19th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160128461 | POLISHING BRUSH AND POLISHING METHOD - A polishing brush ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160128462 | BROOM AND DUSTPAN COMBINATION - A broom and dustpan combination, the broom and dustpan being connected by a flexible cord. A grip associated with a locking member slides up the hollow shaft of the broom and is capable of being secured in a locked position. The cord is at least partially disposed inside the hollow shaft of the broom and is connected at one end to the locking member and at the other end to the dustpan. The dustpan is configured to mate with the handle of the broom when the locking member is secured in the locked position. When the locking member is disengaged from the locked position, the dustpan is capable of being lowered to the ground where it is ready to collect dust or debris swept inside by the broom. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128463 | COLLAPSIBLE POWER-DRIVEN TABLE STAND - A collapsible power-driven table stand includes a supporting body of an elongated shape, a first stand having a first driving member and a plurality of first extendable rods driven by the first driving member to move axially relative to each other and a second stand having a second driving member and a plurality of second extendable rods driven by the second driving member to move axially relative to each other. The first diving member is pivotally attached to one end of the supporting body and the second diving member is also pivotally attached to another end of the supporting body in order to allow both the first and second stands to extend/collapse relative to the supporting body. Accordingly, the assembly of the collapsible power-driven table is simplified and the overall size thereof is reduced. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128464 | Table Top With A Plurality Of Closely Spaced Depressions - A folding utility table includes a table top having a pair of support pedestals pivotally attached. A first pivotal support brace includes a distal end and a proximal end attached to the first support pedestal. A second pivotal support brace includes a distal end and a proximal end attached to the second support pedestal. In addition, the support pedestals may comprise at least one support leg, and each support leg of the first and second support pedestals may be laterally offset from each other so as to permit an offset displacement of the support legs when the support pedestals are disposed in a collapsed position. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128465 | ILLUMINATED SURGICAL UTILITY TABLE - Accordingly, on one aspect, an illuminated utility table is provided that includes: a planar table top having a horizontal surface for a package of wrapped instruments to be placed thereon, wherein the table top is at least one of transparent and translucent; a table frame, wherein the table top is removably coupled to the table frame; and a light source, wherein the light source is coupled to the table and configured to shine light vertically upward through the table top for inspection of the package wrapped placed on the table top. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128466 | Book Easel - The present invention is a travel book easel system including a case, an easel, and a book table, whereby the book table includes at least one table support, fastening magnets associated with each of said case and said table and table support. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128467 | HEIGHT ADJUST SENSING AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ADJUSTABLE WORK DESK - The present disclosure relates to a furniture height adjustment system. The system has a height adjust system positionable on or adjacent a work surface of a furniture component, wherein the work surface is movable elevationally between lowered and raised positions. The height adjust system has a processor and a height adjust setting control in communication with the processor. The height adjust setting control has user actuatable controls for enabling a user to set and store at least one elevational position for the work surface. The processor monitors movement of the work surface when the user is moving the work surface to a previously stored elevational position and generates a signal when the work surface reaches the stored elevational position. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128468 | COMPUTER SUPPORT STATION - A computer support station includes a tray having a work surface, with the tray adapted for mounting to a footboard of a hospital bed and being vertically and/or horizontally adjustable. The station further includes a computer and a display in communication with the computer. A keyboard is supported on the work surface and in communication with the computer. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128469 | PANEL COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS - A panel system includes a first panel having a first frame and a first cladding connected to the first frame and a second panel having a second frame and a second cladding connected to the second frame. Various components are used to secure the panels together, to secure the claddings, and to stabilize the panels. The panels can be arranged in different configurations to create a variety of work areas. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128470 | ADJUSTABLE FACE PLATE MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - Disclosed is an adjustable face plate mounting system for adjusting the position of a face plate attached to a pantry pullout apparatus. The system comprises a slotted bracket adjustably attached to the face plate, a standoff assembly attached to the pantry pullout apparatus and slidably engaged with the slotted bracket, a fastener fixedly attached to the pantry pullout apparatus, and a set crew movable within the fastener and abutting the slotted bracket. A first embodiment of the standoff assembly includes a pair of standoffs and coordinating removable fasteners. Another embodiment of the standoff assembly includes a single standoff and fastener paired with a pin. The face plate is adjustable in three dimensions with respect to the pantry pullout apparatus and surrounding cabinets. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128471 | Tool Cabinet - A tool cabinet includes a cabinet body, a drawer received by the cabinet body, and an opening and closing device engaged with the cabinet body and the drawer. The opening and closing device includes a first and second holder, a displacing member, a flipping member, and a biasing member. The displacing member is restrained by the first and second holders and is adapted to be inserted into a recessed structure defined by the cabinet body. The displacing member is biased by the biasing member. The flipping member is restrained by the first holder and is pivotal relative thereto. The displacing and flipping members include a first and second slant surface in contact with each other. Upon pivoting the flipping member, the displacing member is adapted to be moved. The drawer is prevented from being opened when the displacing member is inserted into the recessed structure. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128472 | THREE-SECTION SYNCHRONOUS CONCEALED SLIDE RAIL - A three-section synchronous concealed slide rail includes a mobile rail, a middle rail, a fixed rail and a damping mechanism. An upper rack and an upper roller cage with an roller are installed between the mobile rail and the middle rail, a split-type lower roller cage with a roller is installed between the middle rail and the fixed rail, a surface of which is provided with a rack. A gear assembly is meshed between the upper rack and the lower roller cage and used for controlling synchronous or staggered operation of the mobile rail and middle rail according to the intensity of acting force, and the damping mechanism is installed on the fixed rail. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128473 | GEAR MECHANISM USED FOR SLIDE RAIL - A gear mechanism used for slide rail, comprising a movable rail, a middle rail and a fixed rail which are mutually nested, an upper gear rack is provided between the movable rail and the middle rail; a lower gear rack is provided between the middle rail and the fixed rail; characterized in that, a gear mechanism is engaged between the upper rack and the lower rack; at least two gears respectively engaged with the upper gear rack and the lower gear rack are provided on the gear mechanism; two gears are closely coordinated and assembled through polygonal column and polygonal hole; when the acting force is greater than a certain value, two gears make relative slipping rotation; when the acting force is less than a certain value; two gears make synchronous rotation. The present invention is provided with a gear mechanism, the gear mechanism also comprises a A gear and a B gear, which are closely coordinated and assembled through polygonal column and polygonal hole respectively; when the acting force is greater than a certain value, the polygonal hole is expanded and two gears make relative slipping rotation; when the acting force is less than a certain value, two gears make synchronous rotation. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128474 | SLIDABLE PANTRY PULLOUT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - Disclosed is a pantry pullout apparatus having side access and designed for simple, adjustable, and accurate installation within a pre-existing cabinet space. The apparatus, slidably mounted within the cabinet space, comprises a top slide assembly mounted to a cabinet carcass and a drawer box. The drawer box is automatically centered on a base slide box. The base slide box is comprised of a slotted template shdingly engaged with a frame, where the frame is mounted to the cabinet carcass. Slide rail assemblies connect the slotted template to the frame. A pin block on the underside of a fixed shelf of the drawer box automatically centers the drawer box on the slotted template. A face plate adjustment mechanism provides for three dimensional alignment of the face plate with surrounding cabinets. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128475 | PULL-OUT SYSTEM - A pull-out system comprises at least two pull-out guides, each pull-out guide having a stationary rail and at least one rail that can be moved relative to the stationary rail, means for synchronizing the movement of the movable rails being provided, said means comprising at least one flexible deflector element for synchronization. In this way, the movement of wide or heavy pull-out units can be synchronized in a simple manner, producing little noise. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128476 | LOCKING REGULATION DEVICE FOR DRAWER SLIDE RAIL - A locking regulating device for drawer slide rail, comprising a slide rail component and a drawer, wherein the drawer is fixedly connected with the movable rail on the slide rail component, characterized in that, a locking regulating device fixed on the drawer is also included, the drawer is designed to latch the square hole on the movable rail through the locking regulating device to realize mutual connection; the locking regulating device comprises a locking mechanism and a regulating mechanism; the locking mechanism is composed of a handle and a lock catch through mutual transmission; through the lock catch, the regulating device is self-locked on the movable rail and acts on the handle to complete unlocking of the lock catch; the regulating mechanism is designed to respectively make three-dimensional regulation to the drawer from up/down, left/right and front/back directions. The present utility model realizes locking and three-dimensional regulation through the locking mechanism and the regulating mechanism. The locking mechanism is designed to realize self-locking by locking the movable rail through lock catch and perform unlocking through handle transmission to lock catch, so as to conveniently realize the unlocking and separation between drawer and movable rail. The regulating mechanism is designed to respectively make regulation to the drawer in the up/down, left/right and front/back direction, thus contributes to the coordination between drawer and movable rail and meets the demand of different consumers. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128477 | Back to the wall -ultra rack - a modular wall mounted shelf-like rack holding system with a mounting frame which can be installed in a vertical or horizontal orientation. Cross cut-out mounting points allow hanger brackets to be attached and interlocked with the mounting frame for vertical support of heavy cans, whether the mounting frame is installed vertically or horizontally, allowing the end user to choose to install the ultra rack in any useable horizontal or vertical space for storage of gallon paint cans or the like. Cans are snapped into arms which arc out from either side of the hanger bracket and then slid down onto a raised support plate which fits into the recess in the bottom of the can to securely retain it, allowing for storage of paint cans or other similar containers in narrow areas of unused wall space such as in a garage, a basement, or in a work truck or van. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128478 | Protective Edge Guard - The present invention provides an apparatus for protecting an infant or small child from injury in the event of unintentional impact with a hard edge or corner. The invention is a pliable guard which can bend around an edge, and adhere to a smooth hard surface via suction cups which are included and positioned periodically along the underside of the guard. The protective guard is comprised of a top surface, bottom surface, and a cushioned middle section which acts as the protective barrier against the edge or corner being covered. The invention is intended for use along the edges of a kitchen sink to protect a child from injury during bath time, or along any edge or corner that may pose a potential risk of injury upon impact to children or adults. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128479 | DIRECTIONAL AND GAS PERMEABLE CLEAR PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR PERMANENT INSTALLATION ON STONE COUNTERTOPS - A single direction gas permeable protective covering material for protecting solid stone surface countertop materials is provided. The protective covering material includes a core layer which is formed as an elongate thin sheet of material having uniform thickness. The protective covering material also includes an outer protective layer attached to a first side of the core layer and a dual layer adhesive system attached to a second side of the core layer. The protective covering material includes cone shaped pores therethrough that are gas permeable to allow for out-gassing of stone countertop materials. The protective covering material is designed to be permanently attached to a porous stone countertop material with the dual layer adhesive system to protect the countertop material from damage during daily use. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128480 | Portable Easel - A portable easel for allowing a user to conveniently transport art supplies and a drawing surface to various locations. The portable easel includes an easel board removably and pivotally secured to a tripod base, wherein one or more legs of the tripod base are independently adjustable in length so as to allow for the easel to be positioned on an uneven support surface, such as a hill. Further, the tripod base may be folded into a compact configuration to conveniently transport the easel. The easel board is secured to the tripod base by a ball and socket connection, wherein the easel board can rotate thereon to allow a user to draw, paint, and the like at various angles. In some embodiments, the easel board includes one or more lights thereon so as to illuminate the drawing surface and a storage band removably securable to the easel board that can hold art supplies therein. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128481 | CHAIR WITH SEAT AND BACKREST MOVABLE IN A SYNCHRONIZED WAY - A chair comprising: a base structure comprising a support, a seat connected to the support via a synchronization mechanism and movable with respect to the base structure between a lowered position and a raised position, and a backrest connected to the synchronization mechanism and movable between an upright position, corresponding to the lowered position of the seat, and a backward-inclined position corresponding to the raised position of the seat, wherein said synchronization mechanism comprises two loop-shaped elastic elements spaced apart in a transverse direction and each comprising a lower portion fixed to a rigid support, an upper portion fixed to the seat, a front elastic portion and an essentially C-shaped rear elastic portion that connect the upper portion to the lower portion, wherein the backrest is fixed to the rear elastic portions of said loop-shaped elastic elements. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128482 | BOOSTER SEAT FOR A BARBER CHAIR - A booster seat apparatus mounted to a chair is provided. The booster seat apparatus may include a lift assembly with a seat pad. The chair may be a salon or barber chair and may include a chair base frame, a chair back substantially perpendicular to the chair base frame, and a foot rest extending downward from the chair base frame. The lift assembly includes an expanded position and a retracted position. The expanded position includes an increased distance between the seat pad and the chair base frame, and the retracted position includes a decreased distance between the seat pad and the chair base frame. Therefore, a child may be boosted upward on the chair without the need of an extra booster seat. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128483 | Device for quickly mounting a back rest on a mechanism for office chairs - A device for connecting a back rest to the seating portion support mechanism for chairs includes a first part pertaining to the mechanism, a second part pertaining to the back rest, a pair of pins, at least one of which is applied to the first part (second part), a pair of open slots, at least one of which pertains to the second part (first part), the slots forming housings for the pins, an elastic member acting on at least one of the pins or the housings, the distance between the axes of the pins or the housings being modifiable temporarily against the action of the elastic member, wherein the open slots present an inclined surface which, by acting against one of the pins, causes a temporary modification of the distance between axes of the pins, so facilitating engagement of the pin in the housing seat. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128484 | FLEXIBLE SUSPENSION LAMINATE - A flexible suspension laminate is provided that includes a woven base of thermoplastic polyester elastomer filaments interwoven with spun polyester yarn filaments. A skin is bonded to the woven base and has an outer surface textured for contact with a user when the laminate is integrated into a seating system. The skin is formed of a polyisocyanate modified polyurethane, polyester, or poly-vinyl chloride to achieve a warp break strength of greater than 200 Newtons/centimeter and a fill break strength of greater than 200 Newtons/centimeter. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128485 | Salat Buddy Prayer Aid - A compact, portable prayer aid is provided for assisting worshippers with performing the mandatory Islamic prayers. The aid relieves pressure from the knees, legs, and ankles, by shifting weight away from the lower body and onto the lower back and buttocks. The aid includes a seat, a base, and at least one support structure. Said support structures are designed to form a built-in storage area for storing items during prayer. An alternate embodiment includes collapsible legs for easy transport. A second alternate embodiment includes shock absorbers, a compass for geographic directional support, and a sensor and a screen for counting and displaying the number of units performed. A third alternate embodiment includes foldable legs. A fourth alternate embodiment provides adjustable legs to accommodate for different heights and reduced knee flexion capabilities. A fifth alternate embodiment includes detachable, adjustable legs comprised of smaller sectional pieces. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128486 | Modular Furniture - Modular Furniture is an invention directed to, but not limited to, seating, fitting top tables, tumbling, and visual interest. Modular Furniture comprises a plurality of modular seating areas, support surfaces, and top tables. A modular seating area comprises a plurality of modular seating units optionally installed on a support surface. A seating unit comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, and three or more side surfaces between said top surface and said bottom surface. Said top surface has a polygon shape and slants to said bottom surface at an angle to said bottom surface. Said angle is not less than zero degree and not more than forty-five degrees. Pockets are formed by, but not limited to, placing a plurality of seating units in disclosed configurations. The support surface can have legs to lift it off the ground. Top tables have legs fitting among the seating units. Modular Furniture is stackable. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128487 | Support Cushions Including Thermoelectric Elements and Air Conduits, and Methods for Controlling Surface Temperature of Same - A support cushion for providing individualized heating and cooling to a user resting on the support cushion is provided. The support cushion includes a body supporting layer, a plurality of thermoelectric elements positioned and configured to selectively provide heating or cooling of the body supporting layer, a heat transfer layer positioned adjacent to the body supporting portion and operably connected to the thermoelectric elements, a base layer positioned adjacent to the heat transfer layer opposite the body supporting layer and defining one or more inlet and outlet conduits, and one or more fans operably connected to each of the outlet conduits. Methods of controlling the surface temperature of a support cushion are also provided. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128488 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR HEATING OR COOLING A BED BASED ON HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SIGNALS - Introduced are methods and systems for an adjustable bed device configured to: gather biological signals associated with multiple users, such as heart rate, respiration rate, or temperature; analyze the gathered human biological signals; and heat or cool a bed based on the analysis. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128489 | Rotatable Mattress - The mattress use of the two piece design and square configuration of mattress allows the mattress to be manually rotate and flipped between at least eight distinct mattress orientations, which reduce wear on the mattress and extends the life of the mattress. The mattress includes a square main section and a separate smaller rectangular foot section that are positioned together and orientated so that the main section supports the bulk of the user's weight while foot section typically only supports the user's feet. The main section can be rotated in 90 degree and flipped in 180 degree increments relative to foot section to provide eight distinct mattress orientations. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128490 | AUTOMATIC INFLATABLE CUSHION - An automatic inflatable cushion includes a cushion body, at least two airbags installed in the cushion body and capable of adjusting height and saturation independently, and an elastic member having fine pores filled in each airbag, and a manual switch valve installed on an outer surface of each airbag, so that when the manual switch valve is pressed towards the inside from both sides, the elastic member in the airbag is expanded and inflated naturally to improve the convenience of adjusting the height and saturation of the cushion. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128491 | A COMBINATION OF CHILD CARRIER AND STROLLER - A combination child carrier and stroller including a stroller ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160128492 | REFRIGERATED DISPLAY APPLIANCES - A refrigerated display unit having an open-fronted cabinet providing a product display space accessible through an access opening provided by the open front. Cooling means produces cold air to refrigerate items in the product display space. A cold air curtain is provided across the access opening using a forwardly-positioned discharge outlet communicating with a supply duct and a forwardly-positioned return inlet in communication with a return duct receiving air from the air curtain. The air curtain is substantially unsupported by the any supplementary cooling airflow supplied into the product display space separately from the air curtain. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128493 | Stress-Relief Display Hanger - A display hanger is disclosed including a first and a second panel, at least one stress-relief member formed in one of the first or second panel, the stress-relief member having an inner surface that is secured to an inner surface of an opposing panel of the hanger, for example by an adhesive. The at least one stress-relief member moves stress away from the leading edge of the adhesive and more evenly distributes the stress across a wider area of the base of the display hanger. This results in the adhesive being under lower stress, which reduces adhesive failure in less than desirable situations since the display hanger material becomes the point on failure instead of the adhesive bond. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128494 | EYEWEAR DISPLAY ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS - An eyewear display assembly, according to various embodiments, comprises a base portion (e.g., a rectangular base portion), a marketing materials sheet, and an eyewear support portion (e.g., a rectangular eyewear support portion. In various embodiments, the eyewear support portion defines one or more eyewear support cutouts for providing lateral support to eyewear placed within the one or more eyewear support cutouts. The eyewear display assembly further comprises a suitable affixing mechanism, such as one or more magnets, for mounting the base portion adjacent the eyewear support portion while holding marketing material sheet between them. The base portion may be configured to support one or more pairs of eyewear as the one or more pairs of eyewear are disposed at least partially within the one or more eyewear support cutouts. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128495 | MODULAR CHECK-IN AND BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A counter module system is provided, which may allow for partial or full self check-in by a passenger at a transportation facility, such as an airport. The system may comprise a counter module having multiple bays each for receiving an equipment module. An equipment module may be compatible for installation in some or all of the bays. Easy customization of equipment may be achieved by installing the desired equipment in an equipment module and then rolling the module into an open bay in the counter module. The modularity may also allow for easy access to equipment for maintenance or resupply. When a piece of equipment stops working, the module containing the equipment may be removed from the bay and either quickly repaired or replaced with another module. The system may also have features for providing proper alignment of an equipment module within a bay of the counter module. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128496 | Image Display Apparatus - An image display apparatus comprising a backing panel; one of more first raised portions located on the panel, each first raised portion having an upper surface upon which is secured an image for display; and a backing support panel upon which is mounted the said backing panel, the backing support panel comprising a transparent material and having a perimeter such that the perimeter of the backing support panel extends at least to a perimeter of the backing panel. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128497 | DEVICE FOR HANGING OBJECTS - A device for hanging an object on a wall includes a crossbar, a knuckle, an arm, and an end cap. The crossbar includes a track extending between two opposing ends of the crossbar. The knuckle is slidably coupled to the crossbar such that the knuckle is slidable in a first direction. The knuckle includes a projection that has a pair of parallel sides. The arm has a marking pin that projects generally perpendicular from a forward surface of the arm. The arm is coupled to the crossbar via the knuckle such that the arm is slidable along the pair of parallel sides of the projection in a second direction. The end cap is coupled to one of the two opposing ends of the crossbar. The end cap includes an “L” bracket that provides an engagement surface for engaging a corner of a second object previously hung on the wall. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128498 | Fitted Blanket - A fitted blanket for enclosing a human body comprises a generally curvilinear triangle shaped bag with a front side and a back side defining an interior enclosure, a top portion comprising two shoulder areas and a bottom portion comprising a foot area. A generally oval opening is defined in the back side and two openings are defined in the front side, The fitted blanket may include elastic edges along the perimeter of the oval opening to secure the blanket around the user. The blanket would be useful in a variety of contexts, including home, outdoor activities, school and in healthcare facilities. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128499 | Mattress Protector and Method to Wrap a Mattress with the Same - A mattress protector includes an upper layer, a lower layer, a side layer linking edges of the upper and lower layers, and a plurality of joint members. The side layer has a top periphery and a bottom periphery, which abut the upper and lower layers, respectively. Each joint member deployed around the side layer is spaced from the top periphery of the side layer by a distinct distance. A section of the side layer can be double folded in a height direction for development of a first folding portion and a second folding portion. The mattress protector is able to tightly wrap a mattress featuring a distinct thickness when the joint members join the side layer to fix the first and second folding portions of the side layer. The present invention further provides a method to wrap a mattress with the mattress protector. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128500 | Attachable and detachable pillows for prone sleeping - Two rectangular pillows are attached and become prone pillows; one pillow supports one's forehead, and another supports one's chest allowing sleepers to sleep comfortably in a prone position. These two pillows can also be detached and become two general purpose pillows when they are not used for prone sleeping. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128501 | Serving Platter with Interchangeable Decorative Insert - A serving platter with interchangeable decorative insert provides a transparent plate and an inner disc that detachably join through a tab and slot mechanism. The disc is configured with a decorative image, text, or pattern, which conveys a holiday themed or special event. The transparent plate is substantially transparent. The disc rests in a recess in the inner perimeter of the transparent plate. The inner perimeter has a flange. The flange has at least one slot. The tab from the disc rotates in a first direction into the slot to affixes the disc to the transparent plate. Conversely, rotating the tab in a second direction out of the slot detaches the disc from the transparent plate. The L-shape of the slot helps retain the tab in the slot. The tab protrudes from the slot to provide a gripping surface for manipulating the tab. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128502 | BEVERAGE LID THAT ATTACHES TO FOOD CONTAINER - A container lid is disclosed that accepts a snap-on container. The lid includes a continuous outer coupling trough for attachment to the open top of a beverage container where the trough circumscribes a footprint of the container lid. A straw-hole planar surface is disposed within the footprint, the straw-hole planar surface is adjacent to the outer coupling trough and a hole for drinking a liquid in the container extends through the straw-hole planar surface. A riser wall extends away from the straw-hole planar surface and defines a first planar surface above the straw-hole planar surface. A sip hole extends through the first planar surface. A food container coupling wall connects to the first planar surface and extends from the first planar surface to a position lower than the first planar surface and a food container coupling bottom connected to the food container coupling wall. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128503 | Wok Apparatus Applicable in Fully Automated Cooking Machine - A wok apparatus applicable to fully automated cooking machine comprises: a wok, electromagnetic heating coils, an electromagnetic heating device, a wok rotating device and a wok working position controlling 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 rotating device is connected with the wok so as to control the wok to rotate 360 degrees; the wok working position controlling device is used for securing the wok to the frame of the cooking machine and rotating the wok to respective working positions to perform respective operations, the electromagnetic heating controlling device, the wok rotating device and the wok working position controlling device are all connected with a main control device of the cooking machine, so as to receive control commands and perform corresponding operations according to the control commands. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128504 | EGG PREPARATION ASSISTANCE DEVICE - An assistance device for use with preparing eggs that enables a large number of eggs to be cooked simultaneously as well as reduces the risk of cracked or broken eggs. The assistance device includes one or more securing components that are flexible or adjustable to accommodate eggs of various configurations in terms of size and shape. The assistance device further enables simple and easy transferring of cooked eggs to and from a pan of boiling water. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128505 | BEVERAGE MIXING DEVICE - The present invention describes a beverage production apparatus ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160128506 | APPRARATUS FOR PRODUCING GERMANIUM SPRING WATER - A germanium hot spring water generating system may include a shell and a front cover, a water filter, a water softening unit and a mineral generating unit. A cold water inlet and a hot water inlet are disposed at a sidewall of the shell and an output channel is disposed at a lower portion thereof. The water filter, the water softening unit, and the mineral generating unit are connected in order and connected to a water inlet pipe, and a water flow control valve is disposed at a front end of the cold and hot water inlets. A first water outlet pipe and a second water outlet pipe are disposed at a bottom portion of the mineral generating unit. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128507 | Tamping Augur - A compacting auger for ground coffee has an automatic cut off that responds to either timing signals or to the torque resistance to the augur offered by the coffee that has been compacted. The automation of the cut off increases the consistency of compaction and reduces the amount of skill required to compact ground coffee for making espresso. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128508 | DOCKING STATION FOR A BEVERAGE DISPENSER HAVING A RESERVOIR - A docking station for a beverage dispenser having a reservoir is provided. The docking station includes a base and an ultraviolet light emitter. The ultraviolet light emitter is positioned and/or configured to direct ultraviolet light into the reservoir of the beverage dispenser. Ultraviolet light from the ultraviolet light emitter may assist with treating water within the reservoir of the beverage dispenser. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128509 | Compactly Stackable Wire Chafing Stand - A chafer wire stand has an upper rim of a closed rectangle and a lower rim of wire metal of similar, but smaller shape. The chafer stand is nestable such that angled wires extending between the upper and lower rim touch each other when nested and the upper rims of the nested stands are held close to each other. The upper and lower rims are connected by at least two wires substantially identically shaped and bent with each wire being unitary and having a segment thereof attached to the upper rim and extending outwardly therefrom to form a handle element for the chafer wire stand. Each wire is attached to the lower rim and extends therefrom to form two supporting legs for the chafer wire stand. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128510 | GRILL WITH INTEGRATED LIQUID RESERVOIR - Disclosed embodiments relate to a grill with an integrated liquid reservoir. The grill includes a Main grill surface, a reservoir and a divider separating the grill surface from the reservoir. The divider has a steeply sloped first side adjacent to the reservoir and a gently sloped second side adjacent to the main grill surface. Certain embodiments of the grill may include a retaining wall surrounding the entire grill. The integrated reservoir may be useful for draining liquids away from foods while cooking or keeping liquids nearby while cooking. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128511 | PIVOTING DEVICE FOR A COOKING EQUIPMENT - A pivoting device includes a first body, a second body pivoted to the first body and rotatable about a pivoting axis, and a limiting unit for limiting a pivoting angle of the second body relative to the first body and having a limiting member. The first body has first and second radial stop surfaces. The limiting member is movable relative to the first body between first and second limiting states, where the limiting member is rotatable along with the second body in a circumferential direction of the pivoting axis and is respectively limited by the first and second radial stop surfaces. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128512 | DEVICE FOR GRILLING AND COOKING - A device for grilling and cooking food. The device should be easy to produce and safe to handle. The device includes a pan made of steel with lateral walls and a heating surface for cooking food, which heating surface is disposed largely horizontal, optionally with a slight incline inwards, and which is connected to the lateral walls. The pan includes a grate-like intermediate base disposed parallel to the heating surface, with the heating surface disposed at least along one of the lateral walls of the pan. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128513 | Device and Method for Airtight Storage and Grinding of Herbs - A storage and grinding device and method provides the dual functionality of forming an airtight compartment for storing herbs to protect their flavor and essence, and disassembling into a grinder to grind, tear, and shear the herbs. The device forms an airtight compartment with detachable lids that detach from the compartment and join together to form a unitary grinder, generally for grinding the contents of the compartment. A first and second lid form an airtight seal over each end of the compartment. The airtight seal is formed when the first and second lids form a hermetic seal at each end of the compartment. The airtight seal enhances the flavor and smell of the herbs by retaining the essence within the compartment and keeping the herbs impervious to gases. The first and second lids can disengage from each end of compartment, and engage each other to form a unitary grinder. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128514 | MOTOR UNIT, TOOL UNIT AND HAND BLENDER - When food is being blended, chopped or cut using a hand blender, forces are executed from the tool unit onto the food and counterforces are executed from the food onto the tool unit ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160128515 | Device And Method For Thawing A Frozen Item In A Container Of Liquid - A device for thawing frozen items in a container of liquid, the container having one or more sidewalls, the device including a housing, a motor disposed in the housing, a propeller coupled to the motor, and a fastener extending from the housing, the fastener detachably securable to the side wall of the container, the fastener oriented on the housing such that the propeller is positionable in the liquid when the fastener engages the side wall of the container. A controller can be operably connected to the motor, the controller including a thickness input, the controller programmed to determine an operational time period in response to the thickness input. The controller instructs the motor to rotate the propeller for the operational time period to help thaw the frozen item. A display can be operably connected to the controller. A method of thawing a frozen item is also disclosed. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128516 | HIGH-SPEED BLENDING BLADE FOR A FOOD PROCESSING APPLIANCE - A high-speed blending blade for a food-processing appliance includes two opposing upwardly arcuate blades, wherein each of the upwardly arcuate blades defines a continuously-curved downward top surface, two opposing downwardly arcuate blades, wherein each of the downwardly arcuate blades defines a continuously-curved upward top surface, a central blade portion having a central top surface, wherein the top central surface is co-planar with a portion of each downward top surface and each upward top surface and a pair of opposing top blades extending at a predetermined angle from proximate the central top surface. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128517 | FOOD PROCESSING DEVICE WITH AN EXTERNALLY OPERATED ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A food processor includes a base and a bowl with a removable lid. Food items are advanced into the bowl through a feed tube formed in the lid where they are cut by a cutting assembly driven by a motor. The cutting assembly is adjustable to vary the thickness of the cut food items. An adjustment assembly positioned in the base is operable to adjust the cutting thickness of the cutting assembly while the cutting assembly is driven by the motor. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128518 | BATHTUB MOISTURE BARRIER ASSEMBLY - A bathtub moisture barrier assembly includes a panel having a front side, a back side, an upper edge, a lower edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The back side has a plurality of elongated slots therein each oriented parallel to each other and to the lower edge. The slots each extend to the first and second lateral edges. A first adhesive is attached to the back side of the panel adjacent to the upper edge and extends from the first lateral edge to the second lateral edge. A second adhesive is attached to the back side of the panel adjacent to the lower edge and extends from the first lateral edge to the second lateral edge. The first adhesive secures the panel to the wall and the second adhesive secures the panel to the bathtub. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128519 | SHOWER - A shower enclosure ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160128520 | POINT-OF-CARE HYGIENE COMPLIANCE MODULE - A point-of-care hygiene compliance module includes a housing that is adapted to be attached to a dispensing container that dispenses material through a dispensing nozzle when actuated. The housing includes a pivoting actuation arm that is configured so as to be placed in operative contact with the dispensing nozzle. Thus, when the actuation arm is actuated, material is dispensed from the dispensing container, and a switch in operative contact with the actuation arm is actuated. The triggering of the switch updates a count value that is maintained by a controller, which may then be displayed or acquired by a remote computer to assess the amount of usage of the dispensing container. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128521 | Facial Cleansing Pad - A facial cleansing pad includes a body constructed from a pliant fabric and having opposed first and second surfaces. The first surface has a long pile knit finish, preferably an openwork finish, and the second surface has a warp knit finish. The long pile knit finish extends beyond the first surface, and the warp knit finish has no height with respect to the second surface. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128522 | WOVEN FABRICS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The towel of the present invention is formed of a fabric having a front face and an opposite rear face. The fabric has a first section that has a flat weave construction on both the front and rear faces and an adjacent second section that has a terry weave construction on both the front and rear faces. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128523 | Wet Wipe - A wet wipe is provided including at least a first flexible layer and a second flexible layer made of a nonabsorbent material and having a liquid entrapped therebetween, wherein at least one of the first and second flexible layers is provided with a plurality of pores configured to allow the liquid to pass therethrough. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128525 | Convertible Toilet Seat - An improved convertible toilet seat includes ferromagnetic components to adhere detachably a rotatably attached child seat section to a posterior section, creating a more secure and comfortable seating surface for a child, and to enhance the adhesion of a child seat section to an anterior section when a toilet seat s raised to a vertical position. The introduction of a finger notch in the anterior section serves to make it easier for a child to lift a child seat section into position for use by a child where a partial vacuum may otherwise be created when an anterior section receives a child seat section. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128526 | Ultraviolet-Based Bathroom Surface Sanitization - A solution for cleaning and/or sterilizing one or more surfaces in a bathroom is provided. The sterilization can be performed using ultraviolet sources, which can emit ultraviolet radiation directed onto the surface(s). The cleaning can be performed using a fluid, such as water, that is flowed over the surface(s). The surface(s) can include at least a seat of a toilet and/or other surfaces associated with the toilet. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128527 | HAND-HELD VACUUM CLEANER - This invention relates to a hand-held vacuum cleaner ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160128528 | PORTABLE HARD SURFACE CLEANING APPLIANCE - A portable hard surface cleaning appliance includes a suction nozzle with a suction opening on which at least one drawing-off lip is arranged, a suction unit in flow connection with the suction nozzle for sucking up a liquid-air mixture from the suction opening, a separation chamber arranged between the suction nozzle and the suction unit and having a separation device arranged within for separating liquid from the liquid-air mixture, and a tank accommodating compartment in which a dirty liquid tank for receiving the separated liquid is releasably held. The tank accommodating compartment includes at least one supporting element engaged under a lower tank section of the dirty liquid tank, and at least one holding element releasably connectable to an upper tank section of the dirty liquid tank. The portable hard surface cleaning appliance includes two holding elements which receive between them the upper tank section of the dirty liquid tank. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128529 | Surface Cleaning Appliance with Motorized Wand - A floor cleaning appliance is provided that assists cleaning surfaces using an appliance housing and a handheld wand with a motorized brush head. The appliance housing includes a wheeled assembly with a fluid reservoir for supporting a cleaning solution. A pump drives the cleaning solution into a fluid tube that connects to a handheld wand. The handheld wand includes user controls, a handle grip, and a rotating brush head that is used in conjunction with the cleaning solution to break up dirt while cleaning surfaces. The user presses the bristles against the surface as he or she controls the rotational speed and fluid flow from the wand via the user controls. Dirt is released from the surface, whereafter it can be wiped clean. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128530 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - A surface treatment apparatus may include an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet and a main body. A suction motor may be provided in the air flow path. A cyclone bin assembly may be provided in the air flow path and may be removably mountable to the main body. A pre-motor filter chamber may be provided and may have a rear wall, a sidewall extending and an openable front wall opposite the rear wall and sealingly enclosing the pre-motor filter chamber. The pre-motor filter chamber may be disposed longitudinally between the cyclone bin assembly and the suction motor and the cyclone bin assembly may be positioned in front of at least a portion of the openable front wall of the pre-motor filter chamber. The front wall may be accessible when the cyclone bin assembly is removed from the main body. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128531 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a first flexible electrified air flow conduit having an air inlet end that is electrified. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128532 | FLOOR CARE DEVICE FOR APPLYING A FLOOR CARE FLUID - A floor care device for the care of a floor includes a drive system that moves the floor care device over the floor, a device controller that controls the floor care device over a travel path, and a care apparatus that applies a floor care fluid to the floor. The care apparatus includes a rotatable hollow roller body that stores the floor care fluid, and the floor care fluid emerges from the roller body as the roller body rotates. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128533 | STEAM CLEANING DEVICE AND ACCESSORY - A steam cleaning accessory for use with a steam generator comprises a flexible body comprising a base. At least one steam conduit is connectable to the steam generator and arranged to be in fluid communication therewith. The steam conduit comprises at least one steam outlet for ejecting steam and the at least one steam outlet is mounted on an underside of the base which is configured to be adjacent to a surface to be cleaned. A flexible pocket is mounted on the flexible body and arranged to receive a user's hand. The at least one steam conduit comprises at least one first open channel extending across a longitudinal axis of the flexible body and the flexible body is foldable along the at least one open channel. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128534 | STEAM CLEANING DEVICE AND ACCESSORY - A steam cleaning accessory for use with a steam generator comprises: a flexible body comprising a base. At least one steam conduit is connectable to the steam generator and arranged to be in fluid communication therewith. The steam conduit comprises at least one steam outlet for ejecting steam. The at least one steam outlet is mounted on an underside of the base which is configured to be adjacent to a surface to be cleaned. A flexible pocket mounted on the flexible body and arranged to receive a user's hand. A flexible cleaning element is mountable on the body adjacent to the base wherein the flexible cleaning element does not extend beyond a peripheral edge of the base. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128535 | ADAPTER PLATE FOR A ROTARY FLOOR SCRUBBING MACHINE - An apparatus is provided for the attachment of brushes to the drive system of rotary floor scrubbing machines. In one embodiment, the apparatus provides for a scrubbing plate assembly suitable for attachment to the drive system of a rotary floor scrubbing machine. The scrubbing plate assembly has a scrubbing plate and an adapter plate. When the adapter plate is aligned and in contact with a scrubbing plate, the adapter plate locks to the scrubbing plate by axial movement of said adapter plate relative to said scrubbing plate. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128536 | STEAM CLEANING DEVICE AND ACCESSORY - A steam cleaning accessory for use with a steam generator comprises a flexible sheath having a first side wall, a second side wall and a base there between. At least one steam conduit has at least one steam outlet. The at least one steam conduit is arranged to be in fluid communication with the steam generator. At least one flexible thermal insulation layer is mounted between the first and second side walls. The steam conduit is mounted on a first side of the base and the flexible thermal insulation layer is mounted on a second side of the base. A restraint is coupled to the flexible sheath and arranged to receive a user's hand. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128537 | STEAM CLEANING DEVICE AND ACCESSORY - A steam cleaning accessory for use with a steam generator comprises a flexible body comprising a front wall, a rear wall and base extending there between. At least one steam conduit is connectable to the steam generator and is arranged to be in fluid communication therewith. The steam conduit comprises at least one steam outlet for ejecting steam. The at least one steam outlet is mounted on an underside of the base which is configured to be adjacent to a surface to be cleaned. A flexible pocket is mounted on the flexible body and arranged to receive a user's hand. A barrier projects from the flexible body which is engageable with the surface to be cleaned. The barrier is located on a rear wall side of the at least one steam outlet. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128538 | STEAM CLEANING DEVICE AND ACCESSORY - A steam cleaning accessory for use with a steam generator comprises: a flexible body comprising a base and at least one peripheral wall upstanding from the base. At least one steam conduit is connectable to the steam generator and arranged to be in fluid communication therewith. The steam conduit comprises at least one steam outlet for ejecting steam and the at least one steam outlet is mounted on an underside of the base which is configured to be adjacent to a surface to be cleaned. A flexible pocket is mounted on the flexible body and is arranged to receive a user's hand. The at least one peripheral wall comprises at least one deflection element outwardly projecting from the peripheral wall. | 2016-05-12 |
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20160128540 | REPLACEABLE CLEANING PADS - A pad for cleaning a hard target surface. The pad has resiliently deformable protuberances for scrubbing grout and other irregularities in the target surface. The pad may be removably attached to a device for cleaning debris from a target surface. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128541 | MULTILAYER PADS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE EMPLOYING THERMAL BONDING - In-line methods for manufacturing a plurality of multilayer pads and the resultant pads. Various embodiments of the invention employ one or two thermal bonding stations, such as ultrasonic bonding stations, along with handle folding tooling, to produce two- or three-layer pads in various configurations, without the use of adhesive. Following bonding and handle folding, a cutter, such as a die cutter, is employed to cut through the layers to form individual pads. Pads of various configurations are manufactured, including pads with “L”-shaped handles, handles of “wing” configuration, and “folded” handles. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128542 | Mop-Washing Bucket Equipped with an Extensible Post and Mop - A mop-cleaning bucket includes an extensible post connected to an internal side of a lower portion of a bucket. The extensible post includes a stationary element and a movable element. The extensible post further includes at least one track and at least one boss for connecting the stationary element to the movable element. The track includes a lower longitudinal groove in communication with an upper longitudinal groove. The movable element includes a bore made in an upper end. A lower bushing and an upper bushing are inserted in the bore. The axle is inserted in the upper bushing. The axle includes a lower end inserted in the lower bushing and an upper end for connection to a mop. The washing bucket does not include any cage so that the mop can fully contact water and that the mop can effectively be washed by the water. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128543 | CUTLERY BASKET FOR A DISHWASHER - The present invention describes a cutlery basket for a dishwasher that facilitates the use of a cutlery basket in particular allowing easier loading and unloading of cutlery into and out of the cutlery basket by providing a large opening on an outer upright wall of the cutlery basket. Preferred embodiments of the cutlery basket comprise movable lids that can be flipped parallel inside of the cutlery basket or flipped outside to provide extra space for storing cutlery. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128544 | DISHWASHER RACK ASSEMBLY HAVING POSITIONABLE SUPPORT MEMBERS - A dishwasher rack assembly including a bottom wall formed of a first set of wire rods in parallel, uniform spaced relation to each other perpendicular a second set of wire rods in parallel, uniform spaced relation to each other, the first and second sets of wire members defining open, square lattice areas. One or more support members are coupled intermediate opposing wire rods of the first or second set within a selected lattice area. Each support member comprises an upwardly directed, support frame for optimally positioning the objects to be washed, the opposed ends thereof extending into mounting receivers that are adapted to be positionally coupled between opposed wire rods of the bottom wall of the dishwasher rack. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128545 | ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - An endoscope apparatus includes a processor including hardware. The processor is configured to implement an image acquisition process that acquires a plurality of in vivo images; an in-focus evaluation value calculation process that calculates an in-focus evaluation value that represents a degree of in-focus corresponding to each of the plurality of in vivo images; a focus control process that controls a focus operation of an imaging optics by performing a control process that switches a position of a focus adjustment lens included in the imaging optics between a plurality of discrete positions based on the in-focus evaluation value; and a freeze image setting process that selects at least one in vivo image from the plurality of in vivo images based on the degree of in-focus represented by the in-focus evaluation value, and sets the selected at least one in vivo image to be a freeze image. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128546 | MONITOR APPARATUS - A monitor apparatus includes: a display panel that displays a medical image; an as-viewed output terminal capable of outputting a video signal reflecting a same color set value as a color set value reflected in the medical image displayed on the display panel; a communication unit that detects device information regarding an external device connected to the as-viewed output terminal; and a second color setting reflection unit capable of controlling to further change the color set value reflected in the video signal outputted from the as-viewed output terminal based on a detection result of the communication unit. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128547 | MEDICAL APPARATUS AND MEDICAL SYSTEM - Provided is a medical apparatus including a treatment tool having a distal-end treatment section, a joint section, and a flexible elongated body section in this order from the distal end; a driver that is connected to the base end of the body section and that supplies a driving force to the joint section; an operation input unit that is a separate unit from the treatment tool and the driver and that has a main body holdable with one hand of an operator and an operable member disposed at a position where it is operable using a finger of the one hand holding the main body; and a controller that controls the driver in accordance with an operation command input to the operation input unit. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128548 | LARYNGOSCOPE - A laryngoscope of some embodiments includes a handle, a first blade, and a second blade. The first blade is capable of being detachably coupled with the handle. The second blade is capable of being detachably coupled with the handle, in which the first blade and the second blade have different forms. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128549 | VIDEO ENDOSCOPY SYSTEM, COUPLING DEVICE, VIDEO ENDOSCOPE, AND CONTROL DEVICE - A video endoscopy system, including: a video endoscope having an image capturing sensor for recording image data, a controller comprising hardware configured to control the video endoscope, and a coupling for connecting the video endoscope to the controller. The coupling including: a first coupling unit on the video endoscope, a second coupling unit on the controller, an inductive interface between the first and second coupling units for supplying the video endoscope with electrical energy, and an optical interface between the first and second coupling units for transmitting one or more of control data and image data recorded by means of the image capturing sensor. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128550 | ADAPTER FOR ENDOSCOPY - An adapter for the releasable and relockable coupling of an endoscope with a camera head has an inner wall and an outer wall that are connected with one another via a connecting wall extending between the inner wall and outer wall at or near their first axial ends, and which inner wall and outer wall are arranged with at least a lateral separation from one another, so that an open clearance results between the inner wall and outer wall on a second axial side that is situated opposite the first axial ends. Furthermore, the adapter comprises a coupling wall that seals a clearance enclosed by the inner wall at or near a second axial end of the inner wall, such that the clearance that is enclosed by the inner wall is open at a first axial side that is situated opposite the second axial end of the inner wall. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128551 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR REMOVAL OF DEBRIS FROM THE OBJECTIVE LENS OF AN ENDOSCOPE - The invention encompasses devices and methods used to keep the objective lens of a viewing or illuminating device, specifically an endoscope, free from obstructive fluid and dirt; specifically a device having a hollow body designed to fit over an endoscope, and a transparent lens cover film that is retained within the device and that is threaded in front of the objective lens of an endoscope, thereby maintaining a clear and unobstructed transparent window in front of the endoscope lens. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128552 | INSERTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADJUSTING SHAPE DETECTION CHARACTERISTICS OF SHAPE SENSOR - An insertion system includes an insertion device, a shape sensor, an insertion device holder and an adjustment unit. The insertion device includes an elongated flexible insertion portion. The shape sensor detects a shape of the insertion portion. The insertion device holder holds the insertion device at one end of the insertion portion so that the other end of the insertion portion hangs. The adjustment unit determines an adjustment value to adjust shape detection characteristics of the shape sensor when the insertion device is held by the insertion device holder. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128553 | Intra- Abdominal Lightfield 3D Endoscope and Method of Making the Same - The inventions disclosed herein are related to various designs of intra-abdominal three-dimensional (3D) imaging systems that are able to provide 3D visualization, measurement, registration and display capability for minimally invasive surgeries. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128554 | MEDICINAL SOLUTION COLLECTING TOOL AND ENDOSCOPE CLEANING/DISINFECTING APPARATUS - A medicinal solution collecting tool of the invention includes: a pillar-shaped portion including an insertion end and a withdrawal end; a collecting section provided on the insertion end side of the pillar-shaped portion; a collecting port provided on a surface of the pillar-shaped portion; and a guide section provided on the surface of the pillar-shaped portion, the guide section including a first guide section being convex or concave and parallel to an axial direction of the pillar-shaped portion, and a second guide section provided on the withdrawal end side relative to the first guide section, the second guide section being convex or concave and crossing the axial direction of the pillar-shaped portion. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128555 | MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT - A handheld diagnostic instrument includes a handle and an instrument head associated with the handle. An innerformer is disposed in an inner cavity of the instrument head in which the instrument head further includes a tab holder. A cushion member is disposed within the housing between the innerformer and the interior of the instrument head. Further, a lens is attached to the instrument head, the lens including a lens tab. A seal is formed between the lens and the innerformer when the lens tab is engaged with the tab holder wherein the cushion member acts to bias the innerformer to maintain the defined seal. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128556 | VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE - A video laryngoscope includes a handle, a blade, a lens, a photo sensor, and an output terminal. The blade is connected to the handle. The lens is disposed on the blade. The photo sensor is connected to the lens to transform an image obtained by the lens into an electrical signal. The output terminal is disposed on the handle and is electrically connected to the photo sensor. The output terminal is configured to allow a smart communication device to be connected thereto, such that the electrical signal can be output to the smart communication device through the output terminal. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128557 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING INFRARED (IR) LIGHT FROM AN OPHTHALMIC ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - An ophthalmic illumination apparatus includes a light source operable to generate a light beam and a filtering mirror configured to generate an infrared (IR) filtered light beam by reflecting at least a portion of wavelengths of the light beam in the visible spectrum while filtering out at least a portion of wavelengths of the light beam in the IR spectrum. The ophthalmic illumination apparatus further includes a collimator configured to receive at least a portion of the IR filtered light beam and generate a collimated light beam and a condenser configured to couple at least a portion of the collimated light beam into an optical fiber. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128558 | OPTICAL COHERENCE ELASTOGRAPHY TO ASSESS BIOMECHANICS AND DETECT PROGRESSION OF OCULAR AND OTHER TISSUES DEGENERATIVE DISEASES - An excitation force (internal or external) and phase-sensitive optical coherence elastography (OCE) system, used in conjunction with a data analyzing algorithm, is capable of measuring and quantifying biomechanical parameters of tissues in situ and in vivo. The method was approbated and demonstrated on an example of the system that combines a pulsed ultrasound system capable of producing an acoustic radiation force on the crystalline lens surface and a phase-sensitive optical coherence tomography (OCT) system for measuring the lens displacement caused by the acoustic radiation force. The method allows noninvasive and nondestructive quantification of tissue mechanical properties. The noninvasive measurement method also utilizes phase-stabilized swept source optical coherence elastography (PhS-SSOCE) to distinguish between tissue stiffness, such as that attributable to disease, and effects on measured stiffness that result from external factors, such as pressure applied to the tissue. Preferably, the method is used to detect tissue stiffness and to evaluate the presence of its stiffness even if it is affected by other factors such as intraocular pressure (IOP) in the case of cornea, sclera, or the lens. This noninvasive method can evaluate the biomechanical properties of the tissues in vivo for detecting the onset and progression of degenerative or other diseases (such as keratoconus). | 2016-05-12 |
20160128559 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A DETERMINATION ABOUT AN EYE IN AMBIENT LIGHTING CONDITIONS - Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for making a determination about an eye in ambient lighting conditions comprising detecting ambient light reflected out of an eye of a subject from a retina of the eye of the subject and making a determination about the eye of the subject based upon the reflected ambient light. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128560 | COMPUTERIZED REFRACTION PRESCRIPTION DETERMINATION WITH SPHERE CALCULATION - The present disclosure relates generally to a system and method for determining the refractive error of a person, more particularly determining the person's refractive error by using a computerized screen, and providing the person with a prescription for the person's preferred type of corrective lenses. The system and method do not require the trip or expense of a doctor visit, and are optimized for convenience and cost effectiveness. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for determining a corrective lenses prescription for a person. The method includes, separately, for each eye of the person, determining the sphere prescription for the person via a computerized screen and without the use of a refractor lens assembly. Determining the sphere prescription is done, in part, by displaying a sphere figure to the person via the computerized screen and enabling the person to select at least one input, where the input corresponds to a sphere measurement. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128561 | OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY DEVICE - An optical tomography device is an optical tomography device that includes a first light source; and an optical device configured to guide first light from the first light source to a measurement target eye and detect interference light obtained from reflected light from the measurement target eye. The optical tomography device further includes: a second light source configured to emit aiming light indicative of a position to which the first light is applied; and an optical probe having an opening at a distal end and configured capable of being inserted in an eyeball. The optical probe applies the first light, into the measurement target eye through the opening, guides the reflected light to the optical device, and applies, through the opening, the aiming light to the position to which the first light is applied. | 2016-05-12 |