Patents Issued in May 27, 2021
  • Publication number: 20210153665
    Abstract: A child seat includes a seat portion fixedly connected with a first coupling part, a connector pivotally connected with the first coupling part of the seat portion, the connector being operable to detachably engage with a corresponding structure provided on a child supporting apparatus, a locking mechanism operable to lock and unlock the connector with respect to the seat portion, a backrest frame fixedly connected with a second coupling part that is pivotally connected with the first coupling part, and a coupling mechanism operable to movably couple the seat portion to the backrest frame so that the seat portion and the backrest frame are movable in unison relative to the connector during adjustment of the backrest frame between an unfolded state and a folded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Zhiren ZHONG
  • Publication number: 20210153666
    Abstract: A playpen frame for an easy-to-install enclosure includes four support assemblies, two long handrail tubes, two short handrail tubes and a bottom frame. The four support assemblies are distributed at four corners, and each of the support assemblies includes a support base, a support post, a slat and a pivoting piece. A height of the support post is identical to a height of the slat. The slat is located outside the support post, and a gap is arranged between the support post and the slat. The support post and the slat are arranged between the support base and the pivoting piece. The two long handrail tubes are arranged opposite to each other, and the two short handrail tubes are arranged opposite to each other. The long handrail tube or the short handrail tube is arranged between two adjacent pivoting pieces of the four support assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: ZHONGTONG (XIAMEN) CHILDREN PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jianbo YANG
  • Publication number: 20210153667
    Abstract: A lifting device for a playard includes a slide rail and a connector. A slide groove is provided on a left side of the slide rail. A slide portion cooperating with the slide groove is provided on a right side of the connector. A movable part capable of left-right movement is provided in the connector. The movable part is translationally connected with a pulling member. An upper part of the pulling member is hinged with the connector. A positioning post is fixed on a right end surface of the movable part. A positioning hole is provided on the right side of the connector. A plurality of limiting holes are provided on the left side of the slide rail. A front end surface of the pulling member is provided with a post hole extending backward. The post hole is provided therein with a pressing post adapted to the post hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: ZHONGTONG (XIAMEN) CHILDREN PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jianbo YANG
  • Publication number: 20210153668
    Abstract: A self-service device for taking tableware is provided, comprising a housing body in which a magazine for accommodating a plurality of tableware is arranged, and a support assembly for supporting the plurality of tableware arranged under the magazine, wherein the plurality of tableware are sequentially stacked on the support assembly. A pushing member is arranged at a side of the support assembly for pushing the tableware in a bottommost layer to displace relative to the support assembly for falling, wherein the pushing member is further provided with a reset member for resetting itself after its pushing. Moreover, an inclined chute is arranged in the housing body for receiving the tableware falling from the support assembly and guiding the same to slide out. The self-service device for taking tableware has a neat appearance, can be operated and taken out in a hermetically sealed environment, so the tableware is clean and hygienic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Ching Mou Lee
  • Publication number: 20210153669
    Abstract: An assembly for display of a window covering having a display case and a window covering attached to a display board. The a display case adapted to reversibly hold a display board near the top of the display case through a magnetic bond between the display case and the display board. Mounting hardware for the window covering is engaged with the display board. The window covering is engaged with mounting hardware so that the window covering with the mounting hardware, and the display board may be removed from the display case such that a different mounting board with a different set of mounting hardware and a different window covering may be inserted in the display case to demonstrate the appearance and functionality of the window covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Robert M. Cato
  • Publication number: 20210153670
    Abstract: A pillow configured as a durable cushion as well as a more comfortable cushion. The pillow may include a single chamber with two sides extending between two different materials. A cushion may be positioned within the chamber and may be of such dimensions to fit within only one side of the chamber. When the cushion is positioned the first side of the chamber the second side of the chamber may include a void and the material on the second side may be rolled up and folded into an envelope on the first side maintaining the cushion. Alternatively, a user can move the cushion to the second side and the voided material of the first side can be rolled up into the envelope on the second side. The first side may be a more durable material, such as nylon, and the second side may be a softer material, such as cotton-jersey.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Maxfield, Cory Tholl, Tyler Westbroek, Shawn Parry, Luke Metzger
  • Publication number: 20210153671
    Abstract: In view of the preceding, this patent application discloses, an intrinsic incrementally adjustable harness attachment and support apparatus, that attach's to and or envelopes a user's U-shaped travel cushion, thereby configured to pull upward and abaft anchoring the attachment and support apparatus to the headrest and armrests of said user's seat. The harness attachment and support apparatus utilizing the connected coercion of closed loops comprised with the weight of the user's head, neck, and upper torso restrains the user's head from moving laterally or frontally therefore allowing the user to repose in a vertically seated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Valarie A. Von Drake
  • Publication number: 20210153672
    Abstract: A beverage container with a tactile indication of a properly open position for drinking. The beverage container includes a base, a collar, and a cap having an annular seal gasket for opening and closing the container for pouring/drinking. The improvement is a collar stop located on the collar, together with a pair of seal stops extending from the seal gasket and forming a notch therebetween. Rotation of the cap to open the container becomes more difficult as the collar stop interferes with the leading one of the seal stops. Continued rotation to seat the collar stop in the notch provides a tactile indication that the cap has rotated to the properly open position and further rotation may be avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Sara L. Delgado Carmona
  • Publication number: 20210153673
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to (i) a method for preparing a food with a food preparation apparatus and (ii) an electrically operable spice dispensing device for performing the method. The food preparation apparatus has a food preparation space. The spice dispensing device comprises a spice chamber for storing a spice and a dosing device through which a spice can be removed from the spice chamber in a dosed manner. Even without expert knowledge, the present disclosure enables seasoning without any errors during the preparation of a food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Kevin Schmitz
  • Publication number: 20210153674
    Abstract: A drinking straw and a method for manufacturing the same a biodegradable straw is disclosed. The drinking straw can include a first thin, metallic layer, a second layer of biodegradable material such as paper, and optionally a third thin, metallic layer. The layers can be removably secured by applying compression, adhesive, and/or thermal energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Siamak Agha Mohamaddi
  • Publication number: 20210153675
    Abstract: A forearm tray for carrying heated objects. The forearm tray has a wrist notch dimensioned and adapted so that when strapped to a forearm of a user, the wearer can bend their wrist and hand upward as normal. The forearm tray may have a non-slip platform for balancing the heated objects. Between the platform and the forearm of the user is a baseplate so that the heat of the heated objects can not burn or hurt the wearer. The forearm tray may be removably strapped to the forearm so that when not in use, the present invention can be conveniently stored in a waiter's apron pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Salvatore Ranieri
  • Publication number: 20210153676
    Abstract: Hair accessory storage devices and methods to use and produce the same. An exemplary storage device includes a device body having a hanging flange present/defined therein at a relative upper end of the organization device, a vertical support structure extending from a portion of the hanging flange downward to or near a relative lower end of the organization device or a structure present at said relative lower end, and one or more first extension flanges extending horizontally and perpendicularly relative to the vertical support structure, the one or more first extension flanges comprising a plurality of upper vertical posts extending vertically, perpendicularly, and upward from said one or more first extension flanges, the one or more upper vertical posts configured to receive a plurality of hair bands/loops in a horizontal position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Ayesha Consulting LLC d/b/a Hanganizer
    Inventor: Ayesha W. Butt
  • Publication number: 20210153677
    Abstract: Provided herein are anti-skid mats. Generally, the anti-skid mat has a pedal layer and an anti-skid coating disposed on the bottom surface of the pedal layer. The pedal layer is a melt-blown non-woven fabric and the anti-skid coating is an acrylic layer. Alternatively, the anti-skid mat may have a release layer on the anti-skid coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Hsiu Wei Hu, Xia Yi Yang
  • Publication number: 20210153678
    Abstract: A mailbox assembly that may be provided on a surface and freely movable by an end user from one location to another without digging a hole for the post. The mailbox assembly includes a post, a mail receptacle on an upper poste end, and a base on a lower base end. The base includes one or more hollow cavities for retaining ballast material to thereby move a center of gravity of the mailbox assembly towards the bottom surface, such that the mailbox can withstand 100 N of force applied perpendicular to the post without toppling. The post may also have one or more cavities for holding ballast material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: John HRADISKY, Keary KNEREM
  • Publication number: 20210153679
    Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree includes a central trunk broken into at least two separate portions including a fixed trunk portion and at least one rotating trunk portion. The fixed trunk extends up from an underlying base. Rotating trunks rotatably attach at midpoints thereof at least indirectly to an upper end of the fixed trunk. Limbs are pivotably attached to the rotating trunks with optional lights coupled thereto. These limbs pivot between a perpendicular orientation extending from the rotating trunks and a collapsed configuration closer to a centerline of the rotating trunks. The rotating trunks can be pivoted from a first collapsed configuration with a first end above a second end to a deployed configuration with the second end above the first end. During pivoting, the limbs attached to the rotating trunk transition between a collapsed to a deployed configuration automatically. A wheeled base and cover further facilitate storage and deployment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: BRUCE A. SCHOOLEY
  • Publication number: 20210153680
    Abstract: The invention provides an annular shroud configured to be positioned around a tree stand. The annular shroud has one or more display panels configured to display digital images about a perimeter of the tree stand. In some embodiments, the invention further includes a tree stand display assembly comprising a tree, a tree stand supporting the tree in an upright orientation, and the annular shroud around the tree stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Rebecca Lynn Lemmons
  • Publication number: 20210153681
    Abstract: A curtain rod assembly in which the two ends of the rod have both an elbow component that can turn inwardly toward a wall when the rod is fixed above a window and also a straight component that extends beyond the elbow component and upon which a finial can be mounted. The curtain rod assembly can thus have finial ends that extend beyond a hung curtain but can also allow the outer edges of the hung curtain panels to hang closely against the wall on either side of the window, thereby preventing or effectively reducing light from leaking past the curtain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Maxime Wiriath, Gaofeng Wang, Xiang Liu, Zhimin Jia
  • Publication number: 20210153682
    Abstract: An article of manufacture includes a wall portion having a wall inner surface and a wall outer surface, a base portion having a base inner surface and a base outer surface, at least a portion of the wall portion and the base portion forming a vessel to retain fluid therein, at least part of the base portion configured to receive heat, and a plurality of shaped portions with at least three sides extending above, each shaped portion of the base inner surface including at least three sides and polygonal shaped tops, each of the plurality of shaped portions capable of supplying heat from the sides to fluid adjacent to the sides, the plurality of shaped portions including the polygonal shaped tops to induce creation of a plurality of hexagonal convection cells in contact with a surface of the fluid which increases heat transfer from a heating source to the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Richard J. Schoofs, Gregory R. Schoofs
  • Publication number: 20210153683
    Abstract: An article of manufacture includes a wall portion having a wall inner surface and a wall outer surface, a base portion having a base inner surface and a base outer surface, at least a portion of the wall portion and the base portion forming a vessel to retain fluid therein, at least part of the base portion configured to receive heat, and a plurality of shaped portions with at least three sides extending above, each shaped portion of the base inner surface including at least three sides and polygonal shaped tops, each of the plurality of shaped portions capable of supplying heat from the sides to fluid adjacent to the sides, the plurality of shaped portions including the polygonal shaped tops to induce creation of a plurality of hexagonal convection cells in contact with a surface of the fluid which increases heat transfer from a heating source to the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Richard J. Schoofs, Gregory R. Schoofs
  • Publication number: 20210153684
    Abstract: A method and device of providing a customized drink and/or printing on a drink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Yosef MESHULAM, Marc VAN DYKE, Eyal Eliav
  • Publication number: 20210153685
    Abstract: Temperature control for extracted beverages, including coffee, via controlled vacuum, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative system includes a brew chamber, a beverage chamber in fluid communication with the brew chamber, a vacuum source in fluid communication with the beverage chamber, and a flow control device positioned to vary the force applied by the vacuum chamber on the brew chamber via the beverage chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Joshua Lewis Avins, Eli Salomon
  • Publication number: 20210153686
    Abstract: Embodiments of an liquid filtering device are provided including a plunger to be inserted into an container containing a liquid that can have vertical inner walls oriented parallel to a vertical axis of the container. In some implementations, the plunger includes a first surface with a seal situated at an edge of the surface. The seal is adapted for sealing against the inner walls of the infusing container as the plunger moves within the container. The plunger also includes a second surface extending from the first surface and defining a second chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher R. McLean, Bruce A. Constantine
  • Publication number: 20210153687
    Abstract: A coffee machine 1 supplies milk into a cup placed at a cup station from a milk nozzle 25, a distal end of which is disposed above the cup, in which the distal end of the milk nozzle 25 is provided so as to be movable between a supply position above the cup and a standby position in which the distal end of the nozzle is retracted from above the cup, in a vertical position between the cup placed at the cup station and the milk nozzle 25, a nozzle lower tray 20 is provided which includes a tray part 20a that is provided below the distal end of the milk nozzle 25 at least when the milk nozzle 25 is positioned at the standby position and which receives a liquid dropped from the milk nozzle 25 positioned at the standby position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Shinya ARAI, Takaya TSUNODA
  • Publication number: 20210153688
    Abstract: A control method of a smart food preparation device includes: (a) providing a user terminal device displaying a device connection key; (b) clicking the device connection key to connect a smart food preparation device and open a food preparation control page, the smart food preparation device being configured to prepare a food, and the food preparation control page having a switch control key, a mode key and a parameter key; (c) clicking the mode key and the parameter key respectively to set a food preparation mode and food preparation parameters respectively; and (d) clicking the switch control key to start the smart food preparation device to prepare the food according to the food preparation mode and the food preparation parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: TUNG-LIANG LI, CHIA-CHE LI, CHIA-CHIEN LI, CHIA-YING LI, HSIN-HUA LI, CHIA-YEH LI
  • Publication number: 20210153689
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable burger patty cooker which is battery powered and can be used to cook burger patty. The present invention provides a compact, lightweight and portable burger patty cooker that doesn't need fire or electrical power. It can be used in any place no matter indoor or outdoor environment. The burger patty cooker is powered by a rechargeable batteries bank. It can set delay cooking time and can cook the burger patty at the set delay time. It is suitable for people to bring it to make burger for lunch either in workplace or another outdoor environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: YONGSHENG HUANG
  • Publication number: 20210153690
    Abstract: A cooking appliance having a broiler may include a housing defining an upper compartment above the broiler and a rear compartment behind the broiler. A gas mixing pipe extends through the upper compartment to the rear compartment via an opening in an interior wall of the housing. A cover is removably coupled to an outer surface of the interior wall, such that opposing U-shaped slots of the two cover portions collectively form an aperture that conforms to an outer periphery of the gas mixing pipe. Accordingly, the cover blocks one or more gaps in the interior wall, such that the cover is configured to prevent gases from passing into the rear compartment through the gaps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Ben Braden, Daniel Davison, Timothy Russell
  • Publication number: 20210153691
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and a method associated with the device. With respect to the device, it is an herb storage container, which is an airtight herb storage container that has a method of collecting fine resin gland particles in a connected compartment. This device can be used to store herbs in order to keep them fresh, it allows the user to collect strain specific fine resin gland particles in a connected compartment and accomplishes this through the floor of the main chamber being made of a mesh screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Travis Lemasters, Steve Kelnhofer
  • Publication number: 20210153692
    Abstract: Coffee grinder-doser apparatus (1) with removable grinding chamber for extraction (10), with fast release; the proposed solution makes the grinding adjustment independent of the access to the grinding chamber and makes maintenance easier for the operator. An interface flange (113) is provided which is interposed in univocal position between the adjusting ring nut (115) and the fixed structure (112) of the chamber, which flange makes the coupling indirect of the ring nut (115) and of the extractable group (101) to said fixed structure, being screwed into said flange which is instead slidingly inserted. The locking involves a hooking and releasing system of fast and tensioned type, by means of levers (102) with cam tooth (123) mounted externally on said interface flange, which engage hooking the head of respective tie-rod groups (106) with elastic spring, putting them in traction, which are joined to said fixed structure of the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Luca LISSANDRON
  • Publication number: 20210153693
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus (10) for processing food stuff. The apparatus (10) comprises a container (110) for receiving a food stuff; a food processing unit (120) for processing the food stuff in the container; a force sensor (130) for measuring an operation parameter, and a control unit (140) for operating the food processing unit (120) based on measurements received from the sensor. The sensor is furthermore configured to measure an interaction with the apparatus by a user. The control unit is configured to receive measurements of the user interaction from the sensor (130) and process the received measurements to determine if a predetermined user interaction or a predetermined user interaction pattern corresponding to a user input command has been performed by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Mario PICHLER, Dieter Johann MAIER
  • Publication number: 20210153694
    Abstract: Disclosed is a proposed packaging container for food comprising of: a container in a shape to contain a first food; a strainer part, through which a plurality of strainer holes passes and in which a second food distinct from the first food is contained, stacked on top of the container; and a cover configured to seal the container and strainer part, wherein a relatively protruding communication hole is formed in the center of the strainer part and communicates with the container to induce convection of steam throughout the package. According to such a configuration, the original state and taste of the packaged foods can be maintained even for long-term packaging, which contributes to the improvement of packaging quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Ki Soo Jang, Kyungtae Chung, Haengsuk Han
  • Publication number: 20210153695
    Abstract: A rack holder configured to securely hold a rack or tray used to hold food items during cooking is described. The rack holder may include bracket with a lower lip and a top lip. The bracket may be affixed to a support bar with an offset portion extending downward. The support bar may also include a handle support portion where one or more handles are affixed to the rack holder. The rack holder may provide a fitting engagement with a rack to remove the rack from a cooking environment and to transport the rack to another preparation station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: PITCO FRIALATOR, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Savage, Karl M. Searl, Steven J. Cyr, Steven Gallerani
  • Publication number: 20210153696
    Abstract: A bathtub installation aide apparatus is described. The apparatus exhibits a box-shape, which is configured to act as a placeholder at a drain point. The apparatus is equipped with a drain trough, and facilitates in the creation of empty space around a tub drain during ultimate installation of a bathtub. The apparatus removes the need to use cardboard and/or dirt/sand in the molding and construction of the bathtub and foundation. A leak detector unit is present to alert when the presence of a leak is detected after a set period of time has elapsed. A sensor is configured to relay the presence of water to the leak detector unit. A bottom of the apparatus is equipped with tiers or steps to funnel water towards the drain, even in the event of a leak.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Ray Augustus, SR.
  • Publication number: 20210153697
    Abstract: A shower panel includes an infrared heater and a panel assembly. The panel assembly includes a deflection surface. The infrared heater, located near the panel assembly, produces infrared rays in the shower cell. The infrared rays heat the general space of the shower cell. The deflection surface includes a profile that contains various deflection features that deflect the stream of water toward the user in the shower cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventor: Chanseol Chung
  • Publication number: 20210153698
    Abstract: An adjustable temperature treatment assembly includes a top seat and a bottom seat respectively connected to the wall in a shower stall. Two guided rods are connected between the top seat and the bottom seat. An up-and-down unit includes a threaded rod connected between the top seat and the bottom seat, a movable seat connected to the threaded rod, a rotary member, a holding member and a first driving member. The holding member is connected to the rotary member. A warm-hot water unit includes a heating box, and a shower head which is connected to a holding member. A control unit is electrically connected to the first driving member to spin the threaded rod to move the movable seat up and down. A driving member is controlled by the control unit to swing the rotary member together with the shower head left and right.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Chih-Fang Lo
  • Publication number: 20210153699
    Abstract: Among other things, a dispenser for dispensing material is provided herein. The dispenser includes a cover. The dispenser is configured to receive a container from which material is dispensed. The container is adapted to be supported by the cover. Biasing structure is adapted to apply a force to the container to facilitate dispensing the material from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Eugene William Ray
  • Publication number: 20210153700
    Abstract: An adaptive towelette dispensing device is provided. The device is operable in conjunction with a container storing a plurality of dried, compressed, individually wrapped, preferably sealed towelettes. The adaptive towelette dispensing device is contemplated to include one or more reservoirs adapted to receive additives, one or more pumps configured to transfer additives through a conduit to be incorporated into a dispensed solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Melanie H. McCarthy, Steve Wild, Jon E Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20210153701
    Abstract: Improvements to frictional features in rolled sheet product dispensers are provided herein. An example sheet product dispenser for enabling dispensing from a roll of sheet product is provided. The dispenser includes a moveable support portion for storing and rotating the roll of sheet product relative to a base portion. A loaded roll of sheet product is configured to rotate about a spindle during dispensing of the sheet product therefrom. The dispenser further includes a frictional feature attached to a movable support brake feature at a pivot point radially spaced apart from the spindle. The frictional feature is positioned to pivot about the pivot point toward the movable support brake feature when the roll of sheet product is loaded on the spindle such that the frictional feature applies a decreasing friction force on a side surface of the roll as the sheet product depletes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Roy J. Rozek
  • Publication number: 20210153702
    Abstract: A hand dryer, suitable for anchoring to a wall, the hand dryer comprising a housing that is equipped inside with a pump configured to deliver air downward; an electronic unit configured to control the functioning of the dryer; an axial-flow pump oriented vertically inside the housing; a convergent nozzle configured for channeling and accelerating air, delivered by the axial-flow pump, from an upper air intake opening to a lower outlet opening, wherein said convergent nozzle is aligned coaxially and is in the vertical direction with the axial-flow pump; and at least one air outlet nozzle end mounted on the lower opening of the convergent nozzle, and which has a surface opposite the direction of the circulation of the air, equipped with at least one opening with a cross-section that narrows in the direction of the air outlet and that causes an additional acceleration of the air driven through the convergent nozzle to the outlet opening with a low noise level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: VICROC HOLDING, LLC.
    Inventors: SITJAR CAÑELLAS RAFAEL, CANUT CRISTOBAL MIGUEL
  • Publication number: 20210153703
    Abstract: A joint arrangement for the pivotable mounting of a lid, a seat or a seat/lid fitting about a pivot axis on a ceramic sanitary article, which joint arrangement comprises an elongate fastening element which is intended to be arranged on the sanitary article, a bearing element having a passage bore through which the fastening element is intended to engage, and a damper element which damps the pivoting movement and has a connecting element, which likewise has a passage bore into which the fastening element engages or through which said fastening element engages and which fits on the bearing element in the assembled position, wherein the bearing element has a retaining portion which receives the connecting element in a form-fitting manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas STAMMEL, Rüdiger DEMMEL
  • Publication number: 20210153704
    Abstract: A lid system for a wet-dry vacuum includes a lid shaped to cover an open end of a container and having a vacuum opening therethrough, and a hatch that engages the lid to cover and seal the vacuum opening when in a closed position and disengages from the lid in an open position to uncover the vacuum opening. A vacuum generator is mounted on the hatch, and a flanged filter is mounted on the lid and extends through the vacuum opening such that the flange supports the filter on the lid. When the hatch is in the closed position, the hatch compresses the flange against the lid to form an airtight seal between with the upper surface of the lid, and the vacuum generator communicates with the interior of the container. When the hatch is in the open position, the filter is insertable into and removable from the vacuum opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: EXAIR Corporation
    Inventors: Adam Laub, Ryan Longshore
  • Publication number: 20210153705
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for receiving and holding debris in a collection chamber of a vacuum cleaner. A cleaning head is coupled to a body of the vacuum cleaner via one or more suspension elements that comply to horizontal oscillations of the cleaning head imparted by an offset bearing of a vertical gear drive driven by a motor mounted to the body. A vacuum source draws air in from a suction nozzle at a forward underside portion of the cleaning head adjacent to a cleaning pad, and the air travels through an air filter disposed between the vacuum source and the collection chamber. In some embodiments, the air filter comprises one or more pleats adjacent to the vacuum source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Hugh James CROGGON, Samuel Emrys JAMES, Michael James DOUGLAS, Brandon SULESKI
  • Publication number: 20210153706
    Abstract: The handheld vacuum cleaner (10) includes a housing (22), a handle (42), a suction opening (90), and a debris separator (14). The debris separator (14) includes a generally horizontal cyclone (66). An airflow rotate about a cyclone axis (70) to separate debris from the airflow. The cyclone axis (70) being generally perpendicular to an inlet axis (222). A suction source (170) is operable to generate the airflow. The suction source (170) including a suction source axis (186), a motor (178), and a fan (182) rotated by the motor (178) about the suction source axis (186). The suction source axis (186) is positioned at an obtuse angle relative to the inlet axis (222) and perpendicular to the cyclone axis (70). A debris collector (18) is in fluid communication with the debris outlet (126). The debris collector (18) is configured to receive the debris separated from the airflow. The debris collector (18) extends below the suction source (170).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle REEDER, Fraizier REILAND, Bennett W. WESTLING, Justin D. DORMAN, Dalton F. HANSEN, San Sang CHAN
  • Publication number: 20210153707
    Abstract: Provided is a self-propelled vacuum cleaner including a main body that is provided with a pair of left and right wheels and that moves on a floor surface to clean the floor surface, a drive unit that is provided on the main body to move or turn the main body, a step detector provided on the main body to detect a step existing around the main body, and a controller that controls the moving unit based on a detection result of the step detector. The controller controls the moving unit to cause the main body to travel on the step in a changed route including a route that is substantially orthogonal to an edge of the step detected by the step detector, when a current traveling direction of the main body tilts with respect to the edge of the step. This provides the self-propelled vacuum cleaner capable of increasing reliability of cleaning for a rug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Masahiro KAWAI, Yoshifumi KORI
  • Publication number: 20210153708
    Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a housing including an upright handle assembly and a base mounted to the upright handle assembly and adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned. The surface cleaning apparatus is further provided with a fluid delivery system comprising a fluid dispenser configured to dispense fluid to a brushroll and at least one fluid delivery channel forming a portion of a fluid delivery pathway. The fluid delivery channel can extend adjacent to a portion of the suction nozzle assembly. An interference wiper interfaces with a portion of the brushroll to remove excess liquid from the brushroll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Jincheng Xia, Jianjun Ge, Zhenjiang Yin, Xin Chen, Yongsheng Liang, Kam Hoi Ma
  • Publication number: 20210153709
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes task lighting. The task lighting can be provided on a hand-carried body or housing of the apparatus, on a hand tool of the apparatus, or both. The task lighting can be adjustable, and can be directed to illuminate a desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Luyckx
  • Publication number: 20210153710
    Abstract: A system has at least two automatically moving floor processing devices, a shared computing device and a shared database, which stores an area map with several partial surface areas and a planned operational activity. A partial area designation and/or a floor type designation is stored. The computing device receives a floor processing command from a user, which indicates a floor processing activity to be performed, and having a partial area designation and/or a floor type designation. The computing device is set up to ascertain partial surface areas that correspond to the partial area designation and/or floor type designation specified in the floor processing command, and according to predefined rules, plan the performance of the floor processing activity specified in the floor processing command. The rules depend on a device parameter of the floor processing device and a position of the partial surface area in the environment to be processed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH
    Inventors: Andrej MOSEBACH, Marc PAPENHEIM, Henning HAYN
  • Publication number: 20210153711
    Abstract: A cleaning device and method of cleaning are provided. The cleaning device includes a power source and a pump in selective electrical communication with the power source. A storage container is provided. A valve assembly is disposed in the storage container and in fluid communication with the pump, the valve assembly being configured to selectively flow cleaning fluid from a first portion and a second portion of the storage container. A cleaning element having a spray nozzle is in fluid communication with the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph K. Patterson, Paul H. Adams, Stephen P. Huda, Christopher Joseph Carballo
  • Publication number: 20210153712
    Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning an interior surface of a fuel tank includes a handle extending from a first end to a second end, the handle having a grip proximal to the second end which is configured to be grasped by a human hand. The cleaning device also includes a head proximal to the first end of the handle such that the head is fixed to the handle, the head having a magnet fixed thereto. The cleaning device also includes a cleaning pad made of a material which is not attracted to the magnet, the cleaning pad being removably mounted to the head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: DAVID D. KINNEY, JEFFREY D. RICHARDSON
  • Publication number: 20210153713
    Abstract: Dishwashing appliances and methods, as provided herein, may include features or steps such as measuring an initial pressure in a sump with a pressure sensor, activating a drain pump when the measured initial pressure in the sump is greater than or equal to a first pressure threshold, and starting a timer when the drain pump is activated. Dishwashing appliances and methods may further include features or steps for monitoring pressure within the sump with the pressure sensor after activating the drain pump, recording a value of the timer as a first time when the monitored pressure reaches a second pressure threshold, calculating a time limit based on the recorded first time value, and determining that the filter is clogged when the monitored pressure does not reach a third pressure threshold before the time limit expires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventor: Kyle Edward Durham
  • Publication number: 20210153714
    Abstract: Provided is a dishwasher with a structure capable of improving ease of use. The dishwasher may be installed in a built-in type in a system kitchen including a cabinet having an accommodating space and a counter positioned on the cabinet and including an opening. The dishwasher may include: a tub including a front opening; a front door configured to open or close the front opening; a top door configured to open or close the opening; a basket positioned in the inside of the tub, the basket being taken out through the front opening; and an additional basket being taken out through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Soo CHOI, Sung Jin KIM, Chang Wook LEE, Seung Gee HONG