Patents Issued in November 21, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190350368
    Abstract: A furniture member includes a base frame and a seat assembly supported by the base frame. The seat assembly includes a seat frame, a seat bottom, a seatback and a legrest. The legrest is movable relative to the base frame and seat frame between a retracted position and an extended position. The furniture member further includes a legrest mechanism attached to the legrest and the seat frame and driven by a drive rod configured to move the legrest between the retracted and extended positions in response to rotation of the drive rod. A wall-proximity mechanism is configured to translate the seat frame forward relative to the base frame. A trigger release mechanism is operable between a locked position in which a trigger limits rotation of the drive rod and a released position in which the trigger permits rotation of the drive rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: La-Z-Boy Incorporated
    Inventors: Larry P. LAPOINTE, Chad E. Adams, Gerald G. Stotz
  • Publication number: 20190350369
    Abstract: There is provided an ergonomic chair which is produced from flat components. The components may be made of paper. The components are designed using parametric equations which take the targeted user's proportions into account. The components are then folded, joined, and coated with strengthening material. The chair has a seat, a base, and three legs connecting the seat to the base. The base contains a counterweight mass for keeping the chair in a default upright position. The base contains an accelerometer which can transmit data to a computing device to track a user's posture and other health-related data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Patrick Allen Danielson
  • Publication number: 20190350370
    Abstract: A multipurpose furniture apparatus is configurable by a user between at least a first and second orientation to provide different functions. The multipurpose furniture apparatus includes first and second ground-engaging support members, an adjoining structure, and a seat structure. The adjoining structure and the seat structure extend between and laterally separate both the first and second ground-engaging support members. In the first orientation, the furniture apparatus is configurable as a chair. The first and second ground-engaging support members are configurable as arms of the chair and supporting the adjoining structure, which is configured as a back support. In the first orientation, the seat and the adjoining structure are configured to support a user in a seated position. In the second orientation, the adjoining structure is configured as a table top, and the first and second ground-engaging support members are configured to support the table top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Nicholas Wilson
  • Publication number: 20190350371
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of ergonomic furniture. The device (1) comprises an upper support element (8) for supporting the thighs and a lower support element (9) for supporting the legs or tibias, that can be separated by an open space (11) or recess for the knees. An assembly (7) formed by the two support elements (8, 9) is mounted so that it pivots around a horizontal axis (A) on a bearing structure (2, 6), wherein rotation of the assembly (7) enables the support elements (8, 9) to accompany the lower limbs of a user during a transition from one use position to another. The device (1) is incorporated into an apparatus for maintaining a standing or sitting-standing position, having at least one footrest (4, 5). The device is applicable to the arrangement of a workstation, such as a computer workstation or an industrial workstation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Patrick Faouen, Léon Rubinstein
  • Publication number: 20190350372
    Abstract: A seating unit such as a chair, daybed, love seat or sofa. The seating unit includes a base adapted to provide a seating surface for a user and a seat back adapted to provide a surface for supporting a back of the user. A flexible joint connects the seat back as a cantilever to the base creating a horizontal pivot adapted for rotating the seat back along its Z-axis between a first stowed position and a second deployed position while substantially preventing movement of the seat back along its X-axis and Y-axis. In one embodiment, the base is a split base comprising a first portion and a second portion foldable for storage and shipping and unfoldable for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Bruce Hirchhaut Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Hirschhaut
  • Publication number: 20190350373
    Abstract: A retractable bed comprising a fixed structure comprising a pair of side walls and a bed-receiving space between the side walls, a displaceable bedbase removably storable in the bed-receiving space, wherein at least one clearance is maintained between the displaceable bedbase and one of the side walls, and at least one flap hingedly mounted to the fixed structure by at least one spring-loaded hinge, wherein in a closed position the displaceable bedbase is stored in the bed-receiving space and the at least one flap is fully closed and blocking access to the at least one clearance, and wherein in an open position the displaceable bedbase is removed from the bed-receiving space and the at least one flap is fully open and allowing access to the clearance, the at least one hinge preventing the at least one flap from closing until the displaceable bedbase is fully returned to the bed-receiving space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: ALAIN COUTURE
  • Publication number: 20190350374
    Abstract: A modular bed assembly includes four foldable frames each including a first elongated plate, a second elongated plate which is hinged connected to the first elongated plate, and a corner bracing member. In an unfolded position, first and second elongated bodies of the first and second elongated plates form an included angle therebetween. In a folded position, the first and second elongated plates are stacked on each other to define therebetween an accommodation space. The corner bracing member may be connected between the first and second elongated plates to keep the included angle when in the unfolded position, and may be received in the accommodation space when in the folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Chi-Lung TSAI
  • Publication number: 20190350375
    Abstract: A hammock has lighting elements that extend along the sides of the hammock. The lighting elements are disposed within channels that are inward of the edges of the hammock. The lighting elements are also connected to an elastic loop at one end to make them easily removable from the hammock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Richard Justin Penn
  • Publication number: 20190350376
    Abstract: A cover for a mattress topper has a planer rectangle sheet. A skirt extends down from a perimeter of the planer rectangle sheet A bottom flap is coupled to distal edges of the skirt. A slide resistant material is attached to an exterior surface of the bottom flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: FIRAS KITTANEH, MOE KITTANEH, JOEY HOLT, JORDAN SCOTT
  • Publication number: 20190350377
    Abstract: A lighted pad for the purpose of changing a baby's diaper in a dark room with no additional lighting including a top, body contacting translucent layer, a lighting element device layer positioned below the top, body contacting layer, the lighting element device layer including at least one lighting element powered by a portable power source, and a bottom lighting element support layer positioned below the lighting element layer such that the at least one lighting element is encapsulated between the top and bottom layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Adam BAIN
  • Publication number: 20190350378
    Abstract: A child containment system or playard can include a frame and soft goods panels. The frame can include a top frame assembly and one or more legs extending down therefrom in a use configuration. The legs can be pivotable with respect to the top frame assembly to a stored configuration, where the legs are substantially parallel with portions of the top frame assembly. The playard can also include top rail soft goods attached to at least a portion of the top frame assembly. A first portion of the bassinet base can be stored in a cavity of a first portion of the top rail soft goods and a second portion of the bassinet base can be stored in another cavity of a second portion of the soft goods. The first and second base portions can be coupled together when needed and stored in the cavities when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Alexis J. Schaffer, Annette C. Stella, Corey Barnes, Rachel Bennett, Nathan Christopher Causey, Harlan Seth Dannenberg, Ryan David Luecke
  • Publication number: 20190350379
    Abstract: A system and method of supporting a child in a carrier is presented in embodiments herein. The carrier comprises an adjustable seat that may be adjusted to support a child from infancy to toddlerhood. The adjustable seat may provide support from a left popliteal fossa to a right popliteal fossa providing knee-to-knee support and support to a child in an M-position. The carrier may further comprise support extensions to extend the adjustable seat to provide knee-to-knee support to larger children beyond the adjustable seat alone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Robert Antunovic
  • Publication number: 20190350380
    Abstract: A child carrier system is disclosed, comprising: a hip belt; a seating surface attached to the hip belt and extending laterally from a first edge of the hip belt, the seating surface having a lateral edge distal from the hip belt; and a storage compartment formed by enclosing an angle between the hip belt and the seating surface with a sidewall connected to the lateral edge of the seating surface and a second edge of the hip belt. A shoulder support comprises a back panel for supporting a child, where the shoulder support bottom is detachably connected to the lateral edge of the seating surface, and at least one shoulder strap connected to at least two different sides of the back panel. The seating surface is also configured to support a child's weight while being held by the wearer without using the shoulder support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Overtea SA
    Inventor: Cecilia Tsai
  • Publication number: 20190350381
    Abstract: This disclosure provides designs for inexpensive devices that can be sturdy, pleasing to the eye, light in weight, and attractively padded, to form an enclosure around an infant or neonate that is open at its bottom. These devices protect neonates from injury during bed-sharing or co-sleeping with other individuals. These enclosures include roll-over bars to protect infants and neonates from being injured or asphyxiated by weight of a co-sleeper inadvertently moving on top of a roll-over bar. Devices can be shaped to allow for easy placement and removal of the infant, or to place the enclosure with the respective roll-over bar(s) over an infant. Roll-over bar(s) can be hinged or intercalated with pivots to deflect frame base portions when an infant body part finds itself accidentally caught under them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Juan Nepomuc Walterspiel
  • Publication number: 20190350382
    Abstract: A shelving rack system, having at least two divider supports extending across the bottom of a base, with a support panel positioned on top of the base, wherein the dividers are positionable from side-to-side to vary the width of the product dispensing channels between the dividers in the shelving rack. Each divider has legs that pass through holes in both an optional support panel and the divider supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: THE ONDRASIK FAMILY TRUST DATED 11/3/1999
    Inventor: V. John Ondrasik
  • Publication number: 20190350383
    Abstract: A display hutch that may be shipped flat, then semi-automatically constructed by pushing downward and rearward on a rear shelf panel, then pushing downward and rearward on each of a plurality of front shelf panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Glen Bersamin
  • Publication number: 20190350384
    Abstract: A magnetic tool holder has a frame for maintaining magnetic panels in position. Each of the magnetic panels has an upper surface for magnetic attachment and longitudinal sides defining longitudinal stepped edges. The longitudinal members of the frame have a longitudinal lip which cooperates with a stepped edge of the magnetic panels. A base member is attached to the frame and supports the magnetic panels keeping the top surfaces of the panels exposed for attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Stanley D. Winnard
  • Publication number: 20190350385
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a carrier bag dispenser comprising a hold member arranged between a pair of struts for holding the carrying straps of a multitude of carrier bags, wherein said hold member has a support section, a fastening section and a separate retaining section, the latter two of which are resiliently connected, in some cases by at least one spring screw. The present disclosure further provides a carrier bag dispenser comprising a hold member arranged between a pair of struts for holding the carrying straps of a multitude of carrier bags, wherein said hold member has a support section, a fastening section and a retaining section having a front and a rear side wherein said rear side comprises a multitude of grooves extending from one side edge to the opposing side edge thereof. And, the present disclosure provides a carrier bag dispenser carousel comprising a multitude of carrier bag dispensers according to the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Willibrord Zender, Gerhard Janzen
  • Publication number: 20190350386
    Abstract: Various embodiments for a food display that includes a friction hinge capable of retaining and adjusting a panel without a locking mechanism that requires attachments or detachments are disclosed. The food display can include food display posts and a friction hinge attached to at least one of the food display posts. A panel can be coupled to the friction hinge to act as a sneeze or breath guard, where the panel is capable of rotating about the friction hinge when a predetermined amount of force is applied to the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher Godbey Cummings, Brian Stanley Ozment
  • Publication number: 20190350387
    Abstract: A frame apparatus having an adjustable hanging height. The frame apparatus may include a frame having a mounting member thereon. The mounting member may extend along an axis and have a plurality of mounting elements located on opposite sides of the axis in an axially spaced apart manner. Furthermore, a mounting bracket is configured to be coupled to a support surface (i.e., a wall) and to the mounting member. The mounting bracket may extend along an axis and have a plurality of mounting elements located on opposite sides of the axis in an axially spaced apart manner. The frame may be hung from the support surface by engaging a subset of the mounting elements of the mounting member with the mounting elements of the mounting bracket. The mounting member and the mounting bracket may collectively form a hanging assembly for the frame apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Geoffrey Bastian, Robert Terry Coyle, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190350388
    Abstract: A tri-paneled blanket, including a first panel, a second panel connected to the first panel via a crease, and a third panel having a side edge connected to the crease, such that the third panel can be flipped left or right to selectively provide an extra covering to one of the first panel or the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Dennis Kluge
  • Publication number: 20190350389
    Abstract: A travel pillow has an integral head portion that can be positioned behind the head of the traveler during use. The travel pillow incorporates a charging station in one of the forwardly extending arms and a stress reliever in the opposing arm. A Bluetooth™ audio system is included to pair with selected electronic devices to enhance the entertainment of the traveler. The pillow also includes a central opening, corresponding for positioning the traveler's neck, which receives a removable snack bowl and lid, held in place within the central opening by a releasable closure device on the opposing arms of the travel pillow. The lid can be formed to receive an electronic device, such as a cell phone or a digital device generating sound received by the audio system. The head portion can be formed as an animal head with the stress reliever being the tail of the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Evan Sutton, JR., Navea Z. Sutton, Zaiy'n N. Sutton, James Sabb, JR., Tawanda K. Jeter
  • Publication number: 20190350390
    Abstract: A electronically cooled container assembly for cooling a beverage includes a base is positionable on a support surface. A thermoelectric cooling coil is positioned within the base and the thermoelectric coiling coil is in thermal communication with the base. The thermoelectric cooling coil absorbs heat from the base when the thermoelectric cooling coil is turned on thereby cooling the base. A pitcher for containing a beverage is provided and the pitcher is comprised of a translucent material. The pitcher is positionable on the base such that the pitcher is in thermal communication with the base. Moreover, the thermoelectric cooling coil cools the pitcher when the thermoelectric cooling coil is turned on for cooling the beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Morris Broussard
  • Publication number: 20190350391
    Abstract: A dispensing system for heating and dispensing a food substance in a liquid state includes a portable dispensing unit including housing comprising a reservoir for holding a food substance, a heater operable to heat the substance to an operating temperature for producing a liquid, and a pump for dispensing the liquid via a dispensing tube and spray nozzle. A manually activated actuator operates to initiate the dispensing cycle. Control circuitry associated with the dispensing unit monitors the liquid temperature and controls operation of pump and unit. The dispensing unit may be powered by a rechargeable battery. A charging base provides a dock for recharging the battery of the dispensing unit. The pump may include an auto-reverse feature to draw the liquid back into reservoir when not dispensing the liquid for preventing clogs in the dispensing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Defang Chen, Xiqing Zhong, Yiyang Zhang, Yijun Wang, Evan Marc Dash
  • Publication number: 20190350392
    Abstract: A holder for storing, warming and serving flat food items such as tortillas and flatbreads includes two or more round shelves spaced apart in a food storage area within a generally cylindrical housing. The holder is suitable for use in the refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. The holder may also include a top cover or lid and a moveable door to enclose the food items on the shelves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Jeronimo Casas
  • Publication number: 20190350393
    Abstract: A wine float for the purpose supporting a beverage container with a base, stem and bowl. The wine float comprises a body, a central hole and a gap such that the gap extends from the central hole, through the body, to the outside edge of the body. The central hole is of a sufficient diameter to allow the bowl of the beverage container to rest in the central hole without allowing the bowl of the beverage container to pass entirely through the central hole. The gap is sufficiently wide to allow the stem of the of the beverage container to pass through the gap but sufficiently narrow so that neither the base of the beverage container nor the bowl of the beverage container can pass through the gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Amber Storey-Knight, Herb Williams
  • Publication number: 20190350394
    Abstract: A holder device is provided for attachment to a wheelchair or other mobility equipment. The device has a surface that is at least partially bounded, with the bounded portion forming a slot. The device has a first holder magnet at the surface adjacent a terminus of the slot and a second holder magnet at the surface spaced apart from the first magnet. Also provided is a system for fixing an accessory to a wheelchair or other mobility equipment. The system has a holder device, such as that described above, and a sliding member for interfacing with the holder device. The sliding member has a sliding surface for mating with the holder surface, a first sliding magnet at the sliding surface of the sliding member, and a second sliding magnet spaced apart from the first sliding magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Lucy Jones, Joonas Kyoestilae
  • Publication number: 20190350395
    Abstract: Modular tray comprising a plurality of bases, a central piece to which the plurality of bases is fixed and an external ring, wherein the external ring is configured for being fixed to the bases in a zone opposite the central piece providing rigidity to the plurality of bases fixed to the central piece such that each base comprises a smaller curved side configured for being joined to the central piece, a larger curved side, and two flat sides between the smaller curved side and the larger curved side such that two contiguous bases, fixed to the central piece, have two flat contiguous sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Ricardo Hideto MATSUNAGA MASAOKA, Sandra Isabel KALLUS LOBSIGER, Waldy Anibal RIVEROS SAAVEDRA, Fernando Luis GALEANO FLORES
  • Publication number: 20190350396
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a meal tier system. The system provides a plurality of cylindrical meal containers which stack neatly in tiers, and are removably affixed to a side-mounted spindle. Each container provides a watertight lid and may be individually swiveled around the axis of the spindle. The containers are dishwasher safe and may be insulated. Optionally, a large, sturdy bag with a carrying handle may be provided, such that the entire system, with all containers filled with food, may be fully assembled and securely carried in the bag with one hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Ann Steele
  • Publication number: 20190350397
    Abstract: An assembly for assisting a user in putting on footwear having a tongue comprising a shoehorn portion and one or more attachment portions. The shoehorn portion comprises an elongated handle and an engagement member. The engagement member comprises a first surface and one or more shoehorn magnets situated proximate to the first surface. The attachment portions are removably attached to the tongue and comprise a clip and a body portion. The clip is configured to removably attached to the tongue. The body portion is connected to the clip and comprises one or more attachment magnets configured to engage with the shoehorn magnets. The engagement of the attachment magnets to the shoehorn magnets allows the user to manipulate a movement of the tongue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Cristoforo COSSALTER, Stefano COSSALTER
  • Publication number: 20190350398
    Abstract: Package-receiving-lockers (PRLs) may have a collapsible-locker portion and door-attachment-structure. PRLs may exist in a substantially collapsed configuration for storing the given PRL or for otherwise minimizing a footprint of the given PRL; and these PRLs may exist in a substantially deployed (expanded) configuration for acting as a secure object storage location. Regardless of configuration (deployed or collapsed), PRLs may be removably attached to side-hinged-doors with the door-attachment-structure, in such a way so as not to impair operation of the given door. The PRLs may have various electronics for facilitating access (e.g., locking and unlocking the collapsible-locker), delivery confirmation, and mitigating theft. These electronics, along with specialized software, may allow an intended recipient (e.g., a buyer), a shipper/delivery person (or shipping/deliver robot), and/or a seller/vendor to access the PRL in a controlled and documented manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Securum Capsa, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos Raphael, Daniel Orrego, Jason Scott Altman, Jeff Harlan, Michael D. Harvey
  • Publication number: 20190350399
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that can he used in forming products with increased near infrared (IR) reflective capability. A composition can include IR reflective and/or IR transmissive non-white pigments and can be formed with suitable viscosity so as to successfully coat substrates, e.g., yarns, suitable for use in forming coverings for architectural openings, e.g., window coverings. Also disclosed are textile substrates coated with the compositions, including textile substrates coated with compositions that in dude abrasive, inorganic IR reflective dark pigments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Nilmini K. Abayasinghe, Philippe E. Paugois
  • Publication number: 20190350400
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for preparing food. In one example the method comprises the steps of: providing a cooking pan; filing the cooking pan with a food item; wherein the food item is at least partially liquid; placing the pan in thermal connection to a heat source; thermally connecting a temperature sensor to the cooking pan at the temperature sensing location; heating the food in the pan via a heat source having a first thermal output until the food reaches the boiling point; electronically detecting the temperature via the temperature sensor as the food is heated; detecting the temperature as the food item boils, resulting in a phase change and corresponding drop in temperature; and reducing the thermal output of the heat source to a second thermal output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Wood Stone Corporation
    Inventors: Brett Van Leeuwen, Amanda Zimmerman, Mark Stephenson, Stewart Good, Chase King, Greg Bird
  • Publication number: 20190350401
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lifting device for a strainer for preparing extraction beverages, particularly a tea strainer, which comprises a timer, a spring for generating a lifting force on the strainer, a latch which can be moved between a first latch position and a second latch position, and a magnet. The latch keeps the spring tensioned in the first latch position and allows relaxation of the spring in the second latch position. The magnet is configured to move the latch by magnetic interaction from the first latch position into the second latch position when the timer is in a zero position. The disclosure further relates to a device for preparing extraction beverages, particularly a tea maker, which comprises a housing, a space for receiving water, a strainer, which can be moved between a first strainer position, in which the strainer is located in said space, and a second strainer position, and such a lifting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Dirk Hagen Zimmermann
  • Publication number: 20190350402
    Abstract: One variation of a method includes, at a system configured to brew a cup of coffee: reading an identifier from a packet; accessing a brew recipe based on the identifier; triggering a door actuator to open an inlet door on the system; initiating a brew cycle according to the brew recipe; during the brew cycle, activating a grinder for a grind duration to grind whole beans dispensed from the packet through the inlet door in response to manual closure of the inlet door, dispensing coffee grounds from the grinder into a brew chamber, heating a volume of water to a target temperature specified in the brew recipe, dispensing the volume of water into the brew chamber, and agitating the volume of water and coffee grounds in the brew chamber; and transferring fluid out of the brew chamber in response to conclusion of the brew cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Scott Steber, Greg Kress
  • Publication number: 20190350403
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for heating milk or milk froth with steam in a steam/liquid mixer (5) which is equipped with a tubular mixing chamber (21), at least one steam supply pipe (16) and a milk/milk froth supply nozzle (25) aligned in the longitudinal direction of the mixing chamber, the steam supply pipe (16) discharging into a steam supply chamber (20) upstream of the mixing chamber (21) and which is connected to the mixing chamber (21) by steam inlet holes (22) running around the milk/milk froth supply nozzle (25) in the longitudinal direction of the mixing chamber. The latter are preferably aligned axially parallel to the center axis of the mixing chamber (21). This arrangement of the steam inlet holes (22) brings about even and thorough mixing of the steam with the cold milk or the milk froth in the mixing chamber, and so optimal heating of the milk or the milk froth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: STEINER AG WEGGIS
    Inventor: Adrian Steiner
  • Publication number: 20190350404
    Abstract: The invention relates to a membrane pump (10) for a beverage preparation module delivering a fluid at a certain flow rate (F) and at a certain pressure (P) to the beverage preparation module: the pressure (P) and the flow rate (F) are chosen depending on the type of beverage to produce. The membrane pump (10) of the invention comprises an integrated by-pass valve (20) connecting a pump outlet (11) to a pump inlet (12) in order to reduce the flow rate (F) above a certain pressure (P1) value. The invention further relates to a beverage preparation module comprising a membrane pump (10) as the one described and configured to prepare a beverage from a beverage ingredient arranged in a container: the beverage preparation module comprises reading means configured to retrieve information from identification means in the container with the beverage preparation process parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Alexandre Pugliese, Alexandre Perentes
  • Publication number: 20190350405
    Abstract: A fully automatic beverage machine for preparing freshly brewed hot beverages, having at least one hot-water generator (10, 20), a brewing device (50) to which hot water can be supplied from the hot water generator (10, 20), and a water pump (11, 21) which pumps drinking water from a drinking water supply line (30) to the hot water generator (10, 20). The hot water generator (10, 20) is a continuous flow heater and a flowmeter (12, 22) for determining the volume of drinking water pumped by the water pump (11, 21). Additionally, the fully automatic beverage machine is equipped with an automatic decalcification system (40) for automatically decalcifying the continuous flow heater (10, 20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Franke Kaffeemaschinen AG
    Inventor: Heinz Vetterli
  • Publication number: 20190350406
    Abstract: A multi-function griddle pan assembly includes a pan and an insert removably positionable thereon. The pan includes a pan surface and a pan sidewall extending from or adjacent a peripheral edge of the pan surface. The insert includes: a planar wall having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of apertures therein; and an insert sidewall extending from or adjacent a peripheral edge of the top surface. In a first configuration, the insert rests on the pan surface to provide a broiler usable in an oven. In a second configuration the insert rests on the pan surface to provide a charbroiler or grill usable on the cooktop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Steven Swayne, Catherine L. May, Desirea Lewis, Michael D. Padgett, Laura Wade, Andrew Worley
  • Publication number: 20190350407
    Abstract: Method and systems related to vertically actuated heating chamber doors are disclosed. One system includes an electronic oven, comprising a hinge mechanism, a heating chamber, a chamber door connected to the hinge mechanism, and an integrated touch display on the chamber door. The chamber door seals the heating chamber in a closed state and reveals the heating chamber in an open state. The hinge mechanism is configured to move the chamber door vertically between the open state and the closed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: The Markov Corporation
    Inventors: Roger Sharpe, Leonard Robert Speiser, J. Efrain Alcorta, Scott M. DeWinter, Christopher Loew
  • Publication number: 20190350408
    Abstract: An outdoor portable collapsible outdoor convection oven including a first side plate; a second side plate opposite the first side plate; a bottom plate releasably attached to the first side plate and the second side plate without requiring the use of a separate fastener; a food shelf disposed between the top plate and the bottom plate and releasably attached to the first side plate and the second side plate without requiring the use of a separate fastener; a top plate opposite the bottom plate, wherein the top plate is rotatably and releasably attached to the first side plate and the second side plate; and a back plate rotatably and releasably attached to the first side plate and the second side plate without the use of a separate hinge device and a separate fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Daryl Zadok Budd
  • Publication number: 20190350409
    Abstract: A charcoal-fueled barbecue grill and smoker includes a duct system with “volcanoes” on the inside of the lower grill chamber that match holes in a tube fitted to the lower grill chamber, such that a turning of the tube provides precise venting and temperature control during cooking. A rear stabilizer attached to the lower grill chamber allows the grill to be used either with or without a stand, preventing the grill from toppling over when the lid is opened. The grill may include one or more removable shelves. An ash evacuation system includes a frusto-conical ash bucket that attaches at a hole in the lower grill chamber and held in place by the rear stabilizer using an ash bucket hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: David Morelock, Brian Taylor, Jeff Humiston, Scott Moody, Paul James, Martha James
  • Publication number: 20190350410
    Abstract: A sanitary toothbrush holder is disclosed that is assembled from a single piece of sheet material to form a stable holder which positions the bristles of the toothbrush away from all parts of the toothbrush holder as well as away from the surface on which the toothbrush holder rests. Further, said toothbrush holder provides a surface onto which water and other liquids may drip from the toothbrush bristles while the toothbrush is drying, to protect said surface underneath the toothbrush holder from contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Brett A. JUILLY
  • Publication number: 20190350411
    Abstract: A transfer apparatus for receiving the chair seat of a wheelchair and supporting the chair seat in the base of a washing enclosure. The transfer apparatus has a chair support member including a chair support track section that can be positioned in the washing enclosure base, a bridge portion with a bridge track section that is movably mounted to the chair support member. The transfer apparatus includes a lock system usable to secure the bridge portion in an in-use position and engaged with the wheelchair. A first lock inhibits rotational motion of the bridge portion. The first lock includes a retractable locking member that is biased to an extended, locking position. A second lock is usable to prevent longitudinal separation of the bridge portion and the wheelchair. The first and second lock can be automatically engaged when the bridge portion is moved to the in-use position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew J. Hart, Peter George Murray
  • Publication number: 20190350412
    Abstract: A bidet chair, having legs and a seat, for use in cleaning the body is disclosed. The seat has a spray port extending from the top side to the underside dimensioned to receive the face of a showerhead. Preferably a screen, extending completely or partially across the spray port prevents the showerhead from extending past the seat. A showerhead retaining member places the showerhead under the seat, positioning the face to expel water out the spray port. Preferably the seat also contains drain holes for water drainage during use. The showerhead retaining member can be a showerhead tray having a showerhead receiving area and support system to enable vertical movement of the showerhead tray. In another embodiment the showerhead retaining area can be a pair of rails to hold a retaining element containing the showerhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Bryce Dickinson
  • Publication number: 20190350413
    Abstract: A back scrubbing device, including a body having a front surface and a rear surface, at least one soap receiving hole disposed at a top portion of the body to receive soap therein, at least one soap dispensing hole disposed on the front surface to dispense the soap therefrom at least one scrubbing spike disposed on the front surface, and at least one suction cup disposed on the rear surface to allow the back scrubbing device to stick to a wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Tammy Todd
  • Publication number: 20190350414
    Abstract: A roll towel dispenser includes a frame configured to support a first roll of first paper towel and a second roll of second paper towel and a main roller coupled to the frame. During operation, the first paper towel and the second paper towel are positioned adjacent the main roller such that the first paper towel is positioned between the second paper towel and the main roller. The main roller is configured to engage the first paper towel such that rotation of the main roller moves the first paper towel from the first roll, at least partially around the main roller, and through an outlet of the roll towel dispenser. The first paper towel slips relative to the second paper towel while the main roller moves the first paper towel such that only the first paper towel is dispensed through the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Bradley Fixtures Corporation
    Inventor: Michael M. Starkey
  • Publication number: 20190350415
    Abstract: A method of reducing sheet product waste generated during use of a sheet product dispenser in a particular location and over a broad range of usage rates includes designing a dispenser. The design includes determining a desired housing size to obtain a top to bottom height for sheet product roll storage within the housing, dividing the height by two to obtain a maximum roll diameter, locating two roll holders in the housing so that each holder may accept a roll having the maximum roll diameter, positioning a first roll of the maximum roll diameter in a first one of the two roll holders, and positioning a second roll of the maximum roll diameter in a second one of the two roll holders so that two rolls of equivalent length are configured to be dispensed sequentially from the dispenser. The installation and use of two rolls of maximum roll diameter reduces waste. Dispensers formed according to this method are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Paul James Ruthven, Lisa Hedden
  • Publication number: 20190350416
    Abstract: A ligature resistant holder for a roll of material that is to be disposed within a wall. The holder includes a housing of which at least one side walls has an aperture with which a support assembly is associated. The support assembly includes a support member, a biasing member, a retainer and a support housing. The retainer extends through the aperture and includes portions defining a passage through the retainer. At least partially disposed within the passage of the retainer is the support member. The support member includes an actuation portion, which extends into the chamber, and a stop portion that extends radially relative to the actuation portion and engages the retainer such that axial movement of the button through the passage is limited. The biasing member is at least partially disposed within the support housing and biases the support member for movement within the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Darryl Boeltl
  • Publication number: 20190350417
    Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing sheet products includes a housing configured to accommodate a stack of the sheet products and defines a dispensing opening, the housing having a housing body and a cover movably attached to the housing body so that the cover can be moved between an open refilling position and a closed use position, a support plate reciprocally movable within the housing body and having a support surface for supporting the stack of sheet products at one of opposite faces of the stack, a stop movable between an active position in which the stop cooperates with the support plate limiting the movability of the support plate within the housing in one direction and an inactive position, and a link movably mounted in the housing body and cooperating with the cover and the stop to move the stop into the active position upon moving the cover into the open refilling position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Craig Billman, Eric Kemner, Jason Zerweck, Rui Zhang, Kevin Murphy