Patents Issued in December 2, 2021
  • Publication number: 20210369014
    Abstract: A multi-function transaction card may receive, from shelf sensors, first data indicating that items have been removed from shelves by a customer of a merchant, and may receive, from shopping cart sensors, second data indicating that the items have been placed in a shopping cart. The multi-function transaction card may receive, based on the first data and the second data, item data identifying the items placed in the shopping cart, wherein the item data is received from price tags of the items. The multi-function transaction card may store the item data, and may provide, to a transaction terminal of the merchant, the item data identifying the items and customer data identifying the customer. The multi-function transaction card may receive, from the transaction terminal, transaction data identifying a transaction that charges the multi-function transaction card for a total cost of the items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Adam VUKICH, James ZARAKAS, Molly JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20210369015
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for use in preventing microbial or pathogen growth on objects related to shopping, including shopping carts or commercial shipping packages/parcels. The UV light based cart sanitization device may include a housing, a track for one or more shopping carts, disinfecting and/or sanitizing source(s), such as UV light source(s), and a control box. The UV light based cart sanitization device cart may include an internal package/parcel track for exposing packages or parcels to UV light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Nevitt, Eric L. Wade, John Early
  • Publication number: 20210369016
    Abstract: The invention relates to a narrow frame digital photo frame with multi-directional support function, including a photo frame body and a support. The back of the photo frame body is provided with a groove, the groove is arranged in a square, the support is provided with a boss with a square structure, and the boss is installed in the recess without gap. The narrow frame digital photo frame with multi-directional support function has design style of ultra narrow frame of the front shell. For the product with TP process as decorative edge, the matching boss can be installed on the photo frame in four directions by setting the groove of square structure, so as to realize the multi-directional placement angle of digital photo frame horizontally or vertically, Users can choose the placement angle of the bracket according to actual needs of browsing photos, so as to achieve best preview effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Jianping Wang
  • Publication number: 20210369017
    Abstract: This is a piece of hardware fabricated for the purpose of keeping frames level while hanging on the wall. This small item will be attached to the back of the frame at the bottom using one of three methods, screw, pin, or Hook and Loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Joo Hyeong Yoo
  • Publication number: 20210369018
    Abstract: A hook for adjusting versatile widths has a body and a gasket. The body has a base and a hook body. The hook body is disposed on the base. The gasket has a hole and a plurality of protruding structures. The protruding structures are disposed around the hole. The different thicknesses of the protruding structures correspond to the different peripheral positions of the hole. The hook body penetrates through the hole of the gasket, and the gasket is able to rotate on the hook body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Tso Hua Yeh
  • Publication number: 20210369019
    Abstract: A pillow includes a first lobe, a second lobe, and a third lobe extending outwardly from a central node and containing cushioning filling. A closure mechanism extends around perimeter of the first and second lobe. The third lobe is covered by the first and second lobe in a stowed position and not covered in a sleeping position. Portions of the first and second lobe exposed in the stowed position are covered by durable fabric. A Y-shaped inner pillow case may contain the filling and be positioned within the lobes. The filling may include an air bladder with a valve exposed in the stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Aaron Alan Ambuske, Brian Fletcher, Hedvig von Beetzen, Mirona Motoc, Zac West
  • Publication number: 20210369020
    Abstract: This application is for a device and article of manufacture for the purpose of drinking, tasting, sampling, and nosing and evaluating alcohol beverages without alcohol nose burn and numbing; a procedure or method to manipulate said vapors for the same purpose; and a process to separate and dissipate ethanol vapors to accomplish the same purpose. The device is one embodiment of a vessel which collects vapors in a chamber with curved sides and large surface area to promote evaporation, which chamber's top opening orifice concentrates same vapors prior to passing into an expansion chamber releasing and dissipating fast moving ethanol prior to nosing, providing improved aroma detection and enhancing nosing, tasting, and sampling experiences for all spirits, wines and liqueurs, distilled, fermented, and fortified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: George Manska, Christine Crnek
  • Publication number: 20210369021
    Abstract: A handle attachable to a cored-out pineapple is disclosed herein, resulting in a unique drinking vessel, particularly, as preparation of a tropical style drink. The solution provides for secure affixation as well as easy attachment and removal. Additionally, an efficient method for attaching a handle to a pineapple or other hollowed out fruit is also introduced herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: James Henderson, Kristine Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20210369022
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly (150) for anchoring a vessel (100) to a reference surface (102). The assembly (150) comprises a sealing element holder (106) for coupling to a vessel (100) and a sealing element (104) coupled to the sealing element holder (106), wherein a portion of the sealing element (104) is moveable relative to the sealing element holder (106). A base member (108) is located proximate to the sealing element holder (106) in use and a diaphragm element (112) is coupled to the base member (108) for engagement with a reference surface (102). The base member (108) comprises upper (142) and lower surfaces (144), including a sealing surface (110) on the upper surface (144) and a channel (140) extending from the upper surface (144) to the lower surface (142).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Ian Tennick, Nicholas Cudworth
  • Publication number: 20210369023
    Abstract: A thermobottle includes an outer mug, a sleeve, an inner mug and a cover. The sleeve includes a first abutting portion. The inner mug is sleeved within the sleeve. The first abutting portion abuts against an inner wall of the outer mug to accommodate the inner mug within the outer mug. The cover includes a second abutting portion which has the same shape and dimensions as the first abutting portion. The second abutting portion abuts against an inner wall of the inner mug or the inner wall of the outer mug. When the second abutting portion abuts against the inner wall of the outer mug, the cover seals the outer mug with the inner mug removed. When the second abutting portion abuts against the inner wall of the inner mug, the cover seals the inner mug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Kenneth Jun-Hui LI
  • Publication number: 20210369024
    Abstract: A cake shield with a top cover and side wall dimensioned to enclose a cake to prevent contamination during celebration is disclosed. Recesses in the top cover may include a recessed track dimensioned to hold multiple candles, a deeper cylindrical or conical recess, or a recess dimensioned for a candle with a rectangular footprint. Use of transparent material allows the cake to be viewed under the shield. The cake shield may comprise a base wall that supports the side wall of the top cover, and two or more pieces may interlock to form the base wall. A kit may also include a base plate for supporting both the cake and the side wall, as well as decorations for the top cover that may include candles and other materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: William Kay
  • Publication number: 20210369025
    Abstract: A protective cake cover for supporting candles includes a hollow sidewall having an upper end and a lower end, a top cover wall extending across the upper end of the hollow sidewall to define a closed upper end of the protective cake cover, a groove formed in the top cover wall that is configured to support one or more candles that project above the top cover wall, and a recess formed in a central region of the top cover wall and surrounded by the groove, whereby the recess is configured to receive a box that contains candles. The groove has a circular, square, or rectangular shape, and the recess has a square or rectangular shape that is adapted to receive a box of candles that can be stored on the protective cake cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Robert Farrell
  • Publication number: 20210369026
    Abstract: A drinking straw comprising an elongate tubular body of an insoluble material having an internal coating comprising a matrix containing an active agent dispersed within the matrix, the body sized to allow a carrier liquid to be drawn therethrough such that passage of the carrier liquid causes the matrix to release the active agent into the carrier liquid to be consumed by a drinker. The matrix comprises partially hydrolysed guar gum, possibly in combination with an acid and/or modified cellulose. The active agent includes sweetener, flavour, a nutrient and/or a pharmaceutical and optionally colour. The coating is prepared by mixing the matrix with water to form a paste or syrup and is then used to coat the inside surface of a drinking straw to a thickness of less than 1 mm. Liquid drawn through the straw dissolves or breaks down the coating, releasing the active agent into the liquid for consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Kendall Norman Palazzi
  • Publication number: 20210369027
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to low-sugar, and preferably sugar-free, edible and/or biodegradable materials, and to edible and/or biodegradable vessels for holding foods and liquids for consumption. Specifically, the disclosure relates to sugar-free edible and/or biodegradable cups, straws, and other vessels, capable of holding hot and/or cold liquids for extended periods of time. The present disclosure and its embodiments further relates to a sugar free edible and/or biodegradable vessel made from natural ingredients. The vessel may have an extended shelf life, and is sturdy enough to be used for a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: LOLIWARE INC.
    Inventors: Chelsea Fawn BRIGANTI, Leigh Ann TUCKER
  • Publication number: 20210369028
    Abstract: A drinking utensil having a longitudinal axis has an elongate body having a first end and an opposing second end spaced from the first end along the longitudinal axis. The elongate body defines a lumen therethrough from the first end to the second end. A filter body can be coupled to the first end of the elongate body. The filter body has a housing defining at least one side opening and a top opening that is in communication with the lumen of the elongate body. The filter body has a filter (e.g., a mesh filter) extending across and covering the at least one side opening of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph Charles Jones Risberg, Nicholas Conrad Yehle
  • Publication number: 20210369029
    Abstract: A cooling coaster includes a coaster body and an internal reservoir. The coaster body has an upper face, a lower face, a plurality of side faces between the upper and lower faces and a stabilizing structure. There is a lip at the upper face. A port communicates between the internal reservoir and one of the faces. A plug is configured to selective seal the port. A cooling substance is provided to the internal reservoir. A method for cooling a beverage includes providing a coaster body having an upper face, a lower face, and a plurality of side faces between the upper and lower faces, through a port, supplying a cooling substance to an internal reservoir in the coaster body and placing a plug in the port to seal the internal reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Paul Mercandetti
  • Publication number: 20210369030
    Abstract: A carpet metal sticker for fixing a carpet and a carpet fixing structure, the carpet fixing structure is used to fix at least four carpet. The carpet includes a composite back layer. The carpet fixing structure includes at least one carpet metal sticker. Four corners of the four carpets are respectively attached to the four hook fixing-carpet areas. A length of each of the hook needles taken along an extension direction thereof is equal to a thickness of the composite back layer. When the carpet is fixed onto the hook fixing-carpet areas, the hook needles are inserted into the composite back layer and is bent and fallen, and the hook needles are contained in the composite back layer. The hook needle can buckle the composite back layer of the carpet so as to fix the carpet onto the carpet metal sticker and avoid the phenomenon of warping and displacement of the carpet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Ningyi Du, Yanpeng Ma, Wang Zhang, Fushun Ma
  • Publication number: 20210369031
    Abstract: Disclosed are mounting devices that allow consumers to quickly and easily determine whether a given mounting device can be used to hang or otherwise support a desired object. The mounting device includes an indicator that is exposed to alert the consumer if the weight of the object exceeds the maximum weight recommendation of the mounting device. If the indicator remains hidden, the mounting device is considered appropriate for the given object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Felipe S.R. Bizarria, Julio M. Souza
  • Publication number: 20210369032
    Abstract: A device having a front, top, bottom and side panel components, in which each panel includes a front panel mesh and a surrounding bar portion, wherein said surrounding bar portion is configured to support said front panel mesh, a first locking mechanism, a second locking mechanism, a back support panel component configured to be operable for mounting onto a wall with screws, and a hinge mechanism, wherein said hinge mechanism is configured to be operable for allowing the device to be folded or collapsed when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Sanjeevkumar Killikulangara Sankaran
  • Publication number: 20210369033
    Abstract: An artificial tree branch includes a tree branch body formed by injection molding a first material over an internal structural member of a second material. The tree branch body includes a main body portion having an elongated shape with a first end and a second end, and a plurality of sockets formed at various positions along the main body. Each socket is formed as an outward bulge from the main body portion, with the outward bulge defining a cavity to receive and retain artificial tree leaves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Junjie MAI
  • Publication number: 20210369034
    Abstract: Provided is a telescopic rail, comprising a first rail and a second rail slidably arranged relative to each other, two rotating wheels, a belt, a first and a second traction block. When the rail is put into use, loosen the first and the second fixing device to release the belt from the first and the second traction block, then slide the first and the second rail relative to each other till the total length of the rails is qualified for the installation requirement, then tighten the first and the second fixing device to grip the belt by the first and the second traction block, after that cut off the surplus of belt, thus the length of the telescopic rail could be adjusted on-site without preparatory measurements and customizations, which decreases the workload for measurements and improves the efficiency for installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Jinbin TAN, Weiping CHEN
  • Publication number: 20210369035
    Abstract: A juicer includes a frame having a base; a first drip cup mounted on the frame and having a first outlet; a second drip cup mounted on the frame and having a second outlet; a first strainer configured to have fruit to be juiced placed thereon and arranged in the first drip cup; a second strainer configured to have fruit to be juiced placed thereon and arranged in the second drip cup; a first pressure element operatively connected to the actuator and being configured to press fruit deposited on the first strainer; a second pressure element operatively connected to the actuator and being configured to press fruit deposited on the second strainer; and, the first and second outlet being configured to guide juice from corresponding ones of the first drip cup and the second drip cup to at least one vessel filling area below the first and second drip cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Donna Lynn Harman
  • Publication number: 20210369036
    Abstract: A juicer for juicing produce can have a first juicing gear. The first juicing gear can include a first main body. The first main body can be configured to rotate in a first direction. The main body can have a plurality of first teeth. The first teeth can include a first top surface with a first exposed cavity. The first exposed cavity can be formed on the first top surface of the first teeth. The first exposed cavity can include a first leading edge. The first leading edge can be configured bite the portion of the produce from a remainder of the produce, as the juicing gear rotates in the first direction. The first teeth can be configured to crush the portion of the produce and/or the remainder of the produce, as the juicing gear rotates in the first direction, thereby releasing juice from the produce.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Dong Un Kim
  • Publication number: 20210369037
    Abstract: A method for forming the golden protective layer on the cooker includes: covering at least part of a surface of the cooker with vegetable oil including linseed oil, sintering the cooker with the vegetable oil on the surface at 180-300° C., and cooling the cooker to cause the vegetable oil to form the golden protective layer. The golden protective layer is formed on the cooker by the method of the present disclosure, which results in a surface of a finished cooker being golden yellow, and the color being full, uniform and bright, the cooker being more fashionable, healthier and more environment-friendly, and the golden protective layer having a much longer salt spray test duration, and being capable of passing a dishwasher test, thus realizing good oxidation resistance, rust prevention and surface protection for the cooker, and showing excellent rust resistance and long-term protection performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Hebei Sanxia Kitchenware Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guanghui HAN, Jianguo WANG
  • Publication number: 20210369038
    Abstract: A modular brewing system is described for providing hot water and managing power to multiple brew tower modules using a single centralized boiler and power management module so as to limit the number of high-power circuits required in a coffeehouse or store. The boiler and power management module manages power of components of the centralized boiler assembly and any brew tower modules connected thereto, including the boiler heaters, the grinder motors, and the brew chamber heaters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Natarajan Venkatakrishnan, Joseph Emil Gormley
  • Publication number: 20210369039
    Abstract: To provide a filament for obtaining a palatable beverage extracting filter having excellent formability, which is less expensive, and having excellent extractability. A core-sheath type composite multifilament for a palatable beverage extracting filter, including a core component and a sheath component, the core component being a homopolyester having a melting point of 220° C. or more, the sheath component being a copolyester containing terephthalic acid and a diol as major components and having a melting point at least 40° C. lower than that of the core component, and a number of filaments is 2 to 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Tomonori SAITO
  • Publication number: 20210369040
    Abstract: The coffee machine (1) comprises a brewing cylinder (2), a movement system of the brewing cylinder (2) comprising a nut screw (8) engaged with a motorised screw (9), and elastic means (13) compensating the mechanical backlash between the threads of the screw (9) and of the nut screw (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Giuseppe De'Longhi, Paolo Evangelisti, Floriano Franzon
  • Publication number: 20210369041
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for distributing capsules with axial symmetry and irregular shape, including: a container apt to receive in bulk a plurality of capsules; an ordering assembly placed inside the container, apt to arrange the capsules vertically; an orientating assembly, apt to receive the capsules from the ordering assembly and to orientate them in a predetermined direction; and a conveying assembly apt to receive the capsules from the orientating assembly and to convey them towards a distribution outlet in a predetermined orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Francesco MINERBA, Angelo BONIZZONI
  • Publication number: 20210369042
    Abstract: The present application discloses a multi-media interactive story-telling system that provides natural conversational interactions between a human user and a contributor who appears in multi-media recordings. The multi-media interactive story-telling system includes an intake device for recording interview sessions in which a contributor tells a life story about her life experience. The contributor may rely on a script when creating the life story. The multi-media interactive story-telling system further comprises storage devices for storing the recorded interview sessions and processors for organizing the recorded interview sessions. The multi-media interactive story-telling system further comprises an interactive device for retrieving and playing a recorded interview session in response to a query from a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Story File LLC
    Inventors: Samuel Gustman, Stephen Smith, Heather Maio-Smith, Julia Campbell, Andrew Jones
  • Publication number: 20210369043
    Abstract: Devices and methods for infusing liquids and/or brewing beverages are described. The present invention relates to an apparatus for brewing beverages comprising a vessel, said vessel comprising a sealable chamber for holding a brewing material and a liquid, and a filter assembly connected to the sealable chamber; a liquid supply and conduit for introducing at least a portion of said liquid supply into said sealable chamber; and a vacuum source and conduit for reducing pressure in said sealable chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Dean J. Vastardis, Lou Vastardis
  • Publication number: 20210369044
    Abstract: A hot beverage preparer includes a flow control system (2) with a water source (14), a brewing unit (40) with a brewing chamber (41) for accommodating of a substance to be brewed (S1) and an inlet line for dispensing brewing water into the brewing chamber (41), a heating device (9) for heating of the water directed into the brewing chamber (41), a pump (8) configured to move the water from the water source (14) to the brewing chamber (41), a control unit (18) for activating or deactivating the selected actuators (8, 9, 72) for preparation of a chosen beverage, and a discharge system (50) having a collection tray (34) for collecting of liquid (AW), with an inlet opening (53) and a filter medium (56) composed of a non-woven material or multi-layered fabric in the collection tray (34).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Veronika Kukla
  • Publication number: 20210369045
    Abstract: A hot beverage preparer (1) has a flow control system (2) with a water source (14), a brewing unit (40) with a brewing chamber (41) to hold brewing material (51) and an inlet line for supplying water to the brewing chamber (41), a heating device (9) for heating the water supplied to the brewing chamber (41), a pump (8) configured to convey the water from the water source (14) to the brewing chamber (41), a control device (18) to activate and deactivate actuators (8, 9, 72) for preparing a selected beverage, and a drainage device (50) having a collection tray (34) for collecting liquid (AW), with an inlet opening (53) and an outlet opening (52) for draining the collected liquid (AW). The collection tray (34) has a bottom (51) with a slope toward the outlet opening (52) and with at least one trough (56).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Veronika Kukla, Timo Falkenreck, Florian Schobeß, Dennis Hotzwig
  • Publication number: 20210369046
    Abstract: A frothing attachment (1) for a steam wand, the frothing attachment (1) comprising a blade (4) comprising a steam wand connector (2) and further comprising a turbulence generator (6) wherein said turbulence generator protrudes from an outer surface (8) of said blade or comprises a curved part (504) of said blade and is configured to generate turbulence in steam flow exiting a steam wand, in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew Charles Bentley, Harrison Lloyd Woodall
  • Publication number: 20210369047
    Abstract: A beverage maker has pulse-width modulation (PWM) signals and preset flow velocity values stored therein and supplies a liquid through a flow velocity control method, which includes setting a target flow velocity value; setting one of the preset flow velocity values matching the target flow velocity value as a matched flow velocity value and setting one of the PWM signals corresponding to the matched flow velocity value as an executing PWM signal; supplying the liquid according to the executing PWM signal and sensing an actual liquid flow velocity; performing an algorithm on the executing PWM signal and a sensed liquid temperature and dispensing time to generate an adjusted PWM signal when a difference exists between the actual and the target flow velocity value; and finally, changing the liquid flow velocity according to the adjusted PWM signal, so that the beverage maker supplies the liquid at the target flow velocity stably.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: OTFES CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chih-Te LIN
  • Publication number: 20210369048
    Abstract: A beverage brewer spray apparatus includes a lid, dispersal members, and a skirt. The lid has an obverse and converse surfaces. The dispersal members extend from the converse surface of the lid at open proximal ends of the dispersal members. The skirt has a proximal end fixed to and extending outward from the converse surface of the lid. Each dispersal member has a sidewall and a distal end defining an interior of the dispersal member. The sidewall has apertures arranged in a distal section of the sidewall. The lid has through-holes formed between the obverse and converse surfaces, and the dispersal members are fixed to the converse surface such that the through-holes provide fluid communication from the obverse surface of the lid to the apertures through the interiors of the dispersal members. The apertures are configured to direct liquid outward from the dispersal members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Adrian Rivera
  • Publication number: 20210369049
    Abstract: An appliance having a current sensor configured to monitor load current in the appliance associated with operation of one or more components for determining a fault condition thereof. The appliance comprises a smart controller configured to control operations of the appliance and the one or more components each configured to perform an operation of the appliance in response to the smart controller. An input/output (IO) circuit coupled to the smart controller via a local data bus is configured to receive commands from the smart controller and to control the one or more components in response thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory Glen Stettes, Benjamin Kingbay Wann, Thomas Earl Kieffer, Madeline Elaine Marsh, Jeffrey Allen Stafford
  • Publication number: 20210369050
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an air fryer applicable for cooking a pizza, including a bottom bracket provided in a cooking cavity of the air fryer, wherein an air duct plate is provided between an upper part of the bottom bracket and a heating pipe on the top of the cooking cavity, a passing-air reflux port is provided in the middle of the air duct plate, an edge of the air duct plate extends downwards to form a hot air passage with an inner wall of the cooking cavity, and a pizza placement cavity is formed between the bottom bracket and the air duct plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Yichi ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20210369051
    Abstract: A cooking appliance (200) including: a body (104) providing a floor (105) and a ceiling (110), with the floor (105) and ceiling (110) at least partly surrounding a cooking cavity (116), the body (104) having an opening via which product to be cooked can be moved in and out of the cooking appliance (200), the cavity (116) having a periphery at least partly surrounding a cooking area (117) adjacent the floor (105) to locate the product therein; a heating element (219) located in an upper portion of the cavity (116) to deliver radiant energy to cook the product; and a shield (232) integral to the heating element (219) and at least partly surrounding the heating element (219) to shield a portion of the cooking area (117) from the radiant energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Michael THOROGOOD, Emma LARKIN, Mario ROSIAN, Brendan FOXLEE, Vyvyan ROSE
  • Publication number: 20210369052
    Abstract: Embodiments of an outdoor cooking station having a main body with a pellet feeding system integrated with the cooking station for feeding heated smoke to a cooking chamber. The pellet feeding system utilizes a paddle wheel for feeding pellets to be burned and generating heated smoke. The heated smoke moves through a ducting system that is adjustable for distributing smoke to the cooking chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Tyler J. Fullmer, Christopher L. Hanks, David Clark, Michael R. Giebel, Paul J. Simon
  • Publication number: 20210369053
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cooking apparatus having a cooking heat source; a grill grate having a grill grate surface, the grill grate being positioned over the cooking heat source; a griddle plate, the griddle plate being moveable between a cooking position and a stowed position, the griddle plate being positioned over the grill grate in the cooking position, and the griddle plate being lower than the plane of the grill grate surface in the stowed position; a counterbalance mechanism connected to the griddle plate; a support frame with a slot extending vertically through the support frame, and a lid, the lid having an open position and a closed position, with a portion of the lid extending through the slot when the lid is in the open position, and with the portion of the lid not extending through the slot when the lid is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Chad A. Grand
  • Publication number: 20210369054
    Abstract: A food processor combines steaming of food on a support, and blending. The support is rotated about the same shaft as the blender blade, to release the food on the support centrifugally so that it drops to the blender blade. This enables an automated process with optimized steaming and blending.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Zhenzhen CAI, Tao KONG, Cong TIAN, Jingwei TAN
  • Publication number: 20210369055
    Abstract: A portable hygiene station that is configured to be transportable so as to facilitate execution of hygiene protocols such as but not limited to hand washing at locations wherein utility infrastructure is unavailable. The portable hygiene station includes a frame wherein the frame is manufactured from a plurality of support members. The frame includes an upper portion and a lower portion that are integrally formed. The lower portion of the frame has mounted therein a first tank and a second tank. Mounted to a support shelf on the lower portion is a power supply and a pump that is electrically coupled to the power supply. The pump is configured to transfer fluid from the first tank into a basin member via a faucet member. Fluid from the basin member is subsequently transferred to the second tank. A top member provides coverage of the station and further has a photovoltaic panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Jason Eldon Lizotte
  • Publication number: 20210369056
    Abstract: A baby bathing system including a bathing tub, having a reservoir and a bath basin connected to the reservoir by a weir discharging bath water from the reservoir into the bath basin. A baby bath support insert is received within the bath basin downstream of the reservoir, the baby bath support insert having a flexible seat and a base projection projecting from the flexible seat towards the bath basin. The base projection is conformally seated against an interior surface of the bath basin and supports the flexible seat raised from the interior surface of the bath basin with the baby bath support insert received in the bath basin. The base projection includes at least one aperture extending through the base projection and disposed so that bath water from under the flexible seat communicates through the base projection with outer sides of the bath basin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Jamie BETHMANN, Richard JUCHNIEWICZ, Michael LAUDE, Juan SANTOCONO, Gustavo FONTANA, Phil CARPENTER
  • Publication number: 20210369057
    Abstract: A foldable screen and a shower room are provided. The foldable screen includes a transmission gear mechanism and a plurality of panel bodies arranged in sequence. End portions of two adjacent sides of two adjacent panel bodies enclose to form a mounting opening into which the transmission gear mechanism is installed for realizing folding and unfolding of the plurality of panel bodies. The transmission gear mechanism includes a housing having a receiving cavity therein, the housing being installed in the mounting opening; a first gear located in the receiving cavity and installed on one of the two adjacent panel bodies; and a second gear meshed with the first gear, the second gear being located in the receiving cavity and installed on the other of the two adjacent panel bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: FUJIAN XIHE SANITARY WARE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiaofa LIN, Xiaoshan LIN, Pengxing ZHENG, Youchang SHEN, Xiaoqing DENG
  • Publication number: 20210369058
    Abstract: Shower curtain clips are disclosed that hold shower curtains against bath walls to reduce drafts and escape of water spray during use. The shower curtain clips include a base panel that can be mounted on a bath wall, and a pivoting retaining panel that can be opened to receive a shower curtain and closed to secure the shower curtain in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin Scanlon, Adam T. Emenecker
  • Publication number: 20210369059
    Abstract: Shower curtain liner assemblies include non-rectangular shower curtain liners with openings for hanging from a shower rod. A plurality of rigid members couple with couplers of the liner in a vertical configuration so that a longest length of each rigid member is perpendicular to the shower rod when the shower curtain liner is hanging from the shower rod. In implementations each rigid member includes a first angled portion and a vertical portion below the first angled portion. A lowermost extremity of each rigid member may abut an outside surface of a tub. Each rigid member may include an opening for hanging from the shower rod. A top of the shower curtain liner may be sized to be shorter than a wall-to-wall length of a shower so the liner can be pulled fully taut. Pulling the liner fully taut may force each rigid members to a most space-creating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: James Eric Battleson
  • Publication number: 20210369060
    Abstract: Various rechargeable antimicrobial wipe systems are disclosed. The rechargeable antimicrobial wipe system can include a reusable cloth configured to receive antimicrobial fluid, a canister, and a dispenser. The canister can comprise a distal end, a proximal end, and an intermediate portion. The distal end can comprise an access opening and a lid configured to be opened and closed. The intermediate portion can comprise an internal chamber configured to receive the cloth via the access opening and an antimicrobial fluid via an opening in the proximal end of the canister. The dispenser can be configured to deliver the fluid to the internal chamber of the canister. A distal portion of the dispenser can comprise an opening. The distal portion can be configured to engage with the opening of the proximal end of the canister. A body portion of the dispenser can comprise a reservoir of the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Jack Fovell
  • Publication number: 20210369061
    Abstract: A toilet closure system and a method of installing the same are provided. The closure system is adapted to mount to a typical conventional toilet having a conventional seat and lid, a conventional tank, and a conventional flush mechanism. The toilet closure system ensures that the seat and lid of a toilet is always closed, and is never left open for any reason, except during use. Further, the installation process can be achieved with a minimum of tools, and does not require specialized mechanical knowledge or plumbing knowledge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Aon Invent, LLC
    Inventors: Tom Reminga, Larry Robertson, Andrew Bojie
  • Publication number: 20210369062
    Abstract: A toilet shield comprises a tube, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm is coupled with a first side of an opening of the tube and comprises a first plurality of adjustment holes configured into the first arm. The second arm is coupled to a second side of the opening of the tube and comprises a second plurality of adjustment holes configured into the second arm. The tube is configured such that a lumen of the tube opens in response to the arms being extended in generally opposite in directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: BETTER TRICK, INC.
    Inventor: James William KRAMER
  • Publication number: 20210369063
    Abstract: A toilet bowl protective skirt apparatus for protecting and concealing the toilet base includes a cover body having an outer side, an inner side, a top edge, a bottom edge, a left edge, and a right edge. The cover body is substantially flexible to conform to the shape of a toilet. A cover height of the left edge and the right edge is configured to extend from a rim of the toilet to proximal the floor. A plurality of bowl clips is coupled to the curtain. The plurality of bowl is coupled proximal the top edge of the curtain and selectively engages the rim of the toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Reginald Drummer