Patents Issued in August 6, 2020
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Publication number: 20200245773Abstract: A frame for a unitary component of a sectional seating apparatus having a corner portion having a foundation and an elongate lateral portion having a foundation, interconnected by a longitudinal foundation member extending along a back side of the foundations and a transverse foundation member commonly supporting a side edge of the corner portion and supporting a side edge of the lateral portion intermediate opposing ends of the unitary component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Max Home, LLCInventors: Bruno Policicchio, Joshua Silver
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Publication number: 20200245774Abstract: A cushion-type mobile phone holder includes a fix portion fixed to be positioned inside the outer shell or inner shell of a cushion member; and a seat portion coupled to the fix portion and formed to be located outside the outer skin or the inner skin of the cushion member; wherein the fix portion and the seat portion are coupled by a screw structure or a joint structure of the ball shape. According to the present invention, useful mobile phone related items are provided, wherein the hand holding the mobile phone is seated on the cushion member on the chest of user, the back of the hand holding the mobile phone is to located in the seat portion formed in the cushion member, and it is possible to use the mobile phone in a comfortable posture by freely adjusting directions of the seating portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Jin-ki JEONG
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Publication number: 20200245775Abstract: A system and method to securely fasten a cover sheet to a fitted sheet that is fitted over a mattress. The system can include a button receptacle connected to and extending along the bottom end of the cover sheet and a button fastener connected to the cover sheet that engages with the button receptacle to securely align the cover sheet with the fitted sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Angela Baker
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Publication number: 20200245776Abstract: A device is disclosed for facilitating rotation of a mattress in a horizontal plane carried by a box spring or a platform. In order to facilitate rotation, slick surfaces between the mattress and the box spring or platform are selectively placed in contact in order to reduce the normal friction therebetween. The slick surfaces may be provided by two (2) separate covers; one cover for the mattress and one cover for the box spring or platform. A first cover is provided with a slick and non-slick surface. In order to further facilitate rotation, a second cover includes a slick surface on one side and forms part of a levitation device. The other side of the second cover may be formed with a slick or a non-slick surface. The levitation device creates an air cushion between the mattress and the box spring under the influence of an air supply which lifts the mattress and allows the mattress to be rotated in a horizontal plane virtually effortlessly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: William John Scarleski
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Publication number: 20200245777Abstract: A pocketed spring unit comprises a plurality of strings of pocketed springs and a cover sheet, wherein each string comprises a flap of material located along an edge of the string and extending longitudinally of the string. The cover sheet is attached to the flaps at welds W.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2018Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Simon SPINKS, David CLARE, Darren MARCANGELO, Richard ESSERY
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Publication number: 20200245778Abstract: A pocketed spring, such as that used in a mattress, comprises: a compression spring having an upper end convolution and a lower end convolution opposite the upper end convolution, and a plurality of helical intermediate convolutions between the upper end convolution and the lower end convolution; a flexible enclosure including a top wall positioned adjacent to the upper end convolution of the compression spring, a bottom wall positioned adjacent to the lower end convolution of the compression spring, and a side wall that extends from the top wall to the bottom wall; and a tension member connected to the flexible enclosure. The tension member acts in opposition to the compression spring until the pocketed spring is compressed to a point at which the tension member no longer applies any force. Thus, the pocketed spring exhibits a non-linear response when compressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Darin T. Thomas, Brian M. Manuszak, Larry K. DeMoss, Christina Pollock, Wesley D. Ballew, Christopher J. Kennedy, Abed Khaskia
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Publication number: 20200245779Abstract: An upholstered sofa sits in a protective tray with an integrated dust cover. The protective tray attached to a wood frame of the sofa around a frame opening at a dust cover portion of the protective tray. The tray having a separable juncture between an edge portion of the dust cover portion and the portions of the protective tray surrounding the dust cover portion, whereby portions of the tray surrounding the dust cover portion may be removed at a retail sales location or a user's home. The protective tray with the integrated dust cover is semi-rigid and may be attached robotically at the manufacturer's facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Jeremy Robinson
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Publication number: 20200245780Abstract: A bed apparatus capable of automatically adjusting a bed surface based on a sleeping position is disclosed. The bed apparatus includes a multi-layer bed body including an upper layer and a lower layer, material of the upper layer being softer than the material of lower layer; a shoulder airbag fixedly embedded in the upper layer and supported by the lower layer; a waist airbag movably disposed on the upper layer; a sleeping position sensing unit generating a sensing signal in response to the sleeping position of a user; a control box receiving the sensing signal, and determining the sleeping position of the user based on the sensing signal, and controlling the shoulder airbag or the waist airbag to inflate or deflate, responsively.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: CHIH-YUAN LIU, TING-YU LIU, CHUNG-HAN LIU
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Publication number: 20200245781Abstract: A rolling backpack can be opened to support a diaper changing surface and hung by a gripping device from an elevated surface, such as a door. The gripping device is supported by an extendable handle connected to the back of the backpack that can also be used to pull the backpack behind the user. A folding table for changing can be opened to support a diaper changing surface and hung by a gripping device from an elevated surface, such as a door. The gripping device is supported by an extendable handle connected to the back of the table. When the backpack or table is opened, the front can be extended by telescoping to support a changing surface supported by upward-extending straps connected to the gripping device. A removable folded changing surface is unfolded onto the front to support and secure a child for changing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Dope Innovations, LLCInventor: Sylvia Palacios
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Publication number: 20200245782Abstract: A fitted crib sheet with bumper paddings may be described herein. The bumper may be attached to a base crib sheet with a zipper, or the like. The zipper may be stitched around or near the border of the base fitted crib sheet, on all sides. A second fitted crib sheet may be stitched around or close to the border to cover the zipper of the bumper paddings.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Jayden Svay
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Publication number: 20200245783Abstract: There is described is described a modular point-of-purchase display, system and method. The modular point of purchase display includes a back wall and a front wall, a bottom wall, at least one side wall, and at least one shelf. A printed electronic device is affixed to a surface of the back wall, the front wall, the bottom wall, the at least one side wall, and the at least one shelf. The display includes a microcontroller electrically coupled to the printed electronic device. The display includes a power supply electrically coupled to the printed electronic device. The display includes a connection device coupled to the printed electronic device. The display includes a modular component coupled to the connection device, wherein the modular component can be removed and replaced with an alternate modular component compatible with the connection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Chad S. Smithson, Antonio St. Clair Lloyd Williams, Janos Veres, Ethan Shen
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Publication number: 20200245784Abstract: An image display device includes an approach situation information acquirer that acquires approach situation information indicating approach of at least part of a customer's body to a shelf on which a plurality of items are displayed and indicating, when there is the approach, a position of the approach on the shelf at each time; an associator that associates the approach situation information with one item of the plurality of items according to the position indicated by the approach situation information; an index value calculator that calculates an index value relating to the customer's behavior on the basis of information indicating the item associated with the approach situation information; and a display unit that displays the index value calculated by the index value calculator together with an image of the item on the basis of the association made by the associator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: NEC CORPORATIONInventors: Jun KOBAYASHI, Shigetsu SAITO
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Publication number: 20200245785Abstract: There is described a point-of-purchase display and method. The display includes one or more sheets. The one or more sheets when unfolded and assembled form the display. The display includes a back wall, a front wall, at least a side wall and a bottom wall. A printed electronic device is affixed to a surface of the one or more sheets. The printed electronic device is selected from the group consisting of: wires, insulators, resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, transistors, antennas, OLEDs and sensors. A microcontroller electrically is coupled to the printed electronic device. A connection device is coupled to the printed electronic device. A modular electronic component is coupled to the connection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Chad S. Smithson, Yujie Zhu, Kurt I. Halfyard
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Publication number: 20200245786Abstract: Provided is a canopy cover for a roller grill assembly that works in conjunction with a roller grill food separating device. The canopy includes a pair of support brackets that contact the sidewalls of the roller grill to support the canopy thereon. The canopy support brackets include cutouts for positioning a food separating device on the grill assembly. The configuration of the cutouts allows the food separating device support brackets to rest between the ends of the canopy support brackets and on the roller grill. The canopy further includes a pair of canopy header brackets for supporting a header graphic custom sign positioned above the roller grill. The canopy provides a sanitary cover for a roller grill and a food separating device that permits segregation of food products on the grill surface, protects the food from contaminants, and provides support for an advertising sign.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Michael M Kurmlavage
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Publication number: 20200245787Abstract: A food shield panel support bracket or food shield system having a stand, the food shield panel support bracket and a food shield. The food shield panel support bracket includes a ball joint positioned between an attachment to the stand an attachment to the food shield panel. The ball joint includes at least one hemispherical surface providing for the adjustment of the angular orientation of any attached food shield panel relative to the stand. Methods of adjusting the position or orientation of a food shield panel are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Geoffrey R. Quinter, Wayne Sirmons, Shane Korthuis, Schuyler Livingston, Dusty Terry, Marc Hanchak
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Publication number: 20200245788Abstract: An extended span food shield system including a central beam having at least one hooking surface. The central beam is supported at opposing ends by two support legs. The food shield system further includes at least one clip having at least one hook element and a panel bonded to the clip such that the panel and clip assembly are supported by the central beam when the hook element is engaged with the central beam at the hooking surface. The clip may include a leg extending away from the hook element. Therefore, the leg rests against the central beam when the hook element of the clip is engaged with the central beam at the hooking surface. Thus, the panel and clip assembly may be securely supported by the central beam and held in place by gravitationally applied torque alone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Geoffrey R. Quinter, Wayne Sirmons
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Publication number: 20200245789Abstract: A protective enclosure for a food protection system includes a first hinge member, a second hinge member rotatably coupled to the first hinge member, and a coupler selectively repositionable relative to the first hinge member between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the coupler engages the first hinge member to limit rotation of the coupler relative to the first hinge member. In the disengaged position, the coupler is free to rotate relative to the first hinge member. The coupler is rotatably coupled to the second hinge member such that (a) rotation of the coupler relative to the second hinge member in a first rotational direction is limited and (b) the coupler is free to rotate relative to the second hinge member in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: ACS FAB, LLCInventor: Brandon M. Hansen
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Publication number: 20200245790Abstract: A mist generator improves the sterility of blowers having controlled forced air systems. In one embodiment, the mist generator has a chamber adapted to receive a disinfectant adapted for attachment to an output opening of a blower for delivery into the chamber of forced air carrying misted disinfectant. The main body also includes an output duct or aperture adapted for attachment to a second hose which, in turn, is adapted for attachment to an inlet opening of the blower for delivery of disinfectant misted air through internal components of the blower. Alternatively, there is used a disinfectant filter formed as a sterilizing grid having a screen coated with a soft porous surface material impregnated with a liquid disinfectant. The soft porous surface material releases said liquid disinfectant when forced air moves through the filter. In both embodiments, sterile water is introduced to take up residual disinfectant and the vapor captured in a dry filter or desiccant material and removed from the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Randall J Lewis
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Publication number: 20200245791Abstract: The present invention provides a method for adjusting pillow height, which comprises the following steps: 1) Taking out the airbag from the pillow with adjustable height, applying a certain weight on the airbag, inflating and deflating the airbag, recording the airbag heights corresponding to the airbag under different air pressures, and obtaining the corresponding relations between the air pressures of the airbag and the heights; 2) During the process of adjusting the pillow height, the air pressure inside the airbag is read through a barometer, and the current height of the airbag is obtained through the corresponding relation between the air pressure and the height; 3) Stop inflating or deflating the airbag when the current height of the airbag is consistent with the target height. The present invention also provides a pillow for adjusting the height, which uses the method for adjusting the height of the pillow as described above.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Xuan Zheng, Jiangping Miao, Jinghuang Kang, Yanjing Zhong, Diwei Wu
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Publication number: 20200245792Abstract: The utility model provides an airbag for a pillow with adjustable height, wherein it is comprised: multiple airbag units arranged in stack, multiple supporting and connecting holes arranged in array in the opposite direction as the airbag units; two adjacent airbag units communicating through the said supporting and connecting holes; during the inflation or deflation process of the said airbag unit, the gas flows into or out of the airbag from the multiple supporting and connecting holes simultaneously, so that the inflation velocity of each part of the airbag unit is uniform, and the overall height of the airbag changes synchronously with the inflation or deflation. The utility model provides an airbag and a pillow for the height adjusting pillow, during the inflation or deflation process of the airbag unit, the overall height of the airbags changes synchronously with the inflation or deflation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Jiangping Miao, Xuan Zheng, Jinghuang Kang, Diwei Wu, Yanjing Zhong
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Publication number: 20200245793Abstract: A reusable drinking straw that is foldable into a compact configuration for storage and easily transportable in a storage case. The straw comprises a rigid external tube and a flexible internal tubing that is foldable to a compact configuration for storage. In a folded configuration, the reusable straw has a significantly reduced length of approximately one-half to one-fourth of its extended length when in use. The external tube of the straw is preferably formed of multiple rigid segments for supporting the flexible internal tubing in the extended configuration during use as a drinking straw. A simple cleaning device is provided to clean the straw after use. A storage case is provided to store the straw in the folded configuration in a compact form and to store the cleaning device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Miles Pepper
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Publication number: 20200245794Abstract: A method and device for transferring a plurality of glassware from a glassware-holding rack to a flip ray presenting an array of the glassware in an upright position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Ivan Tanaskoski, Bratislav Glisic
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Publication number: 20200245795Abstract: Presented are concepts for assisting a person to consume food from an item of tableware. One such concept comprises a system comprising an asymmetry detection arrangement adapted to detect an asymmetry in an arrangement of food on the item of tableware. A tableware adjustment arrangement of the system is then adapted to move the food, preferably the item of tableware, in response to an asymmetry being detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2018Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Raymond VAN EE, Ronaldus Maria AARTS, Ron Martinus Laurentius VAN LIESHOUT, Murtaza BULUT
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Publication number: 20200245796Abstract: The present embodiment comprises a novel hanging device with a flexible clip along the bottom for holding an object or objects securely. The embodiment generally consists of at least two vacuumed turn and seal suction cups. The suction cups allow for the embodiment to be easily moved to any flat non porous surface securely without slipping.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Hilliary Gilbert
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Publication number: 20200245797Abstract: A hands free shoehorn is shown and described. The shoehorn includes a guide member for guiding a foot of a user into an opening of a shoe. A handle projects upwardly from the guide member to facilitate insertion and maneuvering of the shoehorn. An entrapment member generally parallel to the guide member captures a heel wall of the shoe between the guide member and the entrapment member in sufficiently close fit to enable the shoehorn to remain coupled to the shoe in an operative position without the shoehorn being held by the user. The user may then slip his or her foot into the shoe with the shoehorn stably mounted on the shoe such that the user need not either hold the shoe horn or balance body weight on one leg while donning the shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Paul J. Kim
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Publication number: 20200245798Abstract: A mailbox with components which can be connected to or disconnected from the mailbox for adding or changing functional or ornamental aspects of the mailbox.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Lisa Perez Friscia, Matthew Friscia
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Publication number: 20200245799Abstract: A mailbox support system comprising a triangular frame, comprising a generally vertical side having an outer side surface, a ground side having a bottom surface and lower guide hole, and an angled side having a top surface and an upper guide hole; and an angled anchoring stake, having a short end and a long end; wherein the long end of said anchoring stake passes through said upper guide hole in said angled side and said lower guide hole in said ground side, such that at least one third of its length extends beyond the bottom surface of said bottom side, and said short end lies parallel to and flush against the top surface of said angled side; wherein said upper guide hole and said lower guide hole cooperate to guide the anchoring stake through said frame at an angle between 50° and 70° from vertical.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Jerry R. Hammar
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Publication number: 20200245800Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to an artificial tree including a trunk with first tree branches extending from the trunk to above the floor, a base configured with apertures adapted to retain second tree branches extending from the base and covering the space between the floor and the first branches, and a light source configured to illuminate the first and second branches. In an illustrative example, the apertures may be tubes configured for fiber optics. The light source may be, for example, fiber optics illuminating branches inserted in the tubes, permitting full-flow appearance branches to spread out, covering the base. Some examples may employ additional illumination sources configured in the base below the apertures to shine through a color wheel offset from the trunk center.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Michael M. McRae
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Publication number: 20200245801Abstract: An extendable locking drapery rod including a drapery rod with a first pole defining a first pole interior; and a second pole, the second pole being insertable into the first pole interior; and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a base fixedly attached to an end of the second pole; a shoulder adjacent to the base and the end of the second pole; a neck adjacent to the shoulder having a diameter less than that of the shoulder and a neck center axis offset from a center axis of the second pole; a head with a diameter greater than that of the neck; and a clip lock. The clip lock includes a C-shaped clip adapted to rotatably fit around the neck. The neck and clip are sized so that the clip extends beyond the diameter of the shoulder and neck at all positions on the neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Royal Finishing Company, Ltd.Inventor: Wen-Chih Hsu
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Publication number: 20200245802Abstract: An example curtain system can include: a curtain forming a flexible body with an opening at each corner of the body; a tensioning device at each corner of the body of the curtain to couple the curtain to a backside of a rack, wherein each tensioning device includes a hook member with a first end sized to engage an opening in the rack and a threaded second end; and a nut configured to be threaded onto the threaded second end of the hook member to tension the curtain relative to the rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Gregory Scott Guyette
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Publication number: 20200245803Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include providing a cooking system that comprises a burner assembly and a heat exchanger submerged in a vessel. The burner assembly includes a high velocity burner and a low velocity burner, the high velocity burner configured to provide the necessary high velocity, volumetric flowrate through a fluid duct of the heat exchanger that includes a plurality of compactly-arranged, alternatingly-disposed vertical and horizontal tubes passing through the fluid duct, and the low velocity burner configured to significantly reduce and/or substantially eliminate “lift off” that could result from operation of only the high velocity burner. The heat exchanger is submerged in the vessel with the tubes of the heat exchanger open to the vessel to allow ingress and egress of a fluid contained within the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Souhel Khanania
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Publication number: 20200245804Abstract: A heating apparatus and a cooking apparatus including the same are disclosed. The disclosed invention comprises: a housing having an accommodation space formed therein and an opened upper part; a container, which is inserted into the accommodation space inside the housing, and has an opened upper part and a space formed therein for accommodating fluid; a heating part for heating the fluid accommodated inside the container; and a cover for covering the opened upper part of the housing, wherein the cover includes a cover main body part, which is provided to have a length extending in the longitudinal direction and a width extending in the horizontal direction, is provided at the housing so as to be rotatable between an opening position at which the opened upper part of the housing is opened and a closing position at which the opened upper part of the housing is closed, and covers the opened upper part of the container at the closing position so as to seal the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Jeonghyun LEE, Sungho CHOI
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Publication number: 20200245805Abstract: The beverage brewing device, which is configured for use with a beverage brewer having an inlet probe for dispensing water and an outlet probe, includes a body defining a brew chamber configured to contain a dry beverage medium and at least one outlet probe receptacle extending upwardly from a bottom surface of the body. The outlet probe receptacle is sized and configured to receive an outlet probe of a beverage brewer. A lid is removably securable to the body and is engageable with the body to selectively enclose a top opening of the body. An inlet probe opening is defined in the lid for receiving an inlet probe of the beverage brewer. At least one filter is defined within in the body, wherein the filter is configured to retain a dry beverage medium within the brew chamber while allowing a brewed beverage to pass through the brew chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Ronald R. DeMiglio, Mark J. Staudacher, Randall C. Anderson
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Publication number: 20200245806Abstract: A coffee machine for producing and dispensing coffee-based beverages comprising: at least one hydraulic pump, a boiler and a brewer unit equipped to receive ground coffee and pass through hot water received from the boiler, and comprising a flow meter to measure the flow of water and a control unit receiving electrical signals from the flow meter and controlling the at least one hydraulic pump to regulate the flow rate of water, wherein the coffee machine incorporates an input of the control unit that establishes a variable set-point value of the flow rate that depends on a desired fixed extraction time of the ground coffee received in the brewer unit, wherein the control unit is arranged to calculate a difference between the variable setpoint value of the flow rate, and a measured value from the flow meter, and that the control unit supplies this difference as an error value to a control tool, and wherein the control tool drives a converter that converts DC power at a powerline into an amplitude variable eleType: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Johannes Theodorus Emerentia Huiberts, Romanus Eduard Verhoeven, Leon van der Velden, Joost Heijne
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Publication number: 20200245807Abstract: An inlet for steam ovens includes a movable fitting that shifts between extended and retracted positions. The water inlet assembly may be substantially hidden by an oven door when the oven door is in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Dhanaji H. Bhosale, Massimiliano Frontini, Sachin Shinde, Gaurav N. Patil
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Publication number: 20200245808Abstract: A conveyor toaster includes a conveyor assembly with a bracket and a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt rotates about first and second gears. A drive motor operates to move the conveyor belt about the first and second gears. A platen is configured to be heated and is positioned relative to the conveyor belt. A mounting bracket is connected to the bracket of the conveyor assembly. Movement of the mounting bracket changes the position of the conveyor assembly relative to the platen.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Prince Castle LLCInventors: Aleksandr Yazvin, Alexander Malevanets, Loren Veltrop
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Method for Detecting an Overload of a Cooking Apparatus with Cooking Products, and Cooking Apparatus
Publication number: 20200245809Abstract: A method of detecting an overload of a cooking appliance (10) with food to be cooked is described, in which the food to be cooked is optically detected and/or a cooking chamber humidity profile and/or cooking chamber temperature profile is/are detected and evaluated during an ongoing cooking process in order to draw conclusions about an overload of the cooking appliance (10), taking into account the selected cooking program. A warning signal is output if an overload of the cooking appliance (10) has been detected. Further described is a cooking appliance (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Juergen KLASMEIER, Torsten BRINKMANN, Christine GESCHKE, Tim REUTER -
Publication number: 20200245810Abstract: Disclosed are a split-type cooking appliance and a control method therefor. The control method includes acquiring state information of an identification device after a base is powered on; if the state information is a first state, forbidding the base from operating in an induction cooker operation mode and allowing the base to operate in an electric cooker operation mode; if the state information of the identification device is a second state, determining whether a wireless transmission coil circuit detects a feedback signal; if so, forbidding the base from operating in the induction cooker operation mode and allowing the base to operate in the electric cooker operation mode; and if not, allowing the base to operate in the induction cooker operation mode, and forbidding the base from operating in the electric cooker operation mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Yidong HE
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Publication number: 20200245811Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a kamado-style cooker pizza oven conversion device are disclosed. Certain embodiments detachably mount within a kamado-styled cooker such that the lid of the cooker rests at an angle on the top of the device and thereby “closes off” and defines a cooking space within the interior that takes advantage of the pizza oven-like features of a kamado cooker. With an embodiment of the solution installed in a kamado cooker, an open doorway or window is defined for allowing a user to insert a pizza into the cooking space and place the pizza on a pizza stone held by the device. Embodiments allow for cooking to occur simultaneously via conductive, convective and radiant thermal energy transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Align Machine Works, LLCInventors: Joseph Pruitt, Jeffrey Broadrick, David Matthew Williams Hemming
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Publication number: 20200245812Abstract: Cooking apparatus for cooking food by a barbecue grilling method, comprises an outer housing receiving an inner housing which defines a heating volume. A chamber for pressurised air is defined between the outer and inner housings. Apertures in the inner housing allow pressurised air to exit the chamber into the heating volume. At least one burner is located in the inner housing. A combustible fuel/air mixture is supplied to the burner and this is separate from the supply of pressurised air to the chamber. A cooking surface is placed across the top of the heating volume to support food to be cooked.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Active Food Systems LimitedInventors: George Justin Peter Cadbury, Sam O'Rourke
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Publication number: 20200245813Abstract: Embodiments of the inventive concept provide a double-sealed high-temperature resistant DC ignitor for use with a wood pellet burner assembly. The DC ignitor includes a non-heating element portion. The non-heating element portion is connected to at least one of a battery or an AC to DC electrical transformer attached to the wood pellet burner assembly. A heating element is connected to the non-heating element portion, and extends by at least one inch into a combustion region of the wood pellet burner assembly. The heating element portion is configured to be heated by power received from the battery or the AC to DC electrical transformer. The DC ignitor provides safe, reliable, and fast combustion of wood pellets that congregate in a combustion region of the wood pellet burner assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Joe Traeger
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Publication number: 20200245814Abstract: A holder block for retaining a temperature sensor includes a base portion configured to operatively engage a portion of the temperature sensor and a portion of a heating element. The holder block also includes a cap portion removably attachable to the base portion, the cap portion being configured to operatively engage a portion of the temperature sensor and a portion of the heating element. The base portion and cap portion are moveable relative to each other such that movement of the base portion and cap portion toward each other provides a first clamping action on the heating element and a second clamping action on the temperature sensor to define a clamped position of the holder block. When in the clamped position, the base portion and cap portion provide conductive thermal paths and define apertures providing convective thermal paths between the heating element and the temperature sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Mark Gogel, Edward J. Florkey, Sabrina Domi, Isaac Stasko, Adrian Jason Pereira
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Publication number: 20200245815Abstract: A cooking unit includes a cooktop, a hood assembly, a duct assembly, and a fan. The cooktop defines a slot at least partially extending along a peripheral edge of the cooktop. The hood assembly includes a hood support extending upward from the cooktop and a hood coupled to the hood support. The hood support defines a conduit. The hood defines an intake and a hood chamber connecting the intake to the conduit of the hood support. The duct assembly includes ducting extending beneath the cooktop. The ducting connects the conduit to the slot. The fan is positioned to drive air into the intake, through the hood chamber, through the conduit, through the ducting, and out of the slot. At least a portion of the air exiting the slot returns to the intake such that an air curtain is generated between the slot and the intake.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Hatco CorporationInventors: Michael Majchrzak, Jim Virgin, Kevin Veeser, William Novotny, Matthew Thomas, Nicholas Bassill
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Publication number: 20200245816Abstract: A grinding device includes a grinding mechanism, a driving mechanism capable of driving the grinding mechanism to operate, and a grinding seat located between the grinding mechanism and the driving mechanism. The grinding mechanism includes a rotating shaft unit inserted in and protruded from the grinding seat to be rotatably connected to the driving mechanism, an inner grinding unit sleeved on the rotating shaft unit, and an outer grinding unit surrounding and spaced from the inner grinding unit. The driving mechanism is able to drive the rotating shaft unit to bring the inner grinding unit to rotate and grind the substance to be ground in cooperation with the outer grinding unit. The grinding mechanism further includes a supporting unit sleeved on and abutted against the rotating shaft unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: GUANYI LIU, HAOZHAN WEI, CHONGZHE XU
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Publication number: 20200245817Abstract: A machine which includes a structure and, wherein the structure has a conveyor belt, and the structure has a rotary carousel, including a plurality of cutting devices, as well as a convex tray, which conducts the egg yolk and the egg white to a compartment and a tapered compartment; the machine also includes, to dispose of the egg shells, a compartment for housing the egg shells; where the egg yolk and egg white are separated by a compartment which conducts the egg yolk and egg white to a second tapered compartment, such that in the last tapered compartment, which is provided with an open slit, the egg white drains through the slit, while the egg yolk follows the regular flow to another container, the egg shells in turn being directed to a convex tray until proceeding to another container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Gilmar RIBEIRO
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Publication number: 20200245818Abstract: Container devices, systems, and methods are provided. In some embodiments, an example container includes a first vessel, a second vessel, a cap, and a seal. In a first configuration, the second vessel may be suspended from the cap within the first vessel and the first and second vessels are each in sealing engagement with the seal. In a second configuration, the second vessel is separated from the cap and released into the first vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Michael John Halkes, Andrew Patrick McCarthy
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Publication number: 20200245819Abstract: A device for fastening a handle to cookware or bakeware having a support piece protruding outward from the cookware or bakeware wall. The handle is detachably snapped onto the support piece, and has a frontal recess, and a spring element retained in the recess acting on a latching element of the. When the handle is snapped onto the support piece, an actuation element activates the spring element. The support piece has a fork element clamped in the recess of the handle at the surface parallel to its base and is supported on a support surface in an operating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Michael Besche, Stefan Klaus
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Publication number: 20200245820Abstract: A vending machine system for loading and dispensing pre-baked unpackaged food including a fixed cartridge disposed in a refrigerator of a vending machine, and a transport cartridge adapted to removably attach to the fixed cartridge, the transport cartridge operable for holding trays of unpackaged food and loading the trays of unpackaged food from the transport cartridge into the fixed cartridge, wherein, when the transport cartridge is removably attached to the fixed cartridge, a front opening of the transport cartridge aligns with a front opening of the fixed cartridge, and wherein the rack of the transport cartridge aligns with the conveyor system of the fixed cartridge such that trays of unpackaged food within the transport cartridge can simultaneously be transitioned from the rack to the conveyor system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Eduardo Lopez, Shawn Marquardt, Allan L. Cube, Sun Shue, Juarencio P. Baculi
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Publication number: 20200245821Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub that can include a U-shaped step saddle associated with a door assembly. The door assembly can include a hinge coupled with the U-shaped step saddle such that the door assembly can be transitioned between an open position and a closed position. The door assembly can include a catch and a latch to secure the door in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2019Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Christopher Brian Stafford, Michael Anthony Serraino, Bruce R. Slattery
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Publication number: 20200245822Abstract: A hygiene maintenance wristband is an apparatus that allows a user to easily maintain the hygiene while on-the-go. The apparatus includes a band, a first casing, a second casing, a solution dispenser, and a clasp mechanism. The band attaches the first casing and the second casing around the wrist of a user. The first casing houses the solution dispenser. The clasp mechanism is integrated within the second casing in order to connect and disconnect the band. The clasp mechanism also adjusts the overall length of the band around a wrist. The apparatus further includes a dispenser-release mechanism so that the solution dispenser may be released from the first casing. The apparatus preferably includes a portable computing device as well in order to further monitor the wellbeing of the user. The apparatus further includes a floss-dispensing mechanism in order to maintain oral hygiene.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventor: Bernardo Garu Chacon, JR.