Patents Issued in February 15, 2024
  • Publication number: 20240049864
    Abstract: A cover for a cosmetic product packaging device, suitable for attachment to a packaging casing, which comprises: a hollow body, the hollow body comprising first snap-fit reliefs; and a decorative part comprising at least one face intended to be oriented away from the packaging casing and having a decoration, and second snap-fit reliefs. The decorative part is fixed to the hollow body so as to close off an opening of the hollow body, by snap-fitting of the first and second snap-fit reliefs. The snap-fitting of the first and second snap-fit reliefs can be disassembled without damaging the hollow body or the decorative part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: GUERLAIN
    Inventor: Sana HADDAD MARCHON
  • Publication number: 20240049865
    Abstract: A container including: a first portion having an open end and a closed end, where the open end is disposed distal from the closed end; one or more first portion apertures disposed in the first portion to allow air flow into the container; a second portion having an open end and a closed end, where the open end is disposed distal from the closed end; one or more second portion apertures disposed in the second portion to allow air flow into the container; where an outer surface of the second portion is received by an inner surface of the first portion; and where the first portion is detachably attached to the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Rea Ann Silva
  • Publication number: 20240049866
    Abstract: A cosmetic applicator includes a brush rod. The brush rod includes a grip portion and an application portion. The application portion includes a first surface and a second surface. A thin-film layer is fixedly provided on the first surface, and an accommodating cavity is formed between the thin-film layer and the first surface. With the thin-film layer and the accommodating cavity between the thin-film layer and the application portion, when the application portion is pulled out of a cosmetic bottle, not only can the flocking layer carry the cosmetic, but the accommodating cavity covered by the thin-film layer stores the cosmetic more. Therefore, a cosmetic carrying capacity of the cosmetic applicator is greatly improved to make a user dip the cosmetic from the cosmetic bottle less frequently and achieve convenience in use and a higher makeup efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: SHYA HSIN PACKAGING INDUSTRY (CHINA) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Christophe Jacob, Fuhai YU
  • Publication number: 20240049867
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a removable cosmetic product leak-prevention device that can be placed over, on, or above the connection point of the body and cap of a cosmetic product. During use, the device is used to stop or catch any leaks from the cosmetic product. The device preferably resembles a flower such that it is visually appealing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Karen Johnson, Teresa Murray, Janet Gilliland
  • Publication number: 20240049868
    Abstract: A makeup application tool has a substantially flat basic body with a relatively stiff center and a periphery formed with soft, pliable marginal edges. The center of the basic body is gripped by a user's hand. When the marginal edges are placed flat against the skin they fit snuggly and sealingly on the skin to form a masking border or a guide for the application of makeup product. In a plan view, the soft edges of the tool are formed with defined contours for makeup application, including straight edges, convex curves, and concave curves with variable radii of curvature. The tool is freely reversible between makeup applications at the right eye and the left eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Sarah M. Stemer
  • Publication number: 20240049869
    Abstract: A custom hair treatment provider analyzes a hair sample. The custom hair treatment provider receives the hair sample and user data from a user. The custom hair treatment provider receives a hair sample and user data from a user. The custom hair treatment provider analyzes the hair sample to produce hair analysis data and uses the hair analysis data and user data to determine, for root cause parameters, respective root cause parameter values. The custom hair treatment provider determines a particular base formula based on the root cause parameters, and generates a final formula for a custom hair treatment product based on the particular base formula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Eric DELAPENHA, Christopher DONAYRE
  • Publication number: 20240049870
    Abstract: A mounting device comprising two or more plates, the device configured for insertion into one or more rows of MOLLE PALS strapping and/or mounted to a surface with one or more fasteners, the device comprising a captured mounting platform comprising both downward facing and upward facing arms with a joining interface therebetween such that the device provides a fixed surface for removably attaching equipment or gear thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Shane Allan Kretsinger
  • Publication number: 20240049871
    Abstract: A stylish universal user configurable golf utility belt that includes a belt strap; belt buckle with a removable ball marker coupled thereto; and wherein the belt strap can be discreetly selectively configured by the user to hold at least tees via a removable, adjustable tee holding element and/or golfing gloves via a removable, adjustable golf glove holding element
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Justin Dattilo, James Biernesser
  • Publication number: 20240049872
    Abstract: A replaceable brush head includes an upper surface, an outer perimeter edge, and a plurality of tufts. The upper surface includes a plurality of bristle tufts. The lower surface includes an outwardly extending knock-out button. The outer perimeter edge includes at least one protrusion. The replaceable brush head may be installed in a toothbrush body that includes a head portion having a recess sized to fit the replaceable brush head with a knock-out opening for the knock-out button and at least one channel for coupling to the at least one protrusion. The replaceable brush head can be removed from the toothbrush assembly by applying a force to the knock-out button in the direction of the tuft plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Bryan J. Dishon
  • Publication number: 20240049873
    Abstract: A full-mouth toothbrush may include a semi-elliptical channel confined between an outer semi-elliptical wall and an inner semi-elliptical wall conforming to contours of a set of teeth, a brush assembly mounted within the semi-elliptical channel with a first bristled brush head, a second bristled brush head, and a connecting rod coupled between the outer semi-elliptical wall and the inner semi-elliptical wall. The first bristled brush head and the second bristled brush head are rotatably mounted on the connecting rod and an actuating mechanism may actuate a rotational reciprocating motion of the brush assembly. The actuation mechanism includes a first pedal and a second pedal coupled to the brush assembly that may be actuated by opening and closing motions of a user's mouth and urge the brush assembly to assume a rotational reciprocating motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Nima Hajian, Mohammad Moslem Imani, Sam Hajian
  • Publication number: 20240049874
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a toothbrush head and a toothbrush with improved toothbrush bristle configuration comprising different types of bristle filaments in a specified arrangement. Disclosed are toothbrush heads comprising first tufts (5) comprising first bristles (6) and second tufts (7) comprising second bristles (8), wherein the second tufts (7) are positioned outermost closest to the distal end (3A) and outermost closest to the proximal end (3B) on the bristle surface (3), and/or outermost closest to the widthways opposite ends (3C, 3D) on the bristle surface (3), and wherein the second bristles (8) have a stem (19) that splits into split ends (21), and wherein the split ends (21) are chemically tapered. Also provided are toothbrushes comprising said toothbrush heads. The toothbrushes achieve excellent brushing performance, plaque removal from the gingival and subgingival margin and reach into the interproximal spaces. There are also disclosed methods of manufacturing these toothbrushes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Joerg MAYER
  • Publication number: 20240049875
    Abstract: A toothbrush including bristles extended from one end of the toothbrush, a handle extended from another end of the toothbrush opposite the one end, and any of an attachment hole, arranged between the bristles and handle and configured to receive a support leg to be attached therein, and a groove are provided, either of which may improve drying and therefore decrease in transmission of pathogens via the bristles by, for example, improving air circulation to the bristles raised away from a surface via action of the end and the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Calvin DUDLEY
  • Publication number: 20240049876
    Abstract: A collapsible standing desk, including a first platform to receive at least one first item thereon, the first platform including a first section, and a second section movably disposed on at least a portion of the first section to move toward the first section in a first rotational direction, and away from the first section in a second rotational direction opposite with respect to the first rotational direction, a second platform connected to the first platform to receive at least one second item thereon, the second platform including another first section, and another second section movably disposed on at least a portion of the another first section to move toward the another first section in the first rotational direction, and away from the another first section in the second rotational direction opposite with respect to the first rotational direction, and a base connected to the first platform and the second platform to support the first platform and the second platform thereon while disposed on an external
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Derrek Wiedeman, Brandon Middleton
  • Publication number: 20240049877
    Abstract: A collapsible standing desk, including a top platform to receive at least one first item thereon, a bottom platform connected to the top platform to receive at least one second item and at least one third item thereon, a base removably connected to the top platform and the bottom platform to support the top platform and the bottom platform thereon while disposed on an external surface, and a center pole removably connected to the base to connect the top platform and the bottom platform to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Derrek Wiedeman, Brandon Middleton
  • Publication number: 20240049878
    Abstract: A storage system includes a housing including a compartment defined by compartment sidewalls and a compartment rear wall. The housing further includes a first closure structure adjacent or on the compartment rear wall. The storage system further includes a bin positionable in the compartment and pivotable relative to the housing between a closed position and an open position. The bin includes bin sidewalls and a bin rear wall at least partially defining a storage space accessible from outside the housing in the open position, and the bin rear wall has a second closure structure. The first closure structure and the second closure structure cooperatively define a closure detent that resists pivotal movement of the bin from the closed position to the open position absent a predetermined force acting on the bin toward the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: John D. Parsons, Charles E. Key, III
  • Publication number: 20240049879
    Abstract: A vanity fold-out organizer includes an organizer body and a first tray including a storage compartment positioned above the organizer body. A second tray is positioned above the first tray. A plurality of links couples the trays to the organizer body and/or lower trays to allow pivotable movement relative to the base between a tray open position and a tray closed position. The organizer body is disposed for sliding movement from a retracted position to an extended position relative to the vanity. The tray open position is available when the organizer body is in the extended position. The organizer body is disposed partly beneath a plumbing assembly including a plumbing trap and the first and second trays are sized to fit beside the plumbing assembly in the tray closed position when the organizer body is in the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2020
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Sherky Ng
  • Publication number: 20240049880
    Abstract: A removable support base is provided that includes interchangeable decorative disks. In one example, a desk fan is provided that includes a fan supported by a support post that is positioned on the top of the removable support base. The removable support base has an upper plate and lower support member that are removably attached to the support post. The upper plate member is separable from the lower support member when detached from the support post. The desk fan further includes a first interchangeable substrate or decorative disk positioned between the upper plate and lower support member. The desk fan further including additional interchangeable decorative disks for interchanging with the first interchangeable decorative disk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Brian Cartwright, Byron Loibl, Anthony Fischer, Glen Ediger
  • Publication number: 20240049881
    Abstract: A chair that provides movement of a seat about an axis of rotation above the seat plane with the seat having a sensor in communication with a computer system that tracks movement. The seat may be simultaneously pivotable about a second axis of rotation defining a range of motion for the seat about the two axes. An actuation system in communication with the computer system can move the seat to desired positions and/or prevent the seat from being positioned at certain locations within the range of motion. The computer system may also include an application that can promote user movement within the seat and allow movement of the seat to be used for gaming, health monitoring and treatment, activity tracking, and the like. The chair may include a mechanism that has one or more glides operably received in curved structures to provide the movement about the axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Michael David Collier, Michael David Collier
  • Publication number: 20240049882
    Abstract: An armrest-foldable chair is provided. The armrest-foldable chair comprises folding mechanisms comprising a main support rod, a front support rod, a rear support rod, a seat rod, a back rod, an armrest rod, an auxiliary rod; a first connection piece slidably connected with the back rod is disposed on the back rod; a second connection piece slidably connected with the front support rod is disposed on the front support rod; a third connection piece slidably connected with the rear support rod is disposed on the rear support rod; and a fourth connection piece slidably connected with the main support rod is disposed on the main support rod. A first end of the auxiliary rod is hinged to the first connection piece, and a second end of the auxiliary rod is hinged to an upper end of the front support rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Libin Chen
  • Publication number: 20240049883
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bottom base for preventing a chair from falling down and a chair including the same, and more specifically, to a bottom base capable of preventing a chair from falling down when the center of gravity of the chair is biased in a specific direction, and a chair including the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: TROUND INC.
    Inventor: Jea Bum PARK
  • Publication number: 20240049884
    Abstract: Travel pillows including a chin-supporting strap. The travel pillow includes a travel pillow body formed by a back portion and two opposite lobe portions extending from the back portion. A chin-supporting strap is attachable to a surface of one of the lobes. The strap is configured to extend from the lobe over a gap between the ends of the lobes to attach to an attachment region on the lobe opposite the lobe to which the strap is affixed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: David Sternlight
  • Publication number: 20240049885
    Abstract: An armrest includes a base member serving as a framework, a cushioning pad provided on the base member, a cover wrapping the base member and the cushioning pad, and a planar heater disposed such that an electric heating wire is laid between the cushioning pad and the cover. The base member has an outer peripheral surface having a curved surface that is curved downward from an upper surface of the base member. The cushioning pad has a curved cover that covers the outer peripheral surface of the base member across the upper surface and the curved surface. The heater has a curved portion disposed such that the heating wire is laid between the curved cover and the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Shinji KAMIYA, Akihisa NINOMIYA
  • Publication number: 20240049886
    Abstract: The chair of the present disclosure includes a base, a seating surface positioned on the upper side of the base and seated by a user, a base and a seating surface are connected, a seating surface is maintained in a reference state, and a seating surface is inclined from the reference state in accordance with a force applied to the seating surface by the seating of the user in accordance with the reference state; an elastic support post installed on the upper side of the base and rotating about an axis in the vertical direction based on power; a plurality of support posts installed on the upper side of the rotating table and supporting the seating surface at the upper end portion when the seating surface is inclined; and a motor that generates power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tadashi ODASHIMA, Tomio IKEDA
  • Publication number: 20240049887
    Abstract: Generally, a face hammock, and a method of making and using a face hammock to support the head of an individual. Embodiments can include a first support member disposed in opposed spaced apart relation to a second support member and one or more flexible members connected by the respective flexible member ends to the first support member and the second support member can be positioned to supportingly engage the head of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Anna Mace
  • Publication number: 20240049888
    Abstract: An electric rocking bed is described which comprises a base and a bed frame arranged on the base, and is characterized in that the bottom of the bed frame is movably connected to the base through a number of swing parts. The base is provided with at least one drive part that drives the action of the bed frame. When the drive part is working, the swing part drives the bed frame to swing from head to tail. The beneficial effect of the utility model is that the utility model has a simple structure, only needs a driving part to drive the work, and drives the bed frame to a rocking movement through the swinging part. The swinging process is stable and silent, which is conducive to a fast and deep sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Peter Wu
  • Publication number: 20240049889
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and articles for stress reduction and sleep promotion. A stress reduction and sleep promotion system includes at least one remote device, at least one body sensor, and at least one remote server. In other embodiments, the stress reduction and sleep promotion system includes machine learning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Sleepme Inc.
    Inventors: Tara Youngblood, Todd Youngblood
  • Publication number: 20240049890
    Abstract: Provided is a quick assembly sommier box including end panels that have couplings on the inside and at opposite ends; and side panels that have couplings on the inside and at opposite ends. The upper face of each side panel has a step shape in the lower plane of which a Velcro strip is fixed. The couplings are defined by plates from which spaced apart eyelets project, which are able to receive a pin destined to penetrate all the central holes of the eyelets, with such pin being held in position by means of a cotter pin. The sommier box also includes bipartite bed frames, each composed of equidistant slats joined by Velcro strips. The sommier box defined in this way can be assembled extremely quickly and without the need for tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Hederson Camargo Mantovani
  • Publication number: 20240049891
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for providing an automatically adjusting air mattress according to the present invention is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Aaron Jesse
  • Publication number: 20240049892
    Abstract: A foldable highchair includes four support rods and a cloth seat. A hinge base and a slide base are sleeved on each of the four support rods. Two folding rods intersected with each other are arranged between the every adjacent two support rods, and the two folding rods are hinged at an intersection. One end of each of the two folding rods is hinged with the corresponding hinge base, and the other end of each of the two folding rods is hinged with the corresponding slide base. A double-locking mechanism configured to control the two folding rods to be fixed or folded is arranged on the two folding rods between the adjacent two support rods in one group. The cloth seat is connected to the four support rods, and a feeding tray is arranged between the tops of the front two support rods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: ZT (Fujian) Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jianbo YANG
  • Publication number: 20240049893
    Abstract: The present invention provides releasable brackets that can fasten to mounting panels. The invention also includes wall mounting assemblies. The brackets can be inserted into vertical slots in the mounting panel. The mounting panel can be mounted to a wall. The brackets are securely fastened to the mounting panel but can be removed if needed. The brackets have an outwardly extending arm that can be used to support and hold various items such as hand tools, power tools, utensils, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Tasso Research, LLC
    Inventor: Philip E. Trapasso
  • Publication number: 20240049894
    Abstract: A stand for a droplet prevention sheet attached to a POS terminal including a body part, a hole part being formed on an upper surface of the body part, the stand including: a stand pole including a pole body part that is extended in a rod-like shape, a first pole end, and a second pole end, the first and the second pole ends being both ends of the pole body part; and a sheet fixing part configured to fix a droplet prevention sheet, the sheet fixing part being coupled to the stand pole, in which the stand pole is vertically disposed in the body part of the POS terminal by the first pole end being fixed to the hole part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: NEC Platforms, Ltd.
    Inventor: Yuki Kobata
  • Publication number: 20240049895
    Abstract: A housing assembly for an illuminated mirror including a side member including a base wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall defining a channel, the base wall including an inner base wall spaced from an outer base wall and defining a first slot, and a corner member including a corner member base wall, an interior sidewall, and an exterior sidewall defining a corner member channel, a first mounting tab projecting from a first end of the corner member base wall, wherein the first mounting tab is configured to be received by the first slot of the side member to interlock the corner member to the side member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Brennan Druckrey
  • Publication number: 20240049896
    Abstract: A multifunctional dishware collection that can be used as tableware, cookware, and stackable containers. While each dish in the collection is designed to serve a stand-alone tableware function (such as a plate, a bowl, a saucer, et cetera), the dishware collection gains enhanced functionality by means of interfitting design features, molded into the interior and exterior surfaces of each dish, which increase the utility of the dishes in conjunction with one another: these interfitting design features allow different dishes to be paired together in a dovetailing, stable fashion to form various-sized lidded-containers and moreover enable these lidded-containers to be stacked on top of one another, likewise in a dovetailing, stable fashion. By repeating several design features at the same scale among different dishes, greater functional versatility is achieved in forming these lidded-containers and stacking arrangements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: James Bennett Lewis
  • Publication number: 20240049897
    Abstract: An ice mold for forming hollow, elongated ice structures intended to be used as drinking straws. The ice mold includes an outer tube, an inner tube concentrically positioned within the outer tube, and top and bottom caps that fluidly seal a chamber defined between the outer tube, the inner tube, the top cap, and the bottom cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Bradley Shelowitz, Christopher Smith
  • Publication number: 20240049898
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a delivery box cabinet having a mailbox compartment configured to receive and store mailings as letters and small to medium sized parcels, and a therefrom separate food compartment configured to receive and store food deliveries. The delivery box cabinet further comprises a temperature control unit configured to control at least the inside temperature of the food compartment. Thus, deliveries stored within the food compartment can be stored at a preferable temperature increasing the shelf life thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Philip Bridge, Mikael Thelin, Peng Wang
  • Publication number: 20240049899
    Abstract: An improved artificial tree of the present invention is directed to a decorative artificial tree assembly which may be dimensioned and configured to fit on any supporting surface including, but not limited to, an interior floor, outside grounds, etc. The artificial tree may be disposed in an assembled or collapsed state. As such, the artificial tree may include a plurality tree segments and a cap member, vertically interconnected or stacked upon each other via a plurality of connectors. The artificial tree may be constructed from lightweight materials with decorative items attached to its outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Edwin Santa, Kurt Stange
  • Publication number: 20240049900
    Abstract: A cooking device is provided, including a main body, a stirrer assembly, a heating assembly, a fixing assembly and a thermal insulation layer. The main body includes a bottom wall and a circumferential wall which define a receiving space therebetween. The heating assembly is disposed around and contacts an outer surface of the circumferential wall. The fixing assembly includes at least one restriction member and at least one latch unit, and the at least one restriction member is disposed around the circumferential wall and covers the heating assembly. The thermal insulation layer is disposed between the circumferential wall and the at least one restriction member, and the thermal insulation layer covers at least ? of the outer surface of the circumferential wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: JUI-TAI CHENG
  • Publication number: 20240049901
    Abstract: A cooking apparatus has a cooking chamber and a heating chamber adjacent the cooking chamber used for heating air laden with steam. Air and steam is circulated between the cooking chamber and the heating chamber, through a vent arrangement. A food support is provided for mounting in the cooking chamber, having at least perforated basket and a lid plate for mounting over the basket. This enables two different cooking characteristics, at different height in the cooking chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Werner MURBACHER, Joachim SCHRETTLINGER
  • Publication number: 20240049902
    Abstract: A beverage preparation device for preparing instant beverages has a conveyor system, a mixing chamber, at least one pump, at least one heat exchanger, at least one valve and a control device. The mixing chamber has at least two flush-in connections arranged at a distance from one another in the direction of a chamber axis of the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber has chamber sections arranged one behind the other, with inner diameters decreasing from the inlet to the outlet of the mixing chamber. The chamber sections are all formed with conical inner surfaces and the mixing chamber comprises a free of mixer/mixing wheels, asymmetrical structure with a first chamber and a second chamber arranged one behind the other. A chamber axis of the first chamber and a chamber axis of the second chamber are offset from one another and thus arranged eccentrically from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Dominik RINNE, Dennis THIELEMANN, Bernd BUCHHOLZ
  • Publication number: 20240049903
    Abstract: A water distributing device is adapted for use in a coffee machine, and includes a body housing and a round-contoured flow channel unit. The body housing includes a bottom wall and a surrounding wall cooperatively defining a water entry space. The bottom wall has a water intake passing therethrough along a central axis. The flow channel unit is disposed downstream of the body housing, and defines a plurality of water guide channels. Each water guide channel extends away from the central axis in a radial direction perpendicular to the central axis, is curved in a tangential direction perpendicular to the central axis and the radial direction, and has a water outlet located away from the central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Po-Yang Hsueh
  • Publication number: 20240049904
    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: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Dean J. Vastardis, Lou Vastardis
  • Publication number: 20240049905
    Abstract: A brewing device for a machine for preparing beverages like coffee or tea has a brewing chamber with a longitudinal axis, a frame having two walls arranged on opposite sides of the brewing chamber, and a fastening device. The fastening device is configured to releasably couple the brewing device to a support body in the beverage preparation machine and includes a lever release device hinged to the frame to rotate about an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis between a normal coupling position, in which the lever release device stably holds the brewing device on the support body, and a release position, in which the lever release device allows the brewing device to be released from, or mounted on, the support body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: CARIMALI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Michele De NICOLO, Alessandro MERATI, Massimo PELLETTA
  • Publication number: 20240049906
    Abstract: A frothing head for heating and whipping milk is provided. The frothing head has a mixing chamber, a restriction duct extending from the mixing chamber, a frothing chamber arranged at one end of the restriction duct, a distribution duct, an air suction duct leading into the mixing chamber, and a milk suction duct leading into the mixing chamber. The frothing chamber is disc-shaped, and the restriction duct leads tangentially into the frothing chamber. The distribution duct extends axially from a center of a bottom surface of the frothing chamber and has an upper portion and a lower portion having a greater diameter than the upper portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: LUIGI LAVAZZA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Gabriele MOLINARO, Gabriele Luciano PICONE, Jelmer Jeroen KUIPER, Andreas Jacobus Louis NIJSEN, Hedzer Michiel Adriaan VAN DER KAMP
  • Publication number: 20240049907
    Abstract: An electric heater (1) for a machine for preparing hot beverages, comprising —a metal body (2); —at least one electric heating element (3, 4), in particular adapted to generate heat when it is crossed by an electric current, arranged in the metal body (2); —a tube (5) for the passage of a liquid to be heated, arranged in the metal body (2); wherein an inner surface (6) of said tube (5) has a surface roughness (Ra) which is greater than 0.8 ?m, preferably greater than, or equal to 1 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Christian Bortoluzzi, Daniele De Luca, Lucio Michelon, Federico Zoppas
  • Publication number: 20240049908
    Abstract: The present application discloses a milk warmer, which includes: a milk warmer base, the milk warmer base is provided with a first accommodation space, and the first accommodation space is used to accommodate milk to be heated; a heating member for heating the first accommodation space; a temperature measuring member for detecting the temperature of the heating member; a first fixing bracket used to fix the position of the temperature measuring member; wherein the heating member is provided with a connection hole, one end of the temperature measuring member is connected in the connection hole, and the other end of the temperature measuring member is connected with the first fixing bracket. The milk warmer of this disclosure can increase the volume of the heating member while maintaining an original volume of the milk warmer, and the heating speed can be increased accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: SHAOYUAN XU, TIEJUN LI, HUCHUN XIAO
  • Publication number: 20240049909
    Abstract: There is provided an air-based fryer including a housing defining a cooking chamber; a basket for supporting food items to be cooked, and to be mounted in the cooking chamber during a cooking operation; an air guiding element located above the basket; an air mover for circulating air within the cooking chamber, such that air is directed towards the air guiding element and then guided downwards by the air guiding element through the basket; and a heater for heating the air circulated by the air mover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventor: Jan VAUPOT
  • Publication number: 20240049910
    Abstract: An add-on expansion module is provided that can be used with existing cooking appliances in order to allow the cooking appliance to perform multiple cooking functions. The module is designed to fit on top of a cooking appliance's vessel, with the cooking appliance's lid able to fit on the module. Therefore, the module does not require an additional lid to store. The module includes a support structure that may include one or more housings in which cooking accessories may be retained. The cooking accessories may carry out many cooking functions, including steam, air fry, smoke, sous vide, timed ingredient add, and food processor functions. The module further includes two openings that allow a user to access the contents of the vessel during the cooking process, for example to add or stir ingredients, without having to remove the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: George Hardin, Michael Dillane, Joseph C. Spencer, Peter Weremchuk, Tom Guyett, Eliott G. Copier, William Michael Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20240049911
    Abstract: A DC powered cooking appliance which uses an induction or a resistance based DC heating element and excludes AC powered heating elements and preferably does not rely on directly connected combustion powered heating elements. Some embodiments include wattage of 1500 watts or less, voltages of 40 or 48 volts or more and are installed on a boat, van, rv or bus such that an inverter of that boat, van, rv or bus is not electrically connected to the cooking appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Reischmann, Phillip Williams
  • Publication number: 20240049912
    Abstract: A toaster includes first and second conveyors configured to each receive a bread product thereon and move the bread product through respective first and second toasting zones. A first heat source is positioned to direct heat energy into the first toasting zone. A second heat source is positioned to direct heat energy into the second toasting zone. The first and second conveyors are coplanar and laterally spaced apart by a first distance and are configured to operate in a same direction of travel. Interior extents of the first heat source and the second heat source are laterally spaced apart by a second distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Marmon FoodserviceTechnologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Banasik, Forrest Duvick, Marcus Frio, Kyle Kestner, Rich Bauer, Rick Saiz
  • Publication number: 20240049913
    Abstract: A fryer includes a fryer vat and a heating system with at least one heat exchange tube a burner end, an opposite end, and an internal passage from the burner end to the opposite end. A baffle is located within the internal passage for enhancing heat transfer from combustion gases to the heat exchange tube. The baffle has an axial length from a burner facing end to a discharge facing end. The baffle includes a plurality baffle panels that are interconnected and sequentially arranged along the axial length, with each baffle panel extending at least partially across the internal passage of the heat exchange tube. At least one baffle panel includes multiple sets of interconnected openings, wherein the openings of each set are interconnected with each other by one or more panel through slits so as to facilitate thermal expansion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Kacy W. Denning, Matthew T. Rowell