31st week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150208669 | Cooking Appliance With Baking Plate Having Embedded Heating Element - In a cooking appliance and method for baking a food product, the appliance has a generally solid plate member, a first heating element disposed above the solid plate member in spaced relationship therewith and a second heating element embedded in the solid plate member. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208670 | DEVICE FOR MIXING AND/OR KNEADING FOOD PRODUCTS - The invention relates to a device for mixing and/or kneading food products. The device is provided with at least one container having a container inlet and, spaced therefrom, a container outlet, and at least one rotary shaft extending substantially in the longitudinal direction of the container between the container inlet and the container outlet. The shaft is provided with a mixing and/or kneading element for mixing and/or kneading the food products substantially in a continuous manner. In the container, an operative space is formed between the container inlet and the container outlet, where mixing and/or kneading of the food products is to take place. According to the invention, the device is provided with pressure means for adjusting the pressure in the operative space, and with pushing means for at least partially forming a sealing wall of the operative space with the food products to be mixed and/or kneaded. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208671 | HIGH FIBER FOOD ITEMS - A composition for making high fiber white panned bread by the USDA definition comprising 100 parts by weight of cereal grain flour and a premix that includes 22 parts of pea hull fibers, wheat bran and gum acacia with a ratio of pea hull fibers to wheat bran being in the range of 3.3:1 and a range of pea hull fiber to gum acacia being 7.71:1. In one embodiment, the premix is for bread making is in an amount of about 22 parts by weight of a bread formula. The premix comprises pea fiber, wheat bran and gum acacia. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208672 | POCKET BREAD - Embodiments of the invention relate to pocket bread, comprising: two coplanar bread layers similar in size and dimensions and joined to each other at their respective circumferences, the bread layers defining an internal pocket; wherein each bread layer has a substantially straight edge at one side of its circumference and a substantially arched edge at the opposite side of its circumference. Further embodiments relate to methods of manufacture of the breads, and methods of making sandwiches comprising the breads. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208673 | Baked Lotus Root Cake, Solid Food Using Lotus Root Powder, and Methods for Manufacturing Same - [Problem] To provide a baked lotus root cake and a solid food that comprises, as a main ingredient, a lotus root powder with little risk of allergy. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208674 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MOULDING FOOD PATTIES - In a method for moulding food patties from a food product comprising a food mass ( | 2015-07-30 |
20150208675 | BRAKE RING - Various systems and methods are provided for the manufacture of sausages. In one example, a method for manufacturing sausages with a filling machine comprises ejecting a mass through a filling tube into a sausage casing ruffled on the filling tube, and exerting a brake force on the sausage casing via a sausage casing brake on a braking area of a brake ring pressing onto the sausage casing, wherein the braking area extends around a longitudinal axis of the filling tube such that the braking area presses onto a part, and not the entirety, of a circumference of the sausage casing in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and wherein the brake force is distributed in a direction along the longitudinal axis. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208676 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A NATURAL CASING WITH A UNIFORM CALIBER, NATURAL CASING OBTAINED BY SAID METHOD AND FILLED PRODUCT COMPRISING SAID NATURAL CASING - The present invention relates to a method for preparing natural casing with a uniform caliber. Said method is based on subjecting a natural casing to an acid treatment followed by an alkaline treatment and then drying at a mild temperature on a flexible and inflatable support with the desired caliber. It also relates to the natural casing which can be obtained by means of said method, to the use thereof for preparing filled products, and to the filled product comprising it as skin. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208677 | METHOD OF SUSPENDING A BIRD FROM A SHACKLE AND AN APPARATUS FOR SUSPENDING BIRDS - A method of suspending a bird from a shackle according to the invention comprises the following sequence of steps: I) bending at least one leg at the hock joint so that the foot comes nearer to the breast of the bird, II) inserting the leg in the shackle, III) releasing the leg at least partially. The bending may be achieved by arranging an engagement member at the breast side of the leg to hinder a movement of the hock joint towards the breast of the bird and using a carrier for forcing the foot towards the breast. The engagement member and/or carrier may be adapted to yield. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208678 | Scrubber System - The present disclosure describes a scrubber system for removing material from, or smoothing the surface of, an object. According to an example embodiment, the scrubber system comprises one or more scrubbing disks, spacer disks, and retaining collars configured for interlocking with other cooperatively configured scrubbing disks and spacer disks. The scrubbing and spacer disks are arrangeable end-to-end along a shaft extending therethrough and between opposed retaining collars to form a scrubber custom-configured for a particular application. The scrubbing disks may include one or more types arranged, with or without any spacer disks, in any desired configuration. When the scrubbing disks and/or spacer disks are positioned adjacent one another end-to-end, lateral and end mating surfaces at the adjacent ends of the respective scrubbing and/or spacer disks abut one another, limiting relative rotation therebetween and substantially forming a single, contiguous outer surface that prevents removed material from becoming lodged therebetween. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208679 | METHODS OF HANDLING AVOCADOS AND SYSTEM - This invention is based on unexpected synergistic effect of a cyclopropene compound and a modified atmosphere package to extend shelf life and/or storage for avocados. Provided is a method of storing avocados comprising the step of exposing avocados to an atmosphere that contains a cyclopropene compound, wherein either (a) the avocados are in a modified-atmosphere package during exposure to the cyclopropene compound, or (b) the avocados are placed into a modified-atmosphere package after exposure to the cyclopropene compound, and the avocados remain in the modified atmosphere package for at least two hours. In some embodiments, the modified-atmosphere package is constructed so that the transmission rate of oxygen for the entire package is from 200 to 40,000 cubic centimeters per day per kilogram of avocados. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208680 | MILK POWDERS WITH A HIGH WHEY PROTEIN INDEX II - A process for the production of low-bacteria milk powders having a whey protein nitrogen index (WPNI) of at least 2 is suggested, wherein
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20150208681 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORTIFYING BREAST MILK - Concentrating nutrients in breast milk may be achieved using an apparatus comprising a first sheet of material comprising a forward osmotic membrane, a second sheet of material sealed to the first sheet of material about a common outer perimeter thereof, the first sheet of material arranged so that water can traverse the forward osmotic membrane to an interior of the first and second sheets, and a dry carbohydrate within the interior of the first and second sheets exhibiting an osmotic draw property to draw water from un-concentrated, expressed human milk to form concentrated human milk. After a predetermined time, or upon the milk remaining after drawing of water through the membrane being a desired amount, the water draw can end. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208682 | ENZYME PREPARATIONS YIELDING A CLEAN TASTE - The present invention describes a intracellular produced lactase, which comprises less than 40 units arylsulfatase activity per NLU of lactase activity. The invention also provides a process comprising treating a substrate with an enzyme preparation, wherein the enzyme preparation is substantially free from arylsulfatase. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208683 | EDIBLE WATER-IN-OIL EMULSION AND A PROCESS FOR PREPARING SUCH EMULSION - The invention relates to an edible water-in-oil emulsion comprising a fat-phase comprising a first hardstock and a second hardstock, wherein said fat-phase has a total amount of hardstock of from 2 to 60 wt. %, based on the total weight of the fat-phase, and a water-phase, wherein part of the water-phase is dispersed as droplets, wherein the droplets are stabilized by said first hardstock; and wherein part of the water-phase is dispersed as droplets, wherein the droplets are stabilized by said second hardstock, wherein said first hardstock comprises more than 25% of HHH-triglycerides, and a combined amount of H2U and H2M triglycerides of not more than 110% of the HHH-triglycerides of said first harstock, wherein said second hardstock comprises less than 22% of HHH-triglycerides, and a combined amount of H2U and H2M triglycerides of more than 140% of the HHH-triglycerides of said second hardstock, wherein H denotes saturated chains with 16 or more carbon atoms or an elaidic acid residue, wherein U denotes unsaturated chains and wherein M denotes saturated chains with 14 or less carbon atoms. The invention further relates to a process for the manufacture of such edible water-in-oil emulsions. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208684 | COOKING OILS AND FOOD PRODUCTS COMPRISING ESTOLIDES - Cooking and frying oils comprising estolide compounds are described. Also described are methods of making food products comprising cooking or otherwise preparing at least one article of food with a composition comprising at least one estolide compound. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208685 | Use of Solid Fat To Modulate Texture Of Low-Fat Emulsions - Spoonable, pourable, and/or spreadable dressings or edible continuous aqueous emulsions are provided that include a fat blend that is a specific balance of a solid fat portion or solid fat fraction (which may or may not be pre-crystallized) and a liquid fat portion in effective relative amounts, such that when the fat blend is added to dressings and edible continuous aqueous emulsions, lower fat versions effectively mimic the sensory, texture, viscosity, storage modulus, and/or yield stress of much higher fat dressings or emulsions. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208686 | NEW FAT BLEND COMPOSITION - Fat blend composition having 20% or less saturated fatty acids among which: 38% or less are palmitic acid; and 20% or more stearic acid; the fat blend being made at 5% to 100% hardstock containing 5% to 100% one or further hard fat and at least 5% stearic acid. Hardstock composition free of palm oil and its fractions having: 20% to 100% one or further hard fat being a fully hydrogenated oil, fractionated oil or fat, and/or interesterified oil or fat containing more than 15% stearic acid; and 0% to 80% of one or further natural or fractionated oil or fat chosen among canola, sunflower, low erucic acid rapeseed, high oleic sunflower, soybean, corn, peanut, olive, high oleic canola, low linolenic soybean, and high stearic sunflower oils, shea butter, cocoa butter and coconut fat, the natural or fractionated oil or fat being mixed and/or interesterified with the hard fat. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208687 | COCOA POWDER COMPOSITIONS - A cocoa powder with improved dispersibility. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208688 | ENZYME SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTION OF PROTEINS FROM DISTILLERS GRAINS - An enzyme system for the extraction of proteins from distillers grains and roots. The enzyme system is a three component system containing a first component of protease enzyme and a buffer, a second component comprised of a deactivating agent, and a third component comprised of neutralizing agent. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208689 | MEAT PET FOOD PRODUCTS LACKING WHEAT GLUTEN - Meat pet food products that lack wheat gluten and methods for making same are provided. The meat pet food products and methods for making same use (i) canola protein isolate, (ii) a combination of flaxseed meal and canola protein isolate, or (iii) a combination of flaxseed meal and egg white to replace the wheat gluten without negatively affecting the product structure, appearance and palatability. The meat pet food products are preferably emulsified products, such as meat analog chunks. The egg white is preferably spray dried egg white. The canola protein isolate, combination of flaxseed meal and canola protein isolate, or combination of flaxseed meal and egg white can replace the wheat gluten in a 1:1 weight basis or less. The meat pet food product does not contain wheat gluten and preferably does not contain any gluten. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208690 | EDIBLE PET CHEW WITH GLUTEN FREE OUTER LAYER - A pet chew includes an outer layer; and an inner layer, the outer and inner layers being laminated and rolled into a cylindrical shape having knots at both ends, the outer layer including at least one of potato and sweet potato. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208691 | NOVEL USE OF ALKOXYLATES OF MONO- AND POLYVALENT ALCOHOLS - The present invention relates to the use of certain non-ionic surfactants, in particular alkoxylates of mono- and poly-valent alcohols, as inhibitors of methane production and/or in reducing methanogen production in vitro and/or in vivo. Such compounds have been found to be particularly useful for methane mitigation in ruminants. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208692 | ADDITIVE FOR ANIMAL FOOD OR DRINKING WATER FOR RUMINANTS - An animal feed additive contains oligomeric procyanidins for the treatment or prophylaxis of acute or subacute ruminal acidosis or conditions resulting from ruminal acidosis in a ruminant. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208693 | METHOD OF FEEDING - A method of feeding is described. The method comprises feeding a mono-gastric animal with a feed, wherein said feed comprises a phytase, wherein said phytase results in an improvement in one or more of said animal's biophysical characteristics, especially when compared to the equivalent use of | 2015-07-30 |
20150208694 | METHOD FOR THE DEGRADATION OF KERATIN AND USE OF THE KERATIN HYDROLYSATE PRODUCED - The present invention relate to a method for producing keratin hydrolysate comprising the step of: i) admixing keratin material with a protease and a non-sulphur containing surfactant, as well as keratin hydrolysate so produced and uses thereof. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208695 | COLLAGEN FIBER RECONSTITUTED RAWHIDE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING - This invention describes a collagen fiber reconstituted rawhide useful in the production of pet chews, and a method for making the same. Beginning materials include animal skins with hair, depilated limed splits and leftovers from the manufacture of rawhide pet chews. The materials are pretreated, ground, subjected to acid treatment to swell and separate the collagen fibers that comprise the animal hide, further ground into pulp, vacuum filtered, mixed with a dehydration agent that chemically shrinks the expanded fibers, drained, formed and dried into sheet and/or exposed to a cross-linking agent to increase the adhesive strength of the end product. Edible materials, including meats, may be added to the solution prior to draining, to enhance the nutritional value and palatability of the final product, and the reconstituted rawhide sheets may be bleached for appearance. The described method produces rawhide pet chews at lower cost, and of greater diversity and utility, compared with current methods of production. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208696 | FEED FOR FARMED FISH AND METHOD FOR PROMOTING GROWTH OF FARMED FISH USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a feed for a farmed fish, which contains an animal raw material, a part or the whole of which has been substituted with a plant raw material, and/or a plant raw material as a protein source, and can prevent a decrease in growth efficiency and feed efficiency for fishes, a method for promoting the growth of a farmed fish using the feed for a farmed fish, and an additive for a feed for preparing the feed for a farmed fish. The present invention relates to a feed for a farmed fish, which contains an animal raw material, a part or the whole of which has been substituted with a plant raw material, and/or a plant raw material as a protein source, and is characterized by containing at least one amino acid selected from the group consisting of alanine, glutamic acid, glutamine, proline, ornithine, citrulline, and arginine. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208697 | APPLICATION OF LIQUIDS TO SOLID PARTICLES - A method for improving the application of liquid ingredients to a solid feed ingredient or pharmaceutical agent, comprising: a) preparing a liquid composition having low cloud point containing (i) an ingredient to be added to a solid material in amounts of 1% or less, and (ii) 0.1% to 10 wt. % of a non-ionic surfactant selected from castor oil-based surfactants having 20-60 ethylene units, b) applying the liquid composition onto a solid material which is a feed ingredient or a pharmaceutical agent, by spraying the liquid composition onto the surface thereof with an average droplet size of 20-200 microns, and mixing the solid material while applying the liquid composition, whereby the coefficient of variance of the ingredient (i) is 5% or less. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208698 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MAIZE FLOUR - This invention provides a novel method for producing maize flour including at least one treatment step in which a product comprising maize is treated under alkaline conditions, wherein an alkaline solution is sprayed onto the product. Furthermore, a facility for producing maize flour is disclosed, in particular in said method. Moreover, maize flour obtained by this method and foodstuffs containing this flour are disclosed. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208699 | No Bake Granola Product and Methods of Preparation - The invention generally provides novel no-bake grain products and methods of preparation of the same. Specifically, a no-bake food product with a toasted appearance and flavor and a method of providing a toasted appearance and flavor to a no-bake food product. The no-bake food product includes granola bars, clusters, cereal, instant hot cereal and snacks. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208700 | Process for Producing a Proanthocyanidin Extract - A method for producing a proanthocyanidin extract is described. The method comprises: (a) providing a volume of proanthocyanidin-containing liquid feedstock; (b) passing the proanthocyanidin-containing liquid feedstock to an ultrafiltration feed tank; (c) filtering the material in the ultrafiltration feed tank through an ultrafiltration membrane system to fractionate the material into a proanthocyanidin-reduced permeate stream and a proanthocyanidin-enriched retentate stream; (d) collecting the proanthocyanidin-reduced permeate stream; and (e) passing the proanthocyanidin-enriched retentate stream to the ultrafiltration feed tank until the volume of proanthocyanidin-containing liquid feedstock is exhausted and thereafter collecting the proanthocyanidin-enriched retentate stream. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208701 | FLAVOR AND FRAGRANCE FORMULATION (IV) - The present invention relates to the use of specific organic compounds as flavor and fragrance material. Furthermore the invention relates to new specific organic compounds, as well as to flavor and fragrance formulations comprising at least one of the specific organic compounds. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208702 | PROCESSING OF SOYBEANS - A process for processing soybeans, said process comprising separating the soy sauce from a fermented mixture through decanting and splitting the soybeans into discernible pieces. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208703 | Natural Sweetener - Disclosed herein is a natural sweetener composition comprising a sugar alcohol, a soluble fiber blend, a rheology modifier and an enhancing natural flavor. Also disclosed herein is a natural sweetener composition comprising a sugar alcohol, a soluble fiber blend, monk fruit extract, | 2015-07-30 |
20150208704 | HIGHLY SOLUBLE REBAUDIOSIDE D - The invention relates to a process for producing highly soluble compositions containing purified steviol glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant extract, more particularly Rebaudioside D. Obtained highly soluble compositions are useful as non-caloric sweeteners or in combination with sugar or high intensity sweeteners in edible and chewable compositions such as beverages, confectionaries, bakery products, chewing gums and the like. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208705 | ANTHOCYANIN COLOURING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates generally to the field of colouring compositions. One aspect of the invention is a colouring composition having a blue colour. In particular, the present invention relates to a colouring composition having a blue colour wherein the composition comprises anthocyanins, metal ions, and at least one stabilizer. The metal ions are selected from Al(III), Ca(II), Cu(II), Fe(II), Fe(III), Mg(II), Mn(II), Zn(II) and combinations thereof; while the stabilizers are selected from tannic acid and phospholipids. The invention provides for example a composition comprising the colouring composition and also provides for the use of the colouring composition to colour a food, a nutritional formulation, a food supplement, a beverage, an ink or a pharmaceutical product. A further aspect of the invention is a method of preparing a blue colouring composition. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208706 | POWDERED NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A DRYBLENDED NEAT CEREAL BETA-GLUCAN AND RESISTANT STARCH - Disclosed are nutritional compositions comprising a dryblended mixture of a neat cereal beta-glucan and a resistant starch. The dryblending of the neat cereal beta-glucan and the resistant starch improves the cold water solubility of the nutritional compositions. The dryblended nutritional compositions may further include a | 2015-07-30 |
20150208707 | BAKED PRODUCT - The subject matter of the invention is a dough for the production of a baked product, containing flour, fat, and sweetener. According to the invention, the flour fraction contains at least 10% by weight of Jerusalem artichoke flour, and the dough contains at least 1% by weight, with respect to its total mass, of a flavor carrier for the purpose of disguising the flavor of cynarin. A baked product which can be obtained by baking this dough is also the subject matter of the invention. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208708 | OLEOYLETHANOLAMIDE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to the field of N-acyl ethanolamides such as a oleoylethanolamide. In particular the invention relates to flowable emulsions comprising oleoylethanolamide; compositions comprising these emulsions; and the possible uses of such compositions. A further aspect of the invention is a free-flowing powder comprising oleoylethanolamide. The free-flowing powder may, for example, be obtained by drying the non-crystalline emulsions comprising oleoylethanolamide. Further aspects of the invention include the use of the free-flowing powder comprising oleoylethanolamide; and compositions comprising such powders. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208709 | BACTERIAL STRAIN HAVING ANTI-ALLERGIC ACTIVITY, AND BEVERAGE, FOOD AND ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT COMPRISING CELL OF THE BACTERIAL STRAIN - It is an object of the present invention to provide a bacterial strain belonging to | 2015-07-30 |
20150208710 | Method for Preparing and Packaging Roast Chicken for its Subsequent Distribution - Method for preparing and packaging roast chicken for subsequent distribution, which uses fresh chicken raw material from a slaughterhouse, properly cleaned and at a suitable temperature, characterised by the fact that it comprises the following stages:
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20150208711 | INLINE MEAT TREATMENT PROCESS - The present invention relates to an inline process for treating meat, i.e. to a process that is carried out on a production line where the meat travels down a line, having one step after another done to it. The speed of the movement of the meat during its travel along the line can be altered or maintained constant. The inline process for treating meat comprising the following steps:—injection of a marinade into the meat,—shaking of the meat,—heat treatment of the meat. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208712 | Agricultural Apparatus For Collecting, Cutting and/or Processing Produce and Methods Thereof - Agricultural apparatuses and systems for collecting, cutting, and/or processing produce. The produce processing system includes a feed conveyor, a first belt, a first spray assembly, a processing station, the processing station including a housing mounted to the feed conveyor, a mandrel assembly coupled to the feed conveyor, the mandrel assembly including a first rotating blade, an engagement sensor coupled to the housing and the feed conveyor, a stop switch coupled to the feed conveyor, where the stop switch is repositionable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, and an operator controller communicatively coupled to the flow sensor, the engagement sensor, and the stop switch, wherein the operator controller stops a rotation of the first belt based on at least one of a detection of a signal from the engagement sensor, a detected flow rate from the flow sensor, and an engagement of the stop switch. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208713 | Agricultural Apparatus For Collecting, Cutting and/or Processing Produce and Methods Thereof - Agricultural apparatuses for collecting, cutting, and/or processing produce. The agricultural apparatus include a feed conveyor, a first belt, a second belt, where the second belt is spaced apart from the first belt, a processing station, the processing station including a housing mounted to the feed conveyor, a first rotating blade, and a second rotating blade that is spaced apart from the first rotating blade, where the first rotating blade and the second rotating blade are at least partially encapsulated by the housing. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208714 | PRODUCE SHAKER - Disclosed herein is a vessel comprising a rigid cylinder having an inside surface, an outside surface, a middle area, a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is open. A frictional surface is located on the inside surface of the cylinder and in the middle area of the cylinder, and is capable of engaging with produce placed inside the cylinder. A first mounting surface extends from the first end of the cylinder and a first cap is removable and configured to couple with the first mounting surface on the first end. The outside surface of the cylinder is configured to engage with a hand of a user. When the produce is placed inside the cylinder and the user shakes the vessel, the produce engages the frictional surface to remove an outer surface of the produce. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208715 | METHOD FOR INSULATING THE FILLING CONTENTS OF A FOOD PRODUCT - The invention relates to a method for insulating the filling contents of a food product, including the following steps: providing at least one shell initially made of an edible moldable material; applying at least one coating layer including B at least one fatty substance in said shell in order to form an inner insulating coating layer; feeding the filling contents into said shell; applying at least one covering layer including at least one fatty substance onto the filling contents in order to obtain a continuous insulating covering layer that bonds to said inner insulating coating layer; and closing said shell by applying an edible moldable material, characterized in that the second and fourth steps are preceded by cooling to a temperature of around −25° C. to 30° C., and in that the fifth step is preceded by a step of heating said upper surface of said mold. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208716 | PRODUCTION OF FORMED FOODSTUFF - Various systems and methods for the production of formed foodstuff are provided. In one example, a method for producing formed foodstuff comprises filling n-successively circulating molds with a foodstuff mass with a conveying device, wherein, during a first filling period the conveying device is controlled in a first filling mode such that a predetermined portion of a filling volume of a mold is filled, and subsequently, during a second filling period, a remaining portion of the filling volume of the mold is filled in a second filling mode in which the conveying device is controlled in response to a filling pressure such that a predetermined filling pressure is set in the mold. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208717 | EXTRUSION NOODLE-MAKING MACHINE AND EXTRUDED NOODLE SHEET - An extrusion noodle-making machine includes a mixer that produces noodle dough by mixing a noodle sheet raw material made of raw material powder and water or a liquid seasoning. The machine produces a noodle sheet by pressing the noodle dough extruded from the mixer into a dough in-pressing opening of a nozzle connected to a discharge opening of the mixer and extruding the noodle dough from a noodle sheet outlet of the nozzle while extracting gas from the noodle dough using a vacuum pump at a pressure of −0.06 to −0.095 MPa (gauge pressure). At a predetermined position between the dough in-pressing opening and the noodle sheet outlet, the cross-sectional shape of a dough passage extending from the dough in-pressing opening to noodle sheet outlet of the nozzle has a smaller lateral width near a longitudinal central part of the cross-sectional shape than the lateral width at both longitudinal ends. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208718 | PROCESSING SUN-CURED TOBACCO - A method of processing sun-cured tobacco, comprises harvesting a predetermined amount of whole tobacco plants, and curing the leaves on the whole tobacco plants by exposing them to sunlight, without separating the leaves from the stalk. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208719 | METHOD FOR MAKING LOW NITROSAMINE CONTENTS TOBACCO - A method for making tobacco provides to use chestnut ( | 2015-07-30 |
20150208720 | METHOD OF FORMING SMOKING ARTICLES WITH MOUTH END CAVITIES - A method of producing smoking articles, the method comprising a first step of providing a continuous array of first filter members ( | 2015-07-30 |
20150208721 | EQUIPMENT FOR INSERTION OF OBJECTS INTO SMOKING ARTICLES - An apparatus comprises a first hopper configured to provide a reservoir for objects, a second hopper positioned to receive objects from the first hopper, and an object insertion unit in operable communication with the second hopper and configured to introduce a plurality of objects into engagement with the continuous supply of filter material. The object insertion unit comprises a rotatable insertion wheel having a peripheral face, the peripheral face defining a plurality of spaced pockets for receiving individual objects therein; and a vacuum system disposed in operable communication with the insertion wheel and configured to apply a vacuum to at least a portion of the pockets to maintain the individual objects within the pockets during rotation of the insertion wheel. The upper hopper has an upper region that is adapted to contain and permit passage of objects and has a relatively high cross-sectional area relative to a lower region of the upper hopper. The lower hopper is adapted to contain objects so that those objects are arranged in a vertical plane. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208722 | SMOKING ARTICLE WITH MOUTH END CAVITY - A smoking article ( | 2015-07-30 |
20150208723 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO MANAGE SMOKING - A lighter includes a heating element, a data store to store a smoking management plan including one or more rules, and a processor, operatively coupled to the data store and the heating element, to selectively disable activation of the heating element based on the smoking management plan. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208724 | Integral Disposable Electronic Cigarette - An integral disposable electronic cigarette may include an integral hollow cigarette where combustion can be arranged at a cigarette end position, so that the electronic cigarette is more similar to a non electronic cigarette; a lateral intake structure between the battery and the atomization plant may be adopted, which prevents an air flow from affecting normal use of the battery; moreover, a three seal ring structures can be adopted, which greatly improves the safety and reliability of the electronic cigarette. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208725 | ATOMIZER - An atomizer is disclosed. The atomizer of the present invention comprises a main unit, a pipe, and a vaporizer. The vaporizer of the present invention comprises a pneumatic switch which is triggered by the airflow from the main unit. There is no conducting wire between the main unit and the vaporizer. The length of the pipe is determined according to the requirement of the user. In one embodiment of the present invention, the atomizer is remote controllable. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208726 | CONNECTING HEAD OF AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette ( | 2015-07-30 |
20150208727 | HEATED AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AEROSOL WITH CONSISTENT PROPERTIES - There is provided a method of controlling aerosol production in an aerosol-generating device, the device including: a heater including at least one heating element configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate; and a power source for providing power to the heating element, including the steps of: controlling the power provided to the heating element such that in a first phase power is provided such that the temperature of the heating element increases from an initial temperature to a first temperature, in a second phase power is provided such that the temperature of the heating element drops below the first temperature, and in a third phase power is provided such that the temperature of the heating element increases again. Increasing the temperature of the heating element during a final phase of the heating process reduces or prevents the reduction in aerosol delivery over time. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208728 | ELECTRONIC VAPOUR PROVISION DEVICE - An electronic vapor provision device comprising a power cell, a vaporizer and a liquid store, wherein the vaporizer comprises a heater and a heater support, wherein the liquid store comprises a porous material. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208729 | VAPORIZATION DEVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Provided herein are systems and methods to generate an inhalable vapor in an electronic vaporization device. The vaporization device may generate a vapor with one or more defined characteristics. In some cases, the vapor may have a predetermined aerosol number density and/or a predetermined average aerosol diameter. The vaporization device may generate a vapor from a vaporizable material. In some cases, the vaporizable material may be a liquid material housed in a cartridge. The vaporization device may comprise a rechargeable power storage device. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208730 | AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND AEROSOL INHALATION DEVICE HAVING SAME - The present disclosure relates to an exemplary aerosol generating device for heating a tobacco block. The aerosol generating device includes a shell, a mouthpiece assembly at an end of the shell, and an atomizing assembly received in the shell. The atomizing assembly includes a hollow heating body configured for inserting into the tobacco block. The heating body includes an inner surface and an outer surface for heating the tobacco block. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208731 | WIRE COMMUNICATION IN AN E-VAPING DEVICE - An e-vaping device includes a liquid storage portion for storing an e-liquid; a memory device storing cartomizer information; a vaporizer including a heating element, the vaporizer being in fluid communication with the liquid storage portion and configured to vaporize e-liquid stored in the liquid storage portion; a power supply configured to provide power to the vaporizer; a controller configured to control provision of power to the vaporizer based on the cartomizer information; and a switching architecture configured to selectively prevent a flow of current through the heating element, when the memory device sends data to the controller. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208732 | FUNCTIONAL UNDERPANTS FOR MALE - The present invention related to a functional briefs for men is characterized in natural separation and storage of penis and scrotum without any measures or restrictions when wearing the functional briefs for men, and no escape of penis and scrotum from the containing pocket without regard to the shrinkage or the expansion of the penis and the scrotum, or exercise or daily activities. The characteristics explained hereinbefore are advantageous in having a fresh sense of touch in the briefs and in preventing the uncomfortable feelings of the scrotum and male infertility due to sweat and increasing temperature. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208733 | Contoured buttocks enhancing and tummy slimming hosiery and foundation garment - This invention discloses contoured, buttocks enhancing hosiery type undergarments and foundation garments having permanent inner structures of a buttocks enhancing contoured and tapered form system comprising of an open-cell foam pad or shaped silicone gel casing in its rear panel portion fabricated and housed within two-ply fabric portions of highly stretchable yarn, with a further tummy slimming and smoothing function, which eliminates the need for additional or separate buttocks expanding or shaping devices, or girdle type supplemental undergarments. The buttocks enhancing contoured and tapered system is sandwiched and laminated within the two-ply fabric yarn of which the panty portion of the foundation garment is fabricated. The tapered and feathered edges of the contoured buttocks enhancing system allows for a seamless and virtually invisible transition to the single-ply leg portions of the undergarment. Further, the contoured buttocks enhancing and tummy smoothing undergarment allows for great flexibility and comfort regardless of the positioning or movements of the wearer, due in great part to the uniquely designed panty portion, which has coupled with its shape enhancing function a Marque diamond shape two-way highly stretchable and oversized gusset system to allow for ultimate flexibility of movement. The novelty to the invention is the wearer's opportunity to aesthetically improve the lower profile form for a more sexy, natural and sophisticated buttocks appearance while maintaining complete freedom of movement regardless of assumed positions. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208734 | Tops and Dresses with Hidden Control Lining - A garment with shaping benefits is provided. In one aspect, the garment may comprise an outer layer configured as a dress and an inner shaping layer comprising a front panel and back panel. The front panel may comprise a first portion to attach the inner shaping layer to the outer layer on the front and a second portion to provide a shaping benefit. The back panel may be attached to the outer layer on the back and also provide a shaping benefit. The inner shaping layer may not be visible from the outside of the outer garment. In certain aspects, the garment may be an upper body garment, such as a shirt dress. In some other aspects, the garment may be a full body garment, such as a skirt dress. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208735 | BRASSIERE ACCESSORY - A brassiere and a decorative element having a relatively flat configuration, a set of suspension straps symmetrically arranged about a vertical plane between the brassiere cups serving to locate the decorative element symmetrically about the vertical plane above, and free of contact with a bridge between the cups, the suspension straps on each side of the decorative element including a first suspension strap attached to a mid-section of an associated cup and to an adjacent side edge of the decorative element and a second suspension strap spaced above the first suspension strap and attached to said adjacent side edge of the decorative element, the first and second suspension straps being arranged to maintain a face of the decorative element facing in a direction to which said cups project. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208736 | FOREARM SUPPORT GARMENT - A forearm support garment includes a support portion adapted for resting on at least a portion of a user's upper back and shoulders, and left and right depending portions for supporting a corresponding one of a left forearm and right forearm of the user. Each depending portion includes a forearm receiver connected to the support portion for receiving the corresponding forearm and a suspender extending between the support portion and the forearm receiver for maintaining the corresponding forearm at an angle relative to the corresponding upper arm of the user. The forearm receiver includes a first receiver end adapted to be located near a corresponding elbow of the user and a second receiver end adapted to be located near a corresponding wrist of the user, the forearm receiver extending continuously between the first receiver end and the second receiver end. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208737 | GARMENT SHAPING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An upper body garment having shape forming structures. In one embodiment, the upper body garment includes an outer bodice and an inner camisole. The camisole includes a waist panel that incorporates elastic material for shape forming and a waistline adapted to resist slipping along a wearer's body. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208738 | Temperature Regulatory Fabrics, Systems and Applications - A temperature regulating fabric formed from micro porous inner and outer layers of fabric laminated around a plurality of totally independent TE devices together with antennae and energy harvesting electronics within, all deposited upon a flexible substrate to form a thermal module. These completely independent thermal modules are positioned at preselected locations intermediate the laminated inner and outer fabric layers to form the temperature regulating fabric, which is used to construct temperature regulating devices powered by harvested ambient RF energy for both cooling and warming applications. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208739 | UNITARY GARMENT HEATING DEVICE - A unitary garment heating device that integrates with a garment to provide uniform heat throughout the garment. The device includes a plurality of nodes that position on various areas of the garment to distribute the heat. The nodes are fabricated from a conductive metallic yarn. A continuous conduit having no junctions carries current for generating heat, and connects the nodes to form a unitary heating device. The conduit is fabricated from the same material as the nodes, thereby forming a unitary device. The lack of junctions on the conduit helps eliminate problems such as shorts, and moisture exposure form rain or sweat. The conduit runs in a series circuitry to minimize shorts and arcing. The conduit is covered with a laminate and urethane to inhibit contact with moisture. A communication apparatus, such as a smart phone, monitors and regulates the temperature. A power supply and microprocessor are also attached. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208740 | ELASTOMERIC ADAPTER CUFF - The present invention relates to blast cabinets, such as water jet cleaning cabinets, sand-blasting cabinets, and other enclosed workspaces for cleaning or finishing parts. Specifically, blast cabinets are typically fitted with gloves secured to access holes in the cabinet, allowing the user to reach into the cabinet and safely handle parts and blasting equipment. The present invention relates to an elastic glove adapter cuff which attaches to a blasting cabinet in place of the gloves, allowing the user to choose the most suitable glove for the work being done. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208741 | Disposable Medical Gown - A disposable medical gown ( | 2015-07-30 |
20150208742 | SWEAT DIVERTER - Described herein are sweat-diverting devices which can be adhered to a wearer by an adhesive. The sweat-diverting devices described here may be adhered over a portion of the face without circumscribing the head. Such sweat-diverting devices may comprise a first leg and a second leg that are joined at a base of the device to form a channel therebetween, where at least a portion of the base is more rigid than the first and second legs such that an acute angle between the first and second legs is maintained when the sweat-diverting device is applied on a wearer's forehead. In some variations, the thickness of the base is greater than the thickness of either of the legs, which may help to maintain a separation between the tips of the legs even when the sweat-diverting device is applied to a wearer's forehead. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208743 | Polylactic Acid Gloves and Methods of Manufacturing Same - Biodegradable disposable gloves and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed in which the elastomeric material used to manufacture the gloves includes a polylactic acid polymer component in combination with a biodegradable plasticizer. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208744 | UnderChaps - The combined feature of a long vertical Zipper inserted into the back of a pair of traditional jeans and complimenting undergarments with a vertical open overlapping flap is simplifying the use of a bathroom (from a woman's prospective) while dressed in full leather gear during motorcycle rides. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208745 | Fastening Strap For Fastening To A Protective-Clothing Loop Formed Of A Metal-Ring Mesh, As Well As Protective Clothing - The present invention relates to a fastening strap | 2015-07-30 |
20150208746 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PRINTED ITEMS OF CLOTHING MADE FROM TEXTILE MATERIAL - Example methods and apparatus including a method of making a printed article of clothing of fabric are described herein. A customer computer is connected for data exchange with a production computer, wherein the customer sets the design of a desired article of clothing via the computer connection by setting design parameters for a respective selection target from several possible selection targets. Based on the design setting, several print parts are printed on a printing medium by means of a printer, said printing medium being either directly a fabric panel, or an intermediate medium the print of which is transferred to fabric later. Fabric pieces are cut out from a fabric panel. The fabric panel either originates from direct printing, or from the print transfer from the intermediate medium. Otherwise, the fabric panel is unprinted and the cut fabric pieces are subjected to the print transfer later. Finally, the fabric pieces are sewn together to form the article of clothing. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208747 | Long Sleeved Upper Torso Detachable Hooded Garment - A long sleeved upper torso hooded garment which is worn by a user and comprising a detachable hood, the detachable hood including a top head portion, two opposed lateral portions, a back head portion, wherein there is a natural pocket portion in the back head portion of hood, above the hem or elastic neckline member, giving the natural pocket portion the ability to accommodate at least some of a user's loose hair; a front head opening portion, and a neck portion circumferentially extending around user's neck, the hood including a circumventing channel that encloses a drawstring at the edge of facial opening which is used to decrease the size of the facial opening, the upper torso portion of garment includes four openings, the two opposed lateral portions for allowing the users arms to pass through ending at the wrists' opening, the top opening for connecting the torso piece to the base of hood piece, and the bottom largest opening in which the user places the head, arms, and upper torso through to put on, or take off garment. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208748 | CONVENIENT-TO-CARRY HELMET STAND - There is provided a convenient-to-carry helmet stand. The portable helmet stand includes a first body portion, a second body portion, and a receipt surface on which a crown portion of a helmet can be placed in an operating mode of the portable helmet stand. The first body portion and the second body portion are operationally connected to one another such that the first body portion and the second body portion can be disposed, in an operating mode of the portable helmet stand, to delimit an operating mode width between themselves. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208749 | HELMET MOUNT - A helmet mount for electronics is provided. The helmet mount includes a clamping bracket for affixing to a helmet chin guard. In addition, the helmet mount includes an adjustable arm, swivel bracket and electronic device. A first end of the arm is rotatably attached to the clamp bracket, and a second end of the arm is rotatably attached to the slider bracket. Meanwhile, the electronic device is attached to the slider bracket that allows it to slide in an arcuate manner. Preferably, the clamp bracket includes a first clamping member and second clamping member which are both movable and rotatable relative to one another. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208750 | BODY IMPACT BRACING APPARATUS - A body impact bracing apparatus is introduced for hockey, American football, rugby, hazardous motor-cycle/vehicle racecourse, big-truck arena sports, and even rodeo bull riding, whereby protective helmets are expected to provide adequate safeguards against high-impact injuries. The default vulnerability in such impacts is the lack of securitization of one's neck, regarding tandem movements between head and torso. New technology now protects against these injuries to both by rendering the helmet effectively immobile with respect to head and torso at split-second instance of impact either to protective helmet, shoulder harness, or to the torso. It presumes optimal protections based upon safeguarding the segmented integrity of the CNS: head, neck, and torso/spinal cord. Using electronics and laws of motion: inertia and counterpoise body weight, this technology absorbs impacting forces against the body, “distributing” them, and so attenuating and softening their overall effect. It's a three-segment protective apparatus for a three-segment central nervous system. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208751 | S.A.T (Spring Absorption Technology) - The S.A.T. (Spring Absorption Technology) helmet is designed to more effectively absorb the impact from an object that comes in contact with the helmet worn by an individual. The S.A.T. helmet is designed with 2 shells separated by 1 or more springs. The springs act as a repelling feature that will help absorb the force from an object that comes in contact with the helmet with S.A.T. to help protect against potential head injuries. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208752 | Alpaca and Burlap Felt Insole - This invention is an insole which consists of four layers: one layer of 100% alpaca fiber, one layer of burlap, and two more layers of 100% alpaca fiber. All layers are joined by densely needle felting them together. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208753 | Article of Footwear Having An Upper Incorporating A Knitted Component - An article of footwear has an upper that includes a knitted component and a sole structure secured to the upper. The knitted component may define a tube formed of unitary knit construction, and a strand may extend through a length of the tube. As another example, the knitted component may have a pair of at least partially coextensive knitted layers formed of unitary knit construction, and a plurality of floating yarns may extend between the knitted layers. In some configurations, the knit type or yarn type may vary in different regions of the knitted component to impart different properties. Additionally, the knitted component may incorporate a thermoplastic yarn that is fused in different regions of the knitted component to impart different properties. A flat knitting process or a variety of other knitting processes may be utilized to form the knitted component. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208754 | MOLDABLE THERMOPLASTIC INSERTS - An apparatus for cushioning and protecting body parts of a human or animal is described. The apparatus includes a blend of dual durometer resilient flexible materials with a plurality of degrees of hardness to personalize the properties of comfort, proper fit, structure, and protection. The resilient flexible materials comprise thermoplastic, thermoset, casting, curing, epoxy, or resin materials, and a soft part is customizable. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208755 | GOLF SHOE WITH NON-REMOVABLE CLEAT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Defined herein is a golf shoe that includes an outsole, and at least one cleat non-removably coupled to the outsole. The at least one cleat includes a hub and a plurality of flexible arms extending radially outward away from the hub. An undercut is defined between each of the plurality of flexible arms and the outsole. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208756 | Footwear Insole - A layered construction for a footwear insole connect an intermediate layer between a bottom layer and a top layer. A sealed passage for airflow is created between a plurality of three-dimensional pockets (connected on the top layer), a plurality of apertures (traversing through the intermediate layer), and a reservoir (positioned interior to the bottom layer). The three-dimensional pockets are deformable beneath the weight of a person's foot, which causes air to flow through conduits of the top layer, the apertures of the intermediate layer, and into the reservoir. When a person lifts their foot the three-dimensional pockets return to their normal shape, with air circulating back into the three-dimensional pockets from the reservoirs. The bottom layer can also be contoured to provide better support for a person's foot, matching a concave portion with the foot's longitudinal arches and a pair of wings with the transverse arch. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208757 | PROPER POSTURE HIGH-HEELED SHOES - A high-heeled shoe for a human foot which enables a person wearing it to stand and walk in an anatomically correct (suitable) position, i.e. to walk just like when she walks with heelless flat shoes; enables the body to stand in balance and the foot to rest on all points. The high-heeled shoe is formed with a curving inclined supporting sole which extends into the heel with the curve being adjusted with arctangent values and a correction factor and toe and heel angles appropriate for a human foot to provide perfect conformity with the human foot for straight body posture suitable to anatomy. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208758 | Foot Support Shoe Insert - A performance foot support apparatus operable to provide support to a foot of a user while disposed within a shoe. The performance foot support apparatus includes a body having an opening proximate the top to provide access to the interior volume. The body includes a sole having a first layer wherein the first layer has a nitrile rubber coating thereon. The sole further includes a second layer of foam material which has a protective layer superposed thereon. A heel cup is present that is operable to protect the heel of a user. A plurality of apertures are journaled through the sole and heel cup. The body includes an upper layer that is manufactured from an elastic material. Five toe compartments are included within the body operable to receive the toes of a user. Phalangeal support pads are disposed within the interior volume operable to support the phalangeal joints. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208759 | FLUID-FILLED CHAMBER WITH A TENSILE MEMBER - A fluid-filled chamber, which may be incorporated into articles of footwear and other products, may include an outer barrier and a tensile member. The outer barrier may have an upper portion, an opposite lower portion, and a peripheral edge. The upper portion and lower portion may be bonded together in a bonded region spaced inward from the peripheral edge. The bonded region may have a convex shape. The tensile member may be located within the outer barrier, and may be formed to have at least one gap. The bonded region may extend at least partially into the gap. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208760 | SOLE FOR REHABILITATION FOOTWEAR - A sole for rehabilitation footwear has a body and a shock-absorbing layer. The body has a connecting frame and a holding groove. The holding groove is formed in a bottom of the body along a periphery of the body between the connecting frame and a bottom surface of the bottom of the body. The shock-absorbing layer is connected to the body and has a mounting flange. The mounting flange is annularly formed on and protrudes from a top surface of the shock-absorbing layer along a periphery of the shock-absorbing layer and is mounted in the holding groove of the body. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208761 | CELL FLOW DEVICE AND METHOD THAT PROVIDES A SEQUENTIAL LINEAR FLOW OF PRESSURE RESISTANCE - Cell flow device and method provides a sequential linear flow of pressure resistance includes a family cell of two or more continuance cells. These continuance cells have the same or different size and shape. They also have different degrees of elastomeric capability and are in fluid connection with the advantage of a properly calibrated valve(s) and will transfer air, gas, liquid, or other substance or media, or mixture thereof by a sequential linear flow of pressure resistance from a reservoir or external source through different degrees of elastic potential energy, geometric advantages, or introduction of a force. Thereby, the family cell performs the predetermined function in any device that uses the technology for a wide array of uses for users and operators thereof. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208762 | MULTILAYERED TEXTILE MATERIAL IN SHOES - Described are shoe uppers in which at least a portion thereof is formed of a multilayered material. The multilayered material includes at least one nonwoven fiber layer with unidirectionally oriented fibers and a matrix material, wherein the multilayered material has elastic properties that allow the multilayered material to deform when stretched over a three dimensional mold. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208763 | Orientations For Footwear Ground-Engaging Member Support Features - The present disclosure is directed to an article of footwear including an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate and a plurality of elongate support members extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and extending horizontally from the side portion of the first ground engaging member. At least two of the plurality of support members may be disposed on opposite sides of the first ground engaging member and are substantially parallel with one another, but not aligned with one another. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208764 | FO-FA-TU - An apparatus and associated method contemplating an indicia marked on a package to identify a particular construction of color-mismatched footwear contained in the package. The indicia includes a brand identifying the footwear as being color-mismatched, a style identifying a characteristic construction of the footwear, and a generation level identifying an arrangement of the colors for the color-mismatched footwear. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208765 | Paint Fixture For Shoe Portions - Aspects hereof relate to a holding fixture for holding portions of a shoe during painting. The fixture has a lower jig and an upper jig. The lower jig has an outer wall from which a contacting surface extends. The contacting surface is sized to apply a compressive force to the midsole along a desired paint line, and prevents paint from moving onto the midsole below the contacting surface. The top jig has a lower surface configured to be placed in contact with the top surface of the midsole when the midsole is held in the lower jig and is shaped to apply a downward and outward force on the midsole at an edge defined by the top surface of the midsole and the outer perimeter surface of the midsole, to thereby prevent paint from moving onto the top surface of the shoe portion. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208766 | Magnetic Holding Assembly - A holding assembly comprises a first button shaped portion having a first contact portion comprising a ferromagnetic plate. A magnetic core is embedded in the first contact portion. A magnetic shield is disposed on the first contact portion to direct magnetic flux from the magnetic core towards the first contact portion. A second button shaped portion has a second contact portion comprising a ferromagnetic plate. A magnetic shield is disposed on the second contact portion to direct magnetic flux from the magnetic core towards the second contact portion. The second button shaped portion is positionable on a non-magnetic sheet with the second contact portion opposing the first contact portion to clamp to the non-magnetic sheet where the magnetic flux is substantially contained within the holding assembly. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208767 | Button Fastener - A fastener for quickly affixing a button with at least a hole to a fabric and a method for manufacturing the fastener are disclosed. The fastener comprises a needle, one or preferably multiple ratchets, and a locking hub—all connected by the primary thread and the secondary thread. Attaching a button can be quick and easy with a lock that works as a beginning-and-ending knot, formed by a ratchet and the locking hub. When an embodiment of the fastener comprises multiple ratchets, a break point may be provided between two ratchets to quickly rid of the needle and the primary thread after the button is attached to the fabric. An embodiment with multiple ratchets may also accommodate buttons of various thicknesses and sizes. | 2015-07-30 |
20150208768 | REPAIRABLE BUCKLE - A latching buckle assembly wherein one buckle component includes a removable cross-bar adapted to receive an attachment strap in looped relation. The cross-bar is adapted to hold the attachment strap in place during use while permitting free relative rotation. When the cross-bar is removed, the webbing can be disengaged from the buckle member to facilitate replacement if required. | 2015-07-30 |