bag Plus is the fusion of a common accessory, a handbag enclosed with the contents of makeup, cosmetic applicators and a detachable lighted mirror all in one. It creates the perfect portable vanity by providing a detachable lighted mirror that when illuminated with led lights, it produces optimum visibility for clear, accurate and even application or removal of makeup. The Perfect Bag Plus can be made in multiple various handbag styles and is easy to maintain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: Joshua Tyson
  • Patent number: 10327528
    Abstract: A heating plate for a hair styling appliance, the heating plate having a length, a depth and a width. The heating plate includes a first continuous hair facing surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The heating plate includes at least one groove which run across the width of the heating plate, each groove extends from the second surface towards the first surface and allows the heating plate to flex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Guy Francis Charles Cowdry, Richard David Nicolaou
  • Patent number: 10327529
    Abstract: A drawing device includes: an insertion portion into which a finger or a toe including a nail which is a drawing target surface is inserted, the insertion portion including an opening configured to expose an entire tip portion of the finger or toe including a region having the nail of the finger or toe; and a holding portion in the insertion portion configured to suppress movement of the finger or toe. The holding portion includes: a first pressing portion opposing a side surface on one side in a width direction of the inserted tip portion of the finger or toe and configured to press the side surface on the one side; and a second pressing portion opposing a side surface on another side in the width direction of the tip portion of the finger or toe and configured to press the side surface on the another side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hiroyasu Bitoh
  • Patent number: 10327530
    Abstract: A multi-phase cosmetic composition mixing pack for mixing immiscible components of a multi-phase cosmetic composition such that they are temporarily miscible includes a container for holding the multi-phase cosmetic composition that has a first open end and a container longitudinal axis, and a mixing element disposed within the container and configured to be actuated for mixing immiscible components of the multi-phase cosmetic composition such that they are temporarily miscible, wherein the mixing element is limited to movement substantially along the container longitudinal axis when actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Christopher Tarling, Laurisa London
  • Patent number: 10327531
    Abstract: Various examples related to a cosmetics container are disclosed. According to one example, the cosmetics container can comprise: an outer container part; an inner container part coupled in the outer container part and containing cosmetics therein; first and second moving parts provided at the upper and lower parts of the inner container part and moving the cosmetics by pressure; a side button part provided on the side surface of the outer container part; and a side pumping part mounted on the side surface of the inner container part, connected to the first and second moving parts, and providing pressure and moving the cosmetics from the first moving part to the second moving part by the pressure, whenever the side button part is pressed to reciprocate left and right. Additionally, other various examples are possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: SAMWHA PLASTIC IND.CO.
    Inventors: Sung-Hwan Cho, Kyung-Chang Lee
  • Patent number: 10327532
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic container comprising a body, and a rotating holder and a lifting holder which are disposed within the body, wherein the rotating holder is fixed inside the body, a gear partly protruding out of the rotating holder and the body is disposed within the rotating holder, and the lifting holder comprises a rack bar and a support holder for holding cosmetics, wherein the support holder is connected to an end of the rack bar closer to an opening part of the body, and the rack bar is vertically inserted in the rotating holder and is engaged with the gear. The cosmetic container has simple overall structure, and is capable of extending and retracting quickly and is convenient to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Shantou Kinhwa Plastic Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Weixiong Li
  • Patent number: 10327533
    Abstract: Provided is a container device for cosmetics, including a containing portion including a cavity configured to contain a capsule constituting the cosmetic material, a cover portion configured to cover the containing portion, a hinge connecting the cover portion to the containing portion, wherein the containing portion, the cover portion and the hinge are made of silicone and are made as a single piece, and wherein the hinge consists of a thin connecting portion of the containing portion and the cover portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: COSMEI S.r.L.
    Inventor: Michele Cicchetti
  • Patent number: 10327534
    Abstract: The invention relates to a display rack for shades of nail varnish, comprising a support and colored tabs which are mounted on the support in a mobile manner, independently from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: CHANEL PARFUMS BEAUTE
    Inventors: Fatima Fikri, Sylvie Legastelois, Olivier Perrin
  • Patent number: 10327535
    Abstract: A hiking survival pack system that may be used for hiking, trail-running, backpacking, biking, hunting, fishing, or other indoor or outdoor activities is disclosed. The hiking survival pack has two chambers that are worn over the user's shoulders and secured to the user with a plurality of attachments. Each chamber has an access that allows the user to store and remove items. On the back of the hiking survival pack, there is a storage sack that may hold a fluid container. The fluid container has an opening that allows for a tube to be connected to it. The user may drink the contents of the fluid container via the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: Stuart Steele
  • Patent number: 10327536
    Abstract: An exoskeleton includes strapping for coupling the exoskeleton to a wearer. The exoskeleton also includes a hip structure, a thigh link rotatably connected to the hip structure and a shank link rotatably connected to the thigh link. The weight of the exoskeleton is transferred to a surface on which the exoskeleton is standing through the hip structure, the thigh link and the shank link. An arm brace supports an arm of the wearer, and a telescopic link is rotatably connected to the arm brace. An energy storage device delivers power to a tool through a conduit, and a conduit-energy storage device coupling connects the conduit to the energy storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Ekso Bionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Pruess, Chris Meadows, Kurt Amundson, Russ Angold, James Lubin, Mario Solano, Tom Mastaler, Nicholas Fleming, Matt Sweeney
  • Patent number: 10327537
    Abstract: A beverage holder including a base and a wall extending away from the base to a rim to surround an opening. The rim, wall and base defining a space within which a beverage can be held in use. A longitudinally extending flap is extendable from said wall and includes a first side and a second side. A fastener is located in use on said first and said second sides so that in use said flap can extend at least partially about said wall so that the fastener of said first side can connect with the fastener of said second side and/or another like holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Stubby Strip Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Brett Gresham
  • Patent number: 10327538
    Abstract: The apparatus disclosed is an assembly of two main components entitled a main plunger and a head plunger, combined with other associated components that work in conjunction with the two plungers. The main plunger and head plunger each have a radial gear component, designed such that both radial gear components can interface and mesh with each other or with a corresponding radial gear integral to a custom case. In this manner, meshing of the radial gears provides secure attachment and locking of a carried item. Both plungers also contain internal disc magnets which are so arranged in their polarity as to accentuate the magnetic attraction between the plungers. The head plunger is affixed to a planar deck which facilitates the attachment of items such as cell phone cases. When an attachment of this nature is made, a mechanical key, key pin, and other components make the attachment feasible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: Hugh D. Alexander
  • Patent number: 10327539
    Abstract: An oral cleaning device includes an elongated, hollow body, a cleaning head, and a neck portion extending between the hollow body and the cleaning head. The neck portion forms a fluid channel between the hollow body and the cleaning head and the cleaning head includes at least one opening in fluid communication with the fluid channel. The device further includes a plunger located within the hollow body, movable between a first position and a second position, and a solution chamber formed within the hollow body which contains a cleaning solution and is in fluid communication with the fluid channel in the hollow neck portion. A cleaning end of the plunger is configured to move the cleaning solution in the solution chamber through the fluid channel and through the at least one opening in the cleaning head when the plunger is moved from the first position toward the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: David P. Beck, Jason M. Bobay, Ronald C. Cagle, Kristin Marie Sexton
  • Patent number: 10327540
    Abstract: An effective assembly for a toothbrush holder is achieved by applying a biasing member's force to cause two portions of an enclosure, each receiving one of two rollers. In this way, the biasing action can be used both for the roller action as well as for keeping the enclosure closed around the toothbrush head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: ,AXOR INC.
    Inventors: Denis Lamothe, Jean Lamothe
  • Patent number: 10327541
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bar section for a portable modular bar comprising a frame portion having spaced upper and lower rails connected by opposing side rails, the upper rail comprising a slot extending into its upper surface, and a display panel portion comprising a hook configured to cooperate with the slot in the frame portion in order to mount the display panel portion on the frame portion. The present invention also relates to a modular bar comprising a front bar section, a side bar section hingedly connected to a side rails of the front bar section, and a cover section having a peripheral lip configured to fit around the upper part of the front and side bar sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Nextco Ltd
    Inventor: David Insinna
  • Patent number: 10327542
    Abstract: The invention relates to a frame for supporting a top of a table or desk at a working height, said frame being designed for fastening legs. The frame comprises at least two profiled bodies that can be connected to each other via at least two brackets (10, 12), said brackets (10, 12) being designed to extend over or around edges of the profiled bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: DewertOkin GmbH
    Inventor: Andreas Oberndƶrfer
  • Patent number: 10327543
    Abstract: An edge trim for pieces of furniture, including a meltable layer, is described. The molecular structure of the meltable layer contains both polar and non-polar parts. By way of a non-limiting example, an edge trim for pieces of furniture having an exposed edge of wooden or wood substitute material is described, comprising a molten layer and a structural layer, wherein the structural layer and the molten layer are connected in an adhesive bond, wherein the molten layer is made of a material that is chemically modified such that polar and non-polar components are found in a single molecular structure, wherein the molten layer contains energy absorbing additives, wherein the energy absorbing additives of the molten layer are selected from the group consisting of metal oxides, metal phosphates, metal salts of organic anions and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: REHAU AG + CO.
    Inventors: Uwe KrƤmer, Peter Glaser
  • Patent number: 10327544
    Abstract: This disclosure provides an adjustable ergonomic workstation that includes first platform and a second platform that is coupled to and positioned below the first platform, wherein the first platform may be moved between at least a lowered position and a first raised position and wherein the coupling of the second platform to the first platform includes a tilt adjustment assembly wherein the second platform may be adjusted between at least a first angular position and a second angular position relative to the first platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Nicholas Leonard Blackburn
  • Patent number: 10327545
    Abstract: A display support system is provide and includes a node connector and a support connector secured to the node connector. The node connector includes a plurality of intersecting planar surfaces that form the outer surface thereof. The support connector is releasably securable to the node connector along one of the plurality of intersecting planar surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Patent number: 10327546
    Abstract: A storage tree, including a rotatable base, a center post attached to a center portion of the base, a plurality of outer posts attached to the base at outer portions of the base, and a plurality of panels disposed between each of the plurality of outer posts and the center post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: Penny Kimball
  • Patent number: 10327547
    Abstract: A case includes a shell, a sliding member, and an operating member. The shell defines a through hole. The sliding member includes an abutting portion. The operating member is rotatably fixed to the shell and slidably connected to the sliding member. The operating member rotates in a first direction to drive the sliding member to slide in a second direction and the abutting portion abuts the stopping portion to be pushed out of the through hole. The operating member rotates in a direction opposite to the first direction to drive the sliding member to slide in a direction opposite to the second direction and the stopping portion moves into the through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: HONGFUJIN PRECISION ELECTRONICS(TIANJIN)CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tung-Ho Shih, Yao-Chih Liu
  • Patent number: 10327548
    Abstract: A drawer pull-out guide includes a first rail and a second rail displaceable relative to one another, and a running carriage with a rolling body. The running carriage is displaceably arranged between the first rail and the second rail over a travelling path. A limiting element is arranged on the first rail or on the second rail, and the limiting element limits the travelling path of the running carriage. A damping device is arranged on the running carriage for dampening a movement of the running carriage over a damping path when the running carriage abuts against the limiting element. At the end of a maximum damping path of the running carriage, a stop of the first rail and a counterstop of the second rail abut against each other and thereby stop a movement of the second rail relative to the first rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: JULIUS BLUM GMBH
    Inventor: Marc Meusburger
  • Patent number: 10327549
    Abstract: A drawer glide mechanism can include a first elongate guide member, a second elongate guide member, a ball bearing component, a v-notch socket, a release mechanism, and/or a roller support. The first elongate guide member can include a distal end that is configured to fit within an opening in the v-notch socket. The drawer glide mechanism can further include one or more floating members and fixed members. In some cases, the drawer glide mechanism includes a release member configured to facilitate separation of the first and second elongate guide members when actuated and to inhibit or prevent accidental separation of the first and second elongate guide members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: RSI HOME PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Edward William Roy Lachman, Bradly Anderson
  • Patent number: 10327550
    Abstract: A drawer having a bottom panel, a facing, a back wall, and two side walls that are firmly connected to one another. The side walls extend below a top edge of the facing and the back wall. The facing and the back wall are connected to one another in the vicinity of their upper edges by side wall profile segments that on their ends receive connection elements with housings that are attachable to the facing and the back wall. The connection element associated with the back wall is extractable to a limited extent in a sheath in the vicinity of the housing and can be screwed, adjacent to the sheath, into a threaded bore. The end of the connection element being embodied as a threaded bolt, so that the side wall profile segment is thus adjustable toward the facing or toward the back wall. The facing that is connected to the side wall profile segment through the connection element is also adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: FORM ORANGE PRODUKTENTWICKLUNG
    Inventor: Wolfgang Held
  • Patent number: 10327551
    Abstract: A nested vertical shelf mount system includes vertical bars having a first set of vertically spaced apart mounting features and a second set of vertically spaced apart mounting features spaced inside and behind the first set of vertically spaced apart mounting features. The mounting features may be any feature allowing a shelf, panel, or the like, to be attached to the vertical bars. A panel may be attached to the second set of vertically spaced apart mounting features and a shelf may be attached to the first set of vertically spaced apart mounting features residing over the panel to provide a finished appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventors: Sasha Johnson, Linn Steinbeck
  • Patent number: 10327552
    Abstract: A rack with a top reaching a ceiling according to the present invention is easy to assemble and disassemble, and such fastening method will not damage the ceiling but has high stability and is firm and durable. In addition, an arc-shaped cross bar, with a shower curtain or other articles hanging thereon by buckles, can be inserted in and connected to the rack in the Y direction, so it has diversified functions. A three-dimensional structure of the rack can be realized, and telescopic cross bar, telescopic vertical bars and the arc-shaped cross bar can be connected by users according to different needs to structure racks of different shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: Hsiao-Han Liu
  • Patent number: 10327553
    Abstract: A recliner or lift and recliner chair is provided having a recline or lift and recline chair mechanism with preferably with at least one recline or lift-recline actuator that controls a reclining movement or a lifting and reclining movement. The chair mechanism has a recline or lift-recline base, a seat and a back connected thereto. For additional functionality, a cradle assembly is provided in order to provide a cradling movement to the recline or lift-recline base. The cradle assembly can be provided by a system of standoffs and pivot connections, which can be direct or use links, or can be configured with a track and roller or slide system in order to achieve a desired cradling movement. A cradle actuator is connected between the cradle base and the recline or lift-recline base. A controller is provided that controls movement of the cradle actuator and preferably at least one recline or lift-recline actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Golden Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick J. Kiwak, James Olcheski, James M. Kosco, W. Edward Pollard
  • Patent number: 10327554
    Abstract: An adjustable head support includes an articulating arm that has a plurality of members, at least one of the members is attached to a consecutive member and configured to rotate about a first axis. At least another of the members is attached to a consecutive member and configured to rotate about a second axis, the first axis and the second axis being perpendicular. A head support assembly is pivotally coupled to the articulating arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: THE COMFORT COMPANIES, LLC
    Inventors: Steven DuFresne, Anthony J. Minotte
  • Patent number: 10327555
    Abstract: A stay for headrest includes a hollow metallic stay body, and an end installation body. The stay body is formed as a letter-ā€œUā€ shape including a base, and paired legs extending respectively from opposite ends of the base. The end installation body is formed of a polymeric material, and includes a solid portion arranged inside a hollow interior in a leading end portion of the paired legs, and a spherical portion protruding from the leading end portion of the paired legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: TOKAI CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Takemasa Okumura
  • Patent number: 10327556
    Abstract: Disclosed is a climate control device, comprising a distribution insert and an air mover attached to the distribution insert. The air mover includes two or more diverter openings moving a fluid through the distribution insert and through a support device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: GENTHERM GMBH
    Inventor: Denis Michel Miron
  • Patent number: 10327557
    Abstract: A modular seating system including at least two horizontally oriented support members and at least one core base component of recycled plastic having a top and a bottom adapted to engage the horizontally oriented support members. The plastic core base component includes a series of feature attachment points molded directly into the top and the bottom of the plastic core base component, and the bottom of the plastic core base component includes defined receptacles for at least four vertical support members. The modular seating system may include a core back and armrest component adapted to engage the horizontally oriented support members and the core base component and the feature attachment points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventors: Gary Neil, Nicholas Brian Gillissie
  • Patent number: 10327558
    Abstract: A modular table comprising a main table body having a center portion, a mid-section which is disposed vertically underneath the main table body wherein the mid-section is adapted to provide vertical support to the main table body. An alternative embodiment of the table has a center portion of the main table body which is telescopically expandable allowing the mid-section to become vertically disposed. This telescopic expansion can be achieved using jack screws or rotatable mid-section. The table trunk is capable of housing a plurality of stools or chairs. The stools or chairs can be coupled together and, when placed end to end, provide a further base for the main table body due to a notch which is formed and which fits an extension which protrudes downwardly from the main table body. The main table body can also have a reversible table top which can be designed to be a gaming board or a bar top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: Gary Hamilton Souders
  • Patent number: 10327559
    Abstract: A seat convertible to a bed. The seat includes a locking mechanism for fixably maintaining a head panel section of the bed in a generally horizontal orientation when the bed is in the deployed configuration and releasing the head panel section from the deployed configuration by a lifting motion. The locking mechanism is connected to the head panel section and a mid-swinging member. The mid-swinging member pivotally attaches to the head panel section and a stationary mounting arm. The stationary mounting arm is fixably attached to a seat frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: American Leather Operations, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas A. Garland
  • Patent number: 10327560
    Abstract: A convertible sofa is convertible between a sofa configuration and a bed configuration. The convertible sofa includes articulated armrests. When the convertible sofa is in a sofa configuration, the arm rests are in an arm rest configuration. When the convertible sofa is in a bed configuration, the arm rests are in a generally flat or horizontal configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Shannon Angle, Adalberto Collazo
  • Patent number: 10327561
    Abstract: A split section mattress has a pair of opposing ends defining a mattress length there between and a pair of opposing sides extending between the opposing ends and defining a mattress width there between. At least one end split passes completely through a thickness of the split section mattress and extends partially along the mattress length from one of the pair of opposing ends to define two separate split sections in the split section mattress. A plurality of cuts extends into the split section mattress from the top face. The plurality of cuts is formed as a plurality of straight lines extending across the split section mattress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: PPJ, LLC
    Inventors: Philip R Sherman, Philip W McCarty
  • Patent number: 10327562
    Abstract: A four-in-one mattress management system and method is disclosed for facilitating various tasks associated with beds of all sizes including making beds; rotating mattresses; holding a bed skirt in place while a mattress is rotated; installing or removing and re-installing a mattress, for example, in order to replace a bed skirt. The system includes an active mode and a passive mode. In an active mode, all four tasks mentioned above can be performed. A passive mode selectable. In a passive mode, the mattress can be easily rotated in a horizontal plane. During that mode, the system holds down the bed skirt while the mattress is being rotated. In an active mode, the present invention facilitates bed making and thus increases the efficiency of the housekeeping staff leaving more time for the housekeeping staff to attend to the rest of the room. The active mode also facilitates installation and replacement of bed skirts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Levitation Sciences LLC
    Inventor: William J. Scarleski
  • Patent number: 10327563
    Abstract: An air mattress comprises an internal structure for helping the air mattress maintain a desired geometric shape when inflated and for preventing shearing of the top and bottom surfaces of the mattress. The internal structure comprises a plurality of connection strips or a mesh web that are attached to a plurality of top surface connection points and bottom surface connection points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: POLYGROUP MACAU LIMITED (BVI)
    Inventors: Victor Hugo Ocegueda Gallaga, Chaolong Lan, Minglian Ma
  • Patent number: 10327564
    Abstract: A modular mattress renewal system is disclosed. A support lattice is made up of a plurality of compressible nodal foam blocks connected one to the other by block connectors that fit into guide apertures within the nodal blocks. The connectors themselves are also compressible and flexible and the compressible nodal foam blocks are provided with an adhesive portion that allows the user to customize the support necessary. Additionally, the nodal foam blocks have varying degrees of compressibility and varying compressibility gradients and are marked as such to further enhance the support customization possible. Thus, sagging mattresses or mattresses with indentations from use over time may be rehabilitated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Underpucks LLC
    Inventor: Jared D. Schulman