Patents Issued in November 12, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200352325
    Abstract: A furniture assembly comprising a first frame structure having front and rear portions and including at least a first leg member and a substantially horizontal first rail member supported by the at least a first leg member where the first rail member has a first length dimension, a substantially horizontal second rail member supported by the at least a second leg member spaced apart from the first rail member wherein an assembly space includes the space between the first and second rail members, a front portion of the assembly space adjacent the front portion of the first frame structure and a rear portion of the assembly space adjacent the rear portion of the first frame structure, a first furniture sub-assembly having first and second ends, having a first depth dimension and supported within the assembly space by the first and second rail members and a second furniture sub-assembly having first and second ends, a second depth dimension and supported within the assembly space by the first rail member and a r
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Kirt Martin, David C. Eberlein, Fredric Biddle
  • Publication number: 20200352326
    Abstract: A portable structure has a main body and a plurality of telescopic beams. The main body includes a plurality of stacking modules. The plurality of stacking modules are configured to move between a collapsed position and an uncollapsed position. Each of the plurality of stacking modules has an inner surface and an outer surface. The plurality of stacking modules include a bottom stacking module and a top stacking module. The bottom stacking module is selectively and slidably disposed within the top stacking module. The top stacking module has a plurality of holes formed therethrough. The bottom stacking module is nested within the top stacking module, where the plurality of stacking modules are in the collapsed position. The bottom stacking module is unnested from the top stacking module, where the plurality of stacking modules are in the uncollapsed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Larry Stearns, Michael Stearns
  • Publication number: 20200352327
    Abstract: A drawer rail for a drawer pull-out guide, including a first rail configured to be fixed to a drawer, and a second rail configured to be arranged on a carcass rail or on a central rail of a drawer pull-out guide. The first rail and the second rail are configured to be connected to one another by sliding onto each other, and a spring member is arranged on the first or second rail. A protrusion is arranged on the other rail, the position of which on and/or the extension of which along the other rail is chosen such that the protrusion, in a connected condition of the first and second rail, co-operates with the spring member so as to limit transverse movements of the two rails to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Marc MEUSBURGER, Markus KAMPL
  • Publication number: 20200352328
    Abstract: A drawer sidewall includes a carrier body, a sidewall profile, and a holding device for fastening a drawer rear wall. Each of the sidewall profile and the holding device is fixed to the carrier body, wherein the holding device, at least in an unfixed condition of the drawer rear wall, is aligned inclined relative to a longitudinal direction of the carrier body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Markus IRGANG, Markus KAMPL
  • Publication number: 20200352329
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides furniture pads having multiple segments that can coupled and decoupled to accommodate a desired size. The pads include a body of a protective material, with an inner segment and a first outer segment. The inner segment has at least one smaller cross-sectional dimension than the outer segment. Additional outer segments can have progressively increasing cross-sectional dimensions such that the all resulting segments are nested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Christina D. Cowman-Eggert
  • Publication number: 20200352330
    Abstract: This invention provides a supporting arm for a storage rack, comprising a body; a supporting portion for installing a board; and a first tab and a second tab for engaging a frame body structure; the body is provided with a vacant portion for the second tab to be engaged with the frame body structure; the supporting portion is connected to the body; the first tab is provided at one end of the body, the second tab is disposed near the other end of the body and facing the vacant portion, so that the supporting portion for installing the board is fixed on the frame body structure through the first tab and the second tab. The supporting arm for a storage rack of the invention has a simple structure and strong practicability. Not only can the supporting arm form a stable connection with a frame body structure, it also provides the storage rack better support effect, thereby improving the structural strength of the storage rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Yajun HU
  • Publication number: 20200352331
    Abstract: A user changeable display panel apparatus for furniture is disclosed having a receiving panel and a display panel. The receiving panel is configured to be mounted to furniture. The receiving panel comprises a ferromagnetic material. The display panel comprises a cover and a magnetic sheet. The magnetic sheet is opposite of a face of the cover and configured to detachably connect to the receiving panel. The magnetic sheet is substantially coextensive with the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Rebecca L. Graf
  • Publication number: 20200352332
    Abstract: A desk or table shield includes a clear face and two wings, is individually assignable, easily attached to a desk or table top, and include elbow openings preventing or reducing interference with arms during use. Clips are permanently attached to the desk or table top, and the shield engages and disengages from the clips to attach and detach from the desk or table. A template facilitates portioning the clips for attachment to the desk or table top. The wings are attached to the face by flexible hinges. Cable cutouts are provided for cabling. Carrying handles are provided by slots in the face and wings which align when the wings are folded against the face for carrying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Brian Gass, Steve Ehret
  • Publication number: 20200352333
    Abstract: A furniture member may include a base frame, a chaise seat bottom frame, and a seatback frame. The chaise seat bottom frame is supported by the base frame and is movable relative to the base frame between first and second positions. The chaise seat bottom frame includes an upper-leg-supporting portion and a lower-leg-supporting portion that are fixed to each other. The lower-leg-supporting portion may support an occupant's lower legs in an extended position relative to the occupant's upper legs. The seatback frame may be supported by the base frame and may be movable relative to the base frame and the chaise seat bottom frame between upright and reclined positions. Movement of the seatback frame from the upright position to the reclined position causes movement of the chaise seat bottom frame upward and forward relative to an aft end of the base frame from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: La-Z-Boy Incorporated
    Inventors: Larry P. LAPOINTE, John J. BRYSON, Jason D. RAINS, Mark D. MCCLUNG
  • Publication number: 20200352334
    Abstract: A motorized positioning apparatus for a seating unit includes a motor assembly that is configured to move a pair of linkage mechanisms though a series of positions that arrange the seating unit in a closed position, open position, or extended position. The motor assembly is selectively and releasably coupled to the linkage mechanisms, to allow the motor assembly to be manually closed by the user and automatically coupled via a coupling mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Caleb Browning, Ronald D. Davis, Randy Ford, Vino Gopalakrishnan, David Purser
  • Publication number: 20200352335
    Abstract: A chair, such as a conference or office chair, includes a seat support; a backrest support; a storage member formed as a force storage element; and a transmission coupling the seat support with the backrest support which allows a pivoting of the backrest support and the seat support between an upright position and a backwardly pivoted position according to a predetermined sequence of movements. The force storage element is coupled with the seat support and the backrest support such that the predetermined sequence of movements is facilitated and the storage member provides a force restoring in the upright position and wherein the flexibly elastic storage member forms in conjunction at least with a first articulated rotation point of the transmission a kinematic chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Klaus Maier, Judith Daur, Carlo Shayeb, Falk Bluemler, Philipp Mueller
  • Publication number: 20200352336
    Abstract: Chair assemblies (e.g., powered recliner chairs, rocker style chairs, fixed position chairs, chairs with pivoting seats, recliner chairs, a sub-combination thereof, or a combination thereof), tables and trays are provided. More particularly, chair assemblies (e.g., powered recliner chairs, rocker style chairs, fixed position chairs, chairs with pivoting seats, recliner chairs, a sub-combination thereof, or a combination thereof), tables and trays, modular components for use within the chair, table, and tray assemblies, and parts for use within the modular components are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Jacobs, Frederick Jacobs, Terry Plumert, Steven Hayden
  • Publication number: 20200352337
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seating assembly (100) comprising a basic frame (101), a seat unit (102), and a back-support unit (103) wherein the seat unit and the back-support unit have a common pivoting axis (P) with respect to the frame at the level of the hip joint. Hence, based on human body like biomechanics and physiognomy, the seating assembly, particularly for ergonomic chairs or wheelchairs, provides a highly improved seating comfort, even with therapeutic effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: Superseating BVBA
    Inventor: Bart van der Heyden
  • Publication number: 20200352338
    Abstract: Storage of chairs when not in use, for instance in halls used by various groups, is a common problem which has been addressed by providing chairs that are stackable upon one another. Usually, this requires the chair to be composed of sloping legs and a sloping backrest, such that the seat of a lower chair can fit between the legs of an upper chair, and the backrest of the upper chair can rest on the backrest of the lower chair. It is desirable to be able to stack chairs with as small a vertical displacement as possible, usually limited by the depth of the seat, which is typically substantially horizontal. For instance, the base of an upper seat may sit (when stacked) on the upper portion of a lower seat. However, these chairs are usually mass produced and so designed to fit the average shape, which is not accommodating for a lot of people. The present invention provides a chair where seat 13 height, back 3 angle, seat 13 tilt and seat 13 roll are adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Andrew Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20200352339
    Abstract: A screen mountable on a chairback of a chair can include a primary panel, a vertical strap, and a brace assembly. The primary panel can have a front and back sides, extend between first and second lateral edges and between top and bottom vertical edges. The vertical strap can be fixed to the front side at first and second ends and extend around the chairback. The vertical strap can be formed to elastically stretch around the chairback. The brace assembly can be fixed to the front side to urge the top vertical edge forward. A second end of the brace assembly can be selectively engageable with the front side at a second position above the first position. The second end can be engaged with the front side in operation and disengaged from the front side when not in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: Webaround,LLC
    Inventor: Linda Bovay
  • Publication number: 20200352340
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a venue seat, a liner, and a cover. The venue seat has an outward appearance that is viewable by an observer. The liner has a liner surface on which a liner image is formed on the liner surface. The liner is positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly. The liner image changes the outward appearance of the venue seat once the liner is positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly. The cover is fixedly positioned on, and covering, the liner image of the liner. The cover protects the liner image of the liner once the cover is positioned on the liner image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Raymond Virginio SARTOR
  • Publication number: 20200352341
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus that is provided on a back surface of a seat and can be connected with an external apparatus, the electronic apparatus including casing (109), and connector (101) or (102) that is connected with the external apparatus, in which casing (109) includes an inclined surface that is inclined at a prescribed angle or a curved surface that is curved, toward a middle in a lateral width direction, and connector (101) or (102) is disposed in the inclined surface or the curved surface and connectable with the external apparatus in a direction perpendicular to the inclined surface or the curved surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Toshihide KANAZAWA, Kaname TOMITA
  • Publication number: 20200352342
    Abstract: A bedframe, comprising an enclosing frame and several support legs installed on the underside of enclosing frame for supporting the enclosing frame and enclosing sheets located between the support legs; an outer opening groove extended in the length direction is located inward in the lateral surface of support leg; the opening width of the outer opening groove is larger than or equal to the inner width of outer opening groove. The enclosing sheet extends out of the support leg along the opening of outer opening groove. In the assembling of enclosing sheet, the first inner tube and the side edge of enclosing sheet are flat put in the opening of outer opening groove along the side edge of support leg, the operation is easy, convenient for later disassembly and cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Jiahong Xu
  • Publication number: 20200352343
    Abstract: A mattress system, comprising a mattress comprising at least one support layer; and an electrical or electronic device, wherein the electrical or electronic device is configured to operate based on an inductive electrical power supply. A mattress assembly comprising the mattress and a mattress foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: SINOMAX USA INC.
    Inventor: Josh Micklos
  • Publication number: 20200352344
    Abstract: A mattress system comprising a mattress comprising at least a first support layer comprising at least a first channel extending from a first side of the mattress to a second side of the mattress, wherein the first channel has a first opening at the first side of the mattress and a second opening at the second side of the mattress; at least a first air movement device disposed at the first opening or the second opening of the first channel; and a control hub, which may be a smart home device. A mattress assembly comprising the mattress system and a mattress foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: SINOMAX USA INC.
    Inventor: Josh Micklos
  • Publication number: 20200352345
    Abstract: A mattress system, comprising a mattress comprising a top surface; and at least one cooling device configured to transfer heat away from the top surface, wherein the cooling device is configured to circulate a working fluid or thermoelectrically cool. The at least one cooling device may circulate at least one of water, ammonia, carbon dioxide, non-halogenated hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, or liquid nitrogen. In a particular embodiment, the at least one cooling device circulates water. In another embodiment, the at least one cooling device is a thermoelectric cooling device. A mattress assembly comprising the mattress and a mattress foundation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: SINOMAX USA INC.
    Inventor: Josh Micklos
  • Publication number: 20200352346
    Abstract: A system 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 engagement with each other, in one embodiment of the invention. The slick surfaces may be provided by two (2) separate covers; one cover for the mattress and one cover for the box spring, platform or bed skirt. One cover is provided with a slick and non-slick surface. The other cover may be the same as the first cover or may have slick surfaces on two sides. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, one of the covers may be provided as a protective cover that encapsulates the entire mattress. In another alternate embodiment, one cover may be provided that cooperates with a slick surface that is integrally provided on one or the other of the mattress or box spring or platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: William John Scarleski
  • Publication number: 20200352347
    Abstract: An internal tensioning structure for use in an inflatable product fulfills the basic function of maintaining two adjacent inflatable surfaces in a desired geometric arrangement when the inflatable product is pressurized. The tensioning structure is formed by connecting a pair of plastic strips sheets via spaced-apart strands, such as strings or wires. When pulled taut, the strands provide a high tensile strength between the two opposed plastic strips. At the same time, the plastic strips facilitate a strong, long-lasting weld between the tensioning structure and the inflatable product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Hua Hsiang Lin, Yaw Yuan Hsu
  • Publication number: 20200352348
    Abstract: A cover assembly for use with a piece of furniture comprising a seat portion and a support portion. The seat portion and the support portion define a gap and a bottom space. The cover assembly comprises a protective sheet and an anchor member. At least a portion of the protective sheet is folded to define a sheet edge. At least a portion of the sheet edge is adapted to be inserted into the gap defined by the seat portion and the support portion of the piece of furniture. The anchor member is adapted to be arranged in the bottom space and to engage the sheet edge to resist displacement of the sheet edge out of the gap portion such that at least a portion of the protective sheet may be held in place relative to the piece of furniture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Eric Heilborn
  • Publication number: 20200352349
    Abstract: A child carrier includes a booster seat and a leg assembly. The leg assembly is detachably installed on the booster seat. The leg assembly includes an upper support and a lower support. The upper support is detachably installed on the booster seat. The lower support is detachably installed on the upper support. The child carrier is in a high chair mode when the lower support and the upper support are respectively installed on the upper support and the booster seat to connect the leg assembly to the booster seat, the child carrier is in a youth chair mode when the upper support is installed on the booster seat and the lower support is detached from the upper support, and the child carrier is in a booster mode when the upper support is detached from the booster seat to separate the leg assembly from the booster seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Peter R. Tuckey
  • Publication number: 20200352350
    Abstract: A child booster seat assembly includes a base seat and an upper seat. A first seating area is formed on the base seat. The upper seat is detachably installed on the base seat. The upper seat can be installed on the base seat installed on an adult chair at a higher position or detached from the base seat and installed on the adult chair at a lower position, which allows a caregiver to adjust an elevated height of the upper seat easily. Furthermore, when the upper seat is detached from the base seat, the upper seat and the base seat can be used independently and respectively installed on two adult chairs for accommodating two children at once.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan K. Mountz, Jerry S. Ingraham, John E. Huntley, Nathanael Saint
  • Publication number: 20200352351
    Abstract: A bassinet frame includes a support frame, two leg units, and two pivot hubs each connecting a respective one of the leg units to the support frame. Each of the leg units is pivotable relative to the support frame between a folded position, where a foot portion of the leg unit is proximal to the support frame, and an unfolded position, where the foot portion is distal from the support frame. When each of the leg units is at the unfolded position, a locking pin of the respective pivot hub is movable between a stopping position, where the locking pin prevents a respective one of the leg units from moving toward the folded position, and a releasing position, where movement of the respective leg unit toward the folded position is permitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan K. Mountz, Lance J. Clemmer
  • Publication number: 20200352352
    Abstract: A system includes a support frame of a foldable playard, bassinet fabrics attached to the support frame of the playard, and a hub system attached to the support frame and
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Fusco, Anthony Carbone, Sean Foster, Dana E. Chicca, Paul Brown
  • Publication number: 20200352353
    Abstract: A playard includes a collapsible frame having scissoring members vertically extending and forming sides, the frame lacking horizontal top members, a removable fabric enclosure, the removable fabric enclosure including a removable top portion, and a removable bottom portion, the removable top portion secured to an upper portion of the collapsible frame with an attachment device configured to removably engage corresponding receptacles in the upper collapsible frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Fusco, Anthony Carbone, Sean Foster, Dana E. Chicca, Paul MacPhail Brown
  • Publication number: 20200352354
    Abstract: A configurable, dismantlable display case system, with supports for promotional graphics, for use as a display cabinet, the constitution thereof being simple and entailing a reduced cost, and with the possibility of changing the configuration of its assembly and the promotional campaign thereon. The modular display system includes generally of a plastic shelving unit, with trays at different levels, linked at their corners by means of pillars of a generally triangular shape, which fit adjustedly into corresponding housings, one at each corner and on both sides of each tray; short profiles of a more reduced length than the pillar profiles, of a generally triangular shape with rounded corners which slot adjustedly into the corresponding housings of the tray; and non-slip ferrules inserted into the profile forming the leg at the area in contact with the floor; and assembly method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: MBM SpA
    Inventor: Christian Andres ARRIAGADA LAMA
  • Publication number: 20200352355
    Abstract: A swing door system for use with a freezer device is provided. The system includes two adjacent swing doors and a mullion in contact with the swing doors. Each swing door has a transparent pane and a non-transparent area. The non-transparent area is proximal to the mullion when the swing doors are in a closed position. The non-transparent areas and the mullion define a non-transparent region. The system has, under a horizontal viewing angle between 0° and 180° with respect to the plane in which the swing doors are arranged when the swing doors are in the closed position, all of the horizontal diameters of the non-transparent region are less than 100 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicants: SCHOTT AG, SCHOTT Flat Glass CR, s.r.o.
    Inventors: Jochen Diederichs, Petr Smajser, Martin Rafaj, Michael Lammel, Benjamin Lederhofer, Markus Heller, Jaroslav Kukulis, Jaroslav Placek
  • Publication number: 20200352356
    Abstract: A refrigerated display case includes a housing surrounding multiple shelves. An air distribution gap is defined behind the shelves. An air return passage is defined below the shelves. A radial cross-flow fan is disposed in a fan region of the air return passage. The radial cross-flow fan includes an output connected to the air distribution gap. A primary cooling microchannel heat exchanger is disposed in the fan region downstream of the radial cross-flow fan such that air output from the radial cross-flow fan to the air distribution gap passes through the primary cooling microchannel heat exchanger. A pre-cooler microchannel heat exchanger is disposed upstream of the primary cooling microchannel heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Arindom Joardar
  • Publication number: 20200352357
    Abstract: A produce display station assembly including a carriage for carrying produce to be displayed. A display station receives the carriage. Preferably, the display station defines an open front for the carriage to enter into the display station. Advantageously, the produce to be displayed can be conveniently carried between the display station and the cool room, without the need to transport the produce individually.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Gary North
  • Publication number: 20200352358
    Abstract: A refrigerated display case includes a housing surrounding multiple shelves. An air return passage is defined below the shelves. A fan is disposed at a downstream end of the air return passage. An air distribution gap is connected to an outlet of the fan and disposed behind the shelves and a top passage is disposed above the shelves. At least one microchannel heat exchanger connects the air distribution gap to the shelves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Arindom Joardar, Christophe Valle
  • Publication number: 20200352359
    Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser includes a product display area having multiple shelves. An air return passage is defined below the shelves. A first fan is disposed at a downstream end of the air return passage. An air distribution passage is connected to an outlet of the fan and is disposed behind the shelves. A top passage is disposed above the shelves. At least one microchannel evaporator at least partially surrounds the first fan. The at least one microchannel evaporator includes at least one bend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Arindom Joardar, Christophe Valle
  • Publication number: 20200352360
    Abstract: An indoor gardening appliance includes a liner positioned within a cabinet that defines a front display opening and an enclosed back portion. A grow module is rotatably mounted within the liner and include a central hub and a plurality of partitions defining a plurality of grow chambers. The grow module is selectively rotated to index the plurality of grow chambers between a sealed position between the grow module and the enclosed back portion of the liner and a display position aligned with the front display opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Hunter, Lauren Nicole Platts
  • Publication number: 20200352361
    Abstract: A system and method for rotating an ornament, so that the ornament can be easily decorated. The decorating device has a housing that defines an interior compartment. Within the interior compartment, a mount receives and engages the neck of the ornament, therein temporarily connecting the ornament neck to the mount. The ornament is passed into the housing through an access opening in the housing. When connected to the mount in the housing, at least some of the ornament extends out of the housing through the access opening. A motor is used to rotate the mount and ornament. As the ornament rotates, the section of the ornament that extends out of the access opening can be contacted with marking devices. In this manner, the ornament can be decorated as it spins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Gale Scott Houdashell, Charles Curtis McGill
  • Publication number: 20200352362
    Abstract: The slotted upright attachment adaptor kit of the present disclosure and related inventions is used to create retail space where it did not previously exist. It allows for temporary promotional or seasonal displays to be attached to an existing fixture without the use of tools. The kit includes a slide bar, four attachment pins or fasteners and one or more s-hooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Doug Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20200352363
    Abstract: A modular photograph display system is provided. The display system can include one of more modular illuminated photograph display assemblies including a frame, base, and a post therebetween. The frame can include a frame back, illumination panel, photograph matte, window, clip assemblies, and cover. The clip assemblies can secure the window and matte against the frame back, such that a photograph can be inserted therebetween, and can magnetically secure the cover to the frame back. The base can include an LED driver and a controller for controlling one or more illumination panels. The bases of two or more modular photograph display assemblies can be coupled together to form an assembly of display assemblies. Additional frames and posts can added on top of the frames of the modular display assemblies to further increase the number of photographs that can be displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: LITE-A-FOTO LLC
    Inventor: Stacey Ross-Trevor
  • Publication number: 20200352364
    Abstract: An over-the-door hanging apparatus. In one aspect, the apparatus include a mirror apparatus having a rear surface, first and second mounting elements located on the rear surface of the mirror apparatus opposite sides of the vertical centerline; a first elongate member having a first bracket for engaging a top edge of a door, a first hook, and a second hook, and a second elongate member having a second bracket for engaging the top edge of the door, a first hook, and a second hook. The mirror apparatus may be mounted to the first elongate member through slidable mating between the first mounting element and one of the first and second hooks of the first elongate member slidable mating between the second mounting element and one of the first and second hooks of the second elongate member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew S. Kressin, Michael Lee Pyle
  • Publication number: 20200352365
    Abstract: An adjustable bed sheet includes a sheet made of a first material. The sheet spans at least the length and the width of the mattress. A perimeter of the sheet is defined by edges thereof. The bed sheet also includes an elongated strip made of a second material that is more stretchable than the first material. The strip has a first elongated side opposite a second elongated side. The strip is attached, via the first elongated side, to an edge of the sheet such that, when the adjustable bed sheet is applied to the mattress, the strip is positioned, with respect to the mattress, to extend around at least one corner of the mattress from the length side of the mattress to the width side of the mattress. An end flap is attached to and hanging from the second elongated side of the strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Ruth Young-Loaeza
  • Publication number: 20200352366
    Abstract: System and method for adjustable, seamless face cradle cover providing a barrier between a patient from any unprotected and potentially unsanitary areas of the face cradle while allowing the patient to breathe freely and prevent creases forming on the patient's face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Elizabeth J. Brooks
  • Publication number: 20200352367
    Abstract: A tea bag holder is disclosed for holding a tea bag at a bottom of a tea cup or mug for brewing tea. An example tea bag holder includes a housing having a base portion and a containment area for a tea bag. The example tea bag holder also includes a plurality of leaf shape structures extending between the base portion and a top portion of the housing. The plurality of leaf shape structures form a plurality of slots in a side of the housing. The example tea bag holder also includes at least one permanent opening in the housing for providing the tea bag into and removing the tea bag from the containment area. The example tea bag holder may also include a suction cup on a bottom portion of the base. In use, the housing is positioned in a tea cup or mug to brew tea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Danielle Y. Kennedy, Tom Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20200352368
    Abstract: A non-spill drinking cup system includes a container; a lid assembly that is removably attachable to the container, comprising an aperture; and a drinking tube, wherein the drinking tube extends through the aperture, the drinking tube including an open end, a closed end, and a side wall; and a drinking valve, wherein the drinking valve includes at least one elongate slit disposed within the side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: AR Design Consulting Limited
    Inventor: Arnold REES
  • Publication number: 20200352369
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insert for a drinking vessel that limits the flow rate and volume of the liquid to be delivered to a user. The illustrative insert includes a cap for interfacing with the drinking vessel, the cap forming an outlet for delivery of the liquid, and a stem forming a reservoir for controlling the volume of the liquid to be delivered and a channel connecting the reservoir with the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Batie, Karen A. Rizzo
  • Publication number: 20200352370
    Abstract: A lid for use with a beverage container. The lid has a body with a drink opening, a drink opening stopper operable to transition between a closed position and an opened position, and a lock actuator manually rotatable between a locking position preventing the drink opening stopper from transitioning from the closed position to the opened position when the lock actuator is in the locking position and an unlocking position permitting the drink opening stopper to transition from the closed position to the opened position when the lock actuator is in the unlocking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Randy Sims
  • Publication number: 20200352371
    Abstract: A lid for use with a beverage container. The lid has a body with a drink opening, a drink opening stopper operable to transition between a closed position and an opened position, and a lock actuator manually rotatable between a locking position preventing the drink opening stopper from transitioning from the closed position to the opened position when the lock actuator is in the locking position and an unlocking position permitting the drink opening stopper to transition from the closed position to the opened position when the lock actuator is in the unlocking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Randy Sims
  • Publication number: 20200352372
    Abstract: A system and method for meeting market demand for better constructible utensils. A deformable sheet defines a handle and an operational element in which one or more scores, both straight and curved, are cooperatively provided on the sheet. The one or more scores enable deformation of the handle and/or operational element(s) to convert the structure into a strong, sturdy, and functional implement sufficient to meet the required application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: EcoTensil Inc.
    Inventor: Peggy V. K. Cross
  • Publication number: 20200352373
    Abstract: The present application relates to environmentally friendly, biodegradable drinking straw manufactured from renewable resources and more specifically to drinking straws manufactured from soy protein isolate and the manufacturing process thereof. The manufacturing process and its products are within the scope of this disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Morgan J. Malm, Natalie Stephenson, Ruth Zhong
  • Publication number: 20200352374
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a first member, a second member that is removably attachable to the first member, a first magnetic member attached to the first member, a second magnetic member attached to the second member, and at least one attachment portion disposed on the second member. When the first member is removably attached to the second member, a surface of the first member bears against a first surface of the second member. The at least one attachment portion is disposed on a second surface of the second member. The first surface and the second surface are disposed on opposite sides of the second member. The second member is removably attachable to the first member via magnetic attraction between the first and second magnetic members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Ferraro, Gina Ferraro