Patents Issued in October 15, 2019
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Patent number: 10441061Abstract: The invention relates to a multifunctional picnic box that includes a box body. The box body as described above has a cover which can be opened. At upper end in the box body as described above, there is at least a group of folding table with corresponding size of box body as described above. In the box body under the folding table as described above, it sets support for placing picnic appliance. It is able to take folding table, some simple cooking utensils in the box.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: SUZHOU SKY INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Tiankun Wang
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Patent number: 10441062Abstract: An integral jacket backpack assembly includes a jacket for draping over a wearer. The jacket has an outer surface with a front section covering the front of the wearer and back section covering the back of the wearer. The backpack has a front surface and a back surface with the front surface abutting the jacket outer surface back section when the jacket is draped over a wearer. The center of the backpack front surface connects to the center of the jacket outer surface back section to connect the jacket to the backpack.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Al J Smith, Jr.
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Patent number: 10441063Abstract: The inventive assembly incorporates a lanyard assembly that may, in some embodiments, be attachable to badge connector to present a single, unitary connector with a stylized appearance. The ends of the lanyard ribbons are engaged in a manner that creates free space between the edges of the ribbon immediately upon exiting the connector assembly so as to impart resistance to unwanted twisting of the object held by the lanyard assembly and/or the ribbon forming part of it. The object or badge connector associated with the assembly comprises a clip, j-hook, or key ring assembly for easy attachment of a card or card holder.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: CCL LABEL, INC.Inventors: Karen Patricia Pollack, Matt Aaron Nick, Bryan Martin Shova, Steven Wade Hamblin, Katlyn Garcia, Lizzi Alstad
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Patent number: 10441064Abstract: The present invention relates to various cell phone cases that are designed to include one or more interchangeable bracelet elements. In one embodiment, the cell phone case of the present invention is comprised of a phone case element designed to hold a cell phone and/or provide protection to a cell phone and a coupling portion that is operatively located on the backside of the phone case element, where the coupling portion of the present invention is designed to engage at least one or more interchangeable bracelet elements (the bracelet elements being designed to be worn around a user's wrist and/or forearm).Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Brynne M. Watkins
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Patent number: 10441065Abstract: A personal safety device for use with a wrist band for releasable attachment to a user's wrist, the safety device comprising: an upper convex mirrored surface; an identification (ID) holder slot, the ID holder slot extending from the front towards the back; an ID holder, the ID holder slidably, removably retained in the ID holder slot; and a medication holder.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: DMYK INVENTIONS INC.Inventor: Damien Maharaj
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Patent number: 10441066Abstract: A waist-attachable mounting assembly for fastening and selective positioning a communication device from the waist. The mounting assembly is mountable to the waist for retention, accessibility, and selective positioning of the communication device. The mounting assembly provides a waist mount plate that attaches to the waist, a device mount plate that slidably receives the communication device, and multiple articulating arms arranged in an accordion relationship between the mount plates. The articulating arms join from their ends at spherical bearings that enable selective rotational motion, pivotal motion, and translational displacement of the communication device. Alternative articulating arms can be added or removed from this arrangement to increase or decrease the range of the communication device.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Barrion Robinson
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Patent number: 10441067Abstract: A brush for delivering a glutinous substance to a workpiece from an end-effector is disclosed. The brush comprises a body, having a rotational axis and comprising a first channel that comprises an inlet and a first outlet. The inlet is coaxial with the rotational axis and the first outlet is offset from the rotational axis. The brush also comprises tufts, extending from the body and each comprising at least one bristle and a tip. The brush further comprises a first tube, communicatively coupled with the first outlet of the first channel of the body.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Raul Tomuta, Richard P. Topf, Martin Guirguis
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Patent number: 10441068Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning brushes quickly, comfortably and efficiently are disclosed. The apparatus contains at least one cleaning chamber comprising a plurality of cleaning elements disposed within the chamber that contacts the brushes during cleaning, the cleaning chamber in contact with a) a drive and a motor that can deliver rapid reciprocating motions to the cleaning elements, b) a solvent flow system, and c) a removable brush holder connected to a motor that turns the brushes slowly over the cleaning elements. Rapid reciprocating motions of the cleaning elements, continuous flow of a solvent over the brushes to be cleaned and a slow rotation of the brush itself over the cleaning elements achieve rapid cleaning of brushes with little damage to the brush itself. A removable brush holder that can accommodate many different kinds of brushes in the same slot extends the functionality and comfort of using the brush cleaner.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Ganeshananda Roshan Premananda
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Patent number: 10441069Abstract: An extendable table sliding system for an extendable table is provided. The sliding system includes at least two parts being moveable relative each other and together forming at least a part of the extendable table sliding system, wherein one of said at least two parts includes at least one sliding surface being coated with a lacquer including a resin, wherein said lacquer in turn is at least partly coated with a lipophilic composition coating to provide a slide layer with a lowered friction.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: IKEA Supply AGInventor: Benny Andersson
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Patent number: 10441070Abstract: A utility table in accordance with the present disclosure includes a tabletop and a tabletop-support frame arranged to support the tabletop in an upright spaced-apart relation to a floor.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Dorel Home Furnishings, Inc.Inventor: Jason A. Boyer
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Patent number: 10441071Abstract: A travel tray and container system includes a base having a cylinder for receiving a beverage container and a tray having a tray shape extending in a horizontal plane to bisect the cylinder to define an upper cylinder and a lower cylinder eccentrically disposed within the horizontal plane. The lower cylinder is dimensioned to closely fit within a cup-holder. The tray has a vertical wall extending around its perimeter, where the upper cylinder and the vertical wall define a tray retention volume having an eccentric cut-out region corresponding to the cylinder. A removable insert has a shape that fits within the tray retention volume, the insert having upper edges configured for attachment of a container-sealing lid.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: PIERPOINT, INC.Inventor: Ried Floco
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Patent number: 10441072Abstract: The mobile structure for working with computer equipment or electronic devices, couplable to slanting chairs or armchairs that the invention proposes is therefore configured as a novelty within its field of application, because, when it is implemented, the said objectives are satisfactorily achieved, the characterizing details making it possible are suitably appearing in the final claims attached to this specification.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Aparicio Gomez Nebot
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Patent number: 10441073Abstract: Example furniture kits and methods of making the same are described. An example method includes coupling a first block of a connector to a rear wall of a disassembled piece of furniture, the first block having a first groove, and coupling a second block of the connector to a side wall of the piece of the furniture, the second block having a second groove. One of the first block or the second block includes an extension and the other of the first block or the second block includes an opening to receive the extension when the first and second blocks are coupled. The example method also includes packaging the rear wall, the side wall and a locking cover into a furniture kit to be used to assemble the piece of furniture. The locking cover is to couple the first and second blocks.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventor: Scott Bennett
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Patent number: 10441074Abstract: A shelf frame assembly system includes a first vertical post that includes a plurality of openings, a side beam comprising a receiving bore, an end piece having a coupling portion and a receiving portion that includes a plurality of protrusions, and an end connector configured to be inserted into one of the plurality of openings. The end connector includes a plurality of recesses configured to receive the plurality of protrusions and a stop configured to make contact with at least one edge of the one of the plurality of openings. The receiving bore of the side beam is configured to receive the coupling portion of the end piece. The receiving portion of the side beam connector is configured to receive the end connector. Further, the plurality of protrusions are configured to resist a horizontal withdrawal of the side beam connector from the end connector.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES CORPORATIONInventors: Harishchandra Dahatonde, Sanjeeb Sinha
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Patent number: 10441075Abstract: A bottle rack includes a bottle-supporting assembly having an elongate portion and support bars connected to the elongate portion, with the support bars being spaced longitudinally along the elongate portion and suitable to support bottles therebetween; and a panel having support bar apertures suitable for the support bars of the bottle-supporting assembly to extend through. The bottle-supporting assembly is secured onto the panel with the support bars extending through the apertures of the panel and the support bars are suitable to support the bottles such that the bottles are substantially perpendicular to the support panel. The bottle supporting assembly may be supplied in the form of a kit.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: STACT WINE DISPLAYS INC.Inventors: Jamie Dennis Kasza, Eric John Pfeiffer
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Patent number: 10441076Abstract: There is provided a sink including: a washing case that is divided into a plurality of spaces including a dishwashing space; a table on which the washing case is mounted; a dish rack that is detachably provided in the dishwashing space and having a washing nozzle rotatably installed on a bottom; a sump assembly that is mounted on a bottom surface of the dishwashing space and stores washing water to be supplied to the washing nozzle in a state where the dish rack is mounted on the dishwashing space; and a washing cover that slides horizontally above the dishwashing space to be inserted into the table or to cover an opened upper surface of the dishwashing space, in which the washing cover includes an operation unit for inputting operating command for dishwashing and a display unit for displaying various information.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Mijoo Shin, Seonglak Kim
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Patent number: 10441077Abstract: A compartment divider assembly. The compartment divider assembly may comprise: one or more dividers and at least one coupler. The one or more dividers may comprise a first divider and a second divider. The at least one coupler may comprise at least one support coupler and at least one set of prongs. The one or more dividers may further comprise at least one dovetail groove traversing along a longitudinal axis. The one or more dividers may be positioned substantially horizontally. The first divider may be positioned substantially perpendicular to the second divider. The at least one set of prongs may further comprise at least one planar face and at least one non-planar face. The at least one non-planar face of the at least one set of prongs may be adapted to engage with at least one dovetail groove of the one or more dividers.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: SIZABLE ENTERPRISES INCORPORATEDInventors: Daniel Warren Stefan, Timothy Daniel Stefan
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Patent number: 10441078Abstract: A mounting system for adjustably mounting a storage system to a wall is provided. The mounting system includes a horizontal rail to be secured to the wall, a stanchion spaced from the wall, and an adjustable knuckle assembly supporting the stanchion on the horizontal rail. The knuckle assembly is adjustable to move the stanchion toward and away from the wall, enabling the mounting system to accommodate plumb variations in the wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: THE STOW COMPANY-HOLLAND, INC.Inventors: Jonathan Jay King, Peter John Beebe, Luke Charles Davis
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Patent number: 10441079Abstract: A stanchion for supporting a structure includes a bracket configured to be coupled to the structure, a threaded rod coupled to and extending from the bracket, and a housing having a first end adjacent the bracket, a second end opposite the first end, and an engagement member positioned within the housing between the first end and the second end. The engagement member has threads that engage the threaded rod. The stanchion also includes a connection body extending from the first end of the housing and engaging the bracket to selectively inhibit rotation of the housing about the threaded rod. The housing is rotatable about the threaded rod to temporarily deflect the connection body away from the bracket and adjust a length of the stanchion.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: HERMAN MILLER, INC.Inventors: Jeremy Laarman, Michael Katje, Anthony Sall
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Patent number: 10441080Abstract: A wheel cleaning chair is disclosed which, in general, includes a chair seat, a chair base, and a column. The column connects the chair seat and the chair base. The chair base includes two or more wheel assemblies. Each wheel assembly includes a wheel casing and a wheel. The wheel assemblies also include a wheel cleaner proximate each wheel.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Hall Labs, LLCInventors: David R. Hall, William H. Reynolds, Justin Robinson, Hyrum Malone, Joe Fox, Alaina Hirschi
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Patent number: 10441081Abstract: The seating and lounging furniture according to the invention provides a frame, a backrest, a seat element, and a footrest, wherein the seat element is connected to the frame by means of a seat element adjustment mechanism for a displacement and tilting movement of the seat element relative to the frame, the footrest is connected to a front end of the seat element by means of a footrest adjustment mechanism for extending and retracting the footrest, the backrest is connected to a rear end of the seat element and to the frame via a backrest adjustment mechanism, only one linear actuator is provided for adjusting the seat element, the footrest, and the backrest between an upright base position and a reclining position of the seating and lounging furniture, wherein a first end of the actuator is coupled to the frame, and a second end is coupled to the seat element, the linear actuator when actuated generates a linear lift, made up of a first partial lift and a second partial lift, the first partial lift bringType: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: CIAR S.P.A.Inventor: Massimo Carrera
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Patent number: 10441082Abstract: A chair capable of installing a handle freely, comprising: a chair frame formed by two symmetrical sub-frame; each sub-frame including a supporting bar and an assembly bar bending from the supporting bar; one end of the assembly being formed with a hollow space for being inserted by a handle; a seat supported by the chair frame and installed between the two sub-frame. Each chair back has two sleeves at two sides thereof; each sleeve enclosing a respective one of the assembly bars; and a retainer for fixing the sleeve to the assembly bar of the frame. The chair further comprises at least one rotatable handle; for each chair frame, a shaft being inserted into a hollow space of the assembly bar of the frame; and a pivotal device is used to pivotally install the handle and the shaft, and a supporting plate is installed on the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Tsung-Chieh Huang
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Patent number: 10441083Abstract: A deployable armrest writing assembly comprises an armrest, a writing surface, and a bridging segment. The bridging segment is connected to the writing surface. The bridging segment is pivotable with respect to the armrest and the writing surface so as to pivot the writing surface 180° from a storage configuration to a deployed configuration over a top surface of the armrest.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Hadley Muiter, Christopher Jacob Lockwood
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Patent number: 10441084Abstract: A lightweight modular bed includes a bed frame unit, a first retaining unit, a second retaining unit, a supporting web unit, and at least one reinforcement insert. The supporting web unit can be fully stretched on the bed frame unit by virtue of the first and second retaining units, and has a plurality of through bores. The reinforcement insert is configured to be detachably inserted in each of the through bores for adjusting flexibility of the supporting web unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: ULIFE HEALTHCARE INC.Inventor: Ya-Hsin Chung
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Patent number: 10441085Abstract: A bed having a headboard wherein the headboard includes an integrated sink so as to facilitate the execution of hygienic tasks for an individual disposed in the bed such as but not limited to washing of the individual's hair. The headboard includes a body that is planar in manner wherein the body includes a first end, a second end, a lower edge and an upper edge all combining to define the shape thereof. The body of the headboard is hingedly secured to the bed proximate the lower edge of the headboard. The headboard is movable between a first position and a second position. In the second position the headboard is horizontal in orientation. The sink is manufactured from a material and is formed in a shape that facilitates the moving of the sink between a first position and a second position.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventors: Blondell Singleton, Major Singleton, Marion Singleton, Datra Singleton
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Patent number: 10441086Abstract: In one example, this disclosure describes a method including receiving, at a central controller of an air mattress system, a plurality of air pressure value, determining a plurality of average values using the plurality of the received air pressure values, calculating a difference value between a first one of the plurality of average values and a second one of the plurality of average values, comparing the difference value to a threshold value, determining, based on the comparison, whether a user of the air mattress system moved.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignees: Sleep Number Corporation, Select Comfort Retail CorporationInventors: Rob Nunn, Wade Daniel Palashewski, Matthew Wayne Tilstra, Steven Jay Young, Carl Hewitt, Yuri Zhovnirovsky
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Patent number: 10441087Abstract: A mattress can include one or more layers of foam material, an adjustable air layer including an air bladder, and a valve. The valve can be fluidically connected to the air bladder and configured to regulate pressure of the air bladder in response to actuation. Some embodiments can include a foam material positioned inside the air bladder.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Sleep Number CorporationInventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Wade Daniel Palashewski, Rob Nunn, Eric Rose, Samuel Hellfeld, Jerry Boyer, Steven Jay Young, Carl Hewitt
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Patent number: 10441088Abstract: Embodiments of a mattress and methods of manufacturing the same, wherein the mattress includes a body having one or more openings for removable inserts that a user can position within the openings to adjust the mechanical characteristics of the mattress, including the amount and location of support provided by the mattress to the user. Some embodiments of the mattress include one or more covers, such as a fire-retardant cover, that can encompass the mattress body while still allowing a user to access the openings of mattress body.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Brobard, LLCInventors: John A. Robins, Brent Ford, Rosa Ortiz
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Patent number: 10441089Abstract: A method of constructing a seating arrangement that includes providing a first chair structure comprising a first polymeric material having a first surface and a second surface, the first chair structure including at least one attachment area, providing a second chair structure, locating the second chair structure proximate the first chair structure such that at least a portion of the second chair structure covers the first chair structure, providing at least one staple member comprising a second polymeric material, wherein the second polymeric material of the at least one staple member may be recycled with the first polymeric material of the first chair structure without requiring separation of the at least one staple from the first chair component and inserting the at least one staple member through the first chair structure and the second chair structure, thereby securing the first chair structure to the second chair structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventor: Gordon Jay Peterson
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Patent number: 10441090Abstract: A carrier [100] for transporting a child [105] by a transporting individual [140]. The carrier [100] includes a belt [120], a seat [110], a torso support [115], and one or more couplers [125]. The belt [120] is configured for securing about the waste and/or hips of the transporting individual [140]; the seat [110] is coupled to the belt [120], is configured for at least partially supporting the child [105] if the child [105] is seated in the carrier [100], and has a surface [130] configured for at least partially supporting at least part of the posterior of the child [105]; the torso support [115] is coupled to the seat [110] by one or more couplers [125] and is configured for supporting at least part of the torso of the child [105]; and the one or more couplers [125] are configured to enable adjustment of a distance [220] between one or more coupling locations [210] for each of the one or more couplers [125] and a selected reference point [200].Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2015Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: LILLEbaby, LLCInventor: Lisbeth Hals Lehan
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Patent number: 10441091Abstract: An adjustable infant carrier which is outfitted with various modalities, including a selectively expandable and retractable seat portion and a selectively deployable sling seat, as allows for varying degrees of adjustability to the effective width of and support level provided by the seat portion of the carrier alone or in combination with the seat sling thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Blue Box Toy Factory LimitedInventors: Maureen O'Connor Salazar, Stacy Castro, Leslie Roeder
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Patent number: 10441092Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a tray on which product is placed and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The tray may include a notch for accessing the merchandising product from below and the product management display system may be thin to minimize vertical height. The trays may also be engaged with the shelf and may be, locked and unlocked.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
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Patent number: 10441093Abstract: This document provides product display systems for displaying merchandise. Exemplary product display systems disclosed herein include a base, a first side wall and a second side wall each slidably coupled to the base, a first support plate and a second support plate, a pusher mechanism, a front plate positioned at the front of the base, a first hanger bracket and a second hanger bracket each slidably coupled to the base, and a front bracket unit connected to the first and second hanger brackets. Some embodiments of product display systems disclosed herein include a lighting unit, e.g., having a LED lighting source. This document also provides selectively detachable lighting housings that can be attached to product display systems.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Stein Industries, Inc.Inventors: Mark Chenoweth, Dan Duellman
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Patent number: 10441094Abstract: A goods display rack according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: at least one goods transfer unit configured so as to transfer goods placed on an upper surface to a withdrawal position; a front fixing profile arranged on the front of the goods display rack so as to attachably/detachably fix a front end of the goods transfer unit; and a rear fixing profile arranged on the rear of the goods display rack so as to attachably/detachably fix a rear end of the goods transfer unit, wherein the goods transfer unit is configured so as to slide to the left and right sides in a position-adjustable area between the front fixing profile and the rear fixing profile, in a state in which the front end and the rear end thereof are respectively mounted in the front fixing profile and the rear fixing profile.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: SEIDAE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Moonsik Kim, Hongkeun Lee
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Patent number: 10441095Abstract: A bracket is engageable with an object to position the object relative to a support structure. The bracket has a body having at least one peripheral wall defining a wall surface. The body has a flange extending outwardly from the wall surface of the at least one peripheral wall and has an outer surface and an opposed inner surface. The flange is insertable into a channel of the object to engage the bracket with the object. The flange has at least one resilient member extending away from at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the flange. The at least one resilient member is resiliently displaceable toward said surface of the flange upon the flange being inserted into the channel to abut the at least one resilient member against a surface of the channel. The bracket also has a position element extending outwardly from the body.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: UNDER THE ROOF DECORATING INC.Inventors: Kelly R. Krake, Liette Tousignant, Michael Kurtz, Ian Matthew Campana
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Patent number: 10441096Abstract: A mounting device for attaching an object to a supporting structure includes a first member including at least one first magnet and a projection, the first member configured to be attached to a supporting structure, a second member including at least one second magnet and a recess to receive the projection, the at least one second magnet configured to be attracted to the at least one first magnet, and an electromagnet selectively operable to provide magnetic force to couple the first and second members together. A method of mounting an electronic display to a supporting structure also is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Chul Chung
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Patent number: 10441097Abstract: A device for marking a picture hanging spot on a mounting surface has a general U-shape encompassed by a support base, a front arm and a rear arm. The device is further provided with at least one bore, at least one pressing rod adjustably engaging within the bore, a plurality of padding means inward the U-shape, and a marking means on the rear arm facing the mounting surface. Therein, the pressing rod and the marking means are coaxially aligned, and the axis thereof is substantially perpendicular to the picture hanging spot on the mounting surface. Thereby, the pressure exerted on the pressing rod transfers through the axis thereof to the marking means that leaves a mark on the mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventors: Andrew Han, Yoojin Lee
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Patent number: 10441098Abstract: Provided is, among other things, an apparatus for facilitating the hanging of an object on a wall or other surface. The apparatus includes: a main body section having a front surface and an elongated first opening; an upper section connected to the main body section and having a protruding portion that protrudes away from the front surface; a lower section connected to the main body section and having a second opening for accepting, as well as a structure for holding, a hanging/attachment element; and a securing mechanism. The upper section is slidably attached to the main body section via the elongated first opening and thereby capable of moving vertically up and down said main body section, but can be temporarily fixed at a desired position along the main body section by using the securing mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Dillon Bruno
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Patent number: 10441099Abstract: The present invention teaches a negative magnetic field magnetic moxibustion pillow which includes a pillow noumenon and multiple magnets set inside the described pillow noumenon. The described multiple magnets are set on the substrate based on a preset spacing; one end of the described magnets is a positive pole, and the other end is a negative pole. Moreover, the negative pole of the magnets all face the top surface of the pillow noumenon while the negative magnetic field magnetic moxibustion pillow of this present invention can produce a relatively strong magnetic field for the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Zhongping Lou
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Patent number: 10441100Abstract: A double walled illuminated vessel for displaying indicia comprising an outer sleeve, an inner liner, a lens, a transparent or translucent connection ring, a base and an illumination module adapted to be inserted into the base whereby the base and connection ring are connected to each other creating a base illumination unit. Light from the illumination module passes through the hollow space between the outer sleeve and the inner liner such that the lens bearing indicia is illuminated thus prominently displaying any desired graphic, logo, design, trademark, symbol, letter, number or any other indicia. The connection ring transmits and diffuses light through the inner liner and upper rim as well as the sidewall of the connection ring. The base illumination unit is removable from the outer sleeve and can be used as an independent light source by a user. Additionally, the illumination module is rechargeable in one embodiment and can provide an adequate charge to a mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: FROST HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Jesse H O'Neal, Christopher R Ganter
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Patent number: 10441101Abstract: Container having a container body comprising a bottom, a rim and a lid securing portion located adjacent the rim. A lid includes a lid base sized and configured to secure the lid to the lid securing portion of the container body and a lid door assembly movably mounted to the lid base. The lid door assembly includes a main door that can assume at least a closed position with respect to the lid base and an open position with respect to the lid base, a first side door that can assume at least a closed position with respect to the main door and an open position with respect to the main door, and a second side door that can assume at least a closed position with respect to the main door and an open position with respect to the main door.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATEDInventors: Tracie L. C. Wilson, Thomas Koll Porter Gieske, Darin Pugne, Adam Beaty, Don Ankney, Ron Myers, Charles A. Webster, Stephen B. Getsy, Dewey Carlile
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Patent number: 10441102Abstract: A portable, personal sized, beverage container holder or kouzie with cover to prevent entry of insects and spiders into open beverage container. The cover also prevents spillage of beverage from the container. The holder includes a sleeve to receive the container and a cover to fit over the mouth of the container. The cover is removable and detachable but allows drinking from the container without removal of the cover or the container from the holder.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Thomas Leland Bunting
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Patent number: 10441103Abstract: A slow cooker system including a plurality of slow cooker units including a stand having a pocket for receiving a first of the slow cooker units, a vertical support extending upwardly from the stand, and second and third slow cooker units each having an arm extending radially therefrom and pivotally attached to the vertical support above the first slow cooker unit. The second and third slow cooker units are pivotal between a non-use position and a use position where the first slow cooker may be accessed and slow cooking operations may be performed simultaneously in the first, second and third slow cooker units. The arms of the second and third slow cooker units are each pivotally attached to a ratcheting arrangement disposed in the vertical support to lock the second and third slow cooking units when moved to the use and non-use positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Monte Davis, Jamal F. Hammad, Adam Day, John Cheraso
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Patent number: 10441104Abstract: A boil-over prevention device is provide which is adapted to a bottom surface to engage the rim of the sidewall surrounding the open end of a pot. A top surface of the body of the device curves around to redirect escaping fluid streams from the pot, to a distal edge of the ramp and back into the open end of the pot.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Alyson Yamada
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Patent number: 10441105Abstract: A portable and automatic beverage brewing device configured in a unitary drinking vessel provides for an integral brewing device that is also a drinking vessel. The drinking vessel is configured with a pump and one or more heating elements to heat the liquid and pump it from a liquid container to a receptacle for receiving infusible material, such as coffee or tea, for example. A pump may be configured in the base of the unitary drinking vessel and a tube may extend up between the exterior of the liquid container and the exterior wall of the drinking vessel, to the receptacle. The tube may be spiraled around the liquid container and a heating element may be configured around on in contact with the tube within the inner wall space.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Leslie William Fogg, IV
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Patent number: 10441106Abstract: An improved bacon cooking system and method of use is presented which includes a container that houses a rack having a pair of sidewalls with a curved member that extends between the sidewalls. The curved member includes a plurality of vanes and a plurality of perforations. A plurality of inserts are sized and shaped to be placed over the curved member in overlapping stacked relation to one another. Bacon slices are placed over the curved member and in-between the inserts. When the system is placed in an oven or a microwave oven, the bacon is generally held in place by the curved member and the inserts thereby producing crispy, generally flat and straight bacon without the mess or inconvenience of cooking bacon conventionally in a pan.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventors: Heath Paulsen, Blair Paulsen, Mark Paulsen
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Patent number: 10441107Abstract: A multi-power-source motor assembly for a rotisserie includes: a housing with a receiving space, in whose lower portion a battery or a mobile power pack can be mounted; a fixing base mounted in an upper portion of the receiving space; a motor and a reduction gear unit, both mounted on the fixing base, wherein the reduction gear unit has an input gear meshing with the motor and an output gear provided with an output shaft for connecting with a spit; battery connections and a mobile power pack socket, both mounted in the lower portion of the receiving space, wherein the battery connections are connectable to the battery, and the mobile power pack socket is connectable to the mobile power pack; and a power switch mounted on the housing and electrically connected to the battery connections, the mobile power pack socket, and the motor in order to control power supply to the motor.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Huang-Hsi Hsu
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Patent number: 10441108Abstract: The invention discloses a portable smokeless charcoal charbroiler comprising a shell, an insulating inner sleeve arranged inside the shell, a barbecue grill arranged above the insulating inner sleeve and a charcoal combustion chamber in the middle of the insulating inner sleeve, wherein, an air blower is connected to the lower part of said charcoal combustion chamber, a removable combustion chamber cover is arranged above the charcoal combustion chamber, an ignition disc is arranged below the charcoal combustion chamber, and an ignition cavity is arranged between the ignition disc and the charcoal combustion chamber. Such portable smokeless charcoal charbroiler is easier to ignite and charcoal can be sufficiently burnt and can prevent cook-off when grease and soybean sauce drip on charcoal, thus the portable smokeless charcoal charbroiler is characterized by no contamination to food, easy to clean ash in the charcoal combustion chamber, and easy to use and maintain.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: JIANGMEN TBL INDUSTRY AND ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.Inventor: Jianqiang Zheng
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Patent number: 10441109Abstract: A stoking apparatus includes two concealable panels, a bent covering panel and a flat covering panel. The concealable panels are pivotally connected to each other. The bent covering panel includes a major portion and a minor portion, with an angle between the major and minor portions. The major portion is pivotally connected to one of the concealable panels. The minor portion is pivotally connected to the flat covering panel. The flat covering panel is further pivotally connected to the other concealable panel. The minor portion provides a gap between the major portion and the flat covering panel to receive the first and second concealable panels when the collapsible stoking apparatus is in a collapsed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: INDUSTRO INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Kuo-Chan Huang
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Patent number: 10441110Abstract: A toaster has a user selectable supplementary toasting cycle that is intended to change the shade of a food after or during a toasting cycle.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: BREVILLE PTY LIMITEDInventors: Keith James Hensel, Richard Hoare