20th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200146397 | INDIVIDUAL TRACTION PROFILES FOR FOOTWEAR - An article of sports apparel such as an outsole for a shoe may be formed based on a computational traction profile. The computational traction profile is built based on received sensor data, such as that obtained by a frustrated total internal reflection (“FTIR”) system having a surface on which an individual may perform a movement. The sensor data is obtained while a different article of sports apparel of the same type is worn by the person during an activity. The sensor data may be used to alter a visual outsole pattern, traction features such as projections or recesses, for example. One or more of the position, height, cross-sectional shape, and the like of the respective projections and recesses may be varied along the surface of the outsole in response to the computational traction profile. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146398 | ADJUSTABLE HEEL SUPPORT MEMBER FOR ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - An adjustable heel support member includes a base portion and an extended portion. The extended portion comprises a lateral portion, a medial portion and a rearward portion. The heel support member further includes a fastening member that can be used to adjust the lateral portion, the medial portion and the rearward portion to resize the heel support member. In some cases, the fastening member may be an elastic ring. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146399 | SHOELACE SECURING ASSEMBLY - A shoelace securing assembly for securing shoelaces on shoes without tying the shoelaces includes a block that has a plurality of apertures each extending therethrough. Each of the apertures insertably receives a respective one of a pair of shoelaces on a shoe having the shoe laces arranged into a pair of loops. In this way the block facilitates the shoe laces to be secured in lieu of tying a knot. Thus, the block facilitates a child to secure the shoe on the child's foot without knowing how to tie the shoelaces. Each of the apertures has a prominence therein and the prominence in each of the apertures frictionally engages the respective shoelaces for retaining the shoelaces in the block. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146400 | LACING ENGINE FOR AUTOMATED FOOTWEAR PLATFORM - Systems and apparatus related to footwear including a modular lacing engine are discussed. In an example, a modular footwear apparatus including an upper portion, a lower portion, and a lacing engine is described. The upper portion can include a lace to adjust fit of the upper portion against a foot, the lace adjustable between a first position and a second position based at least in part on manipulation of an effective length of the lace. The lower portion can include a mid-sole and an out-sole, and the lower portion can be coupled to the upper portion at the mid-sole. The lacing engine can include a top-loading lace spool to engage a loop of the lace to enable manipulation of the effective length of the lace through rotation of the lace spool, the lacing engine received within a cavity in the lower portion. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146401 | CLASP WITH BLUETOOTH FOR SECURING A FLEXIBLE BAND - A clasp is configured to permanently interlock around a flexible strip of material and includes first and second interlocking members. At least one interlocking member includes a Bluetooth communication device. Each interlocking member can include a plurality of hooks and a corresponding plurality of recesses, where the recesses of one interlocking member receive the hooks of the other interlocking member to secure a band within the clasp between the interlocking members. The recesses can be completely internal to the clasp to prevent external tampering. Each of the interlocking members can include various protrusions and ribs that compress and secure the band within the clasp, so as to prevent movement of the band between the interlocking members when interlocked. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146402 | SLIDE FASTENER - There is provided a slide fastener with a separable stop including a retainer pin and a separable pin. The separable pin has a projection configured to be engaged with a fastener element. The slider includes a raised portion. For example, the raised portion extends on a lower surface of the upper plate rearward from a periphery of the guide post and is raised from the lower surface of the upper plate toward the lower plate. The raised portion of the slider and the separable pin have respective contact portions configured to come in contact with each other in a moving direction of the slider. At least one of the contact portion of the raised portion of the slider and the contact portion of the separable pin is provided with an intersecting portion obliquely intersecting with the moving direction of the slider. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146403 | ASSEMBLY OF ELEMENTS SUCH AS BRACELET LINKS - An item includes at least two sets of assembled elements that are connected to each other by a permanent securing device. The permanent securing device includes a pin mounted in a through hole of a central element of a set. This pin is mounted at each end in a blind recess of a side element belonging to another set. At one end, the pin is secured in the blind recess by a locking device, for example by a screw connection. At its other end, it is welded to a socket which is itself secured by a locking device in the blind recess of the side element. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146404 | STRUCTURE OF WATCHCASE AND WATCH STRAP CONNECTED BASED ON MAGNETIC ATTRACTION FORCE - The application relates to a structure of a watch strap and a watchcase connected based on a magnetic attraction force. Two ends of the watchcase each are provided with a connection head, and two ends of the watch strap each are provided with a magnetic latching structure cooperated with the connection head. The magnetic latching structure includes a connecting head receiving recess and a first magnet. An opening matched with an engagement bolt is defined in the watch strap, the opening and the first magnet are positioned at two opposite sides of the connecting head receiving recess, the engagement bolt is positioned in the opening, a hollow groove is defined in the connection head and matched with the engagement bolt, and a second magnet is disposed at a top portion of the engagement bolt. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146405 | MODULAR JEWELRY SYSTEM - The invention involves a modular jewelry system and method for constructing a modular jewelry system. The system includes a base having a bore, the side wall of the bore including a groove having a slight helix. The helix includes a small protrusion beyond which the helix flattens and the slot ends. A charm, stone or the like, has an outwardly extending stem; the stem including at least one outwardly extending tab. The tab is sized to cooperate with the groove, so that the stem is pulled into the bore as the stem is rotated until passing the protrusion, whereby the stem is locked into position in the bore. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146406 | Compact Holder for Bottle and Items - A compact or “minimalist” holder for a bottle and various personal items. The compact holder comprises three members: a bottle member, a protective member, and at least one adjustable band. The bottle member and the protective member are removably coupled by the at least one adjustable band. The compact holder allows access to, storage and protection of various personal item(s) disposed between the bottle and protective member. A variety of personal item(s) can be removably held, stored and protected by the compact holder, and a variety of fluids may be stored by and dispensed from the bottle, including lubricant, cleaners, antimicrobial solution, vitamin solutions, mace, pepper spray, perfume, oils, and lotion. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146407 | TOTEBAG - A totebag convertible into a wearable accessory for storage and transport having a flexible totebag that connects to a flexible linear outer sleeve. The flexible linear outer sleeve transitions longitudinally relative to the length of the flexible totebag between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the flexible linear outer sleeve is fully expanded and envelopes the full length of the flexible totebag such that an open end of the flexible linear outer sleeve is adjacent a top portion of the flexible totebag. In the second position, the flexible linear outer sleeve is compressed near the bottom of the flexible totebag and the flexible totebag is fully exposed. In the first position the totebag is configured as a bracelet, a headband, belt or other wearable accessory. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146408 | FACE-IT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A portable cosmetics case system designed to save space and offer a convenient means for transporting makeup materials. The device features an all-in-one, compact, and easy to use case that is ideal for use when out for the day, evening, or light travel. It holds liquids, powders, brushes, absorbable pads, a mirror, and other necessary items. The device includes a removable mirror with LED lighting to assist in makeup application. As designed it enables users to make touchups quickly and conveniently without needing to carry a bulky case. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146409 | MODULAR ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESSORY - A modular mobile device accessory, comprising an inner protective case sized, shaped and configured to be fitted by hand to a mobile device to protect the device from impact; an outer protective case sized, shaped and configured to fitted by hand on to, and removed by hand from, the inner protective case; whereby a level of impact protection, and a size of the device with the accessory, can be selectively varied. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146410 | CONTAINER WITH A PLURALITY OF INNER COMPARTMENTS - A container for storing supplies includes a flexible outer shell, a liner and a fastener. The outer shell has at least one bottom wall integrally connected with at least one side wall. There is an open upper end defining a chamber in which supplies can be stored. The liner is connected with an inner upper end of the side wall with a free end extending into the container with a length substantially less than the length of the flexible outer shell. To securely close the container, the liner free end is pulled out and tightly folded about itself, an upper edge of the integral side wall is tightly folded about itself, and a fastener secures the closed end. Within the outer shell chamber, at least two parallel spaced divider walls are provided which extend vertically from the bottom wall toward the outer shell open upper end creating sub-chambers. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146411 | SNAP FIT CONNECTOR FOR USE WITH LUGGAGE ARTICLE COMPONENTS - A snap fit interlock for attaching a component of a luggage article may include a snap fitting connecting a luggage article component to a luggage shell, and a locking feature automatically limiting the disengagement of the snap fitting once the snap fitting is engaged. The snap fitting may engage and move the locking feature as the snap fitting is moved in an insertion direction during attachment of the luggage article component to the luggage shell. The locking feature may disengage from the snap fitting when the snap fitting engages the luggage shell. A portion of the locking feature may be automatically positioned between the snap fitting and the luggage article component to limit disconnection of the snap fitting once engaged. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146412 | HAIR STRAIGHTENER - A hair straightener comprising a first and second clamping plate parts is disclosed. One end of the first clamping plate part is articulated with one end of the second clamping plate part. A first housing is arranged at an outer side of the first clamping plate part and a second housing is arranged at an outer side of the second clamping plate part. A thermal insulation space is provided between the first clamping plate part and the first housing as well as between the second clamping plate part and the second housing. Housings are additionally arranged for contacting the hand of the user to facilitate holding, and are incompletely or indirectly contacted with the clamping plate parts, so that the heat conductivity is effectively reduced. The thermal insulation space further hinders the heat transmission and keeps the surface temperature of the housing maintaining in a comfortable range at all times. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146413 | HAIR TREATMENT APPARATUS, HAIR TREATMENT SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR COSMETICALLY TREATING HAIR - In various embodiments, a hair treatment device is provided. The hair treatment device has a device body, a first sensor and a second sensor arranged in or on the device body, the first sensor adapted for detecting a hair condition parameter and the second sensor adapted for detecting movements and location changes of the device body. An electronic circuit device is arranged in or on the device body. The electronic circuit device is coupled to the first sensor and the second sensor, and further is configured to control a hair treatment parameter based on the received detected hair condition parameter and/or to dose a hair treatment agent and/or to provide a hair treatment recommendation. The electronic circuit device further is configured to determine a spatial position of the device body and/or a speed of the device body based on the received movements and location changes. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146414 | VARIABLE DIAMETER ADJUSTABLE HAIR TOOL - A variable diameter adjustable hair tool that includes a barrel with a number of plates. A heater included in the hair tool may transfer heat at a specified temperature to the plates. The heater may draw power from a power unit. The hair tool has a handle connected to the barrel that allows the user to hold the tool. The adjustable diameter is achieved by an actuator that alters the outer diameter of the barrel by changing the distance between a surface of the plates and a central axis of the barrel. The actuator may controlled by a control component that converts a user action into an action of the actuator. Other aspects are also described and claimed. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146415 | Apparatus for Gripping Hair and Use Thereof - Disclosed is a gripping apparatus for use by a user to immobilize hair strands associated with tangled hair in order to decrease damage to the hair strands when detangling. The apparatus includes a first jaw rotatably connected to a second jaw. The first and second jaws have first and second plates, respectively, to engage the tangled hair. The first and second plates include ridges, that also define grooves, to increase the surface area of the plates. The first and second jaws can be rotated between an open position to receive hair strands and a closed position to immobilize hair strands. The ridges on the first jaw are offset from those on the second jaw so that, in the closed position, the ridges on the first jaw are received in the grooves of the second jaw and the ridges on the second jaw are received in the grooves of the first jaw. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146416 | THICK HAIR ELASTIC - A thick hair elastic includes a band that comprises a continuous loop. The band may be formed from a yarn that has been woven into the continuous loop or fibers that have been woven into the continuous loop. Opposite edges of the band may be rolled inwardly around a circumference of the band. A central opening of the thick hair band, which is defined by and extends through the band, may have a size sufficient to enable it to be worn around an individual's wrist, like a bracelet. Methods of manufacturing and using thick hair elastics are also disclosed. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146417 | HAIR FASTENERS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - There is disclosed a hair fastener. The hair fastener is in the form of a loop for securing a log of hair within the loop. The hair fastener has an inner elastic core and an outer fabric enveloping the inner elastic core, wherein the elastic core is made of a band with a width of 2 to 6 mm and a thickness of 1 to 3 mm, and made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). The hair fastener is adapted to assume a first, default, configuration in which an opening defined and surrounded by the loop has a first area and a second, fully expanded, configuration in which the opening defined and surrounded by the loop has a second area. Due to the physical configuration and material characteristics of the band, the band is elongateable up to 8.5 to 10 times of its original length thus enabling the first area of the loop to expand to the second area by a factor 72.3 to 100. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146418 | BARREL FOR HAIR STYLING APPLIANCE - A barrel for a hair styling appliance, the barrel comprising: an external surface; and a heater-mounting surface inside the barrel; wherein the heater-mounting surface is integrally formed with the external surface. For example, the barrel may be formed as a single extruded metal component. Also provided is a barrel assembly comprising such a barrel, and one or more heater elements mounted on the heater-mounting surface. Also provided is a hair styling appliance (e.g. a curling tong, curling wand or hot iron brush) comprising such a barrel assembly. A heater element for a hair styling appliance is also provided, the heater element comprising a substrate having a conductive track for generating heat upon application of an electrical current thereto, and an integral temperature sensor. Manufacturing methods in respect of the above are also provided. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146419 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PAINTING A HUMAN NAIL - A nail painting machine, a cartridge for painting human nails is provided, and a method for painting human nails using a nail polish machine containing a nail polish cartridge therein is provided. The nail painting machine comprising a casing, the casing having an opening-closing means configured to open the casing to access a cartridge receiving portion and to close the casing to enclose the cartridge receiving portion; a positioning assembly disposed inside the casing including at least one motor, wherein the cartridge receiving portion is rotatably attached to the positioning assembly; and an operation assembly disposed inside of the casing having at least one positioning detector, and an ECU configured to communicate with the positioning assembly, and at least one positioning detector. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146420 | RISING PAN COMPACT - A cosmetic container that includes a housing and a base together defining a cavity. A lift mechanism is actuatable to move a cosmetic stored within the housing and the base between a storage configuration and a use configuration. A track insert may be moved to actuate the lift mechanism. Actuation of the track insert of the lift mechanism in a first direction along a first axis is translated into movement of the cosmetic in a second direction along a second axis, the second direction generally orthogonal to the first direction. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146421 | SLIDE FRAME PALETTE - A cosmetic container includes a frame, at least one tray releasably secured to the frame, and a lid coupled to each tray. The at least one tray may have an outer wall and bottom surface defining a cavity for holding a cosmetic product, and a base extending from the bottom surface. The base may be configured to be releasably secured within the recess of the frame. The trays may be removable, replaceable, and/or interchangeable to provide an interchangeable palette. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146422 | COSMETIC HOLDER SYSTEM - A cosmetic storage system includes a cosmetic holder and a stand. The cosmetic holder has at least one cosmetic cartridge configured to receive a first standard cosmetic having an elongated shape, and a main body configured to hold the at least one cosmetic cartridge. The main body has a base having at least one depression configured to receive the at least one cosmetic cartridge therein, and at least one locking mechanism disposed adjacent to the at least on depression that selectively locks the cartridge within the depression. A cap is disposed on the main body and has at least one aperture to allow the cosmetic cartridge and the standard cosmetic to pass therethrough. The stand includes at least one cosmetic tray receiving device configured to removably receive a cosmetic tray within the base. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146423 | DISPOSABLE DEFORMABLE CAPSULE - Disclosed is a disposable deformable capsule including: a pouch containing a predetermined amount of only one of two phases which when mixed form a ready-to-use cosmetic product, a narrowing which forms a channel leading from one side to the pouch and from the other side to outside the capsule, the pouch being flattened, one of its two faces being flat, the other of its two faces being at least partly convex and flexible to allow expelling the contents of the pouch by mechanical pressure on the pouch. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146424 | SLIM COSMETIC PALETTE - A cosmetic container may include a base having a front wall and an opposing back wall defining a cavity therebetween, and a lid. The cosmetic container may include at least one platform releasably secured to the base. The at least one platform may include at least one spring configured to engage with the front wall of the base. The base may include at least one notch, and the at least one platform may include a tab configured to engage with the at least one notch, which may hold the platform within the base. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146425 | APPLICATOR FOR COSMETIC PRODUCT, IN PARTICULAR MASCARA, ASSOCIATED APPLICATOR UNIT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH AN APPLICATOR - The invention concerns an applicator for cosmetic product, including a core extending along a longitudinal extension direction, called main direction, and one or more protrusions integral with the core, the protrusions extending from a proximal end connected to the core to a free distal end along an elongation direction so as to define a length. At least some of the protrusions, called non-linear protrusions, have a non-linear generator over at least some of their length, and in that at least some of the non-linear protrusions are installed to constitute a plurality of groups in each of which the non-linear protrusions are arranged so as to delimit centrally a space forming a cosmetic product reservoir. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146426 | FLEXIBLE CARRY-ON SMART PHONE HOLDING DEVICE - The invention provides flexible carry-on smart phone holding device for carrying smart phone comprising: two parallel, flexible S shaped leg members each placed on the shoulders of the user and get bended all the way down until the chest level and then by forming an S shape, continue rising up until the eye level of the user so as to allow for a comfortable position for watching anything on smart phone; a smart phone mount underneath which the two parallel, S shaped, flexible legs are joined together; a conjunction spot; novel crisscross back straps connected with the other end of the flexible S shaped legs; carabiners on each end of the back straps that serve to grip the middle section of two parallel, S shaped flexible legs in the front to avoid shaking; the middle section on the two parallel, flexible, S shaped legs where the carabiners grip. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146427 | STAY-ON DEVICE FOR CARRYING LAPTOP OR NOTEBOOK - A device for carrying any “object” that opens on a hinge, such as a laptop computer, notebook, binder, folder, tablet with attached keyboard. The “object” being carried will hereafter be referred to as “laptop” for summary. The carrying device is secured onto the laptop using sticky pads and has flaps that wrap around the laptop to hold it securely in place. The device has ring loops on one edge that allow a strap to be attached, such that the combined laptop device can be slung over the shoulder or other body part. The device can be adjusted to fit different size laptops by adjusting the amount of overlap between the pieces that make up the device body. Additional features of the device include (an) accessory pocket(s), built-in mouse pad, built-in palm rest, built-in handle, size-adjustable shoulder strap, different closure types where the pieces of the device body meet. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146428 | BRUSH APPARATUS FOR MAKE UP - Provided is a makeup brush. According to one aspect of the present invention, a makeup brush includes a first body, a first brush part coupled to one end of the first body and configured to include a plurality of hairs, a first cover forming a first through hole that accommodates the first body therein, and slidably coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the first body so as to accommodate the first brush part therein or to expose the first brush part outwards according to the movement thereof, a first coupling part installed at the other end of the first body, a second body arranged at the other end of the first body, a second brush part coupled to one end of the second body and configured to include a plurality of hairs, a second cover forming a second through hole that accommodates the second body therein, and slidably coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the second body so as to accommodate the second brush part therein or to expose the second brush part outwards according to the movement thereof, and a second coupling part installed at the other end of the second body so as to detachably couple the first body and the second body. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146429 | APPLICATOR FOR COSMETIC PRODUCT, IN PARTICULAR MASCARA, ASSOCIATED APPLICATOR UNIT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH AN APPLICATOR - An applicator for cosmetic product includes a core extending along a longitudinal extension direction, also called a main direction, and one or more protrusions integral with the core. The protrusions extend from a proximal end connected to the core to a distal free end along a elongation direction, so as to define a length. At least some of the protrusions have at least one helicoidal winding on at least a portion of the length thereof, called helicoidal winding portion. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146430 | Hair Sculpting Device - A hair sculpting device that creates a wave-like pattern of hair by utilizing a plurality of long and short bristles in a repeating pattern, while penetrating the user's scalp to release oils that cultivate hair follicles in a wave like pattern. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146431 | Method of Whitening Teeth - A method of whitening teeth. The method may include delivering a buffer solution from a reservoir of a toothbrush to one or more tooth cleaning elements of the toothbrush; applying a toothpaste containing a peroxide to the tooth cleaning elements, the toothpaste having a first pH; and brushing the teeth with the tooth cleaning elements, thereby mixing the buffer solution and the toothpaste to form, at surfaces of the teeth, a tooth whitening mixture having a second pH that is greater than the first pH. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146432 | Oral Care Device - A toothbrush device having a body defining a cavity and an input port disposed on the body in fluid communication with the cavity. The input port permits brushing by-products to pass through the input port and into the cavity while restricting passage of the brushing by-products outward from the cavity. In one form, the toothbrush device includes an elongated handle with a reservoir having at least a portion disposed within the handle. The reservoir is sized to hold a predetermined amount of oral care product, and a mouthpiece is in fluid communication with the reservoir to discharge the oral care product from the reservoir. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146433 | Fluid Dispensing Oral Care Implement - A personal care implement that dispenses a fluid to cleaning elements during a hygiene activity. The personal care implement may include a handle, a head, and a reservoir containing a fluid in one of the handle and the head. A plurality of bristle tufts may extend from the head along an axis. Each of the bristle tufts may include a plurality of bristle filaments that are arranged in the bristle tuft so that spaces exist within the bristle tuft. The personal care implement may also include a capillary member that is fluidly coupled to both the first fluid and to one of the bristle tufts. The fluid may flow by capillary action from the reservoir to a bottom end of the one of the bristle tufts and then upwardly along the bristle tuft within the spaces between the bristle filaments. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146434 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR CLEANING A SURFACE - A method of cleaning a surface includes positioning a brush in contact with the surface. The method further includes rotating the brush about a second axis relative to a drum. The method also includes rotating the drum about a first axis relative to a bracket, connected to a handle and rotatably supporting the drum, such that the brush orbitally revolves about the first axis. The first axis is parallel to the second axis. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146435 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING AN ORAL CARE ROUTINE BASED ON INTERPROXIMAL SPACE | 2020-05-14 |
20200146436 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PAINT TOOL - A multi-functional paint tool including a base including a handle on first end and a channel structure on a second end; and a head including a cavity on a bottom end and a plurality of bristles on a top end; wherein the cavity of the head is slidably received onto the channel structure of the base for engagement thereon. The base can include a U-shaped opening and a hammer. The head includes a paint applicator on the top end, and in other embodiments the paint applicator may take on alternative forms. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146437 | Method of Sanitizing a Toothbrush - A method of sanitizing a toothbrush. The method may include delivering a sanitizing fluid from a reservoir of a toothbrush that comprises a store of the sanitizing fluid to bristle tufts of the toothbrush solely via capillary action, wherein each of the bristle tufts comprises a plurality of bristle filaments so that the sanitizing fluid wicks upwardly along the bristle tufts within spaces between the bristle filaments to sanitize the bristle filaments. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146438 | COLLAPSIBLE SUPPORTING FRAME AND FURNITURE HAVING SAME - Disclosed are a collapsible supporting frame and furniture having a collapsible supporting frame. A frame includes first and second supporting units, and first and second bar units disposed between the first and second supporting units. Each of the first and second supporting units includes a first leg, a second leg, and one or more lateral connecting bars disposed between and fixedly connected with the first and second legs. Each of the first and second bar units includes first and second bars rotatably connected with each other at their proximal ends. A distal end of the first bar is rotatably connected with the first or second leg of the first supporting unit. A distal end of the second bar is rotatably connected with the first or second leg of the second supporting unit. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146439 | UTILITY CART PORTABLE PLANS TABLE - A portable plans table configured to be used with a utility cart. The table top can be a non-fold table top, a mono-fold table top, or bi-fold table top that is large enough to support building plans, blueprints and the like. Each table top comprises leg members. The leg members can be panel leg members, a rotatable leg assembly, separate legs, or tubular folding legs. The embodiments of the plans table comprise various combinations of the different table tops and leg members. Each plans table embodiment can easily fold and be carried from one site to another. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146440 | WORKSTATION CONTROLLER FOR A POWER-ACTUATED WORKSTATION - A workstation controller includes a processor. A memory, a first drive control output, a first current sensor, and one or more user operable controls are each communicatively coupled to the processor. When the workstation controller is communicatively connected to a first drive controller that operates at least a first workstation actuator, the processor is configured to (i) receive, from the first current sensor, a first current reading of electrical current flowing from the first drive controller to the first workstation actuator, and (ii) in response to the processor determining that the first current reading exceeds a predetermined current threshold associated with obstructive interference, transmit to the first drive controller, by way of the drive control output, one or more commands to operate the first workstation actuator to perform a safety protocol stored in the memory. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146441 | ARTICLE OF FURNITURE - An article of furniture for placement atop a floor surface includes an upper body section having a center of gravity. The article of furniture further includes a leg supporting the upper body section from below. The leg is positioned below the upper body section wherein the leg is not positioned below the center of gravity of the upper body section, and the leg is secured to the floor surface by a fastener. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146442 | Optical Workplace Status Display System - A multifunctional, highly visible and perceptible optical workplace status display system. In particular, the optical workstation status display system should make the occupancy or availability of the office workstation, the usage status of office communication devices and/or the status of the employee optically visible. The workstation status display system should be adaptable to different office workstations and individual requirements. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146443 | FOLDING STRUCTURE FOR MATTRESSES - A folding structure for mattresses having a bearing surface and a support structure having at least one hinge area with the bearing surface and configured to fit externally to and removably from a mattress. The support structure may have a first dimension which is variable to fit the thickness of a mattress and a second dimension which is variable to change the position of the hinge area. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146444 | CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD AND RELATED ARTICLES - A drawer assembly includes a bottom, a first side extending from the bottom, and a second side extending from the bottom and opposite the first side. The second side includes a first wall portion and a second wall portion opposite the first wall portion. The first wall portion is spaced apart from the second wall to define a first cavity therebetween. The first wall portion includes a first aperture in fluid communication with the first cavity. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146445 | EUROSTYLE MODULAR CABINET SYSTEM - A Eurostyle modular bath cabinet system that is customizable by a customer. The Eurostyle modular bath cabinet system includes a base cabinet having a bottom floor, an upper countertop, and an opposing pair of side walls extending generally vertically between the upper countertop and the bottom floor, which define the interior of the base cabinet. The base cabinet further includes a toe kick, and the upper countertop including one or more sinks. The base cabinet houses various interchangeable modules designed as custom cabinet individual modules selected by the customer. Finally, a sink base apron extends beyond the interchangeable modules. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146446 | BRACKET DEVICE - A bracket device includes a bracket, a fastening member and a resilient member. The bracket includes a longitudinal wall and at least one mounting member mounted adjacent thereto. The fastening member is longitudinally displaceable with respect to the bracket and includes a side wall and a fastening portion bent with respect to the side wall. The resilient member is for providing a resilient force to the bracket and the fastening member. The bracket is arranged with a first engaging feature, and the fastening member is arranged with a second engaging feature. When the fastening member displaces with respect to the bracket from a first position to a second position, the fastening portion is close to the at least one mounting member, and the first engaging feature is engaged with the second engaging feature, such that the fastening member is kept at the second position with respect to the bracket. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146447 | CONNECTOR BRACKET AND SYSTEM COMPRISING A CONNECTOR BRACKET ADAPTED TO FORM PART OF A LOCKING ARRANGEMENT - A system is provided comprising a first furniture part ( | 2020-05-14 |
20200146448 | FURNITURE LIFT - A furniture lift having a body with an upper non planar surface and a lower non planar surface which is complimentary in shape to the upper surface. The upper surface of a body includes a recessed a dimension to receive a bottom of a furniture support leg. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146449 | Hydraulic Support - A hydraulic foot assembly for supporting an object on a surface, the foot assembly comprising a cylinder defining an interior reservoir, a piston dividing the reservoir into two chambers in fluid communication with one another, the piston moveable within the reservoir, the position of the piston within the reservoir effecting the overall length of the foot assembly, a valve arrangement configured to limit movement of the piston within the reservoir. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146450 | FLOATING SHELF BRACKETS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A floating shelf includes a plank shelf, and a floating shelf bracket, configured to support the plank shelf, including a connecting bar and two or more bracket arms attached to one another by the connecting bar. The connecting bar and the two or more bracket arms may be permanently attached to one another so that the floating shelf bracket is a unitary, single-piece bracket. The connecting bar and the two or more bracket arms may be removably attached to one another. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146451 | ELECTRIC SOFA POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - An electric sofa power supply system includes a power supply unit, a USB female connector having a trigger signal. When the trigger signal pin of the USB female connector is electrically connected with a mating USB male connector of an external electric device, the control unit controls the power supply unit to provide power to the USB female connector. When the USB female connector is electrically disconnected from the mating USB male connector of the external electric device, the control unit cuts off the power supply of the power supply unit to the USB female connector, achieving zero power consumption, energy saving and environmental protection, and enhancing the safety of using the power supply system. The electric sofa power supply system does not need to add a switch to the electric sofa to control the power supply of the USB female connector, which greatly increases the aesthetics and practicability. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146452 | HEADREST DEVICE OF OFFICE CHAIR - A headrest device includes a headrest support and an adjusting seat. The headrest support is a flat rod and has a ditch and a bias rack beside the ditch. The adjusting seat is being inserted by the headrest support and has a pressing member and a buffer assembly. The pressing member is elastically pivotedly connected into a side of the adjusting seat. Part of the pressing member protrudes from the adjusting seat. The pressing member has hooking teeth corresponding to the bias rack in biasing direction and an elastic arm pressed by the adjusting seat so as to make the pressing member normally elastically outward pushed and swayable. The hooking teeth engages with the bias rack. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146453 | DISPLACEMENT AUXILIARY DEVICE FOR ACCESSORY OF CHAIR - A displacement auxiliary device for an accessary of a chair is revealed. The auxiliary device is disposed on the chair and used in combination with the accessary of the chair such as an armrest, a lumbar support, a headrest, etc. The auxiliary device includes a displacement member, a fixing plate and a loading plate. The displacement member further includes two rotating members that are rotated a large angle around two rotary shafts respectively and symmetrically to be moved inward to a first position or extended outward to a second position. The accessory of the chair stays still without displacement when the two rotating members are moved inward to the first position. The accessory of the chair moves synchronously while the two rotating members are extended outward to the second position. Thereby the accessory of the chair can be adjusted to have larger displacement. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146454 | Parcel Storage Bench Assembly - A parcel storage bench assembly for securing a delivered parcel for an authorized user includes a bench that is positionable proximate a parcel delivery location of a building. The bench has a storage compartment integrated therein for receiving a parcel. Moreover, the bench has a lid thereon for opening and closing the storage compartment. A combination lock is coupled to the bench and the combination lock engaging the lid when the lid is closed. Thus, the combination lock secures the parcel in the bench. A pre-determined code is selectively entered into the combination lock by an authorized user thereby facilitating the authorized user to open the lid and remove the parcel from the bench. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146455 | SEAT PAD - In a seat pad | 2020-05-14 |
20200146456 | Methods and Apparatus for Variable User Position Seating - A system for seated support. A seat rest may be configured to support the posterior of a user, a leg rest may be configured to support a leg portion of a user, and a combined translate-and-cant reposition carriage may be configured to simultaneously translate and cant the position of the leg rest in relation to the position of the seat rest. The seat rest, leg rest, and combined translate-and-cant reposition carriage may comprise an equipoise balancer for a user. The equipoise balancer may be free-floating, lockable, partially lockable, seat-rest driven, or leg rest driven in various embodiments. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146457 | ERGONOMIC CHAIR - A convertible seat including:
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20200146458 | FURNITURE OBJECT INCLUDING SEALABLE ENCLOSURE FOR STORING PIECE OF SEPARATE FURNITURE OBJECT - A furniture object includes a load-bearing support assembly, a seating assembly, and a seal assembly. The load-bearing support assembly may support a structural load. The load-bearing support assembly includes a plurality of load-bearing beams. The seating assembly may receive the structural load such that the seating assembly conducts the structural load to the load-bearing support assembly. The seal assembly includes a partition structure configured to define a sealable aperture into an interior of the furniture object. The load-bearing beams, the seating assembly, and the seal assembly collectively define a sealable enclosure within an interior of the furniture object, such that the furniture object may hold a plurality of separate pieces of a separate furniture object within the enclosure, and the partition structure may detach from a remainder structure of the seal assembly to enable removal of the plurality of separate pieces from the enclosure through the opened aperture. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146459 | Portable Cot - A portable cot includes a framework that supports a pliant support member in a suspended position above a ground surface. The framework comprises a plurality of rib members, each of which may be moved between a contracted position which slackens the pliant support member and an expanded position which draws the pliant member tight for supporting a user on the pliant member in normal use of the cot. Each rib member extends across a width of the cot. The rib members are spaced in intervals along a longitudinal length of the cot. A rib member may have first and second portions that may be moved to the expanded position and may be locked in the expanded position, or unlocked to move the rib member to the contracted position. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146460 | REINFORCED BED FRAME - The present disclosure discloses a reinforced bed frame. The reinforced bed frame comprises a plurality of bed poles, two cross poles, at least one connecting member, and a plurality of movable buckles. Each of the at least one connecting member comprises a body and at least two fixing buckles connected to the body. Each of the plurality of movable buckles is configured to cover an opening of a corresponding one of the at least two fixing buckles and cooperate with the corresponding one of the at least two fixing buckles to surround a corresponding one of the plurality of bed poles. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146461 | BED FRAME SYSTEM - A bed frame system and a movable frame may simulate movement of a body of water. The bed frame system and the movable frame may improve sleep and sleep patterns of a user and may provide additional health benefits. An intensity of movement of the bed frame system and the movable frame may be controlled by utilizing a controller and/or a mobile application. A predetermined time period of movement may also be controlled by utilizing a controller and/or a mobile application. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146462 | SEAT SHELL INFANT SEAT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A shell for an infant seat comprises a carbon fiber structure reinforced by one or more reinforcing members of a material other than carbon fiber forming a shell shaped to accommodate an infant. The one or more reinforcing members is located on the concave side of the structure, e.g. between the structure and the infant. The structure and the one or more reinforcing members are fixed to each other so as to prevent relative movement between them in use. The reinforcing members may be made from plastic and may be overmolded or glued on the carbon fiber structure. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146463 | NEONATE MEDICAL WRAPS FOR A BABY AND PARENT, AND RELATED METHODS - Disclosed is a neonate medical wrap. In one embodiment, the neonate medical wrap is a wrap-style baby carrier that is particularly useful during the first 28 days after the baby's birth. Generally, the disclosed neonate medical wrap comprises a torso wrap and a shoulder strap. In use, the torso wrap and shoulder strap may be outfitted around the torso of a parent and, via a side opening, a baby may be installed against the parent's skin under the torso wrap. The shoulder strap may be provided over the shoulder of the parent to assist in supporting the baby's weight while standing. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146464 | BABY CARRIER WRAP - A baby carrier is disclosed. The baby carrier includes a plurality of wing elements including a first fabric. Each of the wing elements may include a terminal end. The baby carrier includes a back panel affixed to each of the wing elements. The back panel includes a second fabric and at least one opening configured to allow the terminal end of one of the wing elements to pass through the back panel to secure the back panel to the wing elements. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146465 | PLAY YARD - A foldable play yard includes a plurality of corner posts; a plurality of top rails, each of the top rails rotatably connected to two of the plurality of corner posts to define a polygonal shape; a plurality of reversing links, each of the plurality of reversing links rotatably connected to one of the plurality of corner posts; a central hub; a plurality of lower linkage assemblies, each of the lower linkage assemblies rotatably connected to one of the plurality of reversing links and rotatably connected to the central hub; and a plurality of post linkage assemblies, each of the post linkage assemblies rotatably connected to one of more of the top rails and rotatably connected to one of the reversing links. Lowering the central hub causes each of the lower linkage assemblies to rotate relative to the corner posts in a first direction. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146466 | Secure Display for Easy Loading of Small Format Beverage Containers - An apparatus for the display of small format beverage containers is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a front door that allows access to beverage containers; front panels; a left panel and a right panel; a loading opening; back panels; bottom panels; and an internal channel having a curved ramp that stores beverage containers. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146467 | DECORATOR HOLDER AND METHOD OF USE - A device to hold an ornament includes a body with a plurality of walls forming an inner cavity to receive the ornament, the body has an opening into the inner cavity; and a base; a motor disposed within the base and the motor having an activation switch accessible from an outside wall of the body; a power source connected to the motor; and an ornament attachment site accessible from the inner cavity to attach the ornament to the motor; the motor rotates the ornament within the inner cavity; the ornament is accessible from the opening of the body. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146468 | ROTARY COFFEE BAG HOLDER - The invention relates to a rotary coffee bag holder, comprising a base and a center pillar disposed thereon, the center pillar being rotatably connected with a coffee bag holder, wherein the upper end of the coffee bag holder is provided with a first turntable and a lower end is provided with a second turntable, the top end of the center pillar is mounted with a connecting seat, the central pillar passes through the second turntable, the connecting seat is matched with the first turntable, and the top surface of the connecting seat is provided with a boss against the first turntable. The boss is in contact with the first turntable in a point, with a small contact area, so that the rotation is smoother, more flexible, and the noise is lower; the rotation function realizes that the bearing does not need to be disposed. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146469 | Integrated Display Coordination Systems - An integrated display coordination system is provided. The system includes at least one display surface structure. The system may also include a base, and the base may be interfaced with the support structure. The system may consist of a plurality of posts, and the plurality of posts configured are able to be affixed to the at least one display surface and/or base. The display item areas, a base, a support structure, plurality of posts, and the at least one display surface are configured to be cleanable, sanitize-able, and reusable before and after utilization of the integrated display coordination system. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146470 | Wall Holder for Display of Baseball-type Cap - A wall mounted baseball-style cap holder (or cap clip) that supports the cap the apex of its crown proximate a button (if the cap is so equipped) is described. The clip comprises a base plate including a flat rear surface, which may have a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive attached thereto, and upper and lower spaced arcuate plate-like protrusions that extend generally orthogonally from the base plate. The holder is configured to be mounted to a wall or other substantially vertical surface typically by way of an adhesive or double sided tape, which may or may not be provided with the holder. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146471 | Illuminated Shelf System with Electrical Supply Rails affixed to Wall Panel - A shelf system may include first and second support rails, each of the first and second support rails including two respective edge retaining slots configured to receive respective wall panels. The shelf system may further include a wall panel disposed between the first and second support rails, particularly between edge retaining slots of the first and second support rails. First and second electrical supply rails may be disposed within a front surface of the wall panel, and may be electrically insulated from the first and second support rails. One or more light fixtures, such as a light box fixture or a shelf fixture including light emitting diodes, may be mounted on the first and second support rails, such that each light fixture comes into electrical contact with the electrical supply rails to provide electrical current to each light fixture when connected to a power supply. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146472 | System and Method for Displaying a Canvas at a Corner - A corner frame for a wall corner is disclosed. The frame can comprise a plurality of frames, one or more canvases mounted to the frames, and one or more mounts at the back surface of the frames. Each frame can be attached together side-by-side such that each of the frames are attached together at each of one or more folds. A method of displaying a canvas for an inner corner of a wall is also disclosed. The method comprises the steps attaching the canvas to a corner frame, and mounting the corner frame to the wall. The corner frame can comprise a plurality of frames, each together, side by side, and one or more mounts. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146473 | MOUNTING A FRAME ONTO A PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED MIRROR - Fasteners and methods for mounting a frame onto a previously installed mirror without requiring removal of the previously installed mirror are provided. Each fastener includes a support panel. A first bracket portion extends from a first face of the support panel and is configured to receive a portion of an outer edge of the previously installed mirror. A second bracket portion extends from a second face of the support panel and is configured to receive the frame. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146474 | BED COVERING SYSTEM - A bed covering system including one or more bed coverings including a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and a blanket or comforter. The blanket or comforter bed coverings may each include a slit opening at a foot end of the bed covering. Each slit opening is covered by a flap in a closed position. A magnetic closure device is integrated in the blanket or comforter for maintaining each flap in a closed position when no force is applied to the opening and for releasing the flap when force is applied to the opening. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146475 | Inflatable Body Pillow and Pillow Case Kit - An inflatable body pillow and pillow case kit for portability includes an inflatable body pillow and a pillow case. The inflatable body pillow comprises a principal chamber and a pair of side chambers coupled to the principal chamber. A plurality of vents is coupled to the principal chamber and allows air to flow between the principal chamber and the pair of side chambers. A valve is coupled to the principal chamber through the bottom end and is configured to allow a user to inflate and alternatively deflate the principal chamber and the pair of side chambers. The pillow case comprises a case body having an open bottom edge to receive the inflatable body pillow. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146476 | Neck Pillow Device Stand - A pillow is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the pillow includes a neck pillow having extendable arms with electronic device clamps located and the ends of the arms. Pillow arms are articulable in various directions to allow adjustment of the electronic device for viewing. Some versions contain bluetooth functionality, a power source. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146477 | PLATEWARE WITH ACTIVE TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A plateware device with an active temperature control system can have a double-walled body with a top metal panel and a bottom metal panel spaced from the top metal panel to define a cavity therebetween. A base (of metal or plastic) can be attached to the bottom metal panel to close the cavity. An outer surface of the doubled-walled body can have a ceramic coating so the plateware device resembles a conventional plateware device. The temperature control system can be disposed in the cavity and can include one or more heat transfer elements in thermal communication with a bottom surface of the top panel to heat at least a portion of the top panel, and control circuitry configured to control operation of the one or more heat transfer elements. The control circuitry is optionally further configured to wirelessly communicate with a mobile electronic device, the control circuitry configured to control the operation of the one or more heat transfer elements based at least in part on information it receives from the mobile electronic device. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146478 | PORTABLE COOLING SYSTEM - A cooling drinking vessel, such as a cooling cup, with a double wall. The cooling drinking vessel includes a thermoelectric cooling mechanism which includes one or more pairs of elements from n- to p-type semiconductors with a power source, and a heat dissipation mechanism. Voltage is applied between the one or more pairs of elements from n- to p-type semiconductors to create current which passes through the one or more pairs of elements, thereby creating a cooling effect in a first side mounted to an inner part of the cooling drinking vessel to cool the content of the drinking vessel. A heat effect is created at a second side and which is dissipated by the heat dissipation mechanism. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146479 | STACKABLE CUP - Disclosed is a stackable cup including a cup with a conical handle which is open at the top and includes space to receive the handle of an overlying cup, whereby the handle is provided with at least one set of stacking elements or which are each other's complement when stacking. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146480 | Rotational Dispenser I - A rotational seasoning dispenser with a dispensing mechanism that applies a rotating disk which has equally separated cavities. When each cavity is in the container the stored seasoning drops into and loads the cavity. Next, the disk transfers and dispenses the seasoning outside by turning the loaded cavities from the container to a dispensing aperture. The disk has smooth, parallel and planar upper and lower planes which slide closely fitting container's planar planes above and below it. This configuration hermetically isolates the container from the environment by providing simultaneous airtight covering of each cavity while it approaches and overlaps the dispensing aperture. This isolation prevents atmospheric moisture absorption which results in lumping of seasoning. The rotating cavities also can loosen lumped seasoning into particulates. An electrically motorized version of the dispenser is also included. The dispenser is configured to dispense substantially equal amounts of seasoning for each manual activation. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146481 | FOOD SUBSTANCE HEATING AND DISPENSING SYSTEM - A dispensing system for heating and dispensing a food substance in a liquid state includes a portable dispensing unit including housing comprising a reservoir for holding a food substance, a heater operable to heat the substance to an operating temperature for producing a liquid, and a pump for dispensing the liquid via a dispensing tube and spray nozzle. A manually activated actuator operates to initiate the dispensing cycle. Control circuitry associated with the dispensing unit monitors the liquid temperature and controls operation of pump and unit. The dispensing unit may be powered by a rechargeable battery. A charging base provides a dock for recharging the battery of the dispensing unit. The pump may include an auto-reverse feature to draw the liquid back into reservoir when not dispensing the liquid for preventing clogs in the dispensing system. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146482 | CLEANABLE STRAW - According to one embodiment, a drinking straw may include a first part that includes a manual manipulation feature and a second part with an interior volume with an open side and at least one open end. The first part may be configured to be accepted into the interior volume and the manual manipulation feature of the first part may be configured to extend through at least one of the open side and open end. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146483 | PAPER STRAW CAPABLE OF NINETY-DEGREE BEND - A paper straw capable of a ninety-degree bend is compositely formed by spirally rolling a paper strip and trimming two ends of the rolled paper strip. One end of the straw is evenly configured with eight to twelve annular grooves by pressing. The paper strip is formed by combining a first paper layer, a second paper layer, and a third paper layer, so that the straw would not get soft during use. By configuring a plurality of annular grooves with a predetermined interval, the straw is capable of being fully bent by ninety degrees without significantly reducing the inner diameter of the straw at the bent region. The paper straw can be fully degraded after use, so no plastic pollution will be caused, and puts less pressure on the environment. Therefore, the paper straw can effectively replace the plastic straw used in the market. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146484 | BOTTLE STORAGE - A bottle storage includes: a container that contains a bottle; a cooling-warming apparatus surrounding a position where the bottle is contained in the container; a device having a cooling surface facing the bottle and a heat generating surface facing away from the bottle; and a coolant that cools the heat generating surface of the device. The cooling on the cooling surface is performed by current flowing to the device. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146485 | CONDENSATION RESISTANT COASTER - A condensation resistant coaster, including a coaster main body including a top surface having substantially flat structure to allow a beverage container to be placed thereupon, and a plurality of crystals disposed on the top surface of the coaster main body to absorb moisture condensation from the beverage container. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146486 | HANGING CLOTHES DIVIDER - A hanging clothes divider includes a hanging portion and a separator portion. The separator portion may be sized to separate a top portion (or entirety) of clothing hanging on traditional hangers adjacent to the clothes divider. The divider allows for easy hanging and removal from a closet, and may assist in wrinkle prevention. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146487 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING CUSTOMIZED CLOTHING HANGERS - A method for creating a customized clothing hanger. The method includes receiving garment data relating to a garment to be hung on the hanger, and receiving sizing data relating to a consumer, where the garment is wearable by the consumer. The method further includes developing a hanger blueprint based on the garment data and the sizing data, and creating the hanger according to the hanger blueprint. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146488 | MAILBOX - A mailbox comprises an outer shell and an inner shell mounted within a hollow interior of the outer shell, the inner shell defining a hollow interior for receiving mail contents and further defining one or more voids with the outer shell. A door is mounted of a movement to selectively open or close one end of the outer and inner shells. A camera is concealed in one void adjacent the front end, the camera being configured to capture an image in front of the mailbox when the door is moved to at least partially expose the hollow interior for receiving mail contents. A transmitter and a receiver are mounted adjacent the front end to generate an output signal when the mail contents break the light beam therebetween. A flag rotates on the outer shell and actuates a switch to annunciate a presence of the mail contents within the mailbox. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146489 | PACKAGE RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY INTEGRATED INTO AN EXTERIOR FEATURE OF A HOME - The present invention relates to a package receptacle assembly that is integrated into a column of a home. The compartment in some embodiments has a door that is positioned in a front wall of the compartment so that the door is positioned between the rear wall of the compartment and a front door of a home, which obscures the door from view. The door in some arrangements has a locking assembly, which is configured to send out notification and provide remote control of the locking assembly in various iterations of the present invention. Some embodiments have a chute that extends through the column and between the compartment and the roof to allow delivery of a package onto the roof and through the column to the compartment, such as by way of a UAV. Other embodiments include a chute that extends from the compartment to the home. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146490 | COLLAPSIBLE ARTIFICIAL TREE - The artificial tree is collapsible by inverting a main trunk thereof to swap positions of a first end and second end. The limbs are pivotably attached to the main trunk so that they sag under force of gravity from a deployed more horizontally extending orientation to a collapsed more vertically extending orientation when the main trunk is inverted. A base is preferably provided which has wheels and static portions in contact with the ground for supporting the tree thereon. A riser extending up from the base is configured to have an end of the main trunk rest therein. A lock is also preferably provided to hold an end of the trunk within the riser of the base. A separate treetop portion is removably attachable to ends of the trunk to complete the tree when in a deployed configuration and for storage of the treetop when the tree is not collapsed. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146491 | POWER POLE FOR ARTIFICIAL TREE APPARATUS WITH AXIAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - Disclosed is an artificial tree having a plurality of electrified tree sections that couple together to provide power and/or command signals to devices connected thereto. One or more tree sections may have a trunk portion, one or more electrical connectors having a plurality of terminals, branches, a light string, and an electrical distribution system located at least partially within the trunk portion. A first tree section may be configured to couple to a second tree section such that an electrical connector of the first tree section is in electrical connection with an electrical connector of the second tree section, thereby mechanically and electrically connecting the first tree section to the second tree section such that power and/or the control data are transmitted to the second tree section. Further, each trunk segment may include an axial electrical connector that permits adjacent trunk segments to connect in a plurality of radial orientations relative to each other. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146492 | POWER POLE FOR ARTIFICIAL TREE APPARATUS WITH AXIAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - Disclosed is an artificial tree having a plurality of electrified tree sections that couple together to provide power and/or command signals to devices connected thereto. One or more tree sections may have a trunk portion, one or more electrical connectors having a plurality of terminals, branches, a light string, and an electrical distribution system located at least partially within the trunk portion. A first tree section may be configured to couple to a second tree section such that an electrical connector of the first tree section is in electrical connection with an electrical connector of the second tree section, thereby mechanically and electrically connecting the first tree section to the second tree section such that power and/or the control data are transmitted to the second tree section. Further, each trunk segment may include an axial electrical connector that permits adjacent trunk segments to connect in a plurality of radial orientations relative to each other. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146493 | POWER POLE FOR ARTIFICIAL TREE APPARATUS WITH AXIAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - Disclosed is an artificial tree having a plurality of electrified tree sections that couple together to provide power and/or command signals to devices connected thereto. One or more tree sections may have a trunk portion, one or more electrical connectors having a plurality of terminals, branches, a light string, and an electrical distribution system located at least partially within the trunk portion. A first tree section may be configured to couple to a second tree section such that an electrical connector of the first tree section is in electrical connection with an electrical connector of the second tree section, thereby mechanically and electrically connecting the first tree section to the second tree section such that power and/or the control data are transmitted to the second tree section. Further, each trunk segment may include an axial electrical connector that permits adjacent trunk segments to connect in a plurality of radial orientations relative to each other. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146494 | TELESCOPIC WINDOW CURTAIN ROD WITH SELF-LOCKING FUNCTION - The present invention discloses a telescopic window curtain rod with a self-locking function, comprising an outer tube and an inner tube, wherein the inner tube may be sleeved in an inner cavity of the outer tube and may slide in the length direction of the outer tube; springs are clamped at one end of the inner tube and a part of the springs extends out the inner tube, an elastic sheet is tilted between the two springs, one end of the elastic sheet is fixed on the inner side surface of the inner tube and the other end thereof is slanted to the direction of an opening; the elastic sheet is provided with a shielding sheet at the distal end away from the end surface of the inner tube, and the elastic sheet is fixedly connected with the end surface of the spring on both sides. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146495 | Multifunctional Juicing Net Structure of Juicing Device - A multifunctional juicing net structure of a juicing device includes a juice cup, a juicing net cup, a spiral pushing and extruding body and a feeding cup cover. The juicing net cup is received into the juice cup; the spiral pushing and extruding body is received into the juicing net cup, and the feeding cup cover is covered onto the juice cup. The juice cup and the juicing net cup are provided for juicing and filtering food residue and make selective adjustments according to different squeeze food to achieve the effect of separating the juice and the residue during a juicing process. No dead spot exists after the juicing net cup is detached from the juice cup to facilitate the cleaning and preventing the residue from being stuck at the corners during the cleaning process, so as to achieve the effects of good functionality and high convenience. | 2020-05-14 |
20200146496 | PORTABLE FULLY AUTOMATIC COOKING SYSTEM - The present invention is a portable fully automatic cooking system which can automatically prepare food items as per the user's demand ‘by using recipes files, data and cooking centric algorithm software stored in user interface device or by downloading the needed recipe from remote server. This machine unit of system can be controlled by any kind of computation device, laptop, tablet, computer, smart phone etc for cooking, recording, managing which satisfies hardware and software requirement standards of system which user can control and command through physical presence or from remote location. Machine unit stores various ingredients inside it and demands for chief ingredients and cooks recipes in accordance with recipe using custom developed artificial intelligence. The scalability and flexibility of machine design, structure, components and positioning makes automated cooking possible, efficient and most practical. The capability to add custom vessels, modules and attachments adds extended efficiency in automated cooking. | 2020-05-14 |