Patents Issued in January 2, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200000201
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for a cosmetic tool having a brush head connected to a first end of a handle via a ferrule; and a rolling applicator connected to a second end of the handle, where the first end of the handle is distal from the second end of the handle, and where the rolling applicator rotates relative to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Rea Ann Silva, Brittany Blass
  • Publication number: 20200000202
    Abstract: A discharge head for a liquid dispenser for discharging cosmetic products which has a base to be secured to a liquid storage. The base has a coupling device in the form of a thread or a latching coupling device, for coupling to the liquid storage. The discharge head has a sponge carrier with a sponge receptacle in which a sponge is arranged. The sponge carrier is movable in a translationally guided manner with respect to the base and has a hollow connector inside which a liquid channel is provided that connects the liquid storage to the sponge receptacle. This liquid channel is provided with an outlet valve, which is opened by moving the sponge carrier in the direction of the base, such that liquid can flow freely out of the liquid storage into the sponge receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Thomas BRUDER
  • Publication number: 20200000203
    Abstract: A beauty blender system which includes a cosmetic application device having a first-application-surface, and a second-application-surface. The first-application-surface is a sponge and the second-application-surface comprises silicone providing a beauty blender combination. The first-application-surface and the second-application-surface are configured to be used in combination for application of cosmetic products. The cosmetic application device is configured to evenly distribute and blend the cosmetic products on a skin surface and for blending the cosmetic products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Rochelle Susan Ballas
  • Publication number: 20200000204
    Abstract: A sticky template for rapid and accurate makeup of a facial feature is provided herein. The sticky template comprising the following. A set of one or more character-defined elements, each element has one or more character-defined types; and one side of the sticky template, to be placed on the facial feature, covered with an adhesive substance. The sticky template is selected from a set of templates, and each sticky template is marked according to at least one type of the one or more character-defined elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Lilian BAR
  • Publication number: 20200000205
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nonwoven solid material, preferably a cosmetic or dermatological nonwoven solid material, comprising a plurality of fibers, wherein said fibers comprise a body comprising at least one polymeric material and a body coating comprising at least one hydrophilic polymer, said nonwoven solid material further comprising at least one releasable cosmetic ingredient or composition. The invention relates to a face mask, a manufacturing process and applications of said nonwoven solid material or face mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Hiroyuki OGATA, Gaurav AGARWAL
  • Publication number: 20200000206
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a simple, inexpensive, and easy-to-operate color capture device that can capture color information and transmit the captured color information to an interface device such as smartphone, where the captured color information is optionally processed and is then transmitted to a remote server for subsequent production of the customized cosmetic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Jamie G. Nichol
  • Publication number: 20200000207
    Abstract: A backpack integrated with charging function, having a backpack body, shoulder straps, at least a side pocket and a mobile power bank; a protective cover is provided at an inner side of the backpack body at a position corresponding to the side pocket; a USB wire channel is provided between the protective cover and the side pocket; the USB wire channel is an inner channel formed between two pieces of adhesive, resilient and water-proof fabric bonded together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Yubo LIU
  • Publication number: 20200000208
    Abstract: The present application provides a bulletproof backpack, it comprises a backpack body, a double-shoulder strap, a horizontal warning strip, a vertical warning strip and a sandwich; wherein the horizontal warning strip is horizontally provided on a front side of the backpack body, the vertical warning strip is vertically provided on a side of the backpack body, the sandwich is provided on a rear side of the backpack body, and a plurality of bulletproof fiber cloths are fixedly provided in the sandwich. The technical solution provided by the present application has the advantage of high security.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: SDL TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.
    Inventor: Tak Nam Liu
  • Publication number: 20200000209
    Abstract: A backpack includes a frame system. The frame system has two L-shaped members, one or more cross bars, and an attachment bar. A pack has a base, a rear wall, a front wall, two side walls, and a closable lid. The pack also has shoulder straps disposed at the rear wall and a pair of elongated channels on the rear wall. The pack removably couples to the frame system by inserting a long leg of each of the L-shaped members into the respective elongated channel. When the pack is coupled to the frame, the base of the pack is supported on two short legs of the L-shaped members, the frame system is on an exterior of the pack, and the attachment bar can removably couple to either end of the two L-shaped members. An insert is sized and shaped to be removably inserted within an interior volume of the pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Steele Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Nathan Alan Steele
  • Publication number: 20200000210
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an inflatable hammock is disclosed that has a single, integrated body including a first end, a second end, a bottom layer and two side layers. In one embodiment, the top and bottom layer and two side layers are inflatable. In other embodiments, the first end includes a pillow and each end may be coupled to a structure, such as a tree.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Jake BINGHAM
  • Publication number: 20200000211
    Abstract: A buckle, such as for a strap or belt, houses a compact multi tool that is removable from the buckle. The arrangement includes a retention mechanism so the removable multi tool stays secure even with excessive body motion. The buckle can be any type of buckle for a belt or other type of strap. The buckle can couple a belt or strap to itself to create a loop or can couple strap portions to one another. The buckle functionality can be provided by any suitable arrangement, such as a cam lock mechanism, a pin or post-in-hole arrangement or a snap-fit arrangement, for example and without limitation. The multi-tool can include one or more articulating (e.g., foldable) tool elements. In some configurations, the multi-tool comprises a sleeve that receives a body of the multi-tool. The sleeve can include tool features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony Norman Zentil, Robert Jerome Stemen
  • Publication number: 20200000212
    Abstract: An attachment slot includes a layer of flexible material and a cut formed within the layer of flexible material. The cut includes a first cut end, a second cut end, a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment. The first segment extends from the first cut end to the third segment and has a first curvature defined by a first radius of curvature at a first intersection between the first segment and the third segment. The second segment extends from the second cut end to the third segment and has a second curvature defined by a second radius of curvature at a second intersection between the second segment and the third segment. The third segment has a third segment length that extends from the first intersection to the second intersection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Randall Jered LeMarbe
  • Publication number: 20200000213
    Abstract: An attachable pocket is configured to be attached to a garment at any desired location along a surface of the garment. The attachable pocket includes a sheet that forms a chamber that is used to store objects such that the attachable pocket protects the objects from elements or debris. An opening into the chamber is closed with a closure to block access into the chamber and to seal the attachable pocket with the object in the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: David Cleveland MAY, Maria Parker COSTELLO, Yichen WANG
  • Publication number: 20200000214
    Abstract: A hairbrush for use by a hairstylist to brush and style a person's hair. The hairbrush has a brush head, with a cylindrically-shaped elongated head body, and an elongated handle that is attached to the head body so as to extend rearwardly therefrom. The head body has a plurality of bristles extending outward along its length and circumference. The handle has a first handle assembly and a spaced apart, parallel second handle assembly. Each handle assembly has an elongated rod member and an elongated sleeve disposed about its associated rod member. A first connector attaches the rod members to a base of the head body. A second connector joins the two handle assemblies together to stiffen the handle. In use, the hairstylist uses the palm area of the hand to rotate the two handle assemblies, which rotates the brush head, to reduce strain on the hairstylist's thumb, fingers and wrist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Cristi Casey
  • Publication number: 20200000215
    Abstract: An oral care device (10) assesses a health parameter of gingival tissue of a user by means of a force-generating module (52) to apply a momentary force to the gingival tissue by applying a burst of compressed air or a burst of liquid to the gingival tissue, a sensor (28) to obtain a plurality of optical signals from the gingival tissue over time after the momentary force has been applied, a controller (30) to quantify, based at least in part on an analysis of the plurality of optical signals, the health parameter (e.g. inflammation of the gingival tissue), wherein the health parameter is based at least in part on an amount of time the gingival tissue takes to recover to the application of force; and a feedback module (46) to provide information to the user regarding the quantified health parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: VINCENT JEANNE, YEKATERINA ALEKSANDROVNA BORISENKO, STEVEN CHARLES DEANE
  • Publication number: 20200000216
    Abstract: A desk includes a tabletop and at least one base member supporting the tabletop. A footrest is disposed on the at least one base member beneath the tabletop. The footrest is movable between a stowed position toward a back of the desk and a deployed position toward a front of the desk. At least one mechanism is disposed on the at least one base member and operatively coupled to the footrest. The at least one mechanism moving the footrest between the stowed and deployed positions. A floor mat is disposed with the footrest. The floor mat is movable with the footrest between a stowed mat position and a deployed mat position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Mark E. BENDEN
  • Publication number: 20200000217
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a slant-adjusting unit which is convenient to adjust the slant of the flat plate supported by the legs and furniture having the unit. and a slant-adjusting unit 200, comprising a first spherical plate 210, second spherical plate 220 having an inner curved surface in facing relation to an outer curved surface of the first spherical plate 210, and a third spherical plate 230 having an outer curved surface in facing relation to an inner curved surface of the first spherical plate 210, and furniture 1, comprising a flat plate 100, the slant-adjusting unit 200 connected to any position of the flat plate 100, a column portion 300, and connected to the slant-adjusting unit 200, and the flat plate 100 integrated with the first spherical plate 210 to adjust the slant at will.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: KOJIMA METAL FITTING CORPORATION
    Inventor: Morio KOJIMA
  • Publication number: 20200000218
    Abstract: A system for magnetically securing an electronics enclosure proximate a surface of a separate structure. The system includes a mounting apparatus that has a first surface, a second surface, and an interface structure that is constructed and arranged to allow the mounting apparatus to be secured to the surface of the separate structure, with the first surface of the mounting apparatus closer to the surface of the separate structure than is the second surface of the mounting apparatus. One or more magnets are fixed to one or both of the mounting apparatus and the electronics enclosure such that the one or more magnets are arranged to magnetically couple the electronics enclosure to the mounting apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Darryl John Bryans, Benjamin Lippitt, Marc Brandon Happes, Daniel T. Lynch
  • Publication number: 20200000219
    Abstract: A motorized desktop stand unit having a main surface assembly designed to accommodate a monitor or laptop and a secondary surface assembly designed to accommodate a keyboard. The desktop stand unit also has a frame assembly having an upper frame and a lower frame. An elevation mechanism is provided between the upper frame and lower frame. A switch provided in the main surface assembly, when actuated, causes the elevation mechanism to adjust the space between the upper frame and lower frames, changing the height of the main surface assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Laudadio, Aryan Jafari
  • Publication number: 20200000220
    Abstract: In some examples, an electronic classroom desk includes a desktop comprising a display device, and a processor to authenticate a student at the electronic classroom desk based on received authentication information of the student, and responsive to authenticating the student: cause display, on the display device, of class material selected based on a criterion relating to which class the student is currently attending, and cause display, on the display device, of student-specific information that corresponds individually to the student, without regard to the criterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Ligy Kurian, Yolanda Rivas
  • Publication number: 20200000221
    Abstract: A table assembly comprising a table including a top member and at least a first leg support member, the top member forming a substantially flat top surface and circumscribed by an outer edge, the at least one leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock secured to the top member and forming an elongated channel having a dock length dimension and at least a first display panel circumscribed by a panel edge and having at least one straight edge having a panel length dimension, the dock length dimension less than panel length dimension, wherein at least a portion of the straight edge of the panel is receivable within the dock channel with the panel extending out the open first and second ends of the channel to support the panel in a substantially upright orientation with at least a portion of the display panel extending to a height above the flat top surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: David J. Battey, Sean M. Corcorran, Timothy Elms, Jeffrey Coffey, Duck Young Kong, Brett Robert Kincaid, Mark William Schoolmeester, Elger Oberwelz, Thomas Overthun, Jake Eisner, Cody Jay Holstege, Michael Skibinski
  • Publication number: 20200000222
    Abstract: A modular shelving system includes a wall panel with slots and shelf brackets with tabs which attach to the wall panel slots. The tabs have upwardly sloping surfaces which engage sloped surfaces on the back side of the slots. These mating surfaces better retain the tabs into the slots and provide a higher degree of strength in the tab and slot joint. This allows the shelving system to be made with smaller tabs and thinner material than previously possible; providing a more secure and visually appealing shelving system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Clark Davis
  • Publication number: 20200000223
    Abstract: Systems and methods for an ergonomic locker system including a repositionable cross-member or bar for supporting a plurality of clothes hangers suspended between two oppositely disposed tracks. The hanging bar is slideable along the tracks and may be adjusted from a lower, forward position to a higher, back position in order to enhance storage space and improve functionality. An independently lockable auxiliary locker further allows a user to secure personal possessions even when the entire locker system is open using a master door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Steven J. O'Day
  • Publication number: 20200000224
    Abstract: A system and method for a rack. The rack has at least one shelf which has at least two longitudinal rails. The rails each have an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is coupled to a mount. The longitudinal rails are separated by a void and are further coupled to a lip at the end. The longitudinal rails are angled relative to said mount at an angle less than 90 degrees. In one vertical rack, the mount is sandwiched between a base support and a neck support, with each support having a void to receive a bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: STW Designs Intellectual Property Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Paolo Di Prima
  • Publication number: 20200000225
    Abstract: A panel television support and mounting kit allows the consumer to employ any of the three modes of support, namely stand mount, elevated console mount and wall mount. The elevated console mount incorporates a vertical spine to elevate the panel television above the console and an offset arm to support the television over an upper shelf of the console. A mounting structure is provided that can be attached to the spine or to a wall. Pivoting and tilting is accommodated by the mounting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Whalen LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Whalen, Paul R. Jones
  • Publication number: 20200000226
    Abstract: A drawer wall includes an opening arranged on a shell surface of the drawer wall, a movably supported cover portion which covers the opening in a closed position and unblocks the opening in an open position, and a spring element by which the cover portion is pre-stressed in an operating direction of the spring element in a direction of the closed position. The cover portion is arranged so as to be stationary in a direction parallel to the shell surface, and is movably supported in a direction approximately perpendicular to the shell surface against the operating direction of the spring element, and the cover portion is arranged within the drawer wall in all operating positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Markus KAMPL, Guenter SCHWARZMANN
  • Publication number: 20200000227
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel Warren Stefan, Timothy Daniel Stefan
  • Publication number: 20200000228
    Abstract: A magnetic leg glide apparatus for holding an outdoor furniture article against a ground surface in windy weather conditions includes a bottom portion having a disc shaped configuration constructed of a magnetic material and at least one upstanding member coupled to and extending upwardly from a top surface of the bottom portion. The upstanding member is configured for receipt into an interior area of the furniture article. The upstanding member may be a single shaft configured to impale the interior of the chair leg or a plurality of upstanding walls arranged in a circular and annular pattern for friction fit receipt in the interior area of the furniture article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Theresa Quintong
  • Publication number: 20200000229
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a low profile organizer that attaches to the interior surface of a cabinet door. In some embodiments, the low profile organizer includes a main body, at least one backing plate, and connection means of the organizer to the interior surface of the cabinet door. In other embodiments, the low profile organizer may include a main body and connection means of the organizer to the interior surface of the cabinet door. The main body has specified, predetermined dimensional ranges. With the overall construction and predetermined dimensional ranges, the low profile organizer is slender enough as to not protrude, or not substantially protrude, into the shelving storage space of a cabinet, yet provide adequate storage room to accommodate a variety of articles of interest within a cabinet, optimizing cabinet storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Summit Product Development, LLC
    Inventor: Jeremy Suelflow
  • Publication number: 20200000230
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for motorized modular shelf organization. The system and method includes a gondola rack with a plurality of longitudinal shelves which engage with an upright support on the gondola rack, and are capable of moving vertically via a motorized element. The gondola rack also includes at least two support arms which are capable of grasping the plurality of longitudinal shelves and moving the plurality of longitudinal shelves laterally and vertically so that the longitudinal shelves may swap positions with another shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Greg A. BRYAN, Cristy BROOKS, Benjamin D. ENSSLE, David Blair BRIGHTWELL
  • Publication number: 20200000231
    Abstract: A seating furniture includes a seat with a seat surface, a pedestal and a tilt mechanism. The tilt mechanism is disposed between the pedestal and the seat and permits an inclination of the seat surface of the seat relative to the horizontal. In addition, the tilt mechanism has a lower bearing block mounted to the pedestal, and an upper bearing block fixedly connected to the seat. The lower bearing block has a convexly curved lower bearing surface on its upper side facing the upper bearing block, and the upper bearing block has a concavely curved upper bearing surface on its lower side facing the lower bearing block. The lower and upper bearing surfaces have substantially corresponding radii of curvature, so that the upper bearing block can be moved relative to the lower bearing block along the upper bearing surface. A tilt mechanism for seating furniture is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: MARKUS SCHUPPLER, MICHAEL SCHELLER, JENS HELLER
  • Publication number: 20200000232
    Abstract: A hanging chair includes a hanging rod, a base, a connecting assembly and a cover cloth. A side wall of one end of the hanging rod has at least one first mounting hole. The base has a first connection end, and a side wall of the first connection end has at least one second mounting hole. The first connection end and one end of the hanging rod are nested together, such that the first mounting holes correspond exactly to the second mounting holes one to one. The connecting assembly includes at least one welding key and at least one first screw. Each welding key has at least one through hole, and the welding key is disposed at one of the hanging rod and the first connection end. Each first screw passes through the through hole of one welding key, one first mounting hole and one second mounting hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Zhejiang Yotrio Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Huilong LIN, Jianping XIE
  • Publication number: 20200000233
    Abstract: A chair operable between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration includes one or more legs, a handle and a locking mechanism. The one or more legs support a seat and the handle extends away from the seat opposite the one or more legs. The locking mechanism includes a lock plug disposed in an elongate trough. Movement of the handle between the extended and collapsed configurations involves depressing the lock plug and flipping the trough to an opposite side of the lock plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Roland A. HAERTL, David E. GILMAN, Chase T. THOMPSON
  • Publication number: 20200000234
    Abstract: An adjustable chair with adjustable features to relieve the pressure on occupant's spine, tailbone, and pelvic bone when in sitting position. The adjustable chair includes a seat assembly and an adjustable support frame underlying the seat assembly with a plurality of legs and support casters. The seat assembly includes a backrest and a seat articulated together adjacent the lower edge of the backrest and rear edge of the seat. The automatic adjustable chair includes plurality of electrically motorized drive system to automate the various adjustable features. These drive systems are controlled by a single controller unit operable by the occupant from the sitting position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Sue Vanmaastricht, Bruce Albee
  • Publication number: 20200000235
    Abstract: Provided is a core material of a seat cushion for a vehicle. The core material includes: a thermoplastic resin expanded beads molded article 2 that has a substantially rectangular shape in a top view, the rectangular shape having a long side and a short side; and an annular reinforcing member 3 that is insert-molded in the peripheral edge part of the expanded beads molded article. A missing part 4 is formed in the expanded beads molded article, the missing part passing through in the thickness direction. A slit 7 is formed in at least one corner of the lightening part, the slit being oriented outward from the expanded beads molded article from the vicinity of the corner part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: JSP Corporation
    Inventors: Keiichi HASHIMOTO, Katsunori HISAMATSU
  • Publication number: 20200000236
    Abstract: An article for supporting an individual's neck. The article is comprised of a sleeve and a support member. The support member is removably disposed within the sleeve. The support member may include a spine that is semi-ridged, and flexible ribs that are attached to the spine, such that the flexible ribs are able to support the individual's head when the article is worn. The article may also include a heating element disposed within the sleeve, configured to warm the individual's neck during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Frank Wu, John Vantuno
  • Publication number: 20200000237
    Abstract: A foldable massage chair has a foldable chair and a massaging mechanism. The massaging mechanism synchronizes the movement of the first and second massage units and the two moving members by driving the two primary shafts with a single motor, and the two moving members are equipped with the two driving gears with a passive gear engaging with the two belts. Therefore, there is no needs for rail structure, so that the massaging mechanism can be installed with the two belts in the foldable chair which can provide different reclining angles according to the characteristics of the folding chair. Moreover, the folding chair can be folded up, which is easy for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Dong-Her Wu
  • Publication number: 20200000238
    Abstract: A climate control bench having air conditioning units delivering conditioned air through air vents in a housing, the bench having a channel return air intake returning conditioned air to the air conditioning units and an ambient air intake delivering non-conditioned ambient air to the air conditioning units, a removable cover for the channel return air intake and a removable cover for the ambient air intake, such either of the intakes may be open with the other closed, or such that both the intakes may be open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Brian Cothren
  • Publication number: 20200000239
    Abstract: A buoyant pool lounge chair frame and buoyant pool lounge chair using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the buoyant pool lounge chair for supporting a person while the buoyant pool chair is floating in water, frame members collectively form an open chair frame including a back frame and leg frame pivotally coupled thereto. Buoyant cushions are attached to the frame members to form a chair seat, a backrest, and a leg rest. A pair of rear pivotal coupling and clutch assemblies are coupled to the seat frame and to the back frame to adjust and fix the angle of recline of the back frame relative to the seat frame. Similarly, a pair of front pivotal coupling and clutch assemblies coupled to the leg frame and to the back frame to adjust and fix the angle of extension of the leg frame relative to the seat frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew J. Iles, Christopher B. Holland, Michael V. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20200000240
    Abstract: A sleep induction device for oscillating a bed to induce a user of the bed to sleep can be applied to a bed of any size. A bed including a drive leg support including a movable leg holder slidable in a predetermined direction within a predetermined range, a drive means for reciprocally sliding the movable leg holder within a predetermined range, and a driven leg support including the movable leg holder, wherein the sleep induction device oscillates a bed having legs mounted on the drive leg support and the driven leg support by reciprocally oscillated by reciprocally sliding the movable leg holder of the drive leg support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Fujio HARA, Chun-Yuan HSIAO, Shao-Chi CHANG
  • Publication number: 20200000241
    Abstract: A body support cushion is provided with layered foam which receives airflow and allows passage in predefined areas through the body support cushion. Additionally, a cover is provided including a spacer fabric that allows air movement from the body support cushion to improve ventilation of the user of the cushion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Taylor M. Jansen, Hamid Ghanei, James A. Evans, JR., Justin Alberto, Judson P. Gwaltney, Stephen Switzer, Henry Garma, Alanda Tar
  • Publication number: 20200000242
    Abstract: A compact cartridge fan system for use in an articulating bed structure having a stationary horizontal support panel includes a frame adapted to be engaged in a receiving aperture in the stationary horizontal support panel. A cartridge is removably received in a receiving aperture in the frame. The cartridge has a case containing a box fan and a connector attachment. A connector is engaged in the connector attachment and adapted to be received through a mattress base supported on the stationary support panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Ermalovich, Brett Anthony Towe, Benjamin D. Harding, Mario Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20200000243
    Abstract: A mattress embodying a removable exterior top and interchangeable segments (e.g. foam) positioned above a mattress base support portion and below the removable exterior top. The removable exterior top may be replaced with new or different removable exterior tops. Also, users have the ability to vary softness (i.e., firmness) or other characteristics (e.g., foam component construct) across the mattress by arranging or rearranging the interchangeable segments located directly below the removable and interchangeable mattress top. An exemplary base support portion may include a heavy duty pocketed inner-coil unit for motion transfer support and increased airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Carleton Andrew
  • Publication number: 20200000244
    Abstract: A body care apparatus capable of providing optimal therapeutic care for a body of a user is provided. The body care apparatus includes a wearable device worn on the body of the user so as to obtain activity data of the user, a massage chair performing a massage on each body part of the user while supporting the body of the user, a data analyzing unit inferring condition data for each body part of the user according to the activity data obtained from the wearable device, and a controller controlling an operation of the massage chair according to the condition data inferred by the data analyzing unit. The body care apparatus may infer the condition data by deep learning of an artificial intelligence algorithm or a sensor fusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Jong Jin PARK
  • Publication number: 20200000245
    Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes a divider secured to a support structure, a pusher to move product, a barrier, and a low product indicator device. The low product indicator device may be visible when an amount of product positioned on the top surface of the divider floor or on the shelf is low.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
  • Publication number: 20200000246
    Abstract: A shelving system includes a plurality of horizontal support members, each horizontal support member having a length; a plurality of wall supports, each wall support including a first surface on which at least a portion of a horizontal support member rests; a plurality of brackets, each bracket attachable to the horizontal support members at different positions along the length of the horizontal support member; a plurality of vertical support members, each vertical support member coupled to at least one bracket; and a shelf attached to at least two of the plurality of vertical support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Arturo Gonzalez, Steven M. Kessell, Michael D. Potter, Jerry Vance Foster, III
  • Publication number: 20200000247
    Abstract: A system and method for a rack. The rack has at least one shelf which has at least two longitudinal rails. The rails each have an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is coupled to a mount. The longitudinal rails are separated by a void and are further coupled to a lip at the end. The longitudinal rails are angled relative to said mount at an angle less than 90 degrees. In one vertical rack, the mount is sandwiched between a base support and a neck support, with each support having a void to receive a bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Paolo Di Prima
  • Publication number: 20200000248
    Abstract: An Artificial Intelligence (AI) trained item image identifier identifies item identifiers, item descriptions, item information, and item pricing from item images captured from a mobile self-checkout manager on a mobile device. The item identifiers are automatically placed in a cart. Payment for checkout is processed through the mobile self-checkout manager and a receipt is provided for viewing on the mobile device. The receipt is shown on the display of the mobile device when existing a retail establishment for any auditing of the transaction with the establishment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Prerit Jain, Lyndon Betuin Centinales
  • Publication number: 20200000249
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for completing a transaction using a shelf and interactive tablet. The systems and methods may include receiving, at an interactive tablet comprising a processor, a captured image associated with an item; identifying, by the interactive tablet, a known image of the item based on the captured image of the item; and retrieving, by the interactive tablet, product information associated with the item based on the known image of the item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Phil Noel Day, Steven James Birnie, Marshall Munro, Andrew William Douglas Smith
  • Publication number: 20200000250
    Abstract: The invention provides a lighting system (10) for generating a configurable spotlight effect adapted to direct the attention of an individual from an initial location (34) to a defined second location (36). In particular, the invention comprises a presence detector (14) for detecting motion of an individual (22) at a detection location (28) within a detection area, and for detecting in which direction the individual (22) is moving. A configurable light source (12) is controlled by a controller (18) to create a light effect (30, 32) from a first location (34) in front of the individual (22) based on the direction of the individual (22) toward a defined location (36) so as to thereby draw the attention of the user toward said defined location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: ANTHONIE HENDRIK BERGMAN, JOCHEN RENAAT VAN GHELUWE, BERENT WILLEM MEERBEEK, BARTEL MARINUS VAN DE SLUIS