Abstract

An apparatus includes a base segment having a signal port coupler configured to selectively conductively engage with a signal port. A first assembly includes a first segment movably coupled to the base segment and a second segment movably coupled to the first segment, and a second assembly includes a third segment movably coupled to the base segment and a fourth segment movably coupled to the third segment. The first, second, third, and fourth segments include receptacles configured to receive at least an electrically conductive portion of a device plug. An electrical connection assembly is disposed in the base, first, second, third, and fourth segments and is configured to selectively conductively engage the receptacles of the first, second, third, and fourth segments with a signal port.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 31/00 - Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart

Abstract

An exemplary aspect comprises a device for separating an egg yolk from an egg white, comprising: (a) a yolk chamber component comprising a first opening and a second opening; and (b) a vacuum chamber component comprising an opening, wherein the second opening of the yolk chamber component is detachably connected to the opening of the vacuum chamber component. Another exemplary aspect comprises a method of separating an egg yolk from an egg white, comprising: (a) compressing a vacuum chamber component comprising an opening, wherein said vacuum chamber component is detachably connected to a yolk chamber component comprising a first opening and a second opening, and wherein said yolk chamber component is empty; (b) placing said first opening of said yolk chamber component against an egg yolk; and (c) releasing pressure on said vacuum chamber component until said egg yolk is drawn into said yolk chamber component, wherein said second opening of said yolk chamber component is detachably connected to said opening of said vacuum chamber component.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 43/14 - Devices for opening raw eggs or separating the contents thereof

Abstract

An exemplary aspect comprises a container apparatus comprising: (a) a housing forming a reservoir; (b) a cover configured to fit on the top of the housing, and comprising a first door; (c) a first divider having at least one point in contact with the inner surface of the housing; and (d) a second divider having at least one point in contact with the inner surface of the housing; wherein the first divider and the second divider divide the reservoir into three joined compartments: a first compartment between the first divider and an inner surface of the housing, a second compartment between the first divider and the second divider, and a third compartment between the second divider and an inner surface of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 83/06 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing powdered or granular material

Abstract

At least one exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus comprising: (a) a plug component at a first end of a cord; (b) an outlet component at a second, opposite end of the cord; and (c) a gooseneck component that encloses at least a portion of the cord.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter

Abstract

An exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus comprising: (a) a first handle component comprising a first end and a second end; and (b) a second handle component comprising a third end and a fourth end, wherein the first end is connected to the third end via a spring clip, wherein the second end is connected to a first spatula component, wherein the fourth end is connected to a second spatula component, and wherein the first handle component is operable to be locked to the second handle component. In one or more exemplary embodiments: (1) the second spatula component and the second handle component comprise a retractable fork component; (2) the first spatula component comprises a serrated edge; and (3) the first handle component is operable to be locked to the second handle component via a sliding member.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47G 21/06 - Combined or separable sets of table-service utensilsOyster knives with openersFish servers with means for removing bones
• A47G 21/10 - Sugar tongsAsparagus tongsOther food tongs

Abstract

One exemplary aspect comprises a device for removing material from a surface, comprising: (a) a head component comprising a first handle portion and a first scraper portion; and (b) a shaft component comprising a rod portion and a second handle portion. In various exemplary embodiments: (1) the first handle portion is suitable for receiving a portion of a user's hand; (2) the head component further comprises a second scraper portion; (3) the second scraper portion comprises a blade with a serrated edge; (4) the second scraper portion comprises a squeegee blade; (5) the second scraper portion comprises a metal blade; (6) the head component further comprises a third scraper portion; (7) the first handle portion comprises a rubber grip component; and (8) the rod portion comprises a telescoping rod.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47L 13/02 - Scraping

Abstract

One exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus comprising: (a) a first housing comprising an electrical plug; (b) a second housing comprising an electrical receptacle; and (c) a first electrical cord connecting the first housing to the second housing; wherein the second housing is configured to accept the electrical cord being wound around the second housing. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a third housing comprising an electrical receptacle; and a second electrical cord connecting the second housing to the third housing; wherein the third housing is configured to accept the second electrical cord being wound around the second housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum

Abstract

In some embodiments, an apparatus provides an electrical signal path between an electrically conductive portion of a device plug and a signal port. The apparatus includes a first housing segment having a longitudinal axis. The first housing segment includes a first receptacle configured to receive at least the electrically conductive portion of the device plug and a signal port coupler configured to selectively conductively engage with the signal port. The apparatus includes a second housing segment having a second receptacle configured to receive at least the electrically conductive portion of the device plug. The second housing segment is coupled to the first housing segment for movement relative to the first housing segment about the longitudinal axis of the first housing segment.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle

Abstract

One exemplary aspect comprises a device for spraying liquid, comprising: a liquid extractor having a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion of the liquid extractor adapted to be inserted into a liquid source, the liquid extractor comprising a portion defining a cavity for collecting liquid from the liquid source; and a spray dispenser comprising a top portion and bottom portion, and comprising a spray pump partially disposed within and extending from the top portion of the spray dispenser, the bottom portion of the spray dispenser configured to be coupled with the top portion of the liquid extractor, the spray pump comprising a tube having a lower end disposed within the cavity for collecting liquid from the liquid source. In one or more exemplary embodiments, the bottom portion of the liquid extractor comprises a lower end having a concave surface defining a plurality of openings.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47J 19/02 - Citrus fruit squeezersOther fruit juice extracting devices
• A23L 2/04 - Extraction of juices
• B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A power strip for conducting electrical power between an electrical power outlet having at least a live receptacle and a neutral receptacle, and at least two electrical device power plugs, each plug having at least a live prong and a neutral prong. The power strip includes a first housing segment having a first receptacle configured to receive at least an electrically conductive portion of a first device plug and a second housing segment having a second receptacle configured to receive at least an electrically conductive portion of a second device plug. The second housing is coupled to the first housing for pivotal movement relative to said first housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 25/00 - Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
• H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
• H01R 29/00 - Coupling parts for selective co-operation with a counterpart in different ways to establish different circuits, e.g. for voltage selection, for series/parallel selection

Abstract

An apparatus and methods for hanging a garment are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a first arm (120) with a first end portion (121) and a second end portion (125) and a second arm (140) with a first end portion (141) and a second end portion (145). The first end portion (121) of the first arm (120) includes a hook (122) configured to be disposed over a closet rod. The second arm (140) is rotatably coupled to the first arm (120) between a first expanded configuration and a second collapsed configuration. The first end portion (141) of the second arm (140) is configured to selectively engage the closet rod and hold the hanger in the expanded configuration. The second portion (125) of the first arm (120) and the second portion (145) of the second arm (140) are collectively configured to hang a garment.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47G 25/40 - Collapsible hangers