01st week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190000103 | Imitation Cheese With Improved Melt - An imitation cheese composition is provided with improved melt functionality. The imitation cheese composition includes non-interesterified/non-hydrogenated vegetable oils, fractionated vegetable oils, specific corn-derived food starches, specific potato-derived food starches, gelatin, and hydrocolloids. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000104 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING VEGETABLE OIL, CARAMEL AND PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to a composition comprising vegetable oil, caramel and one or more phenolic compounds. The caramel and one or more phenolic compounds together prevent oxidation of the vegetable oil, such that the amount of EDTA in the composition can be reduced. The caramel has been heated such that it does not impart a dark colour to the composition. The invention also relates to a method to prepare the composition. Finally the invention relates to use of caramel and one or more phenolic compounds to decrease the oxidation of vegetable oil. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000105 | 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. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000106 | CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF - The present invention, in an embodiment, is a chocolate product that includes a carbohydrate such as starch, dextrin, or maltodextrin having a bulk density of 0.01 gram/cubic centimeter to 0.4 gram/cubic centimeter; 30 weight percent to 70 weight percent, based on the total weight of the carbohydrate and the vegetable oil, of a vegetable oil that is an unsaturated fat; and cocoa butter. In other embodiments, the present invention is a method of making a chocolate product. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000107 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A BEVERAGE IN A BEVERAGE CONTAINER, AND BEVERAGE ARTICLE - A method for producing a beverage in a beverage container, having the following steps: providing a beverage container which is to be filled; introducing a cooling agent to the beverage container through a container opening, wherein the cooling agent has at least one water-ice moulding; filling the beverage container with a beverage liquid through the container opening; closing the container opening with a disposable closure and storing the filled beverage container in a cooled environment. The disclosure also covers an apparatus for producing a beverage in a beverage container, as well as a beverage article containing a beverage. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000108 | Supercooled Beverage Crystallization Slush Device with Illumination - Methods, processes, apparatus, devices, kits and systems for crystallizing liquid to form slush inside of supercooled to below 32 F closed beverage bottles or cans, beverages in fountain dispensers, desserts, and food items by transmitting ultrasonic signals in short time spans, while allowing for optional illuminating the effects when the supercooled liquid is crystallized into slush. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000109 | FROZEN BEVERAGE MACHINE VALVING - A dispensing apparatus ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190000110 | DUAL VALVE INJECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR DISPENSING A FOOD PRODUCT - A dual valve injector assembly having a base; a passageway in the base for receiving a food product; a first draw valve in communication with the passageway and a first spout, the first spout dispensing the food product at a first draw rate; and a second draw valve in communication with the passageway and a second spout, the second spout dispensing the food product at a second draw rate; wherein the second draw rate is lower than the first draw rate. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000111 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING A FOOD COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a device ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190000112 | PRODUCT ANALOGS OR COMPONENTS OF SUCH ANALOGS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING SAME - Provided are food products that are derived from non-animal sources that have one or more of the following: color, taste, nutritional content, and other qualities similar to those of dairy products and/or other types of food products. Also provided are processes for production of such dairy-like food products and/or other types of food product analogs. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000113 | INDUSTRIAL METHOD FOR RECOVERING PHOSPHOLIPIDS AND PRODUCING LECITHIN FROM A RESIDUE FROM THE PRODUCTION OF SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE (SPC) - The present invention relates to the field of the manufacture of food compounds derived from processing plant species, more specifically the process taught here provides products resulting from a process for obtaining compounds derived from vegetable raw material. The present invention describes the recovery of lecithin from the micelle/soy molasses, a residue obtained during the soy carrier concentrate (SPC) process. In a first aspect of the invention it discloses a process for extracting phospholipids in conjunction with extraction of soluble sugars during the industrial process of obtaining (SPC). In a second aspect, the present invention discloses an industrial process for recovering/removing such micelle phospholipids/soy molasses, cleaning and use for the production of soy lecithin. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000114 | THRAUSTOCHYTRIDS, FATTY ACID COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to isolated thraustochytrid microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof The invention is further directed to biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, cultures, methods of producing microbial oils, and methods of using the isolated thraustochytrids, biomasses, and microbial oils. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000115 | EDIBLE PET CHEW - An edible pet chew | 2019-01-03 |
20190000116 | Process for Preparing Non-Cariogenic, Sustained Energy Release Juice - The present invention provides a process for preparing non-cariogenic, sustained energy release juice. The process comprises contacting juice with an enzyme immobilized on Duolite at 30-50° C. for 1-5 h; wherein the enzyme is capable of converting cariogenic sugar to non-cariogenic sugar; and separating juice from the enzyme complex. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000117 | HIGH HUMIDITY OZONE GAS TREATMENT - Systems and methods for providing high humidity ozone gas. Systems and methods for applying high humidity ozone gas to foodstuffs and/or other products as an antimicrobial treatment. Compressed air and dry ozone gas are combined, thereby providing a dry mix. A portion of the dry mix can be humidified in a humidifying chamber, thereby providing a wet mix. The wet mix can be combined with a portion of the dry mix, thereby providing humid ozonated air. The humid ozonated air can be applied to foodstuffs such as produce, as an antimicrobial treatment, as the foodstuffs are conveyed. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000118 | METHOD FOR THE DETOXIFICATION OF GLUTEN PROTEINS FROM CEREAL GRAINS AND USES THEREOF IN MEDICAL FIELD - An improved method of detoxifying gluten proteins from cereal grains produces detoxified cereal grains with a reduction of antigenicity of toxic epitopes of gluten proteins by up to a range between 0 and 20 ppm. The detoxified cereal grains can be advantageously used for preparation of of food products (e.g. bakery products, pasta or dairy products) having a manifest preventive and/or therapeutic effect for gut dysbiosis caused by bacterial or viral infective agents or by pathologies with a strong inflammatory or autoimmune component such as celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and irritable intestine syndrome. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000119 | USING BRAN FOR SOFTNESS IN RYE BREAD - A composition comprising: (a) a cereal bran comprising oat bran, rye bran or a mixture thereof; and (b) an enzyme composition comprising a cellulase enzyme, a glucanase enzyme, a xylanase enzyme or a mixture thereof; is disclosed. Methods of preparing the composition and its use in food compositions, especially its addition to flour compositions for making baked products such as bread, are also disclosed. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000120 | Processed Leguminous Materials - Disclosed are methods of processing raw leguminous materials, such as pea flour, pea concentrate, or pea isolate, to reduce non-volatile flavor components and in particular bound saponin compounds. The methods includes select processing steps by steam cooking a raw slurry to form a cooked slurry and drying the cooked slurry to form a processed material. An amount of non-volatile flavor components in the processed material is less than an amount of non-volatile flavor components in the raw materials. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000121 | FORMULATION OF FOOD PRODUCT BASED ON GREEN BANANA FLOUR, PRODUCTION PROCESS AND ITS CORRESPONDING END PRODUCT - The present invention patent refers to the formulation of an optional chocolate-type food alternative, obtained from green banana flour ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190000122 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PROCESSED GINSENG CONTAINING HONEY COMPONENT - Provided is a method for manufacturing processed ginseng containing a honey component. The method includes preparing a first mixture material containing ginseng and honey; steam-heating the first mixture material; cooling the first mixture material; separating the ginseng and the honey of the first mixture material; cooling the separated ginseng at a low temperature; cooling the separated honey at a room temperature; mixing the ginseng cooled at the low temperature and the honey cooled at the room temperature to form a second mixture material; aging the second mixture material at a low temperature; and acquiring ginseng from the second mixture material. According to the present invention, high-molecular ginsenoside is hydrolyzed by the honey component so that the contents of ginsenosideRg5+Rk1, Rg3, Rh2, and CompoundK, which may be easily absorbed by the body of a human being, increase. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000123 | ENHANCED SALT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF - Provided herein are compositions with enhanced saltiness or reduced sodium content per weight when compared to the salt component thereof, and methods for the preparation thereof. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000124 | Novel Microbial Biomass Based Feed Products - Aquafeed, animal feed, and other food products, as well as nutritional and pharmaceutical compounds, chemicals and biomaterials are important commodities that can be produced at commercial scale by fermentation of microorganisms. The present invention provides a method for producing these valuable multi-carbon compounds from simple gas feedstocks, such as carbon dioxide, hydrogen and oxygen, by cultivating a consortium of microbial cells specially selected for this purpose in an aqueous culture medium. In addition to exploiting inexpensive feedstocks, such as waste industrial gas for this cultivation, the platform described herein also provides the advantage of removing carbon dioxide and other waste gases from industrial emissions, which would otherwise contribute to global climate change. Furthermore, the cultivation of a microbial consortium can provide highly nutritious components to a feed blend that might not be available from a monoculture. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000125 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AGING AND/OR IMPROVING HUMAN HEALTH - The invention provides a composition comprising methylphosphonic acid or a salt thereof for human consumption. The invention also provides a method for treating aging and/or improving health in a human. Methods of the invention involve providing or administering methylphosphonic acid or a salt thereof to a human in need thereof for consumption. The invention provides nutritional and pharmaceutical compositions and articles containing such compositions including, for example, a nutritional supplement, a beverage, a food substance, a prepackaged food or meal, or a nutraceutical, as well as a pharmaceutical. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000126 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE - A powder blend comprising (a) an immediate release powder comprising at least one performance enhancing component and (b) extended release granules comprising a core. The core of the extended release granules comprises at least one performance enhancing component and one or more fatty materials. The immediate release powder is soluble in an aqueous medium, while the extended release granules are formulated to exhibit neutral buoyancy in an aqueous medium. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000127 | HIGH-PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF THEIR MAKING AND USE - The disclosure provides protein particles (or crisps) that may be used to enhance the protein content of snack products or other food products or as nutritional or dietary supplements. Methods for making the protein particles and for making high-protein, low-fat and low-sodium snack food compositions are also disclosed. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000128 | INFANT FORMULA COMPRISING HUMAN MILK PEPTIDES - An infant formula composition containing one or more human beta-casomorphin peptides or precursor proteins thereof. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000129 | HEAT STERILIZED HIGH PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING WHEY PROTEIN AND AT LEAST ONE COMPONENT SELECTED FROM (I) A SACCHARIDE, (II) A PHOSPHATE AND (III) A CITRATE - The present invention is directed to a heat sterilized composition comprising a protein source in an amount of 1 to 20% by weight of the composition, said protein source containing whey protein and at least one component selected from; (i) a saccharide component in an amount of 0.5 to 7.5% by weight of the composition, and/or (ii) a phosphate component in an amount of 0.03% to 3% by weight of the composition, and/or (iii) a citrate component in an amount of 0.07% to 5% by weight of the composition. The present invention is furthermore directed to a process for preparing a heat sterilized composition which comprises a protein source in an amount of 1 to 20% by weight based on the weight of the composition, said protein source containing whey protein, the process comprising at least the following steps: heating at a sterilisation temperature at a pH of 5.5 to 9.5 an aqueous solution of a protein source as defined herein. Finally, the invention concerns the use of whey protein and at least one component as described for the heat sterilized composition, for preparing a heat sterilized composition and/or for controlling the viscosity of a liquid composition. The invention also concerns medical uses and treatments applying or using the inventive heat sterilized composition. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000130 | AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LETTUCE - A method is disclosed that includes growing romaine lettuce in a greenhouse using a hydroponic technique and using purified water. The romaine lettuce has a heart and outer leaves. The heart is separated from the outer leaves of the romaine lettuce. The outer leaves are packaged in a first container and the heart is packaged in a second container. The first container and the second container are separate from one another. The first container and the second container are transferred to a storage device of approximately 32 to 41 degrees F. The packaging the outer leaves and the heart, and the transferring the first container and the second container, occur in an environment of less than or equal to 41 degrees F. The method occurs in a single, environmentally-controlled facility. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000131 | A HEATER FOR USE IN CURING TOBACCO OR FOR OTHER SIMILAR PROCESSES | 2019-01-03 |
20190000132 | FEEDER FOR COMPONENTS OF AN AEROSOL FORMING ARTICLE - The present invention refers to a feeder for components of an aerosol-forming article, the feeder comprising: —a plurality of tubular hoppers, each hopper being adapted to receive and to deliver a plurality of components, each hopper including an inlet and an outlet and a channel connecting the inlet and the outlet, each channel having an axis and defining an insert dimension in a direction perpendicular to the axis, the insert dimension being constant along the axis of the channel; -a frame to which the tubular hoppers are fastened and arranged so that their axes are substantially parallel to each other and in series along a transport direction; —a delivery drum including a plurality of angularly spaced grooves arranged substantially parallel to said transport direction, said drum being located under the outlets of the tubular hoppers so that components going through said channels are delivered into one of said groves; —a motor to rotate said delivery drum; —a transport device located under said delivery drum and adapted to transport said components delivered by the delivery drum along the transport direction; and —a size change element adapted to vary the insert dimension of the channel of at least one of the plurality of hoppers. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000133 | Composite Web and Method of Manufacturing a Smoking Article - The present invention relates to composite web for forming a smoking article element wrapper. The composite web comprises a strip of wrapping material and a plurality of thermally conductive patches. The thermally conductive patches are located on a surface of the strip and are spaced along the length of the strip. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a smoking article component. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000134 | AEROSOL-GENERATING ARTICLE COMPRISING A LIQUID DELIVERY ELEMENT - There is provided an aerosol-generating article ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190000135 | FLAVOR CAPSULES FOR SMOKING ARTICLES - A smoking article includes a smokable material and a filter downstream of the smokable material. The filter comprises a capsule having a core and a breakable shell. The core has a mixture including one or more lipid compounds and one or more humectants. The lipid compounds account for 50% or more of the weight of the mixture. At least one of the one or more humectants is capable of interacting with one or more smoke constituents to reduce the concentration of the one or more smoke constituents in mainstream smoke. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000136 | SMOKE GAS FILTER DEVICE AND TOBACCO PRODUCT - A smoke gas filter device and a tobacco product. The smoke gas filter device is formed with a smoke gas filter channel (L). The smoke gas filter channel (L) is provided with a graphene material segment ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190000137 | Water Pipe - A smoking apparatus or water pipe comprised of one or more hollow or tubular section openings connected by a butt seal. The butt seal is formed by affixing a ring magnet to the exit opening of one section and affixing a second ring magnet the entrance opening of a second section. When the sections are joined, the ring magnets form a watertight and airtight seal between the two openings such that the need for a flange or other similar structure and or additional seal is unnecessary to maintain the integrity of the joint. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000138 | Smoking Device - The present invention is a smoking device comprising a glass housing having lower and upper open end portions and an inner portion. The smoking device further comprises a mouthpiece rotatably engaged with the lower open end portion of the housing. The mouthpiece comprises a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of air passage ways extending from the front surface to the rear surface and in communication with the inner portion of the housing. The smoking device further comprises an auger comprising a first end portion engaged with the mouthpiece and a second end portion extending within the inner portion of the housing. Rotation of the mouthpiece causes the auger to rotate and the smoking material to be moved upward thru the inner portion of the housing where it is ignited by a match, lighter or other heat source. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000139 | ONE HITTER SMOKING APPARATUS - A smoking apparatus includes a tubular member having a loading end, and a rear end, wherein an axial throughbore is formed along a longitudinal axis from the rear end to the loading end of the tubular member defining an axial smoke passage. A plurality of annular grooves are formed in an outer surface of the tubular member that are configured to increase an available surface area for heat transfer. In some embodiments, the tubular member includes a threaded joint connector at the rear end and an annular beveled surface at the loading end having an outer diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the tubular member. A cutting surface is formed at an intersection of the beveled surface and an inner circumferential surface of the loading end of the tubular member. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000140 | Threaded Lid Ashtray combine with Tobacco/Herb Grinder - The present invention generally relates to improvements in a Ashtray/Debowlers/ Tobacco/ Herb Grinder and more particularly to a aerospace Aluminum Lidded Ashtray/Debowler combine with Tobacco/Herb Grinder. There is a known ashtray/debowler in which has a bowl surface catchers the ashes and resin with a vertical spike mounted in the of the bottom middle of the ashtray. However, because such a conventional ashtray is only made with wood, glass or plastic, a aerospace aluminum ashtray will be the safest means, the latter is not safe and can cause fire hazards. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000141 | END PIECE FOR AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE - An end piece ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190000142 | RETRACTABLE HEAT SOURCE FOR AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE - An aerosol generating article ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190000143 | VERTICAL MILLIPORE VAPORIZER ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES HAVING THE SAME - Present disclosure relates to a millipore vaporizer assembly and electronic cigarettes having the millipore vaporizer assembly. In certain embodiments, the millipore vaporizer assembly includes: a mouthpiece assembly for a user to enjoy vaporized E-liquid, an E-liquid storage tank assembly for storing E-liquid, and a millipore vaporizer tube for generating the vaporized E-liquid. The millipore vaporizer tube is vertically positioned on a millipore vaporizer tube support, and the millipore vaporizer tube is used for receiving and heating the E-liquid from the E-liquid storage tank assembly to generate the vaporized E-liquid. The millipore vaporizer tube has a first electric terminal and a second electric terminal. When the user connects the first electric terminal and the second electric terminal to an electrical power supply assembly, the millipore vaporizer tube receives the E-liquid from the E-liquid storage tank assembly and heats the E-liquid received through the millipore vaporizer tube to generate the vaporized E-liquid. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000144 | SMOKING ARTICLE FOR IDENTIFYING AN ATTRIBUTE OF AN AEROSOL-GENERATING ELEMENT FOR ADAPTIVE POWER OUTPUT AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD - A smoking article and a method for making a smoking article are provided. The smoking article includes an aerosol-generating element configured to produce an aerosol in response to heat, a housing defining a cavity configured to receive the aerosol-generating element therein, a heating element engaged with the housing and configured to provide heat to the aerosol-generating element, a power source in electrical communication with the heating element and configured to provide electrical energy thereto, the heating element producing heat in response to the electrical energy, an aerosol-generating element identification device configured to identify an attribute of the aerosol-generating element, and a control device in communication with the aerosol-generating element identification device and configured to modulate the electrical energy provided to the heating element by the power source to direct the heating element to heat the aerosol-generating element to an aerosolization temperature associated with the identified attribute of the aerosol-generating element. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000145 | Vaporizer Device - A vaporizer device includes a housing, a wick element that is configured to contact a vaporizable substance, an induction heating element located within the housing and inductively coupled to the wick element and not in contact with the wick element, and a power source electrically connected to the induction heating element. The wick element is positioned such that the induction heating element is around the wick element and the wick element is surrounded by the induction heating element. The wick element is configured to heat the vaporizable substance based on induction heating. The induction heating element receives an alternating current from the power source and creates an electromagnetic induction field around the wick element, and the wick element generates heat based on the electromagnetic induction field. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000146 | BATTERY STICK OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - A battery stick of an electronic cigarette comprises an outer tube having a closed end and an opening end, and a connecting sleeve, wherein a battery is disposed inside the outer tube, an air inlet aperture is provided in a wall of the outer tube, an inner wall of the opening end of the outer tube is sleeved on an outer wall of the connecting sleeve, an inner wall of one end of the connecting sleeve corresponding to the opening end of the outer tube is sleeved on an outer electrode, an inner wall of the other end thereof is mounted with an air flow switch, a sealing component for the air flow switch and a circuit board, the outer electrode is arranged with connecting means, an inner electrode is arranged inside the outer electrode, and an insulation sleeve is arranged between the inner and outer electrodes. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000147 | VISUALIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC VAPOR PROVISION SYSTEMS - A method of visualization between an electronic vapor provision system and a visualization device includes obtaining from the electronic vapor provision system notification that an inhalation on the electronic vapor provision system by a user has occurred, estimating a time of exhalation by the user responsive to the time of notification, and initiating a display of a computer graphic by the visualization device responsive to the estimated time of exhalation. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000148 | VAPORIZATION DEVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Provided herein are systems and methods to generate an inhalable vapor in an electronic vaporization device. The vaporization device may generate a vapor with one or more defined characteristics. In some cases, the vapor may have a predetermined aerosol number density and/or a predetermined average aerosol diameter. The vaporization device may generate a vapor from a vaporizable material. In some cases, the vaporizable material may be a liquid material housed in a cartridge. The vaporization device may comprise a rechargeable power storage device. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000149 | AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE INCLUDING A HOUSING AND A COUPLER - The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. The aerosol delivery devices may include a control body and a cartridge including an atomizer and a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol precursor composition. The control body may include a housing defining an electrical power source cavity that extends along a first longitudinal axis and is configured to receive an electrical power source. The control body may additionally include a coupler configured to engage a cartridge including an aerosol precursor composition such that the cartridge extends along a second longitudinal axis. The first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis may be non-coaxial and oriented substantially parallel to one another. A related assembly method is also provided. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000150 | SOCK AND A METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - There is provided herein, a sock comprising a toe and/or a heel area, wherein said toe area is divided to at least two sub-areas, wherein a borderline between at least two adjacent sub-areas is essentially vertical. There is also provided, a method for manufacturing a sock comprising forming a toe and/or a heel area divided to at least two sub-areas, wherein a borderline between at least two adjacent sub-areas is essentially vertical. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000151 | Protection net on which a purse or a bib is attached - It is very common phenomenon that babies drop their toys or spoons down on the floor or ground while they playing with toys or eating food with spoons as sitting on the baby carriage or babies' chair. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000152 | Nursing Bra - A nursing bra assembly is adapted to be worn by a mother when nursing a child, and the nursing bra assembly includes a nursing bra portion having a bra body that includes a left cup portion and a right cup portion. The nursing bra portion includes a left strap extend from a first portion of the bra body to a second portion of the bra body and a right strap extending from a third portion of the bra body to a fourth portion of the bra body. The nursing bra assembly also includes a first attachment member having a securement portion adapted to couple the first attachment member to a portion of the nursing bra portion. The first attachment member also includes an extension portion coupled to the securement portion, the extension portion adapted to be grasped by the child when being nursed by the mother. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000153 | INTELLIGENT BRA - An intelligent bra includes a main body and an air pump. The main body includes a connection base connected with a cup set, two back bands and two fixing elements. The cup set includes a first cup, a second cup and a central part defined between the first cup and the second cup. The cup set includes an outer layer, an inner layer and an air bag layer. The air bag layer is disposed between the outer layer and the inner layer. A connection end of an airflow channel of the air bag layer is disposed on the central part. The two back bands are respectively connected with the connection base. The two fixing elements are disposed on the lateral sides of the two back bands, respectively. The air pump is detachably connected with the connection end, so as to adjust an inner pressure of the air bag layer. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000154 | Breast Cup for Underwear and Method for Manufacturing the Same - There is provided a breast cup for an undergarment such as a brassiere. The breast cup comprises a cup core that has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. Each of the first and second surfaces is formed with a plurality of grooves. Each groove has an elongated opening, an elongated bottom, and a sidewall on each of two longitudinal sides of the groove. The breast cup also comprises a first fabric layer overlying the first surface of the cup core, and a second fabric layer overlying the second surface of the cup core. A top part of the sidewalls of one or more of the plurality of the first grooves is attached to the first fabric layer while at least a portion of the bottom of the one or more of the plurality of the first grooves is not attached to the first fabric layer. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000155 | ARRANGEMENT FOR ATTACHING AN APPENDAGE TO A GARMENT TO PROMOTE FREE MOVEMENT - The present invention relates to an arrangement for attaching an appendage to a garment to promote free movement, for example through the use of quadrilateral gusseting, darting and sloping seams. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000156 | CIRCULATION MANAGEMENT COMPRESSION GARMENT - A compression garment for circulation management having leg portions constructed of one or more panels of elastic fabric, and, a removable covering. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000157 | Childcare and Personal Wellness Garment - An article of clothing with a central portion, two wing portions with each wing having an outer and inner surface, designed to function as a childcare and personal wellness garment. A large detachable diaper changing system with multiple pockets and a change pad could be attached to the garment to hold baby changing essentials. Multiple pockets on the wing and collar portions hold various embodiments of a concealed nursing cover. Multiple pockets on the childcare garment are designed to hold childcare items such as feeding bottles, diapers, etc. Several pockets are designed to hold personal wellness items like personal electronics, sunglasses, cosmetics etc. An infant cover is concealed in a long vertical pocket within the childcare garment. An annular shaped cloth within the collar pocket of the garment functions as a combination of neck support, neck scarf and a baby blanket when its length is adjusted with fasteners. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000158 | WARMING TOOL, WARMING KIT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WARMING KIT, AND WARMING METHOD USING THE WARMING KIT - To provide a warming tool capable of more effectively keeping a human body warm for a long period of time during an emergency such as a disaster or rescue situation. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000159 | THERMAL THERAPY GARMENT SYSTEM - A thermal therapy garment system includes at least one garment assembly having a compression garment including an outer-surface, and an inner-surface having a plurality of pockets, and at least one thermal-insert. The plurality of pockets is located on the inner-surface of the compression garment and are strategically placed on the compression garment such that thermal therapy is enabled on at least one targeted area of a body of a user-wearer. The targeted area of the body of the user-wearer is at least one muscle, at least one joint, or a combination thereof. The compression garment may be worn underneath everyday clothing for all-day relief, enabling people to maintain a functional lifestyle. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000160 | Knee Brace For Workers - A knee brace is provided that having a foot support assembly, a knee support assembly, and a calf engagement assembly. The foot support assembly is adjustable relative to the knee support assembly. The calf engagement assembly has a calf brace and is connectable to the foot support assembly and the knee support assembly with adjustment straps. The foot support assembly includes a foot adjustment plate that is connected to a shoe engagement component. The knee support assembly has a knee adjustment plate and has a multilayer pad, and a knee pad connector component connects the multilayer pad and the knee adjustment plate. The knee pad connector component can be connected such that the multilayer pad is in line with or offset relative to the knee pad connector, or the knee pad connector component can be replaced with right and left offset knee pad connector components. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000161 | LEG PROTECTION SYSTEM - A leg protection system includes a kneepad, a knee relief pad, a foot relief pad, and a coupling mechanism. The kneepad is secured to a knee covering position on the coupling mechanism, the knee relief pad is secured to a calf position on the coupling mechanism, and the foot relief pad is secured to a shin-foot position on the coupling mechanism. When the leg protection system is worn, the kneepad is positioned over a knee of a wearer, the knee relief pad is positioned over a portion of a calf of the wearer, the foot relief pad is positioned over at least one of a portion of a shin or a portion of a foot of the wearer. The coupling mechanism secures the leg protection system on the wearer. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000162 | Facemasks with Material Layers for Enhanced Bonding Process - A disposable facemask is provided having a filter body with an opening sized to cover the nose and mouth of a wearer. The filter body further includes an outer mask layer and an inner mask layer, and one or more intermediate layers disposed between the outer and inner mask layers. At least one of the intermediate layers is a nonwoven web layer including thermoplastic filaments formed from a random copolymer, or a random copolymer blended with a homopolymer. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000163 | Facemask and Method of Manufacturing Same - The present disclosure is directed to a protective facemask absent of a nose wire that can be used in multiple applications, particularly in the medical field. The facemask includes a body having a top edge and a bottom edge. The top and bottom edges cooperate with each other to define a periphery that contacts a wearer's face. Further, the top edge includes a treated zone containing a surface coating. The surface coating contains a non-metal malleable material that can be manipulated so as to retain a shape that fits contours of the wearer's face. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000164 | HAND GLOVE MOBILE SMARTPHONE ANTI-DROP AND ANTI-THEFT PROTECTOR DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mobile phone anti-drop and anti-theft protection system. The system includes a phone attachment glove, a mobile phone case for seating a mobile phone, and an inseparable attachment between a palm region of the phone attachment glove and the mobile phone case. Methods of using the system are also provided. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000165 | HAND RESTRAINT GLOVES - A finger restraint glove prevents restrained individuals from using their hands and fingers in undesired ways, with the gloves completely limiting the ability of restrained individuals to use their hands and fingers by encapsulating their hands. The gloves contain straps and fastening elements, and can be used in conjunction with handcuffs and other wrist restraint devices. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000166 | NECKWEAR FOR DISPLAYING COINS, MEDALS OR BARS - A neckwear includes a neckband and a neckband module and may further include one or more fastener members and one or more display segments for coins, medals or bars. The neckband is connected to said neckband module, and said one or more fastener members pivotably connects said neckband module and said one or more display segments. Also provided for a neckwear are a hermetically sealed neckband module or display segment, a display segment configured to be intra-changeable, display inserts for a neckband module or display segments, torso segments, and a neckband module with a member of a fastener to accommodate interchangeable display segments. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000167 | Secure Pocket Inside Garment Pocket - A secure pocket inside an outer garment pocket is disclosed. The opening of the secure pocket is opposite to the opening of the outer garment pocket, therefore wallet and other important items placed in the secure pocket do not easily fall out of the pockets and are safer from pickpocketing. The secure pocket can easily be made with a single piece of fabric without using buttons or zippers. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000168 | MODULAR LIGHTED TREE WITH TRUNK ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - A lighted artificial tree includes a first tree portion including a first trunk portion, first branches joined to the first trunk portion, and a first light string. The first trunk portion has a trunk connector and a first trunk wiring assembly, the first trunk wiring assembly is electrically connectable to the first light string and the trunk connector, and at least a portion of the first wiring assembly is located inside the first portion. The second tree portion includes a second trunk portion, second branches, and a second light string. The second trunk portion has a trunk connector and a second trunk wiring assembly, the second trunk wiring assembly electrically connectable to the second lighting string and the trunk connector. The second tree portion may be mechanically coupled and electrically connected to the first tree portion by coaxially coupling the first trunk portion to the second trunk portion. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000169 | MODULAR TREE WITH ROTATION-LOCK ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - A rotation-locking lighted artificial tree that includes a first and second portion. The first portion includes a trunk, first electrical connector, and first wiring harness. The first electrical connector includes a first body portion and a first electrical contact set. The first body portion includes multiple projections electrically isolated from the first electrical contact set. The second tree portion includes a second electrical connector and a second wiring harness. The second electrical connector includes a second body portion and a second electrical contact set, the second body portion including multiple recesses. When the first tree portion couples to the second, the first and second electrical contact sets form an electrical connection and the recesses of the second body portion receive the projections of the first body portion, thereby electrically connecting and mechanically coupling the first tree portion to the second tree portion. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000170 | SWIM GOGGLES HEADWEAR AND COSTUME SYSTEM WITH A COSTUME SWIM MASK, HAVING A MASK ELEMENT ATTACHED TO AT LEAST ONE COSTUME ELEMENT, AND AT LEAST ONE INTEGRATED GOGGLES, EYEWEAR, AND/OR LENSES ELEMENT - A SWIM GOGGLES HEADWEAR AND COSTUME SYSTEM WITH A COSTUME SWIM MASK, HAVING A MASK ELEMENT ATTACHED TO AT LEAST ONE COSTUME ELEMENT, AND AT LEAST ONE INTEGRATED GOGGLES, EYEWEAR, AND/OR LENSES ELEMENT providing under water vision with a water-tight sealing portion or mechanism securing the eyepieces around the eye area of a user during use of the goggles and a material or fabric costume mask element conducive to being worn by a child or adult and to even help in aiding the process of learning to swim. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000171 | SUBLIMATION PRINTED CLOTHING ARTICLES - An article of clothing may include a first layer made of a polyester fabric. The polyester fabric may have the following properties a thread count of at least 130 threads per square inch, a weft knit weave pattern, and a bird's eye mesh texture. The polyester fabric may include a dye sublimation printed image with a resolution that is at least 200 dots per inch. The dye sublimation printed image may be oriented to stretch laterally with a lateral stretch of the polyester. The article of clothing may also include a second layer attached to the first layer. The second layer may include a lining fabric configured to stretch laterally with the first layer. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000172 | Helmet Dispensing System - A helmet rental system designed to be easy to use for customers by keeping the helmets in individual boxes that have a self-cleaning system built into the system to make the helmets safe for reuse. The cleaning system is based on heat and then cool off the box with AC and/or vent system for a few minutes before allowing the helmet to be rented again after each return. The heat comes from vents under the helmet holding system, holding it in place and/or from all around the helmet. The boxes are modular so one could simply remove a few screws and remove a box to replace it with its own heat system attached or just replace the helmet holder insert, door, etc. One can also add or remove rows or boxes to the system to expand or reduce the amount of available helmets and configuration. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000173 | Full-Flex Helmet System - A protective helmet using sectional parts connected by series of planar springs to disperse applied force and reduce localized impact from contact events. The planar compression springs contract and release when the helmet is struck by an external object. The helmet may improve safety and reduce injury for sporting, industrial, or military wearers. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000174 | PROTECTIVE HELMET WITH INTEGRATED ROTATIONAL LIMITER - A helmet is disclosed for protection during an impact. An inner liner may slidably couple to the outer liner through at least one return spring. The outer liner includes an interior surface with a shelf extending inward. The shelf includes an arresting surface. The inner liner has an exterior surface, an interior surface and an edge connecting the exterior surface to the interior surface. The edge faces the arresting surface of the shelf. The inner liner is slidably movable relative to the outer liner between a first position in which the edge of the inner liner is separated from the arresting surface of the shelf by a first gap, and an arrested position in which a portion of the edge of the inner liner is in contact with a portion of the arresting surface of the shelf. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000175 | PROTECTIVE HELMET WITH MULTI-DENSITY IMPACT LINERS AND METHOD FOR SAME - A helmet and method for forming a helmet having a multi-density impact liner may include forming a puck comprising an interface surface and at least one side is formed. The interface surface of the puck is placed in direct contact with a receiving surface of a cap located in an impact liner mold. Next, the interface surface of the puck is thermally fused directly to the receiving surface of the cap while contemporaneously an impact liner body is formed inside the mold. The impact liner body is fused to the at least one side of the puck, and to a majority of the receiving surface of the cap. The density of the puck may be greater than the density of the impact liner body. The puck and the impact liner body may be EPS, and the cap may be PC. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000176 | LIGHTING ASSEMBLY FOR ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR - An article of footwear can include provisions for facilitating the installation of various components such as a lighting apparatus. During manufacture of the article of footwear, the upper and/or sole structure can include a chamber designed to receive the lighting apparatus. The lighting apparatus can be installed in the chamber after manufacture of the article of footwear. In some cases, the lighting apparatus can include provisions for facilitating the installation of the lighting apparatus in the chamber, including a removable handle portion that can help guide the lighting apparatus within the chamber. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000177 | SOLE OR INNER SOLE | 2019-01-03 |
20190000178 | SHOE COVER - A shoe cover comprising: a body having a shoe-covering portion and an edge portion, the shoe-covering portion being used for covering a front part of a shoe, the edge portion extending along a lower edge of the shoe-covering portion and disposed below the shoe; and a cap extending along an upper edge of the shoe-covering portion of the body and disposed above the shoe, an upper surface of the cap having at least one water guiding slot used for directing water droplets to drip downwards. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000179 | Boot Insert - A low friction boot insert | 2019-01-03 |
20190000180 | SHOE HAVING SHOE SOLE WITH DIVIDED REAR FOOT PORTION - A sole includes a rear end portion on a rear end side, and a rear portion arranged anterior to the rear end portion; a rear surface of the rear portion includes one inclined surface extending in an upper-rear diagonal direction; a front surface of the rear end portion includes another inclined surface extending in an upper-rear diagonal direction; the inclined surface of the rear portion and the inclined surface of the rear end portion together define a first divide portion at which the surfaces are in contact with each other or are capable of contacting each other; and the inclined surface of the rear end portion is set so that the inclined surface is rotatable relative to the inclined surface of the rear portion in such a manner that a lower portion of the divide portion opens. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000181 | SHOE ASSEMBLY WITH NON-LINEAR VISCOUS LIQUID - Shoes and shoe sole assemblies and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a shoe and shoe sole assembly made of a non-linearly viscous, SEBS block copolymer-based material that becomes more resilient as more energy is applied. The shoe and shoe sole assembly is configured with a heel and forefoot insert configured to fit within a recess in a midsole. In other embodiments, the non-linearly viscous, SEBS block copolymer-based material is mixed with at least one other polymer in a foam. The midsole is formed with a heel impact region and a forefoot region made of the foam. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000182 | Sole Structure with Electrically Controllable Damping Element - A sole structure may include a damping pad. The damping pad may include a chamber, a foam element located within the chamber, an electrorheological fluid located within the chamber and at least partially permeating the foam element, and a set of electrodes positioned to create, in response to a voltage across the electrodes, an electrical field in at least a portion of the electrorheological fluid. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000183 | DYNAMIC PRESSURE CONTROLLED AIR CUSHION DEVICE - A dynamic pressure controlled air cushion device disposed on a bottom part of a shoe comprises a first air bag and a second air bag communicated with each other through an air passage, and the first air bag and the second air bag are respectively disposed corresponding to a front foot sole and a rear foot sole of a user. Through introducing the air into the first air bag by the first air pump and introducing the air into the second air bag by the second air pump, the first air bag and the second air bag are inflated, so as to increase a supporting force for the front foot sole and the rear foot sole of the user | 2019-01-03 |
20190000184 | ICE SLIP RESISTANCE FORMULA AND PROCESS - Embodiments relate generally to a traction surface and methods for forming the traction surface. The traction surface may comprise a compound material comprising glass fibers oriented orthogonal to the surface of the compound material extending from the compound material, wherein when the traction surface contacts an icy surface, the glass fibers are operable to penetrate a liquid-like top layer of the icy surface to provide grip with an ice layer below the liquid-like top layer. The method for forming the traction surface may comprise integrating glass fibers into a compound material; orienting the glass fibers within the compound material such that the glass fibers are oriented approximately orthogonal to the surface of the compound material; splitting the compound material to expose the glass fibers, wherein the glass fibers extend from the surface of the compound material; and forming the split compound material into a traction surface. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000185 | String Lasting - A method of lasting an upper for an article of footwear can include inserting a last in a collapsed state into an upper. The last can include at least two parts movable relative to each other so as to allow the last to be collapsed along a substantially longitudinal direction from an extended state to the collapsed state. The last can also include at least one fastener configured for attaching string and configured to hold string in the collapsed state and in the extended state of the last. The method can further include attaching the upper to the fastener using at least one string and extending the last. For example, the act of extending the last may increase tension in the string in a manner that draws the upper about the last. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000186 | PRESSURE FIXING DEVICE APPLIED TO SHOE - A pressure fixing device applied to a shoe is disclosed. The pressure fixing device includes an inflatable shoe tongue, a first air pump and a control module. The control module drives the air to flow out of the inflatable shoe tongue according to a second enabling signal so that the inflatable shoe tongue tends to shrunk and moves toward the wear space to attach to a user's instep. The control module drives the first air pump to pump the air flowing into the inflatable shoe tongue according to a first enabling signal, so that the inflatable shoe tongue tends to expand due to the air inflated and moves away from the wear space to enlarge the opening, by which the user can wear or take off the shoe easily. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000187 | FASTENING DEVICE - A fastening device includes a main part and a fastening member. The main part is composed of a base, a spool, a knob and an engaging unit. The fastening member disposed at the main part. The spool is disposed at the base. The knob disposed at the base includes a spiral track. The engaging unit coupled to the spool includes a guiding portion coupled to the spiral track. The guiding portion is limitedly moved along the spiral track by rotating the knob such that the engaging unit has a first position and a second position relative to the knob. The engaging unit prohibits the spool from rotating toward a releasing direction when the engaging unit is at the first position, and the engaging unit allows the spool to be rotated toward the releasing direction when the engaging unit is at the second position. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000188 | PNEUMATIC ELASTIC BAND AND INFLATABLE SYSTEM USING SAME - A pneumatic elastic band comprises an outer portion, an inflatable portion and a nozzle. The outer portion has a strip-shaped structure with elasticity. The inflatable portion comprises a plurality of expansion portions and a plurality of communication portions. Each of the communication portions is connected between two of the expansion portions adjacent to each other for defining a plurality of gaps. The nozzle is disposed on a surface of the outer portion and communicated with the inflatable portion. When a gas is guided into the inflatable portion through the nozzle, the plurality of expansion portions of the inflatable portion are inflated to fill the gaps and make the inflatable portion contract inwardly, so that the outer portion contracts inwardly and deforms, wherein when the gas is guided out of the inflatable portion, the inflatable portion is deflated and loosened to return to an uninflated state to loosen the shoe. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000189 | TIGHTENING MECHANISMS AND APPLICATIONS INCLUDING THE SAME - This disclosure relates to articles that include a tightening mechanism, such as reel-based lace tightening mechanism, configured to tighten the article by rotation of a knob. The articles can include a concealing portion that is configured to conceal or protect at least a portion of the tightening mechanism, such as the knob. The concealing portion can be configured to prevent unintentional actuation of the tightening mechanism, such as during contact sports. The concealing portion can be configured to hide the tightening mechanism from view to improve the visual appearance of the article. The concealing portion can be collapsible such that a user can press the concealing portion down to expose the knob of the tightening mechanism. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000190 | BICYCLE SHOE BASE AND CLEAT POSITIONING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR USE - A bicycle shoe cleat positioning device for use in determining the position of a bicycle shoe cleat is provided. The bicycle shoe cleat positioning device comprises a base portion, a holding portion connected to the base portion, a coupler configured to connect to the holding portion, a cleat connector, a connecting member, and a cleat positioning assembly. The cleat positioning assembly comprises a first positioner configured to determine a first position of the cleat connector about a first axis, a second positioner configured to determine a second position of the cleat connector along a second axis, and a third positioner configured to determine a third position of the cleat connector along a third axis. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000191 | Shock-resistant and anti-loose buckle - The utility model disclosed a shock-resistant and anti-loose buckle, comprising an upper fixed block, a handle, a lower fixed block, the utility model has the advantages of simple structure, convenient use and good shock-resistant and anti-loose effect. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000192 | DOUBLE-SIDED FASTENERS - A method for forming a double-sided loop strap includes: receiving a continuous longitudinal strip of loop material including a strip-form base bearing a field of upstanding loops on a fastening side of the strip bounded by opposite longitudinal edges, folding each of the longitudinal edges away from the fastening side, such that the base overlaps itself, and securing the folded edges in place by permanently bonding together overlapped areas of the base to form the double-sided loop strap. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000193 | Removable Zipper Charm with Marketing Receptacle - Embodiments for a removable zipper charm with marketing receptacle are provided. The attachment includes a medallion, a connector ring, a connecting mechanism, and marketing material. Generally speaking, these components are structured such that the connector ring is attached to the medallion at the edge of the medallion, the marketing material is engraved or attached to the medallion, and the connecting mechanism is fastened to the connector ring and thereby the medallion. The connecting mechanism can also be simultaneously fastened to a zipper slide or a zipper pull tab, and this architecture allows a user to use the attachment as a zipper tab replacement or extension while promoting marketing material as desired. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000194 | ADJUSTABLE LINKAGE AND AN ASSOCIATED WEARABLE ACCESSORY HAVING A PLURALITY OF INTERCONNECTED LINKS WITH TOOLS - A wearable accessory is provided along with an adjustable linkage and a functional element. In regards to the adjustable linkage, the adjustable linkage includes first and second linkage portions spaced apart from one another to define a channel therebetween. Each linkage portion includes a sidewall defining first and second openings. The second opening defined by each linkage portion includes a plurality of holes spaced in a longitudinal direction to provide sizing options. The adjustable linkage also includes fasteners extending through respective holes the second openings defined by the first and second linkage portions so as to rotatably connect a link of the accessory to the first and second linkage portions. The first and second linkage portions are separate components attached to one another by their mutual attachment to the link of the accessory. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000195 | DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A BRACELET - The invention concerns a device for attaching a bracelet or strap to a watch case, the device comprising, on the one hand, a bar secured to the watch case by means of at least one horn, and on the other hand, an insert integral with the end of the bracelet, wherein the bar and the insert are complementary in order to cooperate by fitting one inside the other to form removable assembly means able to make the bracelet interchangeable. According to the invention, the bar is formed by a cylindrical arbor having at least one flat portion, the flat portion cooperating by fitting with a housing made in the insert, the housing having a substantially rectangular opening for receiving the flat portion, and the bar including a control member for pivoting the bar from a first position A, in which the insert is positioned on the arbor, to a second position B, in which said insert is locked onto the bar. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000196 | DECORATIVE COMPOSITE BODY HAVING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE LAYER AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR - Proposed is a decorative element containing
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20190000197 | INTELLIGENT SHADING OBJECT MOVEMENT BASED ON SUN SENSOR INTENSITY - An intelligent umbrella includes a light sensor to generate a light intensity measurement, a motor to move the light sensor about an azimuth axis, the light sensor generating a plurality of light intensity measurements and associated locations. The intelligent umbrella also includes a controller to receive the plurality of light intensity measurements from the light sensor, and to identify a highest light sensor measurement of the plurality of light sensor measurements and an associated location. The controller generates and communicates a command including the associated location to a motor, which receives the command and moves the light sensor to the associated location. The controller moves a light sensor about an elevation axis, determines a peak intensity value and corresponding elevation location, and moves the light sensor to the corresponding elevation location. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000198 | LUGGAGE - A luggage includes a case and a handle. The handle is connected to the case through two telescopic rods which are provided for stretching or withdrawing the handle with respect to the case, and the bottom of the case has two wheels. The wheels are disposed in the case, and the luggage has a wheel moving means for moving the wheels outwardly from the case or inwardly towards the case when the handle is moved. When the handle is pulled to stretch towards the outside of the case, the wheels are moved outwardly from the case. When the handle is withdrawn towards the case, the wheels are withdrawn inwardly towards the case. With the wheel moving means, the wheels can be moved and stretched or withdrawn to reduce the height of the luggage, so as to facilitate storage. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000199 | MODULAR STORAGE - A soft-store having a storage compartment for holding one or more articles. The soft-store has a main body that can be inserted into and seated in a crate. The soft-store has a plurality of walls that form a portion of the storage compartment, a top body that attaches to the main body and covers the storage compartment, and a pair of ancillary bodies. Each of the ancillary bodies has an end portion that rotatably attaches to the main body and an opposite end portion that rotates away from the main body to allow the ancillary bodies to be moved to a single-hand transport configuration. The main body includes an attachment mechanism that attaches the main body to the crate. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000200 | PROTECTING COVER - A protecting cover for an electronic device is disclosed. The protecting cover includes a first cover, a second cover and a holder. The first cover includes a first magnetic substance at an end and configured to protect a first side of the electronic device. The second cover is connected to the first cover through a connecting portion and configured to protect a second side opposite the first side of the electronic device. The holder including a supporting member coupled to an inner side of the second cover. The holder also includes a rotary member coupled the supporting member, and configured to be rotatable with respect to the supporting member and hold the electronic device. Other embodiments are possible. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000201 | CARD-ACCOMMODATING BACK COVER - [Problem] Provided is a card-containing back cover that has excellent strength and appearance and that a card can be easily inserted into and removed from. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000202 | BUOYANCY DRY BAG - A buoyancy dry bag includes an air valve unit, and first and second body parts that are connected to each other and that cooperatively define a receiving space. The first body part has a lining layer made of thermoplastic polyurethane, and an external layer structure having an inner layer disposed at an outer side of the lining layer and made of thermoplastic polyurethane, an outer layer contacting an outer surface of the inner layer and made of polyester, and a pattern layer contacting the outer layer. The first body part defines a first air chamber between the lining layer and the inner layer. The air valve unit includes a first air valve mounted to the external layer structure for injection of air into the first air chamber therethrough. | 2019-01-03 |