41st week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150282518 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HULLING FOR HARVESTED PISTACHIOS - The present invention provides an apparatus for dry hulling harvested pistachios, utilizing an infeed hopper positioned adjacent an elongated rotatable drum having outer projections, wherein a first plate and a second plate are adjustably secured adjacent the drum. Adjustment of the position, angular displacement and gap space of the first plate, as well as adjustment of the gap space of the second plate, provides a configuration that may be adjusted in multiple parameters, including hulling force, dwell time and cutting force level, to optimize the hulling process to accommodate varying conditions of the pistachio product and enhance purity of the hulled product. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282519 | LEAF REMOVAL APPARATUS - A leaf removal apparatus for removing one or more wrapper leaves of a harvested produce is provided. The leaf removal apparatus includes a framework, a conveyor, a stripping roller, and a plurality of flexible members. The conveyor is configured to transport the harvested produce in a forward direction to the stripping roller. The stripping roller is connected to the framework and rotates in a direction opposite to the moving direction of the conveyor. The stripping roller applies a friction force on the harvested produce. The plurality of flexible members are connected to the framework and are configured to loosen or remove one or more wrapper leaves of the harvested produce and prolong the duration of contact between the harvested produce and the stripping roller. The flexible members may also cause the harvested produce to rotate, helping to remove one or more wrapper leaves. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282520 | MOULDING - A system for moulding three-dimensional products from a mass of one or more food starting materials which are suitable for consumption, in particular human consumption, has a production device having a frame, a mould member provided with at least one mould cavity, the frame supporting the mould member, mass feed means for feeding the mass to the one or more mould cavities of the mould member. The system also has at least one cleaning device for cleaning one or more parts of the production device which come into contact with the mass. The mould member is removable from the frame. The system has a storage device for storing a plurality of mould members, which may be provided with an identification, has recognition means for recognizing the identification of a mould member, and may have a memory for storing at least one history of a mould member. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282521 | MENTHOL CIGARETTE - Cigarettes are provided which contain a filtering system and flavorants encapsulated with polyvinyl acetate, wherein deactivation of a sorbent by the flavorant is reduced through the encapsulation of the flavorant within the polyvinyl acetate. A preferred flavorant is menthol. The encapsulated flavorants are prepared by mixing at least one flavorant with polyvinyl acetate and a solvent, such as ethanol, and forming the encapsulated flavorants. Methods of making cigarettes and smoking the articles are also provided. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282522 | CIGARETTE MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY MACHINE, AND RELATIVE ASSEMBLY METHOD - A method and assembly machine for producing multicomponent cigarettes, each having a number of portions, which have a central axis, and of which at least one portion is defined by a filtering element, and at least one portion is defined by an aromatic element; the assembly machine has a combining unit for forming groups of portions travelling perpendicularly to their central axis; a first wrapping unit, which receives a succession of groups of portions from the combining unit and feeds them parallel to their central axis; and a second wrapping unit, which receives a succession of groups of portions from the first wrapping unit, feeds them perpendicularly to their central axis, and winds a sheet of wrapping material about each group of portions. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282523 | EASY TO ROLL CURVED EDGE CIGARETTE ROLLING PAPER - A cigarette rolling paper that has three straight edges and one edge curved so that the curved edge can easily be tucked in as the user starts to roll the cigarette, without catching on a corner, which is one of the problems when hand-rolling. With traditional rectangular papers, the top and bottom edge must remain parallel to each other or the leading corner gets caught up and doesn't tuck. This common challenge is somewhat hard to avoid. The curved edge provides increased tolerance for this inaccuracy, and facilitates an easy roll. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282524 | Electronic Hookah - Certain embodiments of the invention relate to a portable hookah. The portable hookah may include at least one longitudinal member. The member may include an energy source coupled to the member. The member may be configured to receive at least one vaporizable element. The vaporizable element may include tobacco or non-tobacco products. The element may be configured to be vaporized by a heat source. The member may also include at least one chamber for channeling the vapor to the outside environment through at least one mouthpiece | 2015-10-08 |
20150282525 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING A HEATING ELEMENT OF AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE - A method of using an aerosol-generating device is provided, including bringing a heating element of the aerosol-generating device into contact with an aerosol-forming substrate, raising a temperature of the heating element to a first temperature to heat the aerosol-forming substrate sufficiently to form an aerosol, removing the heating element from contact with the aerosol-forming substrate and heating the heating element to a second temperature, higher than the first temperature, to thermally liberate organic materials adhered to or deposited on the heating element. An aerosol-generating device is also provided, including a heating element coupled to a controller configured to heat the heating element to the first temperature and to the second temperature. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282526 | TOBACCO VAPORIZER - This invention relates to a tobacco vaporizer. The tobacco vaporizer includes a heating assembly, an electrode assembly, a battery assembly and a control assembly; the heating assembly further comprises a heating chamber configured to contain the substance to be vaporized and a heating wire in the heating chamber; the heating wire is connected to the battery assembly through the electrode assembly to obtain electric energy. When implementing the tobacco vaporizer of this invention, the tobacco vaporizer can enlarge contacting area between the heating wire and the substance to be vaporized by placing the heating wire in the heating chamber. It can extract sufficiently the useful component of the substance that is to be vaporized to make the smokers enjoy the special taste and smell of the tobacco, and there are no produced harmful substance, such as CO, tobacco tar and dust and so on. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282527 | SENSOR FOR AN AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device including a variable output flow sensor. The variable output flow sensor particularly can be a flex/bend sensor wherein output from the sensor varies based upon changes in electrical current flow (e.g., resistance) along an extension of the sensor relative to flexing or bending of the extension resulting from airflow across the extension. The disclosure further provides methods for controlling operation of an aerosol delivery device through utilization of a variable output flow sensor. In particular, control of functional elements (e.g., a heating member, a fluid delivery member, and a sensory feedback member) can allow for real-time changes in the operation of the aerosol delivery device relative to airflow through the device. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282528 | ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An atomizer and an electronic cigarette are provided. The atomizer comprises a sleeve and an atomizing core. A suction nozzle is formed on an end portion of the sleeve; a tobacco-tar storage chamber and an accommodating chamber are defined in the sleeve; an end portion of the sleeve far away from the suction nozzle is an opening end with a tobacco-tar filler hole. The atomizing core includes an atomizing sleeve, an electrode assembly, a heating wire assembly and a tobacco-tar latch member; a tobacco-tar inlet is defined in an end portion of the atomizing sleeve far away from the suction nozzle; the tobacco-tar latch member is sheathed in the atomizing sleeve; the tobacco-tar inlet and the heating wire assembly are respectively arranged on two opposite end portions or two opposite side portions of the tobacco-tar latch member. The present disclosure effectively protects users from tasting the tobacco tar without atomization. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282529 | ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE HAVING SAME - An exemplary atomizer includes a liquid supply component, an atomizing assembly, and a pricking means. The liquid supply component is configured for storing tobacco liquid. The liquid supply component has a sealing means for sealing the tobacco liquid therein. The pricking means for pricking the sealing structure so that the tobacco liquid flows to the atomizing assembly. The atomizing assembly is configured for heating the tobacco liquid to form aerosol. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282530 | APPARATUS COMPRISING A CHECK VALVE FOR DISPENSING E-LIQUIDS - An apparatus comprising a check valve may be utilized to transfer E-liquid from a storage container into an electronic vaporization device, such that unintended leakage of the E-liquid may not occur. An apparatus comprising a check valve, wherein the apparatus is pre-loaded with E-liquid, may be used to dispense liquid into an electronic vaporization device. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282531 | AEROGRAPHICS AND DENIER DIFFERENTIAL ZONED GARMENTS - The present disclosure relates to a multi-layered design for an article of apparel such as swimwear. In particular, at least one layer may include a stretch resistant matrix made of a thermoplastic polymer, a silicone or other similar material to provide additional support and modesty to certain areas of the apparel, such as the bust area. Further, a method of manufacturing the article of apparel is also disclosed. According to aspects described herein, the layers may be integrated using techniques to increase the overall integrity of the apparel. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282532 | ADJUSTABLE PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM SUPPORT WRAP WITH AUDIO OUTPUT - An elongated garment to support a pregnant mother and her unborn baby in utero is provided. The elongated garment may be dimensioned and adapted to lift the abdominal area of the pregnant wearer, support the hip area of the pregnant woman, reduce pelvic floor pressure and low back strain. The elongated garment is also adapted to provide a plurality of safe-decibel audio output which may be used with any media device, with pockets specifically positioned inside said garment used on the abdominal area so as to help guide her unborn baby into a head-down orientation in preparation of birth. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282533 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip sleeve includes a sleeve and an inputting end. The sleeve has a curved linear structure. The inputting end is fixed on the sleeve. The inputting end includes a plurality of graphenes. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282534 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip sleeve includes a sleeve and an inputting end. The sleeve has a curved linear structure. The inputting end is fixed on the sleeve. The inputting end includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282535 | PANTS CONFIGURED FOR MOTOR VEHICLE WORKERS - The pant of the present invention is specifically inspired and configured for use in the motor vehicle industry. The pant may be scratchless, meaning that the pant does not have any exposed features that are capable of scratching the finish on a motor vehicle. For example, the pant may comprise a concealed waistband closure mechanism. The pant may also comprise a scratchless security pocket, which is predisposed toward a closed position and thus does not require the use of buttons or the like. The pant may also be configured to provide enhanced mobility and comfort, allowing a wearer a range of movements without interference from his or her clothing. For example, the pant may be manufactured from a stretchable material and/or may comprise a waistband that is configured to stretch so as to provide increased mobility and comfort. The pant may also include an articulating, reinforcing knee feature, which provides additional strength to the knee portion of the pant while also providing for a more comfortable bend at the knee. Additionally, the pant may have reinforcement features, such as reinforced pockets or belt loops, which are particularly suitable for use by motor vehicle workers. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282536 | PROTECTIVE BODY ARMOR HAVING A FRONT OPENING - A protective equipment item comprising at least one dorsal portion designed for covering at least a portion of the back of a user, and at least two lateral portions, which extend forward to the front from either side of the dorsal portion and each of which defining an arm hole together with the dorsal portion. There is also at least two front portions, with each front portion being fastened respectively to one of the lateral portions, and being provided with releasable fastening means for being fastened in a releasable manner to the other front portion such that the front portions cover at least a portion of the torso of the user when fastened to one another. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282537 | WRIST GUARD WITH STIFFENER ELEMENTS - Wrist guards configured for providing support to a user's wrist are disclosed. An illustrative wrist guard includes a wrist pad having a dorsal section configured for placement adjacent to the anterior side of the user's wrist and a palmar section configured for placement adjacent to the posterior side of the wrist. A number of stiffener elements coupled to the dorsal section of the wrist pad provide support against hyperextension of the user's wrist. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282538 | Sport Gloves - According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to football and golf. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations, and/or grip enhancers, and/or hand protective properties, the present invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282539 | Bowling Glove and Wrist Brace with Laser Guide - Disclosed are a bowling glove and a bowling wrist brace having a laser pointer integrated therein. Each of the glove and the wrist brace includes an index finger section having a compartment on an upper surface thereof. The compartment is configured to store the laser pointer therein. The compartment includes an opening that aligns with a light source disposed on a front end of the laser pointer such that the laser beam from the light source of the laser pointer can shine therethrough. In operation, a bowler can utilize the laser beam to draw an imaginary line between a bowling ball and bowling pins to practice his or her arm swing and to visualize the travel line of the bowling ball after releasing it. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282540 | GLOVE WITH A CUFF - The glove includes a hand portion, a sleeve portion integral to the hand portion and extending conically outward, a cuff portion integral with the sleeve portion and extending conically outward, and a connection portion between the cuff portion and the sleeve portion. The cuff portion folds over the sleeve portion at the connection portion. The connection portion includes at least one annular ridge with a respective surface, a first V-shaped channel on a first side of the surface, and a second V-shaped channel on a second side of the surface. The V-shaped channels form creases or bottom portions with a thickness smaller than either the sleeve portion, rim portion, or cuff portion. The V-shaped channel preset a pivot for folding the cuff portion over the sleeve portion. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282541 | OSTOMY GARMENT - A garment for accommodating an ostomy pouch, the garment comprising a pocket for containing the ostomy pouch, the pocket having a first opening towards a user of the garment when the garment is worn for inserting the ostomy pouch therethrough and into the pocket. The garment also comprises two or more bands encircling the garment, for exerting a compressive force against the user when the garment is worn. Furthermore, a mid-line along a length of the pocket intersects a mid-line of at least one of the two or more bands. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282542 | Detachable hanger loop for apparel - A detachable loop used to hang unconventional pieces of clothing on a conventional hanger hook. The product is primarily intended for strapless dresses. The first embodiment uses an open strap with magnets at each end. The strap can be secured by the magnets with the dress material between the magnets. Non-skid material may optionally coat the hanger grips. A second embodiment uses a clip at the ends of a closed loop. This product avoids the necessity of using the unsightly and uncomfortable hanger loops that are typically sewn into garments by manufacturers. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282543 | BACK INTEGRAL AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN VENTILATED SUIT - Embodiments relate generally to the design of ventilated suits comprising air distribution systems. Embodiments include air distribution systems that extend into the four limbs of the suit as well as the hood portion of the suit, wherein the air distribution system is attached to the back side of the suit. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282544 | MULTILAYERED TEXTILE MATERIAL IN APPAREL - Described are multilayered breathable and waterproof materials having at least two nonwoven fiber layers, each fiber layer including a plurality of unidirectionally oriented fibers coated with a matrix material. The fibers in a first one of the at least two nonwoven fibers layers form an angle of approximately 90° with respect to the fibers in another one of the at least two nonwoven fiber layers. An outer layer is adhered to a side of one of the at least two nonwoven fiber layers. A polyurethane inner membrane is adhered to another side of the at least two nonwoven fiber layers, wherein at least the inner membrane is embossed. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282545 | INTEGRATED TENSIONING SYSTEM AND FLY CLOSURE FOR A GARMENT - A tensioning and closure system for a waistband of a garment, such as trousers is disclosed. A waistband defines an opening and a tensioning member is secured on one side of the opening. A receiver configured to receive the tensioning member is positioned on an opposite side of the opening and receives the tensioning member in order to close the opening. A tensioning strap includes a first portion anchored at a first end and extending to the tensioning member and a second portion passing from the tensioning member back toward the first end. A second end of the tensioning strap may be pulled to increase tension in the first portion and adjust the effective size of the waistband. The first portion may pass through a first sleeve secured to the waistband and the second portion may pass through a second sleeve secured to the waistband and overlapping the first sleeve. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282546 | BELT SELF-ADJUSTABLE TO THE WAIST - A belt that is self-adjustable to the waist comprises a long flexible strap ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150282547 | Covering Assembly for a Helmet - A covering assembly comprises a cover portion comprising an elastic material having an inner surface and an outer surface. The cover portion is configured to be operable to stretch over at least a portion of a helmet. At least one cover fastener is joined to the inner surface. The cover fastener is configured to be operable to removably join the cover portion to the helmet. At least one extension fastener is joined to the outer surface. The extension fastener is configured to be operable to removably join at least one extension portion to the outer surface in which the extension portion visibly protrudes from the cover portion. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282548 | HELMET-CHIN MOUNT FOR ACCESSORIES, INCLUDING CAMERAS - The conventional surveillance angle, in which activities are observed from a helmet camera mounted at the top, separates a participant of an activity, such as sports, from his immediate experience. A different point of view can be taken from the camera when it is mounted via the Y-shaped accessory mount over the apogee of the helmet chin bar. This point of view is a sousveillance in which the observation is down at a human level so as to allow a consumer of the recorded contents of the sousveillance to connect with the sportsman by vicariously undergoing the immediacy of his sporting experience. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282549 | HELMET MOUNTING SYSTEM - Systems and methods for selectively attaching an accessory mount to a helmet are disclosed. A carrier may be used to position the accessory mount on the helmet. The accessory mount may be positioned on the helmet without engaging the rim of the helmet. The carrier may be compatible with various accessory mounts to permit mounting of different accessories. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282550 | ADAPTIVE FIT HELMET AND METHOD FOR FITTING HELMET TO CUSTOMER HEAD - An adaptive fit helmet can comprise an outer shell, and energy-absorbing material, and a fit system. The outer shell can comprise a top portion, a side portion, and an outer expansion area that extends along an interface of the top portion and the side portion from a temple area of the outer shell to a lower exterior edge of the outer shell. The energy-absorbing material can be disposed within the outer shell, wherein the energy-absorbing material further comprises a top portion, a side portion, and an inner expansion area between edges of the top portion and the side portion of the energy-absorbing material such that the inner expansion area corresponds with the outer expansion area. The fit system can comprise a belt and a fit system mechanism that control a three-dimensional size and shape of both the outer shell and the energy-absorbing material. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282551 | Comfort Headgear With Moisture-Draining and Absorption Mechanism - This application relates to a headgear that provides a moisture wicking mechanism. In various embodiments, a headgear may include a crown with a top, a bottom, a front, a rear, and two sides. In various embodiments, the top, front, rear and two sides may enclose an interior space, open at the bottom. In various embodiments, the bottom may include a perimeter, and the crown may include an outer surface and an inner surface, with the inner surface facing the interior space. In some embodiments, the crown may include multiple sections joined at seams, and the seams may form a convergence at the top of the crown. In some embodiments, a dome comprised of wicking material may at least partially cover the top of the crown, may have a wicking element comprised of wicking material, and may extend through the convergence of seams into the interior space of the crown. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282552 | Shoe Locating System - A shoe locating system locates a missing match of a pair of shoes. The system includes a left shoe processor unit and a left shoe transceiver each coupled to a left shoe. The left shoe transceiver is communicatively coupled to the left shoe processor unit. A right shoe processor unit and a right shoe transceiver each is coupled to a right shoe. The right shoe transceiver is communicatively coupled to the right shoe processor unit and the left shoe transceiver. A left shoe signal assembly communicatively coupled to the left shoe processor unit produces a left shoe alert signal when the left shoe transceiver receives a left shoe tracking signal from the right shoe transceiver. A right shoe signal assembly communicatively coupled to the right shoe processor unit produces a right shoe alert signal when the right shoe transceiver receives a right shoe tracking signal from the left shoe transceiver. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282553 | Sandal With Adjustable Strap - A sandal having an adjustable strap includes a sole having a foot bed, a toe strap, and a lateral strap. The two strap has a first end that connects to the sole and a second end that includes an attachment surface. The lateral strap has a first and second ends that connected to the sole and an attachment surface disposed between the first and second ends of the lateral strap. The attachment surfaces of the lateral strap and the toe strap are configured to be releasably connected at a plurality of positions relative to each other. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282554 | BAREFOOT RUNNING SPIKES AND ACCESSORIES - A forefoot running sleeve comprises: a top section configured as a sleeve made of a pliable material and having a mid-foot end and a toe end separated by a length of the pliable material, the mid-foot end providing a first opening that is sized to fit around the middle portion of a foot, the toe end having at least one second opening that is sized to fit around a front end of the foot at which one or more toes are attached; and a bottom section attached to the top section and providing at least one strike plate from which one or more surface-gripping affordances are attached. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282555 | BI-LAYER ORTHOTIC - A bi-layer orthotic having an orthotic portion and a base layer is provided. The orthotic portion is operably coupled at a heel thereof to the base layer by a coupling. The coupling may comprise an off axis rotator axel or an arcuate rotator follower. The bi-layer orthotic is configured to provide therapeutic correction to a pronated or supinated foot. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282556 | HEATED INSOLE WITH REMOVABLE ASSEMBLY - A heated insole for a shoe has an insole body, a heating element, and a removable assembly. The insole body has a recess, and the heating element delivers heat to at least a portion of the insole body. The removable assembly is removable from and insertable into the recess of the insole body, and includes a battery and a control circuit that is configured to control heating of the heating element. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282557 | SUPPORTING ELEMENT FOR SHOES - Described are supporting elements for a shoe, in particular for soccer shoes or American football shoes, as well as a sole and a shoe with a supporting element. The supporting element includes a first bending stiffness for bendings from an initial unbent state up to an upper end of a threshold angle range, and a second bending stiffness for bendings beyond the upper end of the threshold angle range, wherein the second bending stiffness is greater than the first bending stiffness. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282558 | DYNAMIC SOLE FOR SHOE - A disclosed shoe component includes: (a) a toe section, a heel section, a midfoot section therebetween, an exterior side and an opposed interior side, both extending from the heel section through the midfoot section and to the toe section; (b) a closed cell foam heel cup in the heel section; (c) a heel pad in the heel section at least partially surrounded by the heel cup; (d) a plurality of open cell foam members of varying firmness positioned in a movement pattern corresponding to a user's pressure movement Pattern and extending through the midfoot section and into the toe section; and (e) an optional toe closed cell foam member as a filler in the toe section. The open cell foam members can be positioned on either side of the center path corresponding to a movement configuration of a user to provide varying support on either side of the center path. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282559 | STRUCTURE OF FRONT FOOT PORTION OF SHOE SOLE - There is provided a structure of a sole which may suppress excessive bending, thereby improving the running efficiency, by reinforcing the front foot portion of a sole having a reduced weight. The disclosure is directed to a shoe sole, including a mid sole | 2015-10-08 |
20150282560 | ORTHOTIC - An orthotic having a lever rotatably coupled to the underside of the orthotic is provided. A tensioning member is coupled at a first end to the lever and coupled to the underside of the orthotic at a second end. The orthotic may include one or more cut segments along a partial length thereof to which the tensioning member is coupled to cause the orthotic to rotate downward by a therapeutic angle. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282561 | SOLE FOR PRONATION CONTROL - A footwear sole is described for correcting or controlling pronation of a wearer's foot during walking or running. The sole includes a longitudinal pronation guiding element of harder material than the surrounding midsole body. The longitudinal pronation guiding element serves to provide a predetermined line of increased hardness which can be sensed by the wearer's foot while walking or running, and which gives the wearer a sensory indication of the correctness, or otherwise, of pronation during each step. A medial pronation control element is provided for correcting overpronation during the initial ground-contact phase of each step, and a lateral pronation control element is provided for correcting underpronation during the mid-forefoot phase of each step. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282562 | Footwear Component for An Article of Footwear - A footwear component and a method of making the footwear component are disclosed. The footwear component includes a first portion and a second portion that are joined at a transition zone. The first portion and the second portion have different flexibility characteristics. The footwear component can bend at the transition zone to accommodate the natural bending of a foot. The method can include removing material from a preformed member and applying layers of different materials to form a component with different properties in different regions. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282563 | INSERT FOR ROCKERED FOOT BED OF FOOTWEAR - A molded insert, and methods for forming same, for a rockered foot bed of a boot, such as, but not limited to ice skating boots, or a rockered foot bed of a shoe, such as, but not limited to exercise, therapeutic, or physiological footwear, is described. The molded insert can be formed of any moldable material that is substantially firm when cured or dried. The moldable material can be used to fill in the concave portion of the rockered foot bed to form a flat, level or planar surface for the bottom of the wearer's foot, especially in the area corresponding from the beginning of the heel portion of the foot to the beginning of the ball of the foot (e.g., the midfoot portion), thus providing adequate support for the foot's arch during typical ice skating maneuvers. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282564 | COMPONENTS FOR ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR INCLUDING LIGHTWEIGHT, SELECTIVELY SUPPORTED TEXTILE COMPONENTS - Footwear components are made from lightweight textile structures (e.g., including circular knitted structures made from natural or synthetic fibers, such as socks or sock-type structures). The textile structures are selectively supported at various areas to provide desired local characteristics. Additional aspects relate to methods of making such components, precursors to such components, and articles of footwear containing such components. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282565 | COMPONENTS FOR ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR INCLUDING LIGHTWEIGHT, SELECTIVELY SUPPORTED TEXTILE COMPONENTS - Footwear components are made from lightweight textile structures (e.g., including circular knitted structures made from natural or synthetic fibers, such as socks or sock-type structures). The textile structures are selectively supported at various areas to provide desired local characteristics. Additional aspects relate to methods of making such components, precursors to such components, and articles of footwear containing such components. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282566 | SPORTS SHOE COMPRISING STUDS OR STUD RECEIVERS - The invention relates to studded shoes which comprise metal studs and a plastics sole. Studs and sole are connected to one another by a coating of an adhesion promoter composition, wherein the composition comprises at least one copolyamide-based hot-melt adhesive. The studded shoe can be used in the sports sector or hiking sector. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282567 | Support Features For Footwear Ground Engaging Members - An article of footwear may include an upper and a sole structure fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole structure may include a sole component including a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, the first ground engaging member having a substantially circular cross-sectional shape. In addition, the sole structure may also include a tapered support structure having a substantially pyramidal shape and extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and partially surrounding the first ground engaging member such that a portion of the first ground engaging member is exposed between edges of the tapered support structure. Also, the tapered support structure may extend downward from the baseplate less than the first ground engaging member. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282568 | Shoe Toe Shaping Clamping Device - A shoe toe shaping clamping device has a mold base and multiple clamping units. The mold base has a mold body. Each clamping unit has a clamping base, a bottom clamping unit, a top clamping unit, a clamping space, and a depth adjusting unit. The bottom clamping unit is mounted on the clamping base, is adjacent to the mold body, and has a bottom clamping surface. The top clamping unit is mounted on the clamping base and has a top clamping surface. The clamping space is formed between the top clamping surface and the bottom clamping surface. The depth adjusting unit is mounted on the bottom clamping unit and shelters two sides of the clamping space. The shoe toe shaping clamping device is applied for clamping a vamp to form a shoe toe. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282569 | Reel Feed Clinching Tack Pins - A clinch pin fastener comprises a lamination of layers bonded face-to-face. The individual layers can be formed by stamping or photo etching and can be bonded together by soldering, by using an adhesive or by ultrasonic bonding. The heads of the outermost layers may include a tab at the top which extends laterally at a 90-degree angle to the outermost layer. The fasteners are preferably constructed by bonding elongate strips to form a continuous string of fasteners joined side-to-side at integral, severable joints located between adjacent heads of the fasteners. The fasteners can be wound about a supply reel without a carrier and thereafter unwound from the reel as they are installed. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282570 | CLOTHING ADJUSTING ZIPPER ARRANGEMENT - An adjustable article has an area of overlapping fabric with facing surfaces and a zipper on one of the surfaces. A zipper slider with fastener moves along two rows of teeth of the zipper to cause them to be separated in one direction and interdigitate in an opposite direction. A connector at the other surface and at one end of a distance of a dimension to be adjusted is engaged to the fastener so that a degree of overlap of the overlapping fabric surfaces changes as the slider moves along the rows of teeth to change the dimension. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282571 | SURVIVAL TOOLS POD AND WOVEN ACCESSORY - A pod for maintaining a plurality of survival tools into a woven cord accessory. The woven cord accessory may be dissembled into a rope for use in emergency situations. The woven cord accessory includes a hollow center into which a pod is inserted. The pod maintains a plurality of survival tools which can assist a wearer in surviving emergency situations. The survival tools may include a variety of survival tools. The pod encapsulates a plurality of survival tools and is positioned within a hollow space in the weaves of the cord while ensuring that the survival tools do not damage the braids of the cord. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282572 | ARTICLE OF MOTION JEWELRY - A movable jewelry device may include an article of jewelry having multiple connectable links containing ornamental surfaces and gear teeth. A motion apparatus may contain gear teeth that engage the gear teeth on the article of jewelry to move article of jewelry. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282573 | Coupling Assembly for Coupling a Wristworn Device to a Strap - A sleeve for use in an assembly for coupling a wristworn device to a first end of a strap. The sleeve has a first end dimensioned to be received in the recess in the inner face of the first lug of a wristworn device, an inner cavity dimensioned to receive therein the first end of a conventional spring bar, and a retractor coupled to the sleeve for urging the first end of the spring bar towards the second end of the spring bar. The second end of the spring bar is coupled to the second lug, the spring bar is coupled to the strap, the first end of the spring bar is positioned in the inner cavity of the sleeve and the first end of the sleeve is coupled to the first lug. A removable retractor for use with a spring bar, which allows for the use of a plurality of spring bars and therefore, lends itself to widespread use and retrofitting of an assembly that couples a strap to a wristworn device, is also provided. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282574 | NECKLACE WITH REAR COUNTERWEIGHT - A necklace having at least one rear pendant to counterbalance a weight on the front of the necklace to improve its comfort. In one embodiment, a utility necklace has arrangements for receiving useful items accessible on the front of the necklace, and a pendant or weight on the rear of the necklace for counterbalancing the weight of the useful items on the front. In a second embodiment, the necklace is a decorative jewelry item, with an accessory pendant affixed to the back to counterbalance the weight of the decorative features on the front. A set of interchangeable counterweights may be provided with the necklace, possibly in different weights, for being attached to selected position(s) for counterbalancing loads in various positions. In addition, a method includes steps of selecting and positioning counterweight(s) on the rear of a necklace with weights and positions for counterbalancing load(s) on the front. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282575 | System and method for securing accessories to jewelry - A system is provided for reversibly attaching decorative ornamentation to jewelry manufactured from compliant elastomeric material using a novel connecting device. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282576 | COIN STRUCTURE - Coins and tokens manufactured from metal(s), alloy(s) or metal containing material(s). More specifically, they relate to coin structures which enable a coin to be nondestructively authenticated by an ultrasonic measurement. The core part of coin or token includes 2-16 cavities that are not visible from the exterior of the coin or token. Additionally, the core part or coin or token includes at least one part having a different volume microstructure than the rest of the core part. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282577 | ADJUSTABLE CANE GRABBER - An adjustable cane grabber comprising an elongated body, where the elongated body separates between an upper tubular portion and a lower tubular portion, where the lower tubular portion adjustably receives the upper tubular portion; an articulating hand at a lower end of the upper tubular portion, where the articulating hand is received into the lower tubular portion, and where the articulating hand grasps an object for a user; a pair of arms within the articulating hand, where the pair of arms open and close around the object; a handle at an upper end of the upper tubular portion; and an actuator attached to the handle, where the actuator is also coupled to the pair of arms. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282578 | RAIN PROTECTION SYSTEM WITH UMBRELLA AND STORED RAIN GEAR - A rain protection system is provided herein which includes, (a) an umbrella having a canopy mounted to a post, and a handle at a lower end of the post, the handle having an open bottom end and having a hollow axial cavity; and (b) rain gear which is adapted to he removably insertable into said hollow axial cavity. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282579 | Multi-function Wallet - A multi-function wallet is provided which is adapted in one mode for carrying and storage of non-flat items concurrently with and conventional flat items. Additionally the wallet or an engaged stand component is configured to securely yet removably engage a computing device with a viewable screen such as a smartphone, and hold it an multiple angles while in an inclined position so as to be easily viewable by a user. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282580 | CARD HOLDER - A card holder includes an inner casing connected pivotally to an outer casing, several inter-connected card-reception boxes disposed in and connected to the inner casing, and several propeller rods respectively disposed below and pivoted to bottom of the card-reception boxes such that each rod has a propeller section extending into bottom of a respective box. Pivotal action of the inner casing away relative to the outer casing results in simultaneous rotation of the card-reception boxes away from the outer casing while the cards received in the boxes are lifted upward by the propeller sections of the propeller rods. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282581 | LOCK OF BOX/BAG - The invention publics a lock of box/bag, the lock of box/bag is convexly set on the box/bag body, it comprises a lock bolt which is fixed to one side of the box or the bag; a lock body, the lock body comprises a fixed part and a rotating part, the fixed part is fixed to the other side of the box or the bag, the rotating part is pivotally connected to the fixed part, and the rotating part is provided with an opening, and extending inwardly along the opening an sliding groove is provided, which is to allow the lock bolt to slide therein so as to lock or unlock. The lock of box/bag of the invention is locked and unlocked by rotating, which is different from current snap lock, it is a new lock of box/bag, and it is provided with a lock core that make it is need to use a key to open it, and improve its safety greatly; the shape of the lock is preferably circular, of which the advantage is easy to operate. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282582 | METHOD FOR THE GENTLE HEAT-ASSISTED SHAPING OF KERATIN FIBERS - A compound of formula (I) in which R1, R2 and R3 independently represent an aliphatic hydrocarbon group with 6 to 30 carbon atoms, and n and m independently represent integers from 1 to 10, is suitable for restructuring keratin-containing fibers that were exposed to heat of a temperature of 80° C. to 350° C. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282583 | DEVICE FOR CLAMPING THICK, TEXTURED OR COILY HAIR - A device for clamping thick, textured, coiled or kinky hair includes first and second curved components, each with an outer edge and an inner concave curved edge between first and second ends. The inner concave edges include a plurality of inwardly directed, spaced-apart teeth. A hinge joins the first ends of the curved components, enabling the second ends of the components to open and close around a bundle of hair with the teeth penetrating into the bundle. A cooperating closure maintains the device in position around the bundle of hair. The ends of the teeth define an opening even when the device is closed around the bundle of hair. The first and second curved components are preferably integrally formed from molded plastic. The cooperating closure may include first and second hook shapes. The device may come in different sizes to accommodate different hair textures and styles of children and adults. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282584 | Ponytail Holder - A holder for a person's ponytail includes a frustoconical shell comprised of a first and second parts each mutually connected at a hinged edge and positionable between open and closed positions. Clasping edges of each part are mutually, selectively fastenable with at least one mechanical clasp to secure the shell in the closed position. Each part has a top edge and a bottom edge that together form a top opening and a bottom opening for receiving the ponytail therethrough. A frustoconical, decorative cover is fixable with the shell when the shell is in the closed position, the ponytail being threaded therethrough. The shell and the cover each include one part of a two-part mechanical fastening mechanism for selectively fixing the cover to the shell when the shell is in the closed position. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282585 | Knap Zahq Headwear Sleeve - Because of it's length the Knap Zahq Headwear Sleeve can accommodate and confine long and Dreadlocked styled hair. The Knap Zahq Headwear Sleeve is made of stretchable expandable synthetic textile fabric. The elliptical tubular and cylindrical sleeve, as a braided elastic headband on it's longitudinal open proximal end, for allowing wearer's head and hair to be placed within the sleeve, and a single seam that extends from it's sealed longitudinal distal end, to it's braided elastic headband. The seam is aligned with wearer's ear for correct placement and comfort. Because of the Knap Zahq headwear sleeve's length and fabric, Dreadlocked and long hair styles, can be confined and worn outside or under wearer's clothing while working or participating in sporting events. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282586 | HAND-TOOL GRIPS - A hand tool having hinged nipping or cutting blades and handles that are squeezed to effect the cutting or nipping action, at least one of the handles being profiled in cross section to accept and retain a slide-on cushion. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282587 | HINGELESS COMPACT - Disclosed are various embodiments of a vessel, particularly for cosmetics, such as a pot or compact, having an iris apparatus as a closure mechanism. Diaphragm and abutting type iris closures are disclosed for use as lids for containers for cosmetics. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282588 | Cosmetic Clutch Carrying Case - A cosmetic carrying case having a pair of clamshell members hinged together at a bottom edge thereof such that the members, when closed, form an interior chamber for containing cosmetics materials and, when open, provide access to the interior chamber, divided into two compartments. One of the compartments may include a magnetic surface adapted to removably secure cosmetic pans. A mirror may be pivotally combined with one of the interior compartments. One of the interior compartments may contain elastic straps for retaining cosmetic articles in a fixed position. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282589 | INTERNALLY SUPPLIED APPLICATOR WITH FINGERS AND FOIL PACKET - An internally supplied applicator for applying a fluid substance, in particular a cosmetic or pharmaceutical product, having a solid finger support with preferably injection molded fingers and at least one supply conduit for conveying the substance from the side of the finger support oriented away from the fingers to the side of the finger support that is equipped with the fingers; the side of the finger support oriented away from the fingers is adjoined by a (crushable) foil packet that contains a reservoir of the substance that is to be applied so that pressing on the foil packet causes a volume of the substance, which is to be applied, to be dispensed through the supply conduit. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282590 | TIP STRUCTURE FOR NAIL DECORATION CONTAINER - A tip structure for nail decoration container may include a tip that includes a protruding portion having a through hole on a top surface of the protruding portion for a needle unit. An upper portion of the through hole has a receiving space to receive an adhering unit. In one embodiment, the mounting unit can be a resin or adhesive. The through hole is actually connected with an inner chamber of the tip, and a brush bar that has brushes is connected with the through hole. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282591 | STICK PRODUCT DISPENSING SYSTEM - A stick product dispensing system is disclosed which prospectively provides an advance or early warning to a user that the product will soon be depleted. In one embodiment, the product dispensing system includes a dispenser ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150282592 | DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dispensing system and method stores a primer composition and a coloring composition in separate compartments of the same container. Each composition is dispensed as needed, and combined in measured quantities to achieve a desired enhancement of an application surface. A primer dispensing portion and a coloring dispensing portion are covered by a primer cap and a coloring cap, respectively. The compositions may be further combined with an external moisturizer composition. A mixing surface, such as a hand or bowl receives the various compositions to enable mixing thereof. The subsequent cosmetic composition mixture is applied to an application surface, such as a skin, to enhance the appearance by tone, color, and covering of blemishes. In this manner, each composition and moisturizer is individually accessed and easily blended. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282593 | COSMETIC APPLICATOR WITH INTERCHANGEABLE PRODUCT TIPS - Disclosed is a cosmetic applicator system having interchangeable cosmetic products. A handle is provided with flexible prongs having mating portions for selectively engaging and disengaging one of a plurality of cosmetic products having a complementary mating portion. A base is provided for holding a plurality of the interchangeable cosmetics products in an arrangement that facilitates engagement and disengagement to allow the user to switch from one cosmetic product to another. The system is suitable for many cosmetics, particularly, eye shadow, lip balm, lipstick, cheek colorant, baked, hot poured, and dipped products. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282594 | COMBINATION DISPENSER AND APPLICATOR - A combination dispenser and applicator comprising a handle and an applicator removably coupled to the handle. The handle may comprise a dispensing nozzle communicatively coupled to a reservoir disposed within the handle. The reservoir may contain a cosmetic product that can be dispensed through the dispensing nozzle when an actuator is actuated. In some examples, a ferrule affixed to the applicator may enclose the dispensing nozzle when removably coupled to the handle. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282595 | COSMETIC METHOD - The present invention provides a cosmetic method having an excellent secondary adhesion resistance effect. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282596 | Apparatus For Retaining A Plurality Of Hair Care Devices - An apparatus for retaining hair care devices includes a framework having a base member, a plurality of cradle members supported atop the base member, and defining an interior area situated rearwardly of the plurality of cradle members. Each cradle member includes a bottom support wall and an upstanding back support wall extending upwardly from the bottom support wall that are, together, configured to support a respective hair care device in a generally reclined configuration. A plurality of spring-loaded reels is rotatably mounted in the interior area, each reel being positioned in association with an associated cradle member and configured to rotatably receive a respective power cord of a respective hair care device. Each bottom support wall of respective cradle members define an aperture through which a respective power cord is received into the interior area for attachment to a respective reel. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282597 | CARRYING DEVICE WITH LOAD TRANSFER CAPABILITY - A support system for carrying a load in a carrier (i.e. a backpack), includes a crossbar engaged with first and second extension arms. A plurality of fasteners is mounted on the crossbar for engagement with the load carrier. Additionally, a support unit is provided for wear at the waist of the user which includes a first holster positioned on one side of the user, and a second holster positioned on the other side. With this combination, the user can lift the load by the extension arms of the support system and insert ends of the extension arms into respective holsters. The result here is to lift the load from the shoulders of the user with the support system to shift the force distribution of the load from the shoulders to the waist of the user. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282598 | System and Method for a Hydration Garment - This invention is a hydration support garment including a pair of athletic pants or shorts. The hydration support garment is comprised of a cylindrical receptacle sewn onto the rear of the aforementioned athletic apparel that is configured to house a water bottle. In some applications of the invention, the receptacle includes a receptacle strap and a perpendicular stabilizing strap. Some implementations further include an elastic strap that secures the top of the water bottle. Finally, the invention may also contain a second water bottle holder including a clip and another elastic strap or Velcro™ patches. The invention is designed to provide hands-free access to a hydration source in such a way to allow the user of the invention to exercise without manually carrying a water bottle when hydration is unnecessary. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282599 | MEDIA TABLET SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A media tablet carrying assembly has a frame adapted to receive the media tablet therein and a support strap attached to said frame. The support strap is suitable for extending around a portion of a user's body such that the frame and the received media tablet are positioned away from the eyes of the user. A rotation mechanism is connected to the frame so as to allow the media tablet to be rotated to a desired orientation. A tilt adjustment mechanism is connected to the frame and to the support strap so as to allow the user to orient the media tablet with a desired angle relation to horizontal. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282600 | Beverage Container Holder and Methods of Using The Same - A kit for holding a beverage container, comprising: a beverage container: and a leak-proof container holder having opposing ends and an elongated member having a proximal portion operably coupled to the leak-proof container holder, and a distal portion operably coupled to the waist portion of clothing or a belt. Only one opposing end is open, and opens into a hollow cavity. Walls of a first portion of the leak-proof container holder are adapted to releasably retain the beverage container. Walls of a remaining portion of the leak-proof container holder form a concave or convex shape, so that condensation from the walls of the beverage container may accumulate and be retained in the second portion of the container. A method for holding a beverage container, comprising: operably coupling the beverage container holder to the waist portion of clothing or a belt and releasably retaining the beverage container. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282601 | INTERDENTAL CLEANER - An interdental cleaner with a rod-like support which has a cleaning device in an axial end region. The cleaning device includes a cover on the support made of a soft-elastic plastic, and structuring is formed on the outside of the cover having a plurality of fingers protruding with radial components from the cover, which fingers are made of the same material as the cover and are connected as one piece thereto. The structuring additionally has a bristle edging with a plurality of bristle bundles protruding with radial components from the cover and/or individual bristles which are each formed from pre-produced bristles embedded in the cover and/or in the support. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282602 | RETRACTABLE HAIRBRUSH SYSTEM - The new hairbrush system employs a handle made of curved rods that collapse into the body of the brush via tracks, turning it into a non-electric hair roller for setting and smoothing hair. The barrel of the brush system has curved bristles that grip hair and curved slits that allow for airflow. The carbon fiber (or equivalent) body provides for a lightweight yet sturdy tool that can effectively be used as a brush (without collapsed handle) when not being used as a roller (with collapsed handle). | 2015-10-08 |
20150282603 | ORAL CARE KIT AND PACKAGE FOR SAME - An oral care kit ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150282604 | METHOD OF MAKING A BRUSH AND BRUSH OBTAINED IN THIS WAY - Described is an industrial brush ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150282605 | COLLAPSIBLE POWER-DRIVEN TABLE STAND - A collapsible power-driven table stand includes a supporting body of an elongated shape, a first stand having a first driving member and a plurality of first extendable rods driven by the first driving member to move axially relative to each other and a second stand having a second driving member and a plurality of second extendable rods driven by the second driving member to move axially relative to each other. The first diving member is pivotally attached to one end of the supporting body and the second diving member is also pivotally attached to another end of the supporting body in order to allow both the first and second stands to extend/collapse relative to the supporting body. Accordingly, the assembly of the collapsible power-driven table is simplified and the overall size thereof is reduced. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282606 | Foldable Table - A method of folding up a table, which includes a first tabletop panel and a second tabletop panel, two leg frames foldably mounted at said first and second tabletop panels respectively, and two connecting joints pivotally coupled between said first and second tabletop panels enabling said first and second tabletop panels to be pivotally folded between a folded condition and an unfolded condition, wherein a pivotal movable gap is formed at each of the connecting joints to enable a pivotal movement said first and second tabletop panels to be pivotally folded between said folded condition and said unfolded condition, includes the steps of (a) pivotally folding said first tabletop panel and said second tabletop panel to said unfolded condition; and (b) locking up the pivotal movement between said first and second tabletop panels in said unfolded condition for preventing a lateral movement of each of said connecting joints through said pivotal movable gap thereof. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282607 | WORK SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTOR WITH UNIVERSAL MOUNT - An apparatus for adjusting the height of a work surface comprising a height-adjusting mechanism and a universal mount that ensures compatibility with a wide variety of desks and other work surfaces. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282608 | FOLDING TABLE - A folding table includes: a table body provided with a pair of hinge pins and a pair of lock pins, each of the pairs protruding oppositely in left-right direction; and a pair of left and right brackets having shaft holes in which the hinge pins are inserted and movable holes in which the lock pins are inserted. Spring members mounted in the movable holes press the lock pins. The table body is rotatably supported by the brackets affixed to a wall surface. The folding table has closing plates having through-holes respectively through which the hinge pins and the lock pins are penetrated. The closing plates are sandwiched between the table body and the brackets to close the movable holes. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282609 | Corrugated Furniture Design and Construction System - A piece of furniture such as a standing desk is constructed of intersecting folded prisms provided with a novel slot joint system which affords lateral and torsional stability, simplicity, and long life to such furniture. Among other things, in some implementations, a piece of furniture is formed using four sheets of corrugated fiberboard die-cut with slots and scores. A first one of the pieces is a sheet of corrugated cardboard folded into interconnected, adjacent triangular prisms (which we sometimes refer to simply as conjoined triangle prisms) that provide a work surface. A second one and third one of the pieces are sheets of corrugated cardboard folded into conjoined rectangular prisms that provide mirrored (relative to one another in the finished piece of furniture) vertical supports that elevate the work surface above the floor. A fourth one of the pieces is a sheet of corrugated cardboard folded into a rectangular prism that serves as a support brace for lateral stability. The piece of furniture is formed by mating the slots of the vertical supports with the work surface to form joints. These slotted joints grow tighter as the vertical structural supports simultaneously wedge apart and clamp together the work surface's conjoined triangular prisms. The support brace may then be mated with the two parallel vertical structural supports, wedging the supports apart and adding additional rigidity and strength to the structure. The described furniture construction system is designed to be transported and stored in a flat-packed condition and assembled when needed. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282610 | VEHICLE SIMULATOR STATION - There is provided a vehicle simulator station ( | 2015-10-08 |
20150282611 | Cable Grommet Assembly with Sleeve and Internal Retaining Ring - A grommet assembly, such as for height adjustable desks, comprising the components: a universal cylindrical desktop grommet; a grommet flat plate (optional) with a centrally located aperture, and affixed to the underside of the desk aperture; a grommet fabric sleeve configured as a vertically oriented housing suspended downward from the desktop aperture comprising a cylindrical exterior and interior side wall; and, an internal retaining ring encased between two folds within the sleeve interior side wall by folding the sleeve top end inward and downward, the retaining ring functioning to hold the sleeve in position with the desktop aperture. The grommet assembly allows cables to move up/down within a grommet sleeve easily, unimpeded while protecting the cable(s) from damage due to abrasive surface contact and bending of the cable. This is especially suitable for height adjustable desks to allow free movement of the cable as the desk moves up/down. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282612 | Furniture Accessory in the Form of a Cable Basket - A furniture accessory includes a bracket having first and second retaining elements, a basket having first and second fastening elements that fasten the basket to the bracket by the retaining elements, wherein the basket is swivelable about a first and second axes, a slider movably mounted on the bracket for locking the first and second fastening elements with the first and second retaining elements, wherein the slider locks the first and second fastening elements with the first and second retaining elements, the slider locks the second fastening element with the second retaining element when in a first release position such that the basket may be swivelled about the second swivel axis, and wherein the slider locks the first fastening element with the first retaining element when in a second release position such that the basket may be swivelled about the first swivel axis. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282613 | Shelving System Having Improved Structural Characteristics - A shelving system having improved structural characteristics. The shelving system comprises at least three weight-supporting crossbeams and at least three continuously tubular, V-shaped crossbeam-supporting posts. The at least three weight-supporting crossbeams have a substantially vertical outer shoulder and substantially horizontal inner reinforcement flange positioned along the substantially vertical outer shoulder, upon which a shelf may be placed such that the shelf is supported by at least two of the at least three weight-supporting crossbeams. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282614 | SUPPORT SYSTEM - A support system for supporting items, such as hung garments, enables the items to swing flush against a mounting surface for storage and swing outwardly up to 180° for display and access. The system includes a frame portion that joins with a mounting surface through fasteners and a gripping portion having a plurality of nodules, which press against the mounting surface and deform into a gripping configuration. At least one support portion joins with the frame portion. A frame end engages a swing reception aperture to create a pivoting motion. An item end attaches to the frame end and carries the items. A connector forms a joint between the frame end and the item end. A cap on the end of the item end restricts the item from moving past a terminal point on the item end. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282615 | STORAGE AND TRANSPORT CART WITH LATCH - A storage and transport cart is described. The cart includes a holding body forming an interior compartment, a door attached to the body and moveable between an open position and a closed position, and a latch for releasably securing the door to the holding body in the closed position. The latch includes a base, a bracing member extending from the base, a first engaging member extending from the base and spaced apart from the bracing member, and a second engaging member extending from the base and spaced apart from first engaging member and the bracing member. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282616 | Lid Storage System - The Lid Storage System provides an organized and secure method of storing pot lids, decorative plates or other similar items on a mounting surface in an approximately vertical position. The system in its simplest form consists of one top bracket and two lower brackets for each lid. Each bracket may include a double-sided adhesive pad to affix each bracket to the mounting surface but may also include a passage for a fastener if needed. The top bracket includes a top flange that is longer than the lower flange of each lower bracket, which provides the needed clearance for the lid to slide up into the top bracket and clear the lower flange of each lower bracket for insertion and removal of the lids. The top bracket is arranged on the centerline of the lid and the lower brackets are arranged one on either side of the center line. The lid nests within the brackets in the stored position in which the lid also remains secured during any movement of the mounting surface such as a cabinet door. | 2015-10-08 |
20150282617 | ADJUSTING DEVICE - An adjusting device includes a fixed member; first and second plates, both connected to the fixed member; a first adjusting member; and a first locking member. The fixed member has a first hole and a window. The second plate has first and second contact portions. The first adjusting member has an adjusting portion contacting against the second contact portion and has an eccentric portion extending through the window and movably connected to the first plate. The first locking member partially extends through the first contact portion and the first hole to connect with the first plate. The second plate can be displaced relative to the fixed member in response to displacement of the first adjusting member. | 2015-10-08 |