Patents Issued in August 15, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190246746
    Abstract: A footwear assembly includes at least one article of footwear having an upper and a housing disposed along the upper. A first lace extends along portions of the upper and into the housing through a first lateral aperture or a first medial aperture. The housing defines a swipe panel, a sole structure coupled with the upper, and a control PCB comprising a wireless communication module. The footwear assembly further includes an electronic device wirelessly coupled with the wireless communication module. The first lace can be incrementally tightened or loosened by swiping the swipe panel or via an input on a display screen of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Markus Bock, Randolph Maussner
  • Publication number: 20190246747
    Abstract: A lacing system for an article of footwear includes a sole structure, an upper attached to the sole structure, the upper comprising a lateral side, a medial side, and an instep region, a housing disposed adjacent the instep region, wherein a first lace and a second lace extend through a plurality of eyelets along the upper and into the housing, a motor disposed within the housing, the motor comprising a motor shaft and a motor gear, and a gear train in communication with the motor gear. When the motor shaft rotates, the first lace and the second lace are drawn into the housing via a wheel gear that is in communication with the gear train.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Markus Bock, Randolph Maussner
  • Publication number: 20190246748
    Abstract: A luminous spring buckle device includes a hollow casing, a luminous device, a spring and a bearing device. The hollow casing includes a bottom and an upper opening. The luminous device is positioned in the hollow casing and includes a controlling circuit and a luminous component. The spring is contained in the hollow casing. The bearing device is engaged with the upper opening in a sliding manner and coupled to the spring. Wherein, when an external force is applied to the bearing device, the bearing device compresses the spring and presses the controlling circuit to enable the luminous component to emit light. Compared with the prior art, the luminous spring buckle device includes the function of the spring buckle and luminous function to increase the recognizability and the night warning function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Shen-Ko TSENG
  • Publication number: 20190246749
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a track zipper and a connecting structure having a track zipper. The track zipper includes a first track, a second track, and a zipper core connecting the first and second tracks. The first track and a first side of the zipper core are provided with a first slidably connecting structure. The second track and a second side of the zipper core are provided with a second slidably connecting structure. When the track zipper is in a closed position, a plurality of first and second core elements of the zipper core interlock with a plurality of first and second track elements of the first and second tracks respectively, such that the zipper core is inseparable from the first and second tracks. The track zipper is advantageous in that it can prevent foreign material from being caught by the zipper, and has a much stronger bearing capacity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Ka Yin Yik
  • Publication number: 20190246750
    Abstract: The invention provides an unfoldable buckle (1), comprising an inferior arm (10) and a superior arm (12), hinged with respect to one another as well as a return buckle (20), hinged on the superior arm (12). The buckle may be in a folded position, in which the superior arm is folded on the inferior arm and the return buckle is folded on the superior arm, in a longitudinal direction of the buckle. A locking system (40, 50) is partially accommodated between the return buckle (20) and the superior arm (12) for locking the buckle in a folded position, wherein the locking system is unlockable by a means, unique or uniquely known by and/or available to the wearer, such as for example a removable exterior element (90).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Sébastien Buonomo
  • Publication number: 20190246751
    Abstract: This invention consists of a magnet placed behind the pierced ear hole and a decorative piece placed in front of the pierced ear hole, both strung on the wire of a hanging earring. The 2 pieces are slid into place on the wire and then pressed together once in position over the pierced hole. The magnet holds the decorative front in place. They are made to be used with any hanging type of wire earring that a person wants to wear. The front pieces can also be used alone with post earrings to make the ear lobe look more attractive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Carol Tannen
  • Publication number: 20190246752
    Abstract: A jewelry ring having an outer ring fixedly spaced radially apart from an inner ring by a connecting member where the outer ring defines a plurality of open mountings and the inner ring defines a first plurality of openings, which are aligned with one another. At least two of the plurality of openings in the inner ring are interconnected by a slot to collectively define a receptacle in which a size adjusting device is seated and is connected thereto by a slot and pin mechanism enabling the size adjusting device to translate radially between a smallest interior diameter position and a largest interior diameter position. The size adjusting device has an arcuate insert defining a second plurality of openings aligned one each with one of the plurality of open mountings of the outer ring and has a biasing member seated between the arcuate insert and the outer ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Roland KRAINZ
  • Publication number: 20190246753
    Abstract: A modular accessory apparatus includes a body component and a housing component. The body component has a first end and a second end, wherein the body component has a curvature such that a cap forms between the first end and the second end along the direction of extension of the curvature, and the first end has a connector. The housing component modularly couples to the connector. The housing component has a housing body, a coupler component, and a gateway block. The housing body has an opening, and the coupler component is disposed in the housing body. The gateway block is disposed in the opening, wherein the gateway block has a through-hole corresponding to the coupler component. The coupler component receives the connector via the through-hole, and the through-hole of the gateway block limits the displacement movement of the connector along a coplanar direction to the direction through the through-hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Ju-Ying LIN
  • Publication number: 20190246754
    Abstract: An adjustable luggage trunk stroller with seat cushion is provided. The luggage trunk stroller has an innovative structure, comprising a casing, a rod assembly, a seat cushion and a seat belt. As comparing to the conventional structure, the casing can be manually rotated for changing the tilt angle of the casing at 0˜90 degrees and fastened to a certain position with the coordination of the rod assembly. When disposing the casing at a certain angle, the seat cushion can be swayed and extended for an infant to sit. Or, when the casing is disposed in a horizontal planar state, the seat cushion can be swayed and folded for the infant to lie flat. Thus, the luggage trunk stroller is capable of carrying the infant during walking. The luggage and the infant can be carried at the same time for effectively improving the added value of the luggage trunk stroller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Tongsen Guo
  • Publication number: 20190246755
    Abstract: A maternity bag with a bag body defining an outer surface and a changing mat configured to be detachable from the outer surface of the body. The changing mat is optionally made of a same material as the bag body and/or has the same texture or color as the outer surface of the bag body, and is dimensioned to at least partially wrap around the outer surface of the bag body so as to be fully integrated and indistinguishable. The function and the look of the changing mat is concealed as it is integrated to the bag when attached. A method for changing babies using the bag is also provided. The changing mat being wrapped around the bag, it reinforces the body's structure and liberates space inside the bag. The invention provides an elegant and stylishly fashionable look to the bag. The invention also concerns the changing mat configured to be affixed to a diaper bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Krystel Perou
  • Publication number: 20190246756
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a case that is configured for attachment to a flexible strap. An end of the flexible strap is configured to slide along the case to form an adjustable loop. A plurality of straps can be provided to allow a user to vary the color and/or shape of the strap. The case is configured to provide protection to a mobile device, including but not limited to a mobile phone. The case with flexible strap forming a loop provides a mechanism to secure a mobile device in the hand of a user or to mount the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: JARROD MALLORY, MARIANNE MALLORY
  • Publication number: 20190246757
    Abstract: A case for a mobile, electronic device, the case having a hard, clear case body with an outer surface and an inner surface facing the electronic device and at least one separator on the inner surface of the case body to create a space between the electronic device and the case body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: TADASHI IGARASHI, KENICHI SHIBATA, TRACY HEIMS
  • Publication number: 20190246758
    Abstract: A contactless card divider includes a body having a front side and back side and a width therebetween, and a waveguide disposed between the front and back sides. The waveguide is configured to guide a first electromagnetic wave emitted toward the front side through the width of the body to the back side with a first predetermined delay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel Herrington
  • Publication number: 20190246759
    Abstract: A writing utensil container formed from a single plastic mold, including a container front panel, a front bottom component, a container back panel, a back bottom component, and a container lid component. A bottom integral hinge component may pivotally couple the back bottom component and the front bottom component, allowing the container front and back panels to pivot toward and away from each other. A lid integral hinge component may pivotally couple to the container back panel with the container lid component for opening and closing thereof. The container front and back panels may have coupling mechanisms that selectively engage with each other to prevent pivoting about the bottom integral hinge component to retain crayon boxes between the container front and back panels. A front closure feature of the front panel may selectively engage with a lid closure feature for selectively retaining the container lid component in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Luis Rodrigo Pineiro, Thomas R. Rau, Anthony P. Monzo
  • Publication number: 20190246760
    Abstract: A method for protecting the bottom of a bag from dirt, germs and grime. A protective film is adhered to release paper to form a protective film unit sheet. The protective film unit sheet is then folded and placed into a pouch. The pouch is then placed into a bag for easy access. When needed, the pouch is removed from the bag. The protective film unit is removed from the pouch and unfolded. The protective film is peeled away from the release paper and the adhesive remains attached to the protective film. The protective film is then adhered to the bottom of a bag to protect the bag from dirt, germs and grime. When finished, the protective film is peeled away from the bag so that the adhesive remains attached to the protective film, leaving the handbag free from unwanted adhesive residue. In a preferred embodiment the protective film is adhered to the bottom of purse to protect the purse from dirt, germs and grime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Sandra Stein
  • Publication number: 20190246761
    Abstract: The purse with concealable compartments is an apparatus that houses a variety of items. A first compartment and a second compartment are defined as the apparatus includes an outer layer, a folding edge, at least one flap, at least one elongated fastener, and a plurality of fasteners. The first compartment houses a variety of items such as money, cards, and so on, which are readily viewable. The second compartment houses preferably concealed items such as feminine products. The folding edge laterally traverses across the outer layer such that the outer layer surrounds the variety of items. The at least one flap is hingedly connected with the outer layer thereby concealing the preferably concealed items with the plurality of fasteners. The at least one elongated fastener secures the items within the apparatus as the at least one elongated fastener is perimetrically connected across an inner surface of the outer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Kimberly Tibbs-Mackey
  • Publication number: 20190246762
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a sack comprising a second container and a first container, an activated carbon filter that is positioned between said first and second containers and a sealable rubberized zipper and the activated carbon filter is positioned such that it may absorb at least a portion of odor and moisture from items stored inside sack. In addition, an antimicrobial material may be infused into the material of the sack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Whoman BAHRAMI
  • Publication number: 20190246763
    Abstract: A wishbone shaped highlighting applicator includes a top portion having two prongs extending upward and outward from a base and a plurality of fibers protruding outward from a front side of the top portion. The highlighting applicator also includes a bottom portion having a curved handle with a textured grip. In one embodiment, the fibers are configured to receive bleach or hair dye and transfer the bleach or hair dye when the highlight applicator is passed along a section of hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Chelsea Leigh Smith, David Ross
  • Publication number: 20190246764
    Abstract: A grooming device with a self-cleaning and hair collecting features which allow the grooming apparatus to eject any hairs collected in the bristles or tines of the apparatus and collect the ejected hairs until it is convenient to dispose of the hair without having to touch the hair. The grooming device has a grooming section, a handle, a hair ejection device, and a hair collection device. The user will use the grooming device until it is full of hair, and then actuate the ejection device and collection device, which will trap the hairs until the uses releases the hair over a disposal container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Edward Ott
  • Publication number: 20190246765
    Abstract: A cosmetic safeguard that incorporates a soft, shock absorbing, reusable, hypo-allergenic material that is fit to size all product sizes on the market. The make-up palette is inserted into the sponge-like object for the purpose of absorbing the shock of the make-up compact if dropped or tossed around in the bottom of a bag to prevent the palette from breaking and disintegrating. It is either spherical or squarical, a conveniently sized device, that also maintains a light weight, and is an easily transportable and transferable platform. Additionally, the cosmetic device is a simple, light, and convenient compact housing multiple range of products and vendors. The consumer can interchange the make-up palette, safeguarding the compact while allowing the consumer to fit the individual's style on any given day.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Angela Cakridas
  • Publication number: 20190246766
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nail polish removers. More particularly, the present invention is a nail polish removing device, which includes a container with a fluid compartment to hold nail polish remover such as acetone, a plurality of openings to receive more than one finger, and a plurality of spokes to facilitate the removal of nail polish from fingernails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Jenny Garib
  • Publication number: 20190246767
    Abstract: A liquid eyeliner pen having a liquid storage function includes a brush sleeve having a brush sleeve body. At least one air inlet hole extending along an axial direction of the brush sleeve body is configured on the brush sleeve body at a position close to the front shaft end thereof in a through manner. The front side of the air inlet hole is exposed outside a brush sleeve base. At least one first air vent extending along the axial direction of the brush sleeve body is further configured on the outer layer sidewall of the brush sleeve body. A front side of the first air vent intercommunicates with the air inlet hole, a rear side of the first air vent intercommunicates with a second air vent on the diverter base. At least one liquid storage groove unit is configured on the inner layer sidewall of the brush sleeve body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: SHYA HSIN PACKAGING INDUSTRY(CHINA) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hua ZHONG, Linglang ZHAN
  • Publication number: 20190246768
    Abstract: A container for a rod-shaped material, comprising: an inner cylinder body having at least one longitudinal through hole formed in a side wall of the inner cylinder body; an outer cylinder body having at least one spiral groove formed on an inner wall of the outer cylinder body; and a support cylinder body for supporting the rod-shaped material, an outer wall of the support cylinder body having at least one convex column; wherein the inner cylinder body is accommodated in the outer cylinder body and rotatable relative to the outer cylinder body, the support cylinder body is accommodated in the inner cylinder body, the convex column is inserted into the longitudinal through hole and the spiral groove, such that the convex column moves along the spiral groove when the inner cylinder body rotates relative to the outer cylinder body; wherein at least one elastic pad and at least one elastic sheet are formed between the inner cylinder body and the outer cylinder body, the elastic pad is floatingly arranged in a rad
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Bo Xu
  • Publication number: 20190246769
    Abstract: A mechanism for a case for applying a cosmetic product having a main axis includes a sleeve arranged around a head of a guide to which the sleeve is secured. The head of the guide includes snap-fitting attachment means configured to cooperate with complementary means of the sleeve in order to axially immobilize the sleeve with respect to the guide, and rotational blocking means intended to cooperate with the complementary means of the sleeve to rotationally block the sleeve with respect to the guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Pascal GENELOT, Yicheng Dong
  • Publication number: 20190246770
    Abstract: A device of axis X for packaging a cosmetic product, includes a base defining a storage compartment and a lid mounted movably in rotation on the base between a closed configuration of the device and an open configuration of the device, a receptacle being arranged in the storage compartment and the lateral wall of the receptacle includes an elastically deformable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: William DELBOVE, Jean-Marc LEBRAND, Lionel DRUGEON
  • Publication number: 20190246771
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a brush for applying a product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, comprising: —a core, notably a twisted core, that extends along a curved longitudinal axis, and —bristles that are held by the core, the core comprising a portion (43) carrying bristles that has a proximal end (40a) intended to be fixed to a stem and a distal end (40b), the bristles having free ends that define an envelope surface, the envelope surface having, before the core is curved, at least one first facet (60) and at least one second facet (45) which are different from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Alain BERHAULT, Eric CAULIER, Audrey THENIN
  • Publication number: 20190246772
    Abstract: A mirror system can include a mirror assembly and a protective portion, such as a holder or cover. A mirror assembly can include a housing portion, a mirror, a light source, a light conveying channel, and an orienting structure. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly includes a component interaction actuator, such as a switch, configured to automatically activate or deactivate when two components in the mirror system interact or cease interacting. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly is configured to turn on upon removal of at least a portion of the mirror assembly from at least a portion of the protective portion and to turn off upon at least a portion of the mirror assembly being received by at least a portion of the protective portion. In some embodiments, a user can hold the mirror assembly and use the orienting structure as a finger-retaining portion. In some embodiments, the user can use the orienting structure as a stand for the mirror assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Di-Fong Chang, Guy Cohen
  • Publication number: 20190246773
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for a color reproduction service are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Christina Wang
  • Publication number: 20190246774
    Abstract: A footwear transportation device is an apparatus used to contain, protect, and transport various shoes, sandals, sneakers, and other such footwear. The apparatus is also configured to hang comfortably around a user's neck or over a user's shoulder for carrying ease. The apparatus includes a storage pouch, a hood, a first shoe-supporting mechanism, and a second shoe-supporting mechanism. The storage pouch allows for storage of items. The hood is an enclosure generally used to cover the head of a user. The first shoe-supporting mechanism and the second shoe-supporting mechanism are units allowing for containment and support of one of a pair of shoes each. The first shoe-supporting mechanism and the second shoe-supporting mechanism each comprise a flexible line and a shoe pouch. The flexible line is a connector made of elastic material. The shoe pouch is a storage unit which allows for secure containment of a shoe or other footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Mark Becht
  • Publication number: 20190246775
    Abstract: An example powered appliance support strap may include a first portion to extend from a continuous loop of a shoulder strap, a second portion to extend from a powered appliance to be manually carried by a person wearing the shoulder strap and a stretcher extending between the first portion and the second portion. The stretcher does not undergo stretching until experiencing a stretch triggering load at least 1 kg and no greater than 7 kg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Joshua J. Nelson, Jared Wilson Thorn, Mariel Z. Pina
  • Publication number: 20190246776
    Abstract: A unitary metal clip (100) is formed of a pocket mounting side (102), a device mounting side (104) and a top end pocket flange (108) therebetween. The clip further comprises first and second side flanges (106) extending from the pocket mounting side (102) toward the top end pocket flange (108). The top end pocket flange (108) provides alignment, while first and second side flanges (106) provide slide-in, engagement, and grip features for clip (100). A recessed retention feature (114) is also provided within the pocket mounting side (102) to provide a compression feature of clip. A device mounting platform (130) is located on the device mounting side (104) extending from the top end pocket flange (108) of clip (100) for mounting to a device, such as a holster or directly to a communication device. Clip (100) provides stable, non-rotational positioning and retention for body worn portable communication device applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: CHI T. TRAN, SZE YEN LIM
  • Publication number: 20190246777
    Abstract: A retention device includes a body having a channel disposed in the body, the channel including a substantially linear axis and having at least one arcuate-shaped cross section beginning at a first distal end of the channel. A receiving socket is disposed in the body at a second distal end of the channel, the receiving socket including at least one recessed spherical-shaped section. A continuous slot extends through the body to the channel and defining a substantially linear section from the first distal end of the channel along the substantially linear axis of the channel to the second distal end of the channel. The continuous slot extends through the body to the receiving socket and defines a substantially 90-degree arcuate section from a first point orthogonal to the substantially linear axis at the second distal end of the channel to a second point on the substantially linear axis of the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Shai Eynav
  • Publication number: 20190246778
    Abstract: The invention relates to a brush, in particular an interdental brush, which comprises a bristle-carrying stem defining a longitudinal direction and having an elongate support core, a bristle area having bristles projecting from the bristle-carrying stem, and a neck element connecting the support core to a handle, wherein the handle, the support core and the neck element are injection moulded integrally from a first plastics component, and wherein a second plastics component in the form of an integral layer and the bristles projecting therefrom is mounted on the support core. The invention also relates to corresponding product groups and to a corresponding method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: TRISA HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Michael SCHÄR, Peter ZURFLUH
  • Publication number: 20190246779
    Abstract: A connector for repeatedly attaching and detaching a head to and from a handle of a manual oral care implement comprises a first substantially cylindrical section, a second substantially cylindrical section, and an at least partially conically shaped section connecting the first and second cylindrical sections. The first and second substantially cylindrical sections and the at least partially conically section define a longitudinal length extension of the connector, wherein the first substantially cylindrical section and the second substantially cylindrical section are placed off-center with respect to the longitudinal length extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Uwe JUNGNICKEL, Jens ALINSKI
  • Publication number: 20190246780
    Abstract: A connector for repeatedly attaching and detaching a head to and from a handle of a manual oral care implement has an outer surface and a recess. The recess forms a cavity within the connector, wherein the cavity comprises a spring-loaded ball-snap element, the element comprising a ball and a spring, the spring applying a radial force onto the ball in a direction towards the outer surface of the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Uwe JUNGNICKEL, Jens ALINSKI
  • Publication number: 20190246781
    Abstract: A manual oral care implement comprises a handle, a connector and a head, the head being repeatedly attachable to and detachable from the handle via the connector. The handle has a distal end and a proximal end opposite to the distal end and adjacent to the head when the head is attached to the handle. The proximal end has an upper surface that is at least partially chamfered. The handle has a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The chamfered surface and the cross-sectional area define therebetween an angle ? from about 15° to about 30°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Uwe JUNGNICKEL, Jens ALINSKI
  • Publication number: 20190246782
    Abstract: A lice brush includes a body that supports a plurality of bristles. The body also includes a handle. One or more of the plurality of bristles is configured for use in brushing a user's hair for lice. In particular, one or more of the bristles includes recesses, grooves, indentations, notches, pits or similar inwardly-extending spaces configured to facilitate removal of lice as the bristles pass through the hair. Multiple bristles can be provided in a bristle unit and multiple bristle units can be employed in a bristle assembly of the brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Patricia E. Steiner
  • Publication number: 20190246783
    Abstract: A lint removal device with a hollow handle, a tool head with head gears, brushes, rotation motor and gears, with the brushes in rotational mechanical communication with said tool head gears. The brushes work to remove lint from the lint compartment of a dryer in order to maintain the dryer in proper working order. If lint is not removed from most dryers. clothing placed in the dryer may not fully dry or the dryer might overheat and cause a fire. The present invention is designed to overcome these and other problems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Troi Allen-Gipson
  • Publication number: 20190246784
    Abstract: A toothbrush including a handle extending in a longitudinal direction and including an upper portion and a base. The upper portion includes an insert portion. The base is made of a flexible material and overlaps the insert portion and includes an interior cavity. A light is configured to emit light visible from outside the handle. An activation device is positioned in the interior cavity and is configured to be pressed in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction to activate the light upon a user pressing the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Huy Kha Nguyen, Geoff Carroll, Aaron Onglingswan
  • Publication number: 20190246785
    Abstract: An adjustable paintbrush edger cover adjustable with a complimentary cutout that forms around paintbrush, adjustable paintbrush edger cover has two sides, open on both ends, lined with tabs to keep adjustable paintbrush edger cover from coming in contact with paintbrush bristles, adjustable paintbrush edger cover angled on top end of edger, tabs on both inside top end of adjustable paintbrush edger cover therefore, angled end on same end of paintbrush bristles therefore, inside tabs keeps bristles away from trim, molding, ceilings and floors, which keeps paint from coming in contact with trim, molding, ceilings and floors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Gary Dawayne Pittes, Brylan Kristopher Walker
  • Publication number: 20190246786
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for washing and sanitizing elongate rotary brushes used for cleaning fruit, produce, and other food products includes revolving the brushes along a travel path about a housing (14) and simultaneously spinning the rotary brushes about their individual longitudinal axis (18), applying a cleaning solution to the spinning rotary brushes in a cleaning zone of the housing, then applying a spray to the spinning rotary brushes in a spray zone of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: John Bean Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Robert R. Goetz
  • Publication number: 20190246787
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable table assembly having a table top, a solid elongate cylindrical stem that receives and carries the table top. The portable table assembly is easily assembled and adaptable for a wide variety of uses including, but not limited to, outdoor/lawn gaming, parks and general recreation, outdoor sporting and concert events, tailgate parties, camping, gardening, and beach use (with or without a beach umbrella).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: David Michael Flores
  • Publication number: 20190246788
    Abstract: An item of equipment includes a worktop formed of at least one substrate made of transparent monolithic glass material with a surface area of greater than 0.7 m2. The substrate exhibits a light transmission TL of greater than 10% and an opacity indicator between 5 and 90. The substrate is predominantly or completely bare or provided with coating(s) such that the substrate, thus coated, exhibits a haze of less than 15% and/or a light transmission TL of greater than 60% and/or an opacity indicator of less than 85. The item of equipment also includes a heating element and a light source to mark one or more zones or one or more elements or displays of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: EUROKERA S.N.C.
    Inventors: Franck DEMOL, Nicolas ROUX, Pablo VILATO
  • Publication number: 20190246789
    Abstract: An automatic elevation-adjusting system includes an elevating unit, a control panel, a setting module, a calculating module and a central control module. The control panel includes a power icon, a direction icon unit, a setting icon, and a mode icon unit. The setting icon is operable to actuate the setting module to allow a user to press the direction icon unit and the power icon to enter data including a name, height, sex and age. The calculating module calculates average elevations for playing games, writing, reading and standing based on the user's sex and age, a pre-set specification of the table and an average height corresponding to the user's sex and age. The central control module actuates the elevating unit to move a table to the average elevation for playing games, writing, reading or standing when the game, writing, reading or standing icon of the mode icon unit is pressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Yi-I Chen
  • Publication number: 20190246790
    Abstract: An office workplace system includes a vertically extending frame with a base to be placed on, or fixed to, a floor, a wall, a ceiling or a desk top; and a sound reducing and/or absorbing screen. The screen is elongated, the front surface of the screen and the short edges of the screen extend vertically and the long edges of the screen extend horizontally. The frame can hold the screen at a height relative to the floor, the wall, the ceiling or the desk top. The height of the frame is adjustable relative to its base. The lower edge of the screen can extend higher than the height of the top front surface of an office desk with which the system is used. A computer display mount for holding at least one computer display. The frame holds the display mount at a height relative to the floor, the wall, the ceiling or the desk top. The frame can hold the display mount at a height relative to the base of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: DATAFLEX INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Tijs Pieter HORN, Roderik Johan MOS
  • Publication number: 20190246791
    Abstract: A work bench includes a work surface with a spline assembly supported adjacent work surface. The spline assembly includes a longitudinally extended spline body and a longitudinally extended raceway cover. The spline body has an upper portion and two side arms extending downwardly from the upper portion. The spline body defines a channel for carrying a power track between the two side arms. The raceway cover is configured to attach to the two side arms of the spline body below the power track, and defines a raceway for carrying cables underneath the spline body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Olle Lundberg, Richard Flotner, Zhongyao Fang, Peter Woronecki, David Parshad
  • Publication number: 20190246792
    Abstract: A device for storing items having a rack that is provided with storage compartments, and having a rack serving apparatus. In order to place items into storage and to remove them from storage, the rack serving apparatus and the rack can move horizontally and vertically relative to one another, with the rack having a variable adjustment of the storage compartments by way of storage compartment divisions that can be variably set both in the horizontal and also in the vertical direction and bear the item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel Jarr
  • Publication number: 20190246793
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to a pedal organizer. The pedal organizer may include: a first pedal retaining member including a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, a top surface, and a bottom surface opposite the top surface; at least one aperture extending through the top surface to a depth within the first pedal retaining member, the at least one aperture extending from the front surface to the rear surface; and at least one void within the front surface of the first pedal retaining member, the at least one void being open to the at least one aperture without extending through to the rear surface, wherein portions of the front surface on opposing sides of the at least one void are substantially coplanar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Nicole Marie Weikert, Matthew Ibarra, Nikolai Poulsen, Moises Alberto Arriaga
  • Publication number: 20190246794
    Abstract: A fishing rod holder assembly is provided in a cabin of a boat. A rod holder locking member is mounted on a shelf in the cabin and is movable between an outboard position in the cabin and a position in the direction of the interior of the cabin. The locking member includes two plates hinged to each other to open and close, and having at least one cutout to receive and hold a rod handle therein. A rod tip holder is provided spaced from the rod holder locking member to support the tip of a fishing rod held within the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Grady-White Boats, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Neese
  • Publication number: 20190246795
    Abstract: In order to provide drawer guide for guiding a drawer which is extendable out of a carcass in an extension direction and which is of stable configuration and in particular enables the reliable guidance of drawers with an unfavorable width-depth ration, it is proposed that the drawer guide to comprises a guidance unit configured as a vertical guidance unit and a guidance unit configured as a lateral guidance unit, wherein the two guidance units each comprise a carcass-side guidance rail and a drawer-side guidance unit mounted on rolling bodies and wherein the two guidance units are coupled to each other by means of a coupling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Hubert Koenig, Rudolf Wiegold, Joachim Zimmermann