| 05th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
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| 20160029639 | DUAL BIOCIDE GENERATOR - Methods and apparatus for generation of dual biocides are provided. The electrolytic generation of chlorine as a biocide is employed for further generation of additional biocides within a single system or generator, including bromine, iodine, chlorine dioxide, fluorine, or chloramines from their respective salts and/or precursors. A single on-site generating system produces a combination of biocides for applications of use providing cost, safety and efficacy improvements. Methods of using the disinfecting biocides provide a synergistic effect through simultaneous or sequential applications. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029640 | ADDITIVE FOR COATINGS CONTAINING METALLIC NANOPARTICLES - The additive of the present invention is intended for transferring, to a final coating, biocidal, UV protection, and flame retardant properties and in general the selected properties intrinsic to the metals and compounds of Ag, Au, Cu, Mg, Zn, Bi, Sb, said additive includes the use of solvents, surfactants, dispersants and resins that make it compatible with the final coating. Said coating treated with additive ensures perfect distribution and dispersion of the nanoparticles throughout it, without the need to be subjected to an inorganic substrate. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029641 | ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS - Antimicrobial chemical compositions comprise an aluminum phosphate (AlP) solid dispersed within a binding polymer, wherein one or more bioactive materials are disposed within AlP forming a bioactive-AlP complex. The complex may comprise the bioactive material chemically bonded with the AlP, physically combined with the AlP, or a combination of both. The complex may be formed according to precipitation, condensation and sol-gel methods of forming. The complex is engineered to provide a controlled delivery of the bioactive material or a constituent thereof upon exposure to moisture to give a desired level of antimicrobial resistance to a film or composite formed from the composition of at least about 30 μg/m | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029642 | NOVEL COLLIMONAS BACTERIA AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HARMFUL PLANT PATHOGEN USING SAID BACTERIA - The objective of the present invention is to provide a means for imparting control to agriculturally useful plants against diseases caused by a pathogenic filamentous fungus, pathogenic bacteria or pathogenic virus. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029643 | Methods, Compounds and Compositions for Repelling Insects and/or Arachnids - The present specification discloses natural repellent compounds, and isomeric forms, structural analogues and derivatives of the said compounds, having repellent activity against mosquitoes and other blood-sucking arthropods, compositions comprising such repellent compounds, methods of screening for such repellent compounds, methods of reducing mosquito bites on an individual and methods of reducing mosquito infestation to a location. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029644 | Methods and Compositions for Weed Control - The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate gene expression in johnsongrass. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance johnsongrass control. The invention comprises a method of | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029645 | FOOD PRODUCT HAVING HIGH MILK PROTEIN CONTENT AND PROCESS OF MAKING SAME - A food product and process of making the same is provided which results in a high milk protein product having 10% to 25% milk protein content, higher phospholipids compared to unadulterated cow milk, a casein to whey ration of at least 50:50 and is shelf stable for at least six months. In the process whole milk and at least one milk protein source is mixed, heated and contacted with an acid or acidulating substance and co-precipitated to produce a semi-solid precipitate. The precipitate is mixed with starch and cooked. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029646 | SOFT TEXTURED FOOD COMPOSITION WITH SLOWLY AVAILABLE CARBOHYDRATES - In some embodiments, the present invention relates to methods and compositions of to a soft textured product comprising a biscuit and a filler, wherein the biscuit and filler are combined to form a soft textured product having a residual force ratio of greater than about 32 and an SAG of greater than about 12. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029647 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING A SLAUGHTER ANIMAL BODY OBJECT - The invention relates to a device for measuring a slaughter animal body object, the device including an image camera having an image-camera recording region, a depth camera having a depth-camera recording region, and an evaluation unit. The cameras are positioned in relation to one another by a positioning device in such a manner that the camera recording regions of the image camera and of the depth camera overlap in a common camera recording region at least in certain sections. The evaluation unit is capable of identifying measurement points in the common camera recording region and determining the distances thereof from one another. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029648 | DEVICE FOR VOLUMETRICALLY MEASURING A SLAUGHTER ANIMAL BODY OBJECT - The invention relates to an apparatus for volumetrically measuring an object in the body of an animal for slaughter. The apparatus has a first depth camera with a first depth camera recording area, a second depth camera with a second depth camera recording area and has a positioning apparatus for positioning the depth cameras relative to one another. The apparatus has an evaluation unit. The evaluation unit is connected to the depth cameras, and acquires the spatial coordinate data provided by the depth cameras. The spatial coordinate data from the depth cameras can be combined as combined spatial coordinate data in a common spatial coordinate system. A surface model of the object in the body of an animal for slaughter is provided from the combined spatial coordinate data, and a volume of the object in the body of an animal for slaughter is calculated from the surface model. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029649 | STRUCTURE FOR HANGING MEAT SUCH AS BELLY AND/OR PIECES OF BACON - A support hook for moving meat, more specifically for pieces or cubes of bacon/belly during the processing and/or curing thereof. This type of hook is generally called comb or bacon comb. The hook ( | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029650 | ANIMAL PART HOLDER - An animal part holder has first and second gripper plates between which an animal part can be slid. A mechanism coupled to the gripper plates for yieldably biasing the gripper plates toward one another so that the gripper plates engage and grip an animal part disposed between the gripper plates. In addition, the mechanism is configured to cause the gripper plates to tighten their grip on the animal part in response to a pulling force tending to pull the animal part out of the grip of the holder. A method of gripping the bone of an animal part includes disposing the bone between gripper plates and applying a biasing force to the gripper plates to cause the gripper plates to bear against the bone with a force. The method may further include applying a force to the gripper plates greater than the biasing force in response to a pulling force applied to the animal part to cause the gripper plates to grip the bone tighter. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029651 | METHOD FOR STORING SUBSTANCES IN ORGANIC SOLIDS - The invention relates to a method for storing a substance in an organic solid matter, comprising the treatment of the organic solid matter by means of a solution of the substance to be stored, and reducing the pressure, characterized in that the weight ratio of the organic solid matter to the resolution is 0.5:1, or greater. A solid food (fruit, roots, vegetables, meat, or fish), wood or bark (commercial timber, tooth picks) are used for an organic solids. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029652 | ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT - There is described a method for the decontamination of (whole) fruit and/or vegetables comprising: (i) an optional first step of pre-washing the fruit and/or vegetables in high concentration of the decontaminant to deal with heavy spoilage; (ii) washing the fruit and/or vegetables in a low concentration of the decontaminant to deal with any residual microbial presence; wherein the decontaminant comprises an acidulant, such as sodium hydrogen sulphate, citric acid, lactic acid and tannic acid | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029653 | NOVEL LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM AND USE THEREOF | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029654 | TAILORING THE WETTING AND LUBRICATION PROPERTIES OF EDIBLE FAT WITH LOW HLB EMULSIFIERS OR LECITHINS - Food products comprising a solid comestible component, wherein the solid comestible component has an oil content less than or equal to about 15 grams/ounce; and a fat-emulsifier component topically applied to the solid comestible component, wherein the fat-emulsifier component comprises an edible fat component; and an emulsifier component with a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value less than or equal to about 9 or a lecithin component with an acetone insolubles (AI) percentage in the range of from about 20 to about 90 and a phosphatidylcholine (PC) percentage of from about 20 to about 90, wherein the emulsifier component or lecithin component is dispersed or solubilized in the edible fat component. Methods of producing such food products by dispersing or solubilizing the emulsifier component or lecithin component in the edible fat component to obtain the fat-emulsifier component; and topically applying the fat-emulsifier component to the solid comestible component. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029655 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A LIQUID COFFEE CONCENTRATE - The invention relates to a process for the production of a liquid coffee concentrate that has an improved storage stability at ambient temperature. The process comprises treating a coffee concentrate to a heat treatment and a pH increasing step. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029656 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A CONFECTIONERY, AND CONFECTIONERIES THUS OBTAINED - The present invention relates generally to a confectionery. More specifically, the present invention relates to a novel process for preparing novel sugar-free confectioneries having a gelled centre and a multilayer coating of laminated type. The present invention also relates to the confectioneries obtained by performing the process. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029657 | HARD PANNED COATING AND CONFECTION COMPRISING THE SAME - There is provided a hard panned coating, and a hard panned confection comprising an edible core coated with the same. The hard panned coating comprises multiple sugar syrup layers, only some of which further comprise one or more sucrose esters. In some embodiments, titanium dioxide may be excluded from the sugar syrup/sucrose ester layers. In these, and other, embodiments, the hard panned coatings exhibit one or more L*, a* and b* values within 5% of the corresponding value of a colorant overcoat applied over a precoat comprising titanium dioxide. Raw material cost savings are thus provided, while yet providing a confection having enhanced properties. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029658 | TRANSPARENT AND TRANSLUSCENT LIQUID FILLED CANDY; PROCESS OF MAKING THEREOF; SUGAR-FREE LIQUID EDIBLE COMPOSITION; AND USE THEREOF - Disclosed is confectionery having a transparent or translucent hard candy shell and a water-in-oil emulsion centerfill. Also disclosed is a sugar-free liquid edible composition and use in confectionery products. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029659 | COATED CHEWING GUM AND ITS PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE - The present invention relates to chewing gum having a coating with a satin effect and optionally containing a filling in the form of particulate matter. The invention also relates to methods of obtaining said chewing gum. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029660 | SPRAY-FORMED CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT, APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present disclosure provides apparatuses, methods, and products, directed to confectionery products containing a melted gum base composition. A dispensing device sprays particles of a molten gum base composition onto an edible substrate. The molten gum base composition solidifies to form the melted gum base composition. The melted gum base composition may contain one or more organoleptic components and may be in layer form, in the shape of an object, or in the shape of a three-dimensional object. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029661 | Frosty Swirl Machine - A frosty swirl machine includes a housing, a funnel, an auger for swirling ice-cream with other additives to become a mixture, and a protective cap. The protective cap has a passage opening movably mounted at a mixture outlet of the funnel, in such a manner that the protective cap is capable of moving between a opened position and a closed position, wherein in the opened position, the protective cap is moved to align the passage opening with the mixture outlet of the funnel so as to allow the mixture to pour out of the funnel through the mixture outlet and the passage opening, wherein in the closed position, the protective cap is moved to block the mixture outlet so as to prevent the mixture from being poured out of the funnel. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029662 | STICK FOR HOLDING A FOODSTUFF LIKE ICE CREAM, SWEET OR OTHER TREAT ON A STICK - The present invention relates to a stick for holding a foodstuff such as an ice cream, sweet or other treat. In a usage situation one end of the stick is intended to be positioned into the foodstuff and the other end of the stick is intended for holding a stick. Between the ends of the stick a groove is made, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the stick and where into the groove an absorbent element made of fluid absorbent material is placed. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029663 | TOBACCO-DERIVED PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS - The disclosure describes methods for the purification of protein-enriched extracts to provide concentrates and isolates and methods for incorporation of such materials into products. The purification methods are adapted for removal of one or more of ash, metal salts, alkaloids, particulates, heavy metals, and other impurities and/or contaminants from extracts, as well as modifying the sensory characteristics (e.g., odor, color, and/or taste characteristics) of extracts. The methods generally include diafiltration, treatment with functionalized resins, and supercritical extraction. A protein composition in the form of a concentrate or isolate is provided, the protein composition including RuBisCO, F2 fraction proteins, or combination thereof extracted from a plant of the | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029664 | DOG CHEW WITH INCREASED OCCUPANCY - An edible pet chew is disclosed that has a twisted body form with enhanced textural characteristics over un-twisted body forms. The pet chew is comprised of fibrous protein, water absorbing polymer, plasticizer, water, and additives. The pet chew provides enhanced textural and oral hygiene properties. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029665 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR ENCLOSING A FILLING IN A FOOD PRODUCT - A filling device comprises a modified vacuum-tilling head that introduces a viscous filling, such as a gravy, into a loaf matrix in a retortable can so that the tilling remains enclosed by the set loaf matrix after retorting. The tilling can remain as a viscous gravy or can set as a gel, depending on the formulation of the filling. Preferably the viscous filling is distributed horizontally into the loaf matrix, for example through horizontally-facing apertures, during a pause in the descent of the can away from the filling device. The flow of the filling can be controlled by synchronized pneumatic valves. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029666 | ANIMAL FEED COMPOSITIONS AND FEED ADDITIVES - The present invention relates to pre-, pro-, and postbiotic compositions and methods of use for improving the health and nutrition of commercial livestock and companion pets. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029667 | IMPROVED MEAT SLURRY METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND COMPOSITIONS - A process for producing a meat slurry is described. The process includes: (i) obtaining an animal source of protein; (ii) reducing piece size of the animal source of protein to produce a smaller-piece-sized animal source of protein; (iii) introducing one or more types of lactic acid producing bacteria and at least one carbohydrate energy source to the smaller-piece-sized animal source of protein to produce a meat mixture; (iv) adding water to the meat mixture to produce an activated meat mixture; (v) incubating the activated meat mixture to produce a meat slurry; and wherein the activated meat mixture has a pH value that is greater than about 5.0, and wherein prior to incubating, the lactic acid producing bacteria is present on the meat mixture in an amount that is at least about 1×107 colony forming units (“CFU”) of lactic acid producing bacteria per gram of said meat mixture, and wherein after incubating, the lactic acid producing bacteria produces lactic acid in an amount that is sufficient to maintain a pH of the meat slurry at a value that is no greater than about 4.7. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029668 | PALATANT COMPOSITIONS FROM FATS, OILS OR FATTY ACIDS - A palatant composition can be derived from cocoa butter or a fat blend with a similar compositional profile and can be combined with a food composition to enhance the palatability of the food composition. Alternatively or additionally, a mixture of different fatty acids can be used. Mono-ethanolamine can be subjected to a heat treatment and an amidation reaction with the fat blend to make the palatant composition. The resultant palatant composition can be used with the food composition at a ppm level, for example 10-1000 ppm relative to the food composition. The palatant composition can also be delivered in a free-flowing, encapsulated form and packed in a sachet to use as supplement to main meals. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029669 | SUPPLEMENTED FISH FEED - The present invention relates to feed stuffs for fish to prevent, treat and/or control a variety of diseases, infections and/or infestations in fish. The invention provides supplemented fish feed and other compositions as well as uses and methods exploiting the same. Additionally, the patent provides methods of making supplemented fish feeds. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029670 | SILICA FORMULATION INCLUDING CASHEW NUT SHELL LIQUID OR THE LIKE - A silica formulation comprising cashew nut shell liquid, anacardic acid, cardol, or cardanol, and silica particles, wherein the silica particles have adsorbed therein the cashew nut shell liquid, the anacardic acid, the cardol, or the cardanol, and wherein the silica particles have an average particle diameter of 150 μm or more. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029671 | TOMATO-DERIVED THICKENING AGENT - The present invention provides a tomato-derived thickening agent, said agent being characterized in that, on a dry weight basis, it contains: 0.1-3 wt. % of lycopene; 14-34 wt. % of protein; 11-35 wt. % of pectin; 17-39 wt. % of sugars selected from fructose, glucose, and combinations thereof. The invention further relates to a process for preparing a tomato-derived thickening agent and to the use of such a thickening agent in food products such as tomato ketchup, tomato-based sauces, pizza sauce, tomato soup and tomato juice. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029672 | Quick-Cook Grains and Pulses - A method for making a quick-cook grain or pulse via flat plate compression or gun puffing by controlling the porosity of the grain or pulse. Further, the grain or pulse made in accordance with this invention retains the texture, flavor and appearance of the original grain or pulse. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029673 | System and Method for Continuous Citrus Peel Cellular Expansion - A food grade citrus peel product is formed by a process that includes processing pieces of raw citrus peel through a plurality of progressive, continuous clean steaming and mechanical pressing stages. The clean steaming stages of the process utilize clean steam that is free of chemical water treatment additives, and the clean steam is the only water introduced to the process. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029674 | RICING SYSTEM WITH SLOTTED RICER PLATE AND METHOD - A ricer plate for use in a ricing system configured for forcing cooked potato pieces, including potato peel and potato starch, against and through the ricer plate, includes a plate, having a thickness, a center and a perimeter. A plurality of substantially linear, elongate slots are disposed in the plate, extending through the thickness of the plate. Each slot is aligned at an angle relative to a radial line extending from the center, and has a width of at least about 1/10 inch and a length that is at least about three times the width. The slots are suitably shaped to pass a portion of potato peel with the potato starch. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029675 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING SALTINESS OF FOOD OR DRINK , FOOD OR DRINK OBTAINED USING THE METHOD, AND SALTINESS ENHANCER - Disclosed herein are a method for improving the saltiness of a food or drink, and the saltiness of a food or drink containing a salt and a grain. The saltiness enhancing method enhances the saltiness of salt-containing food or drink by adding a rare sugar to a raw material of the food or drink. The saltiness enhancing method is a method for reducing the salt content in a food or drink containing a salt, or a method for masking a grain odor due to a grain in a raw material of the food or drink that contains the grain as a part thereof and contains a salt. The rare sugar contains at least D-psicose. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029676 | Sodium Contrast for Reducing Sodium Content - The invention allows for the production of a savory food product with reduced sodium content. The savory food product is formed from a mixture of cooked food pieces selected from a first portion and a second portion at a predetermined application ratio. The first portion of food pieces is salted a first salt intensity and the second portion of food pieces is salted at a second salt intensity. Preferably, the first and the second salt intensities have an application amplitude of at least 20% so that sodium content can be reduced without sacrificing the perceived saltiness of the savory food product. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029677 | NOVEL GLUCOSYL STEVIOL GLYCOSIDES, THEIR COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR PURIFICATION - Novel glucosylated steviol glycosides and their purification are provided herein. In addition, compositions comprising said novel glucosylated steviol glycosides and methods of preparing and using the same are provided. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029678 | IMPROVED SWEETENER - A low or zero calorie sweetener composition with sweetness synergy, providing a reduction in off-taste and a desirable temporal profile. The sweetener composition is suitable for use as a substitute for high calorie sugars. The sweetener composition is for use in food and beverage products, pharmaceutical products, nutritional product and cosmetic products. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029679 | USE OF SPECIFIC CARBOHYDRATE SYSTEMS DURING PREGNANCY FOR PREVENTING FAT ACCUMULATION IN PREGNANT WOMEN - Disclosed herein are methods related to the administration of specific carbohydrate systems to a pregnant woman for preventing or limiting fat accumulation. The carbohydrate system may include a slow rate of digestion simple carbohydrate, a complex carbohydrate, a non-absorbent carbohydrate, and/or an indigestible carbohydrate. The compositions may be administered before, during, or after gestation. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029680 | FOOD PRODUCT - A bulk food product, for use in a weight management program, which includes a number of portions each of which comprises a complete meal which includes fiber and essential nutrients from protein, carbohydrate and fat, in proportions to stabilize insulin levels. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029681 | METHOD OF ENHANCING BIOAVAILABILITY OF DHA AND OTHER LIPID-SOLUBLE NUTRIENTS - A method of enhancing the bioavailability of a lipid-soluble nutrient, such as DHA, arachidonic acid, tocopherol, and carotenoids, in a newborn or preterm infant is disclosed. In this method, the lipid-soluble nutrient is administered in a nutritional product (such as an infant formula) to a preterm or newborn infant. The nutritional product comprises (a) an effective amount of the lipid-soluble nutrient; and (b) a fatty component comprising a combination of: (i) at least 6 g/l predigested fat, wherein the predigested fat includes at least one of: monoglycerides, free fatty acids, or a combination of monoglycerides and free fatty acids, and (ii) at least 1.44 g/l phospholipid. A method of enhancing cognition in newborn or preterm infants utilizing the nutritional product is also disclosed. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029682 | HYDROLYZED LACTOSE-CONTAINING NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - A nutritional composition having enhanced sweetness perception, which includes up to about 7 g/100 kCal of a protein or protein equivalent source; up to about 7 g/100 kCal of a fat or lipid source; and at least about 5 g/100 kCal of a carbohydrate, wherein the protein or protein equivalent source has endogenous lactose which is at least 50% hydrolyzed and/or the composition includes lactose which is at least 80% hydrolyzed. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029683 | LOW CALORIE INFANT FORMULA CONTAINING BETA-HYDROXY-BETA-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID - Low calorie nutritional compositions comprising beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid which may support accretion of lean body mass and development of a healthy body composition in term infants are provided. The low calorie nutritional compositions may be liquid or powder infant formulas. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029684 | MICROALGAL FLOUR GRANULES AND PROCESS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF - The invention relates to microalgal flour granules, their use in food products and a process for preparing the microalgal flour granules. The microalgal flour granules have specific particle size distribution, flow capability and wettability properties. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029685 | MICROWAVE STERILIZATION OR PASTEURIZATION - Various embodiments of processing systems and components for sterilization or pasteurization and associated methods of operation are described herein. For example, a method of sterilization or pasteurization includes immersing an item in an immersion fluid, and the immersed item is subject to a hydrostatic pressure of the immersion fluid. The method also includes applying microwave energy to the item while the item is immersed in the immersion fluid and subject to the hydrostatic pressure of the immersion fluid. The hydrostatic pressure of the immersion fluid prevents the water content of the item from causing steam explosion in the item while the microwave energy is applied. The method further includes heating the item immersed in the immersion fluid to a target temperature with the applied microwave energy, the target temperature being sufficient to achieve sterilization or pasteurization of the item. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029686 | ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTING DEVICE FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE DISPENSERS - Disinfecting devices and related methods are provided that apply germicidal ultraviolet light to disinfect dispensing components of food and beverage dispensers. A disinfecting holster for a bar gun includes a support surface configured to interface with a bar gun to support the bar gun when stowed in the holster, a housing coupled with the support surface and surrounding a dispensing nozzle of the bar gun when the bar gun is stowed in the holster, and an ultraviolet light source configured to emit germicidal ultraviolet light onto the nozzle. The housing substantially contains the ultraviolet light within the housing during the application of the ultraviolet light to the dispensing nozzle. The ultraviolet light can be periodically applied to maintain the nozzle in a disinfected state. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029687 | Method and apparatus to yield large kernels from Black Walnuts - An improved method and special apparatus for getting large nutmeat pieces from the nut (also known as Black Walnuts) of the Eastern Black Walnut ( | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029688 | Compression Plate Ejection Technology - A molding tool ejection technology utilizing manifolded air to eject food stuff from a cavity of a mold plate. The cavities include orifices. The orifices are aligned with the channel such that air and gas in the channel exits the orifices. The orifices are assembled with porous inserts. The porous inserts have an exterior surface that have a contour that is continuous with the surface of the cavity floor, including any design etching existing thereon. Air entering the channel is ejected from the orifices, creating force acting on the contents of the cavity thereby causing ejection. The air ejection technology may be coupled with mechanical ejection technology. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029689 | METHODS FOR REDUCING ONE OR MORE TOBACCO SPECIFIC NITROSAMINES IN TOBACCO MATERIAL - There is described herein a method of reducing the amount of at least matrix-bound NNK in tobacco material comprising the steps of: (a) providing tobacco material comprising at least matrix-bound NNK; (b) optionally measuring the level of at least matrix-bound NNK in the tobacco material; (c) heating the tobacco material for at least about 30 seconds to a temperature of greater than about 110 degrees Celsius in the presence of a liquid or steam to release at least a portion of the matrix-bound NNK from the insoluble tobacco matrix of the tobacco material; (d) optionally measuring the level of at least matrix-bound NNK in the tobacco material following step (c); (e) optionally comparing the levels of matrix-bound NNK obtained in steps (b) and (d); and (f) identifying tobacco material in which at least matrix-bound NNK has been removed from the tobacco material. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029690 | SMOKING ARTICLE AND METHOD - A smoking article provides one or more sheets of material that can be rolled and packaged, at least one sheet including cellulose. In one embodiment, cellulose and tobacco sheet material are separately rolled layers that can optionally be wrapped around a form casing (or pre-rolled inside) and then packaged. In another embodiment, the sheet is a laminated sheet of tobacco and cellulose layers that can be optionally wrapped around (or pre-rolled inside) a form casing. These sheets can be filled with custom tobacco to make one or more new cigars for an end user. In another embodiment, a complete cigar filled with tobacco material can be disassembled by an end user to produce tobacco and cellulose sheets, enabling the end user to form two new cigars using his or her own custom tobacco. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029691 | ORGANIC MATERIAL GRINDER AND CIGARETTE FILLER - The present invention relates to an apparatus for grinding and depositing ground material, the apparatus comprising a grinder configured to grind material and a chamber communicatively connected to the grinder, the chamber configured to receive the ground material. In use, the material is ground in the grinder then deposited in the chamber. In one embodiment, the chamber is configured to receive at least one pre-formed tube wherein, in use, the material is deposited in the at least one pre-formed tube in the chamber. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029692 | CIGARETTES AND THEIR CONSTRUCTION - A cigarette is provided with the tobacco column portion adjacent the filter assembly encased by a heat shrink material whereby as the burn approaches the butt the heat shrink material begins to contract radially and compress the encased tobacco column restricting the air flow therethrough. This reduces the diameter of burning column adjacent the filter assembly and thus extinguishes or at least confines the remaining tobacco in the cigarette. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029693 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOBILE SOFTWARE CLINICAL SMOKING CESSATION PLATFORM - The object of the present invention is to provide a system and method to enable a person wishing to quit smoking to carry with him a smoking cessation device that will assist the user in behavior modification, and in particular curbing and dealing with nicotine cravings. The current invention makes use of widely available and familiar infrastructure of hand held devices such as cellular phones and cellular networks. Other mobile devices having digital displays may also be used such as mobile touchscreens (i.e. Ipad, Kindle, etc.) digital music players such as the iPod and other similar devices. Smoking cessation and craving reduction are achieved through coordinated messaging reinforcement coupled with craving reduction training including controlled deep breathing exercises prompted by the device. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029694 | AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM HAVING A PIERCING ELEMENT - An aerosol-generating system is provided, including an aerosol-generating device in cooperation with an aerosol-generating article. The article includes a first sealed compartment having a tubular porous element and a delivery enhancing compound sorbed thereon; and a second compartment having a volatile liquid. The device includes an outer housing adapted to receive the article; an elongate piercing member for piercing the first and second compartments. The elongate piercing member includes a piercing portion adjacent a distal end of the elongate piercing member; a shaft portion; and an obstructing portion adjacent a proximal end of the elongate piercing member. The piercing portion has a maximum diameter greater than the diameter of the shaft portion, and the obstructing portion has an outer diameter such that it fits within the tubular porous element of the article when the article is received in the device. A corresponding aerosol-generating device and aerosol-generating article are also provided. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029695 | VAPOR SAFETY RING FOR MECHANICAL MODS - A vapor safety ring for a mechanical mod having a battery, atomizer and push button. The vapor safety ring includes a battery electrical conductor and an atomizer electrical conductor. LEDS are connected to the vapor safety ring and are electrically positioned between the battery electrical conductor and the atomizer electrical conductor. A microprocessor is electrically positioned between the battery electrical conductor and the atomizer electrical conductor and is programmed to control power flow to the LEDS and to the atomizer. Power is provided to the microprocessor and a mechanical mod electrical circuit is completed when the mechanical mod push button is pushed and the mechanical mod battery makes contact with the battery electrical conductor. In a preferred embodiment, the microprocessor is programmed to stop power flow to the atomizer if the push button has been held down for a time limit exceeding a preset value. In a preferred embodiment the preset value is 8 seconds. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029696 | ELECTRICAL HEATING DEVICE FOR WATER PIPES - The invention is generally an electrical heating device for water pipes, and more specifically, a device for enabling a water pipe with electrical heating, which ignites or vaporizes aromatic substances via an electric-powered heating element. In exemplary embodiments, the device includes a housing that keeps the device's circuitry in thermal isolation from the heating element. The housing of the device may include openings to allow proper airflow and may be adapted for secure placement on top of the bowl of a water pipe. The device is placed on top of a bowl containing an aromatic substance, and a heating element is thereby placed in close proximity or in contact with the aromatic substance. Upon generating a heat output, the aromatic substance may be either vaporized or ignited for inhalation. Users may simply turn the device on and enjoy their experience. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029697 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE - An electronic smoking article ( | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029698 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND INFORMATION COLLECTION METHOD - An electronic cigarette provided in the embodiments of the present application includes an electronic cigarette body. The electronic cigarette body is provided with a smoking end, an atomizer assembly for atomizing a cigarette liquid, and a battery assembly for supplying power to the atomizer assembly. The electronic cigarette body is further provided with a detection module, a microprocessor and a wireless signal transmission module. The detection module is configured to detect a rotation angle and an acceleration of the electronic cigarette body at a certain interval, the microprocessor is configured to calculate a motion trail of the electronic cigarette body according to a detection result of the detection module and transmit a calculation result to the wireless signal transmission module, and the wireless signal transmission module is configured to transmit the calculation result to a preset device bound with the electronic cigarette body. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029699 | ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE HAVING SAME - An exemplary atomizer includes a main body, a liquid supply, a piercing element, and an atomizing assembly. The liquid supply is configured for storing tobacco liquid. The liquid supply is received in the main body. The liquid supply includes an end wall having a fixing part, a sealing part, and a recessed part. The recessed part connects the fixing part and the sealing part. The piercing element is spatially corresponding to the recessed part. The piercing part is configured for pricking the recessed part in response to an external force, so that the tobacco liquid in the liquid supply flows out, and the atomizing assembly absorbs the tobacco liquid flowed out for vaporization. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029700 | ATOMIZING CORE AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE HAVING SAME - An exemplary atomizing core includes a cylindrical main body and an atomizing rod. The cylindrical main body has a central axis. The cylindrical main body extends from the main body along the central axis. The main body and the atomizing rod are both made of porous bodies. The main body defines a through hole along the central axis. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029701 | CLOTHING - A clothing includes a main portion, two sleeves, and two packets. The pockets are provided on the main portion substantially is right under the sleeves. Each pocket has an opening, and a perimeter of the opening is greater than that of a distal end of the sleeve. As a result, a wearer would be easy to put his/her hands into the pockets, and the pockets still are seen to be narrower than the distal ends of the sleeves in the front view. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029702 | SHIRTS CONFIGURED FOR ENHANCING WORKER MOBILITY - The present invention provides shirts, such as shirts that are worn as work uniform shirts, which are configured to provide significant improvements in a wearer's comfort, performance, and mobility over a predefined range of motions. Embodiments of the shirts comprise one or more stretch panels that are configured to provide for stretching of the shirt at an identified micro site in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility. In other embodiments, the manner in which the various portions of the shirt are shaped and connected together, and specifically the connection between the sleeve and the rear panel of the shirt, may be adjusted in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029704 | OUTER SOCKS - An outer sock is disclosed, the outer sock covering a lower portion of a wearer's foot under his or her ankle, including: an upper edge section defining entrance portions for putting the wearer's foot, such as a rear portion, parts of lateral portions adjacent to the rear portion, a front portion, and remaining parts of the lateral portions; a toe portion; a boundary portion between the front portion and the toe portion; a sole portion; instep portions; a heel portion; a first knitted pattern formed at the rear portion, and the parts of the lateral portions; a second knitted pattern formed at the front portion; a third knitted pattern formed at the remaining parts of the lateral portions; a fourth knitted pattern formed at the boundary portion; a fifth knitted pattern formed at the toe portion, the sole portion, the instep portions, and the heel portion. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029705 | Dual Layer Slipper Sock and Method of Manufacturing Same - A slipper sock is formed from an outer pouch and an inner pouch shaped to receive and encapsulate a person's foot. A border around an opening in the inner pouch is placed over a border around an opening in the outer pouch. The inner pouch and outer pouch are affixed together at the interface of the overlapping borders surrounding the openings of the pouches. The inner pouch which can be made of pile material is then inserted through the opening of and into the outer pouch and spread to conform to the shape of the outer pouch. The border of the inner pouch can form a collar surrounding the opening of the outer pouch. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029706 | BRASSIERE - A brassiere includes a first wing and a second wing, a closure including a first closure portion on a first end of the first wing, and a second closure portion on a first end of the second wing; a pair of cups including a first cup connected to the second end of the first wing, and a second cup connected to the second end of the second wing; each cup including an inner contour shaped with a first volume, and an outer contour having a cup and diameter size larger than the inner contour, and filling material between the inner contour and the outer contour a gore connected between the first cup and the second cup; and a pair of straps including a first strap connected to the first cup and the first wing, and a second strap connected to the second cup and the second wing. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029707 | GARMENTS FOR A NURSING WOMAN - A garment for a nursing woman includes at least partially overlapping layers of material. The layers extend between lateral sides of the garment. Some edges of the layers may be attached to edges of other layers or components, while at least one edge of each layer is a free edge. Free edges at least partially define nooks into which the funnels of breast pumps may be received. The free edges of the garment provide multi-directional support to the funnels to enable hands-free pumping. In some embodiments, medial edges of components of the garment cross one another and extend to contribute to the support of the funnels during use of the garment. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029708 | TROUSER FOR MALE USERS THAT LIFTS AND SHAPES THE FORM OF THE BUTTOCKS - The present invention refers to a buttock lifting trouser for male users made in denim fabric that is comfortable for male users. The trouser of the invention is made of fabrics containing spandex fibers to gather the tissues of the thighs and buttocks in order to house them in a cavity made by the cuts featured in this invention. The insertion of an anterior/posterior oblique panel accomplishes the function of protecting, ventilating and preventing pressure on the genital area. Cuts made in the rear pieces when assembled create the cavity sufficient to accommodate the buttocks and retain them. As a whole, it prevents the seams and cuts from causing harm or insult to the skin. The shape of the back pockets in the central sides have a diagonal line, which when placed in the rear give the effect of separation and greater roundness of the buttocks, all this achieving to differentiate the silhouette of a traditional trouser with jeans or trousers as presented as an invention herein with adjustment in the thighs without disrupting the genital area of the wearer user interested in enhancing their buttocks naturally and comfortably. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029709 | Garment Assembly - A garment assembly for replacing a blouse or shirt such that a user does not get overheated while wearing a jacket includes a panel that may be positioned on a front side of the user's torso. A back side of the user's torso is exposed. A pair of upper straps is each coupled to the panel. Each of the upper straps engages the user's brasserie. The panel is retained on the user's torso. A pair of lower straps is coupled to the panel. Each of the lower straps is wrapped around the user. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029710 | GARMENT FOR PLAY CAPE SAFETY - Described herein are garments comprising systems or mechanisms for allowing cape-breakaway. The garments can comprise a body portion with a flexible band attached thereto. The flexible band has two unconnected ends that form an aperture. The aperture expands with sufficient force is applied to the body portion causing the band to slip from the wearer's neck. Such garments and features promote cape-breakaway to prevent choking, strangulation, or entrapment by a cape. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029711 | EVAPORATIVE STRUCTURES, PARTICULARLY FOR BODY COOLING - A generally planar, conformable evaporative structure, particularly for incorporation in a garment or an item of personal protective equipment as part of a system to cool the wearer's body, includes an envelope of substantially impermeable, flexible material containing: a layer of flexible wick material disposed adjacent to a major face of the envelope and adapted to hold a working fluid in liquid phase for evaporation by heat conducted through the envelope; a layer of flexible, breathable fabric in parallel with the layer of wick material; and an array of flexible ribs such as open helical coils within the layer of breathable fabric adapted to maintain pathways for the flow of working fluid in vapour phase towards a condensation zone. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029712 | PROTECTIVE ARTICLE WITH FLEXIBLE PROTECTIVE PADS - An article for protecting part of a user's body and a method of fabricating the same. The article may be a glove for protecting a user's hand from heat or a knee or elbow pad for protecting a knee or elbow from impact. The article includes a base having interior and exterior surfaces. One or more three-dimensional protective pads are applied to a part of the exterior surface of the base. In a glove, at least some of the one or more pads are provided on a gripping surface of the glove. The pads are fabricated from silicone or neoprene or Kevlar® and may include additional materials that improve the abrasion resistance of the pad such as fiberglass mesh. Protective layers of material, such as layers of silicone, may be applied between the base and the pads, or over the surface of the base and the protective pads. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029713 | BODY ARMOR PROTECTION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a body armor system designed to maximize protection, optimize mobility and reduce fatigue. More particularly, the system consists of a set of external, highly ergonomic hard armor plates in both ballistic and non-ballistic (riot) configurations, some of which utilize articulating, and/or interleaving segments, in combination with ballistic fabrics and or highly contoured pressed foam padding and harness systems that is flexible and lighter but still provides maximum protection. According to a preferred embodiment, an articulating plate assembly is formed by using plate segments that have at least two (2) step variation in the thickness of each plate along the adjoining seam line between each plate segment so as to facilitate an interleaving, articulating plate system that aids in defeating projectiles that may strike along the seam of adjoining plate segments. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029714 | Powder Skirt Coupling System - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a releasable powder skirt coupling system including a lower body garment, a skirt member, a plurality of garment couplers, and a plurality of skirt couplers. The garment couplers include a male post positioned circumferentially around the external surface waist region of the lower body garment within partially enclosed flap regions. The skirt couplers include a claw member positioned circumferentially around the bottom internal surface edge of the skirt member. The claw members are oriented away from the bottom edge. The claw members are configured to fit within the partially enclosed flap regions and releasably couple with the male post of one of the garment couplers. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029715 | FACE MASK STRUCTURE HAVING BARRIER COMPONENT - A mask structure includes a mask body having at least one edge side; at least one subsidiary part connecting with and corresponding to the edge side, wherein an angle is formed between the subsidiary part and the mask body; and a band set fixing at the two sides of the mask body. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029716 | CUSTOMIZED FACE MASK - A face mask includes a covering member configured to cover facial features of a face of a user, the covering member including an air-permeable filter member; and a facial image provided on an outward facing surface of the covering member, the facial image being generated based on an image of the user and representing covered facial features of the user. The face mask further includes a fastening member configured to secure the covering member over the face of the user. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029717 | Running Shirt with Quick Release Sleeves - A running shirt with quick release sleeves. The shirt comprises a torso portion, a pair of quick release removable sleeves, and a pair of quick release zippers, one at each sleeve. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029718 | COMBINATION BEACH TOWEL AND COVER-UP - An improved beach towel that can be converted to a swimsuit cover-up by simply wrapping the towel long ways around a wearer's body and buttoning the attached two buttons into the buttonholes that are along one length of the towel. In some embodiments, the inventive beach towel has two buttons attached to a face of the beach towel toward a corner of one end of the towel, and also has a series of evenly spaced buttonholes along the same length of the towel at the other end. The spacing between the two buttons matches a spacing of the buttonholes. This allows the wearer of the beach towel/cover up to wrap the towel around their hips, waist, or chest, and secure the buttons into appropriate buttonholes so that the cover up fits the wearer. The cover up can be easily adjusted for different sizes simply by choosing other buttonholes in the series of button holes. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029719 | Fitness Support and Storage Accessory - A fitness support and storage accessory has a glove and a sleeve for supporting a user's hand and forearm, respectively, while working out and a plurality of storage compartments for securing everyday items. The glove has a sleeve connector, while the sleeve has a glove connector; the sleeve connector and the glove connector allowing the glove to be removably attached to the sleeve. The plurality of storage compartments is integrated into both the glove and the sleeve, having a card holder, a phone holder, and a pouch. The card holder is integrated into the glove, while the phone holder and the pouch are integrated into the sleeve. Each of the plurality of storage compartments has a compartment closure to secure the items positioned within. The glove has a hand portion that can be configured as a fingerless glove for weightlifting or as a boxing glove. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029720 | Protective Gas Glove - The present embodiment provides a glove and a support for a glove. The support is configured to releasably retain a glove in a position which enables the glove to be donned by a user. The protective gas glove includes a shielding rubberized expandable element with a transparent and retractable plastic protection shaped to receive the fingers of a user for easy and rapid fitting of all the fingers and palm of the hand. The retractable plastic protection collapse when the hand is pulled back against holding magnets on the dorsal area of the glove. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029721 | CONCEALED IMPACT GLOVE - A glove having an inner glove formed in the shape of a human hand, a protective member secured to the inner glove; and an outer glove attached to at least one of the inner glove and the protective member, the outer glove being formed in the shape of a human hand and configured to fit over the protective member and the inner glove. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029722 | Disposable Sweatband - A disposable sweatband is constructed from an absorbent material, the disposable sweatband including a pliable planar body, an interior surface, an exterior surface, a first end, and a second end. The interior surface is pressed against a user's head, with the first end being attached to the second end in order to secure the pliable planar body and thus the disposable sweatband about the user's head. The means by which the first end is attached to the second end is open-ended, with possibilities including an integrated adhesive material with removable liner, separately provided adhesive material, and separately provided paper clip. The pliable planar body has a laminated construction, being formed by four overlapping individual layers. This increases absorbency. The pliable planar body is made from paper towels, specifically, which are disposable, inexpensive, and biodegradable. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029723 | UTILITY FLAP FOR WORKER POCKETS - A pocket such as for a garment for a worker, including a panel securable to an outer surface of the garment to define a pocket between the panel and the garment outer surface with a pocket opening defined along one side of the panel. First and second connectors on the panel and garment outer surface within the pocket may be connected together to retain an object in the pocket by pressing the panel against the garment, where the connection may be released both by pushing an object into the pocket, and by pulling a retained object from the pocket. A stiffened side of the second panel retains the second panel in a bowed configuration outwardly from the first panel at the pouch opening. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029724 | Energy absorbing and displacing structure for body protective padding - This invention is an improved padding used by athletes and others to prevent or greatly reduce the instances of injury due to blows to the body. This is accomplished through the utilization of a radial expanding and contracting structure encapsulated in a foam type material. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029725 | METHODS FOR STABILIZING AND GARMENTS INCLUDING STABILIZED QUILTED INSULATION - Methods for stabilizing insulation and constructing garments from the insulation are disclosed. Methods include arranging the fibers into a plurality of bundle structures. The fibers may be synthetic fibers. The method may include receiving the bundle structures into bundle channels. The bundle channels are formed by tacks. The bundle channels enable the uniform distribution of the bundle structures prior to stitching quilting stitch lines. Multiple quilting stitch lines are stitched after the bundle structures are uniformly distributed. The quilting stitch lines are orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the bundle structures. The quilting stitch lines provide lateral as well as longitudinal stabilization of the uniform density of the bundle structures. The distance between the quilting stitch lines may be based on the loft of the fibers and/or a required durability of the garment. The quilting stitch lines are generally horizontal, while the longitudinal axis of the bundle structures are vertical. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029726 | Stabilizing Belt - A stabilizing belt for use by a person in need of assisted mobility or in recreation, the stabilizing belt comprising a base, a belt to secure the base to a wearer, and at least one handle attached to the base. The base may be uniquely contoured to provide support and comfort for the wearer. A harness system may be provided for added security and stability. The harness system is versatile so as to go over the shoulders or under the legs, as necessary. The belt may further comprise handle supports for reinforcement, a pad for comfort, a cover for durability, and a pocket for versatility. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029727 | CLOTHING WITH HOOD - A clothing includes a main clothing section and a hood, and the main clothing section is provided with a through hole close to the hood. A first band is connected to an exterior side of the main clothing section, and a second band is connected to an interior side of the main clothing section. The first and the second bands are provided with a coupler respectively to be engaged together through the through hole to hang the clothing on a hook. The couplers of the first and the second bands also can be engaged together by going over the hood instead to fasten the hood. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029728 | INSERT TO HOLD ARTICLES IN A CAP - An insert to hold an article, such as keys, credit cards, money, etc. in a cap is described. The cap may be worn by a user with the insert in place in the cap. The insert includes a head side surface generally opposite of a cap side surface. A first lateral side is generally opposite of a second lateral side. An upper edge is generally opposite of a lower edge. An extension extends from the upper edge. The extension defines a holding region. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029729 | HELMET WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS AND HELMET VISOR CONTROLS - A helmet can include a helmet body comprising an energy-absorbing layer and an outer shell disposed over the energy-absorbing layer. An electronic device can be integrated with the helmet body. A first electrical contact can be formed at an exterior of the outer shell and adapted to be in electrical communication with the electronic device. A helmet visor can be coupled to the helmet body with at least one visor arm, the helmet visor comprising controls integrated within the visor. A second electrical contact can be formed at an inner surface of the at least one visor arm and adapted to be in electrical communication with the controls integrated within the visor. The second electrical contact can be adapted to mateably couple with the first electrical contact such that the electronic device and the controls are adapted to be in electrical contact. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029730 | S.A.T. (Spring Absorption Technology) - There are many protective helmets out there. Some use single shells with air shocks. Some helmets even have a two shell helmet with air shocks or air pockets. One helmet design has a two shell helmet with extension spring alone the longitudinal axis that allows the outer shell to slide and the extension spring has to extend to be effective. All the helmets out there have a unique qualities. The S.A.T helmet has the ability to protect its participants head from all angles not just from a frontal impact with a sliding motion. The S.A.T compression springs being made of multiple materials, make it more effective in protecting its participants whether the spring compression force is weaker (i.e. for a 10 year old football league) or stronger spring (i.e. for professional racecar driver). The compression springs also embodies multiple compression zones that allow the said compression springs to compress at different forces of impact. The S.A.T helmet can be used in football helmets, as well as hockey, lacrosse, batting helmet, motor sport helmet, cycling helmet or in any protective headgear including combat helmets. The ability to have a double layer shell separated by compression spring gives it a unique ability to absorb energy more effectively than single layer helmets and helmet using extension springs. The S.A.T helmet will also comprise an interior padding member to make the helmet more comfortable and add another absorbing factor to the double layer shell. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029731 | SHOCK ABSORPTION SYSTEM - A shock absorption system embodying a method for reducing the impact on helmets and other shock absorbing barriers is provided. The external retro-fitting system reduces the initial, external impact on pre-existing helmets so as not to be reliant on internal fit or space consumption. The method involves applying a gel type material to the external portion of the helmet/barrier, wherein the gel type material and its operative membrane can be dimensioned and adapted to retro-fit around existing components and holes | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029732 | Head Protection Assembly - A head protection assembly is worn on a user's head to protect against impacts to the user's head. The assembly includes a helmet for wearing on a user's head. The helmet has an inner surface positioned opposite an outer surface. The inner surface surrounds the user's head when the helmet is worn on the user's head. The helmet has a forward opening. The forward opening has a perimeter edge for positioning around a face of the user's head. A cover is positionable on the helmet such that the cover covers the outer surface of the helmet. A pad is coupled to an interior surface of the cover such that the pad abuts the outer surface of the helmet when the cover is positioned on the helmet. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029733 | Helmet for Reducing Concussive Forces During Collision and Facilitating Rapid Facemask Removal - An improved design for a helmet to reduce injuries caused by helmet-to-helmet collisions. Certain embodiments include novel quick release features that permit the detachment of a facemask from a helmet in 30 seconds or less, resulting in the ability to attend to an injured player in a rapid fashion and without the need for any additional tools to accomplish such removal. Other aspects relate to impact energy absorbing constructions, including shock absorbing systems and PEEK facemask designs, that when combined with the quick release features described, provide a superior helmet for a player's protection. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029734 | FACEMASK AND FACEMASK SYSTEM - A facemask for use on a user's face includes a substantially rigid body portion having side edges on either side thereof, arms extending rearwardly from each of the side edges of the body portion, and connectors coupled to the arms. The facemask is configured to be positioned over the bottom part of a user's face in order to cover the cheeks, chin, and/or nose of the user. The connectors are coupled to the arms in order to mount each of the arms onto a mount and to hold the body portion in position on a user's face. The connectors are removable from a mount upon the application of a predetermined level of force and replaceable on a mount. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029735 | Temperature Control Hat - A hat that is operable to reduce the surface temperature of the head of a wearer wherein the hat is configured to promote an airflow the wearer's head. The hat includes a body that is formed to create a cavity sufficient in size to accommodate a portion of a human head. A brim is integrally formed with the body and extends outward therefrom. A plurality of mounting members are present with a portion thereof being secured to the brim and a second portion extending inward into the cavity. The mounting members are operable to create a void intermediate the head of a user and the hat wherein the void is consistent in width from the lower edge of the body to the top area of the body proximate the crown of a head of a wearer. A mounting band is further included to secure the hat to the head. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029736 | Article of Footwear Incorporating an Upper with a Shifted Knit Structure - An article of footwear includes an upper incorporating a knitted component formed of unitary knit construction. The knitted component includes portions having courses aligned along different knitting directions, including a first knitting direction and a second knitting direction. The knitting direction of the courses transitions gradually from the first direction to the second direction. The knitting direction of the courses of the knitted component is configured to be aligned so as to distribute forces acting on the knitted component when the article of footwear is worn during a sport or athletic activity. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029737 | GRAPHICAL ELEMENT LAMINATE FOR USE IN FORMING A SKATE BOOT - A graphical element laminate for use in forming a skate boot, including a base layer, a first thermoplastic layer laminated on an outer side of the base layer, a second thermoplastic layer laminated on an outer side of the first thermoplastic layer, and a graphical element printed on at least one portion of at least one of the first thermoplastic layer outer side and the second thermoplastic layer inner side. At least a portion of the second thermoplastic layer is transparent and/or translucent such that when the laminate forms part of the skate boot at least a portion of the graphical element is visible through the second thermoplastic layer from an exterior of the skate boot. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029738 | HIGH TOP GOLF SHOE - The present disclosure generally relates to high top golf shoes. The high top golf shoes may include an upper portion that limits angle rotation in a first direction different than in a second direction. The high top golf shoes may include an upper portion that includes material which flexes when in compression and that resists stretching when a tensile force is applied. The high top golf shoes may include an upper portion having different material than a mid-portion. | 2016-02-04 |
| 20160029739 | A Sole | 2016-02-04 |
