Patents Issued in September 17, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200288868
    Abstract: A stand includes a base that is attached to a housing of an electronic device and extends between a mounting surface and the housing; and a shelf including a first wall facing the mounting surface, and a second wall extending from the first wall in a first direction crossing the first wall. The shelf is to be movably supported by the base between a first position and a second position. The first position is a position in which the first wall is accommodated in the base and the second wall is adjacent to the housing. The second position is a position in which the first wall protrudes from the first position in a second direction crossing the first direction and the second wall is spaced apart from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: FUJITSU CLIENT COMPUTING LIMITED
    Inventors: Ryohei Sato, Ikki Tatsukami, Yuko Hirao, Frank Müller Augste, Albert Jiang, Morris Sung
  • Publication number: 20200288869
    Abstract: A stacking chair with a frame connected to a rotating seating portion and backrest portion each of the seating portion and backrest portion having matching profiles such that when stacked the weight of the chairs is distributed across facing surfaces that nest together due to matching profiles, the seating portion may rotate through an angle of rotation greater than 90 degrees and the seating and/or backrest portions may include a injection molded foam interior surrounding an internal frame and with a removable cover on the outside of the foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Alvaro Mauricio Olarte
  • Publication number: 20200288870
    Abstract: A folding chair includes left and right frame rods, left and right frame rotating elements, left and right rear leg sliding elements, left and right rear leg rods, left and right rear leg fixing elements, left and right back rest rods, left and right back rest rod sliding elements, left and right front leg rods, leg terminals, left and right connecting rods, left and right handrail rods, left and right handrail fixing elements, left and right handrail supporting rods, left and right supporting rod sliding elements, limiting elements, left and right sliding elements, supporting rods, pad portion and back rest portion. The folding chair is compact and portable when folded and demonstrates high stability and high load-bearing capability when unfolded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: WEN-HAO TSAI
  • Publication number: 20200288871
    Abstract: A body support assembly includes a seat assembly and backrest assembly supported by tilt control assembly. Methods of using and assembling the body support assembly are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: Nickolaus William Charles Deevers, Kurt R. Heidmann, Gordon J. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20200288872
    Abstract: A seating arrangement includes an upwardly-extending back arrangement movable between upright and reclined positions, and a seat arrangement that includes a first link member extending horizontally and having forward and rearward portions, a second link member spaced from the first link member, a third link member coupled to the first and second link members and substantially flexible along a majority of a length thereof, and a fourth link member operably coupled to the first and second link members, the fourth link member being substantially rigid along a majority of a length thereof, wherein the link members cooperate to form a four-bar linkage assembly, and wherein the seat arrangement moves in a rearward direction as the back arrangement is moved between the upright position and the reclined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: James Ludwig, Nickolaus William Charles Deevers, Kurt Heidmann, Bruce Michael Smith, Mark Spoelhof
  • Publication number: 20200288873
    Abstract: A posturized comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has different sections of different firmness due to different mini coil springs within the sections. The springs may be individually pocketed between two sheets of non-woven polypropylene fabric joined with circular or rectangular weld seams. Regardless of the shape of the weld seams, the different firmness of the different sections of the comfort layer may be due to different mini coil springs contained in the pockets. All pockets may have the same spring, the springs may be contained in different size weld seams to create pockets of different heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Jason V. Jewett, Darrell A. Richmond, Shaw F. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20200288874
    Abstract: A posturized comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has different sections of different firmness due to different pocketed mini coil springs within the sections. The springs may be individually pocketed between two sheets of non-woven polypropylene fabric joined with circular or rectangular weld seams. Regardless of the shape of the weld seams, the different firmness of the different sections of the comfort layer may be due to different mini coil springs contained in the pockets. In some embodiments, all pockets may have the same spring and the springs contained in different size weld seams to create pockets of different heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Jason V. Jewett, Shaw F. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20200288875
    Abstract: A posturized comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has different sections of different firmness due to different pocketed mini coil springs within the sections. The springs may be individually pocketed between two sheets of non-woven polypropylene fabric joined with circular or rectangular weld seams. Regardless of the shape of the weld seams, the different firmness of the different sections of the comfort layer may be due to different mini coil springs contained in the pockets. In some embodiments, all pockets may have the same spring and the springs contained in different size weld seams to create pockets of different heights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Jason V. Jewett, Randall L. Nichols, Shaw F. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20200288876
    Abstract: System (200) is provided for a chair with removable armrests. The system (200) includes a chair back (220) connected to a rectangular chair seat (210) with chair feet (230) and two handrails (240). The handrails (240) are connected to the chair back (220) and the rectangular chair seat (210). The chair seat (210) further comprises a chair frame (260), a seat cushion (270) and two side wall clothes (250), wherein each side wall cloth (250) is configured to optionally secure the side wall cloth (250) to a respective handrail (240). The side wall cloth (250) can secure itself to a handrail (240) through an internal adhesive on an internal side of the side wall cloth (250) and an external adhesive of an external side of the side wall cloth (250). The side wall cloth (250) can optionally be secured to the handrail (240) by wrapping around the handrail (240) and connecting the internal and external adhesives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Bin SONG, Runxiang GUO
  • Publication number: 20200288877
    Abstract: A nursing pillow includes: a first abutting unit, a second abutting unit and a cover unit. The cover unit has a main body and an opening configured on the main body. The main body defines an accommodation chamber accessed via the opening and in which the first abutting unit and the second abutting unit are allowed to be stacked with each other and extended along the first axial direction. The cover unit further has an adjusting assembly disposed to seamlessly encompass an outer side of the main body, wherein the adjusting assembly is operated in a way such that the main body generates two thickness variations along the first axial direction. Thereby, the present invention is able to generate several thicknesses for the nursing pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Bao Co Duong
  • Publication number: 20200288878
    Abstract: A retail merchandise tray is provided. The retail merchandise tray includes a pair of load bearing members, a front stop mounted to the load bearing members, a wire support structure removably attached to the front stop and load bearing members, a pusher that slides along the wire support structure, and a pair of movable divider assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Fasteners for Retail, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas O. Nagel
  • Publication number: 20200288879
    Abstract: A pegboard hanger assembly is provided for mounting on a pegboard surface. The pegboard includes a first hole formed therethrough. The pegboard hanger assembly includes: a hanger including a hanger base and a pin projecting from a rear surface thereof, the pin including flanged end and a grommet locatable on the at least one hole formed through the pegboard surface, the grommet including a passage formed therethrough and an inwardly projecting shoulder formed within the passage of the grommet. The pin projecting from the hanger is insertable through the passage of the grommet and the flanged end of the pin is insertable through the shoulder of the passage of the grommet when the grommet is located on the at least one hole formed through the pegboard surface to secure the hanger on the pegboard surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Lawrence Segrest, Elizabeth S. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200288880
    Abstract: A magnetic tool holder has a frame for maintaining magnetic panels in position. Each of the magnetic panels has an upper surface for magnetic attachment and longitudinal sides defining longitudinal stepped edges. The longitudinal members of the frame have a longitudinal lip which cooperates with a stepped edge of the magnetic panels. A base member is attached to the frame and supports the magnetic panels keeping the top surfaces of the panels exposed for attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Stanley D Winnard
  • Publication number: 20200288881
    Abstract: A corrugated paper display moveable from a stowed condition to a display condition is described herein. The display has a first rectangular sleeve having opposed lateral edges, a front edge, and a back edge. Two side panels one of each are attached respectively to one of each of the two opposed lateral edges. A back wall is connected to the back edge and the two side panels. A rectangular display compartment extends between the opposed side walls and a shelf is positioned in the rectangular display compartment. A front panel is hingedly connected to the first sleeve and rests on top of the first sleeve when in the stowed condition. When in the deployed condition, the front panel extends from the first sleeve to form a body of a second height which is 1.5 to 2.5 times greater than the first height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Gina L. Burgert, Amy Melnick, Colleen Wills
  • Publication number: 20200288882
    Abstract: A carrier for carrying footwear is presented. The carrier has a figure, the figure having a first hook, a second hook and a to. The first hook and the second hook are for coupling to the footwear. The carrier has a base for coupling to the figure. The base has a rotator, the rotator may be changed in position to afford the person wearing the carrier to be more comfortable. The base is coupled to the figure either directly or by a connecting rod. The rotator may be coupled to either the connecting rod or the figure to be more secure. The carrier further has a clip. The clip is useful for coupling the carrier to an article such as a belt, a waist band, a bag, a stroller, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Jonathan D Cook
  • Publication number: 20200288883
    Abstract: Bagging systems having rotation mechanisms are disclosed. According to an aspect, a bagging system includes a base that defines an area for placement of a shopping bag. The bagging system also includes a bag support attached to the base and positioned to support the shopping bag in the defined area. Further, the bagging system includes a rotation mechanism that rotatably attaches the bag support to the base with an axis of rotation that is vertically aligned with the bag support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Edward Vitek
  • Publication number: 20200288884
    Abstract: A collapsible reaching device for folding a passenger side mirror assembly includes a rod that comprises a plurality of nested sections so that the rod is selectively extensible. A hook is coupled to and extends from a first end of the rod, positioning a second end of the rod to be grasped in a hand of a user who is positioned in a driver's seat of a vehicle. The user can then position the hook on a mirror assembly that is coupled to a passenger side of the vehicle to selectively manipulate the mirror assembly between an extended configuration and a folded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Matthew Malcho
  • Publication number: 20200288885
    Abstract: A planar display pane assembly includes a frame assembly with a frame with first and second spaced apart and opposed second decorative with first and second openings to receive a planar display pane. A through opening is formed through the frame to view the planar display pane in either direction of the frame. The first opening is formed around the through opening. The second opening is formed around the through opening and facing away from the first opening. A first plurality of fasteners is formed about the first opening. A second plurality of fasteners is formed about the second opening. A plurality of retainers is sized to engage the first plurality of fasteners or the second plurality of fasteners to retain the planar display pane to the frame. The planar display pane is received within the first opening or the second opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Dax ALLEN, James Allen AUSTIN, III
  • Publication number: 20200288886
    Abstract: A framing system includes a compliant framing mat having a top major surface, and at least one display item overlying the top major surface of the compliant framing mat. The framing system includes a picture frame having a central opening and glazing covering the central opening. The compliant framing mat is disposed inside the picture frame with the at least one display item disposed between the glazing and the top major surface of the compliant framing mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Ethan R. Reiss
  • Publication number: 20200288887
    Abstract: A consumer operated fitted sheet with a pillow case sewn into the sheet for convenient pillow insertion and removal includes a pillow cover that has an opening to insert and remove the consumers hands. A horizontal stitching from corner to corner on the top of the sheet connects both the pillow cover and the fitted sheet where pillows are placed. The pillow cover is sewn to stay in place and keep the pillows from falling out while the consumer sleeps. The bottom section of the pillow cover is sewn horizontally, it is sewn in sections because of a curved opening in the center of the stitching near the bottom of the pillow cover, to insert and remove the consumers hands. Each side of the pillow cover has a wide opening to insert and remove pillows, the wide opening enhances the process without creating tension to the all in one sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Adrian Marrero
  • Publication number: 20200288888
    Abstract: In embodiments, a replaceable sheet system includes an upper portion to cover a sleeping surface of a mattress, and a lower portion, to anchor to the mattress. In embodiments, the upper portion is releasably attached to the lower portion, and the lower portion anchors to the mattress in a compression fit. In embodiments, the upper portion and the lower portion may be releasably attached by a zipper, which may be covered by fabric. In embodiments, each of the upper and lower portions include a short flap, which together cover the zipper when the upper and lower portions are zipped together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Siddhant Anish DOSHI, Aaron S. HALEVA
  • Publication number: 20200288889
    Abstract: A fitted mattress cover is provided, having elastic elements at each corner which hold the cover in place. A corner elastic element runs along each corner seam, and is attached to the center of a diagonal elastic element. The diagonal elastic acts a lock system to prevent movement of the fitted sheet during any pull from the top of the fitted sheet. The corner elastic helps to hold the corner of the cover to the mattress, and also prevents peaking of the corner seam, leading to an improved appearance and helps to fit mattresses of different thickness. Elbow elastics at the corners, perpendicular to the corner elastics, hold the side panels tightly to the mattress and inhibit them from sliding upwards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Rashpal Singh Tak, Adnaan Zaheer
  • Publication number: 20200288890
    Abstract: A pillow comprises an outer pillow shell case defining an inner pillow filling cavity for receiving filling material, wherein an internal member is provided inside the inner pillow filling cavity and attached to opposed ends of the outer pillow case shell, the internal member being configured to limit lateral expansion of the outer pillow shell case when the pillow is compressed in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Alexander Miles
  • Publication number: 20200288891
    Abstract: An adjustable bed pillow that allows a user to modify the loft and the firmness of the pillow. The bed pillow includes a permanently enclosed pillow cover including a first collapsible and expandable gusset, a second collapsible and expandable gusset, a first fastener moveable between an open configuration in which the first gusset is in an expanded condition and a closed configuration in which the first gusset is in a collapsed condition, a second fastener moveable between an open configuration in which the second gusset is in an expanded condition and a closed configuration in which the second gusset in a collapsed condition, and a sufficient amount of filling disposed within the pillow cover to expand the first gusset when the first fastener is in the open configuration and to expand the second gusset when the second fastener is in the open configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Hollander Sleep Products, LLC
    Inventors: Beth Mack, Abhishek Kaul
  • Publication number: 20200288892
    Abstract: A mindfulness assisting assembly includes a housing that has a front wall, a rear wall and a perimeter edge defined at a juncture of the front and rear walls. The perimeter edge includes a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a top edge and a bottom edge. Each of the front and rear walls is comprised of a flexible material. The front and rear walls each comprise a cloth material and the front wall has a different tactile impression than the rear wall. A resiliently compressible material is positioned within the housing. A pair of grips is attached to the housing such that each of the first and second lateral edges has one the grips attached thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Stephanie Esser
  • Publication number: 20200288893
    Abstract: One example may include a main pillow body and one or more separatable pillow body extensions affixed to the main pillow body by an affixing surface on one or more ends of the main pillow body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Kamran EMDADI
  • Publication number: 20200288894
    Abstract: A hollow drinking straw is disclosed. The hollow drinking straw comprises at least three ends. The at least three ends comprises a first end, a second end and a third end. The first end and the second end are configured to intake fluid from a beverage package via the third end. The third end is immersed in the fluid of a beverage package. The hollow drinking straw also comprises at least one nozzle plug, configured to plug in at least one of the first end and the second end of the straw to enable fluid movement during fluid intake process via one of the first end and the second end. Additionally, a hollow straw is retrofitted in a beverage packaging to provide spill proof packaging. The beverage packaging comprising a hollow straw with at least three ends enables easy movement, while traveling or any rough use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Rajendra Yashwant Kulkarni
  • Publication number: 20200288895
    Abstract: A secure drop box comprises a processing circuitry that directs the container portion of the secure drop box containing the delivery item to open up for easy withdrawal of the item. The secure drop box directs the drone to approach it along a predetermined path. The secure drop box communicates a notification indicating receipt of the delivery item when the drone has delivered the item into the secure drop box. The notification comprises a digital image taken by a camera disposed inside or on top of the container portion of the secure drop box. The processing circuitry directs the drone to deliver the delivery item at an alternate drop box when the secure drop box is determined to already contain a previously delivered item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: James Duane Bennet, Bindu Rama Rao
  • Publication number: 20200288896
    Abstract: A shower curtain and valance combination are presented. The combination has a shower rod and the valance being connected to the shower rod. The shower curtain is connected to the valance at a plurality of apertures in the valance. The couplings connecting the valance and the shower curtain are easily removable. The valance is interchangeable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Regina Darnes
  • Publication number: 20200288897
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a screw, a food processing cup assembly, and a food processor. The screw comprises a screw body including a feeding area for feeding and a crushing area connected to the feeding area; a first spiral rib is spirally arranged on the feeding area along the axial direction of the screw body, and extending to the crushing area along a top of the screw body; a cutting surface extending from the top of the screw body to the crushing area; a plurality of second spiral ribs are disposed on the screw body at intervals along the axial direction of the screw body. By setting the first spiral rib and the cutting surface, when the food materials first enter the feeding area, they can be supported by the concave cutting surface and cut by the first spiral rib, which effectively prevents the occurrence of food materials slipping, reduces the auxiliary squeeze of pushing rod, and improves the convenience of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Donghui HU, Houcai GUO, Jianfei XU
  • Publication number: 20200288898
    Abstract: A device (I) for preparing foods received in a vessel (2), in particular ready meals, the device (1) including a steam generator unit for generating steam, and a steam delivery unit (4) which is connected to the steam generator unit in a steam-conducting manner via a steam feed line (23) and which has a steam probe (5) with at least one steam discharge opening, wherein the device (1) has a coupling mechanism (10) which includes a locking mechanism and which releasably connects the steam delivery unit (4) to the steam feed line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Carogusto AG
    Inventors: Thomas Grendelmeier, Philipp Schenk, Lukas Schmutz
  • Publication number: 20200288899
    Abstract: A brewing apparatus may include a chassis. The chassis may include a chassis beverage cup base. A chassis beverage cup cavity defined within the chassis beverage cup base may be configured to receive a beverage cup of a plurality of beverage cups. The brewing apparatus may include an adaptor insert assembly dimensioned to fit within the chassis beverage cup cavity. An adaptor insert cavity defined within the adaptor insert may be configured to receive a second beverage cup of a plurality of beverage cups. The brewing apparatus may include a controller configured to acquire data about the beverage cup or the second beverage cup via the one or more sensors. The controller may be configured to at least one of select or adjust a catering profile of a plurality of catering profiles based on the acquired data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Mudar S. Abu-Saymeh, Brian P. Mills, Justin D. Jones
  • Publication number: 20200288900
    Abstract: A beverage dripper includes a base portion, including a first tier having a first outer diameter and a second tier having a second outer diameter less than the first outer diameter. A content portion extends from the base portion. The content portion includes an inner surface, and a plurality of ribs protrude from the inner surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Pal Molnar, Tim Droege
  • Publication number: 20200288901
    Abstract: A method to prepare a beverage in a machine for preparing beverages, including: receiving through a user interface associated with a control and command unit the selection of a type of beverage to be prepared selected between a beverage obtained by infusion, or hot water; disenabling the commands of said user interface not related to the type of beverage selected, and enabling the commands correlated to the type of beverage selected, in order to allow the selection by the user of further specific organoleptic characteristics for the type of beverage selected; receiving and verifying the characteristics selected and conditioning the various functioning factors of said machine in relation to the specific selected characteristics and the operating parameters provided for the specific selected beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S.R.L. CON UNICO SOCIO
    Inventors: Giuseppe De' Longhi, Gianpaolo Trevisan, Renzo Mazzon
  • Publication number: 20200288902
    Abstract: A machine to prepare beverages comprises at least a source (12) of water, fluidly connected, by means of a circuit (22), to a filtering container (13) suitable to contain an aromatic mixture (11) positionable on each occasion and to be subjected to brewing, a pump (30) to feed the water from said source (12) to said filtering container (13), a heating device (21) for the water, temperature sensor means (28) suitable to measure the temperature of the water in said circuit (22) downstream of said heating device (21), and a control and command unit (34).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: DE' LONGHI APPLIANCES S,R. L. CON UNICO SOCIO
    Inventors: Giuseppe De' Longhi, Renz Mazzon, Alessio Vazzoler, Alessandro Bellese
  • Publication number: 20200288903
    Abstract: A sealing gasket with two deformation spaces is configured to be mounted in a cup-shaped structure and has a through bore that opens on the top and bottom sides of the sealing gasket. The sealing gasket is characterized in that: an inner deformation space and an outer deformation space extend downward into the top side of the sealing gasket, the inner deformation space is adjacent to the through bore such that an inner deformable portion is formed between the inner deformation space and the through bore, and the outer deformation space is adjacent to the outer wall of the sealing gasket such that the outer wall forms an outer deformable portion corresponding to the outer deformation space. The two deformation spaces provide the sealing gasket with enhanced deformability to adapt to a through hole whose diameter may vary within engineering tolerances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Ming-Tung LIU
  • Publication number: 20200288904
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for stabilizing lemon juice, by means of which the lemon, after being disinfected, is cut up in order to extract the lemon juice, but not before the natural oils contained in the lemon rind are separated and the seeds thereof are also separated, the lemon juice subsequently being subjected to a predetermined time and temperature range, then cooled to predetermined temperatures in order to generate a thermal shock, followed by the addition thereto of stabilizers and antioxidants. Finally, the lemon juice is packaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Flor Mariela Chacon Bejarano, Kadir Alejandro Malagana Chacon, Rafael Guillermo Malagana Chacon
  • Publication number: 20200288905
    Abstract: A beverage device with improved diagnostic and repair functionality is shown and described. The beverage device includes an on-board touch screen display and a virtual rendering of device components of the beverage device. Repair instructions, replacement instructions, and diagnostic instructions may be more easily, and efficiently understood and followed by following on-screen outputs, alerts, and instructions that may include various color outputs, animations, and rotatable, movable, or zoomable views.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Keith M. RIPPERDA, Brent W. KERSKE
  • Publication number: 20200288906
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a semiautonomous apparatus (1) for preparation and distribution of edible products, such as for example beverages, that presents a subsystem of preparation of edible products based upon portions (2) of edible substances, for example capsules of roasted and ground coffee for preparing coffee of the espresso type, and comprising at least one brewing device (4), and a subsystem of propulsion and locomotion (5), and further presenting a control device (8) provided so that can control said systems and so that the operation of said brewing device (4) and of said propulsion and locomotion means (5) is mutually exclusive, so that said semiautonomous apparatus (1) does not provide edible products while being moved by respective propulsion and locomotion means (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: NOVADEL TA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS, LDA
    Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, José Miguel DE JESUS ESTIMA, Tiago Rafael DA SILVA FERROLHO MENDES
  • Publication number: 20200288907
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a system for beverage preparation according to a person-specific, individual recipe. The method for preparing a beverage according to an individual recipe takes place by using a preparation device comprising a positioning device for a drinking vessel and a receiving device for an identification feature. The method includes creating an individual recipe, storing the individual recipe in a recipe pool of a data storage unit, whereby the data storage unit can be reached via an EDP network, linking the identification feature to the recipe pool, positioning the drinking vessel into the preparation device, receiving the identification feature, retrieving the recipe pool that is linked to the identification feature, preparing the beverage according to a recipe from the recipe pool, and filling the beverage into the drinking vessel by the preparation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Jan Lukas BRAJE
  • Publication number: 20200288908
    Abstract: A beverage brewer spray apparatus includes a lid, a dispersal member, and a skirt. The lid has an obverse and converse surfaces. The dispersal member extends from the converse surface of the lid at an open proximal end of the dispersal member. The skirt has a proximal end fixed to and extending outward from the converse surface of the lid. The dispersal member has a sidewall and a closed distal end defining an interior of the dispersal member. The sidewall has apertures arranged in a distal section of the sidewall. The lid has a through-hole formed between the obverse and converse surfaces, and the dispersal member is fixed to the converse surface such that the through-hole provides fluid communication from the obverse surface of the lid to the apertures through the interior of the dispersal member. The apertures are configured to direct liquid outward from the dispersal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Adrian Rivera
  • Publication number: 20200288909
    Abstract: A method for controlling a cooking device includes the following steps: recording an image of food; implementing a recognition of the recorded image of the food to determine the likelihood that the food corresponds to known foods. If a probability value exceeds a default threshold value, a cooking program associated with the known food is selected and specified to the cooking device. The probability value for the recorded image and the associated food is increased in response to a user subsequently starting the selected cooking program, and reduced in response to the user discarding the selected cooking program. A cooking device includes a primary control unit for controlling the cooking functions; a network interface with a second control unit, and a camera for recording images of the cooking space. The second control unit processes recorded images independently of the primary control unit and transmits them over the network interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Ingo Kaiser, André Mersch-Justus, Dominic Beier, André Kersting, Martin Lind
  • Publication number: 20200288910
    Abstract: Rotisserie assemblies are disclosed. Methods of making and using rotisserie assemblies are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey Paul Broadrick, Joseph William Pruitt
  • Publication number: 20200288911
    Abstract: A portable, dual fuel cooking assembly includes a rack that has a plurality of wheels thereon for rolling the rack along a support surface having the rack being vertically oriented. A plurality of gaseous fuel tanks is provided each of the gaseous fuel tanks is positioned on the rack. A charcoal pan is removably positionable on the second supports and the charcoal pan is comprised of a heat resistant material for having charcoal burned thereupon for cooking. A grill slidably engages the rack has the grill is positioned above the charcoal pan for cooking. A plurality of tiles is each of the tiles is positioned on top of the rack for cooking. A burner is coupled to the rack and the burner is positioned beneath the tiles such that the burner directs a flame upwardly onto the tiles when the burner is turned on to cook the food item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Mo Tadaie
  • Publication number: 20200288912
    Abstract: An infrared toaster and a method of toasting use a support configured to hold a food product relative to an infrared source. A light source and a camera are arranged relative to the support to illuminate the food product and capture digital images of the food product. A processor receives and analyzes successive images from the camera. The processor operates the IR source to achieve a predetermined toasting level of the food product. The processor operates the IR source to terminate operation directing IR energy when the predetermined toasting level is reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Prince Castle LLC
    Inventors: Steven Shei, Nick Mandarino, Dave Paton, Benjamin Slotarski, Jason Pittenger
  • Publication number: 20200288913
    Abstract: A device for automatically hand-swaying beverage cups is disclosed, comprising a robotic arm and a cover, wherein the robotic arm has a plurality of movable arms and a plurality of joints that pivotally connect each of the movable arms to each other, and at the extreme end of such movable arms there install a pair of symmetrical clamping components and a clamping controller, and also includes a host computer electrically connected to each of the movable arms, each of the joints and the clamping controller, respectively; in addition, the cover respectively has a conical surface on the outside, an inner hole is openly configured on the bottom surface of the cover, and each of the clamping components can collectively clamp the cover and the cup thus facilitating the hand-swaying operations of the cup by means of the robotic arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Chia-l PAN
  • Publication number: 20200288914
    Abstract: A kitchen utensil has jaws connected to pivot relative to one another between an egg-part-receiving open position and an egg-part-holding closed position, such that teeth defined at respective grasping ends of each jaw converge upon closure to mesh and define an enclosed egg-part-holding cavity when the jaws are in the egg-part-holding closed position. A method includes converging respective grasping ends of jaws of a kitchen utensil together to close and grasp an egg chalaza or eggshell piece, adjacent to or forming part of an egg, and to retain the egg chalaza or eggshell piece within an enclosed egg-part-holding cavity that is defined between the respective grasping ends when the jaws are closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Paches
  • Publication number: 20200288915
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bottle for storing a beverage powder, dispensing the beverage powder into a liquid, and thoroughly mixing the dispensed powder into the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Cool Gear International, LLC
    Inventor: Tyler Noveletsky
  • Publication number: 20200288916
    Abstract: Surfaces suitable for cutting boards, cheese boards or other food preparation activities. In certain embodiments, the surfaces are wood that has been subjected to torrefaction. In certain embodiments, the surfaces are substantially planar, and include one or more pegs that have antimicrobial activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: Lawrence Berndt
  • Publication number: 20200288917
    Abstract: A work base with a holding device for suspending a vessel and a system with such a work base and a vessel are proposed, wherein the vessel is secured against being pulled out of the holding device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Robert FRIELINGHAUS, Frank STARFLINGER, Andreas HEYNEN, Felix THIES, Kai LANDSECKER, Philipp CHAROPOULOS, Niklas van TEEFFELEN