Patents Issued in June 20, 2024
  • Publication number: 20240197074
    Abstract: A shelf system is provided that can include a first bracket, a second bracket, a first shelf, and a second shelf. Each of the first bracket and the second bracket can include a main frame, a first support member and a second support member. The main frame can be configured to be secured to a surface and positioned generally parallel to the surface. The first support member can be coupled to a first end of the main frame and extend generally perpendicular to the main frame. The second support member can be coupled at a first end at or near a second end of the main frame and coupled at a second end to the first support member. When secured to the surface the first bracket and the second bracket are spaced a predetermined distance apart. Each shelf can be disposed on one support member of each bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Keith Sumin Ha
  • Publication number: 20240197075
    Abstract: An arm rest support that has a support body includes also a left support and a right support connected to left and right sides of the support body respectively to support left and right arms of a user; both the left support and the right support extend backward from the support body towards a direction away from a rear side of the support body. When the user sits down, the support body is placed on the thighs, and the arms can rest on the left support and the right support. Free ends of the left support and the right support abut a left side and a right side of the user's waist so as to limit the support body from swinging or moving leftward or rightward with respect to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Jingang YANG
  • Publication number: 20240197076
    Abstract: A foldable bed includes a base frame unit including first and second frame bodies. A sliding unit includes a first sliding frame that is disposed on the first frame body, and a second sliding frame that is connected to the first sliding frame and that is disposed on the second frame body. A bed board unit includes a front bed board and a rear bed board that are connected to each other. A linkage mechanism is connected to the sliding unit and the bed board unit. The foldable bed is operable between an unfolded state, where the first and second frame bodies are aligned with each other, and a folded state, where the first frame body, the second frame body, the first sliding frame, the second sliding frame, the front bed board, and the rear bed board are stacked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: ULIFE HEALTHCARE INC.
    Inventor: Ya-Hsin CHUNG
  • Publication number: 20240197077
    Abstract: A foldable electric bed includes a front frame having two parallel guide rails, a rear frame pivotally connected with the front frame and swingable between extended and folded positions, a first buttock supporting unit slidably disposed with the guide rails, a back supporting unit pivotally connected with the first buttock supporting unit, a front link pivotally connected with the front frame and the back supporting unit, and a first actuator disposed with the first buttock and back supporting units, such that the first buttock supporting unit is driven by the back supporting unit to slide forwards when the back supporting unit is driven by the first actuator to swing upwardly. As a result, when the electric bed lifts the back of a user, the user may stay near to the head of the bed, facilitating access to items near the bed head and avoiding oppression of the user's abdomen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Chuan-Hang SHIH
  • Publication number: 20240197078
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, provided is a fragmented bed comprising: a mattress formed of a material on which a user can comfortably lie; and a bed unit which has a space in which the mattress can be seated and is formed so that the mattress can be spaced apart from the floor, wherein the bed unit comprises: a lower support frame having a space in which the mattress can be seated in the upper surface thereof; and bed legs which are formed so that the lower support frame is spaced apart from an installation surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Ye Dam LEE
  • Publication number: 20240197079
    Abstract: A seat cushion includes a plurality of inflatable cells, a pumping mechanism, and a manifold or valve system fluidly between the pumping mechanism and the inflatable cells. The manifold or the valve system, which may include a clutch and a motor, connect the pumping mechanism with the inflatable cells such that a plurality of zones are created. A valve assembly can include a plurality of valves and is adjustable among at least three valve configurations to vary fluid connections to the inflatable cells to produce rearwardly advancing waves. The pumping action produced by the inflation and deflation of the inflatable cells assists in pumping blood in a user's legs back toward the heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: BUSSERT MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Jessica Bussert
  • Publication number: 20240197080
    Abstract: A disposable seat blanket assembly includes a blanket that has a top layer which is comprised of a deformable material and a bottom layer which is comprised of a fluid impermeable material. The bottom layer is positionable on a seat in a public transportation vehicle thereby facilitating a user to sit on the top layer. In this way the bottom layer protects the user from germs on the seat. The blanket has a plurality of fold lines integrated into the blanket thereby facilitating the blanket to be folded for disposal when the user is finished sitting on the blanket. A pouch is provided and the pouch is comprised of a fluid impermeable material. The blanket is insertable into the pouch when the blanket is folded for disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Shirley Patterson
  • Publication number: 20240197081
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a foldable deckchair for a child comprising a frame, a seat structure configured to carry a flexible element for receiving a child, and a connecting mechanism for a connection between the frame and the seat structure. According to the disclosure, the connecting mechanism comprises a drive shaft which extends along a longitudinal axis between two ends connected to two uprights of the seat structure, and a central casing, attached to the frame, which is passed through on either side by the drive shaft along the longitudinal axis, and in that the deckchair comprises a locking device which is housed in the central casing and which comprises a first element secured in terms of movement to the drive shaft and a second element movable between a locked position in which the first element is locked and a un locked position in which the first element is unlocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Fabrice DELORME, Vincent VANDERJONCKHEIJD
  • Publication number: 20240197082
    Abstract: A child seat includes a seat portion, a backrest frame and a front guard respectively connected pivotally with the seat portion, a latch connected with the seat portion, and a linking part respectively coupled to the latch and the backrest frame. The latch is operable to lock the front guard in position, wherein the latch is engaged with the front guard for locking the front guard and disengaged from the front guard for unlocking the front guard. The linking part is pivotally connected with the backrest frame, and the backrest frame is rotatable to cause the latch to unlock for rotation of the front guard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Zhiren ZHONG
  • Publication number: 20240197083
    Abstract: A door close assembly for a merchandiser including a case defining a product display area and having a case frame. The refrigerated merchandiser further includes a door pivotably coupled to the case frame and enclosing at least a portion of the product display area. The door close assembly includes a door close mechanism configured to be positioned between the case frame and the door to permit movement of the door between a closed position and an open position, and the door close mechanism has a base plate attached to the case frame and a spiral spring supported by the base plate. The spiral spring responds to a closing force of the door to maintain a substantially constant door close force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Raymond P. Twohy, Delanie M. Parmenter, Daniel E. Schnur
  • Publication number: 20240197084
    Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser including a door pivotably coupled to the case frame via a hinge assembly and enclosing at least a portion of the product display area. The door has a door frame and a glass panel coupled to the door frame. The refrigerated merchandiser also includes a door hold-open mechanism positioned between the case frame and the door. The door hold-open mechanism has a housing movable with the door as the door pivots between a closed position and an open position, and cam apparatus with a lever engageable with the housing and a cam coupled to the lever to apply a force to the lever such that the lever is engageable with the housing to hold the door in an open position. The cam is adjustable to increase or decrease the force applied to the lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Raymond P. Twohy, Delanie M. Parmenter, Daniel E. Schnur
  • Publication number: 20240197085
    Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser including a case frame having a mullion. A first gasket is coupled to the mullion and has a first gasket element with a wall partially defining a first cavity and a first surface facing outward from the mullion. The first gasket further includes a first attachment element disposed in the first cavity. A second gasket is coupled to the door frame and includes a second gasket element with a seal portion, and a wall partially defining a second cavity and a second surface. The second gasket further includes a second attachment element disposed in the second cavity. The first and second surfaces face each other in the closed position and the attachment elements cooperatively define a magnetic coupling. In the closed position, the first and second surfaces are in non-compressible contact each other to limit infiltration of ambient air into the product display area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Raymond P. Twohy, Delanie M. Parmenter, Daniel E. Schnur
  • Publication number: 20240197086
    Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser including a case frame with elongated upper and lower frame members, and a door including a frame. The door has a first door pivot that is disposed on a first end of the door frame, and a second door pivot that is disposed on a second end of the door frame and that is axially aligned with the first door pivot. A first frame pivot is electrically coupled to the first door pivot. A second frame pivot is electrically coupled to the second door pivot. The first frame pivot has a positive or negative electrical polarity and the first door pivot is nonpolar to define a first electrical connection between the case frame and the door. The second frame pivot has the other of the positive or negative electrical polarity and the second door pivot is nonpolar to define a second electrical connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Raymond P. Twohy, Delanie M. Parmenter, Daniel E. Schnur
  • Publication number: 20240197087
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a security door system for a retail store setting. The security door system, in general, provides for a locked case that is easier to install, lighter weight, and more robust than current security door products and is further made, in part, of an unbreakable clear polycarbonate. The present security door system thereby limits or prevents a thief from being able to steal a retail product protected by the security door system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: TRINITY MANUFACTURING, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Henry, George Cox
  • Publication number: 20240197088
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a mounting bracket assembly for displaying a banner including a base plate having a proximal end and a distal end. The base plate includes a first clamping surface, an upwardly-extending stretch arm at the distal end of the base plate, and a vertical channel disposed between the first clamping surface and the upwardly-extending stretch arm. Additionally, the mounting bracket assembly includes a clamping arm removably coupled to the base plate. The clamping arm has a proximal end and a distal end. In some examples, the clamping arm includes a second clamping surface and a downwardly-extending stretch arm disposed at the distal end of the clamping arm. The downwardly-extending stretch arm may be configured to extend into the vertical channel of the base plate. The mounting bracket assembly may further include a cover configured to couple to the base plate over the clamping arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: DARIUS A. POVILAITIS
  • Publication number: 20240197089
    Abstract: A movable horticulture tray carrier system including a plurality of horticulture trays. Each one of the plurality of horticulture trays defines a plurality of growing cells. A stand includes a plurality of vertical supports spaced apart along a length of the stand. A horizontal support extends along the length of the stand between at least two of the plurality of vertical supports. The stand is configured to support the plurality of horticulture trays above a surface that the plurality of vertical supports are seated on to provide an air gap between a lower surface of each one of the plurality of growing cells and the surface that the plurality of vertical supports are seated on, the air gap facilitates root pruning, facilitates lateral root growth to reduce root circling, and facilitates disease prevention of plants being grown in the plurality of growing cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Fred N. BLACKMORE, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240197090
    Abstract: A sleeping bag includes a top cover and bottom sheet. The bottom sheet can be secured to a sleeping pad and includes a sheet portion and lateral flaps connected to the sheet portion along opposite lateral edges of the sleeping pad when the bottom sheet is secured thereto. The top cover and lateral flaps enable attachment, detachment, and reattachment of the lateral flaps along their lateral edges to a top cover outer surface along corresponding attachment paths displaced medially from top cover lateral edges, enabling a top cover headward portion to assume wrapped and expanded configurations, and enabling conversion between those configurations. When wrapped, headward portions of the top cover outer surface, that are lateral of the attachment paths, are positioned against the sheet portion; when expanded, the lateral flaps and lateral portions of the top cover extend upward or laterally away from the sleeping pad lateral edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Michael Glavin
  • Publication number: 20240197091
    Abstract: A hemp hull pillow may include a dual-casing arrangement made of primarily organic cotton and filled with different variations of the hemp seed such as hemp hulls, hemp fines, ground hemp, and the like The dual casing arrangement may include zippered openings to allow for addition or removal of hemp seeds to achieve a preferred comfort level and to provide a cool, quiet, moisture-wicking pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Toni Wang
  • Publication number: 20240197092
    Abstract: In the current marketing, the standard prone position face pillow always requires a air hole on a massage table and massage mat, and some new designed face pillow which has breathing air channel itself, always follow the concepts of “pillow+air channel”, so that these face pillows have “footer” attached, its height is always higher than the regular face pillow, so we cannot use it in the standard massage and beauty services. This invention is to design a inside air channel within the face pillow, which split the filler into two parts on two tiers. Tier 1 filler is to support client's face; tier2 filler is placed underneath the tier 1 filler, That has a horizontal breathing air channel. So we can use this new face pillow anywhere, and its size is the same with conventional products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: QINGLIN QIU
  • Publication number: 20240197093
    Abstract: A compostable cup includes a base, an opening, a body extending between the base and the opening, the body having a curved profile and a thickness less than 0.7 mm, a lip circumscribing the opening, a plurality of ribs distributed about the opening, and a material including P-Hydroxy-Benzoate Hydroxylase (PHBH). Related systems and articles of manufacture are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Raegan Kelly
  • Publication number: 20240197094
    Abstract: [Problem] To provide a glass that, with only printing thereon, is visually enjoyable and has functionality. [Solution] The present invention is a transparent glass 1 that has printing 2 of the word “coffee” using a white coating material and printing 3 of the word “milk” using a black coating material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Ippei Tsujio
  • Publication number: 20240197095
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a customizable garment hanger for a garment worn for a memorable occasion. The hanger includes a main body that has a length and a girth to support the shoulders of the garment in a more natural condition to that when the garment is worn on the user. The shoulder blank may include a padding layer and a fabric material sleeve that is customizable for the memorable occasion. The customization may include an embroidery commemorating or uniquely associated with the memorable occasion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Sarika Patel
  • Publication number: 20240197096
    Abstract: A secure package delivery receptacle device for securely receiving delivered packages and storing outgoing packages includes a container with a delivery compartment and an outgoing compartment inside the container. Each compartment has a lockable door for accessing the compartment. A camera records video when a motion sensor detects motion in front of the receptacle device, and a transmitter transmits the video wirelessly for a user to view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Felix Felder
  • Publication number: 20240197097
    Abstract: A reinforced bag system and methods of using the reinforced bag systems in package delivery typically to a residence when the residence is not presently occupied are described. The reinforced bag system generally includes a water-resistant reinforced bag resistant to being breached either through a closed top end or by cutting the bag, a cable connected with the bag for use in securing the bag to a fixture such as a porch railing, and at least one lock for locking the bag in a closed position as well as locking the bag to a fixture by way of the cable. A motion activated alarm can also be provided to sound when unauthorized attempts to gain access are made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Lane Gregory
  • Publication number: 20240197098
    Abstract: A curtain restraint assembly includes a shower stall that has a pair of opposing walls and a shower curtain suspended in an entry of the shower stall. A pair of hooks is each attachable to a respective one of the opposing walls of the shower stall. A pair of cords includes a key ring which can be hooked on a respective one of the hooks for movably retaining the pair of cords on the respective hooks. Each of pair of cords is extendable across the shower curtain thereby inhibiting the shower curtain from blowing into the shower stall. A pair of mating units is each attached to a respective one of the pair of cords. The pair of mating units is releasably matable to each other to attach the cords to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Robert Farias
  • Publication number: 20240197099
    Abstract: A motorized window treatment system may include a roller tube, a flexible material, a drive assembly, electrical wiring, and/or mounting brackets. A mounting bracket may include a channel configured to secure the roller tube in position along a longitudinal axis of the roller tube. A mounting bracket may include a base and an attachment member. The base may be configured to attach the mounting bracket to a structure. The attachment member may extend from the base and may be configured to receive an end of a roller tube. The mounting bracket may be configured to retain electrical wiring for powering a drive assembly within the roller tube. The mounting bracket may include a spring that is configured to retain the roller tube within the channel in the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket may include a sliding cover that is configured to cover an access opening of the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Nirav Giri, David A. Kirby, Douglas George Kistler, Rohan Krishnan, Glenn S. Laverty, IV, Vladislav Pejic
  • Publication number: 20240197100
    Abstract: A mounting device for a curtain includes a bracket, an adapter mounted to the bracket for connecting the curtain, and a cover forming an abutting block and slidably mounted to the bracket, to cover the adapter. The bracket forms a first insertion portion and defines an engaging hole. The adapter forms a second insertion portion, and a connection portion for connecting the curtain. The adapter forms an elastic tab, and a pin extends from a distal end of the elastic tab. The first insertion portion is engaged with the second insertion portion, and the pin is aligned with the engaging hole. When the cover slides to an assembly position relative to the bracket, the abutting block is abutted against a side of the elastic tab away from the bracket, to allow the elastic tab to deform toward the bracket, and allow the pin to engage in the engaging hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Zhenbang LEI, Xingbang LEI
  • Publication number: 20240197101
    Abstract: A citrus peeler is configured with properties to make removing a fruit's outer skin and pith easier for a user is implemented, in which the citrus peeler can be used with fruits like grapefruit, orange, etc. The citrus peeler has a handle and a neck extending from the handle. The neck is flattened relative to the handle and forms a plane. Extending substantially perpendicular from the neck's top surface is a channel knife for cutting the rind off of the fruit. The channel knife extends vertically from one arm of the neck and is sharpened to enable easy cutting of the fruit's outer skin. The channel knife can cut around the circumference of the fruit to create a circumferential channel that provides the entry point to the fruit sac.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Halilea Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Leona Grady
  • Publication number: 20240197102
    Abstract: An apparatus configured to perform pressure cooking includes a housing comprising a rim; a lid coupled to the housing, the lid configured to engage the rim to form an air-tight seal that enables pressure cooking within the housing; and a cooking vessel defining a chamber in which food to be cooked is disposed. A maximum inner diameter of the cooking vessel is at least 1.5 times greater than a maximum vessel depth of the cooking vessel. In addition, or alternatively, at least a portion of a power circuit that controls a heating element, and/or at least a portion of a power circuit housing that houses the power circuit, is higher than a bottom of the cooking vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Instant Brands Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Jason LePinske, Helen He
  • Publication number: 20240197103
    Abstract: An electric pressure cooker with both pressure cooking and air frying cooking comprises a cooker body and a cooker cover that is capable of covered on the cooker body; and further comprises a heat preservation housing provided in the cooker body, an inner pot that is capable of being placed in the heat preservation housing for pressure cooking or a frying basket for air frying cooking, a reflex housing disposed outside the heat preservation housing and a heating assembly provided in the heat preservation housing; the reflex housing is communicated with the heat preservation housing; the cooker body is further provided with a drive assembly that is capable of making the hot air circulate in the heat preservation housing and the reflex housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: GUANGDONG SHUNDE OUNING TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhenxiong HUANG, Liukui XING
  • Publication number: 20240197104
    Abstract: The present invention is a filter for use in commercial size brewing devices and machines for preparing brewed foods and beverages, such as, but not limited to, cacao. The filter is sized and dimensioned for use in commercial size brewing devices and machines so as to allow for commercial size batches of brewed beverages to be produced. In a non-limiting embodiment, the filter includes a base portion, a sidewall, and an open top, and may also include a handle. The sidewall preferably includes alternating gold-mesh filter portions and portions of high-heat resistant plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Julie L. Hendrix Palmer
  • Publication number: 20240197105
    Abstract: A cold brew coffee brewing system is disclosed including a cold brew coffee brewing machine and an optional centrifugal coffee beverage extractor. The coffee brewing machine has a brewing basket within which water is added to ground coffee to create a coffee beverage. The coffee beverage is chilled and continuously circulated by a pump through U-shaped tubing from a coffee reservoir below the bottom of the brewing basket to the top of the brewing basket. The coffee slurry within the brewing basket of the coffee brewing machine is relocated to a coffee slurry container of the centrifugal coffee beverage extractor. The extractor includes a motor to impart a rotational force to the coffee slurry container and to the coffee slurry therewithin. Coffee beverage remaining in the slurry is centrifugally extracted and drained from the coffee slurry container to maximize the coffee beverage yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Bruce Parks, Brian Schyberg
  • Publication number: 20240197106
    Abstract: A consumer countertop grind-and-brew machine for coffee, or a grinder for nut butter and similar foodstuffs. The grinder burr and container for pre-ground food are connected, so that they can be replaced as an assembly. Thus, different family members that like caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee, or that prefer peanut, almond, and cashew butter can each grind their own preferred foodstuff, and swap out the grinder between to prevent cross-contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: JDP IP LLC
    Inventors: Zachary CARLINS, James Shepard, Joshua I. Ferris, Aaron Panone, Samantha Borri, Niku Angier, Yen Wei Lee, James D. Philipkosky
  • Publication number: 20240197107
    Abstract: A combination bottle warmer and cooler device can include a thermally conductive medium plate in thermal contact with a thermoelectric module. Liquid can be brought into thermal contact with the medium plate. A temperature sensor can sense the temperature of the medium plate. A controller can receive the temperature readings of the sensor and apply a voltage differential to the thermoelectric module in order to warm or cool the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel Royal Evans, Eric Gimson Harper
  • Publication number: 20240197108
    Abstract: The invention relates to a food processor (10) configured and adapted to electronically accessing a recipe (11) and processing the recipe (11) for performing a food preparation comprising multiple preparation steps/stages (12), performing comparisons between target working times (t1-t7) predetermined in the recipe (11) for performing the preparation steps/stages (12) and actual working times actually required by a user of the food processor (10) for performing the preparation steps/stages (12), determining at least one speed factor (f1; f2; f3, f4; f5) relating to a working speed of the user on the basis of the comparisons carried out, and determining at least one future target working time for performing at least one future preparation step/stage (12) on the basis of a predetermined target working time and the at least one determined speed factor (f1; f2; f3, f4; f5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Andreas Uhlenbrock
  • Publication number: 20240197109
    Abstract: A food preparation device can be improved by providing guidance to a user. The guidance may include identifying appropriate options or functions for the food preparation to simplify the process for the user. The guidance may include analyzing an initial instruction for the food preparation to identify subsequent preparation actions. The guidance may include a limited option subset for a next instruction for the food preparation based on the analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Instant Brands Holdings Inc.
    Inventor: Shuang Xu
  • Publication number: 20240197110
    Abstract: A device for cooking food products by heat treatment comprises a housing and also a hinged lid connected to said housing by means of universal pivotable fastening devices. Electric heating elements are mounted inside the housing and on the inner side of the hinged lid, and control panels for controlling the electric heating elements are disposed on a lateral side of the housing and on the hinged lid. The device can contain two hinged lids which can be lifted away from the housing simultaneously or individually and are capable of pivoting through 90°, 180° or 270°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Ivan Ulinich
  • Publication number: 20240197111
    Abstract: The invention involves an electrical corn-on-the-cob roaster including a repository with a cavity having a structure that generally forms a plurality of cylindrical tubes for receiving a plurality of cobs of corn. In exemplary embodiments, a corn roaster assembly includes a cover concealing a heating element, a repository including a cavity defined by the heating element, a and a removable cage forming a plurality of cylindrical receptacles, each of the plurality of cylindrical receptacles configured to receive a cob of corn. To improve heating or roasting the cob of corn a polygonal, circular, or semi-circular configuration of heating panels may be disposed about a heating chamber so as to maximize heat for roasting the corn but minimizing heat on the casing or cover surrounding the heating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Farshid Partiyeli
  • Publication number: 20240197112
    Abstract: A multi-function electric grill is provided. The electric grill includes a removable lid, a body having a rear heating chamber and a main cooking chamber and a plurality of accessories configured to fit within the main cooking chamber. The electric grill also includes a rear heating element and a convection fan disposed within the rear heating chamber and a lower heating element within the main cooking chamber. A control interface of the electric grill is configured to selectively activate and deactivate the rear heating element, the convection fan, and the lower heating element based on a selected heating mode, a measured temperature within the main cooking chamber, and a programmed temperature for the main cooking chamber so as to cook a food item disposed on or within one of the plurality of accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Elif Caputa, Zachary Lownds, Rury Vizcarra
  • Publication number: 20240197113
    Abstract: A vertical grill for cooking food items is disclosed wherein the vertical grill is comprised of a body containing at least one vertical grilling area disposed between at least two sources of radiant heat energy, and wherein the body is adapted to direct fats and breakaway solids generated during the cooking of the food into an external receptacle via the external opening. It achieves this by including evacuation slides which are contained within the body of the grill and arranged in various shaped assemblies such that food and fats falling on the evacuation slide travels down until it is collected by evacuation slide guide which delivers the food and fats to the external receptacle where they are not in any danger of catching fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Bonnie Lee Buzick, Robert James Bair
  • Publication number: 20240197114
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable grilling system that leverages katabatic-induced air flows through side vents. Embodiments of the solution are configured such that air flows are encouraged with a damper and vent arrangement that promotes katabatic forces. Advantageously, by bringing the air flows into the combustion chamber of the lower bowl or grill body, the air flows may be directed to wash across, both above and beneath, a combusting solid fuel source, such as a coal bed. In this way, hot spots in the center of the coal bed (or anywhere) are mitigated, thereby improving temperature management during cooking. Additionally, because the intake damper vents are located in the side of the lower bowl, as opposed to in the bottom of the lower bowl like in prior art solutions, ash falling from the fuel grate may be captured in a removable ash bowl without interfering with damper settings and air flows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Fire & Flavor Grilling Co. LLC
    Inventors: Davis Purcell Knox, Cole Robert Fungaroli
  • Publication number: 20240197115
    Abstract: Provided are methods, systems, and apparatuses for instituting a quiet blending mode. A method includes capturing, via at least one sensor, one or more sound and/or vibration inputs from a blender, comparing the one or more sound and/or vibration inputs to a threshold parameter, and transmitting a command to a blender motor to reduce power when the one or more sound and/or vibration inputs exceed the threshold parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Vita-Mix Management Corporation
    Inventor: Eugene J. Kozlowski
  • Publication number: 20240197116
    Abstract: Present disclosure relates to a device for tilting a drum of a wet grinder for extracting content from the drum. The wet grinder includes a body which is defined with a base that accommodates a bottom portion of the drum and a support member, which extends upwardly away from one end of the base. The support member supports a circumferential portion of the drum. Further, the body is operable between a first position and a second position to selectively tilt the drum to extract the content from the drum. The configuration of the device aids in accommodating the drum of the wet grinder and titling of the drum. That is, the device is operable by a user from the first position to the second position, along with which the drum also tilts, which aids in easy and quick extraction of the content from the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: VERSUNI HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Satish Kumar UPPU
  • Publication number: 20240197117
    Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic egg frying mechanism with a flipping function. The automatic egg frying mechanism with a flipping function includes a fixing plate, where an upper pan and a lower pan are fixedly arranged on the fixing plate, egg outlets are formed in the upper pan and the low pan, and the egg outlet of the upper pan is positioned above the lower pan. Moreover, an upper spatula is arranged in the upper pan, and a lower spatula is arranged in the lower pan. Compared with the prior art, in the present disclosure, the egg frying condition can be observed, eggs are flipped and taken out of the pan without manual operation or complex apparatuses, and used parts are simple and convenient to assemble, such that an egg frying speed is improved, and egg frying time is saved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Yujian ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20240197118
    Abstract: A grip for a cookware handle includes a first side, a second side, a pocket between the first side and the second side, a first aperture in the first side, a second aperture in the second side, and a plug comprising a thumb grip. The plug is configured to retain the grip on a shaft received in the pocket by extending through the first aperture, the shaft, and the second aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jill Hundley, Carl Neess, Steve Vollmer
  • Publication number: 20240197119
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser having a temperature sensor that senses a temperature of an external surface presented by a user's hand, and a pump mechanism that is configured to dispense fluid onto the user's hand when the pump mechanism is activated. It is determined whether the fluid has been dispensed onto the user's hand based, at least in part, on the temperature of the external surface presented by the user's hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Heiner Ophardt
  • Publication number: 20240197120
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet paper device that provides better finger/hand coverage and a more controlled and ergonomic method of wiping. The device is comprised of a role of bodies or units each having a front member, a rear member and an opening that forms a pocket. During use, a user can separate a first body or unit from the roll and then place their fingers/hand inside the pocket. Then, the user can wipe their buttocks/genital area using the body while their fingers/hand remain inside the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Kenneth Losekamp
  • Publication number: 20240197121
    Abstract: A bushing for a rolled product having roll of web material defining a hollow center portion. The bushing includes a cylindrical body sized to be press-fitted into an extremity of the hollow center portion of the roll of web material; and an end wall fixed to the cylindrical body for closing at least partially its extremity and having a central pin-receiving hole extending therethrough and a curved rib projecting outwardly and encircling partially the pin-receiving hole. It also concerns a rolled product dispenser, including: a pair of support members for supporting a rolled product inbetween. At least one of the support members includes a rolled product connector comprising a base wall, an outer wall structure and a platform, each one protruding from the base wall and being spaced-apart from one another to define a recess inbetween, and a pin protruding from the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Maude Lortie, Richard Pare
  • Publication number: 20240197122
    Abstract: A blower of a hand dryer includes an air flow generation module and a blower housing. The air flow generation module includes an air case, an electric motor and a control circuit board The air case includes an air inlet and an air outlet gap. The blower housing is provided with the air flow generation module. The blower housing includes a first half shell and a second half shell. The second half shell includes a first sub-shell and a second sub-shell capable of being separated from the first sub-shell. The first sub-shell includes an opening. The opening is provided for installing the air flow generation module and exposing the control circuit board outside of the first sub-shell, the second sub-shell is mounted on the opening, and when the second sub-shell is separated from the first sub-shell, the control circuit board is being exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventor: Cing-Fong JHENG
  • Publication number: 20240197123
    Abstract: A toilet seat assembly includes a toilet seat and a lid hinged to the toilet seat; wherein the lid comprises an inner liner that comprises a shaped surface portion and a core portion, the shaped surface portion is shaped to correspond to the contoured upper seat surface of the toilet seat, and the core portion is joined to the shaped surface portion, and in the closed lid position the shaped surface portion of the lid covers the upper seat surface of the toilet seat, and the core portion of the lid covers the central opening of the toilet seat; a plurality of UV-C lamps positioned in one or more recessed portions of the shaped surface portion of the inner liner of the lid and configured to direct UV-C light towards the seat surface when the lid is in the closed lid position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: AS America, Inc.
    Inventors: Nitin S. KOLEKAR, Christophe BUCHER, Ki Bok SONG, Ronald D. BARNDT, Behnam HEYDARI, Douglas Fornell LEAVITT, Zachary Robert SWEITZER