38th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200288718 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WEEDS - The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition including trifludimoxazin and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a herbicide compound group B and a safener group C, wherein a weight ratio of trifludimoxazin to the at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the herbicide compound group B and the safener group C is 1:0.1 to 1:50. According to the present invention, the herbicidal composition having an excellent controlling effect on weeds can be provided. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288719 | COMPOSITION FOR AQUATIC PEST CONTROL - A composition is described that includes an aquatic pesticide and a surface-reacted calcium carbonate, wherein the aquatic pesticide includes rotenone, and the surface-reacted calcium carbonate is a reaction product of natural ground calcium carbonate or precipitated calcium carbonate with carbon dioxide and one or more H | 2020-09-17 |
20200288720 | METHOD FOR TREATING DISEASES IN PLANTS - The following invention discloses a method for the control of plant diseases wherein a composition comprising a compound having the structure represented by one of the formulas from I to V, | 2020-09-17 |
20200288721 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN OXIME CARBAMATE AND USE THEREOF - A soluble liquid concentrate (SL) composition is provided. The composition comprising:
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20200288722 | INORGANIC COATING AND COMPOSITION - This disclosure relates to basic inorganic compositions. Methods of providing antifungal/antibacterial resistance and/or hydrophobicity and/or corrosion resistance by coating surfaces with the basic inorganic compositions are provided. In another aspect, a silicate composition comprising at least one alkali earth metal; and a Group IV element of silicon, germanium, tin, or lead having at least one hydrocarbon moiety covalently bonded thereto is provided. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288723 | METHOD OF IMPROVING STORAGE STABILITY AND FITNESS OF FUNGAL SPORES - The present invention relates to a method for producing dormant fungal structures or organs with an improved germination rate comprising subjecting said dormant structures or organs to a procedure comprising a heat treatment, followed by a cooling period as well as a related solid-state fermentation method and dormant fungal structures or organs produced thereby. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288724 | COMPOSITION FOR CONTROL OF RODENTS - A rodent-repelling composition in accordance with the present invention formed by combining an amount of diatomaceous earth, preferably food grade, with a small amount of water and a chamomile element, e.g., a few drops of chamomile essential oil. Potency of the composition can be increased by the addition of a small amount of finely-divided, i.e., ground, chamomile. Either German or wild chamomile ( | 2020-09-17 |
20200288725 | Oven with Improved Airflow - An oven may include inner oven walls defining a cavity. The oven may further include a heating element configured to heat air in the oven. The oven may further include a fan positioned between the rear of the oven and the heating element. The fan may be configured to: draw air from the front of the oven to the rear of the oven; blow the drawn air over the heating element to produce heated air; and distribute the heated air within the oven. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288726 | GLUTEN-FREE BREAD PRODUCTS - Provided herein are compositions for producing gluten-free bread products, comprising pea starch and at least about 0.5% by weight pea protein based on the total weight of the composition. Also provided are gluten-free bread and bread products, and processes for preparing the same, wherein the bread and bread products comprise pea protein and pea starch, wherein the pea protein is present at at least about 0.5% by weight pea protein based on the total weight of the product. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288727 | HANDHELD MEAT SKINNER WITH PINNED HYBRID TOOTH ROLL - A handheld teeth skinning tool is provided with a head assembly having at toothed roller with interchangeable teeth rings, with the rings having different tooth configurations. The teeth rings are securely mounted on the insert arbor using male and female connections. The teeth rings may include pointed teeth for aggressively gripping the skin for direction into the blade of the head assembly, while square teeth allow for easy manual maneuverability of the head assembly on the meat carcass or head. The roller provides increase life expectancy and improved handling for lower costs and higher productivity. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288728 | Packaging Equipment for Continuous Automatic Net Sleeving of Casing, Shirring Machine and Packaging Method - The present disclosure relates to packaging equipment for continuous automatic net sleeving of a casing, a shirring machine and a packaging method. The packaging equipment is provided with a shuttle; a first gripper, capable of being opened or closed to release or clamp and fix the shuttle; a second gripper, capable of driving an open end of the net bag to make reciprocating motion between a first position and a second position on the shuttle when being closed, and capable of allowing the net bag to move freely in a net bag conveying direction when being opened; a third gripper, configured to clamp the open end of the net bag and pull the net bag to sleeve a whole shirred casing in a penetrating mode; and a fourth gripper, configured to pull the net bag, and designed to be capable of moving with the third gripper. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288729 | PORTIONING/TRIMMING OF RIB PRIMAL CUTS - An animal ribcage primal cut having a bone array located therein is portioned into one or more sub primal cuts, each having at least one bone located therein. The primal cut is scanned at scanning station | 2020-09-17 |
20200288730 | GAME WASHER - An improved game washer is compatible with a variety of receptacles and includes one or more cradles for receiving and holding various types of game. Agitation for washing game is provided via one or more water flows at one or more outlets of an agitator. An outlet engages a bottom of a cradle to provide water flow at the cradle. The agitator extends out of an opening of a receptacle at a central portion thereof to receive a water supply, while forming a gap at the opening to permit a flow of water and waste material out of the receptacle. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288731 | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING AND GRADING FOOD ARTICLES AND RELATED METHODS - This disclosure concerns methods for processing and grading food articles including x-raying the food articles a first time and taking a 3D image of the food articles. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288732 | ANTI-MICROBIAL APPLICATION EQUIPMENT WITH CONTROLS - A control system for monitoring an antimicrobial application system may include a controller having a monitoring program including an operations unit and an interface unit. The operations unit may include a sensor module operatively coupled to a plurality of sensors positioned to detect operation data associated with the application system in real-time. An adjustment module may adjust the operation of the application system. An analysis module may analyze real-time operation data and initiate a specified response when the analysis indicates that a trigger event has occurred. The response may include issuing a notification to a notification device or initiating the adjustment module to perform a control operation to modify the operation of the antimicrobial application system. A remote monitoring center may control multiple and remote application systems. Mobile devices and a control panel may be operable to interface with operations of the antimicrobial application system via the control system. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288733 | DRIED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WITH INCREASED AMOUNTS OF PROTEIN AND A JERKY-LIKE TEXTURE AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Dried fruits and vegetables with increased amounts of protein and a jerky-like texture are produced using systems and methods for blanching, marinating, draining and drying the fruits and vegetables. A marinade is prepared from proteins having a low molecular weight and high solubility, and protein is infused into the fruits and vegetables. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288734 | PASTEURIZATION PROCEDURE AND APPARATUS - The present invention relates to an apparatus and a procedure of pasteurization of food, preferably nuts and, particularly, almonds. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288735 | USE OF CELLOBIOSE OXIDASE FOR REDUCTION OF MAILLARD REACTION - A process for the reduction of Maillard reaction (and thereby browning) in a food or feed product (preferably a dairy food product such as e.g. mozzarella cheese), wherein the process comprisescontacting the product with a cellobiose oxidase EC 1.1.99.18 enzyme. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288736 | Cultured Dairy Products and Method of Preparation - A method for preparing a cultured dairy product comprising: blending water, ultra-filtered milk and other ingredients to establish a dairy base, fermenting the dairy base to establish an intermediate yogurt product, adding a fat into the intermediate yogurt product, and blending the fat and intermediate yogurt product to produce a high fat and low carb yogurt. The amount of lactose in the dairy base is minimal, basically just enough to enable fermentation. On the other hand, instead of maintaining a low fat level, the fat, preferably a milk fat from butter, is added to increase the overall fat content to establish an overall high fat, low carbohydrate finished yogurt product. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288737 | New Lactobacillus Plantarum Strain Imparting High Thickness and/or High Ropiness and/or High Mouth Thickness to a Dairy Product Produced Therewith and Uses Thereof - The application is directed to a | 2020-09-17 |
20200288738 | METHODS OF PREPARING ANTI-AGGLOMERATION YOGURT-BASED PRODUCTS FOR USE AS AEROSOL FOOD PRODUCTS - The present disclosure is related to a method and product of preparing an anti-agglomeration yogurt-based product for use in an aerosol container, comprising: creating a suspension comprised of at least one dairy ingredient and water, pasteurizing the suspension, cooling the suspension to a temperature range to enable culture activity, inoculating the suspension with a culture of yogurt-forming bacteria, homogenizing the suspension, and packaging the suspension. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288739 | COMPOSITIONS FOR INDUCING A COLOR AND/OR CHEMICAL CHANGE TO A FOODSTUFF AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - The present technology is directed generally to compositions for inducing a color and/or chemical and/or physical change to a foodstuff, such as a previously baked bread or other starches and proteins, and associated methods and systems. In some embodiments, the compositions are browning butters and include Maillose™ as a browning agent. Some embodiments further include an additive such as a protein, a reducing sugar, or an alkaline agent. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288740 | Light and Convenient Pneumatic Device for Preparing Tea Brick - The invention relates to a light and convenient pneumatic device for preparing tea brick includes a worktable, a supporting device arranged at the bottom of the worktable, a punching device arranged on the top of the supporting device and a limiting device arranged on the top of the worktable. The bottom of the worktable is provided with a rectangular receiving cavity with an opening upward. The supporting device includes a supporting component. The punching device includes a power component, a punching component and a waterproof component. The punching component includes a punching block. The light and convenient pneumatic device for preparing tea brick of the present invention includes a working compartment for holding tea leaves which is constituted by a limit block, a rectangular receiving cavity and a punching block. The punching block is used to punch. The tea leaves in the working compartment are extruded to tea bricks. The punched tea brick can be ejected together with the limiting blocks which facilitates to take the tea bricks out. The bottom of the worktable is provided with a water receiving tray which is used to receive the water during the extrusion process. The device is small and convenient which facilitates to process and prepare tea bricks on a small-scale. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288741 | INTERFACE AND APPLICATION FOR DESIGNING A CHOCOLATE-MAKING EXPERIENCE - Provided herein are exemplary embodiments including a computing device comprising a processor, a memory and a display, the computing device being configured to dynamically display a specific, structured interactive graphical user interface paired with a prescribed functionality directly related to the interactive graphical user interface's structure, the specific structured interactive graphical user interface configured to receive input information including an entry of a desired type of food to be prepared, and a desired characteristic of the food, the computing device processor automatically generating a food preparation parameter based on the received input information, and the computing device processor automatically generating a custom recipe for preparation of the food. Additionally, the specific structured interactive graphical user interface may be configured to receive an entry to modify the food preparation parameter or the custom recipe. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288742 | NATURAL COCOA ALTERNATIVE AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SAME - A cocoa alternative or enhancer, made from roasted green banana flour, for use in a wide variety of food products. The cocoa alternative/enhancer can provide a variety of sensory attributes including aromas, flavors and textures that can be altered and controlled by careful manipulation of the roasting process. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288743 | CHOCOLATE-LIKE FOOD CONTAINING POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID - The present invention relates to a chocolate-like food product containing polyunsaturated-fatty-acid-containing oil and fat. An object of the present invention is to provide a chocolate-like food product with reduced flavor change that occurs with time. As a result of the finding that incorporation of amino acid into a chocolate-like food product containing polyunsaturated-fatty-acid-containing oil and fat significantly reduces the unpleasant odor that occurs with time, the present invention has been accomplished. The amino acid is preferably at least one amino acid selected from glycine, glutamic acid, alanine, proline, lysine, tryptophan, methionine, valine, serine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, phenylalanine, arginine, threonine, cysteine, aspartic acid, glutamine, or asparagine. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288744 | APPARATUS, METHOD FOR MAKING A PASTRY IN THE SHAPE OF A CONE, AND SAID PASTRY - Disclosed is an apparatus for making a pastry in the shape of a cone, including a base carrying a plate, a cone holder removably mounted on the plate, at least one conical mold removably mounted on the cone holder, and a guide to guide a tool for depositing a preparation intended forming the pastry. The guide and cone holder are arranged so the depositing tool and the conical mold move with respect to each other to deposit, on the mold, the preparation to become the pastry to obtain at least one cone of the preparation formed around the conical mold. Also disclosed are equipment including the apparatus and the depositing tool, a method for making a pastry in the shape of a cone from a preparation intended to become the pastry by using the apparatus or the equipment, as well as the pastry in the shape of a cone. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288745 | CHEWY CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT - The present disclosure is directed to chewy confectionery products. More specifically, the present disclosure is directed to uncoated chewy confectionery products comprising starch as a hydrocolloid, sucrose, and a glucose syrup. The uncoated chewy confectionery products are shape stable, shelf stable, and less sticky than traditional chewy confectionery products. Advantageously, the chewy confectionery products of the present disclosure have a texture similar to traditional chewy confectionery products, but do not require a protective coating or wrapper to maintain their stability. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288746 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEFROSTING FROZEN CARBONATED BEVERAGE SYSTEMS - A system for dispensing a frozen beverage. The system includes a barrel having an inner wall and being configured to retain the frozen beverage therein. A mixing system causes mixing of the frozen beverage within the barrel. A cooling system cools the frozen beverage from radially outwardly of the inner wall. A melting system heats the frozen beverage from radially inwardly of the inner wall. The mixing system causes relatively larger ice crystals to move inwardly from the inner wall, and the melting system reduces a size of the relatively larger ice crystals. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288747 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING BRIX WHILE FILLING FROZEN CARBONATED BEVERAGE SYSTEMS - A method for filling a barrel of a frozen beverage dispenser to create a beverage. The method includes determining a target brix level for the beverage, determining a starting fill setting for a supply line that fills the barrel, and detecting a current condition within at least one of the supply line and the barrel. The method further includes calculating an adjusted fill setting by adjusting the starting fill setting for the supply line based on the current condition detected, and operating the supply line at the adjusted fill setting to fill the barrel such that the target brix level is achieved within the barrel. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288748 | Heat Stable Extruded Protein Composition and Related Food Products - The present disclosure relates to extruded protein compositions suitable for thermal processing and thermally processed protein compositions made from extruded protein compositions. In particular, a thermally processed protein composition has a particular protein content with protein fibers in a generally parallel orientation, and a particular hardness, chewiness and springiness. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288749 | CAT FOOD - Cat food includes: food granules including extruded puffed granules having a moisture content of 12% or less. 60% or more of the food granules have a hardness of 2.5 kgw or less 1 minute after being immersed in a dilute hydrochloric acid (pH of 2.5) at 25° C. for 10 minutes. A pepsin digestibility of the food granules, 1 minute after being immersed in a 500U/mL pepsin hydrochloric acid solution at 38° C. for 4 hours, is 60% or more. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288750 | Reduction of Pathogens and Other Bacteria in Food and Feed Products Utilizing a Multiple Inhibition System with Lactic Acid Bacteria - The present invention includes compositions and methods for inhibiting the growth of pathogens in an animal feed comprising the steps of: contacting the animal feed with at least one lactic acid bacterium strain selected from at least one of | 2020-09-17 |
20200288751 | COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVING NITROGEN UTILIZATION IN A RUMINANT - Disclosed are compositions comprising NPN compound coated with a bypass agent allowing ruminal bypass of the composition and a method for increasing fiber digestibility, a method for increasing feed intake, a method for increasing somatic growth, a method for increasing milk production, a method for reducing N excretion in a ruminant, a method for improving rumen pH stability in a ruminant, a method for preventing or reducing ammonia toxicity in the rumen. The compositions and methods of the invention are particularly suitable for ruminants that are held in harsh climates and/or at remote locations from a farm. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288752 | Ferment collagen drink and the method of preparing the same - The present invention disclosed a ferment collagen drink and the method of preparing the same, the ferment collagen drink includes the following raw materials: collagen tripeptide, collagen peptide, blueberry juice concentrate, cherry juice concentrate, apple juice concentrate, dark plum juice concentrate, grape juice concentrate, and lemon juice concentrate, fruit and vegetable ferment powder, fructo-oligosaccharide, konjaku flour, | 2020-09-17 |
20200288753 | COATED PARTICLES - The present patent application relates to novel red-orange coated particles, which are mainly used in (dry) formulations for instant beverages. The advantage of these coated particles is that they are red to orange as such (also in the formulations for instant beverages, wherein they can be identified by the naked eye as individual discrete coloured particles), but upon dissolution of the instant beverage powder these particles will dissolve as well and will not interfere with or change the intended color of the ready-to drink instant beverages made from the instant beverage dry powders. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288754 | Compositions and Methods for Inhibiting Precipitation of Dyes in a Beverage - A beverage product containing a first azo-component and a second azo-component in a weight about 1:999 to about 999:1; an electrolyte; and a solvent, wherein the first azo-component and the second-component remain in solution for at least thirty days. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288755 | Radiative Heating and/or Sterilization of Fluid by Infra-red and other Electromagnetic Energy Sources - The present invention relates to a method and equipment intended to heat or sterilize liquid such as water, milk, broth, sauces, juices and similar foods and other fluids used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. More specifically this describes a novel approach for continuously heating liquid food or liquid using an electro-magnetic (EM) radiation such as infra-red and other EM radiation sources. It achieves this by conveying radiation from a remote or local source and directing the radiation onto liquid dispersed into tiny droplets in a chamber. Infra-red and other EM radiations have a limitation in that the penetration depth of energy into the product/liquid is very short. Thus, product can be heated only in a thin layer near the periphery surface where the energy strikes. By dispersing liquid in drop droplets, the radiation effectively penetrates the whole body of fluid and consequently heats and destroys bacteria and some spores. The processed fluid then is commercially sterile or has much lower microbial load and hence it has a longer shelf life, under refrigeration. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288756 | COMPOSITION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF BREAD - The present invention relates to compositions and processes for preparing microbially stable edible products from dough and to processes and compositions for preparing edible dough-based products having improved mold resistance, extended shelf-life and good organoleptic properties. In accordance with the invention combination of an acetate component and a propionate component, in particular combinations of a (buffered) vinegar and a propionate component prepared by fermentation can be applied in bread and other baked dough products to accomplish satisfactory mold inhibitory effects at dosages that do not (negatively) affect the organoleptic properties of the product, such as flavor, taste or aroma. Hence, the present invention provides new preservative systems, the uses thereof for inhibiting mold in baked dough products, and the baked dough products accordingly obtained. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288757 | IMPROVEMENT OF RED BEET PIGMENT COMPOSITION - A method for obtaining a betalain pigment composition from red beet plants comprising pre-harvest foliar spraying of an ethylene-generating compound and the use of the obtained betalain pigment composition for coloring of an edible product. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288758 | Improvements Relating to Organic Flavour Compounds - A flavour composition comprising matter from at least two varieties (botanical or animal), wherein the matter, in combination, contains flavour characteristic compounds that together are determinative of the desired flavour of the flavour composition. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288759 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING WATER-SOLUBLE OR WATER-DISPERSIBLE MICROPARTICLES, USE OR METHOD FOR USE AS SUBSTITUTE HAVING EMULSIFYING FUNCTION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING EMULSION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINING EMULSION - A method for producing water-soluble or water-dispersible microparticles, which includes preparing a solution or dispersion that contains a protein and an anionic polysaccharide and that has a pH higher than the isoelectric point of the protein, and mixing the solution or dispersion to set the pH of the solution or dispersion to a value closer to the isoelectric point. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288760 | STARCH-BASED TEXTURIZERS FOR FOOD COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein is one or more food compositions comprising at least one edible ingredient and a texturizing agent comprising an inhibited starch and a non-granular, enzymatically-debranched waxy potato starch. Also disclosed herein is a process for making said food compositions, the method comprising adding a texturizing agent comprising an inhibited starch and a non-granular, enzymatically-debranched waxy potato starch to the composition, wherein an effective amount of the texturizing agent is added to thicken the food composition. The texturizing agent can be used to replace protein and/or fat in said one or more food compositions. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288761 | BISACURONE EXTRACTION METHOD - It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel means for purifying bisacurone from turmeric at low costs and in a high concentration. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288762 | INTESTINAL IMMUNE-ENHANCING AGENT, FOOD PRODUCT, AND MEDICAMENT - Object of the present invention is to provide an intestinal immune-enhancing agent that can sufficiently increase IgA in the intestinal tract with a low dose while maintaining an increased amount of IgA for an extended period of time. Provided is an intestinal immune-enhancing agent containing a cellulose acetate that has a total degree of acetyl substitution from 0.4 to 1.1. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288763 | IMPROVED JUICING HEAD - Improved juicing head of the type with juicing heads present in juicing systems, where the fruit to juice is housed in a recess of a female element and is guided to meet the head of a male element that is temporarily inserted in the recess, pressing the fruit and extracting the juice, wherein the head comprises ribs on its surface, said ribs arranged transverse to the direction of motion of the head. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288764 | MODULAR NUT CLEANING PLANT - A modular nut cleaning plant comprises a nut sizer and a stick remover mounted to the nut sizer. A vacuum unit is mounted to the stick remover. A nut product stream will pass on the stick remover through the vacuum unit which will vacuum light debris from the nut product stream. The nut product stream moves on a chain on the stick remover. Large debris and sticks that do not fall through openings in the chain will pass into a debris conveyor. Nuts and debris that fall through the openings in the chain will be delivered to the nut sizer. The nut sizer will rotate and tumble nuts and debris in the nut product stream. Nuts of an undesirable size and debris will pass into a debris conveyor. Nuts of a desired size will pass through the nut sizer into a chute or other conveyance to be delivered to further nut processing apparatus. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288765 | ROASTING SYSTEM WITH CLEAN EMISSIONS AND HIGH THERMAL EFFICIENCY - A bean roasting system includes a roasting chamber, a blower, a variable diverter and a controller. The roasting chamber, the blower and the variable diverter each is disposed at least partially within a recirculating gas flow path. The blower is configured to provide a flow stream of gas through the recirculating gas flow path. The variable diverter is configured to split the gas flow path into at least two flow paths including a treated flow path and a bypass flow path. The treated flow path includes a series arrangement of a gas heater and a catalytic converter. The variable diverter is configured to control a percentage of a flow stream of gas that is diverted into the bypass flow path. The controller is configured to activate different predetermined operating modes for the bean roasting system by controlling a state of the variable diverter and a state of the heater. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288766 | FOOD COATING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING FOOD COATING COMPOSITIONS - Food coating compositions and their methods of making are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method includes mixing a porous coating composition with at least one flavor composition, wherein at least a portion of the at least one flavor composition is absorbed into pores of the porous coating composition; heating an oil feedstock to a temperature greater than the melting point of the oil feedstock to form a liquid oil; mixing the liquid oil with the at least one flavor composition prior to, contemporaneous with, or after the at least one flavor composition is mixed with the porous coating composition to provide an oil-flavor-porous coating mixture; and cooling the oil-flavor-porous coating mixture to 25° C. or less to form a food coating composition, wherein the liquid oil solidifies as an exterior coating for the porous coating composition and the flavor composition absorbed within the pores of the porous coating composition. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288767 | Culinary Injection Delivery Device - A culinary injection delivery device including a cylindrical housing having an interior volume. The cylindrical housing is opened at both ends. The first opened end has a delivery nozzle attached thereto. The second opened end has a plunger located therein. The plunger is made up of a stick and at least two disks. A first disk located on an end of the stick and a second disk located slightly aft of the first disk. A spring located be the first and second disk is configured to push the first disk forward. The first disk has an extension placed thereon that matches the interior of the delivery nozzle. The spring will push the first disk forward releasing a food product. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288768 | CIGARETTE CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHOD - It is the object of the present invention to reduce the amount of labor that is required for distal closure of a cigarette or joint by providing a device and related method for folding and dimpling the distal tip of a joint through single actuation. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288769 | INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR A SMOKING ARTICLE HAVING AN OBJECT INSERTED THEREIN, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A system and associated method is provided for inspecting filter rods used to form cigarette filter elements, wherein each filter rod defines a longitudinal axis extending between opposed ends, with each end extending substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis, and includes a filter material having an axially-extending strand disposed therein. A filter rod support device is adapted to receive at least one filter rod such that one end thereof is exposed. An analysis unit is disposed with respect to the filter rod support device so as to interact with the one end of the at least one filter rod to determine a status of the at least one filter rod and to provide a corresponding signal in response thereto. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288770 | MOUTHPIECE ASSEMBLY - A mouthpiece assembly for an aerosol provision device includes a first housing for being received, in use, in a mouth of a user, and a second housing for containing a material through which, in use, an aerosol generated by the aerosol provision device flows before passing out of the mouthpiece assembly for inhalation by the user. The first housing and the second housing are connected together to form the mouthpiece assembly, and the mouthpiece assembly is configured to be releasably connectable to a section of the aerosol provision device. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288771 | STORAGE CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a storage container assembly configured to prevent child tampering with contents therein. The storage container assembly includes a base container and a lid, rotationally joined to the base container. The present invention relates to an improved storage container assembly creating a reusable storage container, a rigid storage container, a non-flammable storage container and a storage container having an airtight seal between the base container and the lid. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288772 | ASHTRAY - An ashtray comprising: a detecting module signally connected to a control module; an air intake module signally connected to the control module; a remnants removal module fluidically connected to the air intake module; and an air exhaust module fluidically connected to the remnants removal module. The ashtray is configured to be installed inter alia in a vehicle. Additional embodiments of the ashtray and its various functions are disclosed herein. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288773 | APPARATUS WITH SURFACE HEATER AND GEL FORMULATION - An apparatus includes a body of pre-vapor formulation configured to be contained within a reservoir, the pre-vapor formulation being a gel formulation. The apparatus includes a surface heater in contact with a surface of the body of gel formulation, the heater being configured to heat the body of gel formulation to form a vapor. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288774 | ARTICLE FOR USE WITH APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL - Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a sheet including smokable material, and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. The sheet may be a planar sheet or a rolled sheet. Also disclosed is a system including the article and apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of the article, and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field to be used in heating the smokable material when the portion of the article is in the heating zone. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288775 | ELECTRONIC AEROSOL PROVISION SYSTEM - There is provided a device for an electronic aerosol provision system, wherein the device includes a housing, the housing being formed of a chassis section and a hatch section. The hatch section is connected to the chassis section and moveable between a first position wherein the chassis section and hatch section together define an enclosed space for an aerosol forming component to be located for aerosol generation, and a second position wherein the chassis section and hatch section are spaced so as to provide access to the space. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288776 | HATCH SELECTION FOR AN ELECTRONIC AEROSOL PROVISION DEVICE - There is provided a hatch section for an electronic aerosol provision device, wherein the hatch section includes a sleeve for receipt of an aerosol forming component, wherein the hatch section includes a retention section configured to resist removal of the aerosol forming component following insertion into the sleeve. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288777 | AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM WITH ADJUSTABLE PUMP FLOW RATE - A method of generating an aerosol in an aerosol-generating system includes storing liquid aerosol-forming substrate in a liquid storage portion and delivering via a pump a liquid aerosol-forming substrate from the liquid storage portion to an atomizer. The method also includes sensing a puff via a a puff sensor in an airflow path of the aerosol-generating system and determining a puff intensity during the puff via a controller. The delivery flow rate of the liquid aerosol-forming substrate to the atomizer is adjusted in response to the determined puff intensity. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288778 | VAPORIZER AND AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE COMPRISING SAME - A vaporizer includes a liquid storage configured to store a liquid composition, an aerosol generator coupled to one end of the liquid storage, and including a wick configured to absorb the liquid composition from the liquid storage, a liquid heater configured to generate aerosol by heating the wick, an aerosol chamber surrounding the wick and the liquid heater, an inlet through which external air is introduced into the aerosol chamber, and an outlet through which the aerosol generated in the aerosol chamber is discharged, and an air supplier configured to supply the external air to the aerosol generator, and including a first opening connected to the inlet of the aerosol generator and a second opening that is opposite to the first opening and connected to the outside at a position spaced apart from the first opening along a direction from the one end to another end of the liquid storage. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288779 | Electronic Cigarette and Atomizing Assembly and Atomizing Element Thereof - An atomizing element for an electronic cigarette is provide, which includes: a porous body comprising an atomizing surface and a liquid absorbing surface; and a porous heating film formed on the atomizing surface. An electronic cigarette and an atomizing assembly including the same are also provided. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288780 | SMOKING VAPORIZER WITH BUILT IN SMOKE FILTRATION SYSTEM - A vapor dispenser includes a bifurcated housing having a body attached to a mouthpiece. A vaporizer cavity of the bifurcated body pneumatically communicates with an inlet orifice of the mouthpiece. A vaporizing component is received in the vaporizing cavity. An exhaust cavity of the bifurcated body pneumatically communicates with an outlet orifice of the mouthpiece. The exhaust cavity is pneumatically separated from the vaporizer cavity. A one-way valve is positioned in a selected one of: (i) the exhaust cavity; and (ii) outlet orifice and that: (i) opens in response to exhalation through the bifurcated mouthpiece; and (ii) closes in response to inhalation through the bifurcated mouthpiece. An air filter is received in the exhaust cavity. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288781 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE, ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE DISPLAY METHOD, AND INDICATOR LIGHT GROUP - An electronic cigarette, an electronic cigarette display method and an indicator light group are provided. The electronic cigarette comprises: an electronic cigarette body; an indicator light group arranged in the electronic cigarette body; an angle detection device arranged in the electronic cigarette body, for detecting angle information of the electronic cigarette body; a control device, arranged in the electronic cigarette body, and connected to the indicator light group and the angle detection device, for controlling the indicator light group to display electric quantity according to the angle information of the electronic cigarette body. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288782 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An electronic cigarette and a control method thereof are provided. The electronic cigarette includes a power supply device, a control device, a tobacco heating device and an e-liquid atomizing device. The power supply device is configured to provide electric power to the control device, the tobacco heating device and the e-liquid atomizing device. The tobacco heating device and the e-liquid atomizing device have a common smoke outlet. The control device is electrically connected to each of the tobacco heating device and the e-liquid atomizing device. The control device is configured to control the tobacco in the tobacco heating device to be heated when receiving an instruction for heating the tobacco and control the e-liquid in the e-liquid atomizing device to be atomized when a condition for atomizing the e-liquid is satisfied. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288783 | INDUCTION-BASED AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE - An aerosol delivery device includes a receptacle configured to receive a substrate configured to carry an aerosol precursor composition, and a resonant transformer including a transmitter coupling device and a resonant receiver coupling device that is positioned in proximity to the substrate when received in the receptacle. The aerosol delivery device also includes a pulse width modulation (PWM) inverter configured to drive the resonant transformer. The PWM inverter includes a bridge circuit coupled to the transmitter coupling device, and a PWM controller embodied as an integrated circuit and configured to output a PWM signal to the bridge circuit configured to drive the transmitter coupling device to generate an oscillating magnetic field and induce an alternating voltage in the resonant receiver coupling device when exposed to the oscillating magnetic field. The alternating voltage causes the resonant receiver coupling device to generate heat and thereby vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288784 | STATION AND METHOD FOR WELDING PARTS OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES - A welding station for welding parts of electronic cigarettes includes feeding means, set in a feeding area for feeding parts of electronic cigarettes to be welded; welding means, set in a welding area, downstream of the feeding area, for welding the parts of electronic cigarettes; and a transfer device, set between the feeding means and the welding means for receiving from the feeding means the parts of electronic cigarettes to be welded and transferring them from the feeding area to the welding area. The transfer device includes a first transfer sector and a second transfer sector, pre-arranged for receiving from the feeding means, respectively, first parts and second parts of electronic cigarettes to be welded and transferring them into the welding area. The first transfer sector and the second transfer sector are mobile in rotation about an axis, independently of one another. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288785 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR QUANTIFICATION OF, AND PREDICTION OF SMOKING BEHAVIOR - Systems and methods for monitoring of biometric and contextual variables to assist in screening for, quantification of, and prediction of smoking behavior, and for assisting in smoking cessation are described. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288786 | KITS FOR MANUFACTURING INHALABLE FORMULATIONS OF MEDICINAL CANNABIS COMPOUNDS FOR AEROSOL DEVICES, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Kits enabling an end user to efficiently compound inhalable formulations containing medicinal compounds, for use in in aerosol device (e-cigarette; personal vaporizer). Kits include a reusable storage device, a filling station, at least one predetermined amount aerosol precursor in a container and at least one empty cartomizer (cartridge) for use in an aerosol delivery device. Optionally, kits may also include a predetermined amount of extract containing a known amount of medicinal compound, enabling the production of an amount an inhalable formulation. Optionally, kits may contain amounts of inputs that enable the refilling/reuse of cartridges. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288787 | AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE PROVIDING FLAVOR CONTROL - The present disclosure relates to a flavor delivery article, a mouthpiece, a cartridge, and/or an aerosol delivery device that includes such flavor delivery article. The flavor delivery article includes a hollow elongate unit formed of a substantially continuous wall extending between a first end and a second end and defining an interior storage volume, the substantially continuous wall being formed of a porous material having a graded porosity across a thickness of the substantially continuous wall. The flavor delivery article further includes a flavor liquid contained with the interior storage volume of the hollow elongate unit. The flavor delivery article may be positioned anywhere within an aerosol delivery device (or a mouthpiece or a cartridge of an aerosol delivery device) wherein the flavor liquid may pass through the substantially continuous wall to be entrained in an air stream and/or vapor stream and/or aerosol stream passing through the aerosol delivery device. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288788 | PERSONAL VAPORIZER - Systems and methods utilizing a first housing magnet of a vaporizing device cartridge port substantially oriented in a first polar configuration and a second housing magnet of the cartridge port substantially oriented in a second polar configuration, wherein the second polar configuration is substantially opposite the first polar configuration, to properly orient and seat a cartridge in a vaporizing device. Systems and methods can further include alternative or complementary aspects for imposing cartridge orientation and fit, such as mechanical interference aspects. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288789 | PERSONAL VAPORIZER AND AROMATHERAPY DIFFUSER - A vaporizer and aromatherapy diffuser includes a base and angled tank floor. A lower end of a coil support tube is configured as a connector to a battery housing and an upper end forms a central air passage. A second air slot communicates with a first air slot in the base. A heating coil within the coil support tube is adjacent at least one opening, and a porous wick surrounds the heating coil. A tank cap forms a sealed fluid tank for holding vaping fluid. When suction is applied, air is drawn upward into the coil support tube through the porous wick and draws botanical extract contained within the sealed fluid tank through the coil support tube into the porous wick for vaporization. The tank cap has a fill hole. A drop tip is secured onto the tank cap and covers the plug to prevent refill. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288790 | BREAST SUPPORT GARMENT - This invention relates to a breast support garment for use in active environments, where the wearer of such garment is engaged in an activity that results in accelerating movements. In some preferred embodiments, these garments may be athletic or sports bras that redirect momentum related to a wearer's accelerating movements, for example, during exercise. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288791 | ADJUSTABLE BREAST SUPPORT GARMENT - This invention relates to an adjustable breast support garment that can adjust the size and the amount of breast support to preferred fit and sensation (more supported or less) from a single point using a single tensioning system that is easy reachable by the wearer. The adjustable breast support garment of the invention is configured to adjust the tension over the shoulders, around the chest, and in some implementations around the under-arm openings and neckline from a single point using a system of channels integrated into the garment. Elastic straps, webbings, shock cords or any combination thereof can be inserted and run through the system of channels in order to provide a tension change when pulled from a single point. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288792 | BREAST SUPPORT GARMENT - This invention relates to a breast support garment for use in active environments, where the wearer of such garment is engaged in an activity that results in accelerating movements. In some preferred embodiments, these garments may be athletic or sports bras that redirect momentum related to a wearer's accelerating movements, for example, during exercise. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288793 | GAMER HOODIE - The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, an upper torso garment that includes a torso section extending from a waist region to a neck region, the torso section including a front region and a back region. The torso section includes a left torso region and a right torso region. The upper torso garment includes a first reversed pocket positioned on a left lateral side of the front region of the torso section and proximate to the waist region, the first reversed pocket including a first pocket opening oriented at least partly toward the right torso region, and a second reversed pocket positioned on a right lateral side of the front region of the torso section and proximate to the waist region, the second reversed pocket comprising a second pocket opening oriented at least partly toward the left torso region. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288794 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR AFFECTING DRAG PROPERTIES OF AN OBJECT - A vortex generator might be attached to various types of articles to reduce the drag. For example, vortex generators might be attached to a garment or to adhesive tape. In addition, vortex generators might be attached to various types of athletic equipment. A mapping can suggest placement of a vortex-generator arrangement on an article, as well as prescribe particular vortex-generator arrangements for regions of a person. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288795 | FILTERING MASK WITH ANTI-COUNTERFEIT FUNCTION - Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for providing an anti-counterfeit element within a filtering mask. A method of manufacturing a filtering mask may comprise extruding a filtering material from a source of the filtering material; melt-blowing the extruded filtering material to form a plurality of fibers; collecting the melt-blown fibers onto an outer surface of a lathe, wherein the outer surface of the lathe comprises a logo pattern; forming a fiber material about the logo pattern on the outer surface of the lathe via the collected melt-blown fibers; removing the formed fiber material to create an anti-counterfeit layer for use in the filtering mask, wherein at least one surface of the anti-counterfeit layer comprises the logo pattern within the fiber material; and assembling the anti-counterfeit layer within the filtering mask. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288796 | THIN ORGANIC SOLVENT RESISTANT GLOVE - A thin organic solvent resistant glove ( | 2020-09-17 |
20200288797 | COMPRESSION GARMENT - A compression garment may generally include an upwardly disposed waist, a seat spaced apart from and connected to a pant front, the seat and the pant front connected to the waist, a single leg portion connected to the seat and the pant front and configured to receive a first leg of a wearer, and an opposing side portion connected to the seat and the pant front and including an aperture opposed to the waist and defined by distal edges of the seat and the pant front, and a compression portion circumferentially around at least a portion of the first leg of the wearer to exert therapeutic pressure on the first leg of the wearer when the compression garment is in use. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288798 | MODULAR TURNOUT GEAR WITH FULL BODY BARRIER GARMENT - A modular turnout personal protective garment is described that includes a full body barrier garment fabricated from a moisture barrier layer. The full body barrier garment may optionally be worn alone or under one or more of a separate jacket and trouser portion. The jacket and trouser portion are fabricated from an abrasion resistant layer and a thermal insulation layer and are configured to be worn over the moisture barrier full body barrier garment layer. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288799 | MAGNETIC CLIP, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING ONE OR MORE MAGNETIC CLIPS - A magnetic clip, a system including one or more such magnetic clips, and a method for their use are provided. The two-part magnetic clip includes a clip body and a post that is separate from, and completely detachable from, the clip body, the post not being integrally formed with the clip body. The clip body and post are configured to magnetically mate with one another with a portion of an attaching material captured between them. Each clip body is formed to include at least one loop for attaching a connector, decorative element or tying material to the clip body. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288800 | MAGNETIC FASTENER FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A magnetic fastener such as for an article of footwear comprises a male fastener portion and a female fastener portion. The male fastener portion is configured to magnetically fasten to the female fastener portion. The female fastener portion defines a recess with an outer periphery that is asymmetric about a center axis of the recess. The male fastener portion fits into the recess when the male fastener portion is in a first orientation relative to the female fastener portion, and interferes with the female fastener portion when the male fastener portion is urged to rotate about the center axis of the recess away from the first orientation. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288801 | FIBER BUNDLE FOR ARTIFICIAL HAIR - A fiber bundle for artificial hair that has good curl setting characteristics, good combing property, tactile sensation and glossiness similar to human hair, and flame retardancy is provided. According to the present invention, provided is a fiber bundle for artificial hair is comprising 20 to 90 parts by mass of a polyester fiber and 10 to 80 parts by mass of a polyamide fiber, wherein the polyester fiber contains a polyester resin (A), a flame retardant (C1) and an auxiliary flame retardant (D1), and the polyamide fiber contains a polyamide resin (B), a flame retardant (C2) and an auxiliary flame retardant (D2). | 2020-09-17 |
20200288802 | EYELASH EXTENSION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a shield for eyelash extension of an eyelash extension system for extending a subject's eyelashes by bonding fake eyelashes thereto. The shield includes a safety cover divided into an upper body and a lower body such that front ends of the upper body and the lower body are paired to be opened or closed together to bite a subject's eyelashes placed therebetween. The safety cover includes a concave curved receiving groove in a front end of the safety cover to accommodate the subject's eyelashes while in contact with a protruding eye of the subject with his or her eye closed, and a work space with an entrance open to a rear side is provided behind the receiving groove. The work space is for accommodating the eyelashes pulled by being bitten between the front ends of the upper and lower bodies and conducting eyelash extension work therein. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288803 | System And Method Of Generating Digital Apparel Size Measurements - A novel and useful system and method for measuring an article of clothing (AOC) that may include one or more of an apparel expander (AE) having at least one expansion chamber configured to be inserted into at least one cavity of the AOC and to receive an operating fluid (OPF), a fluid distribution unit (FDU) coupled to the AE and configured to control a supply of the OPF to, or from, the apparel expander, at least one sensor configured to detect contours of the AE when at least a portion of the AE is situated within the at least one cavity of the AOC and form corresponding sensor information, and at least one controller configured to control the FDU to supply the OPF to the AE to expand the AE when at least a portion of the AE is situated within the at least one cavity of AOC, obtain the sensor information from the at least one sensor, reconstruct a three-dimensional (3D) model of the at least one AOC based upon the detected contours of the AE obtained from the sensor information, and form digital size information (DSI) including information related to the reconstructed three-dimensional model. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288804 | SHOWER CAP WITH HOOD AND HEADBAND - This disclosure relates to a shower cap that includes various features for protecting users' hair and maintaining user comfort during bathing and other activities. The shower cap includes a waterproof hood that fits over a user's head to cover the user's head and keep the user's head and hair dry. A hair pocket at least partially surrounds or receives a gathered portion of the user's hair. A brim and a skirt may direct a flow of water on the surface of the waterproof hood away from the user's face and downward toward the user's torso. A flexible headband may be positioned between the waterproof hood and the user's head and secures the waterproof hood to the user's head. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288805 | SWIMMING HEAD CAP - The present invention provides for a swimming head cap that is effectively and efficiently configured to couple with a user's head in a substantially watertight configuration unlike any known swimming head cap, while substantially maintaining the integrity of a user's hair disposed within the swimming head cap. The swimming head cap is defined by an inner layer comprising an annular shaped elastic band and an outer layer of an elastically deformable material. The material composition of the inner layer and the outer layer facilitates an easy and convenient removal process wherein no part of the swimming head cap painfully pulls or tugs the user's hair and scalp upon removal of the swimming head cap from the user's head. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288806 | ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - Attachment systems for releasably securing an accessory to an article, such as a helmet, are disclosed. In one embodiment, an attachment system ( | 2020-09-17 |
20200288807 | ENERGY DISSIPATING HELMET - A helmet has inner and outer shells separated by a plurality of interconnected relatively soft columns or posts. The columns each have a middle post or pillar section, a capital that is of larger diameter than the post, and a base also of larger transverse dimension than the post. When an impact above a design threshold occurs on the outer shell, the columns, particularly the post sections thereof, near the impact location compress and buckle, dissipating impact kinetic energy, while columns spaced from the impact zone stretch and support more of the impact force. The applied force is therefore reduced and spread out over a relatively large area, and a resultant wave created within the column manifold disperses additional heat, further reducing the force and torque applied on the outer shell and transmitted to the inner shell and onto the skull of a helmet user. A method and mold for fabricating the column manifold are also disclosed. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288808 | DUAL FUNCTIONING HEAD PROTECTION DEVICE - A dual functioning head protection device for a fall prone user including a c-shaped neck collar that is configured to compress the jugular veins of the user during application to the user's neck and an expandable airbag helmet that is removably affixed to the collar. The airbag helmet includes an inflatable innerbag surrounded by an outer hag, such that the structure of the outer bag defines a shape of the airbag helmet when the inner bag is inflated. The inner bag includes a number of chambers which inflate to protect the user's skull during a fall. A trigger device in the collar detects if the user is falling and inflates the airbag helmet in such instances. This dual functioning device also protects the user's brain from brain slosh because of the collar's compression of the user's jugular veins. Compression of the vein sends blood into the skull with each fall impact, which reduces the brain's freedom to jostle around in the skull in a fall. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288809 | SAFETY GLASSES FOR HUMAN USER; SAFETY SYSTEM - Protective goggles for human use including a pair of protective goggles for human use with at least one lens, an upper edge that is positioned against the user's forehead and a lower edge that is positioned against the user's cheek. Each of the user's eyes are covered by a separate section of lens and each of these sections extends along at least one line of curvature. It is intended that each lens section has a first and a second line of curvature that, at least in substantial part, are positioned transversely to one another, and along which the individual sections of lens extend; furthermore, that the lines of curvature of one lens section are inclined towards the lines of curvature of the other lens section in terms of their positioning. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288810 | FUNCTIONAL FOOTWEAR UNIT - The invention relates to a functional footwear unit, in particular in the form of knit-of-parts, which has preferably a particularly modular protective function against chemical and/or biological toxic and/or harmful substances, especially warfare agents. The invention also relates to the uses thereof. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288811 | Perforated Insole with Dynamic Support Layer - An insole installed on top of existing footwear with a sealed chamber extending across the plantar surface of the foot filled with a fluid that can traverse across the chamber in response to pressure caused by a weight shift by the wearer. The movement of the fluid (which may be a liquid, gas, or gel) serves to massage the foot muscles and tendons, release toxins, and increase circulation. The chamber may also have restrictions or unique shapes to guide the fluid for maximum effectiveness. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288812 | SHOES WITH KNIT UPPER PORTION - A shoe may include an upper portion constructed from a continuous textile (e.g., a knit textile) that includes multiple regions having different textile properties to improve the performance of the shoe, including durability and comfort. In some cases, the multi-region upper portion may include regions having different thickness and/or flexibility based on a location relative to a wearer's foot to better support the wearer's foot. For example, the multi-region upper portion may include a reinforcement region having a first thickness and a flex region having a second thickness less than the first thickness. As another example, the multi-region upper portion may include a reinforcement region having a first stiffness and a flex region having a second stiffness less than the first stiffness. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288813 | ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR WITH UPPER INCORPORATING CHAMBER ELEMENT - An article of footwear may include an upper with an outer layer, an inner layer, and a chamber element positioned at least partially between the outer layer and the upper layer. The chamber element may be formed of two layers of a transparent colored polymer material and may be sealed to enclose a fluid. The chamber element may also have a plurality of subchambers. The outer layer may have a plurality of apertures. Each subchamber may protrude at least partially through a corresponding one of the apertures. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288814 | SUPPORT MEMBERS FOR ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR - An article of footwear includes a sole structure and an upper coupled to the sole structure. The upper includes a base layer and a plurality of support members. The base layer has a peripheral portion. The support members have end portions and an intermediate portion extending between the end portions. The end portions of the support members are coupled to the peripheral portion of the base layer. Each of the intermediate portions of the support members intersect with one or more other ones of the support members and is independently movable between a relaxed state and an engaged state relative to the one or more other ones of the support members. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288815 | Process for Manufacturing Waterproof and Vapor-Permeable Shoe - A process for manufacturing a waterproof and vapor-permeable shoe is provided. In the process, an adhesive layer is provided on a knitted fabric to form a laminate, and a shoe upper unit is formed from the laminate, and has an adhesive component defining an inner space of the shoe upper unit. A shoe lining member, which is worn on a last, is placed into the shoe upper unit to permit a knitted component of the shoe upper unit to be bonded to the shoe lining member through the adhesive component under a heating treatment. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288816 | COMBINATION OF CLOTHING AND ORNAMENTS FOR CLOTHING - A one-side clothing fastening section and another-side clothing fastening sections being provided to face opposite each other and having no button insertion holes provided thereon, the one-side clothing fastening section and the other-side clothing fastening section being fastened together when the clothing is worn on a human body. Each of the ornaments for the clothing includes a button-like base portion having the decorative surface on the front side thereof; and a sharply protruding portion extending from and through the rear side of the button-like base portion and having a hook portion at the tip end side thereof. The sharply protruding portion being passed through the clothing from the front side to the rear side of the one-side clothing fastening section and then from the front side to the rear side of the other-side clothing fastening section. | 2020-09-17 |
20200288817 | Flexible Coupler System and Methods of Operation - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a releasable flexible coupling system comprising a base, a coupling member, and a sewn member. The coupling member is fixably coupled to the base across the widthwise dimension on opposite sides of the lengthwise dimension forming a recess between the base and the coupling member. The sewn member comprises a strap, a folded region, and a primary stitch. The strap includes a body and a lengthwise end. The folded region is disposed on the lengthwise end of the strap and includes a portion that overlaps the body. The primary stitch extends through both the folded region and the body of the strap. An optional stiffener may be disposed between the lengthwise end of the strap and the folded region. The primary stitch will also extend through the stiffener if present. | 2020-09-17 |