45th week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190335845 | SPORT SANDAL - The present disclosure describes a sport sandal comprising a sole and a securement mechanism coupled to the sole. The securement mechanism comprises a brace, which couples a plurality of toe posts to a plurality of lateral supports. The securement mechanism also comprises a heel leash coupled to the plurality of lateral supports. Sport sandals according to the present disclosure provide a user with improved forefront control, improved lateral side traction on the user's toes, improved comfort, and a reduction forward pressure on the user's toes. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335846 | FOOTWEAR ARTICLE HAVING CORD STRUCTURE - A footwear article is provided herein. The footwear article may include a cord structure including interconnected bights in a vamp cord and a rand cord forming a loop line extending along at least a portion of the footwear article, and further including an anchor cord extending along the portion of the footwear article and parallel to the loop line. The rand cord may couple to the anchor cord. In this way, the cord structure may be tensioned independently of other upper materials. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335847 | Accessory for a shoe - The instant invention is directed to an accessory for a shoe, wherein the accessory allows the shoe to smoothly slide over a floor. The accessory for the shoe comprises a body shaped to envelop outer sole of the shoe and a pair of straps extending from the opposite sides of the body and configured to secure the accessory over the shoe. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335848 | CONFORMABLE BOOTIES, SHOES INSERTS, AND FOOTWEAR ASSEMBLIES MADE THEREWITH, AND WATERPROOF BREATHABLE SOCKS - Waterproof, breathable socks, booties, shoe inserts, and footwear assemblies containing the shoe inserts are provided. The booties and shoe inserts include a laminate of a seamless ePTFE membrane and at least one textile. The bootie is conformable over a range of sizes and shoe shapes, and may be shaped to fit numerous sizes and shapes of asymmetrical shoe lasts. The bootie may shrink to fit, or, alternatively, be stretched to fit, an asymmetrical last having a desired size to form a shoe insert. Such a conformable bootie eliminates the need to have multiple sizes of shoe inserts correlating to particular shoe sizes. In embodiments where the ePTFE is seamless and continuous, the shoe insert eliminates the need for a waterproof seam tape, which is conventionally used to make shoe inserts waterproof. Methods of forming the socks, booties, and shoe inserts are also provided | 2019-11-07 |
20190335849 | SHOE THAT CAN STABLY RECEIVE FOOT ARCH CORRECTION DEVICE AND AN OUTSOLE THEREOF - A shoe includes an outsole and an upper. The outsole has a base wall, and a surrounding wall extending upwardly and integrally from a periphery of the base wall and cooperating with the same to define a receiving space. The surrounding wall has a guide groove surrounding the receiving space. The upper is fixedly connected to the outsole by a seam that is received in and that extends around the guide groove. A foot arch correction device is disposed in the receiving space in a non-protruding manner and has a stepping portion located on top of the base wall, and a protective portion extending upwardly and outwardly from a periphery of the stepping portion and surrounded by the surrounding wall. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335850 | OUTSOLE AND SHOE - Provided in the present invention is an outsole including a sheet body which includes a substrate sheet and a continuous body secured to the substrate sheet, and a shoe that has the continuous body having a certain shape and thereby being excellent in functionality. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335851 | Shoe - A shoe includes a sole defining a first hollow space and a second hollow space, and a shoe upper that is connected to the sole. The first hollow space within the sole is filled with a first plurality of spherical plastic bodies that are visible through a first transparent region of the sole, and the second hollow space within the sole filled with a second plurality of spherical plastic bodies that are visible through a second transparent region of the sole. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335852 | LAYERED MATERIALS, METHODS OF MAKING, METHODS OF USE, AND ARTICLES INCORPORATION THE LAYERED MATERIALS - The present disclosure, in general, provides for a layered material that can be incorporated in to textiles (e.g., footwear, apparel, sporting equipment, or components of each). In an aspect, the layered material includes an externally facing layer and a thermoplastic hot melt adhesive layer and optionally one or more inner layers between the externally facing layer and the thermoplastic hot melt adhesive layer. The present disclosure provides for articles including the layered material such as footwear, apparel, sporting equipment, a component of an article of sporting equipment, apparel or footwear, including a outsole structure for footwear. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335853 | SHOE, IN PARTICULAR A SPORTS SHOE - A shoe, especially to a sports shoe, having a sole connected with a shoe upper part. The sole includes: a first sole part having a ground plate, wherein a plurality of first damping elements which extend in a direction of loading are integrally shaped at the ground plate, a second sole part having a cover plate, wherein a plurality of second damping elements which extend in the direction of loading are integrally shaped at the cover plate, a connection part which comprises a plurality of interconnected plug-in connections. Each plug-in connection has a first plug connector extending downwards in the direction of loading and a second plug connector which extending upwards in the direction of loading. The first plug connection frictionally engages into the hollow-cylindrical section of the first damping element and wherein the second plug connection frictionally engages into the hollow-cylindrical section of the second damping element. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335854 | Heatable and Coolable Inserts for Footwear - An article of footwear may include an insert configured to receive a foot of a wearer. The insert may consist essentially of a casing configured to at least partially enclose a foot of a wearer and including a casing material and a high heat capacity material. The article of footwear may also include an outer assembly configured to receive the foot of the wearer when the foot is received within the insert. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335855 | Widened heel - A shoe for a wearer may include a sole connected to the shoe for the wearer; and a heel connected to the sole. A portion of the heel may be offset extending from the sole by a predetermined amount. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335856 | WEIGHT-BEARING STRUCTURE FOR HIGH-HEELED FOOTWEAR - The present invention discloses a weight-bearing structure of high-heel footwear that is coupled to an outsole of high-heeled footwear, or in which a sole cover part becomes an outsole of the high-heeled footwear to linearly contact the ground during a loading response. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335857 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR KNITTING SHOE UPPERS - Systems and methods for manufacturing knitted shoe uppers. An article of fully finished three-dimensionally weft knitted footwear is manufactured through a knitting process which can be performed by an automated V-bed flat knitting machine. The knitting process includes manipulating one or more double-knit stitch types and joining the stitches exclusively in the knitting process to create a seamless upper to fit a foot. A resulting upper advantageously has no sewn seams and requires no manual post process to cut or sew the upper to create the dimensional shape. The process creates a seamless, full gauge, dimensionally stable footwear upper, as a unitary textile construction with an integrated anatomically appropriate heel. The entire upper, including the closure element of the upper, may be completed exclusively by the knitting machine, ready for the following shoe making process. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335858 | SAFETY SHOE TOECAP REINFORCING MATERIAL HAVING PRESSURE DISPERSING STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a reinforcing material which is attached to a toecap embedded in a safety shoe so as to ensure the convenience and safety of a worker. The reinforcing material is combined with the toecap embedded in the safety shoe used generally so as to protect portions of an instep and toes of a worker, wherein a portion of the reinforcing material contacting with the instep is made of a flexible material such that a foot is comfortable during movement, and the reinforcing material having the portion made of the flexible material is combined with the safety shoe to effectively protect the foot, thereby improving the safety and efficiency of work performed by the worker. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335859 | WINDING DEVICE - Provided is a winding device configured so that the entirety of the device can be thinned and looseness of an elongated member can be reduced. In a winding device | 2019-11-07 |
20190335860 | LABOR-SAVING CONNECTION STRUCTURE AND LUGGAGE BINDING STRAP WITH THE SAME - The invention discloses a labor-saving connection structure and a luggage binding strap with the same. The labor-saving connection structure comprises a first connection portion and a second connection portion, and the first connection portion is capable of coupled with the second connection portion. An auxiliary closing mechanism is further arranged on the first connection portion to snap in the second connection portion during coupling connection between the first connection portion and the second connection portion, and drive the first connection portion and the second connection portion to move towards each other to realize the coupling connection therebetween. The labor-saving connection structure is simple in structure, and the first connection portion and the second connection portion are capable of being easily coupled through the auxiliary closing mechanism. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335861 | BUCKLE GUARD FOR PREVENTING RELEASE - A guard that attaches to a buckle included in a safety restraint system. The guard includes a movable cover. In at least one position of the cover, the cover limits access to an external release of the buckle and prevents release of straps from the buckle. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335862 | CONNECTING DEVICE FOR BRACELET - Connecting device allowing a releasable connection between a bracelet strap and a folding clasp including at least two articulated arms and two fastening portions capable of reversibly cooperating with each other. The connecting device includes a first connecting piece capable of being secured to the free end of the bracelet strap and a second connecting piece capable of being mounted on the fastening portion. The first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are configured to reversibly cooperate with each other between a first, open position allowing separation of the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece and a second, closed position in which the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are locked together. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335863 | DIAMOND WITH TEN HEARTS AND TEN ARROWS - The invention relates to the field of jewelry, specifically to a diamond with eighty-one facets having a ten hearts and ten arrows inner structure and a cutting method thereof. The diamond comprises a table facet, ten main crown facets and ten main pavilion facets; a crown star facet is disposed at a junction of two adjacent main crown facets with the table facet; a crown small facet is disposed at a junction of two adjacent main crown facets with the crown star facet; a small sector is disposed at a junction of the main crown facet with the crown small facet; and two main pavilion facet auxiliary surfaces are disposed at a junction of two adjacent main pavilion facets. The cutting method comprises a division of a pavilion, a crown and a girdle, the pavilion cutting and the crown cutting. The shaped diamond has very good brilliance, fire and sparkle. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335864 | Decorative foam tape for use as fashion accessories - The invention is decorative foam tape for use as fashion accessories. The foam tape is provided on rolls much like ribbon or adhesive tape, and in multiple widths and a broad range of colors. Multiple coordinated colors of foam tape made be easily braided, wrapped, or tied together to form necklaces, bracelets, ponytail holders, braided bracelets, finger rings, toe rings, head bands, accessory holders, and many other accessories. The colors selected by the user may duplicate school colors, the colors of a favorite professional sports team, trade dress of a corporation, the red and green of Christmas, the black and orange of Halloween, a camouflage scheme, or any other color scheme the user may choose. Various items may be incorporated into the user's accessory design, such as beads spelling out the user's name or the name of the user's school, or charms similar to those on a charm bracelet | 2019-11-07 |
20190335865 | UMBRELLA SYSTEM - An umbrella system includes a support pole connected to a rotating tube positioned around a center tube that extends between the support pole and a center support that is connected to an umbrella frame. The rotating tube has one or more helical grooves therein that are engaged by teeth of a hub which is connected to the umbrella frame. As the rotating tube is rotated, the hub is driven along the length of the rotating tube thereby opening and closing the umbrella frame. In one arrangement system includes a motor housing assembly including a plurality of batteries and a motor that includes a driven gear that meshes with a stationary gear which causes rotation of the rotating tube. The system also includes a counterbalance assembly positioned within the rotating tube. The counterbalance assembly includes at least one spring positioned within the rotating tube that provides a counterbalance force. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335866 | SECURING BEACH NET - A securing net for personal items including a mesh material having a perimeter, a border material secured to an entirety of the perimeter of the mesh material, and a plurality of securing points carried by the border material. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335867 | RATCHET-TYPE EXPANSION SYSTEM FOR LUGGAGE AND LUGGAGE INCORPORATING SAME - The article of luggage includes a luggage main body having a bottom surface and a cavity formed to receive articles for packing; an expansion body having a perimeter defining a cavity; a foldable gusset joining the luggage main body to the expansion body; and an expansion and locking device disposed internally at opposite ends of the article of luggage. The expansion and locking device is configured to allow free movement of the expansion body in a compression direction towards the luggage main body and configured to allow locking movement of the expansion body in an expanding direction away from the luggage main body. One expansion and locking device is preferably attached to two or more walls of the luggage. After finishing packing, the luggage is closed and the user pushes the expanding member towards the base member, ratcheting the pawl past the ratchet teeth to collapse the luggage. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335868 | INDUCTIVELY CHARGEABLE EARBUD CASE - A case a portable listening device. The case includes a housing having an interior space to receive the portable listening device; a lid attached to the housing; a rechargeable battery and first and second wireless power receiving elements configured to receive electric charge from a wireless power transmitter during a charging event. The case further includes switching circuitry that is configured to disable one of the first or second wireless power receiving elements during a charging event when the disabled element is receiving power less efficiently than the other element. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335869 | Luggage contents containment apparatus. - The present invention pertains to the safe containment of the contents inside luggage. The invention is manufactured from a material that when inflated with air forms a pliable bladder. The finished invention is place inside of luggage. The invention is inflated filling any voids within the luggage holding the contents in place as the luggage is transport around the world. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335870 | HAIR ROLL ATTACHED MIRROR - Disclosed is a mirror-attached hair roll configured such that the waved hair can be immediately checked and arranged through the mirror attached to the hair roll after forming a wavy bang using the hair roll. The mirror-attached hair roll includes a body part around which hair is wound, and a mirror part formed on one side of the body part so as to be visible from the outside. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335871 | Hairstyling Apparatus and Kit - A hair styling apparatus for styling hair of a user comprises a tubular base member, elastic loop elements, and gripping members. The tubular base member comprises a first end and a second end, receives, and rolls hair of a user. The elastic loop elements are fixedly attached to the first end and the second end of the tubular base member. The gripping members are fixedly attached to each of the elastic loop elements for overlapping the elastic loop elements over the tubular base member. The elastic loop elements securely fasten the hair of the user to the tubular base member for styling the hair of the user. Further, the hair styling apparatus kit comprises an elongate curling wand device with clip designed for supplying added definition to the hair. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335872 | Multi-liner Beard Shaping Template - A multi-linear beard shaping template include a nose guide edge, a curved-cut edge, a first jawline edge, a comb section, a second jawline edge, and a step-cut edge. The curved-cut edge that enables a curved beard cut is terminally connected to the nose guide edge. The step-cut edge that enables a step beard cut is terminally connected to the nose guide edge, opposite of the curved-cut edge. The first jawline edge is terminally connected to the curved-cut edge, opposite of the nose guide edge. The second jawline edge is terminally connected to the step-cut edge, opposite of the nose guide edge. The first and second jawline edges and the nose guide provide symmetricity for different types of beard cuts. The comb section is terminally connected to the first jawline edge and the second jawline edge as the comb section and the nose guide are oriented opposite of each other. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335873 | Polishing and Shaping Nail File - The polishing and shaping nail file, comprising a flat glass file body advantageously with an elongated shaped plate, one side of which has a roughened surface with a roughness ranging from 10 to 120 μm with a chemically etched micro-structure for nail shaping. The active surface on the opposite side of the file body is adapted for nail polishing and completed by a metal grid preferably composed of Chrome (Cr) or Titanium (Ti), which is formed by separated protrusions of circular facets with a thickness ranging from 0.5 to 2 μm, and with a diameter from 1.5 to 3 μm. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335874 | Artificial Nail Having Size Indication - An artificial nail for attachment to a natural nail includes a nail body having a bottom surface sized and shaped to be attachable to the top surface of the natural nail, a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on the bottom surface of the nail body and a releasable backing film covering the pressure sensitive adhesive, wherein the releasable backing film has indicia indicating a size of the nail body. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335875 | SYMMETRIC-MULTI-FUNCTION-CONCAVE-OPERATING-EDGE SYMMETRIC-MULTI-FUNCTION-OPERATING-TIP ARTIFICIAL NAIL, HAVING SYMMETRIC-CONVEX-BASE-EDGE SYSTEM, SYMMETRIC-CONCAVE-EXTENSION-EDGE SYSTEM, SYMMETRIC-DIGITAL-ICON-AND-KEYBOARD-OPERATING-TIP SYSTEM, AND SYMMETRIC-MINI-KEYBOARD-OPERATING-TIP SYSTEM - An symmetric-multi-function-concave-operating-edge symmetric-multi-function-operating-tip artificial nail, for being glued to a nail of a finger or a toe, comprising: a base, at least two base edges molded to the base partially along the base perimeter, an extension molded to the base partially along the base perimeter and the extension perimeter, at least two concave operating edges molded to the extension partially along the extension perimeter, and at least two digital-and-mini-icon-and-keyboard-operating tips molded to the ends of the at least two concave operating edges respectively. The at least two concave operating edges are for efficiently being narrow and flexible to provide efficient grips on objects, to absorb vibrations to protect the nerve system of a finger or a toe, and to efficiently apply, spread, and shape lipstick and lip gloss on lips. The at least two digital-and-mini-icon-and-keyboard-operating tips are: for vertically, horizontally, or angledly touching, pushing, striking, activating, or operating multiple digital keys at the same time on a digital keyboard; for vertically, horizontally, or angledly touching, pushing, striking, activating, or operating multiple keys at the same time on a mini keyboard; for efficiently functioning as comb teeth to comb eyelashes and wet or clumping-together eyelashes. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335876 | Compact Cosmetics Container - A pencil shaped compact cosmetics container assembly has a pressed powder stored in a cylindrical segment having a cover that opens along a length rather than at an end such that the powder is visible to a user loading a brush with the powder before applying as a cosmetic, such as eyeshadow. Another section of the assembly holds a brush that is stored under the cover, the another section serving to lock the cover in a closed position. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335877 | Tubular Container Having Applicator - The present invention relates to a tubular vessel with an applicator unit, configured to be used after separately storing an applicator unit, which is detachable, in the freezer, such that it is possible to maintain coldness when an application surface is attached on user's face, by storing refregerant inside the applicator unit. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335878 | FOAM OF POLYURETHANE FOR USE IN COSMETIC APPLICATIONS - The use of a foam comprising polyurethane for cosmetic applications is provided. Process for applying a cosmetic component to a skin via the foam and a process for cleaning a part of a skin via the foam are provided too. An applicator as well as an envelope and a layered structure comprising the foam are shown. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335879 | LIQUID COSMETIC MATERIAL IMPREGNATION COSMETIC PRODUCT HAVING THREE-DIMENSIONAL FABRIC IMPREGNATION MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a cosmetic product having a three-dimensional fabric impregnation material impregnated with a liquid cosmetic material. In the present invention, the impregnation material has a first surface and a second surface so as to be impregnated with a liquid cosmetic material, the impregnation material includes a vertically layered structure including: a first surface region having a first pattern; a second surface region having a second pattern; and a pillar region which is formed between the first surface region and the second surface region by Z-yarns that connect the first surface region and the second surface region, and a circumference of the impregnation material has a rim portion at which the vertically layered structure is compressed. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide the impregnation material impregnated with the liquid cosmetic material which implements a high impregnation rate and makes it easy to form a surface pattern. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335880 | DEVICE FOR PACKAGING AND DISPENSING A PRODUCT - A packaging and distribution device, for example a device for treatment with an electric current, includes: a refill containing a product to be distributed, including a vessel defined at least partially by a flexible wall; a pressing member for pressing on the flexible wall in order to apply pressure to the product contained therein, wherein the pressing member includes two flaps hingedly connected to one another, each connected to a mechanical system biasing the flap to bear against the refill. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335881 | METHOD FOR FORMING A FACIAL PAD - A method for forming a facial pad, the method including: (a) forming a water-impermeable film on one surface of a first sheet body that is flexible and elastic; (b) forming a water-impermeable film on one surface of a second sheet body that is flexible and elastic; (c) applying a creamed or gelled beauty material on a surface of the film formed in step (a); (d) after step (c), stacking the first sheet body and the second sheet body so as to sandwich the beauty material between the films formed in steps (a) and (b); and (e) cutting the first sheet body and the second sheet body which sandwich the beauty material in step (d) into a predetermined shape. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335882 | VACUUM POUCH FOR ATHLETICS - A pouch or pocket may act as a container and may be used to securely hold objects (e.g., cell phone, keys, wallet, etc.) during athletic activity (e.g., running). The pouch may be a standalone item or integrally formed as part of other items. The pouch may hold the object to be stored in place within the pouch or pocket. The pouch may provide some cushioning or impact force attenuation to protect the object being held within the pouch or pocket. Additionally, the pouch may be attached to a garment, such as running clothes. The pouch includes an outer envelope sealable by a closure and a one-way valve with foam layers located inside the pouch. After the object is placed in the pouch, the closure is closed, and the air within the pouch is expelled via the one-way valve by compressing the foam layers from the outside. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335883 | Portable Beverage Container Holder Device and Method of Use - The present invention generally provides a portable beverage container holder device for allowing users to easily transport and use beverage containers of varying sizes and shapes, such as cans, bottles, or cups. In most embodiments, these could allow the user to carry multiple beverages at one time easily. It is ideal for servers at restaurants and bars and for home parties. It may also aid in the elderly or handicapped in being more able to carry beverages, food cans, bottles, and jars. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335884 | REACTIONARY TOOL HOLDER DEVICE - Apparatus and associated methods relate to a tool holder having a tool support member rotationally coupled to a outwardly deflecting member, the tool holder configured to transition between a first mode and a second mode, where in the first mode, the tool support member protrudes away from the rest of the tool holder and the outwardly deflecting member extends longitudinally downward, and where in the second mode, the weight of a stowed tool causes the tool support member to rotate in a downward direction while simultaneously rotating/deflecting the outwardly deflecting member away from a downwardly extending back member. In an illustrative example, the tool holder may push a bottom end of a tool away from a user in response to storage of the tool in the tool holder, thus advantageously mitigating or preventing injury or discomfort from the tool banging or brushing up against the user's leg. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335885 | Cosmetic Applicator Comprising Holes - The applicator for applying an eyelash cosmetic includes a core having a cavity and side holes connecting the cavity to the exterior of the core. The holes are disposed in a staggered arrangement. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335886 | Applicator with Pivotable Bristle-Covered Wings - A cosmetics applicator ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190335887 | BROOM AND METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF - A bristled tool head and a method of fabrication thereof, the method comprising molding a shell having a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface comprising a pattern of housings, the housings being selectively localised and inclined relative to a direction normal to a plan of the shell depending on a position along a length and across a width of the bottom surface; finishing the housings of the as-molded shell into sockets; and securing tufts of bristles within the sockets. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335888 | STEAM CLEANER FOR GRILL OVEN - A steam cleaner for grill oven, having a body, a steam generator disposed inside the body, and a cleaner head connected with the body; the cleaner head has a connector, a nozzle and a brush; the cleaner head is connected with the body through the connector; the nozzle and the brush are mounted on the connector; the nozzle is connected to the steam generator; steam generated by the steam generator is ejected through the nozzle; the nozzle is positioned above the brush; the steam ejected through the nozzle flows to the brush where the steam is condensed into water which is used for cleaning surfaces of the grill oven. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335889 | LIQUID DISPENSING HAIRBRUSH SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES - Hairbrushes that dispense liquid are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a hairbrush system includes a brush body, a bristle support layer, and a liquid container configured to store a liquid. The bristle support layer includes a plurality of apertures and supports a plurality of bristles extending outwardly from the brush head. In some embodiments, the hairbrush is configured to transfer the liquid from the liquid container into a chamber defined by the brush body and the bristle support layer. In operation, the hairbrush transfers the liquid from the chamber through the plurality of apertures and into the bristles when the bristle support layer is compressed. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335890 | Plaque Detecting Device and Toothbrush - The plaque detecting device of the present invention comprises a light emitting unit ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190335891 | PORTABLE DEVICE FOR DENTAL HYGIENE, STORAGE, AND HYGIENE METHOD - A dental hygiene device includes a housing, a toothbrush, and a sanitizing device. The housing includes a chamber therein. The housing defines a mouth and an opening. The housing includes a first width adjacent the mouth and a second width spaced apart from the mouth. The second width is larger than the first width. The toothbrush is detachably securable with the mouth of the housing. The toothbrush includes a head portion including bristles, and an engaging portion. The toothbrush is reconfigurable with the housing between a first configuration, in which, the bristles are external of the housing, and a second configuration, in which, the bristles are disposed within the chamber. The sanitizing device includes a plurality of light emitting diodes to provide ultraviolet light within the chamber of the housing. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335892 | Compact Camping Table - A portable table with a collapsible support framework. The support framework has legs that are interconnected by scissor linkages. The legs have brackets affixed to the top end. Guide rails are provided that can be selectively attached to the support framework. The guide rails contain connectors that selectively engage the brackets on the legs of the support framework. Each of the guide rails has a top surface and a ledge that is disposed a first depth below the top surface. A segmented tabletop extends between the guide rails. The segmented tabletop rests on the ledges of the guide rails, wherein the segmented tabletop is the same thickness as the depth of the ledges. This provides the portable table with a flat top surface having no cantilevered areas. The result is a strong and sturdy table that can be easily and rapidly disassembled. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335893 | Folding Table Platform for Use on a Vertical Shaft or Pole - A platform assembly that attaches to a shaft. The platform assembly includes a hub that is mounted in a fixed position. Cradle supports extend from the hub. The cradle supports define open troughs having open tops between opposing side surfaces. Support arms are provided that are connected to the cradle supports with pivot connections. The pivot connections enable the support arms to rotate between an open position and a folded position. In the open position, each of the support arms lay flush in the open troughs. In the folded position, each of the support arms are angled away from the open trough. A flexible panel is supported by the support arms. The flexible panel is held taut in a horizontal plane when the support arms are in their open positions. The flexible panel is folded and collapsed when the support arms are moved to their folded positions. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335894 | FURNITURE WITH ORGANIZATIONAL FRAME - In various implementations, furniture, such as a table (e.g., a desk) and/or free-standing board, may include an organizational frame to which other members (e.g., table top, white board, smart board, etc.) may be coupled. The frame may include legs and at least one organizational member disposed between two or more of the legs. The organizational member may include a plurality of openings. The opening(s) in the organizational member may be able to couple with one or more organization tools. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335895 | BLOW-MOLDED RIB STRUCTURE - A blow-molded structural panel has a stiffening rib structure in which the height and width of the rib structure varies over its length. For example, the rib structure may have three tall portions separated by two short portions, with a gradual slope in height between the various portions. The rib structure is preferably wider in the short portions than it is in the tall portions. The lower height of the rib structure in some portions enhances the stiffness of the panel, while also using less material because the plastic does not have to be drawn so deeply into the mold in the short portions. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335896 | ERGONOMIC WORKSTATION - Workstation for a user ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190335897 | COMPACT, MOTORIZED, HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE, SOFTWARE-CONTROLLED DESKTOP SYSTEM - An improved, height-adjustable desktop system that accommodates various postures including, but not limited to, seated in a chair at a desk, or standing upright on a floor, or various possible positions in between fully-seated or fully-standing, according to a user's preference. Systems and methods for providing computer-control for height adjustments allowing automatic or remote adjustment or both. The desktop system further providing minimalized footprint and upright design to allow placement in small spaces. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335898 | MOTORIZED, HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE DESKTOP SYSTEM - A motorized desktop stand unit having a main surface assembly designed to accommodate a monitor or laptop and a secondary surface assembly designed to accommodate a keyboard. The desktop stand unit also has a frame assembly having an upper frame and a lower frame. An elevation mechanism is provided between the upper frame and lower frame. A switch provided in the main surface assembly, when actuated, causes the elevation mechanism to adjust the space between the upper frame and lower frames, changing the height of the main surface assembly. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335899 | MOVEABLE AND STORABLE WARDROBE - A wardrobe capable of being moved into and out of a hotel room, and into and out of a storage room, is disclosed. The wardrobe comprises a top, a bottom, two side walls, a back, and four wheels along the bottom, where the wardrobe would otherwise touch the floor. The wheels can optionally be lockable wheels. The wardrobe also includes a means for attachment to one or more walls in a room in which the wardrobe will be used. Suitable means for attachment include holes through which pins can be inserted, pins which fit into holes in a wall, Velcro or other hook and loop attachments, straps, ropes, magnets, clips, cotter pins, and the like. The wardrobe can optionally include one or more additional elements, including one or more doors, one or more drawers, shelves, closet rods, tie/belt racks, mirrors, cubby holes, a cover for the wheels, a safe, and crown, chair, and/or base molding. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335900 | FREELY INSTALLABLE COOKER - Freely installable cooker comprising:
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20190335901 | MULTI-ORIENTATION MODULAR FURNITURE HAVING AN ENERGY RELEASABLE DESIGN - Furniture pieces are disclosed. A furniture piece includes a body, a non-flat base surface, a seat surface, a back protrusion, a pair of opposed side surfaces, and apertures. The non-flat base surface is positioned on a first side of the body, and the seat surface is positioned on a second side of the body opposite the first side. The back protrusion extends outward from the second side of the body adjacent the seat surface. The pair of opposed side surfaces are positioned on opposite sides of the body extending between the first and second sides. Apertures are defined in each of the side surfaces. Each aperture has an upper surface facing in a direction opposite the seat surface. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335902 | UNIVERSAL DRAWER SLIDE - A universal drawer slide is described. The drawer slide includes an outer slide member and an inner slide member that are configured to move between a closed position and an extended position. A lever is pivotally mounted to a front portion of the inner slide member. A cam mounts to the outer side member in at least a first position and a second position. An engaging end of the lever engages with the cam in either the first position or the second position. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335903 | Slide Rail Assembly and Slide Rail Kit Thereof - A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a first mechanism, a second mechanism and a releasing connection rod. The first rail has a blocking part. The second rail includes a first end, a second end and a plurality of slots arranged between the first and second ends. The first mechanism includes a working member for blocking one of the slots. The second mechanism includes a blocking member. When the second rail is located at an extension position, the blocking member is corresponding to the blocking part, such that the second rail cannot be moved away from the extension position along a direction. The releasing connection rod includes an operating part arranged between the first end and the first mechanism. The operating part, is configured to be operated, such that the releasing connecting rod drives the blocking member to move away from the position. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335904 | Chair with Slotted Hinge Folding Mechanism - A folding chair assembly with an improved folding mechanism. The folding chair assembly has a backrest structure, a seat structure, and an armrest structure that are all made from shaped tube forms. The tube form of the armrest structure is attached to the tube form of the backrest structure with a pivot connection. The tube form of the armrest structure is also attached to the tube form of the seat structure at a pivot connection. A slotted linkage is provided that extends between the tube form of the backrest and the tube form of the seat. The slotted linkage is pivotably connected to either the backrest structure or to the seat structure. The slotted linkage defines a slot. The slot engages a fixed pin on either the seat structure or the backrest structure. The fixed pin reciprocally moves within the slot as the folding chair assembly is manipulated. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335905 | BACK SUPPORTING APPARATUS, CHAIR AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A spine support apparatus for dynamic stabilization of a user's spine is provided. The apparatus an elongated base positioned in a sagittal plane; a plurality of variable spine support elements coupled to the base and spaced apart from one another to define a spine receiver to stabilize the user's spine, the spine support elements having a first spherical transverse protrusion; and a second spherical transverse protrusion spaced apart on its coronal plane by a valley, the valley being configured to receive any one of a neck vertebrae, a thoracic spine, or a lumbar spine; wherein the plurality of variable spine support elements are dimensioned with varying thickness on their transverse plane to correspond with the user's lordotic curve. A chair utilizing the apparatus and method of use are also provided herein. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335906 | Releaseably Engaged Armrest Cushion - A cushion for releasably engaging an armrest, said cushion having a top portion, a padded portion, a bottom portion, and an attachment means configured to releasably engage the cushion to an armrest, where said armrest comprises a top portion, where said attachment means comprises a hook member and a loop member, where the hook member of the attachment means engages the cushion and the loop member of the attachment means engages the armrest. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335907 | HEATER DEVICE - A heater device for warming a user has a heater panel including a planar heating element which generates heat by energization, a first heat radiation surface formed on one surface side of the heating element, and a second heat radiation surface formed on the other surface side of the heating element. The temperature of the first heat radiation surface is higher than the temperature of the second heat radiation surface. In the heater panel, the first heat radiation surface is configured as a non-contact heater that warms the user in a non-contact manner, and the second heat radiation surface is configured as a contact heater that warms the user in a contact manner. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335908 | ASSISTIVE DEVICE FOR STANDING TASKS - An assistive device for standing tasks allows for a reduction of effort on the part of a user while engaged in tasks or activities that are stationary or nearly stationary that lessens the strain on the bones, joints, and muscles normally used for standing while ensuring a proper alignment of the pelvis and spine. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335909 | LOWER EXTREMITY JACK - A portable, reusable appendage supporting device is provided for elevating the leg of bed-ridden patients for evaluation and treatment to their lower extremities. The appendage lifting device provide a base unit providing a telescopic pole connecting a support element for the patient's appendage. The telescopic pole enables selective elevational adjustment of the supporting element. The present invention also includes a pivot connection and locking mechanism interconnecting the support element and the telescopic pole, so that the orientation of the supporting element can be further rotationally adjusted and secured during use. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335910 | Folding, shippable, strong, inexpensive foundation for a mattress - A novel form of mattress foundation a part of bedding system having a capability for folding and portability with light weight and higher strength material where the mattress foundation comprising of metal structure made up of wire in square shape to provide a smooth surface and is cut into a head section and foot section hinged from middle to provide folding and unfolding possibility. The top outer ring of square tube is 14 legs that make up 6 pivoting circular pipes that when unfolded give the foundation the correct height and strength to act just like a normal foundation/box spring sleep system. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335911 | 3T BUNK BED SYSTEMS AND METHOD - The multiple-tier bunk-bed system offers a safer, more convenient, and easier-to-use three-sleeper bunk bed. This third bed slides out from the bottom and locks into place. The slide-out bed can lock before it is completely removed, leaving no gap or space between the beds. Additionally, the bed can have retractable side rails, preferably made from wood, matching the material of the bed frame. When the side rails are retracted, there can be a retractable wooden flap that slips right over the rail, leaving the visual impression of a clean finish, as well as allowing the bed to be used and look attractive with or without the rails. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335912 | PORTABLE MATTRESS SEATING APPARATUS - A portable mattress seating apparatus attachable to a mattress. The portable mattress seating apparatus clips onto a location on the peripheral of any conventional mattress. The apparatus has a retaining member that is retained under a mattress and above the box spring. The retaining member is attached to a vertical member adjacent to the side of the mattress. The vertical member is attached to another seating member that is oriented parallel to the top of the mattress face. The seat member is attached to a back-rest member. The back-rest member is attached to the seating member distal to the side of the mattress. The back-rest member is adjustable, allowing the back rest to be at acute, obtuse or 90-degree angles to the seating member. Further, the apparatus includes supporting members to spread the weight of a seated person. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335913 | SLEEP PHASE DEPENDENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND LEARNING METHODS TO OPTIMIZE SLEEP QUALITY - A bed includes components to control temperature of a sleep surface, for example based on time and historical usage patterns by a user. In some embodiments the temperature of the sleep surface is controlled based on information indicating a sleep state of the user. In some embodiments the temperature is dynamically adjusted so to achieve particular sleep states and/or sleep patterns for the user. In some embodiments the temperature and timing of temperature adjustments is iteratively adjusted over multiple sleep sessions so to achieve improvements in sleep states and/or sleep quality for the user. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335914 | MATTRESS ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING A HYBRID POSTURE SUPPORT SYSTEM - Mattress assemblies include a hybrid posture support system that provide an end user with improved posture support during use, among other advantages. The hybrid posture support system includes a top foam layer including first and second foam portions that are spaced apart and generally correspond to a head/shoulder region and a foot region, respectively, a pocketed microcoil array underlying the top foam layer that is intermediate the first and second foam portions; and an underlying foam layer. The hybrid posture support system can be used in any mattress assembly including mattresses having a coil spring innercore or a foam innercore. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335915 | SLING CHAIR - A sling chair may include a frame having one or more side rails, each side rail having a J-channel, and a fabric having one or more edges. The J-channel may include a neck and a foot, and be configured to receive a rod connected to a fabric edge. A locking strip may be inserted and force fit into the J-channel to lock the fabric edge and rod in the J-channel. The locking strip may include one or more lateral protrusions for mating with a ridge along an inner surface of the side rail. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335916 | INFANT SEAT WITH ANGLE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION - An infant seat includes a seat back member having an outer hub, a seat support member, a base member and a seat structure pivoted to the seat back member and the seat support member, and a locking mechanism including a slide gear and operably disposed on the seat back member. The seat support member has an inner hub pivoted to the outer hub to make the seat back member rotatably connected to the seat support member. The slide gear is transversely slidable within the outer and inner hubs for engaging with the outer and inner hubs to stop rotation of the inner hub on the outer hub. When the locking mechanism translates the slide gear to the unlocked position, the slide gear is disengaged from the outer hub to make the seat back member rotatable relative to the seat support member for adjusting a tilt angle of the seat structure. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335917 | FOLDABLE BASSINET - A foldable bassinet includes an upper bassinet frame, a pair of leg structures opposite to each other, and a bottom board. Each leg structure has an upper tower portion and a lower ledge portion. The upper bassinet frame is disposed through the upper tower portion of each leg structure to make each leg structure pivotable relative to the upper bassinet frame between a supporting position and a folding position. The bottom board is detachably configured between the two lower ledge portions and defines a containing space cooperatively with the upper bassinet frame and the leg structures. When the bottom board is detached from the two lower ledge portions, the leg structures are rotatable from the supporting position to the folding position to be folded inwardly relative to the upper bassinet frame. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335918 | KANGAROO CARE WEARABLE DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure provides kangaroo care neonatal device and method of applying thereof. The device comprises the sling pouch which holds infant and attached to the main structure of device through zippers and zippers can be easily unzipped to access and position the baby for feeding and reposition back for continuing kangaroo care, without needing to remove the sling or the infant. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335919 | PLAY YARD WITH REMOVABLE SOFT GOODS - A play yard includes a plurality of corner posts, a plurality of rails, a floor structure and at least one soft good assembly. Each of the plurality of corner posts includes a first guiding component. Each of the plurality of rails is connected between two adjacent corner posts. The floor structure is connected to the plurality of corner posts. The soft good assembly includes soft goods, a soft goods connector and a second guiding component. The soft goods connector is fixed to the soft goods. The second guiding component is connected to the soft goods connector and adapted to be detachably assembled with the corner post via the first guiding component for tensioning the soft goods. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335920 | Infant Safety Apparatus - An infant safety apparatus. The apparatus includes a harness and a flexible base that are affixed to each other at a juncture. The harness includes a plurality of members for securing an infant's midsection to the flexible base, such that a portion of the infant's back contacts the flexible base. The flexible base includes a plurality of arms for securing to a bed mattress, such that each arm retains the flexible base in place. The infant safety apparatus is designed to maintain the infant in a supine position or side position while preventing the infant from overturning onto a prone position, such that a rear side of the infant continuously contacts the flexible base while the infant is secured within the apparatus. In this way, the infant safety apparatus maintains the infant in a secure position and facilitates breathing by the infant. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335921 | APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING AND CHILLING A BEVERAGE - Apparatus for displaying a chilled container in which the container is received in an internal cavity in which the container is in thermal contact with a cradle which is in turn in thermal contact with at least one thermoelectric cooling element while the container remains visible through a window in a front wall of the internal cavity. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335922 | THERMAL FRAME - The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335923 | Modular Presentation System for the Display and Support of Goods and Build-Up Method - The invention pertains to a modular presentation system for the display and support of goods and a build-up method therefor. The system comprises floor tiles, blocks, and cover plates. Two floor tiles can be interconnected by placing the two floor tiles adjacent and subsequently mounting a connection piece in connection recesses provided in the two floor tiles. Floor tiles, blocks, and cover plates are configured to clamp on top of floor tiles and blocks. The present invention allows to quickly and efficiently build up the modular presentation system. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335924 | TRANSACTION STAND - Disclosed herein are aspects of a transaction device stand. In one embodiment, the transaction device stand comprises a stand base having a base plate, a column having a shape, and a winged collar latching mechanism. A swivel top may be mounted to the stand base via the winged collar, the swivel top configured to be physically coupled to a transaction device. A tension mechanism may be implemented between a portion of the swivel top and a portion of the winged collar of the stand base such that the swivel top is held at a position relative to the stand base in tension. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335925 | REUSABLE BAG SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for providing reusable bags is disclosed. The system may include a reusable bag deployment station that allows users to receive the reusable bags and to return the reusable bags. The system may track the usage of the reusable bags. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335926 | APPARATUS FOR HOLDING AN ARTWORK - Apparatus for use in holding an artwork during transportation and storage, the artwork comprising or being mounted within a frame with a plurality of fastening devices secured to the frame, each fastening device having an aperture in a part which protrudes from a side of the frame, the apparatus comprising a substantially flat mounting panel provided with a plurality of retention members; and a plurality of securing devices for securing the fastening devices to the mounting panel, each of the securing devices comprising an engagement part for engaging the fastening device and a locking part which is rotatable about an axis from a first angular position in which it can be located adjacent a respective retention member and a second angular position in which it engages with a respective retention member, whereby each securing device can be used to secure a respective fastening device to the mounting panel by aligning the aperture in the fastening device relative to a retention member of the mounting panel, inserting the locking part through the aperture in the fastening device to a position adjacent a retention member so that the engagement part of the securing device engages a surface of the fastening device about the aperture therein, and rotating the locking part from the first angular position to the second angular position so the locking part engages with and is retained by said retention member. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335927 | TRAVEL PILLOW TRAVEL CASE - A device comprising a top side a bottom side, wherein a hollow interior is configured to accept a crescent shaped pillow. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335928 | Adjustable Pillow and Methods of Making and Using Same - A pillow allowing adjustment of the height, thereby minimizing neck muscles' strain and improving efficiency and quality of sleep is disclosed. The disclosed pillow contains a number of various compartments that are in communication with each other to allow adjustment of the height by the user. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335929 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A beverage container includes a first vessel, a second vessel, a cap assembly, a first conduit, and a second conduit. The first and second vessels are vertically stacked and define first and second internal cavities, respectively. The first vessel is disposed above the second vessel. A cap assembly is secured to a top of the first vessel. The cap assembly defines first, second, and third orifices. The first orifice establishes fluid communication with the first internal cavity. The first conduit establishes fluid communication between the second internal cavity and the second orifice. The second conduit establishes fluid communication between the second internal cavity and the third orifice. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335930 | Travel Container Having Drinking Orifice And Vent Aperture - A container is provided with a lid having a push-button trigger mechanism that operates both a drink seal for a drinking opening and a vent seal for a vent opening. The trigger translates in a straight line transverse to a longitudinal axis of the container body during the entire movement of the trigger to define a straight-line actuation stroke. The vent opening is initially opened during a first portion of the actuation stroke of the trigger, and the drink opening is initially opened during a second portion of the actuation stroke of the trigger. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335931 | Sanitary Utensils and Consumer Products - The invention involves the incorporation and enablement of elements that are incorporated into a consumer product that provide necessary balance, placement, positioning, shape, contour, and geometry that prevent a portion of the product from touching or contacting a surface on which the product is placed. The elements can be readily integrated into high-volume consumable products to increase utility, function and features of the consumable product at minimal incremental cost and adjustment to production and manufacturing processes. The invention further reports processes and compositions that enable consumable products with differentiating features, which products would otherwise be deficient for their intended use and application. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335932 | SLIP-RESISTANT MULTIPURPOSE WARDROBE HANGER - A non-slip multipurpose wardrobe hanger includes a continuous solid frame comprising an interior body; a neck; an upper hook extending from the neck, wherein the neck extends to a pair of opposing arms, wherein each of the opposing arm has a proximal and distal end; two medially positioned cutout sections spanning the length of the opposing arms, wherein each of the cutout section comprises a top and bottom surface; and a non-slip material, wherein the non-slip material is fixedly attached to the bottom surface and top surface of each. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335933 | Lower Extremity Dressing Aid - A dressing aid for assisting individuals with limited mobility, flexibility, and/or stability to don or remove garments over their lower extremities is disclosed. An embodiment of the present disclosure illustrates a dressing aid that comprises a first cross member comprising a first distal end and a second distal end, a first elongated member comprising a handle end and a terminal end, a second elongated member comprising a handle end and a terminal end, a plurality of clips disposed along the lengths of the first cross member, the first elongated member, and/or the second elongated member, wherein the first distal end of the first cross member is attached to the terminal end of the first elongated member, and wherein the second distal end of the first cross member is attached to the terminal end of the second elongated member. A method of dressing is also disclosed comprising attaching a garment to a plurality of clips, at least one of the plurality of clips is attached to a first cross member, pulling a first elongated member comprising a handle end and a terminal end, the terminal end connected to a first distal end of the first cross member, pulling a second elongated member comprising a handle end and a terminal end, the terminal end connected to a second distal end of the first cross member. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335934 | STEAMER ACCESSORY FOR STEAM-HEATING AND/OR STEAMING FOOD IN A CONTAINER - A steamer accessory includes a water reservoir communicating with the outside via a filling orifice, and a steam generator including a steam production chamber connected to at least one steam distribution outlet provided in a lower part of the steam generator, the water reservoir communicating with the steam production chamber via a water supply inlet. The steam production chamber communicates with at least one steam evacuation outlet disposed higher up than the water supply inlet, the steam production chamber being confined above the steam evacuation outlet(s), the or each steam evacuation outlet communicating via a duct with the or one of the steam distribution outlet(s). | 2019-11-07 |
20190335935 | Nonwoven Filter Fabric Composition And Method of Use - A nonwoven filter fabric composition may comprise a blend of at least one thermoplastic and at least one naturally-derived fiber. In some embodiments, a method of using a nonwoven filter fabric composition made according to at least one composition disclosed herein may comprise providing a first filter fabric, configuring the first filter fabric, applying one or more reinforced seams to the first filter fabric thereby creating a first filter bag, inserting one or more substances suitable for steeping into first filter bag, and steeping the first filter bag in a liquid. In some embodiments, the method may comprise steeping the first filter bag in a cold brew system. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335936 | COFFEE OR TEA FILTERING DEVICE - A coffee or tea filtering device including a hollow cylinder, a basket, a cup, and a pump. The hollow cylinder may include a top end, a bottom end, and a curvate sidewall extending between the top end and bottom end. The top may be open. The bottom end may be at least partially open and include a first portion of a coupling mechanism and a retaining portion. The removable basket may be sized to be received within the top end of the hollow cylinder. The removable basket may be configured to support coffee grounds or tea leaves. The cup may releasably couple to the first portion of the coupling mechanism of the bottom end of the hollow cylinder. The pump may be configured to pump air from the cup out the opening so as to force a fluid from the hollow cylinder through the basket and into the cup. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335937 | Aircraft Galley Brewing Apparatus - A brewing apparatus may include a chassis dimensioned to fit within a compartment of an aircraft galley. The chassis may include a front chassis section and one or more guide rails configured to engage one or more tracks in the aircraft galley compartment. The front chassis section may include a brew head assembly with one or more server restraints or one or more brew cup restraints and a brew cup panel assembly. The brew cup panel assembly may include a hinge assembly configured to engage the brew head assembly and a brew cup panel. The brew cup panel may be coupled to the hinge assembly and may be configured to adjust the brew head assembly in a selected direction via actuation of the hinge assembly. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335938 | BEVERAGE-DISPENSING MACHINE COMPRISING A POD CONTAINER THAT CAN PIVOT CLOCKWISE AND COUNTER-CLOCKWISE THROUGH 180.degree. - A machine for dispensing beverages from a pod, includes a frame, a container including a pod-receiving zone, and an opening/closing device arranged between the frame and the container so as to pivot the container along a vertical axis between a closed position permitting the beverage to be dispensed and an open position permitting access to the pod-receiving zone, wherein the opening/closing device is configured such that the container has a 180° angular stroke for moving from the closed position to the open position and vice versa, such that a direction of rotation of the container can be clockwise or counter-clockwise, at the user's discretion. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335939 | SYSTEM FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - A beverage preparation system comprises a first exchangeable capsule with a first exit face and a second exchangeable capsule with a second exit face, the second exit face having a larger diameter than the first exit face. The system further comprises an apparatus including an extraction plate having a plurality of relief elements for selectively engaging one of the first and second exit faces, and a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of fluid under pressure to a selected one of the exchangeable capsules, so as to press its exit face onto the relief elements, for opening the exit face. The extraction plate and the second exit face are adapted to each other such that a flow resistance of the second exit face when opened is less than a flow resistance of the first exit face when opened. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335940 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE AND SYSTEM COMPRISING THE APPARATUS AND AN EXCHANGEABLE CAPSULE - An apparatus for preparing a quantity of beverage suitable for consumption, includes a first and a second brew chamber part to form a brew chamber for holding an exchangeable capsule as well as a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of fluid, such as water, under pressure to the exchangeable capsule. The first and the second brew chamber part are movable relative to each other between a first relative position, and a second relative position. The first relative position defines an open state in which the capsule can be inserted into the brew chamber. The second relative position defines a closed state allowing the brew chamber to enclose the capsule. A first biasing member biases the capsule towards the second brew chamber part. A second biasing biases the first brew chamber part and the second brew chamber part towards each other. The first biasing member has a higher stiffness than the second biasing member. Also a system is provided comprising the apparatus as well as at least one capsule to be used by the apparatus. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335941 | CAPSULE WITH SEALING RETENTION AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARING EDIBLE PRODUCTS BASED UPON SAID CAPSULES - A capsule ( | 2019-11-07 |
20190335942 | SYSTEM FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE - A system for preparing a quantity of beverage suitable for consumption, including an apparatus including a first brew chamber part and a second brew chamber part forming a brew chamber for selectively holding one of a first and second exchangeable capsules, the second exchangeable capsule having a larger diameter than the first exchangeable capsule, wherein the second brew chamber part includes a central portion and a peripheral portion, wherein the peripheral portion includes a second sealing member arranged for providing a fluid sealing engagement between the peripheral portion and the first brew chamber part when forming the brew chamber for holding the second exchangeable capsule. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335943 | CAPSULE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE BY CENTRIFUGATION - A capsule for preparation of a beverage includes a container and a beverage ingredient contained therein. The container includes a code adapted for being identified or read by external reading means, and the code is arranged on the container to be read while the capsule is rotated around an axis of rotation traversing the capsule. | 2019-11-07 |
20190335944 | COFFEE BREWING - A method and apparatus provides a coffee beverage having a reduced terpene content, in which terpene content is reduced by increasing the particle size of the coffee grounds. | 2019-11-07 |