Patents Issued in April 8, 2021
  • Publication number: 20210100354
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a height-adjustable table (1) which can assist and motivate the user to use the height-adjustable table in a manner which increases health and well-being.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Anne STAER MØLLER
  • Publication number: 20210100355
    Abstract: A frame for sit-stand-tables comprising a longitudinal member (3), two height-adjustable legs (6, 7) with at least two telescopic profiles, namely an outer and an inner profile, and with a driving mechanism, driven by a motor unit (39), comprising an electric motor (46) and a gear. According to the invention the motor unit (39) is arranged in the longitudinal member (3) and connected to the driving mechanism in the height-adjustable legs (6, 7). Thus, a frame with a simplified construction is achieved. The construction of the legs (6, 7) can be simplified and at the same time the dimensions can be reduced, as it is not necessary to take the building-in of a motor into the legs into consideration. As both legs (6, 7) are driven by a joint motor unit (39), the electric control can also be simplified as it will not have to drive the two legs synchronously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Casper JØRGENSEN
  • Publication number: 20210100356
    Abstract: A folding support structure includes a top support and a leg assembly. The top support has a pivot connector and an assembler, wherein the assembler has an assembling surface. The leg assembly includes a column, which includes a pivotally connected end, a free end, and a wing. The column is pivotally connected to the pivot connector of the top support with the pivotally connected end thereof, whereby the column is pivotable relative to the top support. The wing of the column has an abutting surface. When the column pivots to an unfolded position, the abutting surface of the wing contacts the assembling surface of the assembler, and is secured thereto through a fixing connection approach. By folding a top and legs of a desk, the total volume could be reduced, benefiting the cargo capacity utilization, which therefore increases the shipping efficiency. Furthermore, such a desk can be easily assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: TUNG KENG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chia-Yen Huang
  • Publication number: 20210100357
    Abstract: A novel workstation which incorporates an acoustical dome for increased acoustic and visual privacy for the user. The workstation further is adjustable in height such that it can accommodate a range of users from the 5th percentile seated female to the 95th percentile standing male according to the dictates of ANSI/HFES100-2007 national ergonomic standard. The workstation is further designed to be in electrical and data communication with other workstations to optimize the workstation density in an open working environment without compromising user privacy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: David R. Carson, Barry R. Carson, Steve Holan
  • Publication number: 20210100358
    Abstract: An interactive restaurant table assembly includes a table that is positionable in a restaurant. A plurality of proximity sensors is provided and each of the proximity sensors is coupled to the table. Each of the proximity sensors is turned on when a patron moves within a trigger distance of the proximity sensors. A plurality of touch screens is each of the touch screens is coupled to the table. Each of the touch screens displays menu of the restaurant thereby facilitating the patron to order from the menu. A transceiver is coupled to the table and the transceiver is in communication with each of the touch screens for receiving the patron's order from each of the touch screens. The transceiver is in wireless communication with a central computer system of the restaurant thereby facilitating restaurant employees to receive the patron's order.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Lajamieka Mims
  • Publication number: 20210100359
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems for the storage of group exercise equipment. Embodiments of the system provide for the organized storage of one or more types of fitness equipment in a manner that provides easy access to the equipment while being configurable in a plurality of orientations so as to have a desired footprint for a small space, such as a fitness studio or gym. In some orientations the system may provide access to the stored fitness equipment while in other orientations the system may restrict access to the stored equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Michael E. Bowers
  • Publication number: 20210100360
    Abstract: A medical supply cabinet includes a removable liner that attaches to the door. The removable liner, on a first side, has a plurality of pouches and associated machine readable codes or graphics to identify the particular medical supply for the particular pouch. The machine readable codes or graphics on the first side of the removable liner are located on the removable liner so as to be only visible when the associated medical supply needs replenishing. The inclusion of the associated visually machine readable codes or graphics on the first side of the removable liner provides a redundant (fail-safe) mechanism to enable an accurate identification of which medical supplies have been depleted and need replenishing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Aero Healthcare
    Inventor: Timothy John Ovenden
  • Publication number: 20210100361
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for storing one or more cookware lids. The system may include one or more holders or pockets, disposed in one or more tiers. The tiers may be disposed in a column from a top edge of the backing to a bottom edge of the backing. The holders may each be associated with a support sleeve. The system may be formed of a backing made of suitable material, such as cotton canvas. A pair of eyelets may be provided on the system, for hanging or mounting to an interior or exterior area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Caraway Home, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan Nathan, Benjamin Gross, Kenneth Young, Bret Recor
  • Publication number: 20210100362
    Abstract: The drawer organization system comprises a cabinet and one or more drawers. The one or more drawers are contained within the cabinet. Each of the one or more drawers are organized into a plurality of containment sections. A user organizes the storage of the one or more objects by properly selecting a containment section selected from the plurality of containment sections for each object. The drawer organization system further comprises an index display and a plurality of stickers. The index display is contained within the cabinet. The index display is a display surface on which an index that identifies the selected containment space for each stored object. Each of the plurality of stickers presents the image of an indicia that is attached to a containment space selected from the plurality of containment spaces that relates the selected containment space to the index display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Ethicon LLC
    Inventor: EDWARD C. MORIARTY, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210100363
    Abstract: A number of magnetically assisted latch mechanisms are presented, where the latching and unlatching action is done with reduced user effort, therefore promoting speed and efficiency without sacrificing the strength of the bond of the connected components. The latching mechanisms are designed to secure panels or other similar small and large mostly flat components. The latching method is done by a rotating component that takes all the separating load once rotated into the locked position. The rotatable lock, or hammer, is also locked itself into position to prevent accidental movement by the hammer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Shweta Harve
  • Publication number: 20210100364
    Abstract: A wall-proximity reclining seating unit includes: a frame having a back member and a pair of arms; a backrest; a seat; a footrest; a reclining mechanism connected between the frame, backrest, seat, and footrest, the reclining mechanism configured to move the seating unit between: (a) an upright position, in which the footrest is retracted below a forward portion of the seat; (b) a TV position, in which the backrest substantially maintains its angle, the seat substantially maintains its angle, and the first footrest is disposed in front of the seat; and (c) a fully reclined position, in which the backrest is disposed at a shallower angle, the footrest remains positioned in front of the seat, and the seat is moved forward of its position in the TV position; and a linear actuator comprising an energizing unit, a rail, and a carriage connected with the reclining mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Marcus L. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20210100365
    Abstract: A gaming chair assembly with adjustable keyboard assembly having a base frame assembly with a tubular framing configuration and a keyboard tray assembly having a lower tubular arm member selectively and telescopically coupled to one of the plurality of base frame members in a selectively lockable configuration, a pivoting lower tubular arm member rotatably coupled to the lower tubular arm member, two upright tubular arm members coupled together, wherein one of the upright tubular arm members has a tubular t-post defining a through hole thereon. A keyboard support member is selectively, slidably, and lockably coupled to the tubular t-post and disposed within the through hole thereon and a keyboard tray member with a mounting bracket coupled thereto is pivotably coupled to a tray clamping member with a through hole defined thereon and that is selectively, slidably, and lockably coupled to the keyboard support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: HOME RACER LLC
    Inventor: Dimitar Pavlov
  • Publication number: 20210100366
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a multifunctional motion simulation bed which has multiple segments and simulates preprogrammed motions. The segments are articulately connected to form a motion platform. in one embodiment, the segments are disposed above a base. Actuators are mounted on the base and pivotally coupled with the base and the segments. A microprocessor drives the actuators individually and causes the motion platform to simulate motions. In another embodiment, the segments are disposed above a frame which is arranged above a base. One segment is fixed on the frame. Some actuators are pivotally coupled with the frame and some of the segments. Other actuators are pivotally coupled with the frame and the base, A microprocessor drives the actuators individually and causes the frame and motion platform to simulate motions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Jiahuan Liu
  • Publication number: 20210100367
    Abstract: A sleep concierge system is provided and includes a bedding assembly configured to assume multiple configurations with multiple settings and a computing device. The computing device is configured to communicate with the bedding assembly and to control the bedding assembly to assume a selected configuration with selected settings in in accordance with user inputs in response to a predefined event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: John-David Velilla, Lisa Barclay DiBenedetto
  • Publication number: 20210100368
    Abstract: An infant care apparatus includes a base. A drive mechanism and a vibratory mechanism are coupled to the base. A movable stage is movably mounted to the base. An infant support is coupled to the movable stage. The drive mechanism imparts a first cyclic motion to the movable stage, and imparts a second cyclic motion to at least part of the movable stage independent of the first cyclic motion and to the vibratory mechanism so that the vibration motor vibrates the movable stage. The infant support is coupled to the movable stage and moves cyclically in both the first and second cyclic motions. The controller is configured to move the infant support in a selectably variable motion profile with selectable vibration modes selected from different selectably variable motion profiles and selectably different vibration modes for each of the different selectable variable motion profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Richard Juchniewicz
  • Publication number: 20210100369
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a support frame structure for supporting a walking aid. A seating device supports a toddler in a sitting or standing position. A tether implement secures the seating device to the support frame structure, wherein the frame members stabilize the apparatus on a supporting surface. A plurality of wheels disposed at a base of each of the plurality of frame members provides mobility on the supporting surface. L-shaped extensions are configured to extend each of the plurality of wheels further out than the support frame structure. A braking mechanism disposed on an underside of each L-shaped extension is configured to generally stop a movement of the apparatus or a rotation of the wheel when the wheel is no longer supported by the supporting surface. A handle implement disposed on the support frame structure is configured to be operable for steering the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Eric Vincent Wright, JR., Sherona M P Coy
  • Publication number: 20210100370
    Abstract: A barrier for an infant that has a central portion sized to receive an infant thereon and a first and second side portion extending partially away from the central portion. Wherein the central portion and first and second side portions are formed from folds in an integral material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Lindsay Charlie Brink, Allen Samuels
  • Publication number: 20210100371
    Abstract: A system for displaying a plurality of objects is provided. The system includes at least one display case which houses the plurality of objects such that each of the plurality of objects is visible from outside of the at least one display case; a lighting system; an electronic display; and a control system which causes each of said plurality of objects to be successively displayed on the electronic display, and which manipulates the lighting system such that, while each of the plurality of objects is being displayed on the electronic display, the object being displayed is simultaneously highlighted in the at least one display case by the lighting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Denise Lynn Merkle, Nelson Claytor, Margaret Fraelich, Timothy Cobb
  • Publication number: 20210100372
    Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser includes a case defining a product display area. A frame is connected to the case. The frame has a frame member with an exterior surface facing an ambient environment. A coating is on the exterior surface of the frame member. The coating includes conductive particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Raymond P. Twohy
  • Publication number: 20210100373
    Abstract: A bumper with integrated price tag holder and graphics holder configured to be affixed to a retail display fixture, retained in place by one or more fasteners, suitable for displaying price tags and product informational graphics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Barry A. AWALT
  • Publication number: 20210100374
    Abstract: An intelligent meal delivery system is adapted to be used in a restaurant and includes a rail device, a delivering vehicle and an operating device. The delivering vehicle is movable along a rail of the rail device and is adapted to deliver the foods from a pick-up region to the access regions of the restaurant, and includes a locomotive carrier including a carrier plate adapted for carrying the foods, and a controller device configured to control the locomotive carrier. The operating device is communicatively connected to a controller module of the controller device and is operable to transmit an instruction to the controller module. The controller module is configured to control the delivering vehicle according to the instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Kuang-Chen LO
  • Publication number: 20210100375
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating clothing recommendations are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a system for generating a clothing recommendation for a user includes a mirror, a display device, a memory and a processor. The mirror has a first side and a second side, the first side including a reflective surface. The display device can display an image to the user while the user views the first side. The memory stores a wardrobe database including clothing data related to a plurality of items of clothing. The processor is programmed to: (i) access the clothing data in the wardrobe database; (ii) generate a clothing recommendation based on the clothing data, the clothing recommendation including a suggested item of clothing of the plurality of items of clothing; and (iii) cause the display device to display the clothing recommendation to the user while the user views the first side of the mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Ahmed Farouk SHAABAN, Venkat THANDRA, Dino ELIOPULOS
  • Publication number: 20210100376
    Abstract: A wall-hanging anchor has a plurality of mounting holes located at respective peripheral ends of a main body, and has a pluralities of mounts including a sawtooth mount defined in part by adjacent first ends of the front side and the back side, the adjacent first ends being separated by a sawtooth open space configured to receive a sawtooth article. A rope mount is defined in part by adjacent second ends of the front side and the back side, the adjacent second ends being positioned symmetrical to the adjacent first ends relative to a central axis of the main body. A key-hole and D/V-ring swivel mount is defined in part by a movable peg inserted through a central hole located at the central axis of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Govind Deshmukh, Jeetendra Deshmukh
  • Publication number: 20210100377
    Abstract: A system comprises a retractable panel structure, for example a screen/wall/divider/partition that can be rolled up and that can be unrolled. The panel structure comprises a back face (47) and a front face (48) that are spaced-apart from each other. The front face (48) is at least partly formed of an array of strips (23, 40) that are separate from each other and that move apart to allow the panel structure to be rolled up and wherein the back face (47) forms hinges that connect the strips (23, 40) together and that are capable of flexing to allow the said strips (23, 40) to move apart when the sheet is rolled up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Michael KORN, Alan MURRELL, Phil CLARKE
  • Publication number: 20210100378
    Abstract: The present invention provides a weighted article for assisting sleep, wherein the weighted article includes heating and cooling means. The weighted article is perforated by a series of channels, which contribute to the weight of the weighted article and allow the passage of a fluid that is continuously pumped throughout the weighted article while the weighted article is in use. The weighted article is connected to a control unit including means to thermoelectrical heat or cool the fluid such that a user of the weighted article is able to increase or decrease their body temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Kyro, Inc.
    Inventors: Tara Youngblood, Todd Youngblood
  • Publication number: 20210100379
    Abstract: An easily foldable fitted sheet is disclosed, made of a flat top section with a backside of fabric flat against a backside of the flat bottom section joined together at their outlining edges. The flat top section is an inelastic rectangular sheet of fabric sewn all around at the outlining edges to the flat bottom section which is an elastic rectangular frame of fabric with no middle center and only one seam. When the fitted sheet's flat bottom section is stretched over any mattress it forms the side panels giving a tight fit and grips the underside of the mattress with the silicone beading or strip that is adhered to the inside edge of the bottom section. When the sheet is released from the mattress the bottom section's elastic material retains its flat rectangular shape and lies flat for ease of folding and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: VANESSA MOJICA PESINA
  • Publication number: 20210100380
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hygienic travel headrest accessory system that can be used when travelling by plane, car, bus, train, etc. to enable a traveller to adapt any travel seat to hygienically protect their head while providing a convenient system for organizing travel accessories. The traveller can use the cinching mechanism to both configure a headrest strap to cinch around the headrest so as to ensure that the headrest strap remains in place when cinched around the headrest while positioning the textile component hygienically between the headrest and the travellers head and to secure the accessory attachment component for receiving travel accessories in a “stowed and at ready” position or in an “in use” position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Location A.L.L. incorporée
    Inventor: Anne-Lise Massie-Plante
  • Publication number: 20210100381
    Abstract: A split bed skirt is provided. The device includes a flexible planar body having a central slit that extends from a first edge of the body towards an opposing second edge. The central slit is adapted to be positioned at a split in a split bed system. The planar body includes a skirt extending around the perimeter of the body. In use, the planar body is positioned between a mattress and a box frame, or other mattress support, such that the skirt extends downwardly around the perimeter of mattress support to the ground. The slit allows independent movement of the individual sides of the split bed system without moving the bed skirt portion. The body includes a plurality of straps that secure the body to the mattress support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Tanya Kash
  • Publication number: 20210100382
    Abstract: A wearable and packable neck pillow includes first and second bolsters connected at their upper ends by a crosspiece. The crosspiece includes an opening to an interior of the neck pillow. The opening selectively closable by a closure, which can comprise a zipper, a snap fastener, a button and a hook-and-loop fastener. A bolster fastener is provided for attaching the bolsters at their lower ends, whereby the neck pillow is secured on a wearer. The neck pillow can include additional compartments, such as pockets on one or both of the bolsters. Printing can be placed on the neck pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Amber M. Waldeier
  • Publication number: 20210100383
    Abstract: A drinking dramatization glass (1) incudes: a glass body (10) being a bottomed cylinder with a top opening (11); a fixing mechanism (16) for fixing an image display device (80) on the side face of the glass body; a transparent part (12) for viewing, from the exterior of the glass body, an image displayed on an image display part (101) of the image display device; and a beam splitter (30) placed inside the glass body; wherein the image displayed on the image display part is spectrally dispersed into two images (a reflected image 83 and a transmitted image 84) by the beam splitter, and the two images pass through the transparent part and reach the exterior of the glass body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Makoto NISHIDA
  • Publication number: 20210100384
    Abstract: An adjuster for adjusting the volume of a receptacle which includes a floor dimensioned to be complementary received by the receptacle, and, a displacement mechanism for displacing the floor relative the receptacle, wherein the volume of the receptacle is adjusted when actuating the displacement mechanism thereby displacing the floor relative the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Carolus Johannes Christiaan van der Wath
  • Publication number: 20210100385
    Abstract: A cup holder can easily be assembled by a user and attached to portable luggage, such as along a horizontal handle of the luggage. The cup holder can pivot to keep the beverage upright while allowing the user to keep both hands free from the need to carry the beverage. The cup holder can be unassembled into a flattened sheet configuration for easy storage or disposal. The cup holder can include hooked ends for securing to the luggage and a hanging, size adjustable beverage pocket for receiving the beverage container therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Sean Delaney
  • Publication number: 20210100386
    Abstract: A system includes a pad, a high-friction surface connected to the pad, a slip-resistant surface connected to the pad, and a rug engageable with the high-friction surface. The rug is selectively dis-engageable to the pad for laundering of the rug. The pad and/or rug can also include fasteners to engage the rug to a floor or other surface underlying the pad or to the pad, itself, as applicable. The fasteners can be an adhesive polyurethane gel gripper connecting the rug to the floor or high-friction surface of the pad, as applicable. The fasteners can additionally or alternatively be hook and loop type fasteners connecting the rug and the floor or high-friction surface of the pad, as applicable. The hooks of the hook and loop type fastener may be embedded in the adhesive polyurethane gel gripper. In alternatives, loops may be embedded in the adhesive polyurethane gel gripper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Let's Gel, Inc.
    Inventors: Tawnya Quiet, Robert McMahan
  • Publication number: 20210100387
    Abstract: A device for securing ornaments to a tree and equally useful as a device for securing lightweight objects to an elongated object. The device may include a looped filament; a base secured to a portion of the filament; and a toggle releasably secured to the looped filament, wherein the looped string is attached to the lightweight object and the toggle secures the looped string to a the elongated object by clamping or cinching it. The lightweight object may be a holiday ornament and the elongated object a portion of a tree branch or limb, wherein the device festoons holiday ornament on the tree.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Ayaan Hamza Naqvi
  • Publication number: 20210100388
    Abstract: A curtain saddle assembly for mounting a curtain rod to an existing window blind includes a pair of brackets. Each of the brackets engages a window blind that is mounted in a window. A support is removably coupled to the brackets when the brackets are positioned on the window blind. The support has a saddle integrated therein. A curtain rod is positionable in the saddle. In this way the curtain rod can be mounted to the existing window blind.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Anthony James
  • Publication number: 20210100389
    Abstract: A motor driven system for raising and lowering a window covering executes motor ramp trajectory speed control. The motor ramp trajectory limits acceleration of an external motor from the idle (stationary) state to full operating speed, and limits deceleration of the motor from full operating speed back to the idle state. This function reduces stresses on a continuous cord loop drive mechanism. A control system manages solar heating effects in response to sunlight entrance conditions such as system sensor outputs, external weather forecasts, and other data sources. The system automatically opens or close the window covering to increase or decrease admitted sunlight under appropriate conditions. The input interface of the control system includes a visual display and input axis, which are aligned vertically if the window covering mechanism raises and lowers the window covering, and are aligned horizontally if the window covering mechanism laterally opens and closes the window covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Trung Duc PHAM, Alan Wing Hor CHENG, Marc Rashad BISHARA, Clifton PEREIRA
  • Publication number: 20210100390
    Abstract: A food heating apparatus includes a main tank, a water exhaust tank, reserve tanks, communication chambers, heat insulating partition walls, a water exhaust tank and pressure exhaust pipes. The main tank stores water exceeding 100° C. The reserve tanks communicate with the main tank and imparts hydraulic head pressure to the water in the main tank. The communication chambers are respectively between the main tank and the reserve tank and have top plates higher than a top plate of the main tank. The heat insulating partition walls separate the main tank and each reserve tank and protrude into the front communication chamber. The water exhaust tank higher than the communication chambers has an upper surface higher than water surfaces of the reserve tanks. The pressure exhaust pipes have inlet openings in the top plates of the communication chambers and outlet openings within the water exhaust tank higher than the water surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: SODICK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Takeshi OKIYAMA
  • Publication number: 20210100391
    Abstract: A smart kettle is disclosed. The smart kettle includes a body that is configured to increase in temperature in response to a magnetic field. The smart kettle further includes a temperature sensor that is located on a bottom of the body and that is configured to measure a temperature of the bottom of the body. The smart kettle further includes a controller that is configured to adjust a strength of the magnetic field based on the temperature measured by the temperature sensor by outputting a control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Hyunwook MOON, Yangkyeong KIM, Wan Soo KIM
  • Publication number: 20210100392
    Abstract: A blender having an exterior material is provided on an outer surface of a container lid. The blender includes a container body to receive food; a blender body provided at a lower side of the container body and supporting the container body; and a container lid mounted removably to an upper surface of the container body and opening and closing the upper surface of the container body, where the container lid includes a lid casing having a gasket provided at a lower portion thereof; and a lid exterior material covering at least one surface of the lid casing. The lower part of the lid exterior material extends up to an upper part of the gasket, and the lower end of the lid exterior material is bent inward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Jeonghoon JEONG, Daebong YANG, Jeahyuk WIE, Kookhaeng LEE, Yangho KIM
  • Publication number: 20210100393
    Abstract: A gas cooktop may include: a gas burner; a sensor configured to sense temperature of a cooking container heated by the gas burner; a valve configured to control flow rate of gas from a gas source to the gas burner; and a control system including circuitry. The control system may start operation of the gas burner; receive sensor signals from the sensor indicating the temperature of the cooking container; and based on received sensor signals representing the sensed temperature of the cooking container and a cooking profile indicating one or more durations and one or more temperatures, control the valve to change the gas flow rate to the gas burner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Garrett Bentley, Humberto Delgado, Brian Silva, David Sumner, Tyson White
  • Publication number: 20210100394
    Abstract: An adapter (1) for use in the preparation of a beverage by a capsule (2) and a beverage preparation device. The adapter (1) can be placed together with the capsule (2) in the beverage preparation device. The adapter (1) has a capsule face (4), on which mechanism (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and mechanism (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2) are located. In addition, the adapter (1) has a device face (7), on which an inlet (8) for a liquid provided by the beverage preparation device and an outlet (9) are located. The inlet (8) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (5) for introducing a liquid into the capsule (2) and the outlet (9) is fluidically connected to the mechanism (6) for discharging a liquid from the capsule (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Roland AFFOLTER, Tim THILLA, Markus BRÖNNIMANN
  • Publication number: 20210100395
    Abstract: A device and method for measuring and dispensing customizable amounts of dried non-flowable material (e.g. tea, herbs, cannabis, etc.) and solid material (e.g. cake yeast and butter) may comprise a tubular housing and an adjustable plunger. The front-end portion of the tubular housing may include a plunger cavity for insertion of the adjustable plunger. The rear-end portion of the tubular housing may include a chamber to capture solid material for measuring. The adjustable plunger may define the depth of the chamber, such that when the length of the plunger is adjusted, the chamber depth is set to a predetermined volume. In operation, the user may place the measuring device, chamber-side down into the solid or non-flowable material to gather the material into the chamber. When the user desires to release the substance, the user can apply pressure on the adjustable plunger to release the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Gregory A. Fletcher, SR.
  • Publication number: 20210100396
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for automatically preparing food for consumption in which preparation comprises dispensing, manipulation, heating, and other operations using a wide variety of ingredients. The methods and apparatus described use ingredients efficiently and maintain their quality, while avoiding contact between ingredients and apparatus to minimize the risk of system contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: innoNovo LLC
    Inventor: Adam Cohen
  • Publication number: 20210100397
    Abstract: A self-cleaning barbecue comprising of a built-in power washer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Harry Zeritis
  • Publication number: 20210100398
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pair of millstones for grinding coffee beans. The pair of millstones includes: a lower millstone configured such that a shaft hole is formed at the center thereof, a plurality of discharge grooves configured to discharge coffee beans to edges while grinding the coffee beans is formed in the top surface thereof, and an accommodation portion configured to accommodate coffee beans falling down through the discharge grooves is provided outside the discharge grooves; a shaft pin adapted to be fitted into the shaft hole of the lower millstone, and configured such that transfer paths are formed in the outer surface thereof; and an upper millstone configured such that an insertion hole is formed at the center thereof, an introduction hole configured to receive coffee beans extends upward from the insertion hole, and a grip is provided on one side thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Kee Jeong CHA, Kyung Ja PAEK
  • Publication number: 20210100399
    Abstract: Food processing apparatuses having a drive unit which has more than one mode of operation, works with more than one food processing container, and/or may be operated in more than orientation are disclosed. The drive unit may be operated in first and second modes of operation. In some embodiments, the drive unit may be actuated in a different manner in the second mode of operation as compared to the first mode of operation. In some embodiments, the orientation of the drive unit in the second mode of operation is vertically flipped upside-down as compared to the orientation of the drive unit in the first mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Stephen Potter, Devin Joseph Coakley, Michael Joseph Smith
  • Publication number: 20210100400
    Abstract: A blender has a removable cap provided in a container lid. The blender includes: a container body configured to receive food; a blender body provided at a lower side of the container body and supporting the container body; and a container lid mounted removably to an upper surface of the container body and opening and closing the upper surface of the container body, where the container lid includes: a lid body having a lid hole vertically formed therethrough; the cap covering the lid hole; and a lock allowing the cap to be removably mounted to the lid body, the lock having a locking protrusion formed by protruding from the lid body to a side thereof, and a locking passage formed in the cap and receiving the locking protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Kookhaeng LEE, Daebong Yang, Jeahyuk Wie
  • Publication number: 20210100401
    Abstract: A placeable cooktop utensil includes: a handle for handling the placeable utensil; a controller; a transmitter unit for transmitting signals from the placeable utensil to the cooktop; and at least one input unit having at least one input area integrated in the handle for a user of the placeable utensil to input a user command, the transmitter unit and the at least one input unit being connected in signal communication with the controller, and the cooktop being controllable by the user command. The handle has a gripping portion for gripping and manually moving the placeable utensil and at least one input portion. The at least one input area is in the at least one input portion. At least one sensor for detecting the handle being approached and/or contacted by the user, is in the gripping portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Christoph Mueller, Nils Marius Gehring, Niels Ohrmann, Daniel Ebke
  • Publication number: 20210100402
    Abstract: A dispenser of disposable containers for the preparation of beverages has a hopper to contain a plurality of disposable containers, a discharge unit to discharge the disposable containers, and a dispensing wheel, which receives disposable containers from the hopper, dispenses disposable containers to the discharge unit, is interchangeable to reconfigure the dispenser depending on the shape and/or size of the disposable containers, and is releasably connectable to an actuating device of the dispensing wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Emanuele Masciandaro
  • Publication number: 20210100403
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for storing cookware in an efficient and compact format. The system is modular, and provides a storage solution that is capable of holding significant weight with efficiency. The cookware system comprises a plurality of storage units configured to store pots and pans. Each cookware storage unit may be configured for magnetic coupling with one or more additional cookware storage units. The storage unit may include a first wall, second wall, bridge and gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Caraway Home, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan Nathan, Benjamin Gross, Kenneth Young, Bret Recor