Patents Issued in November 11, 2021
  • Publication number: 20210345785
    Abstract: A combination chair and foldable side table, wherein the combination includes the chair, wherein the chair comprises at least a first leg and a second leg, at least a first member coupled to the first leg and a second member coupled to the second leg, wherein the first member includes a slot and/or the mounting of the first member on the first leg forms a slot between the first member and the first leg and wherein the second member includes a slot and/or the mounting of the second member on the second leg forms a slot between the second member and the second leg; and the foldable side table includes a first arm and a second arm, a first hand depending from the first arm and removably insertable into the slot associated with the first member, and a second hand depending from the second arm and removably insertable into the slot associated with the second member; a first cross-member assembly coupled intermediate the first and second arms and a second cross-member assembly coupled intermediate the first and sec
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Robert John Silinski
  • Publication number: 20210345786
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a gaming chair. The gaming chair includes a movable stand member, a seat member, a backrest member, a plurality of speakers, a Bluetooth transmitter, a power supply, and an inverted triangle wiring. The seat member is disposed over the movable stand member. Further, the backrest member is hingeably coupled to the seat member. Furthermore, the inverted triangle wiring is adapted to electrically couple the plurality of speakers, the Bluetooth transmitter and the power supply to enable an electrical connection therebetween, thereby making the gaming chair to be musical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: WU PENG
  • Publication number: 20210345787
    Abstract: Inflatable coveralls provide individuals, who fall frequently, with protection and independence. The coveralls consist of pads on the shoulders and hips to reduce the impact of a fall on the person. When worn and located underneath the fallen person, the coveralls can be inflated with air into a chair, creating a higher platform from which the person can more easily get up. This reduces the dependence these individuals have on a care-giver. Users can fasten the coveralls using velcros, instead of buttons or zippers, because it is easier to wear and they automatically open from the increase in air pressure of the inflated coveralls. Made of light-weight and air impermeable material, the inflatable coveralls pads the fall of individuals, and elevated the fallen individual so that they can more easily rise, allowing them to gain independence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Akanksha Aggarwal, Anish Aggarwal, Aditya Akshai kumar Aggarwal
  • Publication number: 20210345788
    Abstract: In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a convertible cushion system including a pillow portion configured to detachably couple with a retaining portion in an assembled state. The pillow portion generally includes a base pillow portion configured to releasably attach to a portion of the retaining portion; and the retaining portion includes a retaining cushion having first and second opposed ends and at least first and second opposed faces, at least one adjustable strap having first and second opposed ends, the at least one adjustable strap disposed on the first face of the retaining cushion and configured to secure the retaining cushion around a user, and a connecting mechanism for detachably connecting portions of the at least one adjustable strap to create a loop. Also provided herein are methods for making and using the disclosed devices and systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Thomas Capra
  • Publication number: 20210345789
    Abstract: A mattress includes pairs of side rails having an expandable section for increasing the side support of a user. The expandable section may be inflatable or receive an insert. The structural strength of the side rails may alternately support the user and collapse to allow the user to be easily lifted over the side rail. In open cell foam embodiments, this is accomplished by installing or removing an interior support. In inflatable embodiments, this is accomplished by inflating or deflating expandable compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Horacio C. Rubio
  • Publication number: 20210345790
    Abstract: A method of hygienically and aesthetically preparing a seat may be provided, wherein the method embodies a tailored fabric of 100% natural fiber top-side, with a non-slip vinyl/polymer backing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: EVA FORTE
  • Publication number: 20210345791
    Abstract: A bassinet includes a main frame, a bassinet frame and a height adjusting assembly. The bassinet frame is detachably installed on the main frame and slidably installed on the main frame by a sliding track of the height adjusting assembly. The bassinet frame is vertically movable between a first position and a second position. When the bassinet frame is located at the first position, a supporting surface of the bassinet frame is located in close proximity to a top surface of the main frame, so that the bassinet provides an unhindered view of a child in the bassinet frame. The bassinet can be used as a normal bassinet when the bassinet frame is located at the second position. The main frame and the bassinet frame can be used as a standard play yard and a stand-alone bassinet when the bassinet frame is detached from the main frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventors: Andrew J. Horst, Patrick J. G. Bowers, Curtis M. Hartenstine
  • Publication number: 20210345792
    Abstract: A convertible crib device providing a crib, playpen and changing table in combination includes a frame having a plurality of panels. Each of the panels has a lower section telescopically coupled to an upper section. The frame has a plurality of corner posts. Each of the panels extends between an associated adjacently positioned pair of the corner posts to form an enclosure. A mattress support is coupled to the frame within the enclosure forming a crib configuration. The mattress support is removable from the frame and the lower section of each of the panels is extendable downwardly such that the frame forms a playpen configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Wanda VanBuren
  • Publication number: 20210345793
    Abstract: A baby carrier having a load distribution function according to the present invention may include: a band portion formed to be supported on a user's waist; a hip seat portion provided in front of the band portion and formed to seat a baby thereon; a back plate disposed behind the band portion and formed to be supported on an upper end of a user's hip; at least one moving member formed to vary a connection position of the band portion to the back plate; and a fastener unit formed to move the moving member to bring the back plate into close contact with a user's body or release a close contact state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Jin Seop LEE, Hui Seon JEON
  • Publication number: 20210345794
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to item-identifying carts that may be utilized by users to automatically identify items that the users place in their carts. In addition, these carts may automatically determine the outcome of respective events that occur with respect to these identified items. For example, the carts may be configured to identify one or more items that are placed into or removed from the cart, and thereafter determine one or more actions taken with respect to the identified items and a quantity of the items involved. For example, after identifying a first item and a second item either placed into or removed from the cart, the cart may determine that the user added two instances of the first item and removed one instance of the second item. In response to making this determination, the cart may update a virtual cart of a user operating the physical cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan Cohn, Oded Maron, Jeremy S. De Bonet, Xiang Ma
  • Publication number: 20210345795
    Abstract: A frame adapted and configured to receive and contain multiple planar or substantially planar objects in a housing with a frame including a set of spring biased panels. Objects can be inserted into the housing via a slit in the frame or a removable section of the frame. In some embodiments, one more components of the housing can be selectively removed to facilitate the insertion and/or removal of one or more of the planar or substantially planar objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Erik Goodmanson
  • Publication number: 20210345796
    Abstract: The word vase is an actual word or multiple words together or date or phrase or name or numbers used as a vase to put plants, or flowers, or tree inside. The vase is an actual word made of ceramic, wood, concrete, crystal, plastic, metal, stone or any other material that is formed and used as a flowerpot. The phrase “plant hope” “Plant love” “Plant inspiration” “Plant education” are examples of how the word vase is utilized. Plant anything in direct correlation to the vase are all trademarks in conjunction with the design of the word vase. It is an actual buildout of a word that is being used to hold a plant or flower or tree inside. The vase can be made in any language and any font and any size of the vase in conjunction with a word, name, multiple words together, date, or number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Syed Abraham Ahmed
  • Publication number: 20210345797
    Abstract: A bedding product having a cooling layer and a method therefor. The bedding product has a gel layer having an outside surface, a bonding surface opposite the outside surface, and a perimeter. A memory foam layer surrounds the perimeter and is disposed on the bonding surface. A textile layer having a first rectangular portion and a second rectangular portion affixed on a perimeter thereof to the first rectangular portion retains the gel layer and memory foam layer therebetween. The textile layer has a cooling surface, an opposing surface opposite the cooling surface, and at least one vent disposed adjacent to an edge portion of the first or second rectangular portion. The gel layer contains a plurality of hexagonal prism-shaped peaks and valleys on the outside surface thereof, and the gel layer and memory foam layer have a plurality of air conduits for air flow communication with the vent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: MlilyUSA, Inc.
    Inventor: Jian Sun
  • Publication number: 20210345798
    Abstract: A pillow is provided herein which includes a cover having opposing first and second panels. A gusset perimetrically bounds, and joins, the first and second panels. The gusset is formed of an open cell construction. Compliant fill material is disposed within the cover. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a pillow is provided allowing for lateral ventilation between opposing panels. This permits a cooling effect while a user is resting or sleeping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: BEDGEAR, LLC
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210345799
    Abstract: A pillow is provided herein which includes a cover having opposing first and second panels. A gusset perimetrically bounds, and joins, the first and second panels. The gusset is formed of an open cell construction. Compliant fill material is disposed within the cover. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a pillow is provided allowing for lateral ventilation between opposing panels. This permits a cooling effect while a user is resting or sleeping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: BEDGEAR, LLC
    Inventor: Eugene Alletto, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210345800
    Abstract: Carbonated beverage container (1), particularly a glass, comprising a sealed wall made of at least one structural material defining an internal surface intended to receive the beverage, said internal surface comprising an area provided with a discontinuous hydrophobic coating (7) comprising a polymerized siloxane, a plurality of recesses (8) being provided in the hydrophobic coating (7), said recesses (8) not passing through the sealed wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: ARC FRANCE
    Inventors: Emilie DEBOUT, Ludovic MARQUANT, Christophe DESGARDIN, Yvan GARNIER, Sébastien DONZE
  • Publication number: 20210345801
    Abstract: Disclosed is a beverage dispensing device, characterized in that it includes a main container, including a beverage receiving cavity and a fluid suction nozzle, a secondary container adapted to be movable inside the beverage receiving cavity, including at least one hole, a component providing a communication between the secondary container and the main container, configured such that, when the secondary container is in the beverage receiving cavity, between an upper position and an open position, the at least one hole is plugged, and between the open position and a lower position, the at least one hole is not plugged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: William Paul TALABOT
  • Publication number: 20210345802
    Abstract: A utensil apparatus comprises a knife portion and a fork portion. The fork portion comprises a hollowed-out fork handle and a fork head attached to the open edge of said fork handle. The knife portion similarly comprises a hollowed-out knife handle and a blade attached to the open edge of said knife handle. The fork head inserts into the knife handle and the knife blade inserts into the fork handle to interlock the fork and knife handles into a single hollow unit, while also protecting the functional components of the knife portion and the fork portion from being contaminated by unsanitary transportation conditions. The fork portion and the knife portion are self-centering; they do not need to be inserted straight into the other in order to properly interlock. As they are inserted further into the respective handle opening, curved edges on the sides of the handles cause the locking features on each respective utensil to align with the locking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Justin ELVIN-JENSEN
  • Publication number: 20210345803
    Abstract: The present invention relates to drinking straws that are made from biodegradable material or bioplastics. The process to manufacture the present invention can use waste lipid wax byproducts. The present invention can incorporate chemical modification of corn or hemp fiber waste, and is comprised of wax byproduct, xanthan gum, carnauba wax and stearic acid. Stearin, hardener and plasticizers are mixed with corn or soy wax. A binder ingredient can be added to the waxes and fiber mixture, resulting in a smooth and hard, durable and biodegradable material with a high melting point. This material is then processed using an extrusion method, whereby the mixed ingredients are forced through an opening in a perforated plate or die with a design specific to form a straw, and then cut into a specific size by blades. The extruder consists of a large, rotating screw tightly fitting within a stationary barrel, at the end of which is the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: ALAN RICHARD GREENBERG
  • Publication number: 20210345804
    Abstract: A paper drinking straw is provided, including a main tube and a sub-tube. The main tube includes a first neck segment, and the sub-tube is movably sleeved with the main tube. The sub-tube includes a second neck segment and is movable in a stretching direction to increase a length of the fourth segment protruding beyond the main tube. When the sub-tube is moved to a predetermined position, the second neck segment is restricted to the first neck segment, and the sub-tube is unmovable in the stretching direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: MEI-JUN CHEN
  • Publication number: 20210345805
    Abstract: A selectively engageable and interlocking cupholder assembly, which may be used an aircraft or vehicle interior while in movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Precise Flight, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Michael Keast, Adam B. Robirts, Tyler Sam Tuttle, Douglas Peter LaPlaca
  • Publication number: 20210345806
    Abstract: A collapsible food service assembly for facile stowing when not in use includes a tray, a set of articles of tableware, and a set of fasteners. Each fastener is engaged to at least one of an upper face of the tray and a respective article of tableware. The fastener is selectively engageable to at least one of the tray and an associated one of the set of articles of tableware. The set of fasteners is positioned to removably couple the set of articles of tableware to the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Daina Rowe
  • Publication number: 20210345807
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cup holder, which comprises an upper supporting ring and a lower supporting seat. The upper supporting ring and the lower supporting seat are connected through connecting rods and enclosed in the middle to form a containing cavity; and both ends of the connecting rod are respectively pivoted on the upper supporting ring and the lower supporting seat. Thus, the connecting rods drive the lower supporting seat to pivot towards to realize folding for convenience of storage when rotating around pivot joints. The present invention is wide in application range, may be installed on a handle bar of a beach chair or other positions of a frame of the beach chair and may also be installed on various leisure decks or table tops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Zhou Wang
  • Publication number: 20210345808
    Abstract: There is disclosed brackets for supporting rods. The brackets include ends configured to self-tap through a wall to mount the brackets without tools. The ends may include a pair of prongs with a pointed end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Berman, Alan Arthur Ford, Jason Moss, Young Min Bae
  • Publication number: 20210345809
    Abstract: An electric curtain assembled with an accessory (900) includes a curtain rod (1), a frame (2, 3), and a coupling member (4A, 4B, 4C). The frame (2, 3) is detachably installed and movably fixed to an end of the curtain rod (1), and the fixed frame (2, 3) has a protruding structure (T1 or T2) protruding from an end of the curtain rod (1), and the protruding structure (T1 or T2) includes a fixed portion (25 or 35) with a driven wheel (23 or 24), and the coupling member (4A, 4B, 4C) is detachably connected between the protruding structure (T1 or T2) and the connected accessory (900) is disposed between the curtain rod (1) and the accessory (900). The electric fan has the effects of installing or moving the accessory (900) and the coupling member (4A, 4B, 4C), and adjusting the tightness of the belt effectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Yu-Heng YU
  • Publication number: 20210345810
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus which simplifies the removal of an onion skin comprising a skin contacting side (1), a cutting and spreading element (2), and a lifting member (31, 32). After the cutting tip (22) of the cutting and spreading element (2) cuts into the outermost onion layer(s) at a top end of the onion and slides downwards along an outer contour of the onion towards a bottom end of the onion to create a cut along the contour of the onion, the lower lifting edge (312, 322) of the lifting member (31, 32) slots behind an inner edge of the cut outermost onion layer(s) and the lifting member (31, 32) lifts up portions of the onion layer(s) in contact therewith as it slides downwards until it passes through the bottom end of the onion, thereby allowing a user to split apart the lifted portions along the cut to remove the outermost onion layer(s) together with outer hard skin of the entire onion in one go.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Philip A SPENCER
  • Publication number: 20210345811
    Abstract: A dual wall cooking vessel; the dual wall cooking vessel includes a cooking vessel having at least one handle, a top-rim, a base, an inner-wall, and an outer cylindrical columnar wall. The outer cylindrical columnar wall encircles the inner-wall and extends downwardly and forming a channel between the inner-wall and the outer cylindrical columnar wall. A lower perimeter of the outer cylindrical columnar wall arcing in an outward projection to form a drip-catcher. The channel is closed at the top-rim and open at the base to allow heat to travel to and within the channel. The channel is configured to retain and circulate thermal energy during use on a heated surface to provide increased thermal energy retention and distribution during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 1, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Wynston Heartland
  • Publication number: 20210345812
    Abstract: A heated base for a mixing assembly includes a housing that has an upper rim and a lower bowl. A heating feature is disposed within the lower bowl of the housing. An engagement clip is operably coupled to the housing. A locking member operably coupled to the engagement clip and is configured to selectively engage the engagement clip in a first position and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ryan Nelson Ebstein
  • Publication number: 20210345813
    Abstract: An onboard multi-functional thermal-insulation and explosion-proof pressure steamer, relating to the technical field of heating cooking appliances, and in particular, to the field of cooking appliances mounted on a travelling apparatus, comprising a steamer body and a steamer outer cover covering the top of the steamer body, a steam pot being provided in the steamer body. The steam pot is provided in the steamer body to seal a steam container in the steam pot, and the steam pot is heated by means of the onboard heat energy, heat exchange is performed by means of a heat exchange device to generate high-temperature steam to heat the food material in the steam pot of the steam or to heat the water in a water tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Yufu WANG
  • Publication number: 20210345814
    Abstract: A coffee maker includes an extractor configured to receive ground coffee and water and to extract coffee from the ground coffee, and a dispenser configured to supply water to the ground coffee in the extractor. The dispenser includes an arm that is rotatably disposed vertically above an inlet of the extractor and includes a nozzle configured to supply water to the ground coffee in the extractor, a first actuator configured to rotatably support the arm and to rotate the arm about a center of the inlet along an edge of the inlet, and a second actuator connected to the arm and configured to rotate the arm relative to the first actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Dongseong KWAG, Seyoung WOO, Imsung YOO
  • Publication number: 20210345815
    Abstract: An adjustable coffee grounds tamper includes a top handle, a base threadingly connected to the top handle, and a middle ring disposed between the handle and the base and also threadingly connected to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Khristian Bombeck
  • Publication number: 20210345816
    Abstract: Versatile devices, systems, and methods of cold brewing coffee and/or tea are disclosed which use pre-manufactured disposable coffee-containing cups. Alternatively, coffee or tea may be placed within a meshed container for cold brew. A single mug device and large volume dispensers are disclosed using the same cold brew technique, which has been shown to produce higher dissolved coffee/tea, resulting in a higher quality beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Paul Andrew McMahon, Ryan Christopher Maloney
  • Publication number: 20210345817
    Abstract: A brewing cartridge adapter is configured for use in a beverage brewer and includes a cup, a passage wall, and a cup cooperative element. The cup includes a closed end, and a sidewall extending from the closed end to an open end, defining an enclosed interior of the cup. The passage wall is arranged along the sidewall to define an extraction passage. The passage wall extends from a first end toward the closed end to an open outlet port toward the peripheral edge, and includes an entry port from the cup interior. The cup cooperative element is arranged in the closed end and is configured to receive an adapter extraction needle. The extraction passage is arranged in fluid communication with an exterior of the cup through the outlet port, which is arranged in a plane defined by the peripheral edge of the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Adrian Rivera
  • Publication number: 20210345818
    Abstract: A tamping augur may be controlled in various ways to obtain a consistent fill height and uniformity in the distribution of coffee grinds in a portafilter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: BREVILLE PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Robert Grassia, Daniel Robert Corkin
  • Publication number: 20210345819
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a drip coffee machine and a liquid discharge device used therefor including: a liquid providing module having a discharge pipe discharging liquid to coffee beans; a rotation module having an actuator generating rotational force, a driven gear rotated by receiving the rotational force, and a base plate rotated by being connected to the driven gear, the base plate being configured to move the discharge pipe along a rotation trajectory when rotated; and a translation module including a translation drive unit having an elastic pull member elastically deflecting the discharge pipe along a translation trajectory, an adjustment cam installed to be rotatable with respect to the base plate to adjust the position of the discharge pipe elastically deflected within the translation trajectory by the elastic pull member in the one direction or the other direction opposite to the one direction and having its outer circumferential surface in contact with the discharge pipe, and an intermediate unit trans
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Chan Mok JEONG
  • Publication number: 20210345820
    Abstract: A coffee maker includes: an extractor that is configured to receive ground coffee and water and that is configured to extract liquid coffee from the ground coffee and the water, and a dispenser configured to supply the water to the ground coffee in the extractor. The dispenser includes an arm that is rotatably disposed above an inlet of the extractor and that includes a nozzle configured to supply the water to the extractor, a first actuator that is disposed at the arm and that is configured to move the nozzle to a position where the nozzle is above the inlet of the extractor, and a second actuator that is disposed at the arm and that is configured to rotate the nozzle to orient the nozzle at a predetermined angle relative to the inlet of the extractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Dongseong KWAG, Imsung YOO
  • Publication number: 20210345821
    Abstract: A liquid dispensing system, a liquid flow control assembly or member and a liquid dispenser. Preferably, the liquid dispensing system includes a single hot water tank. A liquid flow control assembly operably connected to the hot water tank is configured to direct only water from an upper portion of the hot water tank to a flavored beverage brewer (e.g., coffee or tea brewer) so that the flavored beverage is at an optimal elevated temperature when dispensed. The liquid flow control assembly or member is further configured to mix water from an upper portion of the hot water tank with water from a lower portion of the hot water tank and provide the water mixture to a hot water dispensing nozzle or outlet of the liquid dispenser to reduce the temperature of the water directed to the hot water dispensing nozzle or outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Philip A. Walton
  • Publication number: 20210345822
    Abstract: A beverage-making machine includes: a housing; an espresso station; a coffee station; a water reservoir; a fluid transport system fluidly connected with the water reservoir, the fluid transport system including a pump configured to provide selectively variable pressure, a heater positioned to heat fluid in the fluid transport system, and a three-way valve fluidly connected with the pump; and a controller configured such that, (a) upon a user's selection to brew espresso, the controller signals the pump to operate at a first, higher operating pressure and signals the three-way valve to direct fluid from the pump to the espresso brewing station, and (b) upon a user's selection to brew coffee, the controller signals the pump to operate at a second, lower operating pressure and signals the three-way valve to direct fluid from the pump to the coffee brewing station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Michelle L Johnson, Adam Hanes
  • Publication number: 20210345823
    Abstract: This invention provides a cooking utensil (1) comprising a support (2), a motor (3) and a plurality of blades (4). The support (2) comprises an anchoring means (21) suited for the anchoring thereof to a cooking vessel (100). The plurality of blades (4) are connected directly or indirectly to the motor (3) by means of a rotary shaft, in such a way that the motor (3) is configured to move the blades (4) directly or indirectly. Each of the blades (4) lies contained in a plane that intersects the rotary shaft of the motor (3) at a single point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Isabel Mª GONZALEZ FERNANDEZ
  • Publication number: 20210345824
    Abstract: An assembly for cooking onboard a boat or other vessel, having a pot that is suspended outboard of the vessel to reduce hazards and inconveniences while boiling or steaming food such as shellfish or vegetables. A burner or electric heat source is mounted at the bottom of the kettle, and the upper end of the pot is mounted to a gimble assembly so that the pot and heat source remain upright as the vessel pitches and rolls. A support assembly holds the gimble assembly away from the side of the vessel so as to suspend the pot over the surrounding water and away from the deck and the cabin and other enclosed areas. The inboard end of the support may be releasably mountable to a rod holder previously installed on a gunwale of the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Brent Straight
  • Publication number: 20210345825
    Abstract: A system for presenting and preparing foodstuffs that include a plurality of individual foodstuff blocks provided formed into basic shapes comprises a heating device including a heatable cooking receptacle for one or more foodstuff blocks with a heatable grill surface and at least one heating mandrel projecting from the grill surface; wherein the heating mandrel is insertable into a passage opening provided in each respective foodstuff block and is adapted to the contour of the passage opening so as to avoid an air gap between the wall of the passage opening and the heating mandrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Christian Birkenstock
  • Publication number: 20210345826
    Abstract: A fryer for frying pizza includes a flying tank designed to contain cooking oil, immersion means and pushing means. The frying tank includes an input and an outlet. The input houses a first conveyor belt arranged to introduce a product in the tank. The outlet houses the first conveyor belt or a third conveyor belt to extract the product from the tank. The immersion means are arranged to regulate immersion of the product in the cooking oil during at least a portion of a relative path from the input to the outlet of the tank. The pushing means are configured for moving the product from the input to the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Agnese MOSCATIELLO
  • Publication number: 20210345827
    Abstract: A two-end-through vacuum heat-insulated container outer tube sealing structure includes a vacuum heat-insulated container outer tube, where a shoulder part of the vacuum heat-insulated container outer tube is provided with a plane; a vacuum cavity is formed in the plane; a vacuum hole for vacuum pumping is formed in the vacuum cavity; the vacuum cavity is filled with a sealing material; a side surface of the plane of the shoulder part is provided with a circular step from top to bottom; a shielding cover is subjected to primary welding on the circular step; a weld bead of the welding is removed by polishing; the shielding cover and the circular step are in gap-free fit; the other end of the shielding cover is subjected to secondary welding with a mouth part of a bottle body; and the weld bead of the welding is removed by sanding the mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Jiang Su SUN-UPPER Stainless Steel Products Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jiafei ZHANG, Chen LI
  • Publication number: 20210345828
    Abstract: A grinder includes a body having a first end, a second end defining an opening, and an interior surface defining an inner chamber extending from the opening at least partially towards the first end. The grinder also includes a chain positioned within the inner chamber. The chain includes a plurality of balls. The grinder further includes a motor coupled to the chain. The motor is configured to cause rotational or reciprocal motion of the chain within the inner chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Gustavo REYES, Esther DELGADO-LAGO
  • Publication number: 20210345829
    Abstract: An appliance operable in a first configuration as a blender and in a second configuration as a food processor, with safety mechanisms that work for both configurations. In the blender configuration, the appliance has safety mechanisms in a blade attachment that function to prevent the motor from operating unless the blade attachment is properly secured to the motor base and a blender container is properly secured to the blade attachment. In the food processor configuration, the appliance has safety mechanisms that function to prevent the motor from operating unless a food processor container is properly secured to the motor base and a lid is properly secured to the food processor container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Capbran Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Finnance
  • Publication number: 20210345830
    Abstract: A food processing device capable of chopping foodstuff that can be used indoors and suitable to be used outdoors, the device may include a food processing container (1) with a base (11), a wall (12), and a removable lid (17) with an opening (170) and a pass-through aperture (171), the base (11) having a cylindrical protrusion and a pin (15) extending therefrom; a food processing tool (2) with a shaft (20) and a plurality of blades (21a, 21b), the food processing tool (2) is configured to be connected to the pin (15) extending from said base (21); a connector (4); a coupling unit (3) having a wall and a slidable member (33); and a driver (5), wherein said connector (4) is configured to connect said food processing tool (2) to said coupling unit (3), and wherein said coupling unit (3) is configured to connect said connector (4) to said driver (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Omar Hamarneh
  • Publication number: 20210345831
    Abstract: A blender includes a blender body including an external cylinder, a grinding blade, and a blade driving portion rotating the grinding blade; and an internal cylinder unit including an internal cylinder, disposed in the external cylinder, in which the grinding blade is disposed, and having an internal side surface, on which at least one projection is formed, and an internal cylinder driving portion rotating the internal cylinder, wherein the internal cylinder driving portion rotates the internal cylinder with an internal cylinder driving motor in a direction opposing a rotational direction of the grinding blade, and includes a blocking member preventing the internal cylinder from rotating in the same direction as the rotational direction of the grinding blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Kyul-Joo Lee
  • Publication number: 20210345832
    Abstract: The present invention may be configured to comprise: a drinking water tray comprising a lower tray which has an open top and a closed bottom to form a storage space for storing drinking water or a beverage therein, and an upper tray which is detachably coupled to the top of the lower tray to close the open top of the lower tray and has a drinking aperture formed therein to enable a user to drink the drinking water or beverage in the storage space; an additive tray which is detachably coupled to the bottom of the drinking water tray, and has an additive storage space for storing an additive formed therein; and a pumping unit which is mounted to penetrate through the drinking water tray and the additive tray so as to pump the additive and supply same to a drinking water storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventor: Moon Sik PARK
  • Publication number: 20210345833
    Abstract: A method for operating an automated food making apparatus having a motor, actuator arm, and an apparatus. The apparatus may be a paddle with flexible fins. The method rotates the paddle with a pin-shaft mechanism to dispense an ingredient placed in a canister, controls the motor automatically based on weight sensor readings, and locates a position of the actuator arm with position sensors. The same motor dispenses ingredients from a plurality of canisters. The method may have a plurality of paddle rotation and weight measurement steps until a target weight is reached. The plurality of paddle rotation steps may be unidirectional or bidirectional paddle rotation. The paddle may be rotated according to one or more paddle rotation algorithms, an error recovery algorithm, or different algorithms based on the amounts of ingredients remaining in the canister. The paddle may be rocked until the target weight is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Deepak Chandra Sekar, Kathirgugan Kathirasen, Brian Richardson, Sanath Bhat
  • Publication number: 20210345834
    Abstract: A cooking food vessel including a metal body, at least one handle, constrained to a portion of the metal body via a metal fastening element, and at least one thermal signalling device, applied on a portion of the handle placed at a respective component having thermal conductivity properties. The thermal signalling device is provided with at least one indicating element operatively connected to a respective actuating element made of a shape-memory alloy. The actuating element is a shape-memory coil spring, indirectly contacting the component having thermal conductivity properties and configured to switch from a first non-operative configuration, wherein is inactive, to a second operative configuration, wherein is stretched when a predefined temperature value is achieved. Between the actuating element and the component having thermal conductivity properties is interposed a metal base for modulation and/or thermal enhancement which transfers heat to such actuating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: ZWILLING BALLARINI ITALIA SRL
    Inventor: Francesco FERRON