12th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160081355 | Door Mechanism of a Stock Bin of Bread Maker - A door mechanism for disposing on a bin body, which has an inner periphery defining an opening, includes a door panel unit configured to be pivoted to the inner periphery of the bin body to openably close the opening, a hinge unit configured to pivotally connect the door panel unit to the inner periphery of the bin body, a rotary wheel unit for controlling rotation of the hinge unit, a drive unit pivoted between the rotary wheel unit and the hinge unit, and a motor unit for driving rotation of the rotary wheel unit. When the rotary wheel unit is driven by the motor unit to rotate, the rotary wheel unit drives rotation of the drive unit which in turn drives the hinge unit to rotate said door panel unit to an open or a closed position. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081356 | METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENZYME TABLET - The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of an enzyme tablet comprising a high amount of enzyme (having a high pay-load) for use in for example the feed or food industry. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081357 | Method of Preparing a Dough-Based Product - Dough with a high sucrose content (such as cake dough) tends to inhibit the activity of an anti-staling amylase such as Novamyl, making it less effective to prevent the staling of dough-based products with high sucrose content such as cakes. A good anti-staling effect in cakes can be achieved by using a carefully selected anti-staling amylase with certain properties. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081358 | FOOD PRODUCT HAVING CRUNCHY TEXTURE - A food composition capable of maintaining a crunchy texture after freezing and reheating is disclosed. The food composition includes a crust or an outer casing having a dough-based matrix or a batter-based matrix with a thickness of about 2 to about 150 mm, and texture modifying particles dispersed throughout the matrix. The texture modifying particles generally comprise about 12 to about 40% by weight of the food composition and provide the food composition with a crunchy texture. The texture modifying particles may be crushed particles of food products, such as fried grain chips, fried vegetable chips, extruded cereals, extruded crackers, or combinations thereof. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081359 | SEPARATION CHAMBERS FOR DEBONING MACHINES - Separation chambers, deboning machines, and methods of operating the same are provided. In one aspect, a separation chamber for a compression-type deboning machine includes a body defining an internal cavity therein having a frusto-conical shape. A central longitudinal axis of the body extends from a first opening of the cavity near a first end of the body to a second opening of the cavity near a second end of the body. The first opening is larger than the second opening. The separation chamber also includes a plurality of perforations defined through the body from an inner surface of the body to an outer surface of the body. Each perforation includes a perforation axis extending longitudinally through a center of the perforation. The perforation axes of the plurality of perforations are transverse to a radial axis extending perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of the body. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081360 | MEAT PROCESSING DEVICE INCORPORATING AN X-RAY ANALYZER - A meat processing device comprises a meat processing unit and an external X-ray meat analyser provided with a housing formed with an inlet connectable with an outlet of the processing unit. The housing provides complete shielding of personnel from X-rays except towards the inlet and is movable relative to the processing unit to a first position for analysis at which the unit outlet is collocated with the inlet and at which the processing unit completes the shielding of personnel from X-rays towards the inlet. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081361 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING LACTASE-CONTAINING COMPOSITION - A method for producing a lactase-containing composition which is purified by selectively removing protease contaminating the lactase using simple and easy means; a lactase-containing composition; and a dairy product containing the lactase-containing composition. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081362 | PROCESSED CHEESE WITHOUT EMULSIFYING SALTS - The present invention is directed to process cheese type products prepared with calcium-reduced ingredients but without emulsifying salts and methods of producing such process cheese type products without emulsifying salts. The process cheeses of the present invention are advantageously resistant to separation during heating and retain desirable organoleptic properties, such as texture, without using emulsifying salts. The process cheeses of the present invention are also lower in sodium than conventional produces cheese products. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081363 | Tea Beverage and Preparation Method Therefor - The present invention provides a tea beverage having a quality similar to that of freshly made tea and a manufacturing method thereof, characterized in that taking the water-soluble components and volatile components in tea leaves as the targets, through choosing the same or different kinds of tea leaves, using different extraction processes to respectively extract and obtain a water-soluble component extract (referred to as a first extract) in the tea leaves and a volatile component extract (referred to as a second extract) in the tea leaves, then mixing well the two extracts in a suitable amount to get a tea liquor for tea beverage production, and blending, sterilizing and canning according to conventional tea beverage production processes, so as to produce a tea beverage product having a quality similar to or even exceeding that of freshly made tea. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081364 | PAR-BAKED AND MILLED COFFEE BEANS FOR USE IN FOODS, BEVERAGES AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS - The present invention concerns compositions and methods relating to the addition and use of par-baked and milled coffee beans in food products, beverages, and dietary supplements. Par-baked and milled coffee beans are a novel alternative to more costly chlorogenic acid extracts, and are edible and palatable as a food ingredient. The ingredient is prepared from the entire | 2016-03-24 |
20160081365 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING BEVERAGES - A modular ice delivery system ( | 2016-03-24 |
20160081366 | ICE CREAM SANDWICH APPARATUS - An ice cream sandwich apparatus for making and wrapping ice cream sandwiches. The ice cream sandwich apparatus includes a plurality of stations driven by servo motors. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081367 | Separating Crustacean Polar Phospholipid Compositions Without Emulsification - Fluorine being present in the exoskeleton of crustaceans, and especially krill represents a problem for using krill as a source for food, feed, food additives and/or feed additives. There has been developed a process for removing such fluorine from krill material by subjecting the krill to disintegration and to an enzymatic hydrolysis process prior to or simultaneously with a removal of the exoskeleton particles producing a fluorine-reduced product. Inherent in the disclosed process is the ability to process krill material with a high polar lipid content for producing superior quality, low fluorine, products suitable for the food and feed as well as the pharmaceutical, neutraceutical and cosmetic industry. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081368 | USE OF TALL OIL FATTY ACID - The present invention relates to use of a tall oil fatty acid in the modulation of microbial population of the animal digestive tract. The invention further relates to use of a feed supplement and a feed composition comprising tall oil fatty acid. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081369 | METHODS OF PREPARING MORE DIGESTIBLE ANIMAL FEED - Disclosed herein are methods of treating an edible fiber source to make an animal feed with increased digestible energy. An exemplary method includes hydrolyzing the edible fiber source with an inorganic fiber hydrolyzing agent in a twin screw mixer that shears the edible fiber to a size of between 0.5 to 25 mm. The hydrolysis in the mixer occurs at pressure of about 14 psig or higher with a temperature about 100° C. to 110° C. The inorganic hydrolysis liberates a first portion of soluble carbohydrates from the edible fiber source. The inorganically hydrolyzed material is also treated (before or after) with a fiber degrading enzyme to solubilize a second portion of carbohydrates. The dually hydrolyzed material is dried to form an animal feed or feed ingredient having a soluble and insoluble carbohydrate fraction with the amount of soluble carbohydrate being at least 45% wt/wt of the total carbohydrates obtained from the edible fiber source. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081370 | DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR DRINKS - A water soluble shell or binder is used to encapsulate nutrients, flavoring, other food grade ingredients or combinations thereof together as a single serving or unit. The unit or single serving may be distributed to people to provide nutrition to people in mass casualty situations. In this manner, more nutrients may be delivered since water which has a significant amount of weight and volume need not be transported to the people. Moreover, in normal situations, the water soluble shell or binder dissolves sufficiently quick so that the user can quickly consume nutrients. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081371 | POLARISCOPE TOY AND ORNAMENT WITH ACCOMPANYING PHOTOELASTIC AND/OR PHOTOPLASTIC DEVICES - A variety of toy polariscopes are simpler in design and less costly than precision instruments used in scientific research and stress analysis of materials and structures. The toy polariscopes are designed for a variety of objects that may exhibit photoelastic properties such as glass, plastic, Plexiglas, gel candle material and other gels, and even edible photoelastic objects. They are specially designed for objects of various sizes with a variety of purposes such as objects to enhance learning in a variety of conditions and experiences. Special objects are designed to go with the toy polariscopes such as edible and inedible photoelastic objects, photoelastic candle material, a variety of photoelastic/photoplastic stands capable of a variety of displays in interaction with other designed photoelastic objects capable of a variety of interaction and displays. Other optical phenomena may also be observed. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081372 | SOUS VIDE COOKING - A method for “sous-vide” cooking includes receiving food type, food quantity, cook begin time, and cook finish time parameters and looking up a default time-temperature pair in a cooking services database. When the default time-temperature pair is suitable for yielding a cooked food meeting the food type, food quantity, cook begin time, and cook finish time parameters, a cooking control routine is derived from the default time-temperature pair. Subsequently, a cooking process may be performed in accordance with the cooking control routine. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081373 | Methods and Systems for Altering the Molecular Structure of a Liquid - This disclosure describes methods, devices, and systems for introducing cavitations into a liquid. In some implementations, the methods and devices allow for small batch processing of a liquid with a transducer, which introduces ultrasonic energy into the liquid causing cavitations. In some instances, the cavitations may fragment or degrade compounds within the liquid and enhance the quality of the liquid. This disclosure also describes methods and systems of introducing cavitations into a liquid via a continuous flow system to process a large quantity of liquid. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081374 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN OLEOGEL - A continuous process for preparing an oleogel from ethylcellulose and an oily feed material, wherein the process comprises: (a) feeding ethylcellulose to the feed zone of an extruder, the extruder having a plurality of oil feed ports along its length; (b) feeding at least one oily feed material into at least one of the oil feed ports; (c) mixing the oily feed material with the ethylcellulose to form a substantially homogeneous mixture; (d) cooling the mixture to form an oleogel. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081375 | Whole Grain Composition Comprising Hydrolyzed Starch - A composition comprising a whole grain with hydrolyzed starch. Although the starch can shift from relatively higher molecular weight moieties to relatively lower molecular weight moieties during hydrolysis, the relative proportions of the principal anatomical components of the caryopses of the grain—the starchy endosperm, germ and bran—remain approximately the same as evinced, for example, by the weight percentages and relative mass ratios of starch, fat, protein, dietary fiber, beta-glucan, and sugar in the composition. Additionally, the whole grain composition can be a powder, for example, a flour, and the whole grain composition can be granulated to a desired size to provide a powder that is highly dispersible in liquid. When gelatinized, hydrated and dispersed in a liquid, the whole grain with hydrolyzed starch can have a lower viscosity, grittiness, and graininess compared to the same variety of whole grain with unhydrolyzed starch. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081376 | PRE-PACKAGED MEAL OF FORTIFIED MACARONI AND CHEESE, AND FORTIFIED RICE AND BEANS - A prepackaged, fortified meal provides a substantial portion of the daily recommended requirements, which can be adjusted depending upon the intended consumers for the meals. In a first embodiment, the meal contains macaroni, powdered cheese, soy, vitamins, and minerals. The cheese, vitamins and minerals are contained in a small package, and is added to a larger bag with the macaroni and soy. In a second embodiment, the meal contains rice, beans, soy, dehydrated vegetables, vitamins, minerals and seasoning. The vitamins, minerals and seasoning are contained in a small package, which is added to a larger bag with the rice, beans, soy and vegetables. The meals are cooked in boiling water before consumption. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081377 | Process For Making Microwaveable, Sugar-Free, Grain-Textured Milk And Cereal Bars And Finger-Foods Whereby Every Serving Can Be Eaten Completely Interchangeably With And Priced Competitively With A Bowl of Milk And Cereal - The present invention relates to a process for making milk and cereal bars and finger-foods; said process comprising the steps of: a) modifying raw, whole cereal grains so they become fully-cooked within 30 minutes; b) partially cooking every one to four ounces of modified cereal grains with every one half-cup of fluid-milk at 210° F. and discharging them from the cooker before the starch-granules in the grain-centers are gelatinized; c) depositing said partially-cooked grains into continuous sheets which are then cut into units; d) heating the units of c) with 450° F. blown-air in a convection-oven, and discharging said units from the oven either before or after the starch-granules in the grain-centers have become gelatinized; and e) freezing said units. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081378 | USE OF HIGH ACYL GELLAN IN WHIPPING CREAM - Use of high acyl gellan in whipping cream. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081379 | AROMA RELEASE CAPSULES - The present invention relates to a process for producing capsules comprising a composition comprising coffee oil. The invention also relates to capsules obtainable by such process. In addition the invention relates to compositions, food ingredients and food products comprising such capsules. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081380 | ENZYME MODIFICATION OF SWEET BLACKBERRY LEAVES - An extract from sweet blackberry leaves ( | 2016-03-24 |
20160081381 | SACCHARIDES AND SACCHARIDE COMPOSITIONS AND MIXTURES - Described herein are products comprising a xylose (e.g., D-xylose or L-xylose and another sweetener such as glucose). Exemplary products include the following: ice cream, ice milk, sorbet, sherbet, gelatin candies, baby food, animal food, e.g., dog, cat, canine, or equine food, seasonings, sauces, cosmetics, dietary supplements, lip stick, lip gloss, face and body preparations, pharmaceuticals, such as flu and cold preparations, nutraceuticals, surgical preparations, procedure preparations, imaging preparations, e.g., CT scan imaging preparations, pain relievers, nasal spray, cheese, vegetables, mayonnaise, mustard, salad dressings, nuts and nut mixes, cookies, pastries, fruit flavored snacks, pancakes, waffles, hot cocoa mix, caramel, shampoo, dental floss, donuts, egg noodles, lollypops, frozen pops, soda pop, chips, potato chips, tortilla chips, corn chips, sports drinks, rice cakes, oatmeals, teas, cereals, rice mixtures, flavored water, alcohol, alcohol mixers, soaps, energy drinks, coffee, coffee flavored drinks, coffee products, cake mixes, chili, chip dip, chip sauces, fibers, such as cellulosic and lignocellulosic fibers and fiber supplements, meats, e.g., deli meats, drink mixes, pasta, meals ready to eat, coconut water, candies, e.g., hard and soft candies, chocolate, candy bars, sports bars and energy bars. In embodiments, the xylose containing product is made using a method described herein. For example, the xylose is produced from a biomass described herein. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081382 | Isomaltooligosaccharide Compositions Containing Isomaltulose, Methods For Preparing The Same And Uses Thereof - The present application relates to novel isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO) compositions containing isomaltulose, methods for preparing the same and uses thereof. Specifically, the IMO compositions according to the present application containing isomaltulose, which is a sugar component not contained in currently available isomaltooligosaccharide products, have a quality of sweetness and degree of sweetness differentiated from the existing isomaltooligosaccharide products and thus can be used as sweeteners for more various applications. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081383 | DIETETIC MIXTURES AND DIETETIC PRODUCTS MADE THEREWITH FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN PARTICULAR CONDITIONS IN WHICH ELIMINATION OF CARBOHYDRATES IS NECESSARY - Dietetic mixtures that make it possible to follow a aglucidic and hyperlipidic diet for persons in particular conditions of health which require the elimination of carbohydrates (amides and simple sugars); such dietetic mixtures are made from plant proteins, plant fibers and lipids; the elimination of farinaceous products and their substitution with aglucidic and hyperlipidic products made with the above-mentioned mixtures results in the ketogenic diet, a particular diet that is based on a drastic reduction in carbohydrates. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081384 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF A METHYLCELLULOSE - A process for preparing an aqueous solution of a methylcellulose having anhydroglucose units joined by 1-4 linkages wherein hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that s23/s26 is 0.36 or less, wherein s23 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 3-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups and wherein s26 is the molar fraction of anhydroglucose units wherein only the two hydroxy groups in the 2- and 6-positions of the anhydroglucose unit are substituted with methyl groups, comprises the step of mixing the methylcellulose with an aqueous liquid at a temperature of not higher than 10° C. at a shear rate of at least 1000 s | 2016-03-24 |
20160081385 | PROCESS - A method for reducing the amount of cholesterol and/or improving the texture and/or reducing weight loss and/or increasing the fat stability of a meat based food product comprising: a) contacting meat with a lipid acyltransferase; b) incubating the meat contacted with the lipid acyltransferase at a temperature between about 1° C. to about 70° C.; c) producing a food product from the meat; wherein step b) is conducted before, during or after step c). Use of a lipid acyltransferase to reduce cholesterol in a meat based food product. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081386 | METHOD OF TRANSFORMING EGGS INTO A CONVENIENT FINGER FOOD - A method of transforming eggs into a convenient finger food is provided. The method may have multiple stages, including at least two steps involving freezing of the egg product that is intermediately steam cooked, breaded and deep fried. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081387 | Maltobionate As Antioxidant in Food Products - Maltobionate has an antioxidative effect in food and feed products. The antioxidant can be produced directly from starch or maltose already present in the food product, using enzymatic catalyzed processes. The antioxidant production can be performed on an isolated fraction of a food product from which it can be added back to the food production process or the final food product. Alternatively, the antioxidant can be produced as an integrated part of the food production process by adding the relevant enzymes to the process. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081388 | MODULAR FOOD INGREDIENT ROLLER - Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for a modular food ingredient roller. In one embodiment, a modular food ingredient roller apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of central slats linked together to form a chain of central slats, each central slat comprising at least one connection mechanism wherein the connection mechanism of each central slat is configured to selectively and pivotally connect to the at least one connection mechanism of another central slat; a first end slat comprising at least one connection mechanism, wherein the connection mechanism is configured to selectively and pivotally connect to the at least one connection mechanism of a central slat; and a second end slat comprising at least one connection mechanism, wherein the at least one connection mechanism is configured to selectively and pivotally connect to the at least one connection mechanism of a central slat. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081389 | WINDPROOF ASHTRAY - An ashtray body having a bottom portion, the bottom portion having both a rubbish receptacle portion and a retaining sidewall disposed about a perimeter of said rubbish receptacle portion; a removable cover portion having a top wall and having cover portion sidewall disposed about a perimeter of the top wall, the top wall having a first opening; and an interlocking tongue-and-groove guide assembly disposed about both the bottom portion and the removable cover portion. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081390 | Compact Utility Case For Smoking Tools - A smoker's tool kit having a plurality of tools and a container to house the plurality of tools when not in use is disclosed. The tool kit container has at least one compartment formed in the container to store certain of the smoker's tool kit tools along with a flat rolling tray or rolling surface formed into the container. The container may also have at least one detachable separate compartment to store tobacco or other smoking material. In one preferred embodiment, the smoker's tool kit tools may include a rolling tray, magnifying glass, removable straight edge, poker or stuffer, a grinder card, and a lighter. The tool kit container may be ruggedized such that the detachable compartment is fabricated to be water-tight and air-tight to ensure freshness of the material stored in the compartment. In a further embodiment, the ruggedized detachable compartment may also have a hardened exterior surface to protect the stored material. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081391 | E-LIQUID DISPENSER - An e-liquid dispenser configured to contain and dispense e-liquids for use in e-cigarettes comprising an outer casing having a bottom housing and a pivotally-attached hinged lid, and a removable e-bottle used to hold and dispense the e-liquid. The e-bottle may be made of blow molded plastic and may include a raised portion on a wall of the e-bottle, which raised portion matches an opening in a wall of the bottom housing such that when the e-bottle is inserted into the bottom housing, it is securely held in the bottom housing. E-liquid is expelled from the e-bottle by a user pressing on the raised portion. The e-bottle may be removed by depressing the raised portion and pushing the e-bottle out of the bottom housing. The removable e-bottle may also include a spout that allows the e-bottle to be refilled so that the e-bottle is reusable. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081392 | Method and Apparatus for Delivering Nicotine - A nicotine dispensing apparatus and method including at least one nicotine insert, wherein nicotine can be released from the at least one insert by applying pressure to the wall of the dispensing apparatus. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081393 | PERSONAL VAPING DEVICE - A personal vaporizer is disclosed. The personal vaporizer comprises a container configured for containing at least one substance and a vaporizer configured for converting the at least one substance into vapor form. Further, personal vaporizer comprises at least one sensor configured for sensing at least one variable associated with at least one component of the personal vaporizer, at least one actuator configured for changing at least one variable associated with at least one component of the personal vaporizer, a communication interface configured for communicating information between the personal vaporizer and an external device, a power source configured for providing power to at least one component of the personal vaporizer and a controller configured for controlling at least one of the at least one sensor and the at least one actuator, wherein the controlling is based on at least one location of the personal vaporizer. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081394 | FLAVOR VORTEX DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for controlling particle size, flow direction, and flow rate of an aerosol in an electronic smoking device. A flow discharge device | 2016-03-24 |
20160081395 | ELECTRICALLY HEATED AEROSOL DELIVERY SYSTEM - An aerosol delivery system for delivering aerosolised medicament particles to a user is provided, including a cartridge and a device configured to receive the cartridge. The cartridge includes a first compartment including a delivery enhancing compound source; a second compartment including a medicament source; a vaporiser configured to heat the medicament; and a transfer element configured to convey the medicament from the second compartment to the vaporiser. The device includes an outer housing; a power source; a temperature controller configured to control the temperature of the first compartment; and electronic circuitry configured to control power to the temperature controller from the power source. The electronic circuitry is configured to maintain the first compartment at a temperature of between about 30° C. and about 50° C. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081396 | ADJUSTABLE UPPER BODY GARMENT - The present invention pertains to an upper body garment that contains a mechanism which allows the user to adjust the bust size of said garment. Said mechanism would consist principally of a panel located generally below the armpit. A zipper would be located at the top of the panel under the armpit, at the location of the vertical seam commonly found on most upper body garments. As the zipper tab is lowered from the armpit, the strands of the zipper will separate and expose the panel. This action would gradually increase the amount of bust room available for the user. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081397 | BRASSIERES - A brassiere includes two cups, a bridge that connects the two cups, and a wing attached to a side of each of the cups, where at least one of the cups comprises an outer layer including a first material defining an outer contour, an outer perimeter, an outer depth, and an outer volume; and an inner layer including a second material defining an inner contour, an inner perimeter, inner depth, and an inner volume, wherein the second material is flexible and stretchable, where the inner layer is attached to the outer layer by the inner perimeter, the inner depth is smaller than the outer depth, and wherein the inner volume is less than outer volume. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081398 | WRAP BACK BRA - A sport bra having an adjustable underband tightening assembly is provided herein. The sport bra comprises a front portion having a pair of breast cups, a pair of shoulder straps, and a front underband segment comprising a first wing extending away from a first side of the front underband segment and terminating in a first free end and a second wing extending away from a second side of the front underband segment and terminating in a second free end. The sport bra further comprises a back portion having a central body portion, a pair of shoulder straps secured to the shoulder straps of the front portion, and a back underband segment unaffixed to the front underband segment in an un-worn configuration. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081399 | WRAP FRONT BRA - A sport bra having an adjustable underband tightening assembly is provided herein. The sport bra comprises a front portion having a pair of breast cups, a pair of shoulder straps, and a front underband segment having a first end and a second end. The sport bra further comprises a back portion having a central body portion, a pair of shoulder straps secured to the shoulder straps of the front portion, and a back underband segment comprising a first wing extending away from a first side of the back underband segment and terminating in a first end and a second wing extending away from a second side of the back underband segment and terminating in a second end. The first and second ends of the back underband segment are adapted to releasably and adjustably secured to the front underband segment in an as-worn configuration. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081400 | MASTECTOMY BRA ACCESSORY DEVICE - According to various examples, a bra accessory device includes a strap having a first end and a second end; and a first connector connected to the first end of the strap and attachable to a bra, the second end of the strap attachable to a non-bra garment. According to various other examples, a bra includes a left cup; a right cup; and a bottom band disposed beneath the left cup and right cup and having a front section extending from the left cup to the right cup, the bottom band including a connector on the front section. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081401 | Ankle Monitor Guard (AMG) - The ankle monitor guard, or AMG, is a neoprene and rayon sleeve that is worn over a personal ankle monitor. The purpose of the guard is to deter an incident of tampering from being reported should an ankle monitor be temporarily submerged in water. The guard also serves to help muffle the noise emitted by these devices. The guard also serves a discretionary purpose by concealing the underlying device allowing the user to more freely wear clothing that exposes the ankle in public. It is the intent of this invention to provide the user with more freedom of choices with regards to activities performed, clothing worn, and therefore know that they have options gained by the use of the ankle monitor guard. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081402 | SEPARABLE COMPRESSION CLOTHING - A separable compression garment, comprising: a garment, wherein said garment has a right portion, a left portion; and two fasteners. The two fasteners may comprise a right fastener and a left fastener. The right fastener may run along an entire length of the right portion. The left fastener may run along an entire length of the left portion. The right portion may comprise a right front portion and a right rear portion. The left portion may comprise a left front portion and a left rear portion. The right front portion and the right rear portion of the right portion may be configured to be separably joined by the right fastener. The left front portion and the left rear portion of the left portion may be configured to be separably joined by the left fastener. When both the right portion and the left portion are joined, a joined separable compression garment is created. When both the right portion and the left portion are separated, the garment is substantially not wearable and provides no compression to a wearer. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081403 | PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICE - A personal protection device for the protection of a portion of the body of a user is described. The device includes an inflatable member intended to protect at least partially a zone of the body of a user. The personal protection device includes at least a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are superimposed in a corresponding overlapping area or superimposition area. The personal protection device includes at least one connecting device or structure associated with the first portion of the inflatable member and the second portion in the superimposition area. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081404 | GARDEN GLOVE - A garden glove features a body including a number of finger portions having distal end portions. Webs extend between the finger portions. The webs do not extend beyond the distal end portions of the finger portions. At least one fingertip cover is positioned on a distal end portion of a finger portion. The fingertip cover includes a digging tip. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081405 | GARMENT AND BEDDING FOR IDENTIFYING A MEDICAL PROCEDURE SITE - A color coded garment and color coded bedding can be used in a medical setting to identify the location of a medical procedure to take place. A medical patient would wear a specific color coded garment that identifies, through color, the location of a medical procedure to take place. The medical patient's bedding would also reflect this location using a similar color coded identification mechanism. The combination of the two (garment and bedding) provide unmistakable visual indicia that will help limit or reduce wrong site medical procedures. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081406 | MULTI MIT - The technical features of the Multi MIT are the retractable finger points on and/or near the metacarpo-interphalangeal joint on the middle, index and thumb fingers. On the dorsal side of the glove, are magnets that are sewn between the insulated material and the outer fabric which connect when the finger caps are retracted. The finger caps are held back by a positive and a negative magnet on the dorsal side of the glove that firmly holds the finger caps in place. The retracted caps access the inner spandex fleece glove that has touch screen material patches on the tips of the middle, index, and thumb fingers on the palmer side of the inner glove. The inner glove is designed to give the wearer fingertip sensory reception, dexterity and allow touch screen capabilities while providing mild fingertip protection with the finger caps retracted. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081407 | GLOVE WITH A WIDENED CUFF AREA - An ambidextrous or hand specific glove with a widened cuff area to aid in donning or doffing the glove is disclosed, together with a former for fabricating the glove and a method of fabricating the same. The glove may further include a bead on the cuff to resist tearing when the glove is put on or taken off. The glove may be fabricated on a continuous, automated chain machine or a batch or semi-batch machine. While the cuff region on the former for fabricating the glove is elliptical in cross-section and is flared, the region of the former on which the end of the glove is fabricated is circular in cross-section and thus allows the beading process to be successfully undertaken. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081408 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A GLOVE WITH A WIDENED CUFF AREA - An ambidextrous or hand specific glove with a widened cuff area to aid in donning or doffing the glove is disclosed, together with a former for fabricating the glove and a method of fabricating the same. The glove may further include a bead on the cuff to resist tearing when the glove is put on or taken off. The glove may be fabricated on a continuous, automated chain machine or a batch or semi-batch machine. While the cuff region on the former for fabricating the glove is elliptical in cross-section and is flared, the region of the former on which the end of the glove is fabricated is circular in cross-section and thus allows the beading process to be successfully undertaken. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081409 | ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - In an article ( | 2016-03-24 |
20160081410 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FABRICS AND ASSEMBLY METHODS THEREFOR - 3D fabrics have multiple layers including an outer dimensional layer of traditional fabric and a liner layer integrated with outer layer suitable with air or foam therebetween. The 3D fabrics have variable depth, typically ranging from between about 0.25 inches to about 2.0 inches. The 3D fabrics are produced from a molding process that creates the outer dimensional layer while adhering it to the liner layer. The 3D fabrics have unique visual properties which make them desirable for a variety of applications. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081411 | WIG AND METHOD OF WIG MANUFACTURE - A wig is provided comprising a first scalp layer and a second scalp layer and a plurality of hairs. The second scalp layer comprises one or more mesh sheet, lace segment, or weft, and each of the plurality of hairs passes through the first scalp layer and is tied to the second scalp layer. The first scalp layer is made of a different material than the second scalp layer, and the hair does not pass through the first scalp layer. A method for manufacturing such a wig is provided as well. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081412 | PACKAGING FOR HAIRPIECES - A packaging includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. The elongated member is elongated along a longitudinal axis between the first and second ends. At least one hair product has at least one strip, which is secured to the elongated member such that it is extends along the longitudinal axis of the elongated member. The at least one hair product also has a plurality of hair strands, at least some of which are attached to the at least one strip. The plurality of hair strands are wound around the elongated member and positioned between the first and second ends of the elongated member. At least one wrap is wound around the elongated member over the plurality of hair strands so as to keep the plurality of hair strands wound around the elongated member. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081413 | Temple Mask - The invention relates to a venetian mask wherein the strap that holds the mask to the face is removed and replaced with two temple arms extending to on or around the ears of the wearer or sides of the head. The temple arms or devices secure the mask to the head in a more comfortable manner. Taking off and putting on a mask is now easy due to the inventions improvement. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081414 | CPSIA-COMPLIANT, SOUND-DEADENING INFANT SLEEP HAT - A sound-deadening infant sleep hat that is compliant with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (“CPSIA”) is provided. In various embodiments, the CPSIA-compliant, sound-deadening infant sleep hat may include a non-rigid outer shell having an inner surface upon which two non-rigid ear pieces are disposed opposite one another. The non-rigid ear pieces may each be at least partially composed of one or more sound-deadening materials in a combined or layered arrangement. The one or more sound-deadening materials may include a viscoelastic sound-deadening foam and a sound-deadening material composed at least partially of one or more fibers. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081415 | WEARABLE SAFETY APPARATUS FOR, AND METHOD OF, DISPLAYING HEAT SOURCE CHARACTERISTICS AND/OR HAZARDS - A wearable safety apparatus includes a housing, a plurality of directional thermal imaging sensors mounted on the housing and facing outwardly away from the housing in a corresponding plurality of different directions towards thermal zones of a heat source. Each sensor detects infrared radiation (IR) intensity and generates an output indicative of a temperature of the detected IR intensity in a respective thermal zone faced by a respective sensor. An interface is mounted on the housing and has a display positioned to be viewable by a user, e.g., a firefighter. A controller processes the outputs generated by the sensors, and displays at a plurality of spaced-apart positions on the display a plurality of positional thermal indicators when the temperature in the respective thermal zone is elevated. The position of each positional thermal indicator corresponds to the thermal zone faced by the respective sensor. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081416 | BIOMECHANICS AWARE HELMET - Protective gear includes an outer shell layer connected to a middle shell layer through an outer energy and impact transformer layer. The middle shell layer is connected to an inner shell layer through an inner energy and impact transformer layer. The outer and inner energy and impact transformer layers flexibly connect the shell layers to absorb impact forces, rotational forces, shear forces, etc., and allow the various shell layers to move and slide relative to the other shell layers. The outer and inner energy and impact transformer layers may be constructed using gels, fluids, electro-rheological elements, magneto-rheological elements, etc. The protective gear may be formed as helmets or body protection for various activities and protect users from not only impact and penetrative forces, but rotational and shear forces as well. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081417 | METHOD OF KNITTING A KNITTED COMPONENT WITH A VERTICALLY INLAID TENSILE ELEMENT - A knitted component for an article of footwear having a vertically inlaid tensile element is described. The vertically inlaid tensile element extends along a direction that is vertical or at an angle to the direction of the knitting process of the knitted component. A method of knitting the knitted component includes placing a quantity of a tensile element into an auxiliary element of the knitted component and vertically inlaying a tensile element by using needles of a knitting machine to hold the tensile element by loops while the remaining portion of the knitted component is formed. As the knitted component is formed along a horizontal direction on the needles of the knitting machine, the tensile element spools out from within the auxiliary element to form the vertically inlaid tensile element. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081418 | Footwear Having Sensor System - An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. Each sensor includes two electrodes that are in communication with a force sensitive resistive material. The electrodes and the force sensitive resistive material may have multi-lobed shapes. Additionally, the sensor system may be provided on an insert that may form a sole member of the article of footwear. The insert may have slits therethrough, and may have a defined peripheral shape. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081419 | FOOTWEAR FOR PLAYING FOOTBALL - A football shoe or boot including a sole ( | 2016-03-24 |
20160081420 | Article Of Footwear With Customizable Stiffness - An article of footwear with customizable stiffness is provided. The article of footwear in the form of a snowboard boot is provided with stiffness elements that are inserted within retaining enclosures disposed on either side of an inner liner of the snowboard boot. Depending on the level of stiffness of the stiffener element, or lack thereof, different flex profiles having varying degrees of stiffness are available to the wearer to customize the stiffness of the snowboard boot when secured within a binding. A kit of parts is also disclosed that includes a pair of boots and two sets of interchangeable stiffener inserts to allow a wearer to customize the stiffness of the boots as desired. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081421 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A protective cover for an article of footwear can include a first portion covering the top and sides of the footwear and a second portion covering the back of the footwear. The first portion can include locations to receive at least part of a connecting mechanism, and the second portion of the cover can be connected to the first portion of the cover by the connecting mechanism. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081422 | SPORT SHOE COVER WITH CLOSEABLE VENT - A shoe cover comprising: a soft shell adapted to be worn over a shoe to cover at least partially the worn shoe. The soft shell having a front portion covering at least partially an upper toe region of the worn shoe, a metatarsal portion covering at least partially an upper metatarsal region of the worn shoe, and a heel portion covering at least partially an upper heel region of the worn shoe. A cutout is in the soft shell, the cutout having a substantial portion located in a lateral sub-portion of the metatarsal portion of the upper. A closure mechanism closes/opens access to the cutout from an exterior of the shoe cover. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081423 | HEATED SHOE - A shoe includes a sole, an actuator and a transducer. The actuator is mounted on one side of the sole. The transducer is mounted within the sole and includes a micro-motor, a link structure and a heater. The link structure is positioned between the micro-motor and the actuator and configured to move the micro-motor to generate electric energy. The heater is electrically coupled to the micro-motor and configured to convert the electric energy provided by the micro-motor to heat. When the actuator deforms or restores its deformation, the link structure moves thereby enabling the micro-motor to generate electric energy for the heater. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081424 | Ventilation System For An Article Of Footwear - A ventilation system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The ventilation system may be configured to direct air from outside the article of footwear to the inside of the article of footwear. The ventilation system may include a sole layer and a sockliner configured to lie on top of the sole layer. One or more paths may be formed within the sole layer to provide a pumping mechanism during the normal course of providing cushioning for the user. The paths may be activated by forefoot or heel based pressure to force air from the exterior of the article of footwear to a sockliner directly above the sole layer. An air inlet extending through a sidewall of the sole layer may allow outside air to enter the path within the sole layer. An opening in the sockliner may allow air inside the path to enter inside the article of footwear. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081425 | Footwear with Dynamic Arch System - The present invention is footwear having opposing wedge shaped configurations in the bottom of the front sole section and the back sole section which provide rotation of the front sole section and the back sole section in opposite directions when weight is applied. The present invention is also footwear convex shaped in the longitudinal direction with a split sole having opposing wedge shaped configurations in the bottom of the front sole section and the back sole section that provide rotation of the front sole section and the back sole section in opposite directions when weight is applied. The invention further includes footwear having at least one pair of wedges on the outsole which provide footwear having improved arch support. The invention is also footwear with a flexible, elastic, member between the front sole section and the back sole section of the sole. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081426 | BI-MATERIAL SHOE BOTTOM WITH FOAM INSERT - Disclosed is a shoe made with a soft, flexible, bi-material bottom, of which the first layer, directly in contact with the ground, is made of TPU, or leather or other material, while the second layer, laid on top of the said first tread layer, is made of PU, or leather or other material, with a PVC film and has inside it a foam insert made of open-cell expanded polyurethane that makes the shoe comfortable and is able to absorb and cushion shocks during ambulation. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081427 | Sole Structure for a Shoe - The invention provides a sole structure that can not only prevent deterioration of cushioning performance and improve cushioning properties but also enhance flexibility. The sole structure | 2016-03-24 |
20160081428 | Fluid-Filled Chamber With A Stacked Tensile Member - A fluid-filled chamber may have a barrier, a stacked tensile member, and a fluid. The barrier may be formed from a polymer material that is sealed to define an interior void. The stacked tensile member may be located within the interior void and includes a first tensile element and a second tensile element that are joined to each other. Additionally, opposite sides of the stacked tensile member are joined to the barrier. The fluid is located within the interior void and may be pressurized to place an outward force upon the barrier and induce tension in the stacked tensile member. In some configurations, each of the tensile elements may be a spacer textile. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081429 | REMOVABLE SHOE SOLE SYSTEM - A shoe system including a shoe upper with a bottom side having an aperture extending to a cavity. The shoe system also includes a selectively removable outsole which includes a bottom for contacting the ground, and a top for engaging with the bottom of the shoe upper. The top side of the outsole further includes a projection which is sized and shaped to extend through the aperture and into the cavity when the outsole is in a first orientation, which is misaligned with respect to the shoe upper. The projection is also sized and shaped to fit within the cavity but no longer back through the aperture when the outsole is in a second orientation, which is aligned with respect to the shoe upper. In the second orientation, the projection within said cavity prevents disengagement of the outsole from the shoe upper. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081430 | Height Enhancing Assembly - A height enhancing assembly for increasing the apparent height of a user includes a pair of pads that may each be coupled to a shoe. The pads provide additional height for the user. A pair of adhesive layers is provided. Each of the adhesive layers is coupled to an associated one of the pads. The adhesive layers each engage the shoe. The pads are retained on the shoe. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081431 | Rain Boot With Interchangeable Design Accessories - The invention is a foot wear, which is preferably a rain boot, but may be any type of footwear, which is enhanced by removable decorative attachments, and further enhanced with pull handles that can be detached and connected together to form bracelets and other forms of body adornments. The footwear design and utility attachments may be further subdivided into segments that can be similarly altered. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081432 | DECORATIVE LOCKING DEVICE FOR A SHOELACE - A one-piece locking device for a shoelace. The locking device includes a top portion hingeably connected to a bottom portion proximate a first end of the top and bottom portions. A shoelace coupling opening is located on a bottom surface of the bottom portion. A hook and latch mechanism is formed by a hook and latch, one each of which is disposed proximate a second end of the top and bottom portions. One or more shoelace clamping bars are located on a bottom surface of the top portion and a top surface of the bottom portion which together serve to clamp and retain a shoelace. The top portion also includes one or more openings configured for interconnecting with one or more corresponding protrusions on the bottom surface of a decorative element or RFID type chip. The decorative element is selectable by a user to provide visual decoration of the locking device. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081433 | LACING SYSTEM FOR SHOE - A lacing system for a shoe is disclosed. The lacing system for a shoe, according to the present invention, is a lacing system utilized for tying purposes so as to be coupled to string lacing eyelets of a dress shoe or a sneaker such that a shoe is firmly worn on the foot, and the lacing system for a shoe comprises: a body having elasticity; and hook portions which are respectively formed on both end portions of the body, and which are fastened by being inserted into the string coupling holes. Accordingly, the hook portions formed on both ends of the elastic body are coupled by being inserted and hooked into the string lacing eyelets when a dress shoe or a sneaker is worn such that the body is firmly fastened so as to prevent untying. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081434 | ATHLETIC SHOE WITH AN ATTACHED MOVEABLE CLEAT - An athletic shoe including a moveably attached cleat is intended to displace relative to the sole on the shoe in certain situations. This allows the cleat to more easily disengage the turf than a convention fixed cleat. The moveably attached cleat allows the shoe to disengage from the turf when the wearer is subjected to side impact forces, thus reducing the likelihood of traumatic knee injuries for the wearer. However, when the wearer is running forward, there is a reaction force on the cleat from the turf, acting in the forward direction which does not cause the cleat to displace to the retracted position and it can remain in the extended position. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081435 | FOOTWEAR RECOMMENDATIONS FROM FOOT SCAN DATA - Techniques for recommending footwear based on scan data describing feet of a user and a variety of other information are described. In some instances, a footwear service may obtain scan data describing feet of a user. The footwear service may process the scan data to generate a 3D representation of the user's feet, such as a 3D model or other representation. The footwear service may also obtain other information about the user, such as user preferences, orthotics data, information identifying an activity that the user participates in and so on. The footwear service may determine a footwear recommendation for the user based on the 3D representation of the user's feet, footwear data describing a footwear item, the user preferences and/or other information. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081436 | Bottle Crown System - A bottle crown engagement system includes a cap structure sized and shaped to releasably receive a bottle crown. The bottle crown engagement system also includes a magnetically attractable clamping member configured to magnetically interact with the cap structure to releasably affix the cap structure to an attachment surface between the cap structure and the magnetically attractable clamping member. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081437 | BREAKAWAY SLIDE FASTENER FOR LARGE-SCALE APPLICATIONS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - A breakaway slide fastener having a single slider body can be implemented for use in connection with large-scale applications, such as covers for bedding articles, boat or automobile covers, and the like. In an exemplary embodiment, a cover for a bedding article includes a first cover portion having a first slide fastener tape, a second cover portion having a second slide fastener tape, and a single slider body configured to be maneuverable along the first slide fastener tape and the second slide fastener tape in order to bring a first row of slide fastener teeth into at least substantially interlocked arrangement with a second row of slide fastener teeth, thereby arranging the breakaway slide fastener into a closed configuration and pairing the first cover portion with the second cover portion around the bedding article. When the breakaway slide fastener is in the closed configuration, the single slider body is further configured to be maneuverable past a pliable top stop of the first slide fastener tape to permit the first row of slide fastener teeth to be separable from the second row of slide fastener teeth by a pulling force applied to at least one of the first slide fastener tape or the second slide fastener tape, thereby facilitating detachment of the first cover portion from the second cover portion. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081438 | WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A wearable electronic device including a base, a body, two linking assemblies, and a wearable element is provided. The base has a carrier and two pivoting portions located at two opposite sides of the carrier, wherein each of the pivoting portions has two first contact points disposed opposite to each other and two second contact points disposed opposite to each other. The body is disposed on the carrier. The wearable element has two opposite end portions, wherein each of the linking assemblies passes through the corresponding end portion and each of the end portions of the wearable element is coupled to the two first contact points of the corresponding pivoting portion through the corresponding linking assembly. When the base is subjected to an external force, at least one of the linking assemblies moves from the two first contact points to the two second contact points of the corresponding pivoting portion. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081439 | CLASP FOR A BRACELET OR BELT - A bracelet clasp including a securing member provided with an adjustment device for adjusting the useful length of the bracelet, this adjustment device including a base plate secured to the second end of the first strip, a cap pivotally hinged to the base plate, the first strand passing between the base plate and the cap and being held by a holding device, second device for locking the cap in the closed position on the base plate. The second locking device include a push-piece arranged to be moved between a first rest position in which the cap is locked in a closed position on the base plate, and a second pushed-in position in which the cap is unlocked from the base plate. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081440 | BUCKLE APPARATUS FOR WEARABLE DEVICE - A buckle apparatus for a wearable device may include a main body of the wearable device; a band for wearing the main body on a user's wrist; and a buckle assembly comprising a cover part to which a first end of the band is coupled and a coupling part in which a second end of the band is inserted into and maintained. The cover part may comprise upper and lower covers coupled to each other to form rails, and the coupling part may comprise first and second link pieces hingedly coupled to each other and is assembled to the lower portion of the cover part. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081441 | ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE WITH DECORATIVE ORNAMENTATION RELATING TO CONSTELLATIONS - An article of manufacture includes decorative ornamentation relating to constellations. More specifically, the article of manufacture bears at least a first and a second pattern of first and second elements, respectively. In the first pattern, the first elements are arranged in relative positions that correspond to relative positions of stars in a first constellation. In the second pattern, the second elements are arranged in relative positions that correspond to relative positions of stars in a second constellation. The first and second patterns are superimposed on each other, forming a decorative ornamentation that represents a composite of the first and second constellations. The patterns can be configured so that a relative size of each element corresponds to a relative brightness of the constellation star corresponding to that element. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081442 | AGE HARDENABLE CLAD METAL HAVING STERLING SILVER OR GOLD FINENESS AND A SURFACE LAYER WITH ENHANCED RESISTANCE TO TARNISH, SCRATCHING AND WEAR - The present invention is directed to a jewelry element which includes two layers—a cladding layer and a substrate layer, each layer being its own alloy. The cladding layer and the substrate layer each include a base metal such as silver or gold at the same percentages so that the resulting jewelry element can be labeled in accordance with one or more industry-wide requirements. The cladding layer is further enhanced by introduction of a metal providing additional hardness when included in the alloy. By limiting the “hardness” metal or metals to being deposed only in the cladding layer, less of the hardness metal need be used, thereby reducing cost yet retaining the requisite hardness characteristic. Each of the alloys may further contain other metals for any of a number of reasons, including but not limited to, tarnish resistance. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081443 | INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTING MULTI-LEGGED MODULAR WALKER/CANE ASSEMBLY - A walker/cane assembly, multi-legged cane, and single-pointed cane may share common parts that may be easily connected and detached to allow a user to convert a walker/cane assembly to a multi-legged cane and/or a single-pointed cane. Accordingly, a user may use a single assembly that may be quickly and easily modified to meet the user's needs, such as his/her current balance or energy level. One or more folding mechanisms may be employed to allow the walker/cane assembly, or the frame forming a portion of the walker/cane assembly, to be easily collapsed and folded. This may allow a user to store the walker/cane assembly, or the frame portion of the assembly, in a smaller amount of space than the expanded walker/cane assembly or the frame portion of the assembly may otherwise occupy. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081444 | VERTICAL SUPPORT BASE AND ANCHORING SYSTEM - A vertical support base and anchoring system that includes a ballast container having an open top, a closed bottom, and an interior side or sides uniformly tapering slightly outward from the closed bottom to the open top. A base plate with a flat bottom rests on the closed bottom and includes a threaded female socket disposed on an upper side, and vertically disposed parallel mounting brackets having holes for insertion of retaining bolts, and corner elements configured in relation to the mounting brackets to create a socket for securing the bottom end of a post. The base plate generally conforms in shape to the closed bottom and has an outer perimeter edge slightly spaced apart from the container interior sides. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081445 | PORTABLE LUGGAGE SYSTEM FACILITATING USER REST - A portable luggage case system facilitating user to rest, includes a container to store stuff; several wheels under the container; a length-adjustable pull rod; a height-adjustable headrest to support the head. in addition, it includes a height-adjustable seat plate, a seat is underlaid with one end of the seat plate, and the other end is connected to the container or to an accessory thereof. A seat plate rod used to connect seat plate is placed in the rear of the container or behind the container; the surface pattern of the seat plate rod is helical thread, there are matching threads on the connection part of seat plate to seat plate rod. The advantages of present invention are that it can be used more widely, attract more target customers and marketing become easier than sleeping support frame because this invention is attached to a portable luggage case, popular product. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081446 | WEARABLE REMOTE SPEAKER MIC HOLDER, RADIO SUPPORT, AND SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME - User-wearable remote speaker mic (RSM) holders for positioning a remote speaker mic relative to the mouth of the wearer are disclosed as well as a wearable radio support system including the same. The RSM holders include an elongate body having a first end and a second end and a first major side extending from the first end to the second end, and RSM attachment member positionable along the length of the first major side. The first end of the elongate body is releasably attachable to or is permanently attached to a donnable article of clothing or donnable gear, and a first attachment member is positioned at or proximate the second end of the elongate body and is connectable to a feature of the donnable article of clothing and/or the donnable gear. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081447 | SWITCHABLE DECOR - An apparatus for decorating an article includes a decorative sheet member having a first side and a second side, neither of the first and second sides having an adhesive; a fixation sheet member having a third side configured to be attached to a surface of the article, the third side including a first adhesive with a first adhesion characteristic; and a fourth side, opposite the third side and configured to receive one of the first and second sides of the decorative sheet, the fourth side having a second adhesive with a second adhesion characteristic, the second adhesion characteristic being less permanent than the first adhesion characteristic | 2016-03-24 |
20160081448 | WORKSITE BAG - An apparatus for carrying articles to a worksite comprises an exterior barrier wall defining a bag having an interior cavity therein wherein, the bag extends between a front and rear surface and first and second sides and a plurality of divider walls dividing the interior of the bag into a plurality of compartments. The apparatus further includes first and second side compartments located to either side of the bag each shaped and size to correspond to and contain a work boot therein and an opening through the front exterior surface wall sized to pass a portion of a hard hat therethrough so as to retain a brim portion of the hard hat within the interior cavity. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081449 | HAIR STYLING APPARATUSES AND RELATED METHODS - The present disclosure relates to hair styling apparatuses and related methods. The hair styling apparatus includes a heated barrel defining a stationary hair styling surface, and a rotating member configured to rotate around the stationary hair styling surface. The rotating member includes a tab fixedly extending along a longitudinal length of the stationary hair styling surface over less than an entire longitudinal length of the hair styling surface to gather and wind a user's hair around the stationary hair styling surface without clamping onto the wound hair. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081450 | NAIL POLISH CONTAINER - A nail polish container is disclosed. The nail polish container includes a housing with a recessed portion and a nail-like component. The nail-like component is shaped and sized to substantially resemble a human nail, and the nail-like component is configured to moveably attached to the housing, such that the nail-like component is moveable between a retracted state in which the nail-like component is substantially accommodated within the recessed portion and an extended state in which at least a portion of the nail-like component protrudes away from the recessed portion. The nail polish container can allow user to apply the nail treatment to the nail-like component and positions the treated nail-like component in close proximity to the user's actual nail to simulate the visual appearance of the user's own nail if it had been treated. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081451 | Pumping-Type Cosmetic Container Comprising Side Button - The present invention relates to a pumping-type cosmetic container having a side button, and, when pressing a button part which is positioned toward a side so as to be crossed at a right angle to a container body, a first check valve is closed while a second check valve is opened, and the contents flowing into a cylinder are discharged outward through an applicator. Therefore, with a simple structure of the pumping-type cosmetic container having a side button, a user can directly apply a fixed amount of contents to a desired region. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081452 | APPLICATION DISPENSER FOR AT LEAST ONE COMPONENT - An application dispenser for at least one component, in particular for an adjustable dosing and/or mixing dispenser, includes a rotation element, in particular a ball for applying the at least one component, and a pump configured to load the at least one component with pressure and feed the at least one component under pressure onto the rotation element. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081453 | Fluid Container - A fluid container having a base with a reservoir; an applicator having a handle; and a pivot frame with a cavity arranged to mate with the handle. The fluid container may contain a pivot frame arranged to rotate 360 degrees and to cover an outer circumferential edge of the fluid container. A method of using the fluid container including detaching a pivot frame from a handle; removing an applicator from a reservoir; and using the applicator to apply a cosmetic. | 2016-03-24 |
20160081454 | BAKED POWDER PENCILS, STICKS AND PELLETS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A baked powder pencil includes a housing having a base portion with a hollow interior and an opening that opens into the hollow interior. A stick or pellet of baked powder cosmetic material is disposed at least partially within the hollow interior of the base portion. The stick or pellet of baked powder cosmetic material has an end portion that is arranged to extend through the opening of the base portion. The stick or pellet of baked powder cosmetic material is formed into a pre-defined three-dimensional shape and is configured to maintain its three-dimensional shape. The three-dimensional shape of the stick or pellet may have a head section with multiple, generally planar surfaces extending in multiple respectively different planes, or a head section with a semi-spherical or semi-spheroid shape. | 2016-03-24 |