| 06th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
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| 20160037904 | COLLAPSIBLE POWER-DRIVEN TABLE STAND - A collapsible power-driven table stand includes a supporting body of an elongated shape, a first stand having a first driving member and a plurality of first extendable rods driven by the first driving member to move axially relative to each other and a second stand having a second driving member and a plurality of second extendable rods driven by the second driving member to move axially relative to each other. The first diving member is pivotally attached to one end of the supporting body and the second diving member is also pivotally attached to another end of the supporting body in order to allow both the first and second stands to extend/collapse relative to the supporting body. Accordingly, the assembly of the collapsible power-driven table is simplified and the overall size thereof is reduced. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037905 | PORTABLE UTILITY SURFACE - A portable utility surface appliance disposed on a top surface of a personal articles container engaging upright handles usually used for rolling the container (luggage) behind the traveler. An arrangement of attachments, cantilevers, and resilient leveling regions transform the uneven top-handled surface of the suitcase into a flush, substantially level working surface upon which personal articles, beverages, and electronic devices may be placed. The portable rigid utility surface appliance includes a utility surface adapted to bear on a personal articles container in a substantially horizontal position, a crossmember attached to the utility surface and adapted to extend between parallel uprights extending from the personal articles container, and a pair of opposed, elongated protrusions extending from the crossmember and adapted for simultaneous engagement with the uprights. The appliance further includes a leveling region on underside of the utility surface, to engage an uneven bearing surface on top of the luggage. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037906 | APPARATUS FOR A HANDRAIL SYSTEM HAVING RAILINGS - An apparatus for a handrail system having railings; the apparatus includes: a rail-mountable assembly; a table assembly having a table surface; a sub-mount assembly; a folding assembly; and an interlocking bracket assembly, including a first mounting bracket configured to be fixedly connected to the rail-mountable assembly and a second mounting bracket configured to be fixedly connected to the sub-mount assembly. The first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket are configured to be selectively engageable with each other. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037907 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE DESK SYSTEM AND METHOD - In an example, a lift mechanism can comprise: a first leg assembly, the first leg assembly including: a first member; and a second member moveable relative to the first member along a first longitudinal axis; a second leg assembly, the second leg assembly including: a third member; and a fourth member moveable relative to the third member along a second longitudinal axis; and a synchronization assembly connecting the first and second leg assemblies, the synchronization assembly configured to balance movement between the first and second leg assemblies, the synchronization assembly including a wheel assembly, the wheel assembly connected to a first tension member and a second tension member, the first tension member connected to at least one of the first leg assembly and the second leg assembly and the second tension member connected at least one of the first leg assembly and the second leg assembly. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037908 | WORKING STATION - A working station having a base, a table extending from the base, the table having at least two subsidiary tables, where each of the at least two subsidiary tables is independently tiltable and elevatable in relation to the base, thereby the at least two subsidiary tables are adaptable for impaired persons. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037909 | Height Adjustable Work Surface - A height adjustable work surface is provided, which includes an L-shaped frame supporting a cantilevered platform adapted to support computer and work space items thereon. The frame includes an upstanding rail portion and a horizontal base support, whereby the rail portion slidably supports a work surface platform above the base support. The rail portion and base support are U-shaped members, whereby a first and second rail is provided to support the work space platform. Cam locks are provided to lockably secure the platform in a given position, whereby the platform will not freely slide until unlocked and will support load thereon. An internal spring mechanism biases the platform to reduce lifting load requirements during adjustment of the platform. Overall, the device provides a means to adjust the elevation of work surface for a seated or standing user. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037910 | TABLET AND MONITOR SUPPORT SYSTEMS - Support systems and related methods for supporting tablets and monitors. A stand that includes a monitor support portion configured to support a monitor and a tablet support portion configured to support a tablet. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037911 | TABLE AND LECTERN FURNITURE SYSTEM - A table assembly comprising a top member forming a substantially flat top surface circumscribed by an outer edge and at least a first leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock secured to the top member and forming an elongated channel having a dock length dimension and at least a first display panel circumscribed by a panel edge and having at least one straight edge having a panel length dimension, the dock length dimension less than panel length dimension, wherein at least a portion of the straight edge of the panel is receivable within the dock channel with the panel extending out the open first and second ends of the channel to support the panel in a substantially upright orientation with at least a portion of the display panel extending to a height above the flat top surface. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037912 | Pull-down cabinet with a piston resistance mechanism and a method for its use - A pull-down cabinet includes a first element fixed to an elevated structure, a second element having at least one storage surface, and at least one resistance mechanism comprising a tube having a substantially closed end, a piston within the tube creating a chamber between the piston and the substantially closed end, and a one-way valve communicating with the chamber such that the one-way valve opens, allowing fluid to pass through the one-way valve rapidly, when the piston is moved in a first direction within the tube, and closes, allowing substantially less fluid to pass through the one-way valve, when the piston is moved in a second direction within the tube, the resistance mechanism joining the first element to the second element so that when the second element slides away from the first element, the one-way valve closes, and when the second element slides toward the first element, the valve opens. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037913 | VERSATILE RACKS AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - A rack includes a base resting on a horizontal surface, a top and four elongated legs. Each leg includes a bottom portion pivotally connected to the base and a top portion pivotally connected to the top. The rack is movable between a flat position, wherein the legs are substantially parallel to the horizontal surface, and an upright position, wherein the legs are substantially perpendicular to the horizontal surface. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037914 | PIPE RACKS - A structure includes at least one foundation, two legs, a horizontal support, and an adhesive. The two legs are supported by the at least one foundation. Each of the two legs includes at least one aperture. The horizontal support has two ends. A first end is located in an aperture in a first leg of the two legs and a second end of the horizontal support is located in an aperture in a second leg of the two legs. The first end of the horizontal support has a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the aperture in the first leg and the second end of the horizontal support has a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the aperture in the second leg. The adhesive is within each aperture and in contact with the horizontal support. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037915 | Storage Shelf - A storage shelf includes a secure sleeve and a bracket that the secure sleeve is in a hollow cylinder shape with an outer circumference on which two symmetrical slots, constructed by L-shape elements, in a downward and skewed taper shape, are provided. A buckling piece, of a curve and in a downward and skewed taper shape, is provided at four corners of the bracket respectively. After assembling the multiply secure sleeves to a support tube, the buckling piece of the bracket is inserted into one slot of the secure sleeve so as to firmly position the bracket to the support tube for constituting a unity storage shelf. The other slot of the secure sleeve can be engaged by the buckling piece of the other bracket to extend multiply storage shelf in a parallel arrangement for achieving convenience for both assembly and extension in an orderly manner. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037916 | Medicinal Safe, Lockable in a Medicine Cabinet - The present invention is a preferably rectangular sturdy, yet plastic, compartment or safe, small enough to fit inside a medicine cabinet, but large enough to house pill bottles and other medications. The safe has an openable and lockable front door that preferably comprises the safe's front wall. The safe also has laterally expandable side wings that also can be reduced inwardly to the width of the safe or expand beyond this size to contact and grip the interior sidewalls of the medicine cabinet. The wings are able to be locked in the chosen position. They are also preferably shaped to secure themselves and the safe inside a medicine cabinet. The safe door and the wings are lockable by a number of mechanisms, most preferably via a wireless signal transmitted from a device controlled by a local wireless network or internet enabled device. The wings and the front door are meant to lock and unlock together for security. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037917 | COMBINED SHELF STRUCTURE - The invention relates to the technical field of a refrigerator or a wine refrigerator, and more particularly relates to a combined shelf structure. The combined shelf structure is arranged in a wine refrigerator. The combined shelf structure comprises at least two shelf bodies and at least two carrier bars. Connecting holes through which two carrier bars pass are respectively arranged at both ends of each shelf body. Either the top surface or the bottom surface of the shelf body is provided with a groove, and the remaining surface is provided with a flat structure. The carrier bars pass through the connecting holes. The shelf body with a top surface and a bottom surface which is different from the top surface provides choices to users for placing wine bottles or other canned and bottled drinks vertically or horizontally. Further the arrangement of connecting holes through which the carrier bars pass enables the shelf bodies to be suspended on the carrier bars, and hence the shelf bodies are easy to be disassembled and convenient to be arranged in a reasonable way according to the real placement requirements for objects. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037918 | PAN SUPPORT APPARATUS - Pan support apparatus, systems, and methods. A pan support system includes a pan support having a pan storage space sized for receiving at least a portion of a pan. The pan support includes at least one slide surface for slidably receiving and supporting the pan in the pan storage space. A cover for covering an open top of the pan is selectively receivable in and removable from the pan storage space. A retainer retains the cover in the pan storage space. A pan storage module including a pan support is releasably mountable at a plurality of elevations on a frame. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037919 | Secure Rack-Based Storage Enclosure - A secure rack-based storage enclosure for preventing access to telecommunications equipment includes left and right side panels, top and bottom panels, an open back and front, an interior, and a door pivotally mounted to the front. Rear flanges extend between the top and bottom panels proximate to the back of the enclosure, and the rear flanges cooperate with each of the top and bottom panels to define open notches extending into the interior of the enclosure away from and in communication with the open back of the enclosure. Intermediate flanges extend between the top and bottom panels, and are disposed between the rear flanges and the front of the enclosure. A hinge assembly couples the door to the front panel proximate one of the left and right side panels. An elongate member is pivoted to the other of the left and right side panels opposite the hinge assembly. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037920 | FURNITURE OBJECTS INCLUDING HIDDEN CONTAINERS - A furniture apparatus including a frame; and a hidden container. The hidden container configured transition between an open state and a closed state, the hidden container being visible when the hidden container is in the open state, and the hidden container being hidden from view when the hidden container is in the closed state. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037921 | ADHESIVE RETAINER FOR FIXING TO A STRUCTURE - An adhesive retainer for fixing to a structure has at least one adhesive foot which has a supporting base region formed on the adhesive foot and is provided with receiving openings which extend like capillaries through the supporting base region into the interior of the adhesive foot. The receiving openings are configured to form an integral bond with the structure such that when the adhesive foot is placed on the structure covered for this purpose with a liquid, solidifiable bonding substance, the receiving openings receive bonding substance due to capillary ascension. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037922 | OVER-THE-DOOR STORAGE ARMOIRE - A storage armoire includes a back frame assembly configured to provide a storage space, a front frame assembly rotatably coupled to the back frame assembly so that the front frame assembly is pivotal about a portion of the back frame assembly and first and second over-the-door hangers. The first and second over-the-door hangers have hook portions that fit over a top of a door, mounting portions mounted to a back of the back frame assembly and arms extending between the mounting portions and the hook portions. The hook portions are spaced apart from each other on the door at a distance that is greater than a distance that the mounting portions that are mounted to the back of the back frame assembly are spaced apart from each other. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037923 | SPILL CONTAINING REFRIGERATOR SHELF ASSEMBLY - The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037924 | Movement Assembly and Method for Movement of a Display Device - The invention relates to a movement assembly ( | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037925 | SEAT FOR TRAINING LEGS - A seat for training legs contains: a frame and a sitting assembly mounted on the frame. A sliding unit is fixed between the frame and the sitting assembly and includes a sliding rack and a sliding block, the sliding rack includes a slidable rail arranged on an upper surface thereof and a fitting tube mounted on two sides of the frame, the sliding block is disposed on a back surface of the sitting assembly and connects with the slidable rail. A vertical moving unit is defined between the frame and a rear end of the sliding rack to drive the rear end of the sliding rack to move obliquely. A foot support is mounted on a front end of the frame to support user's feet. Thereby, the user's feet are placed on the foot support to exert force so that the sitting assembly slides to exercise the user's feet. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037926 | CHAIR CAPABLE OF INTERLOCKING BACK SUPPORT AND FOOTREST - The present invention is to provide a chair capable of permitting a user to quickly and easily change his or her posture by tilting a back support in a state in which the user takes a seat. The chair includes a seat support; a back support which has a back frame, with a lower end being connected to a rear end of the seat support by a pivot shaft, so that the back support is tilted in a rearward direction; and a footrest which is engaged to the seat support, so that the back support is interlocked with the footrest. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037927 | ROCKING CHAIR APPARATUS - A rocking chair including a base portion having at least one retaining member, a rockable seat portion mounted upon the base portion, an axle mounted on the seat portion, the axle being arranged for pivotal movement about an axis, at least one toothed rack mounted upon the axle and arranged for pivotal movement about the axis between a locked closed position and a locked open position, the toothed rack having a multiplicity of forward facing grooves arranged for selectable retaining engagement with the at least one retaining member, the selectable retaining engagement being operative to selectably limit forward and rearward extents of the rocking movement, and at least one adjustable forward limiting member operative, to limit the extent of forward pivotal movement of the at least one toothed rack in the first plane to be rearward of a second plane which intersects the at least one retaining member. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037928 | Modular Furniture - The invention is directed to a modular furniture design having contoured ballast chamber for directing the weighting from a peripheral weighting orientation to a peripheral weighting configuration. The furniture may further comprise a base and a top, the base having a one piece molded generally hollow body comprising a contoured ballast compartment having a closable opening and a plurality of sidewalls forming legs supporting a top. A top attachment may be a chair, table top or similar furniture piece. The chair may be adapted for sitting at a table, lounging or reading with or without arms. An attachable cushion is fastened to the chair to provide a color coordinated seat attached by tamper resistant fastener assembly comprising tabs mounted under the seat of the cushion extending into and engaging seat holes in the seating surface of the chair and held in place by a threaded fastener extending through the back rest of the chair engaging a threaded insert in the cushion. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037929 | MODIFIED HEADREST OF A CHAIR - The present invention has a back supporting module, a front headrest module and an anchor plate. The back supporting module has a positioning base, a moveable base, and a positioning cover. An insertion recess is formed in a top end of the positioning base. The moveable base is mounted in the insertion recess of the positioning base. The moveable base can be moved along the positioning cover. The front headrest module has a linking plate mounted in the moveable base and a headrest board. The anchor plate is mounted on a front surface of the linking plate and is securely connected to the moveable base. The headrest board is connected securely to the linking plate. When moving the headrest board, the level position and height of the moveable base can be adjusted. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037930 | UNIT COMPONENT FOR A CHAIR BACKREST - The present invention relates to a unit component for a chair backrest. The component has a basic body. The basic body has a through hole, a supporting portion, and at least two connecting arms. The through hole is formed on the basic body. The supporting portion is mounted over the through hole. The at least two connecting arms are mounted at corners of the through hole and are connected with the supporting portion. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037931 | MODIFIED BACK RACK - A modified back rack has a front frame, a supporting stand mounted movably on the front frame, and a positioning mount mounted securely on the front frame. The front frame has an adjusting base mounted on the front frame. The adjusting base has a protrusion formed on the adjusting base, a track area formed on the adjusting base, and multiple positioning grooves formed on the protrusion. The supporting stand has a movement recess formed on the supporting stand, a movement space formed in the movement recess, and a moving assembly mounted in the movement recess. The moving assembly has a moving block, a swinging arm mounted pivotally in the moving block, and a moving pin extending from the swinging arm. The moving pin is placed in the track area. The modified back rack has height adjusting function that can meet different requirements. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037932 | Part with Adjustable Configuration for Realizing Armrests or Backrests for Seats - The element with variable shape ( | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037933 | FUTON FRAMES INCLUDING A FIXED PIVOT POINT - A frame subassembly of a foldable bed frame includes a seat deck, a back deck, and armrests. The frame subassembly includes a portion of the seat deck connected to a portion of the back deck; and a fixed pivot point connecting the back deck to the armrests such that the fixed pivot point between the back deck and the armrests does not slide when the foldable bed frame transitions between a folded state and an unfolded state. The foldable bed frame may include a hanger connecting the armrest to the back deck such that the fixed pivot point therebetween is offset. The foldable bed frame may further include an assistance device configured to store elastic energy during a first transition, and release the stored elastic energy during a second transition. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037934 | FURNITURE OBJECTS FOR STORING FOLDABLE BEDS - A folding bed chest device includes a chest and a sleeping platform. The chest is configured to store a foldable mattress and the sleeping platform when the folding bed chest device is in a folded position. The sleeping platform is configured to support a weight of the foldable mattress when the folding bed chest device is in an unfolded position. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037935 | Chair Assembly - A chair assembly for supporting a user's arms while the user lays on the user's stomach includes a frame that may be positioned on a support surface. A plurality of legs is coupled to the frame. The plurality of legs abuts a support surface. The frame is supported above the support surface. A panel is coupled to the frame. The panel may support a user. A pair of arm rests is movably coupled to the frame. Each of the pair of arm rests supports the user's arms while the user lays on the panel. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037936 | BOTTOM FOR BED APPARATUS - To provide a bottom for a bed apparatus that can relieve the sensation of being pressed and that at the same time is lightweight, easy to transport and can be cleaned easily. A bottom for a bed apparatus having a back-raising mechanism, includes a flexing bottom that is arranged between a back bottom and a hip bottom and can be flexed. In a back-raising operation, the flexing bottom flexes between the back bottom and the hip bottom whilst sliding downward over the surface of the uprising back bottom. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037937 | ELECTROMOTIVELY ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT APPARATUS, SUCH AS A SUPPORT DEVICE ADJUSTABLE BY AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - Electromotively adjustable support apparatus for supporting padding of seating and/or reclining furniture, in particular a mattress of a bed, has at least two support parts adjustable relative to one another. The adjustable support apparatus may be adjusted by an electric motor. An adjustment element is associated with one support part for adjusting the support part. Adjustment element is in drive connection with an electric motor of a drive unit. The adjustment element is a pivot lever which is pivotable under the traction effect of a pull cable of a Bowden cable, and is configured and connected with the pull cable in such a way that the lever arm which is operative for adjusting the support part lengthens during an adjustment from an unadjusted starting position into a maximally adjusted end position of the adjustment movement. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037938 | AIR FLOW MATTRESS CONSTRUCTIONS AND VARIABLE DENSITY MATTRESS CORES - The present disclosure and related inventions includes various mattress constructions with improved air flow characteristics, and in particular mattress constructions which induce or control air flow when force is applied to the mattress support surface. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037939 | ACTIVE MULTICOMPARTMENTAL PRESSURE REDISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - An interconnected multicompartmental pressure redistribution system that is able to precisely identify contact pressure points and address excess pressure on the body by redistributing the pressure in real time. Sensors that are part of a matrix of fluid substance-filled interactive pixels communicate with a microcontroller that may also be in wireless communication with a smart device. The microcontroller controls the individual fluid flow regulators located between the interactive pixels. This causes specific flow regulators to open, allowing the fluid substance to flow from one interactive pixel to another, redistributing pressure, as needed. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037940 | Durable insect netting - A netting material, useful for insect netting, comprising a glass yarn fiber material with increased durability over currently available netting material. The glass yarn fiber material contains glass filaments extruded such that the filaments and ensuing glass yarn fibers contain a small diameter. The yarn fibers permit flexibility of the material and ready light penetration and ventilation. The material can be coated with a plastic, such as PVC as well as insecticides, and other biocides. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037941 | CHILDCARE CHAIR - This childcare chair includes a seat for receiving the child and a support for the seat, the support carrying members for bearing on the ground. The members are articulated in rotation relative to the support between at least two distinct positions, in each of which the members are deployed relative to the support and which include a high position, in which the members bearing on the ground keep the seat at a second height relative to the ground, and a low position, in which the members bearing on the ground keep the seat at a second height relative to the ground, the second height being strictly smaller than the first height. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037942 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR A CHILDRENS BOUNCER AND INFANT SUPPORT - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a children's bouncer controlled by a bouncer control device configured to detect the natural frequency of the children's bouncer utilizing a motion sensing apparatus, such as a Hall effect sensor, and maintain oscillation of the children's bouncer via a magnetic drive mechanism. The magnetic drive mechanism may include a sliding mobile member driven by an electromagnet in order to impart a motive force to the children's bouncer. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037943 | Greeting Card Endcap Panel Kit - An end cap display panel which can be attached to a larger fixture alongside an end cap display shelf. The end cap panel display attaches directly to a slotted upright of the larger display and shares the pre-existing slots on the vertical upright with the shelf attachment mechanism so that the shelves can be attached, removed or reconfigured without interference from the end cap display panel. The end cap display panel also provides a plurality of trays which can be snap-fit together to form various display configurations for retaining and displaying a plurality of groups of identical greeting cards. The display takes advantage of previously unutilized space while providing a robust, flexible, modular option for the display of greeting cards or other merchandise alongside end cap shelving. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037944 | WEIGHTED BLANKET SYSTEM - A weighted blanket system that improves the beach experience is described. The weighted blanket system is convenient to use, and store and carry. In addition, the weighted blanket system requires very little time to set up. The weighted blanket system can include a sheet; at least one beanbag; at least one pillow; at least one pocket permanently fastened to the sheet, and at least one pocket securable to the sheet. The sheet can include one or more holes. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037945 | ORTHOPEDIC PILLOW FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF LUMBAR AND THORACIC SPINE DISEASES - An orthopedic pillow comprises a padded member which has a hard block fully inserted inside. The padded member is made of resilient materials. The padded member's shape is roughly similar to that of a rectangular or hexagonal block; however, if looked right from its right or left side, the padded member has a symmetric or asymmetric bell shape. The length of the long side of the padded member is roughly equal to an adult's body's width. The hard block is made of non-resilient material. The hard block is able to tolerate, without rupturing and/or deformation, the gravity force on a mass of about 140 kg with a shape and size similar to those of a person's body. The shape of the hard block and of the padded member are similar, and their dimensions are proportional. The length of the long side of the hard block is also roughly equal to an adult's body's width. Both the padded member and the hard block have a flat bottom side. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037946 | THERAPEUTIC CUSHION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Apparatus and methods for providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and/or other digestive disorders and/or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a base support and a support pillow member. The base support includes a support element portion and an encasement portion. The support element portion has a first end portion and a second end portion and a top surface disposed at an angle relative to a bottom surface of the support element. The second end portion has a height greater than the first end portion. The support element portion and the encasement portion collectively define an interior region. The support pillow member is disposable within the interior region. The support pillow member, the support element portion and the encasement portion collectively define a receiving portion configured to receive at least a portion of a user's arm and/or shoulder therein. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037947 | BEVERAGE COOLING DEVICE - A beverage cooling device for the rapid cooling of the content of canned or bottle beverages is provided. The beverage cooling device is a handheld device that easily engages the top of a can or beverage. The beverage cooling device includes a housing with side walls for mounting a motor. A container engagement member is attached to the motor along the bottom side of the housing such that it is able to freely rotate within the side walls of the housing. The container engagement member is attached to the drive shaft of the motor such that it is able to rotate when the motor is actuated. The container engagement member includes, at its center, a central gripping member for gripping the top of containers with long narrow necks. The container engagement member further includes peripheral gripping members for engaging containers having tops of larger circumferences, such aluminum beverage containers of varying sizes. The motor is actuated by an on/off switch. The motor rotates the container engagement member when actuated thus enabling the rotation of bottles or containers when engaged by the container engagement member of the beverage cooling device. Rapid rotation of the beverage container in contact with a chilling substance such as ice or ice water results in a very rapid chilling of the contents of the beverage container. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037948 | Zip-away Athletic tights - Athletic compression tights are commonly worn by athletes and active individuals engaged in sports and physical actively ranging from track and field to bicycling. The basic function of compression tights is serve as athletic girdle and support for muscles. This is accomplished through the use of a stretch fabric which is placed in tension as the part is pulled in position on the wearer's body. The substrate athletic tights can be made of natural or synthetic materials, such as but not limited to cotton, nylon, polyester, LYCRA, SPANDEX, and combinations and blends. Use of a relatively thin breathable or wicking material such as nylon can add to the comfort of the wearer. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037949 | Two Part Floor Covering - A two part floor covering useful for entranceway is provided having a mat overlaying a base. A fastening system incorporating a mushroom-type fastener is provided, whereby the mat can be laid on the base and positioned as desired, without the fastening system engaging. When the mat is aligned with the base, downward pressure on the mat engages the fastening system and restricts the mat from slipping laterally or lifting vertically. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is also described herein. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037950 | Remotely Controlled Adjustable Mailbox Support - A remotely controlled adjustable mailbox support uses a stepping motor, controlled by a microprocessor/CPU, to raise a mailbox platform above a level where the mailbox can be damaged by a passing snow plow. Based on remote command signals received by a internal communications module, the time and duration when the mailbox is raised can be controlled, as well as the height to which it is raised. An optional temporary rf-signal over-ride capability for mail carriers and/or snow plow operators is also provided, as well as control application software for wireless mobile devices. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037951 | TREE STAND WITH ONE-WAY-PUSHABLE SCREWS - Systems, devices and methods for holding a cut live tree in an upright position. A Christmas tree stand comprises a supporting base and non-penetrative one-way-pushable screws. Threads in the nuts through which the screws are disposed are pushed out of the way (disengaged from the threads on the screws) when the screws are pushed towards a tree placed in the base, but not when the screws are pulled away from the tree. This makes the screws much easier to push towards the tree than to pull them away, making secure fastening of the tree quick and easy. Screws can also be tightened to provide finer screw adjustment. Non-penetrative screws allow the cut tree to remain fresh longer. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037952 | STAND WITH INSERTS - A system for mounting decorative objects, such as Christmas trees, is disclosed. The system can include a base and a plurality of inserts. The base can comprise a plurality of feet that have a retracted position for ready storage and a deployed position for supporting a tree. The base can further comprise a locking mechanism for locking the feet in the retracted position, the deployed position, or both. The base can further comprise an adapter for receiving one or more inserts. The inserts can comprise a consistent outer diameter, for insertion into the adapter, and a variety of inner diameters for use with a variety of tree diameters. The insert can be installed on the trunk of a tree and then installed into the adapter on the base simplifying the tree erection process. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037953 | SLIDING BLACKOUT CURTAIN APPARATUS - A sliding blackout curtain apparatus is provided to prevent light leaking from the top and sides of a blackout curtain thereby blocking light from doors, windows, or other light sources. In some embodiments, the apparatus may comprise: a traverse rod preferably installed inside the window casing which includes a track that extends along a portion of the traverse rod, and wherein the track is configured to slidably engage a plurality of curtain flap carriers; a curtain comprising a head with a length; curtain fasteners configured to secure the curtain to a wall or other structure, a curtain flap which is joined to the curtain proximate to the head of the curtain and along the length of the head; and a plurality of curtain flap carriers slidably engaged to the track of the traverse rod. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037954 | Efficient Heat Transfer Using Fins - A method, system, and apparatus for capturing heat wherein one or more fins are arranged such that hot air is trapped by the fins and must descend below at least one of the fins in order to exit through an outlet. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037955 | AUTOMATIC COOKING POT NOTIFYING COMPLETION OF COOKING - The present invention relates to an automatic cooking pot notifying the completion of cooking. More specifically, provided is an automatic cooking pot which has a function of automatically notifying the optimal completion of a broth-based food, which retains a broth even when cooking is completed. Furthermore, if a user puts ingredients into the pot before the water boils, and selects a cooking menu wherein the same boiling time duration is set for the same menu regardless of the amount of food, the automatic cooking pot provided herewith notifies the user when the cooking is completed. In another embodiment, the user may adjust the boiling time duration to be set on a timer unit for the same food within a certain time range according to the amount of the food, on the basis of the variation in data in the boiling time durations depending on the amount of the food which have been measured through experiments beforehand. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037956 | CIRCULATOR COOKER - A sous-vide circulator cooker is disclosed. A sous-vide circulator cooker can include a controller located in a sealed housing. The controller configured to be communicatively coupled to an electronic input device, such as a smart phone or server, and be capable of receiving control instructions from the electronic input device. The sous-vide circulator cooker can also include a submersible pump connected to the sealed controller, an adjustable electrode to detect water level, a clamp enabling the device to be adjustably secured to a container such as a water chamber. The cooker can be used to cook food placed in water within the chamber by heating the water. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037957 | VACUUM ELECTRIC KETTLE - A vacuum electric kettle includes a vacuum layer disposed between a liner and an outer shell with a heating disc component disposed inside. A matched electrical connector is disposed between the heating disc component and the base that includes a disc body compounded with a heating body. A seal ring clamping platform is arranged at the edge of the disc body. At least two elastic supporting legs are integrated with the disc body and disposed below the clamping platform. A supporting leg locating ring and a seal ring limiting rib are disposed on the liner with a seal ring between the limiting rib and the clamping platform. The heating disc component and the kettle body are positioned in a matched mode through the elastic supporting legs and the supporting leg locating ring. No welding is required between the heating disc component and the kettle body of the vacuum electric kettle. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037958 | COOKING APPARATUS WITH ROBOTIC ARM - A cooking apparatus includes a base including a lower heating plate and an upper heating unit including an upper heating plate. The cooking apparatus includes a robotic arm connected to the upper heating unit to move the upper heating plate between at least a cooking position adjacent to the lower heating plate and a non-cooking position separated from the lower heating plate based on a control program. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037959 | ADJUSTABLE PERCOLATION DEVICE AND PRESSURE PERCOLATION DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - An adjustable percolation device and a pressure percolation device including the same are provided to overcome the inconveniences of usage in conventional technologies. The adjustable percolation device includes a first container, configured with an adjusting plate; a second container, configured with a filter and movably connected to the first container; and an inner cup, having a cup wall and a cup bottom configured with a plurality of second slits corresponding to a plurality of first slits. The pressure percolation device including the adjustable percolation device further includes a pressure unit having a sealing portion, wherein an edge of the sealing portion attaches to an inner edge of the cup wall. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037960 | PRESS FOR EXTRACTING AN INFUSION - An infusion extractor is provided including a plunger to be inserted into an infusing container containing the infusion mixture that has vertical inner walls oriented parallel to a vertical axis of the container. The plunger includes a first surface with a seal situated at an edge of the surface. The seal is adapted for sealing against the inner walls of the infusing container as the plunger moves within the container. The plunger also includes a second surface extending from the first surface and defining a second chamber. At least a portion of the extract flow openings are situated at a depth either above or below the first surface along the vertical axis. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037961 | SYSTEM FOR MAKING BEVERAGES | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037962 | Scoop Counting Kitchen Appliance and Related Method - A hot beverage maker includes a hot liquid generator for receiving a liquid, including at least one heating element for heating the liquid, and a reservoir for receiving an amount of foodstuff. The reservoir is in fluid communication with the hot liquid generator for receiving the hot liquid and making the hot beverage. The reservoir has an outlet for dispensing the hot beverage. The hot beverage maker further includes a sensor for sensing weight of the foodstuff in the reservoir and for generating and outputting electrical signals proportional to the weight of the foodstuff, and a controller for receiving the electrical signals from the sensor and determining a number of scoops of foodstuff present in the reservoir according to the sensed weight of the foodstuff. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037963 | AUTOMATED CLEANING SYSTEM FOR FOOD PROCESSOR AND METHOD - A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037964 | CONTAINER INTENDED TO CONTAIN FOOD PRODUCTS - The invention relates to a cooking kit ( | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037965 | BAKING PAN SPACER, COOLING RACK, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spacer apparatus for supporting first and second pans in spaced and inter-nesting arrangement, each of the pans having a base and outwardly flared sides with inner and outer side surfaces terminating in a top edge. A body having interconnected and elongated portions terminates in hooks at extending ends thereof. The hooks are adapted to engage perimeter displaced locations of the top edge and sides of a first pan and so that the elongated portions extend across an interior of the pan between the base and top edge. An underside of a second pan is arranged atop the first pan and adapted to contact the elongated portions so that the top edge and outer side surface of the second pan is upwardly spaced relative to the top edge and inner side surface of the first pan. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037966 | COMPUTER-CONTROLLED GRILLS - A computer-controlled grill can operate burners based on a set of instructions in the form of a recipe. The grill can provide notifications corresponding to steps of the recipe, to alert the user to perform the steps. The notifications can be provided at the grill, through a connected mobile device, or both. The grill adjusts gas flow to one or more burners based on the recipe steps. If the grill detects that the user has not performed required steps, the grill reduces or shuts off gas flow to the burners. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037967 | GRILL WITH ACTIVE PLATE LEVELING CONTROL - A heating apparatus includes a first heating plate ( | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037968 | COOKING APPARATUS - A cooking apparatus, comprising a first cover and a second cover, each with heating elements and hinged together to contact each other, wherein each of the covers includes a plate having at least one cavity in a substantially hemispherical shape to receive a food product for cooking, the at least one cavity in a substantially hemispherical shape in the first plate matches the at least one cavity of the second plate to contact both covers; the heating element of each cover is arranged such that the heating element is in contact with substantially a center of the at least one substantially cavity in a substantially hemispherical shape. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037969 | Flare-up Preventing Grill - A flare-up preventing grill is an apparatus which is useful for preventing and extinguishing flare-ups which occur while grilling. The flare-up preventing grill includes a grill lid and a grill body in which food may be grilled upon a cooking grate. The flare-up preventing grill includes a heat source used for cooking foods and for boiling water contained within a water storage system. Water from the water storage system produces steam and a mist of water droplets when boiled. The flare-up preventing grill includes a baffle system which is permits or restricts the flow of the water droplets within a grill receptacle of the grill body. The grill body includes a steam regulating outlet which controls the amount of water droplets within the grill receptacle. The grill body includes a steam overflow outlet which permits water droplets to exit the grill receptacle when the baffle system is closed. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037970 | FOOD PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Food processing apparatus and methods for processing food are disclosed. The apparatus may include stored sequences for operating a processing tool. The stored sequences may address various challenging aspects of blending solid foods and/or ice. In some embodiments, particular sequences are implemented with specific processing tools. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037971 | HAMMOCK TUB ASSEMBLY - A hammock tub assembly serves as both a hammock for leisure swinging, sleeping, or resting; and a tub for soaking, hydrotherapy, and pleasure. A suspended non-permeable panel conforms to the shape and weight of the loads. The non-permeable panel is defined by a body portion and a perimeter portion. The body portion supports the solid and liquid loads, conforming to the shapes and weight of each load. The perimeter portion includes fastening points that maintain a fixed position for the body portion for enabling the stretching of the body portion into a generally concave shape. When stretched between the fixed points, the body portion forms a generally concave shape that cradles the solid load and contains the liquid load. The liquid is circulated through a filtering portion. A lighting portion, a sound portion, and a data portion enhance the therapeutic effects. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037972 | SHOWER STEP - A step comprising a single leg with a platform attached at an obtuse angle that can be leant against the corner of a shower to provide an elevated platform to help with shaving legs or other activities in the shower. The side of the platform and foot of the leg are adapted to frictionally engage the shower wall and floor to resist slipping of the step. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037973 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLATION OF PREFABRICATED SHOWER BENCH AND ASSOCIATED SHOWER BENCH - A prefabricated shower bench for installation in a tiled shower includes an upper surface having a plurality of peripheral edges, and at least three sidewalls. Each sidewall has an upper edge and a lower edge. Each upper edge is connected along a corresponding peripheral edge of the upper surface. The lower edge of each sidewall terminates in a common plane. One sidewall includes a setback area along the entire lower edge which has a height greater than the height of a sidewall of a prefabricated shower module. The upper surface is horizontal or pitched downwards toward the shower module when the shower bench is installed adjacent to the sidewall of the shower module such that the sidewall of the shower module resides within the setback area, thereby preventing the weight of the shower bench from resting on the sidewall of the shower module. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037974 | Shower Curtain with Lace Fabric - A shower curtain has a lace fabric, a first water-proof layer and a second water-proof layer. The lace fabric has two sides and includes a dense segment and a sparse segment. The first water-proof layer and the second water-proof layer are attached respectively to the sides of the lace fabric. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037975 | Multi-Fit, Fast Connect, Dispenser to Bottle 8 Connection Kit for Liquid Dispensers - A multi-fit, fast connect, bottle-to-dispenser system for connecting a liquid dispensing pump to a liquid reserve has a universal adapter. The universal adapter attaches to a neck of a bottle and has a first fitting and a second fitting being concentrically stacked, wherein the first fitting has a first plurality of ribs of a first diameter and the second fitting has a second plurality of ribs of a second diameter. The first fitting forming a seal with the neck of smaller bottles and the second fitting forming a seal with the neck of larger bottles. A pass through channel traverses through the first fitting and the second fitting, and allows a connecting tube to be positioned through the universal adapter into the bottle. A dispenser coupling is terminally connected to the connecting tube opposite the universal adapter, joining the connecting tube to a down stem of the liquid dispensing pump. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037976 | POWER SYSTEMS FOR TOUCH FREE DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS CONTAINING A POWER SOURCE - Electronic dispensers and refill units for electronic dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary electronic dispenser includes a housing, a processor and a first battery secured to the dispenser. The first battery provides power to the processor. The dispenser further includes actuator drive circuitry for causing the dispenser to move an actuator to dispense fluid from a refill unit. In addition, the dispenser includes a rechargeable energy storage device for providing power to the actuator drive circuitry. Circuitry for charging the rechargeable energy storage device is also provided. The dispenser includes a holder for holding a refill unit and a connector for releasably connecting to a second battery that is provided with the refill unit. The second battery is installed in the connector when a refill unit is installed in the dispenser and removed from the connector when the refill unit is removed from the dispenser. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037977 | TOWEL PRODUCT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR TOWEL PRODUCT - Provided is a towel product that ensures equivalent performance as the prior art in terms of water absorbency property and the like, while improving pile retention property. A towel is formed from a warp, a weft and a pile. The warp comprises sets of warp yarns. The pile comprises pile yarns that form the upper and the lower. The warp density is 27-33 threads/inch, and the weft density is 49-58 threads/inch. The pile ratio is 3.8-6.2. The configuration of 1 repeat is composed of 5 picks, and the configurations of 1 repeat are repeated. The 3 picks corresponding to weft yarns W | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037978 | Toilet Paper Dispenser Device - A toilet paper dispenser device holds and sequentially dispenses for use a plurality of rolls of toilet paper. The device includes a chute for holding rolls of toilet paper. Rollers are coupled to the chute and positioned to extend across a bottom end of the chute for supporting one roll of toilet paper in a use position adjacent the bottom end of the chute. A forward opening in a front section of the perimeter wall permits dispensing sheets from of the roll of toilet paper in the use position. A retainer is coupled to the chute to obstruct passage of the rolls of toilet paper through the chute. An actuator is coupled to the chute and operationally coupled to the retainer such that manipulation of the actuator releases one of the rolls of toilet paper into the use position. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037979 | SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSERS AND RELATED METHODS FOR REDUCING SHEET PRODUCT USAGE - A method of dispensing a user-determined length of sheet product from a roll of sheet product via a sheet product dispenser is provided. The method includes the steps of providing the roll of sheet product rotatably supported by the sheet product dispenser for dispensing sheet product therefrom, wherein the roll of sheet product rotates in response to a pull force applied to a tail portion of the roll of sheet product; and providing, via the sheet product dispenser, a pull force resistance opposing the rotation of the roll of sheet product, wherein the pull force resistance is between 36 grams-force and 96 grams-force throughout a majority of a life of the roll of sheet product. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037980 | Combination Potty and Child Car Seat - The present invention relates to an automobile child safety seat that includes a potty feature allowing the containment of a child's urine and excrement discharge in a container under the seating cushion and in which the potty feature, after being unfixed, can slide out forward for access to the collected discharge. Further, the present invention is directed to an automobile child safety seat that easily converts to a potty by the convenient removal of the seating cushion to gain access to an opening to discharge a child's urine and excrement into the container. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037981 | Closing Mechanism for Toilet - A closing mechanism for a toilet is integrated within a pivoting member, or lid, of the toilet, providing a self-closing lid. The self-closing lid includes a sensor to detect when a user of the toilet leaves a field of view of the sensor. The sensor sends a signal to actuate a motor, which may include a closing member, to rotate the pivoting member from an open position to a closed position. Rotation is achieved by biasing engagement of the motor and/or closing member with a surface of the toilet. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037982 | Hinge Device for Mounting Toilet Seat Cover - The invention discloses a hinge device for mounting a toilet seat cover, comprising an upper stand, a lower stand and a locking pin. The lower stand is provided with chutes while the upper stand is equipped with inserts matching the chutes, and the inserts and the chutes are matched with each other, by which the upper stand can be inserted into the lower stand along the set direction. The rod of the locking pin is mounted on the lower stand, the inner end of the rod extends to a limiting stand on the lower side of the upper stand, the inner end of the rod is provided with a limiting stopper. By this design, a safety apparatus is added for the separation of the upper stand from the lower stand so that the utility model is safer. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037983 | FLOOR CLEANING DEVICE FOR DRY AND WET CLEANING AS WELL AS METHOD FOR OPERATING A SELF-PROPELLED FLOOR CLEANING DEVICE - A method for operating a self-propelled floor cleaning device, in a first operating step, drives the floor cleaning device across a first treatment path across the floor to be cleaned according to a predetermined driving strategy, or according to a predetermined algorithm, which is calculated on the basis of data, which are detected by sensors and thereby carries out a first cleaning step by a first cleaning device. In the first operating step, areas of the floor surfaces to be cleaned, which are cleaned in at least a second operating step by a second cleaning device, or which are excluded from the cleaning by the second cleaning device, are determined. A floor cleaning device, which is suitable for carrying out the method, has a chassis, a first cleaning device for dry cleaning a floor surface, and a second cleaning device for wet cleaning areas of the floor surface. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037984 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner having an improved structure capable of enhancing suction performance includes a suction unit provided in a main body, the suction unit including an impeller disposed to suck air by rotating about an axis thereof, and a diffuser disposed to guide air discharged from the impeller. The diffuser includes an inner casing, an outer casing disposed to be spaced apart from an outer circumference of the inner casing and to form a path through which the air discharged from the impeller flows, and a plurality of vanes disposed at the inner casing to guide the air discharged from the impeller to the path, and the plurality of vanes protrude toward the outer casing to cross at least a part of the path. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037985 | VACUUM NOZZLE WITH INTEGRATED LIGHT - A vacuum accessory tool that includes a nozzle body having a first end and a second, spaced apart end and at least one light emitting element that emits light that will illuminate a surface to be cleaned by the accessory tool is described. The light emitting element is protected by a protective housing that protects the element when the tool is inserted into areas during cleaning, yet still allows the light to illuminate surfaces during operation. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037986 | CLEANER HEAD - A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaning appliance includes a main body, a front agitator and a rear agitator, each agitator being rotatable relative to the main body, a mechanism for rotating the front agitator and the rear agitator, and a surface agitating edge located between the front agitator and the rear agitator. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037987 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner is provided with a necked-down suction channel formed in a housing adapted for movement over a surface to be cleaned. The housing further includes a suction nozzle and an agitator chamber. The necked-down suction channel has a height that is less than the height of the agitator chamber. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037988 | LOW PROFILE FILTER FOR VACUUM CLEANERS - A vacuum cleaner having a power head, a collection drum, and a filter. The filter of the present invention is of rectangular cross section about the vertical axis, but is curved away from the power head under the blower along at least one horizontal axis. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037989 | LIGHTED VACUUM NOZZLE - A vacuum accessory tool that includes a nozzle body having a first end and a second, spaced apart end and at least one light emitting element that emits light that will illuminate a surface to be cleaned by the accessory tool is described. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037990 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - A surface cleaning apparatus is capable of both vacuum cleaning and steam cleaning, and can be operated in a vacuum cleaning mode and a steam cleaning mode. In the vacuum cleaning mode, power is supplied to the vacuum motor, and the heated vapor generator is inoperable. In the steam cleaning mode, power is supplied to the heated vapor generator, and the vacuum motor is inoperable. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037991 | Plastic Bottle Cap Scrubber - A scrubbing apparatus for scrubbing debris off a surface comprises a handle having a grip area on a first end, a support extension extending from the handle from a second end and a receiver for a bottle cap at a distal end of the support extension. The apparatus uses recycled bottle caps as a scraping or scrubbing surface. The apparatus gives the user a mechanical advantage over trying to grasp a bottle cap for the same use. The apparatus allows the user to get their hand a safer distance from a rough, dirty, wet, hot or cold surface while scraping or scrubbing the surface. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037992 | FLOOR CLEANING ARTICLE HAVING STRIPS AND AN ABSORBENT CORE - A cleaning article. The cleaning article has a laminate construction. The cleaning article has a width and comprises a sheet, having an inwardly oriented face and an outwardly oriented face opposed thereto. An absorbent core is joined to one face of the sheet. A hydrophilic gather strip element having strips is joined to the sheet. The core has a core width and the gather strip element has a gather strip width which is greater than the core width. The differential widths provide a construction which allows the strips to advantageously present a dynamically changing area to the target surface during cleaning, under normal usage conditions. By changing the surface area, more liquids, and associated debris, can be cleaned from the target surface. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037993 | FLOOR CLEANING ARTICLE HAVING STRIPS WITH DIFFERENTIAL BOND PATTERN - A cleaning article. The cleaning article has a laminate construction. The cleaning article comprises a sheet and a hydrophilic gather strip element joined together at plural bonds. The gather strip element has plural layers superimposed upon one another, providing strips extending outwardly from the bonds. Different layers are differentially bonded, to provide a construction which allows the strips to advantageously present a dynamically changing area to the target surface during cleaning, under normal usage conditions. By changing the surface area, more liquids, and associated debris, can be cleaned from the target surface. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037994 | Cleaning Attachment for a Utility Bucket - The present cleaning attachment, for engagement to a rim of a utility bucket, permits the pushing or sweeping of solid and liquid waste up a ramp and into the interior space of the bucket. The ramp of the attachment is connected to a frame configured to engage the rim of the bucket. A waste retention wall at the back of the ramp creates a contained volume and blocks the waste from exiting the bucket once swept in. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037995 | A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE COMPRISING A LOCK - The present invention relates to a household appliance ( | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037996 | DISHWASHER SYSTEM WITH A REUSE TANK - A method of operating a dishwasher having a wash tub and a reuse tank for storing liquid for subsequent reuse, wherein the condition of the water in the reuse tank may be monitored and/or acted upon to limit the likelihood of undesired effects associated with the growth of micro-organisms in the liquid. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037997 | STEMWARE HOLDER UNIT, DISHWASHER CUP SHELF COMPRISING A STEMWARE HOLDER UNIT, AND A DISHWASHER BASKET ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A DISHWASHER CUP SHELF - The present invention relates to a stemware holder unit ( | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037998 | Endoscopic Operating System and Endoscopic Operation Program - Provided is an endoscopic operating system, including: a sensor section for detecting movement of at least one of a head part and an upper body of an operator; a control section for driving one or more actuators, corresponding to the movement detected by the sensor section; a holding arm unit supported to be reciprocatable and rotatable by the actuator and one or more displacing mechanisms connected to the actuator; an image capturing section provided at an arbitrary part of the holding arm unit through a joint section capable of freely change an image capturing angle by the actuator; and a display section for displaying an image captured by the image capturing section on a screen. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160037999 | LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS - A light source apparatus includes: a control section that acquires information relating to a ratio of a light amount value for light with second wavelength band to a light amount value for light with first wavelength band, obtains a light amount value for the light with the first wavelength band so that an observation image has a predetermined brightness, and, from the information relating to the ratio, determines a light amount value for the light with the second wavelength band, and generates light adjustment information for making first and second semiconductor light sources emit light with the light amount value for the light with the first wavelength band and the light amount value for the light with the second wavelength band; and a drive section that, based on the light adjustment information generated by the control section, drives the first and second semiconductor light sources. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160038000 | ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope includes: an insertion portion that includes a distal end portion in which an image sensor and a laser diode are disposed, a bending portion, and a flexible portion, the image sensor outputting an image pickup signal, the laser diode converting the image pickup signal into an optical signal; an operation portion; an universal cord; a connector; an optical fiber that is inserted through the insertion portion and transmits the optical signal; and a stress relief portion that changes an effective length L | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160038001 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR VISUALIZATION OF AN ENCLOSED SPACE - The present invention provides a device and system which combines a stylet with imaging and display capabilities to enable visualization of confined spaces. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160038002 | ENHANCED CONTROL OF FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPES THROUGH HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE - An electromechanical drive system with drop-in capability allows manipulation of the majority of existing endoscopes. The invention does not require retrofitting of existing endoscopes and maintains the current clinical workflow. The drive system can be controlled through a human/machine interface, which could consist of a variety of different input devices, including a joystick, keyboard, or game controller. | 2016-02-11 |
| 20160038003 | ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope includes a bending operation section that performs pulling and loosening operation of a traction member for bending driving and performs bending operation of the entire of a bending portion, a first traction member for bending fixing configured by a tubular member and inserted through an insertion section in a state where the traction member for bending driving is disposed on an inside of the tubular member; a first operation section for bending fixing that performs pulling/loosening operation of the first traction member for bending fixing and operates fixing or release of the entire of the bending portion, a second traction member for bending fixing connected to the bending portion and inserted through the insertion section; and a second operation section for bending fixing that performs pulling/loosening operation of the second traction member for bending fixing and operates fixing or release of a part of the bending portion. | 2016-02-11 |
