37th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150250187 | HEATING COOKER - A housing, a container accommodated in the housing with a central axis being inclined at a prescribed angle with respect to a vertical direction, for accommodating a heated object, a hot air blowing mechanism blowing hot air into the container, and a drive mechanism rotationally moving the container around the central axis are provided. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250188 | DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BREAD OR PASTRY AND RELATED METHOD OF OPERATION - The present application relates to a device for the production of bread or pastry which comprises an assembly of single moulds combined with at least an assembly of individual internal wedges for the production of bread or pastry products with the arrangement of an internal space for filling. The said device allows for the leavening and later baking of bread pasta or pastry pasta with an empty internal space for filling, which can have the shape as desired by the end user. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250189 | PAN FOR BAKING BREAD - It comprises a plurality of baking moulds ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250190 | CRISPY FOODSTUFF WITH SOFT PORTION - Compositions and methods related to a baked dough-based component based on a pre-baked heat-treated flour, the baked dough-based component having a first fat concentration and a crispy texture; and a baked fat-based component in direct contact with the baked dough-based component, having a second fat concentration that is higher than the first fat concentration, the baked fat-based component having a soft texture; wherein the foodstuff exhibits a dual texture comprising a crispy texture of the dough-based component and a soft texture of the fat-based component, and wherein the dual texture is maintained throughout the shelf life of the foodstuff. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250191 | READY-TO-EAT FARINACEOUS PRODUCT AND A METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - The invention provides a method of preparing a ready-to-eat farinaceous food product, said method comprising the successive steps of:
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20150250192 | METHOD AND A MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MONITORING GAS STUNNING OF BIRDS - A method for monitoring gas stunning of birds, where groups of birds are conveyed into and out of a stunning zone ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250193 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DEBONING BONE-IN LEG - In a deboning process, a knee joint length is measured in a work loading section of a first process station, and incision making of a thigh meat portion is performed in a second process station based on the measured knee joint length. At the same time, the entire length of a work is measured, and the knee joint length is calculated from previously collected data based on the measured entire length of the work. Positioning of a cutting blade and a meat separator is performed based on these values in subsequent process stations, and cutting of a tendon adhering to a knee joint and tearing of thigh meat are performed. A thigh bone is separated from a lower thigh in a further process station. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250194 | Antimicrobial Compositions for Meat Products - A vinegar based-antimicrobial was developed for controlling food pathogens in meat products. The antimicrobial is prepared using liquid blending (buffering process), dehydration and standardization. The buffering process refers to partial neutralization of white distilled vinegar (300 grain) with mild bases to produce a solution containing acetic acid and its salt. The dehydration step involved the removal of water from the buffered vinegar using a dryer. The standardization step involved a plating (spraying) process wherein white distilled vinegar (300 grain) was applied to the dried, buffered vinegar to meet the target active component as well as other physical and chemical product specifications. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250195 | Method and System for Improving Yogurt Texture During Yogurt Manufacture - A method for improving yogurt texture in a yogurt manufacture process includes providing a volume of milk, injecting carbon dioxide (CO | 2015-09-10 |
20150250196 | PROTEIN COMPOSITION FOR USE AS A CHEESE SUBSTITUTE - The proposal is for a protein composition intended for use as a cheese substitute and obtainable by
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20150250197 | DAIRY-BASED SNACK PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF SAME - A portable dairy-based snack food product is provided with similar shape, appearance and convenience as a conventional candy bar where inner core is replaced with healthier more nutritional dairy based filling mixture. The dairy based filling mixture is composed of a yogurt based product and a dairy based product. The mixture is enrobed by an edible shell. The yogurt based product may be of any type, including Greek yogurt. The dairy based product is selected from the group consisting of soft cheese, cheese curd, farmers cheese, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, neufchâtel cheese and mixtures thereof. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250198 | PROCESS OF ROASTING COFFEE BEANS AND OTHER EDIBLE SEEDS - A process of roasting green coffee beans and other edible seeds that enhances the rate of browning and the aromas and flavors of the roasted product, particularly a coffee beverage made from roasted coffee beans. The process comprises treating the green coffee beans or other edible seeds with a solution of Hodge carbonyls and then heating the treated coffee beans or seeds at a temperature and for a duration sufficient to achieve a desired color or aroma to the coffee beans or seeds. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250199 | Method and apparatus for making a tablet of powdered products for espresso beverage extraction - A method of making a tablet for hot espresso beverage extraction includes the steps of grinding a brewable product to obtain a powder having a substantially uniform particle size, dosing a predetermined amount of the ground product powder, moistening the powdered product dose, homogenizing the moistened mixture to obtain a powdered product with a substantially uniform moisture content, forming the powdered product dose to obtain a disk-shaped or prismatic tablet, and supplying an amount of energy to the tablet to obtain a substantially compact and integral item. The step of supplying energy is carried out by irradiating the tablet with an electromagnetic wave beam to overheat and partially bake and/or sinter the particles of the powdered product and impart a relatively compact and self-supporting construction to the finished tablet. The electromagnetic wave irradiation step is carried out at the end of the forming step while continuously compressing the dose. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250200 | INSTANT COFFEE OR COFFEE SUBSTITUTE WITH REDUCED ACRYLAMIDE AND HYDROXYMETHYL FURFURAL CONTENT AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to the instant coffee or coffee substitute with reduced acrylamide and hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) content and production method thereof which comprises the steps of roasting the input material, grinding the roasted material, extracting the ground material, yeasting the extract, fermentation, filtration, drying the filtrate; and wherein carcinogenic and cytotoxic process components, which are found in heat treated foods especially in instant coffees, are minimized. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250201 | PRINTING 3D TEMPERED CHOCOLATE - A method for printing a three-dimensional crystalline structure such as a chocolate layer wherein, after printing, the material has a desired crystal structure. An embodiment can include printing a liquid first layer of material with a printer onto a second layer of mate al having a crystal structure. Subsequently, the printed liquid first layer is processed to solidify. The first layer, During the processing of the printed liquid first layer, the second layer functions as a crystal seed layer through physical contact with the printed liquid first layer and the second layer crystallizes with the crystal structure. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250202 | ADVANCED GUM FORMING - Disclosed is a method for forming a contoured chewing gum product, the method including providing a gum sizing system including at least one roller, moving a gum mass toward and through the sizing system in a direction of flow, sizing the gum mass into a substantially continuous gum sheet via the sizing system, the gum sheet having a thickness between about 0.3 mm to 10 mm at at least a portion of the gum sheet via the sizing, creating a thickness variation in the gum sheet via the at least one roller of the sizing system, wherein the creating of the thickness variation and the sizing of the gum mass into the gum sheet occurs substantially simultaneously, and separating the gum sheet into a plurality of gum pieces, at least one of the plurality of pieces including the thickness variation. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250203 | ENCLOSING MATERIALS IN NATURAL TRANSPORT SYSTEMS - An edible composition, particularly an edible transport system, comprising an edible substance and a cross-linked matrix encapsulating the edible substance, the cross-linked matrix comprising (1) at least one edible polymer and edible particles or (2) a plurality of edible polymers. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250204 | WHEAT PROTEIN AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION - Isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of sulfites and compositions formed from the isolated wheat proteins are described. Methods of forming compositions which include isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of sulfites are also described. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250205 | SOY PROTEIN PRODUCTS HAVING ALTERED CHARACTERISTICS - Soy protein products obtained from high oleic soybeans, wherein such products, have improved whiteness, reduced viscosity and reduced gel-strength, are described. Use of such products in food, beverage and animal feed are also disclosed. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250206 | METHODS OF FEEDING AND MAKING ANIMAL FEED ADAPTED TO DETER WILD BIRD CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTS THEREOF - Methods of deterring wild bird consumption of feeds containing nutrients susceptible to wild bird consumption, methods of producing a feed material adapted for deterring wild bird consumption, and a feed product with a composition adapted for deterring wild bird consumption are provided by inclusion of fats in the animal feed that contain high levels of saturated fats. Saturated fats may be derived from hydrogenated vegetable oil and other fat sources in which a large portion of the saturated fat is formed of stearic acid or stearic acid in combination with palmitic acid. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250207 | Rapid Acting Lactobacillus Strains and Their Use to Improve Aerobic Stability of Silage - A method for treating silage to enhance the aerobic stability by increasing the fermentation and stabilization of silage by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria and permitting earlier aerobic exposure is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising | 2015-09-10 |
20150250208 | Methods of Feeding Animals Liquid Feed with Soluble Fiber and Sugar Alcohol - An animal feed such as a milk replacer includes a soluble fiber and a sugar alcohol. The milk replacer enhances weight gain, starter intake and reduces weaning time. The method of feeding the animal includes feeding a mixture of a soluble fiber and sugar alcohol. The animal feed may be used as a method of weaning young ruminants such as calves. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250209 | ANIMAL FEED COMPOSITIONS OF ABSCISIC ACID - The invention relates to compositions comprising abscisic acid, and/or salts, and derivatives thereof, and methods of using the same for improving the health, growth, and feed efficiency of livestock and fish as well as the quantity of meat produced in livestock in particular. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250210 | FLAVOUR ADDITIVES - The present invention relates to the use of one or more nucleotides, one or more amino acids selected from the group consisting of glycine, asparagine, alanine, cysteine, histidine, leucine, methionine, phenylalanine, serine, tryptophan and tyrosine and one or more furanones for increasing the palatability of a foodstuff to a companion animal. The invention also relates to a pet food—stuff or supplement comprising one or more nucleotides, one or more amino acids selected from the group consisting of glycine, asparagine, alanine, cysteine, histidine, leucine, methionine, phenylalanine, serine, tryptophan and tyrosine and one or more furanones, and also to a method of increasing the palatability of a foodstuff to a companion animal. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250211 | HEAT ACTIVATED WARM PET FOODS - An aspect provides a method of preparing a pet food product, comprising: mixing heated water with a highly soluble aromatic composition to form a heated aromatic mixture; adding the heated aromatic mixture to a container comprising a composition comprising a grain based product and a dry pet food palatant; and forming a final pet food product via mixing the composition comprising a grain based product and a dry pet food palatant and the heated aromatic mixture. Other embodiments are described. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250212 | NEW FOODS WITH MODIFIED CEREAL BRAN AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THESE - A food is modified by adding bran that has been treated with super-heated steam (SHS) to the food, or replacing the bran that already was present in the food by a cereal bran that has been treated with SHS. The SHS-treated cereal bran may or may not have undergone a pre-treatment with acid, base or water. The SHS-treated cereal bran and food products including such SHS-treated cereal bran have enhanced nutritional value. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250213 | Process for Producing Precooked Bacon Slices - A process for producing precooked bacon slices comprising the steps of (a) conveying bacon slices through a spiral oven, (b) indirectly cooking the bacon slices in the spiral oven using a cooking medium which is circulated within the oven at a low rate sufficient to prevent the bacon slices from being displaced on the conveyor, and (c) adding steam to the cooking medium as necessary to at least reduce the percentage or substantially eliminate the presence of air in the cooking medium. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250214 | Beverage Concentrates - The present invention provides a cartridge for a beverage preparation system, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge, an outlet downstream of the inlet for the discharge of a beverage from the cartridge and a flow path connecting the inlet to the outlet, wherein the flow path includes within it a non-gelled beverage liquid concentrate containing about 0.01 to about 5 weight % in total of one or more thickeners. The cartridge may comprise an aperture having a cross-sectional area of 2 mm | 2015-09-10 |
20150250215 | Popcorn Maker - A kitchen appliance for popping popcorn comprises a housing and a popping mechanism. The housing comprises a bottom housing portion adapted to sit stably upon a surface during operation of the appliance and adapted to receive popcorn that has been popped by the appliance and a top housing portion adapted to sit stably upon the bottom housing portion during operation of the appliance and selectively removable from the bottom housing portion. The popping mechanism heats unpopped popcorn kernels in order to cause the unpopped popcorn kernels to pop. The popping mechanism is affixed within the top housing portion such that, when the top housing portion is selectively removed from the bottom housing portion and placed upright on a surface, the popping mechanism does not contact the surface. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250216 | POWDERY SEASONING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention relates to a powdery seasoning produced by drying and powdering a seasoning liquid obtained by enzymatically decomposing a protein-containing raw material derived from at least one of wheat and a soybean in the presence of salt, which has an inorganic material concentration of 50000 ppm or less, and a method for producing the same. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250217 | SALTY TASTE-ENHANCING AGENT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, AND SALTY TASTE-ENHANCING METHOD - An object of the present invention is to provide a novel salty taste-enhancing agent and production method therefor, and salty taste-enhancing method for a food and beverage. As means for achieving such object, provided is a salty taste-enhancing agent. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250218 | Flour Product Whitener Containing Polysaccharide Alcohol And Use Thereof - A flour product whitener containing polysaccharide alcohol. When the flour product whitener is used in a flour product, the amount of the polysaccharide alcohol is 0.01-10 parts by mass in every 100 parts by mass of total flour in the flour product. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250219 | DECONTAMINANT EDIBLE PRODUCT, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to an edible product containing a decontaminant. Particularly, the invention relates to an edible product, for instance, a food-like product, containing an effective amount of activated charcoal to mitigate, substantially reduce or cause the cessation of at least one adverse effect associated with the ingestion of a toxic substance. The invention also relates to methods for manufacturing such a decontaminant edible product and uses thereof. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250220 | NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING CERAMIDE AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to nutritional compositions that include at least one ceramide. The nutritional compositions may further include galactose, sialic acid, or cholesterol. Ceramide and galactose may be provided by a plant-based source. The nutritional composition including ceramide and galactose from a plant base source may reduce the risk of cross-contaminating the nutritional composition with animal-based protein allergens. These plant-based ceramides and galactose may exhibit additive or synergistic beneficial health effects when consumed. The disclosure further relates to methods of reducing the incidence of skin rash caused by an allergy or promoting brain and eye health in a target subject by providing a nutritional composition comprising ceramides, galactose, sialic acid, and cholesterol to targeted subjects. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250221 | SHELF-STABLE, CLEAR LIQUID NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATE (EGCG) AND METHODS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are shelf-stable, clear liquid nutritional compositions having a pH ranging from 2.5 to 4.6 and comprising water; at least one source of EGCg in an amount sufficient to provide 200-1700 mg/L of EGCg; and at least one source of protein in an amount sufficient to provide 25-45 g/L of total protein. The shelf-stable, clear liquid nutritional compositions lose no more than 20% by weight solids of the EGCg content present in the initial formulation of the compositions to epimerization, degradation, or both epimerization and degradation during heat sterilization. In certain embodiments, the loss of EGCg is exhibited by the amount of epimerization product GCg present in the shelf-stable, clear liquid nutritional composition following heat sterilization. Methods for preparing the shelf-stable, clear liquid nutritional compositions are also disclosed herein. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250222 | INFANT OR FOLLOW-ON FORMULA - The formula of the invention, intended both for infants and young children, comprises modified sweet whey proteins free or almost free of CGMP, and at least one probiotic. The invention also pertains to methods for promoting physical development, improving gastro intestinal comfort and developing a healthy gut microflora in infants or young children by fully or partly feeding them with the said formula. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250223 | EFFERVESCENT BEVERAGE COMPRISING AN EXTRACT OF HOP OXIDATION-REACTION PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a new type of beverage which provides foam with improved quality. More specifically, the present invention relates to an effervescent beverage that comprises oxidation products of hops and provides foam with improved quality. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250224 | PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS USED AS DISINFECTANTS AND PRESERVATIVES FOR FOOD - The present invention describes compositions for disinfection and/or effective preservation of food, for example fresh food, which allows the effective removal of microorganisms from these. The disclosed compositions contain derived extracts from plants with antimicrobial activity, which can act on their own or in combination with other disinfecting agents such as organic acids and chlorine compounds. The compositions of the invention are able to remove microbial contamination, including pathogenic microorganisms in seeds and sprouts obtained therefrom without changing the germination properties and nutritional and/or alimentary properties of the sprouts. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250225 | FUNCTIONAL CONTINUOUS RAPID FREEZING APPARATUS - To provide a functional continuous rapid freezing apparatus with which cold air is made uniformly contact with the whole face of an article to be frozen, easily and rapidly passing the maximum ice crystal generating zone, and the central portion of the article to be frozen can reach for the predetermined temperature within a short period of time, a freezing chamber | 2015-09-10 |
20150250226 | MASS-DISTRIBUTING DEVICE AND MOULDING DEVICE COMPRISING A MASS-DISTRIBUTING DEVICE OF THIS TYPE - A mass-distributing device for supplying a mass of foodstuff starting materials suitable for consumption, in particular a meat mass, to one or more mould cavities of a moulding member for moulding three-dimensional products from the mass is provided. The device comprises a housing, which has an open side which can be turned towards the moulding member, in which a flexible abutment element for the housing to abut the moulding member is arranged. In the housing, a through-passage for the mass extends from an introduction opening in the housing to a discharge, which discharge opens at the open side of the housing. Pressure means are provided in order to position the flexible abutment element under pressure against the plane of the moulding member comprising one or more mould cavities, the pressure means being designed to set contact pressures in separate zones of the flexible abutment element. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250227 | INHIBITION OF SENSORY IRRITATION DURING CONSUMPTION OF NON-SMOKEABLE TOBACCO PRODUCTS - An orally-enjoyable tobacco product includes a portion of smokeless tobacco comprising an active ingredient and either: (1) a collection of tobacco particles at least partially enclosed by a coating comprising a water-soluble non-crosslinked component and a substantially water-insoluble cross-linked component, or (2) a pouch comprising smokeless tobacco enclosed in a water-permeable wrapper. The active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of a mercaptan, camphor, borneol, isoborneol, bornyl acetate, isobornyl acetate, mono-bornyl succinate, mono-isobornyl succinate, mono-bornyl formate, and mono-isobornyl formate. The active ingredient is present in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the sensory irritation arising from the smokeless tobacco. Also disclosed is a method of making such a product. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250228 | ORAL POUCH PRODUCT WITH FLAVORED WRAPPER - Provided is an oral pouch flavor product with a fibrous flavored wrapper that encloses an inner filling material. Preferably, the fibrous flavored wrapper includes embedded flavorants. The fibrous flavored wrapper may also include a softening agent, colorants, and/or browning inhibitors. The inner material may include non-tobacco, plant material fibers and preferably has a low moisture content so as to prevent the need for preservatives or refrigeration. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250229 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette includes a shell and a mouthpiece. The external wall of the shell has an air inlet. An atomizer and a liquid-supply are in contact with each other. The air inlet, atomizer, and an aerosol passage are interconnected. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250230 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette includes a battery assembly, an atomizer assembly and a cigarette bottle assembly. An external thread electrode is located in one end of battery assembly. An internal thread electrode is located in one end of atomizer assembly. The battery assembly and the atomizer assembly are connected by the screwthread electrode. The cigarette bottle assembly is inserted into the other end of the atomizer assembly and both form a cigarette type or cigar type body. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250231 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette includes a battery assembly, an atomizer assembly and a cigarette bottle assembly. An external thread electrode is located in one end of battery assembly. An internal thread electrode is located in one end of atomizer assembly. The battery assembly and the atomizer assembly are connected by the screwthread electrode. The cigarette bottle assembly is inserted into the other end of the atomizer assembly and both form a cigarette type or cigar type body. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250232 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette includes a battery assembly, an atomizer assembly and a cigarette bottle assembly. An external thread electrode is located in one end of battery assembly. An internal thread electrode is located in one end of atomizer assembly. The battery assembly and the atomizer assembly are connected by the screwthread electrode. The cigarette bottle assembly is inserted into the other end of the atomizer assembly and both form a cigarette type or cigar type body. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250233 | ARM ACCESSORY DISPLAY SHIRT CUFF - The present disclosure relates generally to shirt cuffs. More specifically, the present invention is a shirt cuff with a slit for accommodating a wristwatch that allows the user to wear and view the wristwatch from the exterior of the shirt cuff. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250234 | PROTECTIVE VENTILATED SUIT WITH INTEGRAL HOOD - A protective ventilated suit ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250235 | FACE SHIELD - A face shield for shielding a user's face and neck from a light or radiation source, the face shield comprising a base member upon which a person lying in a supine position can place their head, a shade member arranged for positioning between the light source and the user's face and at least one elongate substantially upright member extending between the base member and the shade member. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250236 | Leg Padding Device - A leg padding device for providing comfort to a user's lower leg when wearing knee-high boots or other lower leg covering garments. The leg padding device includes a fabric panel having padding or cushioning thereon. A first side of the panel includes one or more securement straps that extend outward from the panel and that include a fastener thereon. A second side of the panel includes one or more fasteners adapted to engage with the fasteners on the straps. In this way, the leg padding device can be easily adorned by wrapping the panel around the user's lower leg and securing the fasteners on opposing sides thereof. A lower end of the panel further includes an arch shaped cut-out adapted to be placed over the front of a user's ankle when the leg padding device is worn by a user. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250237 | CONTOURED FACE SHIELDS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING OPTICALLY CLEAR PARTS - A face shield comprising a contoured visor with three-dimensional structures with varying angles along multiple axes for improved protection and user comfort, an adjustable attachment member for easy user adjustment, and head contact area with improved ventilation. Methods of producing optically clear three-dimensional plastic structures with varying angles along multiple axes and tools for said method. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250238 | SUIT TO TUXEDO CONVERTER AND METHOD - A tuxedo converter that includes at least one lapel-cover and further includes a front face and a back face operable to demountably dispose around a lapel body using a fixative. The tuxedo converter also includes at least one button converter. In accordance with the present invention, it also includes a method to convert a suit jacket into a tuxedo look-alike jacket; the method includes the step of using at least one lapel-cover operable to demountably dispose around a lapel body using a fixative. As an alternative, the method may further include the step of using at least one button-converter operable to demountably dispose around a button using an elastic band. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250239 | MULTI-USE GARMENT - A strapless multi-use garment comprises an upper garment portion designed to cover an area above waist of a user having a front portion and a rear portion, a gathered skirt having a front portion and a rear portion attached with the upper garment portion, a waist band attached at a top portion of the gathered skirt, a plurality of front panels attached at the front portion of the gathered skirt, a plurality of rear panels is attached at the rear portion of the gathered skirt and at least one fastening means. The plurality of front panels and the plurality of rear panels, extending downwardly from the waist band, are adaptable for multiple configurations that allow the multi-use garment to be worn in a wide range of stylish designs in different occasions. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250240 | MULTI-PURPOSE TRAVEL GARMENT - A multi-purpose travel garment facilitates upright sleep and access to travel and sleep related items during travel. The garment is a poncho and is fabricated in a material composition that is warm and spacy. The garment includes body and neck cavities that retain neck and torso supports for optimal support of the torso and head while sleeping in an upright position. The garment also provides pouches that are easily accessible and contain travel related items. The garment also includes a head portion that cushions and supports the head, while also selectively covering the eyes to block light during sleep. A body and head adjustment mechanism, such as a drawstring, adjusts the size of the garment. A container compacts to stow in the pouches and expands for functionality. A pump generates a fluid for filling the supports. A channel carries and conceals circuitry form an external electronic device. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250241 | Easy Release Glove - A glove that is operable to protect a user's hand from harsh materials wherein the glove is configured to promote the easy removal thereof. The glove includes a body having an integrally formed palm portion and plurality of digit members wherein the palm portion and plurality of digit members are operable to receive a palm and fingers therein. A cuff section is formed with the palm portion opposite the plurality of digit members. Integrally formed with the cuff section is a release member. The release member is v-shaped and is manufactured from a material that has a greater elasticity than the body of the glove. A gripping member is further mounted to the cuff section opposite the release member. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250242 | Athletic Clothing With Reinforced Panels - A garment for use in athletic or exercise activities. The garment is generally a pair of shorts or alternatively a pant for use during activities involving high-rep lifting or exercise activities. The garment includes reinforced fabric panels in areas where excessive wear may occur. The garment has a waistband that may include a clasp or tie, or may be made of elastic material. Reinforced panels are disposed in the thigh areas or the shorts. A reinforced fabric back panel is also disposed adjacent the waistband along a backside of the garment. The reinforced fabric panels are made of a fabric resistant to abrasion, such as an ultra suede, nylon rip-stop, or duck canvas type material. The balance of the material for the garment is generally a lightweight stretch material, such as a 4-way stretch material. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250243 | Reusable Eyelashes - A reusable eyelash includes an eyelash and a monofilament lace attachment strip. The eyelash is adjacently connected on a top surface of the monofilament lace attachment strip, where a bottom surface of the monofilament lace attachment strip is attached onto an eyelid through an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer of the reusable eyelash can be a user applied adhesive liquid or a pre-manufactured adhesive strip while the monofilament lace attachment strip is a formfitting material that can match the contour of the eyelid in order to create a natural appearance. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250244 | Reflective Headwear - The reflective headwear combines a reflective insulation material made with two layers of 96% reflective metalized aluminum separated by 5/16″ enclosed airspace, a piece of fabric, stitching, and adhesives to create various styles of sun reflecting and heat absorbing headwear for everyday use outside. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250245 | Lighted Headgear and Accessories Therefor - There is provided lighted headgear having various configurations, components thereof, and other accessories combined therewith. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250246 | Protective Helmet - A protective member such as a helmet includes an outer layer and an inner layer interconnected by multiple connectors, such as extension springs, under tension along their longitudinal axis. The connectors absorb energy from an impact force by resisting further tension along their longitudinal axis and allow the outer layer and inner layer to move relative to each other. In the helmet application, the head of a user experiences less impact force, reduced change in momentum or position of the head and neck, reduced head and neck loads and reduced amounts of linear and rotational acceleration. The protective member can be used in numerous applications and environments, including for participants in sports, in applications including bumpers, passenger cabins, car seats and beds. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250247 | MOTORCYCLE HELMET WITH INCREASED VISIBILITY - A motorcycle helmet that includes one or more white light type beam forming LEDs (LEDs with lenses that form a beam) mounted in the front of the helmet, such as the helmet forehead area. The LEDs may function as a headlight that may supplement the motorcycle headlight. The beam(s) projected by the LEDS can be steered or aimed at an object by the helmet wearer and may help the rider and motorcycle be more visible to oncoming vehicles or vehicles entering from a side road while at the same time having a downward pointing aspect and a power hat does not create glare for other drivers. The LEDS may be in a self contained module mounted on the outside of the helmet. The LEDs may be mounted or embedded in the outer shell of the helmet with the batteries and electronics being inside the shell and within the foam type compressible inner shell. The batteries and electronics may also be within the helmet neck roll near the bottom rim of the helmet. LEDs, red and yellow or orange, may also be located in the rear of the helmet and function as additional brake lights and turn signal lights. A cable or wireless system may be used to send brake turn signal and headlight signals to the helmet to control the LEDs. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250248 | MULTI-BODY HELMET CONSTRUCTION AND STRAP ATTACHMENT METHOD - A helmet can comprise an upper-body comprising an upper outer shell and an upper energy-absorbing material coupled the upper outer shell. The helmet can comprise a lower-body comprising a lower outer shell and a lower energy-absorbing material coupled the outer shell, wherein the lower-body is nested within the upper-body. A strap anchor can be formed without a web and embedded within the upper-body or the lower-body between the upper-body and the nested lower-body. A strap can be coupled to the strap anchor, wherein the strap extends between the upper-body and the lower-body and is threaded through the lower-body to couple the helmet to a head of a user. The strap anchor can comprise a size less than or equal to 10-30 millimeters (mm), by 10-50 mm, by 2-10 mm. The strap anchor can be sandwiched between the upper-body and the lower-body and hidden from view within the helmet. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250249 | MULTI-BODY HELMET CONSTRUCTION WITH SHEILD MOUNTING - A helmet can comprise an upper-body and a lower-body nested within the upper-body. An opening can be formed within a front portion of the helmet and disposed between an outer surface of the upper-body and an inner surface of the lower-body. A first magnet can be encased within the upper-body or the lower-body and adjacent the opening. A shield can comprise a shield mount and a second magnet coupled to the shield mount that is sized to fit within the opening and to be releasably coupled to the first magnet. The first magnet and the second magnet can be self-aligned in direct alignment with eyes of a user. A third magnet can be disposed above the first magnet and aligned with the second magnet on an outer surface of the helmet out of sight from eyes of the user. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250250 | Microprocessor control of magnetorheological fluid in helmets and/or helmet liners with bladders and internal flexibility sipes - A helmet and/or helmet liner including at least one compartment, chamber or bladder. The at least one compartment, chamber, or bladder includes a media with at least one magnetorheological fluid. The helmet and/or helmet liner also includes at least one electronic control system that controls the flow resistance of the magnetorheological fluid included in the at least one inner compartment, chamber or bladder. The helmet and/or helmet liner may also include a second compartment, chamber or bladder surrounding another compartment, chamber or bladder, with an internal sipe located between surfaces of the first and second compartments, chambers or bladders. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250251 | HEAD SUSPENSION HAVING TRANSITION ARMS AND REAR SUPPORT - A head suspension includes a headband portion having a length and two transition arms. Each transition arm is coupled to the headband portion and extends away from the headband portion length at an angle greater than zero degrees. Each transition arm has a distal end and a pivot at the distal end. The pivot characterized by a pivot point and a rear support portion is pivotally connected to each pivot. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250252 | LATCHING MECHANISM AND HELMET - A latching mechanism including a pedestal provided with a first hole on the surface, a second member provided with a second hole opened at a position overlapping with the first hole, and a fastening member whose one end part is inserted into and pulled from the first hole through the second hole, so that the second member is engaged with the pedestal in an attachable and detachable manner. In the mechanism, the fastening member is inserted through the second hole into the first hole and then rotated such that an outer shape of the one end part intersects with one of the first hole and the second hole so that the second member is mounted onto the pedestal, and then it is rotated further or reversely so that the second member is separated from the pedestal. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250253 | MULTI-BODY HELMET CONSTRUCTION WITH INTEGRATED VENT COVERS - A helmet can comprise an upper-body comprising an upper outer shell, a first foam energy-absorbing material coupled the upper outer shell, and an upper vent opening formed through the upper-body. The helmet can comprise a lower-body nested within the upper-body, wherein the lower-body comprises a lower outer shell, a second foam energy-absorbing material coupled the outer shell, and a lower vent opening formed through the lower-body and overlapping with the upper vent opening. The helmet can comprise a vent closure system comprising a vent cover disposed between an inner surface of the upper-body and an outer surface of the lower-body, wherein the vent closure system is configured to adjustably block 0-100 percent of the overlap between the upper vent opening and the lower vent opening with the vent cover. An adjustable position of the vent cover can be determined by a position of a vent actuator tab. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250254 | LIFESAVING DEVICE WITH PROTECTIVE HELMET AND OXYGEN SUPPLY - Lifesaving device, for use in boats, in particular sports boats, consisting substantially of an open helmet ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250255 | ENDURO MOUNTAIN BIKING CHIN BAR - A bicycle helmet system comprising a helmet and a chin bar is disclosed. The chin bar is removably coupled to the helmet and wrapped circumferentially around a portion of the helmet. The chin bar may include a rear buckle configured to tighten the chin bar around the helmet. The chin bar may also include two side buckles that engage with side recesses on the helmet when the chin bar is removably coupled to the helmet. The chin bar may also include two alignment protrusions positioned to engage with alignment recesses on the helmet when the chin bar is removably coupled to the helmet. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250256 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH UPPER INCORPORATING KNITTED COMPONENT PROVIDING VARIABLE COMPRESSION - An article of footwear includes a sole structure and an upper that is attached to the sole structure. The upper includes a knitted component with a compression member that is configured to apply compression to the wearer. The knitted component also includes a selection element that is configured for selecting and changing the amount of compression applied by the compression member. The selection element is spaced away from the sole structure. The selection element includes a first area and a second area. The first area is configured to move relative to the second area between an unsecured position and a secured position to change the amount of compression applied by the compression member. The first area is spaced away from the second area in the unsecured position, and the first area is attached to the second area in the secured position. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250257 | SKI BOOT - A ski boot comprising a rigid shell which is shaped so as to accommodate the foot of the user, and a rigid cuff which is shaped so as to surround the ankle of the user and is pivotally jointed on the shell so as to be able to rotate about a reference axis locally substantially coincident with the articulation axis of the ankle of the user; the shell being provided with a rear heel which is structured so as to be able to connect/couple in a rigid and stable, though easily releasable, manner to the heel-piece of a ski binding device; the boot being also provided with a cuff locking device which is structured so as to be able to alternatively lock the cuff rigidly to the shell for preventing any pivoting movement of the cuff on the shell, or release the cuff from the shell so as to allow the cuff to pivot freely about said reference axis; the cuff locking device being structured so as to be able to automatically lock the cuff to the shell to prevent any pivoting movement of the cuff on the shell, as a result of connection/coupling of the heel of the boot to the heel-piece of the ski binding device. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250258 | RIGID SHOE SHELL OF A SKATE - A rigid shoe shell of a skate has a heel portion, two quarter portions respectively extending from two opposite sides of the heel portion, and at least one resilient cushion region formed on an upper edge of the rigid shoe shell. In some embodiments each of the at least one resilient cushion region has multiple strips that have an upper distal end being a free end. Since the strips are bendable, the upper edge of the rigid shoe shell resiliently presses against a lower leg of a wearer of the skate without rubbing against the lower leg of the wearer, thereby providing good protection effect. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250259 | Footwear Sole Structure with Suspended Elastomeric Web or Mesh Support - A footwear sole structure has a suspended elastomer web or mesh ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250260 | Shoe Sole Focusing on Windlass Mechanism - The second transverse groove, provided in an area between the Chopart's joint and the Lisfranc joint, including the navicular bone where the arch of the foot is highest, is deeper than the first transverse groove, and is equal to or deeper than the third transverse groove. Therefore, the rest of the midsole is thin and it becomes easier for the shoe sole to flex, thereby facilitating the upward displacement of the area where the arch is highest. Thus, it is possible to suppress the lowering of the arch even if an exercise is continued over a long time. On the other hand, a flexion area including at least one third transverse groove is provided directly below the talus, and has a larger width than other transverse grooves. This makes it easier for the rear foot portion directly below the talus to flex, thereby facilitating the upward displacement of the area of the arch. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250261 | Article Of Footwear With A Cavity Viewing System - A sole structure for an article of footwear and a method of making the sole structure is disclosed. The sole structure can include an outsole and a midsole. The midsole includes a cavity with a protruding portion. A U-shaped or L-shaped transparent member is configured to cover the cavity so that the protruding portion remains visible from within the cavity. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250262 | FOOTWEAR AND INSOLE SYSTEM - A footwear insole system for use with an article of footwear including a base insole component and an upper insole component. The base insole includes a chassis and first and a second shock absorbing inserts. The upper insole includes a spacer panel, first and a second gel insert members, and a fabric sheet layer. The insole system may be permanently secured to an article of footwear or the insole system may be replaceable or interchangeable for installation and removal to and from an article of footwear by a user. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250263 | Decorative Shoes and Methods for Making the Same - A decorative shoe includes a sole, an upper attached to the sole, in which the upper has an interior lining, a decorative outer layer fixed to the interior lining, and a decorative semi-transparent pattern film fixed to a surface of the outer layer. The decorative outer layer is composed of a contiguous transparent or translucent plastic material, in which the surface of the outer layer includes a first multiple of raised, close-packed jewel-shaped elements. The decorative semitransparent pattern film is configured to simulate an appearance of a plurality of jewels. Each jewel-shaped element also has a short axis and multiple boundaries normal to the short axis, in which the multiple boundaries enclose one or more facets on a face of the jewel-shaped element. The pattern film forms an outer surface of the shoe and is configured to partially reflect or scatter incident light. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250264 | METHOD AND KIT FOR ACCESSORIZING A SANDAL - A scarf of specialized dimension is helically wrapped about a Y-shaped structural portion of a sandal, and then tied around the ankle or calf of a wearer and knotted. The scarf is provided as part of at least one scarf pair for accessorizing a pair of sandals. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250265 | LACE ADJUSTER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE COVERS - A lace adjuster ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150250266 | SHOE ACCESSORY DEVICES - A shoe accessory including a heel cover, a heel collar cover, and a shoe insert, constructed to support a shoe substantially against the bottom of a human foot. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250267 | Cable Tightening System For An Article of Footwear - A tightening system for an article of footwear includes a cable disposed between an upper and a sole plate. The upper includes a flexible main body and an exoskeleton covering a portion of the flexible main body in an instep region. The cable is attached to the exoskeleton so that the exoskeleton is tightened to a wearer's foot when the cable length is effectively shortened and/or if the cable tension is increased. The instep region is devoid of the tightening system so that a smooth instep region is provided. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250268 | DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY TIGHTENING AND LOOSENING LACES - Described is a tightening device for automatically tightening a lace. The tightening device includes a housing with a power source and a pair of motors. A pair of planetary gear boxes are connected with the motors. A pair of spools are connected with the gear boxes. Laces are wound around the spools such that activation of the motors causes rotation of the spools. The housing can be attached with or otherwise incorporated into the tongue of a shoe, such that the laces are operable as shoe laces. Thus, when a user activates the motors, the laces are wound around the spools to automatically tighten the shoe laces. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250269 | Stress-Relieving Button Cover - A slide-over button cover having a front portion to cover a button and a rear portion that slides under a placket of a top layer of a button-down shirt (or other clothing) thereby reducing the stress caused on the thread of a button. The slide-over button cover can have a one- or two-piece construction, or two-piece magnetic construction and can also have a recessed portion under the front portion to accommodate a button. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250270 | Stress-Relieving Button Cover - A slide-over button cover having a front portion to cover a button and a rear portion that slides under a placket of a top layer of a button-down shirt (or other clothing) thereby reducing the stress caused on the thread of a button. The slide-over button cover can have a one- or two-piece construction, or two-piece magnetic construction and can also have a recessed portion under the front portion to accommodate a button. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250271 | MULTIGRIP TOUCH CLOSURE FASTENERS - Specialized tape and tape-built articles help reduce problems such as load slippage, odd or varying load sizes, or the inconvenience of knots. A touch closure fastening means allows users to releasably fasten together different portions of the article. Example touch closure fastening means include hooks, mushroom heads, loops, a mat, or nanofibers. Some articles include a tape which is laned, striped, staggered, mottled, spiraled around a core, and/or braided; some include multiple tapes braided with one another. Some articles include suture material, polypropylene, nylon, or a para-aramid synthetic fiber in a tape substrate. Some articles include a grip strip to facilitate multigripping—not only does the article releasably fasten to itself, it also restricts movement of a load or other work piece. A grip strip and a tape can be spiraled or braided together. The grip strip has a mechanical indentation grip, or an adhesion grip, for example. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250272 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PIVOTING ASSEMBLY OF AT LEAST TWO COMPONENTS AND CORRESPONDING ASSEMBLY MADE OF TWO ASSEMBLED COMPONENTS - The assembly device is intended for the pivoting attachment of at least two components (M | 2015-09-10 |
20150250273 | Jewelry Item With Cosmetic Container and Indicia - A jewelry item, such as a ring, combines promotional indicia or artistic designs with a concealed cosmetic container. In some embodiments, the invention may be an item of casual or costume jewelry, for example a ring featuring a flexible plastic or rubber band, rather than a metallic one that features a decoratively shaped compartment on top to conceal the container. Inside the container is a cosmetic product, which in some embodiments may be a casually applied cosmetic product such as lip gloss. The exterior of the container is decorated with imitation or real gemstones of varying colors. The gemstones may be arranged in any artistic or decorative pattern or, in some embodiments, may be arranged to form promotional indicia. In particular, the colors and arrangement of the gemstones may be set to promote the indicia of an athletic team of choice. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250274 | Double Ended Hand Tool - A double ended hand tool created to pick up place and position flatback crystals, gems or other tiny items is disclosed. The tool contains a hollow, conical end which securely encases each crystal allowing the operator to easily position the crystal with no slip. The tool has a first end and a second end coupled by a shaft. The first end has a wax tip which allows the user to pickup crystals or other small items. The second end has a hollow narrow extended portion which allows the users to manipulate the crystal or other small items. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250275 | CANE WITH GRASPING FINGERS - A cane with grasping fingers. The cane includes a hollow shaft having a first end and a second end, a grasping mechanism within the first end of the shaft, and a release mechanism adjacent to the second end of the shaft. The release mechanism includes a handle, a trigger within the handle, and a release button. Pressing the release button extends the trigger beyond the handle and extends the grasping fingers beyond the first end of the shaft so that the grasping fingers are separated by a first distance. Squeezing the handle retracts the grasping fingers and reduces the distance between the grasping fingers to a second distance less than the first distance. Squeezing the handle so that the grasping fingers are fully retracted into the first end of the shaft results in the trigger and the grasping mechanism being locked into place until the release button is pressed again. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250276 | CONICAL BEARING FOR A WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR A LUGGAGE ITEM - A wheel assembly for a luggage item and a luggage item. The wheel assembly may include a housing for operably coupling the wheel assembly to a luggage item. The wheel assembly may also include a wheel support rotatably coupled to the housing and having a first axis of rotation. The wheel support may be coupled to a wheel member having a second axis of rotation. A friction reduction member may be positioned between the housing and the wheel support to facilitate the relative rotation therebetween. The wheel support may include an underside defining in part a conical shape. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250277 | Collapsible Containers - Collapsible portable containers having a foldable wall section with shape-retaining characteristics are disclosed. In particular, collapsible, wheeled suitcases and trolleys are provided. One or more casters of a collapsible suitcase may be retractable to permit a folding region of a wall section to overlap the depth dimension of the casters when in the collapsed position. The folding region may include foldable tiers of a flexible material, each tier having at least one stable, relatively expanded position and at least one stable, relatively collapsed position; and an intervening, non-folding tier. The non-folding tier may be of the same material as the flexible tiers but stiffer due to its geometry, or it may be composed of a different, relatively rigid material. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250278 | Apparatuses and Methods for Financial Transaction Card Displays - This disclosure includes displays for financial transaction cards, and related methods. Some embodiments of the disclosed displays include an upper hanging tab configured to be releasably coupled to a financial transaction card; a lower enclosure detachably coupled to the hanging tab and defining an opening; and a card holder movably disposed within the enclosure and accessible through the opening, the card holder configured to be releasably coupled to a financial transaction card. In some of the disclosed displays, at least one surface of the enclosure comprises a sandpaper texture. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250279 | CURLING IRON APPARATUS WITH RELEASABLE CLAMP - A hair curling apparatus includes a handle, a barrel depending from the handle, and dimensioned to accommodate a lock of hair wrapped thereabout and a clamp releasably mounted relative to one of the barrel or the handle. The clamp includes a spoon which is adapted to move relative to the one of the barrel or the handle between a closed position and an open position. The spoon engages the lock of hair when in the closed position. The curling iron apparatus has both clamp and clampless capabilities, thus providing the user with styling flexibility. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250280 | HAIR WRAP DEVICES AND METHODS - The present disclosure provides devices and methods for wrapping and curling hair. For example, a hair wrap may comprise a first flexible tube that at least partially surrounds the user's head, wherein the first flexible tube comprises a first end, a second end, and a flat portion configured to surround the top of the user's head, forming material disposed inside the first flexible tube, and a connecting mechanism configured to operatively couple the first end and the second end. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250281 | Adjustable and convertible hair holding device - The invention discloses a novel hair holding device that facilitates attachment of a section of hair into a ponytail while also reducing the difficulty with which it can be tighten or removed. The device is a band made of a flexible non-slippery material, preferably silicone, containing equidistant apertures at each extremity. These apertures are used to insert a dumbbell-shape attachment component in order to fasten and tighten hair in a ponytail or other hairstyles. The attachment portion of the device also is hollow allowing for the insertion of decorative signs or accessories. The device can also be converted into a fashionable bracelet and more rugged versions can be used to bundle cords or other miscellaneous objects. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250282 | Hair Accessory - The present invention provides a hair accessory characteristic of Shore Hardness between 41D and 60D and made from a polymerized plastic mixture including acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resin, thermoplastic rubber (TPR), defoamer, lubricant and optical brightener. The hair accessory which is bent and deformed under effect of a tensional stress does not induce white crease marks, cracks or complete breaks and is able to rebounds and returns to initial status after releasing of the tensional stress. The hair accessory with advantages including flexibility, rebound elasticity and plasticity does not compress or hurt a user's scalp and contributes to safety use when the user takes the hair accessory to comb her hairs. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250283 | HAIR VOLUMIZING DEVICE - A hair volumizing device for use beneath a head of hair including a center section and two appendages that wrap in a c-shape around the rear and sides of a user's head underneath their hair to create volume and style. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250284 | System and Method for Dividing Hair Using Water Soluble Dividers During the Process of Hair Coloring or Highlighting Treatment - Disclosed is a new use for water soluble cellulosic paper, which is triangular, planar, foldable, biodegradable, and non-toxic to the user and environment. It has been found that water soluble paper is effective as a substitute for foil in the hair color-highlighting process. Numerous benefits have been found with this invention, among them: it is eco-friendly, more comfortable to the user than foil, leaves hair conditioned and shiny, and does not damage hair as foil tends to. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250285 | Electroless Hydrodynamic Cleaning Appliance for the Restoration and Rejuvenation of Wet Shaving Disposable Razors - An electroless disposable razor cleaning appliance employs rotational hydrodynamic cleaning action as applied to the blades and structural members of a multi-bladed disposable shaving instrument by employing standing water to create strong vortex shearing forces which remove all traces of foreign matter buildup. | 2015-09-10 |
20150250286 | DEVICE FOR MAKING ARTIFICIAL NAILS - The present invention relates to a device for making artificial nails of different lengths and designs, characterized in that they are made from a sheet that has a first smaller side that is straight, two larger sides, each with symmetrical cutaways, the first being a square cutaway, close to the straight side, the second cutaway being the shape of an arch, which is made up of a straight section with two curves at the extremities thereof and the second smaller side, in the central part thereof has a cutaway with an undulating shape creating two “curved valleys” and one “curved crest”, followed by a straight side in each of the extremities thereof; a dotted line of symmetry, diagonal dotted lines creating a pair of symmetrical surfaces acting as internal flaps; dotted lines perpendicular to each straight side; a central surface, formed in the device when the internal and external flaps are removed; a removable cover, with the ergonomic design of a human nail; a template, engraved on the central surface on which the artificial nail is formed. Finally, the present invention discloses a means for manufacturing a thumbnail. | 2015-09-10 |