52nd week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190387856 | HAIR STYLING APPLIANCES AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - A hair styling appliance includes first and second heating plates operatively connected for pivotal displacement relative to one another such that a hair segment positioned between them can be styled. A glide-speed sensing system generates an output having a relation to a speed with which the hair segment is displaced relative to the first and second heating plates. A glide-speed indicating system can communicate feedback to a user, based on the output, such as an indication of a glide speed of the hair styling appliance relative to the associated hair segment. A user input device can receive an input from the user regarding a hair-type classification and/or a hair-condition classification and generate a hair-related output having a relation to the input from the user. A processor communicatively coupled with the user input device can be programmed to determine a predetermined maximum treatment temperature and/or a predetermined glide speed range, based at least partially on the hair-related output from the user input device. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387857 | HEATING PLATE FOR ELECTRIC HAIR IRON HAVING SOFT SYNTHETIC RESIN INSERTED THEREIN AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention relates to a heating plate for an electric hair iron and a method for manufacturing the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a heating plate for an electric hair iron having a soft synthetic resin inserted therein, wherein an aluminum heating plate having a plurality of grooves formed in a longitudinal direction on the front surface is ejected and the soft synthetic resin is inserted into the front surface and both sides of the aluminum heating plate which is in a state of being inserted into a mold such that part of the soft synthetic resin is insertedly integrated into the grooves. The soft synthetic resin is injected from the rear of the aluminum heating plate to the front surface thereof when injecting the soft synthetic resin such that a uniformly even soft synthetic resin layer is formed without generation of bubbles on the front surface by injecting. Accordingly, a hollow through-hole is formed between the grooves of the aluminum heating plate such that heat is uniformly transferred, and a ceramic coating layer is formed inside the groove such that heat is evenly transferred across the soft synthetic resin layer. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387858 | HAIR CURLING SYSTEM - Aspects of hair styling instruments and methods for styling hair into waves and curls have been provided herein. In one embodiment, a system for styling hair includes one or more cases for receiving hair therein, the one or more cases including a base having at least a bottom, a center, and an outer annular wall; and a lid coupleable with the base; wherein the lid and the base form a volume for receiving the hair and wherein at least the bottom of the base and an indented upper portion of the lid each include a plurality of openings to allow flow of air and liquids through the case; and a stand, the stand comprising a base; a center piece extending upward from the base, the center piece configured to receive the one or more cases thereon; and a heating element. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387859 | HEADBAND WITH A 360-DEGREE ELASTIC OUTSIDE PORTION JOINED WITH A 360-DEGREE VELVET INSIDE LINING - A headband is provided that includes an elastic outside and an inside lining. A top portion of the elastic outside forms the outside of the headband and has an elasticity. A bottom portion of the inside lining forms the inside of the headband and has an elasticity. Both the elastic outside and the inside lining are connected to make the headband a 360-degree elastic headband. At least the bottom portion of the inside lining includes a velvet material that forms a gripping portion. The elastic outside and the inside lining provide an elastic headband. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387860 | AUDIO CONTROLLED COSMETIC DEVICE - A hair drying device is provided. The hair drying device includes a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet, a power component, a heating element coupled to the power component, an audio component configured to receive audio input and convert the audio input into audio data, a controller in communication with the heating element and the audio component, and a memory configured to store instructions executable by the controller. The instructions, when executed by the controller, are operable to receive the audio data from the audio component, determine that the audio data corresponds to a style setting, and adjust the energy provided by the power component to increase or decrease the heat emitted by the heating element based on the style setting. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387861 | Hairstyling comb with fluid reservoir - The invention is directed to a hairstyling comb with fluid reservoir. The comb provides a small internal fluid reservoir, sealed by an endcap, for uniform application of fluid through small apertures between the teeth of the comb. A large aperture is also provided next to the handle, and a cleaning brush is further provided, allowing the user to easily rinse out the reservoir, dry the reservoir with an air hose, and thus prepare the comb for use with a different styling fluid. When the comb is not in use, the cleaning brush may be easily stored within the reservoir. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387862 | EPILATION DEVICE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE HEAD TO SUPPLY WAX AND HAIR REMOVAL PAPER - The present invention relates to a device for epilation, based on the concept of an element with an interchangeable head, which, in a first case, allows the installation of a head that dispenses wax for epilation, while in a second case, it allows the installation of a head that dispenses paper for hair removal, in other words, when the device is in use, it allows the user to dispense wax on the area from which hair is to be removed, and then simply switch the head to supply the paper and thus remove the hair easily, quickly, and adequately, without requiring multiple devices. The wax dispenser head is therefore equipped inside with a mechanism that allows the wax to be heated while at the same time it is pushed outwards to be supplied to the user simply and adequately, while the paper dispenser head allows the paper to be delivered by means of the same rotating movement, all controlled from a main control module that corresponds essentially to an activation/deactivation mechanism for the entire system, and also includes a safety element that allows the functioning of the device to be blocked or locked in the case of problems due to the temperatures that are used. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387863 | COSMETIC EYELINER APPLICATOR AND A METHOD OF UTILISATION THEREOF - There is provided herein a tip for a cosmetic eyeliner allowing for the convenient and accurate application of cosmetic eyeliner. The tip comprises a generally elongate cosmetic impregnated or coated body shaped to define a nib at a distal end thereof. The nib is of generally triangular cross-section along an elongate axis of the tip so as to define two lateral faces meeting at a rearward edge thereof and a forward face between the lateral faces. The forward facing and the two lateral faces meet at a point at a distal end of the nib. As such, in use, the tip allows for the convenient application of eyeliner cosmetic wherein the forward face is configured for stamping a cosmetic wing shape and an outer edge of an eye when the nib is in a first angle of rotation. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387864 | COSMETIC CONTAINER HAVING REPLACEABLE CONTAINER AND BRUSH - The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic container including replaceable containers and brush in which the plurality of replaceable containers has each cover and can be used as separated individual replaceable containers, the cosmetic container including replaceable containers and brush wherein a storage part, into which a brush member is inserted, is formed on one side of a brush case, a guide is formed in a lengthwise direction on the other side of the brush case, the brush member includes a replaceable brush detachably coupled to a handle, and a guide part is formed to allow a plurality of replaceable containers filled with color cosmetics of various colors to be attached to and detached from the brush case by slidable coupling to the guide. Accordingly, because the present disclosure is designed to separate each replaceable container from the brush case, the user can interchangeably have replaceable containers of desired colors according to situations, and apply makeup using the replaceable containers coupled to the brush case or the separated individual replaceable containers, making it easier to use and carry with. Furthermore, the replaceable containers filled with color cosmetics of various colors are designed to be slidably attached to and detached from the brush case, making it easier to couple and separate the replaceable containers. Additionally, the brush member that is stored in the brush case is designed such that when the replaceable brush gets worn, the replaceable brush can be replaced from the handle, making it possible to use more conveniently. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387865 | REMOVABLY ATTACHABLE REFLECTIVE COVERING - A removably attachable reflective covering has an upper end and a lower end. The upper end and lower end may be removably attached to the upper end and lower end of a backpack or other item, respectively. The removably attachable reflective covering having a device attachment site to carry a light or GPS tracking device. The upper end has a void that can be inverted and receive the lower end and closed to completely enclose the lower end, allowing the removably attachable reflective covering to be conveniently stored. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387866 | BACKPACK - This invention provides a backpack, comprising a backpack body and straps mounted on a back part of the backpack body, a main pocket-mouth and a zipper for opening and closing the main pocket-mouth are arranged between a front part and the back part of the backpack body; a first handle and a second handle are arranged on the front part and the back part of the backpack body respectively, the first handle and the second handle are connected to each other through a VELCRO hook-and-loop fastener or a belt buckle; the plurality of straps comprise a first strap that faces away from shoulders of a human body and a second strap that adjusts the overall length of the straps. The backpack of the present application has the advantages of light weight, neat appearance, good appearance, and anti-theft function, which keep the backpack's functionality and fashion in the best balance. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387867 | Multi-storage Carrying Case - A multi-storage carrying case for storing utensils and accessories therein. The multi-storage carrying case provides a user with a device that includes a main compartment for storing large items, and a series of sub-compartments that store utensils and accessories that are commonly needed during and after eating food, including floss picks, napkins, drinking straws, and hand sanitizer, in a single, easily accessible location. The multi-storage carrying case includes an upper shell rotatably affixed to a lower shell, wherein the upper shell and the lower shell cooperatively form the enclosed main compartment in a closed configuration. The sub-compartments have a recessed area sub-flush from a lower base panel such that an open front face of each sub-compartment is positioned on a same plane as the lower base panel. Further, the lower base panel forms a divider between each of the sub-compartments to not commingle the items of the sub-compartments. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387868 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A GRIPPING DEVICE FOR A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - An apparatus for a gripping device for a portable computing device according to various aspects of the present technology may include a selectively deployable spring element. A center section of the spring element may be connected to the portable computing device by a spring retainer. The spring element comprises opposing ends that extend away from the center section in a first position and curl inwards towards the center section and the spring retainer in a second position to form a ring. The spring retainer may be configured to rotate with respect to the portable computing device to allow the ring to be adjusted according to a desired use. The spring element and the spring retainer may also be integrated with a cover configured to fit around the portable computing device. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387869 | Cosmetic Product Applicator Comprising Supports - The cosmetic product applicator comprising; protuberances, and at least three supports for said protuberances, the supports being arranged in a non-uniform manner along a longitudinal axis of said applicator. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387870 | WAXING APPARATUS - A waxing apparatus is provided including a dispenser having a compartment for holding wax and a tip having an aperture for dispensing wax on a user skin, the tip including a gradually decreasing cross section in the direction towards the aperture; and a heating element mounted over the compartment and over the tip and configured such that temperature inside the tip is higher than temperature inside the compartment. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387871 | HOLD A DENTAL CLEANING DEVICE ON FOOD RELATED ACCESSORIES - An ice cream toothbrush apparatus includes an edible ice cream segment and a toothbrush segment. The toothbrush segment includes a handle and a brush head, while the ice cream segment includes a handle and an edible ice cream head. The ice cream handle and toothbrush handle are configured to couple together so that the ice cream handle and toothbrush handle form a continuous handle between the ice cream head and the toothbrush head. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387872 | BRUSH FIBERS WITH CRYSTAL-INFUSED COATING - Example aspects of a mixture for coating a brush fiber, a cosmetic brush, and a method for manufacturing a coated brush fiber are disclosed. The method for manufacturing a coated brush fiber can comprise idling an uncoated brush fiber in a mixer containing crystal particles; introducing a resin into the mixer; heating and agitating the resin and crystal particles within the mixer to form a mixture; and coating the uncoated brush fiber with the mixture to form a coated brush fiber. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387873 | Table with Tippable Tabletop - A table with a “seamless” tippable tabletop and a method of its use are configured for ease of maneuvering between the deployed and stowed position and compact stacking. A latch assembly may have a first latch that releasably retains the tabletop in the deployed position and a second latch that releasably retains the tabletop in the stowed position. The first latch may utilize a pin selectively engaging a corresponding catch to latch the tabletop in position and a manually operated handle to unlatch the tabletop from position. The second latch may utilize a pin selectively engaging a corresponding catch to latch the tabletop in position and unlatch the tabletop from position under a tilting force tending to move the tabletop from the stowed position to the deployed position. Counterweights may be mounted on or in the bottom surface of the tabletop to control movement of the tippable tabletop. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387874 | CABINET - The application includes a cabinet, having a cabinet body that has a back wall, a top wall and at least one shelf, the open side of which cabinet is closable by at least one covering swivelably connected to the cabinet body; having tilt fittings for the covering that are attached in the upper vicinity of the cabinet body and are covered by inner walls; and having front facings, located between the side walls and the inner walls of the cabinet body and lowerable in the closing position of the covering toward the back side of the cabinet body. In the open position of the covering, the front facings entirely cover the space between the side walls, the inner walls, the tilt fittings, and the shelf, and are flush with the face end of the cabinet body, and the inner walls entirely cover the tilt fittings and front facings. The front facings are each connected to a travel-limiting, adjustable guide device. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387875 | Modular Shelf System - The present application provides, in one embodiment, a modular shelf system having spaced apart upright subassemblies that each include a first and second removable support standard recessed within. The system further provides at least one shelf fixture configured to be removably mounted to at least one of the support standards in each of a first and second upright subassemblies selected. The shelf may receive retail product trays via snap-fit fasteners. And, a variably configurable hanger bar may support the modular shelf system. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387876 | Medication Management System - A medication management system includes a cabinet, at least one drawer unit, at least one positioning unit and at least one control unit. The at least one drawer unit has an engaging portion. The at least one positioning unit includes an engaging module that separably engages with the engaging portion of the at least one drawer unit, a drive module that is operable to disengage the engaging module from the engaging portion of the at least one drawer unit, and an actuator that actuates operation of the drive unit to disengage the engaging module from the engaging portion of the at least one drawer unit based on an opening signal. The control unit is electrically connected to the actuator for outputting the opening signal. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387877 | Sink - There is provided a sink including: a washing case that is divided into a plurality of spaces including a dishwashing space; a table on which the washing case is mounted; a dish rack that is detachably provided the dishwashing space and having a washing nozzle rotatably installed on a bottom; a sump assembly that is mounted on a bottom surface of the dishwashing space and stores washing water to be supplied to the washing nozzle in a state where the dish rack is mounted on the dishwashing space; and a washing cover that slides horizontally above the dishwashing space to be inserted into the table or to cover an opened upper surface of the dishwashing space, in which the washing cover includes an operation unit for inputting operating command for dishwashing and a display unit for displaying various information. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387878 | WALL MOUNTED ITEM RETENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A wall-mounted item retention system include at least two bracket members, each having a plurality of hooks or retainers for retaining an end of an elastic band. A plurality of elastic bands are provided, with each elastic band being stretch from a hook or retainer on one bracket member to a hook or retainer on another bracket member, forming a region covered by stretched elastic bands in proximity to, and parallel with, the wall or surface on which the bracket members are mounted. Items can be retained by pulling the elastic bands away from the wall and placing the items between the elastic bands and the wall, wherein the force of the elastic band against the items will retain the items against the wall or surface. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387879 | Emergency Response Kiosk - An emergency response kiosk that stores vital emergency response supplies and functions as an on-site command and control center. The kiosk includes a tamper-proof locker box mounted atop a pedestal base. The locker box stores essential communication equipment, as well as other administrative gear and supplies necessary to establish on-site command and control operations. A hinged locker door and latch mechanism allows access only to authorized personnel. The kiosk is designed to be positioned at various strategic locations to provide first responders pre-staged decentralized access to vital medical supplies and equipment, as well as certain tactical gear and equipment in the event of a mass casualty event. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387880 | LILO (Lock-in/Lock-out) box - A device that can store many different items. However, the major part of this device is that it operates solely by wireless remote. There is an optional switch that can be implemented in case the wireless remote has the potential to be lost. It protects the items within from others and it has the option of being powered by a rechargeable battery. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387881 | SUPPORTING FOOT ASSEMBLY - A supporting foot assembly includes a base having a spherical convex, a disk connected to the spherical convex, a through hole, and an internal space; a swingably fitting member having a spherical concave swingably and fittingly contacting the spherical convex of the base, a lower edge located at a lower periphery of the spherical concave, an aperture, and an upper outer edge; a prop component having a bolt passing through the through hole and the aperture, a retaining portion integrated to or combined with the bolt and located in the internal space of the base so as to prevent the bolt from completely departing from the through hole of the base; and a nut screwed to the bolt of the prop component to abut against the upper outer edge of the swingably fitting member. Alternatively, the nut is integratedly formed on the swingably fitting member. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387882 | FRONT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM FOR LEVELING FEET FOR FURNITURE - A compact front adjustment system for leveling feet for furniture (M) with a bottom ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190387883 | Overhead Door Storage System - One embodiment of the overhead storage system uses the tube of a conventional overhead door hinge to releasably attach a rack with conventional ways to hold storage items. Another embodiment of an overhead door storage system uses the conventional hardware of a conventional overhead door to mount a rack with hooks to hold garage storage items on an overhead door. Another embodiment of the overhead storage system uses a bracket to mount a rack with hooks to hold garage storage items using the conventional hardware of a conventional overhead door. Other embodiments are described and shown. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387884 | CHAIR ASSEMBLIES, MODULAR COMPONENTS FOR USE WITHIN CHAIR ASSEMBIES, AND PARTS FOR USE WITHIN THE MODULAR COMPONENTS - Chair assemblies (e.g., rocker style chairs, fixed position chairs, chairs with pivoting seats, tables and trays, a sub-combination thereof, or a combination thereof) are provided. More particularly, chair assemblies (e.g., rocker style chairs, fixed position chairs, chairs with pivoting seats, tables and trays, a sub-combination thereof, or a combination thereof), modular components for use within the chairs, parts for use within the modular components and related manufacturing and installation methods are provided. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387885 | PORTABLE FOLDING SEAT WITH CUSHION ATTACHMENT - The portable folding seat with cushion attachments disclosed herein may comprise a planar horizontal surface, two to four collapsible leg combinations, a series of locking mechanisms for support, and a series of ratcheting mechanisms for width adjustment. The combination is designed to fold into a compact form for carrying by an otherwise-encumbered user, such as a parent or guardian pushing a stroller or carrying a baby bag, and may unfold into a stand-alone chair or a stroller attachment. The combination made be made from extruded aluminum and ABS plastic, and may comprise stainless steel components for increased strength and light weight. A removable cushioned seat may be made available as part of the combination to improve user comfort, and the combination may further include a tote bag for ease of storage. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387886 | Physical Motion Device - A physical motion device having an upper surface and a lower surface that are separated by a fulcrum, the upper surface being a tilting and rotating surface that causes and/or enables a user who is sitting on the upper surface to engage in dynamic sitting. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387887 | FOLDING LOCKING MECHANISM USED FOR STEP STOOL - A folding locking mechanism used for a step stool is disclosed. The step stool includes a stool plate, stool legs rotatably arranged on the stool plate and a locking mechanism used for locking the stool legs. The locking mechanism includes a first connecting piece and a pin, wherein the first connecting piece is fixedly connected with the stool plate and is provided with a limiting hole allowing the pin to fall therein, and the pin is limited in the radial direction and is movable in the axial direction, relative to the stool legs. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387888 | CONNECTORS FOR COLLAPSIBLE BED FRAME AND COLLAPSIBLE BED FRAME HAVING SAME - Disclosed are connectors and collapsible bed frames. A collapsible bed frame includes lateral and longitudinal bar units. Between each of two adjacent lateral bar units, a first longitudinal bar unit is disposed at a first side of the collapsible bed frame and a second longitudinal bar unit is disposed at a second side of the collapsible bed frame. The first and second longitudinal bar units and the two adjacent lateral bar units are rotatably connected with each other by connectors that enable the collapsible bed frame to contract and expand while the lateral and longitudinal bar units are connected with each other. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387889 | COLLAPSIBLE BED FRAME - Disclosed are collapsible beds and bed frames. A collapsible bed frame includes first and frame units disposed side by side and connected with each other at their proximal sides. Each of the first and second frame units comprises a plurality of bar units. Adjacent bar units are connected with each other and rotatable with respect to each other along one or more axes each substantially perpendicular to a first plane defined by a top surface of the collapsible bed frame when it is expanded. The first and second frame units can contract and expand while remaining on the first plane and while connected with each other. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387890 | CONNECTORS FOR COLLAPSIBLE BED FRAME AND COLLAPSIBLE BED FRAME HAVING SAME - Disclosed are connectors and collapsible bed frames. A collapsible bed frame includes lateral and longitudinal bar units. Between each of two adjacent lateral bar units, a first longitudinal bar unit is disposed at a first side of the collapsible bed frame and a second longitudinal bar unit is disposed at a second side of the collapsible bed frame. The first and second longitudinal bar units and the two adjacent lateral bar units are rotatably connected with each other by connectors that enable the collapsible bed frame to contract and expand while the lateral and longitudinal bar units are connected with each other. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387891 | CONNECTORS FOR COLLAPSIBLE BED FRAME AND COLLAPSIBLE BED FRAME HAVING SAME - Disclosed are connectors and collapsible bed frames. A collapsible bed frame includes first and second frame units disposed side by side. Each of the first and second frame units comprises a plurality of bar units with adjacent bar units rotatably connected with each other. A collapsible bed frame also includes an inner lateral bar unit disposed between the first and second frame units, and rotatably connected with the first and second frame units. During contraction and expansion, the first frame unit, the second frame unit and the inner lateral bar unit remain substantially on a first plane defined by a top surface of the collapsible bed frame when it is expanded. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387892 | CONNECTORS FOR COLLAPSIBLE BED FRAME AND COLLAPSIBLE BED FRAME HAVING SAME - A collapsible bed frame includes a plurality of lateral bar units, a plurality of first longitudinal bar units, and a plurality of second longitudinal bar units. The plurality of lateral bar units includes first and second outer lateral bar units and at least one inner lateral bar unit. A collapsible bed frame also includes a plurality of first connectors, each having a body and a supporting piece. The body is fixedly connected with an end of the first or second outer lateral bar unit, and the supporting piece is rotatably connected with an adjacent first or second longitudinal bar unit. The collapsible bed frame can contract and expand while the lateral and longitudinal bar units are connected with each other. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387893 | COUPLER AND COLLAPSIBLE BED FRAME HAVING SAME - A collapsible bed frame includes a first lateral bar unit, a second lateral bar unit, and a longitudinal supporting bar unit. The first and second lateral bar units are disposed substantially parallel to each other. The first lateral bar unit includes a first coupler to removably couple with a first end of the longitudinal supporting bar unit. The second lateral bar unit includes a second coupler to removably couple with a second end of the longitudinal supporting bar unit. The collapsible bed frame also includes first and second longitudinal bar units. The first longitudinal bar unit is rotatably connected with the first ends of the first and second lateral bar units. The second longitudinal bar unit is rotatably connected with the second ends of the first and second lateral bar units. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387894 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING RHYTHMIC MOVEMENT AND VIBRATING BED HAVING THE SAME - A reciprocating device applied to a load-bearing member includes a motor, an eccentric wheel, a first pulley disposed on a movable base of the load-bearing member, a first belt, and a recovery mechanism disposed on the movable base. The motor and the eccentric wheel are disposed on a fixed base of the load-bearing member. The eccentric wheel is connected to the motor to be driven to rotate around an eccentric shaft of the eccentric wheel. The first belt surrounds the eccentric wheel and the first pulley. The eccentric wheel is operatively coupled to the first pulley via the first belt. When the eccentric wheel is rotated by the motor, the first pulley and the movable base connected to the first pulley is operatively coupled to the eccentric wheel. The recovery mechanism provides a reverse force to the movable base according to said linkage. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387895 | FIRMNESS CONTROLLING APPARATUS FOR A BED OR SEATING ARRANGEMENT - A firmness controlling apparatus for use in a bed arrangement or a seating arrangement is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a rigid frame having two opposed sides, and at least one non-elastic flexible elongate element extending between the two opposed sides. Each end of the non-elastic flexible elongate element is directly or indirectly connected to one of the opposed sides, and at least one of the ends is indirectly connected via an elastic flexible elongate element. A plurality of elongate springs are provided and extend in a flat or curved plane, the ends of each elongate spring being attached to one of the at least one non-elastic flexible elongate elements at two separated connections. A retraction device is arranged to tighten and slack the non-elastic flexible elongate element(s) between the two separated connections, thereby adjusting the distance between the two separated connections of each non-elastic flexible elongate element, and thereby controlling the curvature and height of the elongate springs. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387896 | Pocketed Spring Comfort Layer Having At Least One Foam Layer and Method of Making Same - A pocketed spring comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has pockets characterized by the individual mini coil springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with between at least one cushion assembly and a sheet of polypropylene fabric. Each cushion assembly includes at least one foam layer. A segmented seam joins the cushion assembly and the sheet of polypropylene fabric around each of the mini coil springs of the pocketed spring comfort layer. The method of making the pocketed spring comfort layer includes compressing the mini coil springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387897 | AIR PUMP - An air pump including an air inlet and outlet provided on housing, the housing connecting sealing assembly capable of sealing air outlet, and a rotary bracket disposed inside housing, capable of driving the sealing assembly to open or seal air outlet when rotating. The sealing assembly includes a cover body connected to housing and provided with an airflow passage communicating with air outlet, the sealing assembly further includes sealing bracket capable of being pushed by rotary bracket and sliding horizontally relative to housing when the rotary bracket rotates. The sealing bracket includes sealing body with at least two contacting bars of an array in a circumferential direction contacting rotary bracket, the sealing bracket has a sealing ring capable of being in sealing contact with housing and being detached from housing when sealing bracket slides, a spring for pressing the sealing bracket toward housing is disposed between sealing and cover body. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387898 | SELF-INFLATING MATTRESS WITH COMFORT ADJUSTMENT - Sealed foam, self-inflating mattress system includes a mattress core formed of open-cell foam. The mattress core includes first and second major sleeping surfaces on opposing sides of the mattress and at least one side wall which extends between the two major sleeping surfaces. An elastomeric coating encloses the mattress core to define an airtight mattress chamber. A vacuum pump is disposed in a recess of the mattress core and operatively coupled to the airtight mattress chamber. The vacuum pump is configured to selectively establish a negative PSIG internal operation pressure within the airtight mattress chamber. The negative PSIG internal operation pressure improves a comfort of the self-inflating mattress. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387899 | PRODUCT SECUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A merchandising system that improves the merchandising of product by limiting the number and the frequency with which product can be removed from, for example, a merchandising shelf. The merchandising system may include a base configured to support product and a housing configured to engage the base. The housing may comprise a top wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a front retaining wall. The merchandise system may be configured to hold a number of products, such as cans (for example, baby formula cans) in the merchandise system that would be accessible to the customer one at a time out of the front of the merchandise system. The front of each merchandise system may include its own individual security window attached to the merchandise system that allows the customer to remove one can at a time. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387900 | DISPLAY STAND FOR ART PRINTS AND OTHER STACKABLE MEDIA - A portable stand configured to provide support for the display of art prints and other flattened media, wherein a user is able easily flip through supported items on the stand. The stand including a collapsible/extensible leg portion movable from a collapsed position to an extended position and configured to removably receive a sling portion. The sling portion comprised of a flexible material extending loosely between ends of the device, wherein the sling portion provides resting support to the items placed within the device. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387901 | FOOD STAND SYSTEM - A food stand system with a plan view in the shape of an incomplete circle, with a flat top surface as a countertop, and a convex customer-facing surface. The stand contains a food preparation appliance having both cooking and refrigeration components. Sensors measure the appliance interior state, and provide data to an automated controller that controls appliance operation to prepare food for consumption. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387902 | Low Voltage Modular Shelf System - A modular shelf system having spaced apart upright subassemblies that each include multiple recesses conductive support standards, which are configured for receiving a low voltage current and illuminating the LED arrays of shelf fixtures that span adjacent upright subassemblies. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387903 | MIRROR APPARATUS - A mirror apparatus that includes a mirror that is at least partially covered by a decorative door that is movable away from the mirror so that the mirror can be cleaned. The mirror apparatus includes a frame having an inner surface that defines a display opening. The mirror which is coupled to the frame may have a reflective front surface that is exposed within the display opening. The decorative door may be pivotably coupled to the frame between a closed state whereby the decorative door overlies the mirror and an open state whereby the decorative door does not overlie the mirror. In the open state, the mirror is completely exposed for cleaning. The mirror apparatus may also include a locking assembly for locking the decorative door in the closed state. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387904 | THERMAL RETENTION BLANKETS - Exemplary blankets can comprise a flexible fluid-impermeable outer shell having two outer layers sealed around their perimeters, a flexible radiant barrier layer positioned inside the outer shell and being reflective of radiant energy, and a flexible thermal insulation layer positioned inside the outer shell adjacent the radiant barrier layer and comprising a material having low thermal conductivity, such that the blanket is capable of retaining patient body heat by creating a barrier to conductive, convective, and radiant patient body heat loss. Some disclosed blankets include an air cell layer or material capable of entrapping air, inside the outer shell, such as an exemplary open cell foam layer. Some disclosed blankets are MRI-compatible. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387905 | Securable Plate for a Child - A securable plate for infants having a sidewall projecting a length of a perimeter edge engages removably with a support surface using a suction cup. An opening in the sidewall provides a passage to lift the edge of the suction cup to disengage the suctioned engagement of the suction cup by lifting the edge of the suction cup or a release flap extending from it. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387906 | Standing Telescopic Beverage Cup - The standing telescopic beverage cup is an apparatus that contains a beverage and is mountable within the ground. The apparatus accommodates a user with an adjustable height. The apparatus includes a collapsible cup, a base plate, a main slot, a telescopic post, and a stake. The collapsible cup and the base plate, together, contain a beverage. The base plate upholds the collapsible cup. The main slot allows the telescopic post to connect to the base plate. The stake fastens the telescopic post into the ground while containing the beverage. The apparatus further includes a cover. The cover seals the collapsible cup with the base plate in order to prevent the collapsible cup from expanding and from coming into contact with nearby surfaces. The apparatus preferably includes a bubble leveler. The bubble leveler aids in the balancing of the beverage being contained. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387907 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND MECHANISM OF CONSUMING A BEVERAGE CONTAINED WITHIN SAID BEVERAGE CONTAINER - Described herein is a container for a beverage as well as a means for drinking the beverage contained therein. In at least one embodiment, there is a container and straw combination that allows for a unique transportation of the liquid through the straw. The straw may be configured to pass through a lid of the container multiple times and pass through a hollow or channel positioned above the lid. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387908 | Cake Protection and Simulated Decoration Apparatus - A cake protection and simulated decoration apparatus includes a base member having opposed bottom and top surfaces parallel having planar configurations, respectively, and being separated by a peripheral edge. The apparatus includes a body member having at least one side wall defining an interior area and is movable between a deployed configuration coupled to the top surface of the base member and a removed configuration displaced from the top surface, the body member defining an open top and an open bottom. A lid includes a planar top wall having a lip extending perpendicularly away from a peripheral edge of the top wall, the lip defining a diameter complementary to a diameter defined by an upper edge of the body member for releasably receiving the upper edge in a friction fit engagement. The lid is constructed of a metal material for operably receiving and adhering the magnetic decorations thereto. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387909 | FITTED COASTER FOR A BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A fitted coaster for a beverage container. The coaster may include a base and a first sidewall extending substantially perpendicularly from the base, the first sidewall, comprising: a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge opposite the first lateral edge; and a first top edge and a first bottom edge opposite the first top edge. The coaster may also include a second sidewall extending substantially perpendicularly from the base, the second sidewall, comprising: a third lateral edge and a fourth lateral edge opposite the third lateral edge; and a second top edge and a second bottom edge opposite the second top edge, wherein the first lateral edge is attached to the third lateral edge and wherein the second lateral edge is attached to the fourth lateral edge. The coaster may further include a first notch disposed along the first bottom edge. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387910 | OUTDOOR SECURED DROP BOX FURNITURE AND METHOD OF USE - An outdoor drop box furniture and method of use. The outdoor drop box furniture includes an interior receptacle, an outdoor furniture shell configured to conceal the interior receptacle, such as a sofa-style shell, park bench-style shell, or planter, and a locking mechanism comprising a passcode reader configured to receive a passcode and selectively allow access to the interior receptacle depending on the passcode. The method includes generating an access code, transmitting the access code to the deliverer, arranging a locking mechanism according to the access code, receiving a passcode entered by the deliverer, determining authorization to access the interior receptacle by comparing the access code and the passcode, based on the determination, opening the interior receptacle, and after removal of the item is removed, closing the interior receptacle and deleting the access code. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387911 | ADJUSTMENT AND ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR A ROLLER BLIND - An alignment bracket for a roller blind, comprising a base and a roller tube support securable to the base. First and second coupling members on the base and roller tube support permit an adjustment of the alignment of the roller tube support, and the end of a roller tube mounted thereon, relative to the base. Also provided is a blind fabric alignment device for a roller tube of a multi-tube roller blind. The alignment device comprises a drive coupling body securable to an end of a roller tube of the blind, a driven member mounted to the drive coupling body, a torque transfer mechanism secured to the driven member, and an adjuster. The torque transfer mechanism transfers rotational torque from the driven member to the drive coupling body through the adjuster. The adjuster permits an alteration of the rotational position of the driven member relative to the drive coupling body. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387912 | Motorized Drapery Apparatus, System and Method of Use - An architectural covering is presented having a rotatable drive element having a guide structure and a plurality of idler attachment elements and a drive element positioned over the rotatable drive element. The rotatable drive element is connected to a wall, ceiling or other structure by brackets. In one arrangement a drive shaft having at least one bearing is then attached to the brackets such that the rotatable drive elements rotate upon the bearings. This arrangement provides an efficient, simple and convenient manner of attaching a rotatable drive element to brackets for mounting. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387913 | STEAM GENERATOR AND COOKING APPARATUS INCLUDING STEAM GENERATOR - A steam generator and a cooking apparatus having a steam generator are provided. The steam generator may include a steam generation tube; an inflow tube configured to provide a passage so that water is introduced into the steam generation tube; at least one heater disposed on an outer surface of the steam generation tube to heat the water and generate steam; a discharge tube disposed above the steam generation tube to provide a passage so that the steam is discharged; and an adaptor unit configured to branch discharge water and the steam discharged from the discharge tube. The discharge tube may have an inner diameter that gradually increases in an upward direction. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387914 | VESSEL FOR TRANSFERRING THERMAL ENERGY TO AND INDUCING CONVECTION IN A CONTAINED FLUID - An article of manufacture includes a wall portion having a wall inner surface and a wall outer surface, a base portion having a base inner surface and a base outer surface, at least a portion of the wall portion and the base portion forming a vessel to retain fluid therein, at least part of the base portion configured to receive heat, and a plurality of shaped portions with at least three sides extending above, each shaped portion of the base inner surface including at least three sides and polygonal shaped tops, each of the plurality of shaped portions capable of supplying heat from the sides to fluid adjacent to the sides, the plurality of shaped portions including the polygonal shaped tops to induce creation of a plurality of hexagonal convection cells in contact with a surface of the fluid which increases heat transfer from the heating source to the fluid. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387915 | Disposable Combined Squeezer/Stirrer/Dispenser/Brewer Device - A disposable packaging form is provided for brewed, hot drinks. The invention allows a user to brew the hot drink, squeeze out the brewed contents, and stir the contents of the hot drink. Each action can be performed multiple times before disposal. In some embodiments, the device of the present invention dispenses sweeteners, creamers, flavorings and condiments. The present invention frees the user of the inconvenience of having to collect, wash, or dispose of the stirrers, squeezers and bags of the hot drink individually. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387916 | Coffee Press with Lipids Separation Chamber - A beverage brewing apparatus has a first container with a first lower end, a first upper end, and a first sidewall extending between the first lower end and the first upper end defining a primary chamber. The beverage brewing apparatus further includes a second container connected to the first container, the second container having a second lower end, a second upper end, and a second sidewall extending between the second lower end and the second upper end defining a secondary chamber. A lid encloses the first upper end and has a plunger movable relative to the lid, the plunger being movably disposed between the first upper end and the first lower end. The secondary chamber is in fluid communication with the primary chamber via a passage proximate to the first lower end and the second lower end. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387917 | Coffee Brewing Device - A coffee brewing device, comprising a filter chamber in which the coffee is brewed. A shower-like shower head is connected to a water supply system so as to supply water to the filter chamber. The shower head is provided above the filter chamber to define a sealed space for brewing coffee. The device further comprises a vacuum port provided in fluid communication with the sealed space, wherein the vacuum port is connected to a vacuum device. A main control board ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190387918 | DISPENSER WITH PARALLEL DISPENSING PATHS - A beverage preparation machine ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190387919 | AUTOMATIC DEVICE FOR BREWING BEVERAGES - An automatic device for brewing beverages at least comprises an ice cube meter, at least one beverage supply device, at least one robotic arm, a feed conveyor belt, a plurality of feeders, and a film sealing machine, mainly uses the robotic arm to take up ice cubes and a beverage from the ice cube meter and the beverage supply device with a hand-shake cup, then shake and mix, and pour the shaken and mixed beverage and ice cubes into a beverage cup, the beverage cup is conveyed to pass through the feeders by the feed conveyor belt, ingredient is squeezed into the beverage cup by the feeder, and finally the beverage cup containing the beverage, ice cubes and ingredient is conveyed by the feed conveyor belt to the film sealing machine for sealing. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387920 | AUTOMATIC COFFEE MAKER AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING A COLD BREWED BEVERAGE - A method of preparing a brewed beverage using a beverage brewing apparatus includes providing a flavorant, identifying a process cycle including one or more infusion cycles for preparing the brewed beverage, performing said one or more infusion cycles, wherein said performing of said one or more infusion cycles includes providing fluid to said flavorant, and varying a temperature of said fluid provided to said flavorant during a single infusion cycle of said one or more infusion cycles, or between a plurality of infusion cycles of said one or more infusion cycles. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387921 | Forced-Air Food-Heating Apparatus - A food-heating apparatus includes a blower assembly, a heater housing, and a heating element. The heater housing may receive air from the blower assembly. The heating element may be disposed within the heater housing. The heater housing may a first flow path through which the air flows in a first direction outside of the heating element. The heating element may define a second flow path through which the air flows in a second direction inside of the heating element. The first flow path may receive the air from the blower assembly. The second flow path may receive the air from the first flow path. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387922 | FOOD PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD - The present disclosure relates to a control device for a food processing apparatus, and to a food processing apparatus, the apparatus comprising a food processing compartment ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190387923 | COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior and food is receivable within said hollow interior. A heating element is associated with the housing and a support body supports food within the hollow interior. The support body includes a body having a plurality of diffuser ribs. A plurality of channels is formed between the plurality of diffuser rib and at least one of the plurality of diffuser ribs and the plurality of channels is operable to deflect a relatively downward flowing fluid relatively horizontally across said support body. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387924 | GRILL FOR GRANULAR FUEL - A granule burning grill includes a body, a burning chamber, and a grill grate. The burning chamber and the grill grate are disposed inside the body. The grill grate is provided above the burning chamber. A side portion of the body is provided with a feeding opening for the granular fuel. A heat collecting mechanism located in the body is provided between the grill grate and the burning chamber. A ceramic plate module is provided between the heat collecting mechanism and the grill grate. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387925 | MODULE AND PREFABRICATED BODY USING SAME FOR BRAZIER AND ROASTER - Provided is the prefabricated body using a module for a roaster according to an embodiment of the present invention, the prefabricated body including: a module including a module body provided with a fastening hole on one end side surface thereof, a first coupling groove provided in a longitudinal direction at a side of the module body, and a second coupling groove provided in the longitudinal direction at an opposite side of the module body at an arbitrary angle with the first coupling groove; a polygonal body with both ends open configured by module plates detachably coupled correspondingly with the first and second coupling grooves; a door openably installed at an opening at a side of the polygonal body; and a side plate installed at one opening at an opposite side of the polygonal body so as to face the door by a fastening member coupled with the fastening hole. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387926 | INFRARED TOASTER - An infrared source is arranged relative to support for bread product and operates to direct IR energy to the bread product. A light source is arranged relative to the support and operates to illuminate the bread product and a camera operates to capture images of the bread product. A processor receives the images from the camera. The processor compares successive images received from the camera. Based upon the comparison, the processor operates the IR source to achieve a predetermined toasting level of the bread product. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387927 | INDUCTION FRYER - The present invention relates to an induction fryer and, more particularly, to an induction fryer comprising: a case having a space with an open upper part; a lid installed by means of a hinge at an upper part of the case so as to be opened and closed; a frying container, installed in the case, for containing oil so as to be able to fry frying ingredients; a frying basket having a space for holding the frying ingredients and having a fixing rod formed therein so as to be lifted up and down in the frying container; an induction heating unit installed on an outer circumferential surface of the frying container and having a coil and a magnet fixed to an assembly body so that electric energy is converted into thermal energy by electromagnetic induction and; and a control unit for electrically controlling the induction heating unit so that the frying ingredients can be fried by the electromagnetic induction phenomenon, wherein the coil is fixed only by fixing the magnet to the assembly body without using an adhesive for fixing the coil and the magnet. As such, the present invention has the effects of shortening manufacturing time, improving work convenience, and reducing labor costs. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387928 | BEVERAGE TEMPERATURE REGULATING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF RAPIDLY COOLING A BEVERAGE USING SAME - A temperature-regulating apparatus is provided to rapidly cool a beverage to a desired temperature. In some variations, the geometry of the temperature-regulating apparatus is configured to rapidly cool a beverage incorporating one or more inner portions that contain a temperature regulating material, such as a phase change material having a high heat capacity. The geometry of the interior of the container may be configured to aid in rapid heat transfer between the beverage therein and the outer shell of the inner portion and may have a length to width aspect ratio of at least 4:1. The inner portion may be formed between the exterior wall of the container and by a single piece of formed metal that extends along the length, width and base walls to form the interior for receiving a beverage. The cavity formed between the outer shell and the exterior wall may be at least 15 mm deep. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387929 | SINK AND CABINET GUARDS - A method, system, apparatus, or device to protect a sink or a cabinet. An apparatus may include a substrate, a guard wall, a first fastening wall, and a second fastening wall. The substrate may extend along a plane and include a top surface and a bottom surface. The guard wall may extend along at least part of a perimeter of the substrate. The first fastening wall may extend downwardly from a first edge of the substrate. The second fastening wall may extend downwardly from a second edge of the substrate. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387930 | DEVICE FOR EXPERIENTIALLY DISPENSING A COSMETIC PRODUCT - A device for dispensing cosmetic product. The device includes: a dispensing nozzle; a first mechanism for dispensing a dose of cosmetic product through the dispensing nozzle, from a cosmetic preparation capsule, ready to be dispensed; a second dispensing mechanism for dispensing, through the air, an aromatherapeutic composition; a receiver for receiving disposable capsules; and electronic elements, common to triggering the dispensing mechanisms. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387931 | Hooked Towel Rod And Method - A towel rod is provided having an elongated rigid body having two shorter parallel rods positioned lower than the body by support means on each end of the body. The body having support means attached to each end of the body and attach to and provide a gap to a wall. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387932 | Hand protection cover dispenser - The invention discloses a hand protection cover dispenser ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190387933 | CLEANING WIPES DISPENSER - The cleaning wipes dispenser includes an outer protective sleeve and an inner central core disposed within the outer protective sleeve in slidable relation relative thereto. The inner central core includes a chamber for storing a set of wipes therein and moves relative to the outer protective sleeve between a first stored position wherein the set of wipes are generally non-accessible and maintained in a relatively moist environment therein and a second use position wherein the inner central core extends out from within the outer protective sleeve exposing a dispense channel therein and presenting an outermost wipe for dispensing from the set of wipes therein. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387934 | TOILET SEAT WARM-AIR DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD - A toilet air heating device, control method and a toilet including such device/method, which include an air heating fan, an external air duct, an internal air duct, an air heating wire component, a drive mechanism, and a controller. The internal air duct is accommodated inside the external air duct and telescopes, as driven by the drive mechanism, along the extension direction of the external air duct. An air outlet of the air heating fan is sequentially in communication with the air heating wire component, the external air duct, and the internal air duct. An internal air duct outlet of the internal air duct includes an auxiliary heater. The controller is in communication connection with each of the air heating wire component, the air heating fan, the drive mechanism and the auxiliary heater. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387935 | HANDHELD VACUUM CLEANER - A handheld vacuum cleaner ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190387936 | VACUUM TIRE INFLATOR - An integrated vacuum and inflator device includes a housing, a first hose wrapped around the housing and a second hose wrapped around the housing. A first motor is included within the housing that provides a vacuum and is connectable with respect to the first hose. A second motor is also included within the housing and provides inflation and is connectable with respect to the second hose. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387937 | VACUUM TOOL WITH MULTIPLE USE BLADES - A vacuum accessory may include a head including a head body defining an inlet and a fitting interface, the head body extending from a fitting interface to a base and enclosing a cavity. A fitting includes a fitting body symmetrically disposed about a longitudinal axis of the fitting. The fitting body defines a fitting inlet, an outlet, and a flow path connecting the fitting inlet and the outlet. The fitting is connected to the head at the fitting interface and a fluid flow path fluidly connects the inlet and the outlet. A blade is removably coupled to the head and at least partially disposed within the cavity of the head. The blade includes a flat blade body that is coplanar with a reference plane dividing the fitting body and containing the longitudinal axis of the fitting. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387938 | Retaining Plate for a Vacuum Cleaner Filter Bag, Having a Closure Device - The present invention relates to a retaining plate | 2019-12-26 |
20190387939 | VACUUM CLEANER AND DUST PLUME REDUCTION APPARATUS - A dirt collection and separation module can include a suction air flow around the perimeter of a tank to ingest fine dust that becomes airborne during the emptying process. Additionally, a trash can suction nozzle around a rim, a hand vacuum docking station, and an auxiliary suction nozzle that can fluidly couple the hand vacuum. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387940 | HANDHELD VACUUM CLEANER - A method of controlling a handheld vacuum cleaner ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190387941 | AUTONOMOUS FLOOR-CLEANING ROBOT - An autonomous floor-cleaning robot comprising a housing infrastructure including a chassis, a power subsystem; for providing the energy to power the autonomous floor-cleaning robot, a motive subsystem operative to propel the autonomous floor-cleaning robot for cleaning operations, a command and control subsystem operative to control the autonomous floor-cleaning robot to effect cleaning operations, and a self-adjusting cleaning head subsystem that includes a deck mounted in pivotal combination with the chassis, a brush assembly mounted in combination with the deck and powered by the motive subsystem to sweep up particulates during cleaning operations, a vacuum assembly disposed in combination with the deck and powered by the motive subsystem to ingest particulates during cleaning operations, and a deck adjusting subassembly mounted in combination with the motive subsystem for the brush assembly, the deck, and the chassis that is automatically operative in response to an increase in brush torque in said brush assembly to pivot the deck with respect to said chassis. The autonomous floor-cleaning robot also includes a side brush assembly mounted in combination with the chassis and powered by the motive subsystem to entrain particulates outside the periphery of the housing infrastructure and to direct such particulates towards the self-adjusting cleaning head subsystem. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387942 | VACUUM CLEANER AND VACUUM CLEANING SYSTEM IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION WITH A USER-CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A vacuum cleaner includes a base defining a suction chamber, a brushroll driven by a brushroll motor, a transmitter and a receiver both of which are in wireless communication with a user-controlled electronic device, and a controller in communication with the transmitter, the receiver, the brushroll sensor, and the floor sensor. The controller controls the brushroll motor. The controlling the brushroll motor includes controlling the brushroll motor to a first value or a second value based on a user selected factor. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387943 | CLEANER CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING MOTOR POWER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A cleaner capable of controlling motor power and a control method thereof are disclosed. The cleaner may include a head suctioning external dirt, a stick communicating with the head, being adjustable in length, and providing a passage through which dirt that is suctioned moves, a length sensor mounted on the stick and sensing a length change of the stick, a motor providing dirt suction power to the head, a speed measurer measuring a movement speed and a movement direction of the head, and a controller controlling power of the motor. The controller may select minimum power for dirt suction of the motor on the basis of at least one of information about the length change of the stick, the movement speed of the head, and the movement direction of the head, and may control the motor to have the selected minimum power. The cleaner can transmit/receive wireless signals on a mobile communication network established in accordance with 5G (Generation) communication. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387944 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A TASK MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for a task management and distribution system. Systems configured as disclosed manage task distribution between various robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles. As tasks are identified as not capable of completion by the detecting robot, they are transmitted to a central task-management system which identifies a subset of robots which are capable of completing the task, determines the availability of the robots in the subset, and assigns one of those robots in the subset to complete the task. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387945 | MOBILE ROBOT - Disclosed is a mobile robot for determining a type and position of a home appliance present within in a traveling area and controlling the home appliance according to a control command or a situation. The mobile robot includes a controller for determining the type and position of the home appliance positioned within the traveling area based on the image acquired through an image acquisition unit, and for generating and outputting a home appliance map that is a traveling area map on which at least one of the type or position of the home appliance is indicated, wherein the home appliance is remotely controlled according to a control command of a user, a situation is determined according to the acquired information without a control command, and a home appliance appropriate for a specific situation is controlled. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387946 | COVERAGE ROBOTS AND ASSOCIATED CLEANING BINS - An autonomous coverage robot includes a chassis, a drive system configured to maneuver the robot, and a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly includes a cleaning assembly housing and at least one driven sweeper brush. The robot includes a controller and a removable sweeper bin configured to receive debris agitated by the driven sweeper brush. The sweeper bin includes an emitter disposed on an interior surface of the bin and a receiver disposed remotely from the emitter on the interior surface of the bin and configured to receive an emitter signal. The emitter and the receiver are disposed such that a threshold level of accumulation of debris in the sweeper bin blocks the receiver from receiving emitter emissions. The robot includes a bin controller disposed in the sweeper bin and monitoring a detector signal and initiating a bin full routine upon determining a bin debris accumulation level requiring service. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387947 | CLEANING SYSTEM WITH HANDLE - The handheld cleaning apparatus provides a handheld cleaning apparatus comprising a removable handle, abrasive particles, angled edges, open channels, and a flexible yet durable surface for scouring. The invention creates an abrasive, or “sanding,” cleaning apparatus that is better suited for cleaning dirty surfaces than a traditional cleaning sponge. The handheld cleaning apparatus retains the abrasive outer shell of a sanding sponge but is much more flexible and water permeable than current sanding sponges. To this end, the handheld cleaning apparatus comprises open channels, or “blow holes,” that promote water flow through the sponge and give the sponge flexibility. The size and the number of the channels vary by the material or density of the sponge. The handheld cleaning apparatus, additionally, contains a handle that is removably attached, which enables the consumer the ability to connect one or more cleaning apparatuses together to form the desired shape and form of the cleaning apparatus. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387948 | CLEANING TOOL - The present disclosure relates to a cleaning tool ( | 2019-12-26 |
20190387949 | SYNCHRONOUSLY FOLDABLE AND EXPANDABLE FLAT MOP - The invention discloses a folding flat mop having a mop-holding rod, two wing plates, a synchronous-folding-expanding connecting body, a synchronous-folding-expanding element, and a rotating sleeve connector. Each wing plate has a press-against body having an upper protrusion and a side protrusion, and a cleaning member is mounted on a bottom surface of each wing plate. The synchronous-folding-expanding connecting body has a shaft portion and two wing-plate-connecting portions respectively pivotally connected to the two wing plates. The synchronous-folding-expanding element is installed in a hole of the shaft portion, and each end of the synchronous-folding-expanding element is pivotally connected to or is gear engaged with each wing plate. The rotating sleeve connector has a sleeve portion covering an outer circumferential surface of the shaft portion and an attaching portion protruding upward from the sleeve portion to connect to the mop-holding rod. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387950 | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE INCLUDING A MOUNTABLE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION MODULE - A household appliance that includes a selectively mountable wireless communication module. The selectively mountable wireless communication module can be selectively mounted in a toe kick area of the household appliance. The household appliance can be, but is not limited to, a dishwasher, an oven, a refrigerator, a freezer, a microwave, a washing machine, a dryer, or a combo washer-dryer. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387951 | DISHWASHER WITH DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY - A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber with an access opening and having a top wall. A door is movable between opened and closed positions to selectively close the access opening. A receiving collar is coupled to one of the tub or the door and has an opening and a deflecting surface accessible through the opening. A strike plate is coupled to the other of the tub or the door and received within the opening in the receiving collar in an insertion direction. The strike plate has at least one biasing element. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387952 | DOSING METHOD FOR A DISPENSING MODULE - The disclosure relates to a method including capturing and/or obtaining a reservoir information item at a dispensing module for a detergent and/or cleaning agent, with the reservoir information item representative of at least one property of a reservoir for the detergent and/or cleaning agent, an application specification for the detergent and/or cleaning agent contained in the reservoir, and/or a property of the detergent and/or cleaning agent contained in the reservoir, and the reservoir is connected or connectable to the dispensing module. The method further includes determining and/or causing the determination of a dispensing control information item depending at least in part on the reservoir information item, with the dispensing control information item configured to at least partly control the dispensing of the detergent and/or cleaning agent by the dispensing module. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387953 | DOCKING PORT ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ADJUSTABLE DISPENSING DEVICE - A method and apparatus of a docking port arrangement for an adjustable dispensing device. The dispensing device may discharge a fluid and/or gas into the wash chamber. The dispensing device may be retracted into the wash chamber and extended out of the wash chamber. A gasket or portions thereof may be used for sealing and/or as an abutting structure during retraction into the wash chamber. The dispensing device may be, but is not limited to, a rotating spray arm. Two check valves may pivot together relative to a check valve plate. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387954 | MACHINE FOR MANAGING LAUNDRY - A machine for managing laundry includes a first washing part including a first washing body and a first door, where the first washing part has a first washing capacity, a second washing part including a second washing body and a second door, where the second washing part has a second washing capacity that is less than the first washing capacity, and a third washing part including a third washing body and a third door, where the third washing part has a third washing capacity that is less than the first washing capacity. The third washing part includes a shoe mount configured to support one or more shoes. The first washing part, the second washing part, and the third washing part are configured to be stacked in a vertical direction. | 2019-12-26 |
20190387955 | SHELF AND FOOTWEAR RACK FOR EVACUATING WATER FROM WET FOOTWEAR - Shelf for evacuating water from wet footwear, and a footwear rack equipped therewith. The shelf comprises a gutter for channeling water, a front longitudinal footwear depositing surface along one side of the gutter and a back longitudinal footwear depositing surface along another side of the gutter. The shelf also comprises an evacuation aperture in a lowermost section of the gutter. The evacuation aperture defines a channel through the shelf. | 2019-12-26 |