Patents Issued in December 21, 2023
  • Publication number: 20230404261
    Abstract: An appliance includes a cabinet that has an inner surface. A frame is coupled to the inner surface of the cabinet. The frame includes a frame boss that extends from a bottom surface thereof. A panel is positioned within the frame. The frame extends along a perimeter of the panel. An inner trim member has a flange that extends therefrom. The flange defines an aperture configured to align with the frame boss. A fastener is configured to extend through the aperture and engage the frame boss to couple the inner trim member with the frame. An outer trim member is disposed over the inner trim member. The inner trim member is configured to slidably receive the outer trim member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Pratik P. Chavan, Shrawan Kumar, Pranav Karan
  • Publication number: 20230404262
    Abstract: A shelf-supporting device configured to create a reversible connection of a shelf with an opposite shoulder of a piece of furniture includes a shelf bracket having a main body with a shaped profile that includes, on its outer surface, one or more projecting elements extending toward the outside of the main body so as to optimize the load distribution in an area of the shelf of maximum thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Carlo Cattaneo
  • Publication number: 20230404263
    Abstract: Furniture useful around fire pits include an accessory mount to allow items such as a tray or grill to be mounted to the furniture in both useful and storage positions. The accessory mount is repositionably carried on an armrest or table edge. The position of the mount can be changed along the length of the armrest or table edge. The mount assembly allows the accessory to pivot when in the useful position. A cup holder also can be repositionably carried by the armrest or the table edge. A table has storage areas for a fire pit griddle and fire pit cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Amos A. Stoltzfus, Jonathan C. Miller, Amos Alan Allgyer, Christopher Boehmer
  • Publication number: 20230404264
    Abstract: A piece of furniture that includes a plurality of stools that stack/nest into an enclosed table may include a top stool, a first middle stool, a second middle stool, and a bottom stool. The top stool and the bottom stool may each include a platform and legs extending downward from a bottom surface of the platform proximate to an outer edge of the platform. The first middle stool and the second middle stool may each include a platform and legs extending from an outer circumference of the platform. The middle stools may each be shorter than the top stool and the bottom stool by a distance equal to a height of the platform, such that they are configured to nest within the space created by the mating of the top stool and an inverted bottom stool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Yvonne Hung
  • Publication number: 20230404265
    Abstract: A folding chair is provided, comprising a first front leg (10a) and a second front leg (10b), said front legs (10a, 10b) extending substantially parallel to each other, a first rear leg (20a) being connected to the first front leg (10a) in a pivoting manner, and a second rear leg (20b) being connected to the second front leg (10b) in a pivoting manner, said rear legs (20a, 20b) extending substantially parallel to each other. A rear cross beam (22) is extending between the rear legs (20a, and defining a cross direction (DC) being substantially perpendicular to the front legs (10a, and the rear legs (20a, 20b), and a seat element (30) is having a central section being connected to the front legs (10a, 10b) in a pivoting and/or sliding manner and an end portion (39) being connected to the rear legs (20a, 20b) in a pivoting and/or sliding manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: IKEA Supply AG
    Inventor: Henrik PREUTZ
  • Publication number: 20230404266
    Abstract: A pillow hat for covering the head fashionably while providing a cushion for comfortably supporting a user's head includes a casing and cushion configured for at least partially covering a scalp of a user and supporting a head of the user when the head of the user rests against a support surface with the casing and the cushion positioned between the support surface and the head of the user. The casing comprises an inner layer section, an outer layer section, and a rim section extending between the inner layer section and the outer layer section. The casing defines an interior space at least partially filled by the cushion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Jerrod Escalante
  • Publication number: 20230404267
    Abstract: A squatting stool may feature two opposed support plates with at least one variable width coil springs therebetween. The larger diameter portion of the springs should be located towards the bottom of the stool, thereby positioning the lower spring constant downward and allowing for collapse of the springs from the bottom upward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Hunkerin Stool, LLC
    Inventor: Kasey F. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20230404268
    Abstract: An ergonomic massage chair is configured with back and bottom structures held up by a pair of legs. The various support bars and structure of the ergonomic massage chair may be comprised of, in typical implementations, metal, but plastic and other suitable structures are also possible. The back structure has perimeter support bars that form the base of the back support, and horizontal support bars extend from a left perimeter support bar to a right perimeter support bar. The bottom structure likewise has a perimeter support bar that forms the structure of the bottom. A horizontal support bar extends from a left perimeter support bar to a right perimeter support bar. Nodes are attached to the ergonomic chair, and stability balls fit inside openings created by the support bars and nodes. A cover having memory foam pillows therein encapsulates the chair to provide users with customized setups that suit them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: David Navarro
  • Publication number: 20230404269
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a a storage area for a bed and a method of use. The bed includes a first section and a second section coupled to each other via a hinge mechanism. The first section includes a first surface, wherein one or more items of bedding lie on the first surface, and a constraining mechanism. The second section includes a storage area. The method includes rotating the first section about the hinge mechanism from a closed position to an open position and constraining, by the constraining mechanism, the one or more items of bedding to lie on the first surface during the rotating of the first section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Lance Fisher
  • Publication number: 20230404270
    Abstract: Modular mattress systems include mattress modules configured such that a plurality of mattress modules are configured to form a first modular mattress of a first selected geometry and are reconfigurable to form a second modular mattress of a second selected geometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Shawn D. Nelson, David M. Underwood, Tanner R. Wheadon, Troy Christiansen
  • Publication number: 20230404271
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ultra-thin electric bed, including a front bed body and a rear bed body; the front bed body includes a front bed board; the rear bed body includes a rear bed board; a first spoke is disposed on a back of the front bed body, and a second spoke is disposed on a back of the rear bed body; two front longitudinal braces disposed are hinged to the first spoke, and a front cross brace is connected between the front longitudinal braces; two rear longitudinal braces disposed are hinged to the second spoke, and a rear cross brace is connected between the rear longitudinal braces; the two front longitudinal braces are disposed between the two rear longitudinal braces; and when the front bed body and the rear bed body are closed, the front cross brace is disposed between the rear cross brace and the rear crosspiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: XIAO MA, YONGTAO LIU
  • Publication number: 20230404272
    Abstract: A lower side bed frame of a double-layer iron frame bed comprises two transverse rods, two longitudinal rods, and four columns. An upper end of a lower column comprises a joint section formed by reducing a diameter. An upper column is sleeved on the joint section. An end surface of each of the two transverse rods is connected with a locking piece, and the locking piece abuts outer sides of the upper column and the lower column. An upper bolt enables the locking piece, the upper column, and the joint section to be locked together. A lower bolt enables the locking piece and the lower column to be locked together. Two supporting feet are located below a middle position of the two transverse rods. A connecting rod is connected between the two supporting feet and pulls the two supporting feet in a longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Luhao LENG
  • Publication number: 20230404273
    Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable electric bed, including a first bed body and a second bed body; the first bed body includes a first bed board, a second bed board is hinged to the first bed board, the second bed body includes a third bed board, a fourth bed board is hinged to the third bed board, a fifth bed board is hinged to the fourth bed board, and the fourth bed board is arranged between the third bed board and the fifth bed board; the first bed body includes a first support frame, and the second bed body includes a second support frame; and when the first bed body and the second bed body are in a closed state, the first support frame is arranged in the second support frame. The electric bed has the characteristics of being foldable and easy to transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: XIAO MA, Yongtao Liu
  • Publication number: 20230404274
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of bunk beds. More specifically, the present invention relates to a foldable bunk bed device for a toy hauler trailer that is primarily comprised of at least one bunk frame attached to at least one vertical frame member and at least one motor. The device is designed to be used within the garage area of a toy hauler trailer. The bunk frame can be raised upward within the garage area when not in use or lowered down into the garage area when in use. The bunk frame attaches to a track within the vertical frame member, wherein the track may be powered by a motor which can be controlled by a remote. The bunk frame may further have an additional support leg and a ladder. The bunk frame receives a mattress that allows a user to sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Alan Mosher, Lucas Derr
  • Publication number: 20230404275
    Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a frame structure comprising: a base structure having a base body and a back support member pivotally connected to the base body; and a bed frame slidably arranged on the base body of the base structure; a driving mechanism comprising a back lifting actuator having a first end and an opposite, second end pivotally connected to the base structure and the bed frame, respectively; and a plurality of platforms including a seat platform fixed to the bed frame and a back platform hinged to the seat platform and pivotally supported by the back support member, such that in operation the back lifting actuator drives the bed frame to slidably move on the base body of the base structure, which in turn drives the back platform to translationally and rotationally move in desired positions and angels relative to the base structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Fahuan Zhang, Jian Xie, Yifan Mao
  • Publication number: 20230404276
    Abstract: An adjustable bed frame includes one or more structures, each having a mounting unit, a leg unit, a support unit and a driving unit. The leg unit includes a sloped surface. The support unit comprises first, second and third segments. The first segment is rotatable relative to the mounting unit by the first driving unit. The second segment is pivotally coupled with the first segment. The third segment has an upper portion fixed with the second segment and a lower portion abutting the sloped surface of the leg unit. As the first segment rotates relative to the mounting unit, the third segment moves along the sloped surface of the leg unit. By abutting on the sloped surface of the leg unit, the third segment defines, at least in part, a slope of the second segment, and helps to retain the support unit in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
  • Publication number: 20230404277
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and articles for temperature conditioning a surface. An article is formed from a first layer having a plurality of openings and a second layer having a corresponding plurality of openings. At least one interior chamber constructed and configured to retain a fluid without leaking is defined between an interior surface of the first layer and an interior surface of the second layer. At least one flexible fluid supply line delivers the fluid to the at least one interior chamber. At least one flexible fluid return line removes the fluid from the at least one interior chamber. At least one control unit that is operable to selectively cool or heat the fluid is attached to the at least one flexible fluid supply line and the at least one flexible fluid return line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Sleepme Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Youngblood, Tara Youngblood
  • Publication number: 20230404278
    Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang, Eric Stephen Rose, Caleb Siffring, Alexander Norell, Reuben Wesley Meline
  • Publication number: 20230404279
    Abstract: A bed system includes microclimate control capabilities for providing quality sleep experience. The bed system can include a microclimate control subsystem configured to supply conditioned air (e.g., heated or cooled air) to a mattress, or draw ambient air from the mattress, to achieve a desired temperature at the top of the mattress. Utilizing supply of conditioned air to provide air at desired temperature to the mattress system, or utilizing air suction to drain heat away from the mattress system, can provide precise microclimate control at the mattress, thereby permitting conformable sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Kody Lee Karschnik, Chee Nong Yang, Eric Stephen Rose, Caleb Siffring, Alexander Norell, Cristina Marie Jocson
  • Publication number: 20230404280
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of elastic pads and discloses an elastic pad, an assembling method thereof and a furniture. An elastic pad includes a first elastic module mounting part, a plurality of first elastic modules disposed on the first elastic module mounting part in a predetermined arrangement, and a pad layer on the plurality of first elastic modules. An outer edge of the pad layer and an outer edge of the first elastic module mounting part are connected via a releasable first connection structure, leaving the sides of the elastic pad open or uncovered. The elastic pad has fewer components, a simple structure, lower cost, and improved comfort. Since the first connection structure is releasable, the pad layer can be disassembled, which facilitates assembling and transportation of the elastic pad and reduces required storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Luhao LENG
  • Publication number: 20230404281
    Abstract: An inflating pump includes an enclosure having an exterior shell and an enclosing wall located in the exterior shell and enclosing an airflow passage, and a discharge space formed between the exterior shell and the enclosing wall; an air blower connected to the enclosing wall; two air delivery pipes; and an airflow switching mechanism including a fixed seat having a plurality of chambers separately communicable with the airflow passage, the discharge space, the air blower and the two air delivery pipe, and a turnable member being turnable relative to the fixed seat for some of the chambers to communicate with one another to allow airflow pushed out from the air blower to flow through the airflow passage, the discharge space or the two air delivery pipes. Therefore, the inflating pump can inflate and deflate an inflatable air bed when the air blower constantly produces airflow in the same direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: CAREMED SUPPLY INC.
    Inventor: Tsung-Hsuan LIU
  • Publication number: 20230404282
    Abstract: A bed has a mattress. A sensor is configured to sense sleep readings of a user sleeping on the bed. An automation controller is configured to transmit the sleep readings to a cloud service. Hardware hosting the cloud service is configured to compare the sleep readings with trend data in order to generate adjustments to the user's sleep environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Omid Sayadi, Farzad Siyahjani
  • Publication number: 20230404283
    Abstract: A canopy for a child play yard is provided. The canopy includes a canopy material dimensioned to cover at least a portion of the child play yard. The canopy includes at least one support rod for supporting the canopy material. The canopy material includes at least one breakaway point. The canopy material includes a skirt overhanging the child play yard. The canopy material includes a corner material for supporting the canopy over the child play yard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Kathleen Corall, Christina Anne Dewey, Julianne Marie Depardieu, Luis Alejandro Canas, Joseph Anthony Bartolo, Meghan Kathleen O'Donovan
  • Publication number: 20230404284
    Abstract: A flame-retardant bedding product, such as a pillow or mattress topper, includes an inner core, an inner cover, and an outer cover. The inner cover covers the inner core. The inner cover comprises a knit fabric. The knit fabric has a weight of at least 225 grams per square meter (gsm). The outer cover covers the inner cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Scott Tesser, Robert O'Connell, JR.
  • Publication number: 20230404285
    Abstract: The sauna seat 4 is three flat wooden pegs held together by three holes drill in the middle side of each peg holding it together, with sting like cable made of tough vinyl, which is heat resistance. The pegs are of the same wood that most conventional sauna are design with worldwide. The pegs can slide together enabling the seat to become a flat surface to sit on and thus making more room for other goers if necessary. It can be transported by any of the strings. The pegs are smooth to allow a towel place on top of the seat, if desired. It does not keep the towel dry from other sauna goers if exposed to.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Michael A. McCoy
  • Publication number: 20230404286
    Abstract: Processes for personalizing a mattress or pillow for a consumer generally includes analyzing data identifying one or more target areas based on surface temperature and/or pressure on a consumer's existing mattress and additively manufacturing a lattice structure to address the one or more target areas so to provide support, pressure point relief, and/or a desired temperature modulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Victor Ray Prince
  • Publication number: 20230404287
    Abstract: A child carrier is provided and includes a booster seat and a leg assembly. The booster seat includes a plurality of leg engaging structures. The leg assembly is detachably connected to the booster seat. The leg assembly includes an upper support and a lower support. The upper support includes a plurality of upper legs. Each of the plurality of upper legs is detachably connected to a respective one of the plurality of leg engaging structures. The lower support includes a plurality of lower legs. Each of the plurality of lower legs is detachably connected to a respective one of the plurality of upper legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventor: Peter R. Tuckey
  • Publication number: 20230404288
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an automatic panning crib, comprising a bed frame, a bed board, a bed body assembly, and a panning assembly. The bed board is installed on the bed frame. The bed body assembly is installed on the bed board. The panning assembly is fixedly sleeved on the bed frame. The panning assembly is connected to a lower surface of the bed board. A driving mechanism is arranged between the bed frame and the bed board. In the present invention, the crib is automatically panned by the driving mechanism. To achieve a better mute effect, a belt drive is adopted to achieve the effect of noise reduction and shock absorption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Zhongshan Tubeibi Daily Products Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yangyang Tao
  • Publication number: 20230404289
    Abstract: A foldable play yard includes at least one corner post assembly, at least one top rail assembly and a floor assembly operatively connected to the at least one top rail assembly via the at least one corner post assembly. The foldable play yard is transitionable between a folded state in which both of the floor assembly and the at least one top rail assembly are folded, and an unfolded state in which both of the floor assembly and the at least one top rail assembly are unfolded to define a child containment enclosure therebetween. The floor assembly is configured such that when the floor assembly is driven to fold, the floor assembly drives the at least one top rail assembly to fold thereby transitioning the foldable play yard from the unfolded state to the folded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventor: Jonathan K. Mountz
  • Publication number: 20230404290
    Abstract: An infant swing system may include a base structure, a vertical support coupled to the base structure, a frame that includes a wire portion coupled to the vertical support, and a seat removably coupled to the frame. A bouncer may be disposed in the vertical support. The bouncer is configured to cause the seat to bounce in a vertical direction to simulate a parent bouncing the child. A rotator may be disposed in the vertical support. The rotator is configured to cause the seat to move in a lateral direction to simulate a parent swaying the child. A tapper component may be coupled to the rear side of the seat. The tapper component may include a spring, a weighted head coupled to the spring, and a motor. The tapper component is configured to tap the rear side of the seat to simulate a parent tapping the child on the back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: GRACO CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Ryan W. NOTTAGE
  • Publication number: 20230404291
    Abstract: A child restraint configured to be securable to and separable from a base installed in a vehicle, the child restraint comprising an illuminator positioned on an external portion of the child restraint, configured to operate in a first mode, illuminating a first region external to the child restraint wherein, in the event that the child restraint is not secured to the base, and the child restraint is moved, the illuminator will be activated in its first mode, illuminating the first region external to the child restraint for the purpose of aiding securement to the base, and wherein in the event that the child restraint is secured to the base, the first mode will be deactivated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Britax Römer Kindersicherheit GmbH
    Inventors: Nabil Kzaiz, Martin Haas, Michael Fürstenberg, Hubert Kaltenegger
  • Publication number: 20230404292
    Abstract: A shelf assembly for an enclosure includes a shelf panel having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an edge extending between the upper and lower surfaces. The edge includes front, rear, and side edges. A light housing is coupled to the shelf panel and includes one or more walls defining an interior. The light housing includes front, rear, and side portions disposed adjacent to the front, rear, and side edges of the shelf panel, respectively. A plurality of light sources received within the light housing to project light outwardly therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew McMillin, Jason Robert Yochum
  • Publication number: 20230404293
    Abstract: An air curtain guide mounting kit for attaching an air curtain guide to an open-display refrigerator, the kit comprising: an arm adapted to be mounted to the refrigerator; and a bracket comprising an engagement section adapted to be connected to an air curtain guide, and a mounting section connected to the engagement section and adapted to form a hinged connection with the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Aerofoil Energy Limited
    Inventor: Paul MCANDREW
  • Publication number: 20230404294
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method for configuring an open display refrigerator, the method comprises: measuring an initial temperature difference between the warmest temperature recorded by an array of temperature sensors and the coldest temperature recorded by the array of temperature sensors; coupling an air guide to at least one shelf; adjusting the distance between the air guide and the edge of the shelf for the at least one shelf; measuring a final temperature difference associated with the distance, the final temperature difference being the temperature difference between the warmest temperature recorded by the array of temperature sensors and the coldest temperature recorded by the array of temperatures sensors after coupling an air guide to the at least one shelf; selecting a distance from the plurality of distances that gives rise to at least a threshold temperature difference, or selecting the distance from the plurality of distances wherein the difference between the initial temperature dif
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Aerofoil Energy Limited
    Inventor: Paul MCANDREW
  • Publication number: 20230404295
    Abstract: A preparation table is provided. The preparation table includes a cabinet with a work surface. The work surface includes a perimeter which defines a cavity of the cabinet. Opposing guide structures proximate opposing perimeter walls are configured to support a grate. The grate can be movable or stationary but is configured to support a product or product container while still providing access to the cavity. The product container is movable on the work surface to both rear and forward positions. The cabinet is configured such that excess ingredients fall from the product container, through the grate, and are recaptured within the cavity. The cabinet also includes a transition element which provides support for the product container as it is moved to an adjacent work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: ORINDO DELORENZO, ARTHUR DELORENZO, JIM ERVIN
  • Publication number: 20230404296
    Abstract: An image display device includes an approach situation information acquirer that acquires approach situation information indicating approach of at least part of a customer's body to a shelf on which a plurality of items are displayed and indicating, when there is the approach, a position of the approach on the shelf at each time; an associator that associates the approach situation information with one item of the plurality of items according to the position indicated by the approach situation information; an index value calculator that calculates an index value relating to the customer's behavior on the basis of information indicating the item associated with the approach situation information; and a display unit that displays the index value calculated by the index value calculator together with an image of the item on the basis of the association made by the associator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Jun KOBAYASHI, Shigetsu SAITO
  • Publication number: 20230404297
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a spliced frame comprising: an outer frame, which is closed and is formed by a plurality of framed profiles, and the ends of adjacent framed profiles being connected to form a frame corner; a pushrod having two ends slidably abutting against inside walls of the adjacent framed profiles respectively, the pushrod and two framed profiles abutting against the pushrod forming a triangular connection; a corner clip comprising an upper patch being fixedly mounted on upper end surfaces of the framed profiles and an inner flap being folded inward and extended to an inside of the outer frame, and the inner flap being provided with a positioning hole; and a positioning rod passing through a through hole of the pushrod and the positioning hole in turn, and provided with a fastening structure for restricting a relative position between the pushrod and the corner clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: XINMING GONG
  • Publication number: 20230404298
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shielding apparatus (1) for a workstation (2), which apparatus consists of a wall (3) at least partially surrounding the workstation (2), is only minimally technically complex, is not visually disruptive, and can be brought into a suitable position independently by the individual worker concerned using minimal effort. The apparatus is designed in such a way that the wall (3) is positioned above the workstation (2) in question and the wall (3) can be lowered in order to shield the workstation (2) if required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Frank Blase
  • Publication number: 20230404299
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual temperature blanket device primarily comprised of a first panel, a second panel connected to the first panel, and a third panel connected to the first panel opposite the second panel. Further, the second and third panels may be made from cooling or warming materials. In another embodiment the second and third panels may be comprised of heating or cooling elements to further heat or cool the user. In one embodiment, the device is further comprised of at least one fold that allows a user to cover themselves up with their panel. The fold may be further comprised of a fastener that allows a user to detach the panels and wash them, replace damaged panels, or exchange panels. The device thus allows users to sleep in their preferred temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Thea Klingberg
  • Publication number: 20230404300
    Abstract: A bedsheet with a storybook, find word game for children and a koala plush is disclosed. This system includes a flat top sheet consisting of a storybook printed on 20 smaller square-shaped sheets, a find word game, a keyboard, an open book with questions about the storybook, and encouraging affirmations to help a child develop good behavior. The system also includes a flat bottom sheet consisting of encouraging affirmations and copies of the book cover printed on it. The system further consists of a koala bear plush with a button for recording and a button for playing a story/message located inside the ears, a pillow and carrying straps attached to the plush and having a book with pages which serve as pouches, a ball of yarn piece for playing the find word game, a separate pouch for storing more storybooks, and two external re-recordable sound/voice modules for recording stories, songs and messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Annette Bentley Smith
  • Publication number: 20230404301
    Abstract: A self-hugging pillow includes functionality to simulate the action of a hug. In particular aspects, a user may dispose the self-hugging pillow around the user's body, such as around the user's chest under the user's arms. The user may activate the self-hugging pillow, which may cause the self-hugging pillow to simulate the action of a hug. For example, the user may cause an activation cord running through the interior of the self-hugging pillow to tighten, such as by grabbing each end of the activation cord and pulling, which may cause the self-hugging pillow to compress or tighten around the user. The compression of the self-hugging pillow around the user may be similar to the compression action exerted upon a person during a hug. As such, the compression of the self-hugging pillow may squeeze the user and cause a hugging sensation, which the user may perceive as a hug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Moshe Reiss
  • Publication number: 20230404302
    Abstract: A pillow includes a first pillow half having an outer surface and an inner surface and a second pillow half having an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the first pillow half contacts the inner surface of the second pillow half. The first pillow half defines a first interior concavity in the inner surface of the first pillow half. The first interior cavity extends into an interior of the first pillow half.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Robert O'Connell, JR., Scott Tesser
  • Publication number: 20230404303
    Abstract: A travel pillow comprises a U-shaped neck support having a rear portion and first and second side portions extending therefrom and first and second inflatable pouches each comprising at least one air valve and a manual pump operable to inflate its pouch. Each side portion of the neck support comprises an outer side wall and an inner side wall defining a recess configured to house a lower portion of a pouch such that an upper portion of the pouch extends upwardly from the side portion. The outer side wall of each side portion comprises a gap in which a first side of a pump of a pouch is located such that the pump is accessible to a user wearing the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: James John Thorn
  • Publication number: 20230404304
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel pillow speaker device. The device is a unique, comfortable pillow with a Bluetooth speaker that can be interchangeable by the user. The device comprises a pillow with a Bluetooth speaker. The speaker is paired with a mobile application or software that allows a user to control the device. Users can play music or desired sounds from the speaker to help him or her fall asleep comfortably.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Eric Orr, Karen Orr
  • Publication number: 20230404305
    Abstract: A portable, self-contained beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly. In certain embodiments, one or more positive displacement pumping mechanisms are configured to pump additive liquid from additive containers into a beverage chamber. Other features relate to audio engagement processing. Other features relate to situational processing. Other features relate to group engagement processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Cirkul, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon PERRELLI, Robert LAWSON-SHANKS, Elizabeth HUBLER, Mark LYONS
  • Publication number: 20230404306
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a stand. The methods comprising: obtaining the stand comprising a stem member with a first coupler disposed at a proximal end thereof and a support member disposed at a distal end thereof; rotating a support member of the stand in a first direction relative to the stem member to transition the support member from a collapsed position in which the support member extends substantially parallel to the stem member to an extended position in which the support member extends substantially perpendicular to the stem member; attaching the stand to a first external object; suspending a second external object above the first external object using the support member in the extended position; and detaching the stand from the first external object by causing the planar portion of the first external object to slid out of the insert space of the first external object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Jason Dooley, Susanna Livingston
  • Publication number: 20230404307
    Abstract: Proposed is a hanger capable of being opened forward/rearward and, more particularly, to a ventilating hanger having a hanging part on which clothes can be hung and which can be opened toward front/back of clothes, so that the hanging part is in a narrow state to allow the clothes to ba easily hung thereon when the clothes are hung, and is opened to be wide forward/rearward in a state in which the clothes are hung thereon, so as to widen the space between the front and back of the clothes, and thus smooth ventilation is facilitated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Hak-Soo KIM
  • Publication number: 20230404308
    Abstract: A storage box may be installed in an exterior wall of the building. The storage box provides a secured storage receptacle within the wall. The storage box includes doors on both sides of the wall to allow a person to access items stored in the storage box from either inside or outside of the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventor: Cheri Balding
  • Publication number: 20230404309
    Abstract: A cross including horizontal and vertical members. The horizontal member may include a central portion having an attach block and a first and second side portions extending from the central portion. The vertical member may include a support portion including an attach block cavity and upper and lower portions extending from the support portion in upward and downward directions. The horizontal member may be configured to attach to the vertical member such that, when attached: a rear surface of the attach block cavity of the vertical member faces the attach block of the horizontal member, side surfaces of the attach block cavity of the vertical member face side surfaces of the attach block of the horizontal member, and the vertical member supports the attach block of the horizontal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Eliott Hughes, Keilani Hughes
  • Publication number: 20230404310
    Abstract: There is provided a lock mechanism for an adjustable rod. The lock mechanism provides a manually locking state and an automatic locking state. The automatic locking state provides a more secure locking engagement than the manual locking state. There is also provided improved end cap systems that minimize the number of components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Berman, Alan Arthur Ford, Jason Moss