19th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160128361 | PET FOOD FOR DOGS, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE OF PET FOOD FOR DOGS, AND METHOD FOR FEEDING OF PET FOOD FOR DOGS - There is provided pet food for dogs, in which the pet food is gel type pet food, the moisture content is 50% by weight or greater, the viscosity measured by a rotational viscometer is in a range of 30 dPa·s to 70 dPa·S, the viscosity measured by a Bostwick viscometer is in a range of 0.1 cm/min to 5.0 cm/min, and one or more gelling agents and one or more thickeners are contained. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128362 | Twin Screw Rotary Head Extruder, Method of Extrusion and Random Extruded Products - An improved rotary head extruder incorporates a twin auger system, in lieu of the typically used single auger, to create random extruded products having a density within the range of about 3.0 to about 6.0 lbs/cu ft. Extrusion using the rotary die system of a rotary head extruder together with the twin auger system allows for a wide variety of fine materials to be successfully introduced into and conveyed within a rotary head extruder to the die assembly, where the materials are cooked to form random extruded products. A transition piece at the downstream end of the augers allows for continuous, uniform flow to the die assembly, where cooking takes place. The random extruded products incorporate formulations with various ingredients aside from the typically used corn meal formulations, having different tastes and nutritional benefits while maintaining the desired bulk density, texture, and crunch of random extruded products. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128363 | Palatable Foods for a Methionine-Restricted Diet - A method is disclosed for making palatable methionine-restricted foods, to deliver a methionine-restricted diet to human or veterinary patients. A protein or a food product containing protein is partially oxidized, preferably with ozone, to oxidize nearly all of the methionine and cysteine. After oxidation, tryptophan and lysine are optionally added back since they tend to be oxidized also. Optionally, a small amount of methionine is also added back so that the final methionine is within a preferred range of about 0.85 to about 1.8 gram methionine per 100 gram total protein, preferably about 1.2 gram per 100 gram total protein. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128364 | LOOSENING METHOD AND LOOSENING DEVICE FOR COOKED RICE - A device includes a loosening room into which cooked rice is fed, an air blowing port which is configured to blow high-speed air toward the cooked rice in the loosening room; and a collecting room provided adjacent to the loosening room with a wall therebetween, the high-speed air is blown from the blowing port and is blown to the cooked rice in the loosening room such that the cooked rice is scatted and floated by blowing the air, and the cooked rice floating and moving over the wall is collected by the collecting room. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128365 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR WHEAT MILLING - Processes and systems for commercial scale milling of wheat are disclosed. Processes include multiple tempering steps of controlled duration and cubing of the wheat kernel between two tempering steps. The cubing between the tempering breaks the kernels, or stresses the kernels, in a manner that enables a high degree of separation of the bran and endosperm early in the flour production process. An embodiment includes tempering for a first period between hour and 2 hours, cubing in a roll crusher with longitudinal corrugations on one roll and circumferential corrugations on a second roll, removing fines from the cubed kernels, and further tempering of the cubed kernels for a period between hour and 2 hours. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128366 | Method for Producing a Food Product - The present invention relates to a method for producing a heat-treated food product from a food material which has been contacted with an asparaginase. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128367 | Stable, Convenient Whole Food Nutritional Supplement - The disclosure relates to shelf-stable food products that are whole food based, made with fresh produce, and contain high fiber, complex protein, low sugar, low calories, without any concentrates, extracts, powders or artificial ingredients; and the process of making the same. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128368 | Snack Bars Containing Psyllium - A reference amount commonly consumed (RACC) of an organoleptically acceptable snack bar. The snack bar can contains from about 3 g to about 6 g fiber where the fiber can contain from about 1 g to about 3 g of soluble fiber. The soluble fiber can be from psyllium and the bar can contain from about 2 g to about 4 g psyllium. The snack bar can also contain a whole grain product. The snack bar can have less than 3 g of fat and from about 135 to about 180 calories per serving. Furthermore, the snack bar may not be baked. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128369 | USE OF RESISTANT STARCHES IN COATING COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to compositions comprising RS4 resistant starch. The compositions of the present invention are for use in preparing textured crumb products via high pressure short time (HPST) extrusion for coating frozen and refrigerated food products. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128370 | GLUCOSYLATED STEVIOL GLYCOSIDES AS A FLAVOR MODIFIER - A taste and flavor profile modifying composition is described. The composition includes glucosylated steviol glycosides which can modify the intensity of a taste and/or a flavor in a food or beverage product. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128371 | STEVIA EXTRACT CONTAINING SELECTED STEVIOL GLYCOSIDES AS FLAVOR, SALTY AND SWEETNESS PROFILE MODIFIER - Stevia extracts with selected major steviol glycosides (Reb A, stevioside, Reb D, Reb C) and minor steviol glycosides and glycosylated diterpene derivative plant molecules, derived from | 2016-05-12 |
20160128372 | MUSCLE PRESERVATION IN OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE ADULT DURING WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM - The invention pertains to the use of a composition comprising per serving between 50-300 kcal; between 10 g and 35 g proteinaceous matter; and at least 2.5 microgram vitamin D, for the manufacture of a nutritional product for (a) the treatment or prevention of muscle mass decrease, (b) stimulation of muscle mass increase; or (d) stimulating muscle mass preservation, in obese or overweight adults of at least 40 years of age participating in a weight loss program. The inventors surprisingly found that nutritional supplementation with a low-caloric composition rich in protein, particularly whey protein and leucine, compared to an iso-caloric control supplement without protein, synergistically leads to preservation of muscle mass during a weight loss program involving a hypocaloric diet and a resistance exercise program in overweight/obese older adult. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128373 | APPARATUS AND PROCESSES FOR EXTRACTING AND DISTRIBUTING READY TO DRINK BEVERAGES - An apparatus and processes for extracting juices from produce and efficiently distributing the juices are presented. The apparatus and processes are generally directed to a process that involves receiving and handling of produce; sorting and trimming the produce; weighing and batching the produce; disinfection of the produce; extraction of juice from the produce using a screw type press; filtration of the juice; mixing/blending of juice, packaging the final juice in bulk bags, where all the steps are performed in the refrigerated state at which the produce was received. Using bulk bags for packaging and subjecting the bulk bags to High Pressure Processing ensures food safety and significantly reduces the cost of distribution to remote locations worldwide. Bottling may be performed at the remote locations prior to local distribution. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128374 | A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A HEAT TREATED LIQUID PRODUCT - A system, method and computer-readable medium for producing a pasteurized liquid product. The system comprises a first supply comprising a concentrate having a water content being less than that of the desired liquid product; a second supply of water and/or sugar solution; a first heat treatment device connected to the second supply and being arranged to heat the water or sugar solution to a predetermined temperature for reducing a number of microorganisms in the water or sugar solution; at least one combiner connecting the first supply with the heat treatment device, and configured to combine the heated water or sugar solution with the concentrate to form a liquid product, wherein the predetermined temperature of the water or sugar solution is set such as to reduce a number of microorganisms of the liquid product by the heat energy of the heated water and/or sugar solution. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128375 | ANTIOXIDANT COMPOSITION - The present invention provides an anti-oxidant composition comprising (a) an extract obtained from or obtainable from a plant of the Labiatae family, (b) an extract obtained from or obtainable from a plant of the genus | 2016-05-12 |
20160128376 | FOOD PRODUCT DRYING SYSTEM - In certain embodiments, a system comprises a first air tunnel system configured to be coupled to a wall of a food storage bin, the first air tunnel system comprising one or more air tunnels. Each air tunnel of the first air tunnel system comprises a first end operable to receive an airflow from a first fan system comprising at least one fan, a body operable to direct the airflow from the first end of the air tunnel towards a second end of the air tunnel, and at least one aperture formed in the body between the first end and the second end, the at least one aperture operable to direct the airflow away from the body of the air tunnel. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128377 | PRESS - A press includes a top plate, a receive plate, and a pivot mechanism connecting the top plate and the receive plate such that the top plate and the base plate are rotatable relative to each other. The top plate includes a press portion, a first middle portion extending upward and outward from the press portion, a first rim surrounding the first middle portion, and a first pivot portion and a first handle portion extending from the first rim in two opposite directions. The base plate includes a receive portion having multiple through holes at the bottom, a second middle portion extending upward and outward from the receive portion, a second rim surrounding the second middle portion, and a second pivot portion and a second handle portion extending from the second rim in two opposite directions. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128378 | RADIALLY FIRM SMOKING ARTICLE FILTER - There is provided a smoking article comprising a tobacco rod, a filter and tipping material attaching the tobacco rod and the filter. The filter comprises a plug of filtration material that defines a downstream end segment of the smoking article, the plug being surrounded by one or more filter wrappers. The hardness of the smoking article at the downstream end segment is at least about 90%, and the filtration material extends to the furthest downstream end of the filter. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128379 | FILTER TIP, TUBES, AND CONES - A filter strip is provided for rolling sheets to construct custom cigars and/or cigarettes. The filter strip may be made of a deformable material which can be positioned on one end of the rolling sheet. The filter strip can be folded in a zig zag or spiral filter section with open section located longitudinally below to form a filter tip. The filter tip can assist the user in rolling by hand a substantially cylindrical or conical cigar or cigarette. The filter tip prevents tobacco filler material from being drawn through the cigar or cigarette and into a user's mouth, and permits the entire amount of tobacco filler to be consumed/smoked without risking burned hands and/or lips. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128380 | AMPHIPHILE-MODIFIED SORBENTS IN SMOKING ARTICLES AND FILTERS - Smoking articles which involve the use of amphiphile-modified sorbents are disclosed. The amphiphile-modified sorbent has at least one amphiphilic compound bound to an inorganic molecular sieve substrate. The amphiphile-modified sorbent selectively removes certain constituents from cigarette smoke, while maintaining other constituents, such as those that contribute to flavor. Methods for making cigarette filters and smoking articles using amphiphile-modified sorbents, as well as methods for smoking a cigarette containing an amphiphile-modified sorbent, are also provided. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128381 | SELF-STANDING TOBACCO POUCH - A self-standing tobacco pouch formed from a pliable sheet material includes a bottom part forming a support foot to stand on a surface, a pouch wall extending from the bottom part to an entrance defined by an entrance rim, a curved or angled elongate shaping member, which is provided near or at a first rim part of the entrance rim to hold the first rim part in a curved or angled configuration. The shaping member has a bending stiffness which is larger than the bending stiffness of the sheet material. The entrance rim includes a second rim part located opposite to the first rim part. The second rim part is positionable in a first position at a distance from the first rim part to form an opened entrance and in a second position located in contact with the first rim part to form a closed entrance. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128382 | WALLET FOR ROLLING SMOKABLE INSTRUMENTS - The present invention relates to smoking devices. More particularly, the present device is a wallet constructed from foldable material that includes rolling papers, filters, a rolling tray and storage for cleaned smoking material as well as rolled smoking material. The wallet is constructed from a minimum number of material pieces which are folded into the wallet construction. The wallet can then be folded into various positions which allow access to a tray for cleaning and preparing smoking material. The tray also provides an area where the smoking material can be hand rolled whereby spilled or dropped smoking material is caught for reuse. The tray is positioned to allow cleaned or caught smoking material to be easily funneled into one of the pockets for storage, transport and later use. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128383 | Method of Air Humidification and Injection Delivery - The invention is a method of air humidification and injection delivery that humidifies air to a specific selected relative humidity and injects the humidified air into a container to establish the specific selected relative humidity throughout the container. The method comprises the facilitation of ambient supply air into a liquid medium for humidification to a specific selected relative humidity. The resulting humidified air is released from the liquid medium and routed for injection into the container. The injected humidified air infiltrates the container and sustains the selected relative humidity throughout the container. Contents of the container are thus maintained at the selected relative humidity. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128384 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE WITH IMPROVED SAFETY - Provided is an electronic cigarette with improved safety. The electronic cigarette may include a mouthpiece through which a user may inhale. The electronic cigarette may also include a chamber for storing a liquid substance to be inhaled. Also included may be an atomizer configured to vaporize the substance to be inhaled and to produce a vaporized substance. The atomizer may be configured to deliver the vaporized substance to the mouthpiece. An electric battery may also be included. The electronic battery may be connected to the atomizer and configured to permit the activation thereof. Also included in the electronic cigarette may be an activating means for the atomizer. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128385 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE FOR CONVENIENT INJECTION OF CIGARETTE LIQUID, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND CIGARETTE LIQUID INJECTION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette for convenient injection of cigarette liquid, manufacturing method thereof, and a method for injecting cigarette liquid into the electronic cigarette. A liquid injection hole is opened at a bottom of a liquid storage cup of the electronic cigarette, and the liquid injection hole is sealed by a sealing element which is self-closing once an injection device has been pulled out from the sealing element. The components of the electronic cigarette of the present invention can be assembled together first prior to the injection of cigarette liquid. Therefore, the problem of leakage and contamination of cigarette liquid during the manufacture of existing electronic cigarettes can be overcome. The automated injection of cigarette liquid can be carried out at places where the electronic cigarettes are sold. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128386 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND ATOMIZER ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BASE THEREOF - The present invention provides an electronic cigarette and an atomizer assembly mounting base thereof. The atomizer assembly mounting base used for an electronic cigarette, includes an elastic body engaging with an inner sidewall of a housing of the electronic cigarette, and a rigid support for supporting an atomizer assembly of the electronic cigarette. The elastic body defines a first central hole, and the rigid support is inserted into the first central hole. By virtue of the combination of the elastic body and the rigid support, on one hand, two spaces divided by the atomizer assembly mounting base in the housing of the electronic cigarette are not isolated completely, on the other hand, the rigid support provides better support for the atomizer of the electronic cigarette. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128387 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette and a method for manufacturing electronic cigarette is provided. The method includes: providing an atomizer assembly mounting base; the atomizer assembly mounting base includes an elastic body; the elastic body includes a top end surface, a bottom end surface opposite to the top end surface, and two holes extending from the top end surface in a direction toward the bottom end surface, the bottom of the holes include a stopping wall for separating the hole and the bottom end surface; providing the atomizer assembly including a heating member and two wires connected to the heating member; mounting the atomizer assembly to the atomizer assembly mounting base; inserting the wires into the holes from the top end surface respectively, and further extend into the bottom of the atomizer assembly mounting base by piercing through the stopping wall, thereby enabling the wires being installed easily and enhancing sealability. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128388 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - Disclosed is an electronic cigarette, comprising a tube sleeve and an atomizer assembly which is provided in the tube sleeve and is used for producing smoke, wherein the atomizer assembly comprises an oil storage space which is mainly composed of a liquid storage part; the atomizer assembly is provided with a support mechanism which prevents the oil storage space from deforming excessively when the oil storage space is pressed. By means of the support mechanism, the electronic cigarette can achieve the technical effects of no overflow of cigarette oil after the electronic cigarette is pressed, a robust structure and stable and reliable quality. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128389 | MEMS-BASED SENSOR FOR AN AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE - An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a housing, microelectromechanical systems-based (MEMS-based) sensor and microprocessor. The MEMS-based sensor is within the housing and configured to detect a pressure on the MEMS-based sensor caused by airflow through at least a portion of the housing. The MEMS-based sensor is configured to convert the pressure to an electrical signal, and output the electrical signal. The microprocessor is configured to receive the electrical signal from the MEMS-based sensor, and control operation of at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device based thereon. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128390 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE HEAT-GENERATING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette heating device and an electronic cigarette are provided. The electronic cigarette heating device comprises a heating filament, a first electrode, a second electrode, a first riveting terminal, and a second riveting terminal. One end of filament is riveted to first electrode via the first riveting terminal; the other end of heating filament is riveted to second electrode via the second rivet terminal. The outer wall of at least one of the first riveting terminal and second riveting terminal is coated with an insulating layer. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128391 | Side Opening Garment - A side opening garment having a side opening for use in allowing the user to put on the garment using only one hand. The garment comprises a shirt having an upper end, an open lower end, and a pair of sleeves. A side of the body includes an opening extending from the lower end of the garment upward toward the sleeve, and along the underside of the sleeve. The opening can be positioned on the left side or right side of the shirt, depending upon the embodiment. A first edge of the opening and a second edge of the opening include fasteners thereon that can be removably secured to seal the opening. In this way, the garment allows a user to put on one side of the shirt in the conventional manner, while adorning the opposing side of the shirt by sealing the opening. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128392 | Swaddling garment - A new or alternative swaddling garment that swaddles infants by sufficiently restraining movement of the limbs to suppress the startle reflex, yet allowing movement of hand to mouth thereby facilitating non-nutritive sucking and allowing the infant to self-soothe by sucking the hands or the fabric of the garment. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128393 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING WITH CONTROL BUTTON - An article of clothing and method of assembly. The article of clothing includes a button assembly with an interface having a first edge and a second edge. An outer shell is coupled to the button assembly. The outer shell defines a first opening for receiving the interface and having a border. A frame defines a second opening for receiving the interface and is positioned between the button assembly and the outer shell with the first opening and the second opening being substantially aligned. A portion of the outer shell folds over the frame, and the frame inhibits the border of the outer shell from pulling away from at least one of the first edge and the second edge of the interface. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128394 | VEST GARMENT WITH MULTI-PURPOSE, UNIVERSAL HYDRATION SYSTEM CARRIER COMPARTMENT - A vest garment with multi-purpose, universal hydration carrier system compartment: adapted and configured to have the functionality of a vest with an incorporated load carrying compartment primarily but not limited for containment and support of a personal hydration carrier system. The inside and outside of the front portions comprise but are not limited to at least one load carrying compartment or related attachment means. The multi-purpose load carrying compartment is attached to and occupies a surface area greater than fifty percent of the back panel which may then act as a universal carrier for personal hydration carrier systems or as a storage compartment for various paraphernalia. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128395 | Bionic Resistance Suit - A resistance suit characterized by its compression short or pant; having multiple tension bands also known as resistance bands or bungee chords, attached on one side of the thigh region of the body, extending behind the body, and attached to the other side of the body horizontally, via D-rings or male and female clips, symmetrically. Attachment points are vertically sewn, one atop the other along the coronal plane or hamstring region of the body. D-rings or male and female clips attached to waist belt and compression pant or short via nylon or polyester, where transverse and coronal plane intersect. Connected through resistance bands, wrap around arm bands use Velcro to fasten. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128396 | Air distribution system for individual cooling - A self-contained air distribution system for an individual which can distribute air over the chest, back, head, or skin of the individual, the system including a battery operated blower fan in communication with the plenum and manifold, the manifold having primary exhaust nozzles which may be attached to secondary distribution conduits extending over the chest, back, or head of the individual, thereby allowing air to selectively escape providing a cooling and evaporate effect. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128397 | HAND-TOOL BRACE - A method and apparatus for transferring vibration of a motorized hand tool from a wrist to a forearm of a human operator is disclosed. The apparatus includes a connector that is coupled to the motorized hand tool and also includes a brace that is coupled to the forearm of the human operator and is also coupled to the connector. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128398 | Supremely Adjustable Facial Mask - The invention is a supremely adjustable face mask. Moveable elements can be easily raised or lowered by the wearer to selectively cover different parts of the face in order to adapt to changing climate or social conditions. The garment is advantageously manufactured as a simple sleeve with accessory bands and cutouts placed so as to create adjustable coverings when the garment is worn. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128399 | SURGICAL SUIT - A body surgical suit to be worn by surgery patients during surgical procedures, said body surgical suit being configured to encase the limbs and torso of a patient is described. The body surgical suit has one or more openings allowing to access one or more portions of the body of a patient wearing the body surgical suit, one or more sensors configured to monitor the patient's vital signs, a control monitor configured to control operation of the sensors, and selectively operatable contractive elements arranged in the legs and/or arms portions and configured to allow peristaltic movement of blood in the arms and legs of a patient wearing the body surgical suit. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128400 | Cold Weather Gloves and Mittens - A hand cover including a glove or a mitten intended for use in cold weather conditions. An outer layer is made of silicone and has a thickness of 0.04 inches to 0.06 inches. A lining is made of polyester with a cotton fill and contacts the entire inside surface of the outer layer. The back and the front of the hand cover are spaced apart from each other which forms a hand access opening. A combination of a pair of hand covers and a strap bracelet which is held in loops on the hand covers. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128401 | Glove - A glove, for use in connection with athletic and casual wear for fixed attachment to a sleeve of an outer garment; the glove has a fastening tab , which protrudes from the material of the glove and is provided for placement between the “negative” and “positive” closure means of a sleeve width adjustment; with a closure device (positive or negative) on the sleeve that is predetermined by the outer garment , the underside of the tab has the corresponding closure device (negative or positive) and in accordance with a closure device (negative or positive) on the underside of the sleeve adjusting tab , the appropriately corresponding closure device (positive or negative) is embodied on the tab . | 2016-05-12 |
20160128402 | GLOVE WITH HOOK-AND-LOOP FASTENER HAVING PLURAL HOOK AND/OR LOOP SECTIONS - A glove includes a main body that defines an interior space that is operable to receive at least a portion of the hand of the wearer. The main body includes an opening that divides the main body into a first portion and a second portion. The glove also includes a hook-and-loop fastener that includes a hook member and a loop member. The hook member and the loop member are operable to removably attach to each other. One of the hook member and the loop member is operably supported on the first portion of the main body, and the other of the hook member and the loop member is operably supported on the second portion of the main body. At least one of the hook member and the loop member is divided into a plurality of respective sections that are separated at a distance from each other. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128403 | Bias Cut Spandex Headband - A headband used for moisture wicking purposes, made from spandex is bias-cut in order to prevent rolling up of the edges of said headband. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128404 | ORNAMENTAL SEQUIN SYSTEM AND METHOD - An ornamental sequin system including a selected visual adaptation provided in a visual plane of at least one sequin to form an ornamental sequin system surface of interlaced colors or images is set forth. A novel method is also set forth. The method includes the following steps: forming a sequin base material; and punching the sequin base material to form a plurality of sequins, the plurality of sequins containing both information required to form an ornamental arrangement and positional information, thereby adapting the plurality of sequins for application to a surface. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128405 | Removable Clothing Patches and Associated Methods - A customizable garment patch comprising at least a first layer, the first layer being a printed graphical layer, a second layer attached to the first layer being a fabric substrate layer, the first layer attached to the second layer by sublimation printing, an adhesive applied to the second layer, the adhesive capable of connecting the garment patch to a surface and the adhesive being a water soluble glue. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128406 | FARBRIC FOR WATER SPORTS GARMENT - A fabric for water sports garment includes a foam rubber layer, a first layer and a second layer. The foam rubber layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first layer is laminated on the first surface of the foam rubber layer, and the first layer has a plurality of types of multifilament yarns, and each of the multifilament yarns is 5-20 denier. The second layer is laminated on the second surface of the foam rubber layer. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128407 | SUSPENDING DEVICE FOR TROUSERS - Disclosed are suspending device for trousers which are not exposed to the outside and can prevent trousers from sliding down. The suspending device includes: an inner clip having a base ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160128408 | METHOD FOR REPAIRING HAIR EXTENSIONS - A soft material such as silk, cotton or polyester is wrapped or otherwise affixed to the weft of an existing hair extension to enhance the hair extension and to eliminate discomfiture associated with the weft, itself. The soft material is attached to the weft by machine sewing or the like, the so-enhanced extension is then attached to a user's hair or weave cap via a weave hat. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128409 | APPLICATOR FOR REPLACEMENT HAIR STRANDS - The invention relates to an applicator ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160128410 | DISTRESSED FABRIC PATCH AND METHOD - Many garments made of denim material have factory created one or more discontinuities exposing a group of parallel threads and referred to as “distressed denim”. Sometimes, some or all of these threads become torn or rips or tears occur in the denim garment to create a discontinuity. A patch to cover the discontinuity is made of a plurality of side by side threads attached to one side of an adhesive panel and fabric material is attached to the other side of the adhesive panel. A plurality of adhesive strips essentially circumscribing the discontinuity adhere the patch to the rear side of the denim material and expose the threads through the discontinuity. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128411 | POCKETED NECK FLAP ADAPTED FOR USE WITH A HAT HAVING A HATBAND - A neck flap including a pocket which is affixed or adaptable for being affixed to a hat having a hatband. A hat including a hatband and a flap including a pocket affixed to a rear portion of the hatband. The flap includes one or more layers of fabric and a pocket layer connected to a layer of fabric forming a pocket adapted for retaining a flat article. The flap tapers from the rear portion of the hatband, laying between the ears of a wearer and extending towards the neck, and is adapted to fall above the collar bone of the wearer. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128412 | LIGHT-EMITTING SYSTEMS FOR HEADGEAR - A light-emitting system is provided which is removably attachable to headgear for personal illumination to enhance visibility of the user to others. The light-emitting system includes a housing that defines a receiving aperture and is configured to surround a portion of the headgear when the light-emitting system is removably attached to the headgear for use. The light-emitting system further includes at least one lens and a plurality of lighting elements coupled to the annular housing which are configured to selectively generate a halo or at least a partial halo of light that radiates outwardly away from the annular housing through the at least one lens to provide enhanced personal illumination. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128413 | PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR - A boltless retention system for a protective headgear includes a ballistic helmet portion having an inner surface. A first substrate is boltlessly secured to the inner surface of the ballistic helmet portion and the retention system is boltlessly secured to the first substrate. The retention system includes attachment members, straps, and a nape pad. The attachment members each include a second substrate and a loop. A portion of each strap of the retention system extends through a loop of an attachment member to an adjustable locking member disposed on the strap. The nape pad is secured to a portion of at least two of the straps between the adjustable locking member and the loop. The second substrate of the attachment members are boltlessly secured to the first substrate of the helmet. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128414 | ANTI-RELEASE PROTECTIVE HELMET, IN PARTICULAR FOR SPORTING USE - Protective helmet, in particular for sports use, is disclosed; The helmet includes a shell structure shaped so as to at least partially cover the head of a user; and a nape-rest element fixedly connected to the shell structure at the nuchal area of the user; The nape-rest element is constrained to the shell structure in a movable manner between a fitting position, in which it is in substantial contact with the inner rear wall of the shell structure to allow the occipital protuberance of the cranium to be passed over, and a use position in which it is separated from the inner rear wall of the shell structure and in substantial contact with the nuchal area of the user wearing the helmet, the helmet also includes a spring element to force the nape-rest element in the use position in which it is separated from the inner rear wall of the shell structure and in substantial contact with the nuchal area of the user wearing the helmet. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128415 | PHYSIOLOGICAL AND NEUROLOGICAL MONITORING SPORTSWEAR - The present disclosure is directed to a physiological and neurological monitoring apparatus that monitors and satisfies the need for an improved buffer between the skull of a user and the impacting object so as to minimize the likelihood of neck and cranial injury. Further the helmet comprises a facemask for prevent concussions by absorbing the energy from an impact and redirecting the energy across the structure of the helmet shell. The embodiment comprises a helmet shell with elongated cheek guards and an elongated rear neck guard which follows the contour of the user's shoulder line and continues sufficiently below the head of said user to cover the rear neck of the user. These additions help prevent concussions by providing a larger surface of protection to especially weak areas that are prone to injury such as the rear of the neck and the lower jaw line. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128416 | VISOR ADAPTED FOR HELMET OR HEAD ENGAGEMENT - A visor configured for engagement to a riding helmet for horseback riders in an as-used position. The visor has an extra long frontal bill which extends around the helmet to side portions. The bill protects the eyes and most of the rider's face from sun and the sides protect the ears and side of the face. An elastic band provides a biased engagement to a helmet and optional vent apertures and retainment clips are employable to hold the device to a helmet more securely in high wind. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128417 | CAP WITH A CONFIGURABLE SECUREMENT MECHANISM - A cap includes a crown portion being generally hemispherical in shape and having a hollow interior such that the crown portion defines an interior surface and an exterior surface and the crown portion further includes an apex and a generally circular base. A securement mechanism includes a first and a second elongate flexible strand where each of the flexible strands have a first, a second end, and a mid portion. A bead defines a pair of openings there through where a first end of the first flexible strand extends through a first one of the pair of openings and a first end of the second flexible strand extends through a second one of the pair of openings. The cap retains the second end of each of the flexible strands on opposing sides of the cap. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128418 | COMBINATION HAT RETENTION DEVICE AND ORNAMENTAL JEWELRY APPARATUS - A hat retention device and ornamental jewelry apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a necklace and a leash formed of a material and design similar or complimentary to the ornamental design of the necklace. First and second connectors are carried on opposite ends of the leash and are selectively attachable to a hat worn on the head of a wearer and to the necklace. The leash functions to maintain the hat in close proximity to the wearer in the event that the hat is separated from the head of the wearer; providing an ornamental appearance complementary to the design of the necklace. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128419 | SHOE WITH TRACKING DEVICE - The present invention discloses a shoe with a tracking device. The tracking device may allow for tracking the shoe. The shoe may include more than one tracking device on the shoe. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128420 | Wearable Waterproof Shoe Cover - A wearable waterproof shoe cover that includes an impermeable elastomeric sheath adapted to fit over and envelope footwear to protect said footwear from fluids when walking through wet or muddy terrain, said sheath including a zippered pocket disposed thereon into which pocket the sheath involutes in a compact and folded situation for storage and portability. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128421 | SPORT SHOE INNERBOOT - Sport shoe innerboot ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160128422 | Therapeutic Shoe Insert - An insole constructed of paper provides a periodic somatosensory stimulation to the sole of the foot thought to provide therapeutic benefit with respect to medical conditions related to the functioning of the nervous system. A corrugated upper paper layer may contact the skin directly and absorb and disperse perspiration. Low cost allows a kit to be provided of insoles each providing a different stimulation pattern for rotation over the week. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128423 | SOLE MEMBER OF FOOTWEAR - A shoe midsole is composed of a base plate ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160128424 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH A SOLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A BLADDER ELEMENT AND A GUIDE COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - An article of footwear includes a sole assembly that has a bladder element with a first outer surface and a second outer surface opposite the first surface. A guide component is fused to one of the outer surfaces. The guide component has at least one groove extending laterally across the guide component. The at least one groove is configured to receive and guide at least one elongated member such that the elongated member is movable lengthwise when positioned in the at least one groove. A method of manufacturing a sole assembly for an article of footwear includes fusing the guide component to one of the first outer surface and the second outer surface of the bladder element. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128425 | Method of Manufacturing A Contoured Fluid-Filled Chamber With A Tensile Member - A fluid-filled chamber may include an upper barrier portion, a lower barrier portion, and a tensile member. An upper tensile layer of the tensile member may be secured to the upper barrier portion, and a lower tensile layer of the tensile member may be secured to the lower barrier portion. The upper barrier portion and the lower barrier portion may have first areas and second areas. The first areas may be indentations extending into the chamber, and the second areas may be protrusions extending outward from the chamber. At least a portion of the first areas may be unbonded with the upper barrier portion and the lower barrier portion. Accordingly, one or more properties of the chamber, such as a flexibility, stiffness, rigidity, tensile response, compressibility, or force attenuation property, may be altered. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128426 | SOLES FOR SPORTS SHOES - Improved soles and insoles for shoes, in particular sports shoes, are described. In an aspect, a sole for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, with at least a first and a second surface region is provided. The first surface region comprises expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (“TPU”). The second surface region is free from expanded TPU. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128427 | Antimicrobial Adhesive Footwear Insert - A footwear insert configured to detachably adhere to the insole of any of various types of footwear. The footwear insert includes a planar member composed of a robust, flexible, antimicrobial material. The planar member includes a front toe portion having an appendage and an adhesive material for protecting a user's foot from slipping, sliding and other movements and preventing the development of calluses, corns and other such skin conditions on the user's foot. In one embodiment, the appendage includes opposing first and second flaps adapted to adhere to the sides of the front inside cavity of footwear, such as sandal straps and toe-boxes, for added protection from slippage and the like. In an alternate embodiment, the appendage includes a pocket-like structure adapted to unnoticeably adhere to the front inside cavity for added protection from slippage and the like. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128428 | SHOE UPPER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SHOE UPPER - There is provided a shoe upper with high productivity in which a reinforcing section can be easily formed at the position of the heel or the toe, and a method for producing the same. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128429 | Easy Access Articles of Footwear - Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, may include: (a) an upper including an opening through which a leg of a wearer extends, wherein the upper includes a foot insertion opening extending rearwardly and downwardly from a front portion of the leg opening at least to a heel area of the upper; (b) a closure system for releasably closing the foot insertion opening and optionally tightening the shoe on the foot; and (c) a sole structure engaged with the upper. The foot insertion opening widely opens the side and/or rear area of the shoe to allow for easy insertion and removal of a foot. Such uppers can be particularly useful for hightop athletic footwear, boots, or other footwear that extends up to or at least partially over a wearer's ankles. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128430 | Shoe Toe Cap - A shoe toe cap for protecting a toe end of a shoe is disclosed. The shoe toe cap has various layers adhered together to form a single piece for use on the shoe toe cap. Adhesive film layers and polyurethane film layers are combined to form the inventive shoe toe cap. A lowermost adhesive film layer is temporarily or permanently adhered to the toe end of the shoe. A series of polyurethane film layers are adhered on top of the lowermost adhesive film layer. The shoe toe cap is abrasion and creep resistant and increases the life of the shoe. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128431 | Spike For Footwear Having Rigid Portion And Resilient Portion - A spike is operable to be removably coupled to an article of footwear. The spike includes a first portion that is substantially rigid. The spike also includes a second portion that is resilient. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128432 | Spike For Footwear Having Rigid Portion And Resilient Portion - A spike is operable to be removably coupled to an article of footwear. The spike includes a first portion that is substantially rigid. The spike also includes a second portion that is resilient. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128433 | Method of Providing Decorative Designs and Structural Features on an Article of Footwear - The invention relates to footwear and portions thereof having structural features and decorative designs thereon, and related systems and methods for manufacturing same. An example method for providing a feature on a surface of an object includes positioning a laser proximate the surface of the object, directing a laser beam from the laser to the surface of the object to mark or engrave at least a portion of the surface of the object, and moving at least one of the laser or the object to create a pattern on the surface of the object, the pattern providing at least one of an aesthetic or a structural feature on the surface of the object. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128434 | CONDITIONALLY VISIBLE BITE LINES FOR FOOTWEAR - A conditionally visible bite line may be demarcated on a shoe upper using at least one of a fluorescent or an Infrared (IR)-responsive material. Such a conditionally visible bite line may be observable only under particular conditions, such as when illuminated by an ultraviolet light source or an IR light source, as appropriate. A light may be projected to intersect the conditionally visible bite line under conditions rendering the conditionally visible bite line detectable. The intersection(s) of the projected light and the conditionally visible bite line may be used to create a virtual bite line for use in generating a tool path to process the surface of a shoe upper bounded by the conditionally visible bite line. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128435 | Hook-and-Loop Fastener Manufacturing Method and Hook-and-Loop Fastener - There is provided a hook-and-loop fastener manufacturing method. Injection molding is performed to form a molded product in which a pillar group and a base plate having a surface from which the pillar group protrudes are integrated into a unified body. A tip part of the pillar group is cut to form a cut product in which a small pillar group shorter than the pillar group and the base plate are integrated into a unified body. A tip part of the small pillar group is melted to form pillar body portions which are non-melted portions and engaging portions which are melted portions and thicker than the pillar body portions from small pillars. The engaging portions are cooled to determine shapes of a plurality of engaging elements including the pillar body portions and the engaging portions. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128436 | Candy Receptacle - A candy receptacle adapted to support a lollipop therein and that can be worn around a user's neck. The candy receptacle includes a housing and a necklace, wherein the housing includes a first portion hingedly attached to a second portion forming an interior volume configured to receive and support the edible portion of a lollipop. A lower side of the housing includes an aperture configured to receive the stick of the lollipop therethrough, while the upper side of the housing includes a bail configured to allow a necklace loop therethrough. The necklace may be a flexible cable or rope, and in other embodiments the necklace is a hollow tube adapted to store candy therein. The ends of the necklace are also removably secured to one another via mating fasteners. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128437 | FOLDABLE SMALL ITEM HOLDER - A small item holder for holding small items that includes a pocket opened on one side and formed from a thin material. The pocket can include a guide stich having a first end in close proximity to a corner of the pocket near the opening and a second end at a centerline of the pocket slightly below the opening. The guide stich can be positioned parallel to or at an angle and with respect to the opening. The pocket can further include a partition stich being partially positioned along the centerline of the pocket. The partition stich can start at the second end of the guide stich and continue to an approximate midpoint of the centerline. The partition stich partitions the pocket into a first compartment and a second compartment with the first compartment and the second compartment being interconnected. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128438 | GARMENT CARRIER - A garment carrier ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160128439 | ADJUSTABLE DISPLAY HOUSING ASSEMBLY - Implementations of the present disclosure disclose an adjustable display housing assembly. According to one implementation, the adjustable display housing assembly comprises a base housing and a display panel housing. Furthermore, a first hinge is attached to the base housing and a moveable arm extends from the first hinge at a first end to a second hinge at an end opposite the first end. In addition, a flexible mounting plate is included to attach the second hinge to the display housing. When the display housing is placed in a closed position, a pivot point associated with the second hinge is retracted by the flexible mounting plate. And when the display housing is placed in a first viewing position, the pivot point associated the second hinge extends away from the display housing. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128440 | PROTECTIVE CASE AND METHODS OF MAKING - Disclosed is a protective case for an electronic device. The protective case has two layers, an inner cushion insert that surrounds a portion of the electronic device and an outer elastomeric shell. The cushion insert includes raised impact portions that extend through the cover, and that are capable of absorbing shocks from impacts. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128441 | Novelty Submarine Eyewear Case - A novelty submarine eyewear case being configured to receive and protect an article of eyewear. The case can be translucent and be configured to be stackable one on another for display purposes. The case can also be configured to have a density being greater than water such that it can be used as a diving toy resembling a submarine. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128442 | ROLLING LUGGAGE WITH MULTIPLE MODES OF CONVEYANCE - An article of rolling luggage is provided. The article has a retractable or collapsible handle that is convertible between a stored position and a first extended position of use. The handle is also rotatable about an axis such that the handle can be converted between a second extended position of use. The second extended position of use is characterized in that the luggage item may be provided such that a base portion of the item is substantially adjacent to and parallel with a ground surface. Various locking means to enable conversion between the stored position, first extended position of use and second extended position of use are also provided. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128443 | HAIR STYLING IRON WITH TIMER - A hair styling iron includes a handle to which a barrel is mounted, a heating element in the barrel, a rotary drive including a motor that rotates the barrel, a control circuit including a timer, and a momentary drive switch which is user actuable and connected to the control circuit for control of the motor. Actuation of the drive switch must be maintained to operate the rotary drive. The control circuit monitors at least one change of state of the drive switch to determine a starting time, and actuates an alarm after an elapsed time measured from the starting time. The elapsed time is calculated by the control circuit in direct proportion to an angle of rotation of the barrel relative to the handle that occurs between a first actuation of the drive switch and release of the drive switch immediately following the first actuation of the drive switch. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128444 | SEALABLE POWDER BOX - A sealable powder box of the present application comprises an upper casing, a lower casing, an inner casing mounted in the upper casing, a storage box mounted in the lower casing, and a tray arranged in the storage box. The sealable powder box further comprises a gasket, the gasket is arranged in the tray by means of injection molding, or is sandwiched between the tray and the storage box and engaged with the tray. The inner casing is mounted in the upper casing, and the top part of the inner casing penetrates the top part of the upper casing. The upper casing and the inner casing are axially slidable and radially rotatable relative to each other, the storage box is engaged in the lower casing and threadingly connected with the upper casing, and the inner casing and the tray are rotatably connected with the lower casing by a pin. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128445 | Multi-head Double Ended Cosmetic Applicator - A multi-head double ended cosmetic applicator for streamlining application, transport, and/or storage of cosmetic applicators is described. The multi-head double ended cosmetic applicator may include a handle having a first end and a second end, opposite the first end. A first applicator head may be fixed on the first end of the handle and a second applicator head may be fixed on the second end of the handle. One or more interchangeable applicator parts may be removably coupled to the first end of the handle and/or the second end of the handle. The multi-head double ended cosmetic applicator described herein enables cosmetic users to use, transport, and/or store a minimal number of applicators for applying various types of cosmetic and/or medicinal products and maintain the benefit of using multiple applicator heads that are appropriate for the various types of cosmetic and/or medicinal products. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128446 | Liquid Cosmetic Applicator - A liquid cosmetic applicator includes a housing unit, an applicator head connected to the housing unit, a reservoir unit, a switching unit, and a pressure unit. The reservoir unit is movable and includes a cartridge. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128447 | COSMETIC APPARATUS WITH PIVOTABLE IMPLEMENTS - A cosmetic apparatus for streamlining application, transport, and/or storage of cosmetic applicators is described. The cosmetic apparatus may include a cover and one or multiple cosmetic implements that are pivotably coupled to the cover. The cover define a gap within which at least one cosmetic implement may be disposed. The cosmetic implements may be pivotable about a hinge between a closed position and an open position. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128448 | METHOD FOR MOLDING SHAPE OF BRISTLES OF MASCARA BRUSH FOR EYELASHES, MOLD USED IN THE METHOD, AND MASCARA BRUSH MOLDED BY THE METHOD - A mascara brush for eyelash makeup includes two strands of iron cores and brush bristles having dorsal portions, which are formed by nylon bristles put on the iron cores and twisted spirally several times so as to be formed radially on the basis of the iron cores, the brush bristles having the dorsal portions having the same length on the basis of the iron cores. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128449 | APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A PRODUCT TO THE EYELASHES AND/OR EYEBROWS - An applicator for applying a product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, including a moulded application member, including: a core with a longitudinal axis, a plurality of longitudinal rows of teeth with a flattened cross-section, distributed about the core and each extending along the longitudinal axis of the core, each of the rows including consecutive teeth staggered along the core and partially superposed at their base in elevation, the teeth in elevation having a dissymmetrical shape with a convex edge. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128450 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A method is provided for generating output image data. The method comprises receiving image data representing an input image, the input image containing at least one facial image. The method further comprises recognizing the facial image in the image data, and recognizing facial features of the facial image. The method further comprises generating data representing a makeup image based on the recognized facial features, the makeup image providing information assisting in the application of makeup. The method also comprises generating output image data representing the makeup image superimposed on the facial image. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128451 | HAIR CUTTER - The present invention provides a hair cutter, which comprises: supports; horizontal stages; and an upper stage, which are fastened and fixed to one another. According to the hair cutter of the present invention, a user can operate a cut operation by spreading and fanning out all of the hair so that the user can operate a cut design as planned using a hair pincette member. Thus, not one part of, but the whole spread diagram can be expressed at once with real hair, and even a user with little experience can complete the style as designed in the spread diagram without a mistake if the user completes the configuration in accordance with the spread diagram and then cuts the hair. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128452 | PADDED STRAP - A padded strap is provided, which comprises a unitary strap member forming a tube and an inserted pad. The unitary strap member has at least two sections, at least one of the sections configured to form a pad casing section which can retain the inserted pad, and the another section comprising a substantially flat section abutting the pad casing section. The area between the pad casing section and the substantially flat section comprises a hollow, tapering transition area. The unitary strap member comprises at least one sealable opening at an end of the unitary strap member. The inserted pad is inserted through the sealable opening and retained in the pad casing section, and the pad is comprised of at least one outer layer of resilient, low-friction material and a cushioning layer. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128453 | Message Creation and Display Vessel - A message creation and display vessel includes a fluid containing vessel with a base that extends into a flexible surrounding sidewall that terminates in an aperture portion. Further included is a waterproof flexible message display face adhered to a portion of the flexible surrounding sidewall. Also included is a message inscription implement that is adjacent to the vessel, the message inscription implement has an ink that can create a message on the waterproof display face while wet with water. Further the ink can be manually removed from the waterproof display face, to operationally facilitate a message to be added and removed from the message display face in a water wet external environment. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128454 | A BACKPACK FOR A MOBILE DEVICE USER - A back pack for a mobile device user according to the present invention comprises a body; a support board adjacently facing a front side of the body in parallel; a hinge, being provided on the front side or on a lateral side of the body, for pivotally coupling the support board and the body; and a multiple positioning fix unit to fix the support board at an open position, wherein the support board is pivotally coupled to the body by the hinge and the multiple positioning fix unit so as to adjust an open angle of the support board. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128455 | Tool collet for securing a hand tool to a tool lanyard - A tool collet for creating a lanyard attachment point on a hand tool that includes a collet body with a through opening, an annular groove in one of a first body side of the collet body, a second body side of the collet body or a peripheral body surface of the collet body, a lanyard ring having an annular end adapted to be disposed and captured within the annular groove where the lanyard ring is adapted to freely slide along the annular groove, and one or more fastening members adapted to securely fix the collet body around an elongated body of a hand tool. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128456 | BRUSH MANUFACTURING METHOD AND BRUSH - A plurality of bristle and core wire combination bodies each comprising a bristle of resilient wire formed into the shape of coil and a core wire of metal passed through the loops of the bristle are formed. The same number of other core wires of metal as the combination bodies are prepared. A core wire assembly is formed by twisting alternately the core wires of said combination bodies and the other core wires. A twisted wire body is formed by twisting the core wire assembly continuously in the longitudinal direction, in which a large number of loops of the bristles are arranged in a spiral shape in the longitudinal direction along the twist of the core wires. A plurality of rows of spiral brush bristles are formed by cutting the loops of the bristles of the twisted wire body. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128457 | COSMETIC IMPLEMENT WITH MOVABLE APPLICATOR - Implements may include a movable applicator to manipulate an application surface to different angles for a more ergonomic application of cosmetics. An example cosmetic implement comprises a handle coupled to an applicator via a swivel connector. In some examples, when the movable ferrule is in a first position the applicator may be used in a traditional manner; however, when the ferrule is placed in a second position the applicator may be tilted at an angle, for a more efficient application of product to certain areas of the face, neck, head, or body of a person. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128458 | BROOM HAVING ARCUATE HEAD - An arcuate head broom apparatus for sweeping debris across a surface while collecting debris being moved in a trapping area. The arcuate head broom apparatus comprises a broomstick, defined as a conventional elongated broom handle having a distal end, connected at the distal end to a broom head assembly. The broom head assembly defines an arcuate assembly base and a plurality of bristles extending downward therefrom. The arcuate assembly base has an inward curved section with squared ends. Because of the curved orientation of the arcuate assembly base, the bristles are collectively oriented in an arcuate shape that creates an inner trapping area. In addition, the squared ends provide a flat end surface that allows the arcuate head broom apparatus to be used in corners and against straight walls. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128459 | ORAL CARE TOOTHBRUSH - An oral care implement having a handle and a head. The head may include a support structure formed of a rigid material and a monolithic cleaning block formed of a thermoplastic elastomer. The support structure may have a front surface and a recess formed therein, the recess extending partially through the support structure and terminating in a floor. The monolithic cleaning block may include an anchor portion disposed within the recess of the support structure, a base portion having a bottom surface overlying at least a portion of the front surface of the support structure, and a plurality of cleaning elements extending from a top surface of the base portion. | 2016-05-12 |
20160128460 | ARCHIMEDES BRUSH FOR SEMICONDUCTOR CLEANING - A cleaning device for cleaning a substrate is provided. In one aspect, the cleaning device includes a brush engaged with a mandrel, and the brush forms an Archimedean screw thread form. The brush is formed of an absorbent material, preferably foam. In one aspect, the brush is seated within a groove in the mandrel. | 2016-05-12 |