16th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160106220 | PROFILE OTTOMAN LINKAGE - An ottoman linkage is provided that moves a footrest from a closed position to an extended position. The ottoman linkage includes a front ottoman link coupled to a seat mounting plate, and an outside ottoman link pivotally coupled to the front ottoman link. A rear ottoman link is coupled to the seat mounting plate and the outside ottoman link. An inside ottoman link is pivotally coupled on a first end to the front ottoman link, and pivotally coupled on a second end to a footrest bracket, the inside ottoman link being generally in-line with the outside ottoman link when the mechanism is in an extended position, and the outside ottoman link having a width that obscures the inside ottoman link from view. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106221 | Convertible Sofa-Bed - The convertible sofa-bed includes a base, a sliding and pivoting seat, a fold-out extension pivotally connected to the seat, and a fold-down seat back pivotally mounted to the base. The seat is pivotally connected to a pair of slides that ride on side rails mounted to the base, which allow the seat to be manually shifted between a horizontal seat position over base and a horizontal bed position spaced from the base. The seat is also pivotally connected to the slide by a ball joint that allows the seat to pivot upward so that the extension can be unfolded from beneath the seat. The ball joint connection between the slides and seat frame prevents the seat from binding when shifted between the seat position and the bed position even if the seat is not perfectly square with respect to the side rails as it is manually lifted and moved. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106222 | THREE DIMENSIONAL CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR BED FRAME - A connection system for use in joining structural members of a bed frame together. One of the structural members has a wedge and the other of the structural members has a cavity formed in a receiver. The wedge has a plurality of exterior surfaces that contact with a plurality of interior surfaces formed in the cavity. There may be four interior and exterior surfaces of the wedge and receiver and at least two of the surfaces taper inwardly in the downward direction. The interfitting of the wedge into the receiver make a solid connection that is enhanced by weight of the bedding positioned thereon. The connection resists twisting forces as well as lateral and fore and aft forces. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106223 | REPOSE APPARATUS - Systems and apparatus to receive a person in repose is in the present application. The apparatus to receive a person in repose includes a base portion including a top surface, a bottom surface, and two side surfaces. Also, a first relief area and a second relief area each within a sub-portion of the top surface and extending from a side surface to toward a longitudinal axis are included. The first relief area and the second relief area each corresponds to a volume including an adjustable relief apparatus that is separately adjustable from the top surface not within the relief area to provide adjustable relief relative to the top surface that is not within the relief area. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106224 | PUMP AND HOUSING CONFIGURATION FOR INFLATING AND DEFLATING AN AIR MATTRESS - Efficient systems and methods for inflating, deflating, or simultaneously inflating and deflating air mattress chambers using various pump and pump housing configurations are provided. Examples of the various pump and pump housing configurations include: boundary-layer pumps having single disk array or multiple disk array layouts, different disk geometries, different pressure recovery chamber geometries, adjustable components for switching between filling and powered dumping operations, and reversible and non-reversible motors; and pump housings having one or more dump channels for manifold-driven powered dumping, multiple sides or stages for pressure and/or flow compounding, various manifold chamber configurations for robust connectivity with air mattresses having multiple chambers, and various valve configurations for flexible control over filling, powered dumping, and simultaneous filling and powered dumping operations. Pump products having pumps and pump housings designed according to the principles described herein are able to satisfy a wide range of different performance and cost requirements. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106225 | CUSHION HAVING EMBEDDED AUTOMATICALLY-CHARGING AIR TUBES AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention relates to a cushion having embedded automatically-charging air tubes and a method for manufacturing same, and more specifically, to a cushion having embedded automatically-charging air tubes usable as cushioning material in bedding including beds and pillows, and various seats, and to a method for manufacturing the cushion having embedded automatically-charging air tubes. The present invention intends to provide the cushion having embedded automatically-charging air tubes and the method for manufacturing same, by arranging air tubes uniformly spaced apart inside a cavity of a mold for manufacturing a cushion, and foam-molding by injecting a cushion material inside the cavity in the mold, so that the cushion material surrounds the air tubes while integrally adhering to the outer surface of the air tubes. As a result, air can be automatically charged inside the air tubes and cushioning force with high elasticity can be provided, while enabling even distribution of a load by integrally forming the air tubes and the cushion material. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106226 | FRAME HEIGHT ADJUSTING MECHANISM AND FRAME THEREWITH - A frame height adjusting mechanism is adapted for a frame including an inner pipe and an outer pipe sheathing on the inner pipe. A fixing hole is formed on one of the inner pipe and the outer pipe. A plurality of positioning holes is formed on the other one of the inner pipe and the outer pipe. The frame height adjusting mechanism includes a driving member which is slidably disposed on the inner pipe or the outer pipe where the fixing hole is formed and includes at least one first inclined surface, and at least one engaging member which is slidably disposed on the driving member and passing through the fixing hole to insert into one of the plurality of positioning holes. The at least one first inclined surface pushes the at least one engaging member to disengage from the corresponded positioning hole when the driving member slides upwardly. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106227 | METHOD OF USING A MULTIFUNCTION CHILDCARE DEVICE - A childcare device including a base in the shape of a closed loop; a cavity bounded and defined by the closed loop; and wherein the device is adapted to receive a part of a child's body through the cavity; and the base is independently usable as a baby sling, a walking aid or a seat safety strap. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106228 | Baby Carrier - An improved baby carrier is disclosed that includes a monopod leg coupled to a sitting element for supporting the weight of a baby or toddler. In some implementations, the baby carrier includes a detachable sitting element coupled to the monopod leg to support the carrying load and an attachment harness to attach the sitting element and monopod leg to a carrying individual. The monopod leg can be telescopic and include controls for coarse and fine height adjustment of the sitting element, covering a range from, for example, below to above the waist level of the carrying individual. The attachment harness securely attaches the sitting element and monopod leg to a waistband worn by the carrying individual using an attachment cable. In some implementations, the attachment harness can include a baby waistband that attaches to the waistband and/or shoulder straps worn by the carrying individual using attachment cables and clips. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106229 | Bodily Support Assembly - A bodily support assembly for securely holding an infant in a play station includes the play station structured to contain the infant. A first support is structured to be positioned within the play station. A second support is structured to be positioned around the infant. The second support is positioned within the first support. The infant is securely held within the play station. A head rest is structured to prevent backwards tipping of the infant's head while the infant is positioned within the play station. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106230 | MODEL AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING AN OBJECT TO A RAILING - A model and method for attaching an object to a railing is provided that serves to attach securely to a universal array of slats and spindles without causing damage thereto. The model and method has a clamp that is configured for attaching to the slats or spindles of a railing with jam plates that are covered by a non-abrasive material. A lightweight yet strong tubular body protrudes from the top of the clamp, and a strategically angled, lightweight and strong rod protrudes from the top of the tower. It is from the free end of the strategically angled rod that an object may be hung. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106231 | System and Method for Preventing Damage to Products - A device and method for preventing damage to products in a display case is disclosed. The display case includes a normally black transparent liquid crystal display (LCD) which is positioned between a front and rear glass of the door. A controller is electrically connected to the LCD which drives the LCD according to transparency data. The transparency data comprises various transparency levels for the LCD depending on the time of day. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106232 | REFRIGERATED SALES FURNITURE - A refrigerated sales furniture ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106233 | STORAGE AND DISPLAY CASE AND SYSTEM FOR SHOES AND OTHER ARTICLES - A storage and display case comprising an at least partially transparent housing dimensioned to receive at least one article to be displayed; a door attached to the housing, the door configured to open and close; a channel configured to receive an air filter; one or more feet on a bottom of the housing; and one or more receiving members on a top of the housing, the one or more receiving members configured to accept one or more feet of another storage and display case allowing multiple storage and display cases to be stacked stably. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106234 | PRODUCT DISPLAY SHELF - A product display shelf including a product-supporting surface and at least one arm is disclosed. The at least one arm is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the product-supporting surface, and is movable from a first position where a securing surface of the at least one arm is facing proximally to a second position where the securing surface of the at least one arm is facing distally. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106235 | FLOOR STAND AND COUNTER TOP DISPLAY UNIT - A modular display unit can be configured as a counter top display unit or a floor stand display unit. The display unit includes a first tray and a second tray disposed over and spaced apart from the first tray. Vertical support members are disposed between the first and second trays and include side panels and rear panels hingedly coupled to the side panels. The vertical support members also include lower tabs engaging associated receiving slots of the first tray and upper tabs engaging associated receiving slots of the second tray. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106236 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A PRODUCT PRESENTATION DISPLAY - A product presentation display having at least one shelf configured to directly support at least one product and a control circuit configured to monitor at least one person's interaction with the at least one product. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106237 | Containers For Carrying Items For Wedding Party Members - Several embodiments of the present invention are disclosed. All of the embodiments relate to articles useful for bridal party members. The embodiments include a bride's flower holder with an integral storage compartment, a ring bearer's pillow with integral back pack and a flower girl's flower bouquet with an integral storage compartment. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106238 | POSITIONAL PILLOW - A positional pillow includes an elongate back support and an L-shaped pillow portion for supporting a side-sleeper in a comfortable lateral position. The elongate back support includes a resiliently flexible insert disposed within a cushioning wrap. The L-shaped pillow includes a head section extending from one end of the back support, and an elongate body section extending perpendicularly generally parallel to the elongate back support. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106239 | TABLE-TOP PAD, IN PARTICULAR FOR GAMING TABLES - A covering pad for tables, in particular for gaming tables, suitable to be associated to a table top, is shaped so as to substantially match the shape of the top and includes a surface cloth bonded to a cushioning mat. In particular, the pad also includes a semi-rigid support panel, bondable to the surface of the cushioning mat opposite to the one on which the surface cloth is bonded so that the cushioning mat and the surface cloth are maintained stretched when the pad is coupled to the table top. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106240 | FOOD PLATE - The present invention is a food plate that has weakening lines near the edge of the plate. The weakening lines define removable areas on the food plate. A person can use the present invention as a traditional food plate to hold a plate of food. He or she also can use the unique features of the present invention. By detaching the removable sections defined by the weakening lines, a user can create recesses on the food plate. The user can then put his or her index finger and thumb into the recesses to hold a drink on the top surface of the food plate, and use his or her other fingers to support the food plate from the bottom of the plate. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106241 | LID ASSEMBLY AND DRINKING CONTAINER COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a lid assembly for a drinking container, the lid assembly comprising a drinking orifice, a gas vent, and a mechanism to ensure that the drinking orifice can be opened only after the gas vent is opened. Furthermore, the present invention provides a lid assembly for a drinking container, which lid assembly allows for easy disassembling for purposes such as cleaning the inside of the lid assembly. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106242 | NON-SPILL DRINKING CONTAINER - A non-spill collar and valve assembly having a collar and a seal. The collar comprising an internal wall having a support surface and one or more passage therethrough. The internal wall having a frustoconical shape with an open upper end that extends downward and inwardly into a closed lower end with a projection extending outward therefrom and a fastener assembly provided opposite the internal wall. The internal wall further comprises a support surface provided along an inner surface of the open upper end having one or more protrusions disposed radially adjacent to the support surface defining one or more channels. One or more passages are disposed through the internal wall to channel a fluid at a desired flow rate. The seal has a first surface substantially similar to a shape of the internal wall is also provided. The seal has a blind bore recess on a lower surface for receiving and securing the projection therein. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106243 | AROMA ENHANCED UTENSILS, SYSTEMS, KITS AND METHODS - An aroma-enhanced eating system can include an absorbent pad, an aromatic liquid for being at least partially absorbed into the absorbent pad, and a utensil that has an aroma-diffusing section with a retention mechanism for removably retaining the absorbent pad. The aroma-diffusing section can be configured to engage the absorbent pad to provide an exposed surface area of the absorbent pad and a covered area of the absorbent pad, the exposed area of the absorbent pad being configured to enable a portion of the aromatic liquid to vaporize and diffuse in gaseous phase that is above a detection threshold to a user during use of the utensil for consumption of food. An aroma-enhanced utensil, a method of providing an aroma during consumption of food, and an aroma-enhancement kit are also described. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106244 | EATING UTENSIL - A food utensil having a handle portion and a food engagement portion, the food engagement portion includes one or more member(s) disposed about the periphery of the food engagement portion, whereby the one or more member(s) define a food engagement region. The utensil is suitable for use by young children. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106245 | CONTAINER HOLDER - A container holder includes: a case having a support opening and a pair of attachment walls arranged on both side portions of the support opening; a support member; and a spring member. Each attachment wall has a spring attachment portion protruding in a direction being away from the support opening, an upper stopper groove being located at a level higher than that of the spring attachment portion, and a lower stopper groove being located at a level lower than that of the spring attachment portion. The support member has an upper stopper protrusion detachably latched in the upper stopper groove, and a lower stopper protrusion detachably latched in the lower stopper groove. The spring member formed of a double torsion spring is pivotally supported by the spring attachment portion, and the support member is held between the attachment wall and the spring member. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106246 | LIFTABLE CONTAINER HOLDER - A liftable container holder of the present invention includes a case part that defines a receiving space therein and has an opening of the receiving space, an outer cylinder part that is disposed in the receiving space and reciprocatingly movable through the opening in an outward direction of the receiving space, an inner cylinder part that is disposed in the receiving space and reciprocatingly movable through the opening in an inward direction of the receiving space, and a lifting part that displaces the inner cylinder part and the outer cylinder part in directions different from each other. The lifting part has a link member including a one-end part connected to the outer cylinder part, an other-end part connected to the inner cylinder part, and a rotating support part rotatably supported in the case part between the one-end part and the other-end part. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106247 | BOTTLE BUDDY - The Bottle Buddy is a new product to help keep bottled beverages cold while allowing them to stand firmly on a flat surface and also fit firmly in today's modern cup or drink holders. The Bottle Buddy is buoyant so if dropped in water it floats whether bottle is full of fluid or empty. The main improvement to current products on the market is the fact that the Bottle Buddy stands on the bottle's own firm base and also allows for a firm grasp inside a cup holder. It provides for a nice comfortable grip on the beverage and provides floatation if dropped into the water while a bottle is inside the Bottle Buddy. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106248 | TRANSPORT BOX - A transport box configured for being transformable into a lap tray, which includes a compartment defined by opposite side walls, a front wall opposite a rear wall, and a bottom, with the walls delimiting an opening opposite the bottom for accessing the compartment, the opening having a circumferential edge which is defined by opposite upper edges of the side walls, an upper edge of the rear wall and an upper edge of the front wall, and a lid for the opening comprising at least a first lid part extending from the circumferential edge of the opening. The bottom has a front wall edge and a rear wall edge, which rear wall edge is shorter than the front wall edge, and the first lid part is configured for being folded or pivoted away from the opening in a transformed state of the transport box to serve as a lap tray. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106249 | FASHION ACCESSORY AND METHOD OF OPERATING A ZIPPER - A fashion accessory and a method of operating a zipper are provided. The fashion accessory includes a flexible elongated element, a hook, and an attachment point disposed on the flexible elongated element. The fashion accessory is convertable between a configuration for wearing and a configuration for operating the zipper. The method involves wearing the fashion accessory in a configuration and converting the fashion accessory to allow the fashion accessory to engage a zipper. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106250 | SURROUND FOR SUPPORT BASE - In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a surround is disclosed for obscuring a support base. The surround includes a first panel, and a discrete second panel selectively connectable to the first panel such that the surround is positionable in relation to the support base to obscure the support base. In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, a surround is disclosed that includes a panel having opposed first and second ends, and a deformable material permitting the surround to be reconfigured between first and second configurations, as well as a discrete connector, e.g., an adhesive strip, that is selectively connectable to the panel to releasably fix the first and second ends of the panel in relation to each other to assist in maintaining the second configuration of the panel. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106251 | Magnetic shower drape and liner - A Magnetic Shower Drape and Liner comprising: a drape of fabric with the dimensions of a bathtub and/or shower stall, with a magnetized upper flap and or flaps, and left and right magnetized lower flaps. The magnets on the upper flap(s) of the drape form two parallel, aligned rows; a row on the outer border and a row on the inner border of the upper flap of the drape that fasten when the magnets of the outer border of the upper flap(s) of the drape fold(s) over a horizontal rod and aligns with the magnets on the inner border of the upper flap of the drape, holding the drape in position on a horizontal rod. The outer and inner borders of the right and left flaps are lined vertically with magnets that align and fasten, holding the drape open and or closed at the inner border of the right and left lower flaps, preventing the splashing of water from a bathtub and or shower stall while in use. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106252 | PORTABLE STEAM-PRODUCING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A portable steam-producing apparatus is disclosed. Methods of making and using portable steam-producing apparatus are also disclosed. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106253 | Cooking Device with Egg Cooking Insert - An egg cooking insert can be used with a cooking device having a lower cooking plate and an upper cooking plate connected to the lower plate with a floating hinge, with the egg cooking insert including a base portion having an upper surface defining a cooking surface. A wall extends upwardly about a periphery of the upper surface to define a cavity above the cooking surface. The base portion may have a thickness greater than a thickness of the wall. A bottom surface of the base portion may be angled with respect to the cooking surface. A plurality of grooves may be formed in the bottom surface of the base portion. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106254 | DOSING COFFEE BY MEANS OF ILLUMINATING DEVICES - The invention relates to a device for dosing powdered coffee into a coffee maker having a filter made of paper or synthetic fibre in the form of a truncated cone or with a flat bottom, characterised in that the graduations of the dosing level are projected onto the coffee filter by means of the illuminating light, and a graduated mask. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106255 | MIXING CHAMBER FOR BEVERAGE MACHINE - A beverage making machine may employ a mixing chamber to mix a beverage medium with a precursor liquid, such as carbonated water. The mixing chamber may have a precursor liquid inlet coupled to a precursor liquid supply, a beverage medium chamber to receive a beverage medium into the beverage medium chamber, and a dispense outlet from which beverage medium and precursor liquid are dispensed, e.g., into a user's cup. The beverage medium chamber may include a chamber inlet coupled to the precursor liquid inlet, e.g., so precursor liquid can enter the chamber when a pressure is low in the beverage medium chamber, and a chamber outlet downstream of the chamber inlet that is coupled to the dispense outlet, e.g., so that beverage medium can exit the chamber. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106256 | CARTRIDGE HOLDER FOR BEVERAGE MACHINE - A beverage making machine may include a cartridge holder to hold a cartridge used to form a beverage. The cartridge holder may include a lower portion arranged to receive and hold the cartridge and a movable upper portion arranged to clamp the cartridge in place. The cartridge holder may be arranged to hold upper and lower compartments of the cartridge in spaces having a different pressure, e.g., an upper compartment of the cartridge may be held under relatively high pressure, and a lower compartment may be held in a space at ambient pressure. The cartridge holder may pierce upper and/or lower compartments of the cartridge to introduce activating fluid and/or receive carbonating gas from the upper compartment, and/or to introduced pressurized air into the lower compartment to force beverage medium to exit. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106257 | A BEVERAGE PRODUCING MACHINE WITH A JUG - The beverage producing system comprises a beverage producing machine ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106258 | HEATING DEVICE WITH ALARM FUNCTION - A heating device with an alarm function includes an alarm unit, an input module, a heating unit, a temperature sensor, and a controller. The input module is used for setting a target temperature and an alarm activation time. The heating unit is used for heating a container. The temperature sensor is used for sensing a current temperature of the container. The controller controls the heating unit to heat the container when a current time reaches a predetermined time previous to the alarm activation time. The controller selectively controls the heating unit to stop heating the container or keep the current temperature at the target temperature when the current temperature reaches the target temperature or when the current time reaches the alarm activation time. The controller controls the alarm unit to output an alarm when the current time reaches the alarm activation time. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106259 | PROGRAMMABLE AND PROGRAM-CONTROLLED SMART COOKING MACHINE - A programmable controlled intelligent cooking machine comprises: a housing and a wok arranged inside of the housing, electromagnetic heating coils, a wok rotating device, a wok working position controlling device, a wok lid and a wok lid controlling device, an electromagnetic heating controlling device, an ingredient feeding device, an accessory ingredient adding device, a dish discharging device, a wok washing device and a control device, wherein the electromagnetic heating coils wind around the external wall of the wok and heat the wok under the control of the electromagnetic heating controlling device; the wok working position controlling device is used for driving the wok to rotate to respective working positions to perform respective operations; the electrical control device is used for receiving preset recipe commands and sending corresponding control commands; the other devices are connected with the control device respectively so as to receive control commands. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106260 | Catalytic Heating System and Method for Heating a Beverage or Food - A catalytic heating system for heating a beverage or food that comprises: a container for containing the beverage or food and a catalytic combustion assembly for heating the container, with the catalytic combustion assembly comprising a fuel supply assembly having a fuel canister for supplying a fuel gas having a stoichiometric ratio of about 15 to an air mixing injector for injecting the fuel gas into an elongate sidewall enclosure having curved shape and defining an enclosed catalytic combustion chamber where a catalytic combustion process is generated, causing the complete combustion of all of the fuel gas and heating the container containing the beverage or food. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106261 | Modular Grill Frame With Inserts - Disclosed herein is a modular grilling frame comprising in one example a thermally conductive frame having a longitudinal dimension, a transverse dimension, and a lowermost portion forming a perimeter foot. The modular grilling frame may also provide a transverse divider extending between opposing sides of the perimeter foot. The transverse divider in one example having: a first longitudinal side and a longitudinally opposing second longitudinal side. Also provided in one example is a thermally conductive grilling surface extending between the first longitudinal side of the transverse divider and the portion of the perimeter foot facing the first longitudinal side of the transverse divider. Generally, at least one area bounded by the perimeter foot vertically unobstructed bounded by a surface defining an insert shelf for fitting of a grilling surface such as a griddle panel, grilling panel, perforated plate or mesh panel. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106262 | PORTABLE ELECTRIC AND HAND OPERATED HERB GRINDER - A portable grinder for herb or vegetative material comprises a top section having a motor and disc with a plurality of top grinding knives protruding downward, a middle section having a plurality of bottom grinding knives protruding upward and a plurality of apertures, and a bottom section. In one embodiment, ground material is discharged through apertures in the middle section, where the size is regulated by a screen, and/or is retained in the middle section until the top section is removed. In a further embodiment, the grinder may be operated electrically or manually. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106263 | Kitchen appliance comprising cooling device - The invention relates to a kitchen appliance ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106264 | VERFAHREN UND KUECHENMASCHINE ZUM ZUBEREITEN EINES ZUBEREITUNGSGUTS - The invention initially relates to a method for preparing a food ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106265 | Spatula Knife Utensil - The disclosed technology comprises a single utensil used for cutting and serving food that has a common handle attached to a knife section and a separate spatula section. Levers and springs are used to separate these sections so that the utensil serves as tongs. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106266 | Universal pot cover holder/lid holder with spoon rest - A universal pot cover holder with spoon rest is an apparatus capable of placing hot dripping pot covers without having them on the counter top. A unit that sits the pot cover upright and also can accommodate up to two pot covers at same time and two stirring spoons. A unit that will bring organization around the stove, eliminate counter mess, accommodates any pot cover with any knob or handle. Unit is one continuous welded apparatus with the exception of a removable glass bowl. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106267 | SAFETY POCKET FOR COMMERCIAL KITCHEN UTENSILS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A safety pocket device for attaching and storing kitchen utensils, commercial and noncommercial, and a method of using the same are disclosed herein. It is an object of the invention to store kitchen utensils in a safe and sanitary manner to prevent dangerous conditions that result from dripping fluids and foods. In an embodiment, the safety pocket device generally is comprised of a main body portion having an opening for receiving kitchen utensils such as tongs and a fluid capture portion. The fluid capture portion may be permanently fixed to said main body portion, able to be opened, or may be detachable from said main body portion. In another embodiment, the safety pocket device is further comprised of an attachment portion. The attachment portion provides the means for attaching the safety pocket device to a user or other object such as a kitchen counter. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106268 | BIDET FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN - The present invention relates to a bidet for infants and children, and more particularly relates to a bidet for infants and children which is adapted so as to maintain a clean state by ensuring that there is minimal sticking, to a bathing chair, of feces and urine sticking to the buttocks of the infant or child, and so as to allow the infant or child to be safely washed with two hands because not only the back and neck but also the buttocks of the infant or child are comfortably cradled such that the infant or child does not slip. To this end, the bidet for infants and children is made using: a main body shaped in the form of a seat and comprising: a backrest part having a predetermined length; a cradling part constituting a prescribed angle with the backrest part; and a buttock-cradling part which couples the backrest part and the cradling part and is recessed in concave fashion, and here, the main body is provided so as to tilt towards a bathtub and allows the infant or child to be washed in a laid back state, while a discharge port is formed passing lengthways through the middle of the buttock-cradling part, and detritus that has been washed off is easily discharged through the discharge port. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106269 | DEVICES TO AUTOMATE PROCESS FOR CLEANING SHOWERS AND BATHTUBS - An economical and effective process for the complete removal of soap scum and dirt from surfaces such as those in showers and bathtubs without any scrubbing has been defined in patent application Ser. No. 14/515,740, filed on Oct. 16, 2014, with an amended title of ‘Method for Cleaning Soap Scum from Hard Surfaces’. This patent application defines cleaning devices that make the said process easy, practical, and automated. The said devices employ the previous referenced process and ultimately eliminates the chore of cleaning the showers and bathtubs. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106270 | GRAVITY SHOWER - Embodiments provide a stand-alone or self-contained gravity-fed emergency shower including a shower head. A water-tight reservoir is provided, the reservoir including an outlet in fluid communication with a shower head, and an air inlet pipe. The air inlet pipe includes an interior end and an exterior end, the interior end extending into the reservoir to a point below the fill level and above the outlet. The air inlet pipe allows air to enter the reservoir as water drains through the outlet, maintaining a substantially constant head pressure at the outlet, thereby resulting in a substantially constant flow rate of water to the shower head. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106271 | COMBINATION BATHTUB AND SHOWER BASE FACILITY - A combination bathtub/shower base facility including a bathtub unit, and a shower base, wherein the bathtub unit and the shower base are molded together as one unitary piece. The shower base is positioned downstream of any fluid overflowing from the tub. The facility also includes means for providing easy installation of the facility. The facility provides a shower, a bathtub, a relaxation room, a rainroom, a steam space, and a total immersion bath experience. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106272 | ELECTRONIC SOAP DISPENSER - An electronic soap dispenser includes an upper dispensing head supported above a sink deck, and a liquid soap reservoir and a pump assembly supported below the sink deck. A capacitive sensor is operably coupled to the dispensing head. A controller is in electrical communication with the capacitive sensor and activates the pump assembly in response to input from the capacitive sensor. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106273 | WET WIPE PACKAGING BODY - A wet-wipe packaging-body capable of reducing costs for manufacturing the wet-wipe packaging-body and costs for managing and storing components, and solving complexity in managing and storing the components. In a wet-wipe packaging-body in which a wet-wipe body continuously stacked in a folded state is accommodated in a bag-body, an outlet port frame attached to an opening portion of the bag-body has an outlet port frame main-body provided with a resistance application member and a flange portion formed to outwardly project from the outlet port frame main-body in its radial direction. The flange portion has a first surface bonded to an inner surface of the bag-body when the outlet port frame is attached and fixed to the inner portion of the bag-body and a second surface bonded to an outer surface of the bag-body when the outlet port frame is attached and fixed to the outer portion of the bag-body. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106274 | TOILET SCRUBBER AND TOILET CLEANER - Disclosed is a toilet scrubber which comprises a non-woven cleaning fabric layer comprising a cleaning composition, and a functional non-woven fabric layer comprising a functional composition, and a toilet cleaner having the toilet scrubber. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106275 | TRAVEL TOILET SEAT COVER WITH MATCHING CARRYING CASE - A foldable, washable, and reusable toilet seat cover is disclosed which protects an individual from direct unsanitary contact with a toilet seat. The cover includes a lower barrier layer, such as made from vinyl, to non-slidably rest the cover on a toilet seat, and an upper comfort layer to provide comfort while sitting on the toilet seat cover. The lower barrier layer and the upper comfort layer are attached together either with adhesive, or by sewing, for example. Additionally, the toilet seat cover folds conveniently into a matching carrying case so as to ensure that the toilet seat cover can be taken wherever it is needed. The toilet seat cover eliminates the need to use excess toilet paper, or flimsy disposable plastic or paper seat covers provided by some public restrooms, the use of which can be both ineffective and inconvenient to use. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106276 | Toilet - A toilet comprises a toilet body. A water inlet end is disposed at a side of the toilet body. The water inlet end is connected to a water inlet pipe. The toilet body has a frame top, and a groove is formed downwardly along the frame top. A water outlet end is disposed on a bottom of the groove. The water outlet end is connected to a discharge pipe. A frame seat portion is formed at a top of a urinal. A flow deflector is extended downwardly from a back end of the frame seat portion. The frame seat portion is covered onto the frame top, and a front end of the frame seat portion is pivotally connected to a front end of the frame top of the toilet abody. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106277 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - A vacuum cleaner is provided with a handle assembly drivingly connected to the surface cleaning head and comprising a multi-position brush control electrically coupled to the brush motor whereby the brush motor is operable in at least two different modes. An upright surface cleaning apparatus with a removable portable surface cleaning unit is also provided. The upright surface cleaning apparatus includes an air flow path extending from the cleaning head air outlet to the air treatment member air inlet and comprising a flexible electrified air flow conduit wherein the brush motor is electrically connected to the surface cleaning unit by a circuit that includes the flexible electrified air flow conduit, a handle assembly drivingly connected to the surface cleaning head and a brush control electrically coupled to the brush motor. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106278 | Vacuum Air Pump and Glass-Wiping Apparatus - A vacuum air pump and a glass-wiping device are provided. The air pump comprises a driving motor ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106279 | Autonomous Stair Climbing and Surface Cleaning Apparatus and System - An autonomous stair climbing platform and surface cleaning apparatus, systems, and methods may be provided. Embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise an autonomous surface cleaning robot capable of ascending and descending stairs a single tread at a time such that each stair can be cleaned in addition to all other floor surfaces. In addition the stair climbing mobility system further allows a plurality of other functions, including, but not limited to telepresence, payload delivery or communication that is not limited to a single level as is the case with currently available systems. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106280 | VACUUM ATTACHMENT FOR A BLOWER - A vacuum attachment ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106281 | DUST COLLECTOR AND FILTERING DEVICE THEREOF - A filtering device of a dust collector (i.e, vacuum cleaner) comprises a filter, a rack, an end cap, and a fixed portion. The filter has filter paper, a sealing member, and the end cap, the filter paper being disposed between the end cap and the sealing member. An end hole penetrating the end cap is provided on the end cap, and the filter is mounted on the rack. A center post is provided on the rack, and the center post runs through the end hole. A locking portion is disposed between the end cap and the fixed portion, and the locking portion firmly locks the center post when the fixed portion is fastened to the end cap. The filtering device of a dust collector does not have an elastic interference fit during implementation, and is more reliably secured; and therefore, it does not accidentally fall off during use. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106282 | CLEANER - A cleaner including a dust collection unit configured to separate dust from air through centrifugation is provided. The dust collection unit includes a dust collection case having an inlet through which air is introduced and an outlet through which the air is discharged, and a cyclone assembly located in the dust collection case to separate dust from the air introduced through the inlet. The cyclone assembly includes a dust separation housing having an inner space, configured to have a first introduction unit formed at a side surface thereof; and an air curtain generation member coupled to the dust separation housing at a lower part of the first introduction unit, configured to include an air curtain discharge unit arranged at one upper end thereof so that the air curtain discharge unit allows vertical airflow ascending along the first introduction unit to be discharged. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106283 | LIQUID FILTRATION VACUUM - An upright water filtration vacuum containing a antimicrobial particulate for anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. The water filtration vacuum device draws in the air, forcing it in to the water and mixing it with, e.g., nano-silver, returning clean, fresh air in to the home environment. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106284 | HANDHELD VACUUM CLEANER AND DOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR CONNECTING TO A CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM - A hand held vacuum cleaner unit and docking assembly for a central vacuum system is shown. The hand held vacuum cleaner has a handle, a suction nozzle, a trigger switch to turn on a battery powered suction motor and an outlet port. The docking assembly fits into a central vacuum cleaner mounting plate, and provides a cradle to store the hand held vacuum cleaner. Recharging contacts, a latch mechanism, seals and an intake port are provided on the docking assembly. When the hand held unit is in the docking assembly it may be electrically charged, and emptied of dirt and debris by activation of the central vacuum system. The docking assembly also includes an access port for a conventional central vacuum hose. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106285 | BATTERY REMOVAL FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner includes a vacuum component defining an aperture, and a hand vacuum including a removable battery. The hand vacuum is in removable engagement with the vacuum component, and the battery is removable from the hand vacuum through the aperture while the hand vacuum remains in engagement with the vacuum component. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106286 | SURFACE-TREATMENT APPARATUS AND HEAD UNIT - A head unit for a surface-treatment apparatus is provided and includes a housing that includes a fluid inlet, a dispensation unit, and at least one baffle. The fluid inlet receives fluid from a fluid reservoir. The dispensation unit defines a dispensation chamber and an input port in fluid communication with each of the dispensation chamber and the fluid inlet. The at least one baffle is configured to direct the flow of fluid through the dispensation unit and out of the elongated dispensation outlet. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106287 | STEAM CLEANING DEVICE - A steam cleaning device comprising a water tank, a boiler in fluid communication with the water tank, a steam outlet in constant fluid communication with the boiler and a pump for pumping water from the water tank to the boiler. The steam cleaning device includes a first flow path from the water tank to the boiler via the pump and a second flow path from the boiler to the water tank bypassing the pump, and a valve moveable between a first position for selecting the first flow path and a second position for selecting the second flow path. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106288 | SUCTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SUCTION DEVICE - A suction device, including a suction unit, a suction line arrangement that is fluidically connected to the suction unit, a fluid supplying arrangement, a discharge arrangement for fluid, which is fluidically connected to the fluid supplying arrangement, and a guide element that is couplable to the discharge arrangement and the suction line arrangement and that guides fluid from the discharge arrangement into the suction line arrangement, for cleaning the suction line arrangement. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106289 | Ice Scraping Device - An ice scraping device provides an ice scraper having an extendable blade to facilitate storage and transport of the device in a pocket when not in use. The device includes a housing having an opening extending into a bottom side of the housing and a slit extending through the housing. Each of a pair of walls extends from the bottom side of the housing aligned with the opening. A blade has a free edge extendable through the opening and past the walls. The blade is retractable into the opening wherein the free edge of the blade is positioned between the walls. A clip extends through the slit. The clip abuts the base of the blade and is slidable within the slit wherein positioning of the clip within the slit permits extension and retraction of the blade. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106290 | Cleaning Tool Head - A cleaning tool head comprises an elongated body having a channel defined therein for retaining an elongated sponge, a second channel for retaining an elongated squeegee blade, a brush extending from a first end of the body and a second sponge extending from a second end of the body. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106291 | SCOURING PAD FOR WASHING DISHES - The present disclosure provides a scouring pad for washing dishes comprising: (a) a plurality of degradable polyester divided yarns heat-treated at 120 C to 170 C and (b) a plurality of degradable polyester filament yarns, wherein the individual filament yarns are aligned in parallel to each other and the individual divided yarns are positioned between the adjacent two filament yarns and are connected to the adjacent two filaments. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106292 | TUBULAR HEAD BAND MOUNTED WET MOP - A two-sided mop is defined by a plurality of strands. A head band is secured to a first end of the plurality of strands. A first tail band is secured to the first side of the mop and a second tail band is secured to the second side of the mop near the distal ends of the strands to maintain the strands in a spread condition during use. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106293 | TUBULAR HEAD BAND MOUNTED WET MOP - A mop has a plurality of strands secured to a head band. The head band comprises a closed loop formed in a first portion having a first width. A second portion of the head band has a second width where the second width is larger than the first width. The second portion is configured to enclose the distal end of a mop frame when the mop is mounted on the mop frame using the closed loop. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106294 | KIT HAVING A PACKAGE CONTAINING CLEANING IMPLEMENTS, PACKAGE THEREFOR AND BLANK THEREFOR - A blank for a package, a package, and a kit having a package with a cleaning implement therein. The package has a front panel and side panels with a transition that provides for regions of relatively greater and relatively lesser depth in said package. A window is disposed in the front panel, and registered with the portions of the side panel having relatively lesser depth. This geometry provides the benefit that the package may hold all contents deemed helpful at point of sale, while allowing the cleaning implement to be visible through or protrude through the window without shadows being cast from the side panels. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106295 | DISHWASHER APPLIANCES HAVING DEFLECTION ASSEMBLIES - Dishwasher appliances are provided. A dishwasher appliance includes a tub that defines a wash chamber for receipt of articles for washing, and a rack assembly arranged within the tub. The dishwasher appliance further includes a fluid ejection assembly, the fluid ejection assembly including an ejection head disposed within the wash chamber, the ejection head operable to eject fluid into the wash chamber. In one embodiment, the dishwasher appliance further includes a passive deflection assembly, the passive deflection assembly including a deflection unit disposed within the wash chamber for deflecting fluid from the ejection head towards the rack assembly. In another embodiment, the dishwasher appliance further includes a deflection assembly, the deflection assembly including a deflection unit disposed within the wash chamber for deflecting fluid from the ejection head towards the rack assembly, the deflection assembly further including a magnet operable to move the deflection unit. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106296 | FILTER MODULE WITH END CAPS INCLUDING INTEGRAL VALVES - Provided is a filter module which includes: i) an elongated housing extending along an axis between a first and second end and defining an inner chamber; ii) a plurality of hollow fiber membranes comprising a semi-permeable cylindrical wall enclosing a lumen, wherein the membranes extend axially within the inner chamber between the first and second end; iii) a first end cap assembly comprising: a base secured to the first end of the housing, a feed port defining a passageway in fluid communication with the inner chamber, and a gas port adapted for connection to a source of pressurized gas and defining a passageway in fluid communication with the inner chamber; and iv) a second end cap assembly comprising: a base secured to the second end of the housing, a permeate port defining a passageway in fluid communication the lumens of the hollow fiber membranes, and a purge port defining a passageway in fluid communication with the inner chamber. The first end cap assembly includes an integral valve for controlling fluid flow through at least one of the gas port and feed port, and the second end cap assembly includes an integral valve for controlling fluid flow through at least one of the permeate port and purge port. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106297 | DISH WASHING MACHINE - A dish washing machine is provided herein. The dish washing machine includes a switching assembly configured to change a direction of washing water sprayed by a spray unit. The switching assembly includes a switching unit configured to change the direction of the washing water. The switching assembly also includes a damping unit configured to lessen vibrations of the switching unit. Using this structure, the direction of the washing water is efficiently changed by the switching unit, and vibrations and noise are lessened. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106298 | A DISHWASHER WITH IMPROVED DRYING PERFORMANCE - The present invention relates to a dishwasher ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106299 | OBSERVATION APPARATUS - An observation apparatus includes an imager, a light source unit, an image processor and a light intensity adjusting section. The imager includes types of elements which generate a first signal when the elements receive light included in a sensitivity region. The light source unit includes light sources to emit narrow spectrum light, wavelengths of the light being different from one another and being set so that at least one of the wavelengths is included in each of the sensitivity regions. The image processor generates display data indicating a color image on the basis of the image data. The light intensity adjusting section separately adjusts respective light intensity of the light sources. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106300 | Flexible Endoscopic Exoskeleton Surgical System - A surgical system includes a flexible endoscope including a lens at a distal endoscope end, a hollow shaft including a proximal shaft end and a distal shaft end, and an instrument spanning the length of the shaft. The instrument includes a handle portion adjacent the proximal shaft end and a tool portion adjacent the distal shaft end. When the endoscope is inserted into the shaft, the lens provides, adjacent the proximal shaft end, direct visualization of the change in condition of the tool portion of the instrument adjacent to the distal shaft end. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106301 | ATRAUMATIC ARTHROSCOPIC INSTRUMENT SHEATH AND METHOD - A removable, resilient atraumatic sheath for arthroscopic instruments. The sheath covers sharp edges on the arthroscopic instrument, particularly the distal tip of the rigid cannula, and thereby protects tissue and objects near a surgical site from accidental trauma. The sheath may be provided in the form of an inflow/outflow sheath that allows a surgeon to irrigate and drain a surgical field without the use of a separate irrigation instrument. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106302 | ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope including: a shaft having an outer tube and an inner tube, the inner tube being arranged inside the outer tube; and a contact-free magnetic coupling. The contact-free magnetic coupling including: an outer coupling part arranged concentrically with the outer tube, the outer coupling part being arranged outside the outer tube in a radial direction; and an inner coupling part arranged concentrically with the inner tube, the inner coupling part being arranged inside the inner tube in the radial direction; and one or more of light-guiding fibers and electrical conductors are disposed longitudinally within a gap between the outer tube and the inner tube. Where the inner coupling part is configured to be one or more of translatorily and rotationally moved by means of a magnetic operative connection between the outer coupling part and the inner coupling part; and the magnetic operative connection through the gap is rotationally non-symmetric. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106303 | Focusable Camera Module For Endoscopes - A focusable camera module for an endoscope, including a housing including a lens assembly in a distal end of the housing, a carrier disposed within the housing, the carrier having a distal end with an aperture, an image sensor attached inside the carrier adjacent to the aperture, a flexible circuit attached to an edge of the image sensor, and a motor slideably displacing the carrier between a retracted position and an extended position, the aperture adjacent to the lens assembly in the extended position, and an endoscope including the focusable camera module. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106304 | IMAGING SYSTEM PRODUCING MULTIPLE REGISTERED IMAGES OF A BODY LUMEN - Systems, devices and methods for producing registered images of a body lumen are provided. The system includes a first imaging device having an imager positioned at a distal end thereof, said first imaging device configured to produce a first image of a body cavity; and an imaging system, including a second imaging device having an imager positioned at a distal end thereof and configured to be positioned approximate to said imager of said first imaging device within said body cavity and configured to produce a second image; an elongated member configured to contain said second imaging device; and at least one marker configured to produce registration information in the first image and the second image. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106305 | IMAGE CAPTURE UNIT IN A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - In a minimally invasive surgical system, an image capture unit includes a prism assembly and sensor assembly. The prism assembly includes a beam splitter, while the sensor assembly includes coplanar image capture sensors. Each of the coplanar image capture sensors has a common front end optical structure, e.g., the optical structure distal to the image capture unit is the same for each of the sensors. A controller enhances images acquired by the coplanar image capture sensors. The enhanced images may include (a) visible images with enhanced feature definition, in which a particular feature in the scene is emphasized to the operator of minimally invasive surgical system; (b) images having increased image apparent resolution; (c) images having increased dynamic range; (d) images displayed in a way based on a pixel color component vector having three or more color components; and (e) images having extended depth of field. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106306 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE - An illumination device includes a light output unit having an output end; an optical member that is disposed in a circumferential direction centered on a predetermined axis and that receives illumination light output from the output end and outputs the illumination light from a surface thereof; and a reflective layer that is provided adjacent to a surface of the optical member at an inner side in a radial direction and that reflects the illumination light outward in the radial direction. The optical member includes, in order from one end in a direction along the axis, a light guide layer and a diffusion layer. The light guide layer receives the illumination light from the output end in the direction along the axis and guides the illumination light. The diffusion layer receives the illumination light from the light guide layer and guides the illumination light while diffusing the illumination light. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106307 | BLADE INSERT ILLUMINATOR - A blade insert illumination system includes one or more illumination elements composed of a transparent or semitransparent polymer that is preferably biocompatible and sterilizable. The illumination elements operate as a waveguide and may incorporate optical components such as, for example, facets, lenses, gratings, prisms and or diffusers to operate as precision optics for customized delivery of the light energy. The illumination elements may be modular, allowing components to be mixed and matched for different sizes of blade retractors, or may be a single integrated unit. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106308 | AIRWAY TUBE AND VISUALISATION DEVICE ASSEMBLY - A video introducer ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106309 | ENDOSCOPE WITH A MULTIPLE DIAMETER WORKING SECTION - An endoscope having a multiple diameter working section is disclosed. The endoscope includes a housing, a working section, and a rod-lens optical system. The housing is at a proximal end of the endoscope. The working section is integral with and extends from the housing. The working section includes at least a first section and a second section. The first section is contiguous to the housing, and the second section is at a distal end of the endoscope. The rod-lens optical system is positioned at least partially in the first section of the working section and at least partially in the second section of the working section. The endoscope is defined such that the outer diameter of the first section is larger than the outer diameter of the second section. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106310 | DATA PROCESSING METHOD AND OCT APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a data processing method is used for processing collected data acquired with respect to each A-line by swept-source OCT using a wavelength sweeping light source having a predetermined wavelength sweeping range. The data processing method detects a reference signal assigned in advance to a clock, the wavenumber of which linearly varies along the time axis, in a predetermined wavelength position within the predetermined wavelength sweeping range. Then, the data processing method sequentially performs sampling of the collected data based on the clock with reference to the predetermined wavelength position where the reference signal detected is assigned. Further, the data processing method forms an image of a corresponding A-line based on the sampled collected data. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106311 | Method And System For Simultaneous Decomposition Of Multiple Hyperspectral Datasets And Signal Recovery Of Unknown Fluorophores In A Biochemical System - A system and method are for analyzing fluorescence of fluorophors in an eye using a non-negative matrix factorization (NMF) method. The NMF method may be initialized with Gaussian mixture model fits and may optionally be constrained to provide identical abundance images for data obtained in response to two or more excitation wavelengths. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106312 | DATA PROCESSING METHOD AND OCT APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a data processing method is used for processing collected data acquired with respect to each A-line by swept-source OCT using a wavelength sweeping light source having a predetermined wavelength sweeping range includes. The data processing method detects a reference signal assigned to a predetermined wavelength position within the predetermined wavelength sweeping range. The data processing method sequentially performs the sampling of the collected data based on a clock from a clock generator configured to operate independently of the wavelength sweeping light source with reference to the predetermined wavelength position where the reference signal detected is assigned. The data processing method forms an image of a corresponding A-line based on the collected data. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106313 | IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD, RECORDING MEDIUM AND PROGRAM - There is provided an image processing device including a motion vector detection portion that performs comparison of a substantially spherical photographic subject such that, among a plurality of captured images including the photographic subject, an image as a processing target and another image as a comparison target are compared using each of the plurality of captured images as the processing target, and which detects a motion vector of a whole three-dimensional spherical model with respect to the processing target, a motion compensation portion that performs motion compensation on the processing target, based on the motion vector of each of the plurality of captured images that is detected by the motion vector detection portion, and a synthesis portion that synthesizes each of the captured images that are obtained as a result of the motion compensation performed by the motion compensation portion. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106314 | METHOD OF MOTION CORRECTION IN OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY IMAGING - An image data set acquired by an optical coherence tomography (OCT) system is corrected for effects due to motion of the sample. A first set of A-scans is acquired within a time short enough to avoid any significant motion of the sample. A second more extensive set of A-scans is acquired over an overlapping region on the sample. Significant sample motion may occur during acquisition of the second set. A-scans from the first set are matched with A-scans from the second set, based on similarity between the longitudinal optical scattering profiles they contain. Such matched pairs of A-scans are likely to correspond to the same region in the sample. Comparison of the OCT scanner coordinates that produced each A-scan in a matching pair, in conjunction with any shift in the longitudinal scattering profiles between the pair of A-scans, reveals the displacement of the sample between acquisition of the first and second A-scans in the pair. Estimates of the sample displacement are used to correct the transverse and longitudinal coordinates of the A-scans in the second set, to form a motion-corrected OCT data set. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106315 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DIAGNOSIS USING GAZE AND EYE TRACKING - A system and method for use of a mobile device to capture one or more images of one or more eyes of a user in a period before, during or after conducting one or more tests involving the eyes, vision or eye movements of the user. A position, motion, pattern or other characteristic of the position, motion or movement of one or more eyes may be evaluated in each of such images and comparisons of such positions, motions or movements in the various images may be made as part of a diagnostic effort for various medical conditions. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106316 | OPHTHALMOLOGIC IMAGING APPARATUS - An ophthalmologic imaging apparatus includes a housing configured to include an optical system that irradiates a subject's eye with measurement light and receives returning light returned from the subject's eye irradiated with the measurement light, a rotation unit configured to rotate the housing by making a predetermined position on an optical axis of the optical system as a rotation center, a position changing unit configured to change a position of the rotation center on the optical axis of the optical system, and a holding unit configured to hold a positional relationship between the housing and the subject's eye when the position of the rotation center on the optical axis of the optical system is changed. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106317 | RF SHIELDED EXAM ROOM OF A MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM - The present invention provides an exam room shielding ( | 2016-04-21 |
20160106318 | NON-INVASIVE DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE BASED ON AUDIOMETRIC ANALYSIS - The handheld device is useful in the diagnosis of diseases and medical conditions based on audiometric analysis of resonated sound. This device has a mechanism to create a sound with the particular characteristics, a mechanism to transmit the sound into the human body at the given anatomical surface area, a system to pick up or receive the resonated sound, an audiometric analyser and a display to display the results based on the audiometric analysis of resonated sound. | 2016-04-21 |
20160106319 | JONES MATRIX OCT SYSTEM AND PROGRAM FOR CARRYING OUT IMAGE PROCESSING ON MEASURED DATA OBTAINED BY SAID OCT - A Jones matrix OCT offers improved image stability, image quality, and depth range of image, wherein light from a wavelength-scanning light source is split into two optical paths, and a reference arm is provided along one optical path, while a probe arm that irradiates and reflects light onto the measuring target to generate object light is provided along the other optical path. The probe arm has a polarization delay unit that linearly polarizes the light and then splits it into S-wave component and P-wave component, where the S-wave component and P-wave component are superimposed through optical paths of different optical path lengths, respectively, after which optical detectors are used to detect different spectral interference beams in the depth direction of the measuring target corresponding to the vertically polarized component and horizontally polarized component, which respectively correspond to the S-wave component and P-wave component, to obtain four spectral interference signals. | 2016-04-21 |