06th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170035084 | METHOD FOR PREPARING PERSIMMON JAM BY USING PERSIMMON AND PRUNUS MUME, AND PACKAGING CONTAINER FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE AND CONVENIENT USE THEREOF - A method for preparing persimmon jam by using a persimmon and | 2017-02-09 |
20170035085 | PURIFICATION OF LUO HAN GUO EXTRACT - A method of purifying a Luo Han Guo extract includes contacting the Luo Han Guo extract with activated carbon and a macroporous polymeric adsorbent resin, an ion exchange resin, or both. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035086 | GLUCOSYL STEVIA COMPOSITION | 2017-02-09 |
20170035087 | Low-Sodium Salt Composition - Low-sodium salt compositions/substitutes, Modified Potassium Chlorides (MPCs) and methods of making the same. The salt compositions/substitutes preferably include NaCl, KCl and a modifier(s), preferably a cereal flour such as rice flour. A food grade acidulant is preferably included. The composition/substitute will preferably have a Na/K ratio of from about 0.1 to about 9.0, most preferably about 1.0. MPCs preferably include KCl and a modifier(s), preferably a cereal flour such as rice flour. A food grade acidulant is preferably included. The salt compositions/substitutes and MPCs are preferably made by drum drying, extrusion cooking or agglomeration procedures. The MPC is preferably blended and/or co-ground with unmodified NaCl in any desired ratio, preferably 50/50, which gives a Na/K ratio of about 1 (i.e. 20% sodium and 20% potassium), to cost-effectively provide a salt substitute without modifying the NaCl. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035088 | GENDER SPECIFIC SYNTHETIC NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS AND NUTRITIONAL SYSTEMS COMPRISING THEM - Gender specific synthetic nutritional compositions for infants 4 to 8 months of age, 1 to 2 months of age, or up to 1 month of age wherein, the concentration of methionine is adapted based on that found in HM produced for an infant of the same gender and age, and nutritional systems comprising them. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035089 | GENDER SPECIFIC SYNTHETIC NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS AND NUTRITIONAL SYSTEMS COMPRISING THEM - Gender specific synthetic nutritional compositions for infants 1 to 2 months of age or up to 1 month of age wherein, the concentration of lysine is adapted based on that found in HM produced for an infant of the same gender and age, and nutritional systems comprising them. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035090 | HIGH-PROTEIN FOOD ADDITIVES - Both dairy and non-dairy based high protein ingredient systems that are available in either a liquid or dry powder blend. These ingredient system options have been balanced to provide a rich and creamy mouthfeel which can be easily added into a wide array of products to enhance their protein and nutritional levels without creating the sandy or gritty texture that typically forms. The liquid version has already been pasteurized or asceptically packaged for easy incorporation into other liquid products such as smoothies, yogurts, puddings, jells, toppings, fillings, carbonated or still beverages such as juices of milks, ice cream mixes, frozen yogurts and frozen desserts. The powdered version is designed to be easily blended into other dry mixes, batters, baked goods, cereals, dressings, hummus products, breads, and dry dessert mixes, while liquid additive versions may be added to water, milk products such as liquid milk and yogurt, etc. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035091 | NUTRITIONAL TABLET - To improve the solubility and the speed of dissolution of nutritional tablets comprising protein, fat and carbohydrates, dietary fibers are included in the nutritional tablets. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035092 | Protein Restriction for Cognitive Impairment - Treating a subject with cognitive impairment can include (a) administering nutrient material such that the subject has a bodily intake of protein of less than 5 grams per day during a low-protein time period of at least 4 consecutive days; (b) administering nutrition to the subject such that the subject's bodily intake of carbohydrate constitutes at least 40 percent of the subject's bodily intake of energy during the low-protein period; wherein, during a first high-protein time period that is immediately after the low-protein period and is at least 4 consecutive days, the subject receives a daily bodily intake of protein of at least 40 grams; and repeating (a) and (b). | 2017-02-09 |
20170035093 | METHODS AND FORMULATIONS PROMOTING TISSUE/ORGAN REGENERATION, LONGEVITY AND HEALTHSPAN - A method includes a step of identifying a subject in need of diet modification; and administering a first diet to the subject for a first time period. The first diet provides 4.5 to 7 kilocalories per pound of subject for a first day and 3 to 5 kilocalories per pound of subject per day for a second to fifth day of the first diet. The first diet includes less than 30 g of sugar on the first day; less than 20 g of sugar on the second to fifth days; less than 28 g of proteins on the first day; less than 18 g of proteins on days the second to fifth days; 20 to 30 grams of monounsaturated fats on the first day; 10 to 15 grams of monounsaturated fats on the second to fifth days; and between 6 and 10 grams of polyunsaturated fats on the first day. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035094 | METHODS AND DIETS TO PROTECT AGAINST CHEMOTOXICITY AND AGE RELATED ILLNESSES - A method of improving longevity and/or alleviating a symptom of aging or preventing age related diseases is provided. The method includes a step in which the subject's average and type of daily protein intake, IGF-I, and IGFBP1 levels, and risk factors for overall mortality, cancer and diabetes are determined. With respect to protein consumption, the relative amounts of protein calories from animal and plant sources are determined. A periodic normal calorie or low calorie but low protein fasting mimicking diet with frequencies of every 2 weeks to 2 months is provided to the subject if the subject's average daily protein intake level and type and/or IGF-I levels, and/or IGFBP1 levels is identified as being greater or lower than a predetermined cutoff intake/level and if the subject is younger than a predetermined age. The method is also shown to alleviate symptoms of chemotoxicity. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035095 | RECONSTITUTED TOBACCO SHEETS AND RELATED METHODS - The invention relates to a reconstituted tobacco sheet having a basis weight of less than about about 230 grams per square metre and comprising tobacco stem or tobacco stalk refined fibres having an average length of at least about 200 micrometres and tobacco cast leaf material. There is further provided a method of making a reconstituted tobacco sheet, the method comprising providing tobacco stems and conditioning the tobacco stems such that their moisture content is increased to at least about 40% Oven Volatiles (OV). The tobacco stems are processed in a twin screw extruder to so as to obtain a pulp suspension having a Schop-per-Riegler index of at least about 30 degrees and comprising tobacco stem or tobacco stalk refined fibres having an average length of at least about 200 micrometres. This pulp suspension is combined with tobacco cast leaf material to obtain a slurry and a sheet is formed from this slurry. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035096 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXPANDING TOBACCO MATERIAL - A tobacco material expansion method includes the steps of wetting and swelling a tobacco material by bringing the tobacco material into contact with a water vapor stream at 100 to 160° C., and drying the tobacco material by bringing the wetted swelled tobacco material into contact with a superheated water vapor stream at a temperature higher than that of the water vapor. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035097 | Modular Tobacco Preparation Including Extrusion - A tobacco preparation method, where a tobacco material is prepared through at least one extrusion process including compressing the material with an increase in pressure and temperature and mechanically processing and abruptly flash drying the material at an extruder outlet, wherein the tobacco material includes a tobacco lamina material, where a tobacco preparation device includes a dosing conveyor and an extruder which compresses a tobacco material with an increase in pressure and temperature and mechanically process and abruptly flash dries the material at the extruder outlet, wherein the components are designated as a unit which can be modularly delimited for processing a tobacco material including a tobacco lamina material, where an arrangement of several tobacco preparation devices and a smoking article or cigarette manufacturing device includes such a device or such a device arrangement which is connected upstream of a cigarette maker or a secondary unit as a tobacco preparation module. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035098 | METHOD FOR TREATING TOBACCO PLANTS WITH ENZYMES - A method of modifying the content of certain chemical compounds in tobacco materials is provided, the method including treatment of a tobacco plant or portion thereof with at least one enzyme. For example, the method may modify the content of tobacco smoke toxicant precursors in tobacco materials, which can result in a modification in toxicant production when the tobacco material is exposed to elevated temperatures. The type of tobacco plant or portion thereof treated according to the invention can be, for example, a tobacco seed, a tobacco seedling, an immature live plant, a mature live plant, a harvested plant, or a plant derivative. Smoking articles and other tobacco products including such enzyme-treated tobacco materials are also provided. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035099 | TOBACCO INDUSTRY ROD ASSEMBLY APPARATUS - A tobacco industry rod assembly apparatus comprising a tobacco industry rod article infeed ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035100 | SMOKING ARTICLE ASSEMBLY MACHINE FOR ASSEMBLING SMOKING ARTICLES HAVING SEGMENTED FILTERS - A smoking article assembly apparatus is disclosed. It comprises a first cutting station configured to cut a filter rod into filter segments, a tipping station configured to join the filter segments to tobacco rods so as to form a smoking article assembly, and a second cutting station configured to cut the smoking article assembly in the region of the filter segments so as to form two smoking articles. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035101 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette is provided. The electronic cigarette includes a casing having two chambers located sequentially within the casing. A battery and a fluid are located in the casing. A sealing element forms a partition between the chambers. A tube element is located in the second chamber, providing an air passage between the two chambers. Also included is a fiber element that transfers fluid from a fluid containing member to a heating assembly. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035102 | SMOKING ARTICLE WITH TACTILE LIQUID RELEASE COMPONENT - A smoking article ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035103 | SMOKING ARTICLE FILTERS - The present invention relates to improvements in filters for use in smoking articles such as cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos. The improvements, particularly but not exclusively, relate to filter capabilities and to the manufacture of such filters. In one example, a filter for a smoking article comprises a first fibrous filter material having an average fibre denier in the range 7 to 9 and a second fibrous filter material having an average fibre denier of below 7. The application also describes a filter for a smoking article comprising various other filter arrangements including absorbent and/or adsorbent materials. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035104 | DISINTEGRATABLE PLUG WRAPS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS - A filter rod used in manufacture of a smoking article contains: (a) a rod of filter material, and (b) a plug wrap surrounding the rod of filter material. The overlapping side edges of the plug wrap are secured together with a plug wrap adhesive and the plug wrap adhesive comprises a disintegration accelerating agent. Alternatively or in addition, the plug wrap may contain perforations. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035105 | PORTABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL SMOKING UTENSIL HOLDER AND KIT - A portable multifunctional smoking utensil holder and kit is disclosed that may include a holder for smoking utensils that includes a lower portion; and an upper portion that is pivotably attached to the lower portion, wherein the lower portion includes a first compartment that is configured to slidably and removably receive a pipe therein for storing the pipe; a second compartment that is configured to store a leafy substance therein; and a third compartment that is open to the second compartment, the third compartment including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion configured to slidably receive the pipe therein, the second portion including a grinding mechanism that is configured to transfer and grind substances from the second compartment into the third compartment when the grinding mechanism is actuated. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035106 | Bidirectional Cigar Splitter - An improved size adaptable cigar splitting apparatus comprising and outer body and an inner size adapting sleeve adapted to be slidingly engaged therewith and further comprising a cutting blade for splitting the wrapper and, if present, packaging of a cigar, cigarillo or other smoking device. In a preferred embodiment, the inner size adapting sleeve may be cylindrical in shape and is removable, allowing the invention to be adapted to various sizes of smoking devices. The cigar splitter apparatus of the invention is adapted to receive smoking devices of various diameters which include all common diameters of smoking devices currently in use. The cutting blade is adapted to be removable and replaceable. The improved size adaptable cigar splitter apparatus of the invention may further comprise a lanyard tang adapted to receive a necklace, lanyard, or similar structure to facilitate ease of carrying. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035107 | NICOTINE POWDER INHALER - This disclosure relates to nicotine powder inhalers where the nicotine powder is delivered at air flow rates that mimic a smoking regime. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035108 | FLAVOURED NICOTINE POWDER INHALER - This disclosure relates to flavoured nicotine powder inhalers where the nicotine powder is delivered at air flow rates that mimic a smoking regime. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035109 | ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An atomizer and an electronic cigarette are provided. The atomizer includes: an atomizer cartridge; a liquid storage area arranged inside the atomizer cartridge; an electric heating element coiled spirally to form a plate-shape structure; and a first liquid guide cloth. The first liquid guide cloth is arranged covering an opening of the liquid storage area, and the electric heating element is laid on a side of the first liquid guide cloth away from the liquid storage area. With the first liquid guide cloth, the quantity of the cigarette liquid transferred to the electric heating element is ensured to be equable. The electric heating element is arranged along the transverse direction of the atomizer, thereby avoiding conventional problems of non-uniform smoke volume and burning-out of the liquid storage cotton due to gravity or vibration of the spiral coils. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035110 | METHOD FOR MEASURING A VAPOR PRECURSOR LEVEL IN A CARTOMIZER OF AN ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE AND/OR AN ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE CONFIGURED TO PERFORM THE METHOD - An electronic vaping device includes a cartomizer and a battery section. The cartomizer includes a housing, a liquid supply reservoir in the housing, a vaporizer connected to the liquid supply reservoir, a channel adjacent to the liquid supply reservoir. The liquid supply reservoir being is to store vapor precursor. The vaporizer includes a fluid-transport structure that is configured to transport the vapor precursor from the liquid supply reservoir to the channel. The battery section is configured to provide power to the vaporizer. The battery section includes a control circuit that is configured to determine a saturation level of the vapor precursor on the fluid-transport structure based on an electrical resistance of the fluid-transport structure. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035111 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette includes a housing having a wall defining an inner space, and an inlet and an outlet providing access to the inner space, a vaporizer to produce a vapour and being located in the inner space of the housing, an electrical power device to provide electrical power to the vaporizer and being located in the inner space of the housing. The electrical power device includes a first electrical contact member being electrically connected to one of an anode and a cathode of the electrical power device, and a second electrical contact member being electrically connected to the other of the anode and the cathode of the electrical power device. The vaporizer includes a vaporizer outer surface, a third electrical contact member located on the vaporizer outer surface, and a fourth electrical contact member located on the vaporizer outer surface. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035112 | AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED AIRFLOW MANAGEMENT - An aerosol-generating system includes a liquid storage portion including housing holding a liquid aerosol-forming substrate and a capillary medium. The housing has an opening. A fluid permeable heater assembly includes an arrangement of electrically conductive filaments arranged to define an air impingement surface. The fluid permeable heater assembly extends across the opening of the housing. The filament arrangement defines a filament opening allowing airflow to pass through. The capillary medium is provided in contact with the heater assembly. The capillary medium is configured to draw the liquid aerosol forming substrate to the electrically conductive filament arrangement. The capillary medium includes a capillary medium opening extending the filament opening through the capillary medium. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035113 | AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED AIRFLOW MANAGEMENT - An aerosol-generating system includes a liquid storage portion having a housing holding a liquid aerosol-forming substrate and a capillary medium. The housing has an opening. A fluid permeable heater assembly includes an arrangement of electrically conductive filaments arranged to define a substantially non-planar air impingement surface. The fluid permeable heater assembly extends across the opening of the housing. The capillary medium is provided in contact with the heater assembly. The capillary medium draws the liquid aerosol-forming substrate to the electrically conductive filament arrangement. The capillary medium includes a capillary medium opening allowing airflow to pass through the capillary medium. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035114 | ELECTRONIC INHALATION DEVICE WITH SUSPENSION FUNCTION - An electronic inhalation device comprising a power cell and a computer. The computer comprises a computer processor, a memory and an input-output means. The computer is configured in use to enter a menu mode when a user activates the menu mode. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035115 | CARTRIDGE FOR USE WITH A VAPORIZER DEVICE - Cartomizers (cartridges) that have a mouthpiece, a heater/vaporizer (e.g., heating element, wick), and a transparent/translucent tank (fluid reservoir) to hold the vaporizable material (typically a nicotine solution), in which the cartridge is flattened and has a window into the tank through the mouthpiece so that the liquid level is visible; the window can be an opening through the mouthpiece or it can be a notch up into the mouthpiece. A cannula (e.g., tube) runs through the tank, and connects the heater/vaporizer to an opening in the mouthpiece. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035116 | CONTAINER HAVING A HEATER FOR AN AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE, AND AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE - A container for use in an electrically heated aerosol-generating device is provided, the container including a piercing area, wherein the electrically heated aerosol-generating device has a piercing element configured to pierce the piercing area; a casing; and a cap including the piercing area and a heater, the heater defining a boundary of the piercing area. An electrically heated aerosol-generating device is also provided, including a power supply; a cavity configured to receive a container; electrical contacts connected to the power supply and configured to couple the power supply to the heater of the container through electrical contacts of the container; means for piercing the piercing area of the container when the container is received in the cavity. A method of manufacturing a container including an aerosol-generating substrate is also provided. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035117 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - Disclosed is an electronic cigarette including a battery connector and a vaporizer connector, wherein the battery connector comprises two recessed L-shaped grooves, and the vaporizer connector comprises two symmetrically-arranged protrusions. After the battery connector has been twist-lock connected with the vaporizer connector, the L-shaped grooves of the battery connector tightly engage with the protrusions of the vaporizer connector, positive and negative electrodes of a battery assembly are electrically connected to two electrodes of a vaporizer electrode assembly. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035118 | VOICE CONTROL METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - The invention is related to a voice control method for an electronic cigarette and the electronic cigarette, used for performing vocal praising when a one-time smoking duration exceeds a longest one-time smoking duration. The method executes the following steps when a smoking signal is received: S | 2017-02-09 |
20170035119 | NON-POROUS ATOMIZER CHAMBER - A nonporous atomizer chamber atomizes a tobacco substance and is operable with a vaporizer. The chamber is fabricated from a nonporous material composition that is generally not permeable to water, gas, or other fluids. The nonporous material is effective for use with the chamber, where high temperatures create chemical reactions with the tobacco substance that cause absorption into the pores of a housing of the chamber. This creates undesirable toxic cumulates that leave aftertaste, off gas, and discolor in the housing. The housing atomizes the tobacco substance with a uniquely disposed heating coil. The heating coil takes three different possible positions, with each position creating a synergy with the nonporous material of the chamber to provide optimal atomization. A flat, coplanar position with a closed end of the housing prevents blockage of holes. A transverse disposition heats up efficiently. A longitudinal disposition occupies large volume area in the housing. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035120 | SOCK WITH SELECTIVE YARN PLACEMENT - Techniques for producing garments, such as socks, may use selected body yarns for certain portions of the garment, which may be substituted for different body yarns in different portions of the garments. A garment may be knit with different selected yarns for different selected areas in order to obtain desired performance benefits. Strategic placement of different body yarns may provide for an economical increase in the performance of the garment, and may also and provide multiple aesthetic options for the garment. The different body yarn materials and sizes may be selected to provide the desired performance characteristics for the different areas without the need to balance performance characteristics with a single body yarn that would otherwise be present in such areas. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035121 | BRA SNAP ADJUSTMENTS - A system for addressing bra strap support that includes: a snap insert placement on each shoulder strap of a bra; and at least one snap insert placement on a back strap of the bra. The present invention also includes a method of addressing bra strap support that includes the steps of: placing a first snap insert onto a first shoulder strap of a bra; placing a second snap insert onto a second shoulder strap of the bra; and placing at least one snap insert onto a back strap of the bra. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035122 | FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT GARMENT - Aspects herein relates to a garment designed to provide an enhanced range of motion. This is accomplished by having a layered construction comprising different fabric/textile materials where the enhanced range of motion is desired. The garment in accordance with aspects herein particularly provides an enhanced range of motion for a wearer around the shoulders and arms. This enhanced range of motion may be especially beneficial when the wearer is engaged in a physically demanding activity or any activity benefitting from a wide range of movement by the wearer's arms and shoulders. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035123 | CONVERTIBLE GARMENTS - A convertible garment is presented having an opening and a fabric insert. The opening can be releasably closed to cause the leg regions of the garment to tighten around the leg of a user. The garment may be configured for use in sports activities including bicycling and underwater diving. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035124 | Glove For Food Handling - A glove for food handling has luminescent material kneaded throughout the entire area of the glove main body for food handling. The luminescent material emits light in response to ultraviolet rays so that even if a broken piece of the glove for food handling mixes in food, the broken piece can be easily found by irradiating the food with the ultraviolet rays from an ultraviolet light source such as a black light. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035125 | FABRIC BAND TO JOIN TOGETHER GROUPS OF PEOPLE - The present invention includes fabric bands to join protestors together. The present invention includes a first cylindrical band and a second cylindrical band. Each of the first and second cylindrical bands include an upper rim forming an opening leading into an internal portion and a lower rim forming an opening leading into the internal portion. A connector attaches the first cylindrical band and the second cylindrical band together so that the internal portion of the first cylindrical band is substantially parallel with the internal portion of the second cylindrical band. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035126 | Ornamental Swimsuit Assembly - An ornamental swimsuit assembly interchanges ornamental members on a swimsuit through a snap fastening mechanism and extends colorful ribbons on to the swimsuit to enhance the visual appearance of the swimsuit. The ornamental members, such as rhinestones, are interchangeable and enhance the visual appearance of the swimsuit. A connector bracket enables straps on the swimsuit to be detachably attached to the body of the swimsuit. The assembly utilizes a snap fastening and thread mechanism to interchange the ornamental members to the swimsuit. The snap fastening mechanism involves a two-sided connection from the ribbon. The ribbon not only retains decorative caps and the ornamental members, but can also be extended in length through expander connectors to form bracelets, necklaces and other clothing types at a later date. In this manner, multiple ornamental combinations are possible between the swimsuit, the ribbon, decorative caps and the ornamental members. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035127 | Concealed Pocket Assembly - An article of clothing has an external pocket that has a concealment device embedded therein. A piece of material is attached to the surface of the pants forming a concealed container in the external pocket. A layer of filler padding and support material is situated above the aforementioned so as to provide cushion that hides a firearm carried within the container. Other embodiments teach the piece of material padding and support attached to the inner surface of the external pocket or the piece of material attached to the pants whilst the padding and support are attached to the inner surface of the external pocket. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035128 | ARTICLE OF APPAREL INCORPORATING A ZONED MODIFIABLE TEXTILE STRUCTURE - An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure than changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along a center back area and/or side areas of the apparel, and the textile may increase in air permeability when exposed to water. In some embodiments, slits are formed in the textile. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035129 | SYSTEMS FOR REVERSIBLE ATTACHING FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES - A system for reversibly attaching a flexible substrate (e.g., a fabric panel) to another surface comprises one or more magnetic elements and one or more magnetically responsive elements. The magnetic elements and magnetically responsive elements are disposed on the flexible substrate and the surface so that they engage and produce a reversible attachment of the flexible substrate and the surface. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035130 | Breast Support Garment - A breast support garment. The breast support garment includes a first breast cup connected to a second breast cup, a connecting band having a first end connected to the first breast cup and a second end connected to the second breast cup. A first strap is connected to the first breast cup at one end and to the connecting band at a second end, and a second strap is connected to the second breast cup at one end and to the connecting band at a second end. The first and second straps extend from the first and second breast cups in a direction opposing one another and are each secured thereto at an obtuse angle with respect to the connecting band. When worn by an individual, the first and second straps are positioned over the acromion process of the scapula, thereby providing securement and comfort to the wearer. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035131 | SLEEVE FOR COVERING KNOT OF SWIMSUIT STRINGS - A cushioned device wrapped around the knot, bow and free ends of a woman's swimsuit strings (e.g., on a bikini) to eliminate pain and discomfort by preventing the knot from digging into the wearer's skin. The device is defined by a square or rectangular main body having a first side, an opposite second side, a top edge and a bottom edge. The main body includes a core formed of a foam material or other cushioning material, and an outer cover completely enclosing the core and formed of an elastic synthetic fiber, such as spandex material. The device is rolled into a sleeve around the knot, bow and string ends and is secured in place by cooperating hook and loop fasteners on the opposing sides of the main body. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035132 | Hair Extension Tube Release Tool - A hair extension tube release tool comprises a first half comprising a first handle and a first tool tip and a second half comprising a second handle and a second tool tip. The first half and the second half are pivotally connected. The first tool tip abuts on the second tool tip when the hair extension tube release tool is in a closed state. The first tool tip pivots away from the second tool tip when the hair extension tube release tool is in an open state. The first tool tip comprises a first half circular recess, and the second first tool tip comprises a second half circular recess. The first half circular recess and the second half circular recess form a release circle when the hair extension tube release tool is in the closed state. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035133 | ARTICLE AND PROCESS FOR COSMETICALLY ENHANCING EYEBROWS - The invention is a process and a composition that provides an adhering composition for attaching colored fibrils to the eyebrows, the scalp and other skin covered regions. The composition is a rosewater glycerin mixture. The colored fibrils are short hair-like fibers of | 2017-02-09 |
20170035134 | HAT WITH ROTATABLE AND REMOVEABLE BRIM - A hat including a crown with a base. An outer headband layer is affixed to the crown at the base by a base seam that extends around a circumference of the crown. an inner headband layer is affixed to the outer headband layer at a position opposite the base to define a circumferential pocket between the outer headband layer and the inner headband layer. A rail has a T-shaped cross section disposed in the pocket. The T-shaped cross section is defined by a stem and an arm. The rail is affixed to the outer headband layer and the inner headband layer by a first rail seam through the stem, the outer headband layer, and the inner headband layer. The rail is further affixed to the outer headband layer by a second rail seam only through the outer headband layer and the stem. A bill has a track with a figure four shaped cross section affixed thereon. The track has a channel that receives and retains the rail therein to guide the bill around the crown. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035135 | Multipurpose Head Wear and Storage Device - A multipurpose head wear device with a pocket to conveniently store items during activities is disclosed. The pocket in the multipurpose head wear device makes it easy to store items that head wear device would otherwise be cumbersome to hold or store in traditional pockets. This invention is particularly useful for runners who need to bring multiple items from a start line to a finish line. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035136 | DRINKING ARRANGEMENT - The invention discloses a drinking arrangement for location within a diver's helmet, which includes a container being adapted to contain a hydration fluid; support means for supporting the container within the helmet; a supply line being adapted to supply flow of the hydration fluid from the container; and a mouthpiece for normally sealing the supply line and being adapted to selectively dispense hydration liquid therefrom. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035137 | Helmet extension connected to shoulder pad to prevent brain and spine injuries - A helmet features a fixed length vertical extension, originating at the rear-bottom-center of the helmet, with height adjustable features at the bottom of the extension, connected to a fixed bracket, at the rear-top-center of current state-of-the-art shoulder pads or shoulder harness. The fixed In-place helmet is located above the head, without contact, and permits the wearer to move his head in all directions. A shock absorbing cap is worn and fills a portion of the space between the top of the head cap and the inside of the helmet, leaving sufficient room for head motion. There are no moving parts in the assembled system. The vertical helmet extension when attached to the shoulder pad bracket will resist elongation or compression along the vertical axis when impacted, but undergo flexure displacement in any lateral direction, followed by shape recovery after impact. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035138 | DEVICE FOR REDUCING HEAD AND NECK INJURY FOR HELMET WEARER - A motion restrictor device is operable to be worn with a protective helmet to reduce the risk of head or spine injury caused by injurious movement of the helmet. The device includes a helmet-engaging component supported on a harness. The component presents helmet-engagement surfaces positioned on opposite sides of the neck of the user. The component is operable to yieldably bias each of the helmet-engagement surfaces toward the helmet when the device is worn, such that contact with the helmet is maintained as the helmet-engagement surface shifts through a range of motion. The device also includes a brake assembly that restricts shifting of at least one of the helmet-engagement surfaces in response to injurious movement of the helmet. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035139 | AUTOMATED HELMET GAS BLADDER MAINTENANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for easily and frequently checking the gas bladder pressure levels in a sports player's helmet and refilling them to maintain optimum head protection for the player. The system and method involve an electronic hand-held gas pump that wirelessly communicates with an adjacent wireless device that comprises a software application for controlling pump operation. The software application allows a user to build a player helmet profile that automatically displays current gas pressure in the gas bladder to which the pump is currently connected. The system and method establish a preferred gas pressure level for every bladder in the helmet when the helmet is being worn and when the helmet is not being worn. Spreadsheets for an entire team can be generated, not only depicting the preferred gas pressure levels but time/date data for periodic checks in order to maintain every bladder to its preferred gas pressure level. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035140 | HAT LEASH - The present invention is directed, in part, to a device and methods for securing a hat onto a wearer's body during times of vigorous physical activity or during times in which the wearer is in windy or other conditions in which his hat might be lost. In particular, the invention includes a hat, a leash and a cuff wherein the cuff is attached to the leash, and the leash is in turn, is attached to the hat. The cuff is secured to the wearer's arm, ankle, or other appropriate body point, or alternatively, can be attached to a section of the wearer's clothing. The invention is intended to secure the hat so that when the hat is blown off the wearer's head and body during times such as surfing, running and the like, the hat is not lost to the elements because the hat is physically secured to the wearer by means of the cuff and the leash. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035141 | Shoe Cover - A shoe cover is provided that has a main cover body constructed and arranged for placement over a shoe wherein the body has a plurality of openings constructed and arranged to permit ambient air to pass through. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035142 | DE-STRESS AND COMFORTABLE SOLE STRUCTURE OF HIGH-HEELED SHOES - This invention is related to a de-stress and comfortable sole structure of a high-heeled shoe. This high-heeled shoe includes a base, a middle pad, a surface layer, a vamp, and a heel. A bearing area recessed downwards is disposed at a position on the middle pad for receiving ball of foot. Therefore, when a user wearing the high-heeled shoes uses the anterior sole of foot to support the body weight thereof, the ball of foot will sink and is thus lower than a horizon of the anterior sole of foot. Accordingly, the higher outer side and the lower inner side of the guiding pathway of foot's moving stress can be satisfied to increase the comfortable feeling of the walking and do not cause the injuries of the legs and spine. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035143 | Sole Structure for a Shoe - A sole structure for a shoe that can reduce the burden of MP joints and a knee joint of a shoe wearer's foot during running and that can improve cushioning properties. The sole structure of the shoe includes an upper plate of a hard elastic member disposed at a forefoot region of the shoe, a lower plate of a hard elastic member disposed under and spaced away from the upper plate, and a midsole of a soft elastic member interposed between the upper plate and the lower plate. The midsole has a longitudinally extending hollow portion that is upwardly concavely curved at a lateral mid-portion of the midsole. The lower plate has a concave portion corresponding to the hollow portion of the midsole. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035144 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A FLUID-FILLED CHAMBER WITH A REINFORCING ELEMENT - Several sole components and a method of manufacturing those sole components are disclosed. In general, each sole component includes a fluid-filled bladder and a reinforcing element extending around a portion of the bladder. The reinforcing element is bonded to the exterior of the bladder, and may be recessed into the bladder. In some configurations, the reinforcing element is die-cut from a sheet of polymer material, and the reinforcing element may exhibit a layered configuration. In manufacturing the sole component, the reinforcing element may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing element during the molding process. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035145 | Article of Footwear with Multi-Layered Support Assembly - An article of footwear including an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper and including a support assembly having an upper member and a lower member spaced from the upper member. A first layer is positioned beneath and in contact with the upper member and has a wave shaped profile with a plurality of first wave crests and first wave troughs. A second layer is positioned above the lower member and has a wave shaped profile with a plurality of second wave crests and second wave troughs. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035146 | CUSHIONING ASSEMBLY FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A cushioning assembly for an article of footwear includes a first bladder wall and a second bladder wall disposed opposite the first bladder wall. At least one of the first bladder wall and/or the second bladder wall defines a plurality of domes defining a fluid-filled cavity between the first bladder wall and the second bladder wall. The domes include a base portion defining a generally hemispherical segment having a base radius, and a cap portion defining a generally hemispherical cap having a cap radius. The cap radius is less than the base radius. The cushioning assembly may include a load distribution structure positioned adjacent the cap portions of the domes to distribute an applied load across the domes. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035147 | Upper For An Article Of Footwear With Auxetic Configuration - An article of footwear includes an upper with openings arranged in an auxetic configuration. The upper includes at least two openings that differ in size. Regions of the upper with larger openings may expand more than regions of the upper with smaller openings. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035148 | SHOE HAVING AN INFLATABLE BLADDER - An article of footwear including a sole and an upper with an exterior and interior surface, and one or more bladders which comprises at least one of the exterior or interior surfaces of the upper. The bladder comprising sheets of polyurethane or polyester film attached together to form an airtight seal. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air in the one or more bladders. The inflation mechanism is located under the foot of the wearer to be activated by the normal action of the wearer to inflate the one or more bladders. The article of footwear may also include an assembly for connecting several tubes to one under foot inflation mechanism. The article of footwear may also include inflatable laces that are inflated by an underfoot inflation mechanism. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035149 | Multi-Layered Braided Article And Method Of Making - An article includes a two layered braided upper assembly with an outer braided structure and an inner braided structure. The braided structures may have different braid patterns. The dual layered upper assembly can be manufactured using a braid machine with multiple rings of spools. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035150 | Footwear Article with Removable Toe Covering - A protective footwear article is provided that has a sole, a shoe upper, and a removable toe cover affixable over the toe box of the footwear article. The forward toe region of the sole includes a leading edge having a recess therealong, while a channel extends laterally across the sole and terminates along the sides thereof. Removably positioned over the toe box of the footwear article is a removable toe cover that has a hardened structure to protect the toes of the wearer. The toe cover further comprises a connecting tab that engages the recess in the sole, and is affixed along the sides of the sole via a securing rod that extends through the toe over and through the channel in the sole. The securing rod is removably secured through the toe cover and the sole after the connecting tab is positioned within the forward recess of the sole. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035151 | Footwear With Compressible Fluid-Filled Chamber - Articles of footwear having an upper and a sole structure are described, as well as methods of making the articles. The upper includes an adjustment system having a base element, a fluid-filled chamber, an adjusting element, an anchoring element, and a tensile strand. The adjusting element is positioned outward from the fluid-filled chamber. The anchoring element is secured to the base element and is spaced from the adjusting element. The tensile strand extends between the adjusting element and the anchoring element. The adjusting element is operable to change a tension placed upon the tensile strand. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035152 | Nonskid Spike Structure - A nonskid spike structure is molded with the sole of a snowshoe or particular nonskid shoe, mainly comprising a large top end plate on the top edge of a metal spike body at the sole face and a middle plate with a smaller diameter spaced apart therefrom and positioned below the lower edge thereof, thereby forming a double-layer top edge. A central spike rod is extended downward with a convex spike head rod from the bottom thereof, allowing it to be inserted in a mold directly and integrated with the rubber sole upon molding, achieving the simple positioning in the mold and molding without deflection upon pressing, thereby allowing sole rubber material to cover the spike body directly. Whereby, the spike will not take off through the stable combination of the double plate edge and sole material, achieving the nonskid and safe effect upon the treading of the spikes on an icy surface. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035153 | Adhesive Articles, Devices and Methods for Shoe Manufacturing - This document relates to adhesive application devices and methods for applying an adhesive on a shoe during manufacturing. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035154 | INVISIBLE ZIPPER HEAD ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE FOR INCREASING POSITIONING EFFECT AND SLIDING MEMBER THEREOF - An invisible zipper head assembly structure includes a sliding member and a pulling member. The sliding member has a base portion, a first lateral wall portion, a second lateral wall portion, a seat portion, an elastic component, and a retaining body. The retaining body has a positioning portion passing through a positioning through hole of the seat portion. The pulling member is movably mated with the retaining body. The thickness of the first lateral wall portion is smaller than the thickness of the second lateral wall portion. The first symmetric center line of the base portion passes through a geometric center point of the positioning through hole, and the second symmetric center line of the seat portion is horizontally moved relative to the first symmetric center line by horizontal offset and along a horizontal direction from the second lateral wall portion to the first lateral wall portion. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035155 | INVISIBLE ZIP FASTENER SLIDER AND GARMENT HAVING SUCH A FASTENER - A garment has: a pair of fabric panels each connected to a zip tape; the zip tape including a pair of rows of zip teeth; a zip slider, having a bridge extending upwardly and a pull tab connected to the bridge via an intermediate link; the zip slider being movable along the zip tape to interdigitate the rows of zip teeth by pulling of the pull tab; the panels provide a pair of lips extending over the zip teeth thereby to cover the slider; the intermediate link, pull tab and bridge are constructed so that rotation of the pull tab causes the intermediate link to bear against outer surfaces of the bridge. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035156 | WATERPROOF CASE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A waterproof case for an electronic device that includes an upper housing member and a lower housing member including lugs formed thereon attaching to a strap member. A sealing wrap is positioned about an electronic device. The sealing wrap is positioned between the upper and lower housing members when the upper and lower housing members are coupled. The sealing wrap includes an alignment feature formed thereon. The alignment feature engages the upper or lower housing member and positions the wrap within the upper and lower housing members wherein axial seal members formed on the wrap are compressed and engage the device when the upper and lower housing members are coupled defining a continuous seal about the device. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035157 | DEVICE AND A METHOD TO PROVIDE MOTIVATION TO ACHIEVE GOALS - A device for motivating a user to achieve a goal and a method of using the device has been provided. The device comprises a bracelet and a set of detachable elements. The goal to be achieved is broken down into a set of sub-goals. Each sub-goal is associated with one of the detachable elements. All the detachable elements corresponding to all the sub-goals of the goal are attached to the bracelet. The user wears the bracelet while trying to achieve the goal by achieving the sub-goals one by one. For each achieved sub-goal the user removes a detachable element associated with the achieved sub-goal as an indication of the achievement of the user. This provides the user the motivation to complete the set of sub-goals to achieve the goal. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035158 | Clasp Mechanisms for Wristwatch Bands - In one aspect, the subject matter of the disclosure features a watch band. The watch band includes a strap and a clasp mechanism integrated with an end of the strap. The clasp mechanism includes a concave member defining a channel at the end of the strap and a cover plate. The cover plate is configured to move between (i) a first position in which the cover plate covers the channel, and (ii) a second position in which the cover plate is retracted to leave at least part of the channel uncovered by the cover plate. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035159 | SLIDER ELEMENTS FOR ARTICLES OF JEWELRY - A slider for an article of jewelry is disclosed. The slider includes a body defining a securing channel and a sliding channel. The slider also includes a securing flap extending from the body and configured to be pressed from a first position to a second position such that the securing flap is pressed at least partially into the securing channel to restrain the band when the band is disposed therein. Articles of jewelry utilizing such sliders are also disclosed herein. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035160 | Decorative Athletic Earpieces - The present disclosure relates to decorative athletic earpieces, some including: a reinforcement member having: (i) a first portion positionable at a first section of an ear, with a first end spring biased; and (ii) a second portion positionable at a second section of the ear, with a second end spring biased; and a protective skin at least partially covering the reinforcement member. The protective skin is configured to form-fit the ear at an attachment point. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035161 | RING ASSEMBLY WITH INNER AND OUTER MOVABLE RING BODIES - A ring assembly comprising an outer ring body and inner ring body movably mounted thereto. The outer ring body comprises outer and inner wall and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings. The inner ring body comprises outer and inner walls and opposite face rim walls circumscribing respective openings. The outer wall of the inner ring body is movably mounted to the inner wall of the outer ring body. The inner ring body is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the inner wall of the outer ring body. When the inner ring body is in the second position a greater portion of the outer wall of the inner ring body protrudes outwardly relative to one of the rim walls of the outer ring body. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035162 | FRAGRANCE VOLATIZING JEWELRY AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A functional jewelry configured to vitalize a fragrance is described. The functional jewelry includes a metal permeable sheet, an absorbable material and a shell defining an interior cavity. The absorbable material disposed in the interior cavity, the shell and the metal permeable sheet are separated structures. The upper part of the shell is set up with a holding rim that is congruent in shape and size with the metal permeable sheet. The metal permeable sheet is preferably composed of metal particles with spacing between them on the exterior surface. The use of the functional jewelry configured to vitalize a fragrance avoids the discomfort caused by direct contact of perfume with the human body. After absorbable material absorbs the fragrance, it enables the fragrance to volatilize uniformly and enduringly, over an extended period of time. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035163 | Method for Manufacturing an Ornament made of Precious Metal and Ornament Manufactured Thereby - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing ornaments made of precious metals. The invention provides for providing a sheet, plate or foil ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035164 | Handbag With Drop Style Opening and Custom Hardware - The present invention provides a handbag with a configuration that provides an opening that allows access to the interior cavity allowing direct access to the items within the handbag. The present invention further provides an opening that allows access to the interior cavity without obstruction by handles. These advantages are provided by the handbag being formed of a material having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a body portion therebetween, where the top portion, bottom portion and body portion define an inner cavity, and the body portion includes a portal for access to the inner cavity of the handbag. An opening flap of sufficient size is used to cover the portal provided in the handbag body. The present invention further provides an inventive closing mechanism which can be used with handbags which provides a positive closing force and additional aesthetics. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035165 | PAD FOR PROTECTIVE COVER - A pad is provided that includes a support portion and a head portion. The support portion includes a base portion having at least one aperture formed therein, a ring extending around a surface of the base portion and bridges the at least one aperture, and an outer rim that radially extends outward from the base portion. The head portion has a first side including at least one protrusion that corresponds to the apertures of the support portion and a second side having a rounded convex surface. The at least one protrusion extends through the corresponding aperture and encompasses a portion of the ring bridging the aperture, thereby coupling the head portion with the support portion. When coupled, the ring separates the support portion and the head portion thereby forming a waist. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035166 | STERILE CASE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES USED IN MEDICAL PROCEDURES - A sterile case for an electronic device used during medical procedures includes a rigid housing with at least one transparent face. An opening in the housing permits movement of the device into and out of the housing in, for example, a direction parallel to the length or width of the housing. A door attached to the housing moves between open and closed positions to seal the opening. A sleeve is configured to be received, when the door is in the open position, partially within the housing and to extend outward from the housing through the opening. The sleeve defines a bore aligned with the opening and configured to receive the device and to permit insertion of the device through the sleeve into the housing without contact between the device and a rim of the housing surrounding the opening. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035167 | Portable Monitor and Electronic Device Carrier - A portable monitor and electronic device carrier. The carrier includes an openable interior volume that is configured to conform to the volume of an electronic display screen and an electronic article. The carrier further includes a support member pivotably secured to an interior surface of the lid. An electronic display screen is fastenable to the support member via inserting fasteners through slots in the support member, which then engage integral female receivers on the electronic display screen. The carrier further includes a strap extending across an interior surface of the base, which is configured to secure an electronic article, such as a video game console, in place. The carrier still further includes wheels disposed on an exterior surface of the base and a telescopic handle extendable from the carrier. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035168 | Antlers Novelty Caddy - The present invention is a antlers novelty caddy. The present invention provides a effective storage of items and a method for attachment(s). In particular, the present invention can be pinned to caps, hats, backpacks, or just about anything that comes to mind; and, the present invention can be placed and held on a magnetically metal surface, such as a refrigerator or in areas where there is a magnetic metal surface. In particular, the present invention provides a user easy access to items. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035169 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A HOLDER AND TOOL DEVICE - A tool and wallet system includes a planar body portion, the planar body portion approximately the size of a standard credit card, and a strap, the strap wrapped around the planar body portion, the strap taut to the planar body portion due to elasticity in the strap. The tool and wallet system includes numerous tools. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035170 | WATERPROOF HOUSING FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A waterproof housing for an electronic device includes a first member, a second member, and a gasket. The first member includes a perimeter portion, an interior bounding member, and an exterior bounding member. The interior bounding member and the exterior bounding member form a channel in the first member and the exterior bounding member includes a groove. The second member removably couples to the first member to form the waterproof housing. The second member includes a perimeter portion that extends into the channel of the first member when the second member is coupled to the first member. The second member further includes a ridge that mates with the groove of the exterior bounding member of the first member. The gasket is compressed between the first member and the second member when the first member is coupled to the second member. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035171 | KEY SECURING DEVICE - A key securing device to hold one or more keys is provided. The key securing device includes (i) a plurality of beads, (ii) a first clasp, and (iii) a second clasp. The plurality of beads is weaved on a string. The first clasp is coupled to a zipper, and to a first end of the key securing device. The zipper is coupled to a handbag. The second clasp is coupled to a second end of the key securing device. The second clasp holds the one or more keys using a key ring. In one embodiment, the plurality of beads is of difference shapes, sizes, and colors. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035172 | MAGNETIC MOUNT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A magnetic mount includes a case and a support. The case includes a soft protective cover, a hard protective frame configured to removably mount over the soft protective cover, and a first member placed between the soft protective cover and the hard protective frame. The soft protective cover includes a back panel to cover a back portion of the electronic device, and a side wall extending from a top surface of the back panel along edges of the back panel The support has a second member and the first and second members are magnetically attractable to each other for magnetically attracting and retaining the case to the support. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035173 | MAGNETIC CLOSURE, PARTICULARLY FOR BAGS, RUCKSACKS AND THE LIKE - A magnetic closure, particularly for bags and rucksacks comprising a first element and a second element, at least one of the first and second elements comprising a ferromagnetic element to which a magnet is coupled, the first and second elements being adapted to be coupled to respective flaps of a bag or rucksack, the magnet being arranged at a face of a respective flap of the bag that is opposite a face of the flap that couples for closure to an opposite flap. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035174 | Cordless Hairstyling Tools with Rechargeable and Interchangeable Batteries - A suite of cordless hairstyling devices with interchangeable, rechargeable batteries is provided. The suite includes a cordless blow dryer, a cordless curling iron, a cordless flat iron, a plurality of rechargeable, interchangeable battery packs and a recharging station. The suite of hairstyling devices each have a handle with an indentation which is configured to receive one of the rechargeable, interchangeable battery packs. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035175 | METHOD FOR STRAIGHTENING HUMAN HAIR FIBERS USING HEATING MEANS AND MALIC ACID - The invention concerns a method for straightening keratinous fibers including: (i) a step of applying on the keratinous fibers a hair straightening composition containing at least one alpha-hydroxy and/or keto acid derivative, the pH of said composition being not more than 9 (ii) a step of increasing the temperature of the keratinous fibers, using heating means, to a temperature ranging between 110 and 250° C. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035176 | Method and Apparatus for Dying Hair - An apparatus for applying coloring chemicals to hair, and a method thereof for applying said coloring chemicals. The apparatus for applying coloring chemicals having an applicator sheet and a sheet retainer; the applicator sheet providing a surface to apply coloring chemicals to a lock of hair and the sheet retainer providing a means for temporarily affixing the applicator sheet to the lock of hair. A first magnetic strip of the applicator sheet can be engaged with a second magnetic strip of the applicator sheet or a third magnetic strip; engagement with the second magnetic strip allowing the applicator sheet to be folded in half and affixed to the lock of hair. A liquid-impervious body of the applicator sheet prevents the coloring chemicals from seeping through the applicator sheet and allows the applicator sheet to be used to rinse the lock of hair. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035177 | PROTECTIVE CASING FOR A SHAVING HEAD - A protective casing for a shaving head includes a plastic container defining a storage region and having a sealing surface around an entrance to the storage region. The container has a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, a first end wall, a second end wall opposite the first end wall and a bottom wall extending between the first side wall, the second side wall, the first end wall and the second end wall. The container is sized to contain the shaving head. A first male connection member extends from the first side wall and a first female connection member extends from the first side wall. A second male connection member extends from the second side wall and a second female connection member extends from the second side wall. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035178 | Hair Grid Measuring Device and Method - A hair grid measuring device comprises a thin, flexible body, a first side opposite a second side, a third side opposite a fourth side, a plurality of horizontal grid lines extending from the first side to the second side, and a plurality of vertical grid lines extending from the third side to the fourth side. The thin, flexible body also includes a plurality of apertures holding the device against a first individual's skin, ensuring stability and leverage, and easily bending the grid measuring device to the contours of the first individual's face, head, and body. A method for creating a custom hair style using the hair grid measuring device, accomplished either by hand or via a software application on an electronic device, that allows the first individual to obtain the hair design of a second individual, such as a celebrity, sports player, or actor, or any predetermined shape. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035179 | Neat Clip - Neat Clip fingernail clipping accessory prevents fingernail clippings from flying all over the place when clipping fingernails. The Neat Clip fingernail clipping accessory consists of a clear plastic sheet which could vary in size and allows the user to see through it as they clip their nails. The Neat Clip fingernail clipping accessory is unique and patentable because of the structure and method of use of the invention. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035180 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING A FLUID - A fluid transfer assembly comprises a housing for accommodating a fluid. A bellows member disposed in the housing defines an opening therethrough adapted to be in fluid communication with an applicator assembly. The bellows member is adapted to operatively engage the applicator assembly for extension in a first direction and contraction in a second direction. The bellows member seals against the inner surface of the housing during extension and contraction for defining a variable volume chamber with the housing. Expansion of the bellows member in the first direction reduces the chamber volume for generating positive pressure in the housing and forcing fluid through a valve to the applicator assembly. Contraction of the bellows member in the second direction increases the chamber volume for generating negative pressure within the housing for drawing fluid into the chamber. | 2017-02-09 |
20170035181 | TUBULAR CASE FOR COSMETICS - The present invention relates to a tubular case for cosmetics that includes: a case ( | 2017-02-09 |
20170035182 | Assembly for Container of Cosmetic Product and Container Comprising Such an Assembly - An assembly for a container | 2017-02-09 |
20170035183 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COSMETIC PRODUCT CAPSULES, SPECIFICALLY LIPSTICKS, AND RELATING MANUFACTURING MACHINE - Method and machine ( | 2017-02-09 |