35th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150237989 | PAPERBOARD PACKAGING CONTAINERS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - A method for mixing substances for the treatment of keratinous substrates may comprise separating a paperboard packaging container into at least two portions. The method may also comprise removing at least two containers containing differing substances from the paperboard packaging container and mixing the at least two substances together in one of the at least two separated portions of the paperboard packaging container so as to form a mixture of the at least two substances for the treatment of keratinous substrates. The method may further comprise applying the mixture to a keratinous substrate. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237990 | LIPSTICK CASING - A lipstick casing includes a rotational base, an outer receiving tube, and an inner receiving seat. The inner receiving seat includes a receptacle for receiving a lipstick. The rotational base includes a screw rod on a top portion thereof. The rotational base is mounted to a bottom of the outer receiving tube, with the screw extending into the outer receiving tube. The inner receiving seat is mounted in the outer receiving tube and includes a screw hole. The screw rod is in threading connection with the screw hole. The lipstick casing is simple in structure, easy to manufacture, and easy to operate during use, providing enhanced utility. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237991 | PRINTER HEAD WITH PRISM FOR SENSING - Implementations of the present disclosure provide devices including a camera that is operable to provide images, a deposition head, the deposition head being configured to selectively deposit the RMA to the area of skin, and being positioned to at least partially obscure the area of skin relative to a viewing field of the camera, and a prism attached to the deposition head, the prism being configured to direct light reflected from the area of skin to first camera to enable the camera to generate images of the area of skin. Accordingly, the deposition head is able to physically occupy a column directly over the area of skin, while the camera is able to view the area of skin through the prism. In some examples, prism surfaces can be curved to provide a telecentric view of the area of skin. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237992 | MULTI-FEATURE AIR FRAME TOOL POUCH SYSTEM - A tool belt system comprises a tool pouch and a belt sleeve. The tool pouch comprises a base, a back wall, and a primary wall. The primary wall extends from a first side of the back wall to a second side of the back wall. The back wall and the primary wall are coupled to, and extend up from, the base. The base, the back wall, and the primary wall define a storage volume. The belt sleeve is adapted for receiving a belt. The belt sleeve extends laterally across an upper portion of the back wall. A divider can extend laterally across a width of the storage volume. The divider is spaced apart from the back wall. The tool belt system can include one or more additional tool belts coupled to the belt sleeve. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237993 | HUNTER'S BACKPACK - A hunter's backpack comprises a pack bag having a forward-facing side positioned to face an individual's back when said backpack is worn. A rigid frame extends substantially the full width and height of the pack bag. The rigid frame is removably fixed to the pack bag adjacent the forward-facing side so that it serves as a backpack support frame for maintaining the shape of the backpack and transferring the load of articles stored therein. The rigid frame includes axle attachment means for removable attachment of a pair of axles to the frame, the axles being stored in the backpack. A pair of wheels is also stored in the backpack. The wheels are removably attachable to the axles and rotatable thereon. Thus, the rigid frame, when removed from the pack bag, can be assembled with the axles and wheels, to form a game cart. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237994 | Method and Apparatus for Portable Device Accessories - A method and apparatus in which two user separable clips are maintained joined. A user is allowed to separate and engage the clips against different sides of the portable device. Tension is maintained between the clips so as to maintain the clips engaged. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237995 | Assistive Apparatus For Hand Held Vessels or Items - The assistive apparatus for hand held vessels or items is a device worn on the hand to facilitate the holding of anything of weight and to reduce the need for gripping strength. The device is a length of flexible material with at least two loops; one at either end; such that the loops are worn over the thumb and the pinky or one or more other fingers. The flexible material hangs like a hammock and allows the weight of an object, such as a glass or tool, to rest on the skeletal structure of the hand rather than depending upon the mechanical gripping force exerted by fingers. The device has application to help individuals suffering from a weakened grip from an ailment, such as arthritis, or that are in professions that require holding heavy objects for extend periods of time. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237996 | TWO-LAYER WRISTBAND AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A two-layer wristband, including: a first U-shaped symmetrical band having two hollow portion on the two ends of the first U-shaped symmetrical band, respectively, each hollow portion is formed with a vertical wall protruding from the first U-shaped symmetrical band; a second U-shaped symmetrical band having a depressed portion on its outer surface, a pair of ring-like grooves is formed in the depressed portion; wherein the first U-shaped symmetrical band is placed in the depressed portion of the second U-shaped symmetrical band, and the pair of vertical wall of the first U-shaped symmetrical band joins the pair of ring-like grooves, respectively. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237997 | MOVEMENT AND SECUREMENT FEATURES FOR A STRUCTURE, PARTICULARLY A WEARABLE ARTICLE - There is provided a device for securing a compact portable device to an external arrangement and the device includes a base attachable to the external arrangement, a panel, an attachment for securing the compact portable device to the panel, and a movement element movably connecting the panel to the base in a manner such that the panel can selectively be oriented in one orientation to support the compact portable device in generally facing relationship to the base generally and in another orientation in which the compact portable device is not in generally facing relationship to the base. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237998 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVABLY CONTAINING MULTIPLE HANDHELD DEVICES - An apparatus for containing multiple handheld devices includes a first compartment dimensioned to removably store a first device and a second compartment dimensioned to removably store a second device. The back portion of the second compartment is attached to the back portion of the first compartment by a flexible portion spanning a distance between the first compartment and the second compartment and the flexible portion includes a first attachment mechanism positioned between the first compartment and the second compartment. A front flap extends from the front portion of the first compartment, the front flap to removably overlap the opening of the first compartment and the opening of the second compartment and the front flap including a second attachment mechanism to removably attach to the first attachment mechanism of the flexible portion. | 2015-08-27 |
20150237999 | CLIP-ON AIR GUN HOLSTER - A clip-on air gun holster is disclosed. The clip-on air gun holster includes a support arm, having a first end spaced apart from a second end. A first leg extends generally perpendicular to the first end. A second leg extends generally perpendicular to the second end. A bracing arm is spaced apart from the support arm and extends from the first leg to said second leg. The first leg and the second leg each comprise a front piece and a back piece opposite the front piece. Each front piece-back piece pair is connected at an upper end by a loop, so that each front piece-back piece pair is biased toward a resting position. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238000 | AIR GUN HOLSTER POUCH AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A mountable tool holster is generally disclosed. The mountable tool holster comprises a tool holster and an elongated reinforced backing. The tool holster includes a support arm having a first end spaced apart from a second end. A first leg extends generally perpendicular to the first end and a second leg extends generally perpendicular to the second end. The holster is attached to a front side of the elongated, reinforced backing. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238001 | TOOL POUCH FOR HAND TOOLS - A tool pouch comprises a base, a back wall extending perpendicular from the base, and a primary wall extending from a first side of the back wall to a second side of the back wall. The primary wall extends perpendicular from said base. The primary wall, back wall, and base define a storage volume. A divider extends laterally across a width of the storage volume. The divider is spaced apart from the back wall. A plurality of sleeves are coupled to an inner surface of the storage volume. The plurality of sleeves each comprise a primary opening and a secondary opening. The plurality of sleeves are spaced a predetermined distance above the base. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238002 | DRILL HOLSTER POUCH - A drill holster comprises a base, a back wall extending up from the base, and a primary wall extending from a first side of the back wall to a second side of the back wall. The primary wall extends perpendicular from the base. The base defines a base opening. The primary wall, back wall, and base define a storage volume. A drill holster insert divides the storage volume into a drill holster volume and at least one storage volume. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238003 | ENDLESS BRUSH BELTS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - An endless brush belt and methods of making the same are disclosed. The endless brush belt includes a belt body comprising a tension section having a plurality of laterally extending brush segments adhered thereto by a cyanoacrylate adhesive, a compression section, and a load-carrying section disposed between the tension section and the compression section. Each brush segment includes a plurality of bristles having free ends extending away from the belt body, and neighboring brush segments are disposed proximate to one another to define a continuous density of the free ends about the length of the endless brush belt. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238004 | HEAD FOR AN ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - A head for an oral care implement has a mounting surface and at least one twisted tuft including a plurality of filaments and having a base mounted on the mounting surface. The twisted tuft has an outer lateral surface, a longitudinal axis, a lower cross-sectional area extending in a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and that is arranged at the base, and an upper cross-sectional area extending in a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and that is arranged at the twisted tuft's free end. The lower cross-sectional area and the upper cross-sectional area have substantially the same shape and size. The filaments forming the outer lateral surface are substantially straight and inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis in either a clockwise direction or in a counterclockwise direction. The upper cross-sectional area is twisted relative to the lower cross-sectional area. The upper cross-sectional area is not congruent with the lower cross-sectional area when they are orthogonally projected onto each other along the longitudinal axis. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238005 | CLEANING DEVICE HAVING ONBOARD REPLACEABLE CLEANING PAD AND ONBOARD REPLACEABLE CLEANING SOLUTION - A device for cleaning debris from a target surface. The device has a sole plate with permanent cleaning material, such as bristles, and a removable/replaceable pad. The device also has a replaceable, on-board supply of cleaning solution. The pad/cleaning solution may be replaced when depleted and replaced with a new pad/cleaning solution or may simply be replaced with a new pad/cleaning solution when that pad/cleaning solution is more suitable for a particular cleaning task. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238006 | REMOTE ACTING ARTICULATING TOOL HOLDER - An articulated tool holder on an extension pole. The device uses an extension pole with a pivoting tool holder on the end of the pole. The tool holder is connected to a sliding hand grip on the extension pole, movement of which causes the tool holder to rotate so the tool can be used in different positions from the extension pole. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238007 | Portable Storage Table - A table that provides a working surface and storage areas for materials when fully deployed can be folded up and transported either by carrying or rolling on wheels. Foldable and extendable legs may be included to allow the table to be adjusted for the desired height for optimum use. The table includes a pair of partially-enclosed halves that include storage compartments and attachment means allowing for the user to mount and store a variety of preferred implements and materials within the storage areas in accordance with the preferences of the user. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238008 | Sliding-Guide Element and Tabletop-Fastening System for Fastening a Tabletop in a Displaceable Manner - A sliding guide element for moveable fastening a tabletop on bearing struts of a table frame comprises a main body configured to fasten to the underside of a tabletop, comprising a guiding portion configured to insert into a guide slot in bearing struts and moveable in the guide slot wherein the guide portion includes lateral guide surfaces for lateral guidance in the guide slot. The sliding guide element further includes resilient snap-fit limbs arranged on mutually opposed sides of the main body of the sliding guide element and moveable between an under-engagement position and project laterally over the guide portion to engage under a wall of the bearing struts, and an insertion position in which the snap-fit limbs guide through the guide slot in the bearing struts. The sliding guide elements still further includes a resiliently flexible end stop damper on at least one end region of the sliding-guide element. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238009 | OUTDOOR MODULAR FRAME SYSTEM - An outdoor modular system includes a plurality of vertical support pieces and a plurality of panel wall assemblies selectively engagable with the plurality of vertical support pieces, wherein a respective panel wall assembly is secured between a pair of adjacent vertical support pieces via one of thumb screws and set screws positioned in the screw holes of vertical support pieces. Each of the plurality of vertical support pieces include a support piece mating feature comprising at least one of notches, grooves, channels, and flanges, and a screw hole formed in the vertical support piece for receiving one of a thumb screw and a set screw therein. In addition, each panel wall assembly includes a set of vertical and horizontal framing pieces encompassing a decorative panel assembly, and at least one fastener configured to secure the set of vertical framing pieces to the set of horizontal framing pieces. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238010 | TELEVISION SUPPORT AND MOUNTING KIT - A panel television support and mounting kit allows the consumer to employ any of the three modes of support, namely stand mount, elevated console mount and wall mount. The elevated console mount incorporates a vertical spine to elevate the panel television above the console and an offset arm to support the television over an upper shelf of the console. A mounting structure is provided that can be attached to the spine or to a wall. Pivoting and tilting is accommodated by the mounting structure. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238011 | Storage Device - In general, in one aspect, a storage device is provided. The storage device provides lockable elevated storage. The storage device includes a housing assembly and a base assembly. The housing assembly includes a housing body, a strut, a door assembly, a door seal, and a hinge. The base assembly includes at least two left leg assemblies, at least two right leg assemblies, at least one horizontal transverse member, at least two horizontal longitudinal members, at least two first stabilizing brackets, and at least two second stabilizing brackets. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238012 | DETACHABLE SHELF WITH SWIVEL POINT FOR MONITORS - A detachable shelf with a pivotable axis allowing it to interchangeable change the capability of its ideal placement is disclosed. A shelf is positioned either on top, bottom, left, or right side of the monitor. The shelf has a flat portion that is horizontal for holding various items. One embodiment of the shelf allows for one or multiple attachment points allowing the shelf to position with the horizontal shelving stable and level. In another embodiment of the current invention, the shelf has a pivot point that allows for the shelf to rotate on its axis that allows for the versatility of the detachable shelf to be position on opposite sides of the monitor. The system includes capabilities to convert the shelf for VESA display screens, computer monitors, and other planar viewing device, such as a laptop, or even a tablet that is stationed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238013 | MONITOR SUPPORTING MODULE - The invention relates to a monitor supporting module including: two supporting stands fixed to a placing space, two fixing stands disposed on the rear of a flat panel display, two guide bars and two guide rails. The setting positions of the guide bars are corresponding to the guide rails. Each guide rail includes a notch, a first horizontal guide section, a vertical guide section and a second horizontal guide section. Each guide bar is guided to a corresponding notch through its protruded end edge and slides through the guide sections for completing the installation. The guide rails are respectively formed on corresponding supporting stands, and the guide bars are protruded from one side of corresponding fixing stands. Or, the guide bars are respectively disposed on corresponding supporting stands and the guide rails are formed on corresponding fixing stands. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238014 | FURNITURE FRAME, PARTICULARLY A CHAIR OR A TABLE FRAME, AND CHAIR OR TABLE FURNITURE CONTAINING SUCH A FURNITURE FRAME - A furniture frame contains a support column, a furniture leg to support the support column, a foot ring, and a fastening device affixing the foot ring to the support column. The fastening device contains a first threaded bushing being non-rotatably connected to the support column and has an external thread, and a second threaded bushing being non-rotatably connected to the foot ring and has an internal thread. The internal thread engages with the external thread. The second threaded bushing is rotatable about the first threaded bushing by at least one revolution such that the second threaded bushing can be axially moved relative to the first threaded bushing. The fastening device has as a locking element which prevents a relative movement between the first and the second threaded bushing in a first operating position and enables relative movement between the first and the second threaded bushing in a second operating position. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238015 | CHAIR BACK SWIVEL MECHANISM - A chair includes a backrest swivel mechanism that is configured to permit the backrest to swivel about a vertical axis about a preselected range of motion. The backrest may be configured to swivel, or rotate, about a vertical axis that is defined by an element located adjacent a rearward central location that is below the seat of the chair and adjacent a rear of the chair. A lock mechanism can be selectively engaged to lock and unlock the swiveling mechanism so that when in the locked state, the backrest cannot swivel and when in the unlocked state, the backrest can swivel. In some embodiments, the range of swiveling motion may be with a predefined range, such as +/−10° or +/−20° of rotation relative to a central position of the backrest. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238016 | LOAD SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A body support structure includes a frame and a membrane attached to the frame. The membrane includes elastomeric filaments. The membrane has a first region with a first stiffness and a second region with a second stiffness. The second stiffness is greater than the first stiffness. The membrane may form a part of a seat or a backrest. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238017 | THORACIC REGION COMFORT SEATING SYSTEM - A thoracic support for a seatback of a seat is provided. The thoracic support includes a center portion extending in an upright direction and adapted to be positioned adjacent the seatback to align adjacent a thoracic region a user's spine. The center portion is formed of a first foam material having a first hardness. A pair of side portions each disposed adjacent to and are connected with the center portion. The side portions are formed of a second foam material having a second hardness. The first hardness is greater than the second hardness so that the center portion provides support to at least a portion of the thoracic region of the user's spine. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238018 | BODY SUPPORT BRIDGE - A body support bridge comprising a four panel hinged device with top plate capable of adjustable flexed mounting into a generally arched shape from a folded flat configuration. A top plate and front plate are covered with foam. A hinged adjustment plate engaged against adjustment tabs lifts and flexes the top plate into at least four different height levels for multiple functions, including lumbar support positioned between a user's back and the seat, thigh support positioned on a seat behind a user's knee, a foot rest with the device placed on the floor, and a head rest positioned with the front plate placed on a tray table. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238019 | Bed Covering Elevating System - A bed covering elevating system elevates bed sheets, blankets or the like over a person's feet to prevent pressure on the person's toes. The system includes a mattress. A frame is removably mounted to the mattress. The frame includes a middle section and a pair of arms coupled to and extending downwardly from opposite ends of the middle section. The middle section extends horizontally over and is spaced from a top side of the mattress. A pair of mattress engagement members is provided. Each of the mattress engagement members is attached to a distal end of an associated one of the arms with respect to the middle section. The mattress engagement members are orientated toward each other. A bottom side of the mattress abuts a top surface of each of the mattress engagement members to support the frame above the mattress. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238020 | CONTROL SCHEMES FOR CLIMATE-CONTROLLED BEDS - A climate-conditioned bed includes an upper portion having at least a first climate zone and at least one fluid module associated with such a first climate zone. The fluid module comprises a fluid transfer device for selectively moving a fluid and a thermoelectric device for selectively heating or cooling a fluid. The bed additionally includes one or more control modules configured to regulate the operation of the fluid module, at least one input device configured to allow an occupant to select a setting or mode associated with the first climate zone and at least a first temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature associated with the first climate zone of the thermally-conditioned bed. In some embodiments, the fluid module is operatively connected to the control module. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238021 | SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR EQUIPMENT FOR LYING OR SITTING ON - Support apparatus ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238022 | Traveling Wave Air Mattresses And Method And Apparatus For Generating Traveling Waves Thereon - A traveling wave air mattress apparatus includes an air mattress comprised of a array of laterally disposed, longitudinally spaced air bladder cells that are individually inflatable to quiescent pressure levels which provide comfortable support for a human body, and an air pressure-pulse generator controlled by a wave sequence generator for periodically introducing into a sequence of the air bladder cells a time sequence of air pressure pulses which vary pressures in the cells from quiescent pressures, the air pressure variations resulting in a soliton-like traveling wave of body support force variation which travels longitudinally over the surfaces of the pulsed air bladder cells, thus inhibiting formation of bedsores. The wave pattern may optionally simulate water waves and/or rocking motions of a boat to produce relaxing effects. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238023 | System of Adjustable Bed Control Via A Home Network - This disclosure concerns a handheld control with a user interface adapted to facilitate a user in adjusting a parameter of an adjustable bed and a parameter of a home control system. A display on the user interface displays a graphical representation of the adjustable bed parameter and a graphical representation of the home control system parameter. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238024 | BABY SEAT WITH BLANKET - A seat for a baby including a support structure designed to support a baby. The support structure may consist of a frame and a cover. In another embodiment the support structure is created as one piece from a mold. A blanket is attached to the baby seat with the blanket created in the form/shape of a character. Any character can be chosen including animals. The blanket has outer portions extending away from a central part of the blanket and these outer portions are created in the shape of extremities for the character selected. The outer portions can be used to wrap around the baby for warmth and to create a secure feeling for the baby. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238025 | SEAT - A seat is includes a seating surface, a peripheral surface extending transversely from the seating surface, a base surface extending from the peripheral surface, and a plurality of protrusions extending from the base surface. A seat and supporting surface combination includes a supporting surface, a seat resting on the supporting surface and including, a seating surface, a peripheral surface extending transversely from the seating surface, a base surface extending from the peripheral surface, and a plurality of protrusions extending from the base surface and engaging the supporting surface. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238026 | Snap-In Pusher - A retail merchandise pusher system that includes a front fence configured to attach to a shelf, and a plurality of single-piece track and divider assemblies. Each single-piece track and divider assembly has a divider attached to a track, and is configured to attach to the front fence by means of a connector. The retail merchandise pusher system also includes a pusher assembly for each of the plurality of single-piece track and divider assemblies. Each pusher assembly is configured to slide along its respective track. The pusher assembly has a pusher paddle, and a spring to bias the pusher paddle towards the front fence. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238027 | HANGING HOOK - A hanging hook has a leg portion, a hook portion and a fastening member. The leg portion is L-shaped and has a horizontal section and a vertical section formed on and perpendicularly extending downwards from one end of the horizontal section. The hook portion has a stacking section stacked on a top of the horizontal section and a thickness-adjusting slot longitudinally formed through the stacking section and has a proximal end and a distal end with respect to the hook section. The fastening member movably fastens the leg portion and the hook portion through the thickness-adjusting slot. When the stacking section aligns with or s obliquely mounted on the horizontal section, the hanging hook can be mounted on parallel-sided or bevel-sided objects by movably mounting the fastening member through the hook portion and the leg portion in consideration of mounting occasions on different objects. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238028 | SUSPENSION STRAP - A plant strap adapted to suspend a potted plant in a larger empty container. The plant strap has three or more hook elements positioned at a first end of elongated straps having a first and a second end, where the second end is connected at a common base. The common base, in combination with the straps is sized to accommodate the base of a potted plant container while the straps are sized so that the hook elements engage a rim of a larger empty container. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238029 | NUTRITIVE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A system for dispensing a nutritive source is described. The system includes: a culinary mix including a blended food; a collapsible pouch configured for holding the culinary mix; and a push-pull cap configured for being coupled with the collapsible pouch, and when the collapsible pouch is squeezed, configured for receiving the culinary mix from the collapsible pouch and for dispensing received culinary mix. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238030 | Leakproof Cover for Combined Pouring and Venting Container Closure - A leakproof cover for combined pouring and venting container closure is disclosed which comprises a cap having an outer surface and an inner surface, a first arm having an aperture, a latch, a projection, a stop member extending downwardly from the inner surface, and a second arm extending downwardly from the inner surface with the second arm having an aperture, a closure device having a threaded rim, a vent, a spout; a pair of arms each having an aperture therein, a first pin for insertion through the apertures in the pair of arms and the aperture in the first arm of the cap for connecting the cap to the closure device, a spout seal device having a pair of arms each having an aperture, an upper member having a pair of depending legs with the upper member and the legs for covering the spout, the upper member having a rubber insert that provides a seal between the spout and the spout seal device to prevent any liquid from leaking out of the spout, and a second pin for insertion through the apertures in the pair of arms of the spout seal device and the aperture in the second arm for connecting the spout seal device to the cap. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238031 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER LID WITH AN INCLINED LID FACE - Beverage container lid with a container side and a consumer side, wherein the lid has a fastening portion running about a lid axis in a circumferential direction, which fastening portion defines a reference plane, wherein the lid has a drinking opening, wherein the lid has a lid face inclined with respect to the reference plane in such a way that, at least in a diametric strip, which contains the drinking opening, of the lid face, a nose tip receiving region of the lid face diametrically opposing the drinking opening is set back axially with respect to the drinking opening in the direction of the container side, the drinking opening and a tab being dimensioned and arranged in such a way that the nose tip region, even when the drinking opening is opened in accordance with intended use, remains uncovered by the tab on the consumer side. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238032 | Kitchen Utensil Organizer - Disclosed is a kitchen utensil organizing device that can be used to store and organize utensils and other articles in an upright orientation. The storage device includes a substantially rectangular container having a bottom, sidewalls, and an open upper end, defining an interior volume. Dividing walls can be removably inserted into the interior volume so as to form a plurality of compartments within the interior volume. The user can insert rectangular dividing walls so as to form a number of compartments of a desired size. The sidewalls of the container include channels thereon that are able to receive the sides of the dividing walls. Furthermore, the exterior of a pair of opposing sidewalls of the container include tracks on a lower portion thereof such that the container can be slidably installed in a cabinet. Thus, the present invention provides a customizable storage device for kitchen utensils. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238033 | THERMALLY INSULATIVE CONTAINER - The present invention provides improved thermally insulative containers (e.g., ice chests, coolers, lunch boxes, etc.) that include one or more isolation compartment(s) that may be isolated from a storage compartment holding ice or other cooling agent(s). The isolation compartment may be used to store items that are to be kept dry and at a higher temperature than food, beverages, and other items that are typically kept in the storage compartment. In some examples, the one or more isolation compartment(s) may include thermal vents between the compartments for varying the temperature between the one or more isolation compartment(s) and the storage compartment. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238034 | FOOD TRAY CUP HOLDER - A cup holder for holding a plurality of cups on a food tray comprises a pair of spaced apart lower tip extensions for fitting onto the food tray; a sidewall region extending upwardly from each lower lip extension; and a top plane region that connects both sidewall regions and extends: substantially perpendicular to the sidewall regions and substantially parallel to a flat upper surface of the food tray. This top plane region includes a plurality of spaced apart apertures that hold a beverage cup while transporting food and drinks on the food tray. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238035 | Garment Clip - Provided is a garment clip for coupling to a garment hanger having a pair of pivotally connected opposing clip members and a curved loop with an aperture in which the garment hanger hook can be inserted. The curved loop provides a heart like shape having a pointed end. The hook of the hanger can rest within the aperture of the curved loop forming a space between the garment clip and the garment hanger, thus allowing a first garment to be applied to the garment hanger and a second garment to be applied to the garment clip. The garment clip may be preferably used to hang floor length garments, wherein the user can clamp top and bottom portions of the garment to maintain it in a neat, suspended and folded manner. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238036 | ANTI-FATIGUE CHAIR MAT - A chair mat especially designed for use in both a sitting and standing position can have a substantially rigid base including a fold line separating a first portion of the base from a second portion. A resilient cushion can positioned on only the second portion lower surface of the base. The second portion can be movable about the fold line relative to the first portion between a first position where the cushion is downwardly facing and a second position where the cushion is upwardly facing. When the second portion is in the first position, the substantially rigid base can present a substantially continuously smooth upper surface providing for easy movement of any casters or rollers supporting a desk chair spider. When the second portion is in the second position, the cushion can provide a compressible yet resilient portion that facilitates a comfortable standing working position for prolonged periods of time. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238037 | Decorative Lawn Utility Structure Cover and Method - A decorative cover for a lawn utility structure is provided. The cover secures to the structure using an elongated perimeter band, which is secured therearound and provides upstanding tabs to fasten a decorative cover over the lawn structure. The tabs support fasteners that secure the cover, while the cover takes the form of a decorative landscape feature such as a bird bath, water well, faux rock, or the like. The cover may support functional items such as birdbaths or the like, or alternately include an open interior that supports access to the underlying structure while the cover is affixed thereover. An upper portion of the cover is removable to expose a hollow interior portion, which affords access to the fasteners extending through the tabs and the cover when securing or removing the cover for access to the underlying lawn structure. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238038 | Single Serve Brew Enhancer - The SINGLE SERVE BREW ENHANCER is comprised of two structural parts, a small perforated grounds disc and its accompanying basket that are designed to slow the flow of water through a single serve “home brew pod” (“My K-Cup”™) used with single serve automatic coffee makers. This both extends steeping time and allows for a richer flavor of coffee to be brewed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238039 | BREWING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A BREWING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a brewing apparatus for extracting a portion capsule, comprising a first brewing chamber element and a second brewing chamber element, the first and/or the second brewing chamber element being movable along an axial direction from a loading position, in which the first and the second brewing chamber element are spaced apart from one another, to an extraction position, in which the first and the second brewing chamber element form a substantially closed brewing chamber, and the brewing apparatus further comprising a drive mechanism for moving the first and/or second brewing chamber element, characterized in that the brewing apparatus has a separate locking mechanism for locking the brewing chamber in the extraction position. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238040 | COFFEE GRINDER AND COFFEE MACHINE CONTAINING A COFFEE GRINDER - A method for grinding coffee beans in a coffee machine is described. The method the steps of: arranging a first grinding wheel ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238041 | COFFEE BREWING - There are provided drinking vessels adapted to receive coffee grounds and water to brew coffee wherein the drinking vessels comprise pump means. In one embodiment a drinking vessel ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238042 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL JUG AND BEVERAGE PRODUCING MACHINE USING SAME - A jug for the preparation of beverages is provided. The jug ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238043 | CAPSULE STORAGE - The invention pertains to the field of the beverage preparation machines having an ingredient processing module for preparing a beverage with at least one ingredient supplied with a capsule, and their accessories. In particular, the invention relates to a device comprising a container for storing capsules containing an ingredient for preparing a beverage using a beverage preparation machine, characterised in that the device further comprises:
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20150238044 | Machine For The Preparation Of Beverages - A beverage preparation machine for dispensing beverages from beverage cartridges containing one or more beverage ingredients, the beverage preparation machine comprising means for receiving, in use, a beverage cartridge and means for passing water through the beverage cartridge to thereby produce a beverage, the beverage preparation machine further comprising a code reader for interpreting a code provided on or in the beverage cartridge. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238045 | BEVERAGE PREPARATION MACHINES - A beverage preparation machine configured to dispense a beverage through an outlet nozzle assembly, the machine comprising: an outlet nozzle assembly having provided therethrough a first outlet and a second outlet; and one or more conduits arranged to deliver selectably fluid to the first outlet or the second outlet. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238046 | AUTOMATIC INGREDIENT FEEDING APPARATUS APPLICABLE IN A FULLY AUTOMATED COOKING MACHINE - An automatic ingredient feeding apparatus ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238047 | SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD FOR IRON-CAST PRODUCT AND IRON-CAST PRODUCT - A surface treatment method for an iron-cast product, which enables to give an anti-corrosion property to an iron-cast product and to produce a product having a rich texture by using only plant-derived materials suitable to kitchenware. A surface of the iron-cast product is applied with charcoal-containing oil, obtained by adding a plant-derived charcoal powder to vegetable oil, and heated and dried. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238048 | BARBECUE GRILL - The present invention relates to the technical field of a barbecue utensil and discloses a barbecue grill including a barbecue grill body having a cavity with an opening in an upper end, a heating furnace head and a hot plate are disposed in the cavity, and a barbecue wire mesh is disposed on the opening of the cavity, the hot plate covers the whole top of the heating furnace head and is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes, and an upper surface of the hot plate is inclined and is provided with a plurality of covering plates on the positions corresponding to the ventilation holes, each covering plate covers the whole top of the ventilation hole, one end of the covering plate is connected to an upper surface of the hot plate and the other end extends slantwise downwards and a gap is disposed between the upper surface of the hot plate and the other end of the covering plate. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238049 | MULTI-ZONED CLAMSHELL CHARBROILER - The charbroiler of the present disclosure has a housing, and a plurality of separate and structurally distinct cooking zones within said housing. Each cooking zone has an associated cooking grate, a heating element, and a cover. The cover selectively lowers to cover the cooking grate, and raises to uncover it. A control system can control each cooking zone independently of one another, by controlling the amount of time the heating element is activated for, and/or at what temperature. The control system can also control the movement of the covers. The covers have shorter sides so that vapors or smoke emanating from the food product are directed toward a central axis or middle area of the charbroiler, or along exterior sides of the housing away from the user. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238050 | CONTAINER - A container includes a blending base, an internal wall surface, and an internal bottom surface. The blending base is formed inside the container, extending upward slantwise from a peripheral edge of the internal bottom surface to the internal wall surface. The blending base includes a plurality of turning portions and extended curves at a top edge thereof. The extended curves are linked with the turning portions and cling to the internal wall surface. Thus, the blending base does not adversely affect the appearance of the container and can enhance the blending effect. In addition, the container can be washed and cleaned easily due to the blending base. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238051 | AUTOMATIC SEASONING ADDING APPARATUS APPLICABLE IN FULLY AUTOMATED COOKING MACHINE - An automatic seasoning adding apparatus applicable in a fully automated cooking machine comprises a machine frame ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150238052 | Shower ladder and/or foot and leg rest, prop and stabilizer for shaving and personal hygiene in a shower or bath - A device consisting of a frame with rungs that rests against a shower or bath wall in order to allow the foot and leg to be propped and stabilized in a comfortable position for shaving legs, washing and stoning feet, and other personal hygiene uses. The device allows for placement of the foot in a position which does not require bending over very far, and allows the user to rotate his or her foot and leg at an optimum angle for shaving, washing and stoning feet, and/or clipping toenails. The device is lightweight and small enough that it does not take up much room in the shower or bath, but can also be easily removed from the shower or bath and stored when not in use. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238053 | LIQUID DISPENSING UNITS - A soap dispenser can be configured to dispense an amount of liquid soap, for example, upon detecting the presence of an object. Certain embodiments of the dispenser include a housing, reservoir, pump, motor, sensor, electronic processor, and nozzle. In certain embodiments, the sensor can be configured to generate a signal based on a distance between an object and the sensor. In certain embodiments, the electronic processor can be configured to receive the signal from the sensor and to determine a dispensation volume of the liquid. The dispensation volume can vary as a function of the distance between the object and the sensor. The processor can be configured to control the motor to dispense approximately the dispensation volume of the liquid. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238054 | INTEGRATED SOAP AND FABRIC SYSTEM - An integrated soap and washcloth that is inexpensive to produce, light to pack, easy to use, recyclable and brings peace of mind is provided. The washcloth may be embedded into the soap by a process involving urging melted soap into a mold containing a portion of washcloth fabric so that when the former solidifies, the mold can be removed and the soap and the portion of the washcloth fabric is an integrated single unit | 2015-08-27 |
20150238055 | Elongate Body Drying Towel - The invention constitutes a towel for the drying of the human body. The towel includes an elongate strip of moisture-absorbent cloth having reinforced edges and further having a ratio of a length-to-width of between about 8:1 and about 12:1, the strip of cloth having a first end and a second end, each end having a void space sufficient in area to facilitate engagement of the ends by respective hands of a user. The towel is between about 40 and about 72 inches in length. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238056 | PAPER PRODUCT DISPENSER - A paper product dispenser that includes a motor adapted to dispense a paper product and a controller. A network interlace card is in communication with the controller and is adapted to connect the paper product dispenser to a network. DIP switches are connected to the motor to adjust the length of the paper product and the interval between the activation of the motor. A power roller is connected to the motor and an idle roller is face-to-face with the power roller. The paper product passes between the power roller and the idle roller. A paper sensor is positioned below the power roller to detect the presence or absence of the paper product. A thermopile sensor is also provided to detect the presence of a human being adjacent to the dispenser. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238057 | WIPE DISPENSER AID - A roll of centrally fed wipes includes a reinforced portion for facilitating threading of a dispensing opening in a dispenser. The reinforced portion includes a branched tag including at least two legs and a connecting end where the legs are connected and which connecting end is arranged to be the leading portion of the reinforced portion. A point of each leg includes resilient fastening means arranged to fold at least partly when the point is pushed through the fabric of the wipes and arranged to return at least partly to its original state in order to hinder a return of the fastening means through the fabric for load bearing purposes. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238058 | Urine Shield - The present invention is a urine shield attachment for toilets that protects a rear side of a toilet rim and the underside of a toilet lid from unwanted urine splatter. The urine shield includes a rectangular portion that is substantially curved in a U-shape. The rectangular portion includes an interior surface designed to block urine splatter, while the exterior surface thereof is designed to removably fasten the rectangular portion to an upright toilet seat and the toilet rim. The exterior surface comprises clips on opposing sides, as well as one that is centrally located on the exterior surface. The clips are substantially C-shaped and configured to engage over and around the toilet rim and a rear end of the toilet seat. The rectangular portion is configured to project down into the toilet bowl, wherein a bottom side is placed in contact with the rear side of the toilet rim. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238059 | POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT FOR A SUCTION DEVICE AND SUCTION DEVICE - A power supply arrangement for a suction device is provided, which is optionally operable using direct current or alternating current, including a first connection connectible to a direct current source, a second connection connectible to an alternating current source, a third connection connectible to a consuming unit of the suction device, an electrically isolated converter connected on the input side to the first connection, and a switchover device connected to an output of the converter, the second connection and to the consuming unit, wherein the switchover device allows selection of whether the consuming unit is actively connected to the converter or the second connection for power supply, and wherein the switchover device has one or more components each with an electrical safety clearance that is at least 4 mm in respect of the creepage distance and the total of the creepage distances of the components is at least 8 mm. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238060 | CLEANING DEVICE WITH SINGLE TANK RECYCLING SYSTEM - A cleaning device may include a solution tank configured to store cleaning solution. The device delivers the cleaning solution from a pump discharge of the cleaning device to a flow meter. The device initiates a priming mode by opening a first valve associated with a bypass line of the device, closing a second valve associated with a cleaning head of the cleaning device, and delivering the cleaning solution from a discharge of the flow meter to the inlet of the solution tank through the bypass line. When the device is primed, it initiates cleaning by closing the first valve associated with the bypass line, opening the second valve associated with the cleaning head, and delivering the cleaning solution to the cleaning head. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238061 | ROTARY HEAD, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USE WITH HARD AND SOFT SURFACES - A rotary head comprising a longitudinally extending core comprising an outer surface and defining a longitudinal centerline axis, and a covering that is disposed on the outer surface of the core and that includes a radially extending material that is configured to interact with a fluid on a surface. The rotary head is configured to couple to a rotatable shaft of a floor-care system and rotate about the longitudinal centerline axis. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238062 | DISPERSIBLE NONWOVEN WIPE MATERIAL - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a dispersible, nonwoven multistrata wipe material that is stable in a wetting liquid and flushable in use. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to multilayered structures including, but not limited to, two, three, or four layers to form the dispersible nonwoven wipe material. The layers contain combinations of cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers, and optionally a binder or additive. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238063 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher, in particular a household dishwasher, includes at least one wash compartment and a rack guide rail for support in the wash compartment of a rack which holds items to be washed and/or dried. The rack guide rail has a running surface to allow movement of the rack in and out of the wash compartment for loading and unloading purposes along a travel path supported on the running surface. The rack guide rail is hereby supported at a support point for pivoting about a pivot axis. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238064 | SYSTEM FOR LIQUID LEAK CONTRAL AND/OR AIR FLOTATION SYSTEM - Appliance pedestal that contains liquid leaks due to condensation, overflow, or system failure originating from the supported liquid filled or handling appliance, provides for multiple methods of discharge of collected liquids, and reduces installation and maintenance requirements and their associated hazards and provides an improved ergonomic operating position for the appliance operator. There is also a system to facilitate the movement of an appliance or pedestal supporting an appliance along a supporting surface. That system includes a chamber located at or proximate to the bottom of the appliance or pedestal having a plurality of openings formed therein. The chamber is pressurized to create a plurality of jets where fluid passes outwardly from the jets toward the supporting surface. The jets raise or float the appliance or the pedestal raising the appliance upwardly off of the supporting surface and allows the easy movement of the appliance along that supporting surface. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238065 | STORED ENERGY GASKET-COMPRESSING LATCH WITH REDUCED ROTATIONAL FRICTION - An appliance latch provides a hook that may be energized against a spring force to receive a catch element which releases the hook to pull the catch element into engagement. A toggle arm may be used to hold the hook in the energized state before receipt of the catch element to provide for a sensitive and predictable release of the spring force with rotation of the hook. The hook may be mounted on a floating pivot both to accommodate the toggle arm operation and to permit re-engagement of the catch element with the hook in the event that the hook is released from its energized state without engagement of the catch element, for example, by inertial forces. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238066 | Detergent Release Controller - A simply structured and conveniently used detergent release controller capable of avoiding detergent from solidifying and preventing use has a main channel. One terminal of the main channel is an inlet of a fluid, and the other terminal of the main channel is an outlet capable of being connected with a water outlet of a washing barrel. The detergent release controller is provided with multiple valves including valve A, valve B, valve C, valve D, a liquid collecting cavity, and a Venturi negative pressure generator. An inlet of valve A is connected with a bypass of the main channel. An inlet of valve B is connected with a storage tank of detergent A. The present disclosure is applicable to apparatuses such as clothes washing machines and dish washing machines. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238067 | GAS WATER BOTTLE ADAPTOR - The present invention provides a gas water bottle adaptor that is suitable for attachment to a water bottle and to a bottle cap. The adaptor can include a gas inlet on one side thereof suitable for attachment to the gas connection of an endoscope. A sealing member can be affixed to the adaptor to prevent leakage of any fluid (e.g., liquid or gas) that is inside of the water bottle. The adaptor may be used in endoscopy methods and is particularly useful for adding a secondary gas source to a water bottle. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238068 | ENDOSCOPE WITH PIVOTABLE LENS SYSTEM - An endoscope including an endoscope shaft closed by a cover glass; an optical system arranged in the endoscope shaft, the optical system including at least one prism located proximally to the cover glass; a prism holder for holding the optical system and mounted so as to be pivotable about a rotation axis perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the endoscope shaft, wherein the prism holder has at least a portion having a circular circumference with a toothed arrangement; an elongated adjustment element movable along the longitudinal axis of the endoscope shaft and having a mating toothed arrangement for engagement with the toothed arrangement of the prism holder, the mating toothed arrangement being formed at least on a distal portion; wherein at least the distal portion of the adjustment element is bendable such that it is guided in a curved guide channel formed at least partially around the prism holder. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238069 | ENDOSCOPE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope which promotes downsizing and cost reduction, and a manufacturing method of an endoscope are provided. For this reason, in an endoscope, a lens unit containing a lens in a lens tube, an image capturing element of which an image capturing surface is covered with element cover glass, and an adhesive resin fixing the lens unit of which an optical axis of the lens is coincident with the center of the image capturing surface to the element cover glass with a separation portion are disposed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238070 | MEDICAL DEVICE ILLUMINATOR AND CHARGING SYSTEM - A portable medical illuminator is configured for attachment to a medical device wherein the illuminator includes an illuminator housing and a light source disposed in relation to the housing. A portable rechargeable power supply is connected to the light source, and an inductive charging coil is disposed within the illuminator housing to enable contactless charging of the contained portable power supply. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238071 | Multi-Resolution Foveated Endoscope/Laparoscope - A multi-resolution foveated laparoscope (MRFL) addresses a number of the clinical limitations described in the background section. The MRFL technology can (1) simultaneously obtain both wide-angle- and high-magnification images of a surgical area in real-time in a single, fully integrated scope, (2) yield ultra-high spatial resolution which is over 3 times better than a standard laparoscope (SL) at a close-up working distance, (3) automatically scan and engage the high-magnification imaging probe to any sub-region of the surgical field through region-of-interest (ROI) tracking capabilities, (4) vary the optical magnification of the high-resolution imaging probe without the need of physically advancing or withdrawing the scope, (5) maintain a low-length profile, optimized for operating at a long working distance (WD), providing both superb spatial awareness and high-magnification views simultaneously. It allows the scope to be secured to the camera port with reduced conflicts with other surgical instruments in single port access procedures (SPA). | 2015-08-27 |
20150238072 | Thermal Defogging System and Method - A thermal defogging system and method for an optical instrument is described. In one embodiment, the thermal defogging system for an optical instrument is comprised of: at least a primary housing, the primary housing defining an aperture for transmission of optical signals, a transparent element adapted to be aligned with the aperture for transmission of optical signals, at least one side of the transparent element facing the external environment; and a transparent conductive layer covering an area at least as large as the optical footprint of the transmitted optical signal through the transparent element, wherein responsive to the application of electrical power to the transparent conductive layer, the transparent conductive layer generates heat that is thermally communicated to the least one side of the transparent element facing the external environment. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238073 | SURGICAL VISUALIZATION SYSTEMS - A surgical device includes a plurality of cameras integrated therein. The view of each of the plurality of cameras can be integrated together. A surgical tool that includes an integrated camera may be used in conjunction with the surgical device. The image produced by the camera integrated with the surgical tool may be associated with the images generated by the plurality of cameras integrated in the surgical device. The position and orientation of the cameras and/or the surgical tool can be tracked, and the surgical tool can be rendered as at least partially transparent. A surgical device may be powered by a hydraulic system, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference with tracking devices. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238074 | AUTOFLUORESCENCE IMAGING OF MACULAR PIGMENT: IMAGE QUALITY CRITERIA AND CORRECTIONS - A method, system, and computer program product are disclosed for diagnosing a condition of an eye such as macular degeneration and/or cataracts. The system may include an optical system, which may project light at an eye and record lipofuscin fluorescence from a retina of the eye to form an image of the retina. A computing device may process the image to apply one or more image acceptance criteria and/or one or more image clarity criteria. If the image fails to meet the one or more image acceptance criteria, the image may be re-taken. Based on the level of conformance of the image to the one or more image clarity criteria, the system may indicate that the macular pigment level cannot be provided with confidence, indicate that the eye likely has one or more cataracts, and/or calculate and provide the macular pigment content based on a correction factor, if needed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238075 | AUTOFLUORESCENCE IMAGING OF MACULAR PIGMENT: IMAGE QUALITY CRITERIA AND CORRECTIONS - A method, system, and computer program product are disclosed for diagnosing a condition of an eye such as macular degeneration and/or cataracts. The system may include an optical system, which may project light at an eye and record lipofuscin fluorescence from a retina of the eye to form an image of the retina. A computing device may process the image to apply one or more image acceptance criteria and/or one or more image clarity criteria. If the image fails to meet the one or more image acceptance criteria, the image may be re-taken. Based on the level of conformance of the image to the one or more image clarity criteria, the system may indicate that the macular pigment level cannot be provided with confidence, indicate that the eye likely has one or more cataracts, and/or calculate and provide the macular pigment content based on a correction factor, if needed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238076 | SIMULATION DEVICE, SIMULATION SYSTEM, SIMULATION METHOD AND SIMULATION PROGRAM - There is provided a simulation device including: a first blur component generating unit configured to generate a first blur component based on distance data included in observation scene data in which the distance data is added to a computer graphics image, and a parameter regarding the non-progressive component included in the trial lens; a second blur component generating unit configured to generate a second blur component based on distance data included in the observation scene data and a parameter regarding a progressive component included in the progressive addition lens; a display blur component generating unit configured to generate a display blur component, based on the first blur component and the second blur component; a display blur component adding unit configured to add the display blur component to the observation scene data; and a display unit configured to display an observation image obtained by the display blur component adding unit, to a wearer wearing the trial lens. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238077 | Method and Apparatus for the Detection of Impaired Dark Adaptation - The present method describes a new method for the measurement of dark adaptation. The dark adaptation status of subjects may then be used to identify those subjects who are at risk of developing and/or who are currently suffering from a variety of disease states having their clinical manifestations in impaired dark adaptation. The disease states include, but are not limited to, age related macular degeneration, vitamin A deficiency, Sorsby's Fundus Dystrophy, late autosomal dominant retinal degeneration, retinal impairment related to diabetes and diabetic retinopathy. An apparatus for administering the test method described is also provided. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238078 | DEVICE FOR RELIABLY DETERMINING BIOMETRIC MEASUREMENT VARIABLES OF THE WHOLE EYE - A device for determining biometric variables of the eye, as are incorporated in the calculation of intraocular lenses including a multi-point keratometer and an OCT arrangement. The keratometer measurement points are illuminated telecentrically and detected telecentrically and the OCT arrangement is designed as a laterally scanning swept-source system with a detection region detecting the whole eye over the whole axial length thereof. The multi-point keratometer ensures that a sufficient number of keratometer points are available for measuring the corneal surface. By contrast, telecentricity ensures that the positioning inadequacies of the measuring instrument in relation to the eye to be measured do not lead to a local mismatch of the reflection points. The swept-source OCT scan detects the whole eye over the length thereof so that both anterior chamber structures and retina structures can be detected and a consistent whole eye image can be realized. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238079 | Systems and Methods for Miniaturizing Eyetracking Systems - A miniature eyetracking system is disclosed that includes a camera, a microelectromechanical (MEMS) device, and a processor. The camera images an eye. The MEMS device controls the view-direction of the camera. The processor receives an image of the eye from the camera, determines the location of the eye within the camera image, and controls the MEMS to keep the camera pointed at the eye. In another embodiment, the MEMS device controls an adjustable focus of the camera. The processor determines the focus condition of the eye image, and controls the MEMS device to maintain a desired focus condition of the camera on the eye. In another embodiment, the MEMS device controls an adjustable camera zoom. The processor determines the size of the eye image within the overall camera image, and controls the MEMS to maintain a desired size of the eye image within the overall camera image. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238080 | COMPACT MOBILE DILATION TABLE - A dilation tower providing a darkened space for performing a dilated fundus examination (DFE) in bright environments (e.g., stores, shopping malls, shopping centers, medical offices, etc.) is provided. In order to reach more patients in need of DFEs, the dilation tower provided may be configured to be mobile. A method of administering a DFE on a patient comprising the steps of positioning said patient in a patient area of a dilation tower, enclosing said patient and said patient area with a patient area cloak, and performing said DFE on said patient is also provided. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238081 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL VARIABLES USING SPREAD SPECTRUM - The present invention relates to a system and a method of measuring a physiological variable in a body. A basic idea of the present invention is to measure a physiological variable in a body by means of employing a sensor which is arranged to be disposed in the body for measuring the physiological variable. The sensor must be provided with a supply voltage in order to be operable. Therefore, a control unit disposed outside the body provides this supply voltage to the sensor. The control unit also receives, from the sensor, via a wired connection, signals that represent the physiological variables that are measured. The control unit is arranged with a communication interface and a modulator for wireless spread spectrum communication of the measured physiological variables for presentation purposes. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238082 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE INTERFERENCE MITIGATION IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK - A system includes wireless sensor devices monitoring a patient, a gateway device providing dual-frequency adaptive protocol time synchronization signals to the sensor devices, the time synchronization signals including a communication frame structure having time slots including two beacon signal time slots and a plurality of data slots, where the sensor devices transmit respective patient data a first time interleaved within a first data slot and a second time interleaved within a second data slot, the first interleaved data transmission and the second interleaved data transmission are each transmitted at respective different frequencies provided to the sensor devices in beacon signals received from the gateway device. The first interleaved data transmission includes both current data and previous data from the at least two wireless sensor devices, and a frequency agility pattern separates adjacent channels by a respective predetermined frequency offset. A method and non-transitory medium are disclosed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238083 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTICALLY INVESTIGATING A TISSUE OF A SUBJECT - There is described a probe device for optically investigating a tissue of a subject, comprising: a first probe element, a second probe element, and a third probe element each to be positioned at a respective vertex of a triangle for sensing the tissue, the first probe element each comprising a first light source for emitting light having a first wavelength, the second probe element each comprising a second light source for emitting light having a second wavelength and a first photodetector for detecting light having the first wavelength and scattered by the tissue, and the third probe element comprising a second photodetector for detecting light having the first and second wavelengths and scattered by the tissue. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238084 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER-ACCESSIBLE MEDIUM WHICH PROVIDE MICROSCOPIC IMAGES OF AT LEAST ONE ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE AT A PARTICULAR RESOLUTION - Exemplary embodiments of apparatus, systems and methods can be provided for providing at least one electro-magnetic radiation to at least one sample. For example, a plurality of wave-guiding arrangements can be provided which are configured to (i) provide the electro-magnetic radiation(s), and (ii) at a point of emission of each of the wave guiding arrangements, cause a phase of each of the electro-magnetic radiation(s) to have a predetermined value. The exemplary apparatus can be part of a probe. Further the exemplary apparatus can include an interferometric arrangement provided in communication with the probe and/or be part of the probe. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238085 | PHOTODYNAMIC DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH COLLIMATOR - An object of the present invention is to provide a PDD diagnosis apparatus that even if there is a distance from an irradiation portion of an optical fiber to a diseased tissue, enables provision of a fluorescence detection sensitivity equivalent to that in a case where irradiation is provided in such a manner that the irradiation portion of the optical fiber is brought close to the diseased tissue. A diagnosis apparatus including: a light source unit that emits excitation light to a photosensitizing substance accumulated in a diseased tissue; a detection unit that detects fluorescence produced from the photosensitizing substance; and an excitation light irradiation/fluorescence detection optical fiber including an output/input end with a collimator connected thereto, in which the excitation light emitted from the light source unit is guided to the excitation light irradiation/fluorescence detection optical fiber, and the excitation light output from the output/input end is provided in such a manner that the excitation light is collimated by the collimator and excites the photosensitizing substance accumulated in the diseased tissue; and the fluorescence produced by the photosensitizing substance excited by the excitation light is input from the output/input end via the collimator, and the input fluorescence is guided to the excitation light irradiation/fluorescence detection optical fiber and the fluorescence produced from the photosensitizing substance is detected in the detection unit is used. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238086 | ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM PROCESSOR DEVICE, OPERATION METHOD FOR ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, AND OPERATION METHOD FOR ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM PROCESSOR DEVICE - An exposure amount designation value calculation unit calculates an exposure amount designation value for designating the amount of exposure, which is required to image an observation target, based on an image signal. A threshold value calculation unit calculates a threshold value for comparison with the pixel value of the image signal according to the exposure amount designation value. A region detection unit detects a first region, in which the pixel value falls within a range set by the threshold value, and a second region, in which the pixel value is out of the range. An image generation unit generates an oxygen saturation image, in which the oxygen saturation is displayed differently in the first and second regions, using the image signal, the oxygen saturation, and information of the first and second regions. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238087 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND INPUT DEVICE UTILIZING SAME - A biological information measurement device includes near-infrared cameras capable of detecting pupils of an object person, a detection unit capable of detecting pupil areas from pieces of image data obtained by the near-infrared cameras, a luminance acquisition unit that acquires luminances of skin areas serving as at least portions of the peripheries of the pupil areas, and a biological measurement unit that measures biological information of the object person from the luminances. | 2015-08-27 |
20150238088 | INSTRUMENT FOR OPTICALLY DETECTING TISSUE ATTRIBUTES - A jaw assembly including first and second jaw members configured to clamp tissue therebetween. The first jaw member includes a surface opposing a surface of the second jaw member, a light source, and a light detector. The light source is configured to emit light from an opening defined in the surface of the first jaw member. The light detector is disposed within the opening and is configured to sense properties of light reflected off tissue clamped between the first and second jaw members and to generate signals indicative of the sensed properties of light. A processor is operatively associated with the light detector and is configured to receive the signals from the light detector. The processor is also configured to analyze the signals to determine an attribute of tissue clamped between the first and second jaw members and to provide feedback to a user of the attribute of the tissue. | 2015-08-27 |