39th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170273331 | IMPROVEMENTS IN FRYING TECHNOLOGY - A method for preserving cooking oil comprises contacting the oil with oil-permeable cementitious material in the form of either stand-alone blocks, pellets, granules, or balls and which has been hydraulically hardened from a paste comprising (a) >50 wt % of (i) white OPC clinker, (ii) white OPC or (iii) a mixture of white OPC clinker and white OPC, and (b) optionally further ingredients selected from silica, titania, lime, calcium sulphate, hydrated alumina, natural feldspars, diatomaceous earth, Na and Ca forms of natural and synthetic zeolites, clays, pillared clays, activated clays/earths, silicate minerals selected from calcium silicate, magnesium silicate, aluminium silicate, agalmatolite, amphiboles, attapulgite, granite porphyry, kaolinite, porphyry, rhyolite, talc and wollastonite, wherein the porosity of the cementious material is 30-55%. The treatment of the cooking oil takes place in a location separate from the frying chamber. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273332 | APPARATUS, PROCESS AND USE - A scraped surface heat exchanger comprising a heat exchange surface, a rotatable shaft, said shaft having at least one mounting means, and a sweeping element wherein said sweeping element comprises, a blade having at least one aperture for engaging with the mounting means such that the sweeping element is connected to the mounting means and characterised in that when the rotatable shaft is rotating relative to the heat exchange surface the sweeping element has substantially no movement relative to the rotating shaft and said sweeping element has substantially no contact with the inner surface of the heat exchanger. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273333 | HEAT-RESISTANT CHOCOLATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention is intended to provide chocolate being less susceptible to a change in process conditions and having remarkably excellent heat resistance and the method for manufacturing such chocolate. The present invention relates to chocolate having a sugar skeleton and containing the following (a) to (d): (a) 28 to 44 mass % of fats and oils; (b) 30 to 58 mass % of sucrose; (c) 1 to 20 mass % of lactose; and (d) 4 to 32 mass % of powdered milk. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273334 | Method of Naturally Decomposing Chewing Gum - A method naturally decomposing a piece of gum uses a quantity of biological organism infused through a quantity of chewing-gum base. Once the chewing-gum base is masticated by a user, the biological organisms come into contact with the user's saliva and begin to biodegrade the chewing-gum base. This method helps to prevent irresponsible disposal of the chewing-gum base after being removed from the user's mouth. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273335 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MAKING LIQUID OR SEMI-LIQUID PRODUCTS - A machine for making liquid or semi-liquid products comprises:
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20170273336 | DAIRY-BASED DOG CHEW - A dog chew formed from a dairy-based material, wherein said dairy-based material is a mixture of one or more dairy ingredients combined with a binding agent, and said mixture of one or more dairy ingredients comprises the largest portion, by weight, of the dog chew, and said binding agent is added in a sufficient quantity to allow the dairy-based material to be pliable and stable. In the preferred embodiment, the dog chew also includes a flavoring material wherein the dairy-based material comprises the majority of the exterior surface of the dog chew, and said flavoring material includes meats from poultry, mammals, or fish. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273337 | Method, Apparatus, and Product Providing Hydrolyzed Starch and Fiber - A method and composition for providing hydrolyzed starch and fiber. In one aspect, the method comprises providing a first enzyme; a second enzyme; water; and a starting composition comprising at least one material selected from the group consisting of at least a portion of grain and at least a portion of pulse. Additional steps comprise hydrolyzing the fiber and starch in the at least one material through fiber and starch hydrolysis reactions catalyzed by the first and second enzymes, respectively. Further steps comprise deactivating the first and second enzymes. In a second aspect, a composition comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of at least a portion of grain and at least a portion of pulse. The average molecular weights of the hydrolyzed starch and fiber molecules in the composition are fractions of the molecular weights of unhydrolyzed starch and fiber molecules, respectively. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273338 | REBAUDIOSIDE D SWEETENERS AND FOOD PRODUCTS SWEETENED WITH REBAUDIOSIDE D - Beverage products are provided, e.g., a ready to drink cola beverage or a cola beverage concentrate or syrup, including water or carbonated water, acidulant comprising at least one acid, rebaudioside D present in a sweetening amount, and flavoring comprising cola flavoring. Rebaudioside D may be the only sweetener, or alternatively the beverage product further contains one or more additional sweeteners, for example rebaudioside A and/or other high intensity sweetener(s). Rebaudioside D optionally provides at least 10% of the total sweetening of the beverage product according to certain embodiments. Also, a natural carbonated cola beverage product and a beverage product are each provided containing a sweetening amount of rebaudioside D. The rebaudioside D ingredient used in certain methods of making the beverage products disclosed here optionally has a purity, i.e., a rebaudioside D concentration, of 93% or greater, such as 95% or greater, by weight. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273339 | Pasta with Reduced Gluten - A filled gluten-free or low-gluten pasta product, such as ravioli, tortellini, agnolotti or the like, wherein said pasta incorporates a low-gluten or gluten free flour and xanthan gum and is produced by cold extrusion. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273340 | CASING FOR FOOD PRODUCTS - This invention relates to an alginate composition for coating food products, in particular cooked meat products such as sausages and a method for producing the alginate composition. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing coated food products with the use of the alginate composition of the invention. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273341 | Flavor Enhancement System - The disclosure provides a system for enhancing the flavor of a consumable. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273342 | Novel Diterpene Glycosides, Compositions and Purification Methods - Novel diterpene glycosides and methods for purifying the same are provided herein. In addition, compositions comprising the novel diterpene glycosides, as well as methods of using the diterpene glycosides are provided. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273343 | LIPID COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVING BEHAVIOUR - The present invention relates to a method for improving behaviour in a human subject, comprising administering a nutritional composition comprising 5-50 wt % vegetable lipids based on dry weight of the composition to the subject, the nutritional composition comprising lipid globules having (i) a volume-weighted mode diameter above 1.0 micrometer and/or (ii) a diameter of 2 to 12 micrometer in an amount of at least 45 volume % based on total lipid, wherein improving behaviour is selected from (a) increasing novel object recognition; (b) increasing the preference for novelty; (c) increasing the attention for surroundings; and (d) increasing exploratory behaviour and/or exploratory activity. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273344 | OILY FORMULATION COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE PROBIOTIC BACTERIUM - An oily formulation comprising at least one probiotic bacterium and comprising a first oily phase comprising at least one saturated or hydrogenated vegetable oil in which is incorporated said at least one probiotic bacterium, a second oily phase comprising at least one polyunsaturated vegetable oil different from said saturated or hydrogenated vegetable oil, and at least one dispersant. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273345 | METHOD OF OPENING YOUNG COCONUT - A method of opening a young coconut includes removing a top portion of a husk of the coconut to expose a top of a shell of the coconut, the top of the shell comprising a first vein, a second vein, and a third vein, etching a scoring into the top of the shell, the scoring passing through the first vein, the second vein, and the third vein, leveraging the shell at the scoring using a lever, and opening the coconut such that the shell cracks along the scoring | 2017-09-28 |
20170273346 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HOMOGENIZED TOBACCO MATERIAL - The present invention relates to method for production of a slurry for homogenized tobacco material, said method comprising: —Selecting tobacco of one or more tobacco types; —Coarse grinding said tobacco; —Blending said tobacco of one or more tobacco types; and —Fine grinding said tobacco of one or more tobacco types. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273347 | HOMOGENIZED TOBACCO MATERIAL AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF HOMOGENIZED TOBACCO MATERIAL - The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a homogenized tobacco material, said method comprising: —pulping and refining cellulose fibres to obtain fibres having a mean size comprised between about 0.2 millimetres and about 4 millimetres; —grinding a blend of tobacco of one or more tobacco types to a tobacco powder having a mean size comprised between about 0.03 millimetres and about 0.12 millimetres; —combining the pulp with the tobacco powder blend of different tobacco types and with a binder in an amount comprised between about 1 percent and about 5 percent in dry weight basis of the total weight of the homogenized tobacco material, so as to form a slurry; —homogenizing the slurry; and—forming the homogenized tobacco material from the slurry. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273348 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A HOMOGENIZED TOBACCO MATERIAL, AND HOMOGENIZED TOBACCO MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a method to produce a homogenized tobacco material for use in a heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article, comprising the steps of: —selecting a first target value for a first tobacco characteristic, said first tobacco characteristic being reducing sugars and the first target value being comprised between about (8) percent and about (18) percent in dry weight basis of a total amount of tobacco present within the homogenized tobacco material; —selecting a second target value of a second tobacco characteristic, wherein the second tobacco characteristic is one of total ammonia and total alkaloids; —blending graded tobacco types so as to form the tobacco blend, each graded tobacco type comprising a predetermined amount of the first and second tobacco characteristics, so that the first and second target values of said first and second tobacco characteristics are obtained in said blend within a predetermined tolerance range; —grinding said tobacco blend into a blended tobacco powder; —forming a slurry comprising the blended tobacco powder; and forming a web of homogenous tobacco web from the slurry. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273349 | Cannabis-Hemp Smoking Blend - The present invention provides a commercial process for preparing the ‘ | 2017-09-28 |
20170273350 | MODIFICATION OF BACTERIAL PROFILE OF TOBACCO - A method of modifying the content of certain bacteria in uncured tobacco material is provided, the method including contacting an uncured tobacco material with a treatment solution, wherein the treatment solution is selected from the group consisting of: (i) a solution comprising salt, sugar, or a combination thereof; (ii) a solution comprising one or more enzymes; and (iii) a solution comprising one or more probiotics, wherein said contacting provides a treated tobacco material having a reduced total bacterial content following harvest. In certain embodiments, the treated tobacco material is subsequently cured, and can optionally be fermented. Smoking articles and smokeless tobacco products including such treated tobacco materials are also provided. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273351 | RECOVERY OF TOBACCO CONSTITUENTS FROM PROCESSING - A method includes volatilizing one or more compounds from tobacco, or reaction products thereof, into a gas stream and recovering at least one of the one or more volatilized compounds or reaction products from the gas stream. The method may be carried out in connection with a dry ice expanded tobacco (“DIET”) process where volatile tobacco compounds are recovered rather than incinerated as is typically done with current DIET processes. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273352 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING AEROSOL-GENERATING SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS - The method and apparatus for manufacturing aerosol-generating semi-finished products comprise the steps of combining substantially cylindrical segments along a longitudinal first motion path. The following steps are performed along the first motion path: feeding a stream of at least three different segments along the first motion path, thereby arranging the at least three segments in alternating order, wrapping the stream of at least three segments in a sheet material to form an endless rod of segments, and cutting the endless rod of segments, thereby separating the endless rod of segments into wrapped segment rods. The method also comprises the step of processing wrapped segment rods along a second motion path, wherein the following step is performed along the second motion path: receiving the wrapped segment rods in flutes of a fluted receiving drum, wherein an end of the first motion path is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the flutes of the fluted receiving drum. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273353 | METHOD FOR APPLYING HEAT CONDUCTING PATCHES TO A MATERIAL WEB - A smoking article is provided, including a carbonaceous combustible heat source, an aerosol-forming substrate, and a wrapper circumscribing at least the heat source and the aerosol-forming substrate. One or more heat conducting elements overlie a rear portion of the heat source and an adjacent front portion of the aerosol-forming substrate. At least one heat conducting element includes a patch of thermally conductive printable medium printed onto the wrapper. Also provided is a method for applying heat conducting patches onto a web of smoking article wrapper material, wherein at least some of the patches include an area of thermally conductive printable medium. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273354 | ELECTRONIC VAPING DEVICE - A heater assembly for an electronic vaping device and a method of manufacturing the electronic vaping device are provided. The heater assembly includes a chimney cage extending longitudinally, a heater extending longitudinally within the chimney cage, a heater gauze positioned about an outer circumference of the heater, the chimney case positioned about an outer circumference of the heater gauze, and a cathode clip electrically connected to a first end portion of the heater. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273355 | AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE INCLUDING CONNECTOR COMPRISING EXTENSION AND RECEPTACLE - The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device. The aerosol delivery device may include a control body with a first connector portion and a cartridge with a second connector portion. The first connector portion and the second connector portion may be configured to releasably engage each other. One of the first connector portion and the second connector portion may include an extension and the other of the first connector portion and the second connector portion may include a receptacle configured to receive the extension. The extension may include contact sections positioned along a longitudinal length thereof. The contact sections may be electrically insulated from one another by at least one spacer and may be configured to form an electrical connection with the receptacle. A related assembly method is also provided. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273356 | AEROSOL PRODUCTION ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SURFACE WITH MICRO-PATTERN - The present disclosure relates to an aerosol production assembly. The aerosol production assembly may include a reservoir that contains an aerosol precursor composition and an atomizer that receives the aerosol precursor composition from the reservoir and heats the aerosol precursor composition to produce an aerosol. The aerosol production assembly may additionally include a body that directs the aerosol through an outlet. The body may include a surface including a micro-pattern that defines at least one of hydrophobic and anti-microbial properties. The surface including the micro-pattern may not include a chemical coating that provides these properties. Rather, the surface may define a three-dimensional structure that provides hydrophobic and/or anti-microbial properties. A related assembly method is also provided. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273357 | Vaporizer Adapter For a Rolled Article - The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for vaporizing the plant material of a rolled article. More specifically, the present disclosure presents an apparatus for adapting a rolled article to be inhaled through a vaporization of the active ingredient of the plant material contained within the rolled article. The present disclosure relates to a device battery powered heating element, a means to insert or attach to a cigarette or other rolled article, such as a cigar or other roll of tobacco, marijuana, or smoking substance, and a means to activate the heating element, wherein the heating element may vaporize the rolled material for inhalation. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273358 | AEROSOL-GENERATING SYSTEM COMPRISING MULTI-PURPOSE COMPUTING DEVICE - An electrically operated aerosol-generating system is provided, including an aerosol-generating assembly including an aerosol-forming substrate, at least one electric heater configured to heat the substrate, a first data storage device, a first electrical connector, and a computing device including a supply of electrical energy, a user interface, at least one user input device, a second data storage device, a plurality of software applications installed on the second device, a microprocessor, and a second electrical connector. The first and second electrical connectors are configured to enable two-way data transfer between the computing device and the assembly, and to enable a supply of electrical current from the supply of electrical energy to the heater. At least one of the applications is configured to control the supply of electrical current to the heater in accordance with a predetermined heating profile stored on at least one of the first and second data storage devices. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273359 | ATOMIZING COMPONENT AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - The present application discloses an atomizing assembly and electronic cigarette. The atomizing assembly comprises a connecting assembly, an atomizing core, an oil cup assembly and a sealing gasket. The connecting assembly comprises a connecting base and a lower electrode. The oil cup assembly comprises an oil storage sleeve, a vent pipe, and a mounting sleeve which enclose to form an oil storage chamber for storing smoke oil. The connecting base and the oil storage sleeve are either abutted against or expandedly fitted with each other. The connecting base is cappingly provided on an oil filler of the oil storage sleeve. The atomizing core comprises an atomizing sleeve, a heating wire assembly, a smoke oil retention member and an inner electrode. The inner electrode is abutted against and electrically connected to the lower electrode. The atomizing core is slidably sleeved in the mounting sleeve. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273360 | AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE - An aerosol delivery device is disclosed. The aerosol delivery device includes an atomizer and a body. The body has an outlet and houses the atomizer. The aerosol delivery device also includes a structure configured to inhibit liquid droplets of an aerosol precursor from exiting the outlet. Embodiments of the structure include micro-patterned surfaces, absorbers, and macro structures to create droplet capturing chambers. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273361 | ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE HAVING SAME - An exemplary atomizer includes a housing, a mouthpiece, a liquid chamber arranged in the housing, and an atomizing component arranged in the liquid chamber. The liquid chamber is configured for storing tobacco liquid, and defines an air passage. An end of the air passage is connected with the mouthpiece. The atomizing component is configured for atomizing the tobacco liquid to form aerosol. The air passage allows the aerosol to pass through. An opposite end of the air passage is in communication with the atomizing component. The liquid chamber defines a liquid outlet at a bottom part. The liquid outlet is in communication with the atomizing component, so that the tobacco liquid in the liquid chamber can flow to the atomizing component via the liquid outlet. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273362 | Undergarments With Dark-Colored Strip to Conceal Fecal Stains - An undergarment having a dark-colored strip that can help conceal fecal stains. The dark-colored strip is attached onto an inside surface of the undergarment. Having this dark-colored strip on the inside, the undergarment can be made of a lighter-color fabric while being able to provide a dark background to help conceal fecal stains. Examples of the undergarments include briefs and boxers. The dark-colored strip could be sewn onto a conventional undergarment. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273363 | COMFORT HOSIERY WITH SEAMLESS CUSHIONED AREA - A garment constructed by a cylinder knitting machine with a comfort quality area on or near the foot area, created by a different method of knitting from the rest of the tight. The difference between the quality of the leg and comfort portion of the garment (i.e., tights) consists of the use of a different needle movement and/or knitting tool, but is not limited to just that. Additionally, the fiber may also differ in the comfort area as compared to the leg area of the tights in order to reach different end results. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273364 | Wonder Band Home Therapy Binder - A torso binder to be worn around the user's clothed torso. The binder has two inner panels that hug the clothed torso and closes in the middle of the front torso area with a hook and loop devise. The second two outer panels close around the inner panels, from the left to the right and in front of the torso binder with a hook and loop devise as well. The back center panel of the binder has a pouch on the right side, which is clear and used for storage. The front right outside panel has a storage pocket. Two leather straps wrap around the binder from the center back, and tie in the front. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273365 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT GARMENT WITH HARNESS SYSTEM - A harness system for adjusting support of a garment is provided herein. The garment with a harness system includes a body and a liner having harness straps. The harness straps slide through openings in shoulder straps of the body. The harness straps are then laced through a series of maintainers in the back of the body. The harness straps having terminally-located tabs that may be pulled from the back of the body toward the front of the body and affixed thereto. The placement of the tabs, when pulled toward the front of the body and attached thereto, determines the fit and support of the garment. By manipulating the tabs of the harness system, a wearer may adjust the length of the harness straps, back and posture support, and the lift provided by the liner. The harness system creates a customizable fit and support level. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273366 | Hands Free Pumping Garment - A nursing garment system to facilitate selective nursing and hands-free breastpumping having at least one connector configured to selectively connect a nursing bra to at least one of a hands-free breastpumping device, a nursing cover, and a breast cup of the system is disclosed. The at least one connector may include a closing device partially attached to each of the at least one of the hands-free breastpumping device, the nursing cover, and the breast cup of the system, the closing device configured to connect to a nursing bra closing device. The system may include a pumping garment having a partial | 2017-09-28 |
20170273367 | QUICK ADJUST CORD LOCK - The present disclosure is directed to various embodiments of a quick adjust cord lock. The cord lock includes a base portion and a cap portion. The base portion includes a base outer protrusion and a base inner protrusion. The cap portion includes a cap outer protrusion and a cap inner protrusion. The base inner protrusion has a plurality of holes configured to receive a first cord and a second cord. A first pressure is applied to the first cord and the second cord between the cap outer protrusion and the base outer protrusion. A second pressure is applied to the first cord and the second cord by the cap inner protrusion. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273368 | Top Curves Personal Sweat Absorber - The invention is a women's clothing accessory designed to be worn inside of a brassiere and between the breasts for the absorption of perspiration during exercise, athletic activities, or other activities that would result in perspiration. The device can be used with any type of bra and by women of various sizes. The invention can be inserted and removed without the need for the wearer to remove the bra. The invention device consists of an outer shell constructed of moisture wicking and rapid drying fabric filled with a highly absorbent material to capture the perspiration that is wicked away from the body by fabric of the outer shell. The accessory is secured to the bra by either a strap that folds over the top and bottom of the bra or an adhesive material affixed to both the outer shell and the inside of the brassiere. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273369 | TROUSERS AND METHOD - The trousers comprise a centerline generally aligning with a centerline of a wearer's leg. The trousers comprise a diagonal upper seam, a diagonal lower seam, and a selvedge or straight grain outer seam. The diagonal upper seam extends downward from a position near an inside hip line to the centerline above the knee. The lower seam extends diagonally upward from the trouser bottom to the centerline above the knee. A method of forming trousers comprises the steps of providing a trouser blank, forming an improved trouser blank, and, using the improved trouser blank, forming a pair of trousers. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273370 | Swimming Aids - The embodiments relate to a swimming aid in the form of an inflatable rash vest or rash guard, the rash guard including neckline, a front section and a back section which collectively substantially cover a person's torso. The front section and/or back section of the garment consists of an outer layer, and an inner layer. The inner layer is connected to the outer layer using a non-permeable barrier to the outer layer such that the inner layer forms a partially sealed chamber in the form of an inverted pocket. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273371 | JUMPSUIT HAVING BACK FLAP - Described is a jumpsuit suited for simpler ingress and egress. The jumpsuit includes a a pant section, and a blouse section connected with a portion of the pant section. A portion of the blouse section not connected with the pant section comprises a back flap element positioned at a rear part of the pant section. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273372 | Hospital Garment - A hospital garment is provided. The hospital garment includes a garment body having a back panel, a front panel, a right shoulder portion, and a left shoulder portion. The back panel and the front panel are detachably coupled to one another via a plurality of fasteners. A plurality of snap buttons are disposed on the right shoulder portion and the left shoulder portion. Each shoulder portion includes a male snap button disposed on the front panel that mates with a female snap button disposed on the back panel to removably attach the shoulder portions. The back panel includes an opening that converges to a termination point. The opening on the back panel can be closed via a tie fastener. A detachable pocket is disposed on the front panel that provides access to the chest region of a user. The hospital garment provides greater coverage and privacy than standard hospital gowns. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273373 | Hair Capturing Assembly - A hair capturing assembly for capturing hair clippings during a haircut includes a glove that may be worn on a user's hand when the user is cutting hair. A flap is coupled to the glove and the flap may be wrapped around the user's wrist when the user wears the glove. A net is coupled to the glove and the net may capture hair clippings when the user is cutting hair thereby inhibiting the hair clippings from falling on a floor. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273374 | WEARABLE SAFETY WARNING AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - An apparatus for protecting a power tool user includes a glove or other garment having at least one sensor that monitors proximity to the power tool. Glove embodiments can include finger and/or thumb proximity sensors, and/or sensors that detect hand position, finger and/or wrist joint angle, vibration, and/or acceleration. Sensing targets can be retroactively installed on the power tool, and can define warning and/or danger zones. Sensing can be via magnetic, electromagnetic, capacitive, eddy current, and/or range finding means. Sizes of warning and/or target areas can be controlled by selecting targets from a plurality of targets of various detection ranges. Protective responses can vary according to different sensed events, and can include audible, visual, and/or tactile alerts, and/or interruption of power to the tool. Embodiments can record proximity and/or status data during a work session for review, training, and certification purposes. A controller can be physically cooperative with the garment. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273375 | SKI GLOVE - Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a ski glove that includes a hand member configured to cover a user's hand. The hand member includes one or more finger sheaths including a pinky portion, a pinky side aligned with the pinky portion, and a bottom edge defining an opening for insertion of the user's hand; wherein the hand member comprises at least one layer of insulation. The ski glove also includes a fastener configured to seal a sealable opening positioned on the pinky side and extending from the bottom edge upward to over the pinky portion; whereby the sealable opening when sealed during use faces away from the wind's force, and whereby the entire hand member can be turned inside out easily to allow moisture condensation inside the hand member to dry quickly. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273376 | Garment Accessory Attachment Mechanism - A garment attachment assembly is provided. The assembly includes a plurality of garment attachment modules each having an elongated support member, a garment attachment provided on an inner side of the support member, an accessory attachment provided on the outer side of the support member, and a coupling mechanism for coupling adjacent supports in an end-to-end configuration. Adjacent garment attachment modules can thus be coupled to adjust an overall length of the garment attachment assembly to fit a garment, and allow an accessory to be attached thereto. Corresponding method for securing an accessory to a garment is also provided. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273377 | FOAM NODES FOR CREATING STAND OFF ON APPAREL ITEMS - Aspects herein relate to apparel items and apparel systems that utilize applied or printed foam nodes to provide, among other things, stand-off between an apparel item and a wearer's skin surface. One or more of the foam nodes, or areas of the textile surrounding the foam nodes, may be perforated to provide a fluid communication path between an inner-facing surface and an outer-facing surface of the apparel item. The communication path may be used to facilitate air exchange between the external environment and the wearer's body and/or to provide an exit path for moisture vapor generated by the wearer. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273378 | GARMENT LENGTH ADJUSTER - Implementations of a garment length adjuster are provided. In some implementations, the garment length adjuster comprises a frame defining an interior opening and a plurality of elongated projections having a gap between adjacent projection or a projection and side where each projection extends from a first side toward second opposite side within the interior opening. In some implementations, the garment length adjuster is used to adjust the length of a garment by routing one or more straps of the garment over thought one or more gaps and one or more projections of the garment length adjuster. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273379 | UNDERGARMENT WITH AN ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT CONFIGURATION - The bra adjustment mechanism enables a wearer to modify the fit of the garment. The adjustment mechanism is suitable for bras having a cup portion, a body surround portion and a strap that is connected between the cup and body surround portions. The strap has a free end with a connector for attaching the strap to a body surround portion, which has a plurality of connection positions for to securing the connector to the body surround at a selected position. The body surround preferably includes an elastic segment that provides an expansion area in the body surround for maximum sizing flexibility upon closure of the bra or movement by a wearer. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273380 | WEAVING PROCESS OF WIG - An embodiment of the present invention relates to a weaving process of a wig, comprising the following steps: binding folio ends of a hair bulk with an elastic rope so that the folio ends of the hair bulk form a closed loop; making a hook portion of a crochet hook pass through a braid on a base body so that the hook portion is exposed out of the braid; hooking the closed loop of the end of the hair bulk with the hook portion; making the crochet hook hooking the hair bulk exit out of the braid while making the closed loop of the hair bulk pass through the braid; making the hook portion pass through the closed loop to hook the other end of the hair bulk; making the crochet hook exit out of the closed loop while making the other end of the hair bulk pass through the closed loop to bind the braid; and breaking off the hair bulk with hands, exerting force on the two portions of the hair bulk toward the outside of the hands, and making the elastic rope exit back to the braid and closely fit against the braid. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273381 | NON-GLUE PURE-HAIR-LINE HAIR WELF - An embodiment of the present the invention relates to the field of a wig, specifically to a non-glue pure-hair-line hair welf, wherein the hair welf comprises a string of braids, a gap is formed between hair strands of the braids, a tress is hooked and woven in the gap of the braid. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273382 | Skin Weft Hair Extension - A skin weft hair extension includes an extension tip that fixedly holds a plurality of extension hair strands and a metal tube that is detachably assembled to the extension tip and fixes the skin weft hair extension to hair strands of a customer. The extension tip comprises a receiving device that receives and detachably holds the metal tube. The receiving device comprises a narrow-width portion that pass through the hair fixing tube, a stopper portion that is provided at one end of the narrow-width portion, which prevents the metal tube from falling off, and a hair holding portion that is wider than the narrow-width portion. The hair holding portion is provided at the other end of the narrow-width portion. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273383 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND SOFTWARE FOR MANUFACTURING A CUSTOM-KNITTED ARTICLE - Apparel patterns may be generated as a function of custom apparel information provided by a user, such as one or more measurements, colors, etc., such that the user can have apparel custom-knitted to their particular size and shape without having to acquiesce the high expense and long wait times typically associated with custom-fit clothing. After a custom apparel pattern is generated, a custom-knitted article can be manufactured based on the pattern by transmitting appropriate information to a knitting machine. Data produced while generating custom apparel patterns can be stored and used to optimize and improve the manufacturing of customized knitwear for subsequent users. Further, such data can be shared with third parties such that manufacturers or others can utilize one or more beneficial aspects of the present disclosure without having to implement all of the functionality that would otherwise be required to obtain such benefits. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273384 | DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING DECORATIVE INDICIA FROM A PERIPHERAL PORTION OF A HAT - A device having a rod implement configured to extend across an edge of a peripheral portion of a brim or visor of a cap. The rod implement has an outer surface configured to provide a visible portion of said rod implement. A decorative element joined with said outer surface. An inner surface configured to engage the edge of the peripheral portion. A channel section with a generally concave shape that is configured to receive the edge of the peripheral portion. And, a fastening mechanism configured to join with said inner surface, wherein said fastening mechanism is deformable upon engagement with the edge of the peripheral portion, and wherein said deformation is configured to create a spring tensioned force that firmly retains said device to the edge of the periphery portion. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273385 | HEADWEAR WITH SLIDABLE VISOR - The invention relates to headwear ( | 2017-09-28 |
20170273386 | GUARD PADDING WITH SENSOR AND PROTECTIVE GEAR INCLUDING THE SAME - Guard padding with sensor is provided, including a cushion pad and a sensor. The cushion pad has auxetic structure and is manufactured by a 3D printing process. The cushion pad has a slot at a side thereof. The sensor manufactured by the 3D printing process is disposed in the slot. The sensor is a pressure sensor, a humidity sensor or a temperature sensor. The pressure sensor generates a pressure signal, the humidity sensor generates a humidity signal and the temperature sensor generates a temperature signal. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273387 | PROTECTIVE HELMETS HAVING ENERGY ABSORBING SHELLS - In one embodiment, a protective helmet includes an outer shell made of a polyethylene material, wherein the shell is locally deformable when impacted with a strong force and an inner liner provided within the outer shell. A protective helmet comprising: an outer shell made of a polyethylene material, wherein the shell is locally deformable when impacted with a strong force; and an inner liner provided within the outer shell. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273388 | 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. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273389 | SWEAT MANAGEMENT PAD FOR PROTECTIVE HELMETS - A protective helmet may include an energy management material inside an outer surface, a rim positioned on an outwardly facing surface between an inner surface and the outer surface, a sweat management pad assembly with an absorbent forehead pad positioned in a front portion of the helmet proximate the rim, the assembly including at least one absorbent extension tab extending from the absorbent forehead pad and across a portion of a surface of the rim outward of the inner surface of the energy management material, wherein the absorbent extension tab extends at least half a distance across the rim between the inner surface and the outer surface, and a fastener positioned between the absorbent extension tab and the rim and coupling the absorbent extension tab to the rim. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273390 | Helmet harness - A helmet harness with a lace tightening system is disclosed. The helmet harness is configured to be secured to the inside of a helmet shell. The harness includes a lace tensioning system and lace guides for distributing forces arising from tension in the laces to provide a secure and comfortable and adjustable fit. An inner frame and an outer frame are connected by cam slides at their extremities to even out tension applied circumferentially and tension applied over wearer's head, and to absorb rotational forces applied to a helmet shell in which the harness is secured. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273391 | PROTECTIVE SHOE COVER - A protective shoe cover includes a shoe-shaped main body that is constructed from two complementary shaped sides that form a toe section, a heel section, and an ankle section which define a hollow interior space. Each of the two sides are removably secured together along the back end of the main body via a fastener which extends between the heel section and the ankle opening. A bottom opening is positioned along the bottom end of the main body for receiving the outsole of an inserted shoe, and a plurality of ledges extend along the bottom opening to engage the outsole and secure the same within the protective cover. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273392 | SKATE BOOT HAVING A LACE MEMBER WITH AT LEAST ONE OPENING - A skate boot comprising an outer shell including medial and lateral side portions for facing the medial and lateral sides of the foot. Each of the medial and lateral side portions has an upper edge. The skate boot also comprises a lace member mounted to either of the upper edges of the medial and lateral side portions. The lace member has at least one opening for receiving an insert. The lace member has a first flexion mode when no insert is received in the at least one opening and a second flexion mode when the insert is received in the at least one opening. The second flexion mode is different from the first flexion mode. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273393 | Footwear With A Removable, Heatable, Inner Sole - A footwear including a shoe body and a removable, heatable, inner sole is provided. The shoe body is shaped as footwear, for example, in the shape of a shoe, a slipper, a boot, etc. The removable, heatable, inner sole is placed between a sole and an insole of the shoe body. The removable, heatable, inner sole is rigid and is made of a material that can be heated repeatedly in a microwave oven for use within footwear. During use, the user can remove the removable, heatable, inner sole from the shoe body freely and conveniently, heat the removable, heatable, inner sole in the microwave oven, and place the heated inner sole between the sole and the insole of the shoe body. When the user wears the shoe body with the heated inner sole, the user can enjoy a soothing warmth and comfort provided by the heated inner sole. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273394 | SHOE HAVING A TRANSVERSAL AIR PASSAGEWAY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Shoe having a transversal air passageway comprising a shoe sole ( | 2017-09-28 |
20170273395 | PERFORMANCE SANDAL SHOE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An athletic performance shoe with an open toe and an open heal for improved ventilation and comfort. The body of the shoe should be of suitable flexible material, such as the “Flyknit” fabric used by Nike, Inc. The shoe should include standard laces for enclosing the user's foot in the shoe as the laces suitably secure the shoe about the foot. The interior of the shoe should include soft, malleable padding which forms to the user's foot such that users with wide feet, narrow feet, or other factors will be comfortable in the shoe and the shoe will form around their foot without slipping or uncomfortably compressing the foot. A preferred embodiment would have a thin, highly-flexible sole. The open toe and heel being the primary features of the shoe. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273396 | FOOT SOLE STIMULATION TOOL - A foot sole stimulation tool is provided to press pressure points or support an arch by using protrusions, and the foot sole stimulation tool can place the protrusions in accurate positions. Four or more projections are sealed tightly within a bag body whose bottom side is affixed to a shoe sole, three or more of the projections determine a position of each projection by projections for recessed portion placed on a recessed portion of a foot sole, and projections for convex portion placed on a pressed target part of the foot sole are arranged accurately. The projections for convex portion press the pressure points and support the arch. For example, it can execute pressures to an adductor hallucis muscle precisely and is helpful for preventing hallux valgus. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273397 | CASTLESS STANCE CORRECTED PROSTETIC & METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A method of forming a castless orthotic for a patient's foot in need thereof. The method comprises preparing an orthotic template for the foot wherein the template extends between a heel end and a toe end. In preparing the template the steps of attaching a three-quarter length or full length upper thermoplastic material to a or three-quarter length lower thermoplastic material, or providing a thermoplastic material having a variable thickness such that said thickness decreases from said heel end to said toe end is provided. Then attaching an outer lower layer to the lower thermoplastic material and attaching an outer upper layer to the upper thermoplastic material, or attaching an outer layer to each face of the variable thickness thermoplastic material and heating the prepared orthotic template for a predetermined period of time at a predetermined temperature to soften the orthotic template. A wrap is then placed on top of the foot foam and the foot of the patient is placed on top of the wrap and foot foam. The patient's foot is lifted and the heated orthotic template is placed on top of the the wrap and then placing the patient's foot on top of the heated orthotic template. The wrap is placed about the longitudinal axis of the foot to retain the heated orthotic template intermediate the sole of the foot and the foot foam whereby the sides of the orthotic template are particularly supported by the wrap. The method further includes ensuring the foot is positioned over a cuboid support and a medial longitudinal arch support wherein the cuboid support is disposed on the outside of the bottom of the foot and the cuboid support is moved to push the foot upwardly until a resistance is felt, and where the foot is also positioned over the medial longitudinal arch support which is then pushed and pulled upwardly until the foot is moved into a neutral position or if it is unable to be translated or rotated due to until it reaches its end range of motion. At this time, the heel of the patient's foot is lifted to place their weight substantially on the front of their foot and a coolant is applied to at least the heel end of the orthotic template. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273398 | ENERGY RETURN ORTHOTIC SYSTEMS - A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer; and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273399 | SHOE-FORMING MEMBER AND SHOE - Provided is a shoe-forming member that has excellent adhesion. The shoe-forming member is formed using a thermoplastic elastomer containing an aromatic polymer having a poly-α-methylstyrene structure in a matrix together with a polypropylene resin. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273400 | HEELLESS ATHLETIC SHOE - A grid for selecting an appropriate embodiment of an athletic shoe having an upper and a multiple part sole forming an interior volume for receiving an individual's foot. The multiple part sole comprises an inner sole for engaging the plantar surface of the foot, a midsole attached to the exterior of the inner sole and substantially coextensive with the inner sole, and an outer sole attached to the midsole. The outer sole has a first portion extending from the toe of the shoe to a position beneath the foot selected according to the intended use of the shoe, and has a second contiguous portion extending from the selected position to the heel of the shoe, the first portion providing a landing surface for the shoe and the second portion being relatively thin as compared to the first portion thereby promoting proper posture and gait of the wearer. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273401 | Flex Groove Sole Assembly With Biasing Structure - An article of footwear an upper and a sole structure that defines a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is disposed proximate the medial side of the footwear, and the second portion is disposed proximate the lateral side. The first portion and the second portion are configured to move relative to each other. The article of footwear also includes a flexible biasing member including a first end, a second end, and a middle portion. The middle portion extends across the first portion and the second portion. The first and second ends extend out from the outer surface of the footwear from either the medial or lateral side. The middle portion of the biasing member is configured to bias the first and second portions toward each other. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273402 | FOOTWEAR WITH SOLE STRUCTURE INCORPORATING LOBED FLUID-FILLED CHAMBER WITH PROTRUDING END WALL PORTIONS - A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a fluid-filled chamber component having a central portion, a plurality of lobes extending outward from the central portion, and a plurality of channels formed between the plurality of lobes. The structure also includes a midsole component inter-fitted with the plurality of lobes of the fluid-filled chamber component and having a plurality of projections extending through the plurality of channels of the fluid-filled chamber component. The midsole component forms a portion of the peripheral side surface of the sole structure. At least a first lobe of the plurality of lobes has an exposed distal end wall and includes a projecting portion that extends further outward from the central portion of the fluid-filled chamber component than the portion of the peripheral side surface of the sole structure formed by the midsole component. The exposed distal end wall also includes a faceted surface. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273403 | Tensioning System For An Article Of Footwear - An article of footwear can include a tensioning system with a multilayered upper and a relatively narrow strobel. One layer of the upper can be attached to an outer periphery of the strobel. Another layer of the upper can be attached to a portion of the sole structure. In addition, a lacing region can be formed by folding a laminated structure including the second layer. A third layer of the upper can provide a bootie within the article of footwear configured to receive a foot. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273404 | FOOTWEAR UPPER WITH MOLDED GEOMETRY - An article of footwear includes a sole structure and an upper secured to the sole structure. The upper includes a heel section, lateral side section, medial side section, instep and toe cage that define an interior cavity operable to receive a foot of a wearer. At least a portion of the upper includes a laminate, where the laminate includes an inner layer facing the cavity, an outer layer forming an exterior of the shoe, and an intermediate layer disposed between inner and outer layers, the intermediate layer comprising a reinforcing layer having a rigidity that is greater than the rigidity of the inner and outer layers. The reinforcing layer extends from the lateral side section to the medial side section. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273405 | FOOTWEAR MANUFACTURING WITH A FLAT PATTERN UPPER - An article of footwear flat pattern upper ( | 2017-09-28 |
20170273406 | FOOTWEAR MANUFACTURING WITH A COLLAR LINER - An article of footwear flat pattern with an integrated collar liner is provided. The flat pattern has a flat upper with a top surface forming an exterior of a dimensionally formed article of footwear and a bottom surface facing an internal cavity of the dimensionally formed article of footwear. The flat pattern also includes a collar liner that is coupled with the flat upper at an ankle opening. The collar liner has an interior surface and an opposite exterior surface. The exterior surface forms an exposed surface of the internal cavity of the dimensionally formed article and the interior surface faces the flat upper bottom surface within the internal cavity of the dimensionally formed article. However, the collar liner external surface faces the flat upper top surface at an ankle opening coupling location. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273407 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING FOOTWEAR STIFFENERS - The present invention relates to a process for preparing and compositions for stiffening materials for use in the manufacturing of footwear using a combination of stiffeners and adhesives. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273408 | SOLE STRUCTURE HAVING A DIVIDED CLEAT - A sole plate for an article of footwear includes a foot-receiving surface and a ground-facing surface disposed opposite each other. A stiffness enhancing, ground-engaging cleat extends from the ground-facing surface of the sole plate. The ground-engaging cleat includes a first lug and a second lug. The first lug has a first foundation attached to the sole plate, and a first flex-limiting portion connected to the first foundation. The second lug has a second foundation attached to the sole plate, and a second flex-limiting portion connected to the second foundation. The first flex-limiting portion and the second flex-limiting portion contact each other in response to dorsiflexion of the sole plate equal to at least a predetermined flex angle, to increase a bending stiffness of the sole plate. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273409 | Reversible Rowel - A reversible rowel is used during equestrian or rodeo activities to aid a user while riding. The reversible rowel includes a rowel disc, a first plurality of rowel spokes, and a second plurality of rowel spokes. The first plurality of rowel spokes is laterally connected about a first half of the rowel disc. Similarly, the second plurality of rowel spokes is laterally connected about a second half of the rowel disc. The first plurality of rowel spokes is sized differently from the second plurality of rowel spokes, creating two levels of grip. A plurality of notches laterally traverse into the first plurality of rowel spokes and the second plurality of rowel spokes, giving the user added grip. A locking channel traverses into the reversible rowel, allowing the user to selectively utilize either the first plurality of rowel spokes or the second plurality of rowel spokes. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273410 | Rivet - A rivet is applied from a rear surface of a fabric for mounting a burr on a front surface of the fabric. The rivet comprises a disk-shaped base, and a shank projecting from and concentrically with the base. The base includes an annular recess around a proximal end of the shank, which is depressed in a direction opposite to the shank-projecting direction, and a flange radially outward from the recess. The flange includes a plurality of bumps which are raised from an upper surface in the shank-projecting direction. The bumps may be provided on the upper surface of the flange at equal circumferential intervals, and a top of each of the bumps may be a curved face. The recess may have an inclined outer surface adjacent to the flange. Each of the bumps may have an inclined inner surface extending continuously from the inclined outer surface of the recess. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273411 | Locking Buckle for a Belt or a Strap such as a Watch Strap - The buckle for a belt or a strap comprises an ardillion ( | 2017-09-28 |
20170273412 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE EXTENDER - A latch plate is selectively latched to, and selectively unlatched from, a buckle. An extender is moved by the latch plate to a retracted position when the latch plate is latched to the buckle and moves to an extended position when the latch plate is unlatched from the buckle. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273413 | Accessory System for Decorating Articles using Ornaments Connected with a Button-Snap Connector - An accessory system can be used to decorate articles with ornaments. The system includes a button-snap connector. The button-snap connector includes a male portion and a female portion. The button-snap connector allows a user to select a particular ornament to be worn on an article of clothing or the like. Likewise, the button-snap connector allows a particular ornament to be used with different articles. The system also include an accessory that can be placed around the button-snap connector to further customize and decorate the article. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273414 | Versatile Jewelry - A versatile jewelry includes a main body having a inner surface arranged to be worn against the wrist and an outer surface opposite the inner surface. First and second end portions define a clearance sized to receive the wrist when the main body is donned by the user. A circumferential groove is formed in the main body. A hair band is adapted to be selectively disposed within the groove and to span the clearance at a height above the inner surface. The main body is arranged to substantially hold the hair band in place when the hair band is disposed in the groove. The hair band has an elasticity and the main body has a rigidity arranged to resist the elasticity of the hair band and to distribute pressure from the hair band away from the wrist. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273415 | Systems and Methods for Wearable Technology with Creative Expression - Some embodiments of the present technology include a system for wearable technology with creative expression including a personalized electronic jewelry device, the personalized electronic jewelry device being configured to receive a personalized input. In some embodiments the system includes a digital display, the digital display being seamlessly housed in the personalized electronic jewelry device. In various embodiments the digital display is coupled with the personalized electronic jewelry device and is configured to display the personalized input. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273416 | Light Emitting Earring - A light emitting earring. The light emitting earring includes a light emitting unit comprising a base having a first side and second side, one or more LEDs disposed on the first side, and a pin disposed on the second side. A pattern generator operably connected to the light emitting unit includes an aperture configured to receive the pin therethrough. A retainer having a battery therein is removably securable to the pin via a retainer clip, such that the pattern generator is positioned between the light emitting unit and the retainer. The pattern generator is configured to cause the one or more LEDs to flash in a desired pattern. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273417 | Intelligent Schoolbag - An intelligent schoolbag, comprising a schoolbag body, wherein storage spaces are formed in the schoolbag body, and book selection means are arranged in the storage spaces; wheels and a driving device for driving the wheels to walk are arranged on the schoolbag body, the driving device is connected with pedals for the user to tread on, and the driving device is an electric monowheel of which the walking speed is controlled by an gravity sensing gyroscope. The intelligent schoolbag of the invention can keep books therein in order despite of bumping, thus articles in the schoolbag are neat. The schoolbag realizes easy access to books and can really reduce the burden to carry the schoolbag on the way to schools, and can better meet the needs of students. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273418 | Light Emitting System - A light emitting system includes a bag that may contain items. A lighting unit is coupled to the bag and the lighting unit selectively illuminates the items thereby facilitating the items to be retrieved from the bag. The lighting unit is touch sensitive such that the lighting unit turns on when the lighting unit is touched. The lighting unit has a pair of intersecting arms such that the lighting unit has a cruciform shape. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273419 | INTERCHANGEABLE HANDBAG CARRY SYSTEM - An interchangeable handbag system includes a stand alone foundation handbag having an inner storage accommodating surface and an outer decorative surface. The foundation handbag may have regions, such as a hollow interior, front panel, a rear panel and a bottom panel connected by at least one edge to form a hollow container open at a top end thereof. Alternately the foundation handbag may be a flexible open-top container with a closed bottom, where the hollow interior, front and rear regions are part of the continuous container. The handbag system includes one or more reversible and/or non-reversible outer bottomless band trim covers that fit over a portion of the foundation bag in a nested arrangement. The bottomless band trim covers may fit over a portion of the foundation bag and/or another bottomless band trim cover. The bottomless band trim covers and foundation bag are connected by one and/or multiple fastening structures. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273420 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING CONTAINERS - An improved carrier for securely hanging containers with handles or slings in an accessible manner while providing anti-theft features which render removal of items more difficult by unauthorized person. One embodiment of the improved carrier is supported by an attached base, while another embodiment utilizes a table leg for support. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273421 | ATTACHMENT FOR A HAND HELD APPLIANCE - An attachment for a hair care appliance includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end, a fluid inlet at the first end, a fluid outlet and a fluid flow path extending between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet wherein the diameter at the first end is larger than the diameter at the second end and the fluid outlet extends from the first end to the second end. The elongate body may converge from the first end towards the second end. The elongate body may gradually reduce in diameter from the first end. The reduction in diameter may extend along a portion of the elongate body. There may be a gradual transition from the diameter at the first end to the diameter at the second end. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273422 | ATTACHMENT FOR A HAND HELD APPLIANCE - An attachment for a hair care appliance includes a body having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a fluid flow path extending between the inlet and outlet and at least one vane for directing fluid within the fluid flow path towards the fluid outlet, wherein the body includes at least two extended plates and the fluid outlet includes a slot defined by an overlap between the at least two extended plates, and wherein the at least one vane is positioned within the overlap between the at least two extended plates. The body may be elongate, may have a first end including the fluid inlet, and may extend along an axis. The fluid outlet may extend along the axis between the first end and a second end. The at least one vane may direct fluid flowing in the fluid flow path from a first direction to a second direction. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273423 | ATTACHMENT FOR A HAND HELD APPLIANCE - An attachment for a hair care appliance includes a body having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a fluid flow path extending between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, a first vane and a second vane for directing fluid within the fluid flow path towards the fluid outlet wherein the body comprises at least two extended plates and the fluid outlet comprises a slot defined by an overlap between the at least two extended plates wherein the first vane and the second vane are curved and positioned within the overlap between the at least two extended plates wherein the first vane and the second vanes curve in opposite directions. The fluid inlet may have a first cross sectional area, the body includes an outer wall that has a second cross sectional area, and wherein the second cross sectional area is greater than the first cross sectional area. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273424 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATING KERATIN FIBERS WITH FLASH EVAPORATION - A cosmetic product includes a cosmetic preparation including, relative to the total weight thereof, 50 to 90 wt. % polar solvent, and 0.001 to 10 wt. % direct dye. The product also includes a device for flash evaporation of the cosmetic preparation. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273425 | ATTACHMENT FOR A HANDHELD APPLIANCE - An attachment including a duct having an air inlet for receiving an airflow from a hair styling apparatus, at least one vane located within the duct for directing the airflow towards an air outlet and the air outlet is elongate in shape and orientated generally parallel to the direction of airflow at the air inlet. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273426 | ATTACHMENT FOR A HANDHELD APPLIANCE - An attachment including an air inlet for receiving airflow from a hair styling apparatus, an air outlet, a duct for conveying air from the air inlet to the air outlet, wherein the air inlet is located at one end of the duct, and the air outlet extends along the length of the duct and the cross-sectional area of the duct decreases in size from the air inlet along the length of the air outlet. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273427 | PORTABLE APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A HAND HELD HAIR DRYER - A portable hair dryer support apparatus comprising a hair dryer holding structure for holding a hair dryer and at least one vertical support element connected at a first end to the hair dryer holding structure and having at a second opposed end at least one securing portion for securing the portable hair dryer support apparatus to a door. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273428 | ATTACHMENT FOR A HANDHELD APPLIANCE - An attachment including a casing having an air inlet for receiving an airflow from a hair styling apparatus, a hair engaging member, supported by the casing, and adapted to move relative to the casing between a first position and a second position under the action of an over-centre mechanism. First and second airflow outlets are formed between the casing and the hair engaging member when the hair engaging member is in the first and second position, respectively. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273429 | ATTACHMENT FOR A HANDHELD APPLIANCE - An attachment includes a casing having an air inlet for receiving airflow from a hair styling apparatus, a hair engaging member supported by the casing, an airflow outlet between the casing and the hair engaging member and shaped to direct air over an external surface of the hair engaging member and airflow guiding means extending over the external surface of the hair engaging member. | 2017-09-28 |
20170273430 | ATTACHMENT FOR A HANDHELD APPLIANCE - An attachment including a casing having an air inlet for receiving airflow from a hair styling apparatus, a hair engaging member supported by the casing, a first airflow outlet between the casing and the hair engaging member, a second airflow outlet, spaced from the first airflow outlet, between the casing and the hair engaging member and internal airflow directing means positioned within the casing to direct air towards the first airflow outlet and the second airflow outlet. | 2017-09-28 |