Patents Issued in February 25, 2020
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Patent number: 10568407Abstract: Embodiments of universal adapter system including a receiver component having base portion configured to be coupled to a base belt worn by an individual and a locking mechanism which is operative to be engaged to a mounting bar of an adapter component that is secured to a dynamic load carriage apparatus, wherein the mounting bar is capable of a sliding action that compensates for a shift in load that is associated with the individual are disclosed. In operation, the receiver component may be engaged and disengaged from the adapter component while being worn by the individual using a single-handed operation.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: TYR Tactical, LLCInventor: Jason Beck
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Patent number: 10568408Abstract: A suspension device for hanging seats and hammocks including apertures arranged in a basic body for receiving and guiding a suspension rope. The basic body is realized in at least two parts and is composed of an upper part which receives the suspension rope to be length-adjustable and a lower part which is movably mounted on the upper part and comprises at least one holding body for the fastening of the hanging seat or the hammock. A first aperture enters into the upper part of the basic body approximately at the top for receiving and guiding the suspension rope and exits out of the upper part again from a side outlet opening. A second aperture extends in the upper part of the basic body and exits from the upper body on both sides and comprises an inlet opening below the side outlet opening of the first aperture.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: LA SIESTA GMBHInventor: Jean-Christophe Meillan
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Patent number: 10568409Abstract: Embodiments of a collar, which may be adapted for removably securing a portable device to a user, are disclosed. In embodiments, the collar may be secured to the portable device, wherein a retaining clip may be inserted into a receiving volume which restricts movement of a claw in contact with a surface of the portable communications device.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: Thomas Gerard Carpenter
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Patent number: 10568410Abstract: An apparatus for a gripping device for a portable computing device according to various aspects of the present technology may include a selectively deployable spring element. A center section of the spring element may be connected to the portable computing device by a spring retainer. The spring element comprises opposing ends that extend away from the center section in a first position and curl inwards towards the center section and the spring retainer in a second position to form a ring. The spring retainer may be configured to rotate with respect to the portable computing device to allow the ring to be adjusted according to a desired use. The spring element and the spring retainer may also be integrated with a cover configured to fit around the portable computing device.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Grip Curl, LLCInventors: Derrick Pierson, Charles Pierson, Aaron Bickel
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Patent number: 10568411Abstract: A brush head (100), including: an elastomeric matrix (30) including a first surface (32); a plurality of retention rings (50) disposed in the elastomeric matrix, each of which includes a first end (51), a second end (53) positioned closer to the first surface of the elastomeric matrix than the first end, an interior wall (55) forming an interior space (59) with a central longitudinal axis (111), and an exterior wall (57). At least one of the interior wall and the exterior wall of at least a first retention ring of the plurality of retention rings (50) includes a taper (61, 67, 73, 63, 69, 71). A plurality of bristle tufts (21), each of which comprises a plurality of bristle strands, having a proximal end (23) and a free end (25), is retained at its proximal end within the interior space of one of the plurality of retention rings.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Evan Dak Wah Dengler, Gregory Russ Goddard, Eric G. Halsne
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Patent number: 10568412Abstract: A brush assembly for cleaning a toilet includes a handle that comprises an upper section a lower section, and a medial section. The lower section and the medial section are nested in the upper section so that the lower section and the medial section are selectively extensible from the upper section. A scrubber is coupled to a lower end of the lower section and is configured to clean a toilet. A base, which is bowl-shaped, is positioned to partially insert the scrubber. A lid is coupled to and extends from a bottom end of the upper section. The lid is bowl-shaped and complementary the base. A perimeter of the lid is positioned to abut a circumference of the base as the lower section and the medial section are inserted into the upper section. The lid and the base define an interior space that houses the scrubber.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: Charlie Tomalesky
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Patent number: 10568413Abstract: The hair brush generally comprises a handle and a removably coupled brush head retainer. The brush head retainer is adapted to receive a variety of different hair brush heads comprising a variety of types of bristles. The handle comprises a centrally tapered configuration that is easily grasped by a user. Upper and lower portions define a central longitudinal passage. Axially aligned within this passage is a handle coupling assembly comprising an activation member, push rod, spring, barrel, and one or more ball bearings. The brush head retainer comprises a brush head retainer lower opening, an inner annular groove, and one or more lower pins. The inner annular groove comprises an angled lower portion which is transversely aligned with the barrel side openings. The push rod is moveable between first and second positions such that the brush head retainer may be coupled and decoupled.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventors: Heather Lankford, Jacquelyn Reyna, Lamar Lopez
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Patent number: 10568414Abstract: This disclosure relates to expandable furniture products that can be transformed into different configurations. The furniture products are equipped with an expansion system that enables the furniture products to be transformed between a compacted, space-saving configuration and an expanded configuration that increases the surface area of the furniture products. The expansion system integrated into the furniture products permits the furniture products to easily switch between the compacted configuration and the expanded configuration, and allows the furniture products to be fashioned in various ways when arranged in the expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: HILLSDALE FURNITURE LLCInventor: Uri Glattstein
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Patent number: 10568415Abstract: A table that can be easily transported and stored and in operation provides a stable surface that can withstand substantial vibration as well as stability when supporting substantial weight or loads that may move along the top of the table or shift in position without the legs buckling or moving out of their supporting position or causing the table to tilt or fall to the side.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: Neil Alan Kuyath
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Patent number: 10568416Abstract: A desktop workspace that adjusts vertically includes a work surface platform, a base configured to sit on an existing platform, such as a desk, a height adjustable mechanism including at least one set of arms that connect at a pivot point(s) creating a scissoring motion to raise and lower the said work surface platform to various heights. A locking and unlocking mechanism may connect to the height adjustable mechanism. In some cases, the apparatus includes an adjustable mechanism to support items such as a keyboard. In some cases, the apparatus includes elements to raise items such as a monitor to an additional height.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: Nathan Mark Poniatowski
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Patent number: 10568417Abstract: A telescopic leg and method of assembly for the telescopic leg, which is generally configured to raise and lower a work surface while supporting it. The telescopic leg includes at least two segments, one of which includes a visible cap through which one of the segments is inserted to trim an opening that matches the profile of the segment doing the trimming and can create an interference fit.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: RAPID-LINE, INC.Inventor: Daniel DeGroot
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Patent number: 10568418Abstract: A variable height platform system comprises a frame assembly, at least two leg assemblies, a drive mechanism, and a sensor. The frame assembly is configured to support and be removably connected to a tabletop. The drive mechanism is configured to either extend or retract each leg assembly in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to set a height of the frame assembly in an elevated position for use. The sensor is configured to sense position and movement of a user in a predetermined area including an area of the variable height platform system and an area proximate the variable height platform system. The controller is operatively connected to the sensor and drive mechanism. The controller is configured to operate the drive mechanism in response to the sensor sensing the position and movement of the user in the predetermined area.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: FELLOWES, INC.Inventors: Shawn Michael Applegate, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, James Edward Losser, Mark R. Gartz, Peter Maletich, Dipan Pravin Surati, Vadim Romanovich
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Patent number: 10568419Abstract: A room caddie having a self-supporting box with a first interior chamber extending into the box from the top and a second interior chamber separate from the first interior chamber. The second interior space comprising a plurality of interior electrical power sources. A fixed cover is disposed over the first interior chamber and includes a cylindrical cup holder, at least one exterior electrical power source and a first part of a two-part releasable connector disposed in the fixed cover. A moveable lid is disposed over the second interior chamber at the top of box to provide access into the second interior chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: PPJ, LLCInventors: Philip Reid Sherman, Horace Robert Eskridge, III
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Patent number: 10568420Abstract: The present invention generally encompasses a game table including a base, a first layer fixedly secured to the base, a second layer arranged to at least partially encompass and slidingly engage with the first layer, and a third layer arranged to at least partially encompass and pivotably engage with the second layer. The first layer is operatively arranged to display a first plurality of assembled game pieces, the second layer is operatively arranged to display a second plurality of unassembled game pieces, and the third layer is operatively arranged to cover and protect the first and second layers.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: Scott D. Lord
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Patent number: 10568421Abstract: An organizer that is typically configured to hang from a door, the organizer including a base layer having a front surface and a back surface, and defining a shape of said organizer; at least one compartment provided on said base layer front surface; and a support component configured to provide structural support for said organizer, said support component including a first pocket provided on said base layer and extending at least part of a length of said base layer; a first support rod positioned within said first pocket; a second pocket provided on said base layer and extending at least part of said length of said base layer; and a second support rod positioned within said second pocket; wherein the first and second pockets join at a seam that permits the organizer to be folded along said seam in a lengthwise direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.Inventors: Sandy Felsenthal, Lauren Budzak
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Patent number: 10568422Abstract: The present invention provides a hutch having a pair of opposed sidewalls and a back wall and a shelf having a first planar surface extending between the sidewalls supported by four support panels each having a second planar surface transverse to the first planar surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Menasha CorporationInventors: Chris Alan Gibbons, Jr., Hector Gonzalez
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Patent number: 10568423Abstract: A display unit includes at least one shelf including a first side, an opposing second side, a pair of brackets and at least one hang bar that is mounted to and protrudes from the first side or the second side. The at least one shelf is configured in a first orientation or a second orientation. In the first orientation, the pair of brackets are configured to orient the first side to face in an upward direction and the opposing second side to face in a downward direction. In the second orientation, the pair of brackets are configured to orient the first side to face in a forward direction and the opposing second side to face in a backward direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Daniel K. McDowell, William Y. Stafford, Ian Jindrich, Stanley J. Valiulis, Gabriel Garduno
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Patent number: 10568424Abstract: A drawer pull-out guide includes a fastening portion having a vertical limb and a transverse limb protruding from the vertical limb. The transverse limb is connected to a limb of the carcass rail, an extension rail is displaceably supported relative to the carcass rail, and a rolling body is arranged between the carcass rail and the extension rail and is supported on a running limb of the carcass rail and/or the extension rail. The limb of the carcass rail has a first limb portion connected to the transverse limb. A second limb portion of the carcass rail, in an unloaded condition of the drawer pull-out guide, is spaced from the transverse limb by a gap, and can be tilted or bent towards the transverse limb. Therefore, a change of relative position between the running limb and the rolling body can be compensated for, and the gap can be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: JULIUS BLUM GMBHInventors: Marc Meusburger, Hermann Haemmerle, Pascal Berchtold
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Patent number: 10568425Abstract: A slide rail assembly is applicable to a furniture system. The slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a blocking structure and an adjusting device. The second rail is longitudinally movable relative to the first rail. The blocking structure is arranged on one of the first rail and the second rail. The adjusting device is arranged on the other one of the first rail and the second rail. The adjusting device includes a working member and an adjusting member. The adjusting member is configured to adjust the working member to be located at different positions. Wherein, the working member is configured to abut against the blocking structure at different positions to allow the second rail to be located at different longitudinal positions when the second rail is retracted relative to the first rail.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignees: King Slide Works Co., Ltd., King Slide Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Fang-Cheng Su, Ci-Bin Huang, Yue-Hua Tang, Chun-Chiang Wang
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Patent number: 10568426Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a supporting mechanism and a slide rail. The slide rail and the supporting mechanism are movably mounted relative to each other. Wherein, the supporting mechanism and the slide rail have corresponding structures and features, such that the slide rail is movable relative to the supporting mechanism along a first direction to a first extension position, or the slide rail is movable relative to the supporting mechanism along a second direction to a second extension position.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignees: King Slide Works Co., Ltd., King Slide Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shun-Ho Yang, Chien-Li Huang, Chun-Chiang Wang
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Patent number: 10568427Abstract: A fastening fitting for a facing on an open side of a drawer having two facing fittings mounted on the back side of the facing and two connection fitting parts mounted, in the vicinity of the open face end of the drawer, on the side walls of the drawer. At least the vertical adjustment of the facing connected to the connection fitting parts is variable and lockable. The facing fittings are provided with a horizontally oriented coupling bolt spaced apart from the back side of the facing, which coupling bolts can be introduced into insertion receptacles of front fixation units that are mounted on the end of the side walls of the drawer. The front fixation units have vertical adjustment elements for varying the vertical adjustment of the insertion receptacles of the front fixation units and lateral adjustment elements for varying the horizontal lateral adjustment of the insertion receptacles of the front fixation units relative to the coupling bolts of the facing fittings.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: Wolfgang Held
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Patent number: 10568428Abstract: A furniture member may include a stationary frame assembly and a seatback cushion. The stationary frame assembly may include a stationary base frame, a pair of stationary armrest frames and a stationary seatback frame that is fixed relative to the stationary base frame and the stationary armrest frames. The seatback cushion may include upholstery attached to at least one of the armrest frames. The upholstery may include a portion disposed between the at least one of the armrest frames and the seatback cushion. The portion of the upholstery may be expandable to allow movement of the seatback cushion relative to the stationary base frame, the stationary armrest frames and the stationary seatback frame between an upright position and a reclined position.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATEDInventors: Richard E. Marshall, Eugene O. Cole, II, Chandrasekar Ramasubramanian, Stephen Brown, Jason Rains, Jason Bryson
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Patent number: 10568429Abstract: Rocker style chairs and rocker style chairs are provided along with modular components for use within rocker style chairs and parts for assembling within the modular components. The related components and chair assemblies minimize manufacturing time, maximize material usage and decrease related installation time. The related rocker style chairs may provide comfort to chair occupants and minimize noise during related chair component motion.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventors: Matthew Jacobs, Frederick Jacobs, Michiel Van de Ven
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Patent number: 10568430Abstract: A rocking director's chair comprises a chair frame and two rocking bar assemblies, wherein the chair frame is sleeved with a chair cloth, and the two rocking bar assemblies are mounted on the left side and the right side of a rear part of the chair frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: Benlong Sun
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Patent number: 10568431Abstract: A seating system configured for providing multi-directional motion.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Smith System Manufacturing Company Inc.Inventors: Charles Risdall, Michael Risdall, Charles A. Patterson, Joe Ricchio
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Patent number: 10568432Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable five-star foot, comprising a center body and five legs; each one of the legs is provided with a first mounting block and a second mounting block; each one of the first mounting blocks corresponds to a first mounting groove; each one of the second mounting blocks corresponds to a second mounting groove; and the first and second mounting grooves are formed on the center body. The first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are internally provided with a pair of a first connecting block and a second connecting block; each one of the first connecting blocks is connected with each corresponding one of the first mounting blocks, and each one of the second connecting blocks is connected with each corresponding one of the second mounting blocks. The five-star foot is advantaged in simple and reliable structure, convenient folding, large application scope and easy popularization.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: ANJI JINTAI FASTENER CO., LTD.Inventor: Jinqian Yu
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Patent number: 10568433Abstract: A lordosis support for a seat back rest, includes a support plate, tension members for holding the support plate between two frame legs of the seat back rest, the support plate having on each side at least one point of attack for a respective tension member, and an adjusting device for adjusting a tension force of the tension members by changing the distance between the two points of attack, wherein the distance between the two points of attack is adjustable and the adjusting device is configured to change this distance, wherein the support plate is a one-piece support plate, and the two points of attack are linearly moveably arranged at the one-piece support plate for translational movement.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: Jörg Schwarzbich
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Patent number: 10568434Abstract: An adjustable foundation and process includes a mattress support surface including a head and back section hingedly connected to an intermediate section at one end and a leg and foot section hingedly connected to the intermediate section at another end, wherein the intermediate section includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is hingedly connected to the head and back section and the second portion is hingedly connected to the leg and foot section. The intermediate or seat section is configured to increase in length upon articulation of the head and back section and/or the leg and foot section from a flat position or an increase in inclination of any section. Likewise, the intermediate or seat section is configured to decrease in length upon articulation of the head and back section and/or the leg and foot section from an inclined position to a flat position or a decrease in length upon declination of any section.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: DREAMWELL, LTD.Inventors: Kenneth L. Kramer, Jeffrey M. Woodall, Francis Jan
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Patent number: 10568435Abstract: In various embodiments, a support system includes a cover sheet with a number of layers. In certain embodiments, a top layer and a bottom layer are bonded to a middle spacer layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Huntleigh Technology LimitedInventors: James A. Luckemeyer, Christopher Locke
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Patent number: 10568436Abstract: A bedding system is provided that includes a fan box layer having a plurality of ducts, each of the ducts being in communication with a fan configured to move air out of the duct and into an area surrounding the bedding system. A capacitor layer is positioned above the fan box layer. The capacitor layer includes a plurality of outlet ports, each of the outlet ports being in communication with one of the ducts. A mattress layer is positioned above the capacitor layer. The mattress layer includes a bottom portion having a plurality of first holes that are each in communication with at least one of the outlet ports and a top portion having a plurality of second holes that are each in communication with one of the first holes. The top portion defines a sleep surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: BEDGEAR, LLCInventors: Eugene Alletto, Vandad Barzin Rad
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Patent number: 10568437Abstract: A configurable foam mattress comfort system includes a firm foam mattress foundation including an upper surface having a triangular grooves disposed across a width thereof, and foam elongate cells configured to fit partially within corresponding triangular grooves from among the triangular grooves disposed across the width thereof. A length of each of the foam elongate cells is substantially equal to the width of the firm foam mattress foundation. The foam elongate cells are configured to be custom-stacked on each other and on the firm foam mattress foundation in accordance with a user's desired comfort configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Life Mattress Inc.Inventor: Adam C. Lacey
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Patent number: 10568438Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam that may define a cam glide.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
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Patent number: 10568439Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 17, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventor: Glen Bersamin
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Patent number: 10568440Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator, which includes a refrigerating compartment, a freezing compartment, and a door assembly. The freezing compartment is adjacent to the refrigerating compartment. The door assembly selectively opens the refrigerating compartment and the freezing compartment. The door assembly includes a glass member defining a frontal exterior thereof and allowing an inside of the refrigerating compartment or the freezing compartment to be seen therethrough when the door assembly is closed, a deposition treated layer formed on a rear surface of the glass member to allow light to partially pass through the glass member, and a transparent plate spaced a predetermined distance from the glass member. Gas for insulation is injected in a space formed between the glass member and the transparent plate, and the space is sealed.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Eun Joo Lee, Hang Bok Lee
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Patent number: 10568441Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator, which includes a refrigerating compartment, a freezing compartment, and a door assembly. The freezing compartment is adjacent to the refrigerating compartment. The door assembly selectively opens the refrigerating compartment and the freezing compartment. The door assembly includes a glass member defining a frontal exterior thereof and allowing an inside of the refrigerating compartment or the freezing compartment to be seen therethrough when the door assembly is closed, a deposition treated layer formed on a rear surface of the glass member to allow light to partially pass through the glass member, and a transparent plate spaced a predetermined distance from the glass member. Gas for insulation is injected in a space formed between the glass member and the transparent plate, and the space is sealed.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Eun Joo Lee, Hang Bok Lee
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Patent number: 10568442Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. The assembly further includes a panel that has edges that are configured to engage the edges of adjacent panels, without the need for tilting the panel to engage. Each panel has two slots for receiving the bracket. Bending the two frame members on the bracket causes the bracket's hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Parallax Group International, LLCInventor: Bruce A. Thrush
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Patent number: 10568443Abstract: A collapsible structure (e.g., for use as a single or multi-tiered display table) can include a base having at least five hinges defined therein to define six or more base panels such that the base is foldable to form a shape with at least six sides, the base defining a first end and a second end that are attached to each other. The structure can include a first center support and a second center support. The first center support and the second center support can be attached together at the body of each center support and be configured to allow the base to move between a flat folded position and an open standing position by relative movement of the upper arms and the lower arms relative to the attached bodies of the center supports.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: WestRock Shared Services, LLCInventor: Michael L. Hampton
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Patent number: 10568444Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of furniture (30), comprising at least one support rod (10) and at least one first plate (20), on which the support rod or support rods (10) can be installed. The first plate (20) has one or more first openings (21). Into each of said first openings (21), a support rod (10) can be inserted at one end (11) thereof, and each of the support rods (10) can be mounted perpendicular on the first plate (20). The support rod (10) has a star-shaped axially symmetric cross-section (13), which is tapered at the one end (11) facing the first plate (20). The shape of the first openings (21) is adapted to the star-shaped cross-section (13) of the support rod (10), preferably in such a way that the shape of the first openings is designed similarly to the star-shaped cross-section (13) of the support rod (10).Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Dula-Werke Dustmann & Co GmbHInventors: Stefan Hoheisel, Alexander Reimer
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Patent number: 10568445Abstract: A display assembly for a headstone includes a frame. A plurality of arms is coupled to and extends from a bottom of the frame. The arms are configured to position on opposing faces of a headstone. Each of a plurality of couplers is coupled to a respective arm distal from the frame. The coupler is configured to couple the arm to the headstone so that the frame is positioned atop the headstone. A plurality of spikes is coupled to and extends perpendicularly from the bottom of the frame to proximate to a top of the frame. The plurality of spikes is configured to insert into a block. The block is configured to insert items, such as flowers, to couple the items to the frame to decorate the headstone.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: Matthew Green
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Patent number: 10568446Abstract: Improved dispenser-applicator that includes a container and a closing element, wherein the closing element comprises a sphere and a cap. When placing the sphere on the spout of a container, it closes the container and upon rolling, allows for the outlet of certain quantities of the product to be dispensed. The sphere presents a tread, preferably projected towards the interior of the sphere, and forming zchannels which preferably form ducts, and the cap presents a number of undulations that connect the inner and the outer parts, whilst also allowing for the product to exit through them. The cap that retains the sphere is made of an elastic, deformable material, such that, by exerting a given pressure, it is possible to remove the sphere from the cap.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventors: Alberto Arza Moncunill, Roberto Cortes Tanco, Eva Garcia Robles
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Patent number: 10568447Abstract: A combination spoon and fork system capable of being stored in a nested configuration or used as a combination eating utensil with the spoon and fork connected end to end. An interlocking mechanism can interlock the spoon and fork in either the nested position or in the end to end configuration. The interlocking system allows the handle of the spoon to slide between rails on the handle of the fork and to snap and lock the spoon in place either nested with the fork or end to end with the fork to form an elongated combination eating utensil. The spoon and fork of the system can also be used separately from one another.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: humangear, Inc.Inventors: Christopher A. Miksovsky, Clint N. Slone, Evelyne Chaubert, Charlie Nghiem, Robert Charles Lane, Jonathan Paul Downing
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Patent number: 10568448Abstract: A smart beverage apparatus for monitoring consumption is disclosed, comprising a vessel receiving port for receiving a supplement vessel, said supplement vessel stores one or more supplements, and a scanning unit for scanning a vessel data storage unit to obtain supplement data related to supplements contained in the supplement vessel. The beverage apparatus comprises a display unit to display data to a user. A method for monitoring consumption of a user using a smart beverage apparatus is also disclosed, the method comprising: receiving an indication that a supplement vessel has been inserted into the smart beverage apparatus scanning a vessel data storage unit to obtain supplement data related to supplements stored within the supplement vessel, analyzing the obtained supplement data, generating instructions for the user based on the analysis, and displaying the generated instructions to the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: FITTO LTD.Inventors: Yaniv Lavi, Liran Golan
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Patent number: 10568449Abstract: A self-rightening post system is configured to secure a post in a casing in a desired or vertical orientation and to self-righten the post upon the removal of a deflecting force, such as from a car or lawnmower. A self-rightening post system utilizes a plurality of adjustable retainer assemblies that are configured between the post and the inside surface of the casing to produce a self-rightening force upon deflection of the post. The plurality of adjustable retainer assemblies may be configured around the post and/or on opposing sides of the post to ensure that the post will self-righten regardless of the direction of a deflecting force. The casing may be a tube and the self-rightening post system may allow the post to rotate within the casing thereby allowing a user to change a desired rotational orientation.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: PREMISES INNOVATIONS LLCInventors: Garth N. Gathers, Timothy J. O'Brien
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Patent number: 10568450Abstract: An apparatus for a curtain rod that is attachable to a ceiling or to a wall and that possesses graspable holders slidable along a sliding rod of the curtain rod and supportable by the same, which graspable holders have devices for holding a curtain. The curtain rod has a ledge-shaped holder base extending along the length of the curtain rod, through which screws are received for fastening the holder base against the ceiling or wall. From the holder base, a ledge-shaped neck extends that supports the sliding rod. An obtuse angle is formed between the holder base and neck, in the space formed between the wall or ceiling where the curtain rod is fastened. At the top, the holders have flanges, at least one flange of which is shape-adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the sliding rod and possibly to spring apart from the other flange.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: HEALSAFE INTERIÖR ABInventors: Franz James, Joakim Thedin
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Patent number: 10568451Abstract: A dispensing assembly for a machine for preparing a liquid food product by means of capsules including a casing having an inlet passage, suitable for enabling insertion of a capsule into the dispensing assembly, and an outlet passage, suitable for enabling discharge of the capsule from the dispensing assembly, an infusion chamber which comprises two chamber parts, at least one of which defines a housing for at least partially receiving the capsule, retention elements, for keeping the capsule in a retaining position, essentially coaxial to the two chamber parts, the retention elements being within the casing in an intermediate position between the inlet and outlet passages, to be operative between the two chamber parts when they are in a spaced-apart position, an actuation system, operable for causing relative movements between the two chamber parts according to an actuation axis, between the spaced-apart position and a close position, a guide member mounted at the inlet passage to be displaceable between aType: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignees: LUIGI LAVAZZA S.p.A., ARGOTEC S.r.l.Inventors: Danilo Bolognese, Luca Bugnano, Alberto Cabilli, Denis Rotta
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Patent number: 10568452Abstract: A brewing unit includes two brewing chamber portions movable with respect to each other, and a guide for guiding a capsule from an insertion aperture to a brewing position. The guide includes guiding channels configured to engage a flange of the capsule and a respective retention member arranged on each guiding channel for retaining the capsule in the brewing position before and during closing the brewing chamber portions, and to disengage the capsule when the brewing chamber portions are moved apart after completion of a brewing cycle. A control member is configured to space apart the retention members upon completion of the brewing cycle, so that a spent capsule is released from the guiding channels when the brewing chamber portions are moved towards an open position. The control member is configured to prevent spacing apart of the retention members when the brewing chamber portions are moved towards a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Giuseppe Fin, Massimo Baldo, Marco Santini
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Patent number: 10568453Abstract: Disclosed are a coffee brewing device and a coffee capsule machine having same.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: ELEC-TECH INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Donglei Wang, Yunwei Shu
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Patent number: 10568454Abstract: An appliance that is dockable onto a drinks preparation machine, for preparing frothed milk and, for this purpose, includes at least one connection for steam produced by the drinks preparation machine, as well as an interface for electrical current delivered from the drinks preparation machine. The appliance also includes a milk frothing unit with a gear pump. The gear pump at an inlet side is connected to a milk feed conduit and to an air feed. A mixing nozzle is provided on a path of milk delivered by the gear pump, to which mixing nozzle this milk, the steam as well as the air can be fed.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: QBO COFFEE GMBHInventor: Werner Balkau
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Patent number: 10568455Abstract: A method for producing different types of milk-air emulsions with a milk-air emulsion generating device, comprising: producing the milk-air emulsions in dependence on at least one determined physical material characteristic of the milk-air emulsion.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: MELITTA PROFESSIONAL COFFEE SOLUTIONS GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Bernd Buchholz, Thomas Diester
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Patent number: 10568456Abstract: A beverage supply device can suppress a decline of a temperature of hot water remaining in a hot-water delivery piping for guiding the hot water pumped up by a pump to a beverage extraction unit without increasing a cost. The beverage supply device with a hot-water tank storing the hot water heated by a built-in heater is provided with the hot-water delivery piping for guiding the hot water pumped up by the pump arranged below the hot-water tank to the beverage extraction unit. The hot-water delivery piping is arranged to pass through the hot-water tank so that the hot water remaining in the hot-water delivery piping during a stand-by time is kept warm at a temperature of the hot water inside the hot-water tank by the hot water inside the hot-water tank.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventor: Yoshika Tanida