45th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210345737 | SEPTUM PIERCING - The present invention relates to a septum piercing, comprising: a piercing element, the piercing element passing through the septum; a support element, the support element coupled to the piercing element and contacting both sides of the septum in a position wherein the contact is not visible; and a decorative element coupled to the support element, wherein the decorative element is visible, and wherein the support element acts to restrict lateral movement of the piercing element and maintain the decorative element in a symmetrical position when the septum piercing is worn. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345738 | METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR MAKING JEWELRY PRODUCTS, IN PARTICULAR TENNIS-TYPE BRACELETS - A method of making tennis bracelets includes coupling together collet elements ( | 2021-11-11 |
20210345739 | HANDLES FOR POLES AND STICKS | 2021-11-11 |
20210345740 | Tote Bag - A bag including a shell defining a sidewall, an upper portion, a rim, an opening, a front, a back, and a lower portion, wherein the opening is configured to allow access to a storage compartment, a semi-rigid base defining a bottom of the bag, wherein the shell and the semi-rigid base form the storage compartment, and a first internal divider panel attached to the sidewall and configured to transition from a first position to a second position, wherein the first position is a stowed configuration and the second position is in an extended configuration, a second internal divider panel attached to the sidewall opposite the first internal divider panel and configured to transition from the first position to the second position, wherein the first internal divider panel and the second internal divider panel are flush with the sidewall in the first position. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345741 | COMPOSITE PROTECTIVE CASE FOR PHONES, OTHER PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND OTHER APPARATUS - A composite case for an electronic device is provided. The composite case includes: a resilient portion dimensioned to cover two end portions of the electronic device and less than half of a back portion of the electronic device; and a rigid portion dimensioned to fit with the resilient portion, the rigid portion dimensioned to provide a cover for at least part of the back portion of the electronic device. A method of protecting an electronic device is provided. The method includes: attaching a rigid material to a resilient material; dimensioning both the rigid material and the resilient material to contain an electronic device; configuring the rigid material, but not the resilient material, to cover most or all of a back portion of the electronic device; and providing an opening to allow a screen portion of the electronic device to be accessed through the opening in the rigid and resilient material. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345742 | Protective Outer Case, Especially For Portable Audio Device Systems - An outer case for covering a handheld electronic device or handheld electronic device case includes a base, a lid, and a collar. The lid is pivotably attached to the base. The collar is attached to the base and is moveable away from the lid such that the lid rotates away from the base during movement of the collar away from the lid. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345743 | PORTABLE LUNCHBOX - A portable lunchbox ( | 2021-11-11 |
20210345744 | GADGET PROTECTOR DEVICE - A portable gadget device including a casing member, an ejector member, an ejector housing member and an attachment member. The casing member including a top layer and a bottom layer attached to one another forming an enclosure in the casing member to house a gadget, the enclosure having a padding embedded therein surrounding the perimeter of the enclosure for stabilizing a received gadget. The casing member including an opening located along one side of the casing member for insertion and ejectment of the gadget. The ejector member is integrated within the casing member along an opposite side of the casing member from the opening. The ejector member including an ejector handle and an ejector tab. The ejector handle actuates ejectment of a housed gadget upon actuation of the tab. The attachment member includes a plurality of attachment parts, wherein each attachment part is configured to connect the casing member to a surface so that the device may be operated as a protective hands-free holder of the gadget. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345745 | Multi Compartment Family Travel Bag - An improved soft-sided travel bag with a plurality of compartments opening along the top of the bag can be used to carry, access and organize multiple travelers within one contained bag. A departure from traditional duffle or travel bag design, there is no primary compartment built into the bag. Rather, multiple self-contained compartments unfasten or zip open along the top. This invention offers individuals traveling with children the ability to easily divide and organize items for every child within one bag. The plurality of compartments dividing the internal volume of the bag into multiple independent spaces are sewn forming dividers, end wall to end wall upon one another, as if adjoining multiple independent bags into one contained unit. Said compartments are designed with interior pockets to provide users with maximum organizational utility. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345746 | Luggage Accessory, Luggage Assembly, and Method of Forming Luggage Assembly - A luggage accessory includes a sleeve including at least two openings. A luggage assembly includes at a handle of at least one piece of rollable luggage disposed through two openings of a sleeve. A method of forming a luggage assembly comprises disposing at least one handle of a piece of rollable luggage through a sleeve. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345747 | EYELASH SHAPING IMPLEMENTS - An eyelash shaping implement includes: a curved main body; a tool engagement element; and a set of shaping elements arranged along a surface of the curved main body. An eyelash curler insert includes: a body; and multiple shaping elements protruding from the body. An eyelash shaper tool includes: a movable section; a fixed section; and a shaping implement having: a body coupled to the movable section; and at least one shaping element protruding from the body. Shaping elements include spherical protuberances, undulating linear protuberances, and tapered surfaces. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345748 | HAIR TREATMENT METHOD - A hair treatment method, including the step of spraying onto the hair a composition for changing the form of the hair, notably a permanent-waving or curl-reducing composition, using a device, called a low flowrate device, comprising at least two nozzles oriented such that their respective jets collide, these nozzles being supplied with said composition at pressure, the total flowrate of composition delivered by the nozzles being between 0.1 and 3 L/min, preferably between 0.2 and 2 L/min, and even more preferably between 0.3 and 1 L/min. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345749 | HAIR DYEING PROCESS - A process for hair dyeing and/or bleaching, including applying, to the head of hair, at least one hair dyeing or bleaching compound using a device. The device including at least two nozzles, at least one of which is supplied with at least one pressurized liquid containing said compound, the nozzles being arranged such that their respective jets collide with one another. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345750 | Hair Dryer Apparatus - A hair dryer apparatus includes a housing with a surrounding sidewall having an inner surface defining an interior and an opposing outer surface, further the sidewall having an inlet and an opposing outlet. In addition, the hair dryer apparatus includes a motor driven blower disposed within the interior, the blower drives airflow from the inlet to the outlet. Additionally, the hair dryer apparatus includes a handle extending from the sidewall and a suction shroud that includes a solid base with an outer surrounding sidewall extending from the base, wherein the outer surrounding sidewall has an outer termination portion that is scarfed such that the outer termination portion extends from the base to offset lengths toward the sidewall outlet thus ultimately the blower suction being adjacent to the sidewall outlet for noise attenuation and reducing user hair entanglement in the blower suction. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345751 | BATTERY OPERATED HAIR DRYER - A battery operated hair dryer includes a battery management and control module to control how to efficiently dry a user's hair while maintaining the health and charge of the battery. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345752 | Fluid Dispensing Comb Assembly - A fluid dispensing comb assembly includes a comb that has a reservoir integrated therein to contain a fluid. The comb has a plurality of teeth for combing hair and each of the teeth has an opening to dispense the fluid into the hair. A heating element is integrated into the comb for heating the fluid in the reservoir. A plurality of balls is each positioned within a respective one of the teeth. Each of the balls is biased into the opening in the respective tooth for closing the opening to inhibit the fluid from passing through the opening. Each of the balls is urgeable into the respective tooth to facilitate the fluid to pass outwardly through the opening in the respective tooth. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345753 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRACING AND TRIMMING HAIRLINE - The present invention, also referred to as bow finder, provides a barber instrumentality useful for accurate and straight outlining of a person's hairline, particularly the forehead hairline. Methods are also provided herein for the use of the instrumentality wherein precise use of the outlining wire can ensure that a barber or stylist is trimming hair straight and balanced in position to the reciprocal part on the opposite side of the head. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345754 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING AND APPLYING A PRODUCT - A device for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product, the device includes a product dispensing assembly, an applicator which is configured to be coupled within an upper chamber of the product dispensing assembly in a removable manner, and a cap which is configured to be removably engaged with the product dispensing assembly for covering the applicator and the product dispensing assembly when the device is not in use. The applicator comprises an applicator element which is in contact with an intermediate receiving surface of the dispensing head of the product dispensing assembly. At least a portion of the applicator is placed in contact with the product delivered through at least one outlet of the dispensing head when the product dispensing assembly is actuated. Preferably, the product at least partially impregnates the applicator element when the product contacts the applicator element. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345755 | MESH-TYPE MOISTURE-RELEASE CUSHION COSMETIC PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a mesh-type moisture-release cushion cosmetic product and, more specifically, to a mesh-type moisture-release cushion cosmetic product having a cosmetic container, which has a mesh net mounted at the upper part thereof and is filled with a water-in-oil moisture-release cosmetic composition comprising: an oil phase part including wax, oil, and a mixture-emulsifying agent comprising a combination of a main emulsifying agent and an auxiliary emulsifying agent; a water phase part including water; and a powder part including hollow-structured gloss pigments. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345756 | Lipstick Extracting and Application Device - A device for extracting lipstick from a lipstick holder and forming a new holder for application of the extracted lipstick. The device includes a housing formed around a sliding barrel movably disposed within a tube. The sliding barrel includes a tab that extends through an aperture of the housing, wherein the tab allows a user to move the sliding barrel between an extended position and a retracted position. The tube has a circumference smaller than a circumference of the lipstick holder, such that an upper end of tube can be circumscribed by the lipstick holder. A remaining portion of lipstick within the lipstick holder is removed by the sliding barrel and received within the housing when the sliding barrel is retracted. A lipstick securing member extends from an upper end of the sliding barrel to assist in the extraction of the lipstick from the lipstick holder. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345757 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING KERATINOUS SURFACES - A device for analyzing and treating tonal imperfections on human skin. The device, or apparatus has an applicator comprising a head and one or more nozzles, preferably the nozzles are arranged in an array. The apparatus further has a reservoir comprising a skin treatment composition, a sensor, and a CPU. The sensor takes an image of at least 10 μm | 2021-11-11 |
20210345758 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING KERATINOUS SURFACES - A device for analyzing and treating tonal imperfections on human skin. The device, or apparatus has an applicator comprising a head and one or more nozzles, preferably the nozzles are arranged in an array. The apparatus further has a reservoir comprising a skin treatment composition, a sensor, and a CPU. The sensor takes an image of at least 10 μm | 2021-11-11 |
20210345759 | BINOCULAR HARNESS SYSTEM - A binocular harness system having a pair of shoulder straps, a pair of upper torso straps, and a carrying pouch. The carrying pouch has a main body and a removable hood. The front side of the main body has a loop fastener panel that extends laterally across the front side. The hood has a front panel, a secondary panel that is configured to form a back and two sides of the hood, and an elongated pocket that extends along a rear edge and at least a portion of each side edge of the secondary panel. The elongated pocket contains a rod, and an elastomeric cord passes through a central bore in the rod, side portions of the elongated pocket, loops situated on either side of the back side of the main body, and conduits made of nylon webbing situated on or proximate to the bottom panel of the main body. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345760 | MULTI-SENSORY BACKPACK SYSTEM FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - A backpack system specifically designed for people with special needs such as those with ADD/ADHD, SPD, autism, anxiety disorder, etc., is disclosed. The backpack system comprises: a backpack comprising a bag body having a plurality of compartments, a pair of shoulder straps including a plurality of receiving portions of fasteners, and a wide belt attached to the bag body to encircle and cover a large portion of an abdominal area of a user; and a plurality of accessories configured to be attached to and detached from the shoulder straps, each accessory having a mounting portion of the fastener corresponding to the receiving portion of the fastener and an item that provides at least one sensory input for soothing and comforting. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345761 | BACKPACK PICNIC BAG - A backpack picnic bag assembly including a tablecloth having a substantially rectangular main body foldable to form utensil storage compartments. Storage compartments may be defined and separated from one another by spaced apart lines of stitching running substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main body. In other embodiments, storage compartments may be defined and separated from one another by spaced apart lines of hook and loop fastener strips running substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main body. A storage bag with one or more straps holds the tablecloth and any items held within the compartments when folded. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345762 | Electronic Device Positioning Apparatus - An electronic device positioning apparatus enabling hands free cellphone use includes a belt, an arm, and an adapter. The belt is positionable around and engageable to a waist of a user and thus securable to the user. The arm is engaged by a first terminus thereof to the belt. The arm comprises a plurality of sections, each of which is selectively and fixedly positionable relative to adjacent sections. The arm is reversibly positionable in a selected position so that a second terminus of the arm is located as desired by the user. The adapter is engaged to the second terminus of the arm and can engage an electronic device of the user to engage the electronic device the arm. The user can then position the arm in the selected position so that a display of the electronic device is conveniently viewable. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345763 | Stowage Module And Cleaning Cloth Assembly - A stowage module and cleaning cloth assembly for providing a readily accessible cleaning cloth includes a shell, a cloth, and a lid. The shell is mountable by a first face to at least one of an electronic device and a case that is engaged to the electronic device. The shell has a second face, which is open so that an interior space defined by the shell is accessible. The cloth can be used to clean a surface, such as a screen of the electronic device, and is selectively positionable in the interior space. The lid is selectively engageable to the shell to close the second face to retain the cloth in the shell. The lid can be disengaged from the shell by a user, positioning the user to access the cloth to clean the surface. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345764 | DRY SHAMPOO BRUSH AND SYSTEM - Brush applicators including hair brush applicators and containers for dispensing dry shampoo are provided. In one embodiment, a brush applicator includes a body having one or more channels to distribute material to a bristle assembly. The bristle assembly can include a plurality of bristle and brush elements. The brush elements may be interspersed with the bristle elements and can each include a shaft and end (e.g., tip). Another embodiment is directed to a brush applicator including a container coupled to a body. The container retains at least one material including powder, liquids and solutions. Another embodiment is directed to a brush applicator configured for application of dry shampoo to hair. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345765 | System and Method for Assessing Toothbrush Effectiveness - In one embodiment, the invention can be a system for determining toothbrush effectiveness, the system comprising a data capture subsystem comprising at least one sensor and configured to generate brushing data during a participant brushing session directed entirely by the participant, and at least one processor configured to receive the brushing data from the data capture subsystem. A brushing simulation subsystem includes artificial teeth; and a robotic arm configured to: hold a toothbrush; and receive from the at least one processor instructions for a motion to be carried out by the robotic arm, the motion of the robotic arm causing the toothbrush to carry out an automated brushing session upon the artificial teeth, the motion of the robotic arm being based on the brushing data captured during the participant brushing session. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345766 | DOUBLE-ENDED ILLUMINATED DENTAL TOOL WITH REPLACEABLE ATTACHMENTS - An example embodiment of a dental tool includes a main body portion having a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, wherein the first end and the second end define respective reduced diameter portions, two or more tool attachments, each tool attachment comprising a working portion and a base portion, the base portion configured to be removably coupled to either of the reduced-diameter portions of the main body portion so as to secure the tool attachment to the main body portion, and a light source, disposed within the main body portion, arranged so as to illuminate the working portion of one of the tool attachments when the one of the tool attachments is coupled to the first end of the main body portion and the light source is electrically coupled to a power source. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345767 | DISINFECTING TOOTHBRUSH BOX - The invention discloses a disinfecting toothbrush box, which comprises a housing, wherein a toothbrush hanging rack space and a toothpaste squeezer space are arranged in the housing; a toothbrush hanging rack is arranged in the toothbrush hanging rack space, a toothpaste squeezer is arranged in the toothpaste squeezer space, an ultraviolet disinfection lamp is arranged in the toothbrush hanging rack space, and the ultraviolet disinfection lamp is arranged at the position capable of irradiating a toothpaste tube opening in the toothpaste squeezer space. The disinfecting toothbrush box has the advantage that the toothpaste tube opening can be sterilized while the toothbrush is disinfected. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345768 | ADJUSTABLE AND COLLAPSIBLE DESK - The present invention relates to height-adjustable standing/sitting desks, capable of being easily collapsed, via pivotable legs, to be easily stored away in common and unique spaces throughout a home. These desks may include a desktop, a support frame disposed underneath the desktop, a plurality of legs, and an actuator. The plurality of legs is coupled to the support frame. Each of the plurality of legs includes a plurality of integrated wheels. The actuator is disposed within the support frame and coupled to one or more of the plurality of legs. The actuator is configured to raise and lower the desktop. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345769 | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT DESK - An adjustable height desk is disclosed herein that is configured for easy assembly and disassembly. The desk includes panels joined to form a support core for supporting a working surface. The desk also includes a planar base that is easily attached to and removed from the support core by way of protrusions on panels of the support core. The protrusions have locking holes formed therein. Through holes in the base receive the protrusions. Locking pins are inserted through the locking holes to form a compression fit. The locking pins can be sized for movement through a locking hole and for creating a compression fit when inserted into a locking hole. One end of the locking pins can be configured with a hook portion for mating with a locking pin insertion/removal tool. The tool can be utilized to insert and remove the locking pins. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345770 | RETRACTABLE SELF-SANITIZING DIVIDER ASSEMBLY - A retractable self-sanitizing divider assembly is provided. The assembly includes a planar structure having a first surface and a second surface. The assembly also includes a housing having an interior volume with an opening on one side. The housing may be coupled to the planar structure. The assembly may include a divider moveable between a retracted position located within the housing and an extended position with a portion of the divider is extended through the opening of the housing. The assembly may also include a sanitization system coupled to the housing wherein the sanitization system automatically sanitizes the divider during movement of the divider between the retracted position and the extended position. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345771 | FOLDABLE RACK - The present disclosure provides a foldable rack, each of foldable plates of the foldable rack includes a first layer plate and a second layer plate, a first connecting piece is connected to a left end of the first layer plate, a second connecting piece is connected to a right end of the second layer plate, a supporting rod is connected with the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece through a pin shaft, a lock catch assembly includes a slider, a driving arm, an upper lock catch, and a lock hook piece, the slider is matched and sleeved on the supporting rod, a left end and a right end of the slider are respectively pivotally connected with one of slider supporting rods, the lock hook piece is separated from the supporting rod and is disposed on the first connecting piece or the second connecting piece. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345772 | BABY CARRIER STORAGE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - A baby carrier storage assembly is provided. The assembly includes a base bracket with first and second elongate support members in overlapping arrangements with first and second telescoping support members, respectively, configured with the bracket on opposing sides. Attachment mechanisms are coupled to the top ends of the first and second elongate support members, and holding mechanisms are coupled to the lower ends of the first and second telescoping support members. The attachment mechanisms are adapted to attach the assembly to a separate structure, e.g., to the top of a door, and the holder mechanisms are adapted to attach a baby carrier to the baby carrier storage assembly. The length of the baby carrier storage assembly may be adjusted by setting the position of the first and second telescoping members with respect to the position of the first and second elongate support members, respectively. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345773 | IMAGE SOUND DEVICE HAVING DISPLAY PORTION THAT CAN APPEAR/DISAPPEAR - An image sound device is provided. The image sound device includes a housing including an upper end portion that includes an opening and a storage space inside the housing; a display including a display area for displaying video contents; a lifter; a speaker; a motor controller configured to control the lifter wherein the display is positioned at at least three height positions; and a controller configured to control the display to display an image on the display area and output sound. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345774 | BRACKET FOR DRAWER SLIDE - An undermount slide bracket includes: a vertical panel with upper and lower edges; a nub extending from a first side of the vertical panel; a horizontal floor fixed relative to the vertical panel; and two pairs of wings extending forwardly from the floor, each pair of wings extending laterally in opposite directions from a foundation, the pairs of wings being arranged in stacked, spaced apart relationship, such that a gap is formed between vertically adjacent wings. The foundation has an alternating series of ribs and recesses. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345775 | FURNITURE LEG SOCK - A furniture leg protective sock to prevent a furniture leg from scraping or marring a floor includes a stretchable/expandable double-layered non-friction material to form an outer layer, an inner layer, and a gap therebetween, the outer layer having a first outer layer surface and a second outer layer surface, the inner layer having a first inner layer surface and a second inner layer surface, the first outer layer surface and the first inner layer surface being continuous, the second outer layer surface and the second inner layer surface being continuous; and a caster cup. The caster cup is attached to the stretchable/expandable double-layered non-friction material. The caster cup is filled with a deformable friction material. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345776 | PORTABLE STRUCTURE WITH HANDLE - A portable structure includes a main body, a ridge coupled or formed with the main body and a supporting assembly with a mounting bar disposed adjacent to the ridge. The portable structure also includes a handle coupled to one or more of the ridge, main body and mounting bar by first and second connectors. Each connector includes a first connecting piece connected to the ridge and a second connecting piece coupled or formed with the first connecting piece. The handle includes first and second attachment portions connected to the first and second connectors, respectively, and a gripping portion between the first and second attachment portions to facilitate grasping of the handle. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345777 | EMBEDDED PLATE FRAME STRUCTURE - An embedded plate frame structure, having a polygonal or arc-shaped frame body; the polygonal frame body includes at least a first frame, a second frame and a third frame; a panel is installed on the frame body; the first frame, the second frame and the third frame are formed by metal profiles; the metal profiles are provided with accommodating grooves; peripheral sides of the panel are respectively inserted into the corresponding accommodating grooves of the first frame, the second frame and the third frame and extruded, such that the panel is connected with the first frame, the second frame and the third frame into a whole; the metal profile is provided with a reinforcing portion, and the reinforcing portion is integrally formed with an outer side of the metal profile. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345778 | POSTURE CORRECTION MECHANISM - A posture correction mechanism includes a carrier attached to a housing, and a gearwheel rotatably attached to the housing, the gearwheel includes a screw hole engaged with a screw which is moveable up and down relative to the housing for driving the gearwheel to rotate relative to the housing, two shafts are rotatably attached to the carrier and each has an arm rest, two gears are rotatably attached to the carrier and engaged with the gearwheel, the gears are connected to the shafts for allowing the shafts to be driven by the gearwheel to rotate relative to the carrier and for allowing the arm rests to be rotated toward or away from the user. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345779 | PORTABLE AND FOLDABLE CHAIR - The present invention discloses a new and enhanced chair that is easy to fold and carry around and is not bulky, heavy, and/or cumbersome. The chair may be folded and then put into a bag for carrying it from one location to another location. The chair may be folded around a central axis from its front side. Further, a user may install the chair at a desired location as and when required. The chair includes a canopy that can be installed as an overhead covering by the user. The canopy is fixed to the chair, and one or more rivets may be used to fix it to the armrest tube. The canopy may include a plurality of mesh windows. These windows may provide a viewing interface for the user to see in and around the chair. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345780 | Privacy/Protective Headrest Assembly - A fully adjustable privacy/protective headrest with foldable protective wings for use in connection with furniture and with passenger vehicles such as aircraft, trains, and buses. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345781 | SEATING ARRANGEMENT - A seating arrangement includes a support shell including a seat portion and a chair back portion each configured to support a seated user, the chair seat portion having a front region and a rear region and the chair back portion having an upper region and a lower region, where the rear region of the seat portion is coupled to the lower region of the chair back portion, a control member including a substantially flexible front support and an attachment point, where the front support engages the support shell in the front region of the seat portion and the control member engages the back portion, and a substantially rigid second support attached to the control member at the attachment point, wherein the control member is an integral, one-piece component including multiple flex regions configured to allow the support shell to move between an upright and reclined position. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345782 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR A CHAIR - A locking device for an armrest pole. The locking device comprises a housing element configured for slidably accommodating the armrest pole. A locking handle comprises an abutment end, the locking handle is rotatably connected to the housing element and configured for rotation between a locked position where the armrest pole is fixed in the locking device and an unlocked position where the armrest pole is slidable in the locking device. The locking device also comprises a wedge element comprising a wedge and an abutment portion, the abutment portion configured for being directly or indirectly biased by the abutment end, the wedge configured and arranged for at least partly insertion between a portion of the armrest pole and at least a portion of the housing element in the locked position. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345783 | CHAIR WITH APPENDAGE ACCOMMODATIONS - A chair includes a back member and arm brackets. The back member is tapered toward an end that is adjacent to a seat. The arm brackets are attached under a bottom portion of the seat. Each arm bracket is adjustable to provide a seat clearance area for the seat when one or more of the arm brackets are adjusted up to approximately 90 degrees from an original upright position. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345784 | FURNITURE WITH INTEGRATED STORAGE COMPARTMENTS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for furniture with integrated internal storage chambers that are sealable and operable to contain items. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345785 | FOLDABLE SIDE TABLE FOR A COLLAPSIBLE CHAIR AND A COMBINATION COLLAPSIBLE CHAIR WITH A FOLDABLE SIDE TABLE - A combination chair and foldable side table, wherein the combination includes the chair, wherein the chair comprises at least a first leg and a second leg, at least a first member coupled to the first leg and a second member coupled to the second leg, wherein the first member includes a slot and/or the mounting of the first member on the first leg forms a slot between the first member and the first leg and wherein the second member includes a slot and/or the mounting of the second member on the second leg forms a slot between the second member and the second leg; and the foldable side table includes a first arm and a second arm, a first hand depending from the first arm and removably insertable into the slot associated with the first member, and a second hand depending from the second arm and removably insertable into the slot associated with the second member; a first cross-member assembly coupled intermediate the first and second arms and a second cross-member assembly coupled intermediate the first and second arms; and a flexible covering coupled to the first and second arms. The present invention is also directed to the foldable side table itself, which can also include the members disclosed herein. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345786 | GAMING CHAIR - The present disclosure provides a gaming chair. The gaming chair includes a movable stand member, a seat member, a backrest member, a plurality of speakers, a Bluetooth transmitter, a power supply, and an inverted triangle wiring. The seat member is disposed over the movable stand member. Further, the backrest member is hingeably coupled to the seat member. Furthermore, the inverted triangle wiring is adapted to electrically couple the plurality of speakers, the Bluetooth transmitter and the power supply to enable an electrical connection therebetween, thereby making the gaming chair to be musical. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345787 | Inflatable Coveralls Transforms into a Chair to Lift a Fallen Person - Inflatable coveralls provide individuals, who fall frequently, with protection and independence. The coveralls consist of pads on the shoulders and hips to reduce the impact of a fall on the person. When worn and located underneath the fallen person, the coveralls can be inflated with air into a chair, creating a higher platform from which the person can more easily get up. This reduces the dependence these individuals have on a care-giver. Users can fasten the coveralls using velcros, instead of buttons or zippers, because it is easier to wear and they automatically open from the increase in air pressure of the inflated coveralls. Made of light-weight and air impermeable material, the inflatable coveralls pads the fall of individuals, and elevated the fallen individual so that they can more easily rise, allowing them to gain independence. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345788 | CONVERTIBLE CUSHION SYSTEM - In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a convertible cushion system including a pillow portion configured to detachably couple with a retaining portion in an assembled state. The pillow portion generally includes a base pillow portion configured to releasably attach to a portion of the retaining portion; and the retaining portion includes a retaining cushion having first and second opposed ends and at least first and second opposed faces, at least one adjustable strap having first and second opposed ends, the at least one adjustable strap disposed on the first face of the retaining cushion and configured to secure the retaining cushion around a user, and a connecting mechanism for detachably connecting portions of the at least one adjustable strap to create a loop. Also provided herein are methods for making and using the disclosed devices and systems. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345789 | MATTRESS WITH EXPANSIBLE SIDES - A mattress includes pairs of side rails having an expandable section for increasing the side support of a user. The expandable section may be inflatable or receive an insert. The structural strength of the side rails may alternately support the user and collapse to allow the user to be easily lifted over the side rail. In open cell foam embodiments, this is accomplished by installing or removing an interior support. In inflatable embodiments, this is accomplished by inflating or deflating expandable compartments. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345790 | Method of hygenically and aesthetically preparing a seat - A method of hygienically and aesthetically preparing a seat may be provided, wherein the method embodies a tailored fabric of 100% natural fiber top-side, with a non-slip vinyl/polymer backing. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345791 | BASSINET - A bassinet includes a main frame, a bassinet frame and a height adjusting assembly. The bassinet frame is detachably installed on the main frame and slidably installed on the main frame by a sliding track of the height adjusting assembly. The bassinet frame is vertically movable between a first position and a second position. When the bassinet frame is located at the first position, a supporting surface of the bassinet frame is located in close proximity to a top surface of the main frame, so that the bassinet provides an unhindered view of a child in the bassinet frame. The bassinet can be used as a normal bassinet when the bassinet frame is located at the second position. The main frame and the bassinet frame can be used as a standard play yard and a stand-alone bassinet when the bassinet frame is detached from the main frame. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345792 | Convertible Crib Device - A convertible crib device providing a crib, playpen and changing table in combination includes a frame having a plurality of panels. Each of the panels has a lower section telescopically coupled to an upper section. The frame has a plurality of corner posts. Each of the panels extends between an associated adjacently positioned pair of the corner posts to form an enclosure. A mattress support is coupled to the frame within the enclosure forming a crib configuration. The mattress support is removable from the frame and the lower section of each of the panels is extendable downwardly such that the frame forms a playpen configuration. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345793 | BABY CARRIER - A baby carrier having a load distribution function according to the present invention may include: a band portion formed to be supported on a user's waist; a hip seat portion provided in front of the band portion and formed to seat a baby thereon; a back plate disposed behind the band portion and formed to be supported on an upper end of a user's hip; at least one moving member formed to vary a connection position of the band portion to the back plate; and a fastener unit formed to move the moving member to bring the back plate into close contact with a user's body or release a close contact state. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345794 | RESOLVING EVENTS IN ITEM-IDENTIFYING CARTS - This disclosure is directed to item-identifying carts that may be utilized by users to automatically identify items that the users place in their carts. In addition, these carts may automatically determine the outcome of respective events that occur with respect to these identified items. For example, the carts may be configured to identify one or more items that are placed into or removed from the cart, and thereafter determine one or more actions taken with respect to the identified items and a quantity of the items involved. For example, after identifying a first item and a second item either placed into or removed from the cart, the cart may determine that the user added two instances of the first item and removed one instance of the second item. In response to making this determination, the cart may update a virtual cart of a user operating the physical cart. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345795 | SPRING-BIASED FRAME - A frame adapted and configured to receive and contain multiple planar or substantially planar objects in a housing with a frame including a set of spring biased panels. Objects can be inserted into the housing via a slit in the frame or a removable section of the frame. In some embodiments, one more components of the housing can be selectively removed to facilitate the insertion and/or removal of one or more of the planar or substantially planar objects. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345796 | Word Vase - The word vase is an actual word or multiple words together or date or phrase or name or numbers used as a vase to put plants, or flowers, or tree inside. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345797 | COOLING BEDDING PRODUCT - A bedding product having a cooling layer and a method therefor. The bedding product has a gel layer having an outside surface, a bonding surface opposite the outside surface, and a perimeter. A memory foam layer surrounds the perimeter and is disposed on the bonding surface. A textile layer having a first rectangular portion and a second rectangular portion affixed on a perimeter thereof to the first rectangular portion retains the gel layer and memory foam layer therebetween. The textile layer has a cooling surface, an opposing surface opposite the cooling surface, and at least one vent disposed adjacent to an edge portion of the first or second rectangular portion. The gel layer contains a plurality of hexagonal prism-shaped peaks and valleys on the outside surface thereof, and the gel layer and memory foam layer have a plurality of air conduits for air flow communication with the vent. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345798 | PILLOW WITH GUSSET AND OPEN CELL CONSTRUCTION - A pillow is provided herein which includes a cover having opposing first and second panels. A gusset perimetrically bounds, and joins, the first and second panels. The gusset is formed of an open cell construction. Compliant fill material is disposed within the cover. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a pillow is provided allowing for lateral ventilation between opposing panels. This permits a cooling effect while a user is resting or sleeping. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345799 | PILLOW WITH GUSSET OF OPEN CELL CONSTRUCTION - A pillow is provided herein which includes a cover having opposing first and second panels. A gusset perimetrically bounds, and joins, the first and second panels. The gusset is formed of an open cell construction. Compliant fill material is disposed within the cover. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a pillow is provided allowing for lateral ventilation between opposing panels. This permits a cooling effect while a user is resting or sleeping. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345800 | CONTAINER WITH EFFERVESCENT ACTION - Carbonated beverage container ( | 2021-11-11 |
20210345801 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING DEVICE - Disclosed is a beverage dispensing device, characterized in that it includes a main container, including a beverage receiving cavity and a fluid suction nozzle, a secondary container adapted to be movable inside the beverage receiving cavity, including at least one hole, a component providing a communication between the secondary container and the main container, configured such that, when the secondary container is in the beverage receiving cavity, between an upper position and an open position, the at least one hole is plugged, and between the open position and a lower position, the at least one hole is not plugged. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345802 | ENCLOSABLE UTENSILS - A utensil apparatus comprises a knife portion and a fork portion. The fork portion comprises a hollowed-out fork handle and a fork head attached to the open edge of said fork handle. The knife portion similarly comprises a hollowed-out knife handle and a blade attached to the open edge of said knife handle. The fork head inserts into the knife handle and the knife blade inserts into the fork handle to interlock the fork and knife handles into a single hollow unit, while also protecting the functional components of the knife portion and the fork portion from being contaminated by unsanitary transportation conditions. The fork portion and the knife portion are self-centering; they do not need to be inserted straight into the other in order to properly interlock. As they are inserted further into the respective handle opening, curved edges on the sides of the handles cause the locking features on each respective utensil to align with the locking position. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345803 | SUPER BIODEGRADABLE STRAWS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention relates to drinking straws that are made from biodegradable material or bioplastics. The process to manufacture the present invention can use waste lipid wax byproducts. The present invention can incorporate chemical modification of corn or hemp fiber waste, and is comprised of wax byproduct, xanthan gum, carnauba wax and stearic acid. Stearin, hardener and plasticizers are mixed with corn or soy wax. A binder ingredient can be added to the waxes and fiber mixture, resulting in a smooth and hard, durable and biodegradable material with a high melting point. This material is then processed using an extrusion method, whereby the mixed ingredients are forced through an opening in a perforated plate or die with a design specific to form a straw, and then cut into a specific size by blades. The extruder consists of a large, rotating screw tightly fitting within a stationary barrel, at the end of which is the die. Extrusion enables mass production of food via a continuous, efficient system that ensures uniformity of the final product. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345804 | PAPER DRINKING STRAW - A paper drinking straw is provided, including a main tube and a sub-tube. The main tube includes a first neck segment, and the sub-tube is movably sleeved with the main tube. The sub-tube includes a second neck segment and is movable in a stretching direction to increase a length of the fourth segment protruding beyond the main tube. When the sub-tube is moved to a predetermined position, the second neck segment is restricted to the first neck segment, and the sub-tube is unmovable in the stretching direction. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345805 | CUPHOLDER ASSEMBLY - A selectively engageable and interlocking cupholder assembly, which may be used an aircraft or vehicle interior while in movement. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345806 | Collapsible Food Service Assembly - A collapsible food service assembly for facile stowing when not in use includes a tray, a set of articles of tableware, and a set of fasteners. Each fastener is engaged to at least one of an upper face of the tray and a respective article of tableware. The fastener is selectively engageable to at least one of the tray and an associated one of the set of articles of tableware. The set of fasteners is positioned to removably couple the set of articles of tableware to the tray. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345807 | CUP HOLDER - The present invention provides a cup holder, which comprises an upper supporting ring and a lower supporting seat. The upper supporting ring and the lower supporting seat are connected through connecting rods and enclosed in the middle to form a containing cavity; and both ends of the connecting rod are respectively pivoted on the upper supporting ring and the lower supporting seat. Thus, the connecting rods drive the lower supporting seat to pivot towards to realize folding for convenience of storage when rotating around pivot joints. The present invention is wide in application range, may be installed on a handle bar of a beach chair or other positions of a frame of the beach chair and may also be installed on various leisure decks or table tops. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345808 | Self-Tapping Brackets - There is disclosed brackets for supporting rods. The brackets include ends configured to self-tap through a wall to mount the brackets without tools. The ends may include a pair of prongs with a pointed end. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345809 | ELECTRIC CURTAIN - An electric curtain assembled with an accessory ( | 2021-11-11 |
20210345810 | Apparatus for simplifying removal of onion skin - Provided is an apparatus which simplifies the removal of an onion skin comprising a skin contacting side ( | 2021-11-11 |
20210345811 | DUAL WALL COOKING VESSEL - A dual wall cooking vessel; the dual wall cooking vessel includes a cooking vessel having at least one handle, a top-rim, a base, an inner-wall, and an outer cylindrical columnar wall. The outer cylindrical columnar wall encircles the inner-wall and extends downwardly and forming a channel between the inner-wall and the outer cylindrical columnar wall. A lower perimeter of the outer cylindrical columnar wall arcing in an outward projection to form a drip-catcher. The channel is closed at the top-rim and open at the base to allow heat to travel to and within the channel. The channel is configured to retain and circulate thermal energy during use on a heated surface to provide increased thermal energy retention and distribution during use. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345812 | MIXER ASSEMBLY - A heated base for a mixing assembly includes a housing that has an upper rim and a lower bowl. A heating feature is disposed within the lower bowl of the housing. An engagement clip is operably coupled to the housing. A locking member operably coupled to the engagement clip and is configured to selectively engage the engagement clip in a first position and a second position. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345813 | ON-BOARD MULTI-FUNCTIONAL THERMAL-INSULATION AND EXPLOSION-PROOF PRESSURE STEAMER - An onboard multi-functional thermal-insulation and explosion-proof pressure steamer, relating to the technical field of heating cooking appliances, and in particular, to the field of cooking appliances mounted on a travelling apparatus, comprising a steamer body and a steamer outer cover covering the top of the steamer body, a steam pot being provided in the steamer body. The steam pot is provided in the steamer body to seal a steam container in the steam pot, and the steam pot is heated by means of the onboard heat energy, heat exchange is performed by means of a heat exchange device to generate high-temperature steam to heat the food material in the steam pot of the steam or to heat the water in a water tank. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345814 | COFFEE MAKER - A coffee maker includes an extractor configured to receive ground coffee and water and to extract coffee from the ground coffee, and a dispenser configured to supply water to the ground coffee in the extractor. The dispenser includes an arm that is rotatably disposed vertically above an inlet of the extractor and includes a nozzle configured to supply water to the ground coffee in the extractor, a first actuator configured to rotatably support the arm and to rotate the arm about a center of the inlet along an edge of the inlet, and a second actuator connected to the arm and configured to rotate the arm relative to the first actuator. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345815 | Adjustable Tamper Tool - An adjustable coffee grounds tamper includes a top handle, a base threadingly connected to the top handle, and a middle ring disposed between the handle and the base and also threadingly connected to the base. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345816 | COLD BREW DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Versatile devices, systems, and methods of cold brewing coffee and/or tea are disclosed which use pre-manufactured disposable coffee-containing cups. Alternatively, coffee or tea may be placed within a meshed container for cold brew. A single mug device and large volume dispensers are disclosed using the same cold brew technique, which has been shown to produce higher dissolved coffee/tea, resulting in a higher quality beverage. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345817 | Brewing Cartridge Adapter - A brewing cartridge adapter is configured for use in a beverage brewer and includes a cup, a passage wall, and a cup cooperative element. The cup includes a closed end, and a sidewall extending from the closed end to an open end, defining an enclosed interior of the cup. The passage wall is arranged along the sidewall to define an extraction passage. The passage wall extends from a first end toward the closed end to an open outlet port toward the peripheral edge, and includes an entry port from the cup interior. The cup cooperative element is arranged in the closed end and is configured to receive an adapter extraction needle. The extraction passage is arranged in fluid communication with an exterior of the cup through the outlet port, which is arranged in a plane defined by the peripheral edge of the sidewall. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345818 | Coffee Grinder - A tamping augur may be controlled in various ways to obtain a consistent fill height and uniformity in the distribution of coffee grinds in a portafilter. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345819 | DRIP COFFEE MACHINE AND LIQUID DISCHARGE DEVICE USED THEREFOR - Disclosed herein are a drip coffee machine and a liquid discharge device used therefor including: a liquid providing module having a discharge pipe discharging liquid to coffee beans; a rotation module having an actuator generating rotational force, a driven gear rotated by receiving the rotational force, and a base plate rotated by being connected to the driven gear, the base plate being configured to move the discharge pipe along a rotation trajectory when rotated; and a translation module including a translation drive unit having an elastic pull member elastically deflecting the discharge pipe along a translation trajectory, an adjustment cam installed to be rotatable with respect to the base plate to adjust the position of the discharge pipe elastically deflected within the translation trajectory by the elastic pull member in the one direction or the other direction opposite to the one direction and having its outer circumferential surface in contact with the discharge pipe, and an intermediate unit transmitting the rotational force generated by the actuator to the adjustment cam , wherein the discharge pipe discharges the liquid while being moved along a discharge trajectory in which the rotation trajectory and the translation trajectory are combined with each other. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345820 | COFFEE MAKER - A coffee maker includes: an extractor that is configured to receive ground coffee and water and that is configured to extract liquid coffee from the ground coffee and the water, and a dispenser configured to supply the water to the ground coffee in the extractor. The dispenser includes an arm that is rotatably disposed above an inlet of the extractor and that includes a nozzle configured to supply the water to the extractor, a first actuator that is disposed at the arm and that is configured to move the nozzle to a position where the nozzle is above the inlet of the extractor, and a second actuator that is disposed at the arm and that is configured to rotate the nozzle to orient the nozzle at a predetermined angle relative to the inlet of the extractor. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345821 | LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEM, LIQUID FLOW CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND LIQUID DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING LIQUID AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES - A liquid dispensing system, a liquid flow control assembly or member and a liquid dispenser. Preferably, the liquid dispensing system includes a single hot water tank. A liquid flow control assembly operably connected to the hot water tank is configured to direct only water from an upper portion of the hot water tank to a flavored beverage brewer (e.g., coffee or tea brewer) so that the flavored beverage is at an optimal elevated temperature when dispensed. The liquid flow control assembly or member is further configured to mix water from an upper portion of the hot water tank with water from a lower portion of the hot water tank and provide the water mixture to a hot water dispensing nozzle or outlet of the liquid dispenser to reduce the temperature of the water directed to the hot water dispensing nozzle or outlet. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345822 | Multi-Functional Beverage Maker - A beverage-making machine includes: a housing; an espresso station; a coffee station; a water reservoir; a fluid transport system fluidly connected with the water reservoir, the fluid transport system including a pump configured to provide selectively variable pressure, a heater positioned to heat fluid in the fluid transport system, and a three-way valve fluidly connected with the pump; and a controller configured such that, (a) upon a user's selection to brew espresso, the controller signals the pump to operate at a first, higher operating pressure and signals the three-way valve to direct fluid from the pump to the espresso brewing station, and (b) upon a user's selection to brew coffee, the controller signals the pump to operate at a second, lower operating pressure and signals the three-way valve to direct fluid from the pump to the coffee brewing station. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345823 | Utensil for Cooking Risotto or Creamy Rice - This invention provides a cooking utensil ( | 2021-11-11 |
20210345824 | COOKER ASSEMBLY FOR PLEASURE BOATS AND OTHER VESSELS - An assembly for cooking onboard a boat or other vessel, having a pot that is suspended outboard of the vessel to reduce hazards and inconveniences while boiling or steaming food such as shellfish or vegetables. A burner or electric heat source is mounted at the bottom of the kettle, and the upper end of the pot is mounted to a gimble assembly so that the pot and heat source remain upright as the vessel pitches and rolls. A support assembly holds the gimble assembly away from the side of the vessel so as to suspend the pot over the surrounding water and away from the deck and the cabin and other enclosed areas. The inboard end of the support may be releasably mountable to a rod holder previously installed on a gunwale of the vessel. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345825 | SYSTEM FOR PREPARING AND PRESENTING FOOD - A system for presenting and preparing foodstuffs that include a plurality of individual foodstuff blocks provided formed into basic shapes comprises a heating device including a heatable cooking receptacle for one or more foodstuff blocks with a heatable grill surface and at least one heating mandrel projecting from the grill surface; wherein the heating mandrel is insertable into a passage opening provided in each respective foodstuff block and is adapted to the contour of the passage opening so as to avoid an air gap between the wall of the passage opening and the heating mandrel. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345826 | PIZZA FRYER - A fryer for frying pizza includes a flying tank designed to contain cooking oil, immersion means and pushing means. The frying tank includes an input and an outlet. The input houses a first conveyor belt arranged to introduce a product in the tank. The outlet houses the first conveyor belt or a third conveyor belt to extract the product from the tank. The immersion means are arranged to regulate immersion of the product in the cooking oil during at least a portion of a relative path from the input to the outlet of the tank. The pushing means are configured for moving the product from the input to the outlet. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345827 | TWO-END-THROUGH VACUUM HEAT-INSULATED CONTAINER OUTER TUBE SEALING STRUCTURE AND SEALING METHOD - A two-end-through vacuum heat-insulated container outer tube sealing structure includes a vacuum heat-insulated container outer tube, where a shoulder part of the vacuum heat-insulated container outer tube is provided with a plane; a vacuum cavity is formed in the plane; a vacuum hole for vacuum pumping is formed in the vacuum cavity; the vacuum cavity is filled with a sealing material; a side surface of the plane of the shoulder part is provided with a circular step from top to bottom; a shielding cover is subjected to primary welding on the circular step; a weld bead of the welding is removed by polishing; the shielding cover and the circular step are in gap-free fit; the other end of the shielding cover is subjected to secondary welding with a mouth part of a bottle body; and the weld bead of the welding is removed by sanding the mouth. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345828 | GRINDER - A grinder includes a body having a first end, a second end defining an opening, and an interior surface defining an inner chamber extending from the opening at least partially towards the first end. The grinder also includes a chain positioned within the inner chamber. The chain includes a plurality of balls. The grinder further includes a motor coupled to the chain. The motor is configured to cause rotational or reciprocal motion of the chain within the inner chamber. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345829 | BLENDER AND FOOD PROCESSOR COMBINATION WITH SAFETY FEATURES - An appliance operable in a first configuration as a blender and in a second configuration as a food processor, with safety mechanisms that work for both configurations. In the blender configuration, the appliance has safety mechanisms in a blade attachment that function to prevent the motor from operating unless the blade attachment is properly secured to the motor base and a blender container is properly secured to the blade attachment. In the food processor configuration, the appliance has safety mechanisms that function to prevent the motor from operating unless a food processor container is properly secured to the motor base and a lid is properly secured to the food processor container. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345830 | Food Processing Device - A food processing device capable of chopping foodstuff that can be used indoors and suitable to be used outdoors, the device may include a food processing container ( | 2021-11-11 |
20210345831 | Blender - A blender includes a blender body including an external cylinder, a grinding blade, and a blade driving portion rotating the grinding blade; and an internal cylinder unit including an internal cylinder, disposed in the external cylinder, in which the grinding blade is disposed, and having an internal side surface, on which at least one projection is formed, and an internal cylinder driving portion rotating the internal cylinder, wherein the internal cylinder driving portion rotates the internal cylinder with an internal cylinder driving motor in a direction opposing a rotational direction of the grinding blade, and includes a blocking member preventing the internal cylinder from rotating in the same direction as the rotational direction of the grinding blade. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345832 | TUMBLER FOR PREPARING BEVERAGE AND ADDITIVE-STORING CAPSULE THEREFOR - The present invention may be configured to comprise: a drinking water tray comprising a lower tray which has an open top and a closed bottom to form a storage space for storing drinking water or a beverage therein, and an upper tray which is detachably coupled to the top of the lower tray to close the open top of the lower tray and has a drinking aperture formed therein to enable a user to drink the drinking water or beverage in the storage space; an additive tray which is detachably coupled to the bottom of the drinking water tray, and has an additive storage space for storing an additive formed therein; and a pumping unit which is mounted to penetrate through the drinking water tray and the additive tray so as to pump the additive and supply same to a drinking water storage space. According to the above, the drinking water tray having the drinking water stored therein is detachably coupled to the additive tray, which is capable of keeping and storing a liquid type additive, such that the liquid additive may easily be stored, a certain amount of the additive may be added to enable the user to easily make the beverage using the additive, and a leakage of the beverage to the outside is prevented by maintaining a sealed state such that sanitation may be improved. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345833 | ENHANCED AUTOMATED FOOD MAKING APPARATUS - A method for operating an automated food making apparatus having a motor, actuator arm, and an apparatus. The apparatus may be a paddle with flexible fins. The method rotates the paddle with a pin-shaft mechanism to dispense an ingredient placed in a canister, controls the motor automatically based on weight sensor readings, and locates a position of the actuator arm with position sensors. The same motor dispenses ingredients from a plurality of canisters. The method may have a plurality of paddle rotation and weight measurement steps until a target weight is reached. The plurality of paddle rotation steps may be unidirectional or bidirectional paddle rotation. The paddle may be rotated according to one or more paddle rotation algorithms, an error recovery algorithm, or different algorithms based on the amounts of ingredients remaining in the canister. The paddle may be rocked until the target weight is achieved. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345834 | VESSEL FOR COOKING FOOD AND ITS RESPECTIVE THERMAL SIGNALLING DEVICE - A cooking food vessel including a metal body, at least one handle, constrained to a portion of the metal body via a metal fastening element, and at least one thermal signalling device, applied on a portion of the handle placed at a respective component having thermal conductivity properties. The thermal signalling device is provided with at least one indicating element operatively connected to a respective actuating element made of a shape-memory alloy. The actuating element is a shape-memory coil spring, indirectly contacting the component having thermal conductivity properties and configured to switch from a first non-operative configuration, wherein is inactive, to a second operative configuration, wherein is stretched when a predefined temperature value is achieved. Between the actuating element and the component having thermal conductivity properties is interposed a metal base for modulation and/or thermal enhancement which transfers heat to such actuating element. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345835 | CUTTING BOARD - A cutting board for domestic or gastronomic use. The board has a flat plate having an outer surface formed by pair of opposite faces and a peripheral edge. The plate is formed between the faces and within the edge with a passage having ends open at the outer surface. A heater or cooler connected to the outer passage ends feeds a hot or cold fluid through the passage and thereby heats or cools at least a portion of the faces of the cutting board. | 2021-11-11 |
20210345836 | WEARABLE DISPENSING DEVICE - A wearable dispensing device includes a pouch made of a flexible material and having opposed first and second walls defining an interior configured for containing a fluid therein, the pouch further including an outlet port in fluid communication with the interior. A support has a first portion attached to the pouch and a second portion contiguous with the first portion, with the second portion being configured for attachment of the pouch to an outer surface of a human wearer. A dispensing tube has a first end in fluid communication with the outlet port and a second end configured for fluid dispensing. A kit for assembling the wearable dispensing device and a method of operating the wearable dispensing device are also disclosed. | 2021-11-11 |