Patents Issued in July 30, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200237082
    Abstract: A compression sleeve and flexible bottle combine to serve as a fluid carrier such as for water or sports beverages. The flexible bottle has an interior volume for holding the fluid, the flexible bottle being readily collapsible to conform the interior volume of the flexible bottle to a volume of the fluid held within the flexible bottle, with a compression sleeve surrounding the flexible bottle. A pull-cord is attached to the compression sleeve and is moveable from a first position in which the pull-cord is retracted to a second position in which the pull-cord is extended, in which moving the pull-cord from the first position to the second position causes a contraction of the compression sleeve and a corresponding contraction of the flexible bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Amphipod, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Willows, June Angus, Antonio Del Rosario
  • Publication number: 20200237083
    Abstract: A clip-on hands-free phone holder which attaches a phone to a laptop screen or monitor using at one end a spring-loaded clip and at the other end a magnet on a ball-and-socket joint. The phone can thereby be positioned and maintained near a laptop screen or computer monitor in a hands-free manner and easily moved or re-oriented, The phone is protected from scratches by a spacer positioned between the phone and magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Huang Jin, Sosha Morris
  • Publication number: 20200237084
    Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide a toothbrush in which the handle of the toothbrush includes a plurality of handle pieces and the handle pieces can be selectively assembled and separated by fitting coupling, screw coupling, or the like, thereby contributing to enabling children to make it a rule to brush their teeth by particularly stimulating the curiosity and interest of the children, and also improving brain development and a learning effect. The present invention provides a toothbrush including: a head (3) into which bristles (2) are planted; and a handle (4) which is coupled to the head (3); wherein the handle (4) includes a plurality of separate handle pieces (4a), and the handle pieces (4a) are selectively coupled to their adjacent handle pieces (4a) and separated from the adjacent handle pieces (4a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Pal Hyung LEE
  • Publication number: 20200237085
    Abstract: A skincare device having a brush head configured to contact a face of a user is presented. The brush head includes a plurality of bristles configured to oscillate about a center point, and a thermal element configured to heat or cool skin of the user. In some embodiments, the thermal element includes a thermal element vessel, and a thermal element filler inside the thermal element vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Zane Bowman Allen Miller, Geoffrey Deane
  • Publication number: 20200237086
    Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator for a cosmetic product including a first part and a second part that extend along a longitudinal direction of extension from a proximal end towards a free distal end of the applicator, the first part and the second part being configured to form parts for applying the cosmetic product, one of the parts is mounted mobile in for translational with respect to the other of the parts, from at least a first retracted position, to a second deployed position, the first and second parts are configured to form together a variable volume reservoir, intended to contain the cosmetic product and that has a first volume when the parts occupy the first retracted position and a second volume when the parts occupy the second deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Yann Crapet, Charlotte Wastyn
  • Publication number: 20200237087
    Abstract: The method for manufacturing a makeup brush includes: molding a ferrule and welding bristles to the ferrule. The ferrule includes a ferrule inner end; a ferrule outer end; a ferrule body; an interior; and a well. The well has a well base parallel to the ferrule outer end. The well base has an inner side and an outer side. The step of welding the bristles includes the steps of disposing the bristles in contact with the outer side of the well base and exposing the inner side of the well base to welding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Andrea Gunness
  • Publication number: 20200237088
    Abstract: A cleaning device including a covering hood having a lower surface facing a surface to be cleaned and an inlet on an upper surface thereof, through which contaminants are sucked; an air knife provided on a circumference of the covering hood and having an outlet for spraying high pressure air to the surface to be cleaned; a sweeper installed inside the covering hood and rotated by a driving motor to guide foreign objects swept away from the surface to be cleaned and contaminants floated by the high pressure air injection of the air knife to the inlet; a rotary member including a shaft passing through a circumferential surface of the covering hood and the air knife, and a rotary knob coupled to one end of the shaft to rotate the air knife to adjust an air spray angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: EncoreNetworks Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hae Young JUNG, Sang Yong JANG
  • Publication number: 20200237089
    Abstract: A brush cap is configured to be selectively coupled to a jewelry cleaning apparatus in order to protect the jewelry cleaning apparatus. The brush cap may include a hollow elongated body having an open end for receiving the jewelry cleaning apparatus therethrough and a clamp disposed on the hollow elongated body. The clamp may include a first portion affixed to the hollow elongated body, and a second portion extending over the hollow elongated body but not affixed to the hollow elongated body. The clamp may be configured to selectively affix a jewelry item between the hollow elongated body and the second portion of the clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: HANNAH PECK
  • Publication number: 20200237090
    Abstract: A toothbrush includes a handle, a head at a distal end of the handle comprising a bristle plate, a hole extending through the bristle plate, a plurality of bristles at least partially disposed in the hole and extending from the hole in a direction away from the head, and a reservoir in fluid communication with the hole. Fluid in the reservoir enters the tuft holes and is wicked out of the head of the toothbrushes by capillaries formed between the bristles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Gerald GONTARZ, Patrik JOHANSSON, John GATZEMEYER, Douglas HOHLBEIN, Daniel WAINLESS, Brian BLOCH, Najma KHAN
  • Publication number: 20200237091
    Abstract: A oral care implement for cleaning soft oral tissue of the mouth, such as the tongue. The oral care implement includes a, handle, an intermediary region, and a cleaning region. The cleaning regions include a plurality of collecting bases for collecting debris from the oral tissue. The collecting bases may include multiple protrusions that extend from the collecting bases that remove debris from the user's soft oral tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Lori TOWNSEND, Raymond SZETO
  • Publication number: 20200237092
    Abstract: An inner organ for a vehicle, including a retractable shelf, extending between a free end and an end for connecting to a movement mechanism, and deployable between a retracted position and a deployed position. The movement mechanism includes: at least one first rail, extending between a lower end and an upper end; for each first rail, a cursor movable along this first rail, and coupled to the connecting end of the shelf; and an element for blocking the shelf in the deployed position. The blocking element is connected to the connecting end of the shelf by a pivot link, is movable along a second rail, and cooperates in the deployed position with a wall arranged at the connecting end of the shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Romain PAINDAVOINE
  • Publication number: 20200237093
    Abstract: A height adjustable table can include a plurality of legs, a lower portion, a worksurface, a height adjustable surface, and a linkage. The worksurface can be supported by the plurality of legs and can include a fixed surface and a height adjustable surface. The fixed surface can be secured to at least one of the lower portion and the plurality of legs, and the fixed surface can define a recessed portion. The height adjustable surface can be movable between a raised position and a lowered position so that the height-adjustable surface retracts into the recessed portion when in the lowered position so that the height adjustable surface is coplanar with the fixed surface. The linkage can be configured to move the height adjustable surface between the lowered position and the raised position so that the height adjustable surface remains parallel to the fixed surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Mustafa Ali Ergun, John William Theis, Michael John Mullen
  • Publication number: 20200237094
    Abstract: A device for adjusting a closing position of a drawer is proposed, wherein the device is configured for an attachment to a carcass rail in such a manner that the closing position of the drawer can be set with respect to a direction of movement of the drawer provided with the rail guide, wherein the device comprises a rotatable adjusting element. According to the invention, when the device is mounted on the furniture, a stop of the device can be brought into different adjustment positions on the device by turning the adjusting element, wherein the stop predefines the closing position of the drawer, wherein the adjusting element and a sliding element of the device coupled to the adjusting element are configured in such a manner that the sliding element is linearly adjustable by a turning movement of the adjusting element, wherein the stop is provided on the sliding element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Grass GmbH
    Inventor: Gabriel AUER
  • Publication number: 20200237095
    Abstract: There is described a seat module for use in furniture for sitting, the seat module comprising a backrest (1) and a seat (2) and a coupling element (3), the backrest (1) being adapted to run along rear grooves (7) arranged in respective sides of the coupling element at its rear edge, a rear portion of the seat (2) is connected to the backrest (1) and a front portion of the seat (2) is adapted to run along front grooves (9) arranged in respective sides of the coupling element in its leading edge. The seat module further comprises a tilting mechanism (15-19) connecting the coupling element with a support member or base (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Webjørn JARNES
  • Publication number: 20200237096
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a meditation apparatus comprising a meditation seat and articulated pad that is lightweight, compact, and easy to transport that is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, wherein the articulated pad is pivotally connected to the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Calyx Cushions LLC
    Inventor: Harry Miles
  • Publication number: 20200237097
    Abstract: A connector comprises a body, a first connection part, and a second connection part. The first connection part and the second connection part are respectively disposed at two adjacent side surfaces of the body of the connector. The first connection part and a horizontal rod are engaged, the second connection part and a vertical rod are engaged, to form a detachable connection between the horizontal rod and the vertical rod with the connector. Without dealing with an over edging operation of a boundary and a corner of the frame, the rattan pieces are directly connected to the horizontal rod or the vertical rod, to perform the weaving of the chair back, which greatly reduces the difficulty of weaving. The first side surface is a step shaped surface, which reduces the difficulty of the engaged connection between the first connection part and the horizontal rod. The connector is a one-piece structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Zhejiang Yotrio Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tao Zheng, Jianqiang Xie
  • Publication number: 20200237098
    Abstract: A removable cushion for a chair having an outer surface and an inner foam, as well as at least one magnetic member. The inner foam and the outer surface are formed from the same polymer, with the outer surface forming an integral skin over the inner foam. The outer surface defines an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface is structurally configured to be positioned in an abutting relationship with a seating surface of a chair. The at least one magnetic member is embedded within one of the outer surface and the inner foam, the at least one magnetic member positioned closer to the lower surface than the upper surface of the outer surface. A chair having the cushion, and a mold is likewise disclosed, as is a method of manufacturing the cushion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: John VandenBos, Richard Claypool
  • Publication number: 20200237099
    Abstract: A seating arrangement to be used on a floor includes a support assembly and a seat assembly with a top surface. The support assembly includes a top plate, a bottom plate, a compressible elastic member between the top and bottom plates, and a fastener assembly connecting the top and bottom plates. A diameter of the compressible elastic member is greater than or equal to 40% of a diameter or a length of a diagonal of the top surface of the seat assembly. In response to offset weight placed on the seat assembly, the compressible elastic member selectively compresses causing the seat assembly to axially tilt in substantially any direction such that a plane of the seat assembly tilts downward from a neutral position substantially parallel to the floor, and decompress to the neutral position, in response to the offset weight removed from the seat assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Alan E. Rheault, Matthew J. Marzolf, Mark D. Vander Veen, Jason T. Grant
  • Publication number: 20200237100
    Abstract: The self-adjustable backrest device supplements a seat surface such that said seat surface is a previously existing one and what is covered by the object of this invention adds a backrest or improves the existing one, for which purpose it comprises a mobile plate on which the user rests, wherein said plate swivels on a horizontal shaft that passes through a first set of hubs connected to the plate, that shaft being associated with a second set of hubs connected to a support that may be the backrest itself of the chair or easy chair on which the self-adjustable backrest is going to be used, in which case it will be referred to as pre-existing backrest, or it may be a fixed backrest which forms part of the device, in which case it will be referred to as backrest of the device. The device may include fixing elements to prevent its movement, such as legs, pegs, or a flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Rafael Blasco Andreu
  • Publication number: 20200237101
    Abstract: A powered actuator system for moving a lumbar support bar of a furniture piece is disclosed and comprises a single dual-directional powered actuator mounted upon a foundation base with respect to which the lumbar support bar is to be moved between fully extended and fully retracted positions, as well as a multiplicity of intermediate positions. The single dual-directional powered actuator is operatively connected to a first end portion of the lumbar support bar by means of a first main lifting link, while a synchronization bar operatively interconnects the first main lifting link with a second main lifting link operatively connected to a second end portion of the lumbar support bar. In this manner, the lumbar support bar is moved between its extended and retracted positions in a rectilinear and balanced mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Chih Hsiung Liu, Mei Jun Xu
  • Publication number: 20200237102
    Abstract: A stepstool includes a stool body and a stability extension. The stool body includes a top step and a support structure that supports the top step. The stability extension projects distally from a base portion of the support structure and extends distally beyond a distal edge of the top step. The stability extension is configured to be received in a toe-space at the base of floor-standing furniture, and the stool body is configured so that the distal edge of the top step can be positioned immediately adjacent to the floor-standing furniture, to provide mechanical interference and thus prevent tipping of the stool body when a user on the top step leans out of balance. Also, the sides of the support structure can be angled outwardly to provide a wider base portion for improved stability of the stool body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Mark BOYER
  • Publication number: 20200237103
    Abstract: Systems and methods for moving a convertible bench between a first position, which presents a backrest, and a second position, which presents a table top, is described herein. While the described systems can include any suitable component, in some cases, they include a base having a first end piece that has a first set of legs with a first arched leg support that extends between the first set of legs and a second end piece having a second set of legs with a second arched leg support that extends between the second set of legs. The bench further includes a backrest/table portion that is hingedly coupled to the base so as to be pivotable from a first position that presents a backrest to a second position that presents a table top. Other implementations are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: M. Brent Norton
  • Publication number: 20200237104
    Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to systems and methods for synchronization of actuators to reposition furniture units. Specifically, a master control box receives input to reposition a furniture unit from one position to another and communicates the input to a plurality of control boxes. Then, each of the plurality of control boxes assigns a virtual axis to each of a plurality of actuators attached to each associated control box. Furthermore, each of the plurality of control boxes assigns a transfer function to each of the plurality of actuators. The transfer function is used by the actuators to transform an output of the virtual axis to determine a target position. In this way, the plurality of actuators can reference the same virtual axis for synchronization purposes, but use different transfer functions to maintain complex relationships between the positions of each actuator. Based on the target position, the actuators reposition the furniture unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Oliver J. Schramm, David Purser, Ronald D. Davis, Caleb Browning
  • Publication number: 20200237105
    Abstract: A bed assembly includes a foldable multi-section bed base and a compressible mattress. The decking of the bed base defines a cavity in a folded position, and the compressible mattress is contained within the cavity. The decking also including folded portions to further decrease the dimensions of the bed assembly in the folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Horace Robert ESKRIDGE, III, Jonathan Daniel RILEY, Chuan-Hang SHIH, Arvin AGUILAR, Emmanuel NAPALA, Philip Reid SHERMAN
  • Publication number: 20200237106
    Abstract: A bedding system includes a base. A pressure generator is coupled to the base. A spacer is positioned over the base. A coil pack is positioned over the spacer. The coil pack is positioned within a recess of an encasement. A duct includes a first end that is in communication with the pressure generator and a second end that is in communication with the recess. A comfort layer is positioned over the encasement. A cover is positioned over the comfort layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: BEDGEAR, LLC
    Inventors: EUGENE ALLETTO, JR., Lorenzo Turicchia
  • Publication number: 20200237107
    Abstract: A high tension coil spring structure for a bed mattress includes spring bodies and exposed wiring portions which absorb an external load. Diameter-increasing portions (A) are formed on at least one of upper and/or lower end wiring portions (14, 14?) of body wiring portions (12), and provide spaces in which upper and/or lower exposure start wiring portions (16-5, 16-5?) move upward and downward. Rigid support ends (18) are formed on at least one of the body wiring portions (12) and upper and lower exposed wiring portions (16, 16?), and absorb a compressive load. The diameter-increasing portions and the rigid ends of the coil spring structure fundamentally prevent noise caused by friction between the exposed wiring portions and surrounding wiring portions when the exposed wiring portions are compressed and significantly increase the elasticity of the exposed wiring portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Yoo Soo Ahn
  • Publication number: 20200237108
    Abstract: A bedding system includes a chassis having a bottom wall, opposite first and second side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall and opposite first and second end walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The walls define a cavity. A coil pack is positioned in the cavity. The coil pack includes a plurality of springs. A first cover is positioned over the coil pack. The first cover is attached to the chassis by a first zipper. A comfort layer is positioned over the first cover. The comfort layer is attached to the chassis by a second zipper. A second cover is positioned over the comfort layer. The second cover is attached to the chassis by a third zipper. In some embodiments, kits and method of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: BEDGEAR, LLC
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200237109
    Abstract: Disclosed a reversible mattress comprising a layer of coil pockets comprising first and second coil pockets. Each of the first and second coil pockets comprise a coil spring disposed in a pocket. The mattress further comprises a first layer of cushion members comprising first and second cushion members engaged with an attachment member. The attachment member is engaged with the layer of coil pockets such that the first and second cushion members act directly upon the first and second coil pockets, respectively. The mattress further comprises a second layer of cushion members comprising first and second cushion members engaged with an attachment member. The attachment member is engaged with said second layer of coil pockets such that said first and second cushion members act directly upon said first and second coil pockets, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Richard Codos
  • Publication number: 20200237110
    Abstract: An improved structure of an inflatable mattress includes: an upper surface layer and a lower surface layer, and a gas blocking layer and a gas penetrating layer arranged in sequence, from bottom to top, between the upper surface layer and the lower surface layer. The gas penetrating layer is formed with a plurality of openings. Circumferential edges of the upper surface layer, the gas blocking layer, the gas penetrating layer, and the lower surface layer are processed to form hermetic sealing so as to form the inflatable mattress. An inflatable mattress system is also provided, including an inflatable mattress connected to a gas supply module. Heated gas is generated by the gas supply module and supplied into a receiving space of the inflatable mattress. A user, when lying on the mattress, perceives the heated gas releasing from the interior of the inflatable mattress to achieve an effect of warm keeping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: TA-SEN WEN
  • Publication number: 20200237111
    Abstract: A mattress comprising a first layer comprising at least one channel extending laterally from a first side of the layer to an opposite side of the layer, and a plurality of tubular foam springs disposed in each channel. A mattress assembly comprising the mattress and a mattress foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: SINOMAX USA INC.
    Inventor: Josh Micklos
  • Publication number: 20200237112
    Abstract: A mattress comprising a first layer comprising at least one channel extending laterally from a first side of the layer to an opposite side of the layer, and a plurality of foam spheres or hemispheres disposed in each channel. A mattress assembly comprising the mattress and a mattress foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Sinomax USA Inc.
    Inventor: JOSH MICKLOS
  • Publication number: 20200237113
    Abstract: A mattress comprising a first layer comprising at least one trench extending laterally from a first side of the layer to an opposite side of the layer; a plurality of support members disposed in each trench; and a second layer disposed over at least the at least one trench. Another mattress comprising a first layer comprising at least one channel extending laterally from a first side of the layer to an opposite side of the layer; a plurality of support members disposed in each channel; and a second layer encompassing the first layer. A mattress assembly comprising one of the mattresses and a mattress foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: SINOMAX USA INC.
    Inventor: JOSH MICKLOS
  • Publication number: 20200237114
    Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber strip mounting device for a chair, including a rubber strip, a chair frame and at least two first mounting elements. The rubber strip has a cross section with a dovetail-shape. A groove is provided on an outer surface of the chair frame. At least two first mounting holes are formed on the chair frame such that they penetrate from the outer surface to an inner surface thereof. The rubber strip is disposed inside the groove. The at least two first mounting holes are respectively located in proximity to two ends of the groove and are in spatial communication with the groove. The at least two first mounting elements are configured to respectively mount through the at least two first mounting holes so as to fix the rubber strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Mei Chuen Lin
  • Publication number: 20200237115
    Abstract: An example baby carrier includes an enclosure, a seat configured to receive a baby, a back frame, and a first support frame. The first support frame includes an extendable arm having a handle, a first hinged leg, and a first wheel mounted to the first leg. The baby carrier is configured to reversibly transition between at least a stowed mode, a stroller mode, and a carrier mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Yongmei Wang, Ting Wang, Xinlin Ye, Jianyong Zhou
  • Publication number: 20200237116
    Abstract: Child care equipment with a seat can include a seat part forming an accommodating space for accommodating an infant. It can further include a crotch strap extending between thighs of the infant seated in the seat part and a pair of waist straps that restrains a waist of the infant. The child care equipment can also include a buckle connecting the crotch strap and the pair of waist straps. The buckle can include a pair of engaging members that are connected to the pair of waist straps. The buckle can also include an engaged member connected to the crotch strap. The engaging member can include a first magnet. The engaged member can include a second magnet that magnetically attracts the first magnet of the engaging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: APRICA CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS G.K.
    Inventor: Hitoshi YABUUCHI
  • Publication number: 20200237117
    Abstract: To be able to keep warm or to cool products that are placed on the individual shelves (6) of a dispensing shelf (1), the shelves (6) are embodied as electrically operated temperature-control panels (50), wherein the temperature-control panels (50) as well as particularly the base frame (19) of the dispensing shelf (1) are adjusted to each other in a specific manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Hernan De La Vega, Denis Cichuta, Christine Wolff, Benjamin Zilch
  • Publication number: 20200237118
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for releasably mounting an article such as a sign or picture frame to a substantially flat surface such as a wall. The bracket has an adhesive disc securely attached to one side of the bracket and the opposite side of the adhesive disc has a releasable adhesive face for attaching to the wall. A tool inserted into the mounting bracket applies a rotative force to the mounting bracket for applying a shear force to the releasable adhesive face which causes the adhesive face to release from the wall. The mounting bracket is releasably mounted to a sign, which allows easy installation and removal of the sign from the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Craig Petersen
  • Publication number: 20200237119
    Abstract: A cubby unit includes a plurality of cubbies and a thermal management system. Each of the plurality of cubbies includes a cubby housing defining an internal compartment. The thermal management system is configured to facilitate thermally regulating at least one of (i) a food product selectively received within the internal compartment of at least one of the plurality of cubbies or (ii) the internal compartment of the at least one of the plurality of cubbies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: HATCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Jakubowski, Gerhard Wenzel, Michael Ross, Taylor Bley, Jim Virgin, Nicholas Bassill
  • Publication number: 20200237120
    Abstract: A modular assembly comprising at least one holder, base-unit having at least one hollow opening on at least one end and further comprising at least one adapter-unit; wherein said adapter-unit plugs securely into the hollow opening of said holder, base-unit; and wherein said holder, base-unit and said at least one adapter-unit may be interchanged and combined with alternate holder, base-units and adapter-units to form a variety of cohesive, convertible assemblies which function as a vase, a plant stand, a candle holder and/or a caddy for various articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Kriellion Antionette Sanders
  • Publication number: 20200237121
    Abstract: A spooning pillow system and a method of using the same is provided. The spooning pillow system and method embodies a spooning pillow having an arm cavity adapted for a rearward individual in a spooning configuration may comfortably position their underlying arm therein. The spooning pillow system may also include a spooning pillowcase with connector flaps interconnecting the spooning pillowcase with auxiliary pillowcases encasing convention pillows so that the encased conventional pillows are movably attached to the spooning pillowcase. Thereby the encased convention pillows may be moved between an uncovered condition and a covered condition covering the arm cavity so that the spooning individuals can rest their heads on the conventional pillows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Christopher Marcus Brooks
  • Publication number: 20200237122
    Abstract: A pillow can comprise a cover having a top portion and a bottom portion that cooperate to define a pocket having an interior and an opening opposite a first edge. A first fastener can extend between a front edge and a rear edge of the cover. The first fastener can be configured to close the opening of the pocket so that the pocket has a first length defined as a spacing between the first edge and the first fastener. A second fastener can extend between the front edge and the rear edge of the cover. The second fastener can be configured to close the opening of the pocket so that the pocket has a second length defined as a spacing between the first edge and the second fastener. The second length can be shorter than the first length. When the second fastener is closed, the first fastener can be disposed within the interior of the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: MOHAMMAD HADI HAFEZNEZAMI
  • Publication number: 20200237123
    Abstract: A rollable pillow includes an elongated pillow body and a constriction assembly. The pillow body has a first end portion, a second end portion and a main body extended between the first end portion and the second end portion. The pillow body is normally extended in a closed position to form an arc-shaped support structure and able to be rolled up and furled to a furled condition to form a furled spiral structure. The constriction assembly includes an extensible constriction member arranged at a first predetermined position of an outer side of the pillow body and a first joining member arranged at a second predetermined position of the outer side of the pillow body such that the constriction member is able to be extended to connect with the first joining member to constrict the pillow body in the furled condition so as to retain the rollable pillow in the furled spiral structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Liling YU
  • Publication number: 20200237124
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of tea brewing devices, and more particularly, to a beverage brewing device. The beverage brewing device comprises a kettle body, a heating disc, and a tea-leaf basket. The heating disc and the tea-leaf basket are located in the kettle body and an air cylinder mechanism is fixed in the kettle body. A moving piston is arranged in an inner cavity of the air cylinder mechanism, and the piston is connected to the tea-leaf basket. The air cylinder mechanism is connected to an air pump, which is used for conveying a driving gas to the air cylinder mechanism. The piston is driven by the driving gas, thereby driving the tea-leaf basket to move in the kettle body. The air cylinder mechanism may automatically drive the tea-leaf basket to move up and down, achieving a simple structure and a low cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Jiangang GUO, Peng JI
  • Publication number: 20200237125
    Abstract: A beverage container system may include a vessel having an interior volume for containing a beverage and shell having an interior volume for removably coupling vessel therein. The shell may include an inner wall, an outer sidewall, and a sealed volume between the inner wall and the outer wall. The sealed volume may be at a vacuum pressure. The vessel may be constructed from glass while the shell may be constructed from a durable material such as stainless steel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Benjamin Alexander Brown, II
  • Publication number: 20200237126
    Abstract: A phase change apparatus has a generally tubular housing with an open upper and lower end and a sidewall having inner and outer surfaces with a chamber defined therein. At least one of the surfaces is convoluted, and a phase change material is disposed in the chamber. The upper end of the generally tubular housing engaged the upper end of an insulated cup. At least one passage is defined between the inner and outer surfaces of the generally tubular housing to allow the flow of liquid when the cup is tilted. The phase change material disposed in the chamber absorbs thermal energy from the liquid and then releases the thermal energy back to the liquid to maintain the temperature of the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Raymond Booska
  • Publication number: 20200237127
    Abstract: A novel food dispensing device is described which includes a tubular container for holding the food to be consumed, a pushing apparatus which fits inside of the container like a piston in a cylinder and is moved upward to push the food out of an opening in the container. This will allow handicapped persons, or other users that only have one free hand to feed themselves, since it only requires a single hand to operate. In other embodiments the pushing apparatus is mechanized allowing for feeding oneself with no hands. In alternate embodiments, there is also a beverage container and a tube ending near the container opening, allowing one to drink the beverage from the tube by only having to move his/her head and without the user to physically change positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Aron Justin Lantz
  • Publication number: 20200237128
    Abstract: An oyster shucker apparatus comprises a base element comprising a first indentation, a cover element connected at an angle to an end of the base element, either removably connected thereto or hinged thereto, the cover element having a second indentation, the first and second indentations sized and configured to hold an oyster therein. A user holds an oyster therein and, with a knife, is able to easily open the oyster with minimal risk of injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Jinyi Scoggin Fiocchi
  • Publication number: 20200237129
    Abstract: An improved garment hanger retaining device discloses a convenient means to secure a plurality of hangers that hang on a suspended hangrod such as, a rolling rack, road case, trunk, crate, existing hangrod, or wardrobe truck, particularly while moving or transporting hanging objects such as, garments, wardrobe, costumes, or props. Various embodiments comprise an elongated, inverted generally U-shaped main body channel adapted to clamp onto the span of a suspended hangrod thereby capping a hanger hook portion of a garment hanger. With minimal action a user can engage by clamping on or disengage by lifting off. Improvement over prior art benefit a readily available, transferrable and reusable device, with no moving parts, components or assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Clara K. Ronk
  • Publication number: 20200237130
    Abstract: An adjustable clothes hanger assembly for adjusting a width of a clothes hanger includes a clothes hanger that is releasably suspended from a support. A pair of extensions is provided and each of the extensions is slidably coupled to the clothes hanger. Each of the extensions is positionable to extend a selectable distance away from the clothes hanger such that the clothes hanger has an adjustable width. In this way the clothes hanger can accommodate a variety of clothing sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Jose Varelas
  • Publication number: 20200237131
    Abstract: A smart and secure mailbox includes a mailbox and a secured storage. The mailbox and the secured storage are connected through a shared section. The shared section encloses an automated flap. The shared section also integrates a weight sensor. Upon a delivery of a mail, the weight sensor provides an activation signal which triggers the automated flap. The automated flap activates and provides a gap between the mailbox and the secured storage. The delivered mail falls through the gap. Upon a placement of the delivered mail within the secured storage, the automated flap closes which secures the delivered mail within the secured storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Linda Conaway