06th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170035184 | SYSTEM FOR ORGANIZING, STORING, TRANSPORTING, AND USING COSMETICS AND COSMETICS TOOLS - An all-inclusive system for organizing, storing, transporting, and using interchangeable cosmetics and cosmetics tools, comprising a carrying case, at least one replaceable cosmetic disposed in the carrying case, at least one cosmetic tool disposed in the carrying case, and instructions on how to apply the various cosmetics using the various cosmetics tools, wherein the cosmetics and tools are selected for the beautification of a particular user's type and color of skin, eyes, and hair, and wherein the carrying case, the at least one replaceable cosmetic, and the at least one cosmetic tool define cooperating components, and wherein at least one of the cooperating components includes either a permanent magnet or a ferromagnetic material cooperative with a permanent magnet. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035185 | MAKE UP APPLICATOR WITH OPPOSITELY ATTACHED FLEXIBLE, NONPOROUS TIPS - A device and method for applying makeup to a user's face. To apply makeup, the user obtains a makeup application device. The makeup application device has a handle with two tip connectors connected to each end. Flexible, nonporous applicator tips are connected to each of the two tip connectors. The user then places makeup onto one of the applicator tips and then applies the makeup to her face. In a preferred embodiment the applicator tips are fabricated from hypoallergenic silicone and are used to apply lipstick and eyeliner primarily. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035186 | BLENDING COLOR AND CONTROL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A method is provided for preparing a hair dye color mixture. The method includes: providing a control system having at least a memory, input controls, and a display; storing in the memory at least one formula, the formula including one or more colorants and/or dye blending materials, and wherein each colorant and/or blending material is separately assigned to an initial product brand; receiving input from the input controls to change a colorant and/or blending material from the initial product brand to one or more subsequent product brands, and wherein the control system recalculates components of the formula using the one or more subsequent product brands in response to receiving input from the input controls; and matching the color of the hair dye color mixture made from colorants and/or dye blending materials of the initial product brand using colorants and/or dye blending materials of the one or more subsequent product brands, in response to the input. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035187 | EXOSKELETON SYSTEM FOR LOAD CARRYING - The present disclosure relates to an exoskeleton system to be worn by a user. The system includes a load carriage arrangement configured to carry an applied load. The load carriage arrangement includes a frame, for example a frame for a backpack, and at least one non-rigid member. The at least one-non rigid member is arranged to transfer at least a first part of the applied load carried by the load carriage arrangement to the ground bypassing the user's musculoskeletal system. The system may further include a load sharing arrangement configured to transfer a second part of the applied load to the user's musculoskeletal system. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035188 | Hydration System Accessory Device - The systems and processes described herein correspond to a device that is to be detachably coupled to a hydration system, such as a backpack-based hydration system. The device may receive fluid from a reservoir included within the hydration system via a reservoir hose coupled to the reservoir. The device may include a pump and one or more valves that control the extent to which the fluid flows in and out of the interior of the pump. The fluid may exit a mouthpiece of the device based at least partly in response to a user applying pressure to the exterior surface of the pump, such as by the user squeezing or otherwise compressing the pump. The user may consume or otherwise use the fluid without having to apply suction to the mouthpiece of the device. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035189 | COMBINATION GARMENT- TRAVEL BAG-SLEEPING SACK-BLANKET AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention provides a multipurpose travel device that may provide multiple functionalities and reduce the amount of baggage and items that the user takes with her on a trip or excursion. The present invention provides a multipurpose device that can be configured to serve as a blanket, a garment, a sleeping sack, and a travel bag. The device may include two or more layers of material, where one of the layers of material may be waterproof and one or more other layers may provide cushion and/or warmth. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035190 | ON-HAND ATTACHMENT BAND - An on-hand attachment band positions a computing device, smart watch, or conventional watch on a position in the hand to provide a preferable viewing angle. The on-hand attachment band positions a device on the top of the hand proximate the thumb. The attachment band has a loop to which a device can attach, and one or more straps to attach the attachment band to a wearer. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035191 | NECK STRAP STRUCTURE AND AUXILIARY MEMBER THEREOF - An auxiliary member for a neck-hanging article is provided. The neck-hanging article has a strap body. The auxiliary member includes a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to a contact part of the strap body. The second end is detachably coupled to an object loaded by a user, so that a stress exerted by the strap body is diverted from a neck of the user to the loaded object. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035192 | Tai Chi Sword Brush - This invention is intended to address the American obesity crisis by combing three of China's treasured art forms, calligraphy, brush painting and tai chi, into an easy to use exercise implement. The sword brush utilizes the whole body moving as one to stimulate healing energy, or Qi. This energy in turn spurs creativity so that beautiful works of art can be generated. The Tai Chi Sword Brush in the invention can serve simultaneous purposes of practicing the ancient martial art of Tai Chi, cultivating Qi, exercising the body, mind, and spirit, as well as creative expression through calligraphy and painting. The present invention discloses a sword brush in the size and shape of a Tai Chi sword, including a hand grip blade. The sword brush can be used as a non-lethal weapon in martial arts practice or as a brush to apply ink or paint to paper in an artistic medium. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035193 | HAIRBRUSH WITH IMPROVED TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS - A combination of a hairbrush having a brush head with a concave central portion and captive ends, along with a thermal coating that includes a desired amount of at least one of aluminum, silver, and/or diamond dust in the coating, results in a hairbrush that can be raised to approximately 200° F. in a short timeframe. A conventional hairbrush without either the coating or the captive ends was unable to achieve the desired temperature. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035194 | FOLDING - The present invention relates to a folding table. The folding table includes a first table top and a second table top that can move between a folding position and an unfolding position, as well as a first and second table leg component for supporting the second table top, wherein two sets of mutually hinged four-link mechanisms are formed by the first and second table leg component in virtue of table beams, table legs and inclined rods. The two sets of four-link mechanisms realize interference self-locking in the unfolding process. Two triangles are formed for supporting a table top stably, and the stress is uniform. The table top can be folded face to face in two parts, so that the table top after being folded is effectively protected, and scratches on the table top during the production, transportation and using processes are reduced. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035195 | Foldable Leg Assembly - A foldable table that provides a stable operational position in which the table legs may extend beyond the footprint of the table, and a folded, storage position in which the table legs may be tucked within the footprint of the table. An aspect provides table legs that may slide and pivot within sockets of a table top, to enable the legs to lock into the extended position and to also pivot flat against a horizontal undersurface of the table top. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035196 | CONFIGURABLE TABLE - A configurable table, comprises a first element link frame, a second element link frame, a first connection node, a second connection node, and a plurality of magnetic elements. Each of the connection nodes comprises a channel, the channel have a plurality of holders. The plurality of magnetic elements are disposed in the plurality of holders and connecting to the first element link frame and the second element fame. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035197 | MODULAR FURNITURE AND STRUCTURES - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to furniture, housing and office accessories, and interior design. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to modular furniture, modular structures, a modular furniture system, and a modular unit for use in the modular furniture, the modular structures, the modular furniture system, and an interior design system. In some embodiments, the modular furniture system comprises a plurality of modular units that can be interconnected to one another to form furniture and other structures. Each modular unit comprises a plurality of side members interconnected to one another using connectors. The connectors can also be used to interconnect one modular unit to another modular unit. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035198 | SHELVING SYSTEM CONSTRUCTED USING BONDING - A shelving system includes a frame including a pair of spaced apart riser members and at least one shelf extending between the riser members. The at least one shelf is adhesively bonded to the riser members. The at least one shelf may be substantially L-shaped and may include a first surface extending outwards from the riser members and a second surface angled with respect to the first surface and bonded to the riser members. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035199 | Drawer Guide System - A drawer guide system for a drawer. The drawer guide system includes a drawer guide and a case runner having an outwardly extending flange disposed within an elongate recess of the drawer guide. The drawer guide system further includes a center-mounted bracket to be secured to a rear end of a drawer and a center-mounted release mechanism to be secured to a front end of the drawer that is aligned with the rear end. Upon insertion of the case runner and drawer guide into a recess of the bracket, a tab of the release mechanism engages a window of a side wall of the drawer guide and a locking tang of the drawer guide engages an aperture of the bracket to lock the drawer guide to the drawer. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035200 | UNIVERSAL PRECAST BASE SYSTEM - A universal precast base system formed from a plurality of interlocking frames, each frame includes at least two channel elements and at least one side element. A channel extends along the channel elements and is open on each end. The external surface of the side element includes an interlocking edge for mating adjacent frames together. Channels of adjacent frames connect to form a continuous channel for receiving vertical wall panels therein. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035201 | SEAT, IN PARTICULAR AN OFFICE CHAIR - The invention relates to a seat ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035202 | Reconfigurable Rocking Chair - The present disclosure describes a rocking chair reconfigurable between multiple configurations and rocking motions. The chair comprises upper and lower portions, a lockable/releasable swivel assembly that relatively rotates the upper and lower portions between first and second configurations, and multiple lockable/releasable leg end repositioning assemblies that change the chair's leg end positions relative to the chair's runners between first and second configurations. In the first configuration, the chair's back is generally perpendicular to the runners' longitudinal direction, the leg ends are positioned in first positions relative to the runners' end-to-end midpoint, and the rocking motion moves a user forward and backward in a traditional, first rocking motion. In the second configuration, the chair's back is generally parallel to the runners' longitudinal direction, the leg ends are positioned in second positions relative to the runners' end-to-end midpoint, and the rocking motion moves a user side-to-side in a non-traditional, second rocking motion. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035203 | LAYERED CUSHION SEAT FOR A CHAIR - A seat having particular application for a chair to enhance the comfort of one seated in the chair. A plurality of (e.g., foam) cushion layers laying one over the other are located at the top of the seat. One of the plurality of foam cushion layers is manufactured from a material having a memory which conforms to and temporarily retains the shape of the user. Located at the bottom of the seat below the plurality of cushion layers are a plurality of coil springs that stand upwardly against the cushion layers in side-by-side alignment with one another so that the back of the seat is firmer than the front. The plurality of cushion layers are arranged in a stack such that the density of the memory foam cushion layer is greater than the density of the other Ones of the plurality of cushion layers. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035204 | CHAIR WITH BACK TILT ADJUSTMENT STRUCTURE - The chair includes a cushion having a chassis, a back and an adjustment structure connected to the chassis. The adjustment structure includes a base frame and a back frame. The base frame has a main body with a connecting arm rotatably connecting the chassis. The back frame is connected between the back and the base frame and has a connecting portion connected to the base frame and a support substantially perpendicularly extending from the connecting portion toward the back. An arc-shaped bend portion is formed between the support and the connecting portion. A top of the support is connected to the back. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035205 | ANTIPANIC TABLE, PARTICULARLY FOR CONFERENCE ROOM CHAIR - An antipanic table, particularly for a conference room chair, the antipanic table comprising a flat supporting body and a joint that is embedded at least partially in the flat body and has two movement units:
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20170035206 | Retractable Step Stool/Access Device - A retractable step stool assembly for assisting a person in elevating him or herself above a floor includes a base member, a step stool member which in an upright position has a generally horizontal platform surface and two side members which depend downwardly from opposite ends of the platform surface, and an arm assembly which is configured to pivotally connect the step stool member to the base member for movement of the step stool member between a stored position in which the step stool member is positioned over the base member to a deployed position in which the step stool member is positioned on the floor in front of the base member. The arm assembly is configured such that the platform surface remains generally horizontal during movement of the step stool member between the stored position and the deployed position. The step stool member includes an upwardly directed foot-engaging member which is engageable by the bottom of the person's foot and is configured to transfer at least an initial downwardly directed force from the person's foot into movement of the step stool member from the stored position toward the deployed position. In this manner, the person can move the step stool member from the stored position to the deployed position by engaging the foot-engaging member with only his or her foot. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035207 | Folding Bed For Space Saving Storage Within a Cabinet - A folding bed for storage within a cabinet has a flat platform made from a front panel and an inside front panel. Rear extension panels are hingedly attached to the rear face of a drawer such that in the closed cabinet position the rear extension panels are parallel to the rear drawer face and moveable when in the open bed position to be parallel with the side drawer faces. The cabinet sides and the cabinet top have hinges to permit opening up the upper structural section. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035208 | BUNK BED ASSEMBLY - A portable readily assembled and dismantled bunk bed has flexible bed support members with integral flexible head and foot and vertically disposed members that disconnectably engaged and hold the flexible bed support to a horizontal frame member and provide end members that prevent a child from sliding through the frame members. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035209 | DUAL FORM AND DUAL USE OF FOLDING ACCESSORY AND A COMPATIBLE BED SHEET - A dual form and dual use of a folding accessory is disclosed. A folding plate suitable for supporting and strengthening a folded cloth or soft sheet has another use, after its role as a folding support ends. The folding accessory may be used as ‘raw material’ for preparing a useful container, for example by marking in advance proper folding lines and cutting in advance cuts in the folding accessory. Thus, once the factory manufactured and packed article has been opened, the folding accessory can be formed as a container simply by folding its various facets along the respective lines, and inserting strengthening tabs into pre-prepared cuts. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035210 | Flexible Material Tightener - A cord with an outer fabric covering over a sheath and draw string is used to secure a flexible sheet to a solid object, such as a mattress, table, pool, or ironing board. In some embodiments, the cord is a string lacking a sheath and draw string. The cord has a series of clips attached there-to by a second cord or by direct attachment. The clips are in turn removably attachable to edges of a sheet. One then tightens the draw string, reducing the length of the cord, and continues to do so until the sheet is pulled to a bottom side of an object. In this manner, the sheet ends are beneath the mattress and tightened thereto by the cord. The cord further snaps to itself, in embodiments of the disclosed technology, to form a closed loop around the bed. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035211 | CUSTOMIZABLE MATTRESS - A customizable mattress includes a chassis defining a cavity. A spring pack is removably positioned within the cavity. A top pad removably covers at least a portion of the spring pack. In some embodiments, kits and methods of use are provided. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035212 | DIAGNOSTICS OF BED AND BEDROOM ENVIRONMENT - A data processing system is configured to sense a pressure readings of an air-mattress. If the pressure readings are below a target pressure value representing a desired pressure for the air-mattress, the data processing system can transmit, to an air-pump, first instructions to increase the air pressure of the air mattress and determine a replacement value representing the amount of air pumped into the air mattress by the air-pump. The data processing system can compare the replacement value to a slow-leak threshold and to a catastrophic-leak threshold. The data processing system can, responsive to a determination that the replacement value is greater than the slow-leak value and less than the catastrophic-leak value, transmit, to the air-pump, second instructions to increase the air pressure of the air mattress to replace air in the air mattress lost to a slow leak so as to maintain the desired pressure for the air-mattress. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035213 | MATTRESS WITH AN AIR FLOW CHANNEL - A foam mattress is provided having a body facing surface comprising a first foam layer on a first spring layer formed of a plurality of individual pocketed spring coils. A second foam layer formed of a reticulated foam supports the first spring layer. The foam mattress further having a bottom layer of conventional foam. The foam mattress is surrounded by a foam casing that has at least one vent formed in the casing. The first spring layer causes air to flow from the second foam layer through the vents. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035214 | MAGNETICALLY ATTACHED MATTRESS AND FOUNDATION SYSTEM - A magnetically attached mattress and foundation system comprising a foundation containing a magnetic portion and a mattress containing a magnetic portion. The magnetic portions each contain magnetizable or magnetically responsive materials. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035215 | SPACER MESH CONCEPTS - One aspect of an embodiment includes a cushion made up of a spacer mesh fabric core, an upper cover, made from a spacer mesh fabric having a finer mesh than the core and a bottom cover. Embodiments find use in lounge chair covers, beach mats, portable loungers, chair cushions, pillows, and tote bags. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035216 | CUSHIONING DEVICE - A cushioning device for supporting a user in seated or recumbent posture, e.g., in a wheelchair, comprises a resiliently compressible foam base layer with an upper surface formed of a configuration generally conforming to the user's body and defining a fluid drainage path to a fluid drainage and collection area in case of incontinence episodes, an absorbent layer disposed in association with the fluid collection area for collection and holding fluids draining to the collection area, a fluid-impermeable bottom layer covering the underside of the base layer, and a non-absorbent top layer covering the upper surface of the base layer. Together, the fluid permeability and non-absorbent character of the top layer and the compressible resiliency and drainage configuration of the foam base layer for draining fluids to the absorbent layer, mitigate pressure, heat, moisture, shear and friction conditions that are the main contributing causes to formation of decubitus ulcers. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035217 | CHILD SEAT - An inflatable child seat comprises an inflatable base, inflatable front and rear supports, and first and second inflatable side supports. The base connects together the front, rear and side supports, and the side supports connect together the front and rear supports. The front support has at least one opening through which a child's legs may extend when the seat is in use. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035218 | PRODUCT DISPLAY ASSEMBLY - A product display assembly includes a floor and a divider. The floor is configured to support a product. The divider is configured to selectively engage the floor such that the divider extends in a longitudinal direction. The divider includes a body portion and a proximal leg. The proximal leg is movable with respect to the body portion in a longitudinal direction between a first position where the proximal leg engages the floor and a second position where the proximal leg is free from engagement with the floor. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035219 | MATTRESS DISPLAY FIXTURE - A support member configured for use in a mattress display fixture includes an integral, single-piece, unitary member that including a rear panel, a front panel, an interior side panel, and an exterior side panel. The front panel is spaced from the rear panel and is generally parallel thereto. The interior side panel is connected to and extends forwardly from the rear panel toward the front panel to a front edge. The exterior side panel is connected to and extends between the rear panel and the front panel. The front panel includes a plurality of support beams integrally formed therewith and spaced from one another. The interior side panel includes a plurality of cut-outs formed therein that are spaced from one another. Each cut-out includes a generally horizontal portion that opens through the front edge of the interior side panel and a generally vertical portion extending from the generally horizontal portion. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035220 | SHOPPING CART CHECKOUT LOCATION WITH MIRROR TO REFLECT IMAGE OF CART CONTENTS - The combination of a shopping cart and a checkout location. The shopping cart has a wheeled frame defining: a) a primary article storage receptacle; and b) a lower storage shelf. The checkout location has: a) an aisle through which the shopping cart can be directed and with laterally spaced sides; b) a processing assembly at one side of the aisle; c) a station at which a person can be situated to operate the processing assembly; and d) a mirror on the other side of the aisle situated so that a person situated at the station can observe a reflection of articles placed on the storage shelf. The mirror has a reflective surface configured and located to reflect an image of the shopping cart only below the top of the shopping cart from a vantage point of a person situated at the station. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035221 | FRAME ASSEMBLY - A frame apparatus for displaying a flat article and a combined frame apparatus and flat article. In one aspect, the frame apparatus comprises an annular display frame, a transparent front panel, a rear panel, and an annular spacer frame. The annular display frame comprises a rabbet defined by a floor and a wall, the wall comprising a first engagement portion and a second engagement portion. The annular spacer frame is coupled to the first and second engagement portions of the annular display frame by interaction between a first and second locking member of the annular spacer frame and the first and second engagement portions of the annular display frame. The first and second locking members extend into the first and second engagement portions and apply a compression force to retain a flat article between the transparent front panel and the rear panel. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035222 | Display Frame Assembly - A display frame assembly includes a back wall that has a front side, a back side and a peripheral edge. A covering is removably positionable on and covers the front side of the back wall. The covering comprises a front wall having a perimeter edge. A perimeter lip is coextensive with the perimeter edge and extends rearward of the front wall. The perimeter lip abuts the peripheral edge to releasably engage the covering with the back wall. The covering is comprised of a substantially transparent material. The front wall has an exterior surface that is convexly arcuate and an interior surface is concavely arcuate. A plurality of sleeves is mounted on the front side and each of the sleeves has an opening therein. Each of the sleeves is transparent and has a size and shape for receiving a sports card. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035223 | OVER-THE-DOOR HANGING APPARATUS - An apparatus for hanging an article from a door. In one aspect, the apparatus can include a mounting system that can be used to hang a mirror, piece of art, or other article from a door without the need for a screw driver or any other tools. The mounting system may include one or more elongate members that are hung from a top edge of the door and that include mounting elements that mount to separate mounting elements that are secured to the article. The mounting may be achieved via one or more of relative rotation of the elongate members and the article and relative horizontal translation of the elongate members and the article. The inventive apparatus may permit multiple hanging heights for individualized optimization. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035224 | RECONFIGURABLE PILLOW COVER - Implementations of a reconfigurable pillow cover are provided. In some implementations, the pillow cover comprises six pieces of material configured to achieve at least eight different design configurations of the pillow cover. In some implementations, the pillow cover includes a functional zipper to achieve additional design looks for the pillow cover. In some implementations, the zipper is functional when the material attached to the zipper is exposed on a first side and when the material attached to the zipper is reversed thereby exposing another side of the material. In some implementation, the pillow cover comprises two zippered openings wherein a pillow may be inserted into one of the openings and the pillow cover configurations may be changes while the pillow is inserted in the pillow opening. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035225 | QUILT COVER - A quilt cover which makes difficult the slippage of a quilt in the quilt cover without impairing the lightweight and softness of the quilt cover. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035226 | SERVING BOWL WITH FOLDING LEGS - A bowl comprising a container, a skirt extending downwardly below at least a portion of the container, and a plurality of legs rotatably connected to the skirt for rotation from a stored orientation to a stand orientation. The legs may comprise extensions for raising the height of the container above a surface on which the legs rest when in the stand orientation. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035227 | CUP RACK - A cup stacking and holding assembly is disclosed with methods of application in standard use and with internal electronics for visual displays. The cup holder assembly may be manufactured in various configurations, all providing a cup rack for convenient and stable stacking of disposable cups. The cup rack may comprise: a base providing a surface for abutting support for a plurality of cups; a cup retainer plate coupled to the base; a plurality of cup retaining apertures formed within the cup retainer plate, each cup retaining aperture sized to receive a corresponding cup and having a diameter smaller than the largest exterior diameter of the corresponding cup; the cup retainer plate moveable from a first closed position parallel and proximal to the surface for abutting support to a second open position for insertion of cups within the cup retaining apertures. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035228 | Apparatus and Method for Horizontal Storage and Display of Shoes - The invention disclosed herein provides a device and method of storing shoes that allows for immediate accessibility, ready visibility and reduction of clutter. Shoes can be organized, categorized, accessed and stored for instant use. Also, the device and method presented allow for commercial display of shoes in shops, stores or outlets that offer shoes for sale. Balls bearing user-selected and positioned designs or indicia at the end of hangars allow the user to readily change, replace, expand, and reposition shoes for visually appealing inspection easily and instantly. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035229 | COMBINATION BRACKET AND GARMENT HANGER SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY MOUNTABLE TO AN OVERHEAD TRIM PIECE ASSOCIATED WITH A DOORWAY SUCH AS FOR ROTATABLY SUPPORTING A GARMENT DURING STEAM CLEANING - A hanger system including at least an upper assembly affixed to a vertically suspending location and which, in combination with a lower assembly, supports and tensions a garment therebetween to assist in either or both of de-wrinkling or steam assisted cleaning of the garment. The upper assembly includes vertically respositionable upper and lower support surface (e.g. door jamb) engaging portions. A stem extends downwardly from the upper assembly and is linearly repositionable in order to adjust a height of a garment. The stem can be integrated into a triangular shaped support member having clips defined upon a lower width extending member of a triangular frame supported by the stem. The lower assembly includes an inverted triangular design with additional clips for securing lower edge extending locations of the garment and which is also weighted to facilitate the steam cleaning and de-wrinkling process. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035230 | Inventory Tracking Assembly - An inventory tracking assembly includes a holder that may restrain an article of clothing. A tracking unit is coupled to the holder and the tracking unit stores information pertaining to the article of clothing. The tracking unit displays the information such that the tracking unit may communicate the information to a user thereby facilitating the article of clothing to be tracked and identified. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035231 | DRESSING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A dressing assistance system includes a support, and at least one clip attached to the support. A dressing method uses the dressing assistance system. The dressing method includes fastening an article of clothing in an open position to a support, placing the article of clothing onto a body, and walking away from the support. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035232 | Dropbox - A dropbox includes an upper portion for receiving mail and/or packages. An upper door is joined to the upper portion for rotating from a closed position to an open position wherein a user places mail and/or packages in the upper portion. A shelf is disposed within the upper portion for supporting the placed mail and/or packages. The shelf is configured to rotate about a horizontal axis. A rotating mechanism is joined to the shelf and the upper door. The rotating mechanism rotates the shelf during opening and closing of the upper door. A lower portion receives the placed mail and/or packages during rotation of the shelf. A lower door is joined to the lower portion for rotating from a closed position to an open position wherein mail and/or packages in the lower portion are retrieved. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035233 | Cucumber core remover - A device for removing the core of a cucumber, comprising a handle, a coring blade support and a positioning element or shank being operably secured to the handle, and a coring blade. The coring blade support and positioning element may extend a length beyond the coring blade allowing for control of the penetration and depth of cut of the coring blade. The coring blade may be configured as a half-ring with a sharpened edge or otherwise, and the coring blade support and positioning element may be rounded or flat. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035234 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CONVEYOR OVEN - A conveyor oven includes a controller configured to change the operation of a first set of burners and a second set of burners from a cooking mode to an energy saving mode based at least in part upon detection of the absence of food in the oven chamber. The first set of burners operating at a first intensity during the cooking mode and are off during the energy saving mode. The second set of burners operating at a first intensity during the cooking mode and being adjustable to a different intensity during the energy saving mode, where the second set of burners produce heat during the different intensity. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035235 | Beverage Preparation Unit - A beverage preparation device for preparing a beverage from an ingredients containing capsule includes a beverage brewing unit for receiving the capsule and preparing the beverage by means of injection of pressurized liquid into the capsule, and beverage dispensing means for dispensing the resulting beverage into a receptacle, wherein beverage brewing unit is designed for passing liquid through the capsule in a direction essentially opposite to gravity. Systems that include the beverage preparation device and methods of producing and using said device are also disclosed. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035236 | Beverage System for Providing a Cold Beverage - A beverage system for providing a cold beverage is disclosed that includes a water supply unit for providing water, cooling means arranged downstream of the water supply unit | 2017-02-09 |
20170035237 | CAPSULE FOR AN EXTRACTION MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE CAPSULE, AND DEVICE FOR BREWING COFFEE - A coffee capsule is provided, the outer dimensions of which are matched to the size of a filtered-coffee capsule, but which has a separating element that separates an empty area from an extraction-material area. Furthermore, at least one liquid channel is provided, which passes through the empty area for example. The liquid channel or liquid channels and the extraction-material area are designed in such a way that water introduced into the capsule at an injection location or a beverage produced in the capsule substantially does not enter the empty area. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035238 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER INFUSER APPARATUS - There is disclosed an infuser apparatus for a beverage container. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises: a perforated basket adapted to receive a flavoring agent therein; a compactor unit sized and shaped to slideably fit inside the perforated basket; a screw operatively connected to the compactor unit and adapted to rotate relative to the compactor unit; | 2017-02-09 |
20170035239 | MULTIMODE TEA MAKING APPARATUS FOR MAKING TRADITIONAL BEVERAGES - A method and an apparatus are disclosed for brewing hot beverages, such as African green tea or Ataaya, including using a software-controlled electromechanical teapot to control and direct the beverage through various stages of mixing, boiling, cooling, and dispensing with multiple pumps, while monitoring the appropriate temperatures and time to take various actions or transition to various stages of brewing. In various embodiments, the electrical-electronic teapot includes various indicators such as buzzers, information display, lights, and the like to inform the user of various events and states, such as when the beverage is ready for serving. Additionally, a processor or microcontroller may be utilized in the teapot to run the software that controls the operation of the teapot. In some embodiment, the software is configurable, updatable, and/or changeable to alter the operation of the teapot for improved performance or to change the brewing method for different beverages. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035240 | BEVERAGE SUPPLY DEVICE - A beverage supply device can suppress a decline of a temperature of hot water remaining in a hot-water delivery piping for guiding the hot water pumped up by a pump to a beverage extraction unit without increasing a cost. The beverage supply device with a hot-water tank storing the hot water heated by a built-in heater is provided with the hot-water delivery piping for guiding the hot water pumped up by the pump arranged below the hot-water tank to the beverage extraction unit. The hot-water delivery piping is arranged to pass through the hot-water tank so that the hot water remaining in the hot-water delivery piping during a stand-by time is kept warm at a temperature of the hot water inside the hot-water tank by the hot water inside the hot-water tank. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035241 | Kitchen Appliance for Preparing a Beverage and Method of Operating Same - A kitchen appliance includes a first reservoir for receiving a liquid to be used for preparing a beverage. A hot water generator (‘HWG’) has an inlet end, an outlet end and a passageway extending therebetween. The inlet end of the HWG is connected to the first reservoir. Liquid from the first reservoir flows into the HWG through the inlet end. A selector valve is connected to the outlet end of the HWG. At least a portion of the selector valve is movable by a user between a first valve position and a second valve position. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035242 | BEVERAGE PREPARATION UNIT WITH SAFETY VALVE - Portable beverage preparation devices for preparing a beverage from an ingredients containing capsule are disclosed and include a beverage brewing unit and beverage dispensing means that includes a safety outlet valve. Also disclosed are systems that include the beverage preparation devices and receptacles for use with the beverage preparation devices. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035243 | HEAT-RETAINING TRAY - The present invention relates to a heat-retaining tray for a pizza, comprising one of a support means and an electricity supply means. The present invention provides a heat-retaining tray comprising: an upper plate having a plurality of protrusions formed such that food is laid on the upper surface of the plurality of protrusions; a side wall integrally formed vertically on the periphery of the upper plate; and a temperature supply unit for raising the temperature of the upper plate. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035244 | BAKING DRAWER AND METHOD OF CIRCULATING AIR WITHIN THE BAKING DRAWER - A baking drawer includes an oven cavity and a drawer assembly movable relative to the oven cavity between an extended position, where the drawer assembly is accessible by a user, and a retracted position, where the drawer assembly is located within the oven cavity. The drawer assembly has a bottom wall, two opposing sidewalls and a rear wall. A first vent is formed in the bottom wall, and a second vent is formed in the rear wall. The vents allow air to flow into and out of a ventilated region delineated by the bottom wall, the two sidewalls and the rear wall. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035245 | GRILL HAVING MULTI-PIECE DRIP PAN - A multi-piece removable drain pan for a cooking device such as a grill, the drain pan comprising at least first and second portions, each portion comprising a channel having side walls capable of retaining a liquid therein even when said pan portion is in a tilted orientation, the at least first and second portions abutting each adjacent portion to fit within the cooking cavity of the grill. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035246 | Toaster Aid - A device is provided for toasting food products comprising a rectangular-shaped metallic mesh body configured to received and hold a food product during toasting in a toaster. The top of the metallic mesh body is open to receive the food product, and the bottom of the metallic mesh body is a solid metallic platform that prevents pieces of the food product from falling into the interior of the toaster. Extending substantially vertically from the top of the metallic mesh body is a plastic-coated handle for safely manipulating the device. When fully inserted into a toaster slot, the top of the metallic mesh body is flush with the top of the toaster slot, and the handle is outside the toaster slot. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035247 | UPWARD OPENING FRYER COVER - Systems, methods and apparatuses for making fryers safer and/or more energy efficient are disclosed. Methods and devices in accordance with the present disclosure generally comprise a cover, having a number of flaps, doors or plates that open upwardly or downwardly to receive a basket. Flaps/doors may be solid, perforated or the like. The cover can be maintained in a suitably rigid closed locked position, for example, by a locking mechanism, preventing the basket(s), body parts, or other items from unintentionally being placed in the fryer. In such embodiments, the cover also prevents the loss of heat from the oil. Alternatively, the cover may be maintained in a closed position, though not necessarily locked, with a primary purpose of preventing heat loss from the oil. In such embodiments, the cover may be vented. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035248 | FOOD STORAGE SYSTEM - Multiple food storage systems are disclosed herein. One food storage system includes a main bowl that defines a first food receiving cavity. A secondary bowl is positioned in the first food receiving cavity and defines a second food receiving cavity. The secondary bowl includes a sidewall containing thermal energy storage material therein. A separate food storage system includes a main lid configured for use with a main bowl that defines a first food receiving cavity. A secondary bowl is positioned at least partially on and/or in the main lid. The secondary bowl includes a sidewall containing thermal energy storage material therein. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035249 | INGREDIENT SCALE SYSTEM AND METHODS - A food preparation system includes an application operable by a computing device, and a scale configured to support a food preparation container and wirelessly communicate weight information associated with the food preparation container wirelessly to the computing device. The application coordinates the weight information with ingredients of a recipe. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035250 | Blender with Actuation Arrangement - A blender includes a base unit having a receiving well, a container assembly and an actuation arrangement. The container assembly includes a container body having a blending cavity and a rim, and a connector member detachably attached on the container body to selectively seal the blending cavity, a driven unit and a blending blade. The actuation arrangement includes a plurality of actuating members outwardly extended from the rim of the container body, a plurality of actuating slots indently and spacedly formed along a side wall of the receiving well, and a plurality of actuating switches. When the connector member is slightly rotated in the receiving well, each of the actuating members is arranged to circumferentially move along the corresponding actuating slot so as to actuate the actuating switches for actuating the driving head to rotate. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035251 | Fluid Conditioning Apparatus - An apparatus for fluid conditioning of an object and materials located therein. The apparatus comprises a vessel, a perforated carriage insert, and a lid, The vessel further includes a liquid in fluidic communication with the perforated carriage insert. A circulating means is mounted within the vessel and is driven by an external power source. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035252 | COVER OF A PROCESSOR FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - A cover of a processor for fruits and vegetables is connected above a cutter. The cover comprises a cover body and a container. The cover body has a feed tube. The feed tube has an accommodating space running through vertically. A first positioning element is disposed on an outer circumference of the feed tube. The cover body having a water inlet hole through which the accommodating space is in communication with an outside of the cover body. A second positioning element correspondingly connected with the first positioning element disposed on a side of the container, so that the container and the feed tube are connected with each other. A water outlet end is disposed at a bottom of the container for correspondingly being communication with the water inlet hole; thereby, water in the container flows from the water outlet end into the accommodating space through the water inlet hole. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035253 | CUTTING BOARD ASSEMBLY - A cutting board includes a base tray, a cutting board top, a cutting mat and/or a cutting board, and a bin. The base tray has a first chamber and a second chamber. The cutting board top fits within a complementary shape on top of the base. The cutting mat and/or cutting board is stored in the first chamber under the cutting board top and may be later removed from this chamber and placed on the cutting board top. The bin fits within a complementary-shaped chamber in the base adjacent the cutting board top. In some configurations, the bin may include a lid. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035254 | Toothbrush Storage System - A toothbrush storage system for containing fluid dripping from a toothbrush includes a toothbrush. A container is provided and the container has the toothbrush positioned therein. Thus, the container may have a fluid dripping from the toothbrush pass through the container. A pan is removably coupled to the container such that the pan may capture the fluid passing through the container. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035255 | INTEGRATED EMERGENCY WASH AND SHOWER SYSTEM - Apparatus and methods for integrated emergency wash systems. Various embodiments include thermostatically controlled mixing valves arranged so as to permit load carrying by the body of the valve. Further, the integrated wash systems are especially suited for use in laboratories and manufacturing settings in which available space is at a premium. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035256 | LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEM - A liquid-dispensing system is disclosed. The system includes a container associated with a base, the container and base can be mounted within an enclosure (e.g., a cabinet) or on a ground surface, the container has an inlet and an outlet and is movable relative to the base from a first position to a second, different position to present the inlet for refilling of the container with a liquid. The container can also be fluidly connected with a dispenser through its outlet so that liquid can be dispensed to a user. Methods of refilling the container are also disclosed. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035257 | PUMPS WITH RESTRICTOR-BASED LOST MOTION - The present application discloses liquid dispensers, refill units for liquid dispensers, liquid pumps, lost motion devices, and methods for installing a refill unit and lost motion device. In certain embodiments, a liquid dispenser of the present application comprises a container for holding a liquid, a pump housing connected to the container, a liquid or air chamber, and a piston movable in the liquid or air chamber. A connector is linked to the piston. The connector has a flexible portion for connecting to the piston and an attachment portion for attaching to an actuator of the dispenser. A restrictor is positioned between the flexible portion of the connector and the piston. Movement of the connector a first distance in a first direction results in lost motion between the actuator and the piston and continued movement of the connector a second distance in the first direction moves the piston with the actuator. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035258 | MyTime - A two parts shower/hair and body care dryer system that is contained within one installation unit. The shower and drying units are enclosed with durable glass wall and separated with bi-fold glass shower doors between the shower and the drying room. These doors are fold on the wall after showering by the user to access the drying room and to exist the unit. It is uniquely designed for everyone including the physically challenged. Imagine, after showering, having the pleasure of heated flooring in a drying room and a quiet flow of warm air from a built in over head dryer that blows radiating heat, covering ones body from head to toe. The dryer has many air vents that make the drying experience quicker, comforting and relaxing as the user is blown dry, which is un-achievable with the use of towels. The over head dryer also has a detachable hand held dryer for added convenience. The bi-fold glass shower doors decrease the size of the shower room when in use, and increase its size when the dryer is being used. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035259 | TOILET BOWL COVER APPARATUS - A toilet bowl cover apparatus includes a lid housing having a lower portion and an upper portion extending upwardly from a rear end of the lower portion, the portions together defining a continuous interior channel. A flexible lid member is situated in the interior channel and slidably movable between a retracted configuration substantially in the interior channel of the upper portion and a deployed configuration substantially in the interior channel of the lower portion. A toilet seat is operatively coupled to a top surface of the lid housing and selectively movable between raised and lowered configuration. The lower portion of the lid housing defines an opening complementary to a center opening of the toilet seat and to an open top of the toilet bowl. Therefore, the lid member prevents communication between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat the deployed configuration and allows communication therebetween at the retracted configuration. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035260 | MAGNET WIPER FOR INSTRUMENT WINDOW - A magnet wiper for an instrument window includes a group of magnets wherein two or more magnets constitute inside magnets located adjacent to the internal surface of an instrument window, and two or more other magnets constitute outside magnets located adjacent to the external surface of the instrument window. As the outside magnets are moved, the inside magnets move accordingly to manipulate a wiping medium and indirectly clean the internal surface of the instrument window. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035261 | VACUUM CLEANER AND CARRIER ASSEMBLY - A vacuum cleaner and carrier assembly includes a vacuum cleaner and a carrier. The vacuum cleaner includes a housing having a suction inlet and an air outlet, an airflow passage that extends from the air inlet to the air outlet, and a suction source disposed within the housing and operable to generate a suction airflow that travels through the air inlet and through the air outlet. The vacuum cleaner also includes a battery that supplies power to the suction source to generate the suction airflow. The carrier includes a main body in which at least a portion of the housing is received and a battery receiving portion configured to receive the battery therein when the battery supplies power to the suction source. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035262 | Autonomous Robotic Device Capable of Vacuum Cleaning and Purifying Air - An autonomous robotic device capable of vacuum cleaning and purifying air includes an autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner for moving autonomously and vacuum cleaning, and an air purifier. The autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner has a power supply and a top surface provided with a plurality of positioning members. The air purifier has an air inlet, an air outlet, and a plurality of matching members at the bottom thereof. The air purifier is detachably disposed on the autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner in a way that the matching members are in contact with the positioning members to create a positioning relationship for positioning the air purifier on the autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner, and an electrical connection to enable the air purifier to receive electric power from the power supply of the autonomous robotic vacuum cleaner. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035263 | CLEANING ROBOT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A cleaning robot includes a main body; a plurality of pad assemblies mounted on the bottom of the main body for doing cleaning; a drive assembly for applying drive power for each of the plurality of pad assemblies; and a detection unit for detecting an obstacle. The drive assembly adjusts slopes of the plurality of pad assemblies individually based on the height of the obstacle. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035264 | Popcorn Ceiling Texture Removal Debris Collector - A Popcorn Ceiling Texture Removal Debris Collector is a handheld container used to eliminate the mess during a popcorn ceiling texture removal by catching and containing the falling popcorn ceiling texture debris when scraped from the ceiling. The container can be easily emptied/dumped into a plastic trash bag or trash receptacle when full before returning back into use. The container is a rectangular enclosure with four rounded corners and a threaded base that connects to a threaded tip handle by way of screwing the threaded tip of the handle into the threaded base of the container. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035265 | DIVERTER VALVE AND DISHWASHER WITH DIVERTER VALVE - A dishwasher for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation and including a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, at least one sprayer configured to emit a corresponding spray of liquid into the treating chamber, at least one liquid circuit supplying liquid to the at least one sprayer, a pump having a pump inlet fluidly coupled to the treating chamber and a pump outlet, and a diverter valve controlling a flow of liquid from the pump to the at least one sprayer. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035266 | DISHWASHER DETERGENT DISPENSING METHOD - A method of dispensing detergent in a dishwasher having a wash tub that includes a fluid reservoir to hold a treating chemistry, a lid operatively mounted to the fluid reservoir, and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position, and a hydraulic actuator is fluidly coupled to a fluid source and configured to initiate movement of the lid between its closed and open positions in response to fluid pressure applied to the actuator by the fluid source. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035267 | SHOE CLEANING SYSTEM - A shoe cleaning system that uses a control system to mix a disinfectant agent with water to form a disinfectant solution, and to spray the disinfectant solution over a rough surface of a basin to clear and disinfect a bottom surface of a shoe, when the shoe being rubbed upon the rough surface of the basin. Various embodiments of each component of the shoe cleaning system is provided herein. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035268 | STEREO DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENDOSCOPE USING SHAPE-FROM-SHADING ALGORITHM - A stereo display system using shape from shading algorithm is an image conversion device connected between a monoscopic endoscope and a 3D monitor. The system applies the algorithm which generates a depth map for a 2D image of video frames. The algorithm first calculates a direction of a light source for the 2D image and based upon the information of light distribution and shading for the 2D image to generate the depth map. The depth map is used to calculate another view of the original 2D image by depth image based rendering algorithm in generation of stereoscopic images. After the new view is rendered, the stereo display system also needs to convert the display format of the stereoscopic images for different kinds of 3D displays. Base on this method, it is necessary to replace the whole monoscopic endoscope with a stereo-endoscope system and no modification is required for the monoscopic endoscope. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035269 | METHOD FOR JOINING TWO COMPONENTS OF A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT, USE OF AN IRON-BASED SOLDER, AND MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - A method is provided for joining at least two components of a medical instrument, the at least two components are held so as to form at least one soldering gap between mutually assigned joining areas of the components, a solder material is arranged for filling the at least one soldering gap, and the arrangement of the at least two components and of the solder material is heated to a soldering temperature of the solder material, wherein the solder material is an iron-based solder. A use of an iron-based solder and a medical instrument, in particular a laryngoscope spatula, are also provided. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035270 | Polymeric Material For Use In And With Sterilizable Medical Devices - The invention provides an endoscopic video camera having a polymeric knob assembly, wherein the polymeric material used for manufacturing the knob assembly includes polyphenylsulfone resin, titanium dioxide, tin oxide, and colored metallic additives, is capable of withstanding sterilization, and has a metallic cosmetic appearance. The invention also provides methods of manufacturing the knob assembly by plastic injection molding processes, wherein undesirable molding characteristics are concentrated on portions of the knob assembly that are removed by secondary machining or post machining. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035271 | Polymeric Material For Use In And With Sterilizable Medical Devices - The invention provides an endoscopic video camera having a polymeric knob assembly, wherein the polymeric material used for manufacturing the knob assembly includes polyphenylsulfone resin, titanium dioxide, tin oxide, and colored metallic additives, is capable of withstanding sterilization, and has a metallic cosmetic appearance. The invention also provides methods of manufacturing the knob assembly by plastic injection molding processes, wherein undesirable molding characteristics are concentrated on portions of the knob assembly that are removed by secondary machining or post machining. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035272 | ENDOSCOPE, RECEPTION DEVICE, WIRELESS ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, IMAGE TRANSMISSION METHOD, IMAGE RECEPTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM - An endoscope includes an imaging unit configured to image a subject and output image data, a moving-image generation unit configured to generate moving-image data from the image data output from the imaging unit, a still-image generation unit configured to generate still-image data from the image data output from the imaging unit, a release instruction unit configured to receive an image-recording instruction from a user, a first wireless communication unit configured to sequentially change a wireless channel to transmit test data and transmit the still-image data to the reception device when the release instruction unit receives the image-recording instruction, a second wireless communication unit configured to transmit the moving-image data to the reception device using a wireless channel different from the wireless channel currently used by the first wireless communication unit, and a first setting unit configured to set a wireless channel determined from communication quality information. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035273 | CONDUIT OPENING/CLOSING APPARATUS AND INSERTION SYSTEM INCLUDING CONDUIT OPENING/CLOSING APPARATUS - In the conduit opening/closing operation, when a conduit opening/closing section having a configuration where an operation lever is protruded to the vicinity of an operating section is disposed to the operating section, the operator him/herself can operate the operation lever without losing his/her hold of the operating section. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035274 | MUCOUS MEMBRANE LIFTING INSTRUMENT FOR ENDOSCOPE AND ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT SYSTEM - An endoscopic mucous membrane lifting instrument includes: a cap mounted at a distal end of an insertion portion of an endoscope device; a first wire disposed at the cap and configured to be capable of protruding from an outer circumferential portion of the distal end of the insertion portion toward a direction more distal than the insertion portion and in a direction approaching an extension line of a central line of the insertion portion; a second wire disposed at the cap and be capable of protruding from the outer circumferential portion of the insertion portion along the central line of the insertion portion in the distal direction than the insertion portion; and a wire-manipulating portion configured to independently operate the first wire and the second wire. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035275 | CONNECTION ADAPTER FOR OPTICAL FIBER AND ENDOSCOPE DEVICE - A connection adapter includes: an adapter housing; a split sleeve; and a spacer having a space determiner disposed inside the split sleeve and an angle determiner that passes through the slit of the split sleeve to be secured relative to the adapter housing. The two connector connection pars are each connected to the connectors, respectively, causing the ferrules of the connectors to be fitted into the split sleeve and secured across the spacer, so that the single mode optical fibers of the connectors are optically connected to each other via no point of contact therebetween, to thereby provide a connection adapter capable of creating stable connection efficiency for optical fibers and an endoscope device using the connection adapter. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035276 | DISPOSABLE SHEATH DEVICE - A disposable sheath device for use with an endoscope is disclosed. The endoscope has a body with an insertion tube having optics at its distal end. The disposable sheath device has a primary lumen and at least one secondary lumen attached to the primary lumen along a length of the lumen. The primary lumen is for covering and protecting the insertion tube from bodily contamination. The secondary lumen is for accommodating a desired tool. The secondary lumen has an insert substantially commensurate in length to the secondary lumen and the insert has a slit longitudinally along its length. The slit permits radial expansion to accommodate tools having a radius larger than that of the secondary lumen, which preferably is made of a flexible material that expands. A connector is attached to the proximal end of the primary lumen and connects to he body of the endoscope. The connector extends longitudinally to accommodate different length insertion tubes. Optionally, an adapter can be used to attach the connector to the body of the endoscope. Varying the adapter permits the sheath device to be attached to various endoscope bodies. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035277 | Endoscope with Variable Profile Tip - A single-use electronic endoscope has a hub, a shaft extending from the hub, flexible or rigid as desired, and an expandable distal tip extending from the shaft. Within the distal tip, an image sensor provides a field of view external from the endoscope. Illuminating elements or light guides within the distal tip emit light to illuminate the field of view. The distal tip also has a variable profile working channel that permits tools to be passed from the hub and into the field of view. The expandable working channel changes cross-sectional shape from a generally noncircular shape to a shape to accommodate the cross-sectional shape of the tool when expanded. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035278 | ENDOSCOPIC PROCESSOR - An endoscopic processor includes a video signal input unit to which a video signal of an image of a subject is input, a release signal input unit to which a release signal performed by a user is input, a target area detector that detects a target area in which an amount of characteristics is greater than a predetermined threshold with respect to each frame image in the input video signal, a zoom processor that generates an enlarged image of the target area detected by the target area detector, a storage that associates and holds the enlarged image generated by the zoom processor and a frame image from which the target area has been detected, and an output unit that externally outputs, from the storage, the frame image that corresponds to a timing at which the release signal was input to the release signal input unit, and the enlarged image. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035279 | IMAGE PICKUP UNIT AND ELECTRONIC ENDOSCOPE INCLUDING THE IMAGE PICKUP UNIT - An image pickup unit includes: a circuit substrate electrically connected with an image pickup device that detects an image of an object, the circuit substrate including a land at least on a surface thereof; a connecting member having conductivity and fixed to the circuit substrate; a wiring connecting portion provided on the connecting member; a substrate connecting portion extended bent from a side portion of the wiring connecting portion, and electrically connected to a land; and a wiring configured to be connected to the wiring connecting portion and electrically connected to the land through the connecting member. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035280 | STEREOSCOPIC ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM WITH CONCURRENT IMAGING AT VISIBLE AND INFRARED WAVELENGTHS - A stereoscopic endoscope system for concurrently imaging at both visible and NIR wavelengths includes an endoscope operable to transmit both visible and NIR wavelengths and a light source operable to generate visible light and NIR excitation light. An intensity of the visible light is independent of an intensity of the NIR excitation light. The stereoscopic endoscope system also includes a stereoscopic camera having a single image sensor operable to detect a left eye image or a right eye image at both visible and NIR wavelengths, a controller coupled to the light source and the stereoscopic camera, and a display device operable to be viewed using stereoscopic spectacles. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035281 | ENDOSCOPE PROBES AND SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - The present disclosure provides apparatuses and methods for color imaging and an increased field of view using spectrally encoded endoscopy techniques. At least one of the apparatuses includes an illumination unit having two or more spectrally dispersive gratings positioned, for example, on different planes or on the same plane but having grating vectors at an angle to each other such that bands of spectrally dispersed light propagating from the gratings propagate on different planes. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035282 | ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope includes: a first fiber provided with a first flat surface from which illuminating light is emitted; a pipe including a through hole to which a distal end portion of the first fiber is fixed and including a first surface that can be a flat surface identical to the first flat surface and a second surface which is a flat surface orthogonal to a central axis of the through hole; and a distal end component in which a stopper hole in which an end portion on the distal end side of the pipe is disposed is formed, the stopper hole including an abutting surface on which at least part of the second surface of the pipe abuts, on a bottom side, a concave portion which constitutes for obtaining a predetermined light distribution and is located closer to the front end side than the abutting surface. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035283 | DIGITAL OTOSCOPE - An otoscope includes an instrument head, a tip element and an optical system. The instrument head has a distal insertion portion for insertion into an ear of a human or veterinary subject. The distal insertion portion has a distal opening. The tip element is releasably attached to the distal insertion portion. The tip element has a distal opening. The optical system is contained within the instrument head. The optical system includes a plurality of optical components. The optical system further comprises a viewing component for viewing of an image of a target of interest aligned along an optical axis disposed within said distal opening. The optical system is configured to provide a field of having a diameter equaling at least 7 mm at a distance of at least 15 mm from a distal opening of said attached tip element. The optical system is further configured to simultaneously provide a distance range of optimal focus having a range of at least 8 mm. The distance range of optimal focus includes a location at a working distance equal to about 30 mm. | 2017-02-09 |