Patents Issued in August 5, 2021
  • Publication number: 20210235856
    Abstract: A toothbrush head and a method for brushing teeth. The toothbrush head includes a first brushing portion, and a second brushing portion. A first orientation of the toothbrush head includes the first brushing portion contacting an inside of at least one upper tooth and the second brushing portion contacting an outside of at least one lower tooth. A second orientation of the toothbrush head includes the first brushing portion contacting an inside of at least one lower tooth and the second brushing portion contacting an outside of at least one upper tooth. The method includes steps as follows: a) contacting, with a toothbrush head, an inside of at least one upper tooth concurrently with an outside of at least one lower tooth; and b) contacting, with the toothbrush head, an inside of at least one lower tooth concurrently an outside of at least one upper tooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: CENTER FOR DISABILITY SERVICES
    Inventors: Eric Howard Ledet, Elizabeth Ann Capogna, Nicole Zimmer, Alexandria M. Brooks, Brianna D. Callahan, Alexander A. Diaz, Laura M. Gay, John W. Neill, Brett P. Rooney
  • Publication number: 20210235857
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a body care system (100a-j) including a cooling device (10a-j) for a body care system (100a-j) comprising a brush unit (12) including a plurality of airflow generating structures, a connecting unit (16) for connecting the brush unit (12) to a driving unit (14), the driving unit (14) being configured to drive the brush unit (12) to rotate about a rotational axis (18) to generate an airflow by the rotation of the airflow generating structures, wherein the rotational axis (18) is substantially parallel to the surface of the body part, and a supplying unit arranged inside the brush unit (12) for supplying a cooling medium to the plurality of airflow generating structures of the brush unit (12) to evaporate the cooling medium by the generated airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Maarten VAN DEN BOOGAARD, Bastiaan Johannes DE WIT, Robert GODLIEB
  • Publication number: 20210235858
    Abstract: A vibration structure of electrical toothbrush includes a shaft rod, a rocking rod, a fixing member and a vibration stem. The shaft rod has a first end and a second end. A driving power is applied to the first end to drive and vibrate the shaft rod. One end of the rocking rod is correspondingly inserted in the second end of the shaft rod. A weight block is disposed at the other end of the rocking rod. The weight block is eccentrically arranged to cause unbalance of the rocking rod to deflect from a central axis of the shaft rod. The fixing member is fitted on the rocking rod between the shaft rod and the weight block. The vibration stem is formed with an internal first space. The shaft rod is correspondingly disposed in the first space with the fixing member in contact with inner side of the vibration stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Wei-Chuan Wang, Qiang Wei
  • Publication number: 20210235859
    Abstract: The invention provides a system for cleaning teeth. The system comprises a smart toothbrush and a smart device. The smart device includes a display. The smart device further comprises a true 3D representation of a user's teeth. The smart toothbrush is arranged to send brushing data to the smart device, and to analyse the brushing data and overlay the brushing data onto the 3D representation of a user's teeth via the display. By providing a true representation of a user's teeth, the system provides a more accurate feedback mechanism to the user, improving the brushing technique of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Nikesh Farmah
  • Publication number: 20210235860
    Abstract: An oral care device may include: a body including a head; a plurality of teeth cleaning elements extending from the head; a first electrode on the head; a second electrode on the head and spaced apart from the first electrode, wherein at least one of the first and second electrodes is a sacrificial electrode; a power source; and a controller configured to operably couple the power source to the first and second electrodes to create an electric potential between the first and second electrodes so that ions are released from the sacrificial electrode during a brushing session; wherein the controller is configured to change a magnitude of the electric potential the brushing session ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Patrik Johansson, Leighton DAVIES-SMITH
  • Publication number: 20210235861
    Abstract: A cleaning device includes a body, a cover, a germicidal lamp, and a vibration mechanism. The body includes a cavity configured receive a fluid, a first dental appliance, and a first portion of a second dental appliance. The cover is coupled to the body and configured to selectively move between an open position and a closed position. The cover includes two holes that can each retain the second dental appliance so the first portion of the second dental appliance is positioned within the cavity and a second portion of the second dental appliance is positioned external to the cavity and the cover. The germicidal lamp is coupled to the cover and configured to provide a sanitizing light to the first dental appliance and the first portion of the second dental appliance positioned within the cavity. The vibration mechanism is configured to vibrate the body and the dental appliances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Josh Chapman, Brittany Lacey
  • Publication number: 20210235862
    Abstract: An adjustable shelving system comprised of a plurality of interconnecting shelf sections including a front side shelf section, a right side shelf section and a left side shelf section. At least one of the three shelf sections is independently adjustable in length to adjust a length and/or width of the shelving system and are supported by legs that are also independently adjustable in height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Dedee R. Dart
  • Publication number: 20210235863
    Abstract: STRUCTURAL COLUMN AND MODULAR STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRICAL CABINETS COMPRISING SAID STRUCTURAL COLUMN, includes a structural column (1) which, from a single piece, accurately determines two corners or vertexes of a modular structure (19) for electric cabinets. The modular structure (19) has four vertically positioned structural columns (1) and at least eight horizontal beams (20) connected to each other by means of screws (21). This invention also introduces an innovative joint between the elements of the structural columns (1), which are joined together by means of welds (6) and with the aid of limiters (12), positioning flaps (11) and engagers (9). Thus, this invention guarantees a perfect square of the modular structure and the correct assembly of the electrical cabinet, with no need for highly specialized labor. The modular structure (19) presented here can be manufactured entirely from low-cost metal materials such as carbon steel, significantly reducing the manufacturing costs of electrical cabinets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Melquisedec FRANCISQUINI
  • Publication number: 20210235864
    Abstract: A fitting for securing a wall-mounted furniture piece, in particular a wall-mounted cabinet, on a wall is provided. The wall-mounted furniture piece has a furniture body with at least one base, a lateral wall, and a rear wall. The fitting has a first fitting part that can be secured to the wall, a second fitting part that can be secured to the wall-mounted furniture piece, and a drive unit having an adjustable length and via which the first fitting part and the second fitting part are interconnected. A support element is arranged between the first fitting part and the rear wall or a contact surface situated towards the rear of a wall-mounted furniture piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Henrik KNICKER, Steffen TENHUMBERG
  • Publication number: 20210235865
    Abstract: An off-counter tableware, cookware or utensils drying/storage space includes a mix of drawers and/or shelves distributed in upper and/or lower locations. The drawers and shelves allow water to evaporate off tableware, cookware or utensil which have been cleaned and placed in the drawer/shelf wet and also direct any water which does not evaporate to a collection point. In addition, a communal washing and/or rinsing station includes a primary washing and rinsing device with a default-spray nozzle. The station can include a high flow filling device and a filtered water faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Jason Alan Appler
  • Publication number: 20210235866
    Abstract: A method of and/or apparatus for mounting a furniture unit on a substantially vertical surface, such as a wall, includes establishing a first mount, with the furniture unit supported on the mount while level is established, and a second mount is then fixed in place. The first and second mounts are vertically spaced so that the unit can rest, under gravity, in a stable manner while level is established and the second mount is fixed in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Luke Michael Ritchie Semple
  • Publication number: 20210235867
    Abstract: A wall hanging system for hanging an article from a support surface such as a wall. The article may have a first mounting channel that is elongated along a first channel axis. The system includes a surface mounting element that is configured to be coupled to the support surface with a portion of the surface mounting element protruding from the support surface. Furthermore, there is a cam lock slidably coupled to the article along the first mounting channel. The cam lock has a longitudinal axis and a receiving cavity that is configured to receive a distal portion of the portion of the surface mounting element. The cam lock is configured to be locked to the surface mounting element by rotating the cam lock about the longitudinal axis while the distal portion of the portion of the surface mounting element is located within the receiving cavity of the cam lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Geoffrey William BASTIAN, Robert Terry COYLE, JR., Matthew Scott KRESSIN, Michael Lee PYLE, Steven Patrick MCGOWAN, Richard Joseph EHRHARDT
  • Publication number: 20210235868
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a flanged clip for a support channel according to various aspects of the present technology comprise a flanged end clip bonded to an end of a support channel. The flanged clip may have one or more surfaces configured to provide a stronger bonding between the flanged clip and the support channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Wayne Lyall
  • Publication number: 20210235869
    Abstract: Various examples of methods and systems are provided for furniture tip over prevention. In one example, a system includes a furniture mounting bracket configured to be secured to a piece of furniture; a wall anchor plate configured to be secured to a wall adjacent to a back surface of the piece of furniture and below the top of the piece of furniture; and a securing device attached to the wall anchor plate, the securing device configured to detachably attach to the furniture mounting bracket via a quick release. In another example, a method includes securing a wall anchor plate to a wall using mounting wires; attaching a furniture mounting bracket to a piece of furniture; positioning the piece of furniture adjacent to the wall anchor plate; and tensioning a securing device attached between the wall anchor plate and the furniture mounting bracket thereby preventing the furniture from tipping over.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Bengt Lager, Jesper Andersen
  • Publication number: 20210235870
    Abstract: An apparatus that supports a user in a variety of positions to comfortably perform tasks, such as applying one or more tattoos to skin of a subject is herein disclosed. The apparatus can be reconfigured to optimally position and support the arms and/or chest of the user. A method for using a stool can involve rotating armrests of the apparatus from a stowed position to a deployed position. The armrests can support the user's forearms while supporting the user's chest such that the user can comfortably perform tasks in front of a chest support of the stool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Richardson, Edgar Zavala
  • Publication number: 20210235871
    Abstract: There is provided a tactile presentation device capable of realizing easier wearing/removal and contact of a tactile stimulation unit in an appropriate position. The tactile presentation device is provided with an attaching unit to a back plate of a chair, and a wearing belt portion to a body provided so as to be extendable and contractable on the attaching unit, in which one or more first tactile stimulation units are provided on the attaching unit, and one or more second tactile stimulation units are provided on the wearing belt portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takamoto TSUDA, Yusuke OTANI, Ikuo YAMANO, Osamu ITO, Ryo YOKOYAMA, Takeshi OGITA, Yohei FUKUMA
  • Publication number: 20210235872
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chair back assembly with an outer frame and an inner frame, wherein the outer frame is manufactured of different material than the inner frame to allow for a variety in support throughout the chair back assembly, resulting in localized support throughout the back of the chair. The availability of localized support results in an improvement in comfort and may also improve production in embodiments utilizing a foam covering. Specifically, the inner frame of the chair back assembly may include at least one vertical member and at least one horizontal member to provide additional support to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: John Koch
  • Publication number: 20210235873
    Abstract: The invention relates to a seat device (1) comprising an underframe (2) and a seat (3) connected to the underframe (2) in such a way as to pivot about a seat axis (A1), there being provided means for elastically biasing the seat (3) in anti-clockwise rotation. The seat device (1) further comprises a lumbar part (42); rotationally secured to the seat (3), and a saddle (5) for supporting the top of the thighs of the user, the saddle (5) being connected to the front region of the seat (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Hervé Thomas
  • Publication number: 20210235874
    Abstract: Furniture entertainment hubs are disclosed that are integrated in a piece of furniture to conveniently control the piece of furniture, while at the same time providing a convenient means of communicating with and charging a remote smart device such as a smart phone or tablet. The entertainment hubs can be in many different locations in the piece of furniture, with some embodiments embedded in an armrest with the hub having a touch screen accessible at the top surface of the armrest. The entertainment hub provides a sleek, aesthetic and easy to mechanism for controlling the chair/sofa and interfacing with remote devices. One embodiment of an entertainment hub for a seating apparatus comprising a body with a plurality of planar surfaces, wherein one of said plurality of surfaces comprises a substantially flat control panel. The control panel comprises a plurality of visual touch buttons, a remote device wireless charging pad, and a speaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Rodd Rafieha
  • Publication number: 20210235875
    Abstract: “Thron” is Swedish for throne and so is the ideal name for the product being described here in this abstract. A novel and unique ergonomic chair created for the purpose of sitting for extended periods of time. The human body when forced to remain sedimentary begins to accumulate neural toxins. Toxins like uric and lactic acid become difficult to remove from the body because of a lax seated position over a prolonged period of time. The intended use of Thron as an ergonomic chair is to increase blood circulation and enhance postural awareness from sitting on the air-filled rubber inserts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: David Navarro
  • Publication number: 20210235876
    Abstract: Step stools and storage, step supports having open, forwardly-facing storage cubbies for use in confined spaces, such as closets. Some of the storage, step supports have steps which are fixed relative to other steps while other storage, step supports are provided with one or more relatively movable steps and are movable from a storage position to a step position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Bertrand F. Dumont
  • Publication number: 20210235877
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a travel pillow. The travel pillow comprises a connecting rod having a first end and a second end, and a first pillow body and a second pillow body. Each of the first pillow body and the second pillow body comprises a frame and a soft cushion mounted on the frame. One end of the frame of the first pillow body is coupled to the first end of the connecting rod. The first pillow body is configured to be rotated at the first end of the connecting rods and locked at a predetermined angle. One end of the frame of the second pillow body is coupled to the second end of the connecting rod. The second pillow body is configured to be rotated at the second end of the connecting rods and locked at a predetermined angle. The travel pillow has a height which is adjusted by changing the angle between the first pillow body and the connecting rod and the angle between the second pillow body and the connecting rod. Moreover, a fastening means is used for carrying and securing the travel pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Brian Y. Zhu, Huilong Zhu
  • Publication number: 20210235878
    Abstract: An eco-friendly breathable rattan bed and an assembly method thereof, comprising a backrest, a bed body support, and a rattan body woven on the bed body support. The rattan body comprises a surface rattan body and a supporting rattan body. The bed body support comprises an upper frame and a lower frame that are fixed through stand columns. The lower frame is internally provided with a cross supporting frame. A surface rattan body locking mechanism is fixed through a plurality of fixing plates arranged on the periphery of the inner surface of the upper frame or directly fixed through the upper frame. The supporting rattan body is closely attached to the surface rattan body locking mechanism. The present disclosure has high elasticity, strength, and air permeability, avoids problems such as difficult disassembly and cleaning of the outer-layer fabric, environmental pollution and health damage, and greatly improves a user's sleep quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Xiudong LU
  • Publication number: 20210235879
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved furniture system, particularly a sofa and a bed, which is reduced to a minimum volume for transportation. The minimum volume is created to meet the current requirements for e-commerce. A flexible foldable honeycomb structure is used in manufacturing a supporting structure for a seat and a bed frame, wherein the hexagonal shape of said structure is strong and stable and provides a high bearing capacity versus weight. The honeycomb structure is designed to be foldable and used for saving space and to be easier for delivery in a box that fits in a small car, wherein said structure used flaccid materials that are glued to each other in certain way to open and close easily, wherein the number of layers of the flaccid materials determines the expansion length of the structure and these layers together is called a block of honeycomb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: MOHAMED EL SAYED AHMED KAMAL EL DIN
  • Publication number: 20210235880
    Abstract: A thermoelectric control unit is adapted for regulating liquid temperature in a hydraulic circuit. The control unit comprises a housing, and a liquid reservoir for containing a liquid inside the housing. The reservoir has a fill opening, a liquid outlet, and a liquid return. A conduit assembly extends from the liquid outlet to the liquid return. A pump is operatively connected to the reservoir, and is adapted for moving the liquid through the conduit assembly within the hydraulic circuit. A first heat exchanger communicates with the liquid reservoir. A second heat exchanger resides adjacent the first heat exchanger, and communicates with an environment outside of the liquid reservoir and inside of the housing. A substantially planar thermoelectric cooling module is located at an electrified junction between the first and second heat exchangers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Kryo, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Youngblood, Tara Youngblood
  • Publication number: 20210235881
    Abstract: This invention is a new mattress design. A replaceable foam unit containing the user's chosen firmness, or two different levels of firmness, one level being on the top of the unit, and the second firmness being on the bottom of the unit, sits atop a standard spring unit. The replaceable foam unit and standard spring unit are encased and held firmly together by a constricting and expanding fabric cover. A zipper on the cover allows for the cover to be opened, revealing the replaceable foam unit. The replaceable foam unit can then be flipped so that the second level of firmness faces upwards, and the user can experience a brand-new level of firmness. Or, the replaceable foam unit can be removed completely and replaced by a new replaceable foam unit, thus eliminating the need to replace the standard spring unit once disposal of a user's bed becomes necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Lonnie Evans
  • Publication number: 20210235882
    Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. A dimensionally stabilizing substrate is secured to at least some of the strings on one of the top and bottom surfaces of the strings. A scrim sheet is secured to at least some of the strings on an opposed surface of the strings to maintain the positions of the strings. The dimensionally stabilizing substrate is laterally rigid enough to maintain length and width dimensions of the coil spring assembly. However, the dimensionally stabilizing substrate is flexible enough to allow the pocketed spring assembly to be roll packed for shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Jason V. Jewett, Carsten Nyhues, Scott D. Reading
  • Publication number: 20210235883
    Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises parallel strings, each string joined to at least one adjacent string. At least some of the strings have springs of different gauge wire and some of the pockets of the strings having springs of different gauge wire are spliced together. At least some of the strings have springs of different geometries and some of the pockets of the strings having springs of different geometries are spliced together. At least some strings may have end sections with springs different than a middle section therebetween, the springs of the end sections being firmer than the springs of the middle section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Guido Eigenmann, Darrell A. Richmond, Bernhard Bauer, Urs Liechti, Andreas Meier
  • Publication number: 20210235884
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include a mattress assembly including a tub including vertically extending rails and a base and defining an interior cavity bound by the rails and the base, a plurality of non-laminated and rearrangeable layers positioned within the interior cavity to provide both support and comfort levels within the mattress assembly, each layer including a layer cover and a layer foam, and a cover system that includes a removable cover allowing selective access to the plurality of layers and the interior cavity and selectively compressing the plurality of layers within the tub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Ahhfactor LLC
    Inventors: Christopher E. Nolte, Thomas J. Metz, Kathy Thornton-Bias, Richard Feingold
  • Publication number: 20210235885
    Abstract: A compact nursing pillow having a variable width and thickness over a length of the curved body of the compact nursing pillow. The compact nursing pillow includes a body having the variable width and thickness and a curved shape to fit against a body of a user. The compact nursing pillow also includes a securing device to securing the pillow to a user as well as securing the pillow in a compact storage configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Haley Gibbons
  • Publication number: 20210235886
    Abstract: A merchandise display hook and method for dispensing one or more items of merchandise from a merchandise display hook and/or for loading one or more items of merchandise onto the display hook are provided. The display hook may include at least one rod configured to be mounted to a display fixture and to receive one or more items of merchandise thereon. The display hook may also include a helix disposed about the rod and extending at least partially along a length of the rod. The helix is configured to rotate in a dispensing direction for dispensing the one or more items of merchandise from the rod and/or an opposite loading direction for loading the one or more items of merchandise onto the rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: David N. Berglund, Erik L. van Bergen, Christopher J. Fawcett, Jeffrey A. Hendren, A. Reneau Van Landingham, JR., Matthew Thomas Kerley
  • Publication number: 20210235887
    Abstract: A museum showcase includes a guide system for a sliding door, including upper and lower guide mechanisms. The upper guide mechanism includes primary and secondary rails. The upper guide mechanism also includes a first slide unit and a second slide unit. The first slide unit has a rolling member on an upper horizontal track of the secondary rail, and a sliding block engaged on a vertical track of the secondary rail. The second slide unit has a rolling member on a lower horizontal track of the primary rail, and a sliding block engaged on a vertical track of the primary rail. Thereby, the upper guide mechanism is extremely strong. The weight of the door, entirely supported by the secondary rail, is discharged on the first rail by the two slide units to transmit both vertical and horizontal loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Alessandro Goppion
  • Publication number: 20210235888
    Abstract: Described herein is a modular point-of-sale display comprising a plurality of inter-lockable display units comprising a primary display unit comprising a primary multi-panel structure comprising a plurality of primary product display apertures configured and arranged to receive a plurality of first products for display a hanger element for mounting the primary display unit to a support structure; and a primary mounting element; and an add-on display unit comprising: an add-on structure comprising a plurality of add-on product display apertures configured and arranged to receive a plurality of second products for display; an add-on mounting element configured to mate with the primary mounting element to hang the add-on display unit from the primary display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Reid ZHANG, Sophia CHEN, Michelle HAN
  • Publication number: 20210235889
    Abstract: A jewelry display box comprising a bottom panel; a left panel; a right panel; a top panel; a rear panel; a hanging panel; wherein hanging panel comprises one or more holes; and a cover panel, wherein the jewelry display box is configured for protecting jewelry or delicate objects during shipping and travel while also functioning as a display case that allows the jewelry to be viewed in a hanging configuration by simply opening the cover panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Gavin Kovacs
  • Publication number: 20210235890
    Abstract: A reconfigurable multiple-piece end panel and mounting system for a food shield and a food shield system and methods. In some embodiments, the food shield system includes a support stand, a customer-facing panel supported by the support stand, and an end panel having a rear portion and a physically separate front portion that is independently removable from the end panel without the use of tools. The end panel mounting system provides for the front portion of the end panel to be selectively mounted to the support stand in a forward configuration where the front portion fully covers the adjacent outside edge of the customer-facing panel, or mounted in a reversed configuration where the front portion does not fully cover the adjacent outside edge of the customer-facing panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Geoffrey R. Quinter, Wayne Sirmons
  • Publication number: 20210235891
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a touchless automatic food locker apparatus, system, and method providing automated self-serve food lockers. Embodiments include arrays of modular food lockers having a public access door and a kitchen access door opposed to each other, assembled as a wall between the public space and the kitchen. Each food locker kitchen access door is adapted to receive a food item disposed into the locker. Heating and cooling elements maintain the appropriate food item temperature in the locker. Sensors, lighting, and UV lighting coupled to the locker detects a state of the item in the locker. The locker further includes credentialed access by the customer to the food locker from the public access door by an assembly coupled to the food locker utilizing mobile communication and intelligent analysis to reduce waiting time, keep food products fresh, and assure quality product delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: GEORGE DEROSA, PAUL J. GAVIN
  • Publication number: 20210235892
    Abstract: A stand clamp including tightening apparatus to attach the clamp around a stand, pole, or similar structure. For example, the tightening apparatus may include first and second semicircular tapered threaded extensions extending from clamp portions, and a clamp knob threaded onto both tapered threaded extensions causing the first tapered threaded extension to move toward the second tapered threaded extension as the clamp knob is tightened. Alternatively, the tightening apparatus may include separate semicircular extensions with sloped walls received within corresponding sloped surfaces on the interior of a knob, causing the semicircular extensions to move toward each other as the knob is threaded into engagement with the semicircular extensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Geoffrey R. Quinter
  • Publication number: 20210235893
    Abstract: An image display device according to the present embodiment includes: a display panel; a power line; and an outer frame. The display panel is switchable between an image display mode in which an image is displayed and a transmissive mode in which the display panel is in a transmissive state where an object behind the display panel is visible in a front view of the display panel. The power line is disposed along a periphery of the display panel. The outer frame is disposed along an edge of the display panel, and includes a first housing space for housing the power line and a second housing space for housing the edge of the display panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Shuji YAMASHITA, Jun ARAYA, Ichiro OKUDA, Chiharu MATSUKAWA
  • Publication number: 20210235894
    Abstract: A frame assembly for supporting a flat article. In one aspect, the frame assembly may include a stack including a transparent window panel and a frame. The frame may include a floor structure for supporting the stack and an outer annular wall coupled to and surrounding the floor structure, the outer annular wall including a plurality of corners, an outer surface defining a periphery of the frame, an inner surface defining a display cavity, and a front edge that defines a display opening configured to allow the stack to pass therethrough into the display cavity. The inner surface of the outer annular wall may include a plurality of recessed regions, each of the recessed regions encompassing one of the corners of the outer annular wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Terry COYLE, JR., Matthew Scott KRESSIN, Geoffrey William BASTIAN, Michael Lee PYLE
  • Publication number: 20210235895
    Abstract: A display device includes: a plurality of first frame bodies configured to form a first frame for defining an accommodation space; a display module arranged in the accommodation space; a decorative layer arranged on a showing surface of the plurality of first frame bodies; and a groove formed in the showing surface of the plurality of first frame bodies. An edge of the decorative layer is arranged in the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Jinggang WEI, Lei CAO, Yan REN
  • Publication number: 20210235896
    Abstract: Floral architecture offers us technological solutions for convenient plant growing in pots, easy fitting into the given spaces with its size and design, modularity. A combination of components that create various systems are: pot with mats for plant growing (1), supporting structures (2), meshes (3), flexible water tank (4), water pump (5), time switch (7) or a computer (10), plug (8), irrigation system (9), door (11), filling hole (12), water purifier (13), system for tank filling (14), exterior masks or wall claddings (15), pergola (16), advertising space (17), seating area (18), lighting (19, 19.a), solar system (20), traffic signalling (21), water fountain (22), a storage box (23), drainage of excess water (24), fixer for pots (25), distribution box with a cover (26), drainage water hose (27), water supply hose (28), fence (29), distribution channel (30), divider (31), stretching system (32), flexible supporting structure for flower pots (33).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Mirjana KUNOVIC
  • Publication number: 20210235897
    Abstract: An improved weighted blanket is provided in which, e.g., a plurality of pockets distributed across said blanket as seen in a plan view of the blanket, the plurality of pockets each having weighted material distributed therein, and wherein the weighted material within a plurality of said plurality of pockets includes a distribution of crystals within a filler material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Desirant Lux Collection LLC / DBA Sunday Citizen
    Inventor: Michael Krieger
  • Publication number: 20210235898
    Abstract: A rip resistant sleeping bag assembly for inhibiting a sleeping bag from being ripped by toenails of a user includes a sleeping bag and a protective panel that is coupled to the sleeping bag. The protective panel is comprised of a rip resistant material. In this way the protective panel inhibits the sleeping bag from being ripped by toenails of a user when the user sleeps in the sleeping bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Kathleen Quaintance
  • Publication number: 20210235899
    Abstract: A multi-use pillow that provides for a shape guided by and contemplated for use in therapeutics, ergonomics, and comfort. The multi-use pillow comprises of an outer shell configured with a first enclosure, a second enclosure, and a channel separating the two enclosures. A first inner pod and a second inner pod are received into the first enclosure and the second enclosure, respectively, and are structured to conform to a size of their respective enclosures. The multi-use pillow may be folded at the channel and allow the pillow to be adapted for use as a stacked pillow or back support. The multi-use pillow may also be adapted for several sleeping styles conforming to proper lumbar and neck support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Patrick Kenneth Silva
  • Publication number: 20210235900
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pillow for relieving sleep apnea and preventing snoring, the pillow comprising: a pillow body for supporting a sleeper's head and neck; and a support protrusion protruding from the center of the pillow body, wherein the support protrusion is configured by a curvature pattern portion so as to increase the area in contact with the sleeper's head, and the curvature pattern portion includes: a pair of first curved surface portions, each of which has a concave curved surface having a slope gradually increasing from a surface of the pillow body; and a second curved surface portion connecting the ends of the pair of first curved surface portions to each other and forming a convex curved surface having a slope gradually decreasing toward the center thereof. Therefore, the present invention can support an occipital region of a sleeper sleeping lying on his/her side, in more comfortable state, and thus can induce restful sleep accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Sun Geuk CHOI
  • Publication number: 20210235901
    Abstract: A pillow can include a head support surface configured to support at least a portion of a person's head, a first support having a first support surface with a first apex disposed at a first height a second support having a second support surface with a second apex disposed at a second height, and a third support having a third support surface with a third apex disposed at a third height. The support surfaces can support at least a portion of a person's neck when at least a portion of their head is in contact with the head support surface. One or more of the heights can differ from one or more other heights. A pillow can include one or more openings and one or more inserts configured to be disposed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Adrian Dennewald
  • Publication number: 20210235902
    Abstract: Beverage container, comprising a body and a neck, wherein at the neck a valve is provided for dispensing a beverage comprising gas from the container, wherein an inner surface part of the container adjacent the valve, especially an inner surface part of the container within the neck between the body and an inlet side of the valve is smooth and sloping towards the inlet side of the valve, such that foam is prevented from being trapped at the inner surface of the neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: ARIE MAARTEN PAAUWE, BART JAN BAX, HAROLD MARCEL BLOM
  • Publication number: 20210235903
    Abstract: A food and beverage retaining assembly having in combination a serving plate and a removable, baseless, stemmed beverage receptacle, wherein the beverage receptacle is mechanically interlocked with the serving plate, and further wherein the beverage receptacle is incapable of standing upright on a horizontal surface while retaining liquid unless connected to the serving plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Gilberto E. Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20210235904
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a push-type travel cup including a cup body, a cover assembly disposed on the cup body, a water channel disposed on the cup body, and a switch assembly disposed on the cover assembly. The cover assembly includes an inner cover and an outer cover covering the inner cover, and the outer cover is movable up and down with respect to the inner cover. The switch assembly includes a first support rod, a second support rod, a first magnet, and a second magnet. The outer cover includes a water outlet configured to communicate with the water channel; the first support rod is fixedly disposed on the inner cover, and the first magnet is disposed on one end of the first support rod; the second support rod is fixedly disposed on the outer cover, and the second magnet is disposed on one end of the second support rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: Man Chun LUI
  • Publication number: 20210235905
    Abstract: A paper cup for use in vending machines comprises at least one inner groove on its inner surface and at least one outer groove on its outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: HIDIR SOLMAZ