Patents Issued in December 29, 2020
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Patent number: 10874218Abstract: A folding mechanism includes a rocking bar, wherein the rocking bar includes an arc-shaped portion that is in contact with the ground; a first supporting bar, wherein a portion of the first supporting bar near the first end portion thereof is pivotally connected to the first connecting member through the first pivotal shaft. The first connecting member is connected to the rocking bar and can slide along the rocking bar. A second connecting member is directly connected to a portion of the first supporting bar near the second end portion thereof. A folding rocking chair includes two groups of folding mechanisms, a front cross mechanism and a rear cross mechanism. The two groups of the folding mechanisms are symmetrical about a center plane.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: Libin Chen
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Patent number: 10874219Abstract: A folding chair can include a seat pan being formed by a pair of seat bars. The seat pan can be tensioned by a pair of vertical legs. The chair can also include a backrest formed by a pair of diagonally extending backrest bars, a front frame formed by a pair of cross bars, a rear frame formed by rear cross bars, and a pair of armrests. The vertical legs can each be provided with a lower leg and an upper leg. The inner leg can be configured to telescope out of the outer leg and at least one of the vertical legs can be provided with a latch for locking the outer leg to the inner leg. The latch can include a trigger and a projection can be configured to rotate the projection out of a slot formed in the inner leg.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Andrew J. Winterhalter, Michael Cieszko, Evan Goldberg, Derek Sullivan, Donald Edward Desroches
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Patent number: 10874220Abstract: A body support structure includes a backrest and a seat connected to the backrest. A suspension material is connected to the backrest or the seat. The suspension material has a first zone with a first stiffness and a second zone with a second stiffness greater than the first stiffness. Also included are methods of creating different zones in the suspension material.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: HERMAN MILLER, INC.Inventors: John F. Aldrich, Brock Walker, Jeff Bruner, Adwait Bhagwat, Ethan McGraw, Don Chadwick
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Patent number: 10874221Abstract: A head/neck adjusting device includes a base, a clamping member, a holder, an adjusting and fastening knob, a plurality of locking members, and a head/neck support. The clamping member is clamped on a backrest of a chair. The holder includes a linear adjusting member inserted through the base, and an angle adjusting member connected with the linear adjusting member. The adjusting and fastening knob extends through the base and the linear adjusting member. Each of the locking members is mounted on the angle adjusting member and provided with a positioning projection. The head/neck support is provided with a plurality of support posts extending through the locking members. Each of the support posts is provided with a plurality of positioning holes, and the positioning projection of each of the locking members is positioned in one of the positioning holes.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Iou Jia Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yu-Jen Lin
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Patent number: 10874222Abstract: A ready-to-assemble (“RTA”) sofa suitable for outdoor use comprising a seat base and a back rest that can be reconfigured between a use configuration in which the sofa has a conventional L-shaped cross-section and a shipping or storage configuration in which the sofa is arranged in a more efficiently stacked rectangular cross-section. The rectangular cross-section allows the sofa to be more efficiently stacked with other sofas during shipping or storage. In addition, the rectangular cross-section reduces the dead spaces created when an L-shaped sofa is inserted into a box that can collapse during shipping or storage. Moreover, providing a single rigid integral component, the seat base, as an internal skeletal component, provides vertical support extending substantially the height of the box at the opposing ends, provides a highly robust boxed package.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.Inventor: Brian Adams
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Patent number: 10874223Abstract: The track-guided mobility seat is a mobility assistance device. The track-guided mobility seat is configured for use with a patient. The track-guided mobility seat comprises a seat, a guide system, and a rail. The guide system attaches the seat to the rail. The rail forms a track that controls the motion of the seat along the rail. The guide system moves the seat along the rail. The seat further comprises a reach extender that allows a patient to grasp an object that would otherwise be out of reach of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: Janet Wylie
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Patent number: 10874224Abstract: Surgical robotic systems including a user console for controlling a robotic arm or a surgical robotic tool are described. The user console includes components designed to automatically adapt to anthropometric characteristics of a user. A processor of the surgical robotic system is configured to receive anthropometric inputs corresponding to the anthropometric characteristics and to generate an initial console configuration of the user console based on the inputs using a machine learning model. Actuators automatically adjust a seat, a display, or one or more pedals of the user console to the initial console configuration. The initial console configuration establishes a comfortable relative position between the user and the console components. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: VERB SURGICAL INC.Inventors: Hossein Mousavi Hondori, Joan Savall, Hamid Reza Sani, Brent Michael Nobles
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Patent number: 10874225Abstract: A child bassinet includes a support frame supporting an enclosure, the support frame and the enclosure delimiting at least partially an interior space for receiving a child, and a playpen coupling mechanism provided on the support frame. The playpen coupling mechanism is operable to engage with and disengage from a playpen for installation and removal of the child bassinet on the playpen at different heights.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AGInventors: Andrew J. Horst, Curtis M. Hartenstine, Patrick J. Bowers
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Patent number: 10874226Abstract: Packaging dispensers are configured to retain various types of packaging in which prepared food items are placed prior to delivery to a customer. The packaging dispensers retain a plurality of a packaging type as a supply of the packages. The packaging dispensers facilitate withdrawal of a single package from the supply of the packages.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Prince Castle LLCInventors: Richard Bauer, Chris Sweeney, Eugene S. Maslana, Forrest Duvick, Brian Smetana, Marcus Frio
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Patent number: 10874227Abstract: A strip light used in showcase, comprising strip light holder; circuit board; at least three light sources; at least three optical components; the optical components comprising first light splitting member, including two first light splitting surfaces distributed on two sides of the optical axis of the light source; the first light splitting surface directs light of the light source at the optical axis and its vicinity outward along the width direction of the strip light holder and projects the light to the distal end of the illumination surface; light stretching member, being located between two adjacent groups of first light splitting members, and used for diffusing the light of the light source along the length direction of the strip light holder and projecting it onto the illumination surface directly in front of the first light splitting member of the adjacent group.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Self Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zuping He, Huangfeng Pan, Quan Zhu
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Patent number: 10874228Abstract: A shelf cover configured to be placed onto a shelf of a shelving unit and having an integrated removable price tag holder located on its front edge.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: Barry A. Awalt
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Patent number: 10874229Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to determining an action to be performed based on vibrations detected on a product display unit. In some embodiments, a system for determining an action to perform based on vibrations comprises the product display unit, one or more vibration sensors, the one or more vibration sensors affixed to the product display unit and configured to detect vibration of the product display unit and transmit an indication of the vibration of the product display unit, and a control circuit communicatively coupled to the one or more vibration sensors and configured to receive, from the one or more vibration sensors, the indication of the vibration, estimate, based on the indication of the vibration a characteristic of at least one item on the product display unit, and determine, based on the characteristic, the action to be performed.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Nicholaus A. Jones, Matthew A. Jones
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Patent number: 10874230Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to a car seat blanket having one or more slits to accommodate shoulder straps of a car seat and a buckle of a car seat. The slits may include one or more connectors which connect automatically when a child is removed from a car seat. Further, the blanket may include a hood and a foot pocket which may be closed around a child's legs by one or more lengths of ribbon. The blanket may be conveniently rolled and stored by wrapping the ribbon around the blanket and tying a knot in the ribbon.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: Megan Brian Green
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Patent number: 10874231Abstract: A pillow is provided herein which includes a cover having opposing first and second panels. A gusset perimetrically bounds, and joins, the first and second panels. The gusset is formed of an open cell construction. Compliant fill material is disposed within the cover. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a pillow is provided allowing for lateral ventilation between opposing panels. This permits a cooling effect while a user is resting or sleeping.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Bedgear, LLCInventor: Eugene Alletto, Jr.
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Patent number: 10874232Abstract: A tumbler including: an outer shell; an inner shell nested with the outer shell; a base; and a light source assembly; wherein: an outer surface of inner shell includes a reflective material; the outer shell includes one or more areas that are transparent or translucent; the bottom of the outer shell connects to the base, the top of the outer shell connects to the top of the inner shell, and the inner shell tapers more than the outer shell for at least a part along the length from the top to the bottom, creating a space between the inner shell and outer shell; the light source assembly emits lights into the space and the light is reflected by the reflective material to go out of the outer shell from the one or more areas that are transparent or translucent.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: BRODER BROS., CO.Inventor: Michael Honig
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Patent number: 10874233Abstract: A decorative lighted cover for water jugs has an outer cover traversing between a top and a bottom end, with a design cutout traversing laterally through the outer cover and a light source located interior to the outer cover. The light source illuminates the interior of the outer cover, and the illumination is visible through the design cutout. An upper cover obstructs the top end of the outer cover and supports the light source near the top end. The outer cover is affixed around a water cooler's reservoir, and the illuminated design cutout provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: Joseph Luis Santiago
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Patent number: 10874234Abstract: A beverage container assembly includes a base, a beverage container, and a sealable cap. The beverage container includes an open end and a closed end opposite the open end. The open end of the beverage container includes an external thread. The sealable cap includes an internal thread and is disposed on the open end of the beverage container creating a sealed opening. The base is disposed on the closed end of the beverage container and the cap seals the open end of the beverage container.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.Inventor: Kyle Fleischhacker
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Patent number: 10874235Abstract: A portable air-conditioner system utilizing a removable pre-cooled beverage container is provided. The portable air conditioner system utilizing a removable pre-cooled beverage container has a hollow cylindrical housing having an internal thermal material wherein the housing has an open top end for receiving, for example, a removable standard aluminum 12 ounce can, glass, plastic bottle or the like. The housing has an internal pathway system which transports cooled air produced from the removable pre-cooled beverage container out toward the user with the aid of a fan located at the bottom of the housing. In an embodiment, the internal pathway is preferably spiral, but may also be serpentine or another suitable design. An electronic charging docking station may recharge the fan.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventors: Michael Torilli, Timothy M. Downing
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Patent number: 10874236Abstract: A self-locking cup holder securable in an opening in a surface comprising an outer sleeve having a cylindrical wall, a plurality of horizontally elongated openings, each elongated opening extending around an upper portion of the outer sleeve cylindrical wall, a cylindrical rim disposed above the elongated openings and a plurality of support members extending horizontally between the elongated openings and extending vertically between the cylindrical wall and the cylindrical rim. The self-locking cup holder includes a locking ring having a cylindrical ring wall rotatingly engaging the outer sleeve on an outer surface of the outer sleeve adjacent the elongated openings and support members, and a plurality of hinged horizontal flaps disposable in the elongated openings. The hinged flaps have a larger thickness at a second end tapering to a smaller thickness at a first flap end attached to the locking ring cylindrical wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Research & Design Innovations, LLCInventor: Donald Terry Allen
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Patent number: 10874237Abstract: A drink holder assembly is disclosed. In one embodiment, the drink holder assembly includes a drink holder, a ring insert, and at least one lighting device. The ring insert is configured to be inserted into the drink holder. The lighting device(s) are mounted to the ring insert. In this manner, the lighting device provides the light needed so that the user can place a beverage container in the drink holder appropriately when in a poorly lit environment.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: T-H Marine Supplies, LLCInventors: Jeffery William Huntley, Matt Drudge
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Patent number: 10874238Abstract: The present invention relates to a system consisting of a) a plurality of containers having an information label which contains a unique and distinct container identification that can be read out, b) a first read device for reading out container identifications from information labels and for generating a data string on the basis of the read out container identification, c) a database (4) for storing the data string in a database entry and d) a control device which initiates the transmission of the generated data string to the database (4).Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: RASTAL GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Thomas Nieraad, Carsten Kehrein
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Patent number: 10874239Abstract: Methods and apparatus for organizing items according to various aspects of the present invention may comprise a hanger tag system to convey information relating to an item on a hanger. The hanger tag system may comprise, for example, a mount connected to the hanger and an information medium mounted on the mount, wherein the information medium provides information relating to the item. In various embodiments, the hanger tag system further comprises a connector configured to connect the mount to the hanger. In various embodiments, the information medium comprises a labeling surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: Capri S. DeModica
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Patent number: 10874240Abstract: A landing pad receptacle receives and stores a package delivered by an unmanned vehicle, comprising: a housing; a storage compartment in the housing; and a validation device that detects a presence of a package delivered by a unmanned vehicle in the storage compartment and authenticates a package for return by a unmanned vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLCInventors: Steven Lewis, Matthew Dwain Biermann, Kevin Matthew Charles
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Patent number: 10874241Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for a self-deploying tree are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a self-deploying tree system comprises a top tree assembly, a main tree assembly, and a base. The lower end of the top tree assembly may be coupled to the upper end of the main tree assembly, and the lower end of the main tree assembly may be coupled to the base, providing a vertical orientation of the self-deploying tree system. The self-deploying tree system further comprises a deployment mechanism which may be activated to automatically convert the tree from a collapsed configuration to a deployed configuration or from a deployed configuration to a collapsed configuration. The collapsed configuration comprises a reduced height and a reduced circumference to allow for ease of handling and storage. The deployed configuration provides for the tree to be extended to a desired height and for deployment of the limbs as desired for display.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: POLYGROUP MACAU LIMITED (BVI)Inventors: Victor Hugo Ocegueda Gallaga, Bailin Liang, Jason Loomis
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Patent number: 10874242Abstract: A curtain assembly comprises a rotatable drive element wherein at least one helical guide structure is formed on, or into, the outer surface of the drive element. A drive attachment element having a structure that communicates with the helical guide structure to move the drive attachment element axially along the drive element when the drive element is rotated. Specific embodiments incorporate either a manual or motor-driven rotation assembly for rotating the drive element. Further specific embodiments involve a helical guide structure that comprises a helical groove and a structure that comprises a tooth that engages with the helical groove.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: CURRENT PRODUCTS CORP.Inventors: Willis Jay Mullet, Daniel T. Matthews, Michael D. Fox
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Patent number: 10874243Abstract: Method for the production of apple sauce including the following steps: slicing apples generating a plurality of slices having two opposite faces and a peel which develops continuously between the two opposite faces; pulping the slices obtaining a first product and a first waste; refining the first waste generating a second product and a second waste; mixing the first product and the second product; heating the combination of the first product and the second product in order to deactivate enzymes contained therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: CFT S.P.A.Inventors: Roberto Catelli, Mario Gozzi, Stefano Romei
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Patent number: 10874244Abstract: According to one example, a system includes a heat source operable to provide an amount of energy to be used to cook a food item, and further includes one or more processors. The processors are operable to receive an indication of a requested cooking temperature, and to receive a plurality of indications of measured temperature associated with the food item at different times. The processors are further operable to determine an integral term based on differences between the requested cooking temperature and the measured temperatures, to determine a heat loss term based on the integral term, and to determine an energy adjustment based on the heat loss term. The heat source is further operable to modify the amount of energy provided by the heat source in accordance with the determined energy adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: Darren Erik Vengroff
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Patent number: 10874245Abstract: A cooking appliance includes a main body that defines a cooking chamber configured to receive one or more objects, a steam generator configured to generate steam to heat the one or more objects in the cooking chamber by steam, a water tank configured to store water and to supply water to the steam generator, a water supply pump configured to cause supply of water from the water tank to the steam generator, a first water supply pipe connected to the water tank, a second water supply pipe connected to the steam generator, a connector connected to the first water supply pipe and to the second water supply pipe, and a branch pipe connected to the connector. The water tank is located vertically higher than the steam generator, and the connector and the branch pipe are located vertically higher than the water tank.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Semi Lee, Hoonseob Sim, Jaekyung Yang, Yongsoo Lee, Yoojin Jung
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Patent number: 10874246Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for brewing beverages. A brewing system in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure comprises a fluid conduit system, an air conduit system, a valve, and a pump. The valve is coupled to the fluid conduit system and the air conduit system. The pump is coupled to the valve. The valve selectively accesses the fluid conduit system and the air conduit system such that the pump selectively pumps fluid and selectively pumps air.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2015Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: COFFEE SOLUTIONS, LLCInventor: Bruce D. Burrows
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Patent number: 10874247Abstract: The solenoid valve may include a coil, a stem core tube, and a core. The coil may include one or more electrical leads configured to provide the coil with an electric current. The coil may be configured to convert the electric current to a magnetic field. At least a portion of the stem core tube may be insertable within a coil channel. At least a portion of the core may be insertable within an end of the stem core tube and may be moveable within the stem core tube via the magnetic field. At least one of the stem core tube or the core may be fabricated from 434 stainless steel and treated with one or more corrosion prevention processes. The solenoid valve may be couplable to one or more components of the brewing apparatus. The brewing apparatus may be dimensioned to fit within a compartment of the aircraft galley.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventors: Luke E. Kelly, Byron A. Devlin
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Patent number: 10874248Abstract: A coffee maker having a water reservoir, a brew head assembly positioned in front of the water reservoir including a shower head member, a pivotally movable brew basket, and a water reservoir fill port located in front of the coffee maker within the brew head assembly, the water reservoir fill port being in direct communication with the water reservoir such that water can be poured directly into the water reservoir fill port over the top of the shower head member and brew basket to fill the water reservoir. The shower head member includes a first flow channel for delivering heated water to the brew basket and at least one second flow channel having at least one opening associated therewith for allowing steam generated within the brew basket to be channeled back to the water reservoir. A separate compartment for holding and storing a measuring spoon is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Damien Vizcarra, Sandra Lin
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Patent number: 10874249Abstract: A chef shield device including an upper clip connected a lower clip, where at least one shield is rotatably connected to a clip, and the upper and lower clips are secured to a cooking utensil. A first connector is used to connect the upper shield to the upper clip and a second connector used to connect the lower shield to the lower clip. The shield includes a frame and panel. A chef shield device including an elongated member secured to a cooking utensil, where at least one shield is secured to the elongated member. A unitary chef shield device, including a cooking utensil where at least one shield is secured to the cooking utensil.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: Mark Larman
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Patent number: 10874250Abstract: Cooking is performed to serve tasty food by appropriately managing moisture of an object to be cooked without burning the surface thereof. A box-shaped housing, a cooking cavity for accommodating an object to be cooked, the cooking cavity being arranged within the housing, an upper-face heater and a lower-face heater arranged in the cooking cavity, a boiler arranged within the cooking cavity, a water tray formed outside the cooking cavity and into which a given amount of water that is entirely evaporated in a given steaming time is poured, a water guide passage within the housing, the water guide passage into which water is supplied from the water tray to the boiler; and a control unit for causing an operation to generate steam from the boiler to be performed for at least a steaming time from when cooking starts are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: BALMUDA INC.Inventor: Daisuke Niizumi
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Patent number: 10874251Abstract: A charcoal pan includes a supporting surface for supporting a quantity of charcoal beneath a cooking grate, and a plurality of diffusers that transport air from underneath the supporting surface to an area above at least a portion of the quantity of charcoal.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: W.C. Bradley Co.Inventor: Mallik Ahmed
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Patent number: 10874252Abstract: A grilling device includes an oven section having an outer wall with opposing side portions and an encircling body portion extending therebetween. The body portion has an access opening and the grilling device includes a lid that selectively covers the access opening by means of a handle attached thereto. The grilling device also includes opposing hinge elements connected to opposite sides of the lid and to the side portions of the outer wall, as opposed to the encircling body portion. In particular, the hinge elements are connected to respective rear areas of the side portions. Accordingly, the path of opening the lid has a different shape or curvature and thereby positions the handle substantially lower than if the hinge elements were connected to the body portion adjacent to the access opening. The opposing side portions have a substantially oval shape and the hinge elements have an elongated configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Traeger Pellet Grills LLCInventors: Michael Virgil Colston, Daniel Altenritter, Matthew Czach
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Patent number: 10874253Abstract: A Method and Apparatus for Multi-Fuel Grill have been disclosed. In one version an attached fire box holds fuel.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: Osvaldo Emilio Ebbes
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Patent number: 10874254Abstract: Food preparation includes utilizing food immersion into low temperature cooking fluids, high temperature cooking fluids, or a combination of applications thereof. Foods are generally closely wrapped in vented, pliable, formidable outer skins. An example construction of such an outer skin is provided, as are examples of food preparation processes.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2015Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: Alan Backus
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Patent number: 10874255Abstract: Food holding apparatuses and methods of use and manufacture are provided herein. An apparatus includes a first portion having a first handle and a first side of a clip, the first side includes an first retaining plate having a front surface and a back surface, the back surface includes a first plurality of protrusions that extend from the back surface, a second portion that has a second handle and a second side of the clip, the first side includes a second retaining plate having a front surface and a back surface, the back surface includes a second plurality of protrusions that extend from the back surface, the first plurality of protrusions and the second plurality of protrusions are aligned such that they are brought together to secure a portion of a food item when the apparatus is in a food gripping position.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: Melton John Losoya
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Patent number: 10874256Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking pot for a food processor with a heating element, wherein the heating element includes a heating device for generating heat and a heat exchanger with a heat-absorbing side at which the heat exchanger is heatable by the heating device and a heat emission side for heating of foodstuff in the food processor. The heat exchanger includes an opening for a stirrer and a first functional layer at the heat emission side. The heat exchanger includes at least partially a metallic heat conducting layer, which is arranged with the first functional layer such that the heat generated by the heating device is transferable extensively from the heat conducting layer to the first functional layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbHInventors: Stefan Kraut-Reinkober, Sebastian Tietz, Jan-Martin Loth
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Patent number: 10874257Abstract: A blender including: a transmission base including a motor support, a motor shaft, a forward driver connected at a top of the motor shaft and a reverse driver rotating in opposite direction to the forward driver; a drive gear coaxially connected at a middle of the motor shaft; a reverse drive gear connected with the reverse driver; a reverse gear set for connecting the drive gear to the reverse drive gear arranged on the base; a blade device including a forward connector connected to the forward driver, a reverse connector connected to the reverse driver, a reverse blade shaft above the reverse connector, a forward blade shaft above the forward connector, the reverse blade shaft being provided with a central hole and connected with a reverse blade, the forward blade shaft being configured for passing through the central hole of the reverse blade shaft and connection with a forward blade.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignees: SINSION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD., SHENZHEN YOUYOU ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., LTDInventor: Honglong Ouyang
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Patent number: 10874258Abstract: A cake pan inversion tool includes first and second leg members having first and second head portions and first and second body portions extending away from the first and second head portions, respectively. The second leg member is pivotally coupled to the first leg member at a pivot point displaced from terminal edges of the first and second head portions, respectively. A compression spring extends between inner surfaces of the first and second body portions that biases the first and second body portions away from one another. The first and second head portions, together, form a head section that is pivotally movable between an insert configuration at which the head portions bear against one another in preparation for insertion into a center void of the cake pan and a deployed configuration at which the head portions are displaced outwardly capturing the cake pan.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: Anita Etheridge
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Patent number: 10874259Abstract: A glue-less, configurable (and re-configurable) cutting board is presented. The configurable cutting board comprises a plurality of cutting board members that, when arranged together, interlock with each other and form a cutting board surface. The plurality of cutting board members is cinched together using tying members secured with securing flanges. This invention allows for any number of cutting board configurations using standard cutting board members without the thread of adulterating food with particles of glue. This invention further allows for easy replacement of cutting board members that are worn, broken or warped.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Culinary Woodcraft, LLC.Inventor: Paul V. Clark
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Patent number: 10874260Abstract: A reconfigurable water distribution system for a walk-in tub bathing installation including two or more types of discharge ports for discharging water. The system includes a single motorized pump having an input connected to a suction port of the bathing installation, and an output port delivering pressurized water. A pipe system selectively connects the pump to the two or more types of discharge ports to selectively direct the pressurized water to the different ones of the types of discharge ports. The system selectively enables the bathing installation to perform a plurality of different functions using a single pump.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Balboa Water Group, LLCInventors: Eric J. Kownacki, Graham J. Campbell
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Patent number: 10874261Abstract: A basin section, wall section, and a canopy section for a multi-section bathing structure are disclosed. Each of the basin and wall sections include a wall including an offset wall portion including an upper portion extending in a generally vertical direction, and an outboard trough portion including a flange extending away from the upper portion in a generally horizontal direction, and a rim extending away from the flange in a generally vertical direction. The canopy section includes a canopy roof, a canopy wall extending in a direction away from the canopy roof, and including a canopy section lower end extending in a generally vertical direction and a canopy outboard flange extending away from the canopy section lower end in a generally horizontal direction and axially terminating the canopy wall. Each of the sections also may include a section reinforcement and a latch portion coupled to the section reinforcement.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Mirolin Industries Corp.Inventors: Dominic Primucci, Rayman Alli
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Patent number: 10874262Abstract: A soap dispensing nozzle structure is mounted to a soap dispenser. The soap dispenser includes a soap bottle. The soap bottle is connected with a conveying member. The conveying member is connected with a dispensing member. The dispensing member has a dispensing opening. The dispensing opening is provided with a joint. The joint is connected with a soap dispensing nozzle. The soap dispensing nozzle includes a nozzle body. The nozzle body has a mounting portion, a body portion, and a reduced portion. The nozzle body has a passage therein. The passage has a pressuring hole. Thereby, through the reduced portion and the pressurizing hole, the force of discharging the liquid soap is strong, and it is not easy to remain excessive residual foam.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: HYDROTEK CORPORATIONInventor: Su Huang
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Patent number: 10874263Abstract: A package containing rolled products. The package has an upper side, a lower side opposite and generally parallel to the upper side and four side walls. The sidewalls connect the upper side to the lower side. The package has at least first and second polymer films, the first polymer film forming the upper side and at least a portion of the four side walls, the second polymer film forming at least a portion of the lower side.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Matthew Bernard Overley, Wesley Bernard Brokopp, Jr.
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Patent number: 10874264Abstract: An apparatus for storage of toiletries and other bathroom accessories may include a main body, an upper compartment assembly, and a base. The main body may include an outer wall defining a central cavity configured and dimensioned to store toilet paper, and a dividing wall separating the central cavity from a plunger storage area defined by a frame and the base. The upper compartment assembly may include one or more compartments for storing toiletries, and the apparatus may further include one or more for storing air freshener, extra wipes, and/or other accessories.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: Richard Porzio
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Patent number: 10874265Abstract: A sheet product (e.g., napkin) dispenser may include an example calibration system and method for a product depletion curve for accurately determining a product level. An example sheet product dispenser includes a housing, a roll holder, a dispensing mechanism, a sensor, and a controller. The sensor is configured to emit a signal toward the product roll and receive a return signal. The controller is configured to receive a calibration product roll and operate the sensor to emit the signal and receive the return signal. The controller determines a brightness value of the return signal and determines a calibration value associated with the determined brightness value. The determined brightness value is within a range of brightness values associated with the calibration value. The controller adjusts a product depletion curve based on at least the determined calibration value and the determined brightness value. Additionally, example product level notification systems are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: GPCP IP Holdings LLCInventors: David Warren Murphy, Duane Douglas Oram, III, David Arthur Stank
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Patent number: 10874266Abstract: A hand drying system and method for a lavatory includes a blower housing that includes a blower that is configured to generate airflow within an air chamber. An exhaust vent is configured to be secured to the lavatory. The exhaust vent defines an air outlet. A conduit includes a first end in fluid communication with the air chamber and a second end in fluid communication with the air outlet. The conduit distally locates the blower housing from the lavatory.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Jamie Childress
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Patent number: 10874267Abstract: A toilet seat includes a bottom plate including a first main part including a first opening, a pair of first hinge parts provided on both side ends of a first back end portion of the first main part, a top plate provided on the bottom plate, the top plate including a second main part including a second opening opposing the first opening and a pair of second hinge parts provided on both side ends of a second back end portion of the second main part, a first bonding member bonding an outer perimeter side of the bottom plate and the top plate, and a second bonding member bonding an inner perimeter side of the bottom plate and the top plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: TOTO LTD.Inventors: Takeshi Inada, Takeshi Hayashida, Nobuhiko Umeda, Shuhei Nishiyama, Minoru Sato