23rd week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170156453 | ZIPPER ASSEMBLY - A zipper assembly includes various elements, such as a zipper-slider body and a zipper puller. The zipper puller can be gripped when manually traversing the zipper-slider body along zipper-teeth assemblies, such as when releasably fastening portions or edges of an article together. In addition, the zipper puller includes one or more additional hooking loops that releasably attach onto other surfaces or items. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156454 | Wearable Hand Sanitizer Apparatus - A wearable hand sanitizer apparatus for dispensing sanitizer fluid includes a wristband wearable about a user's wrist. A reservoir in the wristband holds sanitizing fluid. An outlet nozzle selectively dispenses a predetermined quantity of the sanitizing fluid. A dispensing assembly is situated intermediate the outlet nozzle and the reservoir and is in communication with the reservoir for selectively dispensing on demand the sanitizer fluid from the reservoir to a place outside the wristband. A first actuator is normally biased to an unactuated configuration but, when actuated, allows the sanitizer fluid to pass through the dispensing assembly to the outlet nozzle. A second actuator in communication with the first actuator is normally biased to an unactuated configuration that prevents the first actuator from being actuated but, when actuated, allows the first actuator to be actuated to allow sanitizer fluid to pass through the dispensing assembly to the outlet nozzle. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156455 | BRACELET OR STRAP - The invention relates to a bracelet or strap, in particular a watch band, comprising at least one organic material based portion intended to be placed in contact with the user's skin, said organic material containing at least one functional agent, such as an antibacterial agent. According to the invention, said organic material also contains a cosmetic agent for the skin, arranged to be able to be in contact with the user's skin when the bracelet is worn. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156456 | METHOD OF PRINTING ON SILICONE BANDS - A band having a silicone surface with reduced static electric charge and a cured layer of dried UV oil varnish including an ink image is created by: treating the surface to remove static electric charge; coating the treated surface with a layer of UV oil varnish; allowing the varnish layer to dry; forming the image on the dried varnish layer; and curing the ink and varnish layer. A watch casing may be attached to the band. The band may be a slap band. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156457 | Umbrella Accessorizing Paper Towel Dispenser - An umbrella accessorizing paper towel dispenser for accessorizing an umbrella includes a casing that comprises a base. A shell is coupled to and extends upwardly from a perimeter of the base, defining an open top. The dispenser includes a lid that is complimentary to and reversibly couplable to the open top. A slot, configured for protrusion of a free end of the roll of paper towels, is positioned longitudinally in the shell between the base and the open top. A coupler is coupled to the casing. The coupler is configured to reversibly couple the casing to the tube of an umbrella. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156458 | Rocking Stick, Walking, Fitness and Rehabilitation System - A support, exercise and rehabilitation apparatus designed to facilitate walking with a normal gait to promote a natural, upright walking motion. The apparatus includes two main portions, a handle assembly comprising a shaft, and a rotational or rocker base. The shaft adjusts to various heights and locks securely with a polymer, metal or composite lock-nut silencer. The rocker base contains a non-slip tread and a wide base to absorbs more weight and shock and disperses both over a wider area and thus moves with the user as the user moves forward, offering greater support. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156459 | Adaptive Pivoting and Impact Reduction Tip Assembly for Walking Aids - An adaptive ambulatory support includes a shock absorbing and pivoting tip assembly attached to the staff of a walking aid, such as a cane, crutch or walker. The shock absorbing and pivoting tip assembly includes a shock absorber sandwiched between a lower portion and an upper portion. The shock absorber may be a bendable spring or elastic material. The tip assembly enables the shaft of the walking aid to dynamically pivot without the loss of adherence of the lower portion to the floor surface and simultaneous provides the adaptive shock absorbing capability in any angle during ambulation. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156460 | WIND-RESISTANT INVERSELY FOLDABLE UMBRELLA - A wind-resistant foldable umbrella includes a main shaft; a runner mounted around the main shaft and sliding between an opening position and a folding position; a first canopy and a second canopy with a central portion thereof fixed to the runner and the top end of the main shaft, respectively; a plurality of the umbrella ribs and a plurality of the pulling elements peripherally disposed around the main shaft and between the first canopy and the second canopy. Two ends of the pulling elements are connected to the corresponding umbrella rib and the runner, respectively. When the runner is at the opening position, the umbrella ribs expand toward the bottom end of the main shaft, so the first and the second canopy expand. Moreover, the umbrella ribs are pulled toward the main shaft by the resilient force from each pulling element. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156461 | REUSABLE MULTI-ACCESS SHOPPING BAG APPARATUS - A reusable multi-access shopping bag apparatus is presented. The invention relates to a reusable, flat fold, multipurpose bag that is usable for carrying groceries, shopping/carrying, restaurant take out, or carrying any other desired type of items. The bag includes one or more flaps with fasteners on one or more of the front wall, back wall or side walls. The multi-access opening provides for direct vertical or horizontal access to items inside the bag. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156462 | SUITCASE WITH MAGNETIC DISPLAY COMPARTMENT - A customizable travel case is disclosed having a compartment for displaying identifying information or decoration on the outside of the travel case. The display compartment has a transparent cover that is capable of opening and closing so that identifying information or decoration can be inserted and displayed without having to open the travel case. The cover of the display compartment is held in a closed position by the use of magnets. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156463 | FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER - A food storage container is provided. The food storage container includes an outer cover. The outer cover includes an outer edge, a first portion, a second portion and a middle portion disposed in between the first and second portions. A sidewall extends vertically from the outer edge of the first portion, the second portion, and the middle portion. A first handle extends from the first portion and a second handle extends from the second portion. The food storage container includes a closed mode and an open mode. The closed mode includes a connector connecting the upper edge of the sidewall at the first portion to the upper edge of the sidewall at the second portion. The open mode includes the connector detached and the outer cover substantially planar forming an eating surface. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156464 | Covering, Protecting, and Positioning a Portable Electronic Device - Technology associated with covering, protecting, and positioning portable electronic devices is described. In an example embodiment, a protective cover device includes a flap that is magnetically fastenable to a surface located on a backside of a portable electronic device. The protective cover device also includes a display protector attached to the flap and being positionable in a protective position to substantially cover a display of the portable electronic device. The display protector is articulatable to a position underneath a first side of the portable electronic device in which the flap and the display protector cooperatively prop up the portable electronic device in a landscape viewing position. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156465 | SECURE DETACHABLE STYLUS LATCHING MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC DISPLAY AND INPUT DEVICES - An external sheath attachable to an electronic display and input device or to a holder of an electronic display and input device, including: an open ended chamber which receives an end of an electronic stylus and has a sidewall, an open end at one end of the sidewall and a second end at an opposite end of the sidewall, and a slot in the sidewall of the chamber, wherein the slot includes a first slot section, a second slot section offset from the first slot section and a bridge slot joining a distal end of the first slot with a distal end of the second slot, wherein the first slot section includes an open end aligned with the open end of the chamber and the slot in the sidewall is configured to receive a locking post on a side of the electronic stylus. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156466 | An Apparatus for Storing Objects and a System for Engaging Objects - An apparatus for storing objects and a system for engaging objects comprising a storage chamber defined by at least a first wall member and a second wall member, wherein the storage chamber includes an engagement member arranged to engage with one or more objects disposed within or adjacent to the storage chamber. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156467 | ACTIVE SUSPENSION CASE FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - An improved protective case for a mobile device is disclosed herein. The protective case may comprise a base portion, a stop, and at least one sliding or moving impact section to assist in the absorption of impact. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156468 | HAIR BRAIDER - A hair braider includes a braider body having a pair of first braiding holes and a pair of second braiding holes cut through two opposing walls thereof, a slotted throat extended from each of the first and second braiding holes to the border for enabling different sections of hair to be pushed from the border of the braider body into the respective braiding holes, and corrugated surface portions located in the slotted throats and the first and second braiding holes. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156469 | PRESSING PAD SYSTEM - A pad assembly is adapted to direct heat from a high heat comb to hair and away from a user's palm. The pad assembly includes an outer cover, having an upper surface and a lower surface. Insulation between the upper surface and the lower surface. A hand strap is covering a portion of the lower surface and configured. The insulation directs heat from the high heat comb toward the hair and away from the user's palm. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156470 | HAIR CURLING SYSTEM - A hair curling system embodying a novel device and method for overnight use is provided. The hair curling system includes a sectioning tool and a separate curling strip. The sectioning tool may include an elastic cord forming a loop shape, wherein a stopper member is disposed there along. The curling strip may include an elongated strip of material that terminates in a collar. The collar may define a collar opening adapted to receive the stopper member. The user may use the sectioning tool to secure a predetermined section of hair whereby the stopper member may subsequently receive the collar and thus hang the attached elongated strip near the scalp of the user. The user may then twirl the predetermined section of hair using the entire curling strip. The sectioning tool is then removed, facilitating a comfortable sleep with at least one curling strip in place. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156471 | DEVICE FOR IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF HAIR DRYER AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - This invention relates to a device, system and method for improving the performance and results of a hair dryer, and more particularly for increasing the efficiency and improving the time required to dry hair, in particular curly hair. The present invention results in hair with softer curls or waves that is easier to manage. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156472 | COSMETIC POWDER BOX WITH A MAGNETIC POSITIONING STRUCTURE - A cosmetic powder box includes an outer box having a longitudinal hole. A first magnetically attractive member is embedded in each end of the outer box. The inner box includes a top side having grooves for receiving cosmetic items. The inner box is slideable relative to the outer box along the longitudinal axis between a retracted position received in the outer box and an extended position partially exposed on a left or right side of the outer box. A second magnetically attractive member is embedded in each end of a bottom side of the inner box and is aligned with and in magnetic attraction with one of the first magnetically attractive members when the inner box is in the retracted position. One of the second magnetically attractive members is aligned with and in magnetic attraction with the other first magnetic member when the inner box is in the extended position. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156473 | MAKEUP APPLICATOR - A makeup dispenser for dispensing a liquid, gel, powder, or film makeup onto a person's skin. The dispenser includes a handle and a wheel head rotatably mounted to the handle about an axis of rotation in which the wheel head includes a disk shaped body. The disk shaped body has an outer diameter and an annular applicator surface at the outer diameter adapted to receive the makeup for direct dispensing onto the person's skin. The annular applicator surface has a width less than the outer diameter wherein when the head rolls about the axis of rotation as the head is moved linearly across the person's skin, the annular applicator surface forms a line of makeup on the person's skin. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156474 | MAKEUP APPLICATOR - A makeup applicator is configured to apply makeup to an upper eye region and a lower eye region around a human eye. The makeup applicator has a central handle further connected to a first tapered arm. A central cavity is formed within the first tapered arm and the central handle. A first support cavity is formed within the first tapered arm. A first wing opening is formed at a distal end of the first tapered arm. A first applicator fills the first wing opening, the first support cavity and some of the central cavity. Makeup fills the central cavity. The makeup is absorbed onto the first applicator in order to be applied to the upper eye region. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156475 | APPARATUS FOR CHANGING A TEMPERATURE OF A COMPOSITION OR TOOL - The specification relates to an apparatus for changing the temperature of a composition or tool that includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion can include (1) a valve receiver capable of receiving a valve of a container, (2) an exchange chamber, (3) an aperture for communicatively connecting the valve receiver to the exchange chamber, and (4) an item holder. The item holder is capable of holding a removable item and can be enclosed within the exchange chamber. The bottom portion can include a base and sides with the sides extending upwards from the base. The sides can form an open cavity capable of receiving the container. The bottom portion can further be movably coupled to the top portion. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156476 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING HAIR AND/OR PREDICTING AN OUTCOME OF A HAIR-COLORING TREATMENT - The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for analyzing hair and/or predicting an outcome of hair-coloring treatment. disclosed is method of predicting a result of a hair-color-modifying treatment on a sample of hair, the method comprising: a. for each given region of a plurality of distinct regions, respectively measuring a region-specific spectrum of respective material of the hair-sample respectively disposed within the given region; and b. computing first and second predicted post-treatment spectra respectively from first and second initial spectra by respectively predicting a transformation of the first and second initial spectra following subjecting the sample of hair to the hair-color-modifying treatment, the first and second initial spectra being distinct and (i) derived from the plurality of measured region-specific spectra and/or (ii) corresponding to first and second of the measured region-specific spectra. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156477 | CONTOUR TANNING MASK - A mask for facial contouring that includes: a main portion, where the main portion is adapted to cover a portion of a user's face leaving exposure of a user's outer jaw bone; eye covers, where the eye covers cover the user's eyes; a lip cover, where the lip cover covers the user's lips; temple covers extending from the main portion covering each temple area of the user's face; slit openings along a nose section of the mask; openings at a forehead portion of the mask; and an ear loop on each side of the mask for attaching the mask to the user's face. Each side of the mask may include curved exposure of the user's outer jaw bone and preferably the mask includes a soft material on an interior of the mask. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156478 | HIKING SURVIVAL PACK - A hiking survival pack system that may be used for hiking, trail-running, backpacking, biking, hunting, fishing, or other indoor or outdoor activities is disclosed. The hiking survival pack has two chambers that are worn over the user's shoulders and secured to the user with a plurality of attachments. Each chamber has an access that allows the user to store and remove items. On the back of the hiking survival pack, there is a storage sack that may hold a fluid container. The fluid container has an opening that allows for a tube to be connected to it. The user may drink the contents of the fluid container via the tube. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156479 | EXERCISE MAT CARRIER AND MASSAGE ROLLER - An exercise mat carrier includes a rigid hollow tube enclosing a space for storing a rolled-up exercise mat. At least one container holds a desiccant and is fluidly connected with the space in the rigid hollow tube for drying the exercise mat. A removable and replaceable flexible material is placed around the outside of the hollow tube allowing for its use as a massage roller. A pair of ring-shaped rolling supports encircle the rigid hollow tube for engaging in rolling contact with a surface when using the rigid hollow tube as a massage roller. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156480 | FLEXIBLE BELT MOUNTED ELECTONIC DEVICE HOLDING ARM - The system of the preferred embodiments is a electronic device holding arm including a belt that can be releasably attached around the torso of a user; and a flexible arm attached on one end to the belt; a clamp attached to the distal end of the flexible arm, where the clamp is designed to hold a mobile electronic device. The mobile electronic device holding arm is designed to fasten around a user's torso and support a mobile electronic device in a position that it can be viewed and used by the user without the user having to use their hands to support the device. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156481 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING INDIVIDUAL BRUSH UNIT OF ROTARY TOOTHBRUSH - An apparatus for manufacturing an individual brush unit constituting a rotary brush by being stacked in multiple layers, includes an anvil having an insertion hole through which a filament group passes, a filament feeding unit which feeds the filament group from a feeder including a ring cutter on a tip and holds the filament group while a predetermined amount of the filament group protrudes outward from the insertion hole of the anvil, and an ultrasonic welder including a horn having a horn tip portion which pushes and radially expands a protruding tip of the filament group and welds a central part of the expanded filament group, to form the individual brush unit. A core of the welded central part is sandwiched between the ring cutter and the horn tip portion and is cut out, to simultaneously form a shaft hole and separate the individual brush unit from the filament group. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156482 | CURVED TOOTHBRUSH - A curved toothbrush includes a plurality of bundled fine bristles adapted to frictionally brush teeth and gums and a curved body plate adapted to plant the plurality of fine bristles thereinto at uniform intervals, wherein the curved body plate includes a curved underside and a curved top formed curvedly by twisting both ends of the curved body plate in a longitudinal direction thereof (in a direction of X-X′), the curved top having obliquely protruding portions formed on both sides thereof in an oblique direction (in a direction of Z-Z′) and an obliquely concaved groove formed between the obliquely protruding portions, so that all of users can keep clean and healthy teeth. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156483 | Toothbrush with Elastic Bristles - A toothbrush comprises a plurality of bristles, each of which comprises an upper part and a lower part, wherein toughness of the lower part is smaller than the toughness of the upper part, an enrooting member into which the bristles are enrooted, wherein the enrooting member comprises a plurality of enrooting holes that receive the plurality of bristles, wherein each of enrooting hole comprises an enrooting recess that receives the lower part of the bristle. A method of manufacturing a toothbrush comprises steps of cutting a predetermined length from a plastic wire; processing the cut wire into a bristle having an upper part and a lower part, wherein toughness of the lower part is smaller than the toughness of the upper part; and enrooting the bristles into a plurality of enrooting holes of the enrooting member. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156484 | Toothbrush with Adjustable Bristle Firmness - A toothbrush with adjustable bristle firmness is a device that is used to brush teeth and allows the user to select a desired bristle firmness. The device includes a brush handle that is grasped during use. A brush head is connected to the brush handle and include a plurality of stationary bristles and a plurality of bristle platforms. A plurality of adjustable bristles is distributed on the plurality of bristle platforms. The plurality of bristle platforms is retractably mounted into the brush head, enabling a plurality of medium bristles and a plurality of firm bristles to be extended from and retracted into the brush head as desired by the user. The desired bristle firmness is selected by actuating a firmness selection switch that is mechanically coupled to the plurality of bristle platforms through a bristle adjustment mechanism. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156485 | HYDRO TOOTHBRUSH - A water propulsion toothbrush assembly for rinsing and cleaning a user's mouth by urging streams of water therethrough to remove plaque and food debris on and between teeth as well as below the gum line during brushing is provided. The toothbrush assembly includes a handle connected to a head, wherein the head provides a plurality of outlet apertures nested between conventional and novel soft bristles along the brush surface thereof. The plurality of outlet apertures is fluidly connected to a water source by way of veins extending through the head and handle of the toothbrush assembly. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156486 | STURDY LIGHTWEIGHT TABLE BASE AND METHOD - A sturdy lightweight table support system offers advantages of self-squaring, sturdy design, a low unassembled volume combined with simple parts that enable easy assembly, a system that enables user specification of table size that will result in easily prepared components thus all but eliminating stocks of different sized components, and sturdy lockable height adjustments. The self-squaring is achieved with a corner bracket system that uses a corner bracket that is inset with respect to a cross member within which it is mounted so that bolted assembly will result in a large, even pressure about the butt end of the cross member against the post that is extremely resistive to angular displacement of the cross member with respect to the post in any direction. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156487 | BI-FOLD TABLE - A folding table including first and second solid core sections joined together at facing edges thereof, with the sections being formed through an injection molding process of a thermosetting resin. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156488 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE DESK SYSTEM AND METHOD - A height adjustable desk can include a work surface; and at least one leg assembly connected to the work surface. The at least one leg assembly can include: a first member; and a second member moveable relative to the first member along a longitudinal axis; and a counterbalance mechanism connected to the desk and configured to counteract a force exerted on the work surface. The counterbalance mechanism can include: a wheel; a gas spring having a cylinder and a moveable piston; a wheel moveably connected to the gas spring; and the tension member is connected to the leg assembly. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156489 | CONCEALABLE DESKTOP WORKSPACE - A concealing cover for a desktop workspace. The cover panel is supported above an interior working surface and is operable between an open position and a closed position. A translating mechanism couples the cover panel to a desktop and may be configured so that the operation of one cover panel will move a second cover panel in the same relative direction to open or close the cover panels to conceal or open the desktop workspace. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156490 | DESKTOP RECEPTACLE WITH RIGID SUPPORT - A desktop receptacle includes: a housing having a top surface, at least one electrical port formed therein, and defining an enclosed space configured to hold an electrical circuit; and a rigid support having a peripheral portion and an angled portion connected to the peripheral portion and attached to the top surface of the housing, the angled portion forming a holding angle relative to the peripheral portion that is not perpendicular. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156491 | TRAY TABLE APPARATUS - A tray table apparatus including a furniture support structure having a storage compartment, a tray table support assembly and a tray table coupled to the tray table. The tray table and the tray table support assembly are alterable between a first configuration having a first stowed position and a first deployed state and a second configuration having a second stowed position and a second deployed state. In the first and second stowed positions, the tray table and tray table support assembly are at least partially disposed within the storage compartment. In the first deployed state, the tray table is outside of the storage compartment and extends from a first side of the furniture support structure. In the second deployed state, the tray table is outside of the storage compartment and extends from a second side of the furniture support structure. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156492 | FOLD-OUT CABINET ASSEMBLY - A fold-out cabinet includes a folding back panel that is pivotably attached to side panels so that the back panel can be sandwiched at least partially between the side panels when in a folded configuration. When unfolded, top and bottom panels are attached to complete the cabinet structure. The fold-out cabinet can be rapidly assembled and takes up a minimal footprint when packaged for storage, shipping or merchandising. Optional accessories may be included with the cabinet, including a workbench type top surface, one or more shelves, one or more drawers, and one or more doors. When assembled, the cabinet is structurally stable and functional, but requires little time for complete assembly. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156493 | CONCEALED SHELF - Disclosed is a shelf with a housing having a hollow interior and a tray having a plurality of surfaces, wherein the tray is in communication with the hollow interior of the housing, a holder is attached to the shelf one or more electrical outlets, which are electrically connected to a power source. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156494 | SHELF MOVABLE BETWEEN AN EXTENDED SHELF POSITION AND A SHELF STORAGE POSITION - A shelving apparatus includes a shelf and a kickstand member. The shelf includes a first set of shelf connectors and a second set of shelf connectors. The shelf is movable between a plurality of shelf positions including an extended shelf position and a shelf storage position. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156495 | WALL INSTALLATION AND A METHOD OF MOUNTING IT - The disclosure relates to a wall installation ( | 2017-06-08 |
20170156496 | STORAGE SYSTEM EMPLOYING REMOVABLE, AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTABLE PLATFORM AND REMOVABLE, AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTABLE PLATFORM EMPLOYABLE WITH SAID STORAGE SYSTEM - A platform system removably mountable within an interior compartment of a storage device having a back wall and side walls providing an interior storage compartment. Connecting passages are provided through the back wall and side walls to removably mount the platform system in the interior compartment. The platform system includes a platform and a plurality of connector members attached to the platform and removably connectable through the connecting passages; each connector member including a spring member as part of the construction. The spring members permit automatic downward and movement of said platform as a function of the weight of articles supported on the platform. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156497 | INTERCHANGEABLE CUSTOMIZABLE HARDWARE FOR PULL MECHANISMS - A pull assembly includes a base and a decorative insert which is rotatably mated to the base to allow for easy assembly and customization. The pully assembly can be formed by a process that includes the steps of: (a) forming a base by a first process; (b) receiving an image of a custom decorative insert that is intended to mate with the base to form the pull assembly; and (c) forming the custom decorative insert based on the received image and using an additive manufacturing process. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156498 | SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY AND LOCKING DEVICE THEREOF - A slide rail assembly includes first and second rails, a stop, a first engaging member, and a first releasing member. The second rail can be displaced between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the first rail. The stop is located at the first rail. The first engaging member, movably connected to the second rail, is at an engaged position with respect to the stop when the second rail is at the retracted position with respect to the first rail. The first releasing member is configured to operatively drive the first engaging member away from the engaged position so that the second rail can be displaced from the retracted position toward the extended position with respect to the first rail. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156499 | CABINETRY SYSTEM HAVING REMOVABLE CABINET FACES AND REVERSIBLE INSERTS - A face panel assembly for a cabinet is disclosed herein that includes a reversible insert with different designs on its forward and reverse surfaces. The assembly also includes a face panel frame having a central opening formed through a thickness thereof and a cavity formed in an inward-facing surface thereof. The cavity extends around the opening and is sized to receive the forward and reverse surfaces of the reversible insert so that, when the reversible insert sits within the cavity, one of the forward and reverse surfaces is visible through the opening. The assembly further includes magnets coupled to the inward-facing surface of the frame that are configured to couple the frame to a cabinet box. The magnetic coupling system and reversible inserts permit a user to quickly and easily change the outward appearance of the cabinet. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156500 | Rocking Chair - The present invention relates to a rocking chair, which comprises a chair framework and a chair cover installed on the framework, wherein arc-shaped bottom pipes, a back pipe, a seat frame pipe, front foot pipes, rear foot pipes, armrest pipes, armrest supporting pipes and connecting pipes are arranged on the framework; the back ends of the armrest pipes are rotatably connected with the middle part of the back pipe; the front ends of the armrest pipes are rotatably connected with the armrest supporting pipes; seat frame connecting pieces are fixedly arranged on the lower end of the back pipe which is rotatably connected with the rear part of the seat frame pipe and rotatably connected with the upper parts of the rear foot pipes through the seat frame connecting pieces; the lower parts of the rear foot pipes are rotatably connected with the rear parts of the arc-shaped bottom pipes; one end of the connecting pipe is rotatably connected with the rear foot pipes; the other end is rotatably connected with armrest fixing pieces and the front end of the seat frame pipe; one end of the front foot pipes is rotatably connected with the front parts of the arc-shaped bottom pipes; the other end is rotatably connected with the seat frame pipe through the armrest fixing pieces; the upper ends of the armrest supporting pipes are rotatably connected with the armrest pipes; the other end is rotatably connected with the armrest fixing pieces; a safety lock is positioned at the armrest supporting pipes and the armrest fixing pieces for locking the rotating freedom between the armrest supporting pipes and the armrest fixing pieces; and the front foot pipes and the rear foot pipes are rotatably connected with the arc-shaped bottom pipes directly for determining the rigidity and the stability of a bracket. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156501 | LUMBAR STIMULATION DEVICE FOR A CHAIR - A lumbar device located inside the back of a chair that tilts back and forth as a user shifts his weight in the chair. The lumbar stimulation device includes sets of back massaging rollers to apply a focused pressure and improve the circulation of blood flowing through the lower back of the user. The lumbar stimulation device is attached to a flexible strap that extends substantially vertically inside the chair had. One end of the flexible strap is affixed to the chair base below the chair seat. The opposite end of the strap is bent backwards when the chair back tilts backwards. When the user leans back, the back of the chair will be pushed downwardly with respect to the strap and the lumbar stimulation device attached to the strap to make it appear to the user that the back massaging rollers of the lumbar stimulation device are moving upwardly along his back. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156502 | ARMRESTS ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR A CHAIR - An armrests adjustment device for a chair is provided. The armrests adjustment device is to be assembled on a center column of a chair and installed with two armrests. The armrests adjustment device has a joint mechanism, two horizontal arms and two adjustment mechanisms. The joint mechanism forms a fixing hole configured to be disposed around the center column Each of the horizontal arms has a joint end and an adjustment end, the joint end is opposite to the adjustment end, and the joint end connects with the joint mechanism. One end of each of the adjustment mechanisms is mounted at the adjustment end of the horizontal arm, another end of each of the adjustment mechanisms is configured for being installed on one of the armrests. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156503 | HEAD REST DEVICE - There is provided a head rest device | 2017-06-08 |
20170156504 | Mobile Antiballistic Bench - A movable antiballistic bench, the bench comprising: a base, the base comprising a bullet resistant material; a plurality of support legs extending away from a first surface of the base, the support legs comprising a bullet resistant material and having distal ends which are adapted to contact a support surface; a seatback, the setback attached to the base at an angle other than 90°, the seatback comprising a bullet resistant material. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156505 | HEIGHT ADJUSTING STRUCTURE WITH DIRECTLY COMMUNICATING AIRBAGS - A height adjusting structure with directly communicating airbags includes at least two airbags, where the airbags each receive and retain therein an elastic body. One of the airbags includes an air control unit connected thereto for controlling air filling and discharge of the airbags. The airbags are provided, in surfaces thereof that opposes each other, with corresponding passage holes and joint sections formed around circumferences of the passage holes. The joint sections are jointed so that the airbags are directly connected with no additional medium between the airbags and allowing the airbags to share the same air control unit to achieve flowability of air between the airbags, whereby advantages of efficient air filling and discharge of the airbags, being easy to manufacture, and reducing manufacture costs can be achieved. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156506 | Foam Mattress, Foam Topper and Method of Using the Same - It is disclosed a foam mattress or topper to control a whole body alignment, comprising: a first foam section defining an upper surface, a lower surface, a longitudinal direction allowing for longitudinally receiving a user's body, and a plurality of mattress areas comprising: an upper body receiving area for supporting user's upper body and shoulders; a lower body receiving area for supporting user's lower body; and a middle body receiving area for supporting a user's hip; and a first lateral channel within the upper body receiving area and extending in a lateral direction normal to the longitudinal direction of the mattress, the first lateral channel thereby allowing the upper body receiving area above the first lateral channel to displace downward to provide pressure reduction and alignment for the shoulder of the user's body. These mattresses and toppers have an ultra-low pressure capable of preventing sleep disturbance caused by pressure. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156507 | Mattress Assembly - The present disclosure provides improved mattress assemblies, and related methods of use. More particularly, the present disclosure provides advantageous mattress assemblies having a plurality of foam springs (e.g., interchangeable foam springs having different firmness levels) configured to provide customizable comfort and support to a user. The foam springs can be marked/labeled (e.g., color coded; include a firmness identifier, etc.) based on the firmness level associated with each foam spring. The mattress assemblies include foam springs disposed within a portion of the mattress assembly to provide customizable support and comfort to a user. For example, a plurality of individual foam springs with different individual firmness levels can be disposed or positioned within the mattress assembly in various foam spring patterns (e.g., user-selected patterns), as desired. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156508 | SIMULATED ZERO "G" MATTRESS AND COVER - A mattress is provided having three layers of differing properties stacked on top of each other which together have the effect of letting the user sleep in a simulated Zero G position without the aid of an articulating base. Two layers are contoured within the mattress let specific areas of the user's body sink further into the mattress than others. A cover with removable inserts is also provided for the mattress. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156509 | PROTECTIVE COVER WITH RETENTION STRAPS - Disclosed herein is an anti-slip protective cover used to protect the outer surface of a furniture article. The anti-slip protective cover includes a first layer formed of a protective material and a second layer formed of an anti-slip material. The cover also includes a retention tie connected to at least one of the first layer or the second layer. The retention tie is operable to extend around a first portion of the furniture article such that the retention tie operably anchors the first layer and the second layer to the furniture article. The retention tie is attached to at least one of the first layer or the second layer such that the anti-slip material of the second layer is held against the first portion of the furniture article such that the friction between the anti-slip material and the furniture article limits relative movement between the cover and the furniture article. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156510 | PORTABLE CHANGING TABLE - A portable changing table comprises a flexible hanging support having upper and lower ends, a chamber adapted to receive and hold a child during diapering, and left and right support straps. The upper end of the hanging support has at least one hook for hanging the changing table during use. The hanging support is adapted to hang substantially vertically during use. The chamber is attached to the lower end of the hanging support such that the chamber hangs from the hanging support during use. The chamber comprises a floor, a rear wall having a bottom edge foldably attached to a rear edge of the floor, a front wall having a bottom edge foldably attached to a front edge of the floor, a flexible left side wall, and a flexible right side wall. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156511 | BEDSIDE COT - The invention relates to a wall ( | 2017-06-08 |
20170156512 | Baby Rocker Glider - A system and apparatus for gliding rocking chairs comprises an adult rocking chair, a gliding base, a bassinet, and a latching mechanism, where the chair is attached to the base and a bassinet is placed on eth base to transfer the rocking motion of said chair to the bassinet. A system and method is disclosed in which a bassinet is attached to the stool and the stool is further attached to the rocker. The rocking motion allows the bassinet to be rocked in a hands free manner by the person sitting in the chair. Because the bassinet is placed on the footstool, both the bassinet and rocking chair thereafter move as one unit. The rocker has complete control of the bassinet; by simply slowing or speeding up their own rocking, the person in the rocker can control the rocking of the bassinet, hands free. Furthermore, the chair should have attachment points on both sides, so that the stool can be attached to either side of the chair, depending on the user's needs, allowing a different stool to be attached to each side if a parent has twins. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156513 | BABY SUPPORT - A baby support for supporting a baby positioned on a front torso of a supporting person. The baby support includes an elongated soft body that extends across a back torso of the supporting person and the baby. The baby support also includes fastening ends that overlap and secure to support the baby on the front torso of the supporting adult. The baby support may be configured to stretch to generate an elastic force to pull the back torso of the baby towards the back torso of the supporting person. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156515 | CONTAINMENT APPARATUS - Disclosed are containment apparatuses that include, in some embodiments, a flexible barrier configured to attach to a tray. The flexible barrier may include a middle panel configured to extend approximately perpendicular to and along a perimeter of the tray. The flexible barrier also has a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. A right side panel of the flexible barrier extends from the first edge toward the middle panel and a left side panel of the flexible barrier extends from the second edge toward the middle panel. The containment apparatus further includes an adjustable coupler configured to attach the right side panel to the left side panel. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156516 | Repositionable Merchandising Strip - A repositionable merchandising display strip is provided. The display comprises a thin, flat body and a layer of adhesive on the front and back surfaces of the body. The front removable adhesive layer releasably holds products and the back removable adhesive layer is formulated so that the display can be removably adhered to a surface such as glass, wood, metal or other materials commonly found in retail stores. The display may further comprise a peel-away front layer releasably attached to the front removable adhesive layer and a peel-away back layer releasably attached to the back removable adhesive layer. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156517 | Single Seam Combination Bed Sheet and Bed Skirt - A combination fitted bed sheet and bed skirt, whereby a common seam is formed for both the sides of the bed sheet and the bed skirt. That is, the bed sheet has a top side sized for the top of a mattress, four sides sized for respective sides of a mattress, and four sides with elastic which fit under the bottom of the mattress. A seam situated between the top side and the four lateral sides further is the connection point for a bed skirt which is attached on at least two or at least three of the sides. The bed skirt is made of elongated, generally flat material which extends downward or outward from the connection point or seam. This connection point is actually, in embodiments, a line where the top side and lateral sides of the bed sheet, as well as the bed skirt, all meet. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156518 | Towel and System for Connecting One of More Towels - A towel and system for connecting one or more towels in a seamless manner (also referred to herein as “a connecting towel”). The connecting towel may comprise zippers, fasteners, buttons, snaps, strips as part of a towel strip formed on one or more sides of the towel. In at least one embodiment, there is one strip on each parallel side of the towel. When being used, all sides can be connected with a towel strip of another towel thereby forming a larger towel. In theory, there is no limit on the number of towels that can be connected (i.e., the towel and system disclosed herein can form an endless towel). The disclosed towel (also referred to as a “ConnecTowel”) has the advantages of simple design, low cost and strong practicality. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156519 | HEIGHT ADJUSTING STRUCTURE WITH DIRECTLY COMMUNICATING AIRBAGS - A height adjusting structure with directly communicating airbags includes at least two airbags, where the airbags each receive and retain therein an elastic body. One of the airbags includes an air control unit connected thereto for controlling air filling and discharge of the airbags. The airbags are provided, in surfaces thereof that opposes each other, with corresponding passage holes and joint sections formed around circumferences of the passage holes. The joint sections are jointed so that the airbags are directly connected with no additional medium between the airbags and allowing the airbags to share the same air control unit to achieve flowability of air between the airbags, whereby advantages of efficient air filling and discharge of the airbags, being easy to manufacture, and reducing manufacture costs can be achieved. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156520 | Fitted Table Cloth - A table cloth for covering a table surface is provided. The table surface has art outer edge. The table cloth comprises a table cloth sheet having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a perimeter edge. An elastic band is mounted to at least a portion of the perimeter edge of the table cloth sheet. The table cloth sheet positionable upon the table surface with the bottom surface of the table cloth sheet contacting the table surface and the table cloth sheet is releasably securable upon the table surface with the elastic band being positionable below the outer edge of the table surface. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156521 | Adjustable Food Presentation Apparatus - Provided herein is an apparatus for food presentation. The apparatus includes at least two platforms and a mechanism for moving the platforms to allow for presentation of foodstuff in a number of states. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156522 | COMBINED PLATE AND COLLAPSIBLE BEVERAGE HOLDER - An apparatus comprises a plate defining a surface for holding food that defines at least one opening therein. A collapsible beverage holder fits within the at least one opening defined within the surface of the plate. The collapsible beverage holder is automatically configured to a collapsed configuration responsive to the apparatus being placed on a surface and is automatically configured to an un-collapsed configuration responsive to the apparatus being lifted off the surface by the plate. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156523 | DUAL-FUNCTION FOOD PLATE - The present invention allows a user to hold a plate of food and a drink with one hand, leaving the other free. The present invention has recesses or removable portions defined by weakening lines at the rim of the food plate. A user can create recesses at the edge of the food plate by tearing off the removable portions. The present invention can be used as a traditional food plate to hold a plate of food. A user also can use it to hold both a plate of food and a drink with one hand by detaching the removable sections and inserting his/her fingers into the recesses to hold the drink container and the food plate. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156524 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A beverage container assembly includes a base, a beverage container, and a sealable cap. The beverage container includes an open end and a closed end opposite the open end. The open end of the beverage container includes an external thread. The sealable cap includes an internal thread and is disposed on the open end of the beverage container creating a sealed opening. The base is disposed on the closed end of the beverage container and the cap seals the open end of the beverage container. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156525 | Duckbill Valve Arrangement For A Beverage Dispensing Container - This invention is directed to a duckbill valve arrangement ( | 2017-06-08 |
20170156526 | Disposable Relish Spoon - An improved culinary spoon is disclosed. It may be used as an ordinary cooking spoon or as a utensil for removing vegetables and other small food condiments from a jar containing liquid in such a manner that the small solids will remain upon the bowl of the spoon while the liquid will drain through the bowl of the spoon. Thereby, food condiments are easily removed from the jars without the liquids in which they are immersed. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156527 | ARTICLE FOR USE AS SLEEVE OR COASTER WITH A BEVERAGE CONTAINER - An article that can be formed into a sleeve or a coaster for a beverage container. The article includes: (a) a first sheet that is at least sufficiently flexible to be wrapped around the cylindrical body of the beverage container to position an inner surface of an end portion of the first sheet adjacent an outer surface of a tab portion of the first sheet to form an overlapping area between the end portion and the tab portion; (b) a first adhesive on a first portion of an inner surface of the first sheet, wherein the first portion is at least partially within the overlapping area; and (c) a second adhesive on a second portion of the inner surface of the first sheet, wherein the second portion is at least partially outside the overlapping area, and wherein the first adhesive and the second adhesive can be the same or different. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156528 | PLATE - A generally planar plate ( | 2017-06-08 |
20170156529 | Device and Method for Aiding Putting on a Ski Boot - A device for aiding putting on a ski boot includes a flexible attachment member removably attached to the ski boot. The flexible attachment member includes a strap retention member at a front end. An end of a main strap is attached at a rear end of the flexible retention member. The other end of the main strap is threaded through the strap retention member and through a loop positioned on a tongue of the ski boot. The main strap is pulled to move the tongue toward the front of the ski boot to increase the opening into the ski boot. After the tongue is in an open position, the ends of the main strap are attached to one another to keep the tongue in an open position. A pair of side straps attached to the main strap can be pulled upwardly on either side of the ski boot to aid in pulling the ski boot onto the foot of the wearer. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156530 | Glove Dispensing Apparatus and Glove Cartridge for use Therewith and Glove Dispensing Method - An apparatus for dispensing a disposable polymeric film and applying it to the hand of a user or an object, in which a stream of air drawn into an enclosed inflation chamber through a constricted opening aligned with an open end of the polymeric film inflates the topmost of a stack of polymeric films in the chamber so that a user can readily insert his hand or an object into the polymeric film. After the user has donned the polymeric film on the hand or an object has been placed in the polymeric film, a wall of the chamber is opened to permit the user to readily withdraw his hand or the object from the chamber while the air flow which originally inflated the top-most polymeric film is disrupted. Upon closure of the chamber wall, the re-established air flow automatically inflates the next lower polymeric film in the polymeric film stack to prepare the next polymeric film for receipt of another hand or object. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156531 | Compression Stocking Donning Aid - Embodiments of the Compression Stocking Donning Aid are comprised of a handle assembly, a bracket assembly, and a sock applicator assembly. The handle assembly is comprised of two, mirror image handles that are covered by handle grips. The handles are essentially linear elongated cylinders that allow the user of the Aid to grasp the Aid and apply the necessary leverage to open the compression stocking for application. The sock applicator assembly is comprised of two sock applicators. The bracket assembly is comprised of a back plate, a front plate, a ratcheting plate, a ratcheting dog, a pivot fastener, a ratcheting dog fastener, and padding. The ratcheting plate forms ratcheting teeth that engage with the ratcheting dog while the handles are moved inward. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156532 | Floor Mats With Microfiber Backing Material - An improved floor mat designed to maintain its location in relation to the carpet upon which it is placed. The floor mat comprises a layer of carpet, a layer of support material attached to a layer of carpet, and a layer of loop-pile microfiber material attached to the layer of support material opposite the layer of carpet. The layer of loop-pile microfiber material can include a plurality of split microfibers. The split microfibers can include a generally acute triangular shape wherein a portion of the generally acute triangular shape includes at least one generally arcuate side. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156533 | MAILBOX, MAILBOX PROTECTION APPARATUS, AND METHOD - An apparatus for use on a mailbox having a substantially vertical side, includes a first panel; a second panel; a hinge joining the first panel and the second panel; an angle limiter; and a mounting device for securing the apparatus to the mailbox. A mailbox is improved by mounting on the box an apparatus having a panel to provide a surface oriented to tangentially receive the impact of substantially horizontally-directed debris directed toward the mailbox. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156534 | Awards Trophy Assembly System - An easily assembled trophy assembly system in which columns are friction fitted into slots or recesses in a base and provides for adhesives to secure the columns and bases together and alignment means to ensure proper alignment and orientation of columns on bases. The disclosed system provides attachment means to work with trophies that uses wooden, marble and composite bases. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156535 | GROUNDED CHRISTMAS TREE - Disclosed herein are cords comprising two live wires and a ground wire, wherein the ground wire terminates in a probe configured to be placed in a water basin at the base of a Christmas tree. Also disclosed herein are cords comprising two live wires and a ground wire, wherein the ground wire terminates in a probe configured to be placed in a trunk of a Christmas tree. Also disclosed herein are bases for a Christmas tree, the base comprising a GFI socket, wherein the GFI socket is in electrical communication with a ground wire, wherein the ground wire terminates in a probe; wherein the GFI socket is in electrical communication with a three-wire cord, configured to be plugged into a wall socket. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156536 | CONTAINER DEVICE FOR COOKING FOOD - The container device for cooking food is disclosed, the device comprising: a housing having an inner space defined therein, and a top cover, wherein non-cooked rice is received in the inner space, wherein the top cover is openable; a first hole defined in the top cover; an elastic steam filter disposed on an inner face of the cover to block the first hole, wherein the elastic steam filter is flexible and wherein the elastic steam filter is configured to allow passage of steam and to disallow passage of water, wherein the elastic steam filter includes nano-fibers; a support attached on the inner face of the cover to support the elastic steam filter; and a second hole defined in the support to vertically overlap the first hole. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156537 | System and Method for Cooking - A system and method for cooking. The system includes a sealable bag and a bag seal located on the sealable bag. Coupled to the sealable bag is a snorkel which has a top end and a bottom end. The snorkel also has a cap. The snorkel is coupled to the sealable bag such that when the sealable bag is immersed in a fluid, the hydrostatic pressure of the fluid causes the air to be purged from the sealable bag. The resulting purged bag is then cooked in the bath of fluid for a desired time and temperature. The removal of air provides several benefits including more uniform cooking. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156538 | DEVICE FOR FAST COOKING FOODS - The present invention concerns a device for fast cooking food. The device has a boiler for heating a liquid, pressurizing means to pressurize the liquid and a cooking chamber fluidically connected to the boiler. The cooking chamber is provided with an inlet and an outlet for the food. The inlet and outlet is provided with a shut-off valve to selectively open and sealingly close the same inlet and/or outlet. The shut-off valve is driven for opening and/or closing by the action of the liquid pressurized by the pressurizing means. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156539 | Apparatus and Method of Multi-Course Infusion for Brewing Tea and Other Beverages - A server has a processor a memory connected to the processor. The memory stores instructions executed by the processor to maintain a recipe database including a genus characterization of an infusible material and species of infusible materials within the genus characterization. Each species of infusible material has an associated recipe specifying infusible material course treatments. Each infusible material course treatment includes at least one set of fluid agitation parameters, at least one wait interval, at least on set of liquid injection parameters and a release parameter. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156540 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING VARIABLE QUANTITIES OF ADDITIVES AND CONTROLLING CHARACTERISTICS THEREOF IN A CONSUMABLE - Provided is a portable, self-contained beverage apparatus. The beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156541 | A CUP-SHAPED CONTAINER CAPABLE OF BEING CONVERTED INTO DUTCH COFFEE MACHINE - A cup-shaped container capable of being converted into a Dutch coffee machine includes a main body of cup-shape, a drainer protrusion protruding outward from the bottom surface of the main body, and a drain hole to connect to an inside of the drainer protrusion and an inside of the main body. The cup-shaped container can be used as a cup in normal times and can be converted into a Dutch coffee machine by simple operation when necessary. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156542 | COFFEE DISPENSING APPARATUS - A coffee dispensing apparatus ( | 2017-06-08 |
20170156543 | Apparatus for Making Beverages Having a Liquid Volume Storage Tank - The present invention pertains to the technological field of apparatuses for making beverages as defined in class A47J of the international patent classification (IPC). Problem to be solved: Traditionally, the access for servicing or removal to the liquid volume storage tank of an apparatus for making beverages having a liquid volume storage tank is limited and difficult. Solution to the problem: An apparatus for making beverages includes a liquid volume storage tank, the liquid volume storage tank being accessed through small detachable portions provided in the external body and in the thermal conservation means. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156544 | BEVERAGE SUPPLY DEVICE - A beverage supply device applied to a beverage dispenser providing a beverage to a beverage container and has a beverage supply route for supplying a milk beverage to the beverage container, includes a washing unit to, in response to a washing instruction, mix an undiluted wash fluid with a wash hot water to generate a wash fluid, the undiluted wash fluid being supplied from an undiluted wash fluid accommodating unit configured to accommodate the undiluted wash fluid, the hot water being supplied from a hot water storage unit configured to stores the hot water which is for generating pressurized steam for forming the milk beverage, supply the wash fluid to the beverage supply route communicating with the washing unit, and supply the hot water supplied from the hot-water storage unit to the beverage supply route as a rinse hot water. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156545 | ROLLER GRILL - A roller grill for hot dogs and other comestibles possessing a cabinet having an array of rotationally driven heat tubes, each with an outer surface heated by an internal heating element. Mounting plates at sides of the roller grill are configured to support a plurality of axles that are adapted to mate with a gear at distal ends of each heat tube. The gears of the heat tubes are held in parallel alignment by the axles, and are driven by one or more idler gears and one or more drive gears powered by one or more motors. Disposed between an output shaft of the motor and a drive gear, is a slip clutch that disengages power to the drive gear and thereby pauses rotation of the heat tubes if enough rotational resistance is encountered. Heat containment panels with a curvature on an uppermost portion are mountable to sides of the roller grill to reduce heat loss from the peripheral rows of heat tubes and thereby stabilize the temperature gradient of the heat tube array. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156546 | CHARCOAL IGNITER AND COOKER HAVING A VENTURI AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A charcoal igniter, including a removable upper section such that the removable upper section includes a first conical section having a distal end and a proximal end such that the proximal end of the first conical section includes a first conical section opening, a fire chamber having a distal end and a proximal end such that a grating is located adjacent to the distal end of the fire chamber and the distal end of the first conical section is located adjacent to the proximal end of the fire chamber, and at least one air flow introducer operatively connected to the grating and extending into the fire chamber and a portion of an amount of charcoal to be ignited; and a stationary lower section such that the removable upper section is retained within the stationary lower section and the removable upper section can be removed from the stationary lower section, wherein the stationary lower section includes a plurality of supporting legs, and a second conical section having a distal end and a proximal end such that the proximal end of the second conical section is located adjacent to the removable upper section and the distal end of the second conical section includes a second conical section opening, wherein the first and second conical openings have a diameter that is larger than a diameter of the fire chamber. In an alternative embodiment, an elongated chimney conduit is attached to the proximal end of the first conical section and positioned substantially vertically. Exhaust created in the fire chamber flows up through the chimney conduit and out of the second end creating an upward draft. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156547 | COOKING THERMOMETER SUSPENSION DEVICE AND METHOD - A device for suspending a cooking thermometer includes a cooking vessel interface having a cooking vessel attachment, a thermometer receiver, and an extension member. The device for suspending a cooking thermometer is useful for placing a cooking thermometer within a cooking vessel at a distance away from the outer walls of the cooking vessel such that the thermal effects of the heat from the outer walls of the cooking vessel are reduced to provide a more accurate temperature reading for the contents of the cooking vessel. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156548 | FIRST RESPONDER DECONTAMINATION SYSTEM - A first responder decontamination system, method, and apparatus comprising of a fluid supply in fluidic connection with a pipe further connected to a fluid dispenser, a valve for providing the fluid to the fluid dispenser from the fluid supply, a mounting bracket for adjustably mounting the fluid dispenser to a vehicle, and a pump configured to control pressure of the fluid supply. The fluid supply can be used to decontaminate first responders exiting a contaminated area. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156549 | Liquid soap dispenser with controls positive and reverse rotations of motor and liquid discharge amount through angle counting - A liquid soap dispenser, which controls positive and reverse rotations of a motor and a liquid discharge amount through angle counting, includes a front cover, a back cover, a liquid soap bottle, a pump component, a main engine and a key. An angle counter is arranged in the main engine. The liquid soap dispenser is connected with the motor. The angle counter is driven to rotate through the motor, so as to measure a rotation angle of the motor. The motor is connected with a gearbox, and the gearbox is connected with an output gear. The output gear is fastened at a lower part of the pump component, and the pump component is driven to move through the output gear. The liquid soap dispenser realizes a stepless adjustment of the liquid discharge amount through controlling the motor to reversely rotate. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156550 | SEQUENTIALLY ACTIVATED MULTI-DIAPHRAGM FOAM PUMPS, REFILL UNITS AND DISPENSER SYSTEMS - An exemplary foam dispenser includes a housing, a container for holding foamable liquid and a foam pump in fluid communication with the container. The foam pump has a plurality of diaphragm pumping chambers wherein at least one diaphragm pumping chamber pumps liquid, and at least two diaphragm pumping chambers pump air. The foam pump includes a liquid outlet valve having a cracking pressure of at least about 5 pounds per square inch; and two or more air outlet valves having cracking pressure of less than about 5 pounds per square inch. A mixing chamber is located downstream of the plurality of diaphragm pumping chambers for mixing liquid and air to form a foamy mixture. A foam cartridge located downstream of the mixing chamber and an outlet is provided for dispensing foam. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156551 | LOOFAH - A loofah includes an inner core and an outer portion. The inner core includes a natural material. The outer portion includes a natural material. A water absorbency of the inner core is less than a water absorbency of the outer portion. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156552 | Towel for Reliably Hanging onto a Fixture - A towel that can be stably and reliably hung onto a fixture. The towel comprises an opening that allows for the towel to be hung onto a fixture, and an adjustable perimeter around the opening. The adjustable perimeter can be manipulated to adjust the size and/or shape of the opening. The adjustable perimeter may comprise an elastic material or a draw string. The towel may be hung on a fixture such as a hook, a doorknob, or any other protrusion onto which the opening may be placed. | 2017-06-08 |
20170156553 | DEVICES FOR PREVENTING TOWEL SLIPPAGE - Devices, apparatus and systems for preventing towels from slipping off a towel holder are disclosed. The apparatus, devices and systems may include a surface that provides a frictional interface between the towel and towel holder. Two opposing edges of such a device may each include at least one raised or enlarged attachment formation which, when the device is moved from an unraveled condition to an engaged condition, may be aligned and connected to effectively connect the edges to each other. Such a device may further include a plurality of friction formations configured to face and contact a towel and a plurality of ridges configured to face and contact a towel holder when the device is in an engaged condition, surrounding a towel holder and supporting a towel. | 2017-06-08 |