53rd week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200405027 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A protective case for an electronic device. The protective case comprises a shell configured to receive the electronic device. The shell includes: i) a plurality of sidewalls that encircle the periphery of the electronic device; ii) an inner wall that is proximate the rear surface of the electronic device; and iii) an outer wall configured to form with the inner wall a compartment adjacent the rear surface of the electronic device. Each of the plurality of sidewalls comprises a convex shape that curls around an edge of the electronic device. The inner wall comprises a grid of raised bumps that provide cushioning between the rear surface of the electronic device and the inner wall. The outer wall forms a plurality of slots, each of the plurality of slots configured to receive an adaptor module that connects the protective case to a peripheral device or a support structure. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405028 | WALLET ASSEMBLY - A wallet assembly wherein a biometric credit card and enrollment key are positioned in the wallet to enable transfer of electric power. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405029 | Customizable Storage Container - A customizable storage container is provided. The device includes a shell member comprised of a shell base and at least one shell sidewall disposed around a perimeter of the shell base, thereby defining a shell interior volume. A lid is rotatably secured to an open end of the shell sidewall and is secured to the shell sidewall by a shell closure. The shell member is disposed around an insulation material, and the insulation material is further disposed around a storage compartment. The storage compartment is comprised of a storage base and at least one storage sidewall disposed around a perimeter of the storage base, thereby defining a storage interior volume. A pouch is disposed on an exterior surface of the shell member. The pouch and the shell member include a cleanable material that can be drawn on by a marking material. The cleanable material can be cleaned off and reused. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405030 | FLEXIBLE HEATING DEVICE - A flexible heating device for hair shaping is disclosed. The flexible heating device in the form of a sheet, for hair shaping, comprises a heating layer comprising at least one flexible heater which can be supplied with electrical power, a flexible heat conductive layer provided on one surface of the heating layer, and a flexible heat insulation layer provided on the other surface of the heating layer, wherein the device is capable of forming an occlusive or closed space around the hair. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405031 | Fiber Detangler - The novel detangling innovations disclosed include a detangling device comprising a handle having an upper portion and a lower portion, and a plurality of arced tines. The plurality of arced tines are connected to the lower portion of the handle along a first periphery extending around the lower portion of the handle. The arced tines arc inwardly with respect to a center of the lower portion of the handle. An arced tine comprises an arced flexible member; a base situated at a proximal end of the arced flexible member, and a tip. The base is connected to the lower portion of the handle. The tip is situated at a distal end of the arced flexible member. The arced flexible member has an elongated arced profile between the base and the tip. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405032 | BODY HAIR REMOVAL PAD FOR DEFIBRILLATOR USAGE - Implementations of a body hair removal pad for defibrillator usage (“defibrillator hair removal pad”) are provided. In some implementations, the defibrillator hair removal pad comprises a base (or base layer) and an adhesive layer. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405033 | NAIL PRODUCTS, METHODS OF USE AND KITS - Nail products, methods and kits for enhancing nails are disclosed. A tacky substance is applied to a nail followed by a nonwoven substrate. The nonwoven substrate is removed from the nail leaving a fiber residue on the nail. A nail coating such as nail polish is applied to the nail over the fiber residue. If any gaps between fibers in the fiber residue remain after the nail coating is applied, a further nail coating may be applied. A top coat may then be applied to provide for a final finish on the nail. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405034 | ARTIFICIAL FINGERNAIL EXTENSION - An artificial fingernail extension has opposing top and bottom surfaces with opposing distal and proximal ends and two opposing sides extending between the proximal and distal ends. An offset ledge is formed in the bottom surface, extends along the proximal end between the opposing sides, is thinner than an average thickness immediately adjacent the offset ledge, has a textured surface, and optionally has a transparency differing by 20% from the transparency of the immediately adjacent nail portion. The textured surface improves adhesion and along with the transparency differences improves alignment during use. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405035 | ARTIFICIAL FINGERNAIL EXTENSION - An artificial fingernail extension has opposing top and bottom surfaces with opposing distal and proximal ends and two opposing sides extending between the proximal and distal ends. An offset ledge is formed in the bottom surface, extends along the proximal end between the opposing sides, is thinner than an average thickness immediately adjacent the offset ledge, has a textured surface, and optionally has a transparency differing by 20% from the transparency of the immediately adjacent nail portion. The textured surface improves adhesion and along with the transparency differences improves alignment during use. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405036 | DECORATIVE MEMBER - A decorative member including: a color developing layer including a light reflective layer and a light absorbing layer provided on the light reflective layer; and a substrate provided on one surface of the color developing layer. The light absorbing layer includes a copper oxynitride (Cu | 2020-12-31 |
20200405037 | COSMETIC PACKAGE INCLUDING A LIQUID RESERVOIR - Cosmetic formula containers disclosed herein generally include a compartment to store and retain a plurality of applicators. In one aspect, the cosmetic formula container includes a container body configured to retain a portion of a cosmetic formula within a cavity and a neck configured to receive a cap for closure of the container body. The container body includes an indentation extending from the container body into the cavity to form a compartment. The compartment is generally open at a proximal end and closed at a distal end such that the cosmetic formula in the cavity does not flow into the compartment. In some aspects, the compartment has a profile configured to retain a plurality of applicators therein. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405038 | Unit Dose Foam Applicator - A unit dose foam applicator according to the present invention comprises an anhydrous, water soluble personal care product for topical use. The product is contained in a pod that is comprised of water soluble film, and the pod is housed in an opened-cell foam pouch. The foam applicator is activated by water. Prior to use, it is preferable if the unit dose foam applicator is disposed in a water-impermeable packette for retail distribution and storage. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405039 | COSMETICS DISPENSER - Disclosed is a cosmetics dispenser provided with a skin diagnostic device, and more specifically, a cosmetics dispenser which enables not only the use of a suitable amount of cosmetics by selecting or combining suitable cosmetics according to the diagnosed skin condition, but also the systemic management of information on skin diagnosis or use of cosmetics. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405040 | Energy Generation - Various embodiments are described that relate to energy generation. A housing can retain a spring coupled to a gear set. As the spring experiences linear compression and extension, the spring can cause rotational movement in the gear set. The rotational movement from the gear set can cause rotation of a rotational magnet. The rotational magnet, when rotated about a coil set, can convert an energy. The energy can be used to charge a battery. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405041 | COSMETIC APPLICATOR - A packaging and application device including a container containing the composition to be applied, an applicator for applying the cosmetic composition to the eyelashes or eyebrows, the applicator including a core, at least one element attached to the core, each element comprising a central part fitted onto the core and at least one application member carried by the central part, a composition collection surface being formed by the proximity between two different portions of one and the same application member or of two adjacent application members, the gap between these portions being sufficiently small for a bridge of composition to be able to form there by surface tension, these portions being situated at a distance from the central part of greater than or equal to 0.5 mm. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405042 | METHOD FOR CLEANING A WIDENED INTERDENTAL SPACE AND INTERDENTAL CLEANING BRUSH - A method for cleaning the gum in a widened interdental space ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200405043 | TEETH CLEANING DEVICE AND CARRIER STRUCTURE FOR MOUTHPIECE OF A TEETH CLEANING DEVICE - The present invention provides a holder and support structure or carrier structure for a mouthpiece of a teeth cleaning device which enables cleaning of a plurality of teeth, preferably all of the user's teeth at the same time, wherein the carrier structure comprises a mouth insert for the user's upper jaw and a mouth insert for the user's lower jaw; and a coupling section including two arms and a connecting section for the drive device, wherein the mouth inserts are each connected to an arm of the coupling section and the connecting section for the drive device is adapted so that it can be connected to a drive device via a fastener thereof, wherein the arms of the coupling section that are connected to the mouth inserts each include at least one spring section. The spring sections assure an even transfer of vibration transfer along the entire length of the mouth inserts. In one embodiment, the horizontal spring sections of the carrier structure allow it to be adjusted more precisely to the user's dentition. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405044 | BRUSH TIP FOR COSMETIC APPLICATOR, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME AND COSMETIC APPLICATOR USING SAME - A brush tip for a cosmetic applicator which is hygienic by preventing the growth of bacteria and other germs in the area of the brush tip not impregnated with the application fluid, as well as the manufacturing method of the brush tip and a cosmetic applicator using the brush tip. This brush tip for a cosmetic applicator includes brush tip filaments and serving as an applying part of the cosmetic applicator having a cosmetic storage for storing a cosmetic fluid, with the rear end of the brush tip attached to the front end of the cosmetic storage. The brush tip incorporates a discharge port that communicates with the cosmetic storage of the cosmetic applicator, and a coating of an antimicrobial agent is formed on the surface of the brush tip filaments, located at least behind the discharge port inside the brush tip. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405045 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - An oral care implement that dispenses an oral care agent during use and a method of assembling such an oral care implement. The oral care implement may include a body having a head portion. The head portion may have a cavity with an open end. There may be at least one opening extending from the cavity to an outer surface of the head portion. A dissolvable element that includes an oral care agent may be positioned in the cavity. Furthermore, a supporting member may be positioned in the cavity. The supporting member may include a first coupling feature that couples the supporting member to the dissolvable element. Finally, an oral cleaning member may be coupled to the head portion to close the open end of the cavity. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405046 | BRUSH HEAD ASSEMBLY - A brush head assembly comprising: a hard platen; a plurality of bristle tufts, each of which comprises a plurality of bristle strands, each bristle tuft having a proximal end and a free end; and a flexible matrix at least partially comprised of a shear-thickening material for coupling the plurality of bristle tufts to the hard platen, wherein the flexible matrix is arranged such that there is shear-thickening material between the proximal ends of the plurality of bristle tufts and the hard platen. A method of manufacturing the brush head assembly for use with a personal care appliance. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405047 | TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVING USAGE OF PERSONAL CARE DEVICES THROUGH BEHAVIOR TRACKING - In some embodiments, usage of a personal care device in compliance with a recommended use is improved. A usage monitor computing device may detect and store records of use of the personal care device. The usage monitor computing device may transmit the records of use to a monitoring server device via a network. The usage monitor computing device may determine whether the records of use indicate that the personal care device has been used as directed by the recommendations, and if so, may determine whether one or more rewards for use should be provided to the user. The usage monitor computing device may receive notifications of the rewards, and may present notifications of the rewards to the user. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405048 | COSMETIC BRUSH COVER - The present disclosure provides a cover for a cosmetic brush that includes a handle, a ferrule, and bristles. The cover comprises a body having substantially the same shape of the ferrule and bristles and comprising a stretchable and conformable material, the body having an internal volume sufficient to contain the entirety of the ferrule and bristles; a first opening at a first end of the body for receiving the cosmetic brush in a handle-first orientation; a stretchable second opening at a second end of the body, the second opening being less than or substantially the same width as the ferrule and capable of stretching to admit the ferrule therethrough; and a flap distally extending from the first end of the body, the flap configured to fold over the body to substantially cover the first opening and comprising a closure mechanism capable of attaching to the body. The cover is capable of holding the cosmetic brush substantially in place. Also provided herein is a covered cosmetic brush. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405049 | DECORATIVE LINEN STORAGE APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - A linen storage apparatus for storing linen material mounted to a wall and supported by a floor, having back plate affixed to the wall, back plate having a latch position proximate a first back plate end, a pair of arms having a first arm end and a second arm end, the pair of arms hingedly affixed to the back plate proximate a second back plate end and the first arm end of the pair of arms, wherein said pair of arms is configured to support the linen material when in an open position, a post having a first post end hingedly pinned between a second arm end of the pair of arms and a second post end configured to contact the floor when in an open/down position, and a resistance cord tethered between said back plate and said first post end to assist retraction to a closed decorative position. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405050 | Diamond-Shaped Folding Rack - The utility model discloses a diamond-shaped folding rack, comprising a left side frame, a right side frame, a folding layer plate, a linkage vertical rod, and a locking mechanism; wherein the folding layer plate is axially connected to the left and right side frames; the linkage vertical rod, is provided at the folding junction of the folding layer plate, and the linkage vertical rod moves tip or down while driving the folding layer plate to fold or unfold synchronously. The folding rack has strong locking stability and high support strength, the multi-layer folding layer plate is folded or unfolded synchronously, and it is convenient to operate. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405051 | Cantilever Shelving System - A cantilever shelving system is disclosed and can include a frame structure, a cantilever shelf support structure, and a plurality of load-bearing shelves that can be supported by the cantilever shelf support structure and the frame structure. The shelves can be positioned laterally adjacent to cantilever support arms of the cantilever shelf support structure, and the shelf support surfaces can be coplanar with upper walls of the cantilever support arms. Ends of laterally adjacent shelves do not overlap with a front side of a vertical support member to which the cantilever support arm is mounted. The cantilever shelving system can accommodate various user requirements and can be operably integrated with standard commercial and/or industrial equipment or machinery. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405052 | APPLIANCE TEST CABINET - A test cabinet for testing a heat generating appliance includes a base having a main structure, a front panel, a rear panel, and a top panel, the top panel being movable relative to the main structure, the front panel extending in a longitudinal direction of the cabinet; a front opening in the front panel, the front opening providing access to an appliance compartment in the base, the appliance compartment being configured to receive the heat generating appliance; a back wall positioned above the top panel and movable relative to the main structure, the back wall being movable in a depth direction of the cabinet, the depth direction being perpendicular to longitudinal direction of the cabinet; and a bottom insert that is removably mounted in the base, the bottom insert forming a floor of the appliance compartment. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405053 | SLIDING DEVICE FOR DRAWER - A sliding device is provided for a drawer which may provide a detent function by an elastic displacement to a rail member enabling a storage body to be moved from a main body in a sliding manner, thereby implementing a fixed maintenance force having a more robust state at a drawn-into location of the storage body to the main body. The sliding device includes: a first rail member which has a locking projection, an intermediate rail member coupled to be movable with respect to the first rail member, a second rail member coupled to be movable with respect to the intermediate rail member at a location opposite to the first rail member, and a detent member which is provided on the second rail member, and has an opening which accommodates the locking projection and a constraining protrusion which suppresses the locking projection from being separated from the opening. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405054 | CABINET LEVELLING APPARATUS - An apparatus for adjusting a height adjustable leg for supporting a cabinet, appliance or structure is described. The apparatus includes a foot of a height adjustable leg and a tool comprising a driving member and a torque input for applying torque to the driving member. The foot includes a rotatable foot part with a driven member and a base part to support the rotatable foot part on a floor or supporting surface. The tool and the foot are complementarily adapted to releasably maintain engagement between the driving member and the driven member to allow the driving member to drive the driven member to rotate the rotatable foot part about a longitudinal axis of the leg for height adjustment of the leg. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405055 | BLEACHER SEAT WITH RETRACTABLE AND FOLDABLE ARMRESTS - A bleacher seat with retractable and foldable armrests comprises two hook assemblies, a cushion assembly, a backrest assembly, two cushion-backrest connecting assemblies and two armrest assemblies, wherein the two hook assemblies are symmetrically arranged at the front end of the bottom surface of the cushion assembly, the lower ends of the two symmetrical cushion-backrest connecting assemblies are fixedly mounted at the rear ends of left and right sides of the cushion assembly respectively, and the upper ends of the two cushion-backrest connecting assemblies are symmetrically arranged at and rotatably connected to the lower ends of two sides of the backrest assembly. The two armrest assemblies are arranged symmetrically, the upper end and lower end of each armrest assembly are rotatably connected to a corresponding side of the cushion assembly and a corresponding side of the backrest assembly respectively, and the armrest assemblies are retractable; and a detachable cushion cloth is arranged on the cushion assembly, and a detachable backrest cloth is arranged on the backrest assembly. Armrests of the bleacher seat are retractable and foldable, all components are rotatably connected, and the cushion cloth and backrest cloth are detachable, so that the bleacher can be folded to be stored. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405056 | Seating and Support Furniture - The invention relates to a piece of seating and supporting furniture with a seating and supporting body, comprising: a height-adjustable column; a seating and supporting body, which is mounted pivotably about at least one horizontal axis between a first end position and a second end position at a first end of the height-adjustable column; a stopping mechanism, which is situated at a second end of the height-adjustable column; and a locking mechanism for releasably locking the stopping mechanism. A seating and supporting piece of furniture which allows reliable and user-friendly operation is created according to the invention in that a transfer device is used to release the locking of the stopping mechanism by the locking mechanism via the pivoting of the seating and supporting body between the first end position and the second end position. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405057 | FASTENERLESS AND ADHESIVELESS FURNITURE PIECES - Fastenerless and adhesiveless furniture pieces, which in various embodiments may include chairs, steps, adirondack chairs, footrests, and other furniture pieces, may each include a first panel, a second panel, and a plurality of support panels. The first and second panels may each one or more outwardly extending engagement members. The engagement members may each include a tapered void that mates with one of the support panels. The first and second panels may include curved edges that complement one another. The first panel, the second panel, and the plurality of support panels may be securely coupled to form the furniture piece, without relying on any fasteners or adhesives, when the complementary curved edges of the first and second panels are forced into abutting engagement with one another. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405058 | RECLINER SUPPORT SYSTEM - A recliner support system (RSS) configured to provide support for individuals having poor posture control. The RSS may include a base assembly configured to move with reclinable furniture between upright and reclined positions. The RSS may include one or more straps configured to secure the base assembly to the reclinable furniture. The RSS may include one or more harnesses attached to the base assembly and configured to maintain a stable and well-aligned body position. The RSS may include one or more supports attached to the base assembly and configured to provide body support. The RSS may include a seat cushion including a bottom portion, a rear portion, and a flexible hinge portion connecting the bottom and rear portion and configured to move with and support a body in an upright sitting position, in a reclined position, and while moving between the upright sitting position and the reclined position. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405059 | QUICK RELEASE DEVICE FOR HEADREST OF OFFICE CHAIR - A device for connecting a headrest to a back is disclosed. The device includes a headrest assembly and a fixing seat. The headrest assembly includes a headrest, a support and an adjusting seat. The headrest is pivotedly connected to the support. The support is slidably connected to the adjusting seat. An inner base of the adjusting seat has two rails. Each rail is extended with an inserting wing. Tops of the rails are formed with a blocker. A wall is formed between the rails. The fixing seat has a connecting side facing the adjusting seat. The connecting side has a recess with a closed bottom edge. Two opposite edges of the recess is formed with troughs for receiving the inserting wings. A flexible arm is formed between the two troughs. The flexible arm is stopped by the wall. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405060 | HEAD AND NECK ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR CHAIR - A head/neck adjusting device includes a base, a clamping member, a holder, an adjusting and fastening knob, a plurality of locking members, and a head/neck support. The clamping member is clamped on a backrest of a chair. The holder includes a linear adjusting member inserted through the base, and an angle adjusting member connected with the linear adjusting member. The adjusting and fastening knob extends through the base and the linear adjusting member. Each of the locking members is mounted on the angle adjusting member and provided with a positioning projection. The head/neck support is provided with a plurality of support posts extending through the locking members. Each of the support posts is provided with a plurality of positioning holes, and the positioning projection of each of the locking members is positioned in one of the positioning holes. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405061 | LOWER BACK AND POSTURE SUPPORT DEVICE - The present invention relates to a spine orienting device for integration into a variety of types of seats, for example, automotive seats or office type seating, in order to properly position the sacrum of the individual using the seat, which in turn will properly pivot the pelvis to assist in maintaining the spine in equilibrium. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405062 | ULNAR NERVE ARMREST CUSHION - An ulnar nerve armrest cushion with a cushion body, a groove centered on a top side therein, and two attachment flaps. Each attachment flap runs along the length of the cushion body on one side of the cushion. One attachment flap has a hook part of a detachable hook-and-loop fastener, and the other attachment flap has the loop part of the detachable hook-and-loop fastener so that the two attachment flaps can detachably connect underneath the cushion body to secure the cushion body to an armrest. The cushion body can be made in a variety of sizes and thicknesses to fit a variety of armrests. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405063 | Collapsible Cart with Adjustable Seat - A collapsible cart with adjustable seat designed for folding, portable transport, sitting, or reclining purposes. The said cart features a U-shaped removable U shape axle with wheels attached. The cart accommodates a removable basket, and the cart includes an upright or reclining adjustable seat. The cart is transportable for use in camping, hunting and other outdoors activities. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405064 | ADJUSTABLE CUSHION PAD LOCKING SYSTEM - An adjustable cushion pad locking system may include two cushions, cushion cover with locking mechanisms on each side, and buckles to attach straps to. The cushion covers locking mechanisms has an engaged condition in which they can lock to similar locking mechanism to form alternative uses of the cushion pad. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405065 | Buoyant Pool Lounge Chair Frame and Buoyant Pool Lounge Chair Using the Same - A buoyant pool lounge chair frame and buoyant pool lounge chair using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the buoyant pool lounge chair for supporting a person while the buoyant pool chair is floating in water, frame members collectively form an open chair frame including a back frame and leg frame pivotally coupled thereto. Buoyant cushions are attached to the frame members to form a chair seat, a backrest, and a leg rest. A pair of rear pivotal coupling and clutch assemblies are coupled to the seat frame and to the back frame to adjust and fix the angle of recline of the back frame relative to the seat frame. Similarly, a pair of front pivotal coupling and clutch assemblies coupled to the leg frame and to the back frame to adjust and fix the angle of extension of the leg frame relative to the seat frame. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405066 | Extendable Sofa - There is disclosed an extendable sofa comprising a frame having a seat support portion, a back-support portion, and a cushion storage compartment, wherein the frame is adapted to extend and collapse length-wise between a collapsed configuration and an extended configuration. A primary seat cushion adapted to rest upon the seat support portion of the frame when in the frame is in the collapsed configuration. An auxiliary seat cushion adapted to be stored in the cushion storage compartment when the frame is in the collapsed configuration and adapted to rest upon the seat support portion when the frame is in the extended configuration. At least one primary back cushion adapted to rest against the back-support portion of the frame when the frame is in the collapsed configuration. At least one auxiliary back cushion adapted to be stored in the cushion storage compartment when the frame is in the collapsed configuration and adapted to rest against the back-support portion when the frame is in the extended configuration. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405067 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND FOLDABLE BED FRAME HAVING SAME - Disclosed are support assemblies and foldable bed frames. A foldable bed frame includes a support assembly, first and second frame units, first and second holders. The first frame unit includes a first frame section pivotally connected with the support assembly and a first leg assembly pivotally connected with the first frame section. The second frame unit includes a second frame section pivotally connected with the support assembly and a second leg assembly pivotally connected with the second frame section. The first and second holders are fixedly coupled with the support assembly, and abut the first and second frame sections when the foldable bed frame is unfolded. When folded, the first and second frame sections are disposed substantially parallel to each other with the first and second leg assemblies disposed at exterior sides of the first and second frame sections. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405068 | MODULAR ADJUSTABLE BED SYSTEM FACILITATING ASSEMBLY IN A MANUAL, PARTIALLY-ELECTRIC, OR FULLY-ELECTRIC CONFIGURATION - A bed system includes a fixed frame, a movable frame, and first and second end boards disposed at the head and foot ends of the fixed frame, respectively. The system may be assembled and/or configured such that: a first electric or manual actuator is coupled between the fixed frame assembly and a first linkage assembly of the movable frame assembly for powered or manual movement of a first movable section of the movable frame assembly; a second electric or manual actuator is coupled between the fixed frame assembly and a second linkage assembly for powered or manual movement of a second movable section of the movable frame assembly; and/or a third electric or manual actuator is coupled between the first and second end boards for powered or manual height adjustment of the head and foot ends of the fixed frame assembly. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405069 | MATTRESS TOPPER WITH INTEGRALLY CONNECTED LAYERS OF VARYING FIRMNESS - A mattress topper includes a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer and third layer are made of a foam material. The second layer is sandwiched between the first layer and the third layer. The first layer and the third layer are connected directly to each other. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405070 | DIAGNOSTICS OF BED AND BEDROOM ENVIRONMENT - A data processing system is configured to sense a pressure readings of an air-mattress. If the pressure readings are below a target pressure value representing a desired pressure for the air-mattress, the data processing system can transmit, to an air-pump, first instructions to increase the air pressure of the air mattress and determine a replacement value representing the amount of air pumped into the air mattress by the air-pump. The data processing system can compare the replacement value to a slow-leak threshold and to a catastrophic-leak threshold. The data processing system can, responsive to a determination that the replacement value is greater than the slow-leak value and less than the catastrophic-leak value, transmit, to the air-pump, second instructions to increase the air pressure of the air mattress to replace air in the air mattress lost to a slow leak so as to maintain the desired pressure for the air-mattress. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405071 | Air Mattress Control System - An air mattress control system is disclosed. The air mattress control system comprises a mattress and a gas regulating device. The mattress comprises a plurality of inflation layers. The gas regulating device comprises a first three-way solenoid valve, a pumping motor, a second three-way solenoid valve, a connecting conduit, a gas guiding device, and a control device. The pumping motor connects the first three-way solenoid valve and the second three-way solenoid valve connects the pumping motor. The connecting conduit connects the first three-way solenoid valve and the second three-way solenoid valve. The gas guiding device connects the connecting conduit and a plurality of the inflation layer. The control device controls the switch of the first three-way solenoid valve and the second three-way solenoid valve, and starting the pumping motor to inflate or deflate the plurality of inflation layers. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405072 | METHOD FOR OPERATING SMART MATTRESS SYSTEM ENABLING ALARM CONTROL - The present invention relates to a method of operating a smart mattress system enabling alarm control, wherein a user is allowed to transition to a light sleep state before an alarm time set by the user. Furthermore, an air mattress and an air pillow interlock with a user terminal so that the user can easily control the air mattress and the air pillow. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405073 | BASSINET - The invention may telescopically connect the first support member and the second support member together or pivotally connect the first support member to the pivot hub on the bassinet, such that the bassinet can be adjusted to various heights for a given situation. Furthermore, the bassinet may be adjusted to a desired height and then placed in a play yard without requiring additional components. Since the bassinet of the invention can be used alone and can also be used with the play yard, the bassinet of the invention is more flexible in use than a conventional bassinet. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405074 | BASSINET - A collapsible bassinet that is selectively reconfigurable between a use configuration and a storage configuration, the bassinet including an outer structure, a support structure secured within the outer structure, a platform operable to be inserted within the outer structure and to rest on the support structure, and a sleeping pad operable to be inserted within the outer structure and to rest on the platform. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405075 | AUTOMATED BULK PRODUCT DISPENSER - An automated dispensing system that releases a selected quantity of an edible or non-edible bulk product is provided. Using a digital interface or a dispense button, consumers select a specified amount of bulk product to be dispensed (by weight, mass, or cost). The product is then dispensed into a receptacle container and the system calculates the quantity and corresponding cost that was dispensed into the receptacle container. Using an identification key system, consumers can activate the automatic dispensing system. The identification key may be used to track and store the user's dispensed bulk products. This information may be uploaded to a database that is later called upon at the time of checkout to tabulate the users total cost of dispensed bulk products. The system can also update an inventory database of the bulk products. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405076 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a control unit provided in the cabinet and controlling an operation of the refrigerator, a main door that opens or closes the cabinet and has an opening formed therein, a main hinge that couples the cabinet to the main door and allows the main door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-door that is formed on a front surface of the refrigerator and opens or closes the opening, a sub-hinge that couples the main door to the sub-door and allows the sub-door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-hinge cover that simultaneously shield a main hinge shaft of the main hinge and a sub-hinge shaft of the sub-hinge, and a wire disposed to extend from an inside of the sub-door, to be connected with the control unit, and to sequentially pass through the sub-hinge shaft and the main hinge shaft along an inside of the sub-hinge cover. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405077 | MODULAR MERCHANDISING DISPLAY - A modular merchandising display system which, for example, allows for the ability to easily mount and remove samples of household hardware products (e.g. cabinet or bath hardware) and visualize the hardware mounted to e.g. kitchen or bath cabinets, by allowing a person to remove the sample hardware and hold it up to e.g. kitchen or bath cabinets. The display system includes at least one slat wall piece, at least one display channel on a first side of the slat wall piece configured for displaying at least one item and for providing interchangeability of the displayed item; and at least one frame piece framing the at least one slat wall piece. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405078 | INTERACTIVE PRODUCT DISPLAY - Examples of the disclosure provide systems and methods for interactively displaying a product on a show room floor. The interactive display allows a customer to practice using and installing the actual product in a simulated environment, which helps the customer determine whether the product is right for their needs and desires. In examples, the interactive display includes a rotatable platform attached to an extendable arm. A product may be secured to the rotatable platform, and the rotatable platform may rotate to provide 360 degrees view of the product. A use may pull the product away from the display and toward themselves due to the extendable arm which supports the weight of the rotatable platform and the product while the arm is in an extended position, while the arm is in a contracted position, and while the arm transitions between the extended and contracted position. While the extendable arm is in an extended position, if a user releases the product, the extendable arm may automatically contract into a stead state contracted position. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405079 | Therapeutic Human Body Covering System and Methods of Treatment - A therapeutic human body covering system includes a fabric body having a first side, a second side and a plurality of weighted elements positioned therebetween. A first connector is disposed along an outer periphery of the fabric body along the first side. The system also includes a cover having a first complementary connector that is disposed along a portion of an inside facing surface. The complementary connector functioning to engage the primary connector to receive and secure the fabric body to the cover. A pair of secondary connectors are disposed along the outer periphery of the cover and function to removably secure the cover in a closed position that fully encompass the fabric body secured within. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405080 | PILLOW ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure provides a pillow insert. The pillow insert includes a plurality of sleeves, wherein each sleeve is substantially filled with a soft material and attached to an adjacent sleeve at least at one end and partially or completely unattached along an adjacent side. Each sleeve is substantially against the adjacent sleeve such that a pillow surface is provided. Also provided is a pillow assembly comprising the pillow insert, a padding component, and a cover. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405081 | SLEEP-IN BEAUTY PILLOW - A sleep-in beauty pillow (hereinafter “beauty pillow”) is configured as a support element to be placed around a neck to protect and preserve the wearers hair and makeup, such as while sleeping. In other applications, the beauty pillow can be used to provide support to the user's neck or chin while the user is getting her hair and/or makeup done. The beauty pillow is comprised of polyester silk and includes memory foam to provide comfort to the user. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405082 | PILLOW INCLUDING GELATINOUS ELASTOMER CUSHION HAVING DEFORMABLE WALL MEMBERS AND REALTED METHODS - A pillow includes a pillow cushion consisting essentially of a gelatinous elastomer that is sized and configured to support a head and neck of a person using the pillow cushion. The pillow cushion has a first major surface, a second major surface, and deformable wall members extending between the first major surface and the second major surface. The deformable wall members are located and configured to define voids therebetween such that the deformable wall members may be displaced into adjacent voids upon deformation of the deformable wall members. The deformable wall members are configured to buckle when a pressure applied to a cushioning surface of the pillow cushion, in a direction perpendicular to the first major surface, exceeds a threshold pressure level. A pillow cover covers the pillow cushion. A method of fabricating a pillow includes enclosing such a cushion in a pillow cover. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405083 | CUP RACK - A cup stacking and holding assembly is disclosed with methods of application in standard use and with internal electronics for visual displays. The cup holder assembly may be manufactured in various configurations, all providing a cup rack for convenient and stable stacking of disposable cups. The cup rack may comprise a base providing a surface for abutting support for a cup retainer plate and a plurality of mounting cups; the cup retainer plate coupled to the base; the plurality of mounting cups integrally molded to the cup retainer plate; the cup retainer plate moveable from a first closed position parallel and proximal to the surface for abutting support to a second open position; a back panel extending from the base, the back panel substantially perpendicular relative to the surface for abutting support, and an electronic display installed in the back panel. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405084 | HANGER FOR SWIMMING CAP AND SWIMWEAR - The present invention relates to a swimming cap and swimwear, in which after the wet swimming cap, swimsuit and swimming goggles are washed with clean water, all the swimwear pieces are hung to be dried and stored on one hanger, and specifically, the swimming cap is completely dried on the inside without being folded. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405085 | Cooking Appliance For Cooking Food With Or Without Pressure - A cooking appliance includes a housing containing a cooking vessel configured to receive food to be cooked; a lid mounted pivotably on the housing between an open and a closed position; a steam outlet valve that is movable between a first valve position in which the steam outlet valve places the inside of the cooking vessel in communication with the outside of the cooking appliance, and a second valve position in which the steam outlet valve fluidly insulates the inside of the cooking vessel from the outside of the cooking appliance; a lid locking mechanism configured to lock the lid in the closed position; and a control member configured to be handled by a user and to control the locking and unlocking of the lid in relation to the housing. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405086 | Electric Cooking Appliance Provided With A Removable Heating Device - An electric cooking appliance includes a housing having a cooking vessel configured to receive food to be cooked; a lid pivotably mounted on the housing between an open position in which the lid frees access to the cooking vessel and a closed position in which the lid prevents access to the cooking vessel; and a heating device which is removably mounted on an inner surface of the lid, the heating device having a heating device configured to be located opposite the food to be cooked received in the cooking vessel and for heating said food to be cooked when the lid is in the closed position. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405087 | TRAY ASSEMBLY - A tray assembly includes a tray having a top side, an underside opposite the top side, and a plurality of protrusions extending from the underside. Each protrusion defines a recess in the top side and has a bottom wall and a contoured surface connecting the bottom wall to the top side. The tray assembly also includes a diffuser in the form of a plate with a plurality of apertures therethrough. The diffuser is couplable to the tray and positionable a spaced distance above the top side of the tray. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405088 | EXTRACTOR, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE - An electronic device, including circuitry configured to acquire image information related to a beverage stored in a container, and to output a content from an output unit using a transition of the image information. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405089 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING AN EXTRACT FROM A SUSPENSION - The present disclosure includes many embodiments of devices and related methods for creating an infused extract from a mixture of infusible material and one or more liquids. Any desired infusible material can be used, as well as any desired combination of liquids. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405090 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BEVERAGES BY MEANS OF SINGLE SERVING CAPSULES - The machine ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200405091 | BEVERAGE EXTRACTION UNIT WITH MOVABLE OUTFLOW OBSTRUCTOR - The invention relates to a beverage extraction unit ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200405092 | METHOD FOR DISPENSING DOSES OF COFFEE GROUNDS - A method of controlling dispensing of doses of coffee grounds, the machine comprising a grinding device which is configured to grind coffee beans, a conduit, having an inlet in communication with the grinding device for receiving coffee grounds, and an outlet, a closure member which is adapted to be removed between an open position for the coffee grounds to be discharged from the conduit through the outlet, and a closed position for closing the outlet, and a coffee grounds weight sensor, which is configured to generate signals representative of the weight of coffee grounds built-up in the dispensing conduit when the closure member is in the closed position. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405093 | Apparatus Having Multi-Nozzles for Making Three-Dimensional Structure - The apparatus having multi-nozzles for making three-dimensional structure according to the present disclosure comprises a supply unit of raw material, the supply unit having a nozzle for supplying at least two raw materials; a seat unit provided under the supply unit, where a container receiving the raw material is seated; a driving unit for moving the supply unit and the seat unit in at least any one of X, Y, and Z directions; a control unit for controlling discharging amount and moving route of the driving unit, based on the desired shape of the structure to be made. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405094 | TEXTURED BEVERAGE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The invention comprises an apparatus and method of manufacture thereof for forming a frothing agent, including the steps of: forming a frozen pellet by at least partially immersing a first material in a liquid, the first material including at least one of: (1) a solid particle comprising at least thirty percent nitrous oxide by mass and (2) a liquid drop comprising at least thirty percent nitrous oxide by mass; sealing the frozen pellet in a container comprising an initial pressure exceeding one hundred pounds per square inch; and heating contents of the container, the step of heating resultant in: (1) a phase change of the nitrous oxide; and (2) formation of the frothing agent. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405095 | WATER BOILERS FOR DISPENSING UNITS OF ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINES - A water boiler for dispensing units of espresso coffee machines. It is composed of a first hollow body ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200405096 | AUTOMATIC STIR-FRYING DEVICE OF FOOD FRYING MACHINES - An automatic stir-frying device of food frying machines is disclosed, comprising a machine body, a food frying pot, a food material stir-frying device and a master controller, wherein the food frying pot and the food material stir-frying device are respectively installed on the machine body, the food frying pot internally includes a scraper, the food material stir-frying device has a fixing frame and a track rod, a receive-send cylinder is installed on the track rod, a movable frame is fixedly mounted on the receive-send cylinder, a rotation motor is set up on the movable frame and connectively includes a stir-frying device, and the master controller is applied to control the receive-send motor and the rotation motor so as to drive the movable frame and the stir-frying device to stretch thereby entering the inside of the food frying pot to perform automatic stir-frying operations on loaded food materials and ingredients. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405097 | Meat Grill Installation - A meat grill installation for preparing large quantities of meat, and a method of preparing such large quantities of meat. Embodiments of the meat installation comprise various features, including a detachable horizontal cylindrical carrier comprising a series of meat fixators, a motor, heaters, at least two position adapters for maintaining each individual heater at a predetermined distance from the cylindrical carrier, at least one temperature sensor, a conveyer belt located underneath the cylindrical carrier for receiving and transporting heated meat, a cutter for removing a slice of a predetermined thickness of meat from the detachable cylindrical carrier, and at least one controller for driving the motor, for maintaining and/or adapting a temperature of each individual heater, for driving the at least two position adapters, for receiving the sensor output, for providing feedback to at least one heater, and for controlling thickness of slices of meat. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405098 | COOKING SYSTEMS WITH WASHING ELEMENTS AND SPREADER BAR - Systems are disclosed for cleaning a fryer using a washing element coupled to a bottom wall of a cooking chamber. An upper portion of the washing element extends above the bottom wall of the cooking chamber and includes a plurality of spray jet nozzles that are separated at predetermined angles relative to one another around a periphery of the upper portion of the washing element to orient the plurality of spray jet nozzles so as to spray a plurality of pressurized streams of the cooking medium to predetermined areas of the cooking chamber, including at least one corner of the cooking chamber. Also disclosed is a fryer that includes a spreader bar that maintains an electric heating coil in the serpentine pattern. The spreader bar is coupled to the upper surface of the electric heating coil and is disposed at a predetermined distance away from the bottom wall. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405099 | DEVICE FOR BREAKING THE SHELLS OF NUTS - The present invention concerns devices for breaking the shells of nuts Fc. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405100 | Removable Cookware Handle - A removable cookware handle is disclosed for connection to a piece of cookware. The removable cookware handle can attach to an attachment member that is secured to the cookware piece. To facilitate locking and unlocking of the attachment member to the removable cookware handle, a plurality of button mechanism are present on the housing of the removable cookware handle. A first button mechanism of the plurality of button mechanisms is slidable in a longitudinal direction while the second button mechanism is depressible in a lateral direction. When unlocking the removable cookware handle from the attachment member, a user may depress the second button and manipulate the first button backward to allow the attachment member to be released from a locking cavity within the housing. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405101 | LIQUID FOAM DELIVERY DEVICE - A liquid foam delivery device includes a pump proper, a linear transmission mechanism, a unidirectional input/output gas mechanism and a unidirectional input/output liquid mechanism. The pump proper has a rotating shaft. The linear transmission mechanism converts rotational motion output by the rotating shaft into linear reciprocating motion perpendicular to the rotating shaft. The unidirectional input/output gas mechanism admits gas into a gas inlet and discharge gas from a gas outlet in a direction perpendicular to the rotating shaft through the linear reciprocating motion of the linear transmission mechanism. The unidirectional input/output liquid mechanism delivers liquid admitted through a liquid inlet to a liquid outlet through the rotational motion output by the rotating shaft. The liquid foam delivery device delivers gas and liquid with only one pump proper and one rotating shaft to therefore minimize the required number of constituent components, achieve miniaturization, render assembly easy and cut cost. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405102 | DISINFECTING WIPES DISPENSER - The present invention is for wipe dispensers for dispensing interconnected wipes. An exemplary wipes dispenser may include a container body and a removable lid forming an interior region into which a plurality of interconnected wipes may be disposed. Pulling on a lead end of a lead wipe causes a following wipe to also be pulled and follow the lead wipe. The removable lid may cover a portion of a container aperture (e.g., an open top of the container body). A landing member in the lid covers a portion of the container aperture by extending from a top rim of the container body toward the middle of the interior region. The landing member may form an angle with a substantially vertical exterior wall of the container, where the formed angle may be less than 90°. In an embodiment, the landing member may include a concavely shaped portion. The landing member may include one or more fingers. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405103 | Article Advancer - An article advancing assembly and various article advancers are provided for helping dispense articles from a container. In some forms, the article advancers are provided that can bias the contents of the containers towards the dispensing opening. This can, in some forms, provide extra friction within the container and/or at the dispensing opening to decrease extra contents from being dispensed and thus decrease waste. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405104 | VACUUM CLEANER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner body having a moving unit; a suction unit configured to suction dust and air; a detecting unit configured to detect movement of the suction unit; and a control part configured to determine whether movement of the cleaner body is required, based on information detected by the suction unit, and to control the moving unit when the movement of the cleaner body is required, wherein the control part determines a target location to which the cleaner body will be moved, determines a moving route to the target location based on a detected obstacle, controls the moving unit so that the cleaner body is moved along the determined moving route, stops a motor when it is determined that the cleaner body is not in contact with a floor surface, and thus prevents a user's injury. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405105 | CLEANER HEAD FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner has a housing, an agitator mounted within the housing, and a drive mechanism for driving the agitator about a first axis A. The drive mechanism is mounted to the housing for rotation about a second axis R. The second axis R is offset from the first axis A. When the agitator is brought into contact with a surface to be cleaned, the surface exerts a reaction torque on the agitator that causes the drive mechanism to rotate about the second axis R. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405106 | DEBRIS BINS AND MOBILE CLEANING ROBOTS INCLUDING SAME - A mobile cleaning robot includes a removable filter unit configured to receive a supply airflow generated by a blower and to filter debris from the supply airflow, a filter seat, a filter access opening, a filter access door, and a filter presence system. The filter access door is pivotable between a closed position, wherein the filter access door covers the filter access opening, and an open position, wherein the filter access door is displaced from the filter access opening to permit access to the filter seat. The filter presence system is configured to: permit the filter access door to move from the open position into the closed position when the filter unit is disposed in the filter seat; and prevent the filter access door from being moved into the closed position when the filter unit is not disposed in the filter seat. The filter presence system includes a lift arm movable between an extended position and a retracted position. When the filter access door is open, the lift arm assumes the extended position to receive the filter unit in the filter seat. Moving the filter access door from the open position into the closed position when the filter unit is disposed in the filter seat causes the lift arm to move to the retracted position. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405107 | ROBOT CLEANER, STATION, AND CLEANING SYSTEM - Provided is a cleaning system including: a robot cleaner including a dust collecting device having a dirt outlet and an outlet door configured to open and close the dirt outlet; and a station including a collecting device configured to generate a suction force to suction dirt of the duct collecting device and a lever device provided with a lever configured to be fixable to the outlet door as the outlet door is being opened to allow the collecting device and the dust collecting device to communicate with each other, and a lever driving source configured to generate power for driving the lever. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405108 | CLEANER - A cleaner includes: a main body that forms an external shape; a dust container that is separably combined with the main body and stores dust separated from air; a dust container cover that is configured to open and close the dust container; a handle unit that is disposed behind the dust container; and an operating member that is configured to provide operation force to the dust container cover by moving in a first direction and to release a holding mechanism for preventing separation of the dust container from the main body by moving in a second direction opposite to the first direction. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405109 | DUST-COLLECTING DEVICE AND VACUUM CLEANER - A dust-collecting device includes a cylindrical casing and an insertion part. The casing includes an introduction port introducing dust-containing air. The insertion part is positioned inside the casing to allow a swirling flow of the dust-containing air to be formed between the insertion part and the casing. The insertion part includes a cylindrical side surface part spaced away from and facing the casing and a projection part. The projection part includes, in a side of the first dust-collecting part, a projection surface projecting outward from the side surface part. The projection surface includes plural straightening parts and a connection part. The straightening parts are formed spirally toward the side of the first dust-collecting part, from upstream to downstream sides of the swirling flow. The connection part connects a downstream end side of one of the straightening parts and an upstream end side of another one of the straightening parts. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405110 | SELF-PROPELLED VACUUM CLEANER - An autonomous vacuum cleaner is provided which can clean efficiently around a vacuum cleaner body. An autonomous vacuum cleaner ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200405111 | OPTICAL SENSOR AND ROBOTIC VACUUM THAT UTILIZES THE SAME - An autonomous cleaning device ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200405112 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MOTOR AT A CONSTANT ROTATIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) - A cleaning system including a motor configured to provide rotational energy to an impeller, a current sensor configured to sense current provided to the moto, and a controller having an electronic processor. The controller is configured to receive, from the current sensor, a current signal indicative of the current provided to the motor, filter the current signal to produce a filtered current signal, and control the motor based on the filtered current signal. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405113 | SUPPORT DEVICE OF CLEANER AND CLEANER UNIT - A support device of the cleaner includes a charging stand body provided with a charging port for charging the cleaner and a plurality of fixing parts disposed to be spaced apart from each other on the charging stand body and each having a fixing groove in which a fixing protrusion provided on the cleaner is accommodated. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405114 | SURFACE CLEANING DEVICE WITH SWEEPER - A surface cleaning device for removing debris from a surface is described. The surface cleaning device comprises a cleaning head comprising a housing, wherein the housing defines an inlet and comprises brush chambers; at least one vent coupled to a top portion of the housing; and a sweeper assembly coupled to the housing and comprising brushes having bristles, wherein the cleaning head is configured create a suction with a surface by directing air flow into the housing through the inlet and out of the housing through the at least one vent. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405115 | SELF-PROPELLED VACUUM CLEANER - An autonomous vacuum cleaner is provided which can promote reductions in size and load by simplifying the structure of a surrounding cleaning means. An autonomous vacuum cleaner ( | 2020-12-31 |
20200405116 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes a housing including a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to clean multiple surfaces, including hard and soft surfaces, and apparatus is provided with a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a brushroll removably mounted within the base, and a brushroll latch for securing the brushroll to the base. The brushroll latch can be captured by a portion of a nozzle assembly to prevent unintended release of the brushroll. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405117 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes a housing including a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to clean multiple surfaces, including hard and soft surfaces, and for different cleaning modes, including wet cleaning, dry vacuum cleaning, and self-cleaning. Methods for self-cleaning a surface cleaning apparatus are also provided. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405118 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes a housing including a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to clean multiple surfaces, including hard and soft surfaces, and for different cleaning modes, including wet cleaning, dry vacuum cleaning, and self-cleaning. Methods for self-cleaning a surface cleaning apparatus are also provided. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405119 | AUTOMATIC CLEANING STORAGE BASE FOR ELECTRIC MOP - Disclosed is an automatic cleaning storage base for an electric mop. The electric mop has a rotatable cleaning roller; the automatic cleaning storage base comprises a casing member, a cleaning tank is formed in an upper surface of the casing member, and a decontamination assembly for scrubbing the cleaning roller is disposed in the cleaning tank; the roller is cleaned by using the decontamination assembly of the present invention, thereby avoiding the cumbersome manual operation in the prior art, avoiding staining human hands, and achieving a good effect. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405120 | DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC CLEANING STORAGE BASE OF ELECTRIC MOP - Disclosed is a drainage system for an automatic cleaning storage base of an electric mop. The automatic cleaning storage base of the electric mop comprises a casing member having a cleaning tank. The drainage system comprises a drain valve; an outlet end of the drain valve is connected to the outside of the casing member, and an inlet end of the drain valve is connected to the cleaning tank; the drain valve has a switch, and the switch is provided with a first rack; the drain valve is further provided with a duplex gear and a second rack; the duplex gear has a gear portion with a larger outer diameter to mesh with the first rack, and the duplex gear has a gear portion with a smaller outer diameter to mesh with the second rack. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405121 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher with an improved door structure. The dishwasher includes a cabinet having a washing tub and a door installed at one side of the cabinet to open and close the washing tub, wherein the door includes a door member in which an electrical component is installed, a handle member installed on the door member to form a handle, and a water discharge channel allowing water to be discharged to outside of the door through the door member and the handle member. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405122 | DISHWASHER AND DRIVING METHOD THEREFOR - A dishwasher includes a dishwashing tub in which dishes are washed; a first tank configured to store therein cold washing water to be used for a next stroke; and a second tank configured to store therein hot washing water, which has been used in the dishwashing tub. The second tank is placed adjacently to the first tank to transfer heat from the stored hot washing water to the cold washing water. An opening is configured to deliver the hot washing water to the dishwashing tub; and a circulation pipe is configured to connect the dishwashing tub and the second tank to enable the hot washing water to circulate between the second tank and the dishwashing tub. A circulation valve is configured to allow the hot washing water to pass therethrough or to block the hot washing water from passing therethrough. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405123 | AIR BLOWER AND DISH WASHER HAVING THE SAME - A dish washer capable of effectively decreasing a dry time is provided. The dish washer includes a body; a wash tank provided in the body in order to wash dishes therein; a door rotatably coupled to the body to open and close the wash tank; an air blower spraying out air jet from a front surface of the body to the front of the body so as to allow wet steam in the wash tank to forcedly flow to the front when the door is opened. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405124 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING IMAGE DATA USING A NON-LINEAR SCALING MODEL AND A MEDICAL VISUAL AID SYSTEM - A method for obtaining and processing image data by using a medical visual aid system comprising an endoscope and a monitor is presented. The endoscope is configured to be inserted into a body cavity and comprises an image capturing device and a light emitting device. The method comprises illuminating a field of view of the image capturing device with the light emitting device, capturing the image data using the image capturing device, providing a non-linear scaling model adapted to the body cavity, adjusting the image data by applying the non-linear scaling model such that adjusted image data is formed, and presenting the adjusted image data on the monitor. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405125 | MANUFACTURE OF DISTAL OPTICS - A method of making a plurality of optical devices repeatedly slices, at a first specified angle, a first wafer of light transmissive material having a diffraction surface, to form at least one first wafer slice, and repeatedly slices, at a second specified angle, a second wafer of light transmissive material, to form at least one second wafer slice. An end portion of the second wafer slice is ground to form an interconnection surface. A plurality of illumination guides may optionally be affixed to the interconnection surface along a length of the second wafer slice, and a first wafer slice is affixed to the second wafer slice to form a sheet. The sheet is repeatedly sliced along a width of the second wafer slice to form a plurality of optical devices. | 2020-12-31 |
20200405126 | STEERING SYSTEM WITH LOCKING MECHANISM - A steerable device, such as a steerable catheter, may include a control handle and an insertion shaft extending outwardly therefrom. In use, the insertion shaft is navigated to an area of interest for examination and/or treatment thereof. The steerable device may include a steering system that controls the deflection angle of the distal end of the insertion shaft in two or more non-planar directions for navigating the insertion shaft to the area of interest. The steering system may also include a locking mechanism for arresting or partially arresting the movement of the distal end of the insertion shaft in a first direction independent of arresting or partially arresting the movement of the distal end in a second non-planar direction. | 2020-12-31 |