A grooming tool for use on an animal, such as a dog, includes a handle, a head extending from the handle, a first section of a first grooming characteristic extending from a first side of the head, a second section of a second grooming characteristic different from the first grooming characteristic extending from a second side of the head, and a movable cover member pivotably attached to the head and positionable to selectively cover and uncover the first section. The first section can be a dematting section, while the second section can be a combing section.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
A grooming tool for use on an animal, such as a dog, includes a handle, a head extending from the handle, a first section of a first grooming characteristic extending from a first side of the head, a second section of a second grooming characteristic different from the first grooming characteristic extending from a second side of the head, and a movable cover member pivotably attached to the head and positionable to selectively cover and uncover the first section. The first section can be a dematting section, while the second section can be a combing section.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
A46B 5/00 - Brush bodiesHandles integral with brushware
A46B 9/02 - Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
A composition and process for making pet food treats is described herein. Auxiliary ingredients are combined to form a plant mixture. The plant mixture is formed into portions. The portions of plant mixture are positioned on a chew stick that comprises rawhide. The pet treat gives the appearance of a grilled shish kabob, where the plant portions are meant for initial taste, while the chew stick will provide the dog with a longer-lasting chewing portion.
A23K 40/30 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by encapsulatingShaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by coating
A01K 15/02 - Training or exercising equipment, e.g. mazes or labyrinths for animals
A23K 10/26 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of animal origin from waste material, e.g. feathers, bones or skin
A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
A23K 40/00 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs
An electric cooking appliance includes a cooking vessel, an electric heating unit, and an operational unit. The operational unit includes an electric motor, a rotary drive feature operably driven by the motor, and a housing configured to interface with the cooking vessel. A stirring blade is operatively connectable to the rotary drive feature and configured for processing a food product during rotation. The cooking vessel has a base and is provided with at least one fixed agitation assisting feature located at a point along a circumference of an outer boundary of a swept path of the stirring blade when installed, and the fixed agitation feature configured to interact with the stirring blade during operation to provide rotational interplay between the stirring blade and the fixed agitation assisting features at the outer boundary, where a resulting resistance is created such that a processing of the food product during operation is improved.
An electric cooking appliance includes a cooking vessel, an electric heating unit, and an operational unit. The operational unit includes an electric motor, a rotary drive feature operably driven by the motor, and a housing configured to interface with the cooking vessel. A stirring blade is operatively connectable to the rotary drive feature and configured for processing a food product during rotation. The cooking vessel has a base and is provided with at least one fixed agitation assisting feature located at a point along a circumference of an outer boundary of a swept path of the stirring blade when installed, and the fixed agitation feature configured to interact with the stirring blade during operation to provide rotational interplay between the stirring blade and the fixed agitation assisting features at the outer boundary, where a resulting resistance is created such that a processing of the food product during operation is improved.
A47J 43/046 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the bottom side
A47J 43/07 - Parts or details, e.g. mixing tools, whipping tools
A system for keeping live insects or animals. The system has a shelf assembly having at least a bottom wall and a rear wall. The bottom wall has opposite interior and exterior bottom wall surfaces and an outer perimeter with a rear face; the rear wall being mounted to extend upwardly from the rear face of the bottom wall. The rear wall having opposite interior and exterior rear wall surfaces. An airflow plenum is along the interior rear wall surface. The plenum has an airflow opening arrangement. A powered fan is in airflow communication with the plenum.
An electric grooming appliance includes a housing, a grooming device, an electric motor, and a controller. In some embodiments, the electric grooming appliance is capable of operating in different modes and includes a user interface which allows a user to communicate with the controller and select at least one of the modes. The electric grooming appliance may provide information to the user relating to information determined and/or detected during a grooming session. In addition, the electric grooming appliance may record or store grooming session information on a memory and estimate future operating parameters based on the grooming session information. The electric grooming appliance may include a trimmer assembly that is positionable between a stowed position and an operative position.
B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
B26B 19/10 - Cutting heads thereforCutters thereforSecuring equipment thereof involving two or more different types of reciprocating cutting elements, e.g. a pair of toothed shearing elements combined with a pair of perforated cutting elements or a combined toothed and perforated cutting assembly
B26B 19/14 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers of the rotary-cutter typeCutting heads thereforCutters therefor
B26B 19/28 - Drive layout for hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. providing for electromotive drive
16.
AQUARIUM FILTER ARRANGEMENT WITH VIBRATION ISOLATION
A filter arrangement for an aquarium is disclosed. The filter arrangement can include a filter housing assembly, a pump assembly, and a transfer tube assembly. In one aspect, the housing assembly and the pump assembly are separately constructed assemblies that are connected to each other via a first dampening member to prevent vibration and sound from being transmitted from the pump assembly to the filter housing assembly. The filter arrangement can further include a second dampening member connecting the pump assembly with the transfer tube assembly to further prevent vibration and sound from being transmitted from the pump assembly to the filter housing assembly. A third dampening member can be provided at a location where the transfer tube assembly is supported within the filter housing assembly to further isolate vibration and sound from being transmitted from the pump assembly to the filter housing assembly via the transfer tube assembly.
A light system for an aquarium includes an aquarium tank and a lid covering the open top of the tank. The lid is pivotably attached to the tank and is pivotable between a covered position and uncovered position. A light source is secured to an interior portion of the lid and moves with the lid between the covered position and uncovered position. The light source emits a light beam. An alignment arrangement is provided for the light source and is constructed and arranged to ensure the light beam projects into the tank interior volume regardless of the position of the lid and light source.
Methods and features described herein are applicable to an improved hand-hand steaming iron that reduces dripping while operating in various orientations and that improves consistent steam generation. The iron includes a steam generating chamber that includes an integrated resistive heating element, and the chamber utilizes multiple dividing and fluid guiding elements with back and forth turn features to prevent liquid water from escaping the steam generating chamber in both vertical and horizontal positions. The combination of the geometric walls and the interaction with the heating element allow for a consistent soleplate temperature and efficient steaming of water that enters the chamber.
D06F 75/18 - Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water in a reservoir carried by the iron the water being fed slowly, e.g. drop by drop, from the reservoir to a steam generator
D06F 75/20 - Arrangements for discharging the steam to the article being ironed
A flow control arrangement for use with a pump in an aquarium includes a main body having an inlet flow conduit and an outlet flow conduit. The main body has a cylindrical wall having first and second opposite open ends and defining an open interior; and a through hole extending through the wall to the open interior. A flow control dial closes the first open end; and an aeration flow dial closes the second open end and is rotatably adjustable relative to the main body. The aeration flow dial has a tubular aeration wall extending into the open interior. The aeration wall has an aperture, wherein the aeration flow dial can be rotatably adjustable to control axial alignment of the aperture with the through hole in the wall of the main body to selectively adjust a size of a resulting orifice from the open interior of the main body to outside of the main body.
An aquarium system includes a tank and a flexible heater within the tank powered by a power supply. The power supply has an AC to DC converter. The aquarium system can have a variety of components, each powered by the power supply, and whose operation is controlled by an interface such as a touchscreen or controlled by a wireless device such as a cell phone, via purpose-built software. The components having any one or more of a pump, lights, filter, water level indicator, motion detector, feeder, gravel filter, power head, kinetic décor, air pump etc. In preferred examples, the power supply outputs 24VDC.
An aquarium system includes an aquarium tank arrangement and a light source. The light source has a controllable output of colored light projecting into the aquarium tank arrangement. The light source can provide a cycle of projecting light of at least two different colors.
A01K 63/06 - Arrangements for heating or lighting in, or attached to, receptacles for live fish
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21W 131/308 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for aquaria
A hair dryer assembly includes a hair dryer and an attachment. The hair dryer has a body. The attachment is configured to receive airflow from the hair dryer. The attachment includes a first end defining an inlet for airflow to enter the attachment, and engagement features on the first end. The engagement features are configured to engage the body of the hair dryer and secure the attachment to the body of the hair dryer. Also, the attachment includes a second end opposite the first end, and a channel wall intermediate the first end and the inlet. The channel wall at least partly defines an outlet for the airflow to exit the attachment.
A back panel assembly for an aquarium has a housing with a dependent lip having connecting structure permitting the housing to be removably attached to an aquarium; and a cartridge holder removably positioned in the housing. The cartridge holder holds filter cartridges, each cartridge being the same size.
A back panel assembly for an aquarium has a housing with a dependent lip having connecting structure permitting the housing to be removably attached to an aquarium; and a cartridge holder removably positioned in the housing. The cartridge holder holds filter cartridges, each cartridge being the same size. A method of using a back panel assembly on an aquarium includes selecting a location anywhere along the length of a rim of the back wall of the aquarium to position the back panel assembly, and then mating first and second connectors together to attach the back panel assembly to the back wall of the aquarium tank.
An automated self-cleaning litter box includes a guide arrangement to allow for slidably mounting a disposable litter receptacle. The litter box can include a ramp with a catch basin and removable mat.
A handheld wash tool for bathing an animal includes a housing adapted to receive a water source to permit water to flow from the source into an interior volume of the housing. The tool includes an animal engaging section secured to the housing and in communication with the interior volume of the housing. The animal engaging section has bristles. A cartridge is removably held by the housing. The cartridge holds one or more solutions for applying to the animal. The cartridge is held within the housing such that the one or more solutions is in communication with the animal engaging section.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
A hair styling apparatus includes a heating assembly that is configured to deliver heat to hair. The hair styling apparatus is configured to energize a heating element of the heating assembly to deliver heat to the hair during a first styling operation. In one embodiment, the hair styling apparatus is configured to determine an estimated hair temperature, compare the estimated hair temperature to a desired hair temperature profile, and energize the heating assembly during a second styling operation based on the comparison. In another embodiment, the hair styling apparatus determines a curl profile of the hair based on a temperature of the heating assembly or the hair. The hair styling apparatus is configured to compare the curl profile to a desired curl profile, and energize the heating assembly during a second styling operation based on the comparison.
A45D 1/28 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with means for controlling or indicating the temperature
A45D 1/04 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel by electricity
A45D 2/00 - Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances
34.
PET TREAT WITH EDIBLE RELEASABLE ATTACHMENT TO ANOTHER OBJECT AND METHODS OF USE
A completely edible pet treat is releasably attachable to another object, such as a camera or a mobile device having a camera. The pet treat includes a 100% edible fastening member, shaped and sized to be releasably attached to the object, and a 100% edible remaining member integral with the fastening member, sized to be visible to a pet, when the pet treat is attached to the object.
A23K 40/20 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by moulding, e.g. making cakes or briquettes
A23K 10/20 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of animal origin
A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
An attachment assembly for an air-moving appliance includes a diffuser attachment and a hair engagement cover. The diffuser attachment includes an inlet end configured to removably attach to the air-moving appliance. The inlet end includes an inlet for airflow to enter the diffuser attachment and the outlet end includes a diffuser surface defining discharge openings for airflow in part to expel from the diffuser attachment. The diffuser surface is curved relative to an exterior of the diffuser attachment. The hair engagement cover includes prongs arranged to extend outward from the diffuser surface when the hair engagement cover is attached to the outlet end. The attachment assembly has a first configuration in which the hair engagement cover is not attached to the diffuser surface of the diffuser attachment, and a second configuration in which the hair engagement cover is attached to the outlet end of the diffuser attachment.
The present invention relates to transgenic ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by in vitro fertilization. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing.
A pet grooming tool has a pet engageable portion and a handle portion. The pet engageable portion has a first section of a first brush characteristic sandwiched between a second section and third section of brush characteristics different from the first brush characteristic. The handle portion is secured to the pet engageable portion sized for grasping by a human hand.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
A pet nail clipper includes a cutter with a first blade having a first v-shaped cutting edge; and a second blade, opposed to the first blade, having a second v-shaped cutting edge. The first v-shaped cutting edge and second v-shaped cutting edge are positioned relative to each other to form a hole to receive a nail. A first arm is secured to the first blade, and a second arm is secured to the second blade. The clipper can include lighting, a transparent back stop, and an on-board medicinal agent.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
An electric hair grooming appliance includes a handle and a hair grooming device. The electric hair grooming appliance also includes a pivot assembly pivotably attaching the hair grooming device to the handle. The pivot assembly includes a spherical housing. The hair grooming device and the spherical housing are pivotable relative to the handle about at least two pivot axes extending through the spherical housing. The electric hair grooming appliance further includes a motor contained in the spherical housing. The motor is configured to drive the hair grooming device.
B26B 19/14 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers of the rotary-cutter typeCutting heads thereforCutters therefor
42.
TOOTHED PET GROOMING TOOL WITH FUR EJECTING MECHANISM
A pet grooming tool is provided with a fur ejector portion that is at least partially movable relative to the teeth of the pet grooming tool and can be manually moved into engagement with fur that is wedged or lodged between the teeth. The engagement of the fur ejector portion with the fur forces the fur from the gaps between the teeth. Preferably, the fur ejector portion can be manually moved by the same hand a person uses to support and hold the grooming tool.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
43.
Hair styler including hinged arms having twisted hair contact surfaces
A hair styler includes an upper arm, a lower arm, and a hinge. The upper arm includes an upper grip and an upper clamp head. The upper clamp head includes an upper hair contact surface. The upper hair contact surface is twisted relative to the upper grip. The lower arm includes a lower grip and a lower clamp head. The lower clamp head includes a lower hair contact surface. The lower hair contact surface is twisted relative to the lower grip. The hinge attaches the upper and lower arms together such that the upper and lower arms are openable and closeable relative to one another. The hair styler is configured to receive hair between the upper and lower hair contact surfaces when the hair styler is in a closed position.
A45D 1/04 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel by electricity
A45D 1/12 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with two or more jaws of helical or zig-zag shape
A45D 2/00 - Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances
A45D 1/18 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with combs
A pet grooming tool has a pet engageable portion and a handle portion. The pet engageable portion has a first section of a first brush characteristic and a second section of second brush characteristics different from the first brush characteristic. The handle portion is secured to the pet engageable portion sized for grasping by a human hand. A fur removal mechanism removes fur from the pet engageable portion.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
A46B 17/06 - Devices for cleaning brushes after use
A46B 15/00 - Other brushesBrushes with additional arrangements
45.
ELECTRIC HANDHELD HAIR TRIMMER INCLUDING TRANSVERSE EDGE PORTIONS
A trimmer includes a blade assembly including a stationary blade and a movable blade. Each of the stationary blade and the movable blade includes blade teeth. The stationary blade includes a first transverse edge portion, a second transverse edge portion, and a middle portion. The first transverse edge portion includes a first upper surface extending from a first edge to the upper surface. The second transverse edge portion includes a second upper surface extending from a second edge to the upper surface.
B26B 19/06 - Cutting heads thereforCutters thereforSecuring equipment thereof involving co-operating cutting elements both of which have shearing teeth
B26B 19/38 - Details of, or accessories for, hair clippers or dry shavers, e.g. housings, casings, grips or guards
A pet grooming tool has a pet engageable portion and a handle portion. The pet engageable portion has a first section of a first brush characteristic and a second section of second brush characteristics different from the first brush characteristic. The handle portion is secured to the pet engageable portion sized for grasping by a human hand. A fur removal mechanism removes fur from the pet engageable portion.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
A method of controlling a heating appliance includes receiving a level selection at a controller, reading a starting parameter at an initiation of a heating process and providing a signal to the controller, accessing a memory including a matrix of heating parameters, selecting a first group of equations of the matrix at the controller based on the selected level, where the first group of equations include at least a first equation and a second equation corresponding to first and second starting parameter ranges, identifying an equation of the first group of equations of the matrix at the controller, the matrix having a corresponding starting parameter range based on the starting parameter, and performing the heating process according to the identified equation.
The present disclosure describes a combination hair styling apparatus capable of selectively switching between a straightener mode and a curling wand mode. The hair styling apparatus includes a first and second arms that may be pivotably coupled to each other to selectively configure the hair styling apparatus between an opened position and a closed position. The hair styling apparatus further includes a first and second pair of heating plates and a pair of heating plate covers positioned to cover the second pair of heating plates. The pair of heating plate covers are movable between a first position and a second position.
One example food preparation appliance includes a base having a motor and an adaptor, a weight sensor coupled to the adaptor, and a communication component. The adaptor is configured to support a food preparation accessory. The weight sensor is configured to detect a weight applied to the adaptor. The communication component is configured to transmit data associated with a weight detected by the weight sensor. An example remote communication device includes a display device, a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor. The remote communication device is configured to display a first instruction on the display device, the first instruction including a first target weight of a first substance; receive a measurement from a food preparation appliance indicative of a weight applied to an adaptor of the food preparation appliance; and display a second instruction when the weight is substantially equal to the first target weight.
A47J 43/046 - Machines for domestic use not covered elsewhere, e.g. for grinding, mixing, stirring, kneading, emulsifying, whipping or beating foodstuffs, e.g. power-driven with tools driven from the bottom side
A47J 36/32 - Time-controlled igniting mechanisms or alarm devices
A47J 43/07 - Parts or details, e.g. mixing tools, whipping tools
A stackable attachment comb for an electric hair trimmer includes a body configured to releasably attach to the electric hair trimmer and teeth projecting from the body. The teeth are arranged to direct hair toward a blade assembly for cutting during operation of the electric hair trimmer if the body is attached to the blade assembly. The stackable attachment comb includes an engagement feature configured to attach the stackable attachment comb to another comb.
A45D 24/36 - Combs, stencils, or guides, specially adapted for hair trimming devices
B26B 19/20 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers with provision for shearing hair of preselected or variable length
An aquarium system includes an aquarium tank arrangement and a light source. The light source has a controllable output of colored light projecting into the aquarium tank arrangement. The light source can provide a cycle of projecting light of at least two different colors.
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
A composition and process for making pet food treats is described herein. Auxiliary ingredients are combined to form a meat mixture. The meat mixture is formed into portions. The portions of meat mixture are positioned on a chew stick that comprises rawhide. The pet treat gives the appearance of a grilled shish kabob, where the meat portions are meant for initial taste, while the chew stick will provide the dog with a longer-lasting chewing portion.
G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
H04N 13/117 - Transformation of image signals corresponding to virtual viewpoints, e.g. spatial image interpolation the virtual viewpoint locations being selected by the viewers or determined by viewer tracking
H04N 13/15 - Processing image signals for colour aspects of image signals
H04N 13/279 - Image signal generators from 3D object models, e.g. computer-generated stereoscopic image signals the virtual viewpoint locations being selected by the viewers or determined by tracking
H04N 13/00 - Stereoscopic video systemsMulti-view video systemsDetails thereof
An attachment for a hair dryer includes a first end configured to selectively connect to a body of the hair dryer, and a second end spaced from the first end. The second end includes at least one outlet that is an elongate slot. The attachment also includes prongs extending from the second end and configured to engage hair, a body defining a passage for airflow between the first end and the second end, and a connector configured to extend into a central passage defined by the body of the hair dryer and connect the first end of the attachment to the body of the hair dryer. The connector includes a wall extending along an axis and forming an elongate cylinder that corresponds to the shape of the central passage.
A grooming tool for use on an animal includes a base arrangement sized for grasping by a human hand. A first section of grooming members is secured to the base arrangement and includes flexible members. A second section of grooming members is spaced from the first section and includes flexible members. A third section of rigid grooming members are positioned between the first section and second section of grooming members. The tool can include a grip assembly having a pivotable grip member.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
An attachment for a hair dryer configured to receive airflow from the hair dryer and redirect the airflow generally includes a connector housing extending along an axis, an inlet end, an outlet end, and a channel wall. The inlet end defines an inlet for the airflow to enter the attachment in a first direction parallel to the axis of the connector housing. The outlet end defines a slot-shaped outlet for the airflow to exit the attachment in a direction not parallel to the first direction. The channel wall defines a hair receiving channel and extends at least partly around the hair receiving channel such that hair within the hair receiving channel is contacted by the channel wall, wherein the channel wall extends downflow from the outlet end in a direction not parallel to the first direction and is configured to direct the airflow along a length of hair within the hair receiving channel.
The present disclosure related generally to an edible pet chew. The edible pet chew comprises a first sheet of grain-based material and a second sheet of flavored material for example jerky that is laminated with the first sheet to form alternating layers in the edible pet chew. An edible pet chew may also include a layer of hardened chewy plant base material and a layer sheet of a chewy edible material. The first and second layers are superimposed adjacent each other into a composite assembly with the first layer and second layer forming alternating layers in the composite assembly. The present disclosure related generally to an edible pet chew has a first sheet of plant base material and a second protein of flavored material comprising a meat jerky and an anti-oxidant rich material that is wrapped with the first sheet to form alternating layers in the edible pet chew.
A23K 10/20 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of animal origin
A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
A multi-layer touchscreen assembly for an appliance includes a panel including an outer touchscreen surface, an opaque layer positioned below the touchscreen surface and having at least one transparent area therein defining lighting of at least one visual touch control region, a printed circuit board positioned below the opaque layer, the printed circuit board including a plurality of light-emitting diodes proximate one or more corresponding capacitive touch sensors of a first visual touch control region of the one or more visual touch control regions, and the one or more capacitive touch sensors configured to provide a visual indication of a control aspect of the appliance according to a user's touch input. The assembly also includes at least one diffusion portion operatively positioned between the opaque layer at a transparent area thereof and the printed circuit board at the first visual touch control region.
Autofill systems for faucets are configured to determine an interior height of a vessel that holds water and is positioned along a sensing axis of a distance sensor. The interior height of the vessel is based on a bottom surface and a top rim surface of the vessel measured concurrently by the distance sensor. The autofill system closes an electronic valve once a predetermined fill level within the vessel is reached to shut off water flow through a spray head. The predetermined fill level is based on water surface level within the vessel and the top rim surface measured concurrently by the distance sensor relative to the determined interior height of the vessel.
E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
An aquarium includes a tank and at least a first opaque panel dividing the tank interior volume into at least 2 separate compartments. A canopy covers the tank, and a lighting assembly is secured to an interior portion of the canopy. A filter arrangement is provided in communication with the interior volume of the tank.
A contact grill includes upper and lower grill assemblies connected together by a hinge assembly. Contact grills of the present invention are advantageously easier to clean including components that can be submerged in water or washed within a dishwasher. In one aspect of the present invention, the upper and lower grill assemblies are fully separable from one another and from the hinge assembly so that the upper and lower grill assemblies, each comprising a housing, grill plate, and heating element, are free of electrical components so that they can be submerged or washed in a dishwasher. In another aspect of the present invention, upper and lower grill plates that are assembled with respective upper and lower heating elements are separable from an assembly of upper and lower housings connected together with a hinge assembly. All electrical components are provided within the hinge and housings assembly so that the grill plates and heating elements can be separated from the contact grill to be submerged or washed in a dishwasher.
An aquarium system includes a tank, a motion sensor, and a light source. The motion sensor is adapted to sense motion within a predetermined distance from the tank. The light source has a controllable intensity projecting light into the tank. The intensity varies responsive to motion sensed by the motion sensor. When the motion sensor senses movement, the light is on at 100% intensity. After some period of no-motion, such as about 60 seconds, the lighting slowly dims to around 20% of full brightness. When it senses movement again, the lighting slowly ramps up to 100% intensity.
An electrical appliance includes a controller operatively connected to a power circuit, a control circuit, a power source, a sensor for sensing a parameter level, and an active element. The controller is configured to receive an input of the parameter level from the sensor and to output a duty cycle for controlling a power level of the active element via the control circuit at various times to achieve a target set point of the parameter, the duty cycle based on proportional and integral control. The controller uses the proportional control and the integral control when the control circuit is energized, and accumulates integral error only when a parameter process variable sensed by the sensor is determined to be within an interval of the target set point.
A dosing bottle has a container; a riser; a cap piece; a standpipe connected to the riser and one or more return openings in a tubular wall of the standpipe; and a closure member. The closure member is rotatably attached to the cap piece and defines an interior dosing volume and a dispenser opening. The closure member is axially movable relative to the cap piece between a closed position and an open position. The open position allows a liquid in the interior volume of the container to flow through the riser and through the return opening and into the interior dosing volume.
G01F 11/28 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with stationary measuring chambers having constant volume during measurement
B65D 41/02 - Caps or cap-like covers without lines of weakness, tearing strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices
A filter arrangement for an aquarium is disclosed. The filter arrangement can include a housing assembly, a pump assembly, a transfer tube assembly, and a valve assembly for controlling water flow through the transfer tube assembly. The transfer tube assembly can include a tube structure within which a valve body of the valve assembly is rotatably disposed. The tube structure can be formed from a first tube half mated to a second tube half to permanently secure the valve body within the tube structure. A valve operator can be connected to the valve body to advantageously allow a user to manipulate the flow of water through the transfer tube assembly. Control of water flow through the filter arrangement is beneficial for obtaining a desired water flow for a certain aquarium size and application and for reducing flow during certain periods, such as during feeding.
Methods and features described herein are applicable to an improved hand-hand steaming iron that reduces dripping while operating in various orientations and that improves consistent steam generation. The iron includes a steam generating chamber that includes an integrated resistive heating element, and the chamber utilizes multiple dividing and fluid guiding elements with back and forth turn features to prevent liquid water from escaping the steam generating chamber in both vertical and horizontal positions. The combination of the geometric walls and the interaction with the heating element allow for a consistent soleplate temperature and efficient steaming of water that enters the chamber.
D06F 75/18 - Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water in a reservoir carried by the iron the water being fed slowly, e.g. drop by drop, from the reservoir to a steam generator
D06F 75/20 - Arrangements for discharging the steam to the article being ironed
An aquarium (10) requiring no more than only a single power connection. The aquarium includes: (a) a transparent tank (12) having a surrounding wall (14) with an enclosure rim (16) surrounding an open top (18) and an opposite closed bottom wall (20); (b) an electrically powered lighting arrangement (50); (c) an electrically powered pump (56) oriented within an interior of the tank; (d) a base (70) supporting the tank under the bottom wall of the tank; and (e) a junction box (84) integrally formed with the base and having an aperture arrangement (92) accessible from adjacent the surrounding wall having an electrical power port (86) for removable insertion of an electrical power cord (88) to provide power for the lighting arrangement (50) and the pump (56).
An aquarium requiring no more than only a single power connection. The aquarium includes: (a) a transparent tank having a surrounding wall with an enclosure rim surrounding an open top and an opposite closed bottom wall; (b) an electrically powered lighting arrangement; (c) an electrically powered pump oriented within an interior of the tank; (d) a base supporting the tank under the bottom wall of the tank; and (e) a junction box integrally formed with the base and having an aperture arrangement accessible from adjacent the surrounding wall having an electrical power port for removable insertion of an electrical power cord to provide power for the lighting arrangement and the pump.
A system includes a universal handle and a variety of tools selectively secured within the handle. The tools can be tools for grooming or collecting hair, and are especially useful with animals such as household pets. One example tool includes a mat breaker that is adjustable for left handed or right handed use. Another example tool is a fur sweeper tool and a fur accumulator tool. Other tools include deshedders, brushes, and combs.
B25G 3/26 - Locking or securing devices comprising nails, screws, bolts, or pins traversing or entering the socket
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
A47L 7/00 - Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposesTables with suction openings for cleaning purposesContainers for cleaning articles by suctionSuction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushesSuction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
A47L 25/00 - Domestic cleaning devices not provided for in other groups of this subclass
B25G 1/10 - Handle constructions characterised by material or shape
Compositions and methods for making an interactive and playful pet chew are described herein. The pet chew comprises a chew stick having a longitudinal axis and one or more portions disposed onto the chew stick. The one or more portions are configured to be rotatable around the longitudinal axis and/or movable along the pet chew. The present pet chew provides a complex and changeable configuration and compositions of balanced nutrition.
A23K 40/00 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs
A23K 50/40 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs
A23K 10/20 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of animal origin
A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
A23K 20/179 - Colouring agents, e.g. pigmenting or dyeing agents
87.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AQUARIUM WATER
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of use for effectively treating aquarium water in long term. The compositions include various components functioning to improve water quality, reduce or remove inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus, stabilize buffer capacity, and provide other advantages to aquarium water. Methods of using the compositions to improve the efficiency of treating aquarium water are also provided. The compositions and methods of the present disclosure can improve prophylaxis against unfavorable aquatic plant such as algae and extend life of animals in aquarium water.
An attachment for a hair dryer configured to receive airflow from the hair dryer and redirect the airflow generally includes a connector housing extending along an axis, an inlet end, an outlet end, and a channel wall. The inlet end defines an inlet for the airflow to enter the attachment in a first direction parallel to the axis of the connector housing. The outlet end defines a slot-shaped outlet for the airflow to exit the attachment in a direction not parallel to the first direction. The channel wall defines a hair receiving channel and extends at least partly around the hair receiving channel such that hair within the hair receiving channel is contacted by the channel wall, wherein the channel wall extends downflow from the outlet end in a direction not parallel to the first direction and is configured to direct the airflow along a length of hair within the hair receiving channel.
An impeller for use in an aquarium filter pump includes a shaft and a plurality of impeller blades radially extending from the shaft. Each of the impeller blades includes opposite blade faces. A depression is in each of the blade faces and aids in pushing the water. The depression can be a variety of shapes and can have its deepest portion along one of the edges of the blade.
A pouch for dispensing a squeezable animal treat includes a flexible, squeezable wall with an interior volume and a spoon integral and non-removably secured to the body. The spoon has a storage configuration and a dispensing configuration.
Systems and methods are disclosed for a lock assembly having a touchscreen. The lock assembly includes an interior assembly and an exterior assembly having an exterior lock housing and an infrared touchscreen assembly. The infrared touchscreen assembly includes a touch interface and one or more infrared emitter and receiver systems. One aspect is a method of actuating a lock, the method comprising: causing one or more infrared emitters to emit infrared light; detecting the infrared light at one or more infrared receivers; determining a position of an object interacting with a touch interface of an infrared touchscreen based on the one or more infrared receivers detecting the infrared light; determining a value that corresponds to the position; determining that the value corresponds to an actuation command; and actuating a bolt of the lock based on determining the value corresponds to the actuation command.
An electronic lock includes an interior subassembly including a manual turnpiece, a control circuit, and a motor actuatable by the control circuit, and an exterior subassembly including a facial authentication circuit operatively connected to the control circuit. The electronic lock includes a latch operatively connected to the interior subassembly, the latch being engageable by the manual turnpiece or the motor to move the electronic lock between a locked state and an unlocked state. The facial authentication circuit includes at least one camera and is configured to generate an authentication signal to the control circuit, and wherein, at least in part in response to the authentication signal, the control circuit is configured to actuate the motor to move the electronic lock between the locked state and the unlocked state.
A filter arrangement for an aquarium is disclosed. The filter arrangement can include a filter housing assembly, a pump assembly, and a transfer tube assembly. In one aspect, the housing assembly and the pump assembly are separately constructed assemblies that are connected to each other via a first dampening member to prevent vibration and sound from being transmitted from the pump assembly to the filter housing assembly. The filter arrangement can further include a second dampening member connecting the pump assembly with the transfer tube assembly to further prevent vibration and sound from being transmitted from the pump assembly to the filter housing assembly. A third dampening member can be provided at a location where the transfer tube assembly is supported within the filter housing assembly to further isolate vibration and sound from being transmitted from the pump assembly to the filter housing assembly via the transfer tube assembly.
A pet grooming tool is provided with a fur ejector portion that is at least partially movable relative to the teeth of the pet grooming tool and can be manually moved into engagement with fur that is wedged or lodged between the teeth. The engagement of the fur ejector portion with the fur forces the fur from the gaps between the teeth. Preferably, the fur ejector portion can be manually moved by the same hand a person uses to support and hold the grooming tool.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
A hair styling device includes an upper gripping portion, a lower gripping portion, a hinge structure connecting the upper gripping portion and the lower gripping portion, an upper clamping head connected to the upper gripping portion and a lower clamping head connected to the lower gripping portion. The upper clamping head includes an upper clamping surface and a top, The lower clamping head includes a lower clamping surface and a bottom. The lower clamping surface and the upper clamping surface are arranged to be paired together when the hair styling device is in a closed position. The upper clamping surface has an upper twisted deflection angle with respect to the upper gripping portion. The lower clamping surface has a lower twisted deflection angle with respect to the lower gripping portion. The upper twisted deflection angle is equal to the lower twisted deflection angle.
A45D 1/04 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel by electricity
A45D 1/12 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hotCurling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hotAccessories therefor with two or more jaws of helical or zig-zag shape
A45D 2/00 - Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances
99.
Aquarium system with controlable light and methods
An aquarium system includes an aquarium tank arrangement and a light source. The light source has a controllable output of colored light projecting into the aquarium tank arrangement. The light source can provide a cycle of projecting light of at least two different colors.
F21W 131/308 - Lighting for domestic or personal use for aquaria
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
An electronic lock assembly includes an exterior assembly, an interior assembly, and a latch having a deadbolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position, the latch being movable in response to rotation of a torque blade. The electronic lock includes a motor within the interior assembly and operable to rotate the torque blade, and a control circuit operatively connected to the motor and configured to selectively actuate the motor. A mortise insert includes a battery subassembly electrically connectable to the control circuit.
