Patents Issued in February 6, 2020
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Publication number: 20200037788Abstract: A multiple shelf display hutch is provided that can be made from a single die cut blank. The blank comprises three or more vertical panels separated by vertical fold lines, the number of vertical panels equaling the number of sides of the hutch. The hutch may have three sides, four sides, six sides or any suitable number of sides. The layers/shelves may be vertically arranged so that their sides align vertically or may be offset from each other (rotated horizontally with respect to each other) in what may be referred to as “twisted” configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventor: Mark Urban
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Publication number: 20200037789Abstract: A picture frame hanging assembly that includes a pair of brackets each respectively directly coupled at least one of a horizontally and a vertically oriented frame elements and each bracket enclosing and defining hook-receiving aperture superimposed over a frame cavity of the picture frame and with an aperture width. The assembly includes a pair of hook components directly coupled to a building wall surface and with a cantilevered hook member extending therefrom an offset length from a front surface of the hook components to define a bracket placement zone with one of the pair of brackets disposed therein and having an inner surface with an inner surface hook width spanning from terminal opposing lateral sides thereon and at least partially supporting an upper wall of the respective one of the pair of hook components, the aperture width at least approximately twice or greater than the inner surface hook width.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Black Tie Brands, LLCInventors: Scott Voelker, Jonathan Batchelor
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Publication number: 20200037790Abstract: A magnetic mounting system is described. The system is equipped with at least one magnet which is configured to be mounted to a wall or similar planar surface. A second retaining magnet, or metallic component, is configured to mate with the at least one magnet. The system is configured to mount objects such as artwork, canvas, posters, certificates, and other objects conventionally hung on walls. Similarly, other embodiments of the present invention are configured to mount other objects to a planar surface, such as keys, a mobile device, hygienic tools (such as mounted within a medicine cabinet).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Andrew Veltz
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Publication number: 20200037791Abstract: A removable plant holder system in a first embodiment having at least one first plant holder assembly having a coupling-frame, an extension arm-member having a proximate end, and a distal end; wherein the plant holder system includes the at least one first plant holder assembly. The at least one first plant holder assembly is defined by the coupling-frame and the extension arm-member integrally combined for use. As such the extension arm-member is defined by the proximate end attached to the coupling-frame, and the distal end is thus able to act in a capacity for hanging a plant therefrom; the coupling-frame configured for removable attachment with a railed deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Patrick Sullivan
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Publication number: 20200037792Abstract: A blanket formed from multiple layers including a fabric layer on the top and a base layer on the bottom where the base layer may include a waterproof coating on at least one side. The blanket may also include an insulation layer and an adhesive scrim layer positioned between the fabric layer and the base layer. The layers of the blanket may be attached using a combination of stitching along with an adhesive to form a blanket that is waterproof and is secured together such that the fabric layer does not move relative to the base layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Kyle Edward Rogers, John W. Dow, Donald Edward Desroches, Erin K. Ellison, Derek Sullivan
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Publication number: 20200037793Abstract: An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Dale Richard WATERS, Susan Marie WATERS
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Publication number: 20200037794Abstract: A furniture blanket assembly for covering one or more users sitting on or adjacent to an article of furniture includes a cover that is comprised of a deformable material and the cover is positionable over an article of furniture. A blanket is coupled to the cover. The blanket is positionable over a user when the user sits on or adjacent to the article of furniture to warm the user. Moreover, the blanket has a length and a width of at least 180.0 cm to accommodate a pair of users.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Dorian Sidwell
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Publication number: 20200037795Abstract: A bunting bag, particularly well-suited for use with children and child carriers, has a top panel detachably coupled to a bottom panel so that the top panel may be completely removed from the bottom panel. The bottom panel is configured or shaped to nest or mate in the child carrier without folds or substantial overhangs. The bottom panel includes a harness insert interface. A harness insert interface is provided that secures with the bottom panel via the harness insert interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Kellyn Bailey
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Publication number: 20200037796Abstract: In a first aspect there is disclosed a pillow (10) which including an envelope (12) enclosing pillow stuffing (14), wherein the pillow stuffing includes a plurality of elongate bodies (40). In one embodiment the elongate bodies are produced from memory foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: REISSI HOLDINGS PTY LTDInventor: Mark Reissi
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Publication number: 20200037797Abstract: Embodiments of a side sleeper pillow are provided having vented earholes and other features for comfortably supporting the head of a sleeper when laying on his or her side. In various embodiments, the side sleeper pillow includes a pillow body having an outer periphery, a primary head support surface, and a first vented earhole feature. The first vented earhole feature includes, in turn, a first earhole having a first opening formed in the primary head support surface, as well as a first vent channel at least partially formed in the pillow body. The first vent channel extends from the first earhole to the outer periphery of the pillow body to enable fluid communication between an ambient environment and the first earhole when covered by the head of the sleeper.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Maxwell Pendelton Rosenberg, Justin James Leach
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Publication number: 20200037798Abstract: A pressure management device with an integrated warming apparatus that provides improvements to pressure management for patients in the supine and side-laying positions, warms a patient's head during surgery; and allows for compact storage. The pressure management device includes a pressure management layer and a heating layer having a heating member that includes a heating element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: American Sterilizer CompanyInventors: Richard P. Nardo, Andrew M.D. Moss
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Publication number: 20200037799Abstract: A sleeve for a beverage holder having a lid including an outer surface, a thermally resistant, textured inner surface, and a perforation forming a tab movable between a first position flush with the outer surface and a second position extending outwardly from the outer surface. The tab is adapted to hold the lid in the second position. A method of using the sleeve includes encompassing a beverage holder with the sleeve, folding the tab into the second position, and suspending a lid of the beverage holder on the tab. A method of producing the sleeve includes providing a tool having a handle, and a head having a blade and teeth, and punching the blade and the teeth of the head into the sleeve to form the perforation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Neil Nathan Johnson
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Publication number: 20200037800Abstract: The invention relates to a sleeve with a window for use with an item. The sleeve includes a substantially planar body, a first surface and a second surface, first part and second part, and a “window” formed in the first part. A print area is defined on the first surface of the second part, where a graphic can be added and the “window” substantially overlays the graphic in the assembled article. The invention also relates to a protective sleeve with a substantially planar body, an inner surface and an outer surface, a first junction area of substantially planar body and a second junction area of the substantially planar body. The first and second junction areas enable co-operating attachment therebetween, such that the substantially planar body is maintained as a sleeve. The invention also relates to a method of construction of a sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Warren THOMPSON, Bruno Stephen BERTHELOT
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Publication number: 20200037801Abstract: A quick assemble artificial tree. The artificial tree includes at least a cloth piece and a plurality of sets of artificial branches. The cloth piece includes a height, a first edge and a second edge disposed along the height, and a coupler releasably connecting the first edge to the second edge. Each of the plurality of sets of artificial branches include a plurality of artificial branches radially extending from the cloth piece. Each of the plurality of sets are disposed along a different portion of the height of the cloth piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Gregorio Suriel
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Publication number: 20200037802Abstract: The present invention disclose a Christmas tree, comprising a plurality of trunk units capable of being assembled, wherein the trunk unit is a hollow tubular body; when any two trunk units are connected, the lower end of the tubular body located above is sleeved into the upper end of the tubular body located below; the trunk unit comprises a power connector comprising an upper end connecting portion and a lower end connecting portion, the upper end connecting portion and the lower end connecting portion are respectively arranged at both ends of the tubular body. The present invention can avoid the adverse effects caused by the reverse connection of the positive and negative electrodes, and improve the convenience and safety of the assembly and use of the Christmas tree.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: QIUHUA ZHOU
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Publication number: 20200037803Abstract: A decorative mount for attaching to a ceiling. The decorative mount includes a pair of opposing vertical members defining a first channel. A first opening is at a downward facing side of the first channel. The first channel is for receiving a plurality of carriers. A support cross member spans the vertical members above the first channel. A decorative surface is positioned on a frontward facing side of the decorative mount. A lip is horizontally aligned along the rearward facing top edge of the mount. The lip is integral with top of the mount and configured such that the lip attaches directly to the ceiling such that the decorative surface faces frontward.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Ahmet Sapmaz
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Publication number: 20200037804Abstract: A track hanger (100) includes a hook (103) and an extension (104), a base member (102), and a key (403). The key is detachable from the hook, and the base member is detachable from the extension. The key can include a first major surface (401) and a second major surface (402). The first major surface can define one or more barbs (404) that facilitate one-way insertion of the key into a track (106).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Paige Wexler, Joshua Bobo, John Piazzi
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Publication number: 20200037805Abstract: The present disclosure provides a housing assembly and a cooking appliance. The housing assembly includes a metal housing and an insulating member. The metal housing takes the shape of a disconnected ring on the whole, with a notch formed at a disconnected portion of the metal housing; the insulating member connects a disconnected end of the metal housing and covers the notch so that the housing assembly forms a closed-loop open circuit structure. According to the housing assembly provided by the present disclosure, as the metal housing is disconnected, and the disconnected portion of the metal housing is connected by the insulating member, so that the housing assembly is disconnected on the circuit, therefore, the magnetic field induction of the metal housing can be weaken to reduce the temperature rise.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Yuquan WU, Chuanbin ZHU, Wei YUAN, Yuehong QU, Wei CHEN, Xianhuai CHEN, Zhengting FU, Linbo ZHU, Zhixiao LUO
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Publication number: 20200037806Abstract: A kettle includes a receptacle, a handle, a cover and a spout, an electrical heating device configured to heat liquid in the receptacle, a switch for operating the electrical heating device, and a controller in electrical communication with the electrical heating device and the switch. The controller cooperates with a temperature sensor to control a temperature of the liquid. An electric base includes electrical components that are in electrical connection with the electrical heating device for providing electrical power to the electrical heating device for heating the liquid. A locking device is located on the receptacle and is movable between an unlocked position and a locked position to lock and unlock the receptacle to and from the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Sahara Electronics Ltd.Inventor: Shahram Farhamandfar
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Publication number: 20200037807Abstract: A boil-over prevention device is provide which is adapted to a bottom surface to engage the rim of the sidewall surrounding the open end of a pot. A top surface of the body of the device curves around to redirect escaping fluid streams from the pot, to a distal edge of the ramp and back into the open end of the pot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Alyson Yamada
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Publication number: 20200037808Abstract: A in-vehicle coffee maker assembly for brewing a cup of coffee in a vehicle includes a vehicle that has an internal combustion engine. A water reservoir is coupled to the vehicle and the water reservoir is positioned in an engine compartment of the vehicle. The water reservoir contains potable water and the water reservoir is in thermal communication with the internal combustion engine. Thus, the internal combustion engine heats the potable water in the water reservoir when the internal combustion engine is running. A coffee maker is integrated into the vehicle. The coffee maker is in fluid communication with the water reservoir such that the coffee maker receives the potable water for brewing coffee.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Vivian Natta
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Publication number: 20200037809Abstract: The present invention relates to a dosing device for a product in powder form, comprising a holder (10) intended to hold a first quantity of the product therein. The holder is provided with dosing means to draw off the product from the holder and move it to an outlet. The dosing means comprise a worm body (20) with a worm thread (21). In a first aspect the worm body comprises at an outer end facing toward the outflow opening at least one further worm thread (22) which runs between the first worm thread (21). In a second aspect the worm thread (21) encloses a smaller volume between successive turns at a base than between successive turns in a part thereof located further toward the outer end.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Maarten WASSINK, Cornelis DE GROEN
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Publication number: 20200037810Abstract: A machine (1) for dispensing a beverage (7) includes a module (10) having a cavity (10a) and a cavity outlet (10a?) for guiding said beverage out of the cavity (10a). The cavity (10a) is delimited by a first module part (11) and a second module part (12). At least one (11) of the parts (11, 12) is movable along a module direction (10?) into a position distant from the other part (12) for transferring an ingredient capsule (2) to and/or from the cavity (10a) and into a position close to the other part (12) for processing the capsule (2) in the cavity (10a) to form said beverage (7). The machine (1) includes a guide (100) that has a guide outlet (102) and that is movable between: a dispensing position for receiving the beverage (7) from the cavity outlet (10a?) and guiding the beverage (7) along a guide direction (100?) to the guide outlet (102) to a beverage dispensing area; and a non-dispensing position for preventing liquid from being guided to the dispensing area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Herve Bourgund, Luc Fontbonne, Blaise Rithener, Pierre-Emmanuel Vincent
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Publication number: 20200037811Abstract: System and methods according to the present invention provide for an automated coffee brewing system, the automated coffee brewing system may comprise a system cavity which comprises at least one of a bean storage cavity, grinding assembly, brewing assembly, housing, water heating assembly, a controller, at least one sensing unit, a selection control, and a pouring unit providing the ability to produce at least one of bean-to-cup coffee and multi-serving container coffee, further a method operating at least one of a first embodiment of the automated coffee brewing system, a second embodiment of the automated coffee brewing system, and a third embodiment of the automated coffee brewing system is provided, and a method of operating a fourth embodiment of the automated coffee brewing system is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Automated Coffee Systems LLCInventor: DAVID HEFTY
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Publication number: 20200037812Abstract: A beverage preparation machine (1) comprising a thermal conditioning device (71), such as a heater or cooler, said thermal conditioning device (71) comprising a control unit (4) for controlling a start-up phase of the thermal conditioning device (71) from a temperature of inactivity to an operative temperature, the control unit (4) comprising: a controller with a start-up profile for starting-up the thermal conditioning device (71), wherein the start-up profile has at least one parameter and the controller has a self-learning mode for adjusting the at least one parameter; and a temperature sensor connected to the controller for measuring a temperature of the thermal conditioning device (71); wherein the self-learning mode causes the controller during a start-up phase to: calculate a ramp value representative of a rate of change in temperature during the start-up phase of the thermal conditioning device; adjust the at least one parameter as a function of the adjusted ramp value; use the adjusted at least one pType: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Ioannis Argyris, Eric Granger
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Publication number: 20200037813Abstract: Radiant furniture made of a concrete mix includes one or more heating elements or hot water supplied hydronic tubing that provide comfortable radiant heat. Tabletops can be heated to a temperature that is comfortable for people seated at the table. Benches and seats can be heated to provide comfortable heated seating. Combinations can also be used together, such as a heated tabletop with heated seats. A controller senses the temperature of the furniture and the ambient temperature, then applies power to one or more heating elements in the furniture according to programmed temperature thresholds to provide comfortable radiant heat from the furniture. The controller includes a calibration mode that allows calibrating the controller to a particular heated surface. The controller further comprises a knob that determines an operating mode for the controller and allows adjusting a temperature threshold for the heated surface up or down.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: David A. Gober
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Publication number: 20200037814Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein that relate to a grill with a continuous cooking surface having individually controllable heating zones separated by one or more isolation zones. One example provides a grill, comprising a continuous cooking surface comprising a plurality of individually controllable heating zones separated by one or more isolation zones, each heating zone comprising a heating zone plate with one or more heating elements disposed beneath the heating zone plate, and each isolation zone comprising an isolation bar joined to adjacent conductive plates of adjacent heating zones, each isolation bar comprising a cooling channel extending at least partially along a length of the isolation bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Robert A. Shingler, Joseph R. Shaw
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Publication number: 20200037815Abstract: A toaster oven includes a compartment with an inner chamber, a heating element associated with the inner chamber for heating food articles placed in the inner chamber, and a controller in electrical communication with the heating element for controlling heating of the food articles. An exterior upper surface of the compartment includes a hot plate for warming food placed thereupon.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Sahara Electronics Ltd.Inventor: Shahram Farhamandfar
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Publication number: 20200037816Abstract: A versatile pizza oven comprising a cooking chamber with a cooking surface, an external shell, a heat element operationally installed to provide heat to the cooking chamber, a heat guide plate designed to direct the movement of heat within the cooking chamber, a drip tray at least partially located below the cooking surface, and a channel through which grease and/or crumbs can be moved from the cooking surface and into the drip tray. This cooking apparatus may be provided as a modular kit which can be adapted to pair with an existing griddle or grill, rather than a standalone unit. In this embodiment, the heat source is provided by the griddle or grill.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Michael F. Hackley
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Publication number: 20200037817Abstract: A portable grilling assembly for cooking outdoors includes a stake that can be driven into the ground. The stake is comprised of a plurality of connectable sections such that the stake has an adjustable length. A grill is provided and the grill is removably coupled to the stake. The grill is slidably positioned on the stake such that the grill is positionable at a selected point along the stake. In this way the grill can be spaced a selected distance from the ground. A basket is removably coupled to the stake and the basket is slidably positioned on the stake such that the basket is positionable at a selected point along the stake. Moreover, the basket is comprised of a fire resistant material to contain a heat source for cooking on the grill.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Melvin Rynearson
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Publication number: 20200037818Abstract: An apparatus for regulating the temperature of a grill is disposed between a supply unit for gas and a gas outlet unit, which is part of the grill and is used for grilling the food, wherein the apparatus includes a control element for regulating the gas using a gas outlet regulator, which can generally be operated by hand. The apparatus includes at least one electronic regulation element, a regulation unit, as well as at least one sensor, wherein the regulation element includes a holding element and a transmitter element, wherein the holding element can be coupled with the mechanical control element of the grill, and the transmitter element, and thereby the mechanical control element, is adjustable as a function of the variable that is determined by the regulation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: examedia GmbHInventors: Klaus ASSHAUER, Rolf HILZINGER
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Publication number: 20200037819Abstract: A device for cleaning and oiling grill grates including a roller fashioned from an absorbent material rotatably mounted to a head plate, which in turn is mounted to a handle. The roller is used to apply cleaning or seasoning oil to grill grates. The plate includes a scraping element for scouring grill grates and an aperture through which a user may apply oil to the roller. The absorbent material may alternatively be mounted as a rectangular pad rather than a roller. A bottle opener attached to the handle of the device allows for the device to be conveniently hung and stored in a downward position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Christopher Wytovicz
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Publication number: 20200037820Abstract: Food service equipment comprises a multiple-pass feeder conveyor and toaster which comprises an upper inclined food product infeed conveyor ramp for causing the food products to proceed in a first direction extending from the rear of the appliance toward the front of the appliance and onto the upper run of a first upper endless conveyor. The upper run of the first upper endless conveyor conveys the food products into a semi-circular return product feeder which causes the food products to be conveyed in a second opposite direction extending from the front of the appliance toward the rear of the appliance and into an entry space defined by means of the lower run of the first upper endless conveyor and the upper run of a second lower endless conveyor, the two conveyors being synchronized together. The pair of conveyors convey the food products between heated platens respectively associated with the two conveyors whereby the food products are cooked or toasted.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: IGNACIO VEGA, Bhupendra Patel
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Publication number: 20200037821Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cooking utensil includes: forming a cooking utensil made of a cast iron by casting; and forming a nitride layer by performing a nitriding on a cooking surface of the cooking utensil made of the cast iron.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Yasuo Nishikimi
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Publication number: 20200037822Abstract: A fryer includes a controller that can perform a first cooking mode and second cooking mode. In the first cooking mode, an object to be cooked is cooked by controlling the pulse combustor with a prescribed first heat quantity when the cooking oil contained in the oil bath is in a prescribed first oil amount, and the object to be cooked is in a prescribed first rated amount. In the second cooking mode, an object to be cooked is cooked by controlling the pulse combustor with a prescribed second heat quantity larger than the first heat quantity when the cooking oil is a prescribed second oil amount larger than the first oil amount, and the object to be cooked is in a prescribed second rated amount larger than the first rated amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: PALOMA CO., LTD.Inventor: Hideki KIJIMOTO
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Publication number: 20200037823Abstract: Devices that utilize phase change materials to maintain objects, such as beverage containers, within a precise temperature range for extended periods, without the need for ice, open flames, or mechanical heating or refrigeration, are disclosed. Methods of maintaining such objects within a precise temperature range for extended periods, without the need for ice, open flames, or mechanical heating or refrigeration, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: David PENSAK
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Publication number: 20200037824Abstract: A robot includes an ingredient processor configured to produce a mixture by mixing food ingredients with water; an ingredient mold spaced apart from the ingredient processor and having a space portion to form a space for receiving the mixture supplied from the ingredient processor; a cooler configured to cool the ingredient mold; and a rotating device configured to rotate the ingredient mold in a plurality of directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Sungmin MOON, Nakyeong KIM, Sanghak LEE, Jun LEE
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Publication number: 20200037825Abstract: The invention comprises a method and apparatus for delivery of a product, such as whipped cream, from a pressurized container containing a deformable bladder, the deformable bladder separating a main compartment of the pressurized container into a pressure reserve zone and a pressurized delivery zone, where a membrane in the pressure reserve zone initially separates first chemical reagents from second chemical reagents. Upon a force creating an opening in the membrane, a reaction of the chemical reagents forms a gas, which alters a volume of the deformable bladder and the volume of the pressurized delivery zone with a corresponding increase in pressure of a deliverable gas in the pressure delivery zone. A resulting increased pressure of the deliverable gas, which permeates cream, maintains quality of delivered whipped cream from the pressurized container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Christian T. Metcalfe, W. Davis Lee
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Publication number: 20200037826Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of high non-aerosol foam sanitizers are disclosed herein. An exemplary embodiment of high non-aerosol foam sanitizer includes a liquid mixture that includes an alcohol, water and a surfactant mixed with and entrapping air to form a plurality of foam bubbles. Wherein more than about 50 percent of the foam bubbles have a size of between about 50 m and about 250 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Nick E. Ciavarella
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Publication number: 20200037827Abstract: Technologies are described herein for a towel system. As described herein, the towel system includes a towel having an adhesive thereon. The adhesive allows the towel to be removable affixed to an article of clothing or other item. In some examples, the towel uses an adhesive that provides for the ability of the towel to be washed and reused.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Jason Bailey
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Publication number: 20200037828Abstract: A cleaning pad with a reinforcement layer and a method for making the same. The cleaning pad has a first layer of material with a reinforcement layer applied to a first side of the first layer. A second layer of the first material is then applied over the reinforcement layer. An imprinting device then pressed into the top side of the cleaning pad to give the pad a textured surface. In addition, more layers of material can be added to the cleaning pad. By adding another layer of adhesive to the cleaning pad then applying more layers of material the cleaning pad can be made of any thickness desired. By adding a second adhesive to a select number of sheets of the cleaning pad a core is created. Any number of cleaning pad sheets can then be rolled onto the core to create a roll of cleaning pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Robert Wise
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Publication number: 20200037829Abstract: A towel dispenser includes a housing for receiving toweling. The housing includes a main body; a loading door that is configured to rotate relative to the main body between a closed position and an open position; and a guide system that includes a first roller attached to the main body and a second roller attached to the loading door. The towel dispenser may include a motor for driving dispensing of the toweling from the housing and an associated sensor. The towel dispenser can be mounted to an underside of a cabinet. In an aspect, the front wall of the main body and a lip of the loading door collectively define a gap to which the guiding system guides the toweling and through which towels are dispensed when the loading door is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: William Bryant Troutman, William Bryant Troutman, II
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Publication number: 20200037830Abstract: The present invention relates to an excreta dehydration type toilet including: an upper main body (10) in which at least one toilet bowl (11) is installed; a lower main body (20) installed on a lower portion of the upper main body (10) and configured to store excreta therein; and a ventilation pipe (30) vertically installed along a lateral side of the upper main body (10), wherein the lower main body (20) includes: a warm-air pipe (21) installed on an inner bottom of the lower main body (20); a blower fan (22) installed at a side of the air inlet (21A); an electric heater (23) installed between the air inlet (21A) and the blower fan (22); and a daylighting member (24). Thus, according to the present invention, moisture included in excreta can be rapidly dried while removing odors from the toilet, thereby improving convenience when the toilet is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Jungchi PARK
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Publication number: 20200037831Abstract: Technology associated with automatically raising a toilet seat is described. In an example embodiment, a device for automatically raising a toilet seat includes a fluid-based movement source that generates a force upon actuation and a movement transmission mechanism configured to transfer the force to the toilet seat to raise the toilet seat from a lowered position to a raised position. The fluid-based movement source is fixable to a toilet having a toilet seat and a toilet bowl and the movement transmission mechanism is connected to the fluid-based movement source to receive the force and coupleable to the toilet seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Troy A. Holbrook, Scott A. Holbrook, Steven R. Hutchinson, Christopher J. Knapp
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Publication number: 20200037832Abstract: A stool drain assembly including a main tube, an integrated connector, a potion or feces flushing water hole, a low-pressure balloon expansion water hole, at least two liquid pipes and a low-pressure balloon is provided. The main tube has a tube wall, an injection end and a water outlet. The integrated connector is disposed at the injection end and has a potion or feces flushing water injection cavity and an expansion water injection cavity. The potion or feces flushing water hole and the low-pressure balloon expansion water hole are arranged at the water outlet and are connected to the inside and outside of the tube wall respectively. At least two liquid pipes include a low-pressure balloon expansion liquid delivery pipe and a potion or feces flushing water liquid delivery pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventor: Lien-Kung Wang
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Publication number: 20200037833Abstract: A reconfigurable surface treatment apparatus may include a wand and a pod removably coupled to the wand. The wand may have a first distal end that is configured to couple to a surface cleaning head and a second distal end that is configured to couple to a handle. The pod may include a suction motor assembly cavity, a battery cavity, and a dust cup cavity. The suction motor assembly cavity and the battery cavity may be disposed on opposing sides of a vertical plane, wherein the vertical plane extends along a central longitudinal axis of the pod. The dust cup cavity may be disposed between the suction motor assembly cavity and the battery cavity such that at least a portion of the dust cup cavity is disposed on each side of the vertical plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Scott B. NIEDZWECKI, Andre D. BROWN, Mingshun (Aaron) SU, Robert YANG, Lee M. COTTRELL, Patrick CLEARY
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Publication number: 20200037834Abstract: A handheld vacuum cleaner includes a dust cup assembly, a suction nozzle assembly and a handle assembly. The dust cup assembly includes a cup casing, an airflow generation device and a cyclone separation device, both of which are arranged in the cup casing, the airflow generation device being arranged above the cyclone separation device and positioned on a downstream side of the cyclone separation device, and an air vent being formed in a top of the cup casing. The suction nozzle assembly is mounted to the cup casing and defines a suction channel. The handle assembly is mounted to the cup casing and used to be held. With the structure, a blowing direction of the air vent is not towards a surface to be cleaned, so as to prevent the wind from the air vent blows away dust on the surface to be cleaned and hence ensure a cleaning effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Guanhua LI, Zhicheng WANG, Songsong QIN, Dongliang LU
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Publication number: 20200037835Abstract: A handheld vacuum cleaner including a fluid flow path, a main body, a fluid flow motor, a battery, and a cyclone chamber. The fluid flow path extends from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet, and the main body includes a handle. The fluid flow motor is positioned in the fluid flow path. The battery is positioned below the fluid flow motor. The cyclone chamber is in the fluid flow path transverse to the dirty air inlet. The cyclone chamber includes a first end wall and a second end wall, a cyclone chamber axis passing through the first end wall and the second end wall, a cyclone dirty fluid inlet, and a cyclone clean fluid outlet. The first end wall and the second end wall of the cyclone chamber both intersect a common horizontal plane when the handheld vacuum cleaner is positioned on a horizontal surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: John Bohlen, Richard Friend, Joseph Saunders, Sergey V. Makarov, Kirti Kant Paulla
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Publication number: 20200037836Abstract: A handheld vacuum cleaner including a dirty air inlet, a fluid flow path, a main body, a fluid flow motor, a premotor filter, and a debris separator. The dirty air inlet is disposed at the front of the handheld vacuum cleaner and defines an inlet axis. The fluid flow path extends from the dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. The main body includes a handle disposed at the rear of the handheld vacuum cleaner. The fluid flow motor is positioned in the main body along the fluid flow path and defines a motor axis. The premotor filter is disposed in the main body and includes an annular filter media forming a filter axis. The annular filter media includes a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal filter surface extending between the first end and second end. The annular filter media surrounds a filter air passageway along the filter axis and upstream of the fluid flow motor. The debris separator is upstream of the premotor filter in the fluid flow path and defines a debris separator axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Kirti Kant Paulla, John Bohlen, Richard Friend, Joseph Saunders, Sergey V. Makarov
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Publication number: 20200037837Abstract: The present invention provides a dust collector apparatus, comprising: a housing, an airflow generation module and a filter. The housing has one side formed at least one intake vent-hole and another side formed of at least one exhaust vent-hole. An inner side of the housing has an airflow channel formed between the intake vent-hole and the exhaust vent-hole. The airflow generation module comprises an airflow drawing unit for drawing an airflow in order to form the airflow channel between the intake vent-hole and the exhaust vent-hole, a control module for controlling the airflow drawing unit, and a power module. The filter is detachably arranged at the intake end and used for filtering dust in the air sucked by the airflow drawing unit. The dust collector apparatus of the present invention allows the dust particles to be properly collected by the filter without secondary scattering, and guides the airflow to be exhausted smoothly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Wan Chieh HSIEH, Pai Yao HSIEH, Chien Chieh TUNG