Patents Issued in September 24, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200297075
    Abstract: A convertible high heel and flat shoe, comprising a sole including a heel section; and a high heel piece positionable between a high heel mode where the high heel piece supports the heel section and a flat shoe mode where the high heel piece is received within the sole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Alanna Elise Fusaro, Jack Moldave
  • Publication number: 20200297076
    Abstract: A footwear article includes an upper defining apertures spaced apart from one another in a first arrangement. A heel structure has a deformable element attached to a base. The deformable element has pegs spaced apart from one another in the first arrangement and extending through the apertures in the upper. A method of manufacturing a footwear article includes placing a deformable element between an inner layer and an outer layer of an upper and attaching the deformable element to a rigid base. The deformable element includes at least one peg extending outward toward the outer layer. The method includes inserting the peg through the outer layer so that the peg extends through the outer layer and is exposed at an exterior surface of the outer layer. After inserting the peg of the footwear element through the outer layer of the upper, the peg is secured at the exterior surface of the outer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Elizabeth A. Kilgore
  • Publication number: 20200297077
    Abstract: A shoe lace replacement overlay system, including a shoe, wherein the shoe includes a shoe base, a shoe lace region, a notch area/tongue opening such that the notch area/tongue opening includes an elastic member/shoe tightener for retaining the shoe on a foot of a wearer, and a plurality of a first shoe replacement overlay attachments; and a shoe lace replacement overlay having a top side and a bottom side, wherein the top side of the shoe lace replacement overlay includes a shoe lace replacement overlay base having a first edge and a second edge, a plurality of eyelet strips, a plurality of eyelets, an elastic member located substantially between the plurality of eyelet strips, and wherein the bottom side of the shoe lace replacement overlay includes a plurality of a second shoe replacement overlay attachments such that the first shoe replacement overlay attachments and the second shoe replacement overlay attachments interact with each other in order to retain the shoe lace replacement overlay on the shoe la
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Wiliiam I. CRAVEN
  • Publication number: 20200297078
    Abstract: An example physical last includes a body having a bottom region. The physical last also includes a fitting attachable to the bottom region to define a component of a shoe. The fitting is manufactured based on three dimensional (3D) scan data of a foot of a customer and pressure data associated with the foot of the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Matthew G. LOPEZ, Edward PONOMAREV, Stephen G. MILLER, David Bradley SHORT, Steven H. SMITH, Friso HAGMAN, Jempi WILSSENS, Christian DECKER
  • Publication number: 20200297079
    Abstract: A marking device performs a marking process onto a long object. The marking device includes a driving source and a marking unit that performs a circular motion in accordance with a driving force supplied from the driving source. While the long object is being transferred, marks are applied onto the long object in accordance with the circular motion of the marking unit. An extent of interference by the marking unit to the transfer of the long object is reduced, thus facilitating higher speed transfer of the long object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Toru Umekawa, Hiroshi Ishisaka
  • Publication number: 20200297080
    Abstract: A link bracelet includes two rows of side links forming the edges of the bracelet and at least one row of central links arranged between the side links, wherein the side links each include at least two through holes in the inner face thereof facing the central links and the central links are traversed by at least two housings. The bracelet includes arbors inserted into each of the holes in the side links, the head of the arbors being fitted into the housings of the central links and each having a grooved portion in proximity to the end thereof, and the central links include an opening giving access to the grooved portions, which are arranged to cooperate with a locking member designed to be inserted into the openings in the central links to maintain the assembly of the bracelet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Montres Breguet S.A.
    Inventor: Gilles DAVID
  • Publication number: 20200297081
    Abstract: A necklace chain entangling preventer apparatus and related method of use and production for preventing necklace chains from entangling when simultaneously worn by a user thereof, comprising a first entangling preventer half and a second entangling preventer half, each the entangling preventer half comprising: a substantially flat rigid body plate; a plate-half attachment facilitator permanently affixed to the body plate; a plurality of N substantially rigid necklace chain threading hooks permanently affixed to the body plate; a plurality of N necklace chain threading retainers permanently affixed to the body plate; the plate-half attachment facilitators affixed to their respective rigid body plates with opposite mating configurations; and a plurality of N necklace chain threading retainers, selected from the necklace retainer group consisting of: a malleable material retainer, a pivot retainer, a pole retainer, and an opposite plate inverted hook passively-engaged retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Michelle K. Everts
  • Publication number: 20200297082
    Abstract: A blemish-concealing toe jewelry system; the blemish-concealing toe jewelry system includes an open-ended, hollow, semi-cylindrical brace including an interior surface and an exterior surface, a padded cushion member positioned on the interior surface, and an ornament affixed to the exterior surface of the brace. The brace is a functionally operative and decorative toe-ring configured to conceal, protect, and adorn blemishes on at least one toe of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Gertrina Avent
  • Publication number: 20200297083
    Abstract: Multicolored flexible wearables include a first portion having a first flexible polymer forming a toroid and including one or more colorants, a first surface, a second surface, and a recess in the first surface not reaching the second surface. A second portion formed of a second flexible polymer fills a majority of the recess and includes one or more colorants. The first and second flexible polymers have different colors and are permanently bonded together. Precious material particles may be disposed within the first and/or second flexible polymers. One or more of the colorants may have a color matching a color of the precious material particles. One method of bonding the portions includes depositing a liquid second portion into the recess and then curing it. Another method includes depositing a solid second portion into the recess and then curing a liquid layer of polymer between the first portion and second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Brock Zobell, Brighton Jones, Aaron Dalley
  • Publication number: 20200297084
    Abstract: An adjustable and retractable rod apparatus includes an external pipe fitting, a multi-section rod unit and a positioning unit. The multi-section rod unit includes a first foldable rod and at least one second foldable rod, where the first and second foldable rods have the same outer diameter, and the positioning unit includes a linkage rope, a positioning component and a locking component, which are used to pull the external pipe fitting and the first foldable rod relative to each other. The linkage rope can be dragged, and the locking component and the positioning unit interlocked or separated. When the locking component and the positioning component are interlocked, the external pipe fitting can be connected to the multi-section rod unit in an unfolded state. When the locking component moves away from the positioning component, the first and second foldable rods of the multi-section rod unit are folded and in parallel relative to the external pipe fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: LEKISPORT AG
    Inventor: Hsin Yuan LAI
  • Publication number: 20200297085
    Abstract: A patio umbrella that includes a tilt mechanism for adjusting a shade angle of the umbrella canopy. The umbrella canopy can be opened and closed by a crank and spool mechanism. The tilt mechanism can be controlled by an actuator that operates independently of the crank and spool mechanism. The actuator can be mounted on the upright pole of the patio umbrella.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Zhun-An Ma
  • Publication number: 20200297086
    Abstract: An umbrella for facilitating folding of umbrella surface includes an umbrella surface assembly and a pole assembly that are cooperatively connected to each other. The umbrella surface assembly includes a middle stick, an upper umbrella tray, a lower umbrella tray, a set of first cross rods and a set of second cross rods. The upper umbrella tray is hingedly connected to a first diagonal draw bar, a middle portion of the first diagonal draw bar is hingedly connected to a second diagonal draw bar, and a lower end of the first diagonal draw bar is hingedly connected to a sliding portion. The pole assembly includes an outer pole, an inner telescopic rod slidably connected to the outer pole, a traction device and an elastic element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: ZHEJIANG WEIGE ARTS&CRAFTS CO.,LTD
    Inventors: Yong HE, Sheng YE, Haixing CHEN
  • Publication number: 20200297087
    Abstract: A wireless charging system including a protective case for a mobile device configured for wireless charging. The protective case includes a first plurality of magnets and a wireless charger having a first front side and a first back side. The wireless charger further includes a charging pad and a second plurality of magnets on the first front side wherein the second plurality of magnets are magnetically coupled to the first plurality of magnets. The first plurality of magnets and the second plurality of magnets are arranged so that the wireless charger self-aligns in a desired position when attached to the protective case and transmits energy through the protective case into the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Fernando MORA, Alejandro BACA, Mydul Ronny ISLAM
  • Publication number: 20200297088
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a suitcase, including a case body and a plurality of wheel assemblies. The case body has a cuboid shape and includes a front portion, a rear portion, a plurality of top cylindrical projections, at least one bottom tubular projection, and four sidewalls. The rear portion is connected to the front portion. The top cylindrical projections are on the rear portion and protrude outwardly. The bottom tubular projection is on the rear portion and protrudes outwardly in the opposite direction of the top cylindrical projections. The sidewalls surround the bottom tubular projection. There is a space between the bottom tubular projection and the sidewalls. The wheel assemblies are connected to the case body by closely engaged the wheel assemblies to the top cylindrical projections, or by closely engaged the wheel assemblies in the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Yung-Ting LIU
  • Publication number: 20200297089
    Abstract: A protective case adapted for an electronic device is provided. The protective case includes a plurality of plates, at least one pivot module, an outer covering layer, and an inner covering layer. Each plate includes an inner surface and an outer surface, and at least one recess is defined between the plates. The pivot module is disposed in the recess and is connected to the plates. The outer covering layer is bonded to the outer surface of each plate and covers the recess. The inner covering layer is bonded to the inner surface of each plate and covers the recess. A side edge of the outer surface adjacent to the recess includes a chamfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Yi-Chen YEN, Shih-Wei CHIOU, Yung-Hsiang CHEN
  • Publication number: 20200297090
    Abstract: A luggage towing apparatus, wherein the luggage has a wheel to move on a surface and an opposing handle. The luggage apparatus includes a bracket constructed of a beam having first, mid, and second end portions, the first end portion having an aperture, the second end portion having a flexible hook being removably engagable to the luggage handle. The mid portion has a finger channel constructed of a partial sidewall, wherein the partial sidewall terminates in an open gap that operationally allows a user's finger to pass therethrough wherein the sidewall acts as a finger rest to facilitate finger movement thus moving the bracket to engage and disengage the flexible hook from the luggage handle. The luggage towing apparatus further includes a strap that is affixed the aperture, wherein operationally the strap is looped around a torso of the user to enable pulling the luggage across the surface hands free.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Richard D. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20200297091
    Abstract: Apparatus for manipulating the shape of hair using dielectric heating is provided. Typically, the apparatus comprises opposing first and second electrodes respectively provided on first and second arms that are movable towards and away from one another; and drive circuitry for supplying electrical energy to the first and second electrodes, to cause an alternating electric field to be produced in the vicinity of the electrodes in use, and thereby cause dielectric heating of hair placed between the electrodes in use. Sensing circuitry may also be provided for sensing a change in coupling of energy from the alternating electric field to the hair during heating of the hair; and control circuitry for controlling the drive circuitry to vary the electrical energy supplied to the first and second electrodes in dependence upon the sensed change in coupling. A related method of manipulating the shape of hair using dielectric heating is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Timothy David Moore, Roger James Williamson
  • Publication number: 20200297092
    Abstract: A hair iron having a first arm having a first free end, a first joint end, a first heating element and a first hair heating plate on an interior surface thereof proximate the first free end. The first heating element providing heat to the first hair heating plate. A second arm having a second free end, a second joint end, a second heating element and a second hair heating plate on an interior surface thereof proximate the second free end. The second heating element providing heat to the second hair heating plate. The first and second arms joined at the first and second join ends via a joint member such that the arms can be flexibly opened and closed to bring the first and second hair heating plates into and out of contact. A first removable, heat-resistant hair iron sheath, the first hair iron sheath configured to wrap around the first hair iron arm covering the first hair heating plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Veronica Green, Michael J. Green
  • Publication number: 20200297093
    Abstract: A hair drying system for a salon includes one or more individual hair drying stations located remotely from a centrally-located source of heated air; and ductwork connecting the source of heated air with each individual hair drying station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Lorraine Massey
  • Publication number: 20200297094
    Abstract: The invention belongs to the technical field of daily necessities, and in particular relates to a rubber assembly useful for a comb, a comb comprising the rubber assembly, and a method for manufacturing a comb. In the invention, raised columns are arranged at a back side of a rubber, and the bottom of comb teeth is bent and then fitted into the raised columns by clamping pieces to achieve the fixing of the comb teeth, which can meet the requirements of no easy tangling and firmly fixed comb teeth; and with the structure of a comb handle, a combing surface which is flat and easy to clean can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Yichun SUN
  • Publication number: 20200297095
    Abstract: A handheld device for combing and dispensing a non-liquid cosmetic on human hair, the device comprising a main body with a container portion for housing a dispersible dry cosmetic content, an attached handle portion, an internal shaking means, and brushing zone on the bottom of said container portion, wherein the brushing zone comprises a plurality of protruding teeth configured to produce a triboelectric effect to help the dry cosmetic adhere to a user's hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Asin Terol Enrique, Fernando Ivan Bermudez
  • Publication number: 20200297096
    Abstract: Disclosed is an airtight cosmetic-pencil container that is configured to extrude and retract pencil-type cosmetic content. To this end, a tube of a holder provided with a cosmetic pencil therein is hermetically and tightly assembled inside a container body, a sealing rubber of an upper cap coupled to an upper portion of a container body is hermetically and tightly assembled to the upper portion of the container body, and an expanded portion of the tube is tightly assembled to an inner surface of a coupling hole of the container body, thereby achieving excellent airtightness. Thus, when the cosmetic-pencil container is stored and carried, moisture, fragrances, and original ingredients of the cosmetic pencil are prevented from being evaporated, and outside air is prevented from being flowing into the container body, thereby preventing hardening, contamination, and deterioration of the cosmetic pencil, and preserving quality of the cosmetic pencil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Jin Woo KIM
  • Publication number: 20200297097
    Abstract: Disclose is a double-spiral lipstick tube, which comprises a cap and a tube body snapped vertically to each other, an outer screw member engaged and fixed inside the tube body, an inner screw member embedded inside the outer screw member, a middle segment axially fixed to and circumferentially slidable relative to the upper portion of the outer screw member, a lifting member slidably sheathed on the middle segment, a bead whose lower portion passes through the lifting member and extends into the inner portion of the inner screw member, and a bushing whose lower portion extends into the tube body and is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the middle segment, wherein the inner wall of the outer screw member is provided with an outer guiding groove, the outer wall of the lower portion of the inner screw member is provided with protruding posts, the inner screw member is rotatably connected to the outer screw member via the protruding posts and the outer guiding groove, the bead comprises a push rod at a lower
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Jun SHEN
  • Publication number: 20200297098
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile device-attachable/detachable cosmetic case comprising: a cosmetic case having a first and a second palette coupled to each other in a tiltable and swivelable manner, the first and the second palette each having a reception portion for selectively receiving a tray for receiving the cosmetic or a mirror in an attachable/detachable manner; and a cradle which supports the cosmetic case and on which a mobile device is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Ian KANG
  • Publication number: 20200297099
    Abstract: A hair weave preparation board with raised sides and a front surface with a horizontal row of hooks near the top that hold a hair weave for cleaning and styling. The board may be attached to a wall over a sink, with a bottom end of the board overhanging the sink for drainage. Each hook may be S-shaped with a top portion extending away from the board for ease in pushing the hair weave onto the hooks. The S-shape also restricts accidental removal by upward forces on the hair weave during cleaning and styling. Screw holes may be provided near the top of the board for attaching the board to the wall. Alternately, a hinged plate with double backed tape or other adhesive may be attached to the back of the board near the top for attachment to the wall without screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Tony Grant
  • Publication number: 20200297100
    Abstract: A belt attachment assembly, belt buckle, and flag football belt are each disclosed. The belt attachment assembly includes a belt attachment member having a first connector, and a flag attachment assembly having a second connector. One of the first and second connectors includes a protrusion, and the other of the first and second connectors includes a receptacle sized to receive the protrusion. When the protrusion is received into the receptacle, a magnetic force retains the protrusion in the receptacle. The belt buckle includes opposing first and second sidewalls, a support member extending between and fixed relative to the sidewalls, and a tongue that pivots with respect to the sidewalls between an open position and a closed position. The belt buckle provides a belt path that in the closed position extends from a belt-accepting end of the belt to a first portion and then to a second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Francis Meram
  • Publication number: 20200297101
    Abstract: An accessory configured to carry a bag including a first layer of material and a second layer of material. The first layer of material and the second layer of material are configured to form a space therebetween. Additionally, the accessory includes a first opening configured to introduce an object into the space and a second opening in communication with a pulling system, wherein the pulling system is removably connected to an end of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Brian Edward MCGUINNESS
  • Publication number: 20200297102
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying and transporting goods can be used to carry and/or transport a good without the use of auxiliary items. The apparatus for carrying and transporting goods includes a structural channel, a handle, a fastening mechanism, a guiding mechanism, and a tether. The structural channel is the main support of the apparatus. The handle allows a user to carry a good that is engaged by the apparatus. The fastening mechanism is used to fully secure the tether around the good in order to engage the apparatus onto the good. The guiding mechanism is used to guide the tether into and out of the structural channel in order to form a loop that can be wrapped around the good. The tether may be any fixture attachment means such as, but not limited to, a rope, a chain, a band, or a wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Mikhail Valentsov
  • Publication number: 20200297103
    Abstract: An accessory for portable device includes a case which is to be mounted on the portable device, the case including a through hole extending in one direction, and a guide rail provided along both sides of the through hole, a plate including guide grooves being configured to receive the guide rail on both sides thereof, the plate being guided by the guide rail so as to be movable along an extending direction of the through hole, a connecting part rotatably fixed to the plate, a ring part pivotably fixed to the connecting portion so as to have various angles with respect to the connecting part, and at least one uneven portion including concave-convex portions which are arranged along the guide rail for receiving protrusions of the plate to fix the plate to a plurality of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Jin Tae JANG
  • Publication number: 20200297104
    Abstract: A wearable hair-grooming device, including a main body to receive a hand of a user therein, a plurality of bristle-receiving sections disposed on at least a portion of a bottom surface of the main body, and a plurality of bristles disposed on at least a portion of each of the plurality of bristle-receiving sections to brush hair of the user in response to moving at least one of the hand and at least one finger of the user thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Dalyn Morris, Jr., Derrica Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200297105
    Abstract: Example aspects of a method of providing a cosmetic brush for use in the application of cosmetics are disclosed. The method can comprise the steps of extruding a plurality of elongate brush bristles each having a triangular transverse cross section, such that each of said elongate brush bristles defines three substantially parallel edges along the length of each of said the bristles; and combining said plurality of said bristles to provide a brush head configured for the application of cosmetics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Anisa Telwar Kaicker
  • Publication number: 20200297106
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel oral care devices that are based upon alternated magnetic polarity magnetic elements built into oral care devices, which provide very effective removal oral plaque, tooth tartar and oral bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Henryk Malak
  • Publication number: 20200297107
    Abstract: A Protective Makeup Brush Cleansing Kit, including elements of the user and/or soap and water is provided. The Protective Makeup Brush Cleansing Kit will clean makeup brush bristles and protect makeup brush bristles by keeping them covered and free from pollutants. The Protective Makeup Brush Cleansing Kit covers will also prevent the makeup brush bristles from being bent and warp which increases longevity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Sheila Marie Guerrero
  • Publication number: 20200297108
    Abstract: The present application provides for a collapsible table. The table may be constructed of a first table top section and a second table top section which may be pivotally connected together by a center support structure. The table may have two sets of legs. A first set of legs may be pivotally attached to the center support structure and a second set of legs may also be pivotally attached to the center support structure. Each set of legs may also be attached to the table top via a first and a second leg support extending from the legs to the table top sections. A shelf connection may be placed between the first and second leg support wherein, a shelf attached to each pair of legs the shelf may have a first section and second section, wherein the sections are attached to each other at opposite ends of the shelf connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Robert Wise
  • Publication number: 20200297109
    Abstract: The present application provides for a collapsible table. The table may be constructed of a first table top section and a second table top section which may be pivotally connected together by a center support structure. The table may have two sets of legs. A first set of legs may be pivotally attached to the center support structure and a second set of legs may also be pivotally attached to the center support structure. Each set of legs may also be attached to the table top via a first and a second leg support extending from the legs to the table top sections. A shelf connection may be placed between the first and second leg support wherein, a shelf attached to each pair of legs the shelf may have a first section and second section, wherein the sections are attached to each other at opposite ends of the shelf connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Robert Wise
  • Publication number: 20200297110
    Abstract: A closet organizer assembly has a first tower unit and a second tower unit, each tower unit having a plurality of shelves separated by vertical posts, each tower unit also having a plurality of top vertical posts, and a cantilevered shelf removably connected to the plurality of top vertical posts, with each cantilevered shelf having a border wall that includes a plurality of border wall openings. The assembly also includes a bridge shelf having a left end that is removably connected to the cantilevered shelf of the first tower unit, and a right end that is removably connected to the cantilevered shelf of the second tower unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Seville Classics Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Lim, James Sokol
  • Publication number: 20200297111
    Abstract: A railing strut includes an end region to be connected to a wall element of the drawer. The railing strut, on the end region, includes a locking device having a locking element to be engaged with the wall element for locking the railing strut. The railing strut further includes a movably mounted actuating element, and the locking element can be moved by applying a force to the actuating element into a release position in which the locking between the railing strut and the wall element can be released when the railing strut is in a locked condition with the wall element. The actuating element, when the railing strut is locked to the wall element, is accessible for manual actuation and can be directly actuated, so that the locking between the railing strut and the wall element can be released by manual actuation of the actuating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Markus Kampl
  • Publication number: 20200297112
    Abstract: A furniture anchoring assembly includes a set of stops. Each of the stops has a first arm that is coupled to and forms an angle with respect to a second arm. In this way a leg space is defined between the first and second arms of each stop to receive a leg of an article of furniture. Moreover, each of the stops is positionable on a hard surface floor and is spaced from a wall to inhibit the article of furniture from sliding against the wall. A plurality of adhesive layers is each coupled to a respective one of the stops. Each of the adhesive layers adhesively engages the floor to inhibit the stops from sliding on the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Jeremy Angel
  • Publication number: 20200297113
    Abstract: A post coupler has one or more positive post stops therein limiting extension of an end of a post section in or over the coupler beyond the stop. The stops may be freely extended tabs or stop embossments from or in the coupler flanges. Outside wrap, inside wrap and hidden post couplers are disclosed, as well as assembly methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Mitchell Liss, Anthony J. Troyner, Jeff Lamber
  • Publication number: 20200297114
    Abstract: A novel sling assembly and corresponding method of stretching sling fabric are disclosed. The assembly preferably comprises a chassis with opposing rails connected by a cross bar. A sling frame having opposing stretch bars connected by a stretchable fabric is disposed over the chassis in a pre-assembled position. A cam lock is inserted into a key hole cut into at least one of the rails; the cam lock is then rotated away from the central axis of the key hole. An engagement member extending from at least one of the stretch bars is then inserted into the key hole. The sling fabric may now be stretched by rotating the cam lock toward the central axis of the key hole to move the engagement member along the key hole until the fabric is taut. The taut fabric is held in place by the engaged cam lock, whereby the assembly is kept in its stretched, fully assembled position. The invention's unique structure thus advantageously makes sling fabric replacement convenient, quick, and without the need for special tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Holbrook, Darren Mark
  • Publication number: 20200297115
    Abstract: An actuating drive, in particular for seat adjustment devices, comprising at least one electric motor, a downstream reduction gear, a coupling device which has a coupling engagement spring that ensures an engaged position of the coupling device during motorized operation and permits a manual disengagement against its coupling force. The coupling device has a coupling lever pivotably mounted in a pivot bearing of a bearing block. The coupling lever is connected at one end of the pivot bearing to a mechanical actuating unit and by which at the other end of the pivot bearing a coupling means can be adjusted to disengage the coupling device. The actuating drive ensures both reliable electrical and reliable manual operation, a high degree of efficiency during electrical operation and simple assembly for a generic actuating drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Bühler Motor GmbH
    Inventor: Stefan Weber
  • Publication number: 20200297116
    Abstract: A cup holder for a seat of an auditorium or theater includes a cup receiving body and a mounting arm. The cup receiving body is configured to receive and support a cup therein. The mounting arm extends from the cup receiving body and includes a receiving portion and an attachment portion. With the mounting arm extending across a side portion of a seat back frame of a single seat, and with the receiving portion receiving a front portion of the seat back frame and the mounting arm extending from the front portion of the seat back frame to a rear portion of the seat back frame, the attachment portion of the mounting arm abuts the rear portion of the seat back frame, and the attachment portion is attached at the seat back frame to secure the cup holder relative to the seat back frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Heather Walker, John P. Conner
  • Publication number: 20200297117
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a folding mechanism and a sofa. The folding mechanism connects a storage portion and a support portion and comprises a first link bar, a second link bar, a third link bar, and a fourth link bar. The first link bar and the third link bar are respectively pivotally connected to the support portion. The second link bar and the fourth link bar are respectively pivotally connected to the storage portion. The first link bar and the third link bar are pivotally connected, the second link bar and the fourth link bar are pivotally connected, and the second link bar and the third link bar are pivotally connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Zhenjia XIAO, Fufeng Lin, Hanli Ding
  • Publication number: 20200297118
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a storage device connected to a support portion. The storage device comprises a storage portion configured for movement relative to the support portion. The storage device further comprises a driving mechanism and a sensor unit configured to determine whether an object is present on the storage portion. The driving mechanism is configured to drive the storage portion so as to control the storage portion to move between at least an in-use state and a non-use state. The sensor unit is communicatively connected to the driving mechanism and is configured to control the driving mechanism to keep the storage portion in the in-use state when the sensor unit determines that there is an object on the storage portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Zhenjia XIAO, Fufeng LIN, Hanli DING
  • Publication number: 20200297119
    Abstract: A seat panel for assembly into a rear surface of a seat assembly includes a light assembly which generates task lighting directed to a task area and of sufficient brightness to be useful in performing a task within the task area. The light assembly is selectively actuable to emit light through an aperture defined by the seat panel in a defined light pattern to illuminate a recessed space in the seat panel. The seat assembly when configured as a forward seat assembly of a vehicle provides task lighting for a passenger seated rearward of the forward seat assembly, to illuminate a task area which can include one or more of the exterior surface of the seat panel, a leg space between the forward seat assembly and the passenger's seat assembly, and/or a seat space generally including a portion of the upper leg and/or lap area of the passenger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Century Plastics, LLC d/b/a CIE USA
    Inventor: Jeffery M. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20200297120
    Abstract: A seating apparatus for supporting a portion of a user, the seating apparatus comprising a reorientable seat portion including a seat platform and a cutout, wherein the seat selectively underlies a first ischial tuberosity of the user but not the second ischial tuberosity, the selection of which is determined by the orientation of the reorientable seat portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Steven Chang
  • Publication number: 20200297121
    Abstract: A seating unit of a modular seating system, said seating unit comprising: a first lateral member comprising a first mounting arrangement; a second lateral member opposing said first lateral member and comprising a second mounting arrangement; a seat support member having a longitudinal support axis extending through said first lateral member and said second lateral member; and a seat articulated to said seat support member; wherein said first mounting arrangement is configured for coupling to said second mounting arrangement of a second lateral member of a neighboring identical seating unit, so as to attach said seating unit and said neighboring seating unit to each other; and wherein said seat support member has a first end associated with said first lateral member and an opposite second end associated with said second lateral member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Zeev GEVA
  • Publication number: 20200297122
    Abstract: The invention relates to a body support (12) for users with a handheld media in which a person (26) and user of the body support (12) maintains a proper posture of the body to avoid damage that may arise due to strain on the lumbar (10) of the body and spine 36. Herein, it is intended to support the front part of a user's body by resting the body's front on the body support (12) on a formed curvature (14). The body support (12) curvature has a curve shape that allows the user's lumbar to arch (30) in its well-intended neutral position in a user with a correct posture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Mikael SIGNARSSON
  • Publication number: 20200297123
    Abstract: An assistive device for standing tasks allows for a reduction of effort on the part of a user while engaged in tasks or activities that are stationary or nearly stationary that lessens the strain on the bones, joints, and muscles normally used for standing while ensuring a proper alignment of the pelvis and spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: David Pearson
  • Publication number: 20200297124
    Abstract: The invention is an asymmetrical bedframe. The bedframe is divided off-center, forming a first platform, or back support section and a second platform, or leg support section. Preferably, the platforms are split to separate the area of the bed frame into a first platform that occupies one-third of the area of the bedframe, and a second platform that occupies two-thirds of the area of the bedframe. The first platform the smaller area—is intended to support the back of the user or sleeper, specifically by providing a rotational force to keep the user on their side. The second platform—the larger area—is intended to support the body of the user, including head, arms, torso, legs, and feet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: Mary Ann Schell