Patents Issued in June 15, 2021
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Patent number: 11033083Abstract: A wristband can comfortably secure an electronic device, such as a wristwatch or fitness/health tracking device, to a wrist of a user. The wristband can include a number of magnets that allow the wristband to be magnetically coupled to itself when folded over or when separate band portions are overlapping. The magnets can include a polymer mixed with a magnetic material to provide magnetic properties and flexibility. The magnets can be joined together by a continuous support structure that extends through opposing pairs of the magnets. The support structure can provide substantial and ability as well as tensile strength. The magnets and the support structure can be surrounded by a flexible cover to protect the components within.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Zaki Moustafa, Hsiang Hung Chen, Stephen E. Dey, Qigen Ji, Hao Zhu
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Patent number: 11033084Abstract: A stackable jewelry system including first and second bands which can be stackable to form a stacked configuration in which (i) the first and second bands dispose in coaxial relation, and (ii) a second protrusion of the second band can be capable of radial alignment with a first opening of the first band.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Staggerings, LLCInventor: Julie M. Maddocks
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Patent number: 11033085Abstract: The detachable sunshade umbrella rib includes a first umbrella rib and a second umbrella rib. The first umbrella rib is connected with the second umbrella rib by a sleeve connecting mechanism. The sleeve connecting mechanism includes a clamping hole, a sheath, and an elastic piece. The sheath is disposed on one end of the first umbrella rib. The clamping hole is on the first umbrella rib and is located on one side of the sheath. The elastic piece is disposed on the second umbrella rib; the second umbrella rib is sleeved into the first umbrella rib. The second umbrella rib is fixed with the first umbrella rib through the sheath, the elastic piece, and the clamping hole.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: NINGBO TUOZE ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventors: Liming Chen, Fu Zheng
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Patent number: 11033086Abstract: New container dividers, related systems/container components, and containers comprising such systems along with other features are described herein and provided by this invention. In one aspect, container dividers comprising one or more dual position transformable dividers or sections are provided that allow for easy reallocation of storage capacity from one formable compartment to another, typically by application of a modest amount of force (e.g., a moderate pull). Once in a resting configuration the dividers resist structural deformation based on a combination of structural features. In some aspects containers are provided wherein a number of dividers can form two or more formable compartments. Also provided are new removable, flexible and reconfigurable multi-point dividers that can form linear, stacked, and diverse arrangements through allowing rotation approaching about 360 degrees along multiple hinges and that also or alternatively can be incorporated into containers of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Atlas Packs, LLCInventors: David Tedesco, Allan Henry
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Patent number: 11033087Abstract: A case a portable listening device. The case includes a housing having an interior space to receive the portable listening device; a lid attached to the housing; a rechargeable battery and first and second wireless power receiving elements configured to receive electric charge from a wireless power transmitter during a charging event. The case further includes switching circuitry that is configured to disable one of the first or second wireless power receiving elements during a charging event when the disabled element is receiving power less efficiently than the other element.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Makiko K. Brzezinski, Christopher J. Walton, Christopher S. Graham, Daniel C. Wagman, Eric S. Jol
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Patent number: 11033088Abstract: A hair care appliance comprising a cylindrical housing having a first end and a second end and a fluid inlet which is cylindrical and is adjacent the first end of the housing, a fluid outlet, a fluid flow path extending between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet and a cable for supplying power to the appliance wherein the cable connects to the housing at the first end of the housing, wherein the fluid inlet is provided with a filtering system comprising a removable portion wherein the removable portion comprises a filter grille having first and second states and the filter grille is retained in a first state by a magnetic coupling between two portions of the filter grille.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Antoine Francois Atkinson, Adam David Lambert
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Patent number: 11033089Abstract: A battery powered blow dryer having a novel battery cooling feature to simultaneously cool the batteries and improve hair dryer performance.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: SPUR CONCEPTS INCInventors: Ryan Goldman, Jonathan Friedman, Zachary Rattner
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Patent number: 11033090Abstract: An apparatus for heating depilatory wax includes a reservoir and a collar, the reservoir formed of a resilient, heat resistant material. The reservoir is dimensioned to be received by a heating chamber of a wax warmer. The collar has a lip sized to extend outwardly from a top opening of the reservoir, to catch wax which may otherwise drip between the reservoir and warmer. The reservoir may be flattened for shipment or storage, and may be trimmed to accommodate many sizes of wax warmers. In embodiments, the reservoir and collar are nonstick and may be readily cleaned and reused. In embodiments, the reservoir and collar are formed of silicone. A method of distributing a hair removal kit includes packaging soft wax in bags, flattening and packaging reservoirs and collars, and shipping the kit to a user in an environmentally friendly and cost efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: Michael Andrew Hodges
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Patent number: 11033091Abstract: A deodorant dispensing system is provided. The system includes a reusable deodorant case having a body and a dial rotatably coupled to the body. The body is structured to receive a replaceable deodorant cartridge containing an unused deodorant puck. Operation of the dial along a predetermined rotational direction causes the deodorant puck to dispense for application by a user, whereas operation of the dial along a rotational direction opposite to the predetermined rotational direction causes the deodorant puck to retract within the deodorant cartridge. Operation of the dial in a direction to retract the deodorant puck after the deodorant puck it is fully retracted causes the dial to rotate freely with respect to the body without causing damage to internal components of the deodorant dispensing system.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Serface Care, Inc.Inventors: Melanie Wiesenthal, Yael Eisele, Sina Sohrab, Joseph Guerra, Jesse Pliner, Greg Laptevsky, Steve Remy, Benjamin Harris Oppenheimer
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Patent number: 11033092Abstract: A hard-sided backpack is provided having shoulder straps allowing the backpack to be carried on both shoulders of a user. The hard-sided backpack may have multiple features to enhance versatility and operation, including an insulated liner for operation as a cooler, a speaker to provide entertainment, a rigid cover for use as a seat, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: Paul Prudente
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Patent number: 11033093Abstract: A space-saving hammock stand includes features configured to improve hammock usability in situations where use of a conventional hammock stand may be difficult. In some examples, space-saving hammock stands include features intended to reduce an overall footprint of the hammock stand (e.g., by hanging the hammock diagonally and/or in a corner of a room). In some examples, space-saving hammock stands are collapsible. In some examples, space-saving hammock stands are configured to be coupled to or suspended from a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Klug Inventions LLCInventor: Eric Bingener
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Patent number: 11033094Abstract: A device is disclosed for carrying sets of documents of various sizes utilizing at least a document support tray supported on the forearm of a carrier by a forearm supporter secured by a single arm and hand of a carrier such that the documents may easily be delivered utilizing the free arm of the carrier to selectively pick from one of the stacks made available through the device. The device also includes a holder to secure an animal repellent container. The device includes a at least one tine extending from the document support tray for supporting boxes or bags. The device provides a novel method of delivering mail whereby the carrier may have free use of the hand and arm opposite to that engaged by the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: David E. Berdych
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Patent number: 11033095Abstract: An adjustable pouch comprising a nonrigid inner sheet folded in a generally U-shaped arrangement defining a front side and a rear side connected by a bottom portion; a nonrigid outer sheet secured around an outer surface of said inner sheet; a plurality of strap receiving channels extending between said inner sheet and said outer sheet on said rear side; a plurality of non-elastic nonrigid straps extending outward from a perimeter edge of said outer sheet on said front side, wherein said straps are received in said strap receiving channels; a binding cord interconnecting a distal end portion of each said strap between said inner sheet and said outer sheet; a first sidewall insert carried by said straps on a first side; and, a second sidewall insert carried by said straps on a second side opposite said first side.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Wilder Tactical, LLCInventor: Joshua VanHeusen
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Patent number: 11033096Abstract: An oral care refill head and an oral care kit comprising the same. The oral care refill head may include a sleeve portion, a head portion, and an elastomeric prophy cup. The sleeve portion may have an inner surface that defines an internal cavity for receiving a portion of a stem of an oral care implement handle therein so that the oral care refill head can be repetitively attached to and detached from the oral care implement handle. The elastomeric prophy cup may comprise an outer surface that forms at least a portion of a peripheral side surface of the head portion. The elastomeric prophy cup may be formed by injection molding an elastomeric material onto a support portion of the head portion. The oral care refill head may be packaged together with a store of an anti-sensitivity oral care material to form a kit.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Brian Bloch, Takahide Okai, John Gatzemeyer
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Patent number: 11033097Abstract: A brush for applying a cosmetic product, in particular a varnish, on nails, includes a handle adapted to be connected at one end to a head and at an opposite end to one or more tufts of bristles for applying the product. The handle has, at the end that is adapted to be connected to the bristles, a hole which has at least one rib inside it configured for coupling with at least one tuft of bristles.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: SORINI E MIGLIAVACCA SPAInventor: Paolo Tarabotti
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Patent number: 11033098Abstract: A hair brush which has a specific arrangement of rows of substantially elliptical (eg oval) cross-section shaped bristles. Each bristle resembles a blade which has a tendency to flex on its minor axis and resist flexing on its major axis. By arranging such bristles in rows, the direction of flex is controlled, and hair can be moved in different directions to promote detangling but not at the expense of the quality of brushing.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: Richard Dunn
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Patent number: 11033099Abstract: An electric brush powered by mains electricity includes a power converter, an upper housing, a lower housing, a push button switch, an electric motor, a speed reducer, an output rotation shaft, an adapter, a brush head and a seal ring. The speed reducer and the electric motor of a mechanical rotation part, and the push button switch and a low-voltage power socket of a circuit part are all mounted in an airtight housing inner cavity. Meanwhile, the brush head and a main body part are in a plugged-in connection. The brush head can be randomly changed to realise multiple purposes, so that the defects of the poor waterproofing performance and the single function of existing electric brushes can be thoroughly solved, thereby greatly improving the reliability and the convenience of the product.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignees: Nine Stars Group (U.S.A.) Inc., Fujian Nashida Electronic Incorporated CompanyInventors: Xin Wang, Jiangqun Chen, Huiyang Zheng, Zhou Lin
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Patent number: 11033100Abstract: A versatile cleaning device including a top cleaning assembly that includes a top cleaning means and a mount; a first shaft constructed to be fixedly or removably coupled to the top cleaning assembly; a side cleaning assembly that includes a side cleaning means, a body, and a first shaft receiving hole; and a second shaft constructed to be fixedly or removably coupled to the side cleaning assembly. The second shaft is constructed to be attached to the handle for electrically rotating the versatile cleaning device.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: Hyun C. Park
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Patent number: 11033101Abstract: A table with a tilting tabletop and ground support legs, having elements adapted to cause, upon a tilting of the tabletop, also a rotation of the ground support legs with respect to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: METALMECCANICA ALBA SRLInventors: Nicola Bonato, Marco Bragagnolo, Francesco Sabini, Fabrice Frison, Maurizio Dallan
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Patent number: 11033102Abstract: In one example, a height adjustable desktop system is described that can include a work surface, a foot assembly and a linkage assembly that adjustably connects the work surface to the foot assembly allowing vertical adjustment of the work surface. The linkage assembly can include a pair of adjustment assemblies, each having a transverse linkage that maintains the work surface in a horizontal orientation as the work surface is elevated or lowered. A biasing mechanism, such as an extension spring or a torsion spring, biases the work surface toward the elevated position.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Mustafa A. Ergun, Thiem Wong, John William Theis
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Patent number: 11033103Abstract: A device is provided for adjusting a closing position of a drawer. The device is configured to be attached to a carcass rail such that the closing position of the drawer can be set with respect to a direction of movement of the drawer provided with the rail guide. The device includes a rotatable adjusting element and a stop. When the device is mounted on the furniture, the stop can be brought into different adjustment positions on the device by turning the adjusting element, and the stop predefines the closing position of the drawer. The adjusting element and a sliding element of the device, coupled to the adjusting element, are configured that the sliding element is linearly adjustable by a turning movement of the adjusting element, and the stop is provided on the sliding element.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Grass GmbHInventor: Gabriel Auer
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Patent number: 11033104Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a storage chamber, a drawer door, a motor assembly provided at the storage chamber and configured to provide a driving force that moves the drawer door relative to the storage chamber, and a rack gear assembly provided at the drawer door and having an extendable rack gear. The rack gear includes a fixed rack fixed to the drawer door and a moving rack slidably coupled to the fixed rack. The drawer door includes a drawer part that defines an upwardly open storage space, and a door part that is configured to, based on the drawer door being inserted into the storage chamber, close the storage chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Jeonggil Kim
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Patent number: 11033105Abstract: An example apparatus includes a bracket having a rack attachment member and a guard attachment member, and upper and lower engagement tabs that are coupled to the rack attachment member and have a stem portion and a head portion. The rack attachment member has a lock pin hole above the lower rack engagement tab. The lock pin hole is sized and positioned to provide sufficient cross-sectional area within a rack engagement distance to allow passage of a bracket lock pin therethrough within the rack engagement distance. The apparatus further includes a bracket lock pin having a stabilizing leg coupled to a lock pin head, where the stabilizing leg fits through the lock pin hole and the lock pin head does not. The stabilizing leg urges the lock pin head toward the lock pin hole when the stabilizing leg is passed through the lock pin hole.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: SpaceGuard Products, Inc.Inventors: Edward M. Murphy, Scott A. Jump, Christopher Lee Roberts
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Patent number: 11033106Abstract: An example apparatus includes a bracket having a rack attachment member and a guard attachment member, and upper and lower engagement tabs that are coupled to the rack attachment member and have a stem portion and a head portion. The rack attachment member has a lock pin hole above the lower rack engagement tab. The lock pin hole is sized and positioned to provide sufficient cross-sectional area within a rack engagement distance to allow passage of a bracket lock pin therethrough within the rack engagement distance. The apparatus further includes a bracket lock pin having a stabilizing leg coupled to a lock pin head, where the stabilizing leg fits through the lock pin hole and the lock pin head does not. The stabilizing leg urges the lock pin head toward the lock pin hole when the stabilizing leg is passed through the lock pin hole.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: SpaceGuard Products, Inc.Inventors: Edward M. Murphy, Scott A. Jump, Christopher Lee Roberts
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Patent number: 11033107Abstract: A mounting apparatus for positioning a television relative to a wall and a fireplace mantle includes a mounting plate coupled to a distal end of a positioning arm and is moved and positioned according to movement of the positioning arm. The positioning arm has a linear configuration with a proximal end mounted inside a wall housing which is itself mounted into a wall above the mantle of a fireplace. The positioning arm is pivotally movable between a retracted configuration completely inside the wall housing and a deployed configuration outside and extending away from the wall housing sufficiently that the plate (and television attached to the plate) is forward of and then below the outwardly extending mantle. The mounting plate is operable to tilt outwardly so as to clear the mantle and to swivel side to side at the viewing discretion of a user.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: Francis Douglas Warren
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Patent number: 11033108Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a seat base for a saddle seat. An example seat base may include a first face, the first face forming a planar surface to allow the seat base to be arranged on a surface to be seated, and a second face, the second face forming a concave surface, the concave surface restricting the lateral movement of the saddle seat by guiding the round lower part of the saddle seat towards the lowest point of the concave surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: HUMANTOOL OYInventor: Antti Limingoja
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Patent number: 11033109Abstract: A detachable seat includes an elongate support bar having first and second brackets with opposed open sides to receive an rigid elongate member in the brackets from opposite directions, a seat support frame including a first support member extending parallel to the support bar and a second support member affixed to the first support member, a hinge connecting the first elongate support member to the support bar, a seat mounted on the second support member, the seat support frame pivoting around the elongate support on the hinge and a retaining arm affixed to and extending from the elongate support bar adjacent the first bracket including a plurality of alignment apertures, the second support member having a mating aperture formed therethough, the mating aperture aligning with a plurality of the alignment apertures upon pivotal movement of the second support member around the hinge to receive a locking pin through the mating aperture and one of the alignment apertures to secure the seat in a selected pivotal pType: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Friend Success, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Christie
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Patent number: 11033110Abstract: A chair caddie, comprises a central hub and four arms. Each of the four arms is coupled to and extends outwardly from the central hub and is adapted to support a chair leg. Each arm is supported by a surface-engaging roller. The surface-engaging rollers cooperate to elevate the arms and the central hub above a planar surface engaged by the surface-engaging rollers. Each arm carries a chair foot receptacle adapted to receive and support a chair foot, and each roller is positioned inboard of the chair foot receptacle on its respective arm. The chair foot receptacles define a notional chair footprint circumscribing the chair foot receptacles, and the surface-engaging rollers have centers of rotation that are inside the chair footprint.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Comfor Tek Seating Inc.Inventor: Randy Dwayne Schellenberg
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Patent number: 11033111Abstract: A convertible seat including: a support frame; and a user support having a support surface on one side defining a rounded periphery, the user support being movable from a first configuration supported by the support frame with the rounded periphery presented upwardly, to a second configuration supported by the support frame such that a seat or seat base is presented upwardly, the seat or seat base being substantially flat or at least less rounded than the rounded periphery, with the support surface being stowed substantially below the seat or seat base in the second configuration. The seat allows the attainment in a single unit both the healthy balance/core-strengthening of a fitness chair and a conventional chair.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: HARMONI-US PTY. LTD.Inventors: Annick Marie Lourdes Rochecouste, John Rochecouste
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Patent number: 11033112Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of electric beds, and in particular to a bed body, which solves a technical problem that the width of a bed body of an electric bed is inconveniently adjusted to cause high transportation cost in the prior art. The bed body comprises a bed body main unit and a bed body secondary unit arranged on one side face of the bed body main unit, the bed body main unit is connected with the bed body secondary unit through connectors, and the bed body secondary unit is detachably clamped to the bed body main unit through the connectors.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: Guohong Zeng
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Patent number: 11033113Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of electric beds, and in particular to an integrated folding bed, which solves a technical problem that the width of a bed body is inconveniently adjusted in the prior art. The integrated folding bed comprises a bed body, bed feet and a bed frame, and the bed body is formed by multiple sequentially connected folding main bed boards, wherein an expanding bed board for widening the bed body is integrally arranged on one side face of the main bed board, the main bed board and the expanding bed board are connected through a hinge, two leaves of the hinge are respectively and fixedly mounted on an upper surface of the main bed board and an upper surface of the expanding bed board, and a pin of the hinge is arranged upwards.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: Guohong Zeng
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Patent number: 11033114Abstract: A coil-in-coil spring is provided that exhibits a variable loading response as the spring is compressed. The coil-in-coil spring comprises a continuous wire forming’ an inner coil having a substantially conical shape and an outer coil extending around the inner coil and having a substantially cylindrical shape. The inner coil includes a plurality of helical convolutions with diameters that progressively decrease as the plurality of helical convolutions extend from a lower end of the coil-in-coil spring to an upper end convolution of the inner coil. The inner coil also has an uncompressed height that is about 75% of the uncompressed height of the outer coil, A mattress is further provided and includes the coil-in-coil springs arranged in a matrix.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Sealy Technology, LLCInventors: Larry K. DeMoss, Brian M. Manuszak, Allen M. Platek, Kevin Tar
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Patent number: 11033115Abstract: A posturized comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has different sections of different firmness due to different pocketed mini coil springs within the sections. The springs may be individually pocketed between two sheets of non-woven polypropylene fabric joined with circular or rectangular weld seams. Regardless of the shape of the weld seams, the different firmness of the different sections of the comfort layer may be due to different mini coil springs contained in the pockets. In some embodiments, all pockets may have the same spring and the springs contained in different size weld seams to create pockets of different heights.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Jason V. Jewett, Randall L. Nichols, Shaw F. Robertson
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Patent number: 11033116Abstract: A comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has fast-acting pockets characterized by the individual mini springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with permeable fabric having apertures therein. Apertures in the fabric facilitate airflow through the fabric. The permeable fabric is specifically structured to facilitate airflow while minimizing noise. Each seam joining opposed pieces of fabric around each of the mini coil springs of the comfort layer may be segmented, allowing air to flow between the segments.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Austin G. Long, Shaw F. Robertson, Seth A. Thompson
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Patent number: 11033117Abstract: A non-powered mattress including a cover enclosing a frame structure and a bladder assembly, the cover adapted to engage an articulated frame to control movement of portions of the foam frame and the bladder assembly in response to movement of the articulated frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Catherine Wagner, Darrell Borgman, Travis Pelo, Douglas E. Borgman, Kelsey G. Eikens
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Patent number: 11033118Abstract: A vertically reciprocating cradle includes a mattress for bearing a baby and an elastic support structure for supporting the mattress. The support structure comprises a limiting plate, a middle connector and two elastic portions. Each of the two elastic frames comprises an upper support portion and a lower limiting portion. The upper support portions of the two elastic frames are connected with the middle connector, and grooves formed on the limiting plate, and the two lower limiting portions of the frames are matched with grooves in the limiting plate. A connecting unit is formed at one end of the mattress and connected with the middle connector, and the other end of the mattress is inclined downwards. The mattress is arranged on the elastic support structure in an inclined mode, and the vertical bouncing of the elastic support structure drives the mattress to move up and down.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: Yun Ho Fok
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Patent number: 11033119Abstract: The holiday candy tree is a decorative item. The holiday candy tree is a figurine. The holiday candy tree forms an image that presents an indicia representing the sentiment of a Christmas tree. The holiday candy tree is formed with a plurality of pans in which a foodstuff is distributed. This disclosure assumes that the foodstuff is candy. The holiday candy tree comprises a plurality of plates, a plurality of spacers, a pedestal, and a stanchion. The stanchion interconnects the plurality of plates, the plurality of spacers, and the pedestal. The plurality of spacers separate the plurality of plates such that the plurality of plates from an image that presents an indicia representing the sentiment of the limbs of the Christmas tree. The plurality of pans are formed in the plurality of plates.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: David Rothermel
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Patent number: 11033120Abstract: A container includes a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space. The panels include a front panel, a first side panel, a back panel and a second side panel. The back panel includes a first back portion and a second back portion. At least one of the first back portion or the second back portion is free from openings. A shelf panel is foldably connected to the front panel. The first back portion is adhered to the shelf panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: WESTROCK SHARED SERVICES, LLCInventor: Jerry R. Frost
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Patent number: 11033121Abstract: An improved container system is capable of automatically aligning or orienting each container to face in a particular orientation. This allows the container to automatically face forward when it is stored, thus having, for example, the label face forward. Then a user will be more quickly able to find a particular container holding the contents the user is looking for. In a specific implementation, the container system is a spice rack.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Evermill, LLCInventor: Mark Gudaitis
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Patent number: 11033122Abstract: Buffet serving apparatus including box-like structure having slots. The box-like structure receives a container holding a food product. The buffet serving apparatus includes a serving unit having an axle. The axle presents a food holder. The slots receive the axle. The axle moves/slides along the slots. The axle rotates in one direction to pick up food product from the container using the food holder and rotates in opposite direction to dispense the food product from the food holder. The serving unit includes a wheel/handle that connects to the axle. The wheel/handle helps move and rotate the axle to pick up and dispense the food product. The serving unit includes a motor configured to move and rotate the axle to pick up and dispense the food product. The buffet serving apparatus provides required hygiene and prevents contamination of food products and/or food holder, as may occur with the COVID-19 virus.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: Guillermo Enrique Sulbaran
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Patent number: 11033123Abstract: A twist-tie dispenser comprises a twist-tie cluster and a base. The base includes a top portion, a rear wall extending downward from the top portion, and an open front.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Twist-Ease, Inc.Inventors: James R. Helseth, Jeffrey Michael Helseth, Matthew James Helseth, David J. Benson
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Patent number: 11033124Abstract: The modular picture frame system comprises a starter strip and a plurality of frames. The starter strip may be mounted horizontally with on a wall. The plurality of frames may be hung from the starter strip in positions that are below the starter strip. Each individual frame selected from the plurality of frames may display a photograph. A new frame may be added to the plurality of frames by sliding a T-track of the new frame into the starter strip or into an extender channel of a previously hung frame. The plurality of frames may be organized into a horizontal arrangement, a vertical arrangement, a grid arrangement, an irregular arrangement, or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: Patricia Stark
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Patent number: 11033125Abstract: An apparatus for hanging an article from a door. In one aspect, the apparatus may be an over-the-door hanging apparatus that includes a support structure, a bracket assembly detachably coupled to the support structure, and at least one accessory unit detachably coupled to the support structure. The bracket assembly includes at least one mounting element for coupling the bracket assembly to the support structure and, at least one bracket configured to engage a top edge of a door for hanging the support structure from the door. The accessory unit may include a mesh portion and a plurality of hooks, with the mesh portion being positioned adjacent to one of the lateral edges of the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventors: Matthew Scott Kressin, Ariane Ebba Boli
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Patent number: 11033126Abstract: A cover for a cushioning element, such as a pillow, volume adjustable. The cover includes one or more gathering elements that can alter a length and a volume of the cover. Each gathering element may extend around an end of the cover (e.g., circumferentially, helically around a circumference of the cover, etc.). Each gathering element may enable adjustment of the length and volume of the cover in extremely small increments or even continuously (i.e., in micro adjustments). The length and volume of the cover may be adjusted in a manner that limits or prevents migration of a cushioning element (e.g., an infill material, etc.) within the cover. A cushion, such as a pillow, may include a volume-adjustable cover with a cushioning element therein. Methods for adjusting the manner in which a cushioning element supports, molds around, underfills, and/or backfills a load and its form are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: W. Preston Willingham
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Patent number: 11033127Abstract: A carry container is interchangeable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the container converts into a protective mat, such as a placemat, and becomes a barrier against germs. In one embodiment, the carry container includes an outer shell including a bottom panel and four side panels extending from the bottom panel and being configured to releasably attach to each of the two neighboring side panels using a fastener to form a container for carrying one or more items, such as food items. An inner lining formed by a generally square sheet is attached to an inner facing side of the outer shell and defines the protective mat when the outer shell is in an open position and flat on a surface. The container can be easily converted between the closed position (lunch box) and fully open position (protective mat). A larger version for the container is also described with a portion of the inner liner folded in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: VECHER HOLDINGS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Rita Floyd-Vester, Csaba Vester
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Patent number: 11033128Abstract: A thermal insulating structure having insulation channels formed therein to receive insulation material, a movement channel extending along the insulation channels to disburse the insulation between the insulation channels and a storage channel to store insulation material not being used in the insulation channels. The movement channel, insulation channels and storage channel being integrally formed with each other while being partially obstructed from each other to maintain insulating material in the desired channels until moved to another one of the channels by a swiping or patting motion on the structure to provide a widely ranging temperature adjustable structure such as a sleeping bag, jacket, or comforter.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: David Rohweller
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Patent number: 11033129Abstract: A convertible travel accessory in accordance with one embodiment includes a main body that in a first state assumes a hoodie form for being worn on a head of a user and in a second state assumes a storage pouch form. The travel accessory also includes a chin pillow that is coupled to and adjustable relative to the main body for placement beneath a chin of a user, wherein in the second state, the chin pillow is inserted into the storage pouch. An optional blanket can also be provided as part of the travel accessory and can be permanently attached to the chin pillow (e.g., along a bottom edge thereof) or it can be detachably coupled to the chin pillow.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventor: William Diaz
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Patent number: 11033130Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of connecting an item of dishware (1) to a contactlessly readable electronic information carrier (2) comprising the steps: providing the item of dishware (1), wherein the item of dishware (1) comprises a material selected from a group consisting of glass, ceramic and plastic or a combination thereof, and attaching the information carrier to the item of dishware. Contactlessly readable electronic information carriers applied to a self-adhesive carrier film are known. They can also be adhesively bonded to an item of dishware for identification thereof. In comparison according to the invention the above-mentioned method is further developed in that it further includes the steps: applying a cover layer of printing ink in such a way that the cover layer at least portion-wise covers a surface of the information carrier and the cover layer extends over a portion, which is not covered by the information carrier, on the surface of the item of dishware.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: RASTAL GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Thomas Nieraad, Carsten Kehrein, Dietrich Busch, Michael Lammel, Benjamin Lederhofer
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Patent number: 11033131Abstract: Glassware such as wine glasses and pint glasses can include a support element configured to support a bottle such as a miniature liquor bottle or a beer bottle in an upside-down or inverted configuration, such that a mouth of the bottle is within the glassware. The support element can be integrally formed with the rest of the glassware. The glassware can be filled with a first beverage and the bottle can be filled with a second beverage and supported on the support element such that the second beverage automatically mixes with the first beverage as the first beverage is consumed.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: HANGING IP LLCInventor: Bernardo Garcia
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Patent number: 11033132Abstract: A cup includes a liquid-holding container having an open top. A sleeve is disposed about an exterior surface of the container for movement relative to the container. A sealing element is disposed adjacent to the container's open top for movement relative to the container. A link assembly is coupled to the sleeve and to the sealing element for causing movement of the sleeve and movement of the sealing element to be in opposing directions.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventors: Cory L Morewitz, Herbert Morewitz, II