39th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 2 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210298314 | SHEETER WITH REINFORCED STRIPPER WIRE MOUNT - A stripper wire mount arrangement for a dough sheeter can include first and second mounts disposed at the ends of a dough roller and a third mount disposed between the first and second mounts. The third mount can include multiple mounting locations for adjustment of the third mounting location. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298315 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING DOUGH - The invention relates to a device and a method for processing dough, in particular a dough divider, with a pump device and an adjoining tube. There is at least one ventilation device arranged in a region between the pump device and the outlet opening of the tube and can introduce a gaseous medium between the tube inner wall and the outer skin of the dough. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298316 | ANIMAL EUTHANASIA METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus involving a euthanasia process are provided. The euthanasia process is carried out in a chamber including electric stunning to induce insensibility and reduced atmospheric pressure to induce hypoxia. The described method and apparatus provide a more humane system for euthanizing animals and reducing any negative impacts for people carrying out the process. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298317 | FISH GUTTING DEVICE WITH CONTROLLABLE CUTTING - The invention provides a gutting device for gutting a fish along its abdominal cavity. A blade for cutting the fish open, and a shielding element are movably mounted on a controllable movable arm. The shielding element has a blunt tip, and it is arranged for being in: 1) a retracted position, where the shielding element allows the blade to cut the fish, 2) a tracking position, where the blunt tip of the shielding elements is inside the abdominal cavity of the fish, so as to track the end of the abdominal cavity of the fish, and 3) a shielding position, where the shielding element is pushed upwards by contact with the end of the abdominal cavity at a genital opening of the fish, thereby shielding the blade from further contact with the fish. This provides a precise method for without unintentionally damaging the fish. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298318 | PROCESS FOR PROCESSING MEAT PRODUCT INTO COOKED, SLICED FORM - A process for processing animal protein product involves providing a meat product in a raw state having a core temperature of 32-34° F., slicing the meat product into a plurality of meat slices that are 1.0-9.0 mm thick, vacuum sealing a stack of the meat slices within a pouch with the meat slices of the stack stacked together in direct meat-to-meat contact, and cooking the vacuum sealed meat slices of the stack stacked together such that, during the cooking, the cut faces of the meat slices of the stack remain in contact with one another to essentially maintain the size and entire outer surface shape of the stack of meat slices to have the size and entire outer surface shape of the entirety of the meat forming the stack prior to the slicing. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298319 | Smoker Device - A smoker device for an outdoor cooking unit comprises a top, a back, two sides, and a hinged front door, all of which are substantially solid, and together forming an interior chamber with an open bottom. The smoker device rests on a grilling surface of a cooking unit. A perforated chimney box is fixably mounted inside the interior chamber, with a removable chip box positioned at the bottom of the chimney box, and a hinged hatch at the top. Removable food racks and a vessel for liquids may also be present inside the interior chamber. An adjustable air damper allows air exchange between the interior chamber and ambient air. The device allows an existing outdoor cooking unit to convert to a multi-rack vertical smoker. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298320 | METAL MATERIAL, METHOD OF CONTROLLING RESPONSE OF FERMENTATIVE MICROORGANISM, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING FERMENTED FOOD PRODUCT - Provided is a metal material capable of optimizing a response of a fermentative microorganism, a method of controlling a response of a fermentative microorganism, and a method of producing a fermented food product. A metal material includes a crystal grain having an average crystal grain size for controlling a response of a fermentative microorganism. The average crystal grain size of the crystal grain is preferably 100 nm or more and 10 μm or less. The metal material is preferably stainless steel. It is preferable that the response of the fermentative microorganism is adsorption or growth of the fermentative microorganism on the metal material. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298321 | Aerated Food Products and Methods for Making Aerated Food Products - An aerated food product includes a base ingredient, a protein and a liquid and, in some instances, a carbohydrate source. The base ingredient may include a whole grain source, a fiber source, a fruit source, a vegetable source, or a combination thereof. In some aspects, the product has a moisture content in the range of about 1% to about 5%. In one embodiment, the product has a density in the range of about 0.02 g/cc to about 0.50 g/cc. In some embodiments the product has a porosity in the range of about 15% to about 65%. In some embodiments, the product has a texture hardness in the range of about 1 kg to about 7 kg. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298322 | CHEWING GUM COMPRISING FUNCTIONAL SWEETENER - The present invention provides a chewing gum composition comprising a functional sweetener, which has high sweetness sustainability, excellent refreshing feeling, excellent organoleptic properties, low hygroscopicity, and excellent storage stability. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298323 | METHOD FOR PREPARING PROTEIN-FIBRE CONCENTRATES FROM PLANT MATERIAL - The present invention concerns a process wherein native and functional protein-fibre concentrates can be successfully obtained from plant material such as oilseeds, legumes and lentils. This can be achieved by a proper pre-treatment of the plant material, followed by a method of partial extracting water-soluble proteins under mild and non-destructive conditions using an aqueous solvent, followed by purification of the solid residue using a novel combination of GRAS organic solvents. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298324 | PLANT-PROTEIN-BASED STRUCTURANTS - The present invention relates to a solid, particulate plant-protein-based structurant composition comprising, based on total dry matter, a) 50-95 wt. % plant derived protein, b) 5-10 wt. % xanthan gum, c) 1-30 wt. % glucono delta lactone-derived acidulant. The invention further relates to a food product comprising said structurant composition. The invention further relates to a method for the preparation of said structurant composition and to a process for preparing a food product using said structurant composition. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298325 | Faux Animal Bone Structure And Plant-Based Meat Substitute Assembly - A faux animal bone structure and plant-based meat substitute assembly for imitating the experience of consuming real animal protein includes a bone-shaped structure. The bone-shaped structure is heat resistant to cooking temperatures and represents an animal bone commonly served in bone-in food such as, but not limited to, chicken wings, chicken legs, ribs, steaks, fish, and the like. A plant-based meat substitute is coupled to the bone-shaped structure. The plant-based meat substitute conforms to the shape of the animal protein typically coupled to the respective bone-shape of the bone-shaped structure. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298326 | PLANT-BASED FOOD PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to the use of a seaweed based food product that provides the color, texture and nutrients necessary to prepare a meat-like product that is capable of providing the consistency, texture and taste of a meat that is commonly consumed, including from animals such as a cow, a sheep, a pig, a chicken, a turkey, an ostrich and a fish. The seaweed-based food product can be derived from a red, brown or green seaweed that is capable of providing the taste, consistency and color, both when cooked and when raw, of a meat that is consumed. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298327 | METHODS AND FORMULATIONS FOR REDUCING BOVINE EMISSIONS - The present disclosure provides methods and formulations for reducing ammonia and carbon dioxide emissions from a bovine using lubabegron, or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof. The present disclosure also provides bovine feed additives and bovine feed compositions. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298328 | PET FOOD PRODUCTS COMPRISING OLIGOSACCHARIDES AND METHODS OF USE - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to food products comprising oligosaccharides for an animal, such as a domestic animal or a pet. In certain embodiments, the food product can be a feline food product or a canine food product. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298329 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A BETAINE COMPOSITION, A GLUCOSE COMPOSITION, AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed is a process for preparing a betaine composition, containing between 40 and 85 wt. % betaine, between 1 and 20 wt. % fructan, and between 1 and 30 wt. % glucose and/or fructose. Also disclosed is a process for preparing a glucose composition, containing between 40 and 72 wt. % glucose, between 0 and 25 wt. % fructose, between 0.5 and 30 wt. % fructan, between 0.05 and 5 wt. % betaine, and between 0 and 10 wt. % sucrose. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298330 | ORAL SOLUTION HAVING HIGH SOD ENZYMATIC ACTIVITY AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR - The invention relates to an oral solution having high SOD enzymatic activity and the preparation method therefor, wherein the method comprises: pressing edible plant raw materials, followed by removing large particles by means of centrifugation (1000-4000 rpm, 0-30 min); subsequently, separating the supernatant using two processes of ultrafiltration (the first separation adopting a tubular membrane with pore size ranging from 60-120 kD; the second accomplished by an spiral-wound membrane with pore size ranging from 8-30 kD), before treated using ultra-high pressure at 200-600 MPa for a period of 1-20 min. After treated by the method of the invention, SOD has been activated with enhanced enzymatic activity up to above 10000 U/ml, which has addressed problems related to low enzymatic activity of SOD in products. The products obtained by the present method are more beneficial to human health. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298331 | FRUIT-AND-VEGETABLE DRINK - The present invention relates to a fruit or vegetable drink containing allulose, isomaltooligosaccharide, and fruit-vegetable juice, and can provide a low-calorie fruit or vegetable drink with improved mouthfeel containing a low content of sugar. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298332 | AGENT FOR SUPPRESSING HEAT-RESISTANT ACIDOPHILIC BACTERIA, METHOD FOR PREVENTING CONTAMINATION WITH HEAT-RESISTANT ACIDOPHILIC BACTERIA, AND BEVERAGE - The present invention aims to provide a Thermo-Acidophilic Bacilli inhibitor, a method of preventing contamination by Thermo-Acidophilic Bacilli, and a beverage, which utilize as an active ingredient a substance having the effect of inhibiting the growth of Thermo-Acidophilic Bacilli. The present invention relates to a Thermo-Acidophilic Bacilli inhibitor containing xanthohumol as an active ingredient, a method of preventing contamination by Thermo-Acidophilic Bacilli using the same, and a beverage containing the same. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298333 | METHOD OF COOKING MULTIPLE DIFFERENT FOOD ITEMS ON A GRILL DEVICE AND RELATED SYSTEMS METHODS - The method may include retrieving a first cooking profile associated with the first food item, wherein the first cooking profile comprises at least one first temperature set point and at least one first time period. The method may also include controlling a temperature of the grill to the first cooking profile. The method may further include retrieving a second cooking profile associated with a second food item, wherein the second cooking profile comprises at least one second temperature set point and at least one second time period. The method may also include combining the first cooking profile and the second cooking profile to form a hybrid cooking profile comprising at least one third temperature set point and at least one third time period. The method may further include controlling the grill to the hybrid cooking profile after beginning the second cooking session. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298334 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING FOODSTUFF COMPLETION TIME - A system and method for estimating a time to foodstuff completion can include receiving a measured foodstuff parameter, determining a current foodstuff state based on: a previous foodstuff state and the measured foodstuff parameter, selecting a foodstuff parameter curve based on the current foodstuff state, determining an estimated time to completion using the foodstuff parameter curve. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298335 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING DEEP-FRIED FOOD - The present disclosure relates to a method for producing a deep-fried food. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a method for producing a deep-fried food, comprising: a first step of deep-frying a food material to obtain a first deep-fried material, and tempering the first deep-fried material in a state of being taken out from an oil; a second step of deep-frying the first deep-fried material to obtain a second deep-fried material, and tempering the second deep-fried material in a state of being taken out from an oil; and a third step of deep-frying the second deep-fried material to obtain a deep-fried food from an oil, wherein a mass proportion of the deep-fried food to the food material is 85% or more. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298336 | SEPARATION OF FAT AND LEAN USING A DECANTER CENTRIFUGE - Methods for separating lean and fat from beef or other meats and the separation apparatus are disclosed. The methods use microbiocidal fluids to reduce or eliminate possible sources of contamination. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298337 | Method of making a food kit for the preparation of fresh filled pasta, food kit obtained thereby and method of use - A method of making a food kit for on-demand preparation of fresh filled pasta having much the same properties as homemade fresh pasta includes making first components consisting of unit portions of single or double sheets of fresh pasta with a predetermined flat shape; cooling, vacuum packaging, high-pressure pasteurizing and refrigerating the pasteurized unit portion so as to maintain their structure and physical-rheological properties unaltered, and avoid pre-gelatinization of starches; and making second components consisting of pre-dosed pralines of filling, which later undergo pasteurization, packaging and possibly freezing. The first and second components are packaged and collected in a container for fresh or frozen storage, and are ready to be joined together in their present state or after thawing, for on-demand preparation of fresh filled pasta before cooking, thereby avoiding exchange of water, salts and other ingredients between the components. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298338 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MEAT ANALOGUE - Processes for the production of a meat analogue, comprising: a) introducing a meat batter which comprises protein into a first heating unit and heating the meat batter to a temperature above the denaturation temperature of the protein in the meat batter, but below the melting point of the protein to produce a first heat-treated product, and b) transferring the first heat-treated product to a second heating unit and heating the first heat-treated product to a temperature above the melting temperature of the protein to produce a second heat-treated product, c) cooling the second heat-treated product by moving through a cooling unit, so that the second heat-treated product has a temperature below water boiling temperature at ambient pressure when exiting the cooling unit, and d) dividing the cooled second heat-treated product into pieces; as well as an apparatus for the production of a meat analogue. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298339 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING GINSENG SEED OIL - The present disclosure relates to an emulsion composition containing | 2021-09-30 |
20210298340 | Cannabis-Infused Product with Extended Cannabinoid Profile User Experience - The present disclosure relates to a cannabis-infused product comprising a cannabinoid profile including one or more cannabinoid, a first composition for controlling onset of the cannabinoid profile and a second composition for extending offset of the cannabinoid profile in a subject having used the cannabis-infused product, wherein the second composition has a delayed onset compared to that one of the first composition. The present disclosure also relates to methods of manufacture and of using same. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298341 | NUTRITIONAL DRINK - The present invention relates to a nutritional drink containing allulose and vitamins, and has excellent storage stability and sensory properties depending on the use of allulose. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298342 | PEAR PROCESSING METHOD AND MULTILANE APPARATUS - A method for processing pears advancing on housing and centering cups ( | 2021-09-30 |
20210298343 | 3D PRINTER - A 3D printer for producing consumable products, the 3D printer comprising an apparatus for dispensing a material, the apparatus comprising: a first syringe having a body for containing a material, a nozzle for dispensing the material from the body, and a plunger for controlling a pressure in the body, a plunger mechanism coupled to the plunger, a body mechanism coupled to the body and an actuator arranged to move the plunger mechanism relative to the body mechanism in a first direction to increase a pressure in the syringe body to dispense the material and to move the plunger mechanism relative to the body mechanism in a second direction to reduce the pressure in the syringe body to inhibit the dispensation of the material. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298344 | ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PASTY SHAPED PARTS - An assembly between a filling machine and a conveyor for the production of pasty shaped parts, having various shape-generating elements which are adapted to the respective shape of differently shaped parts and can be driven, has an outlet and at least one universal drive and bearing interface for the shape-generating elements which can be driven via the interface. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298345 | FOOD PRODUCT - Disclosed herein is a composition for forming an aerated ready-to-eat food product quiescently and in ambient environmental conditions. The composition comprises a matrix forming system which is capable of forming a matrix defining a structure of the food product at ambient environmental conditions upon exposure to a liquid. The composition also comprises an aerating system comprising an acidulant which is capable of acidulating at ambient environmental conditions at a rate that is similar to a rate at which the matrix is formed upon exposure to a liquid, and an alkali which is capable of reacting with the acidulant to form an aerating gas. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298346 | AEROSOL GENERATION - Disclosed herein is an aerosol generating material comprising an aerosol-forming layer, the aerosol-forming layer comprising an amorphous solid, wherein the aerosol-forming layer has a thickness of 0.015 mm to 1.0 mm. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298347 | AEROSOL GENERATION - Disclosed herein is an aerosol generating substrate comprising an aerosol generating material. The aerosol generating material comprises an amorphous solid. The amorphous solid comprises an active ingredient, wherein at least 70 wt % of the active ingredient aerosolised on heating of the aerosol generating material to 370° C. for a ten-second period under a 1.95 L/min airflow. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298348 | AEROSOL GENERATION - Disclosed herein is an aerosol generating substrate comprising an aerosol generating material, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises an amorphous solid. The amorphous solid comprises an aerosol generating agent, wherein at least 65 wt % of the aerosol generating agent is aerosolised on heating of the aerosol generating material to 370° C. for a ten-second period under a 1.95 L/min airflow. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298349 | CIGARETTE WRAPPER WITH NOVEL PATTERN - A wrapper for a smoking article has a base web and a plurality of crenellated bands, each having a diffusivity value in the range of 0 to about 0.2 cm/sec. The add-on material can be applied by gravure printing in a single pass in a chevron pattern such that an apex of the element is co-linear with substantially symmetrically spaced points on a trailing, outer edge of an adjacent chevron element. Testing elements may be simultaneously printed with the add-on material to monitor diffusivity and/or presence of add-on material. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298350 | AEROSOL GENERATION - Disclosed herein is a laminate aerosol generating material, wherein the material comprises an aerosol-forming amorphous solid layer ( | 2021-09-30 |
20210298351 | MEDIUM DPF AND TOTAL DENIER CELLULOSE ACETATE TOW - Disclosed are cellulose acetate tows, bales, and filter rods having from greater than 9 to less than 12.5 denier per filament and from 20,000 to 40,000 total denier, for use in smoking devices, including aerosol-generating devices such as an electrically heated cigarette. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298352 | Chilled Water Pipe and a Retrofit Apparatus for Chilling a Water Pipe - Disclosed is a water pipe comprising an inner heat sink positioned within a water chamber of the water pipe, an outer heat sink positioned outside the water chamber of the water pipe, a thermoelectric cooler (TEC) having a heat absorbing side connected to the inner heat sink and a heat rejecting side connected to the outer heat sink, an electric power source for supplying power to the TEC and a controller configured to adjust power supply from the electric power source to the TEC. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298353 | SMOKING DEVICE WITH HEAT ACTIVATED VENTS - Systems and methods for a smoking device for smoking a substance, the smoking device including: a hollow body, configured to hold the substance, wherein the hollow body includes: a tube defining a combustion bore within having vents, each of the vents being covered by a flap of a plurality of flaps having an initial shape configured to cover that vent, wherein when a combustion front of substance recedes into the combustion bore, any flap of the flaps that is heated to a threshold temperature bends away uncovering the vent it covers, and, when cooled, that flap regains its initial shape so as to cover that vent. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298354 | Combined Storage Container And Pipe Apparatus - A combined storage container and pipe apparatus for convenient storage and smoking of a smokable substance includes a tube and a lid. The tube defines an interior space and has a top that is open. The top allows reversible addition of a smokable substance into the interior space. The tube has an indentation positioned in a sidewall thereof proximate to a bottom thereof. A portion of the smokable substance can be positioned in the indentation. The indentation has an aperture centrally positioned therein. The lid is selectively engageable to the tube to close the top and has a hole positioned therethrough around which a user can position their lips. The user is positioned to light the portion of the smokable substance that is positioned in the indentation and to draw smoke through the aperture and the interior space into at least one of a mouth and lungs of the user. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298355 | Systems and Methods for an Electronic Vaporization Device with Combined Liquid and Solid Vaporizable Materials - A container for use with an electronic vaporization device and method for making the same. The container may include a plurality of sections. A first section of the plurality of sections may be configured to contain a liquid, wherein the first section may be further configured to be coupled to a heating element. The container may include a second section of the plurality of sections that may be configured to contain a solid material. The container may include one or more channels connecting the first section and the second section, wherein vapor of the liquid in the first section, when vaporized by the heating device, flows through the one or more channels to pass through the solid material in the second section for inhalation. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298356 | CARTRIDGE AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - A cartridge includes a cartridge casing with a liquid storage chamber therein, a sealing member for sealing the liquid storage chamber, a shielding member provided on the cartridge casing, an atomizing chamber, a smoke outlet channel and an air inlet passage. The sealing member is located between the shielding member and the cartridge casing. The shielding member forms part of the outer contour of the cartridge and the sealing member is shielded by the shielding member. A communication opening is defined through the shielding member. The sealing member is an elastically deformable member. When filling liquid, a liquid injection needle passes through the communication opening and pierces the sealing member, and then extends into the liquid storage chamber to inject e-liquid. When the liquid injection needle is pulled out after liquid injection, the sealing member automatically restores to seal the liquid storage chamber again. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298357 | Electronic Cigarette And Capsule For An Electronic Cigarette - An electronic cigarette includes an inhaler body and a removable capsule. The inhaler body includes a power unit, a control circuitry and a capsule seating configured to connect with the capsule. The capsule includes a liquid store configured to contain a liquid to be vaporized, a vaporization chamber, a vapor outlet, a vaporizing unit including a heater and a fluid transfer element. The fluid transfer element has a liquid uptake portion located inside the liquid store and a liquid delivery portion in contact with the heater inside the vaporization chamber. A main vapor flow channel extends from the vaporizing chamber to the vapor outlet. A first seal sealingly connects the vaporization chamber and the vapor flow channel, whereby the seal is configured to compress the fluid transfer element in the radial direction of the fluid transfer element in order to control the flow of liquid into the vaporization chamber. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298358 | AEROSOL GENERATION - Described herein is a method of generating aerosol from an aerosol-generating substrate using an aerosol-generating device, the aerosol-generating device comprising at least three heating zones disposed so as to each heat a different section of the substrate to generate an aerosol without burning. The method comprises sequentially generating aerosol from each different section of substrate, wherein during heating; (i) a section of substrate is heated to an aerosol-generation temperature; (ii) another section of substrate which is heated to an intermediate temperature which is below the aerosol-generation temperature but and approximately equal to or above the minimum operating temperature; (iii) at least one of the remaining sections of substrate are heated to a minimum operating temperature which is at least sufficient to prevent condensation of volatilized components on or in the vicinity of those sections; and wherein once aerosol has been generated from a section, (a) the temperature in that section is reduced from the aerosol-generation temperature to the minimum operating temperature, (b) the section previously heated to the intermediate temperature is heated to the aerosol-generation temperature, and (c) a further section is heated to the intermediate temperature. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298359 | RELEASING MECHANISM AND AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a loosening mechanism and an aerial fog generating device, wherein the loosening mechanism comprises a rotating portion; the rotating portion comprises an outer housing and an inner housing, the outer housing is sleeved onto the inner housing, and the inner housing is used for placing an aerial fog forming substrate; a pressing mechanism is provided on the inner housing, the outer housing is capable of moving along a circumferential direction, and the circumferential movement is converted into axial movement to drive the pressing mechanism to apply a radial pressing force to the aerial fog forming substrate; the inner housing is capable of being rotatably connected to the aerial fog generating device between a first position and a second position, and the aerial fog forming substrate and a heating element are capable of generating relative movement in the circumferential direction in the process from the first position to the second position; and the aerial fog forming substrate is in contact with the heating element in the first position and the second position. By using the loosening mechanism, a user can easily pull out the aerial fog forming substrate from the heating element, so that the user can conveniently clean the aerial fog generation device. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298360 | SYSTEM COMPRISING AEROSOL-GENERATING DEVICE AND ADAPTER ELEMENT - A system is provided, including an aerosol-generating device including a heating chamber to receive an aerosol-generating article of a first type, the article including an aerosol-forming substrate; and an adapter element to be inserted into the heating chamber and configured to have an outer shape to be at least partly inserted into the chamber, the adapter element having a cavity extending along a longitudinal axis of the adapter element, the cavity being configured so that an aerosol-generating article of a second type having a diameter that is smaller than a diameter of the article of the first type is insertable into the cavity and thereby into the heating chamber, and the adapter element including a detection element configured to enable identification, by the device, of a type of the adapter element inserted into the heating chamber. A set of adapter elements, a kit, and a method are also provided. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298361 | ATOMIZING HEAD, ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - Disclosed are an atomizing head, an atomizer, and an electronic cigarette. The atomizing head includes a contacting member, an atomizing core and a core seat, wherein an atomizing cavity is formed in the core seat, the atomizing core is connected to the core seat, the atomizing core is a porous ceramic body, the atomizing core is provided with a conductive member, and the contacting member is in contact with the conductive member so as to realize an electrical connection between the contacting member and the atomizing core. The atomizing head, the atomizer and the electronic cigarette are easily assembled, thereby improving the assembly efficiency and reducing the production cost. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298362 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR METERED DOSING VAPORIZER - Provided is a system and method for a dosing vaporizer. More specifically, an embodiment of the system includes a housing with a first end opposite from a second end. A mouthpiece disposed proximate to the first end, the mouthpiece structured and arranged to rotate about the first end. An attacher disposed proximate to the second end, the attacher structured and arranged for removable attachment to a power source. A reservoir of liquid concentrate is disposed within the housing. A vaporizer disposed proximate to the attacher and thermally isolated from the reservoir. A vapor conduit passes generally from the vaporizer through the housing to the mouthpiece. A metered rotation driven dispenser, coupled to the mouthpiece, applies a predetermined force upon the reservoir to dispense from the reservoir into the vaporizer a predetermined amount of liquid concentrate. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298363 | METHODS, APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR WAKING A DEVICE PRIOR TO DEVICE ACTIVATION - An aerosol delivery device may include a rechargeable power source configured to provide power to generate an aerosol, device electronics configured to generate the aerosol responsive to application of the power from the power source, and a lock assembly configured to perform either one or both of preventing recharging the power source and preventing the application of the power from the power source to the device electronics in a locked state, and to enable recharging the power source and the application of power from the power source to the device electronics in an unlocked state. The lock assembly may be configured to detect a wake event while the lock assembly is in the locked state, wake the lock assembly in response to the wake event, perform an authentication process, and, in response to completing the authentication process, transition the lock assembly between the locked state and the unlocked state. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298364 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE CONTROL METHOD, ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE DEVICE, AND COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM - The present disclosure relates to electronic cigarettes, and in particular to a control method of an electronic cigarette and an electronic cigarette. The method includes: activating an electromagnetic heating component to output a predetermined output power at a first stage, so that a heating device heats up; feedback controlling the output power of the electromagnetic heating component through a first PID algorithm according to the temperature information of the heating device and a preset preheating temperature, so that the heating device reaches the preheating temperature; and after the heating device reaches the preheating temperature, adjusting the output power of the electromagnetic heating component at a second stage, so that the heating device keeps a target smoking temperature, the target smoking temperature being less than the preheating temperature. The control method of the electronic cigarette provided in the embodiment adopts a combination of PID algorithms and electromagnetic heating. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298365 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND POWER CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to electronic cigarettes, and in particular to an electronic cigarette and a power control method thereof. The power control method is used for controlling an output power of a power device to a heating element, and the method includes: determining a target power; setting an intermediate power according to the target power, the intermediate power being less than the target power; controlling the power device to output a power to the heating element, and enabling the output power of the power device to directly reach the intermediate power at a first stage; adjusting the output power of the power device to gradually reach the target power at a second stage, a duration of the first stage being less than a duration of the second stage; and controlling the power device to constantly output the target power to the heating element at a third stage | 2021-09-30 |
20210298366 | MANUFACTURING MACHINE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGES FOR ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES - A manufacturing machine for producing disposable cartridges for electronic cigarettes can have a manufacturing drum supporting at least one group of seats, each adapted to receive a component of the disposable cartridge; and a feeding unit which feeds the components of the disposable cartridges to the seats. Each seat has a housing through channel crossing the manufacturing drum from side-to-side to contain a component and a pair of opposite jaws mounted in the housing channel and movable between a gripping position, in which they engage a component arranged in the housing channel and a transfer position, in which they do not engage the component. Each pair of jaws has two teeth arranged at the top and projecting from the corresponding jaws towards the center of the seat, so that the two teeth hold the component inside the seat at the top when the two jaws are in the gripping position. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298367 | POST-OPERATIVE BRA - A bra is disclosed comprising a body portion and left and right adjustable shoulder straps. The body portion comprises a back panel, left and right front panels, an adjustable torso strap, and a releasable front closure. The left and right front panels comprise cups having an interior mesh lining over at least a portion of each cup. The mesh lining forms a pocket with each cup and has a coating comprising an antibacterial, antimicrobial agent. The adjustable torso strap comprises a back torso strap, left and right front torso straps, and left and right side torso straps. The left and right side torso straps have end portions that are removably attachable to left and right front torso straps. When attached to the left and right front torso straps, the left and right side torso straps and left and right front panels define left and right drainage ports. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298368 | Hooded pull-over garment with detachable reusable and interchangeable face mask - This invention concerns hoodie garments, Such garments have a sewn on, tied on, Velcro secured on, or otherwise attached button, knob, or other similar device on the middle part of the head covering portion of the hoodie so as to provide a support point for a facemask across a user's mouth and nose. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298369 | ATHLETIC GARMENT - In an embodiment, an athletic garment is provided including a front panel and a rear panel, a waistband portion disposed at an upper portion of the garment, a first opening for receiving a torso of a user, a second opening for receiving a first leg of a user and a third opening for receiving a second leg of a user; and a crotch panel disposed between the front and rear panel, extending from the second opening to the third opening. The crotch panel comprises a tri-layered substrate to conceal and prevent visible staining of a fluid received therein. The tri-layered substrate may include a first layer of a first material, a second layer of a second material, and a third layer of a third material. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298370 | Upper Body Positive Pressure Protection Suit - An upper body positive pressure protection system protects the user from aerosolized contaminants and isolates a user's entire upper body from a contaminated environment. Filtered air is supplied to the suit by a reusable, rechargeable blower unit to ensure a non-contaminated and portable air supply for continuous positive pressure to the upper body suit. The blower unit is portable with the user and can be supported by a shoulder and waist belt harness. The reusable or disposable upper body suit can be constructed from a lightweight, splash/fluid resistant material that incorporates a clear face shield to allow appropriate visibility to the user. A reusable, adjustable head harness worn within a hood of the suit provides fixed positioning of the face shield relative to the user's face. Suit air exit vents may optionally include filters for capturing any biological contaminants the user may be expelling. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298371 | Safety-Monitoring Garment System - A safety-monitoring garment system is used to thoroughly monitor the health and performance of a user. The system includes a garment, at least one health-monitoring sensor, at least one performance-tracking sensor, a microcontroller, a user controller, and a portable power source. The garment is preferably a jacket for the user. The at least one health-monitoring sensor continuously monitors the vitals of the user, and the at least one performance-tracking sensor monitors the performance status of the user. The microcontroller stores, analyzes, and delivers the data from the at least one health-monitoring sensor and the at least one performance-tracking sensor to an external computing device. The user controller manages the at least one health-monitoring sensor and the at least one performance-tracking sensor. The portable power source provides the necessary power for the at least one health-monitoring sensor, the at least one performance-tracking sensor, the microcontroller, and the user controller. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298372 | PARTICULATE RESISTANT GARMENT - A protective garment system including a bib configured to fit around at least part of an upper portion of a torso of a wearer. The bib includes an outer material and a particulate-blocking material which is configured to be positioned between the outer material and a wearer when the bib is worn. The bib has a perimeter and is configured to be releasably attached to a pair of trousers about the perimeter. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298373 | Protective Sleeve - Protective Sleeve slip on device held by elastic to protect the arm and hand. This Protective sleeve is loose fitting and retractable and worn independently or concealed under or outside of clothing. The Protective sleeve is manufactured in any size or any length to fit over the hand. The elastic band sewn at one open end allows for an opening part to slip on while the other end is left open covering the hand in the extended position. The Protective Sleeve moves up and down the forearm, wrist and hand to allow for multiple forms of protection. This Protective Sleeve in any extended position; that covers the hand, allows for protection to the hand when holding or touching any surface, item or bodily parts. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298374 | User-Configurable Mask with Filter Insert - A user-customizable mask. The mask includes a centralized body configured to cover the user's nose, mouth, and chin. A left ear strap and a right ear strap are provided. The ear straps each contain a distal loop configured to pass around an ear—thereby securing the mask to the user's face. The mask body has a hook-compatible surface. Each ear strap includes a hook panel configured to engage this hook-compatible surface and thereby secure each ear strap to the mask body. The position of each of the ear straps relative to the mask body can be varied infinitely by the user in order to provide a customized fit. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298375 | Face Mask and Method of Making the Same - A face mask includes a piece of fabric including a main body portion, a first leg extending from first side of the main body portion, and a second leg extending from a second side of the main body portion. A first plurality of slots are arranged along a first side perimeter of the main body portion, and a second plurality of slots are arranged along a second side perimeter of the main body portion. At least one first fold in the piece of fabric extends between the first plurality of slots and at least one second fold extends between the second plurality of slots. The first plurality of slots are aligned and the first leg extends through the first plurality of slots. The second plurality of slots are also aligned and the second leg extends through the second plurality of slots. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298376 | GARMENT MASK FOR FILTERING BREATHABLE PARTICLES - A garment formed of a fabric that permits passage of inhaled and exhaled breath therethrough, comprising a portion of the garment optionally configurable between a first mode wherein the portion is folded away from the mouth and nose of a wearer of the garment and a second mode wherein the portion is disposed over the mouth and nose of a wearer of the garment, and an element of a medical filtration material disposed within the portion such that the element is positioned in the pathway of the inhaled and exhaled breath when the garment is in the second mode. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298377 | THERMOFORMED PROTECTIVE FACE SHIELD - A unitary thermoformed protective face shield includes a curved top member adapted to conform to a user's forehead. The curved top member includes a plurality of exhaust channels formed therein for allowing ventilation. The face shield further includes a visor portion extending outward from a lower end of the curved top member, thereby creating a space between the user's face and a face cover portion. The face cover portion extends downward from the visor portion and covers and provides protection for the face of a user. A side shield portion extends inwardly from the face cover portion for shielding the sides of a user's face. Further, a perimeter flange may extend perpendicular to the perimeter of the face shield for providing structural support to the face shield. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298378 | ELASTIC, NONWOVEN FACE COVERINGS AND PACKAGES CONTAINING FACE COVERINGS - A face covering includes layers of nonwoven material and at least one elastic element. The layers of nonwoven material cooperatively define a first opening, a second opening, and a filtration area of the face covering. The filtration area is arranged to allow airflow through the face covering and remove particulates from the airflow. The first opening and the second opening are sized to receive a head of a wearer. The at least one elastic element is secured to the layers of nonwoven material. The face covering is sized such that, when the face covering is positioned on the head of the wearer, the at least one elastic element provides a seal against the wearer and the layers of nonwoven material provide a loose fit on the wearer. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298379 | ALL-WEATHER PROTECTIVE FACE MASK - The all-weather protective face mask is a garment. The all-weather protective face mask is worn on the head of a client. The all-weather protective face mask forms a protected space around the face of the client. The all-weather protective face mask comprises a suspension band, a plurality of facepieces, a plurality of face guards, plurality of guard mounts, and a protective structure. The suspension band suspends the all-weather protective face mask from the head of the client. The plurality of facepieces secure the suspension band to the head of the client. The plurality of guard mounts attach the plurality of face guards to the plurality of facepieces. The protective structure forms the protected that encloses the face of the client. The protective structure mounts on the plurality of face guards. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298380 | BRIM MOUNTED FACE SHIELDS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A face protector for reducing the transmission of pathogens (including but not limited to viruses such as COVID-19) between individuals, along with methods of making and using the same, are generally provided herein. More specifically embodiments of face protectors that are configured to be supported by the bill of a hat, visor, or other headgear are disclosed, wherein the face protector provides a physical barrier separating the wearer's face from the environment. Embodiments include side panels to provide additional protection and/or wings to provide additional support. Fasteners may be used with embodiments to secure the face protector to the brim or headgear. Radiation (such as ultraviolet light) may be used to sanitize air as it moves past the edge of the face protector. An embodiment includes a projection configured to cover the bill of the headgear. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298381 | FACE MASK - A face mask has a head band and a visor mounted to the head band. The head band has a support bar for engagement with a brow of a user and a pair of straps connected to the support bar. The straps include a fastener to permit adjustment of the length of the strap to secure the mask to the head of the user. The visor is secured to head band and is detachable to permit replacement. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298382 | User-Configurable Mask with Filter Insert - A user-customizable mask. The mask includes a centralized body configured to cover the user's nose, mouth, and chin. A left ear strap and a right ear strap are provided. The ear straps each contain a distal loop configured to pass around an ear—thereby securing the mask to the user's face. The mask body has a hook-compatible surface. Each ear strap includes a hook panel configured to engage this hook-compatible surface and thereby secure each ear strap to the mask body. The position of each of the ear straps relative to the mask body can be varied infinitely by the user in order to provide a customized fit. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298383 | PROTECTIVE MASK - A protective mask, including for use in medical and diagnostic procedures, is provide. The mask has a housing having an outer surface, an inner surface, a perimeter, and a securing member to secure the mask to the user. The housing may be made of a filtering material. A mask cavity is defined between the inner surface of the housing and a face of the user wearing the mask. The housing has an aperture providing access to the mask cavity. A port is positioned about the aperture in the housing. The port has a flexible portion with one of an open inlet with a bore to receive a probe adapted to be inserted into the mask cavity and a seal to seal access to the mask cavity when no probe is inserted therein. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298384 | SURGICAL MASK - A surgical facemask includes a textile element configured to cover a mouth and nose region of a user, and an adhesive element applied to a perimeter of the textile element and configured to secure the textile element to a face of the user. Application of the surgical facemask using the adhesive element seals the mouth and nose region of the user from an exterior region such that particulate cannot traverse between the mouth and nose region and the exterior region without permeating the textile element. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298385 | RESPIRATOR AND FILTRATION DEVICES - A face mask includes a mask shell and a replaceable filter. The mask shell defines a cavity configured to at least partially receive a wearer's nostrils and mouth. The mask shell includes an aperture formed in the mask shell and a flange. The flange is disposed on an inner portion of an edge of the mask shell. The flange is configured to follow a contour of the wearer's face. The flange is configured to contact the wearer's face at least at a nasal bridge portion, a chin portion, a left cheek portion, and a right cheek portion. The replaceable filter is coupled to the mask shell and is configured to cover the aperture. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298386 | TECHNOLOGIES FOR MANUFACTURING FACE SHIELDS - In the illustrative embodiment, a thermoformed plastic face shield includes a shield portion and an integrated strap. The shield portion includes several protrusions configured to hold the face shield away from the face of the user of the face shield. The strap can be removed from the shield portion and attached to the shield portion to form an assembled face shield. The plastic face shield can be formed from a sheet of plastic in a single thermoforming step. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298387 | PROTECTIVE MASK ACCESSORIES - Face-worn accessories provide protection against air-borne particulates. A curved rigid or semi-rigid plastic frame with inner and outer surfaces surrounds an open window covered by a curved, transparent plastic shield. The upper and side portions of the frame include a compressible seal. The frame is worn over the mouth and nostrils of a wearer, with opposing side elastic members extending around the ears of a wearer, such that the compressible seal is conformal to a wearer's face. A gap at the lower portion of the frame is covered with filtration material, which may be provided by an existing removable, replaceable facial mask with the around-the-ear flexible bands of the existing mask being used to hold the entire accessory in position. The invention affords, greater visualization, improved protection with enhanced breathing, while allowing the user to chose their own mask or material for filtration purposes. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298388 | LOUPE LIGHT-COMPATIBLE ATTACHABLE FACE SHIELD - A face shield adapted to protect the face from biohazards during medical procedures is disclosed. The central portion of the face shield includes a horizontally centered cut out that extends downwardly from a top edge or top portion. The cut out is sized and positioned to allow a loupe light to pass through. The face shield includes two or more post openings for use in coupling the shield to a shield frame. The shield frame is worn about the user's head without relying on attachment to a pair of loupes (if worn). The shield has left and right side portions that extend along and attach to posts along the sides of the frame. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298389 | PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR INDIVIDUAL RESPIRATORS AND FACE MASKS - A protective shield configured to be disposed over an N95 respirator worn by a user includes piece of material defining a body, a flap, and a living hinge interconnecting the body and the flap. The flap is foldable relative to the body about the living hinge to fold under the chin with the body extending across the face. The body includes a center portion, from which the flap depends, and first and second wings extending laterally outwardly in opposite directions from the center portion. The body further includes a protruding portion extending vertically from an upper end of the center portion of the body opposite of and in vertical alignment with the living hinge. The protruding portion defines a V-shaped cut-out to facilitate bending of the body about a centerline of the center portion to enable conformance of the body about an N95 respirator and a user's nose. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298390 | PROTECTIVE MASK - The present disclosure can include a protective mask made of a monolithic piece of material. The mask can have a shield portion with a top portion and a bottom portion, the shield portion configured to protect from contaminants, a strap portion extending from the shield portion, the strap portion configured to be secured around a circumference, and a fold line extending laterally across the shield portion, the fold line near the top of the shield portion, wherein the monolithic piece is configured to be folded along the fold line to provide a curvature. A method of making a mask can include shaping a monolithic piece of material into a mask shape having a shield portion for protection, a strap portion for securing the shield portion, and a folding line on the shield portion for creating a curvature along a top portion of the shield portion. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298391 | ANTI-MICROBIAL, DISINFECTION CHAMBER RESPIRATORY FACE MASK/SHIELD - A self-sterilizing, face mask, respirator, open or enclosed face shield employs germicidal, far UV-C light safe for direct human exposure, mitigating risk of acquisition or transmission of respiratory pathogens, such as COVID 19. Device attachments or special lenses direct far UV-C light into the respiratory chamber and/or reservoir areas of infection including nasal, oropharyngeal or ocular areas to reduce or eliminate pathogens, serving also as a treatment modality. In a preferred embodiment the face shield has a removable front section, which can be exchanged or replaced with sections that include various functional attributes while maintaining germicidal protections and avoiding need to remove PPE during these activities including consumption of liquids, oral medications or food, as well as providing antimicrobial absorbent sneeze or cough guard or rhinorrhea secretion absorption, or a communication device to address communication deficiencies caused by respiratory protection barriers. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298392 | MULTI-USE ARTICLE WITH QUICK RELEASE CLOSURE - A multi-use article having a blanket having inward-facing and outward-facing sides and a cover mounted to the inward-facing side of the blanket. The cover may be worn by a wearer by being placed onto and covering at least a portion of a torso of the wearer and, when worn, to carry the blanket. A head opening permits a head of the wearer to extend out of the cover when the cover is placed onto the torso of the wearer. Arm openings allow arms of the wearer to extend out of the cover when the cover is placed onto the torso of the wearer. Shoulder contact portions are located adjacent opposing sides of the head opening. Each shoulder contact portion contacts a shoulder of the wearer when the cover is placed onto the torso of the wearer such that the cover is carried on the shoulders of the wearer. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298393 | Multi-Layer Antibacterial Glove - A multi-layer antibacterial glove for providing effective and fashionable protection against germs includes a glove body comprising an inner layer, a second layer, a third layer, and an outer layer. The inner layer is breathable and is configured to form fit a user's hand. The second layer is continuously disposed around the inner layer. The second layer is moisture-resistant. The third layer continuously disposed around the second layer and is antibacterial. The outer layer is continuously disposed around the third layer. The outer layer is a fashionable or functional glove material. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298394 | SCRAPER GLOVE - A scraper glove is provided and includes a glove body including one or more finger sleeves; and one or more scraper elements. Each of the scraper elements includes a receptacle portion positioned within a respective one of the finger sleeves to accept one or more fingers of a user, and a scraping portion with one or more scraping edges extending from a tip of a corresponding finger sleeve and integrally connected to the corresponding receptacle portion, wherein the scraping portion is configured to scrape a plant-based medium. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298395 | WRIST BAND ASSEMBLY - An improved wrist band assembly is provided that mitigates against a potential loss of a device mounted to the assembly, particularly during intense physical activity. The assembly supports multiple different closing schemes for securing the assembly to a user's wrist. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298396 | WAISTBAND FOR A GARMENT - Examples of a waistband for a garment are disclosed, the waistband having a front portion, a back portion, and a curved top edge at the waist opening that curves gradually downward forming a concave curve at the front portion of the waistband and curves gradually upward forming a convex curve at the back portion of the waistband. Also disclosed is a lower body garment having a waistband, the waistband having one or more storage means (or pockets) formed therein and a curved edge at the waist opening, the storage means being concealed by respective loops formed over the waistband. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298397 | Finger Cots and Sports Sleeves - According to the various features, characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides reusable grip enhancing tubular members for the arm area, in particular sports sleeves for the arm and forearm, and reusable grip enhancing tubular members for the hand, in particular sports finger cots for the hand, and the uses thereof, and methods thereof, intended to increase the performance in arm and/or hand task activities. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298398 | COMPOSITE PROTECTIVE MATERIAL FOR EPIDEMIC PREVENTION OF COVID-19 AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - The disclosure provides a composite protective material for epidemic prevention of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and a preparation method thereof. The composite protective material for epidemic prevention of COVID-19 comprises a support layer, a nanofiber antibacterial layer and a skin friendly layer which are successively arranged from outside to inside, wherein the nanofiber antibacterial layer comprises at least one layer of hydroxyl terminated hyperbranched polyester nanofiber non-woven fabric loaded with graphene modified by diisocyanate and at least one layer of carboxyl terminated hyperbranched polyester nanofiber non-woven fabric loaded with graphene modified by polyethylene polyamine, wherein the hydroxyl terminated hyperbranched polyester nanofiber non-woven fabric and the carboxyl terminated hyperbranched polyester nanofiber non-woven fabric are condensed and crosslinked to form a penetrating network; the graphene modified by diisocyanate and the terminal hydroxyl of the hydroxyl terminated hyperbranched polyester nanofiber or amino of polyethylene polyamine form chemical bonding, the amino of polyethylene polyamine and the terminal carboxyl of the carboxyl terminated hyperbranched polyester nanofiber or isocyanate of diisocyanate form chemical bonding, thereby endowing dacron fabrics with excellent antibacterial property, chemical property and air permeability. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298399 | MAGNETIC STRAP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A magnetic strap assembly includes a ribbon member having a first surface and a second surface. An adhesive member having a first surface and a second surface is coupled to the ribbon member along the first surfaces. A magnet is coupled to the second surface of the ribbon member and the second surface of the adhesive member includes an adhesive to couple it to an external object, such as clothing or a type of fabric. The strap assembly is premanufactured and used by an installer in desired cut lengths to install on clothing for example to facilitate closing openings and enabling those with hand operation deficiencies the ability to dress themselves without struggling with mainstream fasteners. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298400 | Collapsible Artificial Tree - A collapsible artificial tree is provided. The collapsible artificial tree includes one or more branch assemblies extending from an elongated trunk, wherein each branch assembly can transition between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. Each branch assembly includes a scissor arm having a plurality of beam members pivotally linked to one another, wherein the scissor arm is connected to a first and second collar. The first collar and second collar are disposed in a stacked orientation along the trunk, wherein the second collar is slidably engaged with the trunk. As the second collar slides towards the first collar, the branch assembly extends outward from the trunk to the extended configuration. In the retracted configuration, the plurality of beam members is oriented generally vertical to the elongated trunk. These configurations provide for compact storage when not in use and mimicking of a tree structure when in the extended configuration. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298401 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS FOR PROVIDING ASSISTANCE REGARDING WEARABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT - Computer-implemented method for providing assistance regarding at least one wearable medical equipment ( | 2021-09-30 |
20210298402 | Apparatus for Affixing Buttons to Garments - There is provided an apparatus for affixing buttons to garments. Buttons have been around for many years and are still a very common mechanism for the closure or attachment of garments. Buttons can be either damaged or break loose from its threaded bonding source requiring replacement. There is provided an apparatus for affixing a button to a garment's fabric using a circular disk with two prongs. When circular disk is aligned with the button holes, the prongs extend from the lower side of the circular disk and is manually pushed through the button hole openings piercing the garment fabric and extending through the underside of garment. The two prongs extending through the button and garment are bent inwardly to create a cohesive bond. The underside of the circular disk abutting the top of the button is coated with adhesive inhibiting movement or slippage of the button from the circular disk. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298403 | Replacing Imagery of Garments in an Existing Apparel Collection with Laser-Finished Garments - A system allows a user to create new designs for apparel and preview these designs before manufacture. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. The system swaps garments in a digital asset to garments that are designed using the system. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298404 | Virtual Reality Store with Previews of Laser-Finished Garments - A system allows a user to create new designs for apparel and preview these designs before manufacture. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. The system provides feedback to the user on how their designs may appear in a virtual store or storefront, such as through virtual reality or augment reality techniques. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298405 | HAT WITH FLEXIBLE PANELS - A hat includes a main part which includes a visor, a peripheral portion and multiple panels formed thereto. The panels extend from the peripheral portion. A protrusion protrudes from the visor and contacts the outside of the peripheral portion. Multiple first holes are respectively defined through each of two lateral sides of each panel, the bottom side of the peripheral portion and the inner side of the visor. Multiple ropes extend through the first holes to connect the panels, the peripheral portion and the visor to form the hat. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298406 | DETACHABLE, RETRO FITTING LIGHT ACCESSORY FOR HIGH-HEELED SHOES - A detachable, retrofitting light accessory for both magnetic and adhesive attachment to a high-heeled shoe having an open archway with a ferrous metal shank, having a light-emitting diode (LED) light assembly, a magnet affixed to the LED light assembly and configured to magnetically engage the ferrous metal shank in the open archway of the shoe, and to magnetically attach the light accessory to the shoe, and a double-sided adhesive strip configured for placement between the magnet and an outer surface in the open archway to also adhesively attach the light accessory to the shoe, to prevent the light accessory from slipping relative to the shoe during use. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298407 | INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC FOOTWEAR AND CONTROL LOGIC FOR AUTOMATED PEDESTRIAN COLLISION AVOIDANCE - Presented are intelligent electronic footwear with controller automated features, methods for making/using such footwear, and control systems for executing automated features of intelligent electronic footwear. An intelligent electronic shoe includes an upper that attaches to a user's foot, and a sole structure attached to the upper for supporting thereon the user's foot. A collision threat warning system, a detection tag, a wireless communications device, and a footwear controller are all mounted to the sole structure/upper. The detection tag receives a prompt signal from a transmitter-detector module and responsively transmits thereto a response signal. The footwear controller receives, through the wireless communications device, a pedestrian collision warning signal generated by the remote computing node responsive to the response signal. Responsively, the footwear controller transmits a command signal to the collision threat warning system to generate a visible, audible and/or tactile alert warning the user of an impending collision with a vehicle. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298408 | FOOTWEAR ADAPTED FOR LOCAL ASSEMBLY AND CUSTOMIZATION AND FOR WEARER ADJUSTABILITY - Design for footwear in the form of a slide that is designed to be made up of several parts or components. All or a subset of these are manufactured by one or more manufacturers and provided to another party for assembly in a location that is “local” to a point of sale. The assembly of the separate or modular parts or components produces a slide that is suitable for sale to and for wear by the purchaser or end user. One or more of the parts or components provided to the assembling party is in the form of a blank that can be modified to provide local customization while other embodiments will have that customized part or component manufactured locally for later assembly. Further, the new design for slides includes one or more features that allow the end user or wearer to adjust the size and fit of each slide. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298409 | ADJUSTABLE FOOTBEDS FOR FOOTWEAR - A footbed having at least one of a thickness adjustment panel and a lateral adjustment fin, each configured to be moved between a first configuration and a second configuration, the first and second configurations providing different fits of a shoe into which the footbed is inserted. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298410 | POLYURETHANE INJECTED BOOT ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURING METHOD - A footwear assembly having an upper that comprises a neoprene sock with a foot portion integrally connected to a leg portion. The foot portion has heel, vamp and under-foot portions. The leg portion has front shin, side wall, and rear calf-side portions. The upper has a unitary, outer, injection molded layer molded directly onto the foot and shin portions of the neoprene sock, while the sidewall and rear calf-side portions remain substantially uncovered by the injection molded layer. The injection molded layer encases the foot portion of the neoprene sock. The injection molded layer on the shin portion defines a shin guard portion having a necked down area integrally connected to the injection molded layer at the vamp portion, wherein the shin guard extends upwardly from the necked-down portion in an outwardly diverging shape away from the vamp. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298411 | AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - An article of footwear includes an upper assembly having a foot insertion volume. The foot insertion volume includes a proximal part and a lateral part. A first layer and a second layer each have a lateral surface and a medial surface, respectively. The second layer is positioned between the foot insertion volume and the medial surface of the first layer. A sole assembly includes an upper facing surface and a ground contacting surface. The upper facing surface is connected to the proximal part of the upper assembly. A peripheral part of the sole assembly overlaps a proximal part of the first outer layer and/or the second layer. The first outer layer includes a through-going opening extending from the lateral surface and towards the medial surface. A part of the overlapping material of the sole penetrates the opening to bond to the second layer. | 2021-09-30 |
20210298412 | SHOE INSOLE - There is provided a shoe insole that facilitates a movement to grasp the ground with toes while ensuring stability and motility. A shoe insole | 2021-09-30 |
20210298413 | SMART LIFTING SHOES FOR TAKING EXERCISE - Proposed is smart lifting shoes for taking exercise, each shoe including: an outsole configured to have combination through-holes that correspond to portions, respectively, of the sole, to have an accommodation groove in a center of an upper part thereof, the center corresponding to a center of the sole, and to have a connection groove; sensor units within upper portions of the combination through-holes, respectively; a controller including: a pressure reception module within the accommodation groove and receiving pressure information measured by the sensor units; a balance measurement module computing a balance of the sole on the basis of the pressure information and generating balance information; a power supply module supplying power; and a communication module transmitting the pressure information and the balance information; and adjustment enabling portions, each having a terminal portion on an upper part thereof, that are closely connected into the combination through-holes, respectively. | 2021-09-30 |