Patents Issued in January 5, 2023
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Publication number: 20230000251Abstract: A stretching device for a leisure chair includes a base. Stretching assemblies are symmetrically and pivotally connected to two sides of the base. The stretching assembly includes a seat plate mechanism. The front part of the seat plate mechanism is pivotally connected to a leg mechanism. The rear part of the seat plate mechanism is pivotally connected to a backrest mechanism. A drive mechanism is provided between the stretching assemblies. The drive mechanism includes a front drive rod and a rear drive rod. The front drive rod and the rear drive rod drive the stretching assemblies to unfold or fold by a reciprocating motion device. Two ends of the front drive rod are fixedly connected to the leg mechanism. Two ends of the rear drive rod are pivotally connected to a first drive member. The middle part of the first drive member is pivotally connected to a second drive member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Jianbo SHA
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Publication number: 20230000252Abstract: An orthopedic lounge chair includes a substantially flat support surface that has a length, a width, a front side, and a back side and defines a back support section, a seat section foldably joined to the back support section at a first fold junction, and a leg support section foldably joined to the seat section at a second fold junction, a first bolster support coupled to and rising away from the front side of the back support section, the first bolster support extending longitudinally at least a majority of the width of the support surface, a second bolster support coupled to and rising away from the front side of the seat support section, the second bolster support extending longitudinally at least a majority of the width of the support surface, and a third bolster support coupled to and rising away from the front side of the leg support section, the third bolster support extending longitudinally a majority of the width of the support surface, wherein the first bolster, the second bolster, and the third boType: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Aimee M. Lirette-Brainard
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Publication number: 20230000253Abstract: A method for generating a rebounding motion between a person and a surface includes the steps of providing a rebounding device comprising front and rear members and a spring mechanism therebetween and moving the front member and the rear member toward and away from one another via the spring mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Mladen Djankovich, Milena Djankovich
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Publication number: 20230000254Abstract: An extendable cushion assembly includes a cushion that is movable between an extended state and a retracted state, and a base upon which the cushion is removably coupled. The base is movable between an extended state and a retracted state. When the cushion is coupled to the base and when the base adopts the extended state or the retracted state the cushion is configured to adopt the extended or the retracted state respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Michelle O'Doherty, James Gilmore, Chris Summerhill-Rutter
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Publication number: 20230000255Abstract: A head support assembly and a method of supporting a cushion on a headrest are disclosed. The head support assembly comprises a headrest extending upwardly from a seatback, the headrest comprising one or more magnetizable plate members; a cushion adjustable between a first position and a second position relative to the headrest, the cushion comprising a plurality of magnets, wherein the one or more magnetizable plate members and the plurality of magnets are configured to magnetically attach the cushion to the headrest for supporting the cushion at the first or second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Vincent Sin, Jon Hao Chan, Gabriel Lim, Elroy Cheng Feng Lee, Hong Kai Lam
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Publication number: 20230000256Abstract: A yoga or exercise stool may have a seat portion and a base portion; the base portion having window slot(s) formed in a front side, a rear side, or both; a handle slot formed at least in one side, such as the front side, at or near the top; horizontal gripping slot(s) formed in the left side, the right side, or both, at or near the top; and vertical gripping slot(s) formed in the left side, the right side, or both, at or near the bottom; advantageously four such slots being formed near the bottom corners of the left and right sides. A yoga stool also may have a base portion, and a seat portion on top of the base portion, wherein the seat portion has an internal firm support member such as a solid slat, and preferably softer material such as foam rubber surrounding the support member, at least on the left and right sides. The yoga stool may include opposed side elements joined by a rear element and front element with a removable top element that may be U-Shaped to allow for additional poses or exercises.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Lou Lan
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Publication number: 20230000257Abstract: Disclosed is a folding bed, comprising a connecting rod assembly, a folding bed frame, a thigh board, a shank board and a first driving device, thigh board is rotatably connected to shank board; connecting rod assembly comprises two first connecting rods, two second connecting rods and a first linking rod, one end of the first connecting rod is slidably connected to shank board, and another end is rotatably connected to the folding bed frame; one end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the first connecting rod, another end of the second connecting rod is used for driving thigh board of the folding bed to rotate, and the two ends of first linking rod are fixedly connected to the two first connecting rods, respectively; the first driving device is used for pushing the first linking rod to drive shank board and thigh board to move.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Zhaoyong Che, Yifan Tai
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Publication number: 20230000258Abstract: A foldable electric bed frame is provided which comprises a bottom frame and a push rod; a first board and a second board hinged to each other are disposed on the top of the bottom frame, one end of the push rod is rotatably connected to a side edge of the second board through a connection device which comprises a height adjusting piece and a height locking piece; a distance from the height adjusting piece to the second board in a working state is larger than a distance from the height adjusting piece to the second board in a folded state, and the height locking piece locks a position of the height adjusting piece in the working state to solve the problem of an increased thickness of a folded bed board resulting from increase of an angle of inclination of a push rod in the prior art.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Lehong XIANG, Tao LIN, Zhengjun CHEN
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Publication number: 20230000259Abstract: A speaker receptacle, including a main body to receive at least one item therein, a plurality of protruding edges disposed on at least one of a first edge and a second edge of the main body opposite with respect to the first edge, each of the plurality of protruding edges to protrude away from the first edge and the second edge of the main body, and a rail fastener disposed on at least a portion of the main body to detachably connect the main body to a bed rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: James Rodney Taylor
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Publication number: 20230000260Abstract: A pillow support comprising an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the upper surface is arranged to support a pillow, and wherein the lower surface is configured to be at least in part convex such that the pillow support can rock along the direction of convex curvature when supporting the pillow.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Neil Summers
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Publication number: 20230000261Abstract: An inflatable mattress that has multiple chambers is disclosed that includes a first section with a first pressure valve, and a second section that has a plurality of collapsible airtight vertical cylindrical chambers displaced across the first section and which defines a top surface and each vertical chamber includes valves, controlled by a central controller that is programmable and controls the flow of air in and out of each chamber, thereby providing a method to alter the vertical dimension of each chamber and affect movement to a person on the top surface mattress.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Karen D. Webster
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Publication number: 20230000262Abstract: A self-checking system for an air bag includes a client, a detection module, an air bag control unit and an air bag device. The air bag control unit is connected with the air bag device; the air bag device includes an air bag and an air path; and the detection module is configured for detecting the air bag device and the air bag control unit according to preset steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Chengjun SUN, Zhong LIU, Kuntao LU, Yong LE
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Publication number: 20230000263Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a convertible children's high chair. According to various embodiments, the convertible high chair generally includes a first child seat supported above a floor by a high chair frame, and a second child seat configured for being removably coupled to the first child seat. The second child seat is configured such that, when detached from the high chair's first child seat, it can be used as a booster seat. In certain embodiments, the second child seat includes a base surface configured to stably support the second child seat on a separate support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: KIDS2, INC.Inventors: Jacob SCLARE, Chaitanya TADIPATRI
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Publication number: 20230000264Abstract: A covered infant swing, including a support frame, a seat detachably connected to at least a portion of the support frame to receive an infant thereon, a plurality of cables connected at a first end to the support frame and connected at a second end to the seat to suspend the seat from the support frame and facilitate movement of the seat with respect to the support frame, and a covering member movably disposed on at least a portion of the support frame to move from retracted in a first position to at least partially extended over the support frame and the seat in a second position, and move from extended over the support frame and the seat in the second position to retracted in the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Roberta Fetzer
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Publication number: 20230000265Abstract: A display capable of being easily and quickly constructed from panels, shelving, racks, fixtures, endcaps, stands, or other implements is contemplated. The display may include planar panels capable of being effortlessly and swiftly folded and assembled into a serving stadium having a tiered structure for displaying food and other items in an aesthetically pleasing manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Jeffrey G. Walper
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Publication number: 20230000266Abstract: A method and a vehicle-to-vehicle connector assembly including a first wheel stand and a second wheel stand are provided. Each of the first wheel stand and the second wheel stand comprises a wheel hub attachment, a holder, and a bracket comprising a first end and a second end. The first end of the bracket is attached to a perimeter of the wheel hub attachment and the holder is attached to the second end of the bracket. The holder includes a tubular channel with angled internal walls. The holder of the first wheel stand is perpendicular to a second leg of the first wheel stand, and the holder of the second wheel stand is perpendicular to a second leg of the second wheel stand. A rod member is slidably inserted in the tubular channel of the first wheel stand and the tubular channel of the second wheel stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Hosein Niroumandrad, Pei Wang
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Publication number: 20230000267Abstract: A plastic bag separator is a plastic bag separation device having a rubberized nub at a first end and a key chain ring aperture at a second end. The rubberized end may be utilized to push open and separate the edges of a plastic bag. The separator may have at least one logo which provides the ancillary benefit of being a gripping edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Edward J. Bletch
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Publication number: 20230000268Abstract: A rotating mirror assembly, comprising a mirror including a front surface and a rear surface, a front cover engaged with the front surface, a fluidly sealed cavity formed between the front cover and the mirror, a rim operatively arranged to clamp the mirror and the front cover together, and a wall bracket comprising an aperture, the mirror arranged to rotatably engage the aperture. The cavity is filled with a liquid and snow-flake-like particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Thibault Penven
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Publication number: 20230000269Abstract: Aspects of the invention include devices, systems, and methods for enhancing a user's sleep. A flexible frame supports a flow manifold which can be used in unison with adjoined or adjacently integrated supportive members utilized to create soft objects of various designs and materials. These types of objects can be in the form of a pillow, mattress topper, even a child's stuff animal and other various stationary and portable soft sided padded embodiments as disclosed in this application. These various designs and embodiments house an integrated flow delivery system which is delivers concentrated, pressurized, and or altered gaseous flowing elements in a controlled and fluidic manner as to help address certain types of sleeping and breathing issues during their resting and sleep states.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: James A. Waring
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Publication number: 20230000270Abstract: The Koozie wallet holds a beverage that fits into the koozie, and has pockets for cards, and a see-through pocket for the Driver's license/I. D and a zipper that opens a pocket to put change or money inside. There are two versions of the Koozie wallet one without the zipper and one with the zipper. The see-through pocket is on either side of the koozie and comes with and without a slit inside the middle of the pocket to place the finger over to easily slide in/out the Driver's license/I.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Syed Abraham Ahmed
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Publication number: 20230000271Abstract: A garment hanger (10) comprising a rail engaging portion (16) and garment supporting means in the form of a deformable elongate member (20). The end of the elongate member distal from the rail engaging portion comprises a first part (22) of a connection mechanism such that the elongate member (22) can be deformed back upon itself and connected to a second part (24) of the connection mechanism of the hanger to form a closed loop. The elongate member (20) comprises a side flange (32) along its length.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Guy Taylor
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Publication number: 20230000272Abstract: An operating room floor mat includes a main body and a protective sheet that is secured around to the main body around a perimeter of the sheet. A section of the perimeter is left unsecured to form an opening of a pocket into which at least one foot pedal is inserted, and through which a cable connection between the foot pedal and surgical equipment extends. Placement of the foot pedal into the pocket protects the foot pedal from blood or irrigation fluid dripping from an operating table without interfering with operation of the foot pedal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Jose Gustavo Espino
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Publication number: 20230000273Abstract: A multi-functional prayer barrier is an apparatus intended to provide a barrier to show the praying area of a muslim who has no natural barriers such as walls, pillars, people etc. Its purpose is to prevent somebody from passing the area between a muslim in prayer and the barrier. To accomplish this, the apparatus includes a deployable and collapsible tripod that is axially mounted to an extendable and retractable rod. Further, the device itself is very light, compact, and fits within a wallet. Other than its main purpose as a praying barrier, the apparatus is a multifunctional tool that includes an extendable magnet pickup tool, a ruler, a fire starter, and a magnifying glass, such that, the device will also be beneficial even to non-muslim users. Furthermore, the apparatus supports a removable extra sign to make the barrier more noticeable by other people from a distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Jatmiko Agus Santosa
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Publication number: 20230000274Abstract: Provided herein are novel a double-sided extension devices for upright drapery systems, such as those used in decorating temporary event spaces. The extension device can extend the height of a drapery system while advantageously allowing for use of slots of the original upright to receive a drape support.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Canwil Textiles, Inc.Inventor: Nikhil Narwani
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Publication number: 20230000275Abstract: A track hanger (100) includes a hook (103) and an extension (104), a base member (102), and a key (403). The key is detachable from the hook, and the base member is detachable from the extension. The key can include a first major surface (401) and a second major surface (402). The first major surface can define one or more barbs (404) that facilitate one-way insertion of the key into a track (106).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Paige Wexler, Joshua Bobo, John Piazzi
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Publication number: 20230000276Abstract: In one aspect, an adjustable mount assembly for mounting a covering rod relative to an adjacent architectural structure comprises a rod mount including a base plate having an inner side and an outer side opposite the inner side. In addition, the rod mount further includes a rod cradle extending outwardly from the outer side of the base plate, with the rod mount being rotatable about a mount axis to adjust a circumferential position of the rod cradle. The mount assembly also includes an engagement member supported relative to the rod mount such that the engagement member is configured to engage at least a portion of the rod mount as the mount is rotated relative to the engagement member about the mount axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Jeffrey P. Hughes
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Publication number: 20230000277Abstract: A cooking assembly can include a cooking vessel, a mixer, and a motor. The cooking vessel can include a bottom contact portion including a first bore therethrough, a heating portion spaced above the bottom contact portion and including a second bore therethrough, and a sidewall connected to the heating portion and together with the heating portion configured to retain food in the cooking vessel. The mixer can be located within the cooking vessel, where the mixer configured to rotate relative to the heating portion. The motor can be connected to the mixer via the first bore and the second bore to drive the mixer to rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Michael Wang, Marcel Botha, Simon Ellison
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Publication number: 20230000278Abstract: A steam stove contains: a body, a steaming module, two flowing conduits, and two heating modules. The body includes a steam room defined therein and being opened or closed, a water tank formed on a bottom of the steam room and accommodating the steaming module, two vertical partitions vertically arranged on two sides of the steam room of the body so as to produce the two flowing conduits, and a bottom and a top of each of the two flowing conduits are in communication with the water tank and the steam room. Each of the two heating modules is fixed in each of the two flowing conduits and is not shielded by the water tank, and a horizontal partition is defined among two bottoms of the two vertical partitions and the body so as to shield the water tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: MING-CHIA TAI
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Publication number: 20230000279Abstract: A beverage preparation machine comprises a fluid circulation system for a fluid substance, at least one container holder adapted for receiving a corresponding ingredient storage container and at least one fluid processing device which is part of the fluid circulation system. The fluid circulation system further comprises at least one fluid source, at least one fluid pump, at least one fluid heating element and at least one fluid circulation conduit. The fluid processing device comprises a fluid processing body comprising in turn at least one inlet means for introducing the fluid substance into the container for the preparation of a beverage product by mixing of the fluid substance with an ingredient contained in the container. The fluid processing body further comprises at least one outlet means for dispensing the beverage product from the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: CHRISTIAN TALON, DIDIER VUAGNIAUX
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Publication number: 20230000280Abstract: A coffee compacting assembly (22) that receives ground coffee to compact the coffee in a filter cup (25) having a floor (39), the coffee compacting assembly (22) including: an auger (33) having an axis (30) about which the auger (33) is rotated to compact the ground coffee in the filter cup (25), with the auger (33) extending angularly and longitudinally relative to said axis (30); a motor (51) coupled to the auger (33) to rotate the auger (33) about said axis (30); and an auger positioning device (40) engaged with the auger (33) to provide for movement of the auger (33) between a start position and a raised position above the start position, with the start position being predetermined so that the auger (33) is located at a predetermined location within the filter cup (25).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Robert GRASSIA, Philip MCKNIGHT
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Publication number: 20230000281Abstract: A machine (1) for preparing a beverage (3) has a beverage processing unit (10,20) formed of a first processing unit member (10) and a second processing unit member (20) that delimit a chamber (21) and that are movable between a distant configuration in which a flavouring ingredient (2) is received in the chamber (21) and a proximate configuration in which the flavouring ingredient (2) is held and mixed with water (4) in the chamber (21) during beverage preparation. The machine includes: a water source for delivering the water (4) towards the beverage processing unit (10,20); a water guide (30) for guiding the water (4) between the water source and the chamber (21); a valve arrangement (50) for controlling a flow of the water (4) along the water guide (30); an actuator for actuating the valve arrangement (50) to control the water flow along the water guide (30); and a support structure (70) having a base (72) that is stationary during beverage preparation and that supports at least the valve arrangement (50).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: THIBAULT ESCALIER, ALEXANDRE PERENTES, ALEXANDRE PUGLIESE
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Publication number: 20230000282Abstract: A grill basket including a basket portion having a bottom with sides extending upwardly and outwardly therefrom. A handle is removably engageable with one of a plurality of engagement assemblies that are provided on different sides of the basket portion. The handle is selectively engaged with different engagement assemblies in order to change the orientation in which the grill basket is able to be used. The grill basket further includes one or more removable dividers that are movable between a storage position and a use position. In the storage position the one or more dividers are located proximate one or more sides of the basket portion and an interior compartment of the basket portion is substantially the same size as when the one or more dividers are completely removed from the basket portion. In the use position, the dividers are placed to divide the interior compartment into smaller compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Proud Grill Company LimitedInventors: Paul CIRA, Bartek ZALEWSKI
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Publication number: 20230000283Abstract: A device (1) for heating filled brioches preferably filled with ice-cream, comprising an upper subassembly (3) and a lower subassembly (4) linked by one or more joints or hinges (10). Each one of the subassemblies (3, 4) includes a heating plate (14) with a cavity (14a) intended to receive the filled brioche, or other similar product, in order to heat it, arranged so that in an operative position they overlap one another. Each heating plate (14) is positioned on top of a heat transfer plate (16) enclosed in a thermo-insulating layer (13), except for an opening to allow contact between the heating plate (14) and the heat transfer plate (16). The heating plates (14) are releasable from the subassembly by means of one or more releasable fastening elements protruding from the heating plate (14) and inserted in one or more slots (3c, 4c) of either casing of the subassemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: INBROOLL INDUSTRIES, S.L.Inventors: Marc FONT VENTURA, Jaume DE PALOL MASDEVALL, Miquel COMA VILA, Rafael HESSE, Irene PIJOAN PAGES
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Publication number: 20230000284Abstract: An oven member that may be positioned over a cooking station base with gas flame burners. The oven member includes an inner shell, an outer shell, and lower and upper stones. The inner shell includes a ridge and a ledge and positioned over the cooking station base. The lower stone is configured to be positioned adjacent the ridge of the inner shell and the upper stone is configured to be positioned adjacent the ledge of the inner shell so that the lower stone is positioned parallel relative to the upper stone to at least partially define a baking chamber between the lower and upper stones. The outer shell is sized to be positioned over the inner shell with a gap defined between the inner and outer shells, the outer shell including an oven door positionable over an access opening defined in the outer shell. The access opening is sized and configured to facilitate accessing food product in the baking chamber such that the access opening is accessed along a front side of the oven member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Jared M. Smith, Gary E. Graham, Christopher L. Hanks
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Publication number: 20230000285Abstract: A moisture control apparatus for a cooking chamber of a cooking device. A cooking system that can include the cooking device and the moisture control apparatus connected to the cooking chamber of the cooking device. The moisture control apparatus can include a control portion and a dispersal portion. The control portion can be located on the outside of the cooking device. The control portion can control the flow of water to the dispersal portion so as to control moisture on a food in the cooking chamber of the cooking device by providing, by the dispersal portion, a mist or fog of water particles to the cooking surface of the cooking chamber. The dispersal portion can be located inside the cooking chamber of the cooking device, and the control portion can be located outside the cooking chamber of the cooking device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: James McMillan, George T. Hazelton, JR., George Thomas Hazelton, III
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Publication number: 20230000286Abstract: Plant-based milk maker and blender created for the production of the plant-based milk, especially for households, characterized by the fact that it consists of two segments, connected in a permanent separable manner, where the bottom segment is a base (1) with the drive engine (1a) and the upper segment is a pitcher container (2) with a rotatable lid (2c) and a blending element (2a) with the blending knives (2b) driven by the drive engine (1a) of a base (1) and a base (1) has a cylindrical coupling element (1h) in the upper par that is equipped with the incisions (1i) corresponding to the incisions in the rotating blending part (2a) of the pitcher container (2). Pitcher container (2) is equipped with the blending knives (2b) and a blending element (2a) that is coupled with a drive shaft of a drive engine (1a) of a base (1), and the drive shaft of the drive engine (1a) works on two different rotational speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Anna Dziadon
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Publication number: 20230000287Abstract: A liquid brewing device includes a base housing a motor and at least one base magnet rotatable by the motor relative to the base, a pitcher having an interior volume, and a brew basket for receiving brewing ingredients, the brew basket being removably insertable positioned in the interior volume of the pitcher. An agitator is positioned entirely within and rotatable relative to the brew basket, the agitator being operatively coupled to at least one agitator magnet. The at least one agitator magnet is magnetically coupled to the at least one base magnet, such that rotation of the at least one base magnet by the motor operates to rotate the at least one agitator magnet and the agitator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Instant Brands Holdings Inc.Inventors: Chunshik Kim, Tyler Brunner, Daniel M. Wodka
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Publication number: 20230000288Abstract: There is provided a closure for a food processor, wherein the closure comprises a food processing tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: James SEALY
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Publication number: 20230000289Abstract: A blender system that includes a base that is select ively and operatively engaged with a container is shown and described herein. The base may include a near field communications chip that may communicate with a near field communications chip of a container. The base also includes a motor that is selectively and operatively engaged with a blade disposed within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: David J. KOLAR, Saifur T. TAREEN, Eric MILLER
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Publication number: 20230000290Abstract: A drivetrain for coupling a motor to a mixer shaft within a mixer includes a sun gear connectable to a rotor of the motor. The drivetrain also includes a plurality of stepped planetary gears. Each of the stepped planetary gears includes a first tooth section and a second tooth section. A first ring gear is mounted such that the first ring gear is fixed. The first ring gear and the sun gear are meshed with the stepped planetary gears at the first tooth section. A second ring gear is meshed with the stepped planetary gears at the second tooth section. The sun gear, the stepped planetary gears, the first ring gear, and the second ring gear collectively form a single stage planetary gear set of the drivetrain.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Edward Simeon Chupka
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Publication number: 20230000291Abstract: Formulation and dispenser systems create dairy based toppings for beverages. The dispensers include a container, valve, and an actuator for the valve. The formulations include a liquid product and a propellant. The liquid product includes a certain percentage of milkfat provided, for example, by heavy cream, skim milk, nonfat dry milk, sweeteners, and an emulsifier. The propellant is nitrous oxide or nitrogen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Samantha Lindsey, Steven R. Baker
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Publication number: 20230000292Abstract: A soap dispenser includes a spout; a controller; a barcode scanner electrically connected to the controller; a power supply electrically connected to the controller; and a soap reservoir including a label having a barcode containing information including a set count of dispensing times of the soap reservoir and a current count of dispensing times of the soap reservoir. The spout includes an electromagnetic switch, an infrared sensor, and a pump in fluid communication with the soap reservoir and electrically connected to the electromagnetic switch respectively. The barcode scanner scans the barcode and sends same to the controller for storage. The controller compares the set count of dispensing times of the soap reservoir with the current count of dispensing times of the soap reservoir prior to activating the pump. After the pumping, the controller increases the current count of dispensing times of the soap reservoir by one.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Po-Hui Lin
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Publication number: 20230000293Abstract: The present disclosure provides towel dispenser apparatus and methods of making and using same.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Elizabeth Raddatz
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Publication number: 20230000294Abstract: A paper dispenser includes a base, paper dispensing portion and cover. The paper dispensing portion has two support members and a paper dispensing unit. The paper dispensing unit has an auxiliary roller, paper dispensing roller, swing unit and paper dispensing cutter disposed at the swing unit. The paper dispensing cutter swings between the inside and outside of a receiving groove of the paper dispensing roller. The support members each have a roll resilient positioning unit, arcuate pivotal connection unit and cam guide groove surrounding the pivotal connection unit and being closed. Two sides of the paper dispensing roller are pivotally disposed at one end of the pivotal connection unit. The guide unit is movably disposed at the cam guide groove. The cover is pivotally disposed at the base and has a paper discharge hole. The paper dispensing portion is disposed between the cover and base.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: SONGWEN YE, YINGYAO LIU, YUAN-SHOU MO, YONG-FU HUANG, HSU-HUI CHANG
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Publication number: 20230000295Abstract: An interactive training toilet to aid in potty training a child. The training toilet has sensors to detect to liquid waste, solid waste, and flatulence. The training toilet plays audio to relax and encourage the child. The training toilet records a timeline of bodily functions and sends a report to a connected application. One embodiment is an independent unit, and another embodiment attaches to a standard toilet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Ludlow D. Forbes
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Publication number: 20230000296Abstract: A high-power slurry vacuum cart is well suited to collect and contain any slurry or wet residue produced through concrete and other surface processing operations. A multi-horsepower propane engine and propane tank are mounted on a mobile frame, along with a suction pump powered by the propane engine. A slurry containment vessel mounted on the frame has an input in communication with a squeegee and an output coupled to the suction pump. The squeegee may be adapted for floor contact to collect slurry for transfer to the slurry containment tank. The suction pump is directly coupled to the propane engine through a universal joint, thereby obviating the use of belts, chains or pulleys. The output of the pump may optionally be used as an air blower for surface drying, or the like, as well as use as an air blower to assist in emptying the slurry containment tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventor: Donald A. Pope, JR.
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Publication number: 20230000297Abstract: A filter bag configured for use in a vacuum cleaner is provided. The filter bag includes a first layer of filter material with a selected value of efficiency in removing airborne particulates, and a second layer that is impregnated with silver or a silver compound with antimicrobial properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Edmond F. DiRenna, Barry R. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20230000298Abstract: The gate housing has a flow passage therethrough, the flow passage having an inlet and an outlet. The gate housing also includes a gate pocket configured to receive a blast gate and to allow the blast gate to slide therein between an open position and a closed position. The magnetic brake element is on the gate housing and includes a magnet mounted to the gate housing such that a magnetic force of the magnet extends into the gate pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: John J. FITZSIMMONS, Robert M. WITTER, Jeffrey HILL, Joseph BALDWIN
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Publication number: 20230000299Abstract: An upright surface cleaning apparatus comprises rear wheels that are moveable in a longitudinal direction and/or a lateral direction, which is transverse to the longitudinal direction, upon reconfiguring the upright surface cleaning apparatus between a storage position and an floor cleaning position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Wayne Ernest Conrad, Nina Conrad, Dave Petersen
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Publication number: 20230000300Abstract: A method for adjusting at least one parameter range of a device parameter of a floor treatment device for treating a surface. The parameter range is available on the floor treatment device and depends on a floor type of the surface to be treated. The parameter range comprises a defined scope of values of the device parameter selected by the user for the treatment of the surface. The user moves the floor treatment device over the surface to be treated during an adjustment process, wherein a limiting device parameter, which is dependent on the nature of the surface and upon its use for the treatment of the surface leads to a predefined fault, is automatically determined during the movement of the floor treatment device, and wherein the parameter range is automatically adjusted based on the determined limiting device parameter which defines a range end of the parameter range.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbHInventor: Roman ORTMANN