Patents Issued in August 12, 2021
  • Publication number: 20210244182
    Abstract: A flammable liquid storage cabinet may include a base portion, two opposing sidewalls extending substantially perpendicularly upward from the base portion, a rear wall extending substantially perpendicularly upward from the base portion between respective ends of the sidewalls, a top portion disposed opposite the base portion to cover a top of the sidewalls and the rear wall and define a receiving space in the storage cabinet for receiving a flammable liquid container, and a door assembly disposed opposite the rear wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Taber, Jason Mars, William Tyer
  • Publication number: 20210244183
    Abstract: An arrangement for guiding at least one movable furniture part includes a guide rail to be mounted on the fixed furniture part, and a guide device to be coupled to the movable furniture part, and a preferably substantially cylindrical, load-transmitting rolling body. The guide rail has a guide track, on which the load-transmitting rolling body is mounted in a movable manner. The guide track has a parking position for the load-transmitting rolling body, and the parking position corresponds to an end position of the movable furniture part relative to the fixed furniture part. The load-transmitting rolling body and the guide track are designed such that the guide track can be deformed in this region, a depression being formed in the process, and the load-transmitting rolling body is substantially dimensionally stable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin HOFFMANN, Marc MEUSBURGER
  • Publication number: 20210244184
    Abstract: A foot system for parts of furniture and furnishing items with front adjustment levelling, wherein a foot (11) is positioned between a base or bottom (12) of a piece of furniture and a floor (P) in a space reduced in height (H), said foot (11) containing in its interior a height adjustment mechanism actuated from a hole or actuating point (13) by means of a manoeuvring tool (14), the hole or actuating point (13) being positioned, in the system, at a lower free end of the foot (11) resting on the floor (P).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Leonardo S.r.l.
    Inventor: Carlo CATTANEO
  • Publication number: 20210244185
    Abstract: A drawer release is described. The drawer release includes a handle portion pivotally or rotatably engaged to a fixed portion, and the fixed portion is attached to or connected to a drawer. The handle portion includes at least one engaging member that engages a lever or actuator of a drawer-slide of the drawer to open or release the drawer. The drawer release provides for the one-handed opening of the drawer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Steven Jeffries, Norman Allen Smith
  • Publication number: 20210244186
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a display mounting apparatus, including a rotating base and a rotating support. The rotating base includes a base and at least one base bearing. The base defines a base shaft hole. The base bearing is engaged with the base shaft hole and is coaxial with the shaft hole. The rotating support includes a rotating disc, a first bearing sleeve and a second bearing sleeve. The rotating disc is used to fix the display. The rotating disc defines a disc shaft hole. The first bearing sleeve includes a disc fixed ring and a hollow shaft coaxial with the disc fixed ring. The disc fixed ring is fixedly coupled to the rotating disc, and is coaxial with the disc shaft hole. The hollow shaft passes through the disc shaft hole, at least one base bearing and the base shaft hole, and is engaged with least one base bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Xuan Pei
  • Publication number: 20210244187
    Abstract: A seating furniture chassis comprises a seat surface frame, a backrest frame, two armrests, and a drive mechanism. The backrest frame is pivotable about a virtual pivot axis defined by two pivot points, wherein the backrest frame is fastened to the pivot points on the armrests. The drive mechanism is connected to the backrest frame by a translation mechanism. The drive mechanism is designed to trigger a translation of the translation mechanism, wherein the translation is converted into a pivoting movement of the backrest frame about the pivot axis. The backrest frame is connected below the pivot points to the seat surface frame so that during the pivoting movement the seat surface frame is moved translationally. The drive mechanism is arranged below a first lateral edge region of the seat surface frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Michael MACKERT
  • Publication number: 20210244188
    Abstract: There is noticed a dynamic frame of the chair, which comprises a seat holder (1), to which a swivel sleeve (3) is demountably attached from one side, into which a spherical head (41) of a spherical thread swivel (4) with a threaded end piece (42) is tightly seated, to which a nut (7) is demountably attached and to which a silent block bushing (2) is demountably attached from the other side, to which an annular locking ring (6) with four locking undercuts (61) and four locking noses (62) is demountably attached from one side and a frame sleeve (5) with a sliding hole (53) and four sleeve noses (51) and four sleeve reinforcement pieces (52) is detachably fastened from the other side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Stefan Vasko, Marcel Rebros
  • Publication number: 20210244189
    Abstract: A foldable seat comprises a vertically extending support arrangement, a seat member and a pivot assembly. The vertically extending support arrangement has a vertical axis and a horizontal plane and comprises opposite top and bottom ends along the vertical axis, and a geometric outer perimeter in the horizontal plane having a perimeter size. The seat member is mounted to the top end of the vertically extending support arrangement. The pivot assembly is mounted to the vertically extending support arrangement for pivoting about a pivot axis parallel to the vertical axis. Pivoting the pivot assembly provides for moving the vertically extending support arrangement between folded and unfolded positions respectively decreasing and increasing the perimeter size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Charles KAY
  • Publication number: 20210244190
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to improved chair assemblies that can be integrated with various technologies, including heating, massaging technologies, cooling, and other technologies. Various portions of the chair assemblies include attachment structures that permit electronic assemblies to be attached and removed from the chair assemblies. The electronic assemblies can include electronics that facilitate heat therapy, massage therapy, and/or cooling therapy functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Anthony Mazlish
  • Publication number: 20210244191
    Abstract: A secure package receptacle is a combination outdoor furniture, locking package storage, and ice chest. Outdoor furniture is often placed near a home entry and provides useful seating and does not draw attention to the locking package storing. A seat portion provides a locking storage area for bulky packages and a backrest portion provides a second locking storage area for flat packages. Each portion may include thermal insulation to act as an ice chest. Each locking storage area is lockable using a common padlock, pushbutton lock lockable by a delivery driver and unlockable by a homeowner using a key, or any other lock unlockable by a homeowner. A base of the secure package receptacle includes space for solid or liquid weight to make it difficult to remove. Features are included to secure the secure package receptacle to a wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Gary Vasquez, Laurie Vasquez
  • Publication number: 20210244192
    Abstract: A foam padding (10) is disclosed. The foam padding (10) has sections (32, 34), each covering at least one hollow volume (12, 14) of the padding said padding (10) including a flexible elongated band (20) for transferring thermal energy from at least one hollow volume (12) in a first one of said sections (32) in the event of excess thermal energy towards at least one hollow volume (14) in a second section (34) in the padding (10) not containing excess thermal energy. The band (20) has a continuous electrically conducting layer (22) with a defined area extending from at least one first section (32) to another different second section (34).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Tobias KIRCHHOFF
  • Publication number: 20210244193
    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: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Jason V. Jewett, Carsten Nyhues, Scott D. Reading
  • Publication number: 20210244194
    Abstract: A low air loss mattress to provide a variable pressure to an individual who is confined to a bed. The mattress has an air plenum and a motor driven blower to inflate the air plenum. The blower is housed within a pull-out and interchangeable pump cartridge that is received within a pump cartridge receptacle inside the mattress. The pump cartridge is removable from the pump cartridge receptacle to permit the blower to be repaired or replaced without having to discard the mattress. Ambient air is supplied to the blower by way of a tuned air pump inlet path that winds between a pair of sound absorbing blocks. Air is blown front the blower to the air plenum by way of a tuned air manifold that is located inside the mattress to inflate the air plenum. Bluetooth compatible sensors located inside the mattress are responsive to physical parameters to which the mattress is subjected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Craig Adams, Anthony G. DaCosta
  • Publication number: 20210244195
    Abstract: A bed component, for example a mattress or a mattress base, includes a vacuum pump and at least one actuator which is adaptable in its height and/or firmness and has a maximum height in the non-actuated state, wherein the vacuum pump is fluidly connected to the actuator and a vacuum is formed in the actuator by the vacuum pump in the actuated state of the actuator and the height and/or firmness of the actuator is reduced, wherein the vacuum pump is provided in an area of the bed component external to the actuator. Further, a bed including a bed component is shown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: John ELENGICAL, Andreas EBBECKE, Nick KANZLER, Peter KERSTEN, Fabian LAASCH, Thomas WEBER
  • Publication number: 20210244196
    Abstract: A method for adjusting pressure within an air bed comprises providing an air bed that includes an air chamber and a pump having a pump housing, selecting a desired pressure setpoint for the air chamber, calculating a pressure target, adjusting pressure within the air chamber until a pressure within the pump housing is substantially equal to the pressure target, determining an actual chamber pressure within the air chamber, and comparing the actual chamber pressure to the desired pressure setpoint to determine an adjustment factor error. The pressure target may be calculated based upon the desired pressure setpoint and a pressure adjustment factor. Furthermore, the pressure adjustment factor may be modified based upon the adjustment factor error determined by comparing the actual chamber pressure to the desired pressure setpoint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Paul James Mahoney, Matthew Glen Hilden, Matthew Wayne Tilstra
  • Publication number: 20210244197
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mattress comprising at least one zonal mattress element a midsection that is firmer than the upper and lower sections and configured to provide support for a hip of a user side sleeping on the mattress and at least one uniform mattress element which provides a neutral posture and may be rearranged to give different users different zonal variations. Furthermore, it discloses a system of the mattress with a pillow to provide a neutral posture or aligned spine to improve both side and back sleeping with neural posture resulting in better sleep, less snoring and less pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Christopher Allan OSWALD
  • Publication number: 20210244198
    Abstract: A gravity-feed bin includes a generally hollow main bin having an open end, a storage reservoir and a dispensing chute. The dispensing chute has an opening disposed near a distal end. The bin includes a dispensing gate movable between open and closed positions. When the dispensing gate is in the closed position, the dispensing gate blocks the opening of the dispensing chute. One or more fins contact interior and/or exterior surfaces of the gate to provide cleaning functionality of the gate and/or sealing functionality between the gate and the dispensing chute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Trade Fixtures, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Brundick, Scott Johnson, John Clayton Odom
  • Publication number: 20210244199
    Abstract: A cooler includes a cabinet having an interior volume for storing a beverage container containing a beverage and a door for providing access to the interior volume of the cabinet. The cooler further includes a lock configured to maintain door in a closed position when the lock is engaged. The cooler includes a cooling unit configured to maintain the cabinet at a predetermined temperature and a temperature sensor arranged within the cabinet that detects a temperature within the cabinet. A control unit is in communication with the cooling unit and the temperature sensor, and the control unit is configured to control the cooling unit to maintain a temperature within the cabinet at a predetermined temperature as determined by the temperature sensor. The control unit may be configured to lock the door until a temperature within the cabinet is at the predetermined temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Prashant DESHPANDE, Gurmeet Singh BHUTANI
  • Publication number: 20210244200
    Abstract: A structure or apparatus for attaching accessories or monitor arms to the post of an monitor or display stand. The apparatus included a collar or collet for selectively attaching to a post of the stand, the collet or collar includes a plurality of slots or keyways or receivers about its circumference, the collar or collet including a retainer to selectively allow access to the slots to allow accessories to the placed in the slots or secured in the slots. The plurality of slots allows the accessories to be placed in different orientations or positions with respect to one another. The accessories have profile portions that are complimentary to the receivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Roger Landon Webb, Antonio Jose Fernandes da Costa, Brent Ralph Marchant, Alex Joseph Frank, Travis Jordan Rogers, Christopher Michael Morrow, Cristoval Adrian Gutierrez, Tai Hoon K. Matlin
  • Publication number: 20210244201
    Abstract: An anti-theft mounting device for securing a component to a mounting surface is disclosed. The anti-theft mounting device includes a first counterpart, a second counterpart, and a fastener. The first counterpart, the second counterpart and the fastener are co-operatively configured such that the first counterpart and the second counterpart are configured for connection in a connected state such that a component-engager is established. The component-engager defines a component-receiving space including a component-engaging surface. While the first counterpart and the second counterpart are disposed in the connected state and the fastener is connected to the mounting surface, the first counterpart is connected to the second counterpart via at least the fastener, and the component-engager is connected to the mounting surface via at least the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Steve N. GALANT
  • Publication number: 20210244202
    Abstract: An interactive kiosk for displaying one or more accessories. The kiosk includes an accessory interface portion having: a) one or more accessory retainers configured to hold one or more accessories having one or more identifiers located thereon; b) one or more sensing devices configured to receive and/or transmit one or more identification signals to one or more identifiers to identify the presence and/or absence of one or more of the accessories from the one or more accessory retainers and relay one or more status signals; and c) one or more processors in communication with the one or more sensing devices configured to receive and analyze the one or more status signals from the one or more sensing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Leslie McGwire
  • Publication number: 20210244203
    Abstract: Kinematic mounts are used frequently to hold objects such as mirrors, lenses, and other optical equipment. To adjust kinematic mounts, adjustment mechanisms are often required. Adjustment mechanisms can be used to make fine adjustments in applications where precision is required (e.g., laser system prototyping). Kinematic mounts that include never-before implemented form factors and structural elements require new adjustment solutions. This application describes systems that include both novel kinematic mounts as well as new adjustment mechanisms developed to reorient the new kinematic mounts. Adjustment mechanisms described in this application include a main body, a control frame, and control screws to adjust the orientation of the control frame. The control frame is coupled with a kinematic mount's housing, which rotates about a center of curvature of a bottom surface of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: James Campbell, Christopher Guerrero, Daniel Castro
  • Publication number: 20210244204
    Abstract: A smart makeup mirror device includes a main body, a display mirror unit rotatably mounted in the main body, and a speaker. The display mirror unit includes a display module, a makeup mirror, a support frame for fixing the makeup mirror, and a mood lamp mounted on a rear surface of the support frame. The support frame rotates with respect to the main body so that an angle with respect to the makeup mirror and the ground is changed, or rotate in a circumferential direction of the makeup mirror. The display module is oriented horizontally or vertically when the support frame is rotated in the circumferential direction of the makeup mirror. The mood lamp illuminates a mood light toward a floor surface when a rear surface of the display mirror unit is rotated at a specific angle with respect to the main body to face the floor surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: ICON AI Inc.
    Inventor: Min Young SHIN
  • Publication number: 20210244205
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a foot mirror assembly having a camera for capturing photos of a foot of a user which provide the user an improved view of the foot for diabetic foot exams. The assembly includes a frame member, a standing member, a mirror coupled with the frame member, a set of lights located on the frame member. Other embodiments include an electronic device coupled with the frame member, the electronic device having a camera. In further embodiments, the electronic device transmits captured photographs to a remote device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: RODNEY DEREK LINDSAY
  • Publication number: 20210244206
    Abstract: A planar display assembly is provided with a planar display pane in a frame with apertures formed about a periphery. Base members have a post received within the apertures. A retaining wall with ratchet teeth extends from each base member. Latch members with a hoop portion with a slot receive each retaining wall for adjustment in a direction toward the frame to accommodate display panes of varying thicknesses. A tooth is formed in each latch member to engage the ratchet teeth for adjustment. A release tab is provided on each latch member for manual release of the tooth from the ratchet teeth. A flexible arm extends from each latch members to engage and retain the planar display pane within the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Earl David FORREST, Ryan Patrick MARTIN, James Allen AUSTIN, III
  • Publication number: 20210244207
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a blanket assembly that permits a first user to collapse a first portion of the blanket assembly independently from a second portion, the first user being associated with the first portion and a second user being associated with the second portion. The assembly includes a blanket body, a separation partially extending into the blanket body from a first end of the blanket body, the separation separating the blanket body into a first portion and a second portion, and an attachment member coupled to the first portion and the second portion along the separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: ROBERT MARTINEZ
  • Publication number: 20210244208
    Abstract: The present invention provides a weighted blanket having multiple protective layers surrounding an internal layer of glass beads or ceramic beads or any type of beads having a first and uppermost layer made of any type of face fabric, such as cotton; a second internal layer is made of polyester batting fill or any type of fill, which provides a layer of extra comfort; a third internal layer is made of a protective layer of a fabric shell, such as polyester, or any type of material; a fourth internal layer is made of a layer of polyester batting fill or any type of fill; a fifth internal layer is made of glass beads or ceramic beads or any type of beads spaced apart from each other in separately spaced apart sewn pockets; a sixth internal layer is made of a layer of polyester batting fill or any type of fill; a seventh internal layer is made of a protective layer of a polyester fabric shell or any material; an eighth internal layer is made of polyester batting fill or any type of fill, which provides a layer o
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: CAREY SUTTON
  • Publication number: 20210244209
    Abstract: This present invention relates to an improved bedsheet system comprising a top bedsheet sewn together in part to a bottom bedsheet having an elastic perimeter to allow the bottom bedsheet to be securely tucked underneath the mattress to maximize stability, and prevent the bedsheet system from moving out of place throughout the night. The bottom bedsheet further comprises a pair of pillow pockets to accommodate conventional pillows and keep them in place, as well as a plurality of side pockets to hold personal items which may be easily accessed by the user throughout the night. The improved bedsheet system offers user convenience in making a bed, and eliminates the need to reapply standard bedsheets that fall off easily onto the floor after every use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Andrew Craft
  • Publication number: 20210244210
    Abstract: Shaped body for receiving a skull on a support plane, said shaped body being substantially ring-shaped and being able to counteract the deformation of the skull.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: KLUBA MEDICAL GMBH
    Inventor: Susanne KLUBA
  • Publication number: 20210244211
    Abstract: This invention represents converting a conventional pillow into a therapeutic brio top head pillow in conjunction with a body pillow by creating a base for the pillow embodiment apparatus comprising of assembling two or more pieces, as necessary, of the embodiment and encasing the entire configuration with corpulent materials which would become comparable to a standard/queen conventional pillow along with a body pillow. Each piece of the embodiment comprises a flat face on one side and three tiered layers of bilateral symmetrical configuration from the center toward the outwards-opposing directions laterally. The assembly can be done as a face to face or back to back attachment of each side and encasing with materials. This pillow comprises a soft foam and/or other types of corpulent soft cushion for both the interior embodiment and/or casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Yong C. Mun
  • Publication number: 20210244212
    Abstract: A propeller food plate assembly has a plate component and a propeller component that includes a plurality of propellers that subdivide the plate into a plurality of compartments for holding food during a dining activity. During a different recreational activity, the components rotate when the assembly is thrown and spun in the air. During flight, the components initially engage each other in a torque-transmitting relationship, and subsequently move apart. The propellers have contoured, aerodynamic surfaces configured to enhance an aerodynamic flight characteristic of the assembly, One or more light sources may be mounted on the assembly to emit light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Leonid Shendelman
  • Publication number: 20210244213
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a drinking dramatization glass that is lightweight and allows images to be projected on the side face of the glass by changing their aspect ratio according to the size of the glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Makoto NISHIDA
  • Publication number: 20210244214
    Abstract: An improved lid for a portable beverage container, the lid including a storage compartment adapted for holding various personal items. The compartment, which includes a separate cover, further includes a water-tight feature, which prevents liquids, either from within the container, or outside of the container from contacting the items or contents within the compartment. The present lid is also configured for use with a variety of portable beverage containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Randy Springer
  • Publication number: 20210244215
    Abstract: The disclosure concerns an improved cup for use by restaurants and other servicing entities. The improvement includes an integrated straw, and orientation of the integrated straw for enabling nesting of cups in a stackable manner. In some embodiments, a lid is utilized to cover the cup and integrated straw while no in use. The lid may also include a flexible element which allows the integrated straw to be conveniently uncovered when desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Ron Pritchett, Nancy W. Pritchett
  • Publication number: 20210244216
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for an electronic knife holder. In some implementations, the electronic knife holder includes a microprocessor, a base member that has a first exterior surface containing multiple slots, a lock, and sensors corresponding to the multiple slots. Each of the multiple slots defines an interior space of the base member and is configured to receive a knife blade. When the lock is placed in a locked position, the lock locks one or more knives placed in one of the multiple slots. The sensors are configured to detect if a knife is present in one of the multiple slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Kelly, Matthew Daniel Correnti, Robert Nathan Picardi
  • Publication number: 20210244217
    Abstract: An extendable straw includes a relatively smaller diameter tube, a relatively larger diameter tube, and a collar. The smaller diameter tube includes a radially enlarged section adjacent one end. The larger diameter tube receives the smaller diameter tube and is more flexible than the smaller diameter tube. The radially enlarged section contacts and seals against an inner surface of the larger diameter tube. The collar is connected at a non-drinking end of the larger diameter tube, the collar being more rigid than the larger diameter tube and receiving the smaller diameter tube. The smaller diameter tube is movable in an axial direction with respect to both the collar and the larger diameter tube. At least one of the collar and the larger diameter tube cooperates with the radially enlarged section to inhibit further axial movement of the smaller diameter tube with respect to the collar beyond an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas Reynolds, Lance E. Hazelton, Thomas Hanson
  • Publication number: 20210244218
    Abstract: A vessel carrier comprising a base piece, having at least two holes for vessels to be placed in and a slot into which a base supporting piece is inserted. The base supporting piece includes a load bearing top handle on the upper part and a supporting construction on the lower part to support the base piece when the base piece and the base supporting piece are assembled. The vessels may include cups, glasses and other drink containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Fiona Mary HARRISON
  • Publication number: 20210244219
    Abstract: A foldable drink sleeve or holder for use in insulating and providing a barrier between a user and a variety of different means for containing a beverage, such as, for example, a can, a bottle, a cup, or any other similar device for containing a beverage. A foldable beverage sleeve apparatus generally comprising a folding mechanism for use in allowing a user to condense said apparatus into a substantially smaller and transportable device and an attachment mechanism for use in attachably connecting said apparatus to a variety of different items, such as, for example, a key chain, a backpack, a purse, a belt loop, or any other similar means of transporting and carrying said apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Christopher John Richard
  • Publication number: 20210244220
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a collapsible and locking clothes hanger for one-handed individuals. In at least one embodiment, a collapsible clothes hanger comprises a central hook portion including a hook element and a helical torsion spring, a first hanger arm and a second hanger arm, the helical torsion spring adapted to bias the first and the second hanger arms into an expanded position, each of the first and the second hanger arms moveable to a collapsed position, with the first hanger arm including a sliding component moveable between a first position and a second position, the sliding component including a first catch, the second hanger arm including a second catch, the first catch securely engaging the second catch in the first position, the first catch disengaging the second catch in the second position to move the first and the second hanger arms from the collapsed position to the expanded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Justin Cardinal
  • Publication number: 20210244221
    Abstract: A multi-layer mat includes a multi-layer mat includes a protective layer and a comfort layer. The protective layer is composed of a first material and has a protective layer surface. The comfort layer is composed of a second material, is positioned on top of the protective layer, and has a comfort layer surface parallel to the protective layer surface. In a usage configuration, the multi-layer mat lies flat with the protective layer surface flush against a ground surface and with the comfort layer surface exposed for standing upon by a user. The protective layer is configured to protect the comfort layer from elements of the ground surface in the usage configuration via the first material. The multi-layer mat is configured for manual transition between the usage configuration and a storage configuration via the user, where the comfort layer surface is unexposed in the storage configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Jerome Philippe Perkins
  • Publication number: 20210244222
    Abstract: A parcel storage box (10) comprises a base (12), a side wall (14) and a roof (16) joined to form a box (18) and a parapet (28) provided on an upper surface of the roof (16), the parapet (28) enclosing a volume for planting plants. An opening (20) is provided in the side wall (14) and a door (22) is hinged to the side wall (14) to close the opening (20). A lock (24) is provided for locking the door (22). A barrier (42) is provided on the base (12), the barrier (42) having a front surface (44) for contacting a rear surface of the door (22) and an upper surface (46), the upper surface (46) being sloped relative to the base (12), the upper surface (46) being closer to the base (12) at a front edge of the barrier (42).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Lauren Elizabeth Pillman, Luke Adam Chapman
  • Publication number: 20210244223
    Abstract: A curtain track for an aircraft cabin enables curtain sliders to be quickly loaded into the curtain track. The curtain track is constructed of an elongate channel with a first end fitting on a first end of the channel and a second end fitting on a second end of the channel. There is a unique cutout in the bottom surface of the first end fitting that forms a curved slot surface that enables curtain sliders to be loaded into the channel of the curtain track through the cutout to quickly load the curtain onto the curtain track without disassembling any of the parts of the curtain track or removing the curtain track from its attachment to the aircraft cabin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Rick E. Shepherd, Ian M. Piper, Robert B. Lanfear
  • Publication number: 20210244224
    Abstract: A food preparation apparatus (2) comprising: a rotatable implement (30) configured to process a food item introduced into the food preparation apparatus to produce solid food particles and juice; a drum (20) rotatably mounted on the food preparation apparatus, wherein the drum comprises a radially outer drum wall extending in a circumferential plane and enclosing an interior space (24) of the food preparation apparatus for containing the food item during processing, wherein the food preparation apparatus is configured to rotate the drum about an axis of rotation (X1) such that the solid food particles and juice are urged radially outwards by virtue of the rotation of the drum; and a filter element (42) which is rotatable with the drum, the filter element comprising a perforated wall (44), wherein the perforated wall at least partially defines a juice channel for juice to pass out of the drum, the perforated wall being configured to permit the juice from the food item to pass through the perforated wall and re
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Davide BONACCORSO, Thomas OTTI
  • Publication number: 20210244225
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus (100) for extracting juice from food ingredients. The apparatus comprises a container (102) for receiving the food ingredients; the container having a juice outlet (110). A blender tool is located inside the container which blends the food ingredients. A drive system (109) drives the blender tool for blending and spins the container to assist juice which is released from the food ingredients during blending to pass out of the container via the juice outlet. The drive system provides independent control over the driving of the blender tool and the spinning of the container respectively. Further provided is a method for extracting juice from food ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Heimo OBERSTEINER, Thomas OTTI
  • Publication number: 20210244226
    Abstract: A food preparation apparatus (2) is provided. The food preparation apparatus comprises: a first food processing unit (10) configured to process a food item to produce a plurality of solid food particles and juice; and a second food processing unit (40) arranged to receive the solid food particles and juice from the first food processing unit and process the juice and solid food particles to produce a substantially homogenous food product, wherein the first food processing unit (10) is adjustable in order to selectively vary the proportion of the produced solid food particles that pass from the first food processing unit into the second food processing unit (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Florian KRALL
  • Publication number: 20210244227
    Abstract: The invention discloses an opening and closing handheld kitchen press tool comprising: a cup body formed from a right half cup body (3) hingedly coupled to a left half cup body (2), wherein each of the right half cup body (3) and the left half cup body (2) has an inner surface and an outer sidewall, and the left cup body (2) includes: at a hinge side thereof, a vertical shaft (7), along a lower edge of the inner surface, a cup bottom plate (4) laterally extending from the lower edge, wherein the cup bottom plate (4) includes a plurality of extrusion apertures (9), and a latch in the form of a lift handle (18) and block (16), wherein the latch is coupled to the outer sidewall at an open side of the left cup body (2) in an upper corner, the right half cup body (3) includes a laterally-extending bracket (15) extending from a lower edge thereof and, from a hinge side and extending from the outer sidewall, a lower shaft seat (5) correspondingly vertically aligned with an upper shaft seat (6), a fixed hand
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Lung Cheung Lionel Sun
  • Publication number: 20210244228
    Abstract: A cooking apparatus for cooking a food item. The cooking apparatus may include a base component and a lid component. The base component includes a reservoir. The lid component may be alterable between a closed state whereby the lid closes an open top end of the reservoir and an open state whereby the reservoir is exposed. A plurality of cups may be positioned in the reservoir of the base component. Each of the cups may have an internal cavity with a first liquid holding capacity. The reservoir of the base component may have a second liquid holding capacity when the plurality of cups are positioned in the reservoir. The second liquid holding capacity is equal to or greater than the first liquid holding capacity so that one of the cups can be filled with liquid and then the liquid poured from the cup into the reservoir without overflowing the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Evan Marc DASH, Rachel DASH, Yiyang ZHANG, Shelby SCOTT
  • Publication number: 20210244229
    Abstract: A cooking control method and device, and a computer storage medium. The method comprises: receiving a target temperature and a target time duration; determining a temperature compensation value corresponding to the target temperature according to a relationship between a preset temperature range and the temperature compensation value; correcting a temperature value of the target temperature according to the temperature compensation value to obtain a target temperature threshold parameter; and controlling a cooking process according to the target temperature threshold parameter and the target time duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Mengjie LIANG
  • Publication number: 20210244230
    Abstract: Device and methods for brewing a beverage from a heated liquid chamber are disclosed in which the kinetic energy of rising air bubbles injected into a water heating chamber or delivery tube entrains the liquid in the water heating chamber to a delivery spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Jon Olsson
  • Publication number: 20210244231
    Abstract: Provided is a coffee tamper. The coffee tamper of the disclosure includes a tamper body including a connecting hole communicated in a vertical direction, a guide portion provided in the tamper body and including an inner through-hole communicated to the connecting hole, a central connecting portion of which one side is stopped by the guide portion and of which another side penetrates the inner through-hole and extends downward, a tamping portion provided below the tamper body and configured to couple with the central connecting portion, and a compressing portion provided between the guide portion and the tamping portion and configured to downwardly compress the tamping portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Zae Woo Lee