Patents Issued in April 29, 2021
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Publication number: 20210120972Abstract: A child carrier includes a carrying harness having a waist strap, a child supporting part connected with the carrying harness and including a hip support portion and a torso support portion connected with each other, and an expandable part extending across the hip support portion and operable to adjust a bottom distance between the torso support portion and the carrying harness. The expandable part has a first end anchored to the waist strap or the child supporting part in a region adjacent the waist strap, and a second end anchored to the child supporting part at a location distant from the first end. The expandable part is foldable to displace the first end and the second end toward each other for reducing the bottom distance, and is stretched as the first and second ends are displaced away from each other for increasing the bottom distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Meifeng FAN
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Publication number: 20210120973Abstract: A child carrier includes a carrying harness, and a child supporting part connected with the carrying harness, the child supporting part including a hip support portion and a thigh support portion connected with each other, the thigh support portion having a curved shape including two opposite tapered ends and a middle region that is thicker than the two tapered ends, the middle region of the thigh support portion being adapted to support a thigh of a child with the two tapered ends respectively located at a front and a rear of the middle region so that the child is able to sit with a knee of the child level with a hip joint of the child.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Meifeng FAN
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Publication number: 20210120974Abstract: A safety apparatus for an infant bed, including a first sensor, for sensing a distance of an infant disposed within the bed from a door thereof, a second sensor, for sensing a distance of an adult disposed outside the bed from the door, a third sensor, for sensing that the door is open, and an alarming gadget, for alarming in case, as sensed by the sensors, the door is open, and the adult's distance is sufficiently large, and the infant's distance is sufficiently small.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: YEHIEL FREISLER
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Publication number: 20210120975Abstract: A merchandise display cabinet for use with a shelf panel of a merchandise display feature is disclosed. The cabinet includes a housing having a front panel, the housing defining an interior chamber for storing items of merchandise and a lock assembly operably coupled to the front panel for controlling access to the interior chamber. The front panel is configured for sliding relative to the housing via integral sliding features on the housing, the front panel defining a closed position wherein access to the interior chamber is prevented and an open position wherein access is permitted. The lock assembly is configured such that while disposed in the locked condition, the locked condition defines a first interference condition and a second interference condition such that provided at least one of the first and second interference conditions is in effect the front panel is prevented from being disposed in the open condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Michael VOGLER, Martin GIL, Marian KOSARA
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Publication number: 20210120976Abstract: Described herein is a sensory display comprising a rotatable body for enclosing a product. Also described herein is a display comprising a scent valve for smelling an enclosed product.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Aaron B. Willinsky
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Publication number: 20210120977Abstract: A convertible table assembly has an item display configuration in which items can be presented for purchasers/guests. The convertible table assembly includes a tabletop assembly and one or more demountable bins for presenting food or other items for purchase, use, and/or consumption by consumers and/or guests. The convertible table assembly also has a table configuration in which the bins are not mounted and one or more power outlets and/or charging and/or communication ports are exposed for connection to electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2018Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Selma Durand, Nicole Small
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Publication number: 20210120978Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a lighting apparatus and system for cosmetic displays is provided. For example, a display shelf is provided including a support structure having a bottom wall and a side wall, an elongated power track having a length approximately a same length as the side wall, the elongated power track configured to be slidably received within the side wall of the support structure, and a power conductor rail provided in the elongated power track extending along the length of the power track configured to provide power to a modular housing. The modular housing includes a plunge contact that connects to the elongated power track to provide power to lighting within the modular housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Benjamin S. Weshler, Yin-Chie Huang, Anthony DeMayo
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Publication number: 20210120979Abstract: An assembly for storage, display, and serving includes accessories attached to a rotating column. The column is supported by a base, which has a turntable bearing. The stationary ring of the bearing rests on a surface, while the rotating ring is attached to the base and allows the assembly to rotate. The accessories can attach directly to the column, or they can slide onto a bracket which attaches to the column. The accessories may comprise platforms for serving, mug holders, coffee cup holders, storage containers, or various other kitchen accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: Quenetics, LLCInventor: Brown Gregory
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Publication number: 20210120980Abstract: The method includes providing a major body with a first surface and a second surface, the first surface opposing the second surface, the major body being triangular in shape, the major body having a first edge, a second edge and a third edge, connecting a horizontal shaft across the first edge of the major body, the horizontal shaft including at least a first upper surface, the first upper surface extending substantially horizontally away from the first surface of the major body, and forming an engaging structure along the second edge of the major body, the engaging structure extending from the major body, the third edge extending between a first distal end of the horizontal shaft and a second distal end of the engaging structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: James BUCK, Mike DETENBER, Dathan ZANG, Adam P. KITELEY
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Publication number: 20210120981Abstract: A watch stand configured to receive a smart watch including a face. The watch stand includes a receptacle configured to temporarily receive the smart watch within it with the smart watch positioned on edge and a body configured to magnify the face of the smart watch when the smart watch is viewed through the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Andre G. Lavoie
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Publication number: 20210120982Abstract: A display for displaying a plurality of images includes a cube shaped housing formed of a first housing part that includes first, second and third faces and a second housing part that includes fourth, fifth and sixth faces, wherein the first part and the second housing parts are coupled to one another by a snap-fit to form the cube shaped housing. The display includes a skeleton frame formed of a first frame part and a second frame part. The first frame part and the second frame part are attached to one another to surround the cube shaped housing. The display includes a first image template that includes interconnected first, second and third images, the first image being coupled to the first face, the second image being coupled to the second face and the third image being coupled to the third face.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Steven M. Spiro, Ryan Kelly, Paul Dowd
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Publication number: 20210120983Abstract: A lined keepsake box system has a box, a coaster cover adapted to fit into a recess in the top of sidewalls of the box, and a picture frame cover adapted to be held with magnets on a top of the box over the coaster cover. The picture frame cover has an easel back with an easel kickstand and is removable to display a picture supported on a surface by the kickstand away from the box.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Michael Joseph
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Publication number: 20210120984Abstract: A pillowcase having a first top layer of a polyester mesh wicking fabric. The pillowcase further comprises a second contiguous top layer of a polyester nylon wicking microsuede and a third contiguous top layer of a polyurethane laminate material. The first layer of the pillowcase is adjacent to the top exterior of the pillowcase. The pillowcase further comprises a bottom layer of the polyester mesh wicking fabric. The pillowcase has a bottom layer that is adjacent to the bottom exterior of the pillowcase. The pillowcase further can have a second contiguous bottom layer of the polyester nylon wicking microsuede and a third contiguous bottom layer of the polyurethane laminate material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Sonya PEGUES
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Publication number: 20210120985Abstract: Multi-climate sleeping bags and methods of making the same are described. One sleeping bag may comprise a bottom panel comprising a head end and a foot end, wherein the bottom panel is formed from an inner shell, an outer shell, and an insulating material disposed between the inner shell and the outer shell, a first top panel comprising an inner shell, an outer shell, and an insulating material disposed between the inner shell and the outer shell, a first fastening mechanism configured to detachably couple an edge of the first top panel to an edge of the bottom panel, a second top panel comprising an inner shell, an outer shell, and an insulating material disposed between the inner shell and the outer shell, and a second fastening mechanism configured to detachably couple an edge of the second top panel to the edge of the bottom panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Alexandre Goulet, Luke Matthews, Andrew Coutant, Cory Michael Olson
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Publication number: 20210120986Abstract: A nested tableware set includes: a) first and second bowls having a base and container portion that terminates at an open rim, and b) a plate interposed between the first and second bowls. Each plate has: 1) a base terminating at a side wall that extends upwardly and terminates at a side wall rim, 2) a base wall extending vertically downwardly from the base, 3) a first annular surface extending horizontally away from an upper end of the base wall, and 4) a second annular surface extending horizontally away from and vertically above the first annular surface. The first annular surface and the base wall together define a first shelf for seating the first bowl, and the second annular surface defines a second shelf for seating another plate. The base and side wall together define a third shelf for seating the second bowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Timothy Carder
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Publication number: 20210120987Abstract: A cup structure comprises an inner cup and an outer cup. A groove is formed on an outer surface of the inner cup and concaved from the outer surface to an inner surface. The inner cup is completely or partly wrapped by the outer cup. The groove of the inner cup and a portion of the outer cup form a fluid channel. Suction holes are formed at two ends of the fluid channel. Thereby, the user can suck the material inside the cup structure. Further, the cup structure can be disassembled conveniently for cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: YU-YU KAO, WEN-YUAN HSIEH
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Publication number: 20210120988Abstract: A container includes a cup formed to include and interior region and an insulated sleeve. The insulated sleeve is coupled to an outer surface of the cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Chris K. LESER, Charles T. WALLACE, Philip A. DRISKILL, John B. EULER, Jason J. PALADINO, Milan C. MARAVICH, Daniel O. DAVIS, Jeffrey A. MANN, Randy A. BOWLDS
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Publication number: 20210120989Abstract: A compartmented beverage koozie with a protective compartment that secures personal items while insulating a beverage includes a body defining a cylindrical interior that receives and maintains the temperature of the beverage. A curved plate forms a rigid mounting structure conforming to the cylindrical interior of the koozie. A water-resistant compartment forms an integral structure of the koozie. The water-resistant compartment receives and secures personal items in physical proximity to the koozie, while preventing or substantially reducing exposure of the personal items to water or other environmental effects. A water-resistant compartment pocket holds smaller personal items and a larger compartment for holds larger personal items. A transparent door shows the personal items protected within the water-resistant compartment. A door latch and gasket assembly establishes a water-resistant enclosure. The koozie is a foam structure preserving the thermal state of the beverage within the cylindrical interior.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Nicholas Parinella
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Publication number: 20210120990Abstract: A teething spoon may include a feeding end with a concave, textured surface configured to retain soft food and stimulate a tongue, mouth, or gums of a teething toddler; a base having a base diameter at its greatest extent and at least one aperture capable of receiving a removable tether; a handle coupling the feeding end to the base; and a safety guard adjacent the feeding end that extends perpendicularly. The safety guard may have a perpendicular reach of about 50 mm and may include a first loop and second loop opposite and in plane with the first loop. The first and second loops may allow a cylinder of about 10 mm or about 13 mm to pass through unobstructed. The base may comprise a generally hemispherical structure that enables the teething spoon to be disposed vertically. A slot in the base may be configured to accommodate a removable tether.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: Busy Baby LLCInventors: Beth Fynbo, Aaron Nelson, Edward Packer
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Publication number: 20210120991Abstract: Modular tray and methods of using the modular tray to support various items by securing the modular tray to a structure in a cantilevered-type arrangement. The modular tray may include one or more of a junction member, a tray member, a cover member, a cylinder member, and a clamping unit. The modular tray can be secured to a structure with the clamping unit or the cylinder member so that one or more of the junction member, tray member, and cylinder member are cantilevered from the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Michael A. Martinez
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Publication number: 20210120992Abstract: A shoe lifter with a clamp comprises a rear handle cover, a front handle cover and a clamp head. One end of the front handle cover is hinged to the rear handle cover. A connecting rod is disposed on the rear handle cover. A push-and-pull rod is hinged to one end of the connecting rod, and a rope is connected to the other end of the connecting rod. A movable clamp piece is hinged to the clamp head and has an arc clamp edge and a connecting end. The clamp head is provided with a fixed clamp piece which is exactly opposite to the arc clamp edge. The shoe lifter is additionally provided with the clamp head to clamp shoes, so that users do not need to take shoes directly by hand, and sanitary protection is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Ruzhuo Zhuang
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Publication number: 20210120993Abstract: Implementations of a tree cape are provided. In some implementations, the tree cape comprises one or more sleeve portions, a neck portion, and one or more openings. In some implementations, the tree cape may further comprise trim. In some implementations, a method of using the tree cape comprises positioning the neck portion of the tree cape at or adjacent to the top portion of a tree, and further positioning the tree cape over and around the tree to cover the tree accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Andrae Crenshaw
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Publication number: 20210120994Abstract: The device for supporting a shower curtain includes a support rod with a first curvature, a hook attached to the support rod, and a sheath body with a second curvature. The sheath body can be opened and closed independent from the support rod. The first curvature matches the second curvature so that the support rod is at least partially housed within the sheath body. The sheath body further includes a plurality of notches radially arranged according to the second curvature. The invention further includes a plurality of wheel cams with each wheel cam being rotatably mounted around the support rod and positioned within a corresponding notch of the sheath body. When installed on a curtain rod, the wheel cams contact the surface of the curtain rod so that wheel cams can roll over any ridge or junction on the curtain rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Patrick GWEN
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Publication number: 20210120995Abstract: A juice-extracting drum includes a screw rotating inside. An inner module includes a hollow cylinder with an upper portion having the screw. A plurality of slits are formed as penetration holes having both lateral sides, an upper surface, and a lower surface along an interior circumference. An outer module is detachably coupled to the inner module, and includes a rib protruding in a radially interior direction on an interior circumference. The rib is inserted into the slit of the inner module when the outer module surrounds and combines the inner module. A predetermined fixed gap discharging juice extracted by the screw is formed lengthily in an up and down direction between the lateral side of the slit of the inner module and a lateral side of the rib of the outer module. The fixed gap is formed in a direction intersecting the screw blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: HUROM CO., LTDInventors: Young Ki KIM, Cha Woo LEE
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Publication number: 20210120996Abstract: A device for cooking food may include a steam-generating chamber, which may provide steam to a cooking chamber at a regulated steam temperature, that may comprise a liquid-heating element and an atomizer. The liquid-heating element may heat a liquid to a regulated liquid temperature, which may be less than a boiling temperature of the liquid. The regulated steam temperature may be based on the regulated liquid temperature. The cooking chamber may include an air-heating element, which may heat the air within the cooking chamber. The air-heating element may be heated to a regulated heater temperature less than the boiling temperature of the liquid. The cooking chamber may receive the steam, and maintain the air within the cooking chamber at a regulated air temperature based on the regulated heater temperature of the air-heating element and the regulated steam temperature of the steam.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: Viking Range, LLCInventor: Jemsheer Thayyullathil
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Publication number: 20210120997Abstract: A cooking system for cooking food includes a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive the food, a lid movable relative to said housing between an open position and a closed position to form a pressure-tight cooking volume between said hollow chamber and said lid, at least one heating element associated with at least one of said housing and said lid, and a temperature probe positionable within said pressure-tight cooking volume. The cooking system is operable in a pressure cooking mode and during said pressure cooking mode. The temperature probe is operable to detect a temperature of the food in said pressure-tight cooking volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Danny Martins Raposo, Roger Neil Jackson, Christopher Patrick Smith
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Publication number: 20210120998Abstract: The device (2) for pressing a dose of ground coffee powder comprises a filter holder cup (3) having a filter (4) for depositing the dose of ground coffee powder, an attaching support (7) in which the cup (3) is separably attached, a grinder (8) for coffee beans comprising a slide (9) for dispensing ground coffee having an outlet (10) positioned above the mouth (5) of the cup (3), a pressing piston (15) for pressing the dose of ground coffee powder present in the filter (4) mounted in the cup (3), and a lifting mechanism for lifting the pressing piston (15) in a position above the outlet (10) of the slide (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2018Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Giuseppe De'Longhi, Giovanni Rossetto, Maurizio Casasola, Massimo Poggioli
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Publication number: 20210120999Abstract: A system for preparing a brewed beverage from at least one flavorant includes a housing, a receptacle connectable to the housing for holding the at least one flavorant and a reservoir connectable to the housing. The receptacle including a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet and a first fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the first fluid inlet and a second fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the second fluid inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Joshua D. Anthony, Steven Carter, Andrew John Roy Tattersfield, Michael James Douglas, Ethan T. Brown, Lynas Francis
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Publication number: 20210121000Abstract: A system for beverage cartridge preparation allows users to self-select, fill, and seal single use cartridges with improved convenience and for long term storage. The system includes a cartridge handling system and a cartridge filling system operative relative to a cartridge to be filled. The cartridge handling system includes mobility relative to operative members of the cartridge filling system and one or more single use beverage cartridges. Adaptive cartridge shapes and components are provided to fit a particular preparation system. Adaptive and alternative mechanisms for the systems and aspects herein allow convenient manual filling, packing, and sealing of a plurality of single cartridges.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: MB2 CUP DEVELOPMENT LLCInventors: MICHAEL BERTASH, Morgan Bertash, James S. Delis
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Publication number: 20210121001Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for distribution of beverages, in particular a system for preparing espresso coffee and similar aromatic beverages, comprising at least one type of beverage recipient (1, 1?), for example of the type glass, cup or similar, a beverage discharge disposition (2) operatively associated with a beverage preparation device (3), whereby said beverage discharge disposition (2) is provided so that the beverage discharge flow impinges, with a given flow pressure, a flow regulation disposition (12) in the base region (11) of beverage recipient (1, 1?) along a direction opposite to the gravity force, whereby said system is characterized in that said beverage discharge disposition (2) presents at least two engagement elements (23) arranged in common perimeter alignment and symmetric distribution around said beverage discharge element (21) and provided so that can be moved radially, outwards or inwards, between said open (I) and retention position (II), and vice-versa, by actuationType: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2018Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: NOVADELTA - COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE CAFÉS S.A.Inventors: Rui Miguel NABEIRO, Jesús MEDINA MUNDT, Marco Filipe GONÇALVES MARTINS, José Miguel DE JESUS ESTIMA
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Publication number: 20210121002Abstract: The present invention provides a device for treating a steam wand comprising: a gripping portion having at least one tube configured to transfer a treatment agent; a ring portion in communication with the gripping portion configured to encircle the steam wand and receive the treatment agent, the ring portion includes an inner ring and an outer ring defining a cavity containing a corrugated sheet; and, a plurality of apertures positioned on the inner ring configured to present the treatment agent onto the steam wand.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Ori TANAMI
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Publication number: 20210121003Abstract: A rethermalizing station includes a well defined by a side wall, a food pan configured to be inserted into the well and to hold a food item, a first induction coil surrounding the side wall of the well, the first induction coil configured to warm the food item via inductive heating of the food pan, a first temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the food pan, and a control unit coupled to the first induction coil and the first temperature sensor, the control unit configured to control the first induction coil in response to the temperature of the food pan detected by the first temperature sensor such that temperature of the food pan is maintained at a targeted temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.Inventors: Peter Roever, Yang Wang, John Wojcik
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Publication number: 20210121004Abstract: A cooking system includes a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive food, a controller configured to operate the cooking system in a plurality of modes including a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, a first temperature sensor operable by the controller to detect temperature in the hollow chamber during the conductive cooking mode, and a second temperature sensor operable by the controller to detect temperature in the hollow chamber during the convective cooking mode. The controller is configured to receive an initial user input that initiates at least one of the conductive cooking mode and the convective cooking mode and switch between operation of the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor following the initial user input and without further user input.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Rupert Elliston, Roger Neil Jackson, Steven Carter, Benjamin Sharp, Thomas Guerin, Christopher T. Martin, Christopher Smith, Joshua D. Anthony
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Publication number: 20210121005Abstract: A cooking appliance, as provided herein, may include a cabinet, a heating element, a first false wall, a second false wall, and a spit rod. The cabinet may define a cooking chamber. The cooking chamber may extend along a lateral direction between a first chamber side and a second chamber side. The heating element may be mounted within the cabinet. The first false wall may be slidably positioned within the cooking chamber at the first chamber side. The second false wall may be slidably positioned within the cooking chamber at the second chamber side. The spit rod may define a rotation axis from a first rod end to a second rod. The first rod end may be attached to the first false wall to slide therewith. The second rod end may be attached to the second false wall to slide therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Christopher James Adelmann
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Publication number: 20210121006Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing having a hollow interior, a lid movable relative to the housing, at least one heating element associated with one of the housing and the lid, wherein the cooking system is operable in a plurality of modes including a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, wherein in the conductive cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a conductive cooker and in the convective cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a convection cooker.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Aaron Michael Gill, Ross Richardson, Naomi Kalia Williams Zabel, Da Deng, Mete Gursel, Andrew John Roy Tattersfield, Niall Christopher Denham, Roger Neil Jackson, Ronan Patrick Leahy, Evan James White, Thomas Guerin, Chris Martin, Nathaniel R. Lavins, Mackenzie Lee Swanhart, Samuel Andrew Ferguson, Scott James Stewart
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Publication number: 20210121007Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing having a hollow interior, a lid movable relative to the housing, at least one heating element associated with one of the housing and the lid, wherein the cooking system is operable in a plurality of modes including a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, wherein in the conductive cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a conductive cooker and in the convective cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a convection cooker.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Aaron Michael Gill, Ross Richardson, Naomi Kalia Williams Zabel, Da Deng, Mete Gursel, Andrew John Roy Tattersfield, Niall Christopher Denham, Roger Neil Jackson, Ronan Patrick Leahy, Evan James White, Thomas Guerin, Chris Martin, Nathaniel R. Lavins, Mackenzie Lee Swanhart, Samuel Andrew Ferguson, Scott James Stewart
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Publication number: 20210121008Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing having a hollow interior, a lid movable relative to the housing, at least one heating element associated with one of the housing and the lid, wherein the cooking system is operable in a plurality of modes including a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, wherein in the conductive cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a conductive cooker and in the convective cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a convection cooker.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Aaron Michael Gill, Ross Richardson, Naomi Kalia Williams Zabel, Da Deng, Mete Gursel, Andrew John Roy Tattersfield, Niall Christopher Denham, Roger Neil Jackson, Ronan Patrick Leahy, Evan James White, Thomas Guerin, Chris Martin, Nathaniel R. Lavins, Mackenzie Lee Swanhart, Samuel Andrew Ferguson, Scott James Stewart
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Publication number: 20210121009Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing having a hollow interior, a lid movable relative to the housing, at least one heating element associated with one of the housing and the lid, wherein the cooking system is operable in a plurality of modes including a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, wherein in the conductive cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a conductive cooker and in the convective cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a convection cooker.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Aaron Michael Gill, Ross Richardson, Naomi Kalia Williams Zabel, Da Deng, Mete Gursel, Andrew John Roy Tattersfield, Niall Christopher Denham, Roger Neil Jackson, Ronan Patrick Leahy, Evan James White, Thomas Guerin, Chris Martin, Nathaniel R. Lavins, Mackenzie Lee Swanhart, Samuel Andrew Ferguson, Scott James Stewart
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Publication number: 20210121010Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing having a hollow interior, a lid movable relative to the housing, at least one heating element associated with one of the housing and the lid, wherein the cooking system is operable in a plurality of modes including a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, wherein in the conductive cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a conductive cooker and in the convective cooking mode the cooking system is operable as a convection cooker.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Aaron Michael Gill, Ross Richardson, Naomi Kalia Williams Zabel, Da Deng, Mete Gursel, Andrew John Roy Tattersfield, Niall Christopher Denham, Roger Neil Jackson, Ronan Patrick Leahy, Evan James White, Thomas Guerin, Chris Martin, Nathaniel R. Lavins, Mackenzie Lee Swanhart, Samuel Andrew Ferguson, Scott James Stewart
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Publication number: 20210121011Abstract: A cooking system includes a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive food. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber. A lid is movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The lid seals the opening to the hollow chamber when in the closed position. A portion of the lid is selectively positionable to form a pressure-tight heating volume between the hollow chamber and the portion of said lid. At least one heating element is associated with at least one of the housing and the lid. The at least one heating element is arranged within the pressure-tight heating volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Rupert Elliston, Roger Neil Jackson, Steven Carter, Benjamin Sharp, Thomas Guerin, Christopher T. Martin, Christopher Smith, Joshua D. Anthony
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Publication number: 20210121012Abstract: A cooking system includes a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive food. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber. A lid is movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position. A lid lock is associated with at least one of the lid and the housing. The lid is configurable between a lid locked condition with the housing and a lid unlocked condition with the housing via the lid lock. At least one vent is disposed in at least one of the lid and the housing, and the at least one vent is configurable between an open vent condition and a closed vent condition via actuation of the lid lock.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Rupert Elliston, Roger Neil Jackson, Steven Carter, Benjamin Sharp, Thomas Guerin, Christopher T. Martin, Christopher Smith, Joshua D. Anthony
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Publication number: 20210121013Abstract: A cooking system includes a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive food. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber. A lid is movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position and has an interior lid cavity. An air movement device is positioned to move air through at least one of the hollow chamber and the interior lid cavity in a direction of flow. At least one vent is disposed in at least one of the lid and the housing and includes a leading end and a trailing end relative to the direction of flow. The at least one vent is openable to have a greater airflow capacity at the leading end relative to the trailing end or openable to have a greater airflow capacity at the trailing end relative to the leading end.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Rupert Elliston, Roger Neil Jackson, Steven Carter, Benjamin Sharp, Thomas Guerin, Christopher T. Martin, Christopher Smith, Joshua D. Anthony
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Publication number: 20210121014Abstract: A grill module for a cooktop in a kitchen has a removable grease tray which collects the grease created by use of the grill module in grilling food. The grease is directed to the grease tray by a combination of burner cover(s), grease divertor(s), and angled surfaces on the grill module housing. The one-piece removable grease tray permits quick and easy removal of collected grease and retains the grease in a place where it cannot be heated to its flashpoint.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventor: DAVID M. THUNGA
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Publication number: 20210121015Abstract: An electric grill includes an electric heating means inside a main body case thereof to apply infrared heat to a material to be cooked and is easy to clean after cooking. The main body case includes pillar main body cases vertically extending from an upper surface of a lower main body case and having vertically-arranged electric heating means. The pillar main body cases are coupled to each other, forming an inner space. A heat-resistant container through which infrared light is transmitted has a long rectangular barrel or cylindrical shape and is formed from a material through which infrared light is transmitted, thereby providing a structure in the inner space in which heat (infrared radiation) is directly transmitted to the inside of the heat-resistant container. A grilling tool allows the material to be cooked to be mounted thereon and is capable of directly heating and cooking the material with infrared radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2017Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Kyung-Il BAEK
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Publication number: 20210121016Abstract: A portable outdoor cooker may include a cooking chamber and a burn chamber each configured to be removably operably coupled to each other. The portable outdoor cooker may be configured to be selectively transitioned between a deployed use configuration in which the cooking chamber and the burn chamber are removably operably coupled to each other and a collapsed non-use configuration in which the cooking chamber and the burn chamber are decoupled from each other. When the portable outdoor cooker is in the collapsed non-use configuration, the cooking chamber is capable of receiving and housing the entire burn chamber therein such that, when the entire burn chamber is placed within the cooking chamber and a top hood of the cooking chamber is in a closed position, the entire burn chamber is capable of being stowed within the cooking chamber beneath the top hood.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Daryl Stitt, Terry Salisbury
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Publication number: 20210121017Abstract: A cooking system positionable on a support surface includes a housing having an internal cooking compartment and an opening formed in said housing for accessing said internal cooking compartment. The housing is positionable about the support surface in both a first orientation and a second, distinct orientation. At least one heating element is associated with said internal cooking compartment. The at least one heating element is operable to heat said internal cooking compartment in both said first orientation and said second orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Niall Christopher Denham, Steven Carter, Gregory Fish, Ethan T. Brown, Edward Brown, Joshua D. Anthony, Roger Neil Jackson, Andrew John Roy Tattersfield
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Publication number: 20210121018Abstract: A cooking system positionable on a support surface includes a housing having an internal cooking compartment and an opening formed in the housing for accessing said internal cooking compartment. At least one heating element is provided for heating said internal cooking compartment. The heating element is operable to heat the internal cooking compartment while the opening is at least partially exposed to an ambient environment to allow fluid transfer between the ambient environment and the internal cooking compartment. An output from said at least one heating element is variable across said internal cooking compartment during operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Niall Christopher Denham, Steven Carter, Gregory Fish, Ethan T. Brown, Edward Brown, Joshua D. Anthony, Roger Neil Jackson, Andrew John Roy Tattersfield
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Publication number: 20210121019Abstract: An organic-matter holding chamber is provided for holding organic-matter in a handholdable organic-matter fragmentation apparatus, the chamber comprising a first chamber part having a first magnetic member and a second chamber part having angularly offset second and third magnetic members. The first and second chamber parts are rotatable relative to each other to adopt locked and unlocked conditions. When the chamber 16 is in the locked condition, the first and second magnetic members (58, 60) face each other so as to magnetically attract. The first and third magnetic members being positionable via angular displacement of the first and second chamber parts to magnetically repel thereby biasing the first and second chamber parts away from each to adopt the unlocked condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Simon Villum Folmann, Matias Taul Hansen
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Publication number: 20210121020Abstract: A food spinner as an attachment for an electric hand blender comprises an outer bowl, an inner perforated basket and a two-part lid. The lid assembly has a recess for receiving a gearbox assembly, comprising a gearbox and a coupling that are driven by a hand blender. The gearbox element is configured to transfer, and possibly reduce, the rotational speed of the hand blender's motor to the coupling, which in turn transfers this speed to the drive plate of the lid. When in place and rotatably engaged, the drive plate transmits rotations from the driver unit to the perforated basket which may then spin food.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Dominique Hamel
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Publication number: 20210121021Abstract: A blender includes a container body to receive food; a blender body to support the container body; a container lid removably mountable to the upper surface of the container body to open and close the upper surface of the container body; and a discharge part provided at the blender body to guide the discharge of liquid or foreign matter accumulated on the upper surface of the blender body to the outside. Accordingly, foreign matter or liquid accumulated on the upper surface of the blender body is prevented from being introduced into a motor assembly, among others.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Jeonghoon Jeong, Hyunwoo Park, Kijoong Kang