26th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220202017 | MESOIONIC IMIDAZOLIUM COMPOUNDS AND DERIVATIVES FOR COMBATING ANIMAL PESTS - Mesoionic imidazolium compounds of formula (I) and their uses for combating animal pests. The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein A, W, Y, T and R | 2022-06-30 |
20220202018 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION - At present, many herbicidal compositions have been developed and used, but it has been desired to develop a herbicidal composition having a wider herbicidal spectrum and high activity and thereby capable of controlling undesired plants. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202019 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WEEDS - The present invention relates to a method for controlling weeds including a step of performing a spot treatment of at least one anionic herbicide selected from the group consisting of glyphosate or salts thereof, glufosinate or salts thereof, dicamba or salts thereof, 2,4-D or salts or esters thereof and imazethapyr or salts thereof in a cultivation area of soybean, corn, or cotton. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a method for exerting an excellent control effect in weed control. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202020 | ALL PURPOSE CLEANER, DISINFECTANT, DUST SUPPRESSANT, BIOAEROSOL PARTICLE REMOVER, AND PESTICIDE MICROEMULSION FORMULATION AND METHOD OF USE - An all 25(b) botanical food grade, all purpose cleaner, anti-microbial and disinfectant includes a microemulsion that contains effective amounts of the ingredients of thyme oil, wintergreen oil, a surfactant, citric acid, and isopropanol. The ingredients combined with water to produce a clear microemulsion for application as a cleaner/disinfectant as well as treating growing and harvested crops, animals and pets for pesticide purposes and as a dust suppressant and to disrupt bioaerosols in the air and/or remove them from the air. Areas of treatment can include hospitals, homes, construction sites, open areas outside, laboratories, and the like. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202021 | Dynamic Modulation and Binarization of Heating Profile and Conveyance System within an Oven for Heating Based on Energy Availability - An oven system to heat a moving item includes a conveyor capable of moving at more than one speed along a path of movement; a heat source positioned along the path of movement; a baseline heating profile for heating the moving item at a constant velocity; a sensor to detect energy available for the heat source at a particular moment or over a period of time; and a system to dynamically modify, based on the energy available, the baseline heating profile into a modified heating profile including a variable conveyance speed, where, when the moving item exits the oven system, the energy supplied by the heat source to the moving item equals the energy to be supplied per the baseline heating profile. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202022 | A KNEADING OR MIXING MACHINE - A kneading or mixing machine including a housing with opposite side walls, a motor in the housing for driving a kneading or mixing tool. A safety shield mounted to bearings for turning about an axis (A), the safety shield adapted to at least partly shield the tool when the safety shield is turned to a shielding position, the safety shield including a pair of arms. Each arm having a head at a free end thereof, a central portion of each bearing receiving the head to allow for said turning, and the central portion of each bearing communicating with an entry slit configured for insertion of the head into the central portion in a direction transverse to the axis (A). | 2022-06-30 |
20220202023 | Slicing Apparatus - An apparatus for cutting slices from a food product includes a vertical housing defining a barrel that receives an elongated food product. A rotatable blade apparatus is disposed beneath the lower end of the housing and has a planar guide with a slot. A first blade is mounted to the top surface of the guide with a sharp blade edge adjacent the slot and facing radially outwardly. Drive means rotates the rotatable blade apparatus into the food product to form slices. A substrate is disposed beneath the rotatable blade apparatus for receiving slices formed by the rotatable blade apparatus. The substrate may be a pizza crust and the food product may be a pepperoni stick. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202024 | WRAP OFF-CUTS RETURNING MECHANISM IN GYOZA FORMING MACHINE - In a gyoza forming machine compressing a half kneaded noodle skin material to form into a belt-like noodle skin, die cutting the obtained belt-like noodle skin into a predetermined shape to form a gyoza skin, putting a gyoza filling on the gyoza skin, and wrapping the gyoza filling with the gyoza skin to obtain a gyoza, the gyoza forming machine includes a wrap off-cuts returning mechanism having a supply unit for a wrap off-cuts and the half kneaded noodle skin material arranging the half kneaded noodle skin material on both surfaces of the die cut wrap off-cuts, and a noodle skin forming unit compressing the wrap off-cuts and the needle skin material supplied from the supply unit to form a three-layer structure needle skin, and the wrap off-cuts returning mechanism is configured to return the die cut wrap off-cuts formed by the noodle skin forming unit to the supply unit. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202025 | NEW BLADE FOR A SCREW CONVEYOR - The invention provides a device and a method for conveying and treating food items in liquid in a tank. The device is designed for transferring and treating food items in liquid simultaneously, such as cooling, thawing or treating the food items with additives. The blade of the invention is a dual action blade as it both advances the food items along the container as well as creating repeated forward and backwards pushing of the items as the blade is rotated. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202026 | SHREDDED DRIED FOOD PRODUCTS - A method of producing shredded, dried food products is provided. The method begins when a food type such as beef, pork, or chicken, or may be a fibrous vegetable, such as mushrooms. The selected food type is first heated to tenderize the food. In the case of meats, this tenderizing breaks down fibrous tissue in the food, making for easier to chew and digest. After cooking to tenderize, the food is then shredded. This shredding leaves strands of the food and does not cut across fibers, instead, the shredding follows the muscle or growing pattern of the food type. The shredded food product is then boiled for further tenderization. Flavorings may also be added during the boiling process. After boiling, the food product is dried to reduce the moisture content to a desired level. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202027 | SMOKE FUNCTIONALITY IN ELECTRIC GRILL-TYPE APPLIANCE - A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior, a heating element operable to heat to said hollow interior, a food support surface arranged within said hollow interior, and a combustible substrate module removably positionable in said housing. When positioned in the housing, the combustible substrate module is arranged in fluid communication with the hollow interior and the combustible substrate module is disposed remote of the food support surface. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202028 | THAWING PLANT AND THAWING METHOD OF RAW FROZEN MEAT PRODUCTS IN A DRUM TUMBLER - Thawing plant comprising a drum tumbler ( | 2022-06-30 |
20220202029 | EDIBLE COATING COMPOSITION FOR COATING FRESH HARVEST PRODUCTS - Disclosed is an edible composition for coating fresh harvest products and a harvest product coated with said composition, to a method for coating an harvest product, and to the use of the edible composition for the preparation of a post-harvest fruit or vegetable item with prolonged shelf life and/or slower weight loss compared to a fruit or vegetable item which is not coated with the composition and to the use of the edible composition for the preparation of a post-harvest cut flower with prolonged vase life when coated with the composition compared to a comparable cut flower which is not coated with the composition. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202030 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MILK OR WHEY POWDER, AND USE OF A GERM-REMOVING SEPARATOR - A method for producing a milk or whey powder, involves providing milk or whey, thickening the milk or whey using a first evaporation process or second evaporation process, and drying the thickened milk or whey to provide a milk or whey powder. After the first or second evaporation process, the milk or whey is sterilized using a centrifugal bacteria-removing separator. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202031 | OIL-IN-WATER EMULSIFIED FOOD COMPOSITION WITH HIGH OLEIC OIL - The present invention relates to an oil-in-water-emulsified food product comprising: water, acetic acid, organic acids other than acetic acids, amino acids, phenolic compounds, and vegetable oil comprising 35 to 95 wt % C18:1 and 1 to 50 wt % C18:2 fatty acids, based on the weight of the vegetable oil. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202032 | A PROCESS OF PRODUCING A GREEN LEAF TEA PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a process of producing a green leaf tea. More particularly the present invention relates to a process of producing a green leaf tea with higher soluble solids and unique aroma characteristics. Accordingly, the present invention provides a process of preparation of green leaf tea product comprising the steps of: a. incubating fresh tea leaf at a temperature in the range 4° C. to 80° C. under anaerobic conditions for a period of 4 to 72 hours; b. subjecting the incubated leaf to a step of thermal treatment at a temperature in the range of 60° C. to 250° C. for about 15 seconds to 60 minutes; c. drying the leaf to a moisture content less than 8% by total mass of the tea leaf to obtain a green leaf tea. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202033 | Cold Brew Tea Method of Producing Kombucha - The present invention relates to a method for producing beverages, more particularly, the present invention relates to a method for producing a kombucha tea drink from the | 2022-06-30 |
20220202034 | IMPROVED EDIBLE FAT COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a method for producing a bloom-retarding component for chocolate and chocolate-like products, said method comprising the steps of: —providing a triglyceride composition (TGC) comprising 40 to 95 wt % monounsaturated symmetrical triglycerides (TGs) selected from POP, StOSt, and POSt; —heat treating the TGC in a closed vessel for at least 1 hour and at a temperature of at least 220° C. to form a heat-treated triglyceride composition (HT TGC); and —deodorizing the HT TGC from the heating step to form a deodorized heat-treated triglyceride composition (DZ/HT TGC), wherein P is palmitic acid, St is stearic acid, and O is oleic acid. Further, the invention relates to products obtained by such a method, and their uses in chocolate products. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202035 | SWEETENER AND SWEETENED PRODUCTS - A food sweetener is a powder having an average particle size of, at most, 1,500 μm and including pulverized dried fruit, vegetables or both fruit and vegetables. The powder, on a dry basis, has at least 30% wt and at most 70% wt of total sugars, and has a moisture content of from 1 to 6% by weight. Chocolate products may incorporate the powder and a method for producing the power is taught. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202036 | MICRO PUREE MACHINE - A blade assembly for a micro puree machine including a central support hub, a cutting blade, a mixing blade, a central opening, an angled ledge and an undercut. The cutting blade extends outward from a circumferential surface of the central support hub and defines a curved leading edge. The central opening is configured to receive a power shaft therein. The angled ledge is located at an upper end of the central support hub and extends about at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the central support hub. The undercut is located on the outer perimeter of the central support hub and is positioned closer to a lower end of the central support hub than the angled ledge. The undercut includes an engagement surface that extends outwards from a central axis of the central support hub and is configured to receive and retain a clip mechanism. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202037 | OIL AND FAT COMPOSITION FOR FROZEN DESSERT AND CHOCOLATES FOR FROZEN DESSERT - The present invention addresses the problem of providing: an oil and fat composition which is for frozen dessert, moderately lingers, and has a rich flavor with low saturated fatty acid content; and chocolates which are for frozen dessert, and contain the fat and oil composition for frozen dessert. The chocolates which are for frozen dessert, moderately lingers, and has rich flavor with low saturated fatty acid content can be obtained by adding the prescribed amount of a transesterified oil and fat composition which is for frozen dessert and in which the composition of constituent fatty acids and the solid fat content (SFC) have been prescribed. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202038 | PLANT-BASED MEAT ANALOGUE WITH MUSCLE-LIKE FIBERS - In some embodiments, the present technology is directed to a plant-based meat analogue produced by the process comprising: shearing a texturized product to allow the ingress of fluids; adding the texturized product to a salt solution; and heating the texturized product in the salt solution for one or more predetermined time-periods at one or more predetermined temperature ranges. Additionally, the salt solution may comprise other ingredients. In some embodiments, the texturized product is further heated in a second solution for a second set of one or more predetermined time-periods at one or more predetermined temperature ranges. In some embodiments, the process further comprises centrifugation of the cooked texturized product. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202039 | PROCESS AND COMPOSITION FOR PLANT-BASED FOOD PRODUCTS - The present disclosure relates to a process and composition of preparing and processing plant-based food products such as vegan food products, wherein plant protein and water is mixed in a defined ratio in a batch and fed into an extruder using a sausage filler, creating a system wherein air from the dough cannot leave the system and back into the feeding side. The dough is subjected to a high moisture extrusion process, wherein the air within the dough is homogeneously distributed as fine air bubbles imparting a texture and lighter color similar to a meat-based food color. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202040 | MULTICHANNEL FLOW CONTROL AND EXTRUDATE COOLING - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for a multichannel cooling die. Some embodiments present a multichannel cooling die system comprising a cooling die with an inlet for entry of an extrudate into the cooling die and an outlet for exit of the extrudate from the cooling die, a cooling core that spans the length of the cooling die between the inlet and the outlet; a flow channel that facilitates the movement of an extrudate mixture from the inlet to the outlet, an outer jacket that spans the length of the cooling die, connected between the inlet and outlet, and circumferentially surrounding the flow channel forming an outer layer of the cooling die, and one or more dividers placed in the flow channel, extending through the flow channel for a first designated length and separating the flow channel into two or more separate flow channels. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202041 | REWORK PROCESS FOR PLANT-BASED FOOD PRODUCTION - The present disclosure relates to a rework process wherein raw material for making plant-based food products is reprocessed at the early stages of food production, thereby minimizing waste and improving food production. The rework process comprises reprocessing output material from an extruder, comprising cutting and kneading the output and pumping it back into the extruder via a pressure generated by sausage filler for another round of processing via a high moisture extrusion process. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202042 | PALATABLE EXTENSIVELY HYDROLYSED WHEY PROTEIN HYDROLYSATES - The present invention relates to new whey protein hydrolysates having a high degree of hydrolysis, are palatable and have a low turbidity without being subjected to ultrafiltration. The invention furthermore relates to methods of preparing the new whey protein hydrolysates, uses of the new whey protein hydrolysates and food products comprising these new whey protein hydrolysates | 2022-06-30 |
20220202043 | PET FOOD - A pet food that comprises a separated soybean protein, a fermented soybean cake or a mixture thereof and has a protein digestibility of 88% or greater. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202044 | FIBROUS MAIZE-BASED ANIMAL FEED WITH GH30 GLUCURONOXYLAN HYDROLASE - Improvement of the intestinal health of a monogastric animal by increasing the levels of cecal butyrate levels in situ in said animal by administering a GH30 glucuronoxylan hydrolase-enriched maize-based animal feed is described. Improving the feed conversion ratio of said animal feed is furthermore observed. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202045 | POLYPEPTIDE FOR HYDROLYTIC CLEAVAGE OF ZEARALENONE AND/OR ZEARALENONE DERIVATIVES, ISOLATED POLYNUCLEOTIDE THEREOF AS WELL AS A POLYPEPTIDE CONTAINING AN ADDITIVE, USE OF SAME AS WELL AS A PROCESS - The invention relates to a polypeptide for the hydrolytic cleavage of zearalenone and/or at least one zearalenone derivative, said polypeptide being a hydrolase having an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1-15 or a functional variant thereof, wherein the sequence of the functional variant is at least 40% identical to at least one of the amino acid sequences. The invention also relates to: an additive containing the polypeptide; an isolated polynucleotide that encodes the polypeptide; and a method for the hydrolytic cleavage of zearalenone and/or of at least one zearalenone derivative using the polypeptide. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202046 | Packaged Food Product and Method of Producing the Packaged Food Product - A packaged food product includes a container and a food product. The container has a rim and at least one sidewall extending from the rim to a bottom wall. The at least one sidewall and the bottom wall define a storage area, and the food product is retained within the storage area such that the food product is in contact with the at least one sidewall. The at least one sidewall is readily deformable by a hand of a user to reduce a volume of the storage area. Finger engaging recesses are formed in the bottom wall to assist in deforming the container, with reducing the volume of the storage area causing the food product to exit the storage area. The bottom wall of the container includes an integral tool portion for breaking up and/or tenderizing the food product after removal from the storage area. The food product can be a wet cat or dog food. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202047 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING BEVERAGE - A method for producing a beverage including adding a herb spice treated product to a beverage, or in at least any one of the steps for producing a beverage, wherein the herb spice treated product is obtained by treating a liquid containing a herbal spice in a tightly closed container under the conditions of a temperature of 100° C. or higher and 140° C. or lower, and a pressure of 0.01 MPa or more and 0.46 MPa or less. According to the present invention, flavor ingredients can be more conveniently extracted from herbal spices, so that a new taste can be provided as a luxurious product. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202048 | PH NEUTRAL BETA-LACTOGLOBULIN BEVERAGE PREPARATION - The present invention pertains to a new packaged, heat-treated beverage preparation having a pH in the range of 5.5-8.0. The invention furthermore relates to a method of producing a pack-aged, heat-treated beverage preparation and to different uses of the packaged heat-treated beverage preparation. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202049 | DEVICE FOR FLAVORING LIGHTWEIGHT FOOD PRODUCTS - A food product flavoring apparatus is provided. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a removable container configured to contain a flavor target, a means for agitating the flavor target, and a housing. The housing is configured to receive the agitated flavor target when the removable container is adjacent the housing such that the container opening is aligned with the housing opening. The apparatus further includes a means for applying a flavoring agent to the agitated flavor target a means for removing substantially all residual flavoring agent from the housing after the flavor target has been flavored. A method of applying a flavoring agent to a flavor target is also provided. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202050 | SOLID FOOD COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a solid food composition which is generally gluten and lactose free, and its use for treating and preventing metabolic diseases. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202051 | FOOD COATING COMPOSITION, AND PROCESSED FOOD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The food coating composition of the invention contains a cocoa powder having an L* of 35 or less and a powdery dispersion medium, wherein the cocoa powder is dispersed in the powdery dispersion medium. The content of the cocoa powder is preferably 0.1 to 10 mass %. The processed food of the present invention has a cocoa powder having an L* of 35 or less attached to its surface. The method for producing a processed food of the invention includes applying the food coating composition to a food substrate to form a coated food substrate and allowing the coated food substrate to cook. Allowing the coated food substrate to cook may be by at least one of frying, oven cooking, and steaming. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202052 | AROMATIC ALKAMIDES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF IN TASTE MODULATION | 2022-06-30 |
20220202053 | Food Materials Comprising Filamentous Fungal Particles and Membrane Bioreactor Design - Methods of production of edible filamentous fungal biomat formulations are provided as standalone protein sources and/or protein ingredients in foodstuffs as well as a one-time use or repeated use self-contained biomat reactor comprising a container with at least one compartment and placed within the compartment(s), a feedstock, a fungal inoculum, a gas-permeable membrane, and optionally a liquid nutrient medium. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202054 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR NUTRIENT FORTIFICATION - According to exemplary embodiments, provided herein are methods for nutrient fortification, including determining a nutrient profile for a first food product, modeling a micronutrient profile based on the nutrient profile, culturing yeast in the micronutrient profile and applying the cultured yeast to a second food product. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202055 | Process for manufacturing an infant formula product with hydrolysed protein - The present invention concerns a process for manufacturing an infant formula product comprising: (a1) providing an aqueous mixture having a protein component and a carbohydrate component, (a2) subjecting the aqueous mixture to a protein hydrolysis step, (a3) subjecting the aqueous mixture to a heat treatment step; (b) mixing the heat-treated aqueous mixture comprising hydrolyzed protein with a lipid component; (c) subjecting the aqueous mixture comprising the lipid component, the carbohydrate component and the heat-treated hydrolyzed protein component to a homogenization and emulsification step to obtain a homogenized oil-in-water emulsion having a total solids content in the range of 45-80 wt %; (d) conveying the homogenized emulsion into an extruder, independently adding digestible carbohydrates and optionally dietary fibres to the extruder and extruding the contents of the extruder to obtain an extruded material; (e) preparing an infant formula product from the extruded material. The invention further concerns Infant formula product obtainable by the process according to the invention and to a modular system suitable for performing the process according to the invention. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202056 | Process for manufacturing a substantially lactose-free infant formula product - The present invention concerns a process for manufacturing an infant formula product comprising: (a | 2022-06-30 |
20220202057 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FOOD PRINTER - A method includes: acquiring chewing/swallowing information from a sensing device installed on a user, wherein the chewing/swallowing information is related to chewing of the user when the user eats a first printed food; determining based on the chewing/swallowing information, a number of chews made by the user, and determining based on a first print pattern and the number of chews, a second print pattern for a second printed food to be created by a food printer; and transmitting print control information to the food printer via a network, wherein the print control information is used for causing the food printer to create the second printed food using the determined second print pattern. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202058 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FOOD PRINTER - A control method includes: acquiring chewing/swallowing information via a network from a sensing device with which a user is equipped, wherein the chewing/swallowing information is related to chewing of the user when the user eats a first printed food; determining based on the chewing/swallowing information, a swallow cycle duration of the user, and determining based on a first hardness and the swallow cycle duration, a second hardness for a second printed food to be created by a food printer; and transmitting print control information to the food printer via the network, wherein the print control information being used for causing the food printer to create the second printed food having the determined second hardness. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202059 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FOOD PRINTER - A method includes: acquiring chewing/swallowing information from a sensing device with which a user is equipped, wherein the chewing/swallowing information is related to chewing of the user when the user eats a first printed food; determining based on the chewing/swallowing information, a number of chews made within a swallow cycle duration of the user, and determining based on a first hardness and the number of chews, a second hardness for a second printed food to be created by a food printer; and transmitting print control information to the food printer via a network, wherein the print control information is used for causing the food printer to create the second printed food having the determined second hardness. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202060 | Adjustable Height Cooling Die for High Moisture Extrusion Food Processing Including an Automatic Feedback Loop - A system for high moisture extrusion (HME) food processing using an adjustable height cooling die including an automatic dynamic HME feedback loop is described herein. In various embodiments, the system comprises: a high moisture extrusion (HME) system including adjustable input HME parameters to adjust resulting HME parameters thereby controlling quality of HME products, the high moisture extrusion (HME) system comprising: a feeding system; a barrel, the barrel comprising at least one screw; and the adjustable height cooling die for shaping of a food product comprising output product conditions. Further comprising: an electronic sensor system electronically connected to the feeding system, to the barrel, and to the adjustable height cooling die for the automatic dynamic HME feedback loop that automatically and dynamically controls the adjustable input HME parameters to adjust the resulting HME parameters and the output product conditions, thereby controlling a texture and a thickness of the food product. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202061 | EXTRUSION OF AGRO-FOOD INDUSTRY BYPRODUCTS AND PROTEIN CONCENTRATES INTO VALUE-ADDED FOODS - The present invention relates to a process for preparing an edible foodstuff from food industry waste stream byproducts. This process involves the steps of: (i) combining, in an extruder, an extrusion formulation comprising a first food byproduct and at least one additional ingredient; (ii) introducing supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO | 2022-06-30 |
20220202062 | MOIST TOBACCO PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MAKING - A portioned moist tobacco product with a super-hydrated membrane coating and method of manufacturing is disclosed. The super-hydrated membrane coating is formed by ionic cross-linking using two polymers. The soluble component of the super-hydrated membrane coating dissolves upon placement in the mouth, while the insoluble component maintains the tobacco within the coating for the duration of the use of the product. The moist tobacco product is soft and flexible so as to fit comfortably in an oral cavity when placed therein. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202063 | AEROSOL-GENERATING FILM - An aerosol-generating film having a tobacco content of less than 1 percent by weight is provided, the aerosol-generating film including: a cellulose based film-forming agent; a non-cellulose based thickening agent; water; nicotine; and a polyhydric alcohol, a content of cellulose based film-forming agent being at least about 14 wt percent weight and less than or equal to about 26 wt percent, and a content of water being less than about 30 wt percent and a content of polyhydric alcohol is at least about 30 wt percent. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202064 | METHODS AND MACHINES FOR POUCHING SMOKELESS TOBACCO AND TOBACCO SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS - A melt-blown fabric for pouching smokeless tobacco or a smokeless tobacco substitute can include melt-blown polymer fibers. The fabric can have a basis weight of less than 30 gsm and a tensile strength of at least 4 mJ in at least one predetermined direction. Method of making the fabric can include melt-blowing a polymeric material against a support surface and bonding the fibers or arranging them in a predetermined orientation. Pouched smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitute products including the fabrics provided herein can provide desirable flavor and tactile experience. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202065 | CONTROL OF PUFF PROFILE - Heat not burn products comprising an encapsulated aerosol generating agent, the encapsulation having the effect of controlling the release of the agent during use of the heat not burn product. The encapsulation will control the timing of the release of the aerosol generating agent during the use of the heat not burn product, to allow greater control of the puff yield. In the case of some aerosol generating agents, the encapsulation may also increase the stability of the agent and/or prevent its migration within the product. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202066 | ROBOTIC ARM FOR SIMULATING CIGARETTE SMOKING PROCESS AND SMOKING ENVIRONMENT OF HUMAN BODY AND SIMULATION METHOD THEREOF - A robotic arm includes a base, a first robotic arm, a second robotic arm, a robotic hand and a cigarette holder connected in sequence. The cigarette holder includes a cigarette insertion hole and a cigarette smoking tube. The cigarette smoking tube is connected to a smoking simulator. The robotic arm further includes at least one air exhausting hole. The air exhausting hole is located around the cigarette holder and communicated with an air exhauster through an air exhausting pipe. The robotic arm swings to control the cigarette holder to carry a cigarette from a smoking position to an ash flicking position. Airflow is formed near the air exhausting hole by means of air exhaustion, so as to simulate influences of a wind speed in an outdoor environment on the columnar ash in the cigarette smoking process of the human body. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202067 | CIGARETTE ROLLING MACHINE - A cigarette rolling machine formed of a frame pivotably supporting a drum for rotation about a drum axis. The drum circumference forms hopper channel and a spaced apart removal channel parallel to the axis. A forming roller is pivotably mounted adjacent to and spaced from the surface of the drum. An idler roller is also pivotably supported on the frame for rotation parallel to the drum axis. An elongate belt forms a loop extending about the forming and idler roller. The belt has two ends attached to spaced apart sides of the removal channel. A tensioner roller is pivotably supported for rotation parallel to the drum axis. A belt tension adjuster cooperates with the tensioner roller and the frame to releasably affix the axis of the tensioner roller at a plurality of positions relative to the belt in order to vary the diameter of a cigarette to be formed. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202068 | SMOKE PIPE CAP AND SYSTEM | 2022-06-30 |
20220202069 | AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE WITH REDUCED LEAKAGE - An aerosol-generating device includes a housing having a first end defining a mouthpiece, a second end, and a cavity defined between the first end and the second end. The device also includes a reservoir within the cavity. The reservoir is configured to store a liquid aerosol-forming substrate. The device also includes an atomizer and a valve within the mouthpiece of the housing. The valve has a first side and an second side. The second side of the valve includes a hydrophilic coating, a hydrophobic coating, or both a hydrophilic coating and a hydrophobic coating. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202070 | SMOKING ARTICLE MOUTHPIECE - A mouthpiece for a smoking article, the mouthpiece comprising a smoking article articulation end and a mouthpiece end with a flow path extending therebetween, and wherein the mouthpiece end comprises a lip portion configurable for placing at a space between lips of an individual without pursing. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202071 | SMOKELESS ARTICLE - A smokeless article for oral consumption including a pouch, the pouch including a porous substrate enclosing a content, the content having a nicotinic compound, wherein the porous substrate has a continuous coatl8ing of a non-porous, saliva-stable material, and wherein the coating is frangible, such that in use the coating fractures on chewing. Also described is a method of manufacturing a smokeless articles for oral consumption the method including applying a coating material to a sheet of a porous substrate to provide a coated sheet of porous substrate, the coated sheet of porous substrate having a continuous coating of a non-porous, saliva-stable material; a forming step; and a sealing step, wherein the coating formed by the coating material is frangible. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202072 | AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE WITH MOVABLY ATTACHED MOUTHPIECE - The invention relates to an aerosol-generating device comprising a mainbody ( | 2022-06-30 |
20220202073 | SMOKING SUBSTITUTE APPARATUS - A smoking substitute apparatus for generating an aerosol for inhalation by a user. The smoking substitute apparatus comprising: an air inlet and an outlet; a passage between the air inlet and the outlet. Air flows, in use, along the passage for inhalation by a user drawing air through the apparatus. An aerosol generation chamber contains an aerosol generator to generate an aerosol from an aerosol precursor. The aerosol generation chamber communicates with the passage having a downstream portion. Wherein, in use, aerosol is entrained in airflow in the downstream portion of the passage. The downstream portion of the passage and the aerosol generation chamber may have at least one inner-facing wall having a drop guidance drain, such that, in use, when the apparatus is held upright, drops of condensate formed on the inner-facing wall flow downwards and are guided by the drop guidance drain to the aerosol generator. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202074 | SMOKING SUBSTITUTE APPARATUS - A smoking substitute apparatus. The smoking substitute apparatus comprising at least one air inlet and an air inlet passage, an aerosol generator and an outlet, the aerosol generator comprising a heater and being operable to generate an aerosol by vaporizing a liquid aerosol precursor, air flowing in use through said at least one air inlet and air inlet passage, entraining the aerosol and flowing to the outlet when a user draws on the apparatus. A partition wall is provided between the aerosol generator and air inlet passage, in use the partition wall being heated by the heater of the aerosol generator and thereby heating the air in the air inlet passage before entraining the aerosol. The partition wall is formed at least in part by an electrical contact for the heater. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202075 | SMOKING SUBSTITUTE APPARATUS - A smoking substitute system comprises: a main body and a smoking substitute apparatus. The smoking substitute apparatus comprises: a housing; an air inlet at a first end of the housing and an air outlet; an air flow channel between the air inlet and the air outlet through the housing; and an aerosol generator to generate an aerosol, the aerosol generator located in the air flow channel downstream of the air inlet. The main body comprises: a main body housing configured to couple to the housing of the smoking substitute apparatus; a main body air inlet to the housing; a plenum chamber within the main body housing to receive airflow from the main body air inlet; wherein the plenum chamber is within the main body housing at a position upstream of the air inlet of the smoking substitute apparatus when the main body housing is coupled to the smoking substitute apparatus. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202076 | SMOKING SUBSTITUTE APPARATUS - A smoking substitute apparatus is disclosed, having: an air inlet; an outlet; and a flow passage formed therebetween. A vaporization chamber is in communication with the flow passage, the vaporization chamber having an aerosol generator configured to generate an aerosol from an aerosol precursor by heating. The aerosol generator comprises a vaporizer element loaded with aerosol precursor, the vaporizer element being heatable by a heater and presenting a vaporizer element surface to air in the vaporization chamber. A vaporizer element region is defined as a volume extending outwardly from the vaporizer element surface to a distance of 1 mm from the vaporizer element surface. The air inlet, flow passage, outlet and the vaporization chamber are configured so that, when the air flow rate inhaled by the user through the apparatus is 1.3 L min | 2022-06-30 |
20220202077 | SMOKING SUBSTITUTE COMPONENT - Disclosed is a smoking substitute component comprising a housing having a base portion, a mouthpiece portion, one or more walls extending longitudinally from the base portion to the mouthpiece portion, and an air inlet formed in a wall of the housing and spaced longitudinally from the base portion. The component further comprises an air outlet formed in the mouthpiece portion and an airflow path extending from the air inlet to the air outlet. The airflow path comprises a first portion downstream of the air inlet and extending longitudinally towards the base portion of the housing, and a transversely extending second portion that is downstream of the first portion. The component further comprises a vaporizer comprising a wick and a heating element for heating the wick, the wick extending across the first portion of the airflow path. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202078 | SMOKING SUBSTITUTE COMPONENT - Aerosol delivery component with a tank, and a wall separating the tank from a vaporizer, with a vent channel extending through the wall from a first opening at the chamber to a second opening at the tank and positioned such that any leakage of liquid through the channel is discharged on the vaporizer, or wherein the first opening has a greater cross-sectional area than the second opening. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202079 | SMOKING SUBSTITUTE COMPONENT - The present disclosure relates to an aerosol-delivery component, comprising: a vaporizer disposed in a vaporizing chamber; and an electrical contact for electrically connecting the vaporizer to a power supply, the contact extending through a base member of the component and into the vaporizing chamber. The component further comprises a sealing element configured to seal between the electrical contact and the base member. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202080 | Electronic Cigarette - The present application discloses an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette comprises an oil cup assembly and a base cup assembly. The oil cup assembly comprises an oil tank, a mouth piece coupled to the oil tank, a fixed portion coupled to the oil tank, and an oil cup tube located inside the oil tank. The base cup assembly comprises a sleeve, a pair of snaps coupled to the sleeve and removably coupled to the fixed portion, a heat wire located inside the sleeve, and an electrode coupled to the sleeve. The sleeve comprises an upper portion, a lower portion, a protruded portion and at least one air inlet. The heat wire is disposed inside the upper portion. The pair of snaps is partially disposed inside the lower portion. The electrode is disposed inside the protrusion portion. The at least one air inlet hole is located at the lower portion. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202081 | AEROSOL GENERATOR AND ITS ATOMIZING ELEMENT - This matter generally relates to an aerosol generating device and an atomization assembly therein. The atomization assembly includes a shell, a sealing seat, an atomization core, and a seal. A first end of the atomization core is connected to the shell, and a second end of the atomization core is mounted on the sealing seat. The atomization core includes a passing juice orifice. The seal includes a sealing part in the juice storage cavity and a push rod connected to the sealing part. The sealing part is arranged surrounding a peripheral surface of the atomization core for covering the passing juice orifice, and the free end of push rod may pass through the sealing seat and is exposed outside of the sealing seat. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202082 | ATOMIZING UNIT AND NON-COMBUSTION-HEATING-TYPE FLAVOR INHALING MECHANISM - To prevent droplets formed by agglomeration of aerosol in an aerosol flow path from reaching the inside of a user's mouth, an atomizing unit includes an atomizing section configured to atomize an aerosol source, a tank configured to hold the aerosol source, and a liquid holding section disposed at a front end of the tank. The tank includes a flow path wall that defines at least part of an aerosol flow path, through which aerosol generated by atomizing of the aerosol source passes, and which extends in a first direction. The atomizing unit further includes a liquid evacuation section disposed in the aerosol flow path. The liquid holding section is in communication with the liquid evacuation section. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202083 | SMOKING SUBSTITUTE APPARATUS - A smoking substitute system is provided. The apparatus comprises a housing having an air inlet; an outlet communicating with the air inlet through a flow passage; a liquid reservoir to store an aerosol precursor; and a vaporization chamber to generate an aerosol from the aerosol precursor. The vaporization chamber delivers aerosol and is in communication with the flow passage. A wick extends from the liquid reservoir into the vaporization chamber. The wick comprises a heatable portion disposed outside of an air flow path along the flow passage, such that air flowing through the flow passage bypasses the heatable portion of the wick. A base is in contact with the heatable portion of the wick to receive a heater configured to heat the heatable portion of the wick to generate the aerosol. The device comprises a heater and removably engages with the apparatus via the base. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202084 | CAPSULES INCLUDING EMBEDDED CORRUGATED HEATER, HEAT-NOT-BURN (HNB) AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICES, AND METHODS OF GENERATING AN AEROSOL - A capsule for an aerosol-generating device includes an inner frame defining an opening and a corrugated heater. The corrugated heater is supported by the inner frame and extends across at least a portion of the opening defined by the inner frame. An aerosol-forming substrate is at least partially disposed within the opening, such that the aerosol-forming substrate is on each side of the corrugated heater. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202085 | ATOMIZATION ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC ATOMIZATION DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to an atomization assembly and an electronic atomization device. The atomization assembly includes a substrate including an atomizing surface configured to atomize an aerosol-forming matrix to form aerosol; and a heating element configured to be connected to a power source to heat the atomizing surface. The heating element is directly or indirectly arranged on the atomizing surface. The heating element includes at least a first heating portion and at least a second heating portion that generate heat differently per unit length and per unit time. Since the heating element includes at least a first heating portion and at least a second heating portion that generate heat differently per unit length and per unit time, the formation of a heat stack region on the atomizing surface can be prevented, so as to ensure that thermal field distribution of the whole atomization assembly is uniform. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202086 | ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC ATOMIZING DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to an atomizer and an electronic atomizing device. The atomizer includes a top cover assembly and an atomizing core at least partially received in the top cover assembly. The top cover assembly is provided with a guiding passage and an air guiding hole therein. An at least partially protruding or recessed structure is formed between the guiding passage and the air guiding hole. The atomizing core discharges an aerosol formed by atomizing a liquid into the air guiding hole via the guiding passage. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202087 | HOUSING AND CARTOMISER FOR AN AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a housing for an aerosol provision system. The housing comprising a reservoir for an electrically conductive aerosolisable material, wherein the potential difference between any two exposed and/or exposable surfaces of one or more metal components which are contained in the housing, is from 0 mV to about 35 mV, wherein the two surfaces are capable of simultaneously being in contact with the aerosolisable material. Also disclosed is a cartomiser comprising a reservoir containing an electrically conductive aerosolisable material, and two exposed and/or exposable surfaces of one or more metal components, wherein the two surfaces are capable of simultaneously being in contact with the electrically conductive aerosolisable material and wherein the change in dissolved metal content of the electrically conductive aerosolisable material after storage of the cartomiser for about 1 to about 8 weeks at about 40° C. is between 0 and about 20%. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202088 | Aerosol Generation Device Having A Thermal Bridge - An aerosol generation device has a heating chamber into which an aerosol substrate is insertable for being heated to generate an aerosol. The heating chamber is housed in a casing and an aperture is provided, through which the aerosol substrate is insertable into the heating chamber, e.g. through an open end of the heating chamber. Insulation is disposed between the heating chamber and the casing and a thermal bridge is arranged to dissipate heat from the heating chamber to the casing, for example in the vicinity of the aperture or from the open end of the heating chamber. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202089 | SMOKING SUBSTITUTE APPARATUS - Provided is a smoking substitute apparatus comprising an enclosure and an aerosol generator, the enclosure at least partially enclosing the aerosol generator, the aerosol generator comprising a heater and being operable to generate an aerosol by vaporizing an aerosol precursor, wherein at least part of the enclosure adjacent the heater is formed from plastics material, there being provided a heat shield between said part of the enclosure and the heater and there being a heat insulating gap between said part of the enclosure and the heat shield. Also provided is: a smoking substitute system comprising a base unit, and the smoking substitute apparatus, wherein the smoking substitute apparatus is removably engageable with the base unit; and a method of using the smoking substitute apparatus to generate an aerosol. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202090 | ATOMIZER FOR A VAPOR PROVISION SYSTEM - An aerosol source for an electronic vapor provision system, comprises a reservoir housing defining a reservoir for holding aerosolizable substrate material; and an elongate atomizer to which aerosolizable substrate material from the reservoir is deliverable for vaporization, the atomizer having a porosity and comprising a susceptor for induction heating, and having a first end and a second end, the atomizer mounted at one of its ends only so as to be supported at the mounted end in a cantilevered arrangement having an unsupported cantilever portion, such that the susceptor extends outwardly with respect to an exterior boundary of the reservoir housing. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202091 | Heat-not-Burn Device and Method - A device for converting a consumable into an aerosol with high heat without burning the consumable by packaging the consumable containing an internal susceptor inside an encasement having a plurality of holes with an induction heating element wrapped around the consumable-containing package to heat the susceptor using a magnetic field generated by the induction heating element. Combustion of the consumable-containing package can be minimized by limiting air inside the consumable-containing package by coating the encasement material that melts at high temperatures. The coating may also include a flavoring. Efficiency of the device can be enhanced with a self-resonant oscillator, moving coils, multi-prong susceptors, sensors, heat dissipation, air flow control, alignment mechanisms, and the like. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202092 | SMOKING SUBSTITUTE APPARATUS - A smoking substitute apparatus is disclosed, having: an air inlet; an outlet; and a flow passage formed therebetween. A vaporization chamber is in communication with the flow passage and has an aerosol generator configured to generate an aerosol from an aerosol precursor by heating. The aerosol generator comprises a vaporizer element loaded with aerosol precursor, the vaporizer element being heatable by a heater and presenting a vaporizer element surface to air in the vaporization chamber. A vaporizer element region is defined as a volume extending outwardly from the vaporizer element surface to a distance of 1 mm from the vaporizer element surface. The air inlet, flow passage, outlet and the vaporization chamber are configured so that, when the air flow rate inhaled by the user through the apparatus is 1.3 L min | 2022-06-30 |
20220202093 | ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC ATOMIZING DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to an atomizer and an electronic atomizing device. The atomizer includes a base, a sealing member, an atomizing core and a flow guiding member. The sealing member is arranged between the base and the atomizing core. The base is provided with an air inlet channel, and the sealing member is provided with a directing hole configured to guide air to the atomizing core. Taking a plane perpendicular to an axial direction of the atomizer as a reference plane, a distance between orthographic projections of the flow guiding member and the directing hole on the reference plane is greater than zero. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202094 | AEROSOL GENERATING SYSTEM - There is provided an aerosol generating system ( | 2022-06-30 |
20220202095 | AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE WITH PROTECTED AIR INLET - An aerosol-generating device is provided, including an aerosolisation chamber configured to receive an aerosol-generating article including an aerosol-forming substrate; an air inlet configured such that ambient air may flow therethrough and into the aerosol-generating device; and an airflow path fluidly connecting the air inlet with the aerosolisation chamber, the air inlet being disposed in a recessed portion of an outer surface of the aerosol-generating device, and the recessed portion having a length of more than 10 mm and being configured to prevent blocking of the air inlet by a user. A system is also provided, including the aerosol-generating device and a mouthpiece element. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202096 | VAPORIZATION DEVICE WITH LIQUID MANAGEMENT - A vaporization apparatus includes an atomizer to generate vapor from a vaporization substance and a channel, in fluid communication with the atomizer, to carry the vapor away from the atomizer. In an embodiment, the atomizer includes a ceramic core, and liquid is prevented from leaking through the channel One or more properties of the vaporization substance and/or one or more properties of the ceramic core may contribute to leakage prevention. In some embodiments, a liquid flow control structure in the channel controls flow of liquid within the channel. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202097 | SMOKING SUBSTITUTE APPARATUS - A smoking substitute apparatus for generating an aerosol, comprising: an air inlet and an outlet; a passage extending between the air inlet and the outlet, air flowing in use along the passage for inhalation by a user drawing on the apparatus; and an aerosol generation chamber containing an aerosol generator being operable to generate an aerosol from an aerosol precursor; wherein the aerosol generation chamber comprises at least one chamber outlet in fluid communication with the passage at a junction, the at least one chamber outlet permitting, in use, aerosol generated by the aerosol generator to be entrained into an air flow along the passage; and wherein the passage has a constriction configured to induce, in use, a localized reduced pressure in the air flow at the junction for drawing out the aerosol from the aerosol generation chamber. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202098 | SMOKING SUBSTITUTE APPARATUS - A smoking substitute apparatus for generating an aerosol, comprising: a housing; an air inlet and an outlet formed at the housing; a passage extending between the air inlet and outlet, air flowing in use along the passage for inhalation by a user drawing on the apparatus; and an aerosol generation chamber containing an aerosol generator being operable to generate an aerosol from an aerosol precursor; wherein the aerosol generator is in fluid communication with a downstream portion of the passage for allowing the aerosol to entrain into an air flow along the passage; wherein the downstream portion of the passage comprises a flow converging section having a curved sidewall tapered towards the outlet, and wherein an upstream end of the flow converging section substantially conforms to a cross sectional profile of the aerosol generation chamber. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202099 | ATOMIZATION UNIT AND NON-COMBUSTION HEATING-TYPE FLAVOR INHALER - To prevent droplets formed by agglomeration of aerosol in an aerosol flow path from reaching the inside of a user's mouth. An atomizing unit comprises an atomizing section, a tank, and a wall that defines at least part of the aerosol flow path. At least part of the wall constitutes part of a lateral wall of the tank. The aerosol flow path includes a first aerosol flow path and a second aerosol flow path. The atomizing unit includes a liquid evacuation section that is disposed in the second aerosol flow path and extends downstream of the second aerosol flow path from a boundary between the first aerosol flow path and the second aerosol flow path. The wall includes a planar portion parallel with a second direction orthogonal to a first direction at the boundary between the first aerosol flow path and the second aerosol flow path. The liquid evacuation section includes a space defined by the planar portion. A ratio of sectional area of the second aerosol flow path and the liquid evacuation section in the second direction to sectional area of the first aerosol flow path in the second direction is larger than 1 and equal to or smaller than 4.0. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202100 | ATOMIZER AND AEROSOL GENERATOR HAVING THE SAME - The present disclosure discloses an electronic atomization device and an aerosol generator. The electronic atomization device includes a shell, an atomization core assembly, and a locking piece. The atomization core assembly is detachably mounted in the mounting hole. The first end of the locking piece is rotationally connected with an open end of the mounting hole, and the second end of the locking piece is detachably connected with the shell. When the first end rotates to the second end and connects to the shell, the locking piece partially protrudes in the mounting direction of the atomization core assembly and blocks the atomization core assembly from moving in the mounting direction. When the second end is disconnected from the shell and rotates around the first end in the direction away from the shell, the locking piece unlocks the atomization core assembly. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202101 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE PREHEATING CONTROL METHOD AND PREHEATING CONTROL SYSTEM - An electronic cigarette preheating control method and preheating control system are provided. The method performs data interaction by communication connection established between an intelligent terminal and the electronic cigarette, allows for displaying and changing preheating parameters on a control software interface of the intelligent terminal, and sends the updated preheating parameters to the microcontroller MCU to replace previous preheating parameters preset in the microcontroller MCU. When the electronic cigarette is turned on, based on real-time temperature value detected by temperature detection unit, determining whether preheating is required by means of the microcontroller MCU. If yes, based on preheating parameters and preset routine, controlling the heating device of the electronic cigarette by means of the microcontroller MCU to perform heating for the preset heating time or until the preset target temperature value is reached. Then, ending the preheating and entering the available stand-by state of the electronic cigarette. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202102 | AN AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM AND HAPTIC OUTPUT ELEMENTS FOR AN AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM - An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a housing including an air inlet, an air outlet, and an airflow path extending therebetween; an aerosol-generating element disposed within the housing and configured to generate an aerosol within the airflow path; a plurality of haptic output elements; a circuit operably coupled to the plurality of haptic output elements and configured to independently actuate each haptic output element of the plurality of haptic output elements; and a first sensor coupled to the housing and configured to generate a first status signal responsive to a user holding the aerosol-generating device, the circuit being further configured to actuate a first haptic output element of the plurality of haptic output elements responsive to the first status signal. An aerosol-generating system, and a method for generating an output in an aerosol-generating system, are also provided. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202103 | CLEANING ASSEMBLY - Cleaning assemblies for aerosol provision devices are disclosed. In one example a cleaning assembly comprises: a shaft defining a longitudinal axis; and a cleaning element disposed at an end of the shaft. The cleaning element comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion adjacent to the proximal portion. The proximal portion has a greater cross section in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft than the distal portion. In another example, an aerosol provision device cleaning assembly comprises: a shaft; a first cleaning element disposed at a first end of the shaft; and a second cleaning element disposed at a second end of the shaft. The first cleaning element is larger than the second cleaning element | 2022-06-30 |
20220202104 | ELECTROADHESIVES FOR APPAREL FIT - An adaptive article of apparel can include a textile with an opening that is configured to admit a body part of a wearer, and an electroadhesive clutch secured to the textile and extending around at least a portion of the opening. The electroadhesive clutch can be configured to permit or inhibit changing a size of the opening. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202105 | ATHLETIC SOCK - Aspects herein are directed to a knit sock having a leg portion and an integrally knit ankle welt extending around a circumference of the leg portion and positioned at a lower end of the leg portion. The knit sock further includes an integrally knit tab located at a back aspect of the ankle welt. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202106 | SLEEP SUIT FOR CHILDREN - A sleep suit with compartments gradually increasing in weight from the head to the feet, that covers the torso portion of a child and has an opening for the neck, arms, and legs. The weight is contained in individually sewn compartments in the inner fabric of the suit, keeping the suit's weight properly distributed. The compartments are lighter near the top of the garment that would cover the child's neck and shoulder area, gradually increasing in weight through the middle of the suit that lays over the child's torso. The gradual change in weight ensures child safety and maintains the effectiveness of the pressure around the mid-section. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202107 | BRASSIERE FOR PROSTHETIC-ENHANCED BREASTS - A brassiere for prosthetic-enhanced breasts comprising: two cup portions; two shoulder straps; a back; and two front straps; wherein the two front straps cross diagonally upward and attach above an opposite breast; wherein the two cup portions have lateral padding or reinforcement; wherein, when donned, a user's breasts are supported in an inward and upward manner and premature breast aging is prevented. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202108 | APPAREL WITH CONTROLLABLE DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM - A support garment can include a textile layer forming a supportive region and configured to adjustably permit or inhibit displacement of a body part of the wearer that is positioned adjacent or proximate the supportive region. The garment can include an electroadhesive clutch device to help control displacement. In an example, the garment includes an underwear garment or a portion thereof. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202109 | ELECTROADHESIVE ACTUATORS WITH EXTENDED LIFE - An adaptive wearable article can include an electroadhesive clutch secured to a textile and extending around at least a portion of an opening. The clutch can include a first conductive member and a first polymeric substrate applied to the first conductive member and having a stiffness greater than a stiffness of the first conductive member, and the clutch can include a second electrode assembly comprising a second conductive member configured to partially overlay the first conductive member. The second electrode assembly can include a second conductive member and a second polymeric substrate applied to the second conductive member, the second polymeric substrate having a stiffness greater than a stiffness of the second conductive member, wherein the first and second conductive members are proximate each other with the first and second polymeric substrates distal with respect to each other. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202110 | MINIMIZING BULK CHARGE IN AN ELECTROADHESIVE ACTUATOR - An electroadhesive clutch device can include a first electrode assembly comprising a first conductive portion that is at least partially covered by a first dielectric insulator, a second electrode assembly comprising a second conductive portion that is at least partially covered by a second dielectric insulator, and an electrical signal generator configured to provide first and second signals to the first and second conductive portions of the electrode assemblies, respectively. The first and second electrode assemblies can be at least partially overlapping and configured to slide relative to each other at respective surfaces that comprise the first and second dielectric insulators. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202111 | INTERFACE FOR ELECTROADHESIVE SYSTEM AND TEXTILE - An electroadhesive clutch can be coupled to a textile. The clutch can include a first electrode assembly comprising a first conductive member, and a second electrode assembly comprising a second conductive member overlaying in part the first conductive member. In an example, the clutch includes or uses an elastic encasing within which the first and second electrode assemblies are positioned. The elastic encasing can form a first bond with the first conductive member at a first location of the elastic encasing and a second bond with the second conductive member proximate a second location of the elastic encasing different than the first location. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202112 | SMART FABRIC THAT RECOGNIZES OBJECTS AND TOUCH INPUT - A piece of smart fabric for recognizing an object or a touch gesture includes a first layer and a second layer. The first layer has multiple resistive sensors and multiple capacitive sensors. Each resistive sensor corresponds to each capacitive sensor. Each capacitive sensor includes a first piece of conductive fabric and a second piece of conductive fabric, and each resistive sensor includes a piece of pressure sensing fabric sandwiched between the first piece of conductive fabric and the second piece of conductive fabric of the corresponding capacitive sensor. The second layer has multiple inductive sensors and multiple NFC sensors. Each of the multiple inductive sensors corresponds to each of the NFC sensors. Each inductive sensor and its corresponding NFC sensor share a same coil. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202113 | APPAREL THERMO-REGULATORY SYSTEM - Aspects herein are directed to an apparel item that promotes thermo-regulation through the use of engineered openings, venting, and/or stand-off structures. In exemplary aspects, 20-45% of the apparel item may comprise the engineered openings. Vents may be positioned on the apparel item in areas that experience high amounts of air flow to help channel air into the apparel item. The stand-off structures may be positioned on an inner-facing surface of the apparel item where they help to create a space between the apparel item and the wearer's body surface in which air can flow and help cool the wearer by promoting evaporative cooling. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202114 | PACK FRAME ILLUMINATED WITH WIRELESS VEHICLE SIGNALING SYSTEM AND HAVING DETACHABLE ACCESSORY PACKS - A pack frame for vehicle riders or users on foot forms an X-shaped shell securing different types of detachable accessory packs between the frame and the rider. The detachable accessory packs are secured to the X-shaped frame with cam and collar mechanisms. The detachable accessory packs include a daypack, weekend pack, hydropack, and skatepack, for example. In an implementation, the pack frame forming the X-shaped shell is illuminated by signal lights and a wireless system to mirror traffic signaling of the user's vehicle, such as a motorcycle. The signal lights of the pack frame are adjustable and user-mappable to the vehicle's signaling via a mobile application. A curved and X-shaped brake light on the frame makes the rider of a motorcycle visible from many different viewpoints around the rider. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202115 | APPAREL WITH SELECTIVELY ATTACHABLE AND DETACHABLE ELEMENTS - An apparel system comprises an article of apparel and an attachment element positionable between first and second layers of the article of apparel. The attachment element may be releasably fastened to the article of apparel. The attachment element may comprise a polymer foam material, a fluid- or gas-filled chamber, or a plate, for example. | 2022-06-30 |
20220202116 | APPARATUS FOR RESTRICTING HEAD MOVEMENT - Disclosed herein are an apparatus and system for limiting head movement while, for example, but not limited to, dribbling a basketball. The apparatus may comprise an upper portion made of a substantially rigid material, the upper portion being configured to contact a chin of a user; a lower portion positioned orthogonal to the to the upper portion, the lower portion being configured to connect to a neck of the user; and one or more securing portions configured to secure the upper portion and the lower portion to the user. | 2022-06-30 |