Patents Issued in November 14, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190343282
    Abstract: A corner arrangement for an article of furniture includes, but is not limited to, a first core having a first end and a second core having a second end. The second core is adjacent to, and substantially transverse to, the first core such that the first end and the second end form a corner. The corner arrangement further includes a first skin extending and adhered along an outer surface of the first core and a second skin extending and adhered along an outer surface of the second core. The second skin further extends and is adhered around an outside portion of the corner and along either a portion of the outer surface of the first core or a portion of the first skin. The first skin and the second skin cooperate to affix the second core to the first core without any mechanical fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Edward Saurenman, Paul Heidenfelder, Kyle Stange, Grace Peters, Valentine Korenak
  • Publication number: 20190343283
    Abstract: A dynamic ergonomic chair with a sensor detects an adjustment to a position of a component of the chair and includes a user interface which updates a first user profile based on the detected adjustment to create a second user profile. The second user profile including a second workstation productivity measurement; the interface compares the first workstation productivity measurement of the first user profile with the second workstation productivity measurement of the second user profile, and/or medical outcomes, to determine an optimal user profile. The chair can dynamically adjust various components (e.g. armrest, recline angle, etc.) to enhance worker productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: John F. Kelley, Todd P. Seager, Helaine M. Wasser, Douglas S. Brown
  • Publication number: 20190343284
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a swivel chair tray, and more particularly relates to a spiral adjusting swivel chair tray for changing the angle of a torsion spring. The present invention mainly solves the technical problems existing in the prior art, for example, the swivel chair tray cannot adjust the angle of the torsion spring, so the adjustment degree of the seat cannot be changed and the operation is relatively inconvenient. The present invention includes a base plate, wherein the base plate is connected to a middle seat through a shaft. The middle seat is fixedly provided with a tapered tube through a tapered tube pad. A torsion spring is sleeved over the shaft, and the torsion spring is connected to an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the angle of the torsion spring through a torsion spring fixing block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Hangzhou Zhongtai Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: YONGXING NI
  • Publication number: 20190343285
    Abstract: A chaise lounge includes an elongated, substantially planar seat frame having a front distal end and a rear distal end. An imaginary mid-plane bisects the seat frame. The chaise lounge also includes a backrest frame. The backrest frame is attached proximate to the rear distal end of the seat frame. The backrest frame may be reclineable relative to the seat frame. A swivel base supports the seat frame such that the seat frame is capable of rotating relative to a support surface about a rotation axis. The rotation axis is substantially normal to the seat frame and the support surface, and the rotation axis intersects the seat frame rearward of the imaginary mid-plane. The chair also includes at least one support leg extending downward from the seat frame at a location forward of the imaginary mid-plane for selectively contacting the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Art & Frame Direct, Inc.
    Inventor: George A. Eouse
  • Publication number: 20190343286
    Abstract: A chair includes: a leg 1; a seat 2; and a front-back support mechanism 4. The front-back support mechanism 4 is provided at a seat receiving part 50 directly supported by the leg 1, and the front-back support mechanism includes: a wavy plate 56 provided to horizontally extend from vertical walls 51 of the seat receiving part 50 and having mound-shaped surfaces 57, 58 each convexly curved upward; and followers 53, 54 provided at front-back support bodies 52 as supported parts and configured to move relative to the mound-shaped surfaces 57, 58 while contacting the mound-shaped surfaces 57, 58. The wavy plate 56 is associated with the followers 53, 54 such that a movement end inclines downward when the seat 2 moves from a neutral position in accordance with a relative movement between the mound-shaped surfaces 57, 58 and the followers 53, 54.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: KOKUYO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takao Sugano, Katsuaki Hayashi
  • Publication number: 20190343287
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a swivel chair tray, and in particular to a slider-crank mechanism adjustment type swivel chair tray. The slider-crank mechanism adjustment type swivel chair tray mainly solves the technical problems that a swivel chair tray in the prior art cannot realize the adjustment of the tilting force of a backrest, a large force is required for multi-gear adjustment, and operation is complicated. The slider-crank mechanism adjustment type swivel chair tray includes a seat fixing plate, wherein a base plate is movably connected to the seat fixing plate. A middle seat is connected to the base plate through a shaft. A locking piece is arranged on one side of the base plate. A plurality of adjusting grooves is horizontally formed in the locking piece. A sliding block is arranged in the corresponding adjusting groove. A position adjusting rod is connected to the sliding block. The position adjusting rod is connected to a positioning plate in a penetrating mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Hangzhou Zhongtai Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: YONGXING NI
  • Publication number: 20190343288
    Abstract: Motion furniture includes a frame with a side mechanism having a torsion activator that may be actuated by a user to impart a motion on a frame member or to bias a frame member in a desired position. The torsion activator includes an activator bracket and an activator arm pivotally attached to the activator bracket. A torsion spring is disposed between the activator arm and the activator bracket. The activator bracket is configured for attachment to a frame member on the side mechanism, such as a seat plate. The torsion activator includes an activator bracket having proximal and distal ends, and one or more press-fit fasteners are disposed on each of the proximal and distal ends of the activator bracket. Each press-fit fastener is configured for insertion into a corresponding hole on the frame member allowing uni-directional installation of the torsion activator using manual or automated assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Rigoberto Marquez
  • Publication number: 20190343289
    Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has slow-acting pockets characterized by the individual springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with either semi-impermeable or impermeable fabric. Each seam joining opposed plies of fabric around each of the coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments, thereby increasing the luxury “feel” of the comfort layer. The method of making the comfort layer includes compressing the springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventor: Austin G. Long
  • Publication number: 20190343290
    Abstract: A stretchable hygienic cover, for utilization with an existing variable geometry vehicle headrest, having an ability to conform itself to dimensions of the existing variable geometry vehicle headrest underlying the stretchable hygienic cover when engaged includes a stretchable, breathable, moisture-absorbent fabric. Further provided in the stretchable hygienic cover is a closable opening allowing the fabric to stretchably fit over an existing variable geometry vehicle headrest, wherein the closable opening may stretch and retract in size to grip on to an existing variable geometry vehicle headrest. The fabric includes at least two vertical internal bands of resilient material having a greater modulus of elasticity than that of said fabric to allow for a secure engagement to the surface of the headrest. These bands are secured within said fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Thomas Pierce
  • Publication number: 20190343291
    Abstract: A system for a collapsible reclining bed and chair that comprises a rectangular central structure having four vertical sides comprising four telescoping legs supporting a rectangular mid-section seat. A pair of folding leg supports rotatably connected to the central structure by hinges, with each of the pair of folding leg supports comprised of at least one sliding bracing member attached to each of the pair of folding leg supports and a frame of each of the pair of folding leg supports deposed with the bracing member so as to lock in place when the associated folding leg support is fully extended. A back section connected opposite from the pair of folding legs by hinges able to rotate from a 0° vertical angle when closed to at least a relative 135° reclining angle when opened, and comprising a horizontal frame with a pair of telescoping legs extending downward. The collapsing and folding reclining bed converts into a closed or open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Jose Avegno
  • Publication number: 20190343292
    Abstract: A chest configured to transition between an open position and a closed position may include a front panel, side panels and a top panel, the front panel including a first and second portions, the side panels including first and second sub-side panels, the first portion of the front panel being hingably connected to a base of the chest, and the second portion of the front panel hingably connected to the first portion of the front panel and fixed to the first sub-side panels, wherein the second portion of the front panel is stored within an enclosure formed by at least the first portion of the front panel, the side panels and the top panel when the chest is in the closed position, and the first portion and the second portion of the front panel form a portion of a sleeping platform when the chest is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Night and Day Furniture LLC
    Inventors: Howard PORTER, Joel GROSSMAN
  • Publication number: 20190343293
    Abstract: An assemblable mattress support can be shipped with all of its components compactly packed into the headboard. The mattress support includes a foldable longitudinal bar, a lateral bar, side panels, wooden slats, block legs and a footboard, all of which fit inside a compartment in the headboard. In an assembled state of the mattress support, a first connector at one end of the longitudinal bar attaches to a third connector on the outside of the headboard. A second connector at the other end of the longitudinal bar attaches to a fourth connector on the footboard. The middle of the lateral bar connects to the middle of the longitudinal bar. The block legs are attached to the bottom sides of the headboard and footboard. The slats are attached to one another by fabric ribbons and are placed in parallel over the longitudinal bar and support ledges on the side panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Suk Kan Oh
  • Publication number: 20190343294
    Abstract: A mattress assembly is provided that includes a mattress core having a bottom surface and a top surface opposite the bottom surface, and a mattress topper positioned adjacent to the top surface of the mattress core. The mattress topper includes a plurality of coil springs, an upper fabric layer extending above the plurality of coil springs, and a lower fabric layer extending below the plurality of coil springs. The lower fabric layer is connected to the upper fabric layer around each coil spring such that the upper fabric layer and the lower fabric layer collectively form a fabric pocket encasing each coil spring. The mattress topper further includes a padded layer positioned atop the upper fabric layer, with the padded layer connected to the upper fabric layer by ultrasonic welds and/or tufts. Methods of producing a mattress topper for connection to a mattress core are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Brian M. Manuszak, Darin T. Thomas, Kevin Tar
  • Publication number: 20190343295
    Abstract: The present invention is a mattress comprising a first layer of cushion members secured to a layer of coil pockets. The layer of coil pockets comprises first and second coil pockets. Each of the first and second coil pockets comprise a pocket and a coil spring disposed in the pocket. The first layer of cushion members comprises an attachment member and first and second cushion members engaged with said attachment member. The attachment member is engaged with the layer of coil pockets such that the first and second cushion members act directly upon the first and second coil pockets, respectively. The first cushion member is free standing from the second cushion member thereby causing a pumping action to occur upon depression of the first cushion member and circulation of air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Richard Codos
  • Publication number: 20190343296
    Abstract: A seat pad 10 comprises a cushion pad 11 as a seat portion to be sat on, wherein a high ventilation member 12 higher in ventilation property than a cushion pad member forming the cushion pad 11 is embedded in a part of the cushion pad 11 except a under-hip portion located under hips when sitting, in a state of being exposed only to a rear side of the cushion pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yukiko TSUGAWA, Taisuke YONEZAWA, Yoshiyuki TAKAHASHI
  • Publication number: 20190343297
    Abstract: This presentation will introduce to you THE SLOUCHOUT chair. This documentation will detail the comforts that owning The Slouchout chair can provide. This research will display what advantages that most if not all current normal chairs, seats, and sitting apparatuses DO NOT afford. This write up will explain the correct way that is beneficial to the comfort of the human spine and body through the correct way to sit and that the spine should be position from sitting in The Slouchout chair. Sitting in The Slouchout chair can lower, lessen and avoid back, neck, hip, leg, and spine pain that can come from prolonged sitting for years in traditional chairs/seats with an incorrect posture with the spine and neck in a constant vulnerable position that is exposed and not supported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Damione EVANS
  • Publication number: 20190343298
    Abstract: An infant care apparatus includes a base; a drive mechanism disposed on the base; a controller electronically coupled to the drive mechanism; and a support device coupled to the drive mechanism. The support device is configured to be moved in both a horizontal and vertical direction relative to the base by the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is controlled by the controller to move the support device in a plurality of motion profiles relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Frederick Karl Hopke, Henry F. Thorne, Mary J. Koes, Robert D. Daley
  • Publication number: 20190343299
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a playpen device that is convertible between a collapsed configuration and a deployed configuration. The playpen device includes a plurality of semi-rigid supports and a shell material. The shell material can be independent from the plurality of semi-rigid supports when the playpen device is in the collapsed configuration. When the playpen device is in the deployed configuration, the plurality of semi-rigid supports provide a frame for a playpen to which the shell material is coupled. Additionally, when in the deployed configuration, the shell material defines a volume having a bottom surface, a top surface that is open to the surrounding environment, and a side wall extending from the bottom surface to the top surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Benjamin R. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20190343300
    Abstract: A sensor device (8, 15, 20) for monitoring the volume of granular food or candy contained in a pick-and-mix container (2), wherein the sensor device (8, 15, 20) comprises at least one pair of electrodes (10, 11), a capacitance meter (12) and a controller (13). The capacitance meter (12) is connected to the at least one pair (9, 16) of electrodes (10, 11, 17, 18) and operable to measure the capacitance over the at least one pair (9, 16) of electrodes (10, 11, 17, 18) to produce an output indicative of the capacitance through the container (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Mixmoose AB
    Inventors: Fredrik Junkell, Thomas Åberg
  • Publication number: 20190343301
    Abstract: A rack display comprising a base having a front panel with a plurality of horizontal and vertical slots included thereon; left and right side panels extending from sides of the front panel; a back panel extending between the left and right side panels; and one or more shelf members including horizontal and vertical tabs. The shelf members are secured to the base by inserting the vertical and horizontal tabs within the vertical and horizontal slots respectively. The rack display is erected from a knockdown configuration by securing the shelf members to the front panel of the base via insertion of the horizontal and vertical tabs within the horizontal and vertical slots respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: JERRY RYAN FROST
  • Publication number: 20190343302
    Abstract: A frame assembly for displaying an object is described. In an embodiment, the frame assembly comprises a printable, rigid material forming a rectangular shaped outer frame that defines an area in which the object, such as a photograph, is displayed. The outer frame is made of a rigid, multilayer substrate that has been machined with grooves that allows it to be manipulated to form front and side walls, such that an image can be printed or wrapped around the entire surface. A method of making the frame assembly is also described. The method comprises printing an image on the frame, such as by direct digital or screen printing prior to assembling the parts of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Chameleon Displays LLC
    Inventors: Edward Amber, III, Jonathan Degraff-Cipriani, Jessica Degraff-Amber
  • Publication number: 20190343303
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a mounting assembly in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment a mounting assembly includes a first mounting piece having a base portion and a first protruding portion. The embodiment may further include an interchangeable mounting piece having a second protruding portion such that the interchangeable mounting piece is configured slide inside the first protruding portion of the first mounting piece. The embodiment may further include pin member may be configured to be inserted in the first pair of apertures and the second pair of apertures when the first mounting piece and the interchangeable mounting piece are in a mated position. The embodiment may further include a second interchangeable mounting piece configured to be replaceable with the interchangeable mounting piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Lisa Watt
  • Publication number: 20190343304
    Abstract: The garden hanging apparatus comprises a bracket adapted to receive an insert. The bracket comprises an extending member, a vertical member, and a brace member. The extending member and vertical member are joined together. The brace member spans between and is joined to the extending member and vertical member. The extending member, vertical member, and brace member define an interior bracket space. The insert comprises an exterior configuration generally conforming to the interior configuration defined by the extending member, vertical member and brace member. The insert may be removeably coupled to the bracket within the bracket space such that the insert nests within the bracket space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel J. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20190343305
    Abstract: Multi-layered pillowcases and methods of making and using the same are discussed herein. The multi-layered pillowcase generally includes an outer pillowcase and an inner pillowcase, wherein the inner pillowcase is smaller in total size than the outer pillowcase so as to allow the inner pillowcase to float inside the outer pillowcase and wherein the inner pillowcase is secured to the outer pillowcase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Scott Cubbler
  • Publication number: 20190343306
    Abstract: A duvet cover includes first and second fabric layers with a pocket defined between the layers, and which is configured to have an opening defining an entrance to the pocket that can receive a separate fill layer, defined by a blanket or comforter. At least a section of one of the fabric layers defining a flap configured to engage with a corresponding section of the duvet cover and cover the opening via fastening elements. At least some of the fastening elements can be color-coded to identify the size of the bed for which the duvet cover is to cover. One of the fabric layers and the fill layer can include fastening elements that engage one another to secure the fill layer in position within the cover assembly. The duvet cover hides the appearance of the fill layer in the pocket and covers the opening through which the fill layer is received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Saravan Muthanandam
  • Publication number: 20190343307
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to travel pillows and, in particular, to a travel pillow with integrated comfort and therapeutic features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Angela Rose Cullins
  • Publication number: 20190343308
    Abstract: A tableware organizer for large group gatherings with holders for commonly used items for food service such as eating utensils, cups, plates, paper towels, and toothpicks. The organizer has a lid is attached to the base during transport or storage to prevent items from falling out of the organizer. The lid has a carrying handle at the top and finger inserts on the sides which allow it to be carried from the sides or the top. The holders are positioned on the base and shaped such that the items inside may be easily reached by children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190343309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for decorating a drinking or eating vessel, the method comprising: a. providing: i. a drinking or eating vessel, wherein the vessel comprises an inner surface that defines a volume for receiving a liquid or a solid food and an outer surface comprising a polymeric coating; and ii. a transfer sheet, wherein the transfer sheet comprises a printed decoration; and iii. a supporting means comprising a recess for receiving the vessel; and b.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Gary Darlow, Alexander Edward Turner
  • Publication number: 20190343310
    Abstract: A dual-chambered beverage container assembly for separating two beverages includes a shell that defines an interior space. The shell has a top that is open. A wall is coupled to an inner surface of the shell and bisects the interior space from the top to a bottom of the shell to define a first and second chambers. A first beverage that is positioned in the first chamber is separated by the wall from a second beverage that is positioned in the second chamber. Each of a pair of tubes is coupled to a respective opposing side of the wall. A lower end of the tube is positioned proximate to a bottom of the shell and an upper end extends from the top of the shell. The tubes are configured to permit a user to simultaneously draw the first beverage and the second beverage into a mouth of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Albert Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20190343311
    Abstract: An apparatus is described that permits a user to quickly and effortlessly separate an egg shell from the body of a hard-boiled egg. The apparatus has a hollow body into which an egg is inserted, a convex shaped bottom section and a convex shaped top portion. Additionally, the interior surface of the hollow body has a number of protrusions that contribute to peeling action. Eggs are inserted into the apparatus, water is added, the apparatus is sealed, the user agitates the apparatus for a short time, and then pours out the separated egg and egg shell along with the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Margaret B. Tyler, Sheila M. Torgan
  • Publication number: 20190343312
    Abstract: A straw includes a body having a tube shape with an open top end and an open bottom end leading into the hollow tube. The body is made of a biodegradable paper material. The straw further includes a tip having a tube shape with a top portion having an open top end and a bottom portion having an open bottom end both leading into the hollow tube. An adjustable portion is disposed between the top portion and the bottom portion. The tip is made of a plastic material. The open bottom end of the tip is coupled to the open top end of the body, fluidly connecting the body 16 to the tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Kelly Bryson Rhymer
  • Publication number: 20190343313
    Abstract: An adjustable container holder for holding cups, cans, glasses, bottles, and the like has a structural base with a cylindrical sidewall bearing a slot or slots for an adjustable strap. The strap passes through a slot from the outer side of the base to the inner side, wraps around the inner side and any container placed in the base, and passes through the same slot, or a closely adjacent slot, from the inner side to the outer side of the base where an adjustable attachment secures the strap. With both ends of the strap secured under tension and wrapped around a container, the container of variable size is captured in the structural base along all or a substantial portion of the container periphery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Luke Sanborn
  • Publication number: 20190343314
    Abstract: A food handling apparatus adapted to support food items such as pizza, hamburgers, submarine sandwiches, and the like. The apparatus includes a flat surface upon which the food item rests. The apparatus may be collapsible, folding into itself to reduce its footprint as the food item is consumed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Dale White
  • Publication number: 20190343315
    Abstract: The present invention is a T-shaped beach towel designed to hold more items without needing to make the entire towel wider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Backdrop, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory James Lowenhagen
  • Publication number: 20190343316
    Abstract: A reinforced rug tab is disclosed. The reinforced rug tab can include a reinforcing material, a first rug tab applied above the reinforcing material, and a second rug tab applied below the reinforcing material. The first rug tab can include a first tab upper adhesive layer, a first tab lower adhesive layer, and a first tab support material between the first tab upper adhesive layer and the first tab lower adhesive layer. The second rug tab can include a second tab upper adhesive layer, a second tab lower adhesive layer, and a second tab support material between the second tab upper adhesive layer and the second tab lower adhesive layer. A method of stabilizing a rug and a kit for stabilizing a rug using the rug tabs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: OPTIMUM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Sean S. McDermott, Sean S. McDermott, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190343317
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a receptacle for receiving products dropped off by unmanned vehicles includes a movable cover configured to permit the products to enter the first storage compartment of the receptacle. The first storage compartment includes an access opening that permits a customer to retrieve the package therefrom. The first storage receptacle is separated from a second storage compartment of the receptacle by a release panel movable from a closed position that retains the package in the first storage compartment to an open position that releases the package from the first storage compartment into the second storage compartment. The release panel moves from the closed position to the open position after a predefined interval of time of the package being retained in the first storage compartment without being retrieved by the customer. The second storage compartment includes an opening that permits a delivery service operator to retrieve the package therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Robert L. Cantrell, John J. O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20190343318
    Abstract: A curtain controller assembly structure is disclosed herein. It comprises a bead chain seat having a first chamber, a plurality of first engaging portions disposed at an opening of the first chamber, and a plurality of first engaging parts on a wall of the first chamber; an assembly lid disposed in the first chamber of the bead chain seat and having a basal part, wherein the basal part has a plurality of second engaging parts on a lateral thereof for respectively engaging with the first chamber and the plurality of first engaging parts for positioning; and a cover having a second chamber and a plurality of second engaging portions disposed on a wall of an opening of the second chamber for respectively engaging with the plurality of first engaging portions of the bead chain seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: CHING-HSIANG CHENG
  • Publication number: 20190343319
    Abstract: An automatic curtain cutting machine contains: a base, a support unit, a cutting device, a displacement device, and at least one clamp device. The base is configured to parallelly hold a curtain and to move the curtain thereon. A support unit includes multiple support sets and is configured to support the curtain. The cutting device moves on the base and includes a first space, a second space, and at least one cutter. The first space is configured to pass through the curtain and connects with the second space, and the at least one cutter is fixed outside the first space and vertically moves along a track of the curtain. The displacement device is disposed on the cutting device and moves as the cutting device moves so as to move the multiple support sets. The at least one clamp device is configured to clamp the curtain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Hao-Yu Hsu, Yao-Tsun Wu
  • Publication number: 20190343320
    Abstract: An in-car coffee maker, powered by DC12 or DC24 direct current voltage, has an outer shell; a water pump support rack is provided at an inner bottom part of the outer shell; a water pump is mounted in the water pump support rack; a circuit control board is mounted on the water pump support rack; a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe are mounted on the water pump; a heating element support rack is mounted on the circuit control board; a heating element is mounted on the heating element support rack; the heater element support rack is mounted with a water container; four legs of the water container are fitted to a periphery of the heating element support rack; a left side surface of the water container is provided with an insertion slot inserted with a button board; a button switch is mounted on the button board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Shukuo LIU, Zhongyu SHI, Yue LUO
  • Publication number: 20190343321
    Abstract: A coffee machine for the preparation of pressure-extracted coffee with a low particle content is provided. The coffee machine differs from known machines for pressure-extraction of coffee by comprising a filter element for reducing the particle content of coffee, which filter element is disposed downstream of the percolating sieve and is connected fluidically to the percolating sieve and to the outflow. By means of the filter element, coffee extracted by pressure in the percolating unit can be filtered before dispensing the outflow so that suspended particles and emulsified oils of a specific size are separated from the coffee by the filter element and a new coffee is produced. In addition, the coffee machine can prepare standard pressure-extracted coffee since the coffee from the percolating unit can also be guided past the filter element, i.e. need not flow necessarily via the filter element to the outflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: WMF Group GmbH
    Inventors: Jochen GUSSMANN, Christian SCHÜRLE, Yoshihiro KANEKO
  • Publication number: 20190343322
    Abstract: The Edo Cup 2.0 is an open, suspended, accordion type paper single cup fillable completely biodegradable and recycle-able beverage disposable filter. The filter can be in several shapes and sizes and may display corporate logs, up to an including religious symbols, sayings and holiday messages. The filter may enclose flavors (in the filter paper) or be pre-soaked in flavors prior to packaging for sale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Reginald Osagie Akpata
  • Publication number: 20190343323
    Abstract: An automatic smoothie machine having three vertical heating plates arranged in a sequential parallel manner creating a pair of food cartridge cavities. The two outer heating plates are movable and the middle heating plate is stationary. The two outer heating plates configured to provide cyclic pressure to the pair of food cartridge. Each of the pair of food cartridges are maintained within each of the pair of food cartridge cavities in a manner to allow the pre-cut dispensing end to be arranged along a bottom portion of each of the pair of food cartridge cavities in order to allow the volume of food matter to be ejected downwards. At least one sensor configured to detect dispensing of the volume of food matter and terminate the operation of the automatic smoothie machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher Contessa
  • Publication number: 20190343324
    Abstract: A system for preparing a quantity of beverage suitable for consumption, including an apparatus including a first brew chamber part having a cavity bounded by a chamber inner wall and a chamber bottom of the first brew chamber part wherein the cavity is arranged for selectively holding one of a first and second exchangeable capsules, wherein the first brew chamber part is further provided with an alignment cap which is movable in an axial direction of the first brew chamber part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS B.V.
    Inventors: Peter RIJSKAMP, Judith Margreet Hanneke OGINK, Jarno BEEKMAN, Gerbrand Kristiaan DE GRAAFF
  • Publication number: 20190343325
    Abstract: A system for preparing a quantity of beverage suitable for consumption includes a second exchangeable capsule having a second body with a second flange-like rim and a second exit face attached to the second flange-like rim. The system further includes an apparatus for preparing a quantity of beverage suitable for consumption having a first brew chamber part having a cavity for holding the second exchangeable capsule and a second brew chamber part for closing the first brew chamber part around the second exchangeable capsule. The first brew chamber part has a first substantially annular abutment surface in the cavity and further has a second substantially annular abutment surface. A diameter of the second annular abutment surface is larger than a diameter of the first annular abutment surface. The second abutment surface is arranged for abutting the second flange-like rim there against when the cavity holds the second exchangeable capsule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS B.V.
    Inventors: Judith Margreet Hanneke OGINK, Marjan CORNELISSEN, Peter RIJSKAMP, Klaas KOOIJKER
  • Publication number: 20190343326
    Abstract: The application relates to a coffee maker for automatically preparing a coffee beverage, and optionally other beverages, comprising a housing, in which the technical means required for the preparation of the coffee beverage, like grinder, brewing device, boiler, for example, are accommodated, and an outlet unit, by way of which the desired beverage, optionally together with flavoring or other additives, is dispensed. In the outlet unit, an outlet arrangement is provided, in which a plurality of tubular outlets made of an elastomeric material, in particular silicone rubber or rubber, are arranged side-by-side, in which lines for the beverages and/or beverage additives terminate, and which are removably mounted in the outlet unit for simple cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Peter SINZIG, Bruno AEBERHARD, Andy LIENHARD, Franco KISSLING, Miguel Alexandre PINTO DA COSTA
  • Publication number: 20190343327
    Abstract: A beverage maker comprises a heating unit for heating a liquid, a functional unit for accommodating a quantity of a beverage basic material, the functional unit being positioned at an outlet side of the heating unit, and a valve unit including a membrane being positioned at an interface of an inlet of the functional unit and an outlet of the heating unit, and a biasing member for biasing the membrane towards a position for realizing the closed position of the valve unit. The inlet of the functional unit is configured and arranged to be open towards a central portion of the membrane, and the outlet of the heating unit is configured and arranged to be open towards a ring-shaped portion of the membrane encompassing the central portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventor: Joeke Noordhuis
  • Publication number: 20190343328
    Abstract: A grill is provided including a base structure. An upper platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes an upper gritting plate. A lower platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes a lower grilling plate. A plurality of leveling mechanisms is mounted to the base structure and arranged in contact with the lower grilling plate. The leveling mechanisms are configured to move the lower gritting plate relative to the upper grilling plate. At least one grease receptacle has an inboard sidewall and an outboard sidewall connected by a compartment configured to receive grease from a grilling surface of the lower plate. The inboard sidewall is mounted to the lower grilling plate at or below the grilling surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Taylor Commercial Foodservice Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis J. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20190343329
    Abstract: Autonomous apparatus for cooking food includes a support body with a first fixed container, the support body being associated with a lid, the first fixed container being configured to contain a second container that is selectively interchangeable between a second container of a first type and a second container of a second type. A heating resistance is located above the second container and associated with a rotor of a rotor body. The rotor body is configured to send a stream of air directly toward a bottom of the second container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Giuseppe DE' LONGHI, Renzo MAZZON, Gianpaolo TREVISAN
  • Publication number: 20190343330
    Abstract: A burner system for a cooking device has at least one burner surface wherein the at least one burner surface is designed in such a way that the burner system has a low minimum power density with homogeneous temperature distribution at the same time. In a first aspect, the burner system includes a fuel supply and a first burner surface for burning the fuel that is provided downstream of the fuel supply. The burner system includes a second burner surface for afterburning that is separate from the first burner surface and is provided downstream from the first burner surface. Moreover, a method for operating the burner system is shown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Florian LOEW
  • Publication number: 20190343331
    Abstract: An outdoor cooking station configured to keep cooked food warm within a warming chamber of the cooking station. The cooking station includes a main body with frame components and panels, the panels coupled to the frame components so as to extend and define the warming chamber, the warming chamber positioned below heating elements supported by the main body. The warming chamber is fixedly positioned relative to the heating elements. The main body includes a door pivotably coupled to the main body and positioned along a front side of the main body, the door pivotably moveable between an open position and a closed position. With this arrangement, the door facilitates access to the warming chamber to place cooked food therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Roger Dahle, Jeffrey D. Clark, Scott W. M. Stevenson