Patents Issued in August 26, 2021
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Publication number: 20210259396Abstract: There are no wearable communication and guidance systems, methods, and devices that facilitate integration and communication between devices for humans. This invention provides a wearable and non-wearable with communication and guidance integration system, method, and devices for humans. The present disclosure relates to a communication and guidance system wherein multiple devices are integrated and linked for faster, efficient, enhanced security, and unique systems, apparatus, and methods thereof. The wearable can be self-illumination wearables.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: Trechrein LLCInventor: Antonio J. Gates
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Publication number: 20210259397Abstract: A belt adapter for attaching objects to a belt includes a holding system for attaching the belt adapter to the belt, an opening extending along a vertical axis of the belt adapter, through which opening a carrier element can be inserted into the belt adapter, and a securing element which can be moved between an unlocked position, in which the carrier element can be inserted into and removed from the belt adapter, and a locked position for securely holding a carrier element inserted into the belt adapter in a locked position. A holding system comprises a belt adapter and a carrier element. The belt adapter ensures that the carrier element is reliably and securely held in place in that the securing element is designed to receive at least part of the carrier element and is movably guided along the vertical axis between the unlocked and locked positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: BS Systems GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Franz Stegherr, Georg Dexle
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Publication number: 20210259398Abstract: A glove clip assembly includes five components put together such as a tether, a loop, a shackle, and a clip. A tether extends from the operable loop and adjoins to a shackle. The tether is made of different materials and is strong structurally and may be rigid in length or elastic in length. A fastener or adhesive may be used to couple the operable loop to the tether. On the end of the tether there is a shackle held by the tether and optionally a plurality of beads. Lastly, there is a pinch clip being held by the shackle which holds the gloves in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: ERIC GREGORIO GUTIERREZ
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Publication number: 20210259399Abstract: A hair brush with a slideable brush head that allows the brush head to be positioned on either end of the elongated handle to thereby providing ease of use by both right handed or left handed users. The elongated handle arrests the brush head in any desired position via the use of activating flanges that depress an activating rod held in place with compression springs with a cam and arresting balls in the center of the handle. When the activating rod is depressed, the cam is displaced by the compression springs which in turn releases the arresting balls creating a smooth surface of travel for the brush head therealong. The brush head may also be removed from the handle, if so desired, so that a brush head of a different circumference but the same inner diameter may be used. The handle is streamlined and elliptical in shape and contains rubber cushions for easier grip.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Mary Asta, Charles Douglas Botos
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Publication number: 20210259400Abstract: This present application discloses a disposable toothbrush head product that cleans the teeth and removes plaque, food particles and other unwanted debris from the mouth easily and safely. The disposable toothbrush head product is an individually wrapped, thin plastic or rubber toothbrush head with a series of shorter bristles. The bristles are coated with an activatable toothpaste, gel or other tooth cleaning solution. The brush head can be adhered to a finger using adhesive or a plastic ring for cleaning the teeth. Additionally, the product is a convenient toothbrush option for individuals looking to clean teeth while away from home.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Anne Ezell
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Publication number: 20210259401Abstract: The present invention comprises systems and methods for using a specialized styling device, such as a smart hairbrush, smart comb, or accessories, which allow for the collection of data from the devices, and for users to interact over a wireless network. The devices may including a wireless radio frequency modem connected to the internet and a battery to power components, including lights, speakers, cameras, microphones, and sensors. A smart brush may allow for computations through processors, memory, system-on-a-chip, applications, batteries, operating systems, and wired or wireless communication interfaces. It is also possible for the smart brush to connect with other electronic devices, including phones, tablets, and cameras in order to share electrical power and communicate over one or more interfaces. A smart brush may operate as an independent mobile device or within a smart home or other system with multiple computing devices, appliances, and sensors connected together within a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Manolo Fabio Rivera, Prem Makeig
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Publication number: 20210259402Abstract: The present invention relates to a brush comprising a system for mechanically fixing tufts of fibers that does not requires metal elements. The present invention also refers to a method for the production of brushes by means of the fixing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: FIMM ITALIA S.P.A.Inventor: Enrico SPINELLI
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Publication number: 20210259403Abstract: The invention relates to a pick-up device with a height-adjustable pick-up unit and at least one gas pressure spring designed to compensate for forces acting on the holding unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Sugandar Swetharanyam, Peter Jakobsson
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Publication number: 20210259404Abstract: A workcell comprises a base structure, a column having a lower part connected to the base structure and an upper part which is height-adjustable relative to the lower part. A first and a second support structure are mechanically connected to the upper part of the column via a first and a second joint element to allow axial rotation of the support structures around the column. At least one of the joint elements comprises a latching mechanism configured to block movement of the joint element with respect to the column in a normal state and to release movement of the joint element during an adjustment operation initiated by a user of the workcell.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2019Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Walter Koch
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Publication number: 20210259405Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus (1) for arranging a file (2) above a keyboard (4) which is located on a desk (3) comprising a base (5), a slide (6) and an inclined support (7) for supporting the file (2), wherein the support (7) is mounted on the slide (6) and the base (5) is adapted to be arranged on the desk (3) and/or on the keyboard (4) and to guide the inclined support (7) above the keyboard (4) during a horizontal motion of the slide with respect to the base (5) from a front position to a back position, wherein an arrestor is provided in the front position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Björn Michael OTTO
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Publication number: 20210259406Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a service cart. The service cart includes an outer shell, an inner shell, a door, a rubber latch, a handlebar, and a braking system. The inner shell is surrounded by the outer shell with rounded edges and a recessed area. The door is coupled to the outer shell. The rubber latch is connected to the door and capable of magnetically coupling with the recessed area on the outer shell. The handlebar is disposed on top of the outer shell. The braking system is controlled by a twist lock on the handlebar to activate a plurality of brakes on wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Juan Pablo Mascaretti, Valentin Ramirez
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Publication number: 20210259407Abstract: A cabinet including a housing having a cavity, a door that closes a front opening of the cavity, and a storage device. The storage device may include a movable storage member that is movable relative to the housing between a first position within the cavity and a second position outside of the cavity. The movable storage member may be configured to be coupled to the housing at a plurality of different locations. The storage device may be coupled directly to an inner surface of a sidewall of the housing that defines the cavity. The storage device may also include a fixed storage member that is non-movably coupled to the housing such that the movable storage member is pivotable relative to the housing and relative to the fixed storage member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: Robern, Inc.Inventors: Devon GEORGE, Jason MORT, George WAHLGREN, Linda YANG
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Publication number: 20210259408Abstract: The present application is directed to a shelving system having a coupling system comprising a tab coupler and a socket coupler, said tab coupler comprising a locking tab extending from a locking face along a locking axis and configured with a round, T-like sectioned shape; said socket coupler comprising a U-shaped locking socket projecting from a mounting face of the socket coupler along a coupler axis and configured with a U-shaped tab arresting groove; the coupling system is configurable between an unlocked position whereat the locking socket slidingly receives the locking tab so that the locking axis and the coupler axis coincide, and a locked position upon rotating one of the tab coupler and the socket coupler about the coinciding axes, entailing snugly arresting of the locking tab by the locking socket, preventing sliding displacement and axial displacement along the coinciding axes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Efraim HAIMOFF
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Publication number: 20210259409Abstract: A structure of reduced profile to render crushproof a cabinet with the structure can be installed in an opening of the cabinet. The structure includes a first frame and a reinforcing portion. Two ends of the reinforcing portion are both connected to the first frame, so that the reinforcing portion is received in the first frame. The crush-proofing structure is movably connected to the opening of the cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: HSUEH-CHIN LU, KUO-CHIH HUNG, CHIH-FENG CHANG, HAO-WEN CHENG
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Publication number: 20210259410Abstract: A furniture system with mounting rails fastened to a wall or rear wall and which have openings, and suspension portions connected to stockage elements that can be suspended in said openings. The furniture system further has a rear wall which extends, with two longitudinal narrow sides, substantially in the vertical direction and which rests on or is fastened to the mounting rails, wherein a strip-like rear wall side part is arranged in parallel with one longitudinal narrow side, in parallel with both longitudinal narrow sides of the rear wall, and which rests on or is fastened to the mounting rail. A recess or gap is formed in a transition region from the rear wall to the rear wall side part, between the longitudinal narrow side of the rear wall and the longitudinal narrow side of the rear wall side part, allowing access to openings of a mounting rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2019Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: Siematic Möbelwerke GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Ulrich Wilhelm Siekmann
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Publication number: 20210259411Abstract: A modular bottle rack comprising a plurality of support bars configured to mount to a rack mounting surface in a horizontal position relative to a ground surface, a plurality of pairs of bottle supports coupled to each of the support bars, a plurality of support bar brackets, a plurality of wine glasses holders coupled to one of the support bars, and a shelf for holding bottles coupled to at least one of the support bars. Each of the bottle supports comprises a base sleeve that couples the corresponding bottle support to the corresponding support bar, and a plurality of undulating extensions coupled to and extending from the base sleeve. Each undulating extension comprises at least one concave section configured to receive and support a portion of a bottle. Each support bar bracket comprises a support bar receiving portion and two flanges extending from opposed ends of the receiving portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Brian J. Fratilla, Laura F. Fratilla
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Publication number: 20210259412Abstract: The present invention relates to a shelf which has a placement surface for objects to be treated in the climate cabinet and an underside opposite the placement surface, wherein the shelf can be mounted in a climate chamber of the climate cabinet. At least one reinforcing rib is detachably fastened to the base plate. The present invention further relates to a set comprising a shelf for a climate cabinet and at least one reinforcing rib which can be detachably fastened to the shelf, and a climate cabinet which contains at least one such shelf.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Holger Aulbach, Christopher Kabus, Patrick Fanta, Rainer Schuck
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Publication number: 20210259413Abstract: A cabinet apparatus including a housing having a cavity, a door that closes the cavity, and a support assembly that is coupled to the cabinet assembly. The support assembly may be movable in accordance with several different types of movement. For example, the support assembly may be movable upwardly and downwardly relative to the cabinet assembly along a vertical axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cabinet assembly. The support assembly may be rotatable about a first rotational axis to move a holding component of the support assembly between a stowed position in which the holding component is stored away and a deployed position in which the holding component protrudes from a periphery of the cabinet assembly. The support assembly may be rotatable about a second rotational axis to adjust an angle at which the holding component protrudes from the periphery of the cabinet assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Agostino LOBELLO
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Publication number: 20210259414Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes an inner rail, a middle rail slidably coupled to the inner rail, and an outer rail slidably coupled to the middle rail. The inner rail includes a first body and a latching member. The latching member extends from the first body to the middle rail. The middle rail includes a second body and a locking device. The locking device is fixedly coupled to the second body. The locking device defines a latching hole configured to receive the latching member so that the middle rail moves together with the inner rail relative to the outer rail to extend to a designated position and length of the slide rail assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: CHANG-JU WU, CHEN-SHENG TANG
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Publication number: 20210259415Abstract: The present invention relates to a guide roller arrangement (10) for a storage and retrieval unit, comprising: a connection portion (12) configured to enable rigid attachment to a cross beam of the storage and retrieval unit, a girder portion (18) pivotally linked to the connection portion (12) by means of a spindle (16), a guide roller (20) rotatably borne by the girder portion (18), a supporting unit (22) rigidly connected to the cross beam, and a resilient element (38), which is in direct or indirect contact with the girder portion (18) on one side and a contact surface (36) of the supporting unit (22) on the other side in such a way as to bias the girder portion (18) toward rotation about the spindle (16) in the direction of the cross beam. The invention further relates to a storage and retrieval unit (100) comprising at least one such guide roller arrangement, and to a method for mounting a guide roller arrangement of this kind.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Antonio HOHNHORST, Martin HOOLE, Manuel MOTILVA
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Publication number: 20210259416Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Jeonggil KIM
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Publication number: 20210259417Abstract: Runner assembly 10 for carrying a receptacle 12 towards and away from a structure 14. The runner assembly 10 includes: at least one pair of first bearings 16, each first bearing 16 being mountable to the structure 14 so that the first bearings 16 of the, or each, pair are spaced apart; an elongate runner 18 defining a longitudinal length and having an opposed pair of first tracks 22 spaced from each other, each first track 22 configured to cooperate with the first bearings 16 to allow the runner 18 to be carried by the first bearings 16; at least one second bearing 24 mounted to the runner 18; and an elongate track member 26 mountable to the receptacle 12, the track member 26 having a second track 28 defining at least one pair of opposed bearing surfaces 30, 31 spaced from each other and configured to cooperate with the at least one second bearing 24 to allow the track member 26 to be carried by the at least one second bearing 24.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: ARB Corporation LimitedInventors: Paul William COOPER, John Desmond CLARK, Andrew Harry BROWN
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Publication number: 20210259418Abstract: A mounting device is configured to mount a panel to a wall of an object. The mounting device includes a mounting member and an auxiliary member. The mounting member is configured to be mounted to the panel, and the mounting member is arranged with at least one coupling device. The at least one coupling device is configured to connect the panel to the wall. The auxiliary member is configured to cover at least one predetermined portion of the mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Fang-Cheng Su, Ci-Bin Huang, Yue-Hua Tang, Chun-Chiang Wang
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Publication number: 20210259419Abstract: A joining and leveling system for parts of furniture and furnishing items having a bottom or base and a shoulder includes, in combination, a front foot unit and a rear foot unit, wherein each of the front and rear foot units includes a maneuverable connection group with a constraining element and a leveling group with a height adjustment mechanism, wherein both the maneuverable connection group and the leveling group of the front foot and the rear foot unit can be actuated from the front with respect to the furniture through the space between the bottom or base and the floor, and wherein the connection group and the leveling group of the rear foot unit can be actuated from the front using actuation or transmission rods, of which a front end is positioned adjacent to actuation holes of the connection group and the leveling group of the front foot unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2019Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Carlo Cattaneo
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Publication number: 20210259420Abstract: A mast arrangement for a storage and retrieval unit is disclosed. The mast arrangement includes a mast, which is formed by a front flange plate, two side plates and, a rear flange plate and has a box profile and a substantially rectangular cross section, interface elements, which are each secured in pairs to the side plates and extend in the region of the front flange plate, and a rail for guiding the storage and retrieval unit. The rail is attached to each of the interface element. The interface elements are each provided with a hole, a reinforcement element extending through the hole, and through corresponding holes in the side plates, and are connected on both sides to the relevant interface elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Antonio HOHNHORST, Martin HOOLE, Manuel MOTILVA
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Publication number: 20210259421Abstract: A cushioned stadium seat cover for providing a comfortable and sanitary covering on stadium seats includes a cushion bottom cushion coupled within a bottom cushion pocket. A bottom support pocket is coupled to the bottom cushion pocket to selectively receive a seat bottom of a stadium seat. A connector is coupled to the bottom cushion pocket and a top cushion pocket is coupled to the connector. A top cushion is coupled within a top cushion pocket. A top support pocket is coupled to the top cushion pocket to selectively receive a seat top of the stadium seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Howard Sheffield
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Publication number: 20210259422Abstract: An article of furniture includes a seat frame, first and second spaced apart seat connectors, a plurality of elongated seat panels, first and second spaced apart back post connectors, and a plurality of elongated back panels. The seat connectors and the back connectors include an upper bulbous member and a body. The panels include first and second spaced apart channels therein with cutouts extending from the channels and opening onto a surface of the seat panels. The channels of the seat panels are receivable on the upper bulbous members of the spaced apart seat connectors to form a seat, and the channels of the back panels are receivable on the front bulbous members of the spaced apart back connectors to form a back.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: Telescope Casual Furniture, Inc.Inventor: Jacob S. WARREN
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Publication number: 20210259423Abstract: A foldable support base for a foldable furniture with a flexible user support platform, in which a support frame has two side frame members, each pivotally connected to a load pivot joint along a load member with a load section extending beyond the load pivot joint which is pivotable about the first load pivot joint towards a center of the support frame. The load sections of the load members are configured for removably attaching a flexible user support platform therebetween. A load on the flexible user support platform results in a force component pulling on the load sections of the load members to cause the load members to pivot about the respective load pivot joints in a direction towards the flexible user support platform, thereby biasing to keep the side frame members to be spaced apart to maintain the support base in an extended configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Shou Qiang ZHU
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Publication number: 20210259424Abstract: A fixing structure for a foot ring of a chair includes the foot ring having a hub with a central hole formed with internal threads on an inner surface thereof; and a bush being a cylindrical body having a tapered outer surface with external threads formed thereon. The bush has a shaft hole penetrating along a longitudinal axis of the bush, a groove penetrating through a wall of the bush, and at least one pad provided on an inner surface of the shaft hole of the bush. The bush is assembled with the hub by screwing the external threads of the bush with the internal threads of the hub. A supporting post penetrates through the shaft hole of the bush. When the bush rotates toward a first direction, the shaft hole is reduced to clamp and fix the supporting post, and when the bush rotates toward a second direction, the shaft hole is enlarged to release the clamping and fixing of the supporting post.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Chen-Yu Tsai
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Publication number: 20210259425Abstract: A body-supporting component may have a main body. A 3D lattice structure of the main body may have deflection properties portions of the main body. The main body may be formed by a flexible material according to the 3D lattice structure combined with the deflection properties portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2019Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: ADIENT ENGINEERING AND IP GMBHInventors: Eric B. Michalak, Shreyas Sansuddi
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Publication number: 20210259426Abstract: A beam seating assembly has a frame supporting a seating surface. A beam secures to a first support and extends in a longitudinal direction. A channel is located the beam free of the first support. The frame has a lower portion with a connector that is insertable into the channel transverse to the longitudinal direction and the connector, once inserted into the channel, is retained from removal out of the channel in a direction. The connector is insertable into a first portion of the channel and a second portion of the connector rotatable into a second portion of the channel and then slidable away from the first portion such that the first and second portions of the connector are retained within the channel but are slidable in the longitudinal direction until the connector is fixedly secured to the beam. The frame is made in certain aspects from a flat plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Alvaro Mauricio Olarte
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Publication number: 20210259427Abstract: An easily assembled chair armrest composed an armrest support, a connecting portion, and an armrest revealed. The connecting portion with a lock head is selectively disposed on the armrest or the armrest support while a locking hole is arranged at the armrest or the armrest support without the connecting portion. A locking slot communicates with the inner side of the locking hole. The armrest and the armrest support are in a first assembled state when the lock head is mounted into the locking slot through the lock hole. Then the lock head is horizontally rotated a staggered angle within the locking slot so that a lengthwise central axis of the armrest and a lengthwise central axis of the armrest support are coupled. Now the armrest and the armrest support are fastened into one part to be in a second assembled state. Thereby both structural strength and tightness are improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Te-Chun CHEN, Fu-Ming CHEN
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Publication number: 20210259428Abstract: A sleep apparatus includes: a mat main body portion configured to support a user in a supine state; and a tilting mechanism that, at the mat main body portion, periodically tilts a body of a user left and right, by alternately raising a right side supporting portion, which includes portions supporting a right-side hipbone and a right-side shoulder blade of a user, and a left side supporting portion, which includes portions supporting a left-side hipbone and a left-side shoulder blade of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Gen FUKUYAMA, Mikio INOUE, Masaya OSAKA, Shugen YAMAMURA
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Publication number: 20210259429Abstract: Disclosed is a supporting module, which comprises a sensing spring, an outer spring and a sensor, wherein the sensing spring is slightly higher than the outer spring, the sensing spring is sleeved inside the outer spring, and the bottom of the sensing spring is connected to the sensor. Further disclosed is an automatically adjustable bed, comprising the supporting module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Chengjun SUN, Kuntao LU, Zhong LIU, Yong LE, MingLiang SU
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Publication number: 20210259430Abstract: A folding bed frame that includes four vertical faces: two ends and two sides. Each face is formed by two slanting bars that are cross hinged together. The upper and lower ends of adjacent slanting bar sets are hinged together to form the whole frame structure. The two vertical faces are corresponding or symmetric, and each includes two sets of slanting bar sets that are hinged through to middle sections of the upper and lower angle plates. There is a vertical rod part on the cross-hinging point of each set of slanting bar set, and its movable position is set by a slide bushing. There is a barrier that is on the cross-hinging point of one of the slanting bars. The barrier can contact the upper part vertical bar, and form two support points with the slide bushing for the vertical bar part.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng, Tian-Xia Zheng
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Publication number: 20210259431Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, the adjustable bed includes a headboard assembly having a headboard and an upper rail attached to the headboard; a footboard assembly having a footboard and a lower rail attached to the footboard; a pair of sideboard assemblies having a pair of sideboards and a pair of side rails respectively attached to the pair of sideboards, wherein the pair of sideboard assemblies is transversely spaced and longitudinally aligned in parallel, and detachably attached to the headboard assembly and the footboard assembly; and a lifting mechanism attached to the side rails of the pair of sideboard assemblies for operably adjusting the adjustable bed at a desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Wei Wang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao
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Publication number: 20210259432Abstract: The lumbar support mechanism and an adjustable bed having the same. The lumbar support mechanism includes a lumbar support member; first, second, third and fourth support legs; a linkage member; and first and second lumbar support brackets operably attachable to a back platform of the adjustable bed. The first and second support legs are pivotally connected between the lumbar support member and the linkage member; and the third and fourth support legs are pivotally connected between the first and second support legs, and the first and second lumbar support brackets, respectively, such that the lumbar support member is operably movable between a retracted position and an expanded (ejected) position when the linkage member moves between first and second positions. The lumbar support is provided when the lumbar support member is in the ejected position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Wei Wang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao
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Publication number: 20210259433Abstract: Mattress covers for alternating air pads are described herein. In one embodiment, an alternating air mattress system can include an alternating air pad, including a plurality of transverse tubes each defining an input gap and an output gap, where each tube is in fluidic communication with an adjacent transverse tube via the input gap or the output gap of the tube, and a corresponding output gap or input gap of the adjacent tube, a first foam pad, and a mattress cover, including a bottom layer having a first edge, an intermediate layer having a second edge that is removably coupled to the first edge, and an upper layer having a second edge that is removably coupled to the first edge, wherein the coupled first and second edges define a cavity for positioning the first foam pad above the alternating air pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Aharon CHEIN
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Publication number: 20210259434Abstract: The present invention discloses an inflatable mattress with an improved structure, which belongs to an inflatable mattress structure, comprising an inflatable mattress body. The inflatable mattress body is provided with an inflatable port. The upper part or the lower part of the inflatable mattress body is provided with a first annular pipe. A second annular pipe is also provided adjacent to the first annular pipe, and the second annular pipe is connected to the first annular pipe. The shapes of the first annular pipe and the second annular pipe are adapted to the contour of the side edge of the inflatable mattress body, and the first annular pipe and the second annular pipe are provided between the top surface and the side edge of the inflatable mattress body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: Shenzhen Liyijiujiu Network Technology Co. Ltd.Inventor: Xuzhong WANG
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Publication number: 20210259435Abstract: A custom mattress having an upper layer and a lower layer. The upper layer has two or more segments arranged such that a first segment is positioned at a head of the mattress and a second segment is positioned adjacent the first segment at a first transition point. The lower layer has two or more segments arranged such that a third segment is positioned at the head of the mattress and a fourth segment is positioned adjacent the third segment at a second transition point that is offset a distance from the first transition point, the distance being measured along a longitudinal axis of the mattress. Each of the segments have different densities.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: John William Vester, III, Robert Henry Zukowski
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Publication number: 20210259436Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed and one or more dividers for separating product into rows. The one or more dividers may be engaged to a front rail in two different conditions, locked and unlocked. In a locked condition, the relationship between the divider and the front rail resists alteration in any direction with respect to each other. In the unlocked condition, the dividers may be freely slid laterally along the front rail, while remaining perpendicular to the front rail. The one or more dividers may lock to the front rail through the use of corresponding teeth, resilient surfaces, a locking tab, a locking bar and/or a cam.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Stephen N. Hardy
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Publication number: 20210259437Abstract: A foldable hang tab has a body that includes a hook extending from a base. The hook includes first and second hook portions disposed against one another and joined at a fold. The base includes first and second base portions that partially overlap one another or interlock. The disclosure provides a configuration wherein the base of the foldable hang tab body is configured to be adhered to merchandise or to a merchandise storage container. The disclosure also provides a configuration wherein the base is placed inside a merchandise storage container with the hook protruding through a slot defined by the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Josiah Matthew Tasch, Nathanael Albert Wynalda, Douglas James Tait, III
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Publication number: 20210259438Abstract: An expandable shelf for displaying desired items. The expandable shelf comprises a main shelf, a first slidable end shelf which engages with a first end of the main shelf and a second slidable end shelf which engages with an opposed second end of the main shelf. A pair of brackets facilitate supporting the expandable shelf on a display stand. The main shelf has female members and the first and the second slidable shelves each having mating male members. The male members engage with the female members to permit each of the first slidable shelf and the second slidable shelf to move, relative to the main shelf, and thereby adjust an overall length of the expandable shelf.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Arthur Darrell OODY, David TATE, Kevin PAGE
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Publication number: 20210259439Abstract: An automated food preparation system includes a conveyance system configured to move a foodstuff into a sauce position. The automated food preparation system includes multiple sauce reservoirs each having a pump and each configured to contain a respective one of multiple sauces. The automated food preparation system includes multiple tubes, each in fluid communication with the pump of a respective one of the sauce reservoirs. The automated food preparation system includes a scanning head including multiple openings each coupled with a respective one of the tubes. The automated food preparation system includes a motor drivingly coupled to the scanning head and operable to move the scanning head relative to the foodstuff in the sauce position to position a selected one or more of the openings over a selected one or more regions of the foodstuff.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2019Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: James BRINKMAN, Alexandros VARDAKOSTAS, Michael BALSAMO, Taylor NICHOLSON, Thomas HANSON, Oshin NAZARIAN
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Publication number: 20210259440Abstract: An adjustable fitted bed sheet for a first sized mattress and a second sized mattress, the adjustable fitted bed sheet comprising a first top portion and at least one second top portion, the first top portion configured to substantially cover a top of a first sized mattress, and the first top portion and the at least one second top portions configured to substantially cover a top of a second sized mattress. The adjustable fitted bed sheet may include a number of elastic stitch elements having a coefficient of elasticity that may differ from another. A bottom peripheral edge portion is also provided that defines a hollow cylindrical edge portion substantially parallel to the bottom peripheral edge portion. A securing apparatus may also be provided that is configured to reciprocally engage at least one aperture defined by the bottom peripheral edge portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Christopher Pizzurro
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Publication number: 20210259441Abstract: A pillow is provided having an elongated main body having a first end and a second end and a length from the first end to the second end. The pillow may further have a first notch at a top edge of the elongated main body adjacent the first end and a second notch at the top edge of the elongated main body adjacent the second end. The pillow may then have a first pocket at an inner surface of the elongated main body between the first notch and a bottom edge of the elongated main body and a second pocket at the inner surface between the second notch and the bottom edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Rita Zylberman, Debbie Friedman
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Publication number: 20210259442Abstract: A system for easily refilling cutlery dispensers and other devices includes a stack of identical cutlery items maintained by a retaining structure that can be removed either before, during, or after installation, depending on the dispenser configuration. In a first aspect, the cutlery handles are nested and the retaining structure includes a single adhesive strip applied to only one side of the stack. In a second aspect, the retaining structure includes separate adhesive strips applied to each side of the stack. In a third aspect, the retaining structure comprises a band extending around the stack, removal of the band from the stack being facilitated by breaking of a frangible section of the band. In all aspects a pull-tab or other graspable element can be provided to facilitate removal of the support structure. The stacked cutlery may also be loaded into a caddy or into a tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: Waddington North America, Inc.Inventors: Ashish K Mithal, William A Gallop
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Publication number: 20210259443Abstract: A piece of edible cutlery and a method to create the piece of edible cutlery is described. The piece of edible cutlery includes at least a main flour and a binder. The main flour is a wheat flour, a rice flour, a corn flour, a chickpea flour, an oat flour, and/or a millet flour. The binder facilitates gelatinization of a gelatin content in the main flour to enable the piece of edible cutlery to be formed. The binder is a rice flour, an oat flour, a soy flour, a corn flour, a chickpea flour, a tapioca starch, and/or a cassava starch. The piece of edible cutlery is a spoon, a dessert spoon, a fork, a knife, a spork, a straw, a chopstick, an ice cream stick, a coffee stirrer, a cup, a bowl, and/or a plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Kruvilkumar Rajendrakumar Patel, Dinesh Kumar Tadepalli
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Publication number: 20210259444Abstract: The reinforced structure of the composite chopsticks of the present invention is fixed in a gripping portion and a clamping portion, and mainly comprises a first tubular member, a filling portion and a second tubular member. The first tubular member is positioned in the clamping portion and has at least one first open slot; the filling portion fills in the interior of the clamping portion and the first open slot to fix the first tubular member; and the second tubular member is fixed in the interior of the gripping portion and is formed by extending one end of the first tubular member. In this way, the reinforced structure can be effectively positioned during the molding process, and the bonding force between the heterogeneous materials can be increased to enhance the strength of the clamping portion, so as to improve the product quality and to prolong the service life.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Yin-Chu LAI
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Publication number: 20210259445Abstract: A knife block may include a block body with a recessed portion and a block insert positioned at least partially within the recessed portion. The block insert may include a first knife slot and a second knife slot. The knife block may include a knife sharpener coupled to the block insert, where the first knife slot is sized such that a first knife is sharpened by the first knife sharpener each time the first knife is removed from the first knife slot. The knife block may include a first knife storage slot and a second knife storage slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Andrew Q. Liu, Steven J. Muske