39th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150264953 | SHELF-STABLE MILK CONCENTRATES FOR PREPARING ACIDIFIED MILK BASED BEVERAGES - A shelf-stable liquid base composition useful for preparing acidified milk based beverages, e.g. by dilution with water in a beverage dispensing machine, comprises: from about 2 to about 10 weight % of denatured milk proteins expressed as solid-not-fat (SNF) milk components; from about 15 to about 80 weight %, expressed as sugar equivalents, of a carbohydrate based or non carbohydrate based sweetener; from about 0.35 to about 1.50 weight % of a carbohydrate based stabilizer; and an acidifying agent present in amounts necessary for achieving a pH of about 3.0 to about 3.8 of the said base composition. Methods for preparing such a base composition and also acidified milk based beverages prepared by means of such a base composition are disclosed. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264954 | SOYMILK MAKER AND METHOD OF MAKING SOYMILK - A method of making soymilk using a soymilk maker ( | 2015-09-24 |
20150264955 | Method for Tamping Brewing Material Using a Self Tamping Single Serving Brewing Material Holder - A method for using a self-tamping brewing material holder tamps loose ground brewing material obtaining richer flavor. The brewing material holder includes a holder base and a holder lid. Brewing material is loosely deposited in the brewing material holder base and the holder lid is attached to the reusable holder base. Cooperation of the reusable holder base and holder lid biases a tamper against the brewing material to tamp the brewing material. The tamping may be biased by a spring or by a resilient solid material attached to the brewing material holder lid and push the brewing material down inside the base or may be biased by a spring or by a resilient solid material attached to the brewing material holder base and push the brewing material up against the holder lid. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264956 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF COCOA BUTTER EQUIVALENT - The invention relates to a process for production of cocoa butter equivalent (CBEO), the process comprising the steps of:
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20150264957 | Automated manufacturing process for molded confections - An automated process for manufacturing molded confections featuring a three-dimensional molded snack production process in a compact, non-starch and automated fashion. The process for molded confections are steps comprising transfer; selecting mold sets for a desired production sequence; loading the molds onto the assembly system; performing a mold release application; in parallel, preparing the ingredients; pumping the prepared ingredients; depositing ingredients into the mold; transferring the mold assemblies to a forming room; inverting the mold assembly; de-molding and dropping the molded confections candy to a transfer belt conveyor; inverting the mold assembly and returning it to a mold release or a new mold insertion step; sending molded confections product to a transfer and collection means; sending the collected molded confection product to a curing room; holding the product in a surge means; sending product to a package and label; and finally sending the product for shipping and distribution. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264958 | CHEWING GUM PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR THE FORMATION THEREOF - A chewing gum product is formed by a method that includes extruding a chewing gum material to form an extruded body portion with capillaries, adding a fill material to at least one capillary to form a filled extruded body, and separating the filled extruded body to form the chewing gum product. The fill material includes about 20 to about 80 weight percent sorbitol, and about 20 to about 80 weight percent xylitol, wherein the total of sorbitol and xylitol is at least 80 weight percent. On cooling, the fill material crystallizes to form a crunchy filling. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264959 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING SHAVED FROZEN PRODUCTS - An apparatus for dispensing shaved frozen products and a method for storing and dispensing frozen products are provided. The apparatus for dispensing shaved frozen product includes: a dispensing area; and a refrigerated area having: a plurality of shaving units; and a platform, operatively connected to each of the plurality of shaving units and configured to allow each shaving unit to rotate. The method for dispensing frozen products includes: providing a plurality of frozen blocks to a plurality of shaving units; selecting at least one of the frozen blocks to be shaved; rotating a carousel to align a shaving unit of the plurality of shaving units with a dispensing area; and dispensing a predetermined portion of the selected frozen block. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264960 | Pet Beverage and Container - An aqueous beverage for a dog made from fruit, vegetable, and/or meat juices combined with premeasured quantities of electrolytes. In some embodiments, the beverage includes premeasured quantities of sugars and/or water soluble vitamins and minerals. The beverage is stored and served in an improved container having a concave shaped lid hingeably affixed to the container. When the lid is in an open position, the beverage is poured into the lid, whose interior side is a bowl, raised above the ground by the container, from which the dog drinks the beverage. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264961 | MOULDING MACHINE FOR PRODUCTION OF PASTA-FILATA CHEESE STICKS - A moulding unit comprises a chamber supplied with pasta-filata and having outlets A mould has two rows of channels opening on a first surface of the mould facing downwards and arranged adjacent to the outlets. Driving elements drive the mould with reciprocating motion between a first position and a second position. A consolidation tub is arranged below the moulding unit. A first chute and a second chute are arranged between the moulding unit and the consolidation tub. Each chute has an inlet end substantially parallel to the plane defined by the axes of the channels, and an outlet end slanting with respect to the horizontal plane by a delivery angle in the range 0° to 45°. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264962 | PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A HIGH PERFORMANCE INTEGRAL NIXTAMAL PRODUCT - A process used for the depth thermal treatment in maize for producing High Performance Integral Nixtamal, a process for treating maize under conditions different from known ones and by which a new product can be manufactured which has been called High Performance Integral Nixtamal. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264963 | GRANOLA COMPOSITION AND BAR CONTAINING STEEL CUT OATS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Steel cut oat granola compositions comprising a grain component including steel cut oats, a conditioning syrup, and optionally additional grains, seeds, inclusions, sweeteners, flavorings, colors, oils, and emulsifiers are disclosed. A process for making the steel cut granola compositions of the disclosure is also disclosed in which conditioning syrup is readily absorbed by the steel cut oats to hydrate the steel cut oats and impart an acceptable texture and flavor to the granola composition. A steel cut oatmeal bar comprising the steel cut oat granola compositions and a cold forming process for making the steel cut granola bar in which a binder syrup exhibits reduced cold flow is also disclosed. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264964 | NUTRITIONAL, HEALTH-BENEFICIAL, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CONDIMENT AND PREPARATION METHOD - Nutritional, health-beneficial, environmentally friendly condiment and preparation method that is made almost entirely from | 2015-09-24 |
20150264965 | METHOD FOR SCREENING FOR DIET PROVIDING PRODUCTION OF MILK HAVING IMMUNOREGULATORY ACTION - A diet or a substance providing production of breast milk having an immunoregulatory action is screened for by identifying a diet or a substance that increases or decreases amount of mRNA present in milk of a mammal using correlation of mRNA profile in the milk and a diet ingested by the mammal or a substance contained in the diet as an index. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264966 | Malanga root baby food composition - A malanga root composition for baby food and method of preparation are disclosed. The malanga root is peeled, boiled, pureed, and packaged alone or mixed with other ingredients to provide a nutritionally balanced and complete diet. Malanga root has been proven to be hypoallergenic, and an effective home remedy for acid reflux disease and other digestive disorders. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264967 | RETRO-FIT FLAVOR DISPENSING SYSTEMS - An apparatus for marinating foods; the retro-fit flavor dispensing system is used to improve the ease and reliability of dispensing flavorings into comestibles; dispensing marinades from existing and filled flexible bags. The device is a needle assembly suitable for injection dispensing. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264968 | Supercooled Beverage Crystallization Slush Device with Illumination - Methods, processes, apparatus, devices, kits and systems for crystallizing liquid to form slush inside of supercooled to below 32 F closed beverage bottles or cans, beverages in fountain dispensers, desserts, and food items by transmitting ultrasonic signals in short time spans, while allowing for optional illuminating the effects when the supercooled liquid is crystallized into slush. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264969 | Nutritional Beverage Product - A beverage product, and composition therefore, for providing relief from hangover symptoms by replenishment or preventative hydration and supplementation of nutrients lost as a result of alcohol consumption comprising a composition causing the beverage to be hypo-osmolar and comprise a low glycemic index. Also, a method of relieving hangover symptoms by replenishment or preventative hydration and supplementation of nutrients lost as a result of alcohol consumption comprising providing to a mammal a beverage including a composition causing the beverage to be hypo-osmolar and comprise a low glycemic index. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264970 | Method and Plant for Processing Wet Olive Pomace - A method for processing wet olive pomace involves providing wet olive pomace, adding a calcium compound and/or a calcium solution to the wet olive pomace, and filtering the wet olive pomace in a first separating device to obtain a solid phase and a liquid phase. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264971 | Process fo Reducing Oil and Fat Content in Cooked Food with Pea Protein - A process for cooking a food in oil and/or fat is provided. A dry pea protein mixture or an aqueous pea protein is added to a food prior to cooking. The amount of oil and/or fat absorbed by the food during cooking is substantially reduced. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264972 | Household Appliance for Food Preparation, Comprising a Food Insertion Device - Provided is a household appliance for food preparation, comprising a working body having a cover, and a working tool arranged in the working body, the cover comprising at least two spouts for inserting food into the working body. The cover comprises an upper collector leading into at least two of the spouts. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264973 | APPARATUS FOR MAKING FROZEN COMESTIBLES - An apparatus for making frozen comestibles including a base having a plurality of apertures formed within said first side thereof, and a plurality of molds attached to or formed integrally with the base. Each of the molds includes a receiving surface and an opening aligned with a corresponding one of the apertures of the base. Each of the molds is moveable between a first position, in which a substantial portion of at least one mold is positioned within the interior portion of the base and said receiving surface forms a molding cavity that is adapted to receive a comestible to be frozen, and a second position, in which a substantial portion of the mold extends outwardly from the first side of the base and the receiving surface of the mold is exposed externally. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264974 | COMPOSITE SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A smokeless tobacco product includes smokeless tobacco and a polymeric material in intimate contact with the smokeless tobacco and stabilized in conformance to a surface topography of the tobacco's fibrous structures such that the stabilized polymeric material secures the smokeless tobacco together. The smokeless tobacco product has a moisture-permeable porous surface and an overall oven volatiles content of at least 10 weight percent. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264975 | SMOKING ARTICLE WITH MANUALLY RELEASABLE ODORANT - A smoking article has an outer surface and a plurality of frangible microcapsules provided on the outer surface, wherein the microcapsules are capable of being manually ruptured by a consumer to release an odorant encapsulated therein. The smoking article preferably comprises a wrapped tobacco rod; and a filter attached to the wrapped tobacco rod by tipping paper, a mouth end portion of which is “over tipped” with a band or strip of “Peel and Sniff” microcapsules and/or a band or strip of “Scratch and Sniff” microcapsules. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264976 | Stopper for Cleaning a Water Pipe and Related Methods - The present invention is a stopper that is capable of fitting into both the mouthpiece and the carb hole of a water pipe. The stopper is used to assist with cleaning a water pipe. When the stoppers are placed over the openings, a water pipe can be shaken vigorously without the cleaning solution leaking or spilling. Also disclosed is a method for cleaning a water pipe using the stoppers. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264977 | PACKET FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTS - A packet for tobacco products, includes a mobile container to receive the tobacco products, and a box-shaped body, housing the mobile container such that the mobile container can slide relative to the box-shaped body between a position in which the mobile container is completely inserted in the box-shaped body and a position in which a part of it is extracted from the box-shaped body. Each mobile container includes an inner container housing a group of tobacco products, and an outer container housing the inner container slidably in parallel with axes of the tobacco products, thus allowing the inner container to slide between a retracted position, and an extracted or raised position, in which the inner container is positioned close to a top wall of the outer container and a portion of a tobacco product is accessible through an opening in the outer container. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264978 | WEARABLE ELECTRONIC SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICE - A wearable electronic simulated smoking device ( | 2015-09-24 |
20150264979 | HEATER FOR AN ELECTRICALLY HEATED AEROSOL GENERATING SYSTEM - An electrically heated aerosol generating system for receiving an aerosol-forming substrate includes at least one electric heater for heating the aerosol-forming substrate to form the aerosol. The heater includes a heating element of a first cross section electrically connected to a plurality of elongate support elements. Each support element has a cross section greater than the first cross section. At least one of the support elements is integrally formed with the heating element. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264980 | POSTURE PROTECTOR DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A posture protector garment for providing proprioceptive feedback to a user to improve his or her posture. The posture protector garment has a pair of pants or shorts and a shirt. The shorts and shirt are formed from materials that stretch or move with the body of the user. A reinforced portion of the shorts and shirt is formed from a strap or other material having different mechanical properties than adjacent portions of the shorts and shirt to provide proprioceptive feedback to the user. The shirt is attachable to the shorts with a shirt strap. The shirt strap is under tension when the user has poor posture that can be sensed by the user. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264981 | BUTT ENHANCING HOSIERY/SHAPER UNDER GARMENT - A body worn hosiery/shaper uplifts the rear buttocks region, by virtue of respective left and right flank members, which cause the uplifting of the rear buttocks region. The flank members are supported from above by an annular upper waist knitted in welt, that extends circumferentially around the upper rib area. Upper thigh ring portions also help with the uplifting of rear buttocks region from below while the high waisted control top control stomach and back side bulge. The body worn hosiery/shaper also optionally provides sheer leg portions that end just before the toes leaving the toe portion open. An extra wide open crotch double gusset is also provided allowing the user to utilize the restroom when nature calls. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264982 | Bra with Two Layers of Support - A front-close bra comprises a fabric back panel. A left inner bra cup and a right inner bra cup are coupled to the back panel. A left outer front panel is coupled to the left side of the back panel and is configured to cover the left inner bra cup. A right outer front panel is coupled to the right side of the back panel and is configured to cover the right inner bra cup. An inner closure couples a right side of the left inner bra cup to a left side of the right inner bra cup. An outer closure couples one of a right side of the left outer front panel and a left side of the right outer front panel to another area of the bra so as to hold the respective outer front panel in place over the respective inner bra cup that it covers. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264983 | Nursing tank garment with smart openings - The present invention relates to a nursing tank garment provided with smart openings, i.e., openings which are fashionable and stylish, offering a limited display of a female breast, to allow for the upmost privacy and dignity during breast feeding and nursing pads associated with breast-feeding wherein the nursing tank garment with smart openings has two breast feeding locations each location having a smart opening which is provided with silicone or silicone like material to ensure securement of the nursing pad to the nursing tank garment. The nursing pads are also composed of silicone or silicone like material on their circumferences to ensure securement to the smart openings. The nursing pads are further constructed for complete removal, if desired, from the nursing tank garment and is also capable of absorbing fluids from a nursing mother or woman or woman to prevent leaking from the tank garment. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264984 | EXOSKELETON SYSTEM - An exoskeleton ( | 2015-09-24 |
20150264985 | METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF COOLING PARTS FOR A COOLING GARMENT - Method for the manufacture of cooling parts for a cooling garment comprising the application of an absorbing polymer material to a first layer of a permeable fabric, covering the first layer and the absorbing polymer material with a second layer of a permeable fabric and connecting together the first and the second layer in a connecting pattern, wherein the absorbing polymer material is applied in immobilized form and cooling garment, comprising cooling parts comprising a first layer of fabric and a second layer of fabric, the first and second layer having been connected together in a pattern, the pattern forming pockets, the pockets containing absorbing polymer material, wherein in addition to the absorbing polymer material the pockets further contain a water soluble polymer. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264986 | DEVICES HAVING VISIBILITY-ENHANCING FEATURES FOR PEDESTRIANS - Embodiments relate to visibility-enhancing objects and systems. These embodiments include visibility-enhancing portions can include a reflective portion and/or a light source. In some embodiments, a connecter is adapted to removably attach a visibility-enhancing portion to a container. Such containers can include at least one strap, and the visibility-enhancing portion can be arranged between the container and one a strap, to extend at least partially beyond a perimeter of the container to increase visibility of the wearer. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264987 | ARM PROTECTOR OR OTHER BODY PART PROTECTOR - A protector for protecting an arm or other body part of a wearer, such as a sports player playing lacrosse, hockey, baseball, or another sport. The protector comprises: a base for engaging the wearer's arm or other body part; and a pad member fastened to the base and comprising protective padding. The pad member may be fastened to the base by a narrow fastening zone. This may allow the protector to better fit on the wearer's arm or other body part, reduce resistance to movement of the wearer's arm or other body part, and/or increase breathability or ventilation of the wearer's arm or other body part and the protector itself. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264988 | Hand Sweatband - A sweatband for use on the hand and wrist is provided. The sweatband provides a surface on the back of a user's hand which may be utilized by a person to wipe sweat or perspiration. Thus, the back of the hand (opisthenar or dorsal surface of the hand) is used when wiping perspiration. The sweatband is constructed such that a first band portion wraps around a user's wrist and a second band portion wraps around the palm and back portion of a user's hand. In one embodiment the sweatband may be constructed of an elongated piece of material that is looped to form the first and second band portions. In one embodiment, a sweatband is interchangeable for use with the left or right hand. In one embodiment the sweatband is reversible. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264989 | ABRAHAM TWIST NECKTIE - A pre tied necktie comprising a braided knot. The pre tied necktie is available in a vast array of colors and styles, from conservative solids to more flashy designs that contains dots, stripes or even cartoon characters. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264990 | THIGH SEPARATOR DEVICE - A thigh separator device may include a one-piece sheet of material having a first side, a first fold distinguishing the first side from a center section, a second fold distinguishing the center section from a second side. A coating may cover the one-piece sheet of material. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264991 | CONCUSSIVE HELMET - An improved protective helmet having an outer impact receiving shell, and inner protective shell and an intermediate piston interposed between the outer and inner shells which allows the inner shell to decelerate gradually when the outer shell is subjected to a sudden impact, and which, therefore, permits the brain to decelerate safely. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264992 | Hardhat Accessory Interchange System - An interchangeable accessory system for hardhats is disclosed which includes two accessory interchange assemblies that permit accessories such as face shields and welding shields to be attached to and removed from a hardhat while the hardhat remains on the head of the user. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264993 | HELMET PADDING SYSTEM - Aspects of the present invention are directed to helmet padding systems. One helmet padding system includes a rigid shell and a spacing pad. The rigid shell is configured to cover a top of a user's head and be worn under a baseball cap. The rigid shell includes an opening formed in an area of the rigid shell opposite the front of the user's head when the rigid shell is worn on the user's head. The spacing pad is positioned within the rigid shell. The spacing pad includes a layer of elastomeric material. The helmet padding system may further include the baseball cap positioned overtop the rigid shell. The baseball cap has a cut-out in a rear portion thereof. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264994 | SHOE HAVING CONVERTIBLE HEEL - A shoe is provided that includes a sole having a stow cavity, a first heel assembly and a second heel assembly that can transfer from a stowed position in the stow cavity to a deployed position. In the deployed position, the second heel is below a heel portion of the sole such that the contact surface of the second heel assembly is positioned to contact the ground when worn, such that the shoe has a greater contact surface area with the second heel assembly in the deployed position. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264995 | Grip-Enhancing Sportswear and Methods of Manufacturing the Same - Socks and other articles of sportswear for increasing grip on a contacted ball, as well as methods for manufacturing the same, are provided. A sock includes one or more coating material portions disposed on at least a portion of a sock base material of the sock leg. The one or more coating material portions include a coating base material or a coating base material and an aggregate material, such that a coefficient of friction between the coating material portions and the contacted ball is higher than a coefficient of friction between the sock base material and the contacted ball. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264996 | Water Shoe - An improved water shoe is herein disclosed. The water shoe system comprises a body having a front region, a middle region, and a rear region. The water shoe system also comprises a cavity on the rear region. The middle region connects the front region and the rear region. The front region comprises a plurality of individual toe covers. Each of the toe covers comprises a toe orifice. The cavity configured accessible to a foot. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264997 | Accessory For a Shoe - An accessory for a shoe includes a heel support member and at least one shoe gripping member arranged on the heel support member and configured to engage, in a releasable manner, at least opposite sides of the shoe when a heel of the shoe is supported by the heel support member. The heel support member is configured to raise the heel of a user by a predetermined extent. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264998 | SOLE STRUCTURE FOR BIOMECHANICAL CONTROL - A sole structure having a front section, a back section, and at least a first protruding section located at or in connection to the front section for causing at least a portion of the sole structure to be inclining in one of two transversal directions extending from an outer edge to an inner edge of the sole structure with respect to a surface on which the sole structure is located. The sole structure is further arranged such that inclination in in an outwards transversal direction is prevented when the sole structure is in use. | 2015-09-24 |
20150264999 | SOLE ASSEMBLY WITH THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE COMPONENT THEREON AND AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - An article of footwear has a sole assembly that includes a midsole. The midsole has a bottom with a bottom surface, and an outer wall with a side surface. At least one of a thermoplastic polyurethane outsole and a thermoplastic polyurethane toe bumper is secured to the midsole. Specifically, a thermoplastic polyurethane outsole can be secured to the bottom surface of the midsole and a thermoplastic polyurethane toe bumper can be secured to the side surface of the midsole. Moreover, at least one of a thermoplastic polyurethane outsole and a thermoplastic polyurethane toe bumper is at least partially transparent. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear includes securing such a thermoplastic polyurethane outsole and/or a thermoplastic polyurethane toe bumper to the midsole. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265000 | SOLE ASSEMBLY WITH BLADDER ELEMENT HAVING A PERIPHERAL OUTER WALL PORTION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A sole assembly for an article of footwear includes a bladder element having a first polymeric sheet attached to a second polymeric sheet. The first polymeric sheet has an outer surface defining a recess and that has a heel region, a midfoot region, and a forefoot region in the recess. The first polymeric sheet has a peripheral outer wall portion extending around the recess. The second polymeric sheet is attached to the first polymeric sheet at the outer wall portion such that the first and second polymeric sheets define an interior cavity. A method of manufacturing the article of footwear is provided. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265001 | Shoe Sole With Ventilation, And Shoe Having Such A Sole - The shoe sole ( | 2015-09-24 |
20150265002 | Adjustable Multi-Bladder System for an Article of Footwear - An adjustable multiple bladder system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The bladder system includes an outer bladder that may be inflated using an external pump. A valve member is disposed within the outer bladder and divides the outer bladder into two distinct inflation chambers. The inflation chambers may be inflated separately. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265003 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHOE SKIN - A durable, decorative, and interchangeable shoe skin for a basic flat shoe is provided. The interchangeable shoe skin includes a covering material, typically a decorative fabric. A protective sheet formed of plastic extends along the entire inner surface of the covering material. The covering material presents an upper opening for aligning with a foot opening of the shoe. In one embodiment, the covering material presents a lower opening for exposing the sole of the shoe, and a pair of protective strips extends across the lower opening. In this embodiment, an exterior surface of the protective strips, which are in direct contact with the ground, are dipped in rubber for durability. In another embodiment, a supporting sole portion formed of neoprene is attached to the covering material along the entire sole of the shoe. A protective coating of polyurethane is also applied to the covering material to increase durability. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265004 | Article of Footwear Incorporating Composite Element With a Polymer Connecting Layer - An article of footwear incorporates a composite element that includes a base or textile layer, a thermoplastic polymer material, a thread, and a cover layer. The base layer has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The polymer material is separate from the base layer, extends into the base layer, and is at least partially located at the first surface. The thread has a section lying adjacent to the first surface layer and substantially parallel to the first surface throughout a distance of at least five centimeters, and the thread is bonded to the base layer with the polymer material. The cover layer is located adjacent to the first surface and bonded to the base layer with the polymer material, and the section of the thread is located between the cover layer and the base layer. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265005 | CUFF CONNECTOR FOR A FOLDED CUFF - A cuff connector for a folded cuff is provided. The cuff connector may include a base portion that fits within and has larger dimensions than a cuff button hole. The cuff connector may further include a chain that connects the base portion to a connector. The connector is formed to releasably attach to a cuff button. Therefore, a use may fold their cuffs, place the base within the cuff button hole and attach the connector to the cuff button. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265006 | CLOSURE SYSTEM FOR ARTICLES - A closure system for an article has a zipper, a slider, as well as a zipper pull tab, in which, in the closed position of the zipper, the zipper pull tab is passed, at least in part, through a closure piece configured or disposed on the article. The slider is held positioned on the article in this closed position. Furthermore, at least in the closed position of the zipper, at least one plate is disposed in the region of the closure piece. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265007 | HAND HELD LINK MAKING DEVICE AND KIT - A disclosed device for creating an item consisting of a series of links includes at least two posts spaced part from each other in a first direction with each of the posts including a first arm and a second arm and an access slot. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265008 | GROOVED CAPTIVE RING - Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a grooved captive ring for attaching jewelry thereto. The grooved captive ring may include a captive shape having a first a second grooved surface, wherein the grooved surfaces are positioned on opposite sides of the captive shape. The grooved surfaces may engage with a single piece of jewelry or a plurality of pieces of jewelry such that the jewelry is (i) removably attached to the grooved surfaces, and (ii) configured to be positioned at any desired location along a length of the grooved surfaces; In embodiments, the grooved surfaces may be substantially smooth such that the jewelry is configured to move freely along the length of the grooved surfaces. Some embodiments of the grooved captive ring also include a surface having a jewel cavity and at least one jewel permanently secured therein. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265009 | CROSS BOW RING WITH ORNAMENT SUPPORT - Articles of jewelry comprising an ornamental support structure ( | 2015-09-24 |
20150265010 | JEWELRY RING DISPLAY APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A jewelry ring display apparatus includes a platform having upper and lower surfaces with an opening extending therebetween. A first end line attachment is on the lower surface, and a second end line attachment is on the lower surface and positioned so that the opening is between the first and second end line attachments. A line has a first end to be held by the first end line attachment, and a second end to be passed through the opening and inserted through and around a ring to be displayed on the upper surface. The second end of the line is to be passed back through the opening and is to be held by the second end line attachment. The line is under tension when extending between the first and second end line attachments so that the ring can be held in a stationary position with respect to the upper surface of the platform. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265011 | COATED METALLIC PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention relates generally to jewelry articles comprising a substrate and a metallic, external coating. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265012 | FOLDABLE CHAIR AND A LOCKING STRUCTURE THEREOF - A foldable chair includes a main stick, a fold unit and a retention unit. The fold unit includes a middle slider member movable along the main stick between lower and upper positions, and a foldable support leg connected to the middle slider members. The retention unit is configured to prevent fold operation of the support leg when the middle slider member is at the lower position, and to permit the fold operation of the support leg when the middle slider member is at the upper position. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265013 | Umbrella - There is provided an umbrella ( | 2015-09-24 |
20150265014 | COMBINATION TYPE BAG - A combination type bag includes a main bag member, a coupling unit, a secondary bag member, and a connecting unit, wherein once the main bag member is combined with the secondary bag member through the connecting unit, a firm containing structure is formed. The coupling unit and the connecting unit are adjustable at their connecting/engaging locations, and therefore the capacity of the combination type bag could be varied along two dimensions (height and width). The structure of the combination type bag is rigidly constructed, which is unlikely to deform. Its capacity could be varied to meet the requirement of the user, and its rigid structure is suitable to be used under any circumstances. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265015 | FOLDABLE TOTE BAG - The foldable tote bag of the present invention provides a tote bag whose main body can be folded and rolled up when empty and kept in a compact form. The foldable tote bag of the present invention enables a user to carry variety of products. The foldable tote bag of the present invention also provides easy storage when not in use. The foldable tote bag of the present invention can be stored in a purse, cabinet or desk drawer. The elastic handles of the foldable tote bag are utilized to hold the main body in folded and rolled up position for storage and carry when the foldable tote bag is not in use. The foldable tote bag of the present invention can be used by shoppers, office goers, students, exercisers, vacationers, traveling businessmen, and campers or other recreation-seeking individuals. The foldable tote bag of the present invention is washable. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265016 | Luggage Assembly - A luggage stand assembly is provided wherein a mounting plate is constructed for attachment to luggage, two pair of extendable and retractable legs are associated with the plate, and said luggage stand assembly constructed and arranged in a first extended configuration as a luggage stand and a second retracted configuration whereby each pair of legs are essentially coplanar and adjacent to said mounting plate. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265017 | Mobile Device Heating Jacket - An insulating cover for a mobile device is disclosed. The cover includes an opening in its back wall to allow ambient air to interact with an exothermic pack to provide sufficient heat to the mobile device such that it will function properly in a cold environment. The opening is preferably provided with a mesh pocket to secure the exothermic pack in proximity to the mobile device. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265018 | EXPLOSION PROOF ASSEMBLY - An explosion proof assembly includes a case configured to receive a waterproof assembly having a waterproof enclosure housing a computing device, wherein the case is configured to prevent combustion within an internal cavity of the waterproof enclosure. The assembly may include a flap coupled to the case to retain the computing device in the case, wherein the flap includes a tool-operated retention member configured to retain the flap in a closed position, wherein the retention member of the case is configured to be unfastened using a tool, and wherein the case and the tool-operated retention member are configured to prevent combustion within an internal cavity of the computing device. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265019 | CONTAINER - A container for containing personal hygiene items includes a pair of mating clamshell halves coupled together to form a space inside when mated together. The container includes a tray shaped and sized to fit within the space and able to be disposed therein. The tray includes a top filling cavity bounded on a front-side by a cage wall extending below a bottom surface of the cavity such that the cage wall and the bottom surface of the cavity form an enclosed space together with an inside surface of one of the clamshell halves when the tray is disposed therein. The container includes an arm extending from the tray to a collar that is rotatably coupled about a hinge coupling the mating clamshell halves together. The container material includes anti-bacterial material. The container includes a fluid dispensing container disposed in the cavity. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265020 | GOLF OR SPORTS BAG ADAPTED FOR EASE OF ACCESS TO MULTIPLE ACCESSORIES - A multipurpose bag for carrying golf accessories and other personal items that includes a center compartment secured by a closure device on a top panel of the bag, the center compartment defined by a front panel, a rear panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, and the top panel, wherein the bottom panel is oriented opposite the top panel, the front panel is oriented opposite the rear panel, and the first side panel is oriented opposite the second side panel, and wherein the front panel comprises a first interior surface and the rear panel comprises a second interior surface and wherein the first interior surface is oriented opposite the second interior surface, and the first interior surface and the second interior surface are perpendicular to the top panel. The bag also includes a first plurality of pockets disposed on the first interior surface and a second plurality of pockets disposed on the second interior surface. In the bag, the center compartment, the first plurality of pockets, and the second plurality of pockets are accessible by opening the closure device, a portion of contents of the first plurality of pockets and a portion of contents of the second plurality of pockets are visible after opening the closure device, and a portion of a first pocket of the first plurality of pockets is affixed to a portion of a second pocket of the first plurality of pockets. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265021 | USER HEAD SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR A WASH BASIN - A support apparatus for a head of a user placed in a wash basin maintains the neck of the user in a neutral position, thereby minimizing head or neck injuries. The support apparatus includes a base member with a cushion member to receive the head of the user and a support arm to contact a side wall of the wash basin, a leg member with a shaft rotatably mounted to the base member, the leg member able to adjust so the distance between the base member and the leg member is sufficient to enable the bottom portion of the leg member to be in contact with a drain of the wash basin, and a locking mechanism slidably mounted to the shaft to secure the leg member to the base member. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265022 | ATTACHMENT FOR A HAND HELD APPLIANCE - An attachment for a hand held appliance comprising a body having a first wall; a second wall; and a slot formed along at least part of the length of the attachment, wherein the slot is defined on a first side by a surface of the first wall and on a second side by a surface of the second wall. The first wall may be generally tubular. The surface of the second wall may be substantially linear. The second wall may extend out from the first wall. The second wall may be moveable or rotatable relative to the first wall. The second wall may be generally triangular. The second wall may have a first indexed position defining a first slot position. The second wall may have a second indexed position defining a second slot position. An indexed position may be defined by a detent mechanism. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265023 | ATTACHMENT FOR A HAND HELD APPLIANCE - An attachment for a hand held appliance comprising a body having a wall, a fluid inlet at one end of the wall and a fluid outlet through the wall wherein the fluid outlet comprises at least one slot extending along the wall and wherein the at least one slot is formed by an overlap of a first end of the wall and a second end of the wall. The wall may be formed from at least two plates. A first one of the at least two plates may comprise the first end of the wall and a second one may comprise the second end of the wall. The first of the at least two plates may define a radially inner surface of the slot. The second one of the at least two plates may define a radially outer surface of the slot. The slot may be tangential to the wall. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265024 | ATTACHMENT FOR A HAND HELD APPLIANCE - An attachment for a hand held appliance comprising an inlet; an outlet; and a fluid flow path between the inlet and the outlet, wherein the outlet comprises at least one slot extending from near an inlet end of the attachment towards a distal end of the attachment and wherein the outlet is at least partially defined by an external surface of the attachment wherein fluid emitted from the outlet is blown along the external surface. The slot extends substantially along the length of the attachment. The outlet comprises slots radially spaced around the attachment. Fluid emitted from the outlet flows around the external surface of the attachment, tangentially to the external surface, and is attracted to the surface of the attachment. The attachment has a longitudinal axis extending from the first end to the distal end and the at least one slot may be parallel to the longitudinal axis. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265025 | LIQUID-DISPENSING COMB - The liquid-dispensing comb includes a liquid reservoir in the handle and/or spine thereof, with the teeth of the comb being hollow to allow liquid to flow from the reservoir into the teeth. Outlets are provided along the sides of the teeth rather than at their distal tips, to distribute liquid to the hair strands as the comb is passed therethrough, rather than to the scalp of the person using the comb. Various embodiments include pneumatic devices for pressurizing the reservoirs of the combs, thus forcing liquid to flow from the outlets along the sides of the teeth. Another embodiment includes an internal plate with a series of stops thereon, the stops fitting into corresponding passages at the bases of the teeth. A handle extends from the spine of the comb, enabling the user to manipulate the internal plate to control flow from the reservoir and into the teeth. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265026 | Self Neck-Hair Grooming Tool - The Self Neck-Hair Grooming Tool (The Tool) is the only all-in-one self-grooming guide, for the hairline at the back of the neck, which is easy to use, adjustable, and customizable. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265027 | NAIL LAMP DEVICE - A nail lamp device includes an inner housing having an inner housing substrate and an inner chamber surrounded by the inner housing substrate, at least one chip on board (COB) light emitting diode (LED) module disposed on an inner surface of the inner housing substrate by pasting-fitted and emitting light toward the inner chamber, a control module disposed on an outer surface of the inner housing substrate and electrically connected to the COB LED module, and an outer housing covering the inner housing and retaining a front opening of the inner chamber exposed. The COB LED module used by the nail lamp device is directly disposed on the inner surface of the inner housing substrate by pasting-fitted and has a plurality of LED elements arranged in array to accelerate the time required for the curing reaction of the resin coatings or glues coated on fingers. Moreover, the wavelength ranges of light can be selected with high elasticity, so as to enhance utility. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265028 | COSMETIC LIP BLOTTER - A cosmetic lip blotter that includes a blotting material and a powder medium bound to at least a portion of the blotting material. The powder medium is configured to seal a cosmetic material on the lip. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265029 | Nail Enamel Applicator - A nail polish dispenser is presented. The nail polish dispenser features a dual purpose nail polish applicator assembly that allows for the application of polish over a broad region of a fingernail via a brush applicator and also allows for a narrow line application of polish via a pen applicator. The nail polish dispenser includes the dual purpose applicator assembly and a polish reservoir or bottle for holding liquid nail polish and a cap. The dual purpose applicator assembly is removably attachable to the bottle and the cap is removably attachable to the pen applicator of the applicator assembly. The brush applicator and pen applicator are in fluid communication with the polish when the polish bottle is in an upright position and an inverted position, respectively. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265030 | METHOD OF PRODUCING AN ADHESIVE SHEET FOR SKIN, COSMETIC METHOD AND ADHESIVE SHEET FOR SKIN - A method of producing an adhesive sheet for skin includes attaching a water-absorptive support to a water-permeable biocompatible film to prepare a stack including the biocompatible film and the support, applying an aqueous ink including water and a functional material to the biocompatible film side of the stack thereby to fix the functional material to the biocompatible film, and separating the biocompatible film having the functional material fixed thereto from the support. An adhesive sheet for skin comprises a water-permeable biocompatible film to which an aqueous ink including water and a functional material has been applied and fixed and a water-absorptive support detachably attached to the biocompatible film. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265031 | Kitty Cat Mirror - Method and apparatus for a standing mirror having a round, flat mirror disposed in substantially the horizontal plane so that it faces upwardly allowing an operator to see hard to reach and see areas of the body. The mirror is disposed in a frame having a conventional razor disposed in a receptacle thereon along with lights disposed in the rim that make the mirror visible for use in darkened areas. Suction tubes disposed on the mirror remove cut hair into a pouch which hangs onto the side of the mirror. A plurality of supporting folding legs having telescoping sections and pivoting sections support the mirror. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265032 | Disposable Travel Toothbrush Cover - A disposable toothbrush cover system which includes a protective disposable cover ( | 2015-09-24 |
20150265033 | HIGH VOLUME INDIVIDUAL FLUID TRANSPORT DEVICE - The invention comprises devices and methods for carrying quantities of materials preferably fluids. The device of the invention is preferably a wearable garment such as, preferably a vest or poncho, with one or more bladders or compartments adapted to hold a fluid. Preferably the garment comprises fluid connections between the bladders. The connections allow for the distributing the load over the carrier, which is preferably a person. The invention is designed to be inexpensive to manufacture, capable of easy manufacture in large numbers, and, if desired, disposable or repurposed. The device significantly enhances the ability of an individual to provide water or other fluids or materials to individuals or groups such as families. Preferably the invention allows for the transport of potable water from a supply point to the point of end use with minimal or no discomfort to the wearer. Preferably the invention supports the heating and/or cooling of the fluid or other applications, including use of building materials. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265034 | STRAP UNITING DEVICE FOR WEARABLE DEVICE - A strap uniting device for a wearable device is provided. The strap uniting device includes a base, at least one guide protruded from the base, and at least one catching part protruded from the base, and constructed different from the at least one guide, and arranged parallel with the at least one guide. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265035 | HOLDER - A holder for a device may have a receiver that captures an end of the device, and an engagement mechanism that may latch or secure the device into the holder. The holder may permit the device to be held in two or more different positions, and may secure the device in the holder when the holder may be oriented in several different orientations. The holder may operate in conjunction with a removable protective cover that may include features that interact with the engagement mechanism. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265036 | EARBUD HOLDER FOR A BELT - An earbud holder for a belt is provided. The earbud may be a speaker, headphone or the like for allowing a user to hear an audio transmission. The earbud holder moves from a closed First Position A to an open Second Position B so as to allow a user to open and store an earbud. The earbud holder has a front panel and a back panel wherein the front panel moves with respect to the back panel and wherein magnets secure the earbud holder in the closed First Position A. The earbud holder has a generally u-shaped drawer located between the front panel and the back panel for securing the earbud. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265037 | SUPPORT STRAP DISPENSERS AND HOLSTERS FOR USE WITH SAME - A dispenser for storing and dispensing a rolled support strap, including but not limited to hanger straps (sometimes referred to as “plumber's tape”) such as those sold under the trade name TAB TAPE®, as well as assemblies that include a dispenser and a rolled support strap therein, and associated methods. A holster for holding the dispenser, as well as a system including a holster and a dispenser, are also disclosed. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265038 | Double-Sided Push Broom - A double-sided push broom with a broom handle and a broom head with first and second clearing faces having different orientations relative to the broom handle whereby first and second clearing faces can be used selectively in a single tool. A broom head block can have a triangular cross section with the first and second clearing faces disposed in a V-shape formed by first and second legs of the triangular cross section, and a handle-engaging face formed by the third leg of the triangular cross section. The faces can be separated by an angle a less than 180 degrees, and the handle can bisect the angle α to establish a pivot angle β between each clearing face and a support surface. The clearing faces can have brush surfaces with bristles of different brush characteristics, such as one for clearing rough surfaces and one for clearing smooth surfaces. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265039 | BRUSH HEAD WITH RECESSED BRISTLES, BRUSH, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention recognizes that there exists a long felt need for brush heads and brushes having material application and buffing properties. A first aspect of the present invention is a brush head. A second aspect of the present invention is a brush including a brush head of the present invention. A third aspect of the present invention is a method of making a brush head of the present invention. A fourth aspect of the present invention is a method of making a brush of the present invention. A fifth aspect of the present invention is a method of using a brush head of the present invention. A sixth aspect of the present invention is a method of using a brush of the present invention. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265040 | BRUSH PARTS HOLDER - The invention relates to a brush parts holder ( | 2015-09-24 |
20150265041 | ORAL CARE SYSTEM - An oral care system including an elongated member having tooth cleaning elements and a store of oral care material. In one aspect, the invention can be a toothbrush comprising a handle; a through-slot extending through the handle; an elongated member rotatably coupled to the housing for rotation about a rotational axis, the elongated member comprising: a toothbrush head located on a first side of the rotational axis; and a dispenser comprising a store of oral care material located on a second side of the rotational axis; a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the toothbrush head; the elongated member rotatable about the rotational axis between: (1) a first state in which the toothbrush head protrudes from the handle while the dispenser is nested within the through-slot; and (2) a second state in which the dispenser protrudes from the housing while the toothbrush head is nested within the through-slot. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265042 | ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT - An oral care implement having an internal reservoir and improved leakage prevention. In one embodiment, the invention can be a toothbrush comprising: a handle ( | 2015-09-24 |
20150265043 | BRUSHED COATING FLUID DISPENSER - A paint brush includes a sleeve [NO SLEEVE] circumscribing a portion of a handle and a portion of a plurality of bristles. A plug [NO PLUG] can be coupled to the handle The plug can extend away from the handle into the plurality of bristles to form a space [NO SPACE FORMED BETWEEN BRISTLES] between the bristles. An extension and a recess [NO RECESS] can be formed between the handle and the resin with the extension extending from one of the handle or resin and into the recess in the other of the handle or resin | 2015-09-24 |
20150265044 | LIQUID-DISPENSING SHAVING BRUSH - The liquid-dispensing shaving brush includes a number of embodiments that provide for dispensing water from the head of the brush and through the fibers or bristles of the brush. Some embodiments provide for connection to a water tap, and a hand control on the brush or a remote foot control providing for control of water flow. Other embodiments provide a portable container for water, permitting use when a source of running water is not available. The portable container may be pressurized, and flow may be controlled either by the hand-operated valve on the brush handle, or by a remote foot control. Still other embodiments are self-contained, with a liquid supply contained within the handle. All embodiments may include a hollow brush handle volume for containment of liquefied shaving soap or cream therein, and an openable brush head or cap providing access for refilling the brush handle volume as needed. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265045 | Tab Welded Turntable - A turntable assembled from a plurality of flat sheet metal parts where the sheet metal parts include a series of voids and/or protrusions. The protrusions insert into the voids so that some flat sheet parts are disposed in a vertical orientation and some in a horizontal orientation, the vertical parts substantially perpendicular to the horizontal parts. The flat sheet parts are welded together to create a support structure with the voids and protrusions interacting to align the flat sheet parts within required manufacturing tolerances. One of the horizontally disposed parts has holes therein for attaching the support structure to a hub to create a rotating turntable. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265046 | ADJUSTABLE RACK - A support rack for holding a plurality of pans includes a first side frame including a first vertical support member and a second vertical support member, and a second side frame including a first vertical support member and a second vertical support member. A hinge assembly couples the first and second side frames and is operable to position the rack in a first position in which the first side frame and the second side frame are parallel and spaced a predetermined distance apart, a second position in which the first side frame and the second side frame are nonparallel, and a third position in which the first side frame and the second side frame are parallel but closer in proximity than the predetermined distance. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265047 | Interlocking Shelving and Storage Unit - This disclosure describes a shelving unit including a plurality of panels. The plurality of panels each includes a first edge; a second edge opposite the first edge; and a plurality of slots located at the first edge. One or more of the plurality of slots becomes narrower as the plurality of slots extends from the first edge to a center of the plurality of panels. The narrowing of the plurality of slots pinches an adjoining panel when assembled together to provide a secure joint. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265048 | LIFT STAND WITH ARMS - A lift system including a bracket configured to support an object, a support having a first end and a second end, the first end being movably engaged to the bracket, at least one cam engaged to the second end of the support, and a base including a cam follower configured to engage the at least one cam, and at least one bias element having a first end and a second end, the first end engaged to the cam follower. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265049 | SEATING APPARATUS - A combined table and chair seating apparatus is provided. The seating apparatus comprising a table ( | 2015-09-24 |
20150265050 | PALLET HILO FORK GUARD, A COATED INSERT INCORPORATED INTO SUCH AS A VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT SHELF, AND AN ASSEMBLEABLE AND PLASTIC COATED CONTAINERS FOR HOLDING BAGGED ITEMS - A structurally supporting shelf article having a body and a plasticized coating applied to at least an exterior of the article. The body further includes a planar shaped insert surrounded by a tubular frame. In a further variant, a structurally supporting pallet article includes a body incorporating a planar shaped upper supporting surface, the body further including rectangular shaped reinforcing brackets incorporated into a structurally supporting underside locations of the body and which are adapted to receive the inserting forks of a forklift device. A plasticized coating can be applied to at least an exterior of the body. In another variant, a reinforced and volume supporting paperboard article includes a four-sided box like structure assembleable upon a pallet-shaped base with a lid affixing to the assembled sides. The body may constitute a cardboard constructed barrel with reinforcing upper and lower tubular support portions, the lid affixing over an open top of the barrel. In a further application, the body is a cardboard box with upper extending flaps. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265051 | WALL-MOUNT VANITY BRACKET - A wall-mount vanity bracket may include a wall plate that is configured to be selectively connected to a wall. A flange may be connected to and extend horizontally from the wall plate which is configured to facilitate a support base for a vanity. An upright may be connected to and extend vertically from the flange, preferably from a distal end of the flange so as to define a volume configured to accept the vanity. A securing mechanism may be operatively connected to the upright configured to facilitate securement of the vanity to the bracket and contiguous with the wall. | 2015-09-24 |
20150265052 | CHAIR - A chair includes a deformable seat shell forming a seat part and a backrest, and further includes a frame, the seat part being connected to the frame by means of a first pivot joint and the backrest being connected to the frame by means of a second pivot joint, the pivot joints allowing a twisting of the seat part and of the backrest relative to the frame caused by a deformation of the seat shell. The second pivot joint is connected to the backrest centrally in relation to the transverse direction of the chair. | 2015-09-24 |