Chopping Board Mechanism

Abstract

A chopping board mechanism includes a frame for holding a rubbish bag, and a fixture connected to the frame for attaching an edge of the rubbish bag to a chopping board. Advantageously, the frame is configured to release the rubbish bag from the frame for replacing a full rubbish bag with an empty rubbish bag.

Claims

1. A chopping board mechanism comprising: a frame for holding a rubbish bag, and a fixture connected to the frame for attaching an edge of the rubbish bag to a chopping board; wherein the frame is configured to release the rubbish bag from the frame for replacing a full rubbish bag with an empty rubbish bag.

2. The chopping board mechanism of claim 1, wherein the fixture is detachable from the chopping board for removing the chopping board mechanism from the chopping board.

3. The chopping board mechanism of claim 1, wherein the frame is adjustable in configuration for opening diverse types of rubbish bags.

4. The chopping board mechanism of claim 1, wherein the frame comprises: an elongated periphery for attaching the rubbish bag to a straight edge of the chopping board.

5. The chopping board mechanism of claim 1, further comprising: a bridge connected to the frame for providing a smooth surface between a top surface of the chopping board and the rubbish bag.

6. The chopping board mechanism of claim 5, wherein the bridge comprises: a slope for extending the top surface to a lower position at the rubbish bag.

7. The chopping board mechanism of claim 1, wherein the frame comprises: a lid for covering an opening of the rubbish bag.

8. The chopping board mechanism of claim 1, further comprising: a chopping board having an anchor for coupling the frame.

9. The chopping board mechanism of claim 8, wherein the anchor comprises: a groove for receiving the fixture steadily.

10. The chopping board mechanism of claim 1, wherein the chopping board mechanism is made of at least one durable and washable material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE NON-LIMITING EXEMPLARY DRAWINGS

[0032] The novel features believed to be characteristic of non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) of the present disclosure are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) of the present disclosure itself, however, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:

[0033] FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of a first chopping board accessory (i.e. accessory) according to a first embodiment of the present application.

[0034] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a first chopping board accessory (i.e. accessory) according to a first embodiment of the present application.

[0035] FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of a first chopping board in accordance with the first embodiment of the present application.

[0036] FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of a first chopping board in accordance with the first embodiment of the present application.

[0037] FIG. 5 illustrates a first convenient cutting board mechanism including the first accessory and a first chopping board in accordance with the first embodiment of the present application.

[0038] FIG. 6 illustrates a top view of a second chopping board in accordance with the second embodiment of the present application.

[0039] FIG. 7 shows a cross-sectional view of the second chopping board 210 in accordance with the second embodiment of the present application.

[0040] FIG. 8 illustrates a top view of a third chopping board accessory (i.e. accessory) in accordance with the third embodiment of the present application.

[0041] FIGS. 9 illustrates a top view of a third chopping board in accordance with the third embodiment of the present application.

[0042] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the figures are not intended to be drawn to any particular scale; nor are the figures intended to illustrate every non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) of the present disclosure. The present disclosure is not limited to any particular non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) depicted in the figures nor the shapes, relative sizes or proportions shown in the figures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF NON-LIMITING EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENT(S) OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0043] The present disclosure will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) of the present disclosure is shown. The present disclosure may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) set forth herein. Rather, such non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) are provided so that this application will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the true spirit and scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the relevant art(s). Like numbers refer to like elements throughout the figures.

[0044] The illustrations of the non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) described herein are intended to provide a general understanding of the structure of the present disclosure. The illustrations are not intended to serve as a complete description of all of the elements and features of the structures, systems and/or methods described herein. Other non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) may be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art(s) upon reviewing the disclosure. Other non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) may be utilized and derived from the disclosure such that structural, logical substitutions and changes may be made without departing from the true spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Additionally, the illustrations are merely representational are to be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive.

[0045] One or more embodiment(s) of the disclosure may be referred to herein, individually and/or collectively, by the term non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) merely for convenience and without intending to voluntarily limit the true spirit and scope of this application to any particular non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) or inventive concept. Moreover, although specific embodiment(s) have been illustrated and described herein, it should be appreciated that any subsequent arrangement designed to achieve the same or similar purpose may be substituted for the specific embodiment(s) shown. This disclosure is intended to cover any and all subsequent adaptations or variations of other embodiment(s). Combinations of the above embodiment(s), and other embodiment(s) not specifically described herein, will be apparent to those of skill in the relevant art(s) upon reviewing the description.

[0046] References in the specification to one embodiment(s), an embodiment(s), a preferred embodiment(s), an alternative embodiment(s) and similar phrases mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment(s) is included in at least an embodiment(s) of the non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s). The appearances of the phrase non-limiting exemplary embodiment in various places in the specification are not necessarily all meant to refer to the same embodiment(s).

[0047] Directional and/or relationary terms such as, but not limited to, left, right, nadir, apex, top, bottom, vertical, horizontal, back, front and lateral are relative to each other and are dependent on the specific orientation of an applicable element or article, and are used accordingly to aid in the description of the various embodiment(s) and are not necessarily intended to be construed as limiting.

[0048] If used herein, about means approximately or nearly and in the context of a numerical value or range set forth means 15% of the numerical.

[0049] If used herein, substantially means largely if not wholly that which is specified but so close that the difference is insignificant.

[0050] The non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) is/are referred to generally in FIGS. 1-9 and is/are intended to provide a chopping board mechanism 100 including a frame 104 for holding a rubbish bag 108, and a fixture 106 connected to the frame 104 for attaching an edge of the rubbish bag 108 to a chopping board 110. Advantageously, the frame 104 is configured to release the rubbish bag 108 from the frame 104 for replacing a full rubbish bag 108 with an empty rubbish bag.

[0051] The reference numbers in FIG. 1-9 are listed below.

[0052] 100 first embodiment;

[0053] 101 first cutting board mechanism;

[0054] 102 first chopping board accessory;

[0055] 104 frame;

[0056] 105 joint part;

[0057] 106 fixture;

[0058] 108 rubbish bag;

[0059] 110 first chopping board;

[0060] 112 back side of the first frame 104;

[0061] 114 left side of the first frame 104;

[0062] 116 right side of the first frame 104;

[0063] 118 front side of the first frame 104;

[0064] 120 front left side of the first frame 104;

[0065] 122 first opening;

[0066] 124 front right side of the first frame 104;

[0067] 126 first baffle (back side 112);

[0068] 128 second baffle (left side 114);

[0069] 130 third baffle (right side 116);

[0070] 132 fourth baffle (front left side 120)

[0071] 134 fifth baffle (front right side 124);

[0072] 136 top lid;

[0073] 138 lid handler;

[0074] 140 left hook;

[0075] 142 right hook;

[0076] 144 left handle grip;

[0077] 146 right handle grip;

[0078] 148 extended part;

[0079] 150 hinge;

[0080] 156 front side of the first chopping board 110;

[0081] 158 left side of the first chopping board 110;

[0082] 160 right side of the first chopping board 110;

[0083] 162 back side of the first chopping board 110;

[0084] 164 front left side of the first chopping board 110;

[0085] 166 second opening;

[0086] 168 front right side of the first chopping board 110;

[0087] 170 flowing path;

[0088] 172 food debris or liquid;

[0089] 174 inner area;

[0090] 176 periphery area;

[0091] 178 channel;

[0092] 180 slanted portion;

[0093] 182 through hole;

[0094] 184 back right corner of the first chopping board 110;

[0095] 186 slit;

[0096] 200 second embodiment;

[0097] 201 second cutting board mechanism;

[0098] 202 second chopping board accessory;

[0099] 204 frame;

[0100] 205 joint part;

[0101] 206 fixture;

[0102] 207 first opening;

[0103] 208 rubbish bag;

[0104] 210 second chopping board;

[0105] 212 extended part;

[0106] 214 front side of the second chopping board 210;

[0107] 216 back side of the second chopping board 210;

[0108] 218 left side of the second chopping board 210;

[0109] 220 right side of the second chopping board 210;

[0110] 222 front left side of the second chopping board 210;

[0111] 224 second opening;

[0112] 226 front right side of the second chopping board 210;

[0113] 228 flowing path;

[0114] 230 food debris or liquid;

[0115] 232 inner area;

[0116] 234 periphery area;

[0117] 236 channel;

[0118] 238 slanted portion;

[0119] 240 through hole;

[0120] 224 back portion of the channel 236

[0121] 226 first depth;

[0122] 228 left portion of the channel 236;

[0123] 230 second depth;

[0124] 232 right portion of the channel 236;

[0125] 234 third depth;

[0126] 236 front left portion of the channel 236;

[0127] 238 fourth depth;

[0128] 240 front right portion of the channel 236;

[0129] 242 fifth depth;

[0130] 244 back right corner of the chopping board 210;

[0131] 246 slit;

[0132] 248 top surface of the slit 246;

[0133] 250 lowest point of the slanted portion 238;

[0134] 300 third embodiment;

[0135] 301 third cutting board mechanism;

[0136] 302 third chopping board accessory;

[0137] 304 third chopping board;

[0138] 305 frame;

[0139] 306 fixture;

[0140] 308 fixing device;

[0141] 310 first rope;

[0142] 312 front left corner of the frame 315;

[0143] 314 second rope;

[0144] 316 front right corner of the frame 315;

[0145] 318 fixing apparatus;

[0146] 320 first crook;

[0147] 322 front left corner of the third chopping board 304;

[0148] 324 second crook;

[0149] 326 front right corner of the third chopping board 304;

[0150] FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 show a first embodiment 100 of the present application. FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of a first chopping board accessory (i.e. accessory) 102. The first accessory 102 comprises a frame 104, a joint part 105 (not shown) and a fixture 106. The first accessory 102 is a single unitary apparatus in the first embodiment 100 in that the frame 104 and the fixture 106 are physically combined via the joint part 105 to form the first accessory 102 as a whole. The frame 104 and the fixture 106 are used for holding a rubbish bag 108 open and coupling the first accessory 102 to a first chopping board 110, respectively.

[0151] As shown in FIG. 1, the frame 104 has a rectangular shape including a back side 112, a left side 114, a right side 116 and a front side 118. The back side 112 and the front side 118 has a same length of 180 mm; while the left side 114 and the right side 116 has a same width of 90 mm. The front side 118 further has a short front left side 120, the first opening 122 and a short front right side 124. The first opening 122 has a length of 130 mm. All of the five sides (112, 114, 116, 118 and 120) of the frame 104 have a same thickness of 7 mm. FIG. 2 shows a side view of the first accessory 102, indicating that the first accessory 102 has a total height of 17.5 mm which includes a height of 8.6 mm for the frame 104, a height of 3.9 mm for the joint part and a height of 5 mm for the fixture 106.

[0152] The frame 104 comprises a first baffle 126 attached on the back side 112 for preventing splashing from the first chopping board 110 to the area behind the back side 112. To protect the surrounding environment better, the frame 104 may further selectively have either or all of a second baffle 128 attached on the left side 114, a third baffle 130 attached on the right side 116, a fourth baffle 132 attached on the short front left side 120, and a fifth baffle 134 attached on the short front right side 124.

[0153] The frame 104 comprises a top lid 136 for covering the rubbish bag 108. The size of the top lid 136 is preferably equal to or larger than the frame 104 for completely covering the rubbish bag 108 such that smelly odors from the rubbish bag 108 would not be leaked out into the kitchen. The top lid 136 may have a lid handler 138 for opening and closing the top lid 136 easily.

[0154] The frame 104 comprises a left hook 140 beneath the left side 114 and a right hook 142 beneath the right side 116 for holding the rubbish bag 108 more firmly in the frame 104. Accordingly, the rubbish bag 108 is preferred to have a left handle grip 144 and a right handle grip 146. When the rubbish bag 108 is put into the frame 104, the left handle grip 144 and the right handle grip 146 are fixed into the left hook 140 and the right hook 142, respectively.

[0155] The fixture 106 of the first accessory 102 comprises a extended part 148 permanently or temporarily connected to the frame 104 at the location of the first opening 122. As shown in FIG. 1, the extended part has a same length of the first opening 122 of 130 mm and a width of 30 mm.

[0156] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of a first chopping board accessory (i.e. accessory) according to a first embodiment of the present application. The extended part 148 is vertically connected to the frame 104 and thus the extended part 148 is located below the frame 104 with a height of 5 mm. The extended part 148 may further have a hinge 150 that can rotate the frame 104 upwards or downwards the fixture 106. In this way, the first accessory 102 provides more freedom for handling the rubbish bag 108.

[0157] FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of a first chopping board 110 in accordance with the first embodiment 100 of the present application. The first chopping board 110 has a rectangular shape, including a front side 156, a left side 158, a right side 160 and a back side 162. The front side 156 and the back side 162 have a same length of 300 mm; while the left side 158 and the right side 160 have a same length of 210 mm. The front side 156 of the first chopping board 110 further has a short front left side 164, a second opening 166 and a short front right side 168. The second opening 166 has a length of 110 mm. When the first accessory 102 is coupled to the first chopping board 110, the first opening 122 is in direct contact with the first chopping board 110 at the second opening 166 for forming a flowing path 170 for food debris or liquid 172 to flow along from the first chopping board 110 into the rubbish bag 108. The length of the first opening 122 is larger than that of the second opening 166 such that the first opening 122 can encompass the second opening 166 entirely for preventing any leakage along the flowing path 170.

[0158] The first chopping board 110 comprises an inner area 174 for chopping eatable materials, a periphery area 176 and a channel 178 for separating the inner area 174 and the periphery area 176. The inner area 174 has a polygonal shape that is connected to the second opening 166. The channel 178 has a width of 6 mm and a same depth along the first channel 178. The first chopping board 110 also has a distance of 10 mm between the outer side of the channel 178 and the back side 162 of the first chopping board 110. The channel 178 is connected to the second opening 166.

[0159] The inner area 174 further comprises a slanted portion 180 connected to the second opening 166. The slanted portion 180 is used for guiding food debris or liquid 172 through the second opening 166 and the first opening 122 into the rubbish bag 108. The slanted portion 180 has a same length of the second opening 166 of 110 mm and a width of 35 mm to the second opening 166.

[0160] The first chopping board 110 comprises a through hole 182 at the back right corner 184 in the periphery area 176. The through hole 182 has a diameter of 25 mm. The center of the first through hole 182 has a same distance of 30 mm to the back side 162 and the right side 160. The through hole 182 is used to hang the first chopping board 110 onto a wall or other places.

[0161] FIG. 4 shows a front view of the first chopping board 110. The chopping board 110 has a thickness of 20 mm. The first chopping board 110 comprises a slit 186 inside thereof. As shown in FIG. 4, the slit 186 is located at and exposed from the front side 156 of the first chopping board 110. The slit 186 is also located under the second opening 166 and the slanted portion 180. The slit 186 has a length of 130 mm and a height of 5 mm, both of which are exactly equal to the dimensions of the extended part 148 of the first accessory 102 for tightly accommodating the extended part 148 inside the first chopping board 110.

[0162] FIG. 5 illustrates a first convenient cutting board mechanism 100 where the first accessory 102 inserted into the first chopping board 110 in accordance with the first embodiment of the present application. The extended part 148 (not shown) is inserted into the slit 186 such that the first accessory 102 with the rubbish bag 108 is coupled to the first chopping board 110 to form the first cutting board mechanism 101. The first opening 122 is in direct contact with the first chopping board 110 at the location of the second opening 166 for forming a flowing path 170 for food debris or liquid 172 to flow along from the first chopping board 110 into the rubbish bag 108.

[0163] FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 show a second embodiment 200 of the present application. A second cutting board mechanism 201 comprises a second chopping board accessory (i.e. accessory) 202 and a second chopping board 210. Similar to the first accessory 102, the second accessory 202 has a frame 204, a joint part 205 and a fixture 206. The frame 204 has a first opening 207 and is also used for holding a rubbish bag 208; the joint part 205 is also adopted for connecting the frame 204 and the fixture 206. The fixture 206 comprises an extended part 212 for coupling the second accessory 202 to the second chopping board 210. Each component of the second accessory 202 has the same dimension of the counterpart of the first accessory 102 in the first embodiment 100.

[0164] FIG. 6 shows a top view of the second chopping board 210 that is similar to the first chopping board 110. However, the second chopping board 210 is larger in some dimensions. For example, a front side 214 and a back side 216 have a same length of 380 mm; while a left side 218 and a right side 220 have a same length of 278 mm. The front side 214 of the second chopping board 210 further has a short front left side 222, a second opening 224 and a short front right side 226. The second opening 224 has a length of 110 mm. When the second accessory 202 is coupled to the second chopping board 210, the first opening 207 is in direct contact with the second chopping board 210 at the location of the second opening 224 for forming a flowing path 228 for food debris or liquid 230 to flow along from the second chopping board 210 into the rubbish bag 208. The length of the first opening 207 is larger than that of the second opening 224 such that the first opening 207 can encompass the second opening 224 entirely for preventing any leakage along the flowing path 228.

[0165] The second chopping board 210 also comprises an inner area 232 for chopping eatable materials, a periphery area 234 and a channel 236 for separating the inner area 232 and the periphery area 234. The inner area 232 has a polygonal shape that is connected to the second opening 224. Similar to the channel 178 of the first embodiment 100, the channel 236 is also connected to the second opening 224. The channel 236 still has a width of 6 mm, but the depth of the channel 236 depends on the specific location on the second chopping board 210. For example, the back portion 224 has a unitary first depth 226 of 3 mm along the back side 216; while the left portion 228 and the right portion 232 have gradient second depth 228 and third depth 234, respectively. Both of the second depth 228 and the third depth 234 range from 3 mm at the back side 216 to 5 mm at the front side 214. The front left potion 236 and the front right potion 240 also have gradient fourth depth 238 and fifth depth 242, respectively. The fourth depth 238 varies from 5 mm at the left side 218 to 7 mm at the second opening 224 along the front left side 222; and the fifth depth 242 changes from 5 mm at the right side 220 to 7 mm at the second opening 224 along the front right side 226. The second chopping board 210 has a distance of 15 mm between the outer side of the channel 236 and each side of the second chopping board 210.

[0166] The inner area 232 further comprises a slanted portion 238 connected to the second opening 224. The slanted portion 238 is used for guiding food debris or liquid 230 through the second opening 224 and the first opening 207 into the rubbish bag 208. The slanted portion 238 has a same length of the second opening 224 of 110 mm and a width of 40 mm to the second opening 224.

[0167] The second chopping board 210 comprises a through hole 240 at the back right corner 244 in the periphery area 234. The through hole 240 has a diameter of 25 mm. The center of the through hole 240 has a same distance of 30 mm to the back side 216 and the right side 220. The through hole 240 is used to hang the second chopping board 210 onto a wall or other places.

[0168] FIG. 7 shows a cross-sectional view of the second chopping board 210. The second chopping board 210 still has a thickness of 20 mm. The second chopping board 210 comprises a slit 246 inside thereof. As shown in FIG. 7, the slit 246 is located at and exposed from the front side 214 of the second chopping board 210. The slit 246 is also located under the second opening 224 and the slanted portion 238. The top surface 248 of the slit 246 has a distance of 2 mm under the lowest point 250 of the slanted portion 238. The slit 246 has a length of 130 mm and a height of 5 mm, both of which are exactly equal to the dimensions of the extended part 212 for tightly accommodating the extended part 212 inside the second chopping board 210.

[0169] FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 show a third embodiment 300 of the present application. A third cutting board mechanism 301 comprises a third chopping board accessory (i.e. accessory) 302 and a third chopping board 310. The third accessory 302 is similar to either the first accessory 102 or the second accessory 202; while the third chopping board 304 is similar to either the first chopping board 110 or the second chopping board 210 accordingly. The third accessory 302 is detachably coupled to the third chopping board 304 with a fixture 306 that is identical or similar to either the fixture 106 of the first embodiment 100 or the fixture 206 of the second embodiment 200. The third accessory 302 also has a frame 305 that is similar to either the frame 104 of the first embodiment 100 or the frame 204 of the second embodiment 200.

[0170] Different from the first accessory 102 and the second accessory 202, the third accessory 302 additionally comprises one or more fixing devices 308 such as ropes or clamps for providing additional force to prevent decoupling of the third accessory 302 and the third chopping board 304 during usage. As shown in FIG. 8, a first rope 310 is attached at the front left corner 312 of the frame 305; and a second rope 314 is also attached at the front right corner 316 of the frame 305.

[0171] FIG. 9 illustrates a top view of a third chopping board. Different from the first chopping board 110 and the second chopping board 210, the third chopping board 304 additionally comprises one or more fixing apparatuses 318 such as crooks or clasps for binding with the fixing devices 308 to prevent decoupling of the third accessory 302 and the third chopping board 304 during usage. As shown in FIG. 8, a first crook 320 is attached at the front left corner 322 of the third chopping board 304; and a second crook 324 is also attached at the front right corner 326 of the third chopping board 304.

[0172] Before using the third convenient cutting board mechanism, the third accessory 302 is coupled to the third chopping board 304. Additional coupling force is provided in the third embodiment 300 by tying the first rope 310 and the second rope 314 to the first crook 320 and the second crook 324, respectively.

[0173] As an alternative design of the third convenient cutting board mechanism 301, the fixing devices 308 including the first rope 310 and the second rope 314 can be attached on the third chopping board 304; while the fixing apparatuses 318 including the first crook 320 and the second crook 324 can be attached on the third accessory 302.

[0174] In the application, unless specified otherwise, the terms comprising, comprise, and grammatical variants thereof, intended to represent open or inclusive language such that they include recited elements but also permit inclusion of additional, non-explicitly recited elements.

[0175] As used herein, the term about, in the context of concentrations of components of the formulations, typically means +/5% of the stated value, more typically +/4% of the stated value, more typically +/3% of the stated value, more typically, +/2% of the stated value, even more typically +/1% of the stated value, and even more typically +/0.5% of the stated value.

[0176] Throughout this disclosure, certain embodiments may be disclosed in a range format. The description in range format is merely for convenience and brevity and should not be construed as an inflexible limitation on the scope of the disclosed ranges. Accordingly, the description of a range should be considered to have specifically disclosed all the possible sub-ranges as well as individual numerical values within that range. For example, description of a range such as from 1 to 6 should be considered to have specifically disclosed sub-ranges such as from 1 to 3, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 5, from 2 to 4, from 2 to 6, from 3 to 6 etc., as well as individual numbers within that range, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. This applies regardless of the breadth of the range.

[0177] While non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) has/have been described with respect to certain specific embodiment(s), it will be appreciated that many modifications and changes may be made by those of ordinary skill in the relevant art(s) without departing from the true spirit and scope of the present disclosure. It is intended, therefore, by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and changes that fall within the true spirit and scope of the present disclosure. In particular, with respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s) may include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation.

[0178] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b) and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the above Detailed Description, various features may have been grouped together or described in a single embodiment for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiment(s) require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter may be directed to less than all of the features of any of the disclosed non-limiting exemplary embodiment(s). Thus, the following claims are incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as defining separately claimed subject matter.

[0179] The above disclosed subject matter is to be considered illustrative, and not restrictive, and the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications, enhancements, and other embodiment(s) which fall within the true spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Thus, to the maximum extent allowed by law, the scope of the present disclosure is to be determined by the broadest permissible interpretation of the following claims and their equivalents, and shall not be restricted or limited by the above detailed description.