20th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170135376 | METHOD OF PRODUCING GRANULAR PET FOOD - Provided is a method for producing granular pet food including: a powder raw ingredient mixing step of mixing powder raw ingredients to obtain mixed powder; a liquid addition step of adding aqueous raw ingredients and oils and fats to the mixed powder; and a granulation step of granulating the raw ingredient mixture that contains the mixed powder, the aqueous raw ingredients, and the oils and fats after the liquid addition step, in which the liquid addition step includes an emulsion preparation step of preparing an emulsion that contains the aqueous raw ingredients, the oils and fats, and an emulsifier in advance, and the emulsion is added to the mixed powder. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135377 | BETAINE COMPOSITION, GLUCOSE COMPOSITION, AND USES THEREOF - Provided is a betaine composition, containing between 40 and 85 wt. % betaine, between 1 and 20 wt. % fructan, and between 1 and 30 wt. % glucose and/or fructose. Also provided is a glucose composition, containing between 40 and 72 wt. % glucose, between 0 and 25 wt. % fructose, between 0.5 and 30 wt. % fructan, between 0.05 and 5 wt. % betaine, and between 0 and 10 wt. % sucrose. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135378 | COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a composition comprising a hydro-soluble component and a coating substance, wherein the hydro-soluble component is coated with the coating substance, wherein the coating substance reduces leaching of the hydro-soluble component from the composition when the composition is contacted with aqueous media. Furthermore, the present invention relates to uses of said composition and an aquafeed comprising said composition. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135379 | Taste Characteristics in Soy-Based Food Products Using High-Protein Soybeans - In one embodiment, a method comprises adding a plurality of soybeans to an extractor, the soybeans having an average protein:oil ratio of greater than 2.3, heating the soybeans, removing hulls from the plurality of soybeans, and grinding the plurality of soybeans with water at a temperature between 180° F. and 190° F. to yield a soy extract having hexanal levels of less than 50 parts per billion (ppb). | 2017-05-18 |
20170135380 | PRE-SEASONED JERK FOOD PRODUCT - A pre-seasoned, ready to cook or packaged frozen food product comprising a base food component such as meat or poultry, coated with a Jamaican jerk spice seasoning comprising herbs, spices and salt for a predefined period of time, followed by aseptic packaging and freezing for attaining optimum shelf life. The seasoning composition may comprise either a dry mix of spices or a wet marinade. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135381 | Weight management method and associated high fiber natural food blend - A weight management program compatible with a dieter's food preferences and lifestyle and a natural high fiber dietary food blend derived from grains. The food blend contains a chew inducing grain and at least 40 grams of total dietary fiber in a volume that may vary from one cup to two cups. Initially, the dieter consumes a relatively small quantity of the high fiber food blend, and gradually increases the amount consumed on successive days until the dieter consumes a full portion food blend which contains at least 40 grams of total dietary fiber or a personal full portion compatible with his or her eating habits that contains between 30 and 40 grams of total dietary fiber. The dieter continues to consume that portion of the food blend on succeeding days and gradually adopts healthy eating behaviors without modification of lifestyle. Upon reaching a desired weight, the dieter adjusts the amount of the high fiber dietary food consumed while maintaining the acquired healthy and enjoyable eating behaviors. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135382 | METHOD FOR DISCHARGE CONTROL OF A SEPARATOR, AND A SEPARATOR WITH DISCHARGE CONTROL - A method for discharge control of a separator comprises an inlet for a dairy product, a first outlet conduit for a first processed dairy product, and a second outlet conduit for a second dairy product. The first processed dairy product having a higher fat concentration than the second processed dairy product. The method involves detecting a flow rate of the first processed dairy product in the first outlet conduit, controlling the flow rate of the first processed dairy product in the first outlet conduit by regulating an opening degree of a regulating valve connected to the first outlet conduit, detecting the opening degree of the regulating valve, and discharging the separator when the opening degree of the regulating valve exceeds a predetermined value. The invention also relates to a separator for separating a dairy product into a first processed dairy product and a second processed dairy product. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135383 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR AT LEAST SEMI-AUTONOMOUS MEAL STORAGE AND COOKING VIA FLUID IMMERSION - A method of using a fluid-immersion storage and cooking device having a thermal container that defines a first volume and a second volume includes disposing a first food item in the first volume. A second food item and a third food item are disposed in the second volume in a first position and a second position, respectively. A volume of fluid having a first temperature is circulated through the first volume to transfer thermal energy to the first food item. After a predetermined time, at least a portion of the volume of fluid is heated to a second temperature. A portion of the volume of fluid is conveyed to the second volume such that (1) the second food item is substantially submerged in the portion of the volume of fluid and (2) the third food item is disposed substantially outside of the portion of the volume of fluid. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135384 | EDIBLE RECEPTACLES FOR FROZEN CONFECTIONS - An edible receptacle suitable for containing a frozen confection the receptacle comprising at most 15 wt % binder and at least 50 wt % of particles of nuts wherein the particles have an average diameter of from 0.001 to 5 mm and a water content of at most 5 wt % is provided. A process for preparing an edible receptacle, the process comprising the steps of: (a) dosing a required amount of edible receptacle ingredients into a support mould, the ingredients comprising at most 15 wt % binder and at least 50 wt % of particles of nuts by weight of the edible receptacle wherein the particles have an average diameter of from 0.001 to 5 mm and a water content of at most 5 wt %; (b) inserting a shaping tool into the ingredients in the support mould; and (c) vibrating the shaping tool at an ultrasonic frequency to form the ingredients into an edible receptacle of the desired shape is also provided. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135385 | EDIBLE RECEPTACLES FOR FROZEN CONFECTIONS - An edible receptacle suitable for containing a frozen confection the receptacle comprising from 0.01 wt % to 15 wt % binder and at least 50 wt % of particles of dry baked material wherein the particles have an average diameter of from 0.001 to 5 mm and a water content of at most 5 wt % is provided. A process for preparing an edible receptacle, the process comprising the steps of: (a) dosing a required amount of edible receptacle ingredients into a support mould, the ingredients comprising from 0.01 wt % to 15 wt % binder and at least 50 wt % of particles of dry baked material by weight of the edible receptacle wherein the particles have an average diameter of from 0.001 to 5 mn and a water content of at most 5 wt %; (b) inserting a shaping tool into the ingredients in the support mould; and (c) vibrating the shaping tool at an ultrasonic frequency to form the ingredients into an edible receptacle of the desired shape is also provided. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135386 | COATING COMPOSITIONS FOR CONSUMABLE ARTICLES - Opaque coatings are formed on consumable articles by applying an aqueous composition of one or more trisaccharides such as melezitose (optionally, in combination with one or more other ingredients such as a high intensity sweetener) and then drying the applied aqueous composition. “Frosted” coatings having a reduced sugar (sucrose) content may thereby be obtained. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135387 | Rotary Molded Shaped Crunchy Granola Food Products And Methods Of Making Same - Disclosed are nonlimiting embodiments comprising a novel process for forming and shaping crunchy granola food products. The process comprises using rotary molding processes to form and shape a granola mass into a variety of desired shapes. The granola mass is able to be rotary molded as a result of use of a unique binder composition that comprises at least one of pre-gelatinized starch or hydrocolloid gum in the binder composition. The pre-gelatinized starch and/or hydrocolloid gum enables the binder viscosity to increase and increases the tackiness of the granola mass such that it can be formed by a rotary molder and such that it releases from the mold as a unitary piece of shaped and formed granola food product. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135388 | COOKED TURKEY WING PRODUCT - Pre-cooked turkey wing food products are made by a method comprising: providing a plurality of partitioned turkey wing segments; applying a marinade to the partitioned turkey wing segments to form a marinade/partitioned turkey wing segment composition having a ratio of marinade to partitioned turkey wing segments of at least 5:100 by weight; cooking the marinade/partitioned turkey wing segment composition in an environment that retains at least a majority of the marinade in the composition throughout the cooking process, for a time of at least 0.5 hours per pound at an ambient temperature of at least 160 F to provide a cooked marinade/partitioned turkey wing segment composition; cooling the cooked marinade/partitioned turkey wing segment composition; and providing the cooked marinade/partitioned turkey wing segment composition in a packaging format suitable for distribution. In an embodiment, the partitioned turkey wing segments are sub-partitioned midwing portions. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135389 | GLYCOSIDE BLENDS - Sweetener compositions comprising particular glycoside blends are described in this paper. The glycioside blends comprise rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, and/or rebaudioside D in various proportions. The sweetener composition can also include one or more bulking agents or other ingredients. The sweetener compositions can be used in foods and beverages. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135390 | REDUCED SODIUM SALTY TASTE COMPOSITION, PROCESS FOR ITS PREPARATION AND FOOD SYSTEMS CONTAINING SUCH COMPOSITION - A reduced sodium salty taste composition for reduction of sodium chloride in food contains sodium chloride, at least one of a food acid and a salt of a food acid, at least one of an amino acids and a salt of an amino acid, and can additionally contain potassium chloride, yeast extract, sweeteners, and flavors. A food containing the reduced sodium salty taste composition and a process for making the reduced sodium salty taste composition are disclosed. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135391 | Agents and Mechanisms for Treating Hypercholesterolemia - A method of treating hypercholesterolemia in mammals, by administering an effective amount of a microbial fermentation product, and regulating genes involved in lipoprotein metabolism. A method of regulating cholesterol levels in a patient by administering an effective amount of a composition chosen from the group consisting of PAZ, specific components isolated from PAZ, chemically synthesized analogues of the components of PAZ, and regulating genes involved in lipoprotein metabolism. A method of treating high cholesterol levels in an individual by administering an effective amount of a microbial fermentation product, up-regulating the expression of at least one of the genes that encode ABCA1, ApoA1, and SRB1, and down-regulating the gene that encodes CETP. A method of preventing the onset of high cholesterol levels and/or a deleterious lipoprotein profile in an individual. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135392 | PROCESSED FOOD COMPOSITIONS TO FACILITATE INDEPENDENT DINING - Methods and systems for preparing a processed food composition that is sized and shaped to facilitate independent dining are presented. A method, in one embodiment, includes selecting cooked menu items, combining them using a grinder or food processor into a mixture, and then shaping the mixture into a processed food composition that includes one or more substantially graspable sizes and shapes. The cooked menu items selected for mixing may include protein, carbohydrate, and/or vegetable, producing a food composition that is substantially nutritionally balanced. The system may include a food processor, such as a grinder or mixer, and a shaping tool for forming the combined foods into desired shapes and sizes. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135393 | TOBACCO SLITTING MACHINE - Provided herein is a tobacco recovery machine that automatically removes and separates a tobacco rod from formed cigarettes and slits the tipping paper surrounding the tobacco rod. The tobacco recovery machine includes a hopper that receives cigarettes. A feed mechanism individually feeds the cigarettes from the hopper and through a chopping mechanism that removes the filter rod from each cigarette leaving the cylindrical tobacco rod wrapped in the tipping paper. The tobacco recovery machine next feeds the tobacco rod of the cigarette through a slitting mechanism that slits the tipping paper wrapping surrounding the tobacco. The slitting mechanism axially slits the tipping paper along the tobacco rod such that the tobacco product can separate from the tipping paper. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135394 | PROCESS OF PREPARING PRINTING SOLUTION AND MAKING PATTERNED CIGARETTE WRAPPER - A process for making patterned cigarette wrapper includes the steps of: preparing a printing solution including the steps of: mixing at least water and a starch to form a starch mixture, heating the starch mixture to a temperature of at least about 180° F. preferably for at least about 30 minutes to release amylopectin and amylose, adding propylene glycol to the starch mixture, and mixing the starch mixture and propylene glycol to form a printing solution, wherein the solution is maintained and applied at elevated temperature (120° F. to 150° F.). The process also includes providing a base web of wrapper and applying the printing solution to the wrapper in a predetermined pattern. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135395 | NON-SMOKING AIDING PIPE HAVING BYPASS SUCTION HOLE - Embodiments of the invention relate to a smoking and non-smoking aiding pipe having a bypass suction hole and, more particularly, to a smoking and non-smoking aiding pipe in which the introduction of harmful substances from a cigarette is delayed through a bypass suction hole, and harmful components having stickiness such as tar are removed by an adsorbing pad to minimize harmful components introduced into the human body, thereby minimizing damage to the body from smoking and providing a non-smoking effect in the long term. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135396 | Marijuana Roach Clip Cutting and Storage Device - The present invention relates to a marijuana roach clip cutting and storage device for medical and or recreational marijuana. The marijuana roach clip cutting and storage device relates to certain useful improvements in marijuana roach clip storage, and the primary objective of the present invention is to provide a useful configuration in which the marijuana roach clips are safely cut, stored and subsequently used for future medical or recreational use. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135397 | NICOTINE POWDER DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH AIRFLOW MANAGEMENT MEANS - An aerosol-generating article is provided, including a nicotine powder receptacle containing a dose of nicotine powder; a corrugated inner wrapper wrapped around the nicotine powder receptacle; an outer wrapper wrapped around the corrugated inner wrapper; at least one airflow inlet upstream of the nicotine powder receptacle; and at least one airflow outlet downstream of the nicotine powder receptacle, wherein corrugations in the corrugated inner wrapper define a plurality of airflow channels in fluid communication with the at least one airflow inlet and the at least one airflow outlet. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135398 | DISPENSER - The present invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing a liquid, comprising: a reservoir for storing a liquid to be dispensed; a manually operative pump arrangement disposed at a first end region of the reservoir; a conduit extending from the pump arrangement to a second end region of the reservoir distal the first end region, the conduit configured for communicating reservoir contents from the second end region to the pump arrangement; a dispense conduit extending from the pump arrangement and comprising a dispense aperture at an end region thereof, the dispense aperture in liquid communication with the pump arrangement; and an open ended tube extending in a direction away from the pump arrangement and configured to surround the dispense conduit, wherein the open ended tube extends to a position such that the open end thereof is at least coterminous with an dispense aperture end of the dispense conduit and actuation of the pump arrangement causes transfer of reservoir contents from the reservoir to the dispense aperture end of the dispense conduit. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135399 | E-VAPING SECTION AND E-VAPING DEVICE, AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - An e-vaping section includes an outer housing, a supply reservoir, an inner tube, and a heater capable of vaporizing a pre-vapor formulation. The section includes a female threaded connector on an end of the e-vaping section that defines an air inlet positioned adjacent to threads of the connector. A power section includes an outer housing and a power supply, with a male treaded connector defining a vent hole. An assembled e-vaping device connects two e-vaping sections via the male and female threaded connectors causing the air inlet and vent hole to be in fluid communication with each other. A method of manufacturing an e-vaping device includes adjusting a cross-sectional area of the air inlets defined by the female threaded connector to adjust a resistance-to-draw (RTD) value for the device. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135400 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING A CHILD FROM ACCIDENTALLY PUFFING AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - The invention is related to a method for preventing a child from accidentally puffing an electronic cigarette, comprising: S | 2017-05-18 |
20170135401 | ELECTRONIC VAPOUR PROVISION SYSTEM - An electronic vapor provision system includes a vaporizer for vaporising liquid for inhalation by a user of the electronic vapor provision system; a power supply comprising a cell or battery for supplying power to the vaporizer; a sensor for measuring the rate of airflow through the electronic vapor provision system as a result of the inhalation by the user; and a control unit for controlling the power supplied to the vaporizer based on a cumulative airflow for this inhalation by the user, wherein the cumulative airflow is determined based on the measurements of airflow rate by the sensor. Such a system allows the user control over the amount of vaporized liquid obtained in a given inhalation based on the cumulative airflow for the given inhalation. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135402 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICE AND CAPSULE SYSTEM - In an electronic smoking system, a capsule ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135403 | ATOMIZATION ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An atomization assembly and an electronic cigarette, wherein the atomization assembly comprises a connection member, an atomization core, an e-liquid retaining member, and an atomization sleeve; the connection member comprises a first connection end, and a second connection end; the peripheral surface of the outer wall of the first connection end is provided with a knurled structure; a compression boss is provided between the first connection end and the second connection end; a recess extends along the periphery of a side of the compression boss; the atomization assembly further comprises a protective sleeve sleeved over the atomization sleeve and a fastening ring, the fastening ring is positioned between the compression boss and the protective sleeve. The atomization assembly and the electronic cigarette simulate the feel of a real cigarette, and the structure is reliable, thus improving the users' experience. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135404 | CARTRIDGE FOR AN AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM WITH IDENTIFICATION INDUCTOR - In a method of manufacturing a cartridge of an electronic vaping device, wherein the cartridge includes a pre-vapor formulation storage element, an electrical inductor is formed from an electrical component, wherein the electrical inductor has an inductance indicative of a pre-vapor formulation substrate contained in the pre-vapor formulation storage element. The electrical inductor is then mounted to the cartridge. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135405 | CARTRIDGE FOR AN AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM WITH CUSTOMIZABLE INDENTIFICATION RESISTANCE - In a method of manufacturing a cartridge of an electronic vaping device, wherein the cartridge includes a pre-vapor formulation storage element, an electrical resistor is physically manipulated to change a resistance of the electrical resistor from a first resistance value to a second resistance value, the second resistance value indicative of a pre-vapor formulation substrate contained in the pre-vapor formulation storage element. The electrical resistor is then mounted to a portion of the cartridge. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135406 | AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM WITH SELF-ACTIVATED ELECTRIC HEATER - An electronic vaping device includes a liquid storage portion, an electric heater and electronic circuitry. The liquid storage portion is configured to store liquid vapor-forming substrate. The electric heater includes at least one heating element, the at least one heating element configured to heat the liquid vapor-forming substrate. The electronic circuitry is configured to self-activate the electric heater for a first time interval during a period of inactivity of the electric heater to determine depletion of the liquid vapor-forming substrate based on a relationship between a power applied to the at least one heating element and a resulting temperature change of the at least one heating element. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135407 | VOICE RESPONSIVE ELECTRONIC VAPOR SYSTEM - Provided are systems, methods, and electronic vapor devices configured to control at least one function of the electronic vapor device via voice controls. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135408 | ELECTRONIC VAPOR DEVICE WARNING SYSTEM - Provided are systems, methods and/or electronic vapor devices configured to analyze matter of at least one of smoke, vapor or other material in order to at least one of analyze, classify, compare, validate, refute and catalogue said matter, then reference conditions in order to send system alerts triggered by defined analytical parameters. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135409 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SMOOTH VAPOR DELIVERY - Provided are systems, methods, and electronic vapor devices comprising a heating element casing designed to facilitate an eLiquid heating process while providing a vapor quality which yields a sensation of increased smoothness for a user. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135410 | PORTABLE WIRELESS ELECTRONIC VAPOR DEVICE - A system, method, and device to integrate electronic vapor devices and electronic communication devices. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135411 | COMPUTING DEVICE WITH ENABLED ELECTRONIC VAPOR DEVICE - Disclosed are systems, methods, and/or apparatuses for pairing with an electronic vapor (eVapor) device. In an aspect, information can be received from the eVapor device. In an aspect, the eVapor device can be caused to alter operation based on the received information. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135412 | ADVANCED MICROPROCESSOR FOR ELECTRONIC VAPOR DEVICE - Provided are systems, methods and electronic vapor devices comprising a microprocessor configured to handle data commands relating to the control, usage and functionality of an electronic vapor (eVapor) device, specifically eCigarette and vaping systems and devices. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135413 | Apparel System - An apparel system includes a shirt that may be worn. A first sleeve fastener is coupled to a first sleeve and the first sleeve fastener is positioned on a cuff corresponding to the first sleeve. A second sleeve fastener is coupled to a second sleeve and the second sleeve fastener is positioned on a cuff corresponding to the second sleeve. A neckband fastener is coupled to a neckband. A first collar fastener is coupled to a collar. The first collar fastener selectively engages the shirt such that the collar is removably fastened to the shirt. A second collar fastener is coupled to the collar. The second collar fastener selectively engages the body such that the collar is removably fastened to the body. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135414 | ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE SHIRT WITH WRIST DEVICE VIEW - An athletic performance shirt including a body portion for receiving a user's torso, an elongated sleeve attached to the body portion, the elongated sleeve being configured to receive a user's arm therein, and an opening on a distal end of the elongated sleeve, the opening being configured to display and receive a tracking device worn on the user's arm. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135415 | Bladders, Compartments, Chambers or Internal Sipes Controlled by a Computer System Using Big Data Techniques and a Smartphone Device - A computer system using big data techniques including a Web site and/or a cloud array of computers configured to have a connection to a smartphone or other mobile computer device and use the device and connection to control a configuration of bladders, compartments, chambers and internal sipes located in both left and right footwear soles or removable inner sole inserts. The computer system can also use the device and connection to transmit data to the computer system for storage and/or shared or independent processing and/or analysis using big data techniques, process data from sensors located in both the right and left soles or removable sole inserts of the device user, in the device, and in, on, or near a center of gravity of the device user and a head of the device user, and use the processed data to alter a configuration of the bladders, compartments, chambers and internal sipes. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135416 | PLASTIC-CLADDING FILAMENT - A plastic-cladding filament structure includes a combined arrangement of a thermoplastic elastomer and at least one conductive filament. The thermoplastic elastomer includes a rigid chain segment and a flexible chain segment. The at least one conductive filament is enclosed and housed in the thermoplastic elastomer so that the conductive filament may be attachable, through heating, melting, and bonding of the thermoplastic elastomer, in which through the property that the thermoplastic elastomer is solid in room temperature and gets melted to become liquid when heated to a predetermined temperature and gets solidified and bonded after being cooled, the thermoplastic elastomer that encloses and houses the conductive filament is allowed to attached to a fabric article or a base layer through solidification and bonding resulting from cooling, thereby improving utilization thereof. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135417 | AIR POCKET SENSOR - Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to air pocket sensors and wearable articles including air pocket sensors. According to one embodiment, an air pocket sensor can comprise a sensor enclosure comprising a substantially disc-shaped enclosure base and a substantially disc-shaped enclosure cap of a substantially same size as and joined with the enclosure base. The enclosure cap can comprise a domed portion forming an air pocket within the sensor enclosure. An electronic sensor can be disposed within the air pocket of the sensor enclosure. An electrical conductor can be connected with the electronic sensor and can extend through the sensor enclosure. The electronic sensor can comprise, for example, a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, a medical sensor, etc. In some cases, the enclosure can be substantially air tight. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135418 | Combination Shirt and Jacket - A combination shirt and jacket includes a shirt front portion having a collar formed at an upper end of the shirt front portion and first attachment mechanisms formed along sides of the shirt front portion, a jacket element. The jacket element includes second attachment mechanisms attached to an interior of the jacket element for engaging the first attachment mechanisms of the shirt front portion and a liner-less back portion formed along a back of the jack and adjacent to a wearer's back, the liner-less back portion shaped to fit with the back panel portion of the shirt element. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135419 | Air Conditioning Clothing - An air-conditioning clothing is disclosed. The clothing includes a cloth portion covering an upper part and an arm portion of the body and guiding air in a space between the cloth portion and the body or an underwear along a surface of the body or the underwear. An air blower takes in air from outside and forcedly generates a flow of the air in the space. An air discharge is provided on a collar of the cloth portion and discharges the air to the outside. An air-leakage preventer is provided on a lower sleeve edge of the cloth portion and prevents leakage of the air flowing in the space to the outside through the lower sleeve edge. A sheet-shaped air discharger is provided at a predetermined portion in the vicinity of the lower sleeve edge of the cloth portion and discharges the air flowing in the space to the outside. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135420 | DETACHABLE AND INTERCHANGEABLE SHOCK-PROOF PADS FOR CYCLING PANTS AND UNDER PANTS - A detachable and inter changeable shock-proof pads for cycling pants and underpants mainly includes a main body matching a human body's hips, where at least one connecting body is configured on the main body at a predetermined position, at least one protecting body one face of the main body, and at least one connecting element another face of the main body. The connecting body is used to connect the main body to the inside or outside of the crouch of pants, and the connecting element is then connected to the pants, thereby preventing the main body from sliding so as to achieve the detachable and inter changeable effects. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135421 | HYBRID APPAREL AND METHOD OF TRANSFORMING SAME INTO OTHER GARMENT TYPES - A multipurpose customizable garment designed to be transformed from the form of arm-wear into other types of garments. Specifically, the hybrid garment can be converted from a detachable sleeve to a scarf, vest, and a variety of neck-wear, leg-wear, and clothing tops by selective use of a plurality of fasteners which enable the wearer to vary the size and appearance of the garment. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135422 | Hooded scarf with combination side pockets and closure option - Hooded scarf with combination side pockets and closure option is disclosed. The synergistic use of hood, side pockets, closure apparatus, and no restriction in length allows an individual of any size/weight/arm length ergonomically correct and secure access/retrieval to and from pockets while provided hand and neck warmth, in addition to allowing greater flexibility for wear options (i.e. reversibility and styling options). The closure apparatus expands wear and fashion possibilities while eliminating aforementioned issues with dangling scarf ends (including safety) and makes an accessory design available as an apparel item. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135423 | Diaper Cover Leggings with High Volume Wet Zone Protection - A pair of diaper cover leggings with high volume wet zone protection includes a waistband, a bifurcated legged outer layer, and an inner layer. The bifurcated legged outer layer and the wet-zone inner layer are connected to the waistband and downwardly extend from the waistband. The bifurcated legged outer layer extends up to a lower left-leg hem and a lower right-leg hem in order to complete the external layer of the diaper cover leggings. The inner layer extends up to an outer crotch section of the bifurcated legged outer layer and connected to the outer crotch section. As a result, the bifurcated legged outer layer and the inner layer are able to form the high volume wet zone to improve the absorbency. Additionally, the bifurcated legged outer layer transitions into a single layered comfort zone beyond the high volume wet zone. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135424 | GLOVE INTERMEDIATE MEMBRANE HAVING MOISTURE PERMEABILITY AND WATERPROOF FUNCTIONS AND TO BE SIMULTANEOUSLY COUPLED TO OUTER SHELL AND INNER LINER, GLOVES USING SAME, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention relates to a glove intermediate membrane having moisture permeability and a waterproof function, gloves using the same, and a manufacturing method therefor. A glove intermediate membrane, which is inserted between an inner liner and an outer shell of a glove, is manufactured in such a manner that a glove shaped first intermediate membrane made of a first material having moisture permeability and a waterproof function and a glove shaped second intermediate membrane made of a second material having a melting point lower than that of the first material to be joined thereto are overlapped with each other, and then an edge portion excluding a wrist portion is thermally bonded. Also, a glove is manufactured in such a manner that an inner liner, the above-described intermediate membrane, and the ouster shell are sequentially put onto a mold and thermally bonded. The glove manufactured as described above has moisture permeability and a waterproof function and simultaneously has an excellent grip feeling. The manufacturing process is simple to reduce manufacturing time and also remarkably reduce manufacturing costs. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135425 | DISPOSABLE GLOVE WITH INTEGRATED FUNCTIONAL COATING LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a disposable glove may include a glove body having a shape of a hand; and a functional coating layer on a portion of the glove body and integrated with the glove body. According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for manufacturing a disposable glove includes: coating a functional material formulation on a portion of a hand mold; drying the functional material formulation partially or completely to form a functional coating layer on the hand mold; coating the hand mold having the functional coating layer thereon with a glove body formulation; drying the glove body formulation to form a dried glove body; and removing the dried glove body from the hand mold so that the glove body is flipped inside out to form the disposable glove with the functional coating layer integrated with the glove body. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135426 | ELONGATED WRIST TOWEL WITH ELASTIC RIM AND SEAM - An elongated wrist towel for wearing on a user's wrist without exerting circumferential pressure over a large portion of the user's arm includes a towel body defining a hollow, elongated sleeve and is sized to encircle the distal arm of a user. The towel body includes an elastic distal edge which allows the elongated wrist towel to be secured to a user's wrist, a non-elastic proximal edge, and an elastic seam which runs longitudinally between the proximal edge and the distal edge. In this regard, when in place on a wearer's arm, the elongated wrist towel can be retained on the wrist through compression from a single rim and selectively moved between extended and compacted positions on a user's arm. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135427 | FUNCTIONAL FABRIC AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a functional fabric, comprising: a substrate layer, said substrate layer including a cloth and a functional layer on said substrate layer, said functional layer including a silica gel masterbatch and anion additives, and having a three-dimensional configuration, wherein said functional layer has a thickness such that said functional fabric is capable of releasing a concentration of 1,000-6,000 anions per cubic centimetre. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135428 | Self-Fitting Apparel with Cascading Closures - New forms of self-fitting apparel devices and fasteners are disclosed. In some aspects of the invention, new donning-actuated fitting devices and fasteners are disclosed. In other aspects, these and other fitting devices and fasteners incorporate cascading implementation techniques, triggered by a single fastening, donning or fitting action. In some embodiments, these cascading fitting devices and fasteners include mutually-influencing magnetic and/or elastic subunits incorporated in a common semi-flexible substrate. The techniques of the invention are applicable to a wide variety of apparel types, incorporating many different materials, allowing rapid donning of clothing with minimum effort, and leading to an extraordinary custom-fit to a user's body or preferences. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135429 | Ultra-slim fastener and method of manufacturing same - An ultra-slim fastener for a bra comprises a male part mounted on a first piece and a female part mounted on a second piece. The male part comprises a planar body having a downwardly depending leg terminating in an outwardly projecting foot extending parallel to the body. The female part comprises a substantially planar frame defining a cavity for reception of the foot. The cavity is roofed in towards the innermost end of the frame only, thereby defining an open mouth towards the outermost frame end. The frame is mounted directly onto a fabric strip. The strip forms a backing for the frame and the bottom of the cavity is closed off. The second piece further comprises an overlay mounted partially above the frame and on the fabric strip, sandwiching the frame between the overlay and the fabric strip. Such a fastener will be very thin yet very strong. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135430 | COMBUSTION-RESISTANT ARTIFICIAL TREE - A combustion-resistant branch assembly for an artificial tree, the branch assembly including a first branch portion including a first rod having a main portion intermediate a first end portion and a second end portion; a first group of sub-branches attached to the first branch portion, each sub-branch of the first group of sub-branches including a member having a first end portion; and a first winding, including a combustion-resistant strand, wrapped about the first end portion of the first rod of the first branch portion and the first end portion of each sub-branch of the first group of sub-branches, thereby attaching the first group of sub-branches to the first branch portion. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135431 | Method For Making Contoured Decorative Grass - A decorative grass having at least one non-linear side edge that provides the decorative grass with a contoured configuration is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of producing and using the decorative grass having a contoured configuration. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135432 | HAIR EXTENSION - A hair extension removably secured to a hair extension attachment apparatus, including a at least one hook for attaching the hair extension. The hair extension includes a band having a front surface and a back surface. A plurality of hair strands are attached to the back surface of the band and extend downwardly therefrom. The hair extension further includes an elongated retaining member attached to the front surface of the band at at least one of intervals. The at least one interval forms a pocket between the band and the retaining member, which facilitates removably mounting the hair extension onto the at least one hook of the hair extension attachment apparatus by inserting the hook into the associated pocket. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135433 | ENERGY ABSORBING FOOTBALL HELMET - A football helmet including a one-piece outer shell defining an exterior and an interior. The shell includes a plurality of slots penetrating at least partially through the shell from the exterior to the interior of the shell. Each slot may be disposed adjacent to at least one other slot and each pair of adjacent slots defines an energy absorbing beam portion between the adjacent slots. Each beam portion is configured to deform and absorb energy when the exterior of the shell is impacted from a normal direction. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135434 | BRIM FOR ATTACHING TO HEADGEAR - A portable brim can be securely attached to and operate with various helmets such as bicycle, skateboarding, snow sport, mountain/rock climbing, equestrian, and paddlesport helmets as well as hard hats used in construction, utility maintenance, material moving, dock loading, and airport baggage handling, to give the wearer shade and protection from the sun. The brim apparatus includes a center section having a size for fitting about a circumference of the sports helmet and a visor outwardly or radially extending from the center section. In one brim apparatus the center section features a stop surface that opposes an upper surface of the visor when the apparatus is affixed to the headgear such that the visor is prohibited from flipping upwards or sliding down or coming off during use. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135435 | SHOE UPPER, AND METHOD FOR KNITTING SHOE UPPER - There is provided a shoe upper excelling in productivity, and a method for knitting the same. A shoe upper ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135436 | FOOTWEAR - The footwear includes a sole having three holes passing through the sole. A front channel, a first rear channel and a second rear channel are formed in an underside of the sole. The footwear also includes of a strap having a front plug, a first rear plug, and a second rear plug connected to the strap. Each of the three holes in the sole are aligned with respective channels to enable the three respective plugs to pass through each respective hole. The three plugs are releasably attached to the sole and configured to allow a user's foot to be located between the strap and the sole. Each respective plug is completely located within a respective channel such that each respective plug sits flush with the underside of the sole to secure the strap to the sole. The three channels and the three plugs are of complementary size and shape. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135437 | SHOE, IN PARTICULAR A SPORTS SHOE - A shoe, in particular a sports shoe, including a shoe upper part and a sole which is connected with the shoe upper part, wherein the shoe upper part includes an outer surface and an inner surface and wherein the inner surface faces the foot of the wearer of the shoe. In order to minimize the elasticity of the shoe upper part with light weight design, the inner surface of the shoe upper part is provided at least partially with a ridge structure, which includes a number of closed continuous ridges arranged on the inner surface. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135438 | KICKING SHOE ATTACHMENT FOR PROPELLING KICK SCOOTERS AND THE LIKE - A kicking shoe attachment for use by the rider of a kick scooter having an elongated core with a flat upper surface with an upper sole thereupon, and an opposing curvilinear lower surface with a wear resistant lower sole disposed thereupon. Optionally a heel cup connected to a heel cup carrier plate is slidably supported in a heel cup carrier plate receiver. A latching mechanism allows securing the heel cup and carrier plate in a desired position along a major axis of the elongated core. The elongated core may be split apart horizontally and two or more springs, a block of a resilient material or a scissor jack mechanism may be placed between the portions. An opening may be placed in the upper surface of the elongated body to receive the protruding heel of typically a woman's heeled shoe or boot. A removable plug may fill the hole when unneeded. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135439 | Extruded Components For Articles Of Footwear And Methods Of Making The Same - Extruded components for articles of footwear and methods of making such articles of footwear are disclosed. A carrier can be formed from a first material, the carrier including an attachment surface configured to attach to an upper and a receiving surface having a plurality of receptacles. A second material can be extruded into a plurality of the receptacles to form cushioning elements of a sole. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135440 | FOOTWEAR SOLES WITH AUXETIC STRUCTURES - An article of footwear has an auxetic sole structure formed from members surrounding apertures. The members may have a trapezoidal geometry. Adjoining members are hingedly connected, so that they can rotate with respect to each other in the plane of the sole structure. The rotation allows the auxetic sole structure to expand when tension is applied. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135441 | MULTI-COMPONENT SOLE STRUCTURE HAVING AN AUXETIC CONFIGURATION - An article of footwear includes a sole structure with a midsole component and an inner sole component. The midsole component includes holes arranged in an auxetic configuration. The midsole component and the inner sole component may have a different density. The midsole component and the inner sole component may have a different compressibility. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135442 | SHOE OUTSOLES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135443 | INSOLE FOR FOOTWEAR - The present disclosures concerns embodiments of a footwear insole that can be used with various types of footwear, including, without limitation, shoes (including open and closed toe shoes), boots, sandals, etc. The insole includes an upper fabric layer that comes in contact with the foot and a cushioning base layer that contacts the footbed of the footwear. The base layer desirably is formed from a self-adhering material that can be applied to in liquid form to the fabric and bonds directly to the fibers of the fabric when cured, so as to eliminate the need for a separate intermediate adhesive layer for securing the fabric to the base layer. The base layer is also configured to substantially prevent shrinkage of the insole when subjected to multiple wash and dry cycles. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135444 | Automated footwear tightening system - An automated footwear tightening system wherein a central rotary closure knob is provided on the top of an article of footwear. The rotary closure knob is engaged with a tightening element embedded within the article of footwear. The rotary closure knob is in communication with a motor, such that the motor can rotate the rotary closure knob to tighten the article of footwear upon a user's foot. A wireless transceiver is in electric communication with the motor. In an embodiment, the wireless transceiver is configured to receive and send wireless signals from a user controlled device and activate the motor. The system allows a user to remotely tighten a shoe upon a wearer's foot via the user's controlled device. In an embodiment, the article of footwear will be provided with sensors to tighten the footwear upon receiving a wearer's foot. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135445 | Fastener Chain Element and Fastener Chain - There is provided an element for a fastener chain. The element includes a body portion fixed on a core portion of a tape, a neck portion, a pair of shoulder portions, an engaging head portion, and a pair of groove portions. As viewed in the width direction, at least one of the pair of shoulder portions and the pair of groove portions is configured to be inclined with respect to a reference direction, which is an extending direction of the core portion on which the body portion is fixed. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135446 | INTERCHANGEABLE ZIPPER GRIP - Zipper grips and zipper assemblies comprising the zipper grips secured to zippers are provided. The zipper grips are configured such that at least a portion of a back face of a grip pad rests against a front face of a zipper pull tab when the zipper grip is secured to the pull tab. The zipper grips make it easier to locate and manipulate a zipper pull tab, which makes it easier to zip and unzip a zipper. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135447 | Slide Fastener Chain and Method of Preparing Slide Fastener Chain - A slide fastener chain includes a first tape and a second tape. A row of coupling elements is fixed along an inner edge of the first tape. A row of coupling elements is fixed along an inner edge of the second tape. The coupling elements of the first and second tapes being arranged such that the coupling elements of the first tape interdigitate with coupling elements of the second tape so as to secure the first and second tapes together. The chain includes a bottom stop. At least one of the tapes is provided with an extension portion which extends beyond a bottom stop portion of the tape. A width of the extension portion is less than a width of a portion of the tape which does not form part of the extension portion. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135448 | STRAP TIGHTENER ASSEMBLY FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - A strap tightener assembly has a base, a tightening device mounted on the base and movable relative thereto, and a strap assembly coupled to the tightening device. The tightening device provides incremental movement of the strap assembly relative to the base at a plurality of predefined settings. A cover extends over the strap assembly and connects to the base so that the base and the cover form a channel permitting movement of the strap assembly therethrough. The cover defines an elongate slot extending along a portion of a length of the cover, and the strap assembly has an indicator identifying the relative location of the strap assembly to the cover. A strap is securable to the strap assembly. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135449 | SMART WATCH AND AUTOMATIC WEARING METHOD THEREOF - A smart watch includes: a watch dial, a watch band, a monitoring apparatus, and a mechanical transmission apparatus; herein, sensors are set on both front and back surfaces of the watch dial; the watch band is made of hard material and has a multi-section structure; and beginning from a first section of watch band fixedly connected to the watch dial, each section of watch band is a hollow cavity structure that accommodates a next section of watch band; the monitoring apparatus is deployed within the watch dial; the mechanical transmission apparatus is set between the watch dial and the watch band, and is arranged to control extension or retraction of other sections of watch bands for automatically wearing or removal of the watch band. A smart watch automatic wearing method is further provided. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135450 | Brazed Joint for Attachment of Gemstones to Each Other and/or a Metallic Mount - The specification relates to a gemstone setting. The gemstone setting includes a gemstone, a mounting surface and a braze joint. The braze joint is formed from a reactive metallic alloy with the reactive metallic alloy adhering the gemstone to the mounting surface. The braze joint is substantially concealed from a direct line of sight from a top portion of the gemstone by preventing excessive alloy from getting outside a desired braze area. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135451 | Sand Based Jewelry - A sand based jewelry and methods of making sand based jewelry is provided. The jewelry having a quantity of sand mixed with a quantity of binding medium. The binding medium and sand mixture are capable of being solidified and mounted to a jewelry setting. The jewelry setting attached to a jewelry item. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135452 | COMPACT WALLET - The present invention is a compact wallet designed to present a minimal silhouette in a shirt, pants or purse pocket. Novel features hold the silhouette to the minimal dimensions of a credit card while affording maximal expandability for content storage and accessibility. A novel method makes additional features modularly available. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135453 | Handbag system with replaceable outer tote shell and attachment mechanism - A handbag system includes an inner bag and at least one outer shell. The inner bag has a compartment into which items can be placed and a handle with a first end and a second end. The first end is fixed to a first position on the inner bag while the second end is unfixed but has a first fastener. A corresponding second fastener is fixed to a second position on the inner bag to releasably connect with the first fastener. The outer shell defines an inner volume that accepts the inner bag and has a first and second openings corresponding to the first and second positions of the inner bag. The second end of the handle is passable through the first and second openings to releasably secure to the inner bag via the second fastener. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135454 | Protective Device Case - A protective case for a portable electronic device includes a back frame and a front cover. The back frame has a rigid plastic back frame with an elastomeric material bonded to portions of the plastic frame. An elastomeric insert is positioned around a portion of the interior perimeter of the back frame to provide impact resistance. Back frame engagement members are positioned on the perimeter of the rigid plastic back frame. The front cover mates with the back frame to enclose the elastomeric insert and the device. The front cover includes a touch screen cover and a rigid plastic front frame bonded to a perimeter of the touch screen cover. Front cover engagement members extend from the rigid plastic front frame that engage the back frame engagement members to hold the front cover on the back frame and enclose the device. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135455 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING AND PROTECTING KEYS AND PERSONAL ACCESSORIES - An apparatus for securing and protecting small objects includes a shroud having a top opening and a bottom opening, a strap received through the top opening and having a first end and a second end, a mounting mechanism on the first end of the strap, and an object retaining mechanism on the second end of the strap for receiving an object. The shroud is slidable along the strap between a stowed position, where the shroud substantially covers the object, and an access position, where the object is positioned outside the shroud permitting access to the object. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135456 | Blueprint Architectural Drawings Cases - Various type cases providing for storage and transport of combinations of architectural blueprint drawings, plans, and related files and materials are disclosed. A combination laptop and file case provides for containing a laptop and hanging files within and including side pouches for easy external access. A triangle plan drawing case provides for storage and transport of a single architectural blueprint drawings set. A travel blueprint architectural drawings case provides for storage and transport of small number of architectural blueprint drawings. A multi-blueprint architectural drawings case provides for storage and transport of a medium or mid-range number of architectural blueprint drawings. A multi-blueprint architectural drawings open case provides for storage and transport of a larger number of architectural blueprint drawings in an open case having no lid. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135457 | Hairstyling Apparatus for Forming Curls of Different Sizes - Provided is a hairstyling apparatus ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135458 | COVERING DEVICE FOR A CONTAINER, IN PARTICULAR A COSMETIC PRODUCT CONTAINER, AND CONTAINER COMPRISING SUCH A COVERING DEVICE - The invention relates to a covering device for a container ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135459 | Solid Stick Applicators and Methods - A dispenser has a barrel having: a bottom end; a top end; an inner wall; and an outer wall. A platform is upwardly moveable within the barrel inner wall from a first position to a second position. A screw member is coupled to the platform to shift the platform upward. A threaded first portion is engaged to the platform for relative rotation about a first axis and a second portion. A cap has a first condition mounted at the barrel top end and a removed condition. The barrel outer wall has an aperture and in the first condition the cap covers the aperture. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135460 | Badge Holder - The badge holder includes a strap member mounted to the back of the badge holder, which allows the badge holder to be securely worn on the hand, wrist or forearm for displaying the badge, while the wearer has full use of both hands. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135461 | Oral Care Implement - Disclosed is an oral care implement, comprising: an elongate handle having a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal axis; and a head at the distal end of the handle, the head comprising one or more oral care elements on a first side of the oral care implement; wherein the handle comprises first and second visibly demarcated grip regions on the first side of the oral care implement, wherein the first grip region is between the second grip region and the proximal end of the handle, wherein the first grip region is between 60 and 100 millimeters from the proximal end of the handle, and wherein the first and second grip regions are spaced apart by between 50 and 100 millimeters in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135462 | A TOOTHBRUSH WITH MOVED ELEMENTS - A toothbrush including a main member that includes a handle portion, a neck portion and a head portion. At least one brush member, which forms at least part of the brush head along with the head portion and is movable relative to the head portion, is disposed in the head portion. The at least one brush member can be moved under the effect of a cleaning movement manually exerted on the teeth. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135463 | Electric Hairbrush used to create wavy pattern in thick textured hair commonly found with individuals of Puerto Rican or African American descent - An improved electric hairbrush used to create a wavy pattern in thick textured short hair commonly found with individuals of Puerto Rican or African American descent that consists of one embodiment having a body ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135464 | Toothbrush With Sensors - Smart toothbrush designs are provided. In one aspect, a toothbrush is provided which includes: a handle portion; and a head portion attached to the handle portion, wherein the head portion has bristles, a sample testing chamber containing at least one electronic sensor, a removable tip for drawing saliva samples into the sample testing chamber, and a calibration solution reservoir connected to the sample testing chamber. In another aspect, the head portion of the toothbrush has at least one optical sensor. A method for acquiring user data using the present smart toothbrush designs is also provided. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135465 | Foldable Table - A foldable table having a deployment condition and a folded condition. The table includes a tabletop consisting of three equal-sized sectors, where the first and second sectors, the second and third sectors are rotatably joined together along adjacent side edges. In one example, the tabletop has a groove along the periphery of the sectors and a leg support for each of the sectors, where each leg support includes an outer leg component having an upper arcuate portion dimensioned and shaped to be accommodated at least partially into the groove when the table is in the folded condition. In another example, each leg support includes a depressed area configured to accommodate a portion of a respective sector and engage a side edge of the sector when the table is in the folded condition. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135466 | SUPPORTING FRAME FOR A PIECE OF FURNITURE - The invention relates to a supporting frame with a lifting column ( | 2017-05-18 |
20170135467 | DEVICE FOR FIXING A FRAME IN A THROUGH-ORIFICE IN A PANEL - A device for fixing a frame in a through-hole extending between two opposite faces of a panel the frame including a peripheral wall having an upper and lower edges and configured to cover a structure of the panel delimiting the through-hole the upper edge including an edge configured to rest against a first face of the panel, wherein the device includes a damping element including an arm integral with a perpendicular tab and an assembly structure configured to secure the tab on the second face of the panel in the vicinity of the through-hole, the arm configured to exert, a force on the peripheral wall adapted to flatten the peripheral wall against the structure of the panel defining the through-hole and to exert a force on a stop of the peripheral wall adapted to flatten the ledge of the frame against the first face of the panel when the tab is fixed on the second face of the panel. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135468 | INTEGRAL TRAY TABLE PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOLDER AND TRAY TABLE - A deployable device holder adapted to mount to a tray table to support a personal electronic device in a position apart from the tabletop surface of the tray table such that the tray table and electronic device holder can be used simultaneously. The device holder includes pairs of moveable support members and a cross member for effecting unison movement of the support members as the device holder moves between stowed and deployed positions thereof. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135469 | ACCESORY STAND - A stand comprising: one or more trays pivotally attached to one or more hinge bars; wherein at least one of the one or more trays is pivotally attached to a frame; wherein the frame comprises a top member and two sub-frame members hingedly attached to said top member, wherein each sub-frame member comprises two legs and top and bottom cross members; and wherein the one or more trays are rotatable from a stowed position to an open, operational position and may be locked in the operational position by a locking mechanism comprises a hook disposed on an edge of one of the trays which is engaged with a mating hook disposed in one of the cross-members. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135470 | MODULAR AVIATION EQUIPMENT RACK - One modular aviation equipment rack has vertical and horizontal tubing members fixed together via a plurality of identical corner pieces to form a rectangular frame. Two opposing faces of each vertical tubing member have holes drilled therein in a repeating pattern, and two opposing faces of each horizontal tubing member have holes drilled therein in a repeating pattern. Each corner piece has a vertical flange received by a vertical tubing member, and a lateral flange received by a horizontal tubing member. Each vertical flange has apertures corresponding to the vertical tubing member holes, and each lateral flange has apertures corresponding to the horizontal tubing member holes. Two of the vertical tubing members are coplanar, and a backer strip is secured to a back face of one of the coplanar members. The backer strip is configured to provide electrical ground for the rack. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135471 | DRAWER SIDEWALL ASSEMBLY - A drawer sidewall assembly includes an inner wall, an outer wall, and a buffer. The buffer is provided between the inner wall and the outer wall to reduce the gap formed by connecting the inner wall and the outer wall and to absorb vibrations. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135472 | DRAWER PART ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING FITTING THEREOF - A drawer part assembly includes first and second walls and a mounting fitting. The first wall includes a longitudinal section and a transverse section transversely connected to the longitudinal section. These two sections define a recess. The mounting fitting is attached to the first wall and includes first and second mounting portions, which are perpendicularly connected. The second mounting portion divides the first mounting portion into first and second portions. The second mounting portion is mounted in the recess. The longitudinal section of the first wall is allowed to press against the second portion of the first mounting portion. The second wall has an end portion mounted between the first portion and the second mounting portion of the mounting fitting. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135473 | MOUNTING MECHANISM - A mounting mechanism adapted for mounting at least one first component to a second component includes a base, a movable member, and a transmission device. The base is mounted on the second component. The movable member is movably mounted on the base and includes a holding portion to which the at least one first component can be mounted. The transmission device is configured to displace the movable member from a first position to a second position in response to the least one first component being mounted to the holding portion of the movable member. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135474 | SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY - A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a carrying member, a plurality of fixing members and an adjusting member. The second rail is movable relative to the first rail and has an adjusting hole. The carrying member is movably mounted to the second rail and has a plurality of connection holes. Each of the fixing members passes through a corresponding connection hole to connect to the second rail. The adjusting member comprises an eccentric part passing through the adjusting hole of the second rail. Wherein, a longitudinal dimension of the connection hole is greater than an outer dimension of a portion of the fixing member connected to the second rail, a longitudinal dimension of the adjusting hole is greater than an outer dimension of the eccentric part, and a longitudinal direction of the connection hole is different from a longitudinal direction of the adjusting hole. | 2017-05-18 |
20170135475 | DRAWER SLIDE ASSEMBLY - A drawer slide assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a drawer frame member, and an adjusting device. The second rail can be displaced with respect to the first rail along a longitudinal direction. The drawer frame member includes a carrier and a drawer sidewall connected to the carrier. The carrier is mounted on the second rail. The adjusting device is mounted on the drawer sidewall and is configured to adjust the drawer frame member vertically with respect to the second rail. | 2017-05-18 |